35 10 568 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/087599b193d9146020bb0346019e99d1.pdf 5c16e93f8594ff42502db2180533bb5b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. No. 2. Memorandum https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/03e1384c2f3e30220831736a767d3d88.pdf cab7cbf0901f87700c52dc2916bbfca3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 1909. June 1 - Tues. - We cleaned the parlor June 2 - Wed - Started to clean the dining room & also stitch- ched our curtains. Irene Mallory & Allen Bissell were married 9 p.m. June 3 - Thur. - Papered the dining- room to-day. Mrs. Beattie (Jr.) came up to-night & we made the frame for my embroidy hat June 4 - Fri. - We finished our dining-room to-day. It rained this Eve June 5 - Sat. - It rained some & has been cloudy all day. We put our stove out to-day I went to the factory to-night (as it is the first night they made butter this summer) & I stopped at Mrs. Beatties Mrs. J. Beattie finished my hat to-night. Henry Willard & Mr. Geo. Tassey went fishing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/60a5a73ce1061723d0706c7e84728572.pdf 25e4fef2d857e017026b2b9b71a6b705 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. to-night but did not catch any fish. June 6 - Sun. - Laura & I went to Presbyterian church this a.m. I laid down this p.m. & wrote a letter to Lulla Daniels this Eve. The new preach, Mr. Wright preached at St. Georgs this Eve for the first. June 7 - Mon. - We washed this is Mason’s night. June 8 - Tues. - I went down to Annies this a.m. & came back with Mary (as she drove up to Mr. E. Dudleys (she) to practise with Mrs Lambert Dudley to sing on Sun. June 9 - Wed. - I ironed to-day June 10 - Thur. - I washed the wood work in the kitchen. Gordon Walker came down this Eve. June 11 - Fri. - Went up to Mrs. J Wrights this p.m. Mary came up & Mrs. E. Dudley came down to the church to practise for Sun. I trained my sweet peas this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2b76fcbec4508ade4e88a51e737cb3d5.pdf 10341755c0c299f4656379d50a81a282 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. mama started painting the kitchen wood-work to-day June 12 - Sat. - Elsie & Hyne went to town 6:30 p.m. & left the children here. They stayed all night but Elsie & Hyne went home. I took the children to the factory to-night. June 13 - Sun. - Elsie & Hyne came out this p.m. Mrs. E. Dudley sang two solos at Bethel Church this p.m. there was a thunder storm 1.30 to-night & the lightning struck Manley Field’s barn & burnt it. June 14 - Mon. - We washed Papa went to Algoma to get his horses shod I took a music lesson this p.m. Mama’s eyes took sore to-day. June 15 - Tues. - I ironed this a.m https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8ccb20628dfb18b439fbbfe88a4ceb7b.pdf 785aaa2916322e04602353056650182f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Laura was over this a.m. Mama + I pulled up all the dandelions + weeds in our front yard this Eve. June 16. - Wed. - Mama went to the ladies aid this past.m. at Mrs. Jno. Corbett's. Her eyes are no better. June 17. - Thur. - Mrs. Wm. Easton. Ethel Rath & Baby Egerton were here this past.m. also Annie + Howard. It rained this past.m. + Eve. June 18. - Fri. - I went to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. + brought my skirt home. There was a hail shower this p.m. Mr. J. Easton invited the Presbytterian choir to his place for ice cream this Eve. June 19. - Sat. - I planted potatoes. June 20. - Sun.- Laura + I went to Presbyterian church this a.m. Henry went up to Grandma's this afternoon.m. Mr. + Mrs. Meyer. came here before church + left there horse. They stayed a while after church. {Unintelligible}. Meyer preached his farewell sermon this Eve at Bethel. I wore my new dress this Eve for the first. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b01bd6b63a1929d6ae49257f55e6c821.pdf a87dc3ba8b2fa4d54e504a30ac8633e5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. up to Grandma's this a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Meyer came here before church & left there horse. They stayed a while after church. Dr. Meyer preached his farewell sermon this Eve at Bethel. I wore my new dress this Eve for the first. June 21 - Mon - We washed this a.m. I went down to Jean's this p.m. & took my lesson & stayed for tea. June 22 - Tues - I ironed. Mama painted the kitchen floor to-day. The pupils from our school went to Prescott to-day to try the Entrance June 23 - Wed - Mama went up to Mr. Lockwood's this p.m. Papa took a load of good to Prescott for Dr. Meyer. Our new minister Rev. A. B. Johnston arrived at Algonquin 5 p.m. & the Ladies had https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4dd0012895b9c90faf738b1592ec0cc3.pdf 4e9684dd2392d6ad504cd04e54f4a112 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. a reception tea for him at the parsonage. I went up to Mary Easton's this p.m. Elicta Bissell came up after school. We walked up to the Corner after tea to see the Entrance papers June 24 - Thur - Buffalo Bill Circus is in town to-day. We did not go. Henry clipped Jack out dog this Eve. Mama talked to Elsie at Central p.m. June 25 - Fri - Mama went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. & Henry & I went for her this Eve. Papa & J. Dalton went away this Eve also. June 26 - Sat - Papa went to town this a.m. I had a sick - headache all day & cannot hear out of my right ear. Henry went to town this Eve. We moved into the kitchen this p.m. June 27 - Sun - We separated the milk this a.m. Went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/99764595abc926aed0666b127a4e913d.pdf c7d6e10355b829088ae0f582c4c80bda PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 28. - Mon. - We washed. I went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. Mr. Lockwood was here this past p.m. Hyne + Charlie came out for a little pig this Eve. June 29. - Tues. - I ironed this a.m. Went down to Warner's this past a.m. Miss Daniels + Miss H. Byers came there 4.p.m. + stayed till Eve then they brought me home. June 30.- Wed. - I ironed this a.m. Will Throop + Effie drove through the yard this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/83a17e10a8d52372e72d3d5264e98965.pdf 1a2150d423d22ce84fcf7302f85fe8a9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 1 - Thur - Dominion Day. Elsie and Hyne went to the Blue Church Cemetery to the unveiling of Barbara Hick's Monument, & left the children here. I cleaned the cupboard this a.m. Our bees swarmed this a.m. but went back to the hive again. July 2 - Fri. - I picked 59 boxes of straw-berries at Mr. Warner's to-day. Our bees swarmed & we hived them. July 3 - Sat. - I swept the chamber to day, Went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's this Eve for butter - milk. Papa went to town this Eve. My hearing is better now. July 4 - Sun. - Annie, Willard & Howard came up this a.m. Mama, Annie & I went to https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/872e18552fda600760a6b732146d9bea.pdf d97debb4ecb1f9129b29fb16edd50a62 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. S.S. this p.m. We all went to church this Eve & papa kept Howard. July 5 - Mon. - I picked 54 boxes of berries to-day. This is Mason's night. Papa & Henry started to do road work to-day. July 6 - Tues. - We washed & churned. July 7 - Wed. - I picked 35 boxes of berries. Elsie & children & Minnie Throop came out to Mr. Warner's this a.m. Bishop Mills preached at St. Georges's this Eve. Mama & Mrs. J. Dalton went down & I came home with them. July 8 - Thurs. - I ironed. Mrs. Beattie (Sr.) was here this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve also over to the cemetery & Mrs. Kyle's with Mrs. Beattie. July 9 - Fri. - I picked 27 boxes of berries. I cut the grass https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be184e43534552c6b07a29ed82da568e.pdf 7aa7fea5cadfd69acd04dc2ddb91f8e9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. on Uncle Hugh's plot this p.m. Took a bath to-night. July 10 - Sat. - Went to town with Mr. Warner's. Saw Mr. Gordon on the market. Went up the river with Annie, Mary & Willard on the Citizen's Band Excursion to Alex. Bay. It rained all the p.m. Left Brockvill 1.30 p.m. arrived 7 p.m. I stayed at Aunt Jane Newell's all night. July 11 - Sun. - It has been a warm day. Henry & Elsie came in for me this Eve. We bid Ethel Rath goo-bye she is to start West Tues. July 12 - Mon. - I picked 32 boxes of berries. Came home this Eve. Willard went to the Orange Walk at Perth. July 13 - Tues. - We washed. Went to Mr. Walker's woods for ferns this p.m. Elsie, Minnie Throop & Ethel were here https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cf9b4080fd9d4540e1a21817217c90c7.pdf cf412954f9a8679a8c4be48b26df093a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. this p.m. Mr. Cordingley was here this p.m. agent for pianos. Laura was over this Eve. July 14 - Wed. - I ironed. Mama went to the Ladie's Aid at Mrs. V. Well's this p.m. Papa went up for her this Eve. July 15 - Thur. - I ironed this a.m. Raked with the horse-rake after tea. Went over to Mrs. Knapp's <s>after tea</s>. This Eve. July 16 - Fri. - Picked 6 boxes of berries at Mrs. Warner's. It rained. Mary came up with me this Eve for choir practice but no one came so she stayed here all night. July 17 - Sat. - Mary went home on the milk-rig this morning. Elsie & Hyde went to town this p.m. & left the children here. Florence Manhard was here this Eve. She came out to her grand-father's this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ecb540f441b8bc98bfc035d8898c57ef.pdf a774f247a832aa4bceeed646782f4a71 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 18 - Sun - Mama & Laura went to Presbyterian church this a.m. There was a heavy electric storm this noon. Went to church this Eve. July 19 - Mon. - We washed. Mama went raspberrying this p.m. Jean Robertson was here for tea. Mama & Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve. Papa went over to Mr. Kyle's & I went over to Mrs. Knapp's. Art McGanity came out to Mr. A. P. Bissell's this Eve also P. Dales came out to Mrs. Beattie's July 20 - Tues. - I ironed. Mama went down to Annie's this a.m. Went to a meeting to arrange for our annual social which is to be July 29. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c2ee31499624f07c06be2416b7552fc2.pdf 4254667ba4aadd2c37041759b00268e5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 21. - Wed. - I raked Mrs. J. Beattie. P. Dales. also A.M. [McIanity] + Edgar Bissell were here this Eve playing croquet. July 22. - Thur. - Mrs. R. Bishop, Mama, + I went berrying this a.m. back of Mr. Wright's. Mama + I went over to Knapp's for ice-cream to-night. It is raining. July 23. - Fri. - It rained all day. I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's + Mr. Lockwood's this Eve on an errand. July 24. - Sat. - Papa went to town this p.m. It has been showery to-day- G. L. Riches called this p.m. Eva Easton came home to-day for 2 weeks. July. 25. Sun. - Went to church + S.S. this p.m. Went over to Mrs. Knapp's this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/171831e868fccb4858d031ff316c6418.pdf 954c06c4f27c68aec305d3ea9ce66098 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 26. - Mon. - Mama + I went berrying down to Ferguson's to-day- Also, Mrs. J. Beattie Pearl Wales, Mrs. J. Walton, Mrs. Warner + Annie. We got 10 quarts. A load of gypsies went past this p.m. Went to choir practise this Eve at the church. Mr. G. L. Riches was here this Eve. July 27. - Tues. - We washed + scrubbed. July 28. - Wed. - We have been cooking for our social. Mama went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's to make candy for the Ladies Aid booth. I raked this p.m. July. 29. - Thur. - It has been a rainy but is a fine night for our social. They took in about $ 75.00 at the social this Eve. Bethel Social https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/80df36cc4fdca1fda83d76fdc419fb80.pdf a853cabe701e40b3c261e27808d7e564 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 30. - Fri. - We went up to the hall to straighten up this a.m. Arthur [McGanity] was here for tea. July 31. - Sat. - I went up to Mrs. Orr's this Eve. Henry went to town + mama went up to Mr. Walker's. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59cd7d37fbf92e24163ee0d751a245f1.pdf 69bb37dd7aa1d82d9ce5071a69dfbe96 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == August 1909. == Aug 1. - Sun. - I went to S.S. Elsie Hyne. + children came out this p.m. Went to church this Eve. Annie, Willard + Mary stopped here after church. Will Orr. + wife came out to Mr. Orr's this p.m. Aug. 2. - Mon. - Mrs. J. Beattie, Mary Warner + I went berryiny this morning. Will Orr. his wife + little Helen were here this Eve. This Mason's night. Aug. 3. - Tues. - I raked this p.m. Aug. 4. - Wed. - We finished haying 1.30. p.m. Mr. G. L. Riches, wife + little boy came here this p.m. The Rifle Contest was held this p.m. between Brockville + S. Augusta. Brockvill won by 60 points. They had supper in https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/021f952df8b6c6be68cb870dd30de910.pdf b3e3b3b445214566f927a0d8cf0fa5fd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] the Mason's Hall. Aug. 5. - Thur. - We went to picnic at Perry's Point 1. p.m. Had several rides in a put-put- Aug. 6. - Fri. - Papa + mama went to Algonquin this a.m. Henry + I went to the Baptist Social. Algonquin this Eve. It has been very warm all week. Mr. Thorp died this morn. aged 86. Aug. 7. - Sat. - It is very warm. Papa went to town this a.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve. Aug 8. - Sun. - Annie + Howard came up this a.m. Henry, Annie, + I went to Mr. Thorp's funeral 1.30 p.m. at the house, 2nd concession. It is a very warm day. Mrs. J. Walton + I went to St. George's church this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bac1d1acd1c84fd0e427de3d3455cb88.pdf 22ee8191fe71771d716975092bf40429 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 9. Mon. - We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. Went down to Mr<s>s</s>. [J.] Landon's this Eve. Mrs. Landon took sick the night <s>after</s> of the picnic at Perry's Point + She is not much better. Aug. 10. - Tues. - Mama went down to Mrs. Landon's this p.m. I received a post-card from Myrtle Mylks this Eve. Aug. 11. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this a.m. Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. I was talking to Elsie at Mr. C. John's 6.30 p.m. Aug 12. - Thur. - Papa + mama went to town this a.m. Mama bought me a white waist. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5b19d192ea20dcbbdbbef9090ca8a384.pdf bd603f33a07664d0c41365036b4d5ba2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] Mr. + Mrs. R. Bishop, Mrs. Bishop. Sr. + Ruby came fown this Eve. Aug. 13. - Fri. - Mama washed my plaid dress. I swept upstairs also the parlor. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this Eve. I wrote a letter to Luella Daniels. this Eve. Aug. 14. - Sat. - I have had a head-ache to-day. Henry went to town this Eve. Elsie, Hyne, + children went to town this p.m. Charlie + Ethel had their pictures taken. Aug. 15. - Sun. - I went to S.S. this p.m. Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for tea + he stayed all night. Church was to be to-night but there was not many there as it was a rainy night. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3bf5c00ae371ab52f8b40f1fa6ce582c.pdf 246a3b576b992868dff0f646ec9fe989 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 16. - Mon. - It is raining this a.m. <s>Lv.</s> Rev. Mr. Johnston went away this a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Henry was up to <s>the</s> shooting range to-day. They are practising for the shooting match which is to be held to-morrow, between Brockville + South Augusta. School started to-day. We have no teacher for Read's yet as Miss Fox is going to normal. Aug. 17. - Tues. - Annie ^ Howard + I went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. Papa came up for us this Eve. The Shooting Contest was held this p.m. at the Brockville Shooting Range. South Augusta won by 79 points. The teams had their supper at the St. Lawrence Hall. Recieved a letter frtom Luella Daniels this morn saying she can come up Sat. to visit us. Aug. 18. - Wed. - This is Ruby Bishop's birthday. We washed. Papa went to https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cbacd6e5bcd3c745c7ac19f83736490a.pdf c121be1c25a262b1d665bb582d84f55b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] town this p.m. Algonquin Methodist Social is held this Eve on the church grounds. We did not go. Aug. 19. - Thur. - We ironed. Was talking to Elsie this p.m. Mr. W. Kyle cut our first piece of oats this p.m. Aug 20 - Fri. - I swept to-day. Mary Warner came up for choir practise this Eve but no one came. We played croquet. Aug. 21. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry + I went over to the cemetery this a.m. Henry + I went in ^ Brockville this Eve for Miss Daniels. Aug. 22. - Sun. - Luella + I went over to the cemetery this a.m. Annie came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were here for tea. Luella + I went to St. Georg's this Eve. Aug. 23. - Mon. - We washed. Went down to Warner's for tea. Our school started to-day. Mrs. Beattie is teaching. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/247da462a4a3af254fc0d8f8cb5312c9.pdf 5093373a5e9f7c43e6de18c60de5a101 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 24. - Tues. - Went down to Mr. G. Landon's for tea. Stopped to see Mrs. Dalton on the way home. Aug. 25. - Wed. - We ironed. Went to "St. George's Annual Picnic." this p.m. Brockville Citizen's Band gave music. Proceeds $186.00. +St. Georg's Picnic." Bertie Donnelly was married 12. O'Clock. Aug. 26. - Thur. - Went to Mrs. Beattie's for tea. Aug. 27. - Fri. - Luella + I went up to Mrs. Bissell's this pm. but did not stay for tea. Elsie, Hyne + family came out this p.m. We had ice cream for tea. Mr. Wm. Kyle was here for tea also as he cut a piece of grain for us. Aug 28. - Sat. - Luella + I went to the factory this a.m. Papa took Luella in https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/043c019970daf6ebbc70c1371e812700.pdf b5fa2b03128c50d4fb7ed80cf956d216 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] town after dinner + brought Miss Mary Edwards out. Miss Edwards + I went to the facotry to-night- Aug 29. - Sun. - We had a heavy shower of rain 5.30 a.m. Papa took Miss Edwards home this p.m. We went to church this Eve. Annie + Willard were in after church. Mr. W. Wright from Prescott preached. Aug. 30. - Mon. - We washed. This is Mason's night. Henry is helping Johnnie Dalton draw in grain this p.m. Mr. Stephan Hemmingway came out to Mr. G. Landon's Sat. He was over to Laura's for dinner. It is quite cold to-night. Aug. 31. - Tues. - Papa went to town this a.m. I ironed. I had a pain in my head this p.m. There was a heavy thunder storm 7.30 p.m. Theodore St. Jogny Beattie were here this Eve.- the bosy went duck hunting 9.30 p.m. Henry went with them. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/81836dd79da5b78d7794d22d5208ce69.pdf f347a318d382304df01ea4a7b10a67af PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == September. 1909. == Sept. 1. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. Wm. Easton's this a.m. + to The Ladies Aid at Mrs. Geo. Dudley's (Jr.) this p.m. Henry came home to-night but did not get any ducks. The boys got 4. Sept. 2. - Thur. - I went town this a.m. Had my teeth treated. Mama + I went to our S.S. Picnic in Mr. Wm. Kyle's woods this p.m. Sept. 3. - Fri. - Norris + Rowe Circus is in town to-day. We did not go. Hyne took Charlie, Elsie, Ethel, + Agnes (Hart) Bancroft were here this p.m. We finished drawing in grain to-day. We put up the box stove in the dining-room this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. J. Walker's this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec654cc82802d1fe5a69085bda8e3c84.pdf e3800a4418176f4143aa0266ef3a87d2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 4. - Sat. - John Dalton is threshing this a.m. It rained all day. We separated the milk to-night. Sept 5. - Sun. - It is quite cold. We went to church this p.m. Laura + I went to St. George's this Eve. Sept. 6. - Mon. - We washed. Labor Day. Henry went up to Brockville to see the shooting contest. Laura + I went to the woods this p.m. Labor Day. Sept. 7. - Tues. - This is the 1st. Day of Brockville Fair. Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. I ironed all day. Dr. T. Johnston stayed here all night + went to the Fair the next morning to show his colt. "Brockville Fair" Sept. 7. 8. 9. Sept. 8. - Wed. - It is a lovely day Henry + I went to the Fair this p.m. Elsie + Hyne went also + left the children her. Dr. T. Johnston https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d414550504b68424a757f61c7c042d9.pdf eb6fdab257208eff57f43f472a9c60f3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] came out here + stayed all night. Sept. 9. Thur. - I swept upstairs to-day. It is quite cold. Took sick to-night. Sept 10. - Fri. - Dr. Scanlon came 6.30 a.m. Annie ^ + Howard came up this a.m. I am better to-night. Annie went home this Eve. Mr. M. Manhard died this a..m. Sept. 11. - Sat. - I got up this a.m. The St. Lawrence Association went to Prescott this a.m. + shot against that team. <s>they</s> We won by 7 points. Sept. 12. - Sun. - Elsie + Hyne went to Mr. Manhard's funeral this p.m. + left the children here. Mama + Henry went to church this Eve. I have a bad cold. Sept. 13. - Mon. - Mama washed. We set out our plants this p.m. We got a new pump put in https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76037b25fac9245bd4e6291e315bad02.pdf 64a7f07cc2e6e56ca335cdedc2f045d7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] our well this p.m. Sept. 14. - Tues. - We scrubbed + churned this a.m. I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk .. This is the first day of Prescott Fair. Sept 15. - Wed. - It is a nice warm day. We shelled beans to-night. Papa + Mr. J. Easton went up to Mr. Robt. Wood's to see about the corn.-cutters. It rained to-night Sept. 16. - Thur. - Papa + I went to Algonquin this a.m. Mama went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's for dinner. Henry was threshing at Mr. J. Easton's this a.m. Mr. A. Wright came down here this Eve. Sept 17. - Fri. - Mr. Knapp's threshed this p.m. Mama, Laura + I gathered wild grapes this p.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/999a44a6228356c81c4850a8392aaf22.pdf 43cf86cebe2af8501dcd1019dcb0a995 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 18. - Sat. - Papa + I went to town this p.m. I had two teeth filled to-day Sept. 19. Sun. - Went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were here this p.m. I went to church at St. George's this Eve. Sept 20. - Mon. - Mr J. Corbett went to Ogdensburg to attend the Fair. We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. Sept. 21. - Tues. - Mrs. R. Bishop, Mama + I went gathering wild grapes this p.m. I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk this Eve. Sept 22. - Wed. - Papa + Henry went up to Mr. Chas. Stagg's this morning to cut corn. I went down to Annie's on the milk-rig + stayed till 5. p.m. Edith Murray + Helen were here this a.m. Sept 23. - Thur. - I ironed. They are cutting corn at Mr. Robt. Wood's to-day. There was a thunder https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f0eef1a54c8fab9b2a7a868bec6b048b.pdf a4a1a76663b1d21c59205d3e27fe4a0d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] storm 3. p.m. The men came home 4. p.m. as it rained. Sept. 24. - Fri. - The corn-cutters moved down to Mr. S. Cole's this p.m. It is a lovely day. Sept. 25. - Sat. - Howard was not very well to-day + Mama went down there. Elsie + Children were here for dinner. The corn-cutters moved to Mr. J. Easton's this noon. Henry went to town to-night. Mary Warner went home with Elsie to stay until to-morrow. Mrs. Bristol came over to Laurras this p.m. Sept. 26. - Sun. - Elsie, Hyne, 1 children came out this p.m. + to church this Eve. It rained to-night. Sept. 27. - Mon. - We washed. It rained this a.m. They finished cutting corn at Mr. J. Easton's this p.m. ^ + moved to Mr. Lombard's. This is Mason's night. Mrs. Chas. Murray + Mrs. Jas. Simpson were here this Eve. Sept. 28. - Tues. - I went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. for some https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9a8aee2f6f3b8b567a79cb541962a728.pdf 124ac1bf2f9ceba1f290914122289d63 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] buttermilk. We are cooking to-day for the corn-cutters. Annie ^+Howard came up this p.m. Ms. U. Bishop (Dr.) + Miss Electa A. Bissell were here for tea. Sept. 29. - Wed. - The corn-cutters moved down here 10. a.m. from Mr. Lombard's. We had 12 men for dinner. Charlie came out this noon to stay till Sat. Annie went home to-night. Mr. McCallum, the engineer stayed here all night. We had 16. men for supper. Sept. 30. - Thur. It is raining, this a.m. We finished cutting this p.m. + they moved to Jno. Waltons. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3a92c7f0fe9c7feeffa3def35af951b0.pdf ade952c929983bf385297a621a49f48e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == October. 1909. == Oct. 1. - Fri. - We gathered our tomatoes to-day. The corn-cutters moved to Jno. Beattie's. Oct. 2. - Sat. - I went to town with Elsie + Hyne this p.m. to get some teeth filled. There was a funeral at Bethel Church this p.m. Mr. James Saunders of Brockville. I received a letter from Miss Daniels to-night. Oct. 3. - Sun. - Went to church to the Presbyterian church this Eve. They had their Anniversary Services to-day. Rev. Mr. Cameron Brockville preached morn + Eve. Oct. 4. - Mon. - I went to Mrs. P. Barton's on the milk-rig + helped her get dinner + supper for the corn-cutters. We went to <s>Oct. 5. Tues.</s> the Lantern Lecture on "Canada, from Coast to Coast fiven by Rev. Mr. Cameron, this Eve with Mr. J. Easton's. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ce66c72a8e61942b80db61dda855d42e.pdf b963ba188e2e1e3000cb185cac0551a3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 5. - Tues. - They finished cutting at Mr. H. McKinley's to-night. We washed + made grape catsup this p.m. Bessie Ross was worse yesterday, but is <s>much</s> easier to-night. Oct. 6. - Wed. - I went up to Grandma's this morning on a milk-rig. Will stay tiill to-morrow Eve. Was down to Mr. S. Cole's + telephoned to mama this p.m. Oct. 7. - Thur. - We gathered milk-weeds this p.m. Henry came up to-night + I came home. Oct. 8. - Fri. - It is beautful out these days + quite warm. "The sisters" were here to-day collecting for the hospital. Mrs. R. Bishop + I gathered milk-weeds this p.m. Henry was threshing at Will Read's to-day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/984780db4542ba135122cdf0e0e848bd.pdf 7d8a47a41af70807ceca0e80ccc44816 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 9. - Sat. - I had my head washed this p.m. We were talking to Elsie this a.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Oct. 10. - Sun. - Mama + I went down to St. George's to service this p.m. <s>Rev</s>. J. Anderson preached. I went down to Annie's for tea + we all came up to church at Bethel this Eve. It is very warm. Oct. 11. - Mon. - We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. It is quite cloudy to-night. Oct. 12. - Tues. - I went to town 8. a.m. with Jessie Bissell + Bruce Knapp as they went to school. Had my tooth filled this p.m. Was at Aunt Jane Newell's for dinner. It rained + the wind blew terrible when we came home 4. p.m. I went to see <s>Oct. 13.</s> Bessie Ross. She will have an operation to-morrow. Oct. 13. - Wed. - Bessie had an operation 9. a.m. + is very low to-night. The Ladies Aid met at the https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/54600a675a302e0e2e988b629cc78484.pdf 944ec5d56ad701180db8d2abff64ab46 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] church this p.m. but mama did not go. Mrs. J. Earner was here on her way to <s>the it</s>. We were cooking for the threshers . . Oct. 14. - Thur. - The threshers were here this a.m. There was a shooting match between our team + Prescott this p.m. + I went up to the hall to help prepare supper. Bessie <s>October 15</s> Ross is just about the same. Not out of danger yet. Oct. 15. - Fri. - Mr. Lockwood is quite sick. Mama was up there this p.m. + stayed all night. Bessie Ross is very bad. Choir practise was here to-night. Oct. 16.- Sat. - It was raining this morn. Mama came home + Mr. Lockwood is some better. We had a letter from Aunt Sarah to-night. We went to "The Surprise https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ceb8c738d61fb6adbef4f717ca4b0055.pdf fa5866d62953d5764ef241fa7871320a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] Party", to-night at Mr. Ralph Bishop's. It was at tin wedding. Oct. 17. - Sun. - Went to church this p.m. Rev. Mr. Scanton preached. Laura + I went down to St. George's this Eve to service. Elsie + Hyne were out this p.m. Oct. 18. - Mon. - We washed. Oct. 19. - Tues. - I took a lesson this a.m. as Jean was in town yesterday. I ironed. Papa has been helping Mr. Bishop pick up potatoes. They are digging with a potato-digger. It is cold weather. Oct. 20. - Wed. - Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. Earnie McDougall + Mrs. Jno. Walker were here for dinner + tea. I helped Mrs. Knapp this p.m. to cook for their "husking Bee" ^to-night. Mama + I went over to-night to help her. Oct. 21. - Thur. - It rained. Oct. 22. - Fri. - Rev. Mr. Johnston was here for dinner. It is a rainy day. We are cooking + getting https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/beec58c99ca58e1d8fc3602f06769c26.pdf 9df9c7e9196f90af072a6207756e9a66 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] ready for Thanksgiving. Oct. 23. - Sat. - We <s>are</s> were cooking to-day. Mrs. R. Bishop + I decorated the church this p.m. for the Thanksgiving service to-morrow Eve. Papa went to town 2. p.m. + brought Aunt Jane + Uncle Hugh out. Oct. 24. - Sun. - We went to church this Eve. Oct. 25. - Mon. - Elsie, Hyne, + children, Annie, + Howard were here all day. It is a lovely day. There was a Scouting party composed of [2s] on a side, Brockville Soldiers, to-day. Annie, Elsie Aunt Jane + I went to Mrs. J. Dalton this p.m. + Mrs. Dalton + Miss Latham, a nurse at the asylum, went over to the cemetary with us. Papa took Auntie + Uncle Hugh home 4 p.m. They were digging potatoes at Johnie Beattie's to-day. "Thanksgiving Day." https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0191f4d84edd28e1a6cacee0f8f13d86.pdf 493a569dc83f97b95484a67bdbf87e59 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] This is Mason's night. Oct. 26. - Tues. - It is a damp misty day. We washed. Mrs. R. Bishop + I went to Mr. Walker's woods to gather beech-nuts this p.m. It is a lovely night. Mr<s>s</s>. " Mrs. P.W. Barton were here this Eve. Oct. 27. - Wed. - Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. to get some apples. Henry helped John Dalton dig potatoes to-day. I packed my valise to-night to go down to Miss Daniel's to-morrow p.m. Theo. Shipman was here this Eve. Oct. 28. - Thur.- Went in town with Jessie Bissell this morning. to Aunt Jane's. Went to Prescott 2.30 to visit Miss Daniels. We went to the J.W.A. meeting to-night. Oct. 29. - Fri. - We went down street this p.m. Went to the library this Eve. Oct. 20. - Sat. - Went to an auction sale this p.m. + up street. Stayed in to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/39abc120601ba53c0a9ea7c7d6fff98f.pdf 4116ba0344cfb3628f32a6d23122c8a0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 31. - Sun. - We went to St. John's Anglican church this a.m. + to S.S. this p.m. + to the Methodist church this Eve with Mrs. Glasford. Herbert is here + went with us https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b0ae341439c923828a017308bec4e190.pdf 1df6fce013aa2ad5ed2bf4e5d9b4044c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == November 1909. == Nov. 1. - Mon. - Wrote a letter to mama ths a.m. Went to Dr. Brown, dentist this p.m. Bessie went with us. Went to a meeting in the St. John's S.S. this Eve. Received a letter from Mama this p.m. Nov. 2. - Tues. - Went to "The Guild Meeting" at Miss Rosebrook this Eve. Nov. 3. - Wed. - We went over to Mrs. [Leo] Lanie's this a.m. also over to Jack Smith's for horseradish. Bessie, Miss Daniels + I went to Ogdensburg <s>2. this</s> 2 p.m. + stayed till 5.30 p.m. Hildred McGregor. + Edna Carmichael were here this Eve. Nov. 4. - Thur. - Received a letter from Elsie. She is at our place + mama is up to Grandma's at Aunt Stacia is very sick. Also received a postal from Mrs. R. Bishop this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f738064ce8ac0f7c691852003ebeafd5.pdf b74ef727586140deb9a8220085e83caf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] Miss Daniels + I made pickles this a.m. We went down street this p.m. Bessie went with us. We went to the J.W.A. Meeting in S.S. room 7. p.m. Nov. 5. Friday. - <s>W</s>. Bessie, Miss. L. Kelly, Mrs. J. Glasford. Miss Daniels + I walked to the Blue Church this p.m. We went to Sacred Heart Service in the R.C. Church + Bessie + I went to the Theotorium. Miss Daniel's went to look over some books in the S.S. Library. Hildred + Edna were in this Eve. Nov. 6. Sat. - Took a bath in the a.m. <s>Went</s> Came home on the 1:40 train, Aunt Jane met me. + we went down street. Papa came in 1.30 p.m. + we went home 5. p.m. I am all alone as Mama is up to https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f0abdf467825c816771352dc36c34a7f.pdf 285f528f0d3fbcf368feabab4aa58c7a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] Grandma's yet + Elsie + children went home this 3. p.m. I made a cake this Eve. Annie + Willard stopped here about 9. p.m. Nov. 7. Sun. - Theo. Shipman was over this a.m. I went up to S.S. this p.m. but they did not have any. Papa went up to Grandma's this p.m. + mama came home. Papa, Henry, + I went to church this Eve. I played the organ as Mary <s>was</s> is not home yet from Oxford Mills. Annie + Willard were in here after church. Nov. 8. - Mon. - It has been a rainy day. We put the apples down cellar. also the cabbage. We finished making our milk-weed cushion this Eve. Lorne Dalton + bride came out to Jno.'s to-night. Nov. 9. - Tues. - We washed Grandma's clothes this a.m. We scrubbed the wood-shed this p.m. also washed the windows on the outside. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b21015b4ee83acf803e383efd1cb194e.pdf f8fe817bfb384b4392cf93615d46524f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 10. - Wed. - We washed the storm-windows this a.m. Papa + I went up to Grandma's this Eve. Aunt is better but not able to get up yet. Lorne Dalton + bride called here this p.m. Nov. 11. Thur. - I cleaned by bed-room this p.m. Mama went up to Mrs. Lockwood's this p.m. Henry + I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's this Eve. I got the Eyelet Pin-cushion Pattern this Eve from Mrs. B. Nov. 12. - Fri. - Mama made cookies this a.m. We cleaned Henry's + Mama's bed-rooms this p.m. Mr. D. Orr is having a husking Bee to-night. Mama + I are alone. Isa Thropp died to-day. I wrote a letter to Luella Daniels this Eve. Nov. 13. - Sat. - Hyne went to town + brought Charlie out here. Papa went to town. Henry went in town this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7d56d99b061320016d8d2812bbf03461.pdf e88cca81f481cae6e8522b3225200400 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 14. - Sun. - Annie, Willard + Howard came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. I played the organ as Mary did not come up. Willard + Annie went home after church. Laura + I went down to St. Georg's this Eve. Nov. 15. - Mon. - We washed + cleaned the cellar to-day. Papa went to town this a.m. with Will + Frank, as they met the 12 O'clock Ferry Boat + brought Isa's corpse out to Algonquin. Nov. 16. - Tues. - Papa put the storm-windows on downstairs this a.m. Papa + Mama, Henry, Annie + Willard + I went out to Isa's funeral in a double buddy. It was 1. o'clock at the M. Church + then to Carpenter's Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Clarence Hastings preached her funeral sermon. He was her pastor. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0761588a06b0a7928be2cd5b82aecbac.pdf b3d2905eb8bb88609b96813114af73ee PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 17. - Wed. - Uncle was down this p.m. Nov. 18. - Thur. - Henry was up to Grandma's this a.m. helping Uncle draw in Corn-stalks. Papa + I went to town this p.m. I finished getting my teeth filled this p.m. We did not get home till 6.30 Annie + Willard + Mr. Mrs. R. Bishop were over to Mr. Bissell's for oysters to-night. Nov. 19. - Fri. - We killed our pig this a.m. Cleaned the pantry this forenoon. Mama went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. The men clipped Rev. Mr. Johnston's horse this p.m. + Mr. Johnston + louden were here for tea. It snowed to-day. Nov. 20. - Sat. - Papa + Mama went to Algonquin this p.m.. We separated the milk to-night fror the [fort]. Nov. 21. - Sun. - It is a rainy day. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this p.m. We went to church https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f18d02caccb3efebae944287097a608.pdf 5f70dc582e6ae2b2e03843aff27bdccb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] this Eve. It is a nice night. Nov. 22. Mon. - It has rained all day. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + got the sausage grinder + we made sausage this p.m. Mr. Knapp has a sick horse to-night + the men are over there. Nov. 23. - Tues. - Mr. Knapp's horse is better this morning. We washed. I went up to Mr. Bishop's + Mr. Lockwood's on an errand this p.m. Mr. Uriah Bishop, Algonquin died 2. a.m. Henry+ I went down to Mrs. Beattie's to-night- I am making Christmas presents. Nov. 24. - Wed. - I went to Mrs. T. Binn's funeral at St. George's Church 10.30 a.m. She died Sun. Morn at 2. Papa took 2 of our dows to town this a.m. as he sold them yesterday. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + killed a pig for them. We churned this p.m. The Mason's Box Social" is to-night. but mama + I did not go. They made about $50 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72a7b12b8762ce3a11f5cf0ff392a7af.pdf 2015f3ccdc278ef8e66986e38d317118 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 25. - Thur. - Mr. Uriah Bishop's funeral was 1.30 at Algonquin Church. Papa + Henry went. Nov. 26. - Fri. - We killed an old pig this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beatt 4.30 p.m. Pearl came out withh Johnny 5.p.m. Nov. 27. - Sat. - Papa took our pig in town this a.m. Annie + Willard went to town to-night. We were talking to Elsie at the Central this a.m. + Charlie has the mumps + Ethel is better. Nov. 28. - Sun. - Annie + Willard + Howard came up this a.m. We had spare-ribs for dinner. Rev. Mr. Johnston preached a special sermon to the men this p.m. Our men went. Wrote a letter to Miss Daniels this Eve. Nov. 29. - Mon. - We churned. I took a lesson this p.m. Received a https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/69f81444496b2e9c7b8aa549bc17c054.pdf 971035eedb83258bce921fb9a12bef79 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. letter from Elva McIanity this Eve. This is Mason's Night. Laura was over this evening. We sugared off when Laura went home. Nov. 30. - Tues. - We cleaned the spare bedroom, the hall upstairs + also the hall downstairs to-day. <s>No</s> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5e77acee0a0a41c666fd89fe7d42b335.pdf 7306a4983ac7c00fc6d5fb9d94c2e30c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == December 1909. == Dec. 1. - Wed. - Mama + Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. Howard + Reggie are quite sick to-day. Mr. P. Barton was here this Eve. Dec. 2. - Thur. - I cleaned the parlor this p.m. Laura was over. Henry + I went down to Mrs. J. Beattie's this Eve. Dec. 3. - Fri. - Papa + Mama went to Brockville this a.m. Papa went to the cider mill this p.m. We were talking to Elsie at Mr. Wm. Dawson's store this p.m. I am learning to milk these nights. Dec. 4. - Sat. - Papa went to market this a.m. + to the cider mill this p.m. Henry was shooting at the Range to-day. Uncle Horace was down this p.m. Henry + I went to town this Eve. I went up to see Bessie Ross. She is getting better slowly. Dec. 5. - Sun. - It is a dark day. Theo Shipman was over this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c1a01b25faafc5c76874640905054cc2.pdf d1bd57cf54a5ddfac5869204d570ba7a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] this p.m. We went to church this Eve. Annie, Willard + Mary came in after church. Dec. 6. - Mon. - We washed. Rev. A.B. Johnston was here for dinner. I took a lesson this p.m. Went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. Mrs. Wright (Sr.) is quite sick. Franklin Boyd. is no better. There was an Association Meeting in the Masonic Hall this Eve. Little Franklin Boyd died 10. p.m. Dec. 7. - Tues. - We churned. Papa drove me down to Annie's this a.m. It rained hard this p.m. + I stayed all night. Dec. 8. - Wed. - There is a 'Shoorting Contest', to-day. Willard was here for dinner. Mama. Mrs. J. Walker + Mrs. Bishop (Dr.) are at Mr. H. Lockwood's to-day for dinner. Henry + I picked out butter-nuts this Eve. I came home from Annie's this a.m. Dec. 9. - Thur. - I ironed + made Banberries this p.m. Laura was over this p.m. Franklin Boys was buried this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c531aa9e1bf9be7ec69fd917579a7cf1.pdf 1a2787223e617a65e95678b6a8ab0e93 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] I worked on my pin-cushion this Eve. Dec. 10. - Fri. - Papa + I went out to Algonquin this p.m. to get the horses sharpened. I stopped at Warner's on my way home as Mr. Chas. Murray + I stayed with Howard + Reggie while they went to an oyster supper at the Asylum. Dec. 11. - Sat. - Henry came down for me this morning + Papa went to town. We cleaned the dining-room to-day. We went to choir practise at Mrs. D. Wells this Eve. We cut our cheese to-night. Dec. 12. - Sun. - Rev. Mr. Pinel. Maynard preached here this p.m. Annie + Mary were in a while before church. Gordon Walker was down this Eve. Dec. 13. - Mon. - Mama washed some things. I took a lesson this p.m. It is raining + snowing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/481b9cf6747613bfcab4e92a50deca27.pdf ff41eec960fc48bb1a9f344556ef16b0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] Johnie Beattie's came up this Eve. Dec. 14. - Tues. - Mama finished mending horse-blankets to-day. She helped Mrs. Knapp make her Christmas Cake. Henry went up to Grandma's this p.m. I cleaned part of the kitchen, Dec. 15. - Wed. - Mama went down to Annie's this a.m. Papa + Mr. R. Bishop went out to Fairfield looking for wood; but did not get any. Dec. 16. - Thur. - Papa + Mama went to Brockville this a.m. We churned + put up the curtains in the kitchen this p.m. Dec. 17. - Fri. - Henry helped S. Wright kill pigs this a.m. Papa + R. Bishop went down the road looking for wood this a.m. I went up to Mrs. Walker's this a.m. Mr. Wm. Knapp's mother died this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8c604aa64e49d4a7dd48f0bf1ae300fe.pdf 8e934463e1e134c3a0761a7428d33822 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] There was a Lecture on Eve's Daughters given by Rev. A. B. Johnston to-night in Bethel Church. The Choir practised here just before the lecture. Dec. 18. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this p.m. Mrs. Wright (Sr.) is much better. Henry took Aunt Annie to Brockville this Eve +I stayed with Grandma. Papa has a bad cold. Dec. 19. - Sun. - Papa is quite bad with a cold. We went to the Temperance Lecture this Eve given by Rev. A. B. Johnston in Bethel Church. Dec. 20. - Mon. - We washed. Henry got my Christmas Tree this p.m. Papa is better. Laura was over this Eve. There was a Rifle Association Meeting held in the Mason's Hall. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a46bedc5545307f7288ceb7aa5766823.pdf 4b17c775ac72de2db8f76fdfbe9016f2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] to night. Papa + Henry went. Dec. 21. - Tues. - Elsie + Hyne went to Brockville this a.m. + left the children here. Henry helped Mr. S. Wright kill pigs this a.m. + I went to the woods this p.m. with Mr. Bishop Papa went to Maitland with a wagon for a load of coal this p.m. I went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. [also] to Mr. Bishop's. Dec. 22. - Wed. - I went over to Mrs. Beattie's Christmas Tree in the school this p.m. Henry + I went to the Christmas tree on the 2nd this Eve. Dec. 23. - Thur. - I swept upstairs to-day. Mama did some cooking. Papa + Henry went to Mr. J. Napper's sale this p.m. We started our coal-stove to-day. Dec. 24. - Fri. - We have been getting ready for Christmas. Mr. Lockwood was here this https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50550c13e4c382650494cc0db5ceefce.pdf ec42db5702ca12f46d073abc1afbc437 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] p.m. also Laura was over. Decorated our Christmas tree this Eve. Dec. 25. - Sat. - Elsie, Hyne, Charlie + Ethel, Annie, Willard + Little Howard came this a.m. Received some lovely presents. Christmas Day. Dec. 26. - Sun. - We went to church this p.m. Dec. 27. - Mon. - We churned. I went down to Annie's this p.m. Mary stamped the large rose centre-piece this p.m. for me + I started to work it this Eve. This is St. John's Night. (Masons meeting) Dec. 28. - Tues. Henry was chopping wood in the woods this a.m. Dec. 29. - Wed. - Henry + papa went to the woods this p.m. It is quite cold weather. Dec. 30. - Thur. - Electa Bissell came down for dinner + tea. Mabel Landon came up this p.m. Marshal Cook came here this Eve. He + Henry went down to Annie's this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/00cddf71bd6dfbbc6b292d023612be84.pdf e3f4faf1bdb06a57e4f6e0562d0b7038 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] Jessie Bissell came down this Eve. We played games. Dec. 31. - Fri. - Marshal was here all day + Henry took him to town 4.30. I took Mrs. Orr some butter-milk 5 p.m. Warner's Orchestra went to Mallorytown to play for a ball to-night. Annie + Mrs. Chas. Murray watched the Old Year out + the New Year in. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9536acbca3816bf4dc3adae45784cb56.pdf 831ef25821eb8248b4ef76ff80068928 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == January. 1910. == Jan. 1. Sat. - Henry took mama up to Grandma's to stay till to-morrow Laura was over this p.m. The men were in the woods. Jan. 2. Sun. - I went up to the church + put up the hymns. Also was in to Mrs. Orr's. Laura + I went down to St. George's this p.m. Henry went up for Mama this p.m. We all went to church this Eve. Annie + Willard were in after church. Five years to-night since Annie's Birthday Party. She was 21. Jan. 3. Mon. - We washed today. I went over to Laura's this Eve + papa had to come for me as it was snowing + blowing, a regular blizzard. This is Election Day. Jan. 4. - Tues. - It is 15° below zero to-day. Very cold. I ironed this p.m. Henry + I went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df1e59efba62b7933180974929edcdfe.pdf e137f5df47a07b79964dd87cf627a20d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] down to J. Dalton's this Eve. Mrs. Dalton helped me to passapartout a picture. 50 Years ago to-night Mr. + Mrs. Geo. Dalton were married. Jan. 5. - Wed. - It is cold + stormy to-day. Pa went down to Beattie's this p.m. Jan. 6. - Thur. - Henry helped Mr. P. Barton saw to-day. Laura was over this p.m. It is much warmer to-day. Mrs. Beattie (Sr.), Johnie, + Day were here for tea + this Eve. Jan. 7. - Fri. - Mr. Lockwood came down this p.m. I went up to Mary Eason's this p.m. with a dress, that Mary is going to make for me. Received 2 music books to-night from Eaton's, Toronto which I sent for Wed. morning. Jan. 8. - Sat. - Papa went to town https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/45ce94cf7ec9d8ab857699ac0d8571cc.pdf 2dc75203e0fe176531dfa1fe1240385e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] this a.m. Mr. Bishop, papa + Henry went to the woods this p.m. Annie + Mary walked up about 5.30. p.m. + stayed for tea + Henry took us over to Mabel Shaver's for choir-practise. Jan. 9. - Sun. - Mrs. McLean (Mattie Fulford) is to be buried this p.m. She died Friday. Olie McNish came here for dinner + went to church this p.m. Annie, Willard, + Howard stayed here for tea. Laura came over this Eve. It snowed some to-night. Jan. 10. - Mon. - We washed some this a.m. + churned. Took a lesson this p.m. Jan. 11. - Tues. - I ironed 3 white waists this p.m. We have been been cooking some to-day. The men were working in the woods. It is lvoely weather, not very cold. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/143c0da044b3881959b9fda678cb0365.pdf 32398a49121d96ab1446e8454ca0e4e6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 12. Wed. - Mr. C. J. Johns was here for dinner. He was collecting the phone tories. Ladies Aid was here this p.m. Mrs. R. Bishop, Miss. P. Bissell, Mrs. D. Wells, Mrs. Geo. Dudley Jr., Mrs. Jno. Warner, (Rev), Mrs. Johnston + Elsie, Ethel, + Winston, Mrs. Jno. Dalton ^were here. Uncle Tom's Cabin is in town to-night. Jan. 13. - Thur. - Mama went up to Mrs. Weight's for dinner. I went up to Mr. J. Easton's to get my dress fitted. Jan. 14. - Fri. - Did my upstairs work. We churned. Laura was over this p.m. Jan. 15. - Sat. - This was a lovely day. Aunt Jane's birthday. Papa + Mama were in to Uncle Hugh's for dinner + tea. Laura was over this p.m. I have been busy all day. Papa + Mama came home 9.30 p.m. Jan. 16. - Sun. - Henry + I went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. + stayed for dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fce679ba94feb16dbee48f83c97fd689.pdf f83f492789a4a1143a0f34fabf2c6f06 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] Will Throop + Minnie were here for dinner. Mama phoned up to Mr. S. Colis + told them to tell us to come right after dinner. We went to church this Eve. I played as Mary is away up to Hastings. Jan. 17. - Mon. - We washed. I went down to Annie's this p.m. + stayed all night. There was a dance at Maitland + Warner's all went but Annie + Grandma Warner. We made fudge + did not go to bed till 11.30. Jan. 18. - Tues. - It rained + I stayed all day. Came up with Willard + Charlie [Dornpson] to-night. Jan. 19. - Wed. - It is nice + warm out. I have not felt very well to-day- Cleaned the [stais] on my blue sailor-suit this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/508366878b136668a11b0d0eb08ccc42.pdf f088a832d17e9f39e4a6f608b9df733e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 20. Thur. - Henry went up to R. Woods this a.m. to help saw. Papa went ot town for coal + I went up to Mr. J. Eastons with him to get my dress fitted. Came home 2. p.m. after dinner + brought my dress. Mr. R. Bishop took Mr. A. P. Bissell's. Mr. Lockwoods + <s>their</s> his own family, Mama + I + Laura Shipman, down to Mr. F. Landon's to a Parlor Social. They cleared $11.00. Did not get home till 12.5. Jan. 21. - Fri. - I ironed. J. Dalton came up this p.m. Mr. Bishop + Mr. Bissell went in town for the hen lamps. This p.m. also put them up ready for use. Gay Beattie started back to the West 12.30. noon. It rained all day. J. Jan. 22. - Sat. - Henry went up + helped Mr. S. Woods saw this p.m. It is a terrible windy p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/64bf177297634fc924def29c1b27e600.pdf 58b457a89125ed52ec31bae5882c0312 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] I ent up to Mrs. Orr's this p.m. also went into the church to see the new lamps. Jan. 23. - Sun. - Annie, Willard, Little Howard + Mary came up this a.m. + we went to church this p.m. Annie stayed here with Howard. Rev. A. B. Johnston gave out cards, this p.m., to each one to mark down every Sunday they go to church Willard + Annie stayed for tea + also this Eve. Jan. 24. - Mon. - Henry was sawing wood at Mr. S. Woods to-day. This is Mason's Meeting Night. Mama + I are alone. Laura was over this p.m. Jan. 25. - Tues. - We went over to Wesley Wood's this Eve to a parlor social. Saw the comet to-night. Jan. 26. - Wed. - Papa was talking to Mr. Gorgon Manhard this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0200776f815fafc1a4a182d3b40a95f.pdf c9bbe8331b6db1f9ee1da83bdc203175 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 27. - Thur. - I have a bad cold. Johnie Beattie was here this Eve. Henry went down to Warners. Jan. 28. - Fri. - We killed a pig this a.m. Papa went to North Augusta to a Telephone Meeting + Mama went out Elsie's. They left here 11.30 a.m. Mary Warner came up this p.m. + stayed for choir practise here this Eve. Mrs. Wm. Easton came down this Eve with Maud + Leonard. Jan. 29. - Sat. - Henry went up to Uncle's this a.m. to draw his wood + I went with him. Papa went to town this a.m. Elsie + Hyne went to town also. + left the children here. It stormed this p.m. Jan. 30. - Sun. - It is a beautiful day. Maggie Read was very low yesterday + Fine but is a little better today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b77df83aa7c782bd355dc2a45f811b0e.pdf fb040af9f7de7762bed3ca9ab83a864d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] I went up to the church this a.m. + put up the hymns also I went over to Mrs. Orr's. Went to church this Eve. Used our new lights the Angle Lamps for the first. There was a large congregation + good choir. Maud Easton, Leonard E. + Bessie Lombard sang in the choir for the first. Jan. 31. - Mon. - We washed + I took a lesson. Papa + Henry were working in the woods all day. I went down to the post.-office allso down to Annie's 3. p.m. on the sleigh. + came back on a load of wood. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1cf84b1d46075e7d5cf0f7dc350e1f84.pdf 62274f0218e730d4d41ee64ef11100d9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == February. 1910. == Feb. 1. - Tues. - I sent away the [Surprise Soap Rappers] this morning. Annie + Howard came up this a.m. to stay a few days. We played games this Eve. Feb. 2. Wed. - It is a lovely day. I helped papa do the chores. Henry is in the woods. They finishing chopping to-day. All but one tree. Papa + Mr. R. Bishop went out to Gordon Manhard's this Eve. Feb. 3. - Thur. - Mama has got the La Grippe. It is a stormy day. Papa went to town this a.m. for Jessie Bissell as she ahs the measels. Feb. 4. - Fri. - Mama feels better to-day. We made ice cream this p.m. Henry took Annie + Howard https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33c971bac76db93265213c1ff53e6784.pdf 78635645dcc8e2697ec58575da844401 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] home this Eve. Feb. 5. - Sat. - Mr. Whittmore tipped over to-night just at our little gate. Mary Warner invited the choir in to-night to practise. I went down with Mr. + Mrs. U. Wells. We had lunch. Got home 12.30. Feb. 6. - Sun. - Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for dinner + tea. We went to church this p.m. It is a very cold day. Jessie Bissell is much better to-night as she has broken out. Feb. 7. - Mon. - It is very cold. I took a lesson this p.m. The men finished drawing wood to-night. Received the Stamping outfit to-night. Feb. 8. - Tues. - Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. Mr. + Mrs. P. W. Barton came up this Eve for butter. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/008a9f4a4e148d1cd9c0bc043fd3fbdb.pdf 122572f40d056cb3cb04aa953ad81e46 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] I have a dreadful cold. Feb. 9. - Wed. - Papa + Mr. Bishop went out to Mr. A. Bissell's this a.m. to see Mr. Snider's saw working. Mama went to the Ladie's Aid at Mrs. J. Warner. this p.m. Feb. 10. - Thur. - Mama mended bags this p.m. This is Cheese Meeting night in the Mason's Hall. Mrs. Corbett + Mrs. J. Dalton came here. Feb. 11. - Fri. - I swept upstairs. Mrs. A. P. Bissell came down this p.m. + gave me an order for Eaton's. I went down to Mrs. Dalton's this Eve. + Mrs. Dalton + Mrs. Beattie + I made out our order to send to Eaton's. which was $37. 59. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/474bdf454448cdee52408464eebc7958.pdf 666ee3abdc0193b755b9910d458df417 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 12. - Sat. - It has stormed all day. Received a Valentine post-card from Elva to-night. Feb. 13. - Sun. - It is a nice bright day but the roads are heavy. There will be no preachy service at Bethel to-night as Rev. Mr. Johnston has a severe cold. Elsie, Hyne, + Charlie + Ethel came out this a.m. Also Annie, Willard, + Howard came up this p.m. Mr. + Mrs. Wesley Wood came over to church. but as there was none they spent the evening here. Feb. 14. - Mon. - We washed Mr. R. Bishop sawed to-day. I took a lesson this p.m. Went over to Laura's this Eve. Feb. 15. - Tues. - It is a nice day. We churned. Mr. Lockwood came down for butter-milk. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/717ba8856d5d0ec620b8eeb36bf4370c.pdf 228e02eb238193722daf33371a48b508 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] I was talking to Hyne at Mr. Dawson's 6.30. p.m. + told him I would go out to-morrow p.m. if all was well. Olie McNish came to our place 8. p.m. + stayed all night. Feb. 16. - Wed. - Olie went down the road this p.m. I came out to Elsie's this p.m. with Mr. R. Earl's. Feb. 17. - Thur. - We all went over to Lorne Shepherd's for dinner. Was talking out home. Feb. 18. - Fri. - I went up to Uncle Fayette's this a.m. + Minnie came a piece with me 8. 30. p.m. Was talking to Annie at our place 10 p.m. Feb. 19. - Sat. - Went over to Mr. Dawson's and talked to mama. Elsie + Hyne went over to Mrs. R. Earls's for tea + Miss Pinel + I kept house. Feb. 20. - Sun. - Miss Pinel, Hyne, + I went to church this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d03962b326be13d2224fdb5bf0553371.pdf 57e8c65baa9ed2aeab5fc02a5b7639f6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] We layed down this p.m. Miss Pinel + I went to S.S. this Eve. Feb. 21. - Mon. - It is a rainy morning. I went up to Sarah's for dinner. Henry came for me this p.m. It is colder to-night. This is Mason's night. Feb. 22. - Tues. - The sawers came here in mistake, this morning + were here for the breakfast. We were cooking to-day. Feb. 23. - Wed. - We had the sawers here for dinner + supper to-day. Feb. 24. - Thur. - Mama + Mrs. Bishop (Sr.) went up to Mr. J. Walker's + stayed for dinner + tea + I went up to-night. Papa went to Mr. H. Smith's sale at Maitland this p.m. + went down to Annie's to stay till he came back. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bf0cea10d463630ea9cc2ccedb9a3ac7.pdf 00de25ae23ab9d3e7eba8de4970595a0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 25. - Fri. - I did the upsaits work this a.m. We churned + I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk. Henry + I went to town this p.m.. I got 3 more names for the quilt. Feb. 26. - Sat - Papa went to town for a load of coal this a.m. Henry helped Mr. S. Wright saw to-day. It is a windy night. Feb. 27. - Sun. - It has been a rainy morning but stopped about 1.30 p.m. Mr. R. Bishop drove Mr. Pearson around to-day as he is preaching the missionary services. We all went to church this Eve. Olie came here after church to stay all night. Also Annie + Willard came in. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4429ce3c3d9c9813584e82bbd727a00c.pdf 66748a8eb255f90c739edcd7f14de10b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 28. - Mon. - This is mama's birth-day. We washed. It is a lovely warm day. Jean has the measels, so could not take a lesson. Olie went up to Mr. Lockwood's for dinner. <s>Feb</s>. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1b1b5e16582fb7740c8e87c6e21ee225.pdf 78a971cbcf6fcd58298edba220a861d9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == March. 1910. == March 1. - Tues. - Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wrights this a.m. Henry + I went down to Dalton's this Eve + got our things that we sent for at Eaton's. March. 2. - Wed. - This has been a beautiful Spring day. Henry helped Mr. D. Wells saw to-day. Papa brought out a load of furniture for Mr. A. Manhard's this a.m. Mrs. R. Bishop + Ruby came down this p.m. + Mr. Bishop <s>rode</s> drove down for them to-night. March 3. - Thur. - Mrs. J. Walker, + Mrs. Hilyard Walker came down this a.m. + stayed all day. Finished stamping my https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8021e3c918562e0ac1f307c699d851db.pdf 5fb52ada33814c65fae82a87549f780b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] blocks for Ladies Aid Quilt to-night. March 4. - Fri - Sarah McNish came here from Mr. Bishop's this a.m. + stayed till this p.m. I swept upstairs. March 5. - Sat. - This is a beautiful Spring day. Henry took me over to Mrs. D. Well's for choir practise + he went on to town. March 6. - Sun. - Our anniversary services are held to-day. Rev. B. W. Thompson M.A. Ottawa preached. Henry + I went this a.m. 10.30. George Manhard, Kit, Edith, Maggie + Carleton, Annie + Howard + Mary were here for dinner. We all went up to church 2.30 p.m. "Manhard's" Choir sang this p.m. Mary W. was here for tea. We went to service this Eve. Bethel choir, sang to-night. "Anniversary Services" https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8c285283918ed2e6b5a0a810d847129a.pdf e9027622c6865acafe53eca69352799f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] It was a lovely day + the collections were $10.16. March 7. - Mon. - We churned + washed a little. laura was over this p.m. also Mr. H. Lockwood. It snowed 3.30 p.m. March 8. - Tues. - It is a nice bright day but much colder. Henry is sawing down to Warner's. We went to our Anniversary social at Mr. A. P. Bissell's this Eve. + had a fine time They made $18.00 Mary Warner came home with me + stayed all night. May 9. - Wed. - Mary + I went over to Mabel Shaver's this p.m. + Henry came for us 8.30 p.m. Mr. R. Frew's sale was this p.m. Howard W. is 2 years old to-day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/74a03d84aed5ceec4204054a44936dcf.pdf b153c3b884be97da3c1917383b078724 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 10. - Thur. - It has been a nice day. Henry helped Mr. W. Ross saw to-day. March 11. - Fri. - We churned + I took Mrs. Wm. Kyle some buttermilk 10.30 then went up to Mr. R. Bishop's for dinner. Will + Minnie, Hyne + Elsie + children were these for dinner. Mrs. R. Bishop came a piece with me to-night, we went into Mr. Bissell's also to Mr. H. Lockwood's. March 12. - Sat. - Papa went to town this <s>p</s> a.m. + mama went up to Grandma's with him to stay till to-morrow. I have been busy all day. Papa went to Algonquin to get [Gupsie] shod this p.m. + he thinks she has the distemper. so I could not go to choir - https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae918075370e2f79850888a6b4eaf57b.pdf 2130cfffca686785d71d7ded32d92ad7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] practise at Wesley Wood's. It has been a lovely day. March 13. - Sun. - It rained this p.m. + is snowing to-night. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + brought mama home this p.m. Laura came over this p.m. Annie, Willard + Mary came up for church to-night, but there was none, so they stayed here a while. March 14. - Mon. - It stormed all night last night <s>last night</s> + the snow is quite deep this morning. I took a lesson this p.m. Papa + Henry took 4 pigs to town on a sleigh this p.m. Tues. - March 15. - We washed. Laura was over this p.m. It is a lovely ^winter day. Received a St. Patrick post-card https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ecf175cffe6d0fee5a4ac05b4d93a8ff.pdf 13b372aa8158eabd8974dacb619c0054 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] from Aunt Jane to-night also a "Simpson's Spring + Summer Catalogue. Wed. - March 16. - Henry drove me down to Annie's this a.m. + I stayed all night also as they all went to the Masquerade Ball at the Asylumn at night. Mrs. U. Bishop. (Sr.) + Miss Electa A. Bissell were here all day. March 17. - Thur. - I came home with Mrs. Jno. Warner this a.m. as he was going to town. These are lovely days. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this p.m. to get a drink of sap. <s>Mrs. Beattie + Johnie were here this Eve. I went over to the hall this Eve to a meeting to try to organize a Library Society there was not many there. I have a bad cold</s> <s>March</s>. - I went to choir practise at Mr. Wm. Easton's this Eve. It is a cold night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31e4b863ce37b8ac36a93199ea5affbc.pdf ad495c74e1a08f01ae380c3a74d27c44 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March. 18. - Fri. - It is a lovely day. <s>Mrs</s>. Mama + Laura went to town 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Hilyard Walker came down this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Beattie (Jr.) + Johnie came up this Eve, I went over to the hall to a meeting which they organized a Literary Society, There was not many out. I have a bad cold. March 19. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. I have a terrible cold + went to bed. 7. p.m. Pa went up to Mr. Lockwood's this Eve. March 20. - Sun. - My cold is not much better. Annie, Willard, Mary, + Little howard came up this p.m. + Howard stayed here with us while the rest went to church. Hyne came out this p.m. Annie + Willard stayed for tea. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2c8d30b0643a7fb10a42c78afa5def39.pdf c0bc387a0cb54b6f7169ebfc3ab28e84 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 21. - Mon. - This is a lovely day. My cold is some better but did not take a lesson. Receiv. an Easter Card from Mary W. March 22. - Tues. - Received a card from L. Daniels also one from Annie (Easter) March 23. - Wed. - My cold is a great deal better to-day. Johnie Beattie was here for dinner as the<s>y</s> men were dipping his horse. It is a fine night. March 24. - Thur. - This has been a nice Spring Day. Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve. March 25. - Fri. - "Good Friday.." Laura was over this p.m. Choir practise here to-night. March 26. - Sat. - Papa went to Brockville this a.m. Mama went upto Mr. J. Walker's this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c8d1918d3cb98477d06a235face2bbe.pdf b90c3e2f7b27a86b5b30e6c27f0893f3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] Mrs. Barton came for butter to-night. Received 2 postals to-night. Tried my first burning this Eve. Mrs. R. Bishop came down this Eve as the men went to an Assc. Meeting in the Hall. March 27 - Sun. - Easter Sun'. - Annie Willard + Howard came up this a.m. but Elsie's could not come as Mrs. Jno. Orr + children came there Thur. Papa, Henry + I went to church to-night. I took up some plants. March 28. - Mon. - We washed. I did not take a lesson. This is Mason's Night. They had sugar. March 29. - Tues. - A few people were invited down to Mrs. P. Barton's to-night for sugar. Henry + I went. Annie + Howard were up all day as Mrs. Jno Orr + little Florence were here for dinner. March 30. - Wed. - I went down to https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b5edfb6fa9533d053b67678b622fb1b0.pdf 2dbe4028907c38a4fd8ac00288bdd837 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from previous page] Mrs. Dalton's this p.m. Papa is cleaning + greasing ahrness to-day. Wrote out an order for flower seeds for Mrs. Dalton + myself, at Eaton's to-night. March 31. - Thur. - Sent the order to Eaton's this a.m. It is a very windy day. Mr. R. Biship took Mrs. Bishop + I up to Nellie Caldwell's this p.m. to visit + Henry came for us this Eve. Choir practise this Eve at Mabel S.'s but I did not go. Elsie got a phone in this a.m. == April. 1910. == April 1. - Fri. - Have been fooled a few times. Mr. J. Walker was down this p.m. The men are clipping horses. April 2. - Sat. - Papa + Henry clipped Old Fred" this a.m. Mary Easton + Myrtle Mylks came down this p.m. + stayed till 8.30. p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23ef1e7ab2952c067d479ced28b01d09.pdf 453a70cd6b656e3ef3744d1382ac5c60 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. [continued from last page] Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. to get the horses shod + Charlie came home with him to stay till to-morrow. Henry went to town this Eve. April 3. - Sun. - Papa, Henry + I went to church this p.m. ELsie, Hyne + Ethel came out this p.m. + Charlie went home with them afte rtea. Laura, Mrs. J. Dalton, Emma, Hannah, + I went to St. George's this Eve. April 4. - Mon. - Mama washed some curtain's + I took Mr. Lockwood some buttermilk. Took a lesson this p.m. I taked this p.m. April 5. - Tues. - I raked this a.m. Went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. Recceived a letter from Luella D. to-night. Very warm. <s>April</s> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/48237f9b7be3f3011e4ce907ad54cece.pdf 409128f0d1b6d0991ffa074736e23ce4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 6. - Wed. - Mrs. R. Bishop Mama + I swept the church this a.m. + Mrs. Bishop + I dusted + washed the lamps this p.m. I went up to Mrs. Walker's this Eve. Mrs. Watson came there Mon. Eve. to help them as Mrs. Walker is quite bad. April 7. - Thur. - It is rainy + much colder. I went up to Mr. Walker's after tea. Mrs. Walker is some better to-night. Henry took me up to Mrs. <s>W</s> Well's to choir practise this Eve. It is very cold. April. 8. - Fri. - Took Mrs. Walker some buttermilk this a.m. She is about the same. Elsie + yne went to town 12.30 + left the children here. They were here for tea. It is warmer to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/359ce70396fe3241b9cfb0651aeff15d.pdf 5b85e4550e476da8c00a0fdad94575d3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Laura was over just before dark. April 9 - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry was up to the Range, Shooting this p.m. It has been a dark day. Took a bath this Eve. April 10. - Sun. - Annie + Howard came up this a.m. as Willard went to Mr. Jno. Chapman's funeral. N. Augusta, 2. p.m. We went to S.S. this p.m. but there was none. I went up to Electa's after S.S. It is quite cold to-day. We came down to church this Eve. April 11. - Mon. - Mama + papa went to town this p.m. + Mama had her teeth extracted. The<s>y</s> gums are sore to-night. Took a lesson this p.m. April 12. - Tues. - Mrs. R. Bishop + I https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/43e681964635ab20f76f51722ae0b59e.pdf cfd11f99c9371e941c245857e558452a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. put a quilt on at the hall this a.m. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this p.m. April 13. - Wed. - The Ladie's Aid had a quilting at the Hall to-day. I went up for dinner + supper. <s>April 14</s> Laura + I went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this Eve. April 14. - Thur. - We churned I took Mrs. Kyle + Mrs Walker some butter-milk this p.m. Papa + Henry clipped Mr. S. Cole's horse this p.m. April 15. - Fri. - I taked some this p.m. + Eve. <s>Halley's Comet has been seen Wed. + Thur. mornings at 4 a.m. but we did not see it.</s> April 16. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry went to the Shoorting Range this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2a9ae4cce462744d0778a51fb5458538.pdf a14b6e16903e5132e5220e6fb09e644a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 17. - Sun. - Henry, Mary W. + I went to Algonquin this a.m. to the Anniversary Services there + were at Elsie's for dinner + tea. It rained this p.m. + Eve. April 18. - Mon. - It is a rainy day. April 19. - Tues. - It is a very nice day. Annie, Mary + Willard were at Mr. Lockwood's for tea. April 20. - Wed. - We washed, + churned. hyne + Charlie came out to-night to get the horse clipped. April 21.- Thur. - Annie + Howard + Willard were here for dinner. I ironed this a.m. Annie + I ^did passe-partout 4 pictures this p.m. Henry took Mary W. + I over to Wesley Woods' for choir-practise this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50c0cc1c1c710d4998c67f8900e34213.pdf 4731ceb0903c264a140c53688e726001 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 21 - Fri - Mama has been tearing off all the paper in her bed-room to-day. + I took <s>up</s> my carpet + did the up-stairs work. Mr. R. Bishop + Mr. A. P. Bissell were here this Eve. April 23. - Sat. - Mrs. A. P. Bissell was talking to Edgar Kingston + he has passed <s>his</s> exams. I went up to Mrs. Bishop's for some eggs after tea + we set a hen. It is rainy. April 24. - Sun. - It rained this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were up to Mr. Orrs for tea. Etta Dalton came down to Johns this a.m. + was up to Bethel church to-night. Mama, Henry + I went to church to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/044eaa78ea8f99d950504f0749d4dbe7.pdf 8f4cd759018338853bae949e8ce9acbd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 25. - Mon. - It rained some so we did ^not wash. <s>Mama painte</s> This is Mason's night. April 26. - Tues. - We washed + Mama painted my bed-room floor. April 27. - Wed. - Mrs. A. P. Bissell + Mr James Bissell went to Kingston this a.m. as Edgar received his degree. April 28. - Thur. - Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve, + I went to Lombard's for choir practise with him. April 29. - Fri. - Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. to get Gypsee shod. Mr. Jno. Beattie Jr. went out to the concert in the Baptist Church Algonquin to-night with Henry + I. There was a good crowd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/efd57372c5c30762deb2f60254e9939c.pdf 1186f8d802761723f455d3f08b2b442b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 30. - Sat. - Papa 1 I went to town this morning. I stayed at the McNish Girls for dinner. Elsie, Hyne + Charlie came in this p.m. + Elsie + I picked out my new hat. I came home with Mr. + Mrs. Jno. Warner 5.p.m. Papa got a new lawn-mower to-day, + we tried it to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/44e420a2051045c0e15ba81cce04d28b.pdf 2e5eb6ba79775a6909544f31009bf754 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {back cover of diary - pink, several torn spots} Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Edith Throop Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Edith Throop Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grenville County Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909-1919 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 Leeds & Grenville County, Elizabethtown Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary Edith Throop Diary & Transcription, 1909 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1909-1910 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1910-1911 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1911-1912 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1912-1913 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1913-1914 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1909-1910 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Edith Throop Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grenville County Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909-1910 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 Leeds & Grenville County, Elizabethtown Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. June 1st, 1909 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Edith Throop 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"> No. 2. Memorandum </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 1909. June 1 - Tues. - We cleaned the parlor June 2 - Wed - Started to clean the dining room & also stitch- ched our curtains. Irene Mallory & Allen Bissell were married 9 p.m. June 3 - Thur. - Papered the dining- room to-day. Mrs. Beattie (Jr.) came up to-night & we made the frame for my embroidy hat June 4 - Fri. - We finished our dining-room to-day. It rained this Eve June 5 - Sat. - It rained some & has been cloudy all day. We put our stove out to-day I went to the factory to-night (as it is the first night they made butter this summer) & I stopped at Mrs. Beatties Mrs. J. Beattie finished my hat to-night. Henry Willard & Mr. Geo. Tassey went fishing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> to-night but did not catch any fish. June 6 - Sun. - Laura & I went to Presbyterian church this a.m. I laid down this p.m. & wrote a letter to Lulla Daniels this Eve. The new preach, Mr. Wright preached at St. Georgs this Eve for the first. June 7 - Mon. - We washed this is Mason’s night. June 8 - Tues. - I went down to Annies this a.m. & came back with Mary (as she drove up to Mr. E. Dudleys (she) to practise with Mrs Lambert Dudley to sing on Sun. June 9 - Wed. - I ironed to-day June 10 - Thur. - I washed the wood work in the kitchen. Gordon Walker came down this Eve. June 11 - Fri. - Went up to Mrs. J Wrights this p.m. Mary came up & Mrs. E. Dudley came down to the church to practise for Sun. I trained my sweet peas this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> mama started painting the kitchen wood-work to-day June 12 - Sat. - Elsie & Hyne went to town 6:30 p.m. & left the children here. They stayed all night but Elsie & Hyne went home. I took the children to the factory to-night. June 13 - Sun. - Elsie & Hyne came out this p.m. Mrs. E. Dudley sang two solos at Bethel Church this p.m. there was a thunder storm 1.30 to-night & the lightning struck Manley Field’s barn & burnt it. June 14 - Mon. - We washed Papa went to Algoma to get his horses shod I took a music lesson this p.m. Mama’s eyes took sore to-day. June 15 - Tues. - I ironed this a.m </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Laura was over this a.m. Mama + I pulled up all the dandelions + weeds in our front yard this Eve. June 16. - Wed. - Mama went to the ladies aid this past.m. at Mrs. Jno. Corbett's. Her eyes are no better. June 17. - Thur. - Mrs. Wm. Easton. Ethel Rath & Baby Egerton were here this past.m. also Annie + Howard. It rained this past.m. + Eve. June 18. - Fri. - I went to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. + brought my skirt home. There was a hail shower this p.m. Mr. J. Easton invited the Presbytterian choir to his place for ice cream this Eve. June 19. - Sat. - I planted potatoes. June 20. - Sun.- Laura + I went to Presbyterian church this a.m. Henry went up to Grandma's this afternoon.m. Mr. + Mrs. Meyer. came here before church + left there horse. They stayed a while after church. {Unintelligible}. Meyer preached his farewell sermon this Eve at Bethel. I wore my new dress this Eve for the first. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> up to Grandma's this a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Meyer came here before church & left there horse. They stayed a while after church. Dr. Meyer preached his farewell sermon this Eve at Bethel. I wore my new dress this Eve for the first. June 21 - Mon - We washed this a.m. I went down to Jean's this p.m. & took my lesson & stayed for tea. June 22 - Tues - I ironed. Mama painted the kitchen floor to-day. The pupils from our school went to Prescott to-day to try the Entrance June 23 - Wed - Mama went up to Mr. Lockwood's this p.m. Papa took a load of good to Prescott for Dr. Meyer. Our new minister Rev. A. B. Johnston arrived at Algonquin 5 p.m. & the Ladies had </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> a reception tea for him at the parsonage. I went up to Mary Easton's this p.m. Elicta Bissell came up after school. We walked up to the Corner after tea to see the Entrance papers June 24 - Thur - Buffalo Bill Circus is in town to-day. We did not go. Henry clipped Jack out dog this Eve. Mama talked to Elsie at Central p.m. June 25 - Fri - Mama went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. & Henry & I went for her this Eve. Papa & J. Dalton went away this Eve also. June 26 - Sat - Papa went to town this a.m. I had a sick - headache all day & cannot hear out of my right ear. Henry went to town this Eve. We moved into the kitchen this p.m. June 27 - Sun - We separated the milk this a.m. Went </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 28. - Mon. - We washed. I went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. Mr. Lockwood was here this past p.m. Hyne + Charlie came out for a little pig this Eve. June 29. - Tues. - I ironed this a.m. Went down to Warner's this past a.m. Miss Daniels + Miss H. Byers came there 4.p.m. + stayed till Eve then they brought me home. June 30.- Wed. - I ironed this a.m. Will Throop + Effie drove through the yard this a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1 - Thur - Dominion Day. Elsie and Hyne went to the Blue Church Cemetery to the unveiling of Barbara Hick's Monument, & left the children here. I cleaned the cupboard this a.m. Our bees swarmed this a.m. but went back to the hive again. July 2 - Fri. - I picked 59 boxes of straw-berries at Mr. Warner's to-day. Our bees swarmed & we hived them. July 3 - Sat. - I swept the chamber to day, Went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's this Eve for butter - milk. Papa went to town this Eve. My hearing is better now. July 4 - Sun. - Annie, Willard & Howard came up this a.m. Mama, Annie & I went to </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> S.S. this p.m. We all went to church this Eve & papa kept Howard. July 5 - Mon. - I picked 54 boxes of berries to-day. This is Mason's night. Papa & Henry started to do road work to-day. July 6 - Tues. - We washed & churned. July 7 - Wed. - I picked 35 boxes of berries. Elsie & children & Minnie Throop came out to Mr. Warner's this a.m. Bishop Mills preached at St. Georges's this Eve. Mama & Mrs. J. Dalton went down & I came home with them. July 8 - Thurs. - I ironed. Mrs. Beattie (Sr.) was here this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve also over to the cemetery & Mrs. Kyle's with Mrs. Beattie. July 9 - Fri. - I picked 27 boxes of berries. I cut the grass </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> on Uncle Hugh's plot this p.m. Took a bath to-night. July 10 - Sat. - Went to town with Mr. Warner's. Saw Mr. Gordon on the market. Went up the river with Annie, Mary & Willard on the Citizen's Band Excursion to Alex. Bay. It rained all the p.m. Left Brockvill 1.30 p.m. arrived 7 p.m. I stayed at Aunt Jane Newell's all night. July 11 - Sun. - It has been a warm day. Henry & Elsie came in for me this Eve. We bid Ethel Rath goo-bye she is to start West Tues. July 12 - Mon. - I picked 32 boxes of berries. Came home this Eve. Willard went to the Orange Walk at Perth. July 13 - Tues. - We washed. Went to Mr. Walker's woods for ferns this p.m. Elsie, Minnie Throop & Ethel were here </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> this p.m. Mr. Cordingley was here this p.m. agent for pianos. Laura was over this Eve. July 14 - Wed. - I ironed. Mama went to the Ladie's Aid at Mrs. V. Well's this p.m. Papa went up for her this Eve. July 15 - Thur. - I ironed this a.m. Raked with the horse-rake after tea. Went over to Mrs. Knapp's after tea. This Eve. July 16 - Fri. - Picked 6 boxes of berries at Mrs. Warner's. It rained. Mary came up with me this Eve for choir practice but no one came so she stayed here all night. July 17 - Sat. - Mary went home on the milk-rig this morning. Elsie & Hyde went to town this p.m. & left the children here. Florence Manhard was here this Eve. She came out to her grand-father's this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 18 - Sun - Mama & Laura went to Presbyterian church this a.m. There was a heavy electric storm this noon. Went to church this Eve. July 19 - Mon. - We washed. Mama went raspberrying this p.m. Jean Robertson was here for tea. Mama & Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve. Papa went over to Mr. Kyle's & I went over to Mrs. Knapp's. Art McGanity came out to Mr. A. P. Bissell's this Eve also P. Dales came out to Mrs. Beattie's July 20 - Tues. - I ironed. Mama went down to Annie's this a.m. Went to a meeting to arrange for our annual social which is to be July 29. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 21. - Wed. - I raked Mrs. J. Beattie. P. Dales. also A.M. [McIanity] + Edgar Bissell were here this Eve playing croquet. July 22. - Thur. - Mrs. R. Bishop, Mama, + I went berrying this a.m. back of Mr. Wright's. Mama + I went over to Knapp's for ice-cream to-night. It is raining. July 23. - Fri. - It rained all day. I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's + Mr. Lockwood's this Eve on an errand. July 24. - Sat. - Papa went to town this p.m. It has been showery to-day- G. L. Riches called this p.m. Eva Easton came home to-day for 2 weeks. July. 25. Sun. - Went to church + S.S. this p.m. Went over to Mrs. Knapp's this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 26. - Mon. - Mama + I went berrying down to Ferguson's to-day- Also, Mrs. J. Beattie Pearl Wales, Mrs. J. Walton, Mrs. Warner + Annie. We got 10 quarts. A load of gypsies went past this p.m. Went to choir practise this Eve at the church. Mr. G. L. Riches was here this Eve. July 27. - Tues. - We washed + scrubbed. July 28. - Wed. - We have been cooking for our social. Mama went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's to make candy for the Ladies Aid booth. I raked this p.m. July. 29. - Thur. - It has been a rainy but is a fine night for our social. They took in about $ 75.00 at the social this Eve. Bethel Social </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 30. - Fri. - We went up to the hall to straighten up this a.m. Arthur [McGanity] was here for tea. July 31. - Sat. - I went up to Mrs. Orr's this Eve. Henry went to town + mama went up to Mr. Walker's. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>August 1909.</h2> Aug 1. - Sun. - I went to S.S. Elsie Hyne. + children came out this p.m. Went to church this Eve. Annie, Willard + Mary stopped here after church. Will Orr. + wife came out to Mr. Orr's this p.m. Aug. 2. - Mon. - Mrs. J. Beattie, Mary Warner + I went berryiny this morning. Will Orr. his wife + little Helen were here this Eve. This Mason's night. Aug. 3. - Tues. - I raked this p.m. Aug. 4. - Wed. - We finished haying 1.30. p.m. Mr. G. L. Riches, wife + little boy came here this p.m. The Rifle Contest was held this p.m. between Brockville + S. Augusta. Brockvill won by 60 points. They had supper in </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] the Mason's Hall. Aug. 5. - Thur. - We went to picnic at Perry's Point 1. p.m. Had several rides in a put-put- Aug. 6. - Fri. - Papa + mama went to Algonquin this a.m. Henry + I went to the Baptist Social. Algonquin this Eve. It has been very warm all week. Mr. Thorp died this morn. aged 86. Aug. 7. - Sat. - It is very warm. Papa went to town this a.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve. Aug 8. - Sun. - Annie + Howard came up this a.m. Henry, Annie, + I went to Mr. Thorp's funeral 1.30 p.m. at the house, 2nd concession. It is a very warm day. Mrs. J. Walton + I went to St. George's church this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug. 9. Mon. - We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. Went down to Mrs. [J.] Landon's this Eve. Mrs. Landon took sick the night after of the picnic at Perry's Point + She is not much better. Aug. 10. - Tues. - Mama went down to Mrs. Landon's this p.m. I received a post-card from Myrtle Mylks this Eve. Aug. 11. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this a.m. Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. I was talking to Elsie at Mr. C. John's 6.30 p.m. Aug 12. - Thur. - Papa + mama went to town this a.m. Mama bought me a white waist. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] Mr. + Mrs. R. Bishop, Mrs. Bishop. Sr. + Ruby came fown this Eve. Aug. 13. - Fri. - Mama washed my plaid dress. I swept upstairs also the parlor. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this Eve. I wrote a letter to Luella Daniels. this Eve. Aug. 14. - Sat. - I have had a head-ache to-day. Henry went to town this Eve. Elsie, Hyne, + children went to town this p.m. Charlie + Ethel had their pictures taken. Aug. 15. - Sun. - I went to S.S. this p.m. Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for tea + he stayed all night. Church was to be to-night but there was not many there as it was a rainy night. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug. 16. - Mon. - It is raining this a.m. Lv. Rev. Mr. Johnston went away this a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Henry was up to the shooting range to-day. They are practising for the shooting match which is to be held to-morrow, between Brockville + South Augusta. School started to-day. We have no teacher for Read's yet as Miss Fox is going to normal. Aug. 17. - Tues. - Annie ^ Howard + I went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. Papa came up for us this Eve. The Shooting Contest was held this p.m. at the Brockville Shooting Range. South Augusta won by 79 points. The teams had their supper at the St. Lawrence Hall. Recieved a letter frtom Luella Daniels this morn saying she can come up Sat. to visit us. Aug. 18. - Wed. - This is Ruby Bishop's birthday. We washed. Papa went to </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] town this p.m. Algonquin Methodist Social is held this Eve on the church grounds. We did not go. Aug. 19. - Thur. - We ironed. Was talking to Elsie this p.m. Mr. W. Kyle cut our first piece of oats this p.m. Aug 20 - Fri. - I swept to-day. Mary Warner came up for choir practise this Eve but no one came. We played croquet. Aug. 21. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry + I went over to the cemetery this a.m. Henry + I went in ^ Brockville this Eve for Miss Daniels. Aug. 22. - Sun. - Luella + I went over to the cemetery this a.m. Annie came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were here for tea. Luella + I went to St. Georg's this Eve. Aug. 23. - Mon. - We washed. Went down to Warner's for tea. Our school started to-day. Mrs. Beattie is teaching. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug. 24. - Tues. - Went down to Mr. G. Landon's for tea. Stopped to see Mrs. Dalton on the way home. Aug. 25. - Wed. - We ironed. Went to "St. George's Annual Picnic." this p.m. Brockville Citizen's Band gave music. Proceeds $186.00. +St. Georg's Picnic." Bertie Donnelly was married 12. O'Clock. Aug. 26. - Thur. - Went to Mrs. Beattie's for tea. Aug. 27. - Fri. - Luella + I went up to Mrs. Bissell's this pm. but did not stay for tea. Elsie, Hyne + family came out this p.m. We had ice cream for tea. Mr. Wm. Kyle was here for tea also as he cut a piece of grain for us. Aug 28. - Sat. - Luella + I went to the factory this a.m. Papa took Luella in </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] town after dinner + brought Miss Mary Edwards out. Miss Edwards + I went to the facotry to-night- Aug 29. - Sun. - We had a heavy shower of rain 5.30 a.m. Papa took Miss Edwards home this p.m. We went to church this Eve. Annie + Willard were in after church. Mr. W. Wright from Prescott preached. Aug. 30. - Mon. - We washed. This is Mason's night. Henry is helping Johnnie Dalton draw in grain this p.m. Mr. Stephan Hemmingway came out to Mr. G. Landon's Sat. He was over to Laura's for dinner. It is quite cold to-night. Aug. 31. - Tues. - Papa went to town this a.m. I ironed. I had a pain in my head this p.m. There was a heavy thunder storm 7.30 p.m. Theodore St. Jogny Beattie were here this Eve.- the bosy went duck hunting 9.30 p.m. Henry went with them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>September. 1909.</h2> Sept. 1. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. Wm. Easton's this a.m. + to The Ladies Aid at Mrs. Geo. Dudley's (Jr.) this p.m. Henry came home to-night but did not get any ducks. The boys got 4. Sept. 2. - Thur. - I went town this a.m. Had my teeth treated. Mama + I went to our S.S. Picnic in Mr. Wm. Kyle's woods this p.m. Sept. 3. - Fri. - Norris + Rowe Circus is in town to-day. We did not go. Hyne took Charlie, Elsie, Ethel, + Agnes (Hart) Bancroft were here this p.m. We finished drawing in grain to-day. We put up the box stove in the dining-room this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. J. Walker's this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept. 4. - Sat. - John Dalton is threshing this a.m. It rained all day. We separated the milk to-night. Sept 5. - Sun. - It is quite cold. We went to church this p.m. Laura + I went to St. George's this Eve. Sept. 6. - Mon. - We washed. Labor Day. Henry went up to Brockville to see the shooting contest. Laura + I went to the woods this p.m. Labor Day. Sept. 7. - Tues. - This is the 1st. Day of Brockville Fair. Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. I ironed all day. Dr. T. Johnston stayed here all night + went to the Fair the next morning to show his colt. "Brockville Fair" Sept. 7. 8. 9. Sept. 8. - Wed. - It is a lovely day Henry + I went to the Fair this p.m. Elsie + Hyne went also + left the children her. Dr. T. Johnston </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] came out here + stayed all night. Sept. 9. Thur. - I swept upstairs to-day. It is quite cold. Took sick to-night. Sept 10. - Fri. - Dr. Scanlon came 6.30 a.m. Annie ^ + Howard came up this a.m. I am better to-night. Annie went home this Eve. Mr. M. Manhard died this a..m. Sept. 11. - Sat. - I got up this a.m. The St. Lawrence Association went to Prescott this a.m. + shot against that team. they We won by 7 points. Sept. 12. - Sun. - Elsie + Hyne went to Mr. Manhard's funeral this p.m. + left the children here. Mama + Henry went to church this Eve. I have a bad cold. Sept. 13. - Mon. - Mama washed. We set out our plants this p.m. We got a new pump put in </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] our well this p.m. Sept. 14. - Tues. - We scrubbed + churned this a.m. I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk .. This is the first day of Prescott Fair. Sept 15. - Wed. - It is a nice warm day. We shelled beans to-night. Papa + Mr. J. Easton went up to Mr. Robt. Wood's to see about the corn.-cutters. It rained to-night Sept. 16. - Thur. - Papa + I went to Algonquin this a.m. Mama went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's for dinner. Henry was threshing at Mr. J. Easton's this a.m. Mr. A. Wright came down here this Eve. Sept 17. - Fri. - Mr. Knapp's threshed this p.m. Mama, Laura + I gathered wild grapes this p.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept. 18. - Sat. - Papa + I went to town this p.m. I had two teeth filled to-day Sept. 19. Sun. - Went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were here this p.m. I went to church at St. George's this Eve. Sept 20. - Mon. - Mr J. Corbett went to Ogdensburg to attend the Fair. We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. Sept. 21. - Tues. - Mrs. R. Bishop, Mama + I went gathering wild grapes this p.m. I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk this Eve. Sept 22. - Wed. - Papa + Henry went up to Mr. Chas. Stagg's this morning to cut corn. I went down to Annie's on the milk-rig + stayed till 5. p.m. Edith Murray + Helen were here this a.m. Sept 23. - Thur. - I ironed. They are cutting corn at Mr. Robt. Wood's to-day. There was a thunder </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] storm 3. p.m. The men came home 4. p.m. as it rained. Sept. 24. - Fri. - The corn-cutters moved down to Mr. S. Cole's this p.m. It is a lovely day. Sept. 25. - Sat. - Howard was not very well to-day + Mama went down there. Elsie + Children were here for dinner. The corn-cutters moved to Mr. J. Easton's this noon. Henry went to town to-night. Mary Warner went home with Elsie to stay until to-morrow. Mrs. Bristol came over to Laurras this p.m. Sept. 26. - Sun. - Elsie, Hyne, 1 children came out this p.m. + to church this Eve. It rained to-night. Sept. 27. - Mon. - We washed. It rained this a.m. They finished cutting corn at Mr. J. Easton's this p.m. ^ + moved to Mr. Lombard's. This is Mason's night. Mrs. Chas. Murray + Mrs. Jas. Simpson were here this Eve. Sept. 28. - Tues. - I went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. for some </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] buttermilk. We are cooking to-day for the corn-cutters. Annie ^+Howard came up this p.m. Ms. U. Bishop (Dr.) + Miss Electa A. Bissell were here for tea. Sept. 29. - Wed. - The corn-cutters moved down here 10. a.m. from Mr. Lombard's. We had 12 men for dinner. Charlie came out this noon to stay till Sat. Annie went home to-night. Mr. McCallum, the engineer stayed here all night. We had 16. men for supper. Sept. 30. - Thur. It is raining, this a.m. We finished cutting this p.m. + they moved to Jno. Waltons. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>October. 1909.</h2> Oct. 1. - Fri. - We gathered our tomatoes to-day. The corn-cutters moved to Jno. Beattie's. Oct. 2. - Sat. - I went to town with Elsie + Hyne this p.m. to get some teeth filled. There was a funeral at Bethel Church this p.m. Mr. James Saunders of Brockville. I received a letter from Miss Daniels to-night. Oct. 3. - Sun. - Went to church to the Presbyterian church this Eve. They had their Anniversary Services to-day. Rev. Mr. Cameron Brockville preached morn + Eve. Oct. 4. - Mon. - I went to Mrs. P. Barton's on the milk-rig + helped her get dinner + supper for the corn-cutters. We went to Oct. 5. Tues. the Lantern Lecture on "Canada, from Coast to Coast fiven by Rev. Mr. Cameron, this Eve with Mr. J. Easton's. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct. 5. - Tues. - They finished cutting at Mr. H. McKinley's to-night. We washed + made grape catsup this p.m. Bessie Ross was worse yesterday, but is much easier to-night. Oct. 6. - Wed. - I went up to Grandma's this morning on a milk-rig. Will stay tiill to-morrow Eve. Was down to Mr. S. Cole's + telephoned to mama this p.m. Oct. 7. - Thur. - We gathered milk-weeds this p.m. Henry came up to-night + I came home. Oct. 8. - Fri. - It is beautful out these days + quite warm. "The sisters" were here to-day collecting for the hospital. Mrs. R. Bishop + I gathered milk-weeds this p.m. Henry was threshing at Will Read's to-day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct. 9. - Sat. - I had my head washed this p.m. We were talking to Elsie this a.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Oct. 10. - Sun. - Mama + I went down to St. George's to service this p.m. Rev. J. Anderson preached. I went down to Annie's for tea + we all came up to church at Bethel this Eve. It is very warm. Oct. 11. - Mon. - We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. It is quite cloudy to-night. Oct. 12. - Tues. - I went to town 8. a.m. with Jessie Bissell + Bruce Knapp as they went to school. Had my tooth filled this p.m. Was at Aunt Jane Newell's for dinner. It rained + the wind blew terrible when we came home 4. p.m. I went to see Oct. 13. Bessie Ross. She will have an operation to-morrow. Oct. 13. - Wed. - Bessie had an operation 9. a.m. + is very low to-night. The Ladies Aid met at the </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] church this p.m. but mama did not go. Mrs. J. Earner was here on her way to the it. We were cooking for the threshers . . Oct. 14. - Thur. - The threshers were here this a.m. There was a shooting match between our team + Prescott this p.m. + I went up to the hall to help prepare supper. Bessie October 15 Ross is just about the same. Not out of danger yet. Oct. 15. - Fri. - Mr. Lockwood is quite sick. Mama was up there this p.m. + stayed all night. Bessie Ross is very bad. Choir practise was here to-night. Oct. 16.- Sat. - It was raining this morn. Mama came home + Mr. Lockwood is some better. We had a letter from Aunt Sarah to-night. We went to "The Surprise </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] Party", to-night at Mr. Ralph Bishop's. It was at tin wedding. Oct. 17. - Sun. - Went to church this p.m. Rev. Mr. Scanton preached. Laura + I went down to St. George's this Eve to service. Elsie + Hyne were out this p.m. Oct. 18. - Mon. - We washed. Oct. 19. - Tues. - I took a lesson this a.m. as Jean was in town yesterday. I ironed. Papa has been helping Mr. Bishop pick up potatoes. They are digging with a potato-digger. It is cold weather. Oct. 20. - Wed. - Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. Earnie McDougall + Mrs. Jno. Walker were here for dinner + tea. I helped Mrs. Knapp this p.m. to cook for their "husking Bee" ^to-night. Mama + I went over to-night to help her. Oct. 21. - Thur. - It rained. Oct. 22. - Fri. - Rev. Mr. Johnston was here for dinner. It is a rainy day. We are cooking + getting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] ready for Thanksgiving. Oct. 23. - Sat. - We are were cooking to-day. Mrs. R. Bishop + I decorated the church this p.m. for the Thanksgiving service to-morrow Eve. Papa went to town 2. p.m. + brought Aunt Jane + Uncle Hugh out. Oct. 24. - Sun. - We went to church this Eve. Oct. 25. - Mon. - Elsie, Hyne, + children, Annie, + Howard were here all day. It is a lovely day. There was a Scouting party composed of [2s] on a side, Brockville Soldiers, to-day. Annie, Elsie Aunt Jane + I went to Mrs. J. Dalton this p.m. + Mrs. Dalton + Miss Latham, a nurse at the asylum, went over to the cemetary with us. Papa took Auntie + Uncle Hugh home 4 p.m. They were digging potatoes at Johnie Beattie's to-day. "Thanksgiving Day." </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] This is Mason's night. Oct. 26. - Tues. - It is a damp misty day. We washed. Mrs. R. Bishop + I went to Mr. Walker's woods to gather beech-nuts this p.m. It is a lovely night. Mrs. " Mrs. P.W. Barton were here this Eve. Oct. 27. - Wed. - Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. to get some apples. Henry helped John Dalton dig potatoes to-day. I packed my valise to-night to go down to Miss Daniel's to-morrow p.m. Theo. Shipman was here this Eve. Oct. 28. - Thur.- Went in town with Jessie Bissell this morning. to Aunt Jane's. Went to Prescott 2.30 to visit Miss Daniels. We went to the J.W.A. meeting to-night. Oct. 29. - Fri. - We went down street this p.m. Went to the library this Eve. Oct. 20. - Sat. - Went to an auction sale this p.m. + up street. Stayed in to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct. 31. - Sun. - We went to St. John's Anglican church this a.m. + to S.S. this p.m. + to the Methodist church this Eve with Mrs. Glasford. Herbert is here + went with us </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>November 1909.</h2> Nov. 1. - Mon. - Wrote a letter to mama ths a.m. Went to Dr. Brown, dentist this p.m. Bessie went with us. Went to a meeting in the St. John's S.S. this Eve. Received a letter from Mama this p.m. Nov. 2. - Tues. - Went to "The Guild Meeting" at Miss Rosebrook this Eve. Nov. 3. - Wed. - We went over to Mrs. [Leo] Lanie's this a.m. also over to Jack Smith's for horseradish. Bessie, Miss Daniels + I went to Ogdensburg 2. this 2 p.m. + stayed till 5.30 p.m. Hildred McGregor. + Edna Carmichael were here this Eve. Nov. 4. - Thur. - Received a letter from Elsie. She is at our place + mama is up to Grandma's at Aunt Stacia is very sick. Also received a postal from Mrs. R. Bishop this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] Miss Daniels + I made pickles this a.m. We went down street this p.m. Bessie went with us. We went to the J.W.A. Meeting in S.S. room 7. p.m. Nov. 5. Friday. - W. Bessie, Miss. L. Kelly, Mrs. J. Glasford. Miss Daniels + I walked to the Blue Church this p.m. We went to Sacred Heart Service in the R.C. Church + Bessie + I went to the Theotorium. Miss Daniel's went to look over some books in the S.S. Library. Hildred + Edna were in this Eve. Nov. 6. Sat. - Took a bath in the a.m. Went Came home on the 1:40 train, Aunt Jane met me. + we went down street. Papa came in 1.30 p.m. + we went home 5. p.m. I am all alone as Mama is up to </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] Grandma's yet + Elsie + children went home this 3. p.m. I made a cake this Eve. Annie + Willard stopped here about 9. p.m. Nov. 7. Sun. - Theo. Shipman was over this a.m. I went up to S.S. this p.m. but they did not have any. Papa went up to Grandma's this p.m. + mama came home. Papa, Henry, + I went to church this Eve. I played the organ as Mary was is not home yet from Oxford Mills. Annie + Willard were in here after church. Nov. 8. - Mon. - It has been a rainy day. We put the apples down cellar. also the cabbage. We finished making our milk-weed cushion this Eve. Lorne Dalton + bride came out to Jno.'s to-night. Nov. 9. - Tues. - We washed Grandma's clothes this a.m. We scrubbed the wood-shed this p.m. also washed the windows on the outside. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov. 10. - Wed. - We washed the storm-windows this a.m. Papa + I went up to Grandma's this Eve. Aunt is better but not able to get up yet. Lorne Dalton + bride called here this p.m. Nov. 11. Thur. - I cleaned by bed-room this p.m. Mama went up to Mrs. Lockwood's this p.m. Henry + I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's this Eve. I got the Eyelet Pin-cushion Pattern this Eve from Mrs. B. Nov. 12. - Fri. - Mama made cookies this a.m. We cleaned Henry's + Mama's bed-rooms this p.m. Mr. D. Orr is having a husking Bee to-night. Mama + I are alone. Isa Thropp died to-day. I wrote a letter to Luella Daniels this Eve. Nov. 13. - Sat. - Hyne went to town + brought Charlie out here. Papa went to town. Henry went in town this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov. 14. - Sun. - Annie, Willard + Howard came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. I played the organ as Mary did not come up. Willard + Annie went home after church. Laura + I went down to St. Georg's this Eve. Nov. 15. - Mon. - We washed + cleaned the cellar to-day. Papa went to town this a.m. with Will + Frank, as they met the 12 O'clock Ferry Boat + brought Isa's corpse out to Algonquin. Nov. 16. - Tues. - Papa put the storm-windows on downstairs this a.m. Papa + Mama, Henry, Annie + Willard + I went out to Isa's funeral in a double buddy. It was 1. o'clock at the M. Church + then to Carpenter's Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Clarence Hastings preached her funeral sermon. He was her pastor. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov. 17. - Wed. - Uncle was down this p.m. Nov. 18. - Thur. - Henry was up to Grandma's this a.m. helping Uncle draw in Corn-stalks. Papa + I went to town this p.m. I finished getting my teeth filled this p.m. We did not get home till 6.30 Annie + Willard + Mr. Mrs. R. Bishop were over to Mr. Bissell's for oysters to-night. Nov. 19. - Fri. - We killed our pig this a.m. Cleaned the pantry this forenoon. Mama went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. The men clipped Rev. Mr. Johnston's horse this p.m. + Mr. Johnston + louden were here for tea. It snowed to-day. Nov. 20. - Sat. - Papa + Mama went to Algonquin this p.m.. We separated the milk to-night fror the [fort]. Nov. 21. - Sun. - It is a rainy day. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this p.m. We went to church </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] this Eve. It is a nice night. Nov. 22. Mon. - It has rained all day. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + got the sausage grinder + we made sausage this p.m. Mr. Knapp has a sick horse to-night + the men are over there. Nov. 23. - Tues. - Mr. Knapp's horse is better this morning. We washed. I went up to Mr. Bishop's + Mr. Lockwood's on an errand this p.m. Mr. Uriah Bishop, Algonquin died 2. a.m. Henry+ I went down to Mrs. Beattie's to-night- I am making Christmas presents. Nov. 24. - Wed. - I went to Mrs. T. Binn's funeral at St. George's Church 10.30 a.m. She died Sun. Morn at 2. Papa took 2 of our dows to town this a.m. as he sold them yesterday. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + killed a pig for them. We churned this p.m. The Mason's Box Social" is to-night. but mama + I did not go. They made about $50 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov. 25. - Thur. - Mr. Uriah Bishop's funeral was 1.30 at Algonquin Church. Papa + Henry went. Nov. 26. - Fri. - We killed an old pig this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beatt 4.30 p.m. Pearl came out withh Johnny 5.p.m. Nov. 27. - Sat. - Papa took our pig in town this a.m. Annie + Willard went to town to-night. We were talking to Elsie at the Central this a.m. + Charlie has the mumps + Ethel is better. Nov. 28. - Sun. - Annie + Willard + Howard came up this a.m. We had spare-ribs for dinner. Rev. Mr. Johnston preached a special sermon to the men this p.m. Our men went. Wrote a letter to Miss Daniels this Eve. Nov. 29. - Mon. - We churned. I took a lesson this p.m. Received a </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> letter from Elva McIanity this Eve. This is Mason's Night. Laura was over this evening. We sugared off when Laura went home. Nov. 30. - Tues. - We cleaned the spare bedroom, the hall upstairs + also the hall downstairs to-day. No </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>December 1909.</h2> Dec. 1. - Wed. - Mama + Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. Howard + Reggie are quite sick to-day. Mr. P. Barton was here this Eve. Dec. 2. - Thur. - I cleaned the parlor this p.m. Laura was over. Henry + I went down to Mrs. J. Beattie's this Eve. Dec. 3. - Fri. - Papa + Mama went to Brockville this a.m. Papa went to the cider mill this p.m. We were talking to Elsie at Mr. Wm. Dawson's store this p.m. I am learning to milk these nights. Dec. 4. - Sat. - Papa went to market this a.m. + to the cider mill this p.m. Henry was shooting at the Range to-day. Uncle Horace was down this p.m. Henry + I went to town this Eve. I went up to see Bessie Ross. She is getting better slowly. Dec. 5. - Sun. - It is a dark day. Theo Shipman was over this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] this p.m. We went to church this Eve. Annie, Willard + Mary came in after church. Dec. 6. - Mon. - We washed. Rev. A.B. Johnston was here for dinner. I took a lesson this p.m. Went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. Mrs. Wright (Sr.) is quite sick. Franklin Boyd. is no better. There was an Association Meeting in the Masonic Hall this Eve. Little Franklin Boyd died 10. p.m. Dec. 7. - Tues. - We churned. Papa drove me down to Annie's this a.m. It rained hard this p.m. + I stayed all night. Dec. 8. - Wed. - There is a 'Shoorting Contest', to-day. Willard was here for dinner. Mama. Mrs. J. Walker + Mrs. Bishop (Dr.) are at Mr. H. Lockwood's to-day for dinner. Henry + I picked out butter-nuts this Eve. I came home from Annie's this a.m. Dec. 9. - Thur. - I ironed + made Banberries this p.m. Laura was over this p.m. Franklin Boys was buried this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] I worked on my pin-cushion this Eve. Dec. 10. - Fri. - Papa + I went out to Algonquin this p.m. to get the horses sharpened. I stopped at Warner's on my way home as Mr. Chas. Murray + I stayed with Howard + Reggie while they went to an oyster supper at the Asylum. Dec. 11. - Sat. - Henry came down for me this morning + Papa went to town. We cleaned the dining-room to-day. We went to choir practise at Mrs. D. Wells this Eve. We cut our cheese to-night. Dec. 12. - Sun. - Rev. Mr. Pinel. Maynard preached here this p.m. Annie + Mary were in a while before church. Gordon Walker was down this Eve. Dec. 13. - Mon. - Mama washed some things. I took a lesson this p.m. It is raining + snowing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] Johnie Beattie's came up this Eve. Dec. 14. - Tues. - Mama finished mending horse-blankets to-day. She helped Mrs. Knapp make her Christmas Cake. Henry went up to Grandma's this p.m. I cleaned part of the kitchen, Dec. 15. - Wed. - Mama went down to Annie's this a.m. Papa + Mr. R. Bishop went out to Fairfield looking for wood; but did not get any. Dec. 16. - Thur. - Papa + Mama went to Brockville this a.m. We churned + put up the curtains in the kitchen this p.m. Dec. 17. - Fri. - Henry helped S. Wright kill pigs this a.m. Papa + R. Bishop went down the road looking for wood this a.m. I went up to Mrs. Walker's this a.m. Mr. Wm. Knapp's mother died this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] There was a Lecture on Eve's Daughters given by Rev. A. B. Johnston to-night in Bethel Church. The Choir practised here just before the lecture. Dec. 18. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this p.m. Mrs. Wright (Sr.) is much better. Henry took Aunt Annie to Brockville this Eve +I stayed with Grandma. Papa has a bad cold. Dec. 19. - Sun. - Papa is quite bad with a cold. We went to the Temperance Lecture this Eve given by Rev. A. B. Johnston in Bethel Church. Dec. 20. - Mon. - We washed. Henry got my Christmas Tree this p.m. Papa is better. Laura was over this Eve. There was a Rifle Association Meeting held in the Mason's Hall. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] to night. Papa + Henry went. Dec. 21. - Tues. - Elsie + Hyne went to Brockville this a.m. + left the children here. Henry helped Mr. S. Wright kill pigs this a.m. + I went to the woods this p.m. with Mr. Bishop Papa went to Maitland with a wagon for a load of coal this p.m. I went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. [also] to Mr. Bishop's. Dec. 22. - Wed. - I went over to Mrs. Beattie's Christmas Tree in the school this p.m. Henry + I went to the Christmas tree on the 2nd this Eve. Dec. 23. - Thur. - I swept upstairs to-day. Mama did some cooking. Papa + Henry went to Mr. J. Napper's sale this p.m. We started our coal-stove to-day. Dec. 24. - Fri. - We have been getting ready for Christmas. Mr. Lockwood was here this </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] p.m. also Laura was over. Decorated our Christmas tree this Eve. Dec. 25. - Sat. - Elsie, Hyne, Charlie + Ethel, Annie, Willard + Little Howard came this a.m. Received some lovely presents. Christmas Day. Dec. 26. - Sun. - We went to church this p.m. Dec. 27. - Mon. - We churned. I went down to Annie's this p.m. Mary stamped the large rose centre-piece this p.m. for me + I started to work it this Eve. This is St. John's Night. (Masons meeting) Dec. 28. - Tues. Henry was chopping wood in the woods this a.m. Dec. 29. - Wed. - Henry + papa went to the woods this p.m. It is quite cold weather. Dec. 30. - Thur. - Electa Bissell came down for dinner + tea. Mabel Landon came up this p.m. Marshal Cook came here this Eve. He + Henry went down to Annie's this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] Jessie Bissell came down this Eve. We played games. Dec. 31. - Fri. - Marshal was here all day + Henry took him to town 4.30. I took Mrs. Orr some butter-milk 5 p.m. Warner's Orchestra went to Mallorytown to play for a ball to-night. Annie + Mrs. Chas. Murray watched the Old Year out + the New Year in. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>January. 1910.</h2> Jan. 1. Sat. - Henry took mama up to Grandma's to stay till to-morrow Laura was over this p.m. The men were in the woods. Jan. 2. Sun. - I went up to the church + put up the hymns. Also was in to Mrs. Orr's. Laura + I went down to St. George's this p.m. Henry went up for Mama this p.m. We all went to church this Eve. Annie + Willard were in after church. Five years to-night since Annie's Birthday Party. She was 21. Jan. 3. Mon. - We washed today. I went over to Laura's this Eve + papa had to come for me as it was snowing + blowing, a regular blizzard. This is Election Day. Jan. 4. - Tues. - It is 15° below zero to-day. Very cold. I ironed this p.m. Henry + I went </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] down to J. Dalton's this Eve. Mrs. Dalton helped me to passapartout a picture. 50 Years ago to-night Mr. + Mrs. Geo. Dalton were married. Jan. 5. - Wed. - It is cold + stormy to-day. Pa went down to Beattie's this p.m. Jan. 6. - Thur. - Henry helped Mr. P. Barton saw to-day. Laura was over this p.m. It is much warmer to-day. Mrs. Beattie (Sr.), Johnie, + Day were here for tea + this Eve. Jan. 7. - Fri. - Mr. Lockwood came down this p.m. I went up to Mary Eason's this p.m. with a dress, that Mary is going to make for me. Received 2 music books to-night from Eaton's, Toronto which I sent for Wed. morning. Jan. 8. - Sat. - Papa went to town </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] this a.m. Mr. Bishop, papa + Henry went to the woods this p.m. Annie + Mary walked up about 5.30. p.m. + stayed for tea + Henry took us over to Mabel Shaver's for choir-practise. Jan. 9. - Sun. - Mrs. McLean (Mattie Fulford) is to be buried this p.m. She died Friday. Olie McNish came here for dinner + went to church this p.m. Annie, Willard, + Howard stayed here for tea. Laura came over this Eve. It snowed some to-night. Jan. 10. - Mon. - We washed some this a.m. + churned. Took a lesson this p.m. Jan. 11. - Tues. - I ironed 3 white waists this p.m. We have been been cooking some to-day. The men were working in the woods. It is lvoely weather, not very cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. 12. Wed. - Mr. C. J. Johns was here for dinner. He was collecting the phone tories. Ladies Aid was here this p.m. Mrs. R. Bishop, Miss. P. Bissell, Mrs. D. Wells, Mrs. Geo. Dudley Jr., Mrs. Jno. Warner, (Rev), Mrs. Johnston + Elsie, Ethel, + Winston, Mrs. Jno. Dalton ^were here. Uncle Tom's Cabin is in town to-night. Jan. 13. - Thur. - Mama went up to Mrs. Weight's for dinner. I went up to Mr. J. Easton's to get my dress fitted. Jan. 14. - Fri. - Did my upstairs work. We churned. Laura was over this p.m. Jan. 15. - Sat. - This was a lovely day. Aunt Jane's birthday. Papa + Mama were in to Uncle Hugh's for dinner + tea. Laura was over this p.m. I have been busy all day. Papa + Mama came home 9.30 p.m. Jan. 16. - Sun. - Henry + I went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. + stayed for dinner. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] Will Throop + Minnie were here for dinner. Mama phoned up to Mr. S. Colis + told them to tell us to come right after dinner. We went to church this Eve. I played as Mary is away up to Hastings. Jan. 17. - Mon. - We washed. I went down to Annie's this p.m. + stayed all night. There was a dance at Maitland + Warner's all went but Annie + Grandma Warner. We made fudge + did not go to bed till 11.30. Jan. 18. - Tues. - It rained + I stayed all day. Came up with Willard + Charlie [Dornpson] to-night. Jan. 19. - Wed. - It is nice + warm out. I have not felt very well to-day- Cleaned the [stais] on my blue sailor-suit this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. 20. Thur. - Henry went up to R. Woods this a.m. to help saw. Papa went ot town for coal + I went up to Mr. J. Eastons with him to get my dress fitted. Came home 2. p.m. after dinner + brought my dress. Mr. R. Bishop took Mr. A. P. Bissell's. Mr. Lockwoods + their his own family, Mama + I + Laura Shipman, down to Mr. F. Landon's to a Parlor Social. They cleared $11.00. Did not get home till 12.5. Jan. 21. - Fri. - I ironed. J. Dalton came up this p.m. Mr. Bishop + Mr. Bissell went in town for the hen lamps. This p.m. also put them up ready for use. Gay Beattie started back to the West 12.30. noon. It rained all day. J. Jan. 22. - Sat. - Henry went up + helped Mr. S. Woods saw this p.m. It is a terrible windy p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] I ent up to Mrs. Orr's this p.m. also went into the church to see the new lamps. Jan. 23. - Sun. - Annie, Willard, Little Howard + Mary came up this a.m. + we went to church this p.m. Annie stayed here with Howard. Rev. A. B. Johnston gave out cards, this p.m., to each one to mark down every Sunday they go to church Willard + Annie stayed for tea + also this Eve. Jan. 24. - Mon. - Henry was sawing wood at Mr. S. Woods to-day. This is Mason's Meeting Night. Mama + I are alone. Laura was over this p.m. Jan. 25. - Tues. - We went over to Wesley Wood's this Eve to a parlor social. Saw the comet to-night. Jan. 26. - Wed. - Papa was talking to Mr. Gorgon Manhard this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. 27. - Thur. - I have a bad cold. Johnie Beattie was here this Eve. Henry went down to Warners. Jan. 28. - Fri. - We killed a pig this a.m. Papa went to North Augusta to a Telephone Meeting + Mama went out Elsie's. They left here 11.30 a.m. Mary Warner came up this p.m. + stayed for choir practise here this Eve. Mrs. Wm. Easton came down this Eve with Maud + Leonard. Jan. 29. - Sat. - Henry went up to Uncle's this a.m. to draw his wood + I went with him. Papa went to town this a.m. Elsie + Hyne went to town also. + left the children here. It stormed this p.m. Jan. 30. - Sun. - It is a beautiful day. Maggie Read was very low yesterday + Fine but is a little better today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] I went up to the church this a.m. + put up the hymns also I went over to Mrs. Orr's. Went to church this Eve. Used our new lights the Angle Lamps for the first. There was a large congregation + good choir. Maud Easton, Leonard E. + Bessie Lombard sang in the choir for the first. Jan. 31. - Mon. - We washed + I took a lesson. Papa + Henry were working in the woods all day. I went down to the post.-office allso down to Annie's 3. p.m. on the sleigh. + came back on a load of wood. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>February. 1910.</h2> Feb. 1. - Tues. - I sent away the [Surprise Soap Rappers] this morning. Annie + Howard came up this a.m. to stay a few days. We played games this Eve. Feb. 2. Wed. - It is a lovely day. I helped papa do the chores. Henry is in the woods. They finishing chopping to-day. All but one tree. Papa + Mr. R. Bishop went out to Gordon Manhard's this Eve. Feb. 3. - Thur. - Mama has got the La Grippe. It is a stormy day. Papa went to town this a.m. for Jessie Bissell as she ahs the measels. Feb. 4. - Fri. - Mama feels better to-day. We made ice cream this p.m. Henry took Annie + Howard </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] home this Eve. Feb. 5. - Sat. - Mr. Whittmore tipped over to-night just at our little gate. Mary Warner invited the choir in to-night to practise. I went down with Mr. + Mrs. U. Wells. We had lunch. Got home 12.30. Feb. 6. - Sun. - Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for dinner + tea. We went to church this p.m. It is a very cold day. Jessie Bissell is much better to-night as she has broken out. Feb. 7. - Mon. - It is very cold. I took a lesson this p.m. The men finished drawing wood to-night. Received the Stamping outfit to-night. Feb. 8. - Tues. - Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. Mr. + Mrs. P. W. Barton came up this Eve for butter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] I have a dreadful cold. Feb. 9. - Wed. - Papa + Mr. Bishop went out to Mr. A. Bissell's this a.m. to see Mr. Snider's saw working. Mama went to the Ladie's Aid at Mrs. J. Warner. this p.m. Feb. 10. - Thur. - Mama mended bags this p.m. This is Cheese Meeting night in the Mason's Hall. Mrs. Corbett + Mrs. J. Dalton came here. Feb. 11. - Fri. - I swept upstairs. Mrs. A. P. Bissell came down this p.m. + gave me an order for Eaton's. I went down to Mrs. Dalton's this Eve. + Mrs. Dalton + Mrs. Beattie + I made out our order to send to Eaton's. which was $37. 59. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. 12. - Sat. - It has stormed all day. Received a Valentine post-card from Elva to-night. Feb. 13. - Sun. - It is a nice bright day but the roads are heavy. There will be no preachy service at Bethel to-night as Rev. Mr. Johnston has a severe cold. Elsie, Hyne, + Charlie + Ethel came out this a.m. Also Annie, Willard, + Howard came up this p.m. Mr. + Mrs. Wesley Wood came over to church. but as there was none they spent the evening here. Feb. 14. - Mon. - We washed Mr. R. Bishop sawed to-day. I took a lesson this p.m. Went over to Laura's this Eve. Feb. 15. - Tues. - It is a nice day. We churned. Mr. Lockwood came down for butter-milk. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] I was talking to Hyne at Mr. Dawson's 6.30. p.m. + told him I would go out to-morrow p.m. if all was well. Olie McNish came to our place 8. p.m. + stayed all night. Feb. 16. - Wed. - Olie went down the road this p.m. I came out to Elsie's this p.m. with Mr. R. Earl's. Feb. 17. - Thur. - We all went over to Lorne Shepherd's for dinner. Was talking out home. Feb. 18. - Fri. - I went up to Uncle Fayette's this a.m. + Minnie came a piece with me 8. 30. p.m. Was talking to Annie at our place 10 p.m. Feb. 19. - Sat. - Went over to Mr. Dawson's and talked to mama. Elsie + Hyne went over to Mrs. R. Earls's for tea + Miss Pinel + I kept house. Feb. 20. - Sun. - Miss Pinel, Hyne, + I went to church this a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] We layed down this p.m. Miss Pinel + I went to S.S. this Eve. Feb. 21. - Mon. - It is a rainy morning. I went up to Sarah's for dinner. Henry came for me this p.m. It is colder to-night. This is Mason's night. Feb. 22. - Tues. - The sawers came here in mistake, this morning + were here for the breakfast. We were cooking to-day. Feb. 23. - Wed. - We had the sawers here for dinner + supper to-day. Feb. 24. - Thur. - Mama + Mrs. Bishop (Sr.) went up to Mr. J. Walker's + stayed for dinner + tea + I went up to-night. Papa went to Mr. H. Smith's sale at Maitland this p.m. + went down to Annie's to stay till he came back. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. 25. - Fri. - I did the upsaits work this a.m. We churned + I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk. Henry + I went to town this p.m.. I got 3 more names for the quilt. Feb. 26. - Sat - Papa went to town for a load of coal this a.m. Henry helped Mr. S. Wright saw to-day. It is a windy night. Feb. 27. - Sun. - It has been a rainy morning but stopped about 1.30 p.m. Mr. R. Bishop drove Mr. Pearson around to-day as he is preaching the missionary services. We all went to church this Eve. Olie came here after church to stay all night. Also Annie + Willard came in. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. 28. - Mon. - This is mama's birth-day. We washed. It is a lovely warm day. Jean has the measels, so could not take a lesson. Olie went up to Mr. Lockwood's for dinner. Feb. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>March. 1910.</h2> March 1. - Tues. - Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wrights this a.m. Henry + I went down to Dalton's this Eve + got our things that we sent for at Eaton's. March. 2. - Wed. - This has been a beautiful Spring day. Henry helped Mr. D. Wells saw to-day. Papa brought out a load of furniture for Mr. A. Manhard's this a.m. Mrs. R. Bishop + Ruby came down this p.m. + Mr. Bishop rode drove down for them to-night. March 3. - Thur. - Mrs. J. Walker, + Mrs. Hilyard Walker came down this a.m. + stayed all day. Finished stamping my </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] blocks for Ladies Aid Quilt to-night. March 4. - Fri - Sarah McNish came here from Mr. Bishop's this a.m. + stayed till this p.m. I swept upstairs. March 5. - Sat. - This is a beautiful Spring day. Henry took me over to Mrs. D. Well's for choir practise + he went on to town. March 6. - Sun. - Our anniversary services are held to-day. Rev. B. W. Thompson M.A. Ottawa preached. Henry + I went this a.m. 10.30. George Manhard, Kit, Edith, Maggie + Carleton, Annie + Howard + Mary were here for dinner. We all went up to church 2.30 p.m. "Manhard's" Choir sang this p.m. Mary W. was here for tea. We went to service this Eve. Bethel choir, sang to-night. "Anniversary Services" </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] It was a lovely day + the collections were $10.16. March 7. - Mon. - We churned + washed a little. laura was over this p.m. also Mr. H. Lockwood. It snowed 3.30 p.m. March 8. - Tues. - It is a nice bright day but much colder. Henry is sawing down to Warner's. We went to our Anniversary social at Mr. A. P. Bissell's this Eve. + had a fine time They made $18.00 Mary Warner came home with me + stayed all night. May 9. - Wed. - Mary + I went over to Mabel Shaver's this p.m. + Henry came for us 8.30 p.m. Mr. R. Frew's sale was this p.m. Howard W. is 2 years old to-day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 10. - Thur. - It has been a nice day. Henry helped Mr. W. Ross saw to-day. March 11. - Fri. - We churned + I took Mrs. Wm. Kyle some buttermilk 10.30 then went up to Mr. R. Bishop's for dinner. Will + Minnie, Hyne + Elsie + children were these for dinner. Mrs. R. Bishop came a piece with me to-night, we went into Mr. Bissell's also to Mr. H. Lockwood's. March 12. - Sat. - Papa went to town this p a.m. + mama went up to Grandma's with him to stay till to-morrow. I have been busy all day. Papa went to Algonquin to get [Gupsie] shod this p.m. + he thinks she has the distemper. so I could not go to choir - </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] practise at Wesley Wood's. It has been a lovely day. March 13. - Sun. - It rained this p.m. + is snowing to-night. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + brought mama home this p.m. Laura came over this p.m. Annie, Willard + Mary came up for church to-night, but there was none, so they stayed here a while. March 14. - Mon. - It stormed all night last night last night + the snow is quite deep this morning. I took a lesson this p.m. Papa + Henry took 4 pigs to town on a sleigh this p.m. Tues. - March 15. - We washed. Laura was over this p.m. It is a lovely ^winter day. Received a St. Patrick post-card </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] from Aunt Jane to-night also a "Simpson's Spring + Summer Catalogue. Wed. - March 16. - Henry drove me down to Annie's this a.m. + I stayed all night also as they all went to the Masquerade Ball at the Asylumn at night. Mrs. U. Bishop. (Sr.) + Miss Electa A. Bissell were here all day. March 17. - Thur. - I came home with Mrs. Jno. Warner this a.m. as he was going to town. These are lovely days. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this p.m. to get a drink of sap. Mrs. Beattie + Johnie were here this Eve. I went over to the hall this Eve to a meeting to try to organize a Library Society there was not many there. I have a bad cold March. - I went to choir practise at Mr. Wm. Easton's this Eve. It is a cold night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March. 18. - Fri. - It is a lovely day. Mrs. Mama + Laura went to town 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Hilyard Walker came down this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Beattie (Jr.) + Johnie came up this Eve, I went over to the hall to a meeting which they organized a Literary Society, There was not many out. I have a bad cold. March 19. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. I have a terrible cold + went to bed. 7. p.m. Pa went up to Mr. Lockwood's this Eve. March 20. - Sun. - My cold is not much better. Annie, Willard, Mary, + Little howard came up this p.m. + Howard stayed here with us while the rest went to church. Hyne came out this p.m. Annie + Willard stayed for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 21. - Mon. - This is a lovely day. My cold is some better but did not take a lesson. Receiv. an Easter Card from Mary W. March 22. - Tues. - Received a card from L. Daniels also one from Annie (Easter) March 23. - Wed. - My cold is a great deal better to-day. Johnie Beattie was here for dinner as they men were dipping his horse. It is a fine night. March 24. - Thur. - This has been a nice Spring Day. Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve. March 25. - Fri. - "Good Friday.." Laura was over this p.m. Choir practise here to-night. March 26. - Sat. - Papa went to Brockville this a.m. Mama went upto Mr. J. Walker's this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] Mrs. Barton came for butter to-night. Received 2 postals to-night. Tried my first burning this Eve. Mrs. R. Bishop came down this Eve as the men went to an Assc. Meeting in the Hall. March 27 - Sun. - Easter Sun'. - Annie Willard + Howard came up this a.m. but Elsie's could not come as Mrs. Jno. Orr + children came there Thur. Papa, Henry + I went to church to-night. I took up some plants. March 28. - Mon. - We washed. I did not take a lesson. This is Mason's Night. They had sugar. March 29. - Tues. - A few people were invited down to Mrs. P. Barton's to-night for sugar. Henry + I went. Annie + Howard were up all day as Mrs. Jno Orr + little Florence were here for dinner. March 30. - Wed. - I went down to </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from previous page] Mrs. Dalton's this p.m. Papa is cleaning + greasing ahrness to-day. Wrote out an order for flower seeds for Mrs. Dalton + myself, at Eaton's to-night. March 31. - Thur. - Sent the order to Eaton's this a.m. It is a very windy day. Mr. R. Biship took Mrs. Bishop + I up to Nellie Caldwell's this p.m. to visit + Henry came for us this Eve. Choir practise this Eve at Mabel S.'s but I did not go. Elsie got a phone in this a.m. <h2>April. 1910.</h2> April 1. - Fri. - Have been fooled a few times. Mr. J. Walker was down this p.m. The men are clipping horses. April 2. - Sat. - Papa + Henry clipped Old Fred" this a.m. Mary Easton + Myrtle Mylks came down this p.m. + stayed till 8.30. p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> [continued from last page] Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. to get the horses shod + Charlie came home with him to stay till to-morrow. Henry went to town this Eve. April 3. - Sun. - Papa, Henry + I went to church this p.m. ELsie, Hyne + Ethel came out this p.m. + Charlie went home with them afte rtea. Laura, Mrs. J. Dalton, Emma, Hannah, + I went to St. George's this Eve. April 4. - Mon. - Mama washed some curtain's + I took Mr. Lockwood some buttermilk. Took a lesson this p.m. I taked this p.m. April 5. - Tues. - I raked this a.m. Went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. Recceived a letter from Luella D. to-night. Very warm. April </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 6. - Wed. - Mrs. R. Bishop Mama + I swept the church this a.m. + Mrs. Bishop + I dusted + washed the lamps this p.m. I went up to Mrs. Walker's this Eve. Mrs. Watson came there Mon. Eve. to help them as Mrs. Walker is quite bad. April 7. - Thur. - It is rainy + much colder. I went up to Mr. Walker's after tea. Mrs. Walker is some better to-night. Henry took me up to Mrs. W Well's to choir practise this Eve. It is very cold. April. 8. - Fri. - Took Mrs. Walker some buttermilk this a.m. She is about the same. Elsie + yne went to town 12.30 + left the children here. They were here for tea. It is warmer to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Laura was over just before dark. April 9 - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry was up to the Range, Shooting this p.m. It has been a dark day. Took a bath this Eve. April 10. - Sun. - Annie + Howard came up this a.m. as Willard went to Mr. Jno. Chapman's funeral. N. Augusta, 2. p.m. We went to S.S. this p.m. but there was none. I went up to Electa's after S.S. It is quite cold to-day. We came down to church this Eve. April 11. - Mon. - Mama + papa went to town this p.m. + Mama had her teeth extracted. They gums are sore to-night. Took a lesson this p.m. April 12. - Tues. - Mrs. R. Bishop + I </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> put a quilt on at the hall this a.m. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this p.m. April 13. - Wed. - The Ladie's Aid had a quilting at the Hall to-day. I went up for dinner + supper. April 14 Laura + I went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this Eve. April 14. - Thur. - We churned I took Mrs. Kyle + Mrs Walker some butter-milk this p.m. Papa + Henry clipped Mr. S. Cole's horse this p.m. April 15. - Fri. - I taked some this p.m. + Eve. Halley's Comet has been seen Wed. + Thur. mornings at 4 a.m. but we did not see it. April 16. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry went to the Shoorting Range this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 17. - Sun. - Henry, Mary W. + I went to Algonquin this a.m. to the Anniversary Services there + were at Elsie's for dinner + tea. It rained this p.m. + Eve. April 18. - Mon. - It is a rainy day. April 19. - Tues. - It is a very nice day. Annie, Mary + Willard were at Mr. Lockwood's for tea. April 20. - Wed. - We washed, + churned. hyne + Charlie came out to-night to get the horse clipped. April 21.- Thur. - Annie + Howard + Willard were here for dinner. I ironed this a.m. Annie + I ^did passe-partout 4 pictures this p.m. Henry took Mary W. + I over to Wesley Woods' for choir-practise this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 21 - Fri - Mama has been tearing off all the paper in her bed-room to-day. + I took up my carpet + did the up-stairs work. Mr. R. Bishop + Mr. A. P. Bissell were here this Eve. April 23. - Sat. - Mrs. A. P. Bissell was talking to Edgar Kingston + he has passed his exams. I went up to Mrs. Bishop's for some eggs after tea + we set a hen. It is rainy. April 24. - Sun. - It rained this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were up to Mr. Orrs for tea. Etta Dalton came down to Johns this a.m. + was up to Bethel church to-night. Mama, Henry + I went to church to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 25. - Mon. - It rained some so we did ^not wash. Mama painte This is Mason's night. April 26. - Tues. - We washed + Mama painted my bed-room floor. April 27. - Wed. - Mrs. A. P. Bissell + Mr James Bissell went to Kingston this a.m. as Edgar received his degree. April 28. - Thur. - Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve, + I went to Lombard's for choir practise with him. April 29. - Fri. - Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. to get Gypsee shod. Mr. Jno. Beattie Jr. went out to the concert in the Baptist Church Algonquin to-night with Henry + I. There was a good crowd. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 30. - Sat. - Papa 1 I went to town this morning. I stayed at the McNish Girls for dinner. Elsie, Hyne + Charlie came in this p.m. + Elsie + I picked out my new hat. I came home with Mr. + Mrs. Jno. Warner 5.p.m. Papa got a new lawn-mower to-day, + we tried it to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {back cover of diary - pink, several torn spots} </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/39c0a51642d9b13b525f154beec95c21.pdf 8d73673cdd6b220156539a3fc7d449c6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {front cover of diary - brown, with pen and ink drawing of large 4 storey building} No. 3. Collegiate Note Book https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/006d91ed57f332be3cd5cdf8e2fbb3d3.pdf 268d9bd604756d46d20b4a09b551b6e5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May. 1 - Sun - We all went to church this pm. It rained some to-night. Charke is 6 to-day. May. 2. - Mon. - It has been cloudy all day + rained hard this Eve Mama went up to mrs. Walkers this p.m. We put the things back in my room to-day May 3.- Tues. - Mama went down to annies on the milk rig this morning. It has been cloudy and rainy all day. Willard brought mama home tonight. I have have been putting the pictures in my room this p.m. May 4. - Wed. We washed. a number of militia Men went through the country this am. 12 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/444820dd3f3286ddf3245f4037e4a9c0.pdf d191e7366ebc81715629300f39ebe7d3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. were a horse-back of 4 in an automobile. May 5 Thur - We papered memas room, to-day I washed the ceiling. It has been a lovely day. It rained some to night. May 6- Fri - I went over to the school this a.m. as it is arbor Day We all went to the woods & had dinner & gathered wild flowers. May 7- Sat - We heard this morning. that king Edward VII. died <s>her</s> at 7 pm,. or 9 p.m. attiours time. Papa went out through Bissell Town Algonquin this p.m. & stopped at Elies a while. It is nice warm weather now https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9f2ab14e729c606efaff10db74cf2a59.pdf 64b36fbe703b14deed355e28a9c2aa97 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 8. – Sun. – It is a lovely morning. Mrs R. Bishop & Ruby came down this p.m. & we helped decorate & drape the church for Memorial Services. Mrs. & Mrs Johnston were here for tea. We all went to church this Eve. Anna & Willard were in after church also. May 9. – Mon. – It has been showery. Laura was over this Eve. Took the coal stove down to-day & burnt out the chimney. May 10. – Tues. – We washed. May 11. – Wed. – We cleaned Henry’s room. Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. R. Bishop’s this p.m. I went up this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23c9004f80fdb77e22fe4d8ce05ed8fa.pdf e54aa3710e7c39d13b11ad2c3ede745b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. There is an Association Meeting to-night in the Mason’s Hall. Mr. Lockwood & Mr. A. P. Bosell presented Edgar with a case of surgical instruments at Mr. Bishop’s this Eve. May 12. – Thurs. – We cleaned the spare bed room to-day. Mary Warner came up this p.m. & stayed for tea. We went up to Mr. Bishop’s to get some vine roots. Henry took us over to Mrs. V. Wells for choir practice this Eve. May 13. – Fri. – We cleaned the hall upstairs to-day. May 14. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. May 15. – Sun. – Arnie, Willard {text cut off at bottom of page} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1072c5001646b9a83e90255613d5da79.pdf dc37006a833f147b8951a94fce2ba5a9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. & Howard came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. & Howard stayed with Mama. The service this p.m. was a song service. Elsie, Hyne & children came out this p.m. they were all here for tea! Mrs. Dalton, Mrs J. Beattie Jr. & I went to St. George’s this Eve. May 16. – Mon. – We looked for ~~the~~ Halley’s comet 2 a.m. to 3.30 a.m. but could not see it. It has been a lovely day. We washed. Ruby Bishop’s started to school to-day. May 17. – Tues. – I ironed. May 18. – Wed. – I went down to Mrs. Jno Dalton’s to-night. We did some passe-partouting. May 19. – Thurs. – We killed our pig https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bd5b6bccb4142429d7d108b3ebcab3bc.pdf 4ee73f11113858f6d285a17af2c9ec23 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. this a.m. Cleaned the parlor to-day. Papa went up to Grandma’s this Eve. I went to choir practice with Warners at Mrs. Wm. Easton’s. May 20. – Fri. – It is a lovely day. King Edward VII was buried 11 a.m. Mrs. Jno. Warner, Reggie, Arnie & Howard were here for dinner. May 21. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. I went up to Mrs. R. Bishop’s this Eve. Saw the comet to-night in the Western sky. May 22. – Sun. – We went to S.S. this p.m. It is nice & warm. We went to church this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bea01aba2efeccd325ae9ce14d082d18.pdf 76c88f25155cbdb4ae3a8c88d3cbed72 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 23. – Mon. – I cut the grass in the front-yard, also raked it. Mr. & Mrs. Dalton, Laura, Mrs. Beattie {uncertain}, Jimmie Singleton, Mama & I went down to Confirmation at St. George’s this Eve. Helen Murray, Edna Joudry, Lena & Florence Kyle, Herbert Barton & Charlie Stone were confirmed. this is Mason’s night. May 24. – Tues. – The young people from Algonquin had a picnic at the river to-day. There was shooting match at the Range to-day. We washed. May 25. – Wed. – The boys went fishing to-day. It has been rainy & cloudy. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c38ca6bd387b162ff34430d02baae42a.pdf 2709d08ae04b9e93607539f2a603c820 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Our bees swarmed to-day. May 26. – Thur. – I ironed. Choir practice to-night at the Church. Saw the comet to-night at 10 p.m. It was very bright. May 27. – Fri. – We cleaned the hall downstairs to-day. May 28. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. I went down to Warner’s 6.30 p.m. with Mr & Mrs Warner, & stayed all night. We played croquet this Eve. Saw the comet to-night. May 29. – Sun. – Annie, Willard & I went to Presbyterian Church this a.m. Mrs. Beattie was there also & spoke on the West. Mrs. W. went to S.S. at St. George’s. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/61c47c14518090697cc889e5e4c4665c.pdf 3b8edf4ba67ec011d957c3124c2d2c4c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mary & I walked up to S.S. & church at Bethel 1.30 p.m. It is a lovely day but is cloudy to-night. May 30. – Mon. – It is cloudy & rainy. May 31. – Tues. – We washed & cleaned the wood-shed. We made flower-beds this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ebb6013120c08d56541f9b7e1572884b.pdf 8bd99ad68388b0d0fcce7bcc1522b13d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June. 1910. June 1. – Wed. – We took the carpet up in the dining-room this p.m. I planted sweet-peas this p.m & set out asters. Mrs. Jno. Dalton was up this Eve. for her plants. June 2. – Thurs. – We cleaned the dining-room & put the carpet down. Florence Manhard came up to go over to Wesley Wood’s to choir-practice to-night. It is quite cold & rainy. June 3. – Fri. – King George V’s birth-day. It has cleared off fine, but is cold to-night. We finished the dining-room to-day. I set out my celery plants this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62e95bf1b671bd5cf834114505ab8dee.pdf 9c91f425626cd4e864c14bffd2503ff6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. received a postal to-night from Luella D. & Mama got a letter from Bert Slackwood. June 4. – Sat. – Papa & I went to town this a.m. I got a new pair of shoes. Mr. Ed. Stone died yesterday p.m. Mowed the lawn to-night. May & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this Eve. June 5. – Sun. – Conference. The young ministers are ordained this a.m. Jayla, H. & I went to Presbyterian Church this a.m. Willard & Arnie & Howard were here for dinner. Henry & W. went to Mr. Ed. Stone’s funeral this p.m. I went to S.S. Willard came for Arnie to-night. June 6. – Mon. – It is rainy. June 7. – Tues. – We washed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f683c45cb93042fd2ce975757273f5e0.pdf 6a7a8734a39ec6fa56b4cb79661d36cb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 8. – Wed. – I went back to Stewart’s woods & got a few ferns this a.m. Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Jno. Corbett’s this p.m. Mrs. Andrew McNish Brockville died Mon. & was buried this p.m. at Read’s. June 9. – Thur. – Mama & papa went to town this a.m. & I went down to Annie’s this p.m. then up to Mrs. A. Manhard’s for choir practise to-night. June 10. – Fri. – I ironed. Cut the lawn to-night. June 11. – Sat. – The men finished planting corn this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3ac00f469afdb0efc936d0bc9a676b9a.pdf 680d71d5f33b80bdb5fdf3ce6636bb62 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Elsie, Hyne & children went to town this p.m. It has been rainy & cloudy to-day. June 12. – Sun. – Went to church & S.S. this p.m. We went down to St. George’s this Eve. June 13. – Mon. – Churned. June 14. – Tues. – Mama, Mrs. R. Bishop, & Mrs. A. P. Bosell went out to Mrs. U. Bishop’s this a.m. & stayed till Eve. Mrs. J. Dalton & I went to the grave-yard to-night for roses. Fred Cook’s wedding-day. {under the June 14 heading, left side margin note: Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Johnston & Eddie Westport} June 15. – Wed. – We washed & scrubbed. June 16. – Thurs. – Papa went to town this a.m. & Mama went up to Grandma’s. They both got back at noon. We moved the stove out this p.m. It is very warm. Henry went to Ogdensburg to-night 6 p.m. with Brockville https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1402eba7e0afb44b018e30bfce98c458.pdf 740bec2149c72943bf1fd2b1c4149a68 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. & St. James Lodge to attend lodge there. I went down to Warners to choir-practice. June 17. – Fri. – Mama went down to Mrs. J. Dalton’s this a.m. to visit. I mowed the lawn this Eve. June 18. – Sat. – Papa & I went to town this a.m. Daltons & Beatties & myself went to Read’s cemitery to trim up some of the plots this Eve. Papa went up to Mr. S. Lockwood’s & Henry went to town. June 19. – Sun. – Annie, Willard & Howard went to Prescott to-day to celebrate their wedding-day. We went to S.S. this p.m. & church this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/868c5edc6ba7eaa451aae08a7324d0ac.pdf c11c7f57c4d40e0ad8b63955b8a2fa8e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 20. – Mon. – Henry went up to Grandma’s this a.m. to cultivate & I went too. this is Lodge night. June 21. – Tues. – We washed & churned. June 22. – Wed. – Cleaned the cellar. I took my skirt up to Mrs. J. Wright’s & she cut it for me. June 23. – Thurs. – It has been very warm. We cleaned the pantry. Mama & I went hunting strawberries this p.m. & got quite a few. There is a concert at the Baptist Church, Algonquin, to-night, given by Rev. Mr. Williamson. June 24. – Fri. – Eight years to-night Elsie was married. Choir practice to-night over to Mabel Shaw’s but I could not go. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3e86df94e92f81253252f5097aaf0aff.pdf 95fbbe50dee611a6b3a84a6920939306 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 25. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Went down to Annie’s on the milk-rig then up to Lucy Shepherd’s lawn for a meeting about a “Basket Ball Team.” Came home with Jessie & Electa. June 26. – Sun. – S.S. this a.m. but I could not go as I was not well. Papa went down to Annie’s for dinner. Mr. R. Stafford preached this p.m. (as Mr. Johnston is away out West) but I did not go. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s this Eve. June 27. – Mon. – We washed. June 28. – Tues. – Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright’s to-day. {page directly under; continuation, says: I cleaned the cup-board. Florence Manhard, brought up the tickets to-night.} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/527623d187f88dae3f95de9491a4c4f4.pdf 23297f9626f46b7205ae838b79ec74bd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I cleaned the cup-board. Florence Manhard, brought up the tickets to-night for the Strawberry festival. June 29. – Wed. – I ironed all day. Jennie, Mrs. Jno. Dalton & I went to the festival on Mr. Geo. Ross’s lawn, Fairfield East. Citizen Band was out. June 30. – Thurs. – Papa brought Howard up on the milk-rig & Annie walked up about 11. Choir practise was here to-night. We had lemonade, cakes, & tarts for them. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cebb57e355454154e8746b13e6dcdb40.pdf 1ab08978d3acae5b397ccee214464b01 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July. 1910. July 1. – Fri. – I went down to Warners on the milk-rig. We picked the straw-berries this a.m. & peas this p.m. May went to Ogdensburg this p.m. Willard went to Brockville to play in the band. I also helped shell peas, so I stayed all night. July 2. – Sat. – Came home this morn. with them as they went to market. Cooked this a.m. & did the work. A Shooting Contest this p.m. between Brockville & S. Augusta. Arnie & Howard came up after dinner. I took a bath this p.m. We went to the hall this p.m. to set the tables, etc. Etta Dalton came here 6 p.m. & went over https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/571c603a526e60c5795705c72e50725c.pdf ee9f029ad422d1296a802a13c2455063 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. to the hall with us. We went back to the Range. Our boys won by 102 points. Etta went down to Johns to-night to stay. July 3. – Sun. – Went to S.S. this a.m. Etta came up this p.m. Elsie, Hyne, & children came out also. Etta, Mama, Elsie, & children, & myself went to Mr. Walkers’ woods this p.m. Etta & I went to church this Eve. Mr. Stafford preached. July 4. – Mon. – We washed. Etta went up to Dudleys on Mr. Caldwell’s milk-rig this a.m. Mama went down to Mrs. Dalton’s 10 a.m. & helped make the ice-cream. They washed the dishes at the hall to-night, then had ice cream at Mrs. Daltons https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3bda95b826c5dfecdc754695a299cb63.pdf babb090d36552558e96c960adb6225a1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 5. – Tues. – Arnie, Mrs Dalton, Mary, Allen & I went to the neighborhood picnic at the river 1 p.m. on our ~~own~~ milk-buggy & with Dalton’s horse. Mama kept Howard. Elsie, & children & Edith Walter came out also. We had a fine time. July 6. – Wed. – It is a nice day, but very dry & warm weather. July 7. – Thur. – It has been rainy all day. Luella Daniels & Bessie Carson drove up to Warners this a.m. They came up here just before starting home. Choir practice to-night at Mrs. V. Wells’, but I could not go on account of my cold. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b36b44906cb7e9f4ad514d50859b39e.pdf 7cb3067e3573034c197e9b8ac6268272 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 8. – Fri. – Papa went to town this a.m. Myrtle Myles, Mrs. S. Cole & Stewart started West 11.30 a.m. via G.T.R. It is very warm. Mama made lemon biscuits this p.m. & I scrubbed the shed. July 9. – Sat. – Viola Walker came down this p.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Cut the first piece of hay to-day. July 10. – Sun. – Went to S.S. & Church this p.m. Mr. Stafford sang a solo. Elsie, Hyne & children, Annie, Willard & Howard, also Thos. Johnston were here for tea. There was quite a thunder storm this a.m. but it is a dandy night. July 11. – Mon. – We washed. Took off some honey at noon. Fred S. was over this Eve. I raked some this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31a707eb462bcca8c7d1c26cf1bdb6ae.pdf 1943c061e753eba74b1db9093d61e58c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 12. – Tues. – “Orange Walk,” at Brockville, but we did not go. Laura Shipman & I went berrying. July 13. – Wed. – Mrs. J. Dalton & I went berrying. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s to practice for the Presbyterian social. July 14. – Thur. – Swept upstairs. Preserved raspberries & cherries. Went up to Bessie Lombardo’s for choir-practice this Eve. July 15. – Fri. – Mrs. J. Beattie, Mrs. J. Dalton, & myself went berrying early this morn. It rained some to-night. Took a bath this Eve. July 16. – Sat. – I raked this p.m. Went to practice at Mrs. J. Beattie’s to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/12df290d418482c2f719ea35e7f2a5ce.pdf c573f33f27542d2888880f1ebaf134da PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 17. - Sun. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + we all went to church this Eve. I was up to Electa's for tea. Mary W. went away to.day so I played for church. This is Mr. Stafford's last Sunday, as Mr. Johnston is expected home this week. July 18. - Mon. - Mrs. J. Dalton + I went berrying this a.m. It is much cooler to-day. July 19 - Tues. - We washed. Eva Fields, Mrs. J. Kelley + Effie were here this Eve. Henry mowed the lawn to-night. Pearl Dales came out to Mrs. Beattie's to-night. July 20. - Wed. - <s>I raked this</s> Theo. Shipman took Mrs. Beattie Jr. Pearl, + myself down to the Presbyterian church to practise this p.m. Took a bath this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57d01d9ea83a75710ec2dfd428864824.pdf 08a6d54977e777a06317a41704b5934f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 21. - Thur. - Raked this a.m. Mama, Henry + I went to the "Presbyterian social" this Eve. Rev. N. McLeod + Rev. Mr. Cameron were out. Mr. Stafford + Mr. Cameron sand, "Lead Kindly Light" + six of the girls (counting me) acted it out. Arrived home 1250. July 22. - Fri. - Raked this p.m. did the upstairs work. Elsie drove out this Eve, for Annie + Howard, they intend to stay out till Sun. July 23. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Took a bath this p.m. Went down on the milk-rig to play "basket-ball" Eva Cole's side won by 1 point (my side) Henry went to town this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f6e4873e4597605bb7a251b6d8f85a9.pdf 775db6bd14925151852cb004b8eeebb5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 24 - Sun. - Went to S.S. + church this p.m. It is very warm to-day + very close to-night. Mr. Stafford preached this p.m. as Mr. Johnston won't be home till Tues. Wrote a letter to Miss Daniels this Eve. July 25. - Mon. - Washed, + mama painted the floor. Went to a meeting in the church to arrange for a social, this Eve. This is Mason's night. July 26. - Tues. - Mama went up to Mrs. D. Wright's to get a waist made. Mrs. D. Landon was here a while this p.m. July 27. - Wed. - I ironed. There was a heavy electric storm this Eve. July 28. - Thur. - I went down to Mrs. <s>J</s> Landon's this p.m. Went to choir practise with the crowd, on the old milk rig up to Mr. Wm. Easton's. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ad1ab435142027d4006e5773baf068b5.pdf 794e73c9140af06bc81f50d0454aaed5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 29. - Fri. - Mama + I went out to ""Perry's Point" to the union picnic of Algonquin + Bethel S.S.'s with Mr. R. Bishop's Had a fine time. Was down to Mrs. Beatties to-night. Sold 3 tickets this Eve, for our social. July 30. - Sat, - Swept upstairs + down-stairs. We moved the table into the kitchen this a.m. We had a heavy shower, 2.30 p.m. It is quite cool to-night. I took a bath this Eve. July 31. - Sun. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + to church this Eve. Rev A. B. Johnston preached. Annie, Willard, Howard + Mary were in after church. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fbdfa2a54900d079b12e7771a9637ae1.pdf f422b70df2746176acc9a7e74c703239 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == August == Aug. 1 - Mon. - We washed. Papa + mama went to town this p.m. Elsie, Hyne, + children came out this Eve. also 12 young people were here ^ this Eve to practise a dialogue for our social. Aug. 2. - Tues. - I ironed some. Jssie B. + I collected eggs to make ice cream for the social I stayed up to Grandma's + went over to Mrs. P. Word's to choir practise this Eve. I came home with Warner's We were treated to ice cream + cake. Aug. 3. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. on an errand + I ironed. We made our fruit cake this p.m. Had my head washed. It is very warm. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/43d5c4dbae945faa14b5c279ec4cf401.pdf 08f25ab1fd9700d9b73a9e563280f069 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Algonquin M. Social is held to-night. There was a heavy Thunder storm 11.30 p.m. Aug. 4. - Thur. - Were cooking for our social Aug. 5. - Fri. - Mama made 2 gallons of ice cream for our social, which was to be to-night, but it is a rainy night so is post-poned. Just a few neighbors were there. Aug. 6. - Sat.- Mrs. R. Bishop + I were up to the hall 4 p.m. Our social, was held to-night, + there was a large crowd, $40.00 at the table. . Elsie, Hyne + children were out to it + stayed here all night. Aug. 7. - Sun. - Annie, Willard + Howard came up this https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6185397bf4a0ff56aabc74955030053a.pdf f02a00060f68a0c90439a12b725af5c4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. a.m. We had ice-cream Annie, Howard, Elsie, Ethel + I went to church this p.m. Aug. 8. - Mon. - We washed. I went up to the hall to help clean up this p.m. Henry lombard was here for tea as he is binding grain for us. Aug. 9. - Tues. - Scrubbed the wood-shed, mama painted the kitchen floor another coat. finished mowing the lawn to-night. Aug 10. - Wed. - It is a rainy a.m. I ironed this p.m. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this p.m. Pa finished wheeling in wood this p.m. Received a postal from Mabel T. Set our croquet set out this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1439101a5abfcab8a2b9b0f30d1632f4.pdf 309f6219c32895c69e18c0b6968047c1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug 11 Thurs. - Mama went by. Mr.R Bishops this a.m. Mrs. L.Walton & I went back to Corbett's woods this p.m. The St. Lawrence Rifle Ass. boys shot against the Brockville Boys on the B. Range this p.m. + were beaten by 31 points. Mrs. R. Bishop + Ruby came down this Eve. Aug. 12. - Fri. - Papa + Hrnty were up to Grandma's this p.m. + swept upstairs. Mrs. + Mr. R. Bishop, Ruby, + Miss. S. Fairburn were here this Eve. Mr. Gordon stayed here to-night. Aug 13. - Sat. - Mama went to town this a.m. with Harry Cowan. + got back 5 p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8206f547e13e213cd4b2ca8623b8c12d.pdf 9f6a16987b81a73710c72fe53796ca77 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. with Mrs. Jno. Tousley She had the impression taken for her upper set of teeth. Annie + Howard were up this p.m. Herbie Barton helped draw in grain to-day. We have 3 more loads out. Aug. 14. - Sun. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + we all went to church this Eve. Aug. 15. - Mon. - Washed. Mr. T. Said-low was here for tea as he was helping draw in grain. Aug 16. - Tues. - Mama went to town this a.m. Annie + Eva went up to Luella Kirkely's on an island 1 mile from the Bay, + left Howard here. I raked some this p.m. + the men drew in the last of the grain. Went back to pick peas to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b12663293f7694456fc4365e0ee53311.pdf 1e43ef5f594cd36d455cbc16d4a01936 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug 17. - Wed. - I ironed. Viola Walker was here this p.m. Aug. 18. - Thur. - Annie came home to-night. it has been a rainy day. Aug. 19. - Fri. - Mama + papa went to town this a.m. + brought Luella Daniels out. Mama got her upper plate of teeth. There is a chicken-pie social at Fairfield to-night. Mriss Daniels + I picked peas to-night. Papa went to Brockville as he was invited to a dinner (8 o'clock) at the Strathcona Hotel, by two cattle-buyers, for whom he expects to go to Iowa with a car-load of cattle. 18 were present. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fee3c1274389851b0862de1222747b00.pdf bdbcc20da26b79242efc233dbc2c2819 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 20. - Sat. - Willard, Jno. Tousley, R. Bishop, A.P. Bissell went to Ottawa 2. p.m. to attend the rifle matches. Annie + Howard came up to stay till to-morrow Eve. Mr. Jno. Beattie Jr. + Mrs. Basil Beattie came up this Eve. to play croquet. Aug. 21. - Sun. - Rev. N. Mc.Leod peached at Stone's Church this a.m. We went to church this p.m. Rev. A.B. Johnston came here for tea. Laura, Luella + I walked down to St. George's this Eve + service. Wilhelmune took very sick to-night. Aug. 22. - Mon - We washed. Luella + I went over to see Wilhelmine to-night + took her flowers- + also down to Mrs. Jno. Walton's. This is Mason's night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c446deb7d6a6230771c104e2c7a42a7e.pdf 328f63e44b5269b6e8fde7e1abdc4e0f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 23. - Tues. - Ironed. Miss M. Moore came down this p.m. Luella went down to Mrs. Beattie's for tea also to spend the night. Laura was over this Eve Aug 24. - Wed. - "St. George's Picnic." It has been very sulture for the past 3 days. Went to St. George's Picnic 1.30 p.m. Papa did the chores. The picnic was a great success. They <s>made</s> $261.00. Aug. 26. - [] Henry took papa to town 10.30 a,m, + the cattle were taken across the river 1.30 p.m. They left Morristown 10 p.m. Elsie, Hyne, + children brought Miss Daniel's home this p.m. They were all here for tea. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/920ca831b5081efd28bcf16b30f34a00.pdf 5ab65456d8d3954408734622048723a0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 26. - Fri. - Miss Daniels, Henry + I went back for a load of corn for the cows. I pressed my skirt. Mama, Luella + I went up to Bishop's this Eve. I Henry went up to Grandma's to hunt coons. but did not get any. Aug. 27. - Sat. - Luella went down to Warner's on the milk-rig, also stopped at Beattie's Dalton's corning up. Henry + I took her in 1.30 p.m. + got home 4.40 p.m. Henry went up for coons again to-night but failed to see any Aug. 28. - Sun. - It is a nice day. Annie, Willard + Howard came up this a.m. + Elsie, Hyne, + children came out this p.m. We all went to church this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cfb67fed97b3e0ba5c30ac3ed1c1e499.pdf b922f736c6c22ed20a610b52c0f9a4fc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 29. - Mon. Washed. Mama went up to Mrs. J. Walker's this Eve. The nights are quite cool. Aug. 30. - Tues. - "Brockville Fair" I ironed all day. Went back for a load of corn <s>this</s> 4 p.m. Aug. 31. - Wed. - It rained all this forenoon. Elsie, + Hyne went to Brockville this p.m. + left the children here. Made Corn Salad this p.m. Worked some on my block to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a10c795c1f0f313035da395d226a5187.pdf 0bc9445cd1bb829f57301bf1bde2d163 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Septemebr. /10. == Sept. 1. - Thur. - Went back for cornstocks with Henry this a.m. Went to the fair 1.15 p.m. with Annie + Willard, went to Aunt Jane's + stayed all night. Annie + Willard stayed for tea also. Sept. 2. - Fri. - Aunt Jane, Miss E. Bissell + I went down street this a.m. + saw the circis procession Howe's). Henry came up after dinner + Aunt Jane + I went to the Fair this p.m. Saw all the driivng + racing to-day. Came home with Henry to-night. Received a letter + card from papa. Sept. 3. - Sat. - It has rained all day + is damp to-night. Gordon Walker was down tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4fe05a2e3752d25e8e8fc66b950de991.pdf 5c5ea28a7836f7e59705d8310a4b77fd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 3. John Dalton's cow died to-night. Sept. 4. - Sun. - It is a nice day. Henry + I went to Mr. Steward Read's funeral 2 p.m. No service at Bethis this p.m. on account of the funeral. Sept. 5. - Mon. - We washed. Henry + I went for the corn morning. it rained all day. Sept. 6. - Tues. - Mary W. went down to Luella D's to stay a week. It has been rainy to-day- I went up to Mis. D. Wright's this p.m. Mrs Wright went to town this a.m. + had her teeth extracted. Was up to Mr. J. Walker's this Eve. Henry went up to Grandma's to-night to hunt coons. Sept. 7. - Wed. - Mama, Laura + I went to Walker's woods for muck this p.m. Papa phoned out from town 3.30 p.m. He arrived in Brockville 5 p.m. Henry went for him after milking https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/895d962df5f810ed5f86c20b818a6c29.pdf 25c7552462b4d52227ccf5d2009c2ee8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {continued from last page} Arrived home 9 p.m. Sept. 8. - Thur. - Have been putting up plums +peaches to-day. Went up to Mrs. D. Wright's this p.m. also stopped at Mrs. Bishop's Papa went out to Algonquin this p.m. It has been a lovely day. Viola Walker came down to-night. Sept. 9. - Fri. - Ironed, swept + dusted upstaits. Nellie Caldwell + her cousin, Gladys Tweedie were here visiting this p.m. Mr. Sam Shipman was here for tea also. Jno. + Mrs. Dalton were here this Eve. It is very cold. Sept. 10. - Sat. - Papa + I went to market this a.m. with potatoes + corn. Johnie Beattie was here this Eve. Henry went up to Grandma's for coons to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/88fdc3643fd70669902055630214342a.pdf 2a5aee7b8f90f0c7cf0bca862c07c050 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 11 - Sun. - Annie, Willard, Howard, Elsie, Hyne, + children were here this p.m. Went to church this Eve. I played as Mary is at Prescott. Sept. 12. - Mon. - It is a nice morning. We washed. picked beans. Sept. 13. - Tues. - I ironed. Went to Mr. Nickol's funeral, 2 p.m. at St. George's church, thence to Read's cemetery. Sept. 14. - Wed. - Mama went up to Grandma's this morning + Henry went for her this Eve. Sept. 15. - Thur. - Edythe, + Helen Murray, Annie + Howard came up this a.m. + spent the day. Choir practise at the church to-night. Started cutting coon to-day at Mr. Robt. Wood's. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/61b39900dd97a8378751cca85b25b6d1.pdf ec64f11fd86d472d3a8c79bee7f04615 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 16 - Fri. - Went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this p.m. + got my new waist. Sept. 17. - Sat. - Papa + Henry are at Mr. Jesse Easton's to-day cutting corn. Annie + Willard went to town this a.m. + left Howard here. they were here for dinner. It has been a beautiful day + is a lovely night. Sept. 18. - Sun. - It is a dark day. The Stone Corner's Presbyterian Church was opened this morn. as it has been painted. I sent down two bouqets for Mrs. J. Beattie to take. Went to church this p.m. Wrote to Luella D. - to-night. Sept. 19. - Mon. - Washed + picked the last of the beans + shelled them this Eve. Mason's night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/27d1cde36b0881e93c9ae61233126692.pdf f0573a403dd020bcc7a622149451b951 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 20. - Tues. - Canned tomatoes + made Indian Sauce. I ironed some. Went up to Mrs. Jno. Walker's on an errand. They broke some part of the engine last night so were not cutting to-day. Sept. 21. - Wed. - It is cloudy this a.m. finished ironing. Sept 22. - Thur. - Picked up all of the appöes this a.m. Sept. 23. - Fri. - Mama made fried-cakes, + some pies, also stewed a pumpkin. Sept. 24. - Sat. - Has been cloudy all day. Papa went to town this a.m. I drew water this p.m. Picked the tomatoes this p.m. They finished cutting at Lombard's to-night + moved the machine down here. It is dark + cloudy to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f738385d5b930537fb35fcc10a06cf03.pdf 8ab466a61b350662be47603558393fa6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 25.- Sun - Bethel S.S. 10.30 this morn. after which we were invited to stay for dinner. Arrived home 5.30. p.m. Elsie brought Charlie out to stay a week, during corn-cutting. Went to church this Eve. Sept. 26. - Mon. - Washed + scrubbed. Sept. 27. - Tues. - Mr. Robt. Woods was here for dinner as he was down to fix the machine. Annie + Howard came up this morn + help us with the corn-cutters. Sept. 28. - Wed. - We cut corn to-day, + finished 6.30 p.m. Annie went home 3.30 p.m. + left Howard here as she is going to the Corbett-Spicer Wedding 7.30 p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2aa61329e57f61cfaa4b37870868e7e8.pdf abddb8602d89db95a255c377c3630dcf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 29. - Thur. - Went down + helped Mrs. Jno. Dalton to-day. Practise for a drill + Hymn "Lead Kindly Light." at Mrs. Beattie's to-night for a Presbyterian social, Fairfield Oct. 12. Henry + I also went to a corn-roast at Electa's to-night. Sept. 30. - Fri. - Helped Mrs. Dalton get dinner. Came home + did the upstairs work. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/54aa53869ec49ff4f06622736bb5bfda.pdf f28dccce9cfa74b881412e0434c894bd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == October. /10. == Oct. 1. - Sat. - Cleaned the cistern. Elsie + Hyne also Annie + Willard went to town. The children (all) stayed here. Went down to Warner's with a surprise party for Annie + Willard. Had $ 20.00. Oct. 2. - Sun. - Went to church this p.m. Was up to Electa's this Eve + sha came home with me + remained all night. It has been a fine day. Oct. 3. - Mon. - Washed. Elsie came out this p.m. for Annie + Howard. Oct. 4. - Tues. - It rained. Oct. 5. - Wed. - Cutting cown at Wesley Wood's this p.m. Oct. 6. - Thur. - Oct. 7. - Fri. - Mary Easton + I went to Easton's Woods this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3248854e6d1979356230d5fe0770df1b.pdf a86b68220832eac368164ab699af41bd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {continued from last page} for running cedar. Wrnt to practise at Mrs. J. Beattie's this Eve. Oct. 8. - Sat. - The men were helping cut corn at Mrs. {O'Shane's} to-day. Have a bad cold. Oct. 9. - Sun. - Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. Church this Eve, but first Henry went. Oct. 10. - Mon. - Finished at Mr. Shaver's 4. p.m. I was down to Annie's all day. Made Mrs. Beattie's crown. Oct. 11. - Tues. - Mr. C. J. Johns was here for dinner as he was collecting for the phones. Henry helped thresh at Mr. Wm. Kyle's to-day. Went to an apple-bee at Mrs. P. Barton's to-night. Has been a lovely day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/391b3b6ce161728cdf44d4e9e8c70f1a.pdf 019ae232d1d2f284e8f9639235bdcbc0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 12. - Wed. - The men finished cutting corn at Theo Gilpins to-night. Fred Landon took 10 girls out to a Pie Social held in the Forester's Hall Fairfield under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church. The {I}. A. Dramatic Club took part in the programme. Had a splendid time. Oct. 13. - Thur - Washed. Helped pick up poatoes this p.m. Oct. 14. - Fri. - Ironed this p.m. Went to Wesley Wood's for choir practise to-night. Has been a rainy day. Oct. 15. - Sat. - It is a rainy day. Gordon Walker came down this Eve. Oct. 16. - Sun. - Annie, Willard. + Howard were here for dinner. We had partridge pot pie. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/983aab45205180d6a278c7459bb6378a.pdf 161a9b2b2d89522b1ba550ac2024c5ed PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. went to church this p.m. It is a nice day. Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. Oct. 17. - Mon. - Washed. The men finished digging potatoes this a.m. I helped pick up this p.m. This is Mason's night. Recieved a book to-mnight, which Luella D. - sent up by Mr. + Mrs. Lockwood. Oct. 18. - Tues. - Ironed. The men clipped Dr. Scanlon's horse this a.m. Churned + made pumpkin pies this p.m. These are lovely days. Oct. 19. - Wed. - Mama went down to Annie's this morning on the milk-rig, + Willard + Annie brought her home this Eve. Georg Ead was here this Eve. We did not take milk to the factory, as they have started just to make 4 times https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ce416ab731776cbe2ebb3b1271ba54fb.pdf 73eb4804ce9b55bd8cabdc9bd2f73562 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {continued from last page} a week. Oct. 20. - Thur. - Mrs. Bishop + I started to clean the church this a.m. Choir practise to-night at Mrs. D. Well's, but I did not go. Oct. 21. - Fri. - Finished cleaning the church to-night. Mrs. R. Bishop was here for dinner. Corn-husking to-night at Fred Landon's. Henry went. Oct. 22. - Sat. - It has been a rainy day. Henry helped thresh at Mr. Robt. Wood's to-day. The steamer (thresher) came down to Beattie's 4 p.m. Mr. Jno. Walker was here this Eve. Mama went over to Laura's this Eve. Oct. 23. - Sun. - Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. Henry + I went to church this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/38681c8cc3130b3b48fce1e661a1e3ac.pdf ab034fb359997d7beebebb913e7bc581 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 24. - Mon. - It is a nice day. We washed. Threshed at Jno. Beattie's this a.m. + at Jno. Dalton's this p.m. Brought in our celery to-day. Oct. 25. - Tues. - It rained all day. but cleared off to-night. Oct. 26. - Wed. - Threshed at Wm. Knapp's this a.m. + here this p.m. Mama helped Mrs. Knapp get dinner. It has been a lovely day. Mrs. Warner + Annie went to town to-day + stopped here for tea. Oct. 27. - Thur. - It has been a rainy forenoon. is windy this p.m. Oct. 28. - Fri. - Mrs. Jno. Dalton + I went to the Asylum this p.m. I got my dress for the Masquerade Party. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/16c7b5ecddff176da1092553bfb99519.pdf dc5c53419cbaedbb9f2aa51fd062d607 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 29. - Sat. - Elsie + Hyne went to town this p.m. + left the children here. Have been busy all day. Mrs. R. Bishop + I decorated the church to-night 4.30 p.m. Papa went in town for Aunt Jane + Uncle Hugh Newell. Oct. 30. - Sun. - We. Aunt Jane, Mama, Henry + I went to church this p.m. Annie + Willard + Howard came in after church + stayed till 10.30. p.m. St. George's Church was reopened this morning 10.30 also this evening 7. Henry went down this Eve. Oct. 31. - Mon. - "Thanksgiving Day." Elsie, Hyne, Charlie + Ethel Annie, Willard, + Howard Auntie + Uncle Hugh were here for dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/67e0ed38f432cc59b6409136aeab7407.pdf a7c448cf2333794f7f9b1502cea97b6d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Henry + I went to the Masquerade Party at Mary Warner's to-night. Papa took Aunt Jane + Uncle High in, then drove us down. Got home 1.30. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/084ed4048d222b0101f884f931387471.pdf 77541175ac3a69eb39e1ae54653c0d35 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == November. /10. == Nov. 1. - Tues. - Washed. Mr. H. Lockwood was here this a.m. Nov. 2. - Wed. - Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. with Henry, as he went up to kill a pig. I scrubbed the shed this p.m. Nov. 3. - Thur. - I ironed this p.m. Nov. 4. - Fri. - Mama + Mrs. R. Bishop + Ruby went up to Mrs. J. Walker's this a.m. to visit. Henry + I went down to Dalton's to-night for a while. Nov. 5. - Sat. - Has been a rainy day. Theo. was over this a.m. Nov. 6. - Sun. - 5 years to-day Eva died. Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. Mr. Johnston was here for tea. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/54c45418d88e45df0cffe267abf98560.pdf 70a25689fb76234f3a735c213f4dccec PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {continued from last page} We all went to church this Eve. Nov. 7. - Mon. - Washed. Nov. 8. - Tues. - I cleaned the cellar. Mama cleaned windows. Nov. 9. - Wed. - Mama went to the Ladie's Aid at Mrs. A. P. Bissell's this p.m. + came home 4.30 p.m. as the men are busy. John George's nephew {Shickry Namey} <s>started</s> was here to-day first trip. Worked with plants this p.m. <s>Nov. 10. - Thur. Cleaned mama's + Henry's room's, also the hall.</s> Nov. 11. - Fri. - Papa went to Algonquin to-night to get Gypsy shod. I went also. Nov. 12. - Sat. - Cleaned mama's + Henry's room also the hall. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/43c92f0c39ff6a72223528aa841f175d.pdf f2bbd1bf57dff969c7cbf88dfc9fe41b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 13. - Sun. - Mama + I went to church this p.m. Annie + Howard came in after church + Willard came up this Eve. Theod. was over this Eve. Nov. 14. - Mon. - Washed. It has been a dark, damp day. I went up to Mrs. Wright's + Bishop's on an errand 3.30 p.m. This is Mason's Night. Henry was ploughing up to Uncle's to-day. Papa put on the storm-windows downstairs. Nov 15. - Tues. - Nov. 17. - Thur. - I went down to help Annie as she moved over to her house to-day for good. Nov. 18. - Fri. - I drew in wood + logs to-day. Mr. S. D. Walker was here 11 a.m. collecting taxes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2eb8958f0cbeb24ecd763794aa10b8e5.pdf 4c9003e0ed368d8f27b7909c5a4d8f84 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 19. - Sat. - Papa slipped this a.m. + sprained his knee + is not able to walk. Henry went to town this Eve. Nov. 20. - Sun. - It is a beautiful day. Annie, Willard, + howard. Elsie, Hyne, + Charlie + Ethel were here this p.m. Annie Willard, Henry + I went to church this Eve. Papa is getting along slowly, but sleeps only on the couch nights. Nov. 21. - Mon. - Washed some. Theo was over this a.m. Mrs. J. Dalton + I went to Easton's woods for evergreens this p.m. Nov. 22. - Tues. - I ironed. Took up honey this a.m. Nov. 23. - Wed. - Henry + I went down to Mrs. Beattie's to-night but Johnie + Mrs. Beattie were away. Henry shot 2 partridge https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/681a533d4ef0ad3dad7076668d580b2e.pdf 840b280e5c6442228f53370831677c8e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {continued from last page} this p.m. Nov. 24. - Thur. - Willard was here for dinner. We had partridge. Mr. + Mrs. J. Dalton were here this Eve. Nov. 25. - Fri. - Mama went down to Annie's on the milk.rig. Elsie, <s>Hyne</s> + children came to Annie's yesterday to ramain till Sunday. Henry was up to the Range all day as there was a shooting contest. Willard was here for dinner. Nov. 26. - Sat. - Cleaned the hall downstairs. Henry went down to Annie's this Eve, + I went to Mrs. Beattie's. Nov. 27. - Sun. - Henry, <s>M</s> I went to church this p.m. I went up to Electa's after church. Jessie, Electa, Henry + I <s>went</s> drove to St. George''s this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/46bd2d5dbac0e499de546fa7cef4975b.pdf 968ef12007032d79c17a69154dc1acac PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {continued from last page} Mr. + Mrs. Lockwood were here this Eve. also Mrs. Wright (sr). Nov. 28. - Mon. - We washed. Nov. 19. - Tues. - Cleaned the pantry. It snowed to-day. Nov. 30. - Wed. - Mama, Henry + I went to town this a.m. Got home 2.45 p.m. Papa went to Algonquin to get the team shod. Henry went to Beattie's this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/948d14603bc4fc83992c5e59e344983f.pdf 6acf2d43ec4f070df326621f398ed07e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ==December. 1910.== Dec. 1. - Thur. - I went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this p.m. Henry + I went choir practise at Mabel Shaver's this Eve. "Had my first cutter ride." Dec. 2. - Fri. - Cleaned the dining-room to-day. Dec. 3. - Sat. - It has been a lovely afternoon. Henry went down to Beattie's this Eve. Some buddy's + some cutters went to town to-day. Dec. 4. - Sun. - I went to church this Eve. Dec. 8. - Thur. - Mr. R. Bishop helped us Kill 4 pigs this a.m. Put up our coal-stove to-day + made a fire in it. Choir practise here this Eve. Dec. 9 . Fri. - Cleaned the dining-room. Dec. 10. - Sat. - Papa + Henry went to town with the pigs. Dec. 11. - Sun. - Papa, mama + I went to church this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b98661b1c452d252b0cdce64d0327852.pdf 1d6f357cd6c67904990e1162749966a1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. It is very cold. Dec. 12. - Mon. - Washed. Ms. Lockwood & Theo. were here a while this p.m. This is my birth-day. Received 3 Joostals, also a Christmas booklet. from Calgary. Dec. 13. - Tues. - Papa, Henry, & I went to a Temperance Lecture in Bethel Church. given by Rev. Mr. {McDalton} of Iroquois. Mr. C. Cole was chairman. Dec. 14. - Wed. - It stormed to-day. I ironed. Dec. 15. - Thur. - Snowed to-day also. I finished ironing. Dec. 16. - Fri. - Swept upstairs. Papa took me down to Annie's 3 p.m. + I remained all night. as the orchestra wene to {Dublin} to play for a dance. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a966f162a25e618473c599fe9f9a4ce2.pdf 2f6579e8461eb24997010d8ace065365 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I finished transcribing here as somebody else transcribed from here on. The transcription following this page may have been done by machine as it is generally inaccurate and does not recognise key features of this text (common abbreviations, the diarist's tendency to write certain letters in certain ways, etc.) Since this is a volunteer project and I am not too keen on correcting I'd suggest someone take care of the rest of these pages. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9fd24bee870a55531d4012f2fb402888.pdf 81791e4f4e535f173d168aecf8a2e628 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 19. Mon. - Mama & Papa went to town this p.m. Laura was over this Eve. This is Mason's night. Dec. 20. - Tues. - It is storming some to-day. Social & Lecture tonight at Bethel Church. Rev. F. A. Read gave a Lecture on "Ireland & the Irish." Had a good time. Sidney Easton arrived home to-day. Dec. 21. - Wed. - Rev. A. B. Johnston stayed here last night & went to Brockville this a.m. They gathered & cleaned up the hall This p.m. Henry & I went to town this p.m. Dec. 22. - Thur. - I went down to Stone's Corner School with Jessie & Electa & helped them trim the tree. Was at Annie's for dinner. Annie & Howard, Mary, Peggie, Florence Manhard, ,Edina & Gladyn Landon, Florence & Leora {illegible} Rulry Dawson. Jessie & I {illgible} went down to Elector Christmas tree 2. p.m. on a sleigh. Had a good time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d5fd260728352e033c43feaccae88a0.pdf 463b0a25efd28f2fc78d598c0e03d34c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 23. - Fri. - Have been busy allday 3 years ago to-night (Mon.Eve) a few of the congregation of Bathel Church gathered here to give Mary Warner a foreoent of $10.00. Dec. 24. - Sat. - I finished the prepar-ations for Christmas & decorated the tree to-night. Papa went to town this a.m. - Henry went 3.30.p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5b824e39ebd231a78295891d9104c463.pdf 8b4f76abd9f70632eaa8512e411a4265 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 25. Sun. - "Christmas Day" we went to church this p.m. Ms. Wm. Esaton came here after church & stayed for tea. Laura & I went to St. George's to church this Eve. They presented Miss. S. Stone, against with a handsome $10.00 Cross & chain, also a hand-bag. It's a cold night. Dec. 26. - Mon - We celebrated Christmas to-day. Eloie, Hyne, Charlie & Ethel & Annie. Willard & Howard were all here. We all received a good many foresento. Went home with Annie. 5.p.m. as Willard went to N. Augusta to play, & I stayed all night. Dec. 27. Tues. - Papa came for me 10. a.m. I was over to Warmeso this morn & saw their tree. Straightemeds of the house. This is Mason's night. St. John's Night, they are having an after supper. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a57b98ca49d1f9afa4a2f1255c2d30e0.pdf 1079126e7939e346e1f3a123b656d803 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 28. - Wed. - We straightened up the hall. It is a stormy night. Dec. 29. - Thur. - Washed & churned. Rille aso meeting to-night & Mrs. R. Bishops & Riley came here. Dec. 30. - Fri. - Has been a blurotry day. Dec. 31. - Sat. - Has been a bright cold, day. Mama "Sugared off," this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/400dbf3043d254f2ea0f4b759eef9ae4.pdf 6e7f50cd476d9b86eb289595b5026e5d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == January 1911 == Jan. 1. - Sun. - Papa & Henry & I went to church. 10.30.a.m. Wrote to Elva & Juella this p.m. Read this Eve. Jan. 2. - Mon. - Henry & I took Annie out to Elsie's for New Year's dinner, as Willard has an officec at the poll. Mr. & Mrs. Art. Manhard & Florence were out also. We stayed & went to the New Years S.S. Entertainment in the M. Church. {vertically beside, "The M. Church sheds all this morning.} Jan. 3. - Tues. - Went to oyster puppen in the Hall. The Rifle Matcho was this p.m. R. Bishop. & A.R. Bisselli captain. Mrs. Bishop's side won by 17 points. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ad308c5203c45771f3a459129f689154.pdf acbc1d40decc75f67a83761ffef17da4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 4. - Wed. - I took my dress up to Mrs. S. Wright this p.m. Jan 5. - Thur. - Has been a blustry day. Very cold. Mama finished my new waist this p.m. Jan. 6. - Fri. - Swept & dusted upstairs. Papa went to the store this p.m. Jan. 7 - Sat. - Papa went to town 11.a.m. & Henry went for a load this p.m. Has been a nice day. Jan. 8. - Sun. - Annie, Willard & HOward were here all day. It rained & was awfully windy to-night. Jan. 9. - Mon. - Washed. Grandma Manhard was worse to-night. Papa & Mama went up Mama stayed. Jan. 10. - Tues. - Henry went for a load of coal for Hyne. I took it out this p.m. Papa went up for Mama this a.m. Churned this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Dalton's 3.30. p.m. & remained till Eve. Mr. Domesvile's were putting up a Link-blade Sepparator. Henry came down after tea. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/039d80b21e9e27d5c41abb52229e1e1f.pdf 5ce98171b52f904b282fe49032d3526e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 11. - Wed. - It is a dark day. We are busy cooking. Henry & Papa went to town this p.m. {Sideways in the margins "Received a card from Etta. I also -illegible- daily paper on the first} Jan. 12. - Thur. - Ladies Aid met here this p.m. Mrs. J. Warner, Mrs. mo. Corbett, Mrs. A.R. Bisell, Lanche Shewell, Mrs. R. Bishop, & Ruley & Mrs. U. Bishop , My. Jno. Walton, Mrs. (Rw.) Johnston & Winston, also. Howard BIssell, Mrs. R. Bishop, Mr. Jno Corbett, were here. went to choir practice at Warper to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e70ceb574ced3784dc2e066b223defc6.pdf 339ea78c4491b507ec72532926fa4eeb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 13. - Fri. - Went up to have my dress fitted this a.m. Papa & Mr. Art Manhard went to the funeral of Mr. James Dawson, Jordi Millo. 1.p.m. Henry & I went up to Grandma's this eve. Jan. 14. - Sat. - Willard & Annie went to town this p.m. & howard remained here. They were here for tea. Jan. 15. - Sun. - Will & Minnie came out 3.30.p.m. & stayed all the Evening. I went to church this Eve. I played the organ as Mary W. is in town. The Bishops family came down after church. Jan. 16. - Mon. - Took a lesson. Papa & Henry washed the names. It is very cold. Mason's night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/525336bbdf2d42822aa481aba1ac7cb9.pdf 7cf5f2639a46750e33e412c82177c91b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 17. - Tues. - Mama went to Mrs. D. <s>Bishops</s> Wright's this a.m. Jan. 18. - Wed. - So very cold. Henry & I went down to Annie this Eve. Jan. 19. - Thur. - I went up & had my dress fitted. Started to storm 11.30.a.m. but cleared up 2.30. Jan. 20. - Fri. - Laura & Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. Jan. 21. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. took a lesson 5.30.p.m.& Jean stayed & <s>whe</s> & I had our tea 6.30. Has been warm to-day. Thawing, but is a little colder to-night. Henry went down to Annie's this Eve. Jan. 22. - Sun. - Mama, Henry & I went to church this p.m. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve. Mr. & Mrs. A.P. Bissell & Howard went to Annie's after Bethel 4 p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6ec56b2099a8e7fa42c0e647364cb0a5.pdf 63285c5362198b1548502c9a8524ffde PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 23. - Mon. - It is a nice day. Washed. Henry & I were at Mrs. Jn. Beattie's this Eve. I helped her do some stenaling. Jan. 24. - Tues. - Florence Manhard & Ethel Landon were here {illgible}. I was up to Mrs. Wrights' 1.p.m. I have also another bee working on the sheds this p.m. Jan. 25. - Wed. - Mama went to Annie's this a.m. I ironed. It is a nice warm day. Henry helped Mr. Bissel in the woods to-day. Another bee at the sheds this p.m. Jan. 26. - Thur. - Mama & Papa went to algonquin this p.m. to get the team sharpened. I went to Mrs. Wrights to have my dress fitted. Choir practice at Warner's this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d7f6e7c791dbd74af2ea34b2f6157021.pdf 2f42a559f089321b1811d0eab15124f8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 27. - Fri. - Rained & froze to-day. There is a telephone meeting (the share-holders) this p.m. at N. Augusta, but Papa did not go. Laura was over this p.m. I finished ironing. Dance at the Hall Maitland to-night. Jan. 28. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. It is a blustry day. I went up to Mrs. Wrights 2.30.p.m. & got my new dress. Jan. 29. - Sun. - Has been a stormy afternoon. Papa, Henry & I went to church this Eve. Not many out. Jan. 30. - Mon. - Mama washed some. Jan. 31. - Tues. - I ironed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/726b80f7b175b0e94d446d3517516c2e.pdf 747116a364e8c3e5c8739e9fb51a4b44 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == February /11 == Feb. 1. - Wed. - Mr. warner work a load of 14 to the Aslyumm to-nnight. - Mr. & Mrs. Jno Corbett, Mr. & Mrs. Jno. Dalton, Miss G. Rogers, Jno. Beattie, Mrs. Warner, Mary, Willard & Annie. Henry & I & Charlie Simpson. We hada nice time. It stormed after (11.) we arrived home. Howard stayed here all night. Feb. 2. - Thur. - It is storming & the mail did not drifting. Howard is here yet. Feb. 3. - Fri. - Papa & I took Howard home 9.30.a.m. Has cleared off. Feb. 4. - Sat. - Storming, but not very hard. Took a lesson this p.m. Feb. 5. - Sun. - It is a nice day but the roads are quite bad. No church this p.m. Henry & I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's for tea & spent the Evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8dca9b95e8264601d0e02fc9e48a3467.pdf 5e9af56bac24edd711b3324994faaa29 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 6. - Washed. It stormed to-night. Feb. 7. - Stormed. Feb. 8. - Wed. - Annie, Willard, & Howard were up to-day. Feb. 9. - Thur. - Ironed. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this a.m. Papa & Henry are drawing out manure. Laura went to town. Henry & I went to choir practice at Warners. Feb. 10. - Fri. - Did the upstairs work. I went to Annie's 2.30.p.m. & stayed all night as the orchestra went to Mallory town. Feb. 11. - Sat. - Got a ride home 9.a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Henry & I went to town this Eve. Was at McNish's & Aunt Jane's Uncle Aughs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/68e9149fc13a78ef6ec105d47b97fc75.pdf 286ed8e8f0e7527b1bc670997054f48b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 12. - Sun. - Stormed a little this a.m. Elsie Hyne & children were here this p.m. RW. A. B. Johnston here for tea. Recewed new set of questions to-night. Feb. 13. - Mon. - Stormed a little. Laura was over this p.m. We received a Brandon paper to-night. Jud's wife died Feb. 3/11. This Mason's night. Feb. 14. - Tues. - Will Read's sale this p.m. It's blowing & drifting. Received 2 Valentine cards. Feb. 15. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. & I went up this Eve. Mr. & Mrs. A.P.Bissell. Etta & Howard were there this Eve also. We played games arrived home 11.p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/030e78888dc655b02829749619d439e9.pdf d8d77bfdbdf06fc99007dba25ca15f5c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 16. - Thur. - It is a lovely day. Wrote to. Laura was over 4.p.m. Feb. 17. - Fri. - Rained. Henry was down to Annie's to-night. Feb. 18. - Sat. - Henry was helping Will Read saw to-day. Papa went to town. Took a lesson this p.m. Has been a lovely day. Feb. 19. - Sun. - This is a nice sunny day, but cold. Annie, Willard & Howard were here for dinner. Henry went up to Grand-ma's. Annie, Willard & I went to church this p.m. I played as Mary Wi has la grippe. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/659246300cdb0a5f670cd363676da2ae.pdf 37a190a099bc95fb8167b055cf666e18 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 20. - Mon. - Washed. Laura was over 4p.m. Feb. 21. - Tues. - It is a lovely day. Pressed Mama's skirt. A few were invited down to Jno. Dalton's to-night. Papa & Mama went Assessors were heythis p.m. Feb. 22. - Wed. - Mr. R. BIshop helped Papa & Henry kill pigs to-day. Feb. 23. - Thur. - The men took the pigs to town this a.m. Laura & I went to Annie's for dinner. Went to Warner's for practice but just Leonard, Willard, & I were there. Feb. 24. - Fri. - Mama & Henry have bad colds the gup & I have a heavy cold. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70371192f011fe05be622a247dc97649.pdf 2fd839fe0b08878a4f57138ec366e5f7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 25. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. We are not much better. Rec. a calendar Eatory Catal. Feb. 26. - Sun. - Church this Eve. but none went from Throop's. Feb. 27. - Mon. - Mama & I are much better, but Henry is quite bad yet. Feb. 28. - Tues. - We are having lovely weather. a little colder to-day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91fd641efadd0022697a561e767ae844.pdf e976c16a63ced463f598129d24603075 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == March == March 1. - Wed. - Washed this p.m. March 2. - Thur. - Ironed March 3. - Fri. - Mama went up to Mrs. Jockwoods to-day. I did the work upstairs. I did the work upstairs. Papa went to town this p.m. & to the {illegible} to-night for medicine for Henry. March 4. - Sat. - This has been a lovely day. Annie & Willard went to B & left Howard here. Helped Laura do a few chores as she has la grippe. Henry is a little better. Gw. Ead was here to-night to bring down a gun. Wrote to Myrtyle M. this Eve. March 5. - Sun. - I went to church this p.m. Mr. Dinglton preach. Mabel, Edna, & Gladyn Landon. Florence M. & I were invited to Mr. Wm. Kyle's for tea. We had a a nice time & went to St. George's to church at 7. Papa went to Al's got medicine for Henry. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2fffdb2be89d22f7d9048298a35968c4.pdf 1b1c107b2916ecd623cefc34b362a6f3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 6 - Mon. - Washed. Bright & cold. March 7. - Tues. - Baked & churned Papa drew the wood to the Hall this p.m. Mr. K. McDougall phoned & said they could not come out till this p.m. March 8. - Wed. - Ironed. Went down to Mrs. Beattie she has the gup & is quite bad. Hillyard & Gordon were here this Eve. March 9. - Thur. - Howard is 3 yrs old to-day. Annie & Howard. Mr. & Mrs. Kyle & Wilhelmine. Mr. & Mrs. H. McDougall were here for tea & this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/46cda92fe7404fba6a4cd09bd2930fb8.pdf b51e824ff0405332299648bd76745141 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 10 - Fri. - Snowed last night. Cleared off pine to-night. March 11. - Sat. - Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. when Papa went to town. Elsie & Hyne went to town this p.m. & left the children here. March 12. - Sun. - Rained, but cleared up about 4.30.p.m. Henry went for Mama, Papa. Mama & I went to church this Eve. Mr. Johnston stayed here all night. March 13. - Mon. - Papa went out to Mr. Harris McDougall & Gordon Manhards to-day. Mr. Johnston went away this a.m. but came back for dinner. He took me to the funeral of Walter Vand-wen just across from Gev. Dudley's (Jr) Bethel choir sang. This is Mason's Night. Wrote to Mabel to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/acc55fbe556ed178a61cf6e3fafb13e2.pdf 03e9bbc37348b94efb434f5cd5690664 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March. 14. - Tues. - Mama finished my new waist. Wrote to Libby & Florena, Ethel L & Ethel R. Has been a lovely day. March 16. - Thur. - The Masons gave an "at home" for Mr. Art. Manhard & presented him with a handsome movie chair. Just Masons & family were present. March 17. - Fri. - Has been a nice day. A light fall of snow to-night. Box-social at algonquin to-night. Cheese - meeting in the Hall. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91ea6371427374ac396d05beef3be323.pdf deb3638a1e86deda0a8162e6f7e10e0b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 18. - Sat. - Took a lesson this a.m. Papa & Henry went to town this a.m. Has been a dandy day. March 19. - Sun. - Henry & I went to church this p.m. Elsie, Lyne, & children came out this p.m. March 20. - Mon. - Washed. Uncle was here this p.m. also Jno. Beattie. Henry helped Mr. Fred Warner kill 1 pig this p.m. March 21. - Tues. - This is a fine day. I went to Elsie's with Mr. Bishop's this a.m., as they went to Mr. James Bishops. Arrived home 7.30 p.m. March 22. - Wed. - A little stormy. Henry took Mama to Mr. Art. Manhards this a.m. to visit. He went for her this p.m. also Annie & Howard came up with them. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/945e87155026325f21e1fce938e171e7.pdf 6bc416235c11ad3852c983cc99ad9388 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March. 23. - Thur. - Henry, Annie, & I went to the farewell party at Mr. Art. Manhards to-night. The neighborhood presented Mrs. Manhard with a China cabinet & the choir gave Florence a Bible. March 24. - Fri. - Papa went to algonquin this p.m. also Henry went with Mr. R. Bishops to get a hose. THey got a fine 3ym. colt. Theo Shipman came home to-day. March 25. - Sat. - Has been a lovely day. Papa went to town this a.m. Theo was here this Eve. March 26. - Sun. - Willard came up this a.m. also Elsie Hyne & children this p.m. Henry, Mama & I went to the service at Stone's Corner's church with Mr. Jesse Easton's load. Rev. Mr. Lousie, a worker for the Canadian temperance alliance spoke. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96671f08570cf0df55f5d6cda4631f30.pdf b8825bf21c5f1147e7edefe774b4af21 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 27. - Mon. - Has been a rainy day, but stopped to-night. Henry & I went to the farewell party at Mr. David Stewarts to-night. (37) I ute a number were there. March 28. - Tues. - Washed some. Henry went up to help Uncle this a.m. Mr. Wm. Wilson died <s>last night</s> 4a.m. Annie & Willard John & Mrs. Dalton, Johnie, Mrs. Beattie are invited to Wesley Woods to-night for tea. Annie & willard went. Howard has the grip, so stayed with Mr. Chan. Johns, put new battering in our phone to-day. March. 30. - Thur. - Mrs. R. Bishop & I draped the church 10.30 a.m. Mama & I went to the https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53ec9f7f9f26777b40fabef911a77281.pdf adbdae8f8454d191899430d4d46c37ce PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 31. - Fri. - Did the upstairs work. Went to Mrs. Bishops on an errand, also went on to see Mr. Jockwood. He is not very well & is in bed. We played games this Eve. Papa went out to see Grandma Throop this p.m. She is poorly. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42371fb43e6638d5bef649344d259321.pdf 2be817de8e8d0328496fcd80265ffc5b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == April == April 1. - Sat. - Willard was here for dinner. Theo knocked at the door early this a.m. but as we saw him the joke was on him. He came over again & fooled us. Papa went to town this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. H. Jockwoods this p.m. April 2. - Sun. - Willard came up this a.m. He, Annie, Henry & I went to church this p.m. Elsie's were out this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Dalton, Annie, & I walked to St. George's to service to-night. April 3. - Mon. - Washed. Churned. Annie & I walked down 11.30.a.m. & Mrs. Jno. Warner came up & we cleaned & settled a good deal this p.m. Henry brought Howard down to-night & I came home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff8f464939e52e06fdbf17567dc4984a.pdf b503e919d684555597d704fbe83701e9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 4. - Tues. - Went down to Annie's this morn & helped her all day. (Snowed & hailed, also rained to-night). April 5. - Wed. - Ironed. Mama went down to Mrs. Beattie's this p.m. & Papa went down for tea. Mr. & Mrs. {illegible} Barton were here this Eve. April 6. - Thur. - Went down to Mrs. Jno. Dalton's this p.m. also to Mr. Warner's this Eve. no choir practice. it rained very hard to-night. April 7. - Fri. - Went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this a.m. & had some syrup & a "drink of sap." https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/86929b5f02e74ac936cd1cec94229525.pdf 74d84d8217be346ec4e5ccf0a9306049 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 8. - Sat. - Papa & I went to town 11 a.m. Auntie & I were down street this p.m. God a new spring coat. This has been a very nice day but is cold to-night. Mama was over to Laura's to-night. {sideways - "Sent to Eaton this Mom for seeds"} April 9. - Sun. - Was at Electa's for tea & came to Bethel church to-night. Mr. Johnston told us this Eve of his intended removal in June. April 10. - Mon. - These are fine days & good "sugar weather." Mr. Gilpin was here for dinner. Laura was over this p.m. This is Mason's night. April 11. - Tues. - Henry is helping saw at the factory to-day. Laura was over this p.m. also. Mr. Walker was down. Has been a fine day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d2ab12b665b6316f70f7eb366db65a4f.pdf c91fc9bc16b92f7c58a7ef62f0ca3c2d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 12. - Wed. - Mama went to aid at Mrs. Bishops this p.m. also I went up this Eve. April 13. - Thur. - Washed. Papa & I gathered sap this p.m. Henry finished sawing at the factory this p.m. Choir prac-tice to-night at Warners. I went & Henry stopped at Mrs. P. W. Barton's for sugar. April 14. - Fri. - Has been a rainy day, but is a lovely night. Papa was down to Dalton's this Eve. Rec a postal {illegible} April 15. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mr. James Read 2nd. Con. died this mroning. Rec. 2. Easter. postals to-night & Mama got 1. Henry went to town this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f49bef4592d6dc05eb3304cd21fe8a57.pdf c2a0314f21ec37815b48d353c04b4dd5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 16. - Sun. Easter Sunday Snowed this morning. Mr. Wm. Easton brought Maud down + Henry. Maud & I drove to algonquin. Bethel choir sang to-night at algonquin Anniversary Services. I remained out all night. Has been a cold day. April 17. - Mon. - We washed (at Elsie's) A cloudy day & cold. April 18. - Tues. - Ironed & clenaed the cellar. Louise Nichols was here this p.m. Hyne & I went to the Anniversary tea to-night. Gracie Richardson seated. April 19. - Wed. - Cleaned some. April 20. - Thur. - Hyne went out to Mr. D. Ovissy sale & Henry brought him out this Eve. April 21. - Fri. - Went to Uncle Fayette's this p.m. April 22. - Sat. - Mrs. RW. Johnston called this p.m. Took a bath this p.m. Rec. the hymm for to-morrow Eve, service, - no. 754.747.927 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4a72a6965f57385409371e49d1b58745.pdf c1ce84eb9cfa9a4e7fe3687c77090b8d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 23. - Sun. - Henry came out this a.m. & we came home 4 p.m. Annie & willard & Howard were here. John & Mrs. Dalton called before church. We all went to church this Eve. April 24. - Mon. - Washed. Has been a (beautiful) day. Went down to Dalton's on an errand. April 25. - Tues. - Mama was visiting at Mr. Jesse Easton's to-day. I ironed. Henry & I went up to grandma Manhard's this Eve. April 26. - Wed. - Took down the coal-stove & stored away the paper. Cleaned the big closet. also put away the furs. Was up to Mr. Jno. Walken this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af4df519cdb7071174782ccdc644b91f.pdf 8d24ca130c519b14019c8b48d811dbf3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 27. - Thur. - Mrs. Jno. Dalton & Mama visited Mrs. Jno. Corbett to-day. I raked this p.m. Mr. & Mrs. R. Bishop were here this Eve. April 28. - Fri. - I raked this p.m. Elsie, Hyne & children drove out this Eve. Willard got a call to-night. Edgar Bissell came home from the West this p.m. April 29. - Sat. - Papa went to town. Annie & Howard were here all day. Went to Mrs. Dalton's on an errand 4 p.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this Eve (Mrs. Walter Smith is very low) Papa went to Mr. Wm. Easton's & Henry & I took off storm windows. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0423ea92707e23cd3c9eadf94b55f025.pdf d20994544c144df6998207b9d4d3fbed PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 30. - Sun. - Has been a cloudy & rainy day. Elsie's were here all day. Laura Mrs. Jno. Dalton & I went to St. George's this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0890d7a3657bc3e407edd6bb30bbd256.pdf 7db24fb7a36a6544615370ce895f44e2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == May == May 1. - Mon. - Rained. I cleaned the wood-shed. We bought a new cow from Jno. Dalton to-day. Went to Mrs. Dalton's this Eve on an errand. Theo R. & Gordon W. were here this Eve. Rec. a telegram from Geo. Philips (theo's Uncle Hugh) that Uncle George Cook died Fri. night & was buried 1 p.m. to-day. May 2. - Tues. - Cloudy & cold. Cleaned all the closets to-day. Theo was here this Eve. May 3. - Wed. - Washed. Mr. Jno. Walker was here this Eve. Mrs. Walter Smith died 1.30 p.m. May 4. - Thur. - This is a lovely day. Papa went to market with potatoes. Mrs. Jno. Dalton & Mama went to fairfield to Mr. Walter Smith's this p.m. I went down to Annie's this a.m. & we went down to Warner's 5.p.m. Choir practice there to-night & Henry came down. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d8006a818f9068d6008fbf856b8d645.pdf 1d4e1f45668c5645f88a64673580f4bd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 5. - Fri. - Has been a fine day. Papa & Theo went to Mrs. W. Smith's funeral at Manhard's church & MAma stayed with Mrs. Jno. Walker, as she was not able to go. Henry sowed the first piece of oats to-day. May 6. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mrs. R. Bronys Electa & I washed the lamps at the church this p.m. Mrs. N Lockwood came down this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/46143c35e7bb159ebe3ccdab7a39209a.pdf cf340a556402eb4f813fc4140f940706 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 7. - Sun. - Mrs. Bishop, Ruby, Mama & I went to the woods this p.m. Has been a lovely day. All went to church this Eve. May 8. - Mon. - Washed. Sowed sweet peas. May 9. - Tues. - These are fine days. Cleaned the spare room this p.m. Papa brought out this piano to-night. May 10. - Wed. - Cleaned my room. this is a fine day. May 11. - Thur. - Cleaned Mama's & Henry's rooms. May 12. - Fri. - "Arbor Day" I went over to the woods with the crowd. Had a fine time & several snap-shots taken. May 13. - Sat. - Annie & Willard went to town & Howard was here. Henry went to town this Eve. Johny B. & Laura were here this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f6dccca7d80a437a865aede2f6d3f463.pdf a5b8b60e7df8b426b051dc1045ff65c6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 14. - Sun. - Papa & I drove Prescott 9.30 a.m. Were at Luella's for dinner. Elsie's were here this p.m. May 15. - Mon. - Washed. Mason's night. Had a delightful shower this Eve. May 18. - Thur. - Cleaned the parlor. May 21. - Sun. - S.S. this p.m. Annie & Howard were here for tea. Church service this Eve. Quite warm. May 22. - Mon. - We washed. Warm. May 23. - Tues. - Annie & Howard were here to-day. Was at Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. Also went to the committee meeting to see about a social. A little cooler to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/64aa9a158f50e4fed3f461c7bc8e3083.pdf c1a0b3823a9e96f269089705284225f2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 24. - Wed. - Cleaned the dining room & put down the carpet. Jno. Orr. was here for tea & Papa drove him to Algonquin this Eve. Henry & I went to a party at Electa's this Eve. Had a splendid time. May 25. - Thur. - finished the dining room & ironed. The weather is much cooler. May 26. - Fri. - Mrs. no. O. Beattie was here this Eve. May 27. - Sat. - Papa & I went to town this a.m. Took milk to the factory to-night (the first time) I went to Annies. {sideways "was at Electa's this Eve"} May 28. - Sun. - D.D. & church this p.m. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ca457e4a616aed2e44b618f5c22ecd4.pdf 9c69f8a1199708a7e8f1a7096b5db89b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 29. - Mon. - Washed. started to take off paper in the pantry. May 30. - Tues. - Cleaned the pantry. May 31. - Wed. - papered the pantry. Mr. Gev. Corbett died Mon. 1.30. p.m. funeral 2 p.m. to-day. Papa & Mr. A. P. Bissell went. Rained to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/29fac52ff8cf42566f57b5dc069ef351.pdf 469604a6a9edb78070e36c61bfe92f49 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == June == June 1. - Thur. - Rainy. Ironed. Choir practise to-night at Warners. June 2. - Fri. - Papa & mama went to town this a.m. Got new carpet oil-cloth & blinds. Mr. Jno. Easton is taking the census & was here for tea. June 3. - Sat. - "King George's Birthday" Papa went to town this a.m. It is a dandy day. Henry went to town this Eve & I went over to Read's cemetery. June 4. - Sun. - This is a beautiful day. Went to D.D. this p.m. Electa was here for tea & we all went to church this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ff7328182cd3f688b512279c7b8090b2.pdf 46113d8deb3adaa38b76c49fa443df53 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 5. - Mon. - Has been a rainy day. Papa put down the oil-cloth in the hall & we took off paper on the kitchen. {sideways "Annie has the G. Measles"} June 6. - Tues. - Cloudy. Papa put up the new window shades also put the new carpet. Wilhelmine & George Kyle were here this Eve. June 7. - Wed. - Washed. Canned pineapples + rhubarb cleaned part of the kitchen. Rec. a letter from Luella D. to-night. June 8. - Thur. - Finished cleaningi the kitchen this a.m. & papered this p.m. Choir practice over to Wesley's to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28f631edbf3b60f407211fa1fa6a1472.pdf b6ec1e4425f4406fb5dcd93eac216985 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 9. - Fri. finished papering this noon. Ironed this p.m. Went over to the cemetery this Eve & got a lovely bouquet of white roses. This is a grand night. June 10. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for dinner farewell party at the M. Parsonage Algonquin, all the circuit but no one went from Bethel. it is a nasty rainy p.m. & damp night. Laura & Theo are here to-night. {sideways "On years to-night Hyne was taken to the hospital with appendicitis} "June 11." - Sun. - SS & church this p.m. Rev (Mr). Johnston's farewell sernona. he leaves for Dark. Annie & Willard & Howard were here for tea. Elsie's baby girl was born this morn. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7a5a2248825ef73daa53e9d3fd070be.pdf d6cf9ae4fe8fe77c0a6c335daef327fd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 12. - Mon. - Mama went to Elsie's this morning. Annie & Howard came up & we washed. This is Mason's Night. Rec. Music from Eatons. Heavy storm this p.m. June 13. - Tues. - Annie & Howard went home this morning. Have been busy. Was over to Laura's this Eve. June 14. - Wed. - Picked nearly a pint of strawberries this p.m. Mama came home this Eve. Chester Hudson was found dead at his place (the Dunham Farm) front. Road, 7.30 this a.m. June 15. - Thur. - Mrs. D. Wells & I went berrying to-day. Choir practice at Warner's this Eve. {sideways "Rec. a letter from Aunt Sarah"} June 16. - Fri. - Finished planting our late potatoes this noon. Henry, Papa & I went to Chester Hudson's funeral 2.p.m. Henry was one of the pall bearers. Rev. Mr. Campbell Presbyterian student preached it (at the house) It was a long procession. Mr. Jno. Walker is here this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5524c632587020149df36a321090c2fa.pdf 66f2849dc20b4bff368963954f13a700 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 17. - Sat. - This is a fine day. Papa went to town this a.m. We stretched our parlor curtains to-day. I put them up. June 18. - Sun. - D.D. this p.m. church this Eve. June 19. - Mon. - Ethel Orr is 6 yrs old to-day. Annie is married 4 yrs to-day. Mrs. J. Dalton & I went strawberrying. Each get 5 quarts. Heavy Thunder storm to-night. Papa set out the celery plants to-day. Mama cleaned all all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/80407b284f14d1cf0bf9a94c402e8ebd.pdf 9723d087141f8fd2135768a7ab99b838 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 20. - Tues. - Washed. June 21. - Wed. - Ironed. Ladies Aid met this p.m. at Mrs. Jno. Corbett's. Went up to Mrs. Lo night's this p.m. Mason's are having a meeting to-night. June 22. - Thur. - "Colonation Day" 12 noon England. Annie, Howard, & I went up to Grandma Manhard's this morn. Papa came for us this Eve. Choir practise at Warner's this Eve. We had berries & cake. June 23. - Fri. - I picked 92 boxes of berries at Warner's to-day. They had 12 crates. Stayed at Annie's to-night as Willard had to go to the asylum. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eea4e26b86724683c2ae9556734a1603.pdf fefaa384db913b5563527f23da0df637 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 24. - Sat. - Nine yrs to-night. Elsie was married. Annie, Howard & I came up on the milk-nig this Morn. I went to town with Papa. Got a new dress & shoes. June 25. - Sun. - Rev. Mr. Keough our new minister preached this p.m. Annie & Willard went out to Elsie's after church. Howard has the measles. June 26. - Mon. - Went down to Warner's on the milk rig & picked 87 boxes of berries. The men were looking on the sheds this p.m. & Eve. Mrs. R.. Bishop was here this Eve. June 27. - Tues. - Washed & cooked for social, also did all the upstairs work. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c8138b022c4ec3c5801c4bce7f54f46d.pdf f1fa1557fa45026ad9cdb61b330ed1cd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 28. - Wed. - This is a fine day. Finished cooking this a.m. I went to the hall this p.m. "Grand Evening." Bethel Social I had a good time & cleared 65 {illegible} June 29. - Thur. - Cleared up everything this a.m. Went to Electa's School picnic in Mr. Stone's Woods. Basket Ball this Eve. June 30. - Fri. - picked urrants. Has been a fine day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5df30edf58cc554cc1cc8e00afadef6a.pdf 062c1817413827dda30a2cf2fd2fd77e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == July 1911 == July 1. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. & came home 3 p.m. He brought Aunt Sarah & Lekoy's wife. Bell <s>Bell</s> & I went to the factory to-night & Annie & Howard came back with us. Did not get to bed till 11 o'clock. July 2. - Sun. - Papa took Bell & Aunt Sarah out to Sheperd's this a.m. Grandma throop is 89 to-day. S.S. this p.m. Charlie & Ethel came home with Papa this p.m. to stay a while. Papa, Henry & I went to church this Eve. Very warm. July 3. - Mon. - Washed. July 4. - Tues. - Minnie brought Bell & Aunt Sarah out this a.m. I took Charlie & Ethel home. Annie & Willard went to Morristown & felt Howard here. Papa took Bell to town this p.m. She took the 2.30 train for Toronto. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8ea5f3bcb44aae5e62c4332f8d70a626.pdf 85af0bdc51067fd0b1115081f9b2b7ea PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 5. - Wed. - very warm weather Mama & Aunt Sarah were visiting at Bishops to-day. Drew in the first hay to-day. July 6. - Thur. - Heavy storm 8.30 a.m. Then Aunt Sarah went to Annie's. Ironed. Another heavy storm 5 p.m. cooler. Bishop Mills us to be at St. George's to-night. July 7. - Fri. - Hattie Walker was here this p.m. Papa took Aunt Sarah to Shepherd's this Eve. We played basket-ball & I also went to choir practice. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d75a96a05f4c9249895f23ee0ee89443.pdf 6fa4d6d4f73733eb84fa7597f02e2690 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 8. - Sat. - Went up to Mrs. Amos. Sangont's this Eve. July 9. - Sun. - a lovely morning very warm. D.D. & church this p.m. July 10. - Mon. - Washed. July 11. - Tues. - Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. & came home this Eve. July 12. - Wed. - "Orange Walk" at Prescott. Mrs. Jno. Dalton. Mrs. Jno. Beattie Mrs Kyle & myself went berrying to-day. July 13. - Thur. - Went up to Mno. Wright's this p.m. July 14. - Fri. - Picked berries to-day. Played basket-ball this Eve. July 15. - Sat. - Haying is the chief occupation. July 16. - Sun. - S.S. this p.m. Annie & Howard were here for tea & Annie Howard & I went to church this Eve. Rained a little. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aaf1cab272857d0afa3a957be99774b7.pdf 9ddf3b92f9b37b9c553dcfacd49f7742 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 17. - Mon. - Rained. July 18. - Tues. - Mr. & Mrs. H. wells Mrs. U. Wells, Annie & I went berrying. I got 5 quarts. July 19. - Wed. - Washed. Mrs. Jno. Walker & Hattie were here this p.m. Mr. Walker was here for tea, as he is helping here. July 20. - Thur. - Henry & I went in to see the circus procession (young Buffalo Wild West Show) came home at noon. Mr. C. F. Johns was here for dinner, as he is around collecting for the phones. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/024d556ccef279504630ef288da8f694.pdf 99baeacbcf4d69f4195304091fb13858 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 21. - Fri. - Ironed. We goto the market-load ready. Finished haying at noon. Played basket-ball to-night & sprained my ankle. July 22. - Sat. - My foot is swelled & quite sore. Laura was over this Eve. July 23. - Sun. - This is a nice day. Henry went up to Grandma Manhard's & Mama went to D.D. & church this p.m. Wrote letters this Eve. July 24. - Mon. - Rained some. My ankle is a great deal better. July 25. - Tues. - Annie & Howard came up 11.a.m. Mrs. Thos McGanity called this p.m. July 26. - Wed. - Washed. Fine weather. started working on my collar this Eve. Mama is up to {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d0f1f39d71d00515cd0dbd78c554f19a.pdf 7054c6a2ff7a87e3bb3467f04ab1ea3b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 27. - Thur. - Mama was up to Wrights this a.m. Mr. Wrn. Kyle bound first piece of oats this p.m. Choir practise at Warner's this Eve. July 28. - Fri. - Mama & Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. I went to practise at Mrs. Jno. Beattie's this Eve for the Presbyterian social. July 29. - Sat. - Papa took a load of cheese to B. I took a lesson this a.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Eva McGanity came out to Bissells this p.m. saw here to-night. July 30. - Sun. - Lorner Shepherds were here to-day. Went to D.D. this p.m. Annie & Howard stayed for service to-night. Went to service this Eve. Quite warm. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/400ebeaaafe06c3eca0a479e97fd7222.pdf ae8112db98cdbbea4754efc14c8113f2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 31. - Mon. - Washed. This is very warm weather. Henry helped Jno Dalton this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb7db717f4c3ff5285d2378cfcd3e14d.pdf e387a8d45c99742b336a5ad4e33a8e7e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == August == Aug. 1. - Tues. - D.D. picnic this p.m. I went down to the presbyterian church this p.m. to practice & went to the picnic afterward. Aug. 2. - Wed. - "Presbyterian Social" very stormy looking but did not rain much. Henry & I went. Had a fine time. Aug. 3. - Thur. - Papa met Aunt Sarah at Brockville 8 p.m. Aug. 4. - Fri. - Very, very warm. Mr. Kyle bound the last pieces of grain this p.m. Aug. 5. - Sat. - Willard went to Niagara to-night & Annie & Howard will stay up here till Mon. Aug. 6. - Sun. - Papa took Aunt Sarah to Shepherd's this a.m. S.D. & church this p.m. Annie, Howard, & I went. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/685da83c63e8f46e75f9b304475d35df.pdf 3e871ecaaafdcb87c0e53416e34b4d3e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 7. - Mon. - Washed. Quite warm. Henry helped Jno. Dalton to-day. This is Mason's night. Aug. 8. - Tues. - Ironed. Henry brought me out to Elsie's to-night. Henry & Ms. I. Perrin threshed their first this p.m. Aug. 9. - Wed. - Ironed. Aug. 10. - Thur. - "Algonquin Ice Cream Social" We went. Henry came out & I went home. Aug. 11. - Fri. - Henry, Annie, & I went to the funeral of Bertha Sargent aged 5 yrs. Mr. Sarn. Sargents little girl at the house. Aug. 12. - Sat. - Papa went to market. Mrs. Jno. Beattie & her cousin Miss B. Goodison were here this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a433391db4000ee68498deeceb6602f8.pdf ba8cdde026d07e8e12bbc287b78c8c2d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 13. - Sun. - Annie, Willard are here to-day. DD. this p.m. Service 7.30. Aug. 14. - Mon. - Washed. Quite warm. Aug. 15. - Tues. - Had quite a heavy shower this noon. Aug. 16. - Wed. - Ironed. Went down to Mrs. G.Landon's this Eve. Rained in the night. Aug. 17. - Thur. - Annie & Howard came up this morn. Annie & MAma were quilting. Rec. letters from L.D. & Elsa to-night. Aug. 18. - Fri. - Rained from 3 p.m. All dark. Thunder showers. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e0bdeb33609588fafd04f13d0f76d6f.pdf d7db121199b9115b2a5725cc390015da PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 19. - Sat. - This is a lovely day. Papa & I were in town this a.m. Flora Shipman was here visiting this p.m. Shooting at the Range this p.m. Aug. 20. - Sun. - Elsie & family were here to-day. S.S. & church this p.m. Mr. C. McLean spoke. Aug. 21. - Mon. - Mama was up to Grandma's to-day. Mr. G. Landon threshed to-day. Aug. 22. - Tues. - Washed. Aug. 23. - Wed. - Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Gev. Dudley's {illegible} this p.m. Electa B. started west to here school on Wampole Goland on L. St. Clair. 9 p.m. by boat to Hamilton. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/238dc40b75684ea4f2130ad8a42ae403.pdf 8ba0e4c725aa68595b02b27d3bc25325 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 24. - Thur. - Aunt Sarah came here this morn. Papa & Auntie went to Maitland cemetery this p.m. I ironed. Aug. 25. - Fri. - Cooking.Threshers came here to-night. Aug. 26. - Sat. - Had the threshers for dinner & Bishop's had them for supper Auntie & Mama helped Mrs. Bishop. Henry & I took Aunt Sarah to town & brought Luella H. out. This is a dandy night. Aug. 27. - Sun. - Luella & I went to St. George's 3. p.m. to service. Mrs. Dr. Maya & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this p.m. Rained & a heavy thunder shower 5 p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/755f2e13d9785f78670052948ca24b6c.pdf dcf0a3fd2c0b4291495f18ab05425b9f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 28. - Mon. - Did not go any-where to-day. Rained to-night. Aug. 29. - Tues. - Washed. Mama helped Mrs. Wm. Knapp get dinner. Luella went to Beattie's for dinner & I went this p.m. We were down to the basket-ball game trimmed our booth etc. Aug. 30. - Wed. - {on side "St. George's picnic"} "We." went over to Mrs. Kyle's 8.30 a.m. & helped her a little. Went to the picnic at St. Geroge's 1.30 p.m. & Mrs. Jno. Beattie J. Lanny. I took charge of the booth. We took in $41.25 Aug. 31. - Thur. - We went to Annie's this a.m. & had snap shots taken. Arrived home 4.30 p.m. Henry took Luella to town this Eve & brought Auntie out. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c875daebaeb08f4e49d0e70e85029338.pdf 921f35837b1b3052615924b766feb297 PDF Text Text � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b5e6b2fe09a16224aebb27a0ad331ca3.pdf 1343d44a8ddf2d9acad486be2823e931 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == September /11 == Sept. 1. - Fri. - Ironed. Sept. 2. - Sat. - Auntie & I went to the Read's Cemetery 10.30.a.m. Papa took Auntie to Shepherd's this Eve. Sept. 3. - Sun. - S.S. & church this p.m. Rec. Mr. Krough is back again. This is grand night. Sept. 4. - Mon. - Washed. Hattie Walker. Dorothy Robinson & I went to Mr. Jno. Walker's wood this p.m. Sept. 5. - Tues. - "Brockville Fair" Eva McGanity came here this a.m. Auntie & Annie & Howard came this p.m. & {illegible} Johnston came to-night to stay all night then go to the fair. Papa took Annie & Howard home & Eva to Mr. Bissells to-night as it is raining. Auntie & I sang songs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/242c11f86157ece33cb1f57712a9b8d7.pdf 41487309070a50d1a4e8ebe1e1e2032e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 6. - Wed. - Dr. Theo. I went to the fair this morn. Papa took Aunt Sarah bag & baggage this p.m. to B. Sept. 7. - Thur. - Henry & I went to the fair this p.m. Quite cold to-day. Sept. 8. - Fri. - Last day of the fair. I went again this p.m. with Mr. & Mrs. R. Bishop. Had a good time Dr. Theo came here & stayed all night. Sept. 9. - Sat. - Very heavy fog this morn. Dr. Theo went home this morn. Papa went to market. Henry was at the Range this p.m. I was at Bishop's to-night & we had melons. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/00a9bf0e4b21b3f27611533eb4fb8607.pdf 1833ec4e87414b0a872a1fd220de589c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 10. - Sun. - Henry went to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this a.m. as Mr. Walker is quite ill. S.S. this p.m. & church this Eve. These are grand & glorious moonlight nights. Sept. 11. - Mon. - Wash-day. Went up to Bishops 5.p.m. for corn. "Mason's Night." Sept. 12. - Tues. - Prescott Fair. Mama was at Mrs. U. Well's & Annie's to-day. Miss M. Rath called here this a.m. She is on her way to Calgary from the British Isles & leaves to-morrow for Calgary Alta. Rec. a card from Aunt Sarah also one from Nellie C. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14c125c9c13f93dba0a88aa4fd902357.pdf 6ca4a127072f2de8b3630caa2886b173 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 13. - Wed. - Mama preserved crab-apples to-day. Annie & Howard were in a few minutes this p.m. Ironed. Grand weather. Cold nights. Sept. 14. - Thur. - Pickling to-day. Henry helped Johnie Beattie cutting corn to-day. Rec. a card from L.D. from Ottawa. Sept. 15. - Fri. - Rainy. Mr. Victor Well's sale was this p.m. Made Chili Sauce. {sideways "Mr. Char Fox died to-night. Had the aperation for appentecitis Tues. night} Sept. 16. - Sat. - Papa went to market. Henry & Theo went to town this p.m. Political meeting in the school-house. Row's Carmen to-night. Papa, Henry, & Theodore drove up. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e1bee8a76e8c23bb061790df7279b410.pdf bb473b5d053fd31f60826d1300f1a767 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 17. - Sun. - "Rally Day" Service at Bethel. Rec. Mr. Krough addressed the D.D. Laura. Mrs. Dalton {illegible} walked to St. George's this Eve. This is there Harvest Service. Annie & Howard were here to-day. Sept. 18. - Mon. - Washed. Mama went up to Walker's this p.m. Mr. Chas. Fox. was buried this p.m. Sept. 19. - Tues. - Ironed. Howard stayed here to-day as Annie went to the Burg Fair. Has been a lovely day, but cloudy to-night. Great Liberal Rally in B. to-night. Sept. 20. - Wed. - Rec. Mr. & Mrs. Krough were here for dinner. Papa, Mr. Jesse Easton & Jno. Dalton went for the corn-cutters at Maynard this p.m. This has been a grand day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/63f56fd6ae6dcdd2934a43029d06ebf8.pdf e84d8a9ab77d39232a0b1f1dba3566ea PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 21. - Thur. - "Election Day" Henry is D.R.O. & Theo is Clerk. Laura was over this Eve. Hon. Ges. P. Graham defeated Webster. won. & Laurier Government put out of power. Henry & Theo went to town to-night. Sept. 22. - Fri. - Cooked for corn-cutters. Annie & Howard were here to-day. The men are away cutting corn at Jno Dalton's. Sept. 23. - Sat. - The corn-cutters moved up here 11.30.a.m. & were here for supper. Annie & Howard were here all day. Charlie came out this p.m. Grand day & nice night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0c587da04f90467a570358f59de81fb5.pdf 97932ae0c3f945f9e991b2f7f760c702 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 24. - Sun. - S.S. this p.m. Hyne & Ethel came for Charlie this p.m. We all went to service at 7.30. Sept. 25. - Mon. - Rainy. Went up to see Mrs. Bishop this p.m. Colder. Wrote to E.J.F.R. Sept. 26. - Tues. - Cutting corn here to-day & finished 3.30 p.m. & moved to Mr. Jesse Easton's. Annie & Howard were here & helped get dinner. Beautiful night. Quite cold. Rec.d a letter from J.D. & card from Eva Mc. Sept. 27. - Wed. - Washed & picked pears. Finished cutting corn at Mr. Jesse Easton's to-night. Sept. 28. - Thur. - Moved our cook-stove in this noon. Laura & I went to the Woods this p.m. I went to choir practice at Warner's to-night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a1d6d4585771f649041ff90e892b6ae7.pdf bef170257005405e44a316b023d86434 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 29. - Fri. - Rainy & very cold. Cut corn this a.m. at Robt. Wood's. We are hugging the stove. Sept. 30. - Sat. - Papa & I went to market this a.m. The men were cutting corn this p.m. at Vandusen's. Mrs. Pruc was here this p.m. Mr. & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this Eve. Henry went to town this Eve. Mrs. A.C. Hardy & Mrs. John Conklin. Brockville called here this Eve collecting for the General Hospital. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8de17b9fd245d9654813d0eba99677d0.pdf 37819fa38ee54f749bcf4c77135b4b0e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {blank back side of diary} Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Edith Throop Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Edith Throop Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grenville County Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909-1919 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 Leeds & Grenville County, Elizabethtown Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary Edith Throop Diary & Transcription, 1909 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1909-1910 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1910-1911 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1911-1912 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1912-1913 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1913-1914 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1910-1911 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Edith Throop Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grenville County Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910-1911 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 Leeds & Grenville County, Elizabethtown Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. May 1st, 1910 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Edith Throop Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">{front cover of diary - brown, with pen and ink drawing of large 4 storey building} No. 3. Collegiate Note Book </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May. 1 - Sun - We all went to church this pm. It rained some to-night. Charke is 6 to-day. May. 2. - Mon. - It has been cloudy all day + rained hard this Eve Mama went up to mrs. Walkers this p.m. We put the things back in my room to-day May 3.- Tues. - Mama went down to annies on the milk rig this morning. It has been cloudy and rainy all day. Willard brought mama home tonight. I have have been putting the pictures in my room this p.m. May 4. - Wed. We washed. a number of militia Men went through the country this am. 12 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">were a horse-back of 4 in an automobile. May 5 Thur - We papered memas room, to-day I washed the ceiling. It has been a lovely day. It rained some to night. May 6- Fri - I went over to the school this a.m. as it is arbor Day We all went to the woods & had dinner & gathered wild flowers. May 7- Sat - We heard this morning. that king Edward VII. died <s>her</s> at 7 pm,. or 9 p.m. attiours time. Papa went out through Bissell Town Algonquin this p.m. & stopped at Elies a while. It is nice warm weather now </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 8. – Sun. – It is a lovely morning. Mrs R. Bishop & Ruby came down this p.m. & we helped decorate & drape the church for Memorial Services. Mrs. & Mrs Johnston were here for tea. We all went to church this Eve. Anna & Willard were in after church also. May 9. – Mon. – It has been showery. Laura was over this Eve. Took the coal stove down to-day & burnt out the chimney. May 10. – Tues. – We washed. May 11. – Wed. – We cleaned Henry’s room. Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. R. Bishop’s this p.m. I went up this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">There is an Association Meeting to-night in the Mason’s Hall. Mr. Lockwood & Mr. A. P. Bosell presented Edgar with a case of surgical instruments at Mr. Bishop’s this Eve. May 12. – Thurs. – We cleaned the spare bed room to-day. Mary Warner came up this p.m. & stayed for tea. We went up to Mr. Bishop’s to get some vine roots. Henry took us over to Mrs. V. Wells for choir practice this Eve. May 13. – Fri. – We cleaned the hall upstairs to-day. May 14. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. May 15. – Sun. – Arnie, Willard {text cut off at bottom of page} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">& Howard came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. & Howard stayed with Mama. The service this p.m. was a song service. Elsie, Hyne & children came out this p.m. they were all here for tea! Mrs. Dalton, Mrs J. Beattie Jr. & I went to St. George’s this Eve. May 16. – Mon. – We looked for ~~the~~ Halley’s comet 2 a.m. to 3.30 a.m. but could not see it. It has been a lovely day. We washed. Ruby Bishop’s started to school to-day. May 17. – Tues. – I ironed. May 18. – Wed. – I went down to Mrs. Jno Dalton’s to-night. We did some passe-partouting. May 19. – Thurs. – We killed our pig </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">this a.m. Cleaned the parlor to-day. Papa went up to Grandma’s this Eve. I went to choir practice with Warners at Mrs. Wm. Easton’s. May 20. – Fri. – It is a lovely day. King Edward VII was buried 11 a.m. Mrs. Jno. Warner, Reggie, Arnie & Howard were here for dinner. May 21. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. I went up to Mrs. R. Bishop’s this Eve. Saw the comet to-night in the Western sky. May 22. – Sun. – We went to S.S. this p.m. It is nice & warm. We went to church this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 23. – Mon. – I cut the grass in the front-yard, also raked it. Mr. & Mrs. Dalton, Laura, Mrs. Beattie {uncertain}, Jimmie Singleton, Mama & I went down to Confirmation at St. George’s this Eve. Helen Murray, Edna Joudry, Lena & Florence Kyle, Herbert Barton & Charlie Stone were confirmed. this is Mason’s night. May 24. – Tues. – The young people from Algonquin had a picnic at the river to-day. There was shooting match at the Range to-day. We washed. May 25. – Wed. – The boys went fishing to-day. It has been rainy & cloudy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Our bees swarmed to-day. May 26. – Thur. – I ironed. Choir practice to-night at the Church. Saw the comet to-night at 10 p.m. It was very bright. May 27. – Fri. – We cleaned the hall downstairs to-day. May 28. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. I went down to Warner’s 6.30 p.m. with Mr & Mrs Warner, & stayed all night. We played croquet this Eve. Saw the comet to-night. May 29. – Sun. – Annie, Willard & I went to Presbyterian Church this a.m. Mrs. Beattie was there also & spoke on the West. Mrs. W. went to S.S. at St. George’s. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Mary & I walked up to S.S. & church at Bethel 1.30 p.m. It is a lovely day but is cloudy to-night. May 30. – Mon. – It is cloudy & rainy. May 31. – Tues. – We washed & cleaned the wood-shed. We made flower-beds this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June. 1910. June 1. – Wed. – We took the carpet up in the dining-room this p.m. I planted sweet-peas this p.m & set out asters. Mrs. Jno. Dalton was up this Eve. for her plants. June 2. – Thurs. – We cleaned the dining-room & put the carpet down. Florence Manhard came up to go over to Wesley Wood’s to choir-practice to-night. It is quite cold & rainy. June 3. – Fri. – King George V’s birth-day. It has cleared off fine, but is cold to-night. We finished the dining-room to-day. I set out my celery plants this a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">received a postal to-night from Luella D. & Mama got a letter from Bert Slackwood. June 4. – Sat. – Papa & I went to town this a.m. I got a new pair of shoes. Mr. Ed. Stone died yesterday p.m. Mowed the lawn to-night. May & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this Eve. June 5. – Sun. – Conference. The young ministers are ordained this a.m. Jayla, H. & I went to Presbyterian Church this a.m. Willard & Arnie & Howard were here for dinner. Henry & W. went to Mr. Ed. Stone’s funeral this p.m. I went to S.S. Willard came for Arnie to-night. June 6. – Mon. – It is rainy. June 7. – Tues. – We washed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 8. – Wed. – I went back to Stewart’s woods & got a few ferns this a.m. Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Jno. Corbett’s this p.m. Mrs. Andrew McNish Brockville died Mon. & was buried this p.m. at Read’s. June 9. – Thur. – Mama & papa went to town this a.m. & I went down to Annie’s this p.m. then up to Mrs. A. Manhard’s for choir practise to-night. June 10. – Fri. – I ironed. Cut the lawn to-night. June 11. – Sat. – The men finished planting corn this a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Elsie, Hyne & children went to town this p.m. It has been rainy & cloudy to-day. June 12. – Sun. – Went to church & S.S. this p.m. We went down to St. George’s this Eve. June 13. – Mon. – Churned. June 14. – Tues. – Mama, Mrs. R. Bishop, & Mrs. A. P. Bosell went out to Mrs. U. Bishop’s this a.m. & stayed till Eve. Mrs. J. Dalton & I went to the grave-yard to-night for roses. Fred Cook’s wedding-day. {under the June 14 heading, left side margin note: Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Johnston & Eddie Westport} June 15. – Wed. – We washed & scrubbed. June 16. – Thurs. – Papa went to town this a.m. & Mama went up to Grandma’s. They both got back at noon. We moved the stove out this p.m. It is very warm. Henry went to Ogdensburg to-night 6 p.m. with Brockville </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">& St. James Lodge to attend lodge there. I went down to Warners to choir-practice. June 17. – Fri. – Mama went down to Mrs. J. Dalton’s this a.m. to visit. I mowed the lawn this Eve. June 18. – Sat. – Papa & I went to town this a.m. Daltons & Beatties & myself went to Read’s cemitery to trim up some of the plots this Eve. Papa went up to Mr. S. Lockwood’s & Henry went to town. June 19. – Sun. – Annie, Willard & Howard went to Prescott to-day to celebrate their wedding-day. We went to S.S. this p.m. & church this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 20. – Mon. – Henry went up to Grandma’s this a.m. to cultivate & I went too. this is Lodge night. June 21. – Tues. – We washed & churned. June 22. – Wed. – Cleaned the cellar. I took my skirt up to Mrs. J. Wright’s & she cut it for me. June 23. – Thurs. – It has been very warm. We cleaned the pantry. Mama & I went hunting strawberries this p.m. & got quite a few. There is a concert at the Baptist Church, Algonquin, to-night, given by Rev. Mr. Williamson. June 24. – Fri. – Eight years to-night Elsie was married. Choir practice to-night over to Mabel Shaw’s but I could not go. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 25. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Went down to Annie’s on the milk-rig then up to Lucy Shepherd’s lawn for a meeting about a “Basket Ball Team.” Came home with Jessie & Electa. June 26. – Sun. – S.S. this a.m. but I could not go as I was not well. Papa went down to Annie’s for dinner. Mr. R. Stafford preached this p.m. (as Mr. Johnston is away out West) but I did not go. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s this Eve. June 27. – Mon. – We washed. June 28. – Tues. – Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright’s to-day. {page directly under; continuation, says: I cleaned the cup-board. Florence Manhard, brought up the tickets to-night.} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">I cleaned the cup-board. Florence Manhard, brought up the tickets to-night for the Strawberry festival. June 29. – Wed. – I ironed all day. Jennie, Mrs. Jno. Dalton & I went to the festival on Mr. Geo. Ross’s lawn, Fairfield East. Citizen Band was out. June 30. – Thurs. – Papa brought Howard up on the milk-rig & Annie walked up about 11. Choir practise was here to-night. We had lemonade, cakes, & tarts for them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July. 1910. July 1. – Fri. – I went down to Warners on the milk-rig. We picked the straw-berries this a.m. & peas this p.m. May went to Ogdensburg this p.m. Willard went to Brockville to play in the band. I also helped shell peas, so I stayed all night. July 2. – Sat. – Came home this morn. with them as they went to market. Cooked this a.m. & did the work. A Shooting Contest this p.m. between Brockville & S. Augusta. Arnie & Howard came up after dinner. I took a bath this p.m. We went to the hall this p.m. to set the tables, etc. Etta Dalton came here 6 p.m. & went over </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">to the hall with us. We went back to the Range. Our boys won by 102 points. Etta went down to Johns to-night to stay. July 3. – Sun. – Went to S.S. this a.m. Etta came up this p.m. Elsie, Hyne, & children came out also. Etta, Mama, Elsie, & children, & myself went to Mr. Walkers’ woods this p.m. Etta & I went to church this Eve. Mr. Stafford preached. July 4. – Mon. – We washed. Etta went up to Dudleys on Mr. Caldwell’s milk-rig this a.m. Mama went down to Mrs. Dalton’s 10 a.m. & helped make the ice-cream. They washed the dishes at the hall to-night, then had ice cream at Mrs. Daltons </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 5. – Tues. – Arnie, Mrs Dalton, Mary, Allen & I went to the neighborhood picnic at the river 1 p.m. on our ~~own~~ milk-buggy & with Dalton’s horse. Mama kept Howard. Elsie, & children & Edith Walter came out also. We had a fine time. July 6. – Wed. – It is a nice day, but very dry & warm weather. July 7. – Thur. – It has been rainy all day. Luella Daniels & Bessie Carson drove up to Warners this a.m. They came up here just before starting home. Choir practice to-night at Mrs. V. Wells’, but I could not go on account of my cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 8. – Fri. – Papa went to town this a.m. Myrtle Myles, Mrs. S. Cole & Stewart started West 11.30 a.m. via G.T.R. It is very warm. Mama made lemon biscuits this p.m. & I scrubbed the shed. July 9. – Sat. – Viola Walker came down this p.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Cut the first piece of hay to-day. July 10. – Sun. – Went to S.S. & Church this p.m. Mr. Stafford sang a solo. Elsie, Hyne & children, Annie, Willard & Howard, also Thos. Johnston were here for tea. There was quite a thunder storm this a.m. but it is a dandy night. July 11. – Mon. – We washed. Took off some honey at noon. Fred S. was over this Eve. I raked some this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 12. – Tues. – “Orange Walk,” at Brockville, but we did not go. Laura Shipman & I went berrying. July 13. – Wed. – Mrs. J. Dalton & I went berrying. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s to practice for the Presbyterian social. July 14. – Thur. – Swept upstairs. Preserved raspberries & cherries. Went up to Bessie Lombardo’s for choir-practice this Eve. July 15. – Fri. – Mrs. J. Beattie, Mrs. J. Dalton, & myself went berrying early this morn. It rained some to-night. Took a bath this Eve. July 16. – Sat. – I raked this p.m. Went to practice at Mrs. J. Beattie’s to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 17. - Sun. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + we all went to church this Eve. I was up to Electa's for tea. Mary W. went away to.day so I played for church. This is Mr. Stafford's last Sunday, as Mr. Johnston is expected home this week. July 18. - Mon. - Mrs. J. Dalton + I went berrying this a.m. It is much cooler to-day. July 19 - Tues. - We washed. Eva Fields, Mrs. J. Kelley + Effie were here this Eve. Henry mowed the lawn to-night. Pearl Dales came out to Mrs. Beattie's to-night. July 20. - Wed. - <s>I raked this</s> Theo. Shipman took Mrs. Beattie Jr. Pearl, + myself down to the Presbyterian church to practise this p.m. Took a bath this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 21. - Thur. - Raked this a.m. Mama, Henry + I went to the "Presbyterian social" this Eve. Rev. N. McLeod + Rev. Mr. Cameron were out. Mr. Stafford + Mr. Cameron sand, "Lead Kindly Light" + six of the girls (counting me) acted it out. Arrived home 1250. July 22. - Fri. - Raked this p.m. did the upstairs work. Elsie drove out this Eve, for Annie + Howard, they intend to stay out till Sun. July 23. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Took a bath this p.m. Went down on the milk-rig to play "basket-ball" Eva Cole's side won by 1 point (my side) Henry went to town this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 24 - Sun. - Went to S.S. + church this p.m. It is very warm to-day + very close to-night. Mr. Stafford preached this p.m. as Mr. Johnston won't be home till Tues. Wrote a letter to Miss Daniels this Eve. July 25. - Mon. - Washed, + mama painted the floor. Went to a meeting in the church to arrange for a social, this Eve. This is Mason's night. July 26. - Tues. - Mama went up to Mrs. D. Wright's to get a waist made. Mrs. D. Landon was here a while this p.m. July 27. - Wed. - I ironed. There was a heavy electric storm this Eve. July 28. - Thur. - I went down to Mrs. <s>J</s> Landon's this p.m. Went to choir practise with the crowd, on the old milk rig up to Mr. Wm. Easton's. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 29. - Fri. - Mama + I went out to ""Perry's Point" to the union picnic of Algonquin + Bethel S.S.'s with Mr. R. Bishop's Had a fine time. Was down to Mrs. Beatties to-night. Sold 3 tickets this Eve, for our social. July 30. - Sat, - Swept upstairs + down-stairs. We moved the table into the kitchen this a.m. We had a heavy shower, 2.30 p.m. It is quite cool to-night. I took a bath this Eve. July 31. - Sun. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + to church this Eve. Rev A. B. Johnston preached. Annie, Willard, Howard + Mary were in after church. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>August</h2> Aug. 1 - Mon. - We washed. Papa + mama went to town this p.m. Elsie, Hyne, + children came out this Eve. also 12 young people were here ^ this Eve to practise a dialogue for our social. Aug. 2. - Tues. - I ironed some. Jssie B. + I collected eggs to make ice cream for the social I stayed up to Grandma's + went over to Mrs. P. Word's to choir practise this Eve. I came home with Warner's We were treated to ice cream + cake. Aug. 3. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. on an errand + I ironed. We made our fruit cake this p.m. Had my head washed. It is very warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Algonquin M. Social is held to-night. There was a heavy Thunder storm 11.30 p.m. Aug. 4. - Thur. - Were cooking for our social Aug. 5. - Fri. - Mama made 2 gallons of ice cream for our social, which was to be to-night, but it is a rainy night so is post-poned. Just a few neighbors were there. Aug. 6. - Sat.- Mrs. R. Bishop + I were up to the hall 4 p.m. Our social, was held to-night, + there was a large crowd, $40.00 at the table. . Elsie, Hyne + children were out to it + stayed here all night. Aug. 7. - Sun. - Annie, Willard + Howard came up this </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">a.m. We had ice-cream Annie, Howard, Elsie, Ethel + I went to church this p.m. Aug. 8. - Mon. - We washed. I went up to the hall to help clean up this p.m. Henry lombard was here for tea as he is binding grain for us. Aug. 9. - Tues. - Scrubbed the wood-shed, mama painted the kitchen floor another coat. finished mowing the lawn to-night. Aug 10. - Wed. - It is a rainy a.m. I ironed this p.m. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this p.m. Pa finished wheeling in wood this p.m. Received a postal from Mabel T. Set our croquet set out this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug 11 Thurs. - Mama went by. Mr.R Bishops this a.m. Mrs. L.Walton & I went back to Corbett's woods this p.m. The St. Lawrence Rifle Ass. boys shot against the Brockville Boys on the B. Range this p.m. + were beaten by 31 points. Mrs. R. Bishop + Ruby came down this Eve. Aug. 12. - Fri. - Papa + Hrnty were up to Grandma's this p.m. + swept upstairs. Mrs. + Mr. R. Bishop, Ruby, + Miss. S. Fairburn were here this Eve. Mr. Gordon stayed here to-night. Aug 13. - Sat. - Mama went to town this a.m. with Harry Cowan. + got back 5 p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">with Mrs. Jno. Tousley She had the impression taken for her upper set of teeth. Annie + Howard were up this p.m. Herbie Barton helped draw in grain to-day. We have 3 more loads out. Aug. 14. - Sun. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + we all went to church this Eve. Aug. 15. - Mon. - Washed. Mr. T. Said-low was here for tea as he was helping draw in grain. Aug 16. - Tues. - Mama went to town this a.m. Annie + Eva went up to Luella Kirkely's on an island 1 mile from the Bay, + left Howard here. I raked some this p.m. + the men drew in the last of the grain. Went back to pick peas to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug 17. - Wed. - I ironed. Viola Walker was here this p.m. Aug. 18. - Thur. - Annie came home to-night. it has been a rainy day. Aug. 19. - Fri. - Mama + papa went to town this a.m. + brought Luella Daniels out. Mama got her upper plate of teeth. There is a chicken-pie social at Fairfield to-night. Mriss Daniels + I picked peas to-night. Papa went to Brockville as he was invited to a dinner (8 o'clock) at the Strathcona Hotel, by two cattle-buyers, for whom he expects to go to Iowa with a car-load of cattle. 18 were present. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug. 20. - Sat. - Willard, Jno. Tousley, R. Bishop, A.P. Bissell went to Ottawa 2. p.m. to attend the rifle matches. Annie + Howard came up to stay till to-morrow Eve. Mr. Jno. Beattie Jr. + Mrs. Basil Beattie came up this Eve. to play croquet. Aug. 21. - Sun. - Rev. N. Mc.Leod peached at Stone's Church this a.m. We went to church this p.m. Rev. A.B. Johnston came here for tea. Laura, Luella + I walked down to St. George's this Eve + service. Wilhelmune took very sick to-night. Aug. 22. - Mon - We washed. Luella + I went over to see Wilhelmine to-night + took her flowers- + also down to Mrs. Jno. Walton's. This is Mason's night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug. 23. - Tues. - Ironed. Miss M. Moore came down this p.m. Luella went down to Mrs. Beattie's for tea also to spend the night. Laura was over this Eve Aug 24. - Wed. - "St. George's Picnic." It has been very sulture for the past 3 days. Went to St. George's Picnic 1.30 p.m. Papa did the chores. The picnic was a great success. They <s>made</s> $261.00. Aug. 26. - [] Henry took papa to town 10.30 a,m, + the cattle were taken across the river 1.30 p.m. They left Morristown 10 p.m. Elsie, Hyne, + children brought Miss Daniel's home this p.m. They were all here for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug. 26. - Fri. - Miss Daniels, Henry + I went back for a load of corn for the cows. I pressed my skirt. Mama, Luella + I went up to Bishop's this Eve. I Henry went up to Grandma's to hunt coons. but did not get any. Aug. 27. - Sat. - Luella went down to Warner's on the milk-rig, also stopped at Beattie's Dalton's corning up. Henry + I took her in 1.30 p.m. + got home 4.40 p.m. Henry went up for coons again to-night but failed to see any Aug. 28. - Sun. - It is a nice day. Annie, Willard + Howard came up this a.m. + Elsie, Hyne, + children came out this p.m. We all went to church this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug. 29. - Mon. Washed. Mama went up to Mrs. J. Walker's this Eve. The nights are quite cool. Aug. 30. - Tues. - "Brockville Fair" I ironed all day. Went back for a load of corn <s>this</s> 4 p.m. Aug. 31. - Wed. - It rained all this forenoon. Elsie, + Hyne went to Brockville this p.m. + left the children here. Made Corn Salad this p.m. Worked some on my block to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>Septemebr. /10.</h2> Sept. 1. - Thur. - Went back for cornstocks with Henry this a.m. Went to the fair 1.15 p.m. with Annie + Willard, went to Aunt Jane's + stayed all night. Annie + Willard stayed for tea also. Sept. 2. - Fri. - Aunt Jane, Miss E. Bissell + I went down street this a.m. + saw the circis procession Howe's). Henry came up after dinner + Aunt Jane + I went to the Fair this p.m. Saw all the driivng + racing to-day. Came home with Henry to-night. Received a letter + card from papa. Sept. 3. - Sat. - It has rained all day + is damp to-night. Gordon Walker was down tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 3. John Dalton's cow died to-night. Sept. 4. - Sun. - It is a nice day. Henry + I went to Mr. Steward Read's funeral 2 p.m. No service at Bethis this p.m. on account of the funeral. Sept. 5. - Mon. - We washed. Henry + I went for the corn morning. it rained all day. Sept. 6. - Tues. - Mary W. went down to Luella D's to stay a week. It has been rainy to-day- I went up to Mis. D. Wright's this p.m. Mrs Wright went to town this a.m. + had her teeth extracted. Was up to Mr. J. Walker's this Eve. Henry went up to Grandma's to-night to hunt coons. Sept. 7. - Wed. - Mama, Laura + I went to Walker's woods for muck this p.m. Papa phoned out from town 3.30 p.m. He arrived in Brockville 5 p.m. Henry went for him after milking </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{continued from last page} Arrived home 9 p.m. Sept. 8. - Thur. - Have been putting up plums +peaches to-day. Went up to Mrs. D. Wright's this p.m. also stopped at Mrs. Bishop's Papa went out to Algonquin this p.m. It has been a lovely day. Viola Walker came down to-night. Sept. 9. - Fri. - Ironed, swept + dusted upstaits. Nellie Caldwell + her cousin, Gladys Tweedie were here visiting this p.m. Mr. Sam Shipman was here for tea also. Jno. + Mrs. Dalton were here this Eve. It is very cold. Sept. 10. - Sat. - Papa + I went to market this a.m. with potatoes + corn. Johnie Beattie was here this Eve. Henry went up to Grandma's for coons to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 11 - Sun. - Annie, Willard, Howard, Elsie, Hyne, + children were here this p.m. Went to church this Eve. I played as Mary is at Prescott. Sept. 12. - Mon. - It is a nice morning. We washed. picked beans. Sept. 13. - Tues. - I ironed. Went to Mr. Nickol's funeral, 2 p.m. at St. George's church, thence to Read's cemetery. Sept. 14. - Wed. - Mama went up to Grandma's this morning + Henry went for her this Eve. Sept. 15. - Thur. - Edythe, + Helen Murray, Annie + Howard came up this a.m. + spent the day. Choir practise at the church to-night. Started cutting coon to-day at Mr. Robt. Wood's. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 16 - Fri. - Went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this p.m. + got my new waist. Sept. 17. - Sat. - Papa + Henry are at Mr. Jesse Easton's to-day cutting corn. Annie + Willard went to town this a.m. + left Howard here. they were here for dinner. It has been a beautiful day + is a lovely night. Sept. 18. - Sun. - It is a dark day. The Stone Corner's Presbyterian Church was opened this morn. as it has been painted. I sent down two bouqets for Mrs. J. Beattie to take. Went to church this p.m. Wrote to Luella D. - to-night. Sept. 19. - Mon. - Washed + picked the last of the beans + shelled them this Eve. Mason's night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 20. - Tues. - Canned tomatoes + made Indian Sauce. I ironed some. Went up to Mrs. Jno. Walker's on an errand. They broke some part of the engine last night so were not cutting to-day. Sept. 21. - Wed. - It is cloudy this a.m. finished ironing. Sept 22. - Thur. - Picked up all of the appöes this a.m. Sept. 23. - Fri. - Mama made fried-cakes, + some pies, also stewed a pumpkin. Sept. 24. - Sat. - Has been cloudy all day. Papa went to town this a.m. I drew water this p.m. Picked the tomatoes this p.m. They finished cutting at Lombard's to-night + moved the machine down here. It is dark + cloudy to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 25.- Sun - Bethel S.S. 10.30 this morn. after which we were invited to stay for dinner. Arrived home 5.30. p.m. Elsie brought Charlie out to stay a week, during corn-cutting. Went to church this Eve. Sept. 26. - Mon. - Washed + scrubbed. Sept. 27. - Tues. - Mr. Robt. Woods was here for dinner as he was down to fix the machine. Annie + Howard came up this morn + help us with the corn-cutters. Sept. 28. - Wed. - We cut corn to-day, + finished 6.30 p.m. Annie went home 3.30 p.m. + left Howard here as she is going to the Corbett-Spicer Wedding 7.30 p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 29. - Thur. - Went down + helped Mrs. Jno. Dalton to-day. Practise for a drill + Hymn "Lead Kindly Light." at Mrs. Beattie's to-night for a Presbyterian social, Fairfield Oct. 12. Henry + I also went to a corn-roast at Electa's to-night. Sept. 30. - Fri. - Helped Mrs. Dalton get dinner. Came home + did the upstairs work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>October. /10.</h2> Oct. 1. - Sat. - Cleaned the cistern. Elsie + Hyne also Annie + Willard went to town. The children (all) stayed here. Went down to Warner's with a surprise party for Annie + Willard. Had $ 20.00. Oct. 2. - Sun. - Went to church this p.m. Was up to Electa's this Eve + sha came home with me + remained all night. It has been a fine day. Oct. 3. - Mon. - Washed. Elsie came out this p.m. for Annie + Howard. Oct. 4. - Tues. - It rained. Oct. 5. - Wed. - Cutting cown at Wesley Wood's this p.m. Oct. 6. - Thur. - Oct. 7. - Fri. - Mary Easton + I went to Easton's Woods this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{continued from last page} for running cedar. Wrnt to practise at Mrs. J. Beattie's this Eve. Oct. 8. - Sat. - The men were helping cut corn at Mrs. {O'Shane's} to-day. Have a bad cold. Oct. 9. - Sun. - Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. Church this Eve, but first Henry went. Oct. 10. - Mon. - Finished at Mr. Shaver's 4. p.m. I was down to Annie's all day. Made Mrs. Beattie's crown. Oct. 11. - Tues. - Mr. C. J. Johns was here for dinner as he was collecting for the phones. Henry helped thresh at Mr. Wm. Kyle's to-day. Went to an apple-bee at Mrs. P. Barton's to-night. Has been a lovely day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Oct. 12. - Wed. - The men finished cutting corn at Theo Gilpins to-night. Fred Landon took 10 girls out to a Pie Social held in the Forester's Hall Fairfield under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church. The {I}. A. Dramatic Club took part in the programme. Had a splendid time. Oct. 13. - Thur - Washed. Helped pick up poatoes this p.m. Oct. 14. - Fri. - Ironed this p.m. Went to Wesley Wood's for choir practise to-night. Has been a rainy day. Oct. 15. - Sat. - It is a rainy day. Gordon Walker came down this Eve. Oct. 16. - Sun. - Annie, Willard. + Howard were here for dinner. We had partridge pot pie. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">went to church this p.m. It is a nice day. Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. Oct. 17. - Mon. - Washed. The men finished digging potatoes this a.m. I helped pick up this p.m. This is Mason's night. Recieved a book to-mnight, which Luella D. - sent up by Mr. + Mrs. Lockwood. Oct. 18. - Tues. - Ironed. The men clipped Dr. Scanlon's horse this a.m. Churned + made pumpkin pies this p.m. These are lovely days. Oct. 19. - Wed. - Mama went down to Annie's this morning on the milk-rig, + Willard + Annie brought her home this Eve. Georg Ead was here this Eve. We did not take milk to the factory, as they have started just to make 4 times </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{continued from last page} a week. Oct. 20. - Thur. - Mrs. Bishop + I started to clean the church this a.m. Choir practise to-night at Mrs. D. Well's, but I did not go. Oct. 21. - Fri. - Finished cleaning the church to-night. Mrs. R. Bishop was here for dinner. Corn-husking to-night at Fred Landon's. Henry went. Oct. 22. - Sat. - It has been a rainy day. Henry helped thresh at Mr. Robt. Wood's to-day. The steamer (thresher) came down to Beattie's 4 p.m. Mr. Jno. Walker was here this Eve. Mama went over to Laura's this Eve. Oct. 23. - Sun. - Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. Henry + I went to church this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Oct. 24. - Mon. - It is a nice day. We washed. Threshed at Jno. Beattie's this a.m. + at Jno. Dalton's this p.m. Brought in our celery to-day. Oct. 25. - Tues. - It rained all day. but cleared off to-night. Oct. 26. - Wed. - Threshed at Wm. Knapp's this a.m. + here this p.m. Mama helped Mrs. Knapp get dinner. It has been a lovely day. Mrs. Warner + Annie went to town to-day + stopped here for tea. Oct. 27. - Thur. - It has been a rainy forenoon. is windy this p.m. Oct. 28. - Fri. - Mrs. Jno. Dalton + I went to the Asylum this p.m. I got my dress for the Masquerade Party. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Oct. 29. - Sat. - Elsie + Hyne went to town this p.m. + left the children here. Have been busy all day. Mrs. R. Bishop + I decorated the church to-night 4.30 p.m. Papa went in town for Aunt Jane + Uncle Hugh Newell. Oct. 30. - Sun. - We. Aunt Jane, Mama, Henry + I went to church this p.m. Annie + Willard + Howard came in after church + stayed till 10.30. p.m. St. George's Church was reopened this morning 10.30 also this evening 7. Henry went down this Eve. Oct. 31. - Mon. - "Thanksgiving Day." Elsie, Hyne, Charlie + Ethel Annie, Willard, + Howard Auntie + Uncle Hugh were here for dinner. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Henry + I went to the Masquerade Party at Mary Warner's to-night. Papa took Aunt Jane + Uncle High in, then drove us down. Got home 1.30. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>November. /10.</h2> Nov. 1. - Tues. - Washed. Mr. H. Lockwood was here this a.m. Nov. 2. - Wed. - Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. with Henry, as he went up to kill a pig. I scrubbed the shed this p.m. Nov. 3. - Thur. - I ironed this p.m. Nov. 4. - Fri. - Mama + Mrs. R. Bishop + Ruby went up to Mrs. J. Walker's this a.m. to visit. Henry + I went down to Dalton's to-night for a while. Nov. 5. - Sat. - Has been a rainy day. Theo. was over this a.m. Nov. 6. - Sun. - 5 years to-day Eva died. Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. Mr. Johnston was here for tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{continued from last page} We all went to church this Eve. Nov. 7. - Mon. - Washed. Nov. 8. - Tues. - I cleaned the cellar. Mama cleaned windows. Nov. 9. - Wed. - Mama went to the Ladie's Aid at Mrs. A. P. Bissell's this p.m. + came home 4.30 p.m. as the men are busy. John George's nephew {Shickry Namey} <s>started</s> was here to-day first trip. Worked with plants this p.m. <s>Nov. 10. - Thur. Cleaned mama's + Henry's room's, also the hall.</s> Nov. 11. - Fri. - Papa went to Algonquin to-night to get Gypsy shod. I went also. Nov. 12. - Sat. - Cleaned mama's + Henry's room also the hall. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Nov. 13. - Sun. - Mama + I went to church this p.m. Annie + Howard came in after church + Willard came up this Eve. Theod. was over this Eve. Nov. 14. - Mon. - Washed. It has been a dark, damp day. I went up to Mrs. Wright's + Bishop's on an errand 3.30 p.m. This is Mason's Night. Henry was ploughing up to Uncle's to-day. Papa put on the storm-windows downstairs. Nov 15. - Tues. - Nov. 17. - Thur. - I went down to help Annie as she moved over to her house to-day for good. Nov. 18. - Fri. - I drew in wood + logs to-day. Mr. S. D. Walker was here 11 a.m. collecting taxes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Nov. 19. - Sat. - Papa slipped this a.m. + sprained his knee + is not able to walk. Henry went to town this Eve. Nov. 20. - Sun. - It is a beautiful day. Annie, Willard, + howard. Elsie, Hyne, + Charlie + Ethel were here this p.m. Annie Willard, Henry + I went to church this Eve. Papa is getting along slowly, but sleeps only on the couch nights. Nov. 21. - Mon. - Washed some. Theo was over this a.m. Mrs. J. Dalton + I went to Easton's woods for evergreens this p.m. Nov. 22. - Tues. - I ironed. Took up honey this a.m. Nov. 23. - Wed. - Henry + I went down to Mrs. Beattie's to-night but Johnie + Mrs. Beattie were away. Henry shot 2 partridge </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{continued from last page} this p.m. Nov. 24. - Thur. - Willard was here for dinner. We had partridge. Mr. + Mrs. J. Dalton were here this Eve. Nov. 25. - Fri. - Mama went down to Annie's on the milk.rig. Elsie, <s>Hyne</s> + children came to Annie's yesterday to ramain till Sunday. Henry was up to the Range all day as there was a shooting contest. Willard was here for dinner. Nov. 26. - Sat. - Cleaned the hall downstairs. Henry went down to Annie's this Eve, + I went to Mrs. Beattie's. Nov. 27. - Sun. - Henry, <s>M</s> I went to church this p.m. I went up to Electa's after church. Jessie, Electa, Henry + I <s>went</s> drove to St. Georges this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{continued from last page} Mr. + Mrs. Lockwood were here this Eve. also Mrs. Wright (sr). Nov. 28. - Mon. - We washed. Nov. 19. - Tues. - Cleaned the pantry. It snowed to-day. Nov. 30. - Wed. - Mama, Henry + I went to town this a.m. Got home 2.45 p.m. Papa went to Algonquin to get the team shod. Henry went to Beattie's this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>December. 1910.</h2> Dec. 1. - Thur. - I went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this p.m. Henry + I went choir practise at Mabel Shaver's this Eve. "Had my first cutter ride." Dec. 2. - Fri. - Cleaned the dining-room to-day. Dec. 3. - Sat. - It has been a lovely afternoon. Henry went down to Beattie's this Eve. Some buddy's + some cutters went to town to-day. Dec. 4. - Sun. - I went to church this Eve. Dec. 8. - Thur. - Mr. R. Bishop helped us Kill 4 pigs this a.m. Put up our coal-stove to-day + made a fire in it. Choir practise here this Eve. Dec. 9 . Fri. - Cleaned the dining-room. Dec. 10. - Sat. - Papa + Henry went to town with the pigs. Dec. 11. - Sun. - Papa, mama + I went to church this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">It is very cold. Dec. 12. - Mon. - Washed. Ms. Lockwood & Theo. were here a while this p.m. This is my birth-day. Received 3 Joostals, also a Christmas booklet. from Calgary. Dec. 13. - Tues. - Papa, Henry, & I went to a Temperance Lecture in Bethel Church. given by Rev. Mr. {McDalton} of Iroquois. Mr. C. Cole was chairman. Dec. 14. - Wed. - It stormed to-day. I ironed. Dec. 15. - Thur. - Snowed to-day also. I finished ironing. Dec. 16. - Fri. - Swept upstairs. Papa took me down to Annie's 3 p.m. + I remained all night. as the orchestra wene to {Dublin} to play for a dance. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Dec. 17. - Sat. - Papa came for me 9.30 a.m. + then went to Brockville. Henry went to town also for a load of manure. Snowed some this p.m. Henry was over to Theo's to-night. Dec. 18. - Sun. - "Annniversary Services." Rev. N. McLeod preached this p.m. Mr. Johnston was here also. Geo. + Edith Manhard were here for tea. also Annie WIlalrd + Howard, Mr. + Mrs. McDougall + Irene ca,e here 6.30 + went to church with us. Evening Service, - Rev. A. R. JOhnston preached, Manhard's choir sang. large crowd this afternoon + eve. Collections $8.75. Has been quite a nice day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Dec. 19. Mon. - Mama & Papa went to town this p.m. Laura was over this Eve. This is Mason's night. Dec. 20. - Tues. - It is storming some to-day. Social & Lecture tonight at Bethel Church. Rev. F. A. Read gave a Lecture on "Ireland & the Irish." Had a good time. Sidney Easton arrived home to-day. Dec. 21. - Wed. - Rev. A. B. Johnston stayed here last night & went to Brockville this a.m. They gathered & cleaned up the hall This p.m. Henry & I went to town this p.m. Dec. 22. - Thur. - I went down to Stone's Corner School with Jessie & Electa & helped them trim the tree. Was at Annie's for dinner. Annie & Howard, Mary, Peggie, Florence Manhard, ,Edina & Gladyn Landon, Florence & Leora {illegible} Rulry Dawson. Jessie & I {illgible} went down to Elector Christmas tree 2. p.m. on a sleigh. Had a good time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Dec. 23. - Fri. - Have been busy allday 3 years ago to-night (Mon.Eve) a few of the congregation of Bathel Church gathered here to give Mary Warner a foreoent of $10.00. Dec. 24. - Sat. - I finished the prepar-ations for Christmas & decorated the tree to-night. Papa went to town this a.m. - Henry went 3.30.p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Dec. 25. Sun. - "Christmas Day" we went to church this p.m. Ms. Wm. Esaton came here after church & stayed for tea. Laura & I went to St. George's to church this Eve. They presented Miss. S. Stone, against with a handsome $10.00 Cross & chain, also a hand-bag. It's a cold night. Dec. 26. - Mon - We celebrated Christmas to-day. Eloie, Hyne, Charlie & Ethel & Annie. Willard & Howard were all here. We all received a good many foresento. Went home with Annie. 5.p.m. as Willard went to N. Augusta to play, & I stayed all night. Dec. 27. Tues. - Papa came for me 10. a.m. I was over to Warmeso this morn & saw their tree. Straightemeds of the house. This is Mason's night. St. John's Night, they are having an after supper. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Dec. 28. - Wed. - We straightened up the hall. It is a stormy night. Dec. 29. - Thur. - Washed & churned. Rille aso meeting to-night & Mrs. R. Bishops & Riley came here. Dec. 30. - Fri. - Has been a blurotry day. Dec. 31. - Sat. - Has been a bright cold, day. Mama "Sugared off," this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>January 1911</h2> Jan. 1. - Sun. - Papa & Henry & I went to church. 10.30.a.m. Wrote to Elva & Juella this p.m. Read this Eve. Jan. 2. - Mon. - Henry & I took Annie out to Elsie's for New Year's dinner, as Willard has an officec at the poll. Mr. & Mrs. Art. Manhard & Florence were out also. We stayed & went to the New Years S.S. Entertainment in the M. Church. {vertically beside, "The M. Church sheds all this morning.} Jan. 3. - Tues. - Went to oyster puppen in the Hall. The Rifle Matcho was this p.m. R. Bishop. & A.R. Bisselli captain. Mrs. Bishop's side won by 17 points. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Jan. 4. - Wed. - I took my dress up to Mrs. S. Wright this p.m. Jan 5. - Thur. - Has been a blustry day. Very cold. Mama finished my new waist this p.m. Jan. 6. - Fri. - Swept & dusted upstairs. Papa went to the store this p.m. Jan. 7 - Sat. - Papa went to town 11.a.m. & Henry went for a load this p.m. Has been a nice day. Jan. 8. - Sun. - Annie, Willard & HOward were here all day. It rained & was awfully windy to-night. Jan. 9. - Mon. - Washed. Grandma Manhard was worse to-night. Papa & Mama went up Mama stayed. Jan. 10. - Tues. - Henry went for a load of coal for Hyne. I took it out this p.m. Papa went up for Mama this a.m. Churned this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Dalton's 3.30. p.m. & remained till Eve. Mr. Domesvile's were putting up a Link-blade Sepparator. Henry came down after tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Jan. 11. - Wed. - It is a dark day. We are busy cooking. Henry & Papa went to town this p.m. {Sideways in the margins "Received a card from Etta. I also -illegible- daily paper on the first} Jan. 12. - Thur. - Ladies Aid met here this p.m. Mrs. J. Warner, Mrs. mo. Corbett, Mrs. A.R. Bisell, Lanche Shewell, Mrs. R. Bishop, & Ruley & Mrs. U. Bishop , My. Jno. Walton, Mrs. (Rw.) Johnston & Winston, also. Howard BIssell, Mrs. R. Bishop, Mr. Jno Corbett, were here. went to choir practice at Warper to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Jan. 13. - Fri. - Went up to have my dress fitted this a.m. Papa & Mr. Art Manhard went to the funeral of Mr. James Dawson, Jordi Millo. 1.p.m. Henry & I went up to Grandma's this eve. Jan. 14. - Sat. - Willard & Annie went to town this p.m. & howard remained here. They were here for tea. Jan. 15. - Sun. - Will & Minnie came out 3.30.p.m. & stayed all the Evening. I went to church this Eve. I played the organ as Mary W. is in town. The Bishops family came down after church. Jan. 16. - Mon. - Took a lesson. Papa & Henry washed the names. It is very cold. Mason's night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Jan. 17. - Tues. - Mama went to Mrs. D. <s>Bishops</s> Wright's this a.m. Jan. 18. - Wed. - So very cold. Henry & I went down to Annie this Eve. Jan. 19. - Thur. - I went up & had my dress fitted. Started to storm 11.30.a.m. but cleared up 2.30. Jan. 20. - Fri. - Laura & Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. Jan. 21. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. took a lesson 5.30.p.m.& Jean stayed & <s>whe</s> & I had our tea 6.30. Has been warm to-day. Thawing, but is a little colder to-night. Henry went down to Annie's this Eve. Jan. 22. - Sun. - Mama, Henry & I went to church this p.m. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve. Mr. & Mrs. A.P. Bissell & Howard went to Annie's after Bethel 4 p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Jan. 23. - Mon. - It is a nice day. Washed. Henry & I were at Mrs. Jn. Beattie's this Eve. I helped her do some stenaling. Jan. 24. - Tues. - Florence Manhard & Ethel Landon were here {illgible}. I was up to Mrs. Wrights' 1.p.m. I have also another bee working on the sheds this p.m. Jan. 25. - Wed. - Mama went to Annie's this a.m. I ironed. It is a nice warm day. Henry helped Mr. Bissel in the woods to-day. Another bee at the sheds this p.m. Jan. 26. - Thur. - Mama & Papa went to algonquin this p.m. to get the team sharpened. I went to Mrs. Wrights to have my dress fitted. Choir practice at Warner's this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Jan. 27. - Fri. - Rained & froze to-day. There is a telephone meeting (the share-holders) this p.m. at N. Augusta, but Papa did not go. Laura was over this p.m. I finished ironing. Dance at the Hall Maitland to-night. Jan. 28. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. It is a blustry day. I went up to Mrs. Wrights 2.30.p.m. & got my new dress. Jan. 29. - Sun. - Has been a stormy afternoon. Papa, Henry & I went to church this Eve. Not many out. Jan. 30. - Mon. - Mama washed some. Jan. 31. - Tues. - I ironed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>February /11</h2> Feb. 1. - Wed. - Mr. warner work a load of 14 to the Aslyumm to-nnight. - Mr. & Mrs. Jno Corbett, Mr. & Mrs. Jno. Dalton, Miss G. Rogers, Jno. Beattie, Mrs. Warner, Mary, Willard & Annie. Henry & I & Charlie Simpson. We hada nice time. It stormed after (11.) we arrived home. Howard stayed here all night. Feb. 2. - Thur. - It is storming & the mail did not drifting. Howard is here yet. Feb. 3. - Fri. - Papa & I took Howard home 9.30.a.m. Has cleared off. Feb. 4. - Sat. - Storming, but not very hard. Took a lesson this p.m. Feb. 5. - Sun. - It is a nice day but the roads are quite bad. No church this p.m. Henry & I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's for tea & spent the Evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Feb. 6. - Washed. It stormed to-night. Feb. 7. - Stormed. Feb. 8. - Wed. - Annie, Willard, & Howard were up to-day. Feb. 9. - Thur. - Ironed. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this a.m. Papa & Henry are drawing out manure. Laura went to town. Henry & I went to choir practice at Warners. Feb. 10. - Fri. - Did the upstairs work. I went to Annie's 2.30.p.m. & stayed all night as the orchestra went to Mallory town. Feb. 11. - Sat. - Got a ride home 9.a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Henry & I went to town this Eve. Was at McNish's & Aunt Jane's Uncle Aughs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Feb. 12. - Sun. - Stormed a little this a.m. Elsie Hyne & children were here this p.m. RW. A. B. Johnston here for tea. Recewed new set of questions to-night. Feb. 13. - Mon. - Stormed a little. Laura was over this p.m. We received a Brandon paper to-night. Jud's wife died Feb. 3/11. This Mason's night. Feb. 14. - Tues. - Will Read's sale this p.m. It's blowing & drifting. Received 2 Valentine cards. Feb. 15. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. & I went up this Eve. Mr. & Mrs. A.P.Bissell. Etta & Howard were there this Eve also. We played games arrived home 11.p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Feb. 16. - Thur. - It is a lovely day. Wrote to. Laura was over 4.p.m. Feb. 17. - Fri. - Rained. Henry was down to Annie's to-night. Feb. 18. - Sat. - Henry was helping Will Read saw to-day. Papa went to town. Took a lesson this p.m. Has been a lovely day. Feb. 19. - Sun. - This is a nice sunny day, but cold. Annie, Willard & Howard were here for dinner. Henry went up to Grand-ma's. Annie, Willard & I went to church this p.m. I played as Mary Wi has la grippe. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Feb. 20. - Mon. - Washed. Laura was over 4p.m. Feb. 21. - Tues. - It is a lovely day. Pressed Mama's skirt. A few were invited down to Jno. Dalton's to-night. Papa & Mama went Assessors were heythis p.m. Feb. 22. - Wed. - Mr. R. BIshop helped Papa & Henry kill pigs to-day. Feb. 23. - Thur. - The men took the pigs to town this a.m. Laura & I went to Annie's for dinner. Went to Warner's for practice but just Leonard, Willard, & I were there. Feb. 24. - Fri. - Mama & Henry have bad colds the gup & I have a heavy cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Feb. 25. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. We are not much better. Rec. a calendar Eatory Catal. Feb. 26. - Sun. - Church this Eve. but none went from Throop's. Feb. 27. - Mon. - Mama & I are much better, but Henry is quite bad yet. Feb. 28. - Tues. - We are having lovely weather. a little colder to-day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>March</h2> March 1. - Wed. - Washed this p.m. March 2. - Thur. - Ironed March 3. - Fri. - Mama went up to Mrs. Jockwoods to-day. I did the work upstairs. I did the work upstairs. Papa went to town this p.m. & to the {illegible} to-night for medicine for Henry. March 4. - Sat. - This has been a lovely day. Annie & Willard went to B & left Howard here. Helped Laura do a few chores as she has la grippe. Henry is a little better. Gw. Ead was here to-night to bring down a gun. Wrote to Myrtyle M. this Eve. March 5. - Sun. - I went to church this p.m. Mr. Dinglton preach. Mabel, Edna, & Gladyn Landon. Florence M. & I were invited to Mr. Wm. Kyle's for tea. We had a a nice time & went to St. George's to church at 7. Papa went to Al's got medicine for Henry. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 6 - Mon. - Washed. Bright & cold. March 7. - Tues. - Baked & churned Papa drew the wood to the Hall this p.m. Mr. K. McDougall phoned & said they could not come out till this p.m. March 8. - Wed. - Ironed. Went down to Mrs. Beattie she has the gup & is quite bad. Hillyard & Gordon were here this Eve. March 9. - Thur. - Howard is 3 yrs old to-day. Annie & Howard. Mr. & Mrs. Kyle & Wilhelmine. Mr. & Mrs. H. McDougall were here for tea & this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 10 - Fri. - Snowed last night. Cleared off pine to-night. March 11. - Sat. - Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. when Papa went to town. Elsie & Hyne went to town this p.m. & left the children here. March 12. - Sun. - Rained, but cleared up about 4.30.p.m. Henry went for Mama, Papa. Mama & I went to church this Eve. Mr. Johnston stayed here all night. March 13. - Mon. - Papa went out to Mr. Harris McDougall & Gordon Manhards to-day. Mr. Johnston went away this a.m. but came back for dinner. He took me to the funeral of Walter Vand-wen just across from Gev. Dudley's (Jr) Bethel choir sang. This is Mason's Night. Wrote to Mabel to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March. 14. - Tues. - Mama finished my new waist. Wrote to Libby & Florena, Ethel L & Ethel R. Has been a lovely day. March 16. - Thur. - The Masons gave an "at home" for Mr. Art. Manhard & presented him with a handsome movie chair. Just Masons & family were present. March 17. - Fri. - Has been a nice day. A light fall of snow to-night. Box-social at algonquin to-night. Cheese - meeting in the Hall. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 18. - Sat. - Took a lesson this a.m. Papa & Henry went to town this a.m. Has been a dandy day. March 19. - Sun. - Henry & I went to church this p.m. Elsie, Lyne, & children came out this p.m. March 20. - Mon. - Washed. Uncle was here this p.m. also Jno. Beattie. Henry helped Mr. Fred Warner kill 1 pig this p.m. March 21. - Tues. - This is a fine day. I went to Elsie's with Mr. Bishop's this a.m., as they went to Mr. James Bishops. Arrived home 7.30 p.m. March 22. - Wed. - A little stormy. Henry took Mama to Mr. Art. Manhards this a.m. to visit. He went for her this p.m. also Annie & Howard came up with them. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March. 23. - Thur. - Henry, Annie, & I went to the farewell party at Mr. Art. Manhards to-night. The neighborhood presented Mrs. Manhard with a China cabinet & the choir gave Florence a Bible. March 24. - Fri. - Papa went to algonquin this p.m. also Henry went with Mr. R. Bishops to get a hose. THey got a fine 3ym. colt. Theo Shipman came home to-day. March 25. - Sat. - Has been a lovely day. Papa went to town this a.m. Theo was here this Eve. March 26. - Sun. - Willard came up this a.m. also Elsie Hyne & children this p.m. Henry, Mama & I went to the service at Stone's Corner's church with Mr. Jesse Easton's load. Rev. Mr. Lousie, a worker for the Canadian temperance alliance spoke. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 27. - Mon. - Has been a rainy day, but stopped to-night. Henry & I went to the farewell party at Mr. David Stewarts to-night. (37) I ute a number were there. March 28. - Tues. - Washed some. Henry went up to help Uncle this a.m. Mr. Wm. Wilson died <s>last night</s> 4a.m. Annie & Willard John & Mrs. Dalton, Johnie, Mrs. Beattie are invited to Wesley Woods to-night for tea. Annie & willard went. Howard has the grip, so stayed with Mr. Chan. Johns, put new battering in our phone to-day. March. 30. - Thur. - Mrs. R. Bishop & I draped the church 10.30 a.m. Mama & I went to the </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 31. - Fri. - Did the upstairs work. Went to Mrs. Bishops on an errand, also went on to see Mr. Jockwood. He is not very well & is in bed. We played games this Eve. Papa went out to see Grandma Throop this p.m. She is poorly. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>April</h2> April 1. - Sat. - Willard was here for dinner. Theo knocked at the door early this a.m. but as we saw him the joke was on him. He came over again & fooled us. Papa went to town this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. H. Jockwoods this p.m. April 2. - Sun. - Willard came up this a.m. He, Annie, Henry & I went to church this p.m. Elsie's were out this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Dalton, Annie, & I walked to St. George's to service to-night. April 3. - Mon. - Washed. Churned. Annie & I walked down 11.30.a.m. & Mrs. Jno. Warner came up & we cleaned & settled a good deal this p.m. Henry brought Howard down to-night & I came home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 4. - Tues. - Went down to Annie's this morn & helped her all day. (Snowed & hailed, also rained to-night). April 5. - Wed. - Ironed. Mama went down to Mrs. Beattie's this p.m. & Papa went down for tea. Mr. & Mrs. {illegible} Barton were here this Eve. April 6. - Thur. - Went down to Mrs. Jno. Dalton's this p.m. also to Mr. Warner's this Eve. no choir practice. it rained very hard to-night. April 7. - Fri. - Went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this a.m. & had some syrup & a "drink of sap." </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 8. - Sat. - Papa & I went to town 11 a.m. Auntie & I were down street this p.m. God a new spring coat. This has been a very nice day but is cold to-night. Mama was over to Laura's to-night. {sideways - "Sent to Eaton this Mom for seeds"} April 9. - Sun. - Was at Electa's for tea & came to Bethel church to-night. Mr. Johnston told us this Eve of his intended removal in June. April 10. - Mon. - These are fine days & good "sugar weather." Mr. Gilpin was here for dinner. Laura was over this p.m. This is Mason's night. April 11. - Tues. - Henry is helping saw at the factory to-day. Laura was over this p.m. also. Mr. Walker was down. Has been a fine day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 12. - Wed. - Mama went to aid at Mrs. Bishops this p.m. also I went up this Eve. April 13. - Thur. - Washed. Papa & I gathered sap this p.m. Henry finished sawing at the factory this p.m. Choir prac-tice to-night at Warners. I went & Henry stopped at Mrs. P. W. Barton's for sugar. April 14. - Fri. - Has been a rainy day, but is a lovely night. Papa was down to Dalton's this Eve. Rec a postal {illegible} April 15. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mr. James Read 2nd. Con. died this mroning. Rec. 2. Easter. postals to-night & Mama got 1. Henry went to town this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 16. - Sun. Easter Sunday Snowed this morning. Mr. Wm. Easton brought Maud down + Henry. Maud & I drove to algonquin. Bethel choir sang to-night at algonquin Anniversary Services. I remained out all night. Has been a cold day. April 17. - Mon. - We washed (at Elsie's) A cloudy day & cold. April 18. - Tues. - Ironed & clenaed the cellar. Louise Nichols was here this p.m. Hyne & I went to the Anniversary tea to-night. Gracie Richardson seated. April 19. - Wed. - Cleaned some. April 20. - Thur. - Hyne went out to Mr. D. Ovissy sale & Henry brought him out this Eve. April 21. - Fri. - Went to Uncle Fayette's this p.m. April 22. - Sat. - Mrs. RW. Johnston called this p.m. Took a bath this p.m. Rec. the hymm for to-morrow Eve, service, - no. 754.747.927 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 23. - Sun. - Henry came out this a.m. & we came home 4 p.m. Annie & willard & Howard were here. John & Mrs. Dalton called before church. We all went to church this Eve. April 24. - Mon. - Washed. Has been a (beautiful) day. Went down to Dalton's on an errand. April 25. - Tues. - Mama was visiting at Mr. Jesse Easton's to-day. I ironed. Henry & I went up to grandma Manhard's this Eve. April 26. - Wed. - Took down the coal-stove & stored away the paper. Cleaned the big closet. also put away the furs. Was up to Mr. Jno. Walken this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 27. - Thur. - Mrs. Jno. Dalton & Mama visited Mrs. Jno. Corbett to-day. I raked this p.m. Mr. & Mrs. R. Bishop were here this Eve. April 28. - Fri. - I raked this p.m. Elsie, Hyne & children drove out this Eve. Willard got a call to-night. Edgar Bissell came home from the West this p.m. April 29. - Sat. - Papa went to town. Annie & Howard were here all day. Went to Mrs. Dalton's on an errand 4 p.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this Eve (Mrs. Walter Smith is very low) Papa went to Mr. Wm. Easton's & Henry & I took off storm windows. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 30. - Sun. - Has been a cloudy & rainy day. Elsie's were here all day. Laura Mrs. Jno. Dalton & I went to St. George's this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>May</h2> May 1. - Mon. - Rained. I cleaned the wood-shed. We bought a new cow from Jno. Dalton to-day. Went to Mrs. Dalton's this Eve on an errand. Theo R. & Gordon W. were here this Eve. Rec. a telegram from Geo. Philips (theo's Uncle Hugh) that Uncle George Cook died Fri. night & was buried 1 p.m. to-day. May 2. - Tues. - Cloudy & cold. Cleaned all the closets to-day. Theo was here this Eve. May 3. - Wed. - Washed. Mr. Jno. Walker was here this Eve. Mrs. Walter Smith died 1.30 p.m. May 4. - Thur. - This is a lovely day. Papa went to market with potatoes. Mrs. Jno. Dalton & Mama went to fairfield to Mr. Walter Smith's this p.m. I went down to Annie's this a.m. & we went down to Warner's 5.p.m. Choir practice there to-night & Henry came down. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 5. - Fri. - Has been a fine day. Papa & Theo went to Mrs. W. Smith's funeral at Manhard's church & MAma stayed with Mrs. Jno. Walker, as she was not able to go. Henry sowed the first piece of oats to-day. May 6. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mrs. R. Bronys Electa & I washed the lamps at the church this p.m. Mrs. N Lockwood came down this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 7. - Sun. - Mrs. Bishop, Ruby, Mama & I went to the woods this p.m. Has been a lovely day. All went to church this Eve. May 8. - Mon. - Washed. Sowed sweet peas. May 9. - Tues. - These are fine days. Cleaned the spare room this p.m. Papa brought out this piano to-night. May 10. - Wed. - Cleaned my room. this is a fine day. May 11. - Thur. - Cleaned Mama's & Henry's rooms. May 12. - Fri. - "Arbor Day" I went over to the woods with the crowd. Had a fine time & several snap-shots taken. May 13. - Sat. - Annie & Willard went to town & Howard was here. Henry went to town this Eve. Johny B. & Laura were here this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 14. - Sun. - Papa & I drove Prescott 9.30 a.m. Were at Luella's for dinner. Elsie's were here this p.m. May 15. - Mon. - Washed. Mason's night. Had a delightful shower this Eve. May 18. - Thur. - Cleaned the parlor. May 21. - Sun. - S.S. this p.m. Annie & Howard were here for tea. Church service this Eve. Quite warm. May 22. - Mon. - We washed. Warm. May 23. - Tues. - Annie & Howard were here to-day. Was at Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. Also went to the committee meeting to see about a social. A little cooler to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 24. - Wed. - Cleaned the dining room & put down the carpet. Jno. Orr. was here for tea & Papa drove him to Algonquin this Eve. Henry & I went to a party at Electa's this Eve. Had a splendid time. May 25. - Thur. - finished the dining room & ironed. The weather is much cooler. May 26. - Fri. - Mrs. no. O. Beattie was here this Eve. May 27. - Sat. - Papa & I went to town this a.m. Took milk to the factory to-night (the first time) I went to Annies. {sideways "was at Electa's this Eve"} May 28. - Sun. - D.D. & church this p.m. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 29. - Mon. - Washed. started to take off paper in the pantry. May 30. - Tues. - Cleaned the pantry. May 31. - Wed. - papered the pantry. Mr. Gev. Corbett died Mon. 1.30. p.m. funeral 2 p.m. to-day. Papa & Mr. A. P. Bissell went. Rained to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>June</h2> June 1. - Thur. - Rainy. Ironed. Choir practise to-night at Warners. June 2. - Fri. - Papa & mama went to town this a.m. Got new carpet oil-cloth & blinds. Mr. Jno. Easton is taking the census & was here for tea. June 3. - Sat. - "King George's Birthday" Papa went to town this a.m. It is a dandy day. Henry went to town this Eve & I went over to Read's cemetery. June 4. - Sun. - This is a beautiful day. Went to D.D. this p.m. Electa was here for tea & we all went to church this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 5. - Mon. - Has been a rainy day. Papa put down the oil-cloth in the hall & we took off paper on the kitchen. {sideways "Annie has the G. Measles"} June 6. - Tues. - Cloudy. Papa put up the new window shades also put the new carpet. Wilhelmine & George Kyle were here this Eve. June 7. - Wed. - Washed. Canned pineapples + rhubarb cleaned part of the kitchen. Rec. a letter from Luella D. to-night. June 8. - Thur. - Finished cleaningi the kitchen this a.m. & papered this p.m. Choir practice over to Wesley's to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 9. - Fri. finished papering this noon. Ironed this p.m. Went over to the cemetery this Eve & got a lovely bouquet of white roses. This is a grand night. June 10. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for dinner farewell party at the M. Parsonage Algonquin, all the circuit but no one went from Bethel. it is a nasty rainy p.m. & damp night. Laura & Theo are here to-night. {sideways "On years to-night Hyne was taken to the hospital with appendicitis} "June 11." - Sun. - SS & church this p.m. Rev (Mr). Johnston's farewell sernona. he leaves for Dark. Annie & Willard & Howard were here for tea. Elsie's baby girl was born this morn. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 12. - Mon. - Mama went to Elsie's this morning. Annie & Howard came up & we washed. This is Mason's Night. Rec. Music from Eatons. Heavy storm this p.m. June 13. - Tues. - Annie & Howard went home this morning. Have been busy. Was over to Laura's this Eve. June 14. - Wed. - Picked nearly a pint of strawberries this p.m. Mama came home this Eve. Chester Hudson was found dead at his place (the Dunham Farm) front. Road, 7.30 this a.m. June 15. - Thur. - Mrs. D. Wells & I went berrying to-day. Choir practice at Warner's this Eve. {sideways "Rec. a letter from Aunt Sarah"} June 16. - Fri. - Finished planting our late potatoes this noon. Henry, Papa & I went to Chester Hudson's funeral 2.p.m. Henry was one of the pall bearers. Rev. Mr. Campbell Presbyterian student preached it (at the house) It was a long procession. Mr. Jno. Walker is here this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 17. - Sat. - This is a fine day. Papa went to town this a.m. We stretched our parlor curtains to-day. I put them up. June 18. - Sun. - D.D. this p.m. church this Eve. June 19. - Mon. - Ethel Orr is 6 yrs old to-day. Annie is married 4 yrs to-day. Mrs. J. Dalton & I went strawberrying. Each get 5 quarts. Heavy Thunder storm to-night. Papa set out the celery plants to-day. Mama cleaned all all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 20. - Tues. - Washed. June 21. - Wed. - Ironed. Ladies Aid met this p.m. at Mrs. Jno. Corbett's. Went up to Mrs. Lo night's this p.m. Mason's are having a meeting to-night. June 22. - Thur. - "Colonation Day" 12 noon England. Annie, Howard, & I went up to Grandma Manhard's this morn. Papa came for us this Eve. Choir practise at Warner's this Eve. We had berries & cake. June 23. - Fri. - I picked 92 boxes of berries at Warner's to-day. They had 12 crates. Stayed at Annie's to-night as Willard had to go to the asylum. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 24. - Sat. - Nine yrs to-night. Elsie was married. Annie, Howard & I came up on the milk-nig this Morn. I went to town with Papa. Got a new dress & shoes. June 25. - Sun. - Rev. Mr. Keough our new minister preached this p.m. Annie & Willard went out to Elsie's after church. Howard has the measles. June 26. - Mon. - Went down to Warner's on the milk rig & picked 87 boxes of berries. The men were looking on the sheds this p.m. & Eve. Mrs. R.. Bishop was here this Eve. June 27. - Tues. - Washed & cooked for social, also did all the upstairs work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 28. - Wed. - This is a fine day. Finished cooking this a.m. I went to the hall this p.m. "Grand Evening." Bethel Social I had a good time & cleared 65 {illegible} June 29. - Thur. - Cleared up everything this a.m. Went to Electa's School picnic in Mr. Stone's Woods. Basket Ball this Eve. June 30. - Fri. - picked urrants. Has been a fine day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>July 1911</h2> July 1. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. & came home 3 p.m. He brought Aunt Sarah & Lekoy's wife. Bell <s>Bell</s> & I went to the factory to-night & Annie & Howard came back with us. Did not get to bed till 11 o'clock. July 2. - Sun. - Papa took Bell & Aunt Sarah out to Sheperd's this a.m. Grandma throop is 89 to-day. S.S. this p.m. Charlie & Ethel came home with Papa this p.m. to stay a while. Papa, Henry & I went to church this Eve. Very warm. July 3. - Mon. - Washed. July 4. - Tues. - Minnie brought Bell & Aunt Sarah out this a.m. I took Charlie & Ethel home. Annie & Willard went to Morristown & felt Howard here. Papa took Bell to town this p.m. She took the 2.30 train for Toronto. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 5. - Wed. - very warm weather Mama & Aunt Sarah were visiting at Bishops to-day. Drew in the first hay to-day. July 6. - Thur. - Heavy storm 8.30 a.m. Then Aunt Sarah went to Annie's. Ironed. Another heavy storm 5 p.m. cooler. Bishop Mills us to be at St. George's to-night. July 7. - Fri. - Hattie Walker was here this p.m. Papa took Aunt Sarah to Shepherd's this Eve. We played basket-ball & I also went to choir practice. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 8. - Sat. - Went up to Mrs. Amos. Sangont's this Eve. July 9. - Sun. - a lovely morning very warm. D.D. & church this p.m. July 10. - Mon. - Washed. July 11. - Tues. - Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. & came home this Eve. July 12. - Wed. - "Orange Walk" at Prescott. Mrs. Jno. Dalton. Mrs. Jno. Beattie Mrs Kyle & myself went berrying to-day. July 13. - Thur. - Went up to Mno. Wright's this p.m. July 14. - Fri. - Picked berries to-day. Played basket-ball this Eve. July 15. - Sat. - Haying is the chief occupation. July 16. - Sun. - S.S. this p.m. Annie & Howard were here for tea & Annie Howard & I went to church this Eve. Rained a little. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 17. - Mon. - Rained. July 18. - Tues. - Mr. & Mrs. H. wells Mrs. U. Wells, Annie & I went berrying. I got 5 quarts. July 19. - Wed. - Washed. Mrs. Jno. Walker & Hattie were here this p.m. Mr. Walker was here for tea, as he is helping here. July 20. - Thur. - Henry & I went in to see the circus procession (young Buffalo Wild West Show) came home at noon. Mr. C. F. Johns was here for dinner, as he is around collecting for the phones. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 21. - Fri. - Ironed. We goto the market-load ready. Finished haying at noon. Played basket-ball to-night & sprained my ankle. July 22. - Sat. - My foot is swelled & quite sore. Laura was over this Eve. July 23. - Sun. - This is a nice day. Henry went up to Grandma Manhard's & Mama went to D.D. & church this p.m. Wrote letters this Eve. July 24. - Mon. - Rained some. My ankle is a great deal better. July 25. - Tues. - Annie & Howard came up 11.a.m. Mrs. Thos McGanity called this p.m. July 26. - Wed. - Washed. Fine weather. started working on my collar this Eve. Mama is up to {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 27. - Thur. - Mama was up to Wrights this a.m. Mr. Wrn. Kyle bound first piece of oats this p.m. Choir practise at Warner's this Eve. July 28. - Fri. - Mama & Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. I went to practise at Mrs. Jno. Beattie's this Eve for the Presbyterian social. July 29. - Sat. - Papa took a load of cheese to B. I took a lesson this a.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Eva McGanity came out to Bissells this p.m. saw here to-night. July 30. - Sun. - Lorner Shepherds were here to-day. Went to D.D. this p.m. Annie & Howard stayed for service to-night. Went to service this Eve. Quite warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 31. - Mon. - Washed. This is very warm weather. Henry helped Jno Dalton this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>August</h2> Aug. 1. - Tues. - D.D. picnic this p.m. I went down to the presbyterian church this p.m. to practice & went to the picnic afterward. Aug. 2. - Wed. - "Presbyterian Social" very stormy looking but did not rain much. Henry & I went. Had a fine time. Aug. 3. - Thur. - Papa met Aunt Sarah at Brockville 8 p.m. Aug. 4. - Fri. - Very, very warm. Mr. Kyle bound the last pieces of grain this p.m. Aug. 5. - Sat. - Willard went to Niagara to-night & Annie & Howard will stay up here till Mon. Aug. 6. - Sun. - Papa took Aunt Sarah to Shepherd's this a.m. S.D. & church this p.m. Annie, Howard, & I went. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug. 7. - Mon. - Washed. Quite warm. Henry helped Jno. Dalton to-day. This is Mason's night. Aug. 8. - Tues. - Ironed. Henry brought me out to Elsie's to-night. Henry & Ms. I. Perrin threshed their first this p.m. Aug. 9. - Wed. - Ironed. Aug. 10. - Thur. - "Algonquin Ice Cream Social" We went. Henry came out & I went home. Aug. 11. - Fri. - Henry, Annie, & I went to the funeral of Bertha Sargent aged 5 yrs. Mr. Sarn. Sargents little girl at the house. Aug. 12. - Sat. - Papa went to market. Mrs. Jno. Beattie & her cousin Miss B. Goodison were here this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug. 13. - Sun. - Annie, Willard are here to-day. DD. this p.m. Service 7.30. Aug. 14. - Mon. - Washed. Quite warm. Aug. 15. - Tues. - Had quite a heavy shower this noon. Aug. 16. - Wed. - Ironed. Went down to Mrs. G.Landon's this Eve. Rained in the night. Aug. 17. - Thur. - Annie & Howard came up this morn. Annie & MAma were quilting. Rec. letters from L.D. & Elsa to-night. Aug. 18. - Fri. - Rained from 3 p.m. All dark. Thunder showers. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug. 19. - Sat. - This is a lovely day. Papa & I were in town this a.m. Flora Shipman was here visiting this p.m. Shooting at the Range this p.m. Aug. 20. - Sun. - Elsie & family were here to-day. S.S. & church this p.m. Mr. C. McLean spoke. Aug. 21. - Mon. - Mama was up to Grandma's to-day. Mr. G. Landon threshed to-day. Aug. 22. - Tues. - Washed. Aug. 23. - Wed. - Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Gev. Dudley's {illegible} this p.m. Electa B. started west to here school on Wampole Goland on L. St. Clair. 9 p.m. by boat to Hamilton. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug. 24. - Thur. - Aunt Sarah came here this morn. Papa & Auntie went to Maitland cemetery this p.m. I ironed. Aug. 25. - Fri. - Cooking.Threshers came here to-night. Aug. 26. - Sat. - Had the threshers for dinner & Bishop's had them for supper Auntie & Mama helped Mrs. Bishop. Henry & I took Aunt Sarah to town & brought Luella H. out. This is a dandy night. Aug. 27. - Sun. - Luella & I went to St. George's 3. p.m. to service. Mrs. Dr. Maya & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this p.m. Rained & a heavy thunder shower 5 p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Aug. 28. - Mon. - Did not go any-where to-day. Rained to-night. Aug. 29. - Tues. - Washed. Mama helped Mrs. Wm. Knapp get dinner. Luella went to Beattie's for dinner & I went this p.m. We were down to the basket-ball game trimmed our booth etc. Aug. 30. - Wed. - {on side "St. George's picnic"} "We." went over to Mrs. Kyle's 8.30 a.m. & helped her a little. Went to the picnic at St. Geroge's 1.30 p.m. & Mrs. Jno. Beattie J. Lanny. I took charge of the booth. We took in $41.25 Aug. 31. - Thur. - We went to Annie's this a.m. & had snap shots taken. Arrived home 4.30 p.m. Henry took Luella to town this Eve & brought Auntie out. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>September /11</h2> Sept. 1. - Fri. - Ironed. Sept. 2. - Sat. - Auntie & I went to the Read's Cemetery 10.30.a.m. Papa took Auntie to Shepherd's this Eve. Sept. 3. - Sun. - S.S. & church this p.m. Rec. Mr. Krough is back again. This is grand night. Sept. 4. - Mon. - Washed. Hattie Walker. Dorothy Robinson & I went to Mr. Jno. Walker's wood this p.m. Sept. 5. - Tues. - "Brockville Fair" Eva McGanity came here this a.m. Auntie & Annie & Howard came this p.m. & {illegible} Johnston came to-night to stay all night then go to the fair. Papa took Annie & Howard home & Eva to Mr. Bissells to-night as it is raining. Auntie & I sang songs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 6. - Wed. - Dr. Theo. I went to the fair this morn. Papa took Aunt Sarah bag & baggage this p.m. to B. Sept. 7. - Thur. - Henry & I went to the fair this p.m. Quite cold to-day. Sept. 8. - Fri. - Last day of the fair. I went again this p.m. with Mr. & Mrs. R. Bishop. Had a good time Dr. Theo came here & stayed all night. Sept. 9. - Sat. - Very heavy fog this morn. Dr. Theo went home this morn. Papa went to market. Henry was at the Range this p.m. I was at Bishop's to-night & we had melons. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 10. - Sun. - Henry went to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this a.m. as Mr. Walker is quite ill. S.S. this p.m. & church this Eve. These are grand & glorious moonlight nights. Sept. 11. - Mon. - Wash-day. Went up to Bishops 5.p.m. for corn. "Mason's Night." Sept. 12. - Tues. - Prescott Fair. Mama was at Mrs. U. Well's & Annie's to-day. Miss M. Rath called here this a.m. She is on her way to Calgary from the British Isles & leaves to-morrow for Calgary Alta. Rec. a card from Aunt Sarah also one from Nellie C. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 13. - Wed. - Mama preserved crab-apples to-day. Annie & Howard were in a few minutes this p.m. Ironed. Grand weather. Cold nights. Sept. 14. - Thur. - Pickling to-day. Henry helped Johnie Beattie cutting corn to-day. Rec. a card from L.D. from Ottawa. Sept. 15. - Fri. - Rainy. Mr. Victor Well's sale was this p.m. Made Chili Sauce. {sideways "Mr. Char Fox died to-night. Had the aperation for appentecitis Tues. night} Sept. 16. - Sat. - Papa went to market. Henry & Theo went to town this p.m. Political meeting in the school-house. Row's Carmen to-night. Papa, Henry, & Theodore drove up. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 17. - Sun. - "Rally Day" Service at Bethel. Rec. Mr. Krough addressed the D.D. Laura. Mrs. Dalton {illegible} walked to St. George's this Eve. This is there Harvest Service. Annie & Howard were here to-day. Sept. 18. - Mon. - Washed. Mama went up to Walker's this p.m. Mr. Chas. Fox. was buried this p.m. Sept. 19. - Tues. - Ironed. Howard stayed here to-day as Annie went to the Burg Fair. Has been a lovely day, but cloudy to-night. Great Liberal Rally in B. to-night. Sept. 20. - Wed. - Rec. Mr. & Mrs. Krough were here for dinner. Papa, Mr. Jesse Easton & Jno. Dalton went for the corn-cutters at Maynard this p.m. This has been a grand day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 21. - Thur. - "Election Day" Henry is D.R.O. & Theo is Clerk. Laura was over this Eve. Hon. Ges. P. Graham defeated Webster. won. & Laurier Government put out of power. Henry & Theo went to town to-night. Sept. 22. - Fri. - Cooked for corn-cutters. Annie & Howard were here to-day. The men are away cutting corn at Jno Dalton's. Sept. 23. - Sat. - The corn-cutters moved up here 11.30.a.m. & were here for supper. Annie & Howard were here all day. Charlie came out this p.m. Grand day & nice night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 24. - Sun. - S.S. this p.m. Hyne & Ethel came for Charlie this p.m. We all went to service at 7.30. Sept. 25. - Mon. - Rainy. Went up to see Mrs. Bishop this p.m. Colder. Wrote to E.J.F.R. Sept. 26. - Tues. - Cutting corn here to-day & finished 3.30 p.m. & moved to Mr. Jesse Easton's. Annie & Howard were here & helped get dinner. Beautiful night. Quite cold. Rec.d a letter from J.D. & card from Eva Mc. Sept. 27. - Wed. - Washed & picked pears. Finished cutting corn at Mr. Jesse Easton's to-night. Sept. 28. - Thur. - Moved our cook-stove in this noon. Laura & I went to the Woods this p.m. I went to choir practice at Warner's to-night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 29. - Fri. - Rainy & very cold. Cut corn this a.m. at Robt. Wood's. We are hugging the stove. Sept. 30. - Sat. - Papa & I went to market this a.m. The men were cutting corn this p.m. at Vandusen's. Mrs. Pruc was here this p.m. Mr. & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this Eve. Henry went to town this Eve. Mrs. A.C. Hardy & Mrs. John Conklin. Brockville called here this Eve collecting for the General Hospital. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{blank back side of diary} </div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ec61be1b4e87a127c9ce2035874a028.pdf 852acf7623bf9481cd7b3ca50dfba4db PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. No.4 Library Notebook https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5a3cc298e33a8a5b237e7f1657609cb6.pdf f77f94d1a874742be787f4173c563b0d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. October. /11. Oct. 1. -- Sun. -- Church service 2:30 p.m. Rainy. Oct. 2. -- Mon. -- Washed & cleaned the shed. Oct. 3. -- Tues. -- Mrs. R. Bishop Mrs. U. Bishop (Jr) Mrs. Jno. Dalton. Annie & Howard were here for dinner. Has been a lovely day. Oct. 4. -- Wed. -- Ironed all day to get ready to go to Prescott. Very windy & the men couldn't work. Oct. 5. -- Thur. -- Went to town with Sarah I[?]. & took the 2.45 train for P. Luella met me. Miss E. Baker was in this Eve. Oct. 6. -- Fri. -- Rainy. We read & worked & played games this Eve. Sent mama a card. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c491477c1d835da4ba7c7aa2729f8e7a.pdf 0b281ec504ee2a8227c03e40c2d17ba4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 7. - Sat. - Dandy mom. We went for a walk. Went to the library & Geraldines this Eve. Full moon. Oct. 8. - Sun. - Church service. S.P.(?) & service at 7 p.m. We attended all three. Wrote 4 cards. Oct 9. - Mon. - Mrs. Smith was here for dinner. We made a number of calls this p.m. Down street to-night. Oct. 10. - Tues. - Went for some horse-radish at Jack Smiths this morning. L.D. & I walked to the Blue Church this p.m. Called at Mr. Geo.(?) Lanes to-night, as Mr. & Mrs. ? Lockwood are down. Oct. 11. - Wed.- Tacked a quilt this a.m. L.D. Geraldine & I kept house at Mrs. Rolt (?) Dowsleys This Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b8bb9df4e116ba81452c287bce899641.pdf cca1a21ee2ba502cb4ee00a1a495449d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 12. - Thur.- Went to the Burg? this p.m. Grand fall Days. J.w.a. meeting this Eve. Oct. 13. - Fri.- Went to meet the ferry today (4 times) Have been busy cooling Miss Daniels. S.S. class was here this Eve. Had a good time. Oct. 14. -Sat.- Grand Day. Came to Brockville on the 1.40 p.m. train. Went down street. Henry came in & I came home this Eve. Oct. 15. -Sun.- annie Willard & Howard were here for dinner. S.S. & service at 2.30 p.m. Beautiful warm weather. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d858ef232f9836173ceb73d2778a85b.pdf 441923709ae2eec9b3d3f72bbcefdfb0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 16. -Mon.- Washed potato. Digging is the business now. Papa rec'd a letter from aunt Sarah tonight. Oct. 17. -Tues.- Mama spent the day at Grandma Manhard's, annie & Howard Mrs. Bishop & I were up to the church this p.m. & swept it & dusted. Papa & Henry went to the sale of Holstein cattle at Gordon Manhards this p.m. Very windy this p.m. also rained tonight. Ms Geordie Landons husking (?) bee (?) tonight. Henry went to it. Oct. 18 - Wed.- Rainy this a.m. Mama went to the ladies aid at Mrs. A.P. Bissells this p.m. Henry & I drove to Wesley Woods for choir practise this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e0a57d01aeebc4ba67bbedee4831f2ec.pdf ded59dbe1210384d7676454205d1ff71 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 19. - Thur.- Dandy weather. ?roned. Mr. C.J. Johns was here this a.m collecting for the telephones. Henry started ploughing today. Rec. a letter from Elva, this eve. Henry & I went to Fred Landons to a husking bee tonight. Oct. 20. -Fri.- Mama, Mr. & Mrs. L. Lockwood are visiting at annies today. Practised this p.m. Oct. 21. -Sat.- Took a lesson this morn. Mr. Fl. Lockwood also Ruby Bishop were here this p.m. I walked down to the factory for butter 5.p.m. Henry went to B. this eve. Theo was over here tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ff12467f975644bb86cef20233a54ef.pdf b2e3e32e8842888c92827512ee6aaa33 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct.22.-Sun.-Mrs. Wright. {illegible} was here for dinner. as Mr & Mrs D. Wright went to service at {Matland?} this morn. {illegible} Mr. Campbell {pass?} by train student {illegible} on Bethel church this eve. We all went. Oct. 23. - Mon. - Washed & picked up potatoes this p.m. Oct. 24. - Tues. - Annie, Mrs. {Dalton?} & {illegible} kyle went to the Burg this a.m. Howard stayed here. We all went over to the suprise Party at Mr. Jns. {Carbett's?} this Eve. (papa, mama, Laura, Annie. Howard & I rode over) Had a dandy time. Viola Patterson died today. she diptheria. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e50992280d2fef2944ff5f19573373d.pdf d82a5e6b3ea8f8dd83cdf39590a79425 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 25. - Wed. - Ironed. laura was over this p.m. Rec d a photo postal of {illegible} 1 to-night. "Grand Weather." Viola Patterson was buried 10. a.m. Oct. 26. - thurs. - papa brought "Maud" home this a.m. Mama, Mrs. {Dalton?}, Mrs. {illegible} & I all went to {Carbett's?} sale this p.m. {illegible} cold. Oct. 27.- Fri. - finished ironing {Did?} the upstairs work. Mama helped Mrs. Walt on pick ducks this p.m. Oct. 28. - Sat. - papa went to market & brought Aunt Jane out this p.m. We are {illegible} {illegible}. Henry went duck hunting with the boys this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31b69897916fbaf70670ee37f98d52d7.pdf 53cc7b9a1292a8ddb811c50aefd48183 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. papa went for uncle {Kyle?} to-night. Dandy night. Oct. 29. - Sun. - We went to service at 2:30 p.m. then Auntie, Uncle & mama walked down to Annie's after service. Very windy "Thanksgiving Service." Oct. 30 - Mon. - "Thanksgiving Day." All of the family were here for dinner except {Kyne?}. {Has?} been a nice day. papa tooke Auntie & Uncle in town to-night & I went up to Bishop's & helped Mrs. B. work on her dress for Halloween Oct. 32. Tues. - Rainy, Henry, Laura & I walked up to the party to-night. Had a good time Howard stayed here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8e69c3b0b498c17ccf262dc32043db76.pdf dcd704f087fe12e224a736b169450179 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. November. /11. Nov. 1. - Wed. - I have been helping Mrs. {Bissell?} to-day, Jessie & I went to the party at Landon's this eve. Nov. 2. - Thurs. - Drew on the ground this morn. Cold. Nov. 3.- Fri. - Clear & Cold. Cleaned Henry's room to-day. Grand night. Wrote to {illegible}. Nov. 4. - Sat. - took a lesson this a.m. papa went to market. Annie, Willard & Howard went to waiy {Luella?} P. to-day. Henry went to town to-night. I wrote to {Electa?} this eve. Nov. 5.- Sun .-{illegible} & cloudy. Mama went up to Walkers this p.m. We all went to service 7.pm. {illegible}. Ms. {illegible} gave the https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5cf367236d57b9cf20e17b31549918c.pdf 0c0b67b7ebc8b49af24e6b77d59db36d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 6. Mon. - Washed, Cleaned the cellar. Rainy this p.m. Mason's Night. Nov. 7. - Tues. - Mama went to Algonquin with Andrew 1 p.m. practised all the afternoon. very windy. {Read?} a card from Gladys. 1. to-night. Henry & I went to Beattice's this eve. Nov. 8. Wed. - Just {illegible} this p.m. Eva. N. was buried. It was a cold, & dull day. papa went to Maitland this p.m. Have been pretty busy. Reed a card from {illegible} to-night. Nov. 9. - Thurs. - Practised. Laura was over this p.m. Went to Choir practise at {illegible}this eve. Grand Day. Nov. 10. - Fri. - Mama came home to-day. Rainy, but https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14475e28a4b4b3ac81bf9d565e5ea8e7.pdf e3e636c8e608a14eeb3f1faf020920af PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {illegible} off this eve, Nov. 11. - Sat. - Beautiful day, took a lesson this a.m. Went to Annie's this p.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Theo. D. was here this Eve. Nov. 12. - Sun. - Rainy & very windy, the wind blew down a tree in our front yard. I went to service at 2.38 p.m. Just 6 people present. Snowed from 3.30 to 6 o'clock. Nov. 13. - Mon. - Washed, killed a pig (for us) this p.m. Nov. 14. - Tues. - Aunt Annie was here this a.m. Mama & Mrs. J. Walker were visiting at Mrs. H. Lockwoods to-day. Practised & ironed some, went over to Laura's this Eve, Shooting Contest. Noc. 13. - Wed. - Annie & Howard were here to-day also aunt {illegible} this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a3988585d776083e76f01b99e05a0fe1.pdf 60fffc03b5c8ea924220cfac06867995 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Practised & wrote to Eva & Elia this Eve. Nov. 16. - Thurs. - Cleaned the lawn-mower. Henry went to B. this p.m. Papa went to the sle at Mr. Henry Ms. Kinley's I went down to Annie's 5.30 p.m. & {illegible}, Gladys & Mabel called for me to go to choir practise. Very cold. Nov. 17. - Fri. - Cold, shooting Contest at Algonquin Range, the D.A. Boys against Algonquin D.A. won, hurrah! Stormy to-night. Made mince-meat to-day. Nov. 18. - Sat - took a lesson this morn. Mrs {illegible} Bissell & Etta were here this p.m. & for tea. Theo was here this Eve. Nov. 19. - Sun. - Annie Willard & Howard were here to-day. Annie, Howard & I went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9123bb7b9f9cfe08d6da642670bc8d70.pdf 329ca6961ecb3b3008690c0050c90ba0 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. to-day Annie, Howard & I went to Laura's this p.m. Hattie walker was here this p.m. Went to service 7.30 p.m. Mama & Howard stayed at home. Nov. 20. - Mon. - {illegible} Wilfrid's Birthday-day. Washed. papa went to town this a.m. & he & henry {shingled?} on the church sheds this p.m. Warm. Nov. 31. - Tues. - Mama & Henry went to town this a.m. Henry helped shingle {illegible} the church sheds this p.m. henry went to a party at warner's this Eve. in honor of Shepherd's. Nice weather. Nov. 22. - Wed. - Ironed. papa went to Algonquin to get the {illegible} shod & I went also. Arrived home 940 p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c02eb02f7343c3c574a5d10389ac9fc6.pdf f38b807f6ce6f6e61528d7758b3ce6cc PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 23. - Thurs. - Ironed. papa & Henry took {illegible} cows to town this p.m.solf to Mr. H. Bissell. Quite warm. Mr. Y. Landon took Gladys & I to {illegible} for choir practise this Eve. Nov. 24. - Fri. - Just {illegible} month from to-night, Santa will be around practised to-day. papa had cider made this p.m. & after the committee meeting at the church Bissell's, Bishop's & Landon's came in for cider. Colder to-night. {illegible} a letter from {illegible} also papa ued one from Uncle Samuel. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d5e982cf2ac76b15a474d8f1ef487a4.pdf 9a239f8e5dc81310f3f86361f27969fb PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 25 - Sat. - took a lesson this a.m. papa went to market. Mr. Jns. Wright underwent and operation for appentieitis there. Eve. & is very low to-night. Nov. 26. - Sun. - Stormed this a.m. Mama, Henry & I went to service 2.30 p.m. Read - A star in prison by Anna May Wilson. Nov. 27. - Mon. - Warm. the men finished shingling the church shed roof this p.m. Cleaned the spare room & mama made me a new waist. Theo was here Eve. Nov. 28. - Tues. - Mrs. Jesse Easton & Mrs. H. Cole were here for dinner & satyed til 3.30 p.m. Rainy this .m. I practised this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dc15bcb93e44ad1297d490d461057df5.pdf 22176ddf6edc127906e81353f358e684 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 29. - Wed. - Cleaned the kitchen stove-pipes. I finished cleaning the spare-bed room papa went to B. this p.m. Henry helped Mr. Y. Landon at his "raising bee" this p.m. Laura was over this p.m. Nov. 30. - Thurs. - papa went to B. this a.m. Henry is helpinh Mr. {illegible} Murray cut wood on the {illegible} place, fine day. Milk was here this a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4792d4b89761ec0a6c65059c1b3bbf6a.pdf 9e3accd27f2690c39f0b2b97a30227b2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. December. /11. Dec. 1. - Fri. - Choir practise at Warner's this eve. Beattise had a few invited in this Eve, in honor of Mr. & Mrs. A. {illegible} Dec. 2. - Sat. - took a lesson. Snowy. Annie & Willard went to town 12. noon 7 Howard stayed here.{illegible} & I cleaned the lamps at the curch this p.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Read a card from N.C. Dec. 3. - Sun. - fine day. Henry went to grandma's this morn. "Anniversay Services." 2.30 & 7.30 {illegible} Mr. {illegible} Philp, couldn't come. Annie & Willard were here for tea. We all went to Evening service, except https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/154bc4bc1d85689573c187b6a1e5b175.pdf 6d8061689924bfead69c5c52bab366aa PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mama & Howard. Splendid sermons. Dec. 4. - Mon. - Washed. I walked down to the store 4.30 p.m. Cold & very frosty. Mason's night. Dec. 5. - Tues. - Edna & Gladys {illegible} Jessie B. & I washed the dished & set tanle this morn for the Eve. at the hall. "Social this Eve." {illegible}. {Lawernce Fisher?} Malloy town {spoke?}. Dec. 6 . - Wed. - Cleaned every-thing at the hall this a.m. Annie. & Willard & Henry went to town at noon. papa & mama & I also 9Elsie went this a.m.) & we had a family https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/36d4161bcbbf2dc52833436e53019d3c.pdf 111f1a1462d6c1b8b89dd87232234b37 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. & we had a family group taken at {illegible} also I got a new coat. Beautiful warm day & {rathes?} smoky. Henry went to a party this Eve at Rolt Wood's. Mr. & Mrs. A. Manhard came here this Eve. to {illegible} till to-morrow eve. Dec. 7. - Thur. - Our "{proop?}" came this Eve. I went to choir practise this Eve. at Warner's. Mr. 7 Mrs. Manhard went to Dalton. Dec. 8. - Fri. - " Grand weather" Ironed. papa helped Mr. R. Bishop. {illegible} stone this p.m. 7 Henry went hunting. Mrs. R. Bishop & Ruby were here this p.m. a while. Sent the {proop?} to Elsie this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c7bc68b96addc5e5b078b1f3a3ff9ef.pdf 7354616067e65fd9e37e000b72772404 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 9. - Sat. - Busy all day. {illegible} M. came here 4.30 p.m. to remain over {illegible} Mrs. Bishop came down to-gnight as the Annual {illegible} Association was held this Eve. Dec. 10. - Sun. - Delightful Weather Henry, florence & I drove to Algonquin this p.m. then went to service at 7.30. {illegible}, Mr. {Calvert?}. N. {illegible} preached, & Bethel choir took part. Dec. 11. - Mon. - Dark, & gloomy. Florence & I went to Mrs. Jockwood's this p.m. to visit. Annie & Howard were here for dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/11043878a2de9fd5241bcb1c6f863bfe.pdf 628f155556da1b3cdd9af83b8d5dc3fe PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Election day. Rainy this Eve. Reed a letter from {Elise?} Dec. 12 - Tues. - Florence & I went to Ms. Walker's 9 a.m on an errand. {Hilyard?} & {wife?} just arrived yesterday. I went to Ms. Bissell's to-day. then to Y. Landons on the hill this Eve. I cleaned mama's & my rooms to-day. Reed a birthday card from {illegible}. Dec. 13. - Bright {illegible} snow. fell last night, but soft weather still continues. Dec. 14. - Thur. - Shooting continues & oyster supper this Eve. Had a good time Dec. 15. - Fri. - Damp & foggy. We washed the dishes at the hall this Eve, & {illegible} more oysters also organized https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a05f7b564f21ae8d9d0403ca5f5c492b.pdf 40c59825fc0443b5a3672a65449781f3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. "Nickel {illegible}." Dec. 16. Sat. - papa & mama went to B. 7:40 a.m. took a lesson. Cleaned the dining - room. Laura was here 4. p.m. {illegible} p.m. & {illegible} Dec. 17 - Sun. - finished {illegible} at home mama went up to Ms. Walker's this p.m. We all went to service 7. this {illegible} Dec. 18. - Washed. Dec. 19. - Tues. - Henry & I went to {Broelwdle?} 1. p.m. & remained at Uncle {illegible} for tea. Had a good time. Got our pictures (photos) Mama washed the {Meson's?} appons this am. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06a36c5b7fa10e87cc4d1429ff4e857b.pdf 8bca68add59b8f25cd3a0e300a6cb025 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 20. - Wed. - Ironed. Mama made Mrs. {illegible} Christmas Cake this p.m, Laura was here this p.m. I went up & Mr. Walker's on an errand 4. p.m. {hilyard?} & his wife were here this Eve. {illegible} some photos to senf by mail. Dec. 21. - Thur. - Shortest day in the year "finished ironing & we cleaned the {pantrey?}. choir practise at Mary's this Eve. Dec. 22. - Fri. - Started our coal-heater to-day. I went to Mrs. Jns Beattice's {illegible} this 1 .p.m. Mrs. {illegible} Wright's nephew. Calhown Baka was chairman. We had a good time & I need {illegible} on the {illegible} We {illegible} pop-corn this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f732e67f26d5b9c5757a7306a6135649.pdf 4df01a8894bacd5a24ebe6e98540a382 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 23. - Sat. - papa's birthday his 58 today. he went to B. this am. Annie &Willard went {illegble} Howard stayed here. We have been busy, busy, all day & decorated our tree this {illegible}. Laura was here, & Henry went to B. this {Eve?}. Dec. 24. - Sun. - Christmas {Service} 2:30 p.m. also {illegible} for {illegible}, we all went Read a book, "A Devotee & A {Parking?}." this {Eve?} Went to bed early. {illegible} to "give" Santa a {illegible} to <s> {illegible} our tree</s>. {pay?} us a unit, this Night Before Christmas https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b61e66cf822597be80b5946b81d345b7.pdf e241f333c3b2649477ff3ad7ce7ea3db PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 25. - Mon. - Christmas Day. Elsies were here by 10.30 a.m. & Annie & Willard came soon after dinner at Warner's. We {need?} a number of presents, Willard went to the {illegible}, & Annie & Howard remained here all night. Dec. 26. - Tues. - {illegible} {illegible} {illegible} everything around. Went over to see Laura this {Eve?} Dec. 27, - Wed. - Mama washed a few things this a.m. papa went to {illegible} - meeting This a.m. papa & I straightened up at the {illegible} this p.m. This is {illegible}. John's night Mrs. Jns. {Beattie?}, {illegible} Mrs. Jns {Beattie?}, Jns were here this {Eve?} & we did {some?} burnt - work. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/11ee89d5aaadb6f7bbad43648dff4464.pdf 12e5eb37367acd48a2884cb6ec5015ac PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 28. - Thus. - Cleaned up at Howard stay {illegible} the {hall?} this p.m. Dec. 29. - Fri.. - papa is quite sick & went to see {Dr. Harding?} this p.m. Willard & John Patterson came up for Howard this p.m. papa is some better to-night. Dec. 30 - Sat. - papa went to town & mama went to grandma's. Papa went Algonquin this p.m. I have been busy to-day. Mr. & Mrs. {N. Jockwood?} came down - this {Eve?}. Has been a dandy day. Dec. 31. - Sun.- Henry went to mama this p.m. Ms. {Afl Chapman?} who was burned to death this morn. was buried. 1.pm. Henry & I went to {illegible} this eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ac66565aa756ba20d84b9b4f9ae78405.pdf e885591e69744b9847c1f9fde0a6db55 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. January. /12. Jan. 1. - Mon. - Annie & Howard <s>were</s> here all day & stayed all night. This is {illegible} night & we "sugared off." Jan. 2. - Tues. - Annie & Howard went home this morn. We washed. Wrote & {illegible} this eve. Jan. 3 - Wed. - Beautiful day, Mary W. & {illegible} {Quartuo?} were married 12 o'clock noon. I was there played the "wedding march" We had a <s> lovely,</s> jolly time. I came up with Willard at 6 o'clocj when he went to the {illegible}. Jan. 4.- thurs. - I was at Mrs. Jns Daltons this eve. Jan. 5.- Fri.- very cold https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/02cea49884b55cae92021d0e4c00ba03.pdf 34628f56d347954a89269b8e5ffe8e8f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 6.- Sat. - took a lesson. Mama went up to grandma's & papa went to town this a.m I have been busy this p.m. Ms. H. {Jockwood?} was here this p.m. Jns. Beattice was here this eve. Cold as greenland. Jan. 7. Sun. - papa & I went to service at {Bettel} 2:30 p.m. & Henry went up to Grandma M's for mama. laura & I walked to Ot. {Yeorges?} to service 7 p.m. Mr. & Mrs R. {Besnop?} were here this eve. Cold Mr. U Beamam's (near Alogonquin) bam & contents (cows pigs & hen were barned 8. a.m. this morn. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/348292f4075abcc68f10cd389663e331.pdf 9315f808e9d8b8628bcd7b4ce9551594 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 8. - Mon. - practised & Laura was here this p.m.also Mr. Jns. Walter. not as cold to-night. Stormy. {illegible} Jan. 9. - Tues. - {Blustrey?} & stormy. Henry worked in the woods, {yesterday?}, this p.m. {Father?} shovelled paths. Laura was here this p.m. Henry went to Mrs. Beattice's this Eve. We burnt cushion tops. Jan. 10. - Wed. - Churned. Mama was visiting at Ms. {Seaman?} Wright's to-day. Beautiful day.I went over to Laura's this Eve. We {reed Simpson Sale?} Catalogise to-night. Jan. 11. - Thur. - Dandy weather but very cold. Mama, papa & Mrs. R. Bishop drove to Algonquin this https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/01eda1d7332e6ceacb2e95be09ceaec2.pdf 8947c2e53efd663e33bdd5c021f3bcd4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 4 p.m.to get the horses {illegible} (after tea) Mr. {Elsha?} {illegible} died 11. p.m. I went to the {illegible} to-night with Annie & Willard to a concert. Jan. 12. - Fri. - Cold Henry & Willard are chopping for Mr. Bishop's Laura was here this p.m. Mam<s>a</s> washed my hair this p.m. Jan. 13. - Sat. - took a lesson this a.m. papa & Henry went to town this a.m. for coal. Laura was here this p.m. I reed postal from Miss {Rath?} . Ms. {illegible} was here this Eve. Jan. - 14. - Sun. - A little warmer. papa & Henry went to Mr. E. {illegible} funeral 1.30 p.m. at Algonquin Church. Bethel Service this Eve. All went. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d6c3da504ebbe4ab7728a93e89c4d7e8.pdf 1d05f028f55f64383d8474372046c3d8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. - 15 - Mon - Aunt jane N. is 56 years old to-day. Washed. Willard & Johnie. B. were here for dinner. read a card from Mary. W. {illegible}. Jan. 16. - Tues. - Practised. Laura was here this p.m. Henry 7 Willard are chopping this p.m. for Capt? Bishop. Read a letter from Uncle D.B. Jan. 17. - Wed. - Churned. papa & Henry are helping Kyne draw wood to-day. I went down with them after dinner. to the post office. Made candy. Jan. 18. - Thurs. - Ironed. Rainy {illegible} a {time?} " grey Day". Laura was here this p.m. Practised. Jan. 19. - Fri. - Annie & Howard came up this a.m. & Willard went to B. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1109d11e170001bf2344a026c6f42f7e.pdf cb4d98e34dd3a74e9ca3d6f1ba9526b4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. for his {illegible}. papa & I drove to B. this p.m. & got my lamb collar put on my coat. {Present?} & the party at Wiel C. Read's this Eve with Edna & Gladys. & Ms. {illegible} , had a good time. Jan. 20. - Sat. - took lesson this a.m., have been busy all day. papa went to market this a.m. & Henry went {illegible} this p.m. Retired early. Jan. 21. - Sun. - Nice sunny day. Device 2.30 p.m. Mrs. (RW) {illegible} was out also. Read this Eve. Jan. 22. - Mon. - papa & Henry moved some hay to the house stable to-day. Reedthe dree for Ethel from {illegible}. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fd4f0d826f084d404e74ade9938129f3.pdf 2a3c9dc1dcee5ef13cd601a94c9f1a0d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. also a postal from {illegible}. Laura D. was here this Eve. Jan. 23. - Tues. - Stormy. ironed. Jan. 24. - Wed. - Lovely day. Ms. Ed. {illegible} (real estate agent) & Ms. {illegible}, were here this p.m. Mama was {illegible} at bishop's to-day. & I went up this Eve. Jan. 25. - Thur. - Dandy day. Cold.Henry is sawing at {illegible}. We churned & mama washed some. Henry went to warner to a party. Jan. 26. - Fri. - Busy all day. Edna, Gladys. L, & {illegible} was here this Eve & practise no one else came. papa went to Will. C. Read's this Eve. Cold. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9792ceadd4e7ea3c8cb9aa16c63cb6b5.pdf 5ab3a0e3df7aa5c61d4fc9d55e147b9c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Jan. 27. - Sat. - very cold. Mr. J. Walker were to B. with papa 10.am. They attended Mr. Samuel {illegible} funeral at 2.30 p.m. We had been busy all day Mr. {illegible} was here a while after tea. bathed to-night. Jan. 28. - Sun. - fine day. Henry, papa & I went to service tis Eve. Jan. 29. - Mon. - Washed. Stormy day. Laura was here this p.m. Jan. 30. - Tues. - Warmed. Mama has a bad cold & a lame back. papa went to {illegible} this p.m. also saw Mr. E. Black. laura was here 4.30 p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4a40692b7d9aad96ff58915d9f4eaeaf.pdf 4d6e35fce4d8ae4bef826ade9c4e5b45 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. the choir (all) went to Warner's this Eve as Mrs. Warner invited them for Mary. We presented her with an oak centre table. Had a good time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a633f52b81f5dd84f968655b67347c52.pdf 13812c2664dde86fa78fa5f818e966e5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. February. /12. Feb. 1. - Thur. - Mama has a cold. Henry went to {illegible} show to-night with Willard & Annie. papa helped Mr. Fred Warner put up a separate. Mama took a terrible pain in the stomach to-night, but after applying hot clothes fet relieved. Feb. 2. - Fri. - Mama isn't very well papa & Henry drew a load of ice for the factory this a.m. & Annie & Howard rode up with them at noon. Ironed this p.m. Henry, Annie & I went to a parler social at Mr. J {illegible} Easton's this Eve.with Wille {illegible} of 23 people. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7c9113081f1901daf3b53ed41e7ae47f.pdf 626a968a994ff9f63eb06cb779f58ff4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Had a good time. howard remained here all night. Feb. 3. - Sat. - Busy to-day. Dandy weather. papa & Henry wnet to town this p.m. Mama wasn't very well this p.m. but feels better this Eve. "Oysters" for supper. Henry, Willard went to B. this Eve. Read a letter from {Elva?} to-night. Feb. 4. - Sun. - Mama is {illegible} better & papa went for the Dr. Mrs Jns. Dalton & Annie stayed here this p.m. with me. Henry went to service 2.30 p.m. & after {illegible} powders for her said she must diet & be kept quiet. Mr. Jns. Walker was here this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9bd74629f58617936cd60edecadce111.pdf 76939dc1f5e4e5328b38b4f69c760522 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 5. - Mon. - 'Beautiful day.' Henry & Theo went to the funeral of Mrs. Nichols at St. {Yonges?} church. 11. a.m oaoa went to B. this p.m. to get more medicine for mama. This is Mason's night. Laura was here this p.m. also Mrs. {illegible} & Flora (Dalton) {illegible} Feb. 6. - Tues. - Mmama was sitting up this p.m. for a while. Henry & Willard drove to {illegible} 6.p.m. to {illegible} the Mason's meeting thur, as the Distict Deputy (Mr. Ed. Mekimm) pays his annual visit to-night. Mr.& mrs. {illegible} Kyle were here all the Eve. Feb. 7. - Wed. - Stormy. mama is improving & has been sitting up nearly all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/233551dc5cf55c03c9e30d82247d019a.pdf 001dd029b6f4a5621b1ec67c3fe98650 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. sitting up nearly all day. Laura was here 4 p.m. Feb. 8. - Thur. - Annie & Willard & Howard drove up this a.m. Beautiful Day. Feb. 9. - Fri. - Busy all day. Laura {illegible} theo. back to B. to work. this a.m. She came over 4. p.m. Mr. Jns. Walker was here this Eve. Feb. 10. - Sat. - Snapping cold weather. papa & Mrs. {illegible} went to B. this p.m. Mrs. Jns. Beattice ({illegible}) came up here this p.m. Laura was here 4.30 p.m. Has been a dandy bright day. Feb. 11. - Sun. - Lovely day. Read "The Calling of Dan Mathew's." Henry, papa & I went to https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d00f8485de0ec13c4538f028df5999ec.pdf 971c407b7addfbf700214f4d09cd325b PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. service 7. this Eve. Feb. 12. - Mon. - Beautiful day. henry helped Mr. {illegible} Kyle saw to-day. {illegible} Feb. 13. - Tues. - Has been a grand day. I went up to {illegible} Mrs. Jns. Walker 3.30 p.m.Retired quite early. Feb. 14. - Wed. - Henry & I Washed. Annie & Howard came up this p.m. & remained all night. We played games this Eve. & I {illegible} hid. "Calling of Dan Mathew's." Mrs.R. Bishop came down this p.m. Feb. 15. - Thur. - Ironed. Annie & Howard went home 9 a.m. I went {for?} a walk up to Mrs. Wrights 4.p.m. Grand weather. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a2d1e3c6bbc3844030e3c42664ef3701.pdf f582514b8584c14488f7b324fdccdf95 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Reed a valentine card from {Elva?} this Eve. Laura was here 6 p.m. till 7.m. Feb. 16. - Fri. - finished ironing & did the upstairs work. Mrs. Jns Walker was here a while this p.m. Warm & hazy, beautiful weather. i went down to Ms. {Geoidie?} Landon's this Eve. We played {illegible} & practised {illegible} for Sun & had tea. Had a nice Evening. Henry event to a party at Mr. Jns {illegible} there also was a party at Dwight & May Bennett's {illegible} this Eve. Feb. 17. - Sat. - papa went to B. this a.m. {illegible} Charlie & Ethel came out https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e6e93a861c5f6093eefad6107212efda.pdf cd449fdc8760131689a0ba44f59f4992 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. here 11.30 a.m. to move the corn-{illegible} to the {illegible} place. "Beautiful warm weather." Laura was here 4 p.m. Ms. {illegible} was here a while this Eve. Feb. 18. - Sun. - Grand Day. Warm & Springlike. viola & Wilhelmins came here to go to church with me. Henry went up to Grand-ma this morn. Laura & I walked to St. George's this Eve. Elsie's came out to Annie's this p.m. & Elsie & Annie walked up here for half an hour. Feb. 19. - Mon. - Cloudy & warm. I made a want to-day. Mama went for a ride down to Annie's. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4cd83405ed36d59280ca375f643cad4.pdf 7487407877a6f634ec484bbccb810393 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 24. - Sat. - Mild. Annie & Willard went to town 12.noon. & left Howard here. Annie had 8 roots of teeth extracted. Annie & Howard stayed here till 7.p.m. & Papa drove (helped) them home. Henry was sawing at Mr. Jno. Easton's to-day. We have been busy. Bathed this Eve. Laura wshed 3 p.m. Feb. 25. - Sun. - Quietness reigned. Papa, Henry, & I went to service, 7, Eve. Quite warm & bright to-night. Feb. 26. - Mon. - Blustry & stormy this p.m. Wild all the Eve. We melted now to wash. I took a lesson 10.a.m. & Jean remained here for dinner. Laura was over this p.m. & I was cutting patterns. Papa drove to B this p.m. & got coal. Henry has been helping saw at Davy Hudson's. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5a5e57513195871879d22a8876730681.pdf caa7a183e63ac2f8f3ee429b0ef0f849 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 27. - Tues. - Stormy all day. Jno. Beattie was here this Eve. Mr. Osborne Ohave's barn was burned this Eve. (8.45. started). All of the men went over, but couldn't save any cattle just the horses. 20 cows. burned. Feb. 28. - Wed. - Washed. Mama is 58 to-day. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Kyle, Papa, Mama, & I drove over to Mr. Harris McDougall's 3.30 p.m. & Mr. & Mrs. no. Dalton drove over 5 p.m. Mr. Kyle's & ourselves went in a sleigh & had lots of fun. Had a dandy time. Arrived home 1.30.a.m. Beautiful Night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8a07e35eb4d7fb245d417eb2eb17866f.pdf aba642fd102d69571cdccfc973cdd582 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Feb. 29. - Thur. - Mama went down to Mrs. Beattie's to a {illegible} I have been busy all day & walked down for Mama thsi Eve. Papa went to Maitland this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/95f760c45661d24e7d558dcfb08a577c.pdf a249f2609c3e2240de9aee46f95d59a6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == March /12.== March. 1. - Fri. - Ironed & did the upstairs work. Henry & Willard went to Morristown this p.m. Beautiful weather. March 2. - Sat. - Busy. Walked down to Annie's 4 p.m. & remained till 6.30 Eve & stopped at Mrs. Beattie's & helped her do some burning. Henry came down to Jno also. Papa & Hyne drove to N. Augusta this morn & look at cattle. March. 3. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Howard stayed with Papa. All the rest went. Rec'd our ballots to vote on "Church Union." Annie, Wlilard, & Howard remained here till after supper. Retired early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/81ae7653745f3df06f9086c8e00df819.pdf e445d8e6bc92938bfb4898ce2a65ce21 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March. 4. - Mon. - "Beautiful day." Rec. Mr. Krough came out to Lodge & Mrs. Krough came here to stay. Had a nice time. Rec'd Easton's & Dumpson's Catalogues also a letter from Electa & Aunt S. March 5. - Tues. - Bright day. Ironed & Mama washed a little. Laura was here this p.m. Henry went to B this p.m. Gordon W. was here this Eve. I went up to the Church for choir practise but no one came only Leanard & Maud. March. 6. - Wed. - Bright & beautiful. Wesley Wood's sale this p.m. Papa went to B this p.m. I went down to Mr. G. Landons this Eve to try over the anthems with the girls. We had a good time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3f765c50f312653f864c873af1eb2ffb.pdf 2f6e8c5c85e10e0d8076e1b85f177988 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 7. - Thur. - Bright & quite warm. Henry helped Mr. Seaman Wright saw to-day & went to a party at Maitland to-night. Laura was here 5.30 p.m. Mr. Jim Prue's finished moving to-day. Hynen has the quinsey. March 8. - Fri. - Cloudy. Mama made fried cake this p.m. Ruby Bishop came down this p.m. March 9. - Sat. - Papa went to B. this a.m. We hurried & got all the work done up. Maggie Read Will Little Edith & baby Annie & Howard were here this p.m. & Eve. Laura was over 3. p.m. Bathed just before I went to {illegible} Howard as Howard is 4 to-day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/573ebaae543e07eadf01c51df3e1ff8f.pdf 046bd0703dabc1951dbcbc04f63fcf30 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 10. - Sun. - Bright & clear. Went up to Bishop's this p.m. & came down to service with them at 7.30. Eve. March. 11. - Mon. - Washed. Grandma Manhard took a poor spell beloem 8 & 9. {illegible} for Mama Howard stayed with me this p.m. as Annie & Willard went to the dentists Mama came home this Eve on Cowan's milk-nig & grandma is better. March. 12. - Tues. - Howard went home 10.30. a.m. & I went down also. Remained all night as 10 went to the rink to play. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7ac83a2c486d831a463f5b47e4de52fb.pdf ec0cdd39aacfda87a1c3e90ebcf0006e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 13. - Wed. - Came home this a.m. March. 14. - Thur. - Beautiful day. IRoned this a.m. & went up to the church this p.m. with Edna & Gladyo Landon to help clean the lamps. March 15. - Fri. - Stormy all day of anything. March. 16. - Sat. - Beautiful bright day. Henry helped Jno. Beattie saw this a.m. took a lesson this a.m. Have been busy to-day. Laura was here 3.30 p.m. & I went over there this Eve. March 17. - Sun. - "St Patrick's Day" Service 2.30 p.m. then Kyne's children came for me & I went to Algonquin. Had a nice drive. Mrs. Ryles Earl came in this Eve. We retired early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9d1b076c49053e99221e302afaa7ce99.pdf f1a470c4035f04a13252e4ad3f619e60 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 18. - Mon. - Washed. four (4) loads of Hyne's furniture etc. were moved this p.m. to the "McKinley Farm." Mrs. Chas Johns, Mrs. Wm. Dawson, Mrs. WardEarl & Eleanor were in this Eve. About 8.15 p.m. I went over to Mr. Krough's. Thesis "Easton Lily" is a beauty. March 19. - Tues. - Finished packing & 2 more loads completed the removal. <s>We</s> Mr. Tim. Perrin brough Elsie, baby, Ethel & I 2.30 p.m. After putting up the Kitchen stove & beds & finding articles sufficient for our comfort we retired. Willie S. helped Hyne & Mr. PErrin. March 20. - Wed. - Cleaned pantry & straghtened most all of the kitchen. Put the parlor carpet down this Eve & I washed all the dishes, belonging in the side-board. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/090ae373e3bfa66e2a6b65ec0ccf54a0.pdf dc3d5f56147c24aee0a979e824aee3ea PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 21. - Thur. - Stormy. Moped part of the upstairs, steps & parlor. March 22. - Fri. - Finished the setting room & the moped the rest of the charmber. Henry & Annie drove down this Eve about 9.30 o'clock we came home. *myself also) March 23. - Sat. - Papa & I drove to B. this morn. Beautiful day. Arrived home 12.30 p.m. Mr. Lockwood, also Laura were here this p.m. Bathed this Eve. March 24. - Sun. - Fine day. Service at Bethel 7.30 Eve. A large crowd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8bac434d270111d733edb240a28395d4.pdf f48e00b98d05c37b5f9fd39601e3ae89 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 25. - Mon. - Washed. Beautiful day, but cold. ANnie had to pay another visit & Dr. Ohaves so Howard is staying here to-night. March 26. - Tues. - Papa & Henry & team Ray genes help Hyne saw this a.m. Annie is going down to help Elsie. Henry took Howard down home 5.30 p.m. Stormy this p.m. Theo came out this p.m. & was here awhile. {sideways "Wrote to Aunt Sarah"} March 27. - Wed. - Fine day. I was over to Mrs. {illegible} this Eve a while. Wrote to L.D. & Elva this Eve. March 28. - Thur. - Fine day. We have a sick cow. Mama, Henry, & I went to a "parlor social" at Mr. George Landon's with Bissell's & Bishop's sleigh. Had a fine time. Rained some when we came home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e20cca9b5a8189504ebd80cbf75c156f.pdf 7be6bbd14e70b75f8b91de8864c6d51e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 29. - Fri. - Foggy & cleaned up about 3.30 p.m. Had a nap this p.m. Dorothy Krough came here from Brockville & went to Dalton's to-night with me & choir practise as Mrs. Dalton invited is there to practise & spend the Eve. Had a good practise & fine time. March 30. - Sat. - Sat again. Busy all day. Papa went to B. thsi p.m. Laura was over this p.m. Henry went up to Bishop's this Eve. "Tired of play." March 31. - Sun. - Service 2.30p.m. Henry & I went. Howard stayed here Annie & Willard went up to Bishop {illegible} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0bf85346003c41b6e53ee6856c3bf2b1.pdf af11b969d8722d797b650f54b51cd025 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April. April 1st. Mon. - Beautiful day. Mama {illegible} a quilt to {illegible} this is Mson's night. Stormy some. April 2nd. Tues. - I was down to Elsie to-day & helped her wash. warmer. April 3rd. - Wed. - Ironed. Laura was here. henry & I went up to grandma's this p.m. & I collected missonary money. Beautiful Eve, but has been colder to-day. Went up to Walker's & down to Datlon's this Eve. April 4.th. -thur. - fine day. Mr. {illegible} Mrs. R. bishop & Ruby went down to Barton's to-day. & mama went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0a9f73c171218234fd0707b1c372ecf2.pdf be3ff7c0038a5ab8b82cc3ec58860438 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. to-day & mama went down to Elsie's with them. Laura was here this p.m. Mama received a card from {illegible}. D. to-night. Ms. Jns. Walker was here this Eve. I went over to Laura's this eve. April 6th - Fri. - Mama finished quiltins this p.m. Busy. Warm. Henry helped {illegible} gather sap this p.m. Reed Easter postals from Elva & Ruby. April 6th - Sat. - papa went to B. this a.m. took a lesson this a.m. Etla Bissell was here this p.m. also Theo came out this p.m. & came over. Mama & Henry are down to {illegible}'s this p.m. Warm & fine. Laura was over 6.30 p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e69c76e78932d8c4ce6b14e0cf9c14b0.pdf e1ca549ecad4a2260b4ab42e07a69d21 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 7. Sun. - "Easter Sunday" bright morn, but rained hard all day. We were all alone. papa, Henry & I went to service 7.30 Eve. Just 15 present. "Thus ended Easter Sun" April 8. Mon. - Colder. Washed the "Bishop family" came down this Eve. April 9. - Tues. - papa took {illegible} syrup to {Brockville?} this a.m. Mama has bad cold. "Washing harnesses" the {illegible} of the day. Jns. Beathie was here this eve. April 10 Wed. - I went down to Dalton's this p.m. Warm. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/361a36955a2ecc60ba80be9055f43576.pdf 92b1bc5cebeeab23ba9802c492579e9c PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 11. - thur. - Henry & I went <s>to</s> {Hyne's?} this morn to help them boil sap. I spent the forenoon in the sugar-bush. had a big time. Choir practise this Eve at the church, send to Eaton's for seeds. April 12. - Fri. - Annie & Howard came up early this morn, & we washed sheets & spreads for Annie. Annie, Howard & I called on Mrs. Flora this p.m. Reed a dusting cap from Mrs. R. Bishop to-night. Theo & Laura have been here to-day. April 13 - Sat - took a lesson. papa took {illegible} gals, syrup for {illegible} to B. Busy to-day. Bright but windy. howard is here as he remained last night, & Annie & Mrs. {illegible} Warner stopped for him 4.30 p.m. come {illegible} from town. theo was here this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/781652ebb2349d62c278908c8cb176a7.pdf 27268987d728578d4373cd8f99072ab6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Henry helped Hyne all day. April 14. -Sun. - Elsie & Hyne & children came up 12. noon & Henry Hyne & I went to service 2.30 p.m. Annie, Willard & Howard came in {illegible} church. Rainy Eve. April 15. - Mon. - Warm & fine. Henry & Hyne are boiling all day. Heavy {illegible} shower 7.15 p.m. April 16. - Tues. - Beautiful day. the men clipped Maud {illegible} this p.m. Mama went up to Mr. Jns. Walker's this p.m. I practised. We all reed an invintation over to Mr. kyle's this Eve. for sugar. Wrote to Lebbie & florence Ms Elroy this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/54a573753ad7ae0d8c764bd1e7175770.pdf 2823b815429457646fd8e9c727a46bb2 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 17. - Wed. - fine day.Mr. Ed keeles front road was found dead in the barn, Mon. morn funeral 1.30 p.m. to-day. Raising Mr. O. {illegible} barn this p.m. papa went over this morn & Henry this p.m. Mrs. h. {illegbile} was here this p.m. I had sugar up to Walter's this p.m. April 18. - thur. - Rainy. Mr. H. Lockwood was here this p.m. Henry & I, Annie, Willard & Howard. Jns. mrs Dalton, Johny & Mrs. Beattie & Jimmie Mr & mrs. A. P. Bissell, Ettas & Howard & {illegible} kelly were over to Mr. Wm. Kyle's this Eve. for sugar. April 19. - Fri. - Misty. Mr. {illegible} drove out here 10. a.m. to have his horse clipped then drove to B. for Dorthey this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24ec8be38e7d0a022c1e619928f050ca.pdf 7cf3fe7b2beb0accc264c3fc51687b60 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Choir practise at the Church this Eve. I have a bad cold. April 20. -Sat. - took a lesson. papa went to B. & Henry is helping Hyne boil sap. howard has been here all day & Annie & Willard went to town. laura was here this p.m. Beautiful Day. April 21. -Sun. - Beautiful day. Service 7.30 p.m. mama, henry & I went. Memorial service for the drowned "titanic" passengers. My cold is quite bad. April 22. - Mon. - rainy. Cleaned the nig closet to-day & practised April 23. - tues. - Mr. R. Bishop helped papa & Henry kill pigs this. p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9cb44215c731aef00db98cf31c3e4cb1.pdf 857167d580cf9fa03f0cf68d639f5160 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. grand day. Snowed some last night. My cold is bad {yet?}. Cleaned drawers this Eve. April 24. - Wed. - {illegible}. Thomas Johnston was here this a.m. on the way to Brockville. Papa took 3 pigs to B. this a.m. & bought {illegible} out. Uncle Hugh staited to {illegible} down the paitition between the kitehem & pantry this p.m. & papa went to B. for lumber. Mama had a {illegible} to-night 12.30 o'clock & Annie came up. April 25. - thur.Henry & Annie drove down for Howard this a.m. Uncle Hugh is busy, mama is able to be up. Choir practise this Eve. Annie & Howard will stay all night. Uncle Hugh & Henry are down to Elsie's this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ff696194e59471ea23244d8d8e033d3.pdf 9584a405d4dfc99a5ae09e358b905ad1 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 26. - Fri. - finished the new floor. Aunt Lib Pearson came here this p.m. Jns Beattie came up this Eve. April 27. - Sat. - Uncle Hugh is making a new cupboard. papa & Henry are tanning up oats. Aunt lib went over to Laura's this p.m. then went over to Mr. Jim Peasson's on the Read place. Henry & Uncle Hugh went to town this Eve. Windy day. We have been busy. April 28 - Sun. - A number of girls & I went over to Mr. Walker's woods for may-flowers found a few. Service 2.30 p.m. Elsie & children, Annie's, Henry & https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fc6451ddeb7b623b4861b4b34b585ef6.pdf 8e72a870c679d3d8f4a6a6149286bbf8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. children, Annie's. Henry & I went. Mrs. {illegible}. Cummings (Mr. A. P. Bissell's sister) helped us in the choir. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve. April 29. - Mon. - papa went for uncle Hugh this a.m. fine weather. Mason's Night. We sugared off. Reed a card from {illegible} April 30. - Tues. - Grand Day. papa took Uncle Hugh to B. 4 p.m. I ironed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8a4bf7739b3ea1f8cc511cf992d16f38.pdf e7b3a949890208603440a5b0f4dec8cd PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May. /12. May. 1 - Wed. - put away {illegible} Henry started to work on Bishop's land this a.m. Mrs. R. Bishop & I walked over to Mr. D. Shaver's this p.m. It is a beautiful day & we had a grand walk. Mama Annie, Willard & Howard. Mrs. A. P. Bissell & Mrs. {illgeible} Cumming {illegible} at Ms. Lockwood's for tea. I went up this Eve. papa painted the kitchen floor this Eve. Charlie is 8 to-day May. 2. - Thur. - Annie, Willard & I drove to B. this p.m. & remained for the show this Eve. "{illegible} Me" Mr & Mrs. R. Bishop came https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4404fe449382baef8e6653c0f79a99b9.pdf d0736c7be277261089cf18e797c49089 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mr. & Mrs. R. Bishop came in also. Howard stayed here May 3. - Fri. - "Arbor Day." We moved our coal stove to-day & put away the pipes. Choir practise at the church this Eve. May. 4. - Sat. - Willow factory was burned about 6 o'colck this morn. fine day. We separated Bissell's milk this morn. took a lesson. papa went to B. this p.m. Henry is working up at Bishop's Mrs. Bishop was here this p.m. Mama & Laura drove to Elsie's & {illegible} this Eve. Charlie & Hyne drove up here 8 this Eve. May 5 - Sun. - Edna & Gladys & Georgina Wltrelmine & Vera & Viola & I went to {illegible}'s & Walker's https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/380f235bd2e53029cf863120a32a8785.pdf 5601b4c41d8f55d660d8dcca235d7d71 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. woods this a.m.Elsie, {illegible} & children came up this p.m. Mama, papa, Henry & I went to sevice 7.30 Eve. May 6. - Mon. - Churned and cleaned stove-pipes & started to clean the spare bedroom. The men clipped our 3 horses to-day, papa went up to Cowan's for pigs & mama went up to Grandma's too. May 7. - Tues. - Washed. papa went to funeral of Mr. Wm. {illegible}. Matland, which was conducted by "{illegible}." I raked this Eve. & practised. May 8. - Wed. - Ironed. practised. Mrs. Jns Beattie & Jns were here this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/623c5c25f3a631039a936d5c27e878e8.pdf 2ba8a67d2568e98c02dbb333f07b551f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 9. thur. Cleaned the spare bedroom to-day. Choir practise at the church this Eve. May 10. - Fri. - finished ironing. Mrs. R. Bishop & {illegible} were here this p.m. Mama was up to Ms. Jns Walker's this Eve.Grand Weather May 11. - Sat. - took a lesson. papa went to B. Theo. came out this p.m. Mrs. Jns. Dalton came up this Eve. Warm to-day hazy to-night. May 12. - Sun. - Shower this a.m. Henry & I went to service 2.30 p.m. Quite a number present. Annie's & Elsie's were here for tea. Annie, Mrs. Bishop, Ruby & I went to the mineral spring this Eve. Helen Murray- {illegible} has a baby girl born this p.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49a9b2c04017b66ce895c17bdfb572c3.pdf e34ac33f02ec53e54b2e8778a76b5f8e PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Theo was here this Eve. May 13. - Mon. - cloudy & squally, Mrs. R. Bishop & I walked up to Mrs. {illegible} Easton's between the shower. took my {illegible} up to be made over. Colder this p.m. & Eve. Clipped Jns. Beattie's horse this p.m. May 14. - tues. - Started our milk to {illegible} fill "Cheese Factory. Started to clean the wood-shed papa & Henry were down {illegible} Jns. Dalton's til 2. on Wed morn. May 15 - Wed. - Washed & {illegible} the shed. Beautiful Bright Day. Theo was here this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/762545eb6e1e4eefadc0182dbfc8d321.pdf a0cc5d6fd2dc5393f5afa2f2cda39133 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 16 - Thurs. - Rainy. practised meeting at the Hall the Eve. to arrange for a factory. Theo was here this Eve. May 17. - Fri. - Rainy this a.m. but bright this p.m. papa & Jns. Dalton drove to Manhard's this p.m. & I went up to Mr. Jesse Easton's with them to have my {illegible}. Theo & Ms. Flora were here this Eve. May 18. - Sat. - fine day. Mama made soap this a.m. papa went to B. took a lesson Theo was here this Eve. Elsie Hyne & Ethel went to B. to-day & Baby & Cgarlie played with Annie. May 19. Sun. - fine. Elsies were here this p.m. Mama, Henry & I went to service 7.30 Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4b227253c172d68edc46a4de1d421a72.pdf 2687f09f631434a226b3ea65aca275ad PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 20. - Mon. - Rainy. Theo was here to-day. Henry & Mr. R. Bishop went fishing this p.m. Mama finished washing the halls. Cheese meeting to-night at the hall. May 21. - Tues. - Rainy this a.m. Cleaned the parler. Went up to Easton's & {illegible} my {illegible}. May 22. - Wed. - Washed. Rainy this p.m. papa went to B. this p.m. & Henry helped with the new factory. Mr. Jns. Dawson made a flying trip to Packenham yesterday & bought Mr. Art. Manhard's place for the factory. Theo went back to B. to-day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e9737ba4eee281f889c8a4fd763dd77c.pdf 8fe393a1abf1bd4b9077fada7565abf9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 23. Thur. - papa brought Uncle Hugh out to went on the factory this noon. I picked {illegible} greens this p.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve. Mr Elisha Black. Maitland died 11 p.m. (night). May. - 24. - Fri. - "Green Victoria's Birthday" put down the hall carpet {illegible}. Thunder shower 4 this morn. Laura brought Mr. {illegible} while, Mrs. Chas, {illegible} & Hagel for out to her place yesterday & they spent all day at Bissell's cemetery (to-day). May 25. - Sat. - took a lesson. finished cleaning downstairs hall to-day. Laura took Mrs. fox & Hazel to Brockville but Mr. White remained here. Laura was here this p.m. Charlie & Ethel were here a while took our young {illegible} to {illegible} to-day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/30b8d07eda1b20a4268183b859d8e53d.pdf 82fa98bca5f39ec1216a496d86e161f8 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Henry & Uncle Hugh went to B. to-night. Mrs. Bishop {illegible} & Ruby were here all this Eve. Beautiful day & Evening. to-day - Mrs. U. Bishop wedding-day. May 26. Sun. - Beautiful day. Sevice at Bethel 2.30 p.m. Narcissus & lily of the valley Bouquets. Mr. Elisha Black buried this p.m. Large funeral. Annie, Mrs Jns Dalton & I walked to St. George's to service this Eve. Henry drove to B.for Uncle Hugh this Eve. May 27. - Mon. - Washed. fine day. this is Mason's night. 25 from Brockville, 6 of which came in an automobile. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d9a33508cb4a94fafb0e0dd1739575a3.pdf be3675b386c0b40dbbf78249b017ddbf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 28. - Tues. - Howard was here all day. & I took him home this Eve. put down the carpet in Henry's room. Cloudy this Eve. Mosquitoes are lively. May 29. Wed. - finished Henry's room, & Cleaned pictures in my room & dining-room. practised. Rainy. May 30. - Thurs. - Rainy. papa went to B. this a.m. Cleaned the dining room & finished ironing. practised. Jns. Beattie was here this Eve. May 31 - Fri. - Cleaned up to-day, finished the dining-room to-day. practised. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df19105751f2717e3fb6825a412ecf7c.pdf 60e4c360b3eafac073d4ed6debf413b9 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June. /12 June 1. - Sat.- took a lesson. Jean was here for dinner. cleaned my bed room this p.m. Viola Walker was here this p.m. papa went to town this a.m. & got a {new seat?} of clothes & hat. I took a bath & {drow?} & {B - wth?} Henry & Uncle {illegible} 7:30 {illegible}. & remained at Aunt {Jave's} all night. June 2. - Sun. - Beautiful 7 Warm {illegible} & I went & {illegible} in the Victoria hall. ({Caliaw?} Church) {illegible} preached. stayed at home this p.m. went to first {illegible} Church 7. Eve. Had a fine {illegible} & fine music, text. - Horse 9 part of {illegible}. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/183742143a396c16f028d751b7f66f64.pdf f47c847228362bb31f8a6e10f9988f55 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Text. - Hosea 9 part of 7 {illegible}. A little rainy. Henry drove in to B. for uncle Hugh & I this Eve. June 3. Mon. - King George {illegible} Birthday I helped Annie clean the Bissell house to-day so they will moce this week. fast day. to make cheese in new factory. We had some curd. RW. Mr. Campbell came here this E.e as he is joining the Mason's. June 4. - Tues - Washed. Elsie & bale were here a while this p.m. also Laura. scrubbed the shed. June 5. - Wed. - Helped Annie all day to move. June 6. Thurs - Cold & rainy. Went for some {illegible} up to Bishop's. Practised. Cheese meeting to-night. wrote to {illegible}.D. this Eve. Laura was here. Dold {illegible} to Mr.{illegible} Ms. Lean. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df14f356ae8413019e34b97b7378fe55.pdf 9db207cf5efeef559e15894dd28f1edf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June. 7. - Fri. - took a lesson this p.m. Stretched our curtains & made flower beds. Went up to Bishop's & Bissell's this Eve. Theo came out this Eve & is here. Was up to Bishop's & Bissell's this Eve. June 8. - Sat. - Busy all day. Mr. {illegible} Price helped papa & Henry plant corn this p.m. they finished the piece. geo. {illegible} house was burned 4 p.m. papa & Uncle Hugh went to town this Eve. also Annie & Willard. Howard stayed here. Laura was over & we set out plants. Hyne & children came up for there 9 chicken this Eve. We have 21. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ffa9ddf568c2e4aaf46e3dcafc8ebc7.pdf d0edf8809b1cb4f4112fcb1e0e1bc45d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 9. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Annie & Willard came up this a.m. & Elsie, hyne & children this p.m. Beautiful day Retired Early. June 10. - Mon. - Washed & {illegible}. practised. went for {illegible} this Eve. Ms. Linsday died 4 a.m. {illegible} June 11. - tues. - cleaning the kitchen practised. Went up to Ms. Jns. Walker's this Eve. Baby Eula's Birthday. (1 yr. old) Reed a card from){illegible} June 12. - Wed. - practised. went to a meeting at Bethel church to arrange for a social (June 26) & had choir practise also. June 13. - Thur. - mama painted the kitchen ploor to-day. practised. June. 14 - Fri. - Beautiful morn. mama & Maura went <s>to</s> B. this a.m. practised. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/049d98538df92695c53793ac69eab6c1.pdf 707ed408f893e36d538325c16c5b5f5a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mama finished painting the kitchen floor to-night. Miss Edith {illegible} died 2.30 p.m. June 15. - Sat. - took a lesson. Rainy this p.m. & Eve. Ironed this p.m. We took the milk to the factory 5.15 p.m. Laura was here this Eve. June 16. - Sun. - Elsie, Hyne & family were here this p.m. Mama & I went to service 7.30 p.m. Quite a large crowd. Henry was up to Grandma's all day. June 17. - Mon. - Washed. fine day. papa went to B. this p.m. Mabel Eligh & her husband https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fe2e41dbcf3c96780fdbe193b8597013.pdf b753fca91c509e808d3c335761949d47 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. were here this Eve. funeral of late Miss {illegible} 1. 30 p.m. at C. G. Reester's residence. Algonquin. June 18. - Tues. - practised this p.m. on Mrs. Beattie's {illegible} papa took Uncle Hugh to B. this Eve.bag + baggage. June 19. - wed. - "Practising is the order of the day." June 20. - thur - Howard came up last night & is staying while his mama & Mrs. {illegible} . go to the Burg to-day. June 21. - Fri. - Annie came up for dinner & took Howard home. Moved into the takehen after painting. Eva & I went to Jean's this eve. & practised. June 22. - Sat. - took a lesson. scrubbed up things at the hall Mrs. Jns. dalton & I went over to Read's cemetery for Roses & were at Kyle's. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4bb52d63727f4296fa95f185d9dde89f.pdf 3c2d01c9014cdc4549411f868b5bcae5 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 23. - Sun. - papa went to B. last night & I get a new pair of shoes. Service 2.30 p.m. Not many present. Warmer. Elsie's came up for service, but went home right after. Annie, Willard & Howard were here for {illegible} & went to St. George's this Eve. I went early to bed. June 24 - Mon. - Elsie's ten year Wedding Anniversary. Eva & I have been at Jean's to-day, & practised a good deal. "fine weather". papa drove to Alogonquin to-night as Uncle {illegible} is very sick. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/56b54ae93d458149a3d13a405a6959ae.pdf aebb39d0e54ffc2170929deb76ae0d32 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. is very sick. Henry helped R. Bishop kill a pig after supper. Dr. Edgar Bissel arrived home this morn. I retired early to-night. (June 25.) - Tues. - The Eventful day dawned clear & warm. We rose 4 a.m. & papa drove Jean & I to Maitland 5. 30 a.m. & we went to {illegible} on the 6. 20 train. (also Eva C. got on at B.) Had a nice ride + arrived at Mary {illegible} about 6.45 a.m. I went up to Daniel's 8.15 a.m. & {illegible} & I came back to Mary's 9.15 a.m. went to the Consent 10 a.m. finished our written papus & Eva played this a.m. I played 2 p.m. & we had a nice walk. Came to M. {9.20?} p.m. & papa met us there. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e2ba90d6c8f4cc5a12451fc4c1cbe6f.pdf bbd049d4740a66c1d08cd41f0cebbea4 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 26. - Wed. - Bethel Social Cooked this a.m. + helped at the hall this p.m. Rev. + Mrs. Keough + Dorothy drove here 7.30. p.m. + went to Social. Had a fine time. Six pieces of 41st Regimental Band gave music. Arrived home 1 o'clock. June 27. - Thur. - Grandma Manhard took a poor spell + Mama went up this Morn. We cleaned everything at the hall. Mama came home to-night. Finished planting potaotes. June 28. - Fri. - Did upstairs work + Mrs. Bishop. Mama + I cleaned lamps at church this p.m. Was at Mrs. Floria's this Eve. June 29. - Sat. Scrubbed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3f06068978f0403f83013bf11f7b68f9.pdf 28585608b5a61445701e3a275a687350 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Electa B. arrived in B. 5 a.m. & was at home 8.30 a.m.Viola Walker & I went to the woods this p.m. for ferns & earth. papa took potatoes to B. this a.m. Henry went to B. this Eve. Cool Eve. June 30 - Sun. Mama, Mrs. Jns Walker, Viola & I went to Read's Cemetery this p.m. Warm but cool this Eve. Service 7.30 Eve. Thur was a blind man here 7. Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3f7dd81d50a51434031fbe904605e5fb.pdf a7856886b345d32a5953a95b2f689844 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July. /12. July 1. - 'Dominion Day' Mama was not well last night but is better to-day. I picked 4 {illegible} wild strawberries to-day. Mason's Meeting to-night. Beautiful night. July 2. - Tues. - Grandma Throop is 90 yrs. old. to-day. Henry went in & saw the procession. We washed. July 3. - Wed. - picked 51 boxes of berries at Warner's to-day. Florena, Leoia, & Wilhelmene Kyle, {illegible} & Gladys Landon, & I picked. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a7f3cd91f6362d93720d2bd76f577e5e.pdf c799bf41588b98f753efa823858d6b97 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. very warm day & Eve. July 4. - Thur. - Ironed. Gave Ruby Bishop a lesson this p.m. Retired Early. July 5. - Fri. - picked 130 boxes of berries to-day. tired to-night Bathed. July 6 - Sat. - papa went to B. to-day. busy all day. jean& Electa were here this Eve. Reed a ;etter from Aunt Sayah. Very Warm day & Eve. July . 7. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. very fun present as it is as warm. retired early. July 8. - Mon. - Mrs. Jns. Beattie & I walked down to pick berries this morn I picked 160 boxes. mr. Warner drove Mrs. B. & I home. Very Warm. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da50b4cee99402bd4cc3667b8af6efd8.pdf 8deb3e244e11c9881eb43b52b825e850 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 9. - Tues. - Washed. I went to picnic at Perry's Point this p.m. with Landson's (Fred's) 14 in our load. Had a good time. July 10. Wed. - picked 95 boxes. Warm. July. 11. - Thur. - Ironed. Mama went up to Wright's to-day. choir practise this Eve. Cooler. July 12. - Fri. - picked 56 boxes. Had ice cream 5. p.m.Orange Walk in Kingston to-day. Willard went with the band July 13. - Sat. - busy all day, Delightful shower 7 p.m. July 14 - Sun. - Service 7.30 Eve. Quite a few present. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/975a291c3a3b5e566efad8e6b7c0e68b.pdf c71058bb185093094dea35b3341288b6 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 15 - Mon. - picked 52 boxes of berries. Rw. Mr. Campbell was here this Eve. July 16. - Tues. - Henry went to B. with Sarah this a.m. & took the 11.30 train Wesr. for toronto to attend the 'Grand Lodge' of Order of Mason's. July 18. - Thur. - Cleaned the cellar. July 19. Fri. - Gave Ruby a lesson. Waked {illegible}. henry arrived (Hyne) July 20. - Sat. - papa took a load of cheese to B. Busy all day. July 21. - Sun. - Very rainy. the Masonie Service's postponed. July 22. Mon. - Went rasp-berrying. Got about 8 quarts. Ochestra practise here this Eve. Mama is not very well. July 23 - Tues. - Washed. Beautiful day. Haying time {illegible} here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f594124e201292f3d6140866e4061af5.pdf 5db47aea733c11b53d081ecb594f88b3 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. went up to Mr. Jns. Walker's this Eve. July 24. - Wed. - Berring to-day. Got about 4 qts. went over to read's Cemetery This Eve with Mrs. Beattie A. we were at Mr. Kyle's Lawn {illegible} on Mr. Andrew Giwen's lawn to-night. Beautiful Eve. Jult 25 - thur. - 7 yrs. to-day. Uncle S.B. & all the crowd went up the St. Lawerence for the day.Mama went down to Elsie's to-day & Laura went this p.m. Gave Ruby a lesson. Choir practise at church this Eve. July 26. Fri. - Went to B. 11.30 a.m. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c00f3c9f5a9e700e4cebe6e448698fae.pdf 09cb70c51da0921ebbcfdcb16f731f28 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. with Laura. arrived home 5.30 p.m. theo came over. July 27. - Sat. - Busy. Ruby was here this p.m. papa went to B. 3.30 p.m. Was at Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. Beautiful Eve. July 28. - Sun. - Elsie Hyne & family were here this p.m. Henry & I went to service 7.30 Eve. July 29. Mon. - Washed. mowed the lawn. Orchestra practise here this Eve. "Mason's Night." July 30. tues. - Annie & Howard came up this morn & we washed her sheets. Rainy this p.m. & they stayed all night. We were up to Mr. Flora's this Eve. (July 31.) - Wed. - Annie & H. went down on the milk {illegible} & helped Mrs. Simpson cook to-day for the social. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/21210630a9e6b93c56a5b499fcb34bea.pdf 47b5fc617dcc5d42db8ba74cb21af45d PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. mama helped Mrs. Knapp & i finished ironing. Henry & I went to the social to-night at Stone's {illegible}. Had a fine time. they made about {illegible} 30.00. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/742008a8e8fd253dd4c0c7fbb86a7c8c.pdf c166f7761f4b0d94660660021dfcacce PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. August. Aug. 1. - thur. - Laura, Annie, Howard & I spent the day up to Grandma Manhard's Aug - 2. Fri. - Gave Ruby a lesson. Mr. {illegible} was here for dinner as he is helping the men stack hay. I went down to Mabel Landon this p.m. Choir practise this eve. Aug. 3. - Sat. - Rainy forenoon. Hyne was here for {illegible} as he started to town. papa went out to Mr. Will Collier's this p.m. Henry went to B. this Eve. Aug 4. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Cool & showery. Henry has been up to grandma's all day. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Edith Throop Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Edith Throop Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grenville County Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909-1919 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 Leeds & Grenville County, Elizabethtown Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">No.4 Library Notebook </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">October. /11. Oct. 1. -- Sun. -- Church service 2:30 p.m. Rainy. Oct. 2. -- Mon. -- Washed & cleaned the shed. Oct. 3. -- Tues. -- Mrs. R. Bishop Mrs. U. Bishop (Jr) Mrs. Jno. Dalton. Annie & Howard were here for dinner. Has been a lovely day. Oct. 4. -- Wed. -- Ironed all day to get ready to go to Prescott. Very windy & the men couldn't work. Oct. 5. -- Thur. -- Went to town with Sarah I[?]. & took the 2.45 train for P. Luella met me. Miss E. Baker was in this Eve. Oct. 6. -- Fri. -- Rainy. We read & worked & played games this Eve. Sent mama a card. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Oct. 7. - Sat. - Dandy mom. We went for a walk. Went to the library & Geraldines this Eve. Full moon. Oct. 8. - Sun. - Church service. S.P.(?) & service at 7 p.m. We attended all three. Wrote 4 cards. Oct 9. - Mon. - Mrs. Smith was here for dinner. We made a number of calls this p.m. Down street to-night. Oct. 10. - Tues. - Went for some horse-radish at Jack Smiths this morning. L.D. & I walked to the Blue Church this p.m. Called at Mr. Geo.(?) Lanes to-night, as Mr. & Mrs. ? Lockwood are down. Oct. 11. - Wed.- Tacked a quilt this a.m. L.D. Geraldine & I kept house at Mrs. Rolt (?) Dowsleys This Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Oct. 12. - Thur.- Went to the Burg? this p.m. Grand fall Days. J.w.a. meeting this Eve. Oct. 13. - Fri.- Went to meet the ferry today (4 times) Have been busy cooling Miss Daniels. S.S. class was here this Eve. Had a good time. Oct. 14. -Sat.- Grand Day. Came to Brockville on the 1.40 p.m. train. Went down street. Henry came in & I came home this Eve. Oct. 15. -Sun.- annie Willard & Howard were here for dinner. S.S. & service at 2.30 p.m. Beautiful warm weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Oct. 16. -Mon.- Washed potato. Digging is the business now. Papa rec'd a letter from aunt Sarah tonight. Oct. 17. -Tues.- Mama spent the day at Grandma Manhard's, annie & Howard Mrs. Bishop & I were up to the church this p.m. & swept it & dusted. Papa & Henry went to the sale of Holstein cattle at Gordon Manhards this p.m. Very windy this p.m. also rained tonight. Ms Geordie Landons husking (?) bee (?) tonight. Henry went to it. Oct. 18 - Wed.- Rainy this a.m. Mama went to the ladies aid at Mrs. A.P. Bissells this p.m. Henry & I drove to Wesley Woods for choir practise this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Oct. 19. - Thur.- Dandy weather. ?roned. Mr. C.J. Johns was here this a.m collecting for the telephones. Henry started ploughing today. Rec. a letter from Elva, this eve. Henry & I went to Fred Landons to a husking bee tonight. Oct. 20. -Fri.- Mama, Mr. & Mrs. L. Lockwood are visiting at annies today. Practised this p.m. Oct. 21. -Sat.- Took a lesson this morn. Mr. Fl. Lockwood also Ruby Bishop were here this p.m. I walked down to the factory for butter 5.p.m. Henry went to B. this eve. Theo was over here tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Oct.22.-Sun.-Mrs. Wright. {illegible} was here for dinner. as Mr & Mrs D. Wright went to service at {Matland?} this morn. {illegible} Mr. Campbell {pass?} by train student {illegible} on Bethel church this eve. We all went. Oct. 23. - Mon. - Washed & picked up potatoes this p.m. Oct. 24. - Tues. - Annie, Mrs. {Dalton?} & {illegible} kyle went to the Burg this a.m. Howard stayed here. We all went over to the suprise Party at Mr. Jns. {Carbett's?} this Eve. (papa, mama, Laura, Annie. Howard & I rode over) Had a dandy time. Viola Patterson died today. she diptheria. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Oct. 25. - Wed. - Ironed. laura was over this p.m. Rec d a photo postal of {illegible} 1 to-night. "Grand Weather." Viola Patterson was buried 10. a.m. Oct. 26. - thurs. - papa brought "Maud" home this a.m. Mama, Mrs. {Dalton?}, Mrs. {illegible} & I all went to {Carbett's?} sale this p.m. {illegible} cold. Oct. 27.- Fri. - finished ironing {Did?} the upstairs work. Mama helped Mrs. Walt on pick ducks this p.m. Oct. 28. - Sat. - papa went to market & brought Aunt Jane out this p.m. We are {illegible} {illegible}. Henry went duck hunting with the boys this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">papa went for uncle {Kyle?} to-night. Dandy night. Oct. 29. - Sun. - We went to service at 2:30 p.m. then Auntie, Uncle & mama walked down to Annie's after service. Very windy "Thanksgiving Service." Oct. 30 - Mon. - "Thanksgiving Day." All of the family were here for dinner except {Kyne?}. {Has?} been a nice day. papa tooke Auntie & Uncle in town to-night & I went up to Bishop's & helped Mrs. B. work on her dress for Halloween Oct. 32. Tues. - Rainy, Henry, Laura & I walked up to the party to-night. Had a good time Howard stayed here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">November. /11. Nov. 1. - Wed. - I have been helping Mrs. {Bissell?} to-day, Jessie & I went to the party at Landon's this eve. Nov. 2. - Thurs. - Drew on the ground this morn. Cold. Nov. 3.- Fri. - Clear & Cold. Cleaned Henry's room to-day. Grand night. Wrote to {illegible}. Nov. 4. - Sat. - took a lesson this a.m. papa went to market. Annie, Willard & Howard went to waiy {Luella?} P. to-day. Henry went to town to-night. I wrote to {Electa?} this eve. Nov. 5.- Sun .-{illegible} & cloudy. Mama went up to Walkers this p.m. We all went to service 7.pm. {illegible}. Ms. {illegible} gave the </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Nov. 6. Mon. - Washed, Cleaned the cellar. Rainy this p.m. Mason's Night. Nov. 7. - Tues. - Mama went to Algonquin with Andrew 1 p.m. practised all the afternoon. very windy. {Read?} a card from Gladys. 1. to-night. Henry & I went to Beattice's this eve. Nov. 8. Wed. - Just {illegible} this p.m. Eva. N. was buried. It was a cold, & dull day. papa went to Maitland this p.m. Have been pretty busy. Reed a card from {illegible} to-night. Nov. 9. - Thurs. - Practised. Laura was over this p.m. Went to Choir practise at {illegible}this eve. Grand Day. Nov. 10. - Fri. - Mama came home to-day. Rainy, but </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">{illegible} off this eve, Nov. 11. - Sat. - Beautiful day, took a lesson this a.m. Went to Annie's this p.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Theo. D. was here this Eve. Nov. 12. - Sun. - Rainy & very windy, the wind blew down a tree in our front yard. I went to service at 2.38 p.m. Just 6 people present. Snowed from 3.30 to 6 o'clock. Nov. 13. - Mon. - Washed, killed a pig (for us) this p.m. Nov. 14. - Tues. - Aunt Annie was here this a.m. Mama & Mrs. J. Walker were visiting at Mrs. H. Lockwoods to-day. Practised & ironed some, went over to Laura's this Eve, Shooting Contest. Noc. 13. - Wed. - Annie & Howard were here to-day also aunt {illegible} this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Practised & wrote to Eva & Elia this Eve. Nov. 16. - Thurs. - Cleaned the lawn-mower. Henry went to B. this p.m. Papa went to the sle at Mr. Henry Ms. Kinley's I went down to Annie's 5.30 p.m. & {illegible}, Gladys & Mabel called for me to go to choir practise. Very cold. Nov. 17. - Fri. - Cold, shooting Contest at Algonquin Range, the D.A. Boys against Algonquin D.A. won, hurrah! Stormy to-night. Made mince-meat to-day. Nov. 18. - Sat - took a lesson this morn. Mrs {illegible} Bissell & Etta were here this p.m. & for tea. Theo was here this Eve. Nov. 19. - Sun. - Annie Willard & Howard were here to-day. Annie, Howard & I went </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">to-day Annie, Howard & I went to Laura's this p.m. Hattie walker was here this p.m. Went to service 7.30 p.m. Mama & Howard stayed at home. Nov. 20. - Mon. - {illegible} Wilfrid's Birthday-day. Washed. papa went to town this a.m. & he & henry {shingled?} on the church sheds this p.m. Warm. Nov. 31. - Tues. - Mama & Henry went to town this a.m. Henry helped shingle {illegible} the church sheds this p.m. henry went to a party at warner's this Eve. in honor of Shepherd's. Nice weather. Nov. 22. - Wed. - Ironed. papa went to Algonquin to get the {illegible} shod & I went also. Arrived home 940 p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Nov. 23. - Thurs. - Ironed. papa & Henry took {illegible} cows to town this p.m.solf to Mr. H. Bissell. Quite warm. Mr. Y. Landon took Gladys & I to {illegible} for choir practise this Eve. Nov. 24. - Fri. - Just {illegible} month from to-night, Santa will be around practised to-day. papa had cider made this p.m. & after the committee meeting at the church Bissell's, Bishop's & Landon's came in for cider. Colder to-night. {illegible} a letter from {illegible} also papa ued one from Uncle Samuel. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Nov. 25 - Sat. - took a lesson this a.m. papa went to market. Mr. Jns. Wright underwent and operation for appentieitis there. Eve. & is very low to-night. Nov. 26. - Sun. - Stormed this a.m. Mama, Henry & I went to service 2.30 p.m. Read - A star in prison by Anna May Wilson. Nov. 27. - Mon. - Warm. the men finished shingling the church shed roof this p.m. Cleaned the spare room & mama made me a new waist. Theo was here Eve. Nov. 28. - Tues. - Mrs. Jesse Easton & Mrs. H. Cole were here for dinner & satyed til 3.30 p.m. Rainy this .m. I practised this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Nov. 29. - Wed. - Cleaned the kitchen stove-pipes. I finished cleaning the spare-bed room papa went to B. this p.m. Henry helped Mr. Y. Landon at his "raising bee" this p.m. Laura was over this p.m. Nov. 30. - Thurs. - papa went to B. this a.m. Henry is helpinh Mr. {illegible} Murray cut wood on the {illegible} place, fine day. Milk was here this a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">December. /11. Dec. 1. - Fri. - Choir practise at Warner's this eve. Beattise had a few invited in this Eve, in honor of Mr. & Mrs. A. {illegible} Dec. 2. - Sat. - took a lesson. Snowy. Annie & Willard went to town 12. noon 7 Howard stayed here.{illegible} & I cleaned the lamps at the curch this p.m. Henry went to town this Eve. Read a card from N.C. Dec. 3. - Sun. - fine day. Henry went to grandma's this morn. "Anniversay Services." 2.30 & 7.30 {illegible} Mr. {illegible} Philp, couldn't come. Annie & Willard were here for tea. We all went to Evening service, except </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Mama & Howard. Splendid sermons. Dec. 4. - Mon. - Washed. I walked down to the store 4.30 p.m. Cold & very frosty. Mason's night. Dec. 5. - Tues. - Edna & Gladys {illegible} Jessie B. & I washed the dished & set tanle this morn for the Eve. at the hall. "Social this Eve." {illegible}. {Lawernce Fisher?} Malloy town {spoke?}. Dec. 6 . - Wed. - Cleaned every-thing at the hall this a.m. Annie. & Willard & Henry went to town at noon. papa & mama & I also 9Elsie went this a.m.) & we had a family </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">& we had a family group taken at {illegible} also I got a new coat. Beautiful warm day & {rathes?} smoky. Henry went to a party this Eve at Rolt Wood's. Mr. & Mrs. A. Manhard came here this Eve. to {illegible} till to-morrow eve. Dec. 7. - Thur. - Our "{proop?}" came this Eve. I went to choir practise this Eve. at Warner's. Mr. 7 Mrs. Manhard went to Dalton. Dec. 8. - Fri. - " Grand weather" Ironed. papa helped Mr. R. Bishop. {illegible} stone this p.m. 7 Henry went hunting. Mrs. R. Bishop & Ruby were here this p.m. a while. Sent the {proop?} to Elsie this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Dec. 9. - Sat. - Busy all day. {illegible} M. came here 4.30 p.m. to remain over {illegible} Mrs. Bishop came down to-gnight as the Annual {illegible} Association was held this Eve. Dec. 10. - Sun. - Delightful Weather Henry, florence & I drove to Algonquin this p.m. then went to service at 7.30. {illegible}, Mr. {Calvert?}. N. {illegible} preached, & Bethel choir took part. Dec. 11. - Mon. - Dark, & gloomy. Florence & I went to Mrs. Jockwood's this p.m. to visit. Annie & Howard were here for dinner. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Election day. Rainy this Eve. Reed a letter from {Elise?} Dec. 12 - Tues. - Florence & I went to Ms. Walker's 9 a.m on an errand. {Hilyard?} & {wife?} just arrived yesterday. I went to Ms. Bissell's to-day. then to Y. Landons on the hill this Eve. I cleaned mama's & my rooms to-day. Reed a birthday card from {illegible}. Dec. 13. - Bright {illegible} snow. fell last night, but soft weather still continues. Dec. 14. - Thur. - Shooting continues & oyster supper this Eve. Had a good time Dec. 15. - Fri. - Damp & foggy. We washed the dishes at the hall this Eve, & {illegible} more oysters also organized </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">"Nickel {illegible}." Dec. 16. Sat. - papa & mama went to B. 7:40 a.m. took a lesson. Cleaned the dining - room. Laura was here 4. p.m. {illegible} p.m. & {illegible} Dec. 17 - Sun. - finished {illegible} at home mama went up to Ms. Walker's this p.m. We all went to service 7. this {illegible} Dec. 18. - Washed. Dec. 19. - Tues. - Henry & I went to {Broelwdle?} 1. p.m. & remained at Uncle {illegible} for tea. Had a good time. Got our pictures (photos) Mama washed the {Meson's?} appons this am. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Dec. 20. - Wed. - Ironed. Mama made Mrs. {illegible} Christmas Cake this p.m, Laura was here this p.m. I went up & Mr. Walker's on an errand 4. p.m. {hilyard?} & his wife were here this Eve. {illegible} some photos to senf by mail. Dec. 21. - Thur. - Shortest day in the year "finished ironing & we cleaned the {pantrey?}. choir practise at Mary's this Eve. Dec. 22. - Fri. - Started our coal-heater to-day. I went to Mrs. Jns Beattice's {illegible} this 1 .p.m. Mrs. {illegible} Wright's nephew. Calhown Baka was chairman. We had a good time & I need {illegible} on the {illegible} We {illegible} pop-corn this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Dec. 23. - Sat. - papa's birthday his 58 today. he went to B. this am. Annie &Willard went {illegble} Howard stayed here. We have been busy, busy, all day & decorated our tree this {illegible}. Laura was here, & Henry went to B. this {Eve?}. Dec. 24. - Sun. - Christmas {Service} 2:30 p.m. also {illegible} for {illegible}, we all went Read a book, "A Devotee & A {Parking?}." this {Eve?} Went to bed early. {illegible} to "give" Santa a {illegible} to <s> {illegible} our tree</s>. {pay?} us a unit, this Night Before Christmas </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Dec. 25. - Mon. - Christmas Day. Elsies were here by 10.30 a.m. & Annie & Willard came soon after dinner at Warner's. We {need?} a number of presents, Willard went to the {illegible}, & Annie & Howard remained here all night. Dec. 26. - Tues. - {illegible} {illegible} {illegible} everything around. Went over to see Laura this {Eve?} Dec. 27, - Wed. - Mama washed a few things this a.m. papa went to {illegible} - meeting This a.m. papa & I straightened up at the {illegible} this p.m. This is {illegible}. John's night Mrs. Jns. {Beattie?}, {illegible} Mrs. Jns {Beattie?}, Jns were here this {Eve?} & we did {some?} burnt - work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Dec. 28. - Thus. - Cleaned up at Howard stay {illegible} the {hall?} this p.m. Dec. 29. - Fri.. - papa is quite sick & went to see {Dr. Harding?} this p.m. Willard & John Patterson came up for Howard this p.m. papa is some better to-night. Dec. 30 - Sat. - papa went to town & mama went to grandma's. Papa went Algonquin this p.m. I have been busy to-day. Mr. & Mrs. {N. Jockwood?} came down - this {Eve?}. Has been a dandy day. Dec. 31. - Sun.- Henry went to mama this p.m. Ms. {Afl Chapman?} who was burned to death this morn. was buried. 1.pm. Henry & I went to {illegible} this eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">January. /12. Jan. 1. - Mon. - Annie & Howard <s>were</s> here all day & stayed all night. This is {illegible} night & we "sugared off." Jan. 2. - Tues. - Annie & Howard went home this morn. We washed. Wrote & {illegible} this eve. Jan. 3 - Wed. - Beautiful day, Mary W. & {illegible} {Quartuo?} were married 12 o'clock noon. I was there played the "wedding march" We had a <s> lovely,</s> jolly time. I came up with Willard at 6 o'clocj when he went to the {illegible}. Jan. 4.- thurs. - I was at Mrs. Jns Daltons this eve. Jan. 5.- Fri.- very cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Jan. 6.- Sat. - took a lesson. Mama went up to grandma's & papa went to town this a.m I have been busy this p.m. Ms. H. {Jockwood?} was here this p.m. Jns. Beattice was here this eve. Cold as greenland. Jan. 7. Sun. - papa & I went to service at {Bettel} 2:30 p.m. & Henry went up to Grandma M's for mama. laura & I walked to Ot. {Yeorges?} to service 7 p.m. Mr. & Mrs R. {Besnop?} were here this eve. Cold Mr. U Beamam's (near Alogonquin) bam & contents (cows pigs & hen were barned 8. a.m. this morn. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Jan. 8. - Mon. - practised & Laura was here this p.m.also Mr. Jns. Walter. not as cold to-night. Stormy. {illegible} Jan. 9. - Tues. - {Blustrey?} & stormy. Henry worked in the woods, {yesterday?}, this p.m. {Father?} shovelled paths. Laura was here this p.m. Henry went to Mrs. Beattice's this Eve. We burnt cushion tops. Jan. 10. - Wed. - Churned. Mama was visiting at Ms. {Seaman?} Wright's to-day. Beautiful day.I went over to Laura's this Eve. We {reed Simpson Sale?} Catalogise to-night. Jan. 11. - Thur. - Dandy weather but very cold. Mama, papa & Mrs. R. Bishop drove to Algonquin this </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">4 p.m.to get the horses {illegible} (after tea) Mr. {Elsha?} {illegible} died 11. p.m. I went to the {illegible} to-night with Annie & Willard to a concert. Jan. 12. - Fri. - Cold Henry & Willard are chopping for Mr. Bishop's Laura was here this p.m. Mam<s>a</s> washed my hair this p.m. Jan. 13. - Sat. - took a lesson this a.m. papa & Henry went to town this a.m. for coal. Laura was here this p.m. I reed postal from Miss {Rath?} . Ms. {illegible} was here this Eve. Jan. - 14. - Sun. - A little warmer. papa & Henry went to Mr. E. {illegible} funeral 1.30 p.m. at Algonquin Church. Bethel Service this Eve. All went. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Jan. - 15 - Mon - Aunt jane N. is 56 years old to-day. Washed. Willard & Johnie. B. were here for dinner. read a card from Mary. W. {illegible}. Jan. 16. - Tues. - Practised. Laura was here this p.m. Henry 7 Willard are chopping this p.m. for Capt? Bishop. Read a letter from Uncle D.B. Jan. 17. - Wed. - Churned. papa & Henry are helping Kyne draw wood to-day. I went down with them after dinner. to the post office. Made candy. Jan. 18. - Thurs. - Ironed. Rainy {illegible} a {time?} " grey Day". Laura was here this p.m. Practised. Jan. 19. - Fri. - Annie & Howard came up this a.m. & Willard went to B. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">for his {illegible}. papa & I drove to B. this p.m. & got my lamb collar put on my coat. {Present?} & the party at Wiel C. Read's this Eve with Edna & Gladys. & Ms. {illegible} , had a good time. Jan. 20. - Sat. - took lesson this a.m., have been busy all day. papa went to market this a.m. & Henry went {illegible} this p.m. Retired early. Jan. 21. - Sun. - Nice sunny day. Device 2.30 p.m. Mrs. (RW) {illegible} was out also. Read this Eve. Jan. 22. - Mon. - papa & Henry moved some hay to the house stable to-day. Reedthe dree for Ethel from {illegible}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">also a postal from {illegible}. Laura D. was here this Eve. Jan. 23. - Tues. - Stormy. ironed. Jan. 24. - Wed. - Lovely day. Ms. Ed. {illegible} (real estate agent) & Ms. {illegible}, were here this p.m. Mama was {illegible} at bishop's to-day. & I went up this Eve. Jan. 25. - Thur. - Dandy day. Cold.Henry is sawing at {illegible}. We churned & mama washed some. Henry went to warner to a party. Jan. 26. - Fri. - Busy all day. Edna, Gladys. L, & {illegible} was here this Eve & practise no one else came. papa went to Will. C. Read's this Eve. Cold. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Jan. 27. - Sat. - very cold. Mr. J. Walker were to B. with papa 10.am. They attended Mr. Samuel {illegible} funeral at 2.30 p.m. We had been busy all day Mr. {illegible} was here a while after tea. bathed to-night. Jan. 28. - Sun. - fine day. Henry, papa & I went to service tis Eve. Jan. 29. - Mon. - Washed. Stormy day. Laura was here this p.m. Jan. 30. - Tues. - Warmed. Mama has a bad cold & a lame back. papa went to {illegible} this p.m. also saw Mr. E. Black. laura was here 4.30 p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">the choir (all) went to Warner's this Eve as Mrs. Warner invited them for Mary. We presented her with an oak centre table. Had a good time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">February. /12. Feb. 1. - Thur. - Mama has a cold. Henry went to {illegible} show to-night with Willard & Annie. papa helped Mr. Fred Warner put up a separate. Mama took a terrible pain in the stomach to-night, but after applying hot clothes fet relieved. Feb. 2. - Fri. - Mama isn't very well papa & Henry drew a load of ice for the factory this a.m. & Annie & Howard rode up with them at noon. Ironed this p.m. Henry, Annie & I went to a parler social at Mr. J {illegible} Easton's this Eve.with Wille {illegible} of 23 people. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Had a good time. howard remained here all night. Feb. 3. - Sat. - Busy to-day. Dandy weather. papa & Henry wnet to town this p.m. Mama wasn't very well this p.m. but feels better this Eve. "Oysters" for supper. Henry, Willard went to B. this Eve. Read a letter from {Elva?} to-night. Feb. 4. - Sun. - Mama is {illegible} better & papa went for the Dr. Mrs Jns. Dalton & Annie stayed here this p.m. with me. Henry went to service 2.30 p.m. & after {illegible} powders for her said she must diet & be kept quiet. Mr. Jns. Walker was here this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Feb. 5. - Mon. - 'Beautiful day.' Henry & Theo went to the funeral of Mrs. Nichols at St. {Yonges?} church. 11. a.m oaoa went to B. this p.m. to get more medicine for mama. This is Mason's night. Laura was here this p.m. also Mrs. {illegible} & Flora (Dalton) {illegible} Feb. 6. - Tues. - Mmama was sitting up this p.m. for a while. Henry & Willard drove to {illegible} 6.p.m. to {illegible} the Mason's meeting thur, as the Distict Deputy (Mr. Ed. Mekimm) pays his annual visit to-night. Mr.& mrs. {illegible} Kyle were here all the Eve. Feb. 7. - Wed. - Stormy. mama is improving & has been sitting up nearly all day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">sitting up nearly all day. Laura was here 4 p.m. Feb. 8. - Thur. - Annie & Willard & Howard drove up this a.m. Beautiful Day. Feb. 9. - Fri. - Busy all day. Laura {illegible} theo. back to B. to work. this a.m. She came over 4. p.m. Mr. Jns. Walker was here this Eve. Feb. 10. - Sat. - Snapping cold weather. papa & Mrs. {illegible} went to B. this p.m. Mrs. Jns. Beattice ({illegible}) came up here this p.m. Laura was here 4.30 p.m. Has been a dandy bright day. Feb. 11. - Sun. - Lovely day. Read "The Calling of Dan Mathew's." Henry, papa & I went to </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">service 7. this Eve. Feb. 12. - Mon. - Beautiful day. henry helped Mr. {illegible} Kyle saw to-day. {illegible} Feb. 13. - Tues. - Has been a grand day. I went up to {illegible} Mrs. Jns. Walker 3.30 p.m.Retired quite early. Feb. 14. - Wed. - Henry & I Washed. Annie & Howard came up this p.m. & remained all night. We played games this Eve. & I {illegible} hid. "Calling of Dan Mathew's." Mrs.R. Bishop came down this p.m. Feb. 15. - Thur. - Ironed. Annie & Howard went home 9 a.m. I went {for?} a walk up to Mrs. Wrights 4.p.m. Grand weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Reed a valentine card from {Elva?} this Eve. Laura was here 6 p.m. till 7.m. Feb. 16. - Fri. - finished ironing & did the upstairs work. Mrs. Jns Walker was here a while this p.m. Warm & hazy, beautiful weather. i went down to Ms. {Geoidie?} Landon's this Eve. We played {illegible} & practised {illegible} for Sun & had tea. Had a nice Evening. Henry event to a party at Mr. Jns {illegible} there also was a party at Dwight & May Bennett's {illegible} this Eve. Feb. 17. - Sat. - papa went to B. this a.m. {illegible} Charlie & Ethel came out </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">here 11.30 a.m. to move the corn-{illegible} to the {illegible} place. "Beautiful warm weather." Laura was here 4 p.m. Ms. {illegible} was here a while this Eve. Feb. 18. - Sun. - Grand Day. Warm & Springlike. viola & Wilhelmins came here to go to church with me. Henry went up to Grand-ma this morn. Laura & I walked to St. George's this Eve. Elsie's came out to Annie's this p.m. & Elsie & Annie walked up here for half an hour. Feb. 19. - Mon. - Cloudy & warm. I made a want to-day. Mama went for a ride down to Annie's. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Feb. 24. - Sat. - Mild. Annie & Willard went to town 12.noon. & left Howard here. Annie had 8 roots of teeth extracted. Annie & Howard stayed here till 7.p.m. & Papa drove (helped) them home. Henry was sawing at Mr. Jno. Easton's to-day. We have been busy. Bathed this Eve. Laura wshed 3 p.m. Feb. 25. - Sun. - Quietness reigned. Papa, Henry, & I went to service, 7, Eve. Quite warm & bright to-night. Feb. 26. - Mon. - Blustry & stormy this p.m. Wild all the Eve. We melted now to wash. I took a lesson 10.a.m. & Jean remained here for dinner. Laura was over this p.m. & I was cutting patterns. Papa drove to B this p.m. & got coal. Henry has been helping saw at Davy Hudson's. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Feb. 27. - Tues. - Stormy all day. Jno. Beattie was here this Eve. Mr. Osborne Ohave's barn was burned this Eve. (8.45. started). All of the men went over, but couldn't save any cattle just the horses. 20 cows. burned. Feb. 28. - Wed. - Washed. Mama is 58 to-day. Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Kyle, Papa, Mama, & I drove over to Mr. Harris McDougall's 3.30 p.m. & Mr. & Mrs. no. Dalton drove over 5 p.m. Mr. Kyle's & ourselves went in a sleigh & had lots of fun. Had a dandy time. Arrived home 1.30.a.m. Beautiful Night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Feb. 29. - Thur. - Mama went down to Mrs. Beattie's to a {illegible} I have been busy all day & walked down for Mama thsi Eve. Papa went to Maitland this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2>March /12.</h2> March. 1. - Fri. - Ironed & did the upstairs work. Henry & Willard went to Morristown this p.m. Beautiful weather. March 2. - Sat. - Busy. Walked down to Annie's 4 p.m. & remained till 6.30 Eve & stopped at Mrs. Beattie's & helped her do some burning. Henry came down to Jno also. Papa & Hyne drove to N. Augusta this morn & look at cattle. March. 3. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Howard stayed with Papa. All the rest went. Rec'd our ballots to vote on "Church Union." Annie, Wlilard, & Howard remained here till after supper. Retired early. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March. 4. - Mon. - "Beautiful day." Rec. Mr. Krough came out to Lodge & Mrs. Krough came here to stay. Had a nice time. Rec'd Easton's & Dumpson's Catalogues also a letter from Electa & Aunt S. March 5. - Tues. - Bright day. Ironed & Mama washed a little. Laura was here this p.m. Henry went to B this p.m. Gordon W. was here this Eve. I went up to the Church for choir practise but no one came only Leanard & Maud. March. 6. - Wed. - Bright & beautiful. Wesley Wood's sale this p.m. Papa went to B this p.m. I went down to Mr. G. Landons this Eve to try over the anthems with the girls. We had a good time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 7. - Thur. - Bright & quite warm. Henry helped Mr. Seaman Wright saw to-day & went to a party at Maitland to-night. Laura was here 5.30 p.m. Mr. Jim Prue's finished moving to-day. Hynen has the quinsey. March 8. - Fri. - Cloudy. Mama made fried cake this p.m. Ruby Bishop came down this p.m. March 9. - Sat. - Papa went to B. this a.m. We hurried & got all the work done up. Maggie Read Will Little Edith & baby Annie & Howard were here this p.m. & Eve. Laura was over 3. p.m. Bathed just before I went to {illegible} Howard as Howard is 4 to-day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 10. - Sun. - Bright & clear. Went up to Bishop's this p.m. & came down to service with them at 7.30. Eve. March. 11. - Mon. - Washed. Grandma Manhard took a poor spell beloem 8 & 9. {illegible} for Mama Howard stayed with me this p.m. as Annie & Willard went to the dentists Mama came home this Eve on Cowan's milk-nig & grandma is better. March. 12. - Tues. - Howard went home 10.30. a.m. & I went down also. Remained all night as 10 went to the rink to play. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 13. - Wed. - Came home this a.m. March. 14. - Thur. - Beautiful day. IRoned this a.m. & went up to the church this p.m. with Edna & Gladyo Landon to help clean the lamps. March 15. - Fri. - Stormy all day of anything. March. 16. - Sat. - Beautiful bright day. Henry helped Jno. Beattie saw this a.m. took a lesson this a.m. Have been busy to-day. Laura was here 3.30 p.m. & I went over there this Eve. March 17. - Sun. - "St Patrick's Day" Service 2.30 p.m. then Kyne's children came for me & I went to Algonquin. Had a nice drive. Mrs. Ryles Earl came in this Eve. We retired early. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 18. - Mon. - Washed. four (4) loads of Hyne's furniture etc. were moved this p.m. to the "McKinley Farm." Mrs. Chas Johns, Mrs. Wm. Dawson, Mrs. WardEarl & Eleanor were in this Eve. About 8.15 p.m. I went over to Mr. Krough's. Thesis "Easton Lily" is a beauty. March 19. - Tues. - Finished packing & 2 more loads completed the removal. <s>We</s> Mr. Tim. Perrin brough Elsie, baby, Ethel & I 2.30 p.m. After putting up the Kitchen stove & beds & finding articles sufficient for our comfort we retired. Willie S. helped Hyne & Mr. PErrin. March 20. - Wed. - Cleaned pantry & straghtened most all of the kitchen. Put the parlor carpet down this Eve & I washed all the dishes, belonging in the side-board. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 21. - Thur. - Stormy. Moped part of the upstairs, steps & parlor. March 22. - Fri. - Finished the setting room & the moped the rest of the charmber. Henry & Annie drove down this Eve about 9.30 o'clock we came home. *myself also) March 23. - Sat. - Papa & I drove to B. this morn. Beautiful day. Arrived home 12.30 p.m. Mr. Lockwood, also Laura were here this p.m. Bathed this Eve. March 24. - Sun. - Fine day. Service at Bethel 7.30 Eve. A large crowd. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 25. - Mon. - Washed. Beautiful day, but cold. ANnie had to pay another visit & Dr. Ohaves so Howard is staying here to-night. March 26. - Tues. - Papa & Henry & team Ray genes help Hyne saw this a.m. Annie is going down to help Elsie. Henry took Howard down home 5.30 p.m. Stormy this p.m. Theo came out this p.m. & was here awhile. {sideways "Wrote to Aunt Sarah"} March 27. - Wed. - Fine day. I was over to Mrs. {illegible} this Eve a while. Wrote to L.D. & Elva this Eve. March 28. - Thur. - Fine day. We have a sick cow. Mama, Henry, & I went to a "parlor social" at Mr. George Landon's with Bissell's & Bishop's sleigh. Had a fine time. Rained some when we came home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">March 29. - Fri. - Foggy & cleaned up about 3.30 p.m. Had a nap this p.m. Dorothy Krough came here from Brockville & went to Dalton's to-night with me & choir practise as Mrs. Dalton invited is there to practise & spend the Eve. Had a good practise & fine time. March 30. - Sat. - Sat again. Busy all day. Papa went to B. thsi p.m. Laura was over this p.m. Henry went up to Bishop's this Eve. "Tired of play." March 31. - Sun. - Service 2.30p.m. Henry & I went. Howard stayed here Annie & Willard went up to Bishop {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April. April 1st. Mon. - Beautiful day. Mama {illegible} a quilt to {illegible} this is Mson's night. Stormy some. April 2nd. Tues. - I was down to Elsie to-day & helped her wash. warmer. April 3rd. - Wed. - Ironed. Laura was here. henry & I went up to grandma's this p.m. & I collected missonary money. Beautiful Eve, but has been colder to-day. Went up to Walker's & down to Datlon's this Eve. April 4.th. -thur. - fine day. Mr. {illegible} Mrs. R. bishop & Ruby went down to Barton's to-day. & mama went </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">to-day & mama went down to Elsie's with them. Laura was here this p.m. Mama received a card from {illegible}. D. to-night. Ms. Jns. Walker was here this Eve. I went over to Laura's this eve. April 6th - Fri. - Mama finished quiltins this p.m. Busy. Warm. Henry helped {illegible} gather sap this p.m. Reed Easter postals from Elva & Ruby. April 6th - Sat. - papa went to B. this a.m. took a lesson this a.m. Etla Bissell was here this p.m. also Theo came out this p.m. & came over. Mama & Henry are down to {illegible}'s this p.m. Warm & fine. Laura was over 6.30 p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 7. Sun. - "Easter Sunday" bright morn, but rained hard all day. We were all alone. papa, Henry & I went to service 7.30 Eve. Just 15 present. "Thus ended Easter Sun" April 8. Mon. - Colder. Washed the "Bishop family" came down this Eve. April 9. - Tues. - papa took {illegible} syrup to {Brockville?} this a.m. Mama has bad cold. "Washing harnesses" the {illegible} of the day. Jns. Beathie was here this eve. April 10 Wed. - I went down to Dalton's this p.m. Warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 11. - thur. - Henry & I went <s>to</s> {Hyne's?} this morn to help them boil sap. I spent the forenoon in the sugar-bush. had a big time. Choir practise this Eve at the church, send to Eaton's for seeds. April 12. - Fri. - Annie & Howard came up early this morn, & we washed sheets & spreads for Annie. Annie, Howard & I called on Mrs. Flora this p.m. Reed a dusting cap from Mrs. R. Bishop to-night. Theo & Laura have been here to-day. April 13 - Sat - took a lesson. papa took {illegible} gals, syrup for {illegible} to B. Busy to-day. Bright but windy. howard is here as he remained last night, & Annie & Mrs. {illegible} Warner stopped for him 4.30 p.m. come {illegible} from town. theo was here this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Henry helped Hyne all day. April 14. -Sun. - Elsie & Hyne & children came up 12. noon & Henry Hyne & I went to service 2.30 p.m. Annie, Willard & Howard came in {illegible} church. Rainy Eve. April 15. - Mon. - Warm & fine. Henry & Hyne are boiling all day. Heavy {illegible} shower 7.15 p.m. April 16. - Tues. - Beautiful day. the men clipped Maud {illegible} this p.m. Mama went up to Mr. Jns. Walker's this p.m. I practised. We all reed an invintation over to Mr. kyle's this Eve. for sugar. Wrote to Lebbie & florence Ms Elroy this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 17. - Wed. - fine day.Mr. Ed keeles front road was found dead in the barn, Mon. morn funeral 1.30 p.m. to-day. Raising Mr. O. {illegible} barn this p.m. papa went over this morn & Henry this p.m. Mrs. h. {illegbile} was here this p.m. I had sugar up to Walter's this p.m. April 18. - thur. - Rainy. Mr. H. Lockwood was here this p.m. Henry & I, Annie, Willard & Howard. Jns. mrs Dalton, Johny & Mrs. Beattie & Jimmie Mr & mrs. A. P. Bissell, Ettas & Howard & {illegible} kelly were over to Mr. Wm. Kyle's this Eve. for sugar. April 19. - Fri. - Misty. Mr. {illegible} drove out here 10. a.m. to have his horse clipped then drove to B. for Dorthey this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Choir practise at the Church this Eve. I have a bad cold. April 20. -Sat. - took a lesson. papa went to B. & Henry is helping Hyne boil sap. howard has been here all day & Annie & Willard went to town. laura was here this p.m. Beautiful Day. April 21. -Sun. - Beautiful day. Service 7.30 p.m. mama, henry & I went. Memorial service for the drowned "titanic" passengers. My cold is quite bad. April 22. - Mon. - rainy. Cleaned the nig closet to-day & practised April 23. - tues. - Mr. R. Bishop helped papa & Henry kill pigs this. p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">grand day. Snowed some last night. My cold is bad {yet?}. Cleaned drawers this Eve. April 24. - Wed. - {illegible}. Thomas Johnston was here this a.m. on the way to Brockville. Papa took 3 pigs to B. this a.m. & bought {illegible} out. Uncle Hugh staited to {illegible} down the paitition between the kitehem & pantry this p.m. & papa went to B. for lumber. Mama had a {illegible} to-night 12.30 o'clock & Annie came up. April 25. - thur.Henry & Annie drove down for Howard this a.m. Uncle Hugh is busy, mama is able to be up. Choir practise this Eve. Annie & Howard will stay all night. Uncle Hugh & Henry are down to Elsie's this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">April 26. - Fri. - finished the new floor. Aunt Lib Pearson came here this p.m. Jns Beattie came up this Eve. April 27. - Sat. - Uncle Hugh is making a new cupboard. papa & Henry are tanning up oats. Aunt lib went over to Laura's this p.m. then went over to Mr. Jim Peasson's on the Read place. Henry & Uncle Hugh went to town this Eve. Windy day. We have been busy. April 28 - Sun. - A number of girls & I went over to Mr. Walker's woods for may-flowers found a few. Service 2.30 p.m. Elsie & children, Annie's, Henry & </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">children, Annie's. Henry & I went. Mrs. {illegible}. Cummings (Mr. A. P. Bissell's sister) helped us in the choir. Laura & I went to St. George's this Eve. April 29. - Mon. - papa went for uncle Hugh this a.m. fine weather. Mason's Night. We sugared off. Reed a card from {illegible} April 30. - Tues. - Grand Day. papa took Uncle Hugh to B. 4 p.m. I ironed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May. /12. May. 1 - Wed. - put away {illegible} Henry started to work on Bishop's land this a.m. Mrs. R. Bishop & I walked over to Mr. D. Shaver's this p.m. It is a beautiful day & we had a grand walk. Mama Annie, Willard & Howard. Mrs. A. P. Bissell & Mrs. {illgeible} Cumming {illegible} at Ms. Lockwood's for tea. I went up this Eve. papa painted the kitchen floor this Eve. Charlie is 8 to-day May. 2. - Thur. - Annie, Willard & I drove to B. this p.m. & remained for the show this Eve. "{illegible} Me" Mr & Mrs. R. Bishop came </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Mr. & Mrs. R. Bishop came in also. Howard stayed here May 3. - Fri. - "Arbor Day." We moved our coal stove to-day & put away the pipes. Choir practise at the church this Eve. May. 4. - Sat. - Willow factory was burned about 6 o'colck this morn. fine day. We separated Bissell's milk this morn. took a lesson. papa went to B. this p.m. Henry is working up at Bishop's Mrs. Bishop was here this p.m. Mama & Laura drove to Elsie's & {illegible} this Eve. Charlie & Hyne drove up here 8 this Eve. May 5 - Sun. - Edna & Gladys & Georgina Wltrelmine & Vera & Viola & I went to {illegible}'s & Walker's </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">woods this a.m.Elsie, {illegible} & children came up this p.m. Mama, papa, Henry & I went to sevice 7.30 Eve. May 6. - Mon. - Churned and cleaned stove-pipes & started to clean the spare bedroom. The men clipped our 3 horses to-day, papa went up to Cowan's for pigs & mama went up to Grandma's too. May 7. - Tues. - Washed. papa went to funeral of Mr. Wm. {illegible}. Matland, which was conducted by "{illegible}." I raked this Eve. & practised. May 8. - Wed. - Ironed. practised. Mrs. Jns Beattie & Jns were here this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 9. thur. Cleaned the spare bedroom to-day. Choir practise at the church this Eve. May 10. - Fri. - finished ironing. Mrs. R. Bishop & {illegible} were here this p.m. Mama was up to Ms. Jns Walker's this Eve.Grand Weather May 11. - Sat. - took a lesson. papa went to B. Theo. came out this p.m. Mrs. Jns. Dalton came up this Eve. Warm to-day hazy to-night. May 12. - Sun. - Shower this a.m. Henry & I went to service 2.30 p.m. Quite a number present. Annie's & Elsie's were here for tea. Annie, Mrs. Bishop, Ruby & I went to the mineral spring this Eve. Helen Murray- {illegible} has a baby girl born this p.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Theo was here this Eve. May 13. - Mon. - cloudy & squally, Mrs. R. Bishop & I walked up to Mrs. {illegible} Easton's between the shower. took my {illegible} up to be made over. Colder this p.m. & Eve. Clipped Jns. Beattie's horse this p.m. May 14. - tues. - Started our milk to {illegible} fill "Cheese Factory. Started to clean the wood-shed papa & Henry were down {illegible} Jns. Dalton's til 2. on Wed morn. May 15 - Wed. - Washed & {illegible} the shed. Beautiful Bright Day. Theo was here this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 16 - Thurs. - Rainy. practised meeting at the Hall the Eve. to arrange for a factory. Theo was here this Eve. May 17. - Fri. - Rainy this a.m. but bright this p.m. papa & Jns. Dalton drove to Manhard's this p.m. & I went up to Mr. Jesse Easton's with them to have my {illegible}. Theo & Ms. Flora were here this Eve. May 18. - Sat. - fine day. Mama made soap this a.m. papa went to B. took a lesson Theo was here this Eve. Elsie Hyne & Ethel went to B. to-day & Baby & Cgarlie played with Annie. May 19. Sun. - fine. Elsies were here this p.m. Mama, Henry & I went to service 7.30 Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 20. - Mon. - Rainy. Theo was here to-day. Henry & Mr. R. Bishop went fishing this p.m. Mama finished washing the halls. Cheese meeting to-night at the hall. May 21. - Tues. - Rainy this a.m. Cleaned the parler. Went up to Easton's & {illegible} my {illegible}. May 22. - Wed. - Washed. Rainy this p.m. papa went to B. this p.m. & Henry helped with the new factory. Mr. Jns. Dawson made a flying trip to Packenham yesterday & bought Mr. Art. Manhard's place for the factory. Theo went back to B. to-day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 23. Thur. - papa brought Uncle Hugh out to went on the factory this noon. I picked {illegible} greens this p.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve. Mr Elisha Black. Maitland died 11 p.m. (night). May. - 24. - Fri. - "Green Victoria's Birthday" put down the hall carpet {illegible}. Thunder shower 4 this morn. Laura brought Mr. {illegible} while, Mrs. Chas, {illegible} & Hagel for out to her place yesterday & they spent all day at Bissell's cemetery (to-day). May 25. - Sat. - took a lesson. finished cleaning downstairs hall to-day. Laura took Mrs. fox & Hazel to Brockville but Mr. White remained here. Laura was here this p.m. Charlie & Ethel were here a while took our young {illegible} to {illegible} to-day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Henry & Uncle Hugh went to B. to-night. Mrs. Bishop {illegible} & Ruby were here all this Eve. Beautiful day & Evening. to-day - Mrs. U. Bishop wedding-day. May 26. Sun. - Beautiful day. Sevice at Bethel 2.30 p.m. Narcissus & lily of the valley Bouquets. Mr. Elisha Black buried this p.m. Large funeral. Annie, Mrs Jns Dalton & I walked to St. George's to service this Eve. Henry drove to B.for Uncle Hugh this Eve. May 27. - Mon. - Washed. fine day. this is Mason's night. 25 from Brockville, 6 of which came in an automobile. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">May 28. - Tues. - Howard was here all day. & I took him home this Eve. put down the carpet in Henry's room. Cloudy this Eve. Mosquitoes are lively. May 29. Wed. - finished Henry's room, & Cleaned pictures in my room & dining-room. practised. Rainy. May 30. - Thurs. - Rainy. papa went to B. this a.m. Cleaned the dining room & finished ironing. practised. Jns. Beattie was here this Eve. May 31 - Fri. - Cleaned up to-day, finished the dining-room to-day. practised. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June. /12 June 1. - Sat.- took a lesson. Jean was here for dinner. cleaned my bed room this p.m. Viola Walker was here this p.m. papa went to town this a.m. & got a {new seat?} of clothes & hat. I took a bath & {drow?} & {B - wth?} Henry & Uncle {illegible} 7:30 {illegible}. & remained at Aunt {Jave's} all night. June 2. - Sun. - Beautiful 7 Warm {illegible} & I went & {illegible} in the Victoria hall. ({Caliaw?} Church) {illegible} preached. stayed at home this p.m. went to first {illegible} Church 7. Eve. Had a fine {illegible} & fine music, text. - Horse 9 part of {illegible}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Text. - Hosea 9 part of 7 {illegible}. A little rainy. Henry drove in to B. for uncle Hugh & I this Eve. June 3. Mon. - King George {illegible} Birthday I helped Annie clean the Bissell house to-day so they will moce this week. fast day. to make cheese in new factory. We had some curd. RW. Mr. Campbell came here this E.e as he is joining the Mason's. June 4. - Tues - Washed. Elsie & bale were here a while this p.m. also Laura. scrubbed the shed. June 5. - Wed. - Helped Annie all day to move. June 6. Thurs - Cold & rainy. Went for some {illegible} up to Bishop's. Practised. Cheese meeting to-night. wrote to {illegible}.D. this Eve. Laura was here. Dold {illegible} to Mr.{illegible} Ms. Lean. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June. 7. - Fri. - took a lesson this p.m. Stretched our curtains & made flower beds. Went up to Bishop's & Bissell's this Eve. Theo came out this Eve & is here. Was up to Bishop's & Bissell's this Eve. June 8. - Sat. - Busy all day. Mr. {illegible} Price helped papa & Henry plant corn this p.m. they finished the piece. geo. {illegible} house was burned 4 p.m. papa & Uncle Hugh went to town this Eve. also Annie & Willard. Howard stayed here. Laura was over & we set out plants. Hyne & children came up for there 9 chicken this Eve. We have 21. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 9. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Annie & Willard came up this a.m. & Elsie, hyne & children this p.m. Beautiful day Retired Early. June 10. - Mon. - Washed & {illegible}. practised. went for {illegible} this Eve. Ms. Linsday died 4 a.m. {illegible} June 11. - tues. - cleaning the kitchen practised. Went up to Ms. Jns. Walker's this Eve. Baby Eula's Birthday. (1 yr. old) Reed a card from){illegible} June 12. - Wed. - practised. went to a meeting at Bethel church to arrange for a social (June 26) & had choir practise also. June 13. - Thur. - mama painted the kitchen ploor to-day. practised. June. 14 - Fri. - Beautiful morn. mama & Maura went <s>to</s> B. this a.m. practised. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Mama finished painting the kitchen floor to-night. Miss Edith {illegible} died 2.30 p.m. June 15. - Sat. - took a lesson. Rainy this p.m. & Eve. Ironed this p.m. We took the milk to the factory 5.15 p.m. Laura was here this Eve. June 16. - Sun. - Elsie, Hyne & family were here this p.m. Mama & I went to service 7.30 p.m. Quite a large crowd. Henry was up to Grandma's all day. June 17. - Mon. - Washed. fine day. papa went to B. this p.m. Mabel Eligh & her husband </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">were here this Eve. funeral of late Miss {illegible} 1. 30 p.m. at C. G. Reester's residence. Algonquin. June 18. - Tues. - practised this p.m. on Mrs. Beattie's {illegible} papa took Uncle Hugh to B. this Eve.bag + baggage. June 19. - wed. - "Practising is the order of the day." June 20. - thur - Howard came up last night & is staying while his mama & Mrs. {illegible} . go to the Burg to-day. June 21. - Fri. - Annie came up for dinner & took Howard home. Moved into the takehen after painting. Eva & I went to Jean's this eve. & practised. June 22. - Sat. - took a lesson. scrubbed up things at the hall Mrs. Jns. dalton & I went over to Read's cemetery for Roses & were at Kyle's. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 23. - Sun. - papa went to B. last night & I get a new pair of shoes. Service 2.30 p.m. Not many present. Warmer. Elsie's came up for service, but went home right after. Annie, Willard & Howard were here for {illegible} & went to St. George's this Eve. I went early to bed. June 24 - Mon. - Elsie's ten year Wedding Anniversary. Eva & I have been at Jean's to-day, & practised a good deal. "fine weather". papa drove to Alogonquin to-night as Uncle {illegible} is very sick. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">is very sick. Henry helped R. Bishop kill a pig after supper. Dr. Edgar Bissel arrived home this morn. I retired early to-night. (June 25.) - Tues. - The Eventful day dawned clear & warm. We rose 4 a.m. & papa drove Jean & I to Maitland 5. 30 a.m. & we went to {illegible} on the 6. 20 train. (also Eva C. got on at B.) Had a nice ride + arrived at Mary {illegible} about 6.45 a.m. I went up to Daniel's 8.15 a.m. & {illegible} & I came back to Mary's 9.15 a.m. went to the Consent 10 a.m. finished our written papus & Eva played this a.m. I played 2 p.m. & we had a nice walk. Came to M. {9.20?} p.m. & papa met us there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">June 26. - Wed. - Bethel Social Cooked this a.m. + helped at the hall this p.m. Rev. + Mrs. Keough + Dorothy drove here 7.30. p.m. + went to Social. Had a fine time. Six pieces of 41st Regimental Band gave music. Arrived home 1 o'clock. June 27. - Thur. - Grandma Manhard took a poor spell + Mama went up this Morn. We cleaned everything at the hall. Mama came home to-night. Finished planting potaotes. June 28. - Fri. - Did upstairs work + Mrs. Bishop. Mama + I cleaned lamps at church this p.m. Was at Mrs. Floria's this Eve. June 29. - Sat. Scrubbed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Electa B. arrived in B. 5 a.m. & was at home 8.30 a.m.Viola Walker & I went to the woods this p.m. for ferns & earth. papa took potatoes to B. this a.m. Henry went to B. this Eve. Cool Eve. June 30 - Sun. Mama, Mrs. Jns Walker, Viola & I went to Read's Cemetery this p.m. Warm but cool this Eve. Service 7.30 Eve. Thur was a blind man here 7. Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July. /12. July 1. - 'Dominion Day' Mama was not well last night but is better to-day. I picked 4 {illegible} wild strawberries to-day. Mason's Meeting to-night. Beautiful night. July 2. - Tues. - Grandma Throop is 90 yrs. old. to-day. Henry went in & saw the procession. We washed. July 3. - Wed. - picked 51 boxes of berries at Warner's to-day. Florena, Leoia, & Wilhelmene Kyle, {illegible} & Gladys Landon, & I picked. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">very warm day & Eve. July 4. - Thur. - Ironed. Gave Ruby Bishop a lesson this p.m. Retired Early. July 5. - Fri. - picked 130 boxes of berries to-day. tired to-night Bathed. July 6 - Sat. - papa went to B. to-day. busy all day. jean& Electa were here this Eve. Reed a ;etter from Aunt Sayah. Very Warm day & Eve. July . 7. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. very fun present as it is as warm. retired early. July 8. - Mon. - Mrs. Jns. Beattie & I walked down to pick berries this morn I picked 160 boxes. mr. Warner drove Mrs. B. & I home. Very Warm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 9. - Tues. - Washed. I went to picnic at Perry's Point this p.m. with Landson's (Fred's) 14 in our load. Had a good time. July 10. Wed. - picked 95 boxes. Warm. July. 11. - Thur. - Ironed. Mama went up to Wright's to-day. choir practise this Eve. Cooler. July 12. - Fri. - picked 56 boxes. Had ice cream 5. p.m.Orange Walk in Kingston to-day. Willard went with the band July 13. - Sat. - busy all day, Delightful shower 7 p.m. July 14 - Sun. - Service 7.30 Eve. Quite a few present. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">July 15 - Mon. - picked 52 boxes of berries. Rw. Mr. Campbell was here this Eve. July 16. - Tues. - Henry went to B. with Sarah this a.m. & took the 11.30 train Wesr. for toronto to attend the 'Grand Lodge' of Order of Mason's. July 18. - Thur. - Cleaned the cellar. July 19. Fri. - Gave Ruby a lesson. Waked {illegible}. henry arrived (Hyne) July 20. - Sat. - papa took a load of cheese to B. Busy all day. July 21. - Sun. - Very rainy. the Masonie Service's postponed. July 22. Mon. - Went rasp-berrying. Got about 8 quarts. Ochestra practise here this Eve. Mama is not very well. July 23 - Tues. - Washed. Beautiful day. Haying time {illegible} here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">went up to Mr. Jns. Walker's this Eve. July 24. - Wed. - Berring to-day. Got about 4 qts. went over to read's Cemetery This Eve with Mrs. Beattie A. we were at Mr. Kyle's Lawn {illegible} on Mr. Andrew Giwen's lawn to-night. Beautiful Eve. Jult 25 - thur. - 7 yrs. to-day. Uncle S.B. & all the crowd went up the St. Lawerence for the day.Mama went down to Elsie's to-day & Laura went this p.m. Gave Ruby a lesson. Choir practise at church this Eve. July 26. Fri. - Went to B. 11.30 a.m. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">with Laura. arrived home 5.30 p.m. theo came over. July 27. - Sat. - Busy. Ruby was here this p.m. papa went to B. 3.30 p.m. Was at Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. Beautiful Eve. July 28. - Sun. - Elsie Hyne & family were here this p.m. Henry & I went to service 7.30 Eve. July 29. Mon. - Washed. mowed the lawn. Orchestra practise here this Eve. "Mason's Night." July 30. tues. - Annie & Howard came up this morn & we washed her sheets. Rainy this p.m. & they stayed all night. We were up to Mr. Flora's this Eve. (July 31.) - Wed. - Annie & H. went down on the milk {illegible} & helped Mrs. Simpson cook to-day for the social. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">mama helped Mrs. Knapp & i finished ironing. Henry & I went to the social to-night at Stone's {illegible}. Had a fine time. they made about {illegible} 30.00. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">August. Aug. 1. - thur. - Laura, Annie, Howard & I spent the day up to Grandma Manhard's Aug - 2. Fri. - Gave Ruby a lesson. Mr. {illegible} was here for dinner as he is helping the men stack hay. I went down to Mabel Landon this p.m. Choir practise this eve. Aug. 3. - Sat. - Rainy forenoon. Hyne was here for {illegible} as he started to town. papa went out to Mr. Will Collier's this p.m. Henry went to B. this Eve. Aug 4. - Sun. - Service 2.30 p.m. Cool & showery. Henry has been up to grandma's all day. Retired early. </div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/efe0e9fd89ba177dcfd1a068c650174b.pdf 2fea0b9556861abddfe63515fa1d1221 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept 01-1912 to May 31, 1913 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0d799383149e03063b2cb518bbe3f881.pdf 21018b54c55b3b86ba4695fc71bc7849 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Read this one September. /12 Sept. 1. Sun - Rainy. Anni Willard + Howard came up this p.m. I went up to Bissells + Bishop this eve. Electa took the mid-night train for Walpole's Sept. 2 - Mon. - Cloudy. Washed + cooked. rainy eve. Sept. 3 - Tues. - Dr. Thos. Johnston came out this p.m. + went to the fair 5 p.m. with his colt. I was down to Kyle's + Beattie this eve. Sept. 4. - Wed. Mr. {Jno?} Walker was here to-day. {Joned?}. We saw the air-ship ascend 5 p.m. Rec'd a card from Elva. Mc. to-night she will come fri. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/36f6417ce26407a5327e0ae042539d55.pdf dda7be14b37d192e4922089720d556cf PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 5. - thurs. {Elsip?} {Polyne?} + children went to fait to-day. Gave Reedy a lesson + watched the aeroplane. Sept. 6. - fri. - Cleaned up this a.m. as Elva is coming on 2.40 p.m. train. {Poleny?} + I went to town 12.30 p.m. The train was later arrive 3.20 p.m. Went out to the fair grounds 4.30 p.m. saw the sights Drove home 7.30 p.m. Dr. Thos. remained here all night. Elva + I made good use of of tongues. Rec'd a letter from {E.JP.MR.?} Sept. 7. - Sat. - Went over to Laura's + to the church this a.m. + over to Mr. Kyle's this p.m. Choir practice this Eve. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bda05c869711cf681a1db135c1960879.pdf ab9ec762384d98b0b10144297e02cd5f PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 8 - Sun. - Went for a walk to the old place + to the woods. Went up to Briselle's this p.m. + thence to Bethel to service 7.30 eve. Elva is spending to-night with Jessie. Sept. 9. - Mon. - Washed. Elva came home 10 a.m. We went to Mrs. Beattie this p.m. Henry came down this eve + we went down to Jean's to spend the eve. Sept. 10. - Tues. - Made a number of calls this a.m. + were at Elsie's for dinner. Elva went to Mabel's for tea + I went home. Sept. 11. - Wed. - Elva went to Mr. Geordie Tandon's for dinner https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06bfecdff208ae4953145a3da58f02ac.pdf 4db281c8c718e9e259d3f3a992e3fe2a PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. then this p.m. we went over to Read's Cemetery as the little Sunderland Baby was buried this p.m. We went up to Mrs. Bissell's afterward spent the evening playing games ete. also stayed all night. Sept 12. - Thurs. - Arrived home 9.a.m. Elva went to N. Augusta 11. from with Dr. Thos. Mama is up to Ms. {Jill Easter's?} choir practise this eve. Sept. 13. - Fri. - Cleaned up. Sept. 14 - Set. - <s>{illegible} to B. this </s> Annie + Howard have been up here all day as Annie sprained her ankle + is quite a cripple. Drove to B. Thos. eve + met the moeassin https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d8796592885421e54027e27f2ad92677.pdf 4ad4ff569bdd88ff509a4d10ed9954e7 PDF Text Text � Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Luella B. + I went down street. arrived home 11.30 p.m. Sept. 15. - Sun. - J.B.LD. + I went to service 2.30 p.m. rainy. not many out. Theo was {hot?} this eve. The rain compelled us to stay in this eve. However we ate salted peanuts + sang till we were hoarse Sept. 16. - Mon - Washed, J.LD. + I went to Beattie's this p.m. Papa took Annie + Howard home this eve. Sept. 17. - Tues - Elsie went to B. to-day, + we kept Elva, Mr. J.L. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Edith Throop Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Edith Throop Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grenville County Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909-1919 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 Leeds & Grenville County, Elizabethtown Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary Edith Throop Diary & Transcription, 1909 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1909-1910 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1910-1911 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1911-1912 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1912-1913 Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1913-1914 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1912-1913 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Edith Throop Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grenville County Historical Society Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912-1913 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 Leeds & Grenville County, Elizabethtown Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. September 1st, 1912 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Edith Throop Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress In Progress Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept 01-1912 to May 31, 1913 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Read this one September. /12 Sept. 1. Sun - Rainy. Anni Willard + Howard came up this p.m. I went up to Bissells + Bishop this eve. Electa took the mid-night train for Walpole's Sept. 2 - Mon. - Cloudy. Washed + cooked. rainy eve. Sept. 3 - Tues. - Dr. Thos. Johnston came out this p.m. + went to the fair 5 p.m. with his colt. I was down to Kyle's + Beattie this eve. Sept. 4. - Wed. Mr. {Jno?} Walker was here to-day. {Joned?}. We saw the air-ship ascend 5 p.m. Rec'd a card from Elva. Mc. to-night she will come fri. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 5. - thurs. {Elsip?} {Polyne?} + children went to fait to-day. Gave Reedy a lesson + watched the aeroplane. Sept. 6. - fri. - Cleaned up this a.m. as Elva is coming on 2.40 p.m. train. {Poleny?} + I went to town 12.30 p.m. The train was later arrive 3.20 p.m. Went out to the fair grounds 4.30 p.m. saw the sights Drove home 7.30 p.m. Dr. Thos. remained here all night. Elva + I made good use of of tongues. Rec'd a letter from {E.JP.MR.?} Sept. 7. - Sat. - Went over to Laura's + to the church this a.m. + over to Mr. Kyle's this p.m. Choir practice this Eve. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Sept. 8 - Sun. - Went for a walk to the old place + to the woods. Went up to Briselle's this p.m. + thence to Bethel to service 7.30 eve. Elva is spending to-night with Jessie. Sept. 9. - Mon. - Washed. Elva came home 10 a.m. We went to Mrs. Beattie this p.m. Henry came down this eve + we went down to Jean's to spend the eve. Sept. 10. - Tues. - Made a number of calls this a.m. + were at Elsie's for dinner. Elva went to Mabel's for tea + I went home. Sept. 11. - Wed. - Elva went to Mr. Geordie Tandon's for dinner </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">then this p.m. we went over to Read's Cemetery as the little Sunderland Baby was buried this p.m. We went up to Mrs. Bissell's afterward spent the evening playing games ete. also stayed all night. Sept 12. - Thurs. - Arrived home 9.a.m. Elva went to N. Augusta 11. from with Dr. Thos. Mama is up to Ms. {Jill Easter's?} choir practise this eve. Sept. 13. - Fri. - Cleaned up. Sept. 14 - Set. - <s>{illegible} to B. this </s> Annie + Howard have been up here all day as Annie sprained her ankle + is quite a cripple. Drove to B. Thos. eve + met the moeassin </div> <div class="mw-parser-output">Luella B. + I went down street. arrived home 11.30 p.m. Sept. 15. - Sun. - J.B.LD. + I went to service 2.30 p.m. rainy. not many out. Theo was {hot?} this eve. The rain compelled us to stay in this eve. However we ate salted peanuts + sang till we were hoarse Sept. 16. - Mon - Washed, J.LD. + I went to Beattie's this p.m. Papa took Annie + Howard home this eve. Sept. 17. - Tues - Elsie went to B. to-day, + we kept Elva, Mr. J.L. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Watercolour cover} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Diary 1914. Jn. 21. Rather cloudy day. Ten cent tea for {illegible} of elijah. 22. Warmer but cloudy. 23 Fine. Cora and I called after tea on Mr. & Mrs. Emerson Brown. League. 24. Fine. 25 Rainy in morning. Clearing about noon. Downpour and severe electrical storm about 4 to 5 P.M. Stayed here all day. 26. Cloudy with misty rain in morning. Clearning & fine. Old men's choir from Aylmer at high's Church full. 27. Cloudy in morning but clearing. Walker to Miss Shiphman's 28. Fine. Real warm. 29. Rainy on mist. Walked to Miss {Iullfords?} 30. Colder. Cloudy. Went to Mrs. Churchhill's to a trustee meeting. {Illegible} for 1914-1915 for $650. May 1. Fine day. Cleaned up yard and school house in afternoon. Choir practice after which I went to Mrs. Whites with Lorne. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 2. Fine warm day. Took, developed and printerd pictures all afternoon and evening at Mrs. White's. 3. Fine and warm, S.S. church in morning and at night, Little rain in evening. 4. Severe electrical storm about 6.30am 5. Rained nearly all day. 6. Fine with rain about 6 P.M. Went for last time to Miss Shipman Came home with Mrs. Royle. Duke of Connaught and Princes Patricia in St. Thomas. 7. Rainy. league at night time. H.V.S. 8. Rainy Choir Practice. 9. Lovely day. Walked to Miss Fufford's & went to town with Mrs. G. Gillott. 10. Fine day although rainy in morning Cora and I went to Mr. Parker's woods for white lilies for mother's day. Decorated the church. S.S. & church twice. 11. Rainy forenoon and evening. Planted garden between showers 12. Very heavy cold rain. Cold N.C. wind. 13 Clearning but cool. 14. Fine cool. League at night H.V.S. 15. Fine quite cold. Choir practice. 16 Fine and warmer. Took music lesson and practiced at church for Children's day. 17. Fine and warm. Church and S.S. twice. Went to see Mrs. Elkworths tiny baby and then to Edna's for tea. 18 Very hot time. 19 " " " 20 " " " Went to Miso Fice for a walk. 21 Fine and hot League at night. I took topic on Paul. 22. Much cooler. Some rain during forenoon. Choir practice. 23 Cold north wind. Five Children and I had practice and decorated the church for Sunday Children's Day. 24. Fine day. Good service </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> for Children's Day. Mr. Blake spoke. S.S. + Church in afternoon, and church at night Went home with M. & Mrs. Gillott. May 25. Fine and hot. Spent holiday at Mrs. Gillot Went to Mrs. Whites at night and went fishing in a boat. 26. Fine and hot. Quite severe electrical storm in morning and at night. 27. Downpour of rain during forenoon. Harvey, Cecil, Cora and I went to S.S. conventiion at Summer Corners. 28. Fine. Norman Chalk Flossie and I went to Bayham S.S. Con. at Calton. 29 Fine and quite windy Home all day. Roy Mable and I went to town at night 31. Dad, Louie and I went to church. Dad brought me down in afternoon June 1. Church at night. Cool Fine but cool " 2 " and ". " 3. " " ". " 4. " " ". League. " 5 " Choir practice. " 6. " Took a music lesson Hazel and I went to see Mrs. Kent. " 7. Fine and very warm. S.S & church in Union church. Mrs. & Mrs. Baxter and son and Mrs. Pineo here. Very hot. " 8. Very hot " 9. " " Cora and I went to Mrs. Ms. Nights for a little in evening " 10 Very hot. Went to Mrs. Emerson Ms. Laggaret for tea all night " 11. Hot. League " 12 Much cooler. Cold north wind. Went to Mrs. Roberto for tea and then choir practice " 13 Cool but fine. Mr. Ms. Laffarett, Frank VanSlyke Cora Hazel Stella, Alice, Gertis Lola, Glen John and I motored to Port Bruce and spent the afternoon and evening " 14 Quite cool. L. Laiming class behun. S.S. & church twice. Mrs. L Whites for tea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 15. Very cool. Went to Mrs. John Welters to tea and allnight. <pre> " 16. Cold N.W. wind " 17. Cool but fine. Garden party at Mars. Thayerisz " 18. Cool and rainy. League finished reading Corparal Cameron. " 19. Heavy rain. Went with Lorne and Sela to Mrs.E. McTaggarets So cold the garden party was held in the house. Then went to Mrs. White. " 20. Fine and cool. Went to Port Bruce on Saturday afternoon Rowed out to pond nets. Went after tea to Mrs. Gillotts. Cool. " 21. Rainy. Came to S.S. S.S & church in afternoon and church at night. " 22. Very hot. Went to Mrs. Chases and stayed all night. " 23. Little rainy. Hot " 24. Garden party at Meth. Church. Nice evening. Mr. Heipley. " 25. Fine and hot. Cora and I went with Mr. C. Lice to Port Bruce to the Union S.S. picnic. Had dinner down there. Bernice, Lorne and I went east on the lake in a row boat. Returned about 7. p.m. Tired " 26. Cloudy. Little cooler. Father came for me about 5. p.m. Had tea and left about 6 for home. Rainy. George here. " 27. Rainy all day. No one went to town Quite severe electrical storm at night. " 28. Much cooler & windy. Mable, dad and I went to church. Louie John and I at night. Cold . " 29. Cloudy and cool. Dad and I went to town in afternoon. Rainy. " 30. Fine day and warm. </pre> July 1. Cloudy, Little rain <pre> " 2. Fine and warm " 3. " " " " 4. " " " Father Mable and I went to townin evening. " 5. Fine and very warm. Father, Willie and I to church in morning. George Mable and I at night. " 6. Hot and Dry. Started haying. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 7. Hot + Dry Haying " 8 " " Little cloudy " 9 " " Haying " 10 " " " " 11 " " Bob came on his motorcycle. " 12. Very hot in forenoon. Rainy in afternoon. {Earnent?} Baker and Miss Relly here. Bob and O stanled on motor cycle and were ditched by {Miss?} Henniss. Roy Bob and I weren't with Uncle {Benis?} at night. " 19. Very heavy rain in morning. Roy Bob, {Maliel?} and I went to town. {Maliel?} and I helped at church to {senue?} arrangements dinner and {bupper?}. Bella came about {oix?} and we went to Alma College to attend Summer School. Heavy rain in afternoon and {electreial otorm at} night. " 14. Rainy day " 15 Fine, Attended Mrs. Pansons {fernnal?}. {new page} July 16. Fine and hot. Summer school crowd went to Port and out on state of Ohio for lake ride. " 17. Fine and hot. Went to Mr. {Clogood's} but he wasn'l home. Bella went home and {Leola?} came. " 18. Fine and hot. {Concert?} given in {Machlachil?} Hall. " 19. Very cool. Ainsley, Mr. {Otteinoon?} Leold and I came to {Kace?} CHurch in morning. Ainsley Mr. Lyon, Dola and I at night. " 20. Fine and quite hot. Ray came in for Leola and I after evening meeting. " 21. Hot and dry. {Woaked}. " 22. Maliel and I went after {Lersis?} and woxed in afternoon. " 23. Rainy forenoon " 24. Hot. " 25 Very hot. Louis, Uillie and I went to town. " 26. Very hot and dry. {Louie?} Father and I went to church in morning and GeorgeMaliel and I at night Ray event to {Lamebeth?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 27. Cloudy in morning. Cleaning Bad {noir?} hail wind and electrical storm went north and east. Maliel and I went to town. Hot. " 28 Cooler. Louie, Maliel and Willie went to Portin afternoon. <dl><dd>2.9. Cool {strong?}/ N. U. wind Very dry.</dd> </dl>" 30 Cool. dry. Maliel Louie and I called on Mrs. {Albiit?} and Mrs. Allen Campbell. John Louie and I went {ulr?} to school to see new {aideiualkr?}. <dl><dd>31. Fine. Father Maliel and I go to town in forenoon.</dd> </dl>{horizontal writing across text "Rainy in morning"} Aug. 1. {Leaue?} at 7.20 for Yuelph to attend 1st Rural Teacher's Conference. Louie took me to the station. Leola and Jessie Kutcher go too. Had dinner in Yalt and arrived at Yuelph about 2. P.M. Went to Miss Stevens, " {Ylasgow St.?} To board Informal reception. at Macdonald Hall. Aug. 2. Fine forenoon. Warm All went to Pres. Church. Rained in afternoon Meth. Church at night. " 3. Fine and hot. Attending all sessions at {O.A.E?} " 4 Hot. " 5. Hot At Home at Mac Hall. " 6 Hot. " 7. Hot and dry. Went to visit the {Rhisomharme?} " 8. Hot. Went up town in forenoon Went through the armory. Came honie getting to St. Thomas at 8.30 Roy came to meet me. " 9. Very hot Leo Baker and Willie Bleuett here. Rainy in evening Father and I went to church in the morning. " 10. Very heavy rain during night. Hot. <dl><dd>11. Fine but much cooler N.W. wind. Father Maliel and I to town in afternoon. Took painting lesson.</dd> </dl>" 12 Time and hot. Louie took Mrs. Coleman and children to yarmouth Heighto George Maliel and I to M. L. R. {picnic at Pinafore?} " 13. Rainy. Cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 14. Fine and cool " 15. " " hot Louie and went to town in forenoon. Helped finish hawweet in afternoon. WIlliam Henry Baker & wife came from London Sat. night. " 16. Father {oW. Hs wife?} went church. George Maliel and L at night. Rainy at noon. " 17. I took W. H. wife out to Uncle Johnny, Paulina, Maliel and I went to ball game. Fine and cool. " 18. Heavy rain and some thunder & lightning during forenoon. Maliel and I to town Finished my second lecture at {Mr. Aogoode?}. " 19. Rainy again in forenoon and at noon. Ray went to Port to Scotchman's picnic. " 20. Heavy rain early all forenoon. Father Louie & Maliel {to?} town. Fine in afternoon. " 21. Fine. " 22. Fine and warm. Maliel and I went to London and met Aunt Maggie. Maggie {"Maliel" written on top} got her bedding hat and suit. Came home about 6. 30. Went to Uncle Ren's and Ray came for us. Aug. 23. Father Louie Uiellie & Aunt Maggie to church. George Maliel and I at night. {Hawinpown?} of main all evening. " 24. Fine. Father Aunt Maggie & Maliel to town. Went to park & cemetery. " 25. Fine, Louie and I {U?} dentist. Brought home my second pciture. " 26. Baker {pcimei?} at Port. Ray. Willie & I went on 9.30 a.m. car. Father, Aunt Maggie & Louie on 11.30. Maliel and George at night and I {dame horns?} with them. Good time about 90 there. Fine day. " 27. Fine. Maliel and Aunt Maggie to town Uncle John's for dinner and Florence came out. " 28. Fine. Mrs. Churchill {faint arrow pointing down and a pen line made diagonally crossed throughout} and Paulina AUnt Jenny and Violet cmae out to tea. Mrs. Churchill, Paulina, and Ida Jomeo camy in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 28. Fine. Mrs. Churchill and Paulina, Pearl and Thelma Dennis called in afternoon. Louie and father went to Mr. & Mrs. Burrett's golden wedding. Put Mabel's wedding cake in boxes. 29. Poured rain nearly all forenoon. Father and Louie went to market. Aunt Maggie went home. Ray, Louie, Mabel and Florence went to town at night and Louie and Mabel stayed till Sunday night at Jack McBains. 30. Fine and cool. Father and I to church in morning. Ethel Davies and Carie Hare called in afternoon. Wille and I went to Mrs. Churchills in the afternoon. Ray and I to church at night. Girls came home. Aug 31. Fine day. We washed Mabel and I went to town. Sept 1. Poured rain nearly all day. Sept. 2. Fine and cool. Mabel and George were marreid at 3 p.m. at Grace church parsonage. We all went in an auto. Mr. & Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Martin were there. Came home and father brought me to Dunbayne. Sept. 3. Fine and cool. School began with eighteen pupils.Cora and I went up to Mrs.John McNights in evening. 4. Cold north wind but fine. Went to Alymer with Bernice White and went up on the train. Roy met us. 5. Fine and warmer. Father, Bernice and I went to market and stayed to a committee meeting at Gundy's at 1 p.m. to arrange program for 1914 Teacher 's Association. George & Mabel came home from honeymoon. 6. Heavy rain during forenoon. Father, Louie and Bernice went to church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 6. All went at night. M & G went to Union. 7. Labor Day. Bernice and I came to Dunbayne in afternoon. Fine but cool. 8. Fine but very cool. Choir practice. 9. Fine and very cool. Cora and I went to Mrs. McKnights for tea. 10. Fine cool. League. 11. " Choir practice. 12. " Saw an areoplane last night. 13. Went to Alymer with Mr. G. Gillott. Went to bed sick with a cold. 14. Fine day. Choir practice 15. Fine and warm. 16. " " Went to Mrs. Roberts and stayed all night. 17. Fine and hot. Corn roast in Mr. Kents' flats at the League. 18. Fine & hot. Went to Fern's for tea and then choir practice. 19. Fine. Mable and George called on their way to Mrs. Bloor's {illegible} church for Harvest Home. Went to town at night with Mr. & Mrs. McKnight. 20. Fine and very warm. Church in morning. Grant Van Slyke preached. Went to Bernice Whites for dinner. Church at 2.30. Mr. Miles preached. Mrs. Emerson Brown's for tea. Church 7.30. Mr. Daniels preached. 21. Fine. Tea meeting at night. Splendid crowds and good time. Made about $44. 22. Fine and very hot. Rain and thunderstorms at night. 23. Rainy much cooler. Rain at night. 24. Clearing. Quite cool. 25. Fine and cool. Choir practice. 26. Fine. cool. Went to Mrs. Gordon Gillotts at noon. 27. Rainy forenoon but clearing. Went to Mrs. Whites in afternoon for a little while. Mr. Gillott brought me to church at night. Very cool. Quite heavy frost. 28. Fine & cold. Gets warmer. 29. Fine and much warmer. 30. Fine and warm. Went </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> to Aylmer with the mail man and stayed at Mrs. Turrills. Oct. 1. Teacher's Association. Leola and I stayed at Mrs. Turrills. Grand fall weather. " 2. Grand fall day. Real warm. Gave my report of Rural Teacher's Conference at Teacher's Assoc. Went out to Little Aylmer and went to St. Thomas by M.C.R. Went Zella and Leola took me home. Roy met Mabel in town too. " 3. Father, Louie and I went to the market Grand Mabel home all day. " 4. Grand day. Father Louie and I to church. George came. Mabel went home in afternoon. Louie and John went to Littlewood anniversary. Our church anniversary. Mr. Gundy Toronto preached. " 5. Father brought me down in morning. Fine day. Hot in evening. " 6. Fine and warm. " 7. " " " " 8. " " " League.I took the topic. Oct. 9. Rainy. Very heavy downpour of rain at night. " 10. Cloudy. Went to Aylmer with Mr. Gillott. Went up on train and got $10 worth of school books. Went home with father. Heavy rain in afternoon. " 11. Fine but cooler. Father not feeling well. Louie and I to church. Louie John and I to town met Mable and John George.Went up through Southwold to see George's cattle. To Mabel's for tea and Union to church. " 12. Fine day. Thanksgiving. Cooler. Spent day at Mabel's. George and she brought me to Dunboyne at night. Rainy. " 13. Very cold and rainy. {windy written above text} " 14. Finer and little milder. {windy written above text} " 15. Cora's birthday. League. " 16. Rainy all day. Heavy rain at night. " 17. Fine. Lovely fall day. Roads real muddy. Went to Aylmer with Mr. Gillott. Bot coat. " 18. Fine day. Quite warm. Teacher training class in morning. S.S. and </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> church at both churches. Mrs. Van Slykes for tea. Oct. 19. Fine day. " 20. " " " 21. " " School fair at Luton. Went with Mrs. Churchill and Cora and I came home in Harvey's car. Good weather and crowd. Real warm. " 22. Fine day. League " 23. " " Colder. Choir practice. " 24. Much colder. Rainy. Went with Mr. & Mrs. Van Slyke {above: & Harvey} motoring. they posting up sale bills. Went to Jaffa called at Mabel, Union, Sparta, Jamestown. Cleared but windy. " 25. Cold but fine. T. {T?} class, S.S. & church in both. Mrs. J. McNights for tea. Windy. `26. Very cold & windy. {above, to the side and below "windy": Everything was frozen stiff yet {did or didn't?} melt all day.} " 27. Everything in nature spoilt. Little warmer. " 28 Windy. Cora and I went with Mr. & Mrs. C. Mc Taggaret & Clark in their car to St. Thomas to see "Mutt and Jeff in Mexico" played. " 28. Windy but fine. Oct. 29. Warmer and rainy. " 30 Fine. Went up to Mrs. Mc Nights after school to get her pattern for crocheting underwaist tops. Choir practice. " 31. Fine. Went to Aylmer with Mr. & Mrs. White. Cora and I went again at night with Mr. & Mrs. J. Mc Night. Nov. 1. Grand fall day. T. Train. SS. and church in Union. Cora and I to Anna Mc Taggaret's for tea. " 2. Misty rain. Mild. " 3. Poured rain in morning clearing about eleven. Grand fall day in afternoon. " 4. Fine day. Little windy. Anna {above: Mc Taggaret} and I went out to Aylmer after school. Then to Mr. Van Slyke's to {sale?} but all was over with when we got there. " 5. Little misty in morning. Fine and quite cold. " 6. Fine. Misty morning {?} Basil and Albert Harvey Cora and I went to Copenhagen to a concert at re-opening of the hall. " 7. Fine fall day. Choir practice. Went with </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Lorne to Mrs. Whites. Nov. 7. Grand day. Lela Annabell Roberts and I went in afternoon to Copenhagan hall evaporator and store to visit. " 8. Rainy all forenoon. Clearing in afternoon. Much colder. Went to Copenhagen S.S. with Lorne and Lela. Dunboyne church at night. Cold. " 9. Ground almost white with snow in morning. Cold. First practice for play. " 10. Cold. Rainy windy. " 11. Little occassional rain or snow. Went to Mrs. Churchill's to tea. {scribble} Ladies Union there. Practice for entertainment. " 12. Fine. Intended going to Mt. Salem League but rain at night stopped us. " 13. Colder. Occassional rain. Practice for Xmas. " 14. Fine day. Warmer. Intended going home but couldn't get to train. Went to Aylmer with Mr. and Mrs. G. McKay. " 15. Rained heavily all day. No services in Union church. Church in Meth. Miss Cora Tufford's father buried here. Cora and I went thro' rain to Mrs. J. McNight's to tea. Colder. Nov. 16. Very cold and windy. Freezing quite hard. Practice. Snow flurries. " 17. Cold. Little snow. Went with Mr. + Mrs. McNight to Guy Bros. Minstrels in Aylmer opera house. " 18. Cold and windy. Cyril came to Dunboyne after four but I was helping clean stovepipes at school so didn't see him till after five. He arrived in St. Thomas Sat. the 14. We went to Mrs Gillotts in evening. " 19. Very cold. Some snow. Practiced at Meth. church for girls to sing at the honey social. " 20. Cold Practice in Meth. church. Went to Bernice Whites to tea and then to practice for Christmas tree. Little snow. " 21. Cold. Pearl Brown takes me to station. Met Louie Willie and dad in St. Thomas. Get home about 430. Cyril comes in evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 22. Fine but cold and windy. Louie and dad go to church. George Mabel and April come to dinner. April and I leave about 3:30 for {Hamburg?}.Go to church and call on Kate and Emerson. "" 23. Cold and windy. Practice at church. "" 24. Milder. Rainy in afternoon. Practice at Meth church after school. Go home with Pearl Brown and stay all night. "" 25: Indian Summer. Road thawing. "" 26. Fine. Mild. Practice 2 after school at Meth Church. Mrs. E. Johnson and little girl here. "" 27. Fine. Mild. Honey social in Meth Church. ""28.Grand day. Went to town in afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. McNight. ""29. Fine. S.S. and church both churches. Went with Miss McNight to Ferns to tea. Little rain in evening. "' 30. Rainy nearly all day. Misty at night. Practice for play. Dec 1. Very mild but foggy. " 2. Went with Kate McNight and Anna McLaggaret at {Grovesend? Lovesend?}. " 3. Fine. League. Rev. M. Reyeraft of Springfield spoke at Missions. Colder. "4. Windy. Much colder. "5. Cold, cloudy, windy. Went to town in afternoon with Kate and Anna, Went home with Gillots in their car. "6. Now east wind. Gordon Gillot brought me to S.S. Church. S.S at Meth. Bernie's to tea. Church at night. Little rain. "7. Cold windy day. Practice. "8. "9. Milder. Some snow. Ladies Union began at Mrs. Churchill's to make quilts for Belgians. Practice. "10. Quite cold. Snow flurries. "11. Milder. Practice for {illegible} "12. Fine. Milder. Harvey and Mrs.Van Styke took Cora and I in the car to Alymer. We got books, candy, oranges for {Thomas's?} tree. Soldiers in training came to Alymer. Snowy in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 13. Snowed nearly all day. Cold S.E. wind. S.S. in morning. Church in afternoon no church at night. Harvey here all day. "14. Fine but cold. windy. Some sleighing. Tremendous cold night. Practice. "15. Cold and windy. Practice. "16. Little milder. Sleighing. Christmas entertainment. Good crowd. Splendid programme. Proceeds # 30. "17. Milder a little fine. {Illegible} meeting here. "18. Much milder. Novelty shower for Flossie Liddle at Mrs. Churchills. About 35 there. Good time. "19. Snowy and windy. Mild. Kate McNight and I planned to go to St.Thomas and Mabels but storm prevented. Cleared up in afternoon. "20. Fine day. S.S on morning. S.S church in afternoon.Pearl Browns {illegible} church at night. "21. Cold windy day. Mr. John McNight took a small sleigh load to Jaffa to Christmas entertainment at Jaffa Bapistchurch. "22. Cold windy day. Dec. 23. Fine but cold. Went to Alymer with Gordon Gillott. Upon train. Met Louie and Ray. Got home about p.m. Cyril. " 24. Fine cold, Busy all day. preparing for Christmas. " 25. Very cold but fine. Mabel, George and John to dinner, John to tea. Cyril at night. 32 degrees below zero at night. "26. Cold. Father Louie and Willie went to town. "27. Little milder, Fine. Cyril took Willie and I down to Mabel to tea and evening. "28.Quite cold. snowy and rainy. Fine. George took us down to Mr. and Mrs. Crossin afternoon. "29. Milder but snowy and sleety. "30. Fine day. Cyril came to dinner and tea. Took Willie and I home. Met Leola at train in St.Thomas. Cold but clear. "31. Fine. Louie Willie and I went up to Annie Fishback to dinner and called at Cousin Johnnys and Bassette in afternoon. Jan 1. Fine but cold. Us All alone for New Years. "2. Terrible blizzardy day. Cold, windy and snowy. "3. Cold but fine. Cyril and I came to {illegible} to Eliza Gillott's to tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 4. Began school. 1915. Milder fine. Good sleighing. "5 Foggy in morning. Fine. "6 " " " Pained nearly all day. Sewing in Union church for Belgians. "7. Very windy. Sewed in afternoon for Belgians. League at night. "8 Fine. Poor sleighing. Choir practice at M. Liddles. Mr. King took Fern, Cora and D. "9. Fine. Went to town in afternoon with Mrs. and Pearl Brown. Went at night with Mr and Mrs McNight. Went to rink to see Miss D'Vorak fancy skater. Skateed a little. "10.Fine day. Milder. Church and SS. morning and afternoon. Went to Mrs McNights for tea and spent evening. "11. Fine. Mild. Snowed tiny little in afternoon. "12 Mild. Went to Fern's to tea to fill out form for her application to Victoria hospital. Choir practice at night, "13. Mild. "14. Mild. League. Skated at school. "15. Mild. Choir practice. Called to see Hazel Churchill who was sick. Harvey here to tea to get help with his homework. Jan 16. Mild. Went to Mrs. VanSlyke's to help Harvey with school work. Stayed to tea and all night. "17. Heavy rain during night. Forenoon mild and sunny like sugar making day. Colder in evening. Anniversary services. {Rev's Mager, Hurant} and Charleton. Mr and Mrs. Norman Chalk, Mrs and Miss Hangerfield and Mrs. McKay here to tea. "18.Colder. Little snow. Good crowds at tea. Meeting. Proceeds 50 cents. Snowing. "19. Good sleighing again. Revival meeting again. "20. Quite cold. Revival meetings. "21. Cold. Foggy early in morning. Revival meeting. Terribly cold. "22. Cold. Blustry wind and snow. Revival meeting. Milder. "23. Little milder. Fine. Mr and Mrs Johnson here. "24. Fine. Cold. SS and church {illegible}. Fern. Kings to dinner. Basil and Albert Harvey here to tea and church . "25. Heavy fall of snow during night. Very cold. Revival meetings. "26. Cold. Fine. Went to Mrs. Gillotts after school. Church with them and Mr. McNights after church. "27. Fine. Cold. Church at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan.28. Fine. Church. Harvey boys here after church. "29. Cold. Church. "30. Very cold. Went to town in afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. McNight. Went with Thayer's in load to Alymer to patriotic concert at Mrs. Chambers. "31. Stormy from east. Milded. No S.S. and church in Union. {both at ?} Feb. 1. Terrible stormy day. Rain, snow, sleet and wind from N.E. Tea meeting and Eng. dinner at Meth. Church and [sat here?}. "2. Roads blocked. Terrible blizzard no school. Cold N.E. storm. "3. Cold but fine. All scholars and myself went to Meth church to dinner. "4. Fine. Went to Mrs. McKnights to tea. Then leagues and Meth choir practice. "5. Rainy all day. Valentines box at school. Poured rain at night. Lorne came up and took me to Mrs. Holditches. "6. Terrible windy snowy day. Went w {with?} load to Alymer to rink. Herb's house ran away no one hunt. {Daring?} man at skate at rink. "7. Sacrament at Meth Church. Snowed nearly all day. Mild. Went to Mrs. Ellsworth to dinner & Mrs. F. White to tea. Bernie and Harley bring me home. No union service. "8. Snowing. Mild. "9. Mild. Snow in forenoon. Went to Mrs. McNight to tea to make box for box social. N.W. wind. "10. Snowed some. Snow very deep. Went to Mrs Hayes with N.W. wind 11. Very mild Cora about 9 a.m. to help she and Mrs. Doo little make box for box social. "11. Mild. Almost rain. "12. Mild. Roads slushy. Box social at Mr. Mike McNights for Ladies Institute of {?}. Went in Mr. John McNight's load. Splendid time. "13. Went to Alymer with Gordon Gillott. Up on train. Met Louie, Mabel, dad and Cousin Bob. Louie and I went home with John C. Mild but fine. Cyril at night. "14. Rainy. Very mild. George and Mabel to dinner. Cyril to tea. We left for {?} about 7 p.m. Heavy rain and very poor sleighing on Tabbot St. "15. Cloudy and Mild. N.W. wind. "16. Snowing very little. Mild. Went up to Mrs. McNight's and Mr. McConnell's on </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> errands after school. Feb. 17. Fine and Mild. League and Meth choir practice. " 18. Fine. Mild snow going. 19 Copenhagen and Dunboyne young people rent Aylmer roller rink. About 50. Splendid crowd. " 19. Fine. Surprize party for Harvey Van Slyke at Mr. J. Kings. About 50. Good time. " 20. Mild. Sleighing gone. Uncle John Baker's wife buried. 21. Fine. Springlike. S.S. church in Union. Church in Meth. Mamie Parker's to dinner. Mamie, Anna, Basil here {John?}. " 22. Cloudy. Very mild. No sleighing. " 23. Rainy nearly all day. " 24. Still cloudy. Card party at Mrs. Ellsworth's. About 35 there. Good time till 2:30 am. " 25. Snowing. Windy. No League. " 26. N.W. blustry wind. Cora and I went to Mc McConnell's to tea and evening. " 27. Town with G. Gillott. Dr. McLay said ligiments of 4th dorsal bone were strained. Stayed with Mrs. J. McNight to Mrs. Lindsay's to tea. Went to rink. Very small crowd. " 28. Fine. S.S. once & church twice. " Mar. 1. Fine. N.W. wind. " Mar. 2. Fine. Cold. Cora and I went to Mrs. J. McNight's to tea and evening. " 3. Cold but bright. Windy. " 4. Fine. Went to League. Was to take topic of Health but few came so no service. " 5. Mild. Heavy snow fall. Went to Pearl Brown's after school. Learned to play Euchre, Poker and Five Hundred. " 6. Snowy all day. Quite good sleighing. Stayed at Pearl's all day. Hugh took me home after tea. Roll McLennan and Pearl took me to rink at night. " 7. Snowing in forenoon and afternoon. Fine at night. Cutter ride. S.S. & church 3 times. Went to Mrs. McNight's to tea. Mr. and Mrs. Boxall there too. " 8. Fine. Cold. N. wind. " 9. " Mild. Springlike. " 10. " " " Cora and I to tea at Mr. McConnells. Edna Lee, Harry, Norman Kent, Mr. and Mrs. J. McNight, Grace Jones and Cora & I played 500. " 11. Fine. Windy. League. " 12. Fine. Father came for me. Visited Dr. McLay again for goitre. Cyril, Zell and Leola </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Duncan Kate and their man at our place. Mar. 13. Fine & mild. Father & I to town. Brought Mabel home with us. " 14. Grand & springlike. Dad Mabel & I to church. George to dinner. Cyril and I come to Dunboyne Here to tea, church and Mr. McConnell's after church. " 15. Grand day " 16. " Went to Mrs. 17 Boxalls after. N. wind Went tea. Mr. & Mrs. J. McNighs Grace Jones, Lorne, Gordon and Lela White there too. Colder. " 17. Fine. N. wind. Went Mrs. Roberts for tea and all night. " 18. Fine. Warmer. " 19. " " Kate McNight and I drove to Mabel's after school. " 20. Grand day. N.W. wind. Went to town on traction car from Mabel's. Back here again Cyril at night. " 21. Fine. Colder. Kate Mabel and I drove to St. Thomas to Grace church. Left Dunboyne about 3.30. Went to Mr. McConnell's to tea. Came here about 9 {am?}. Snowing in afternoon. Mar. 22. Snowing. Quite cold. " 23. Mild. Fine. " 24. " " Sugar social in Meth. church. " 25. Rainly nearly all day. " 26. Very cold. N.W. wind. Snow. Went to Mr. McConnell's to tea. " 27. Fine Cold. Went to town with 28 Kate McNight and Miss Edna McConnell. Mr. McC to tea and evening. " 28. S.S. in morning. Gordon Gillotts all day, evening. Very stormy, at night. Wind, snow etc. " 29. Fine and blizzardly in spells. Cold. Little snow. " 30. Fine but cold. " 31. Fine. Went to Bernice Whites for tea and all night. Apr. 1. Fine. Roy came for me. Called at Dr. McLay's in Aylmer. Eva to our place. Cyril at night. " 2. Fine. Eva and I went down to Mabel's. Roy took us to town went on 11.30 am. Came to town at night at 6.10. Went to Knox at night to hear Dr. Gordon. Roy came for us. " 3. Fine. Father Eva & I to town. "4. Fine. Father Louie and I to church. Roy went to hear Dr. Gordon in afternoon. Cyril took me to church & evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Arpil 5. Louie went to bed with grip. Rainy. Roy and I "6 went to hear Dr. Gordon. " 6. Uncle Johnny came out to put in new kitchen floor. Cyril & I at night to hear Dr. Gordon. " 7. Men working at floor. Cloudy at times. Very warm. " 8. Grand spring day. Louie better and up. Cyril and I to Adanac concert at First Meth. Church. " 9. Rainy. Mabel and George home in afternoon. Louie to hear Dr. Gordon. " 10. Cloudy. Father and I to town. Take Uncle Johnny home. " 11. Father and I to church. Cyril & I come to Dunboyne. Call at Dr. McLay's to Mr McConnell's to tea and evening. Poured rain and wind on way down. " 12. Cloudy. Colder. N.W. wind. " 13. Grand spring day. Went with Anna McTaggart and Mr. McConnell to a farewell and surpize party to Pearl Brown. " 14. Grand. " 15. Fine. League at night. " 16. Fine. warm. " 17. Grand. Went to Gordon Gillott's with him. " 18. Fine. little windy. S.S. & church but no church at night because of small pox at Mt. Salem. Called at Mr. McConnell's in afternoon for book. Kate, Art and I for drive at night. " 19. Cloudy. High wind. {Clearing?} " 20. Fine. Went to Pearl Brown's and stayed all night. " 21. Colder. East wind. Fine. " 22. Fine. Rainy at night. League. " 23. Fine. Very warm. " 24. Fine. hot. Went to Dr. McLay again. Went to town with Mrs. Roberts. " 25. Very hot. S.S. & church twice. Cora and I here alone all day. Taught Meth S.S. class. " 26. Very hot over 80°F in sun. Mr. Small Field agent at school. Have a cold. " 27. Little cooler. Little rain last night but did no good. {In crosshatch over April 21st to April 27th} Very hot for this time of year " 28. Cooler wind. Very dry. " 29. Quite cool. Read topic at League. " 30. " Father came for me. Called on Dr. McLay. Cyril at night. May 1. Fine but colder. Father & I went to town. Papered ceiling of Louie's bedroom in afternoon. " 2. Fine. Father, Louie & I to church. Zella's to dinner. Cyril and I came to Dun </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> boyne getting here about 730 p.m. To tea. Called at Dr. McLay's. Church at night. Quite cold. May 3. Quite fine in morning. Heavy rain in afternoon. " 4. Colder. Heavy rain all afternoon & evening. " 5. Cool. Heavy rain. " 6. Fine and warmer. " 7. Rained heavily nearly all day. " 8. Fine. Cool wind. Went to town with G. Gillott. Dr. McLay pronounced me to have neuritis. Raining evening. " 9. Cloudy. Cool. S.S. & church. Went to Mrs. Whites from S.S. Basil Wardle took us to Port Bruce in car. Mr. W. Stephens preached for first time. Lorne and Lela brought me to church. " 10. Fine. warm. " 11. " " Planted school garden. " 12. Fine. Hot. " 13. Went to Kate's to tea Then League & choir practice. Quite cool. " 14. Fine. Cool. Choir practice. " 15. Fine. Warmer. To town with Gordon & Eliza. Mrs. Turrills to dinner. Dr. McLay. Went home with Gillott's. " 16. Rainy all day. Stayed at Elizas all day. Went at 2.30 to Copenhagen to Mother's Day service. Church at night. Colder. " 17. Fine but colder. Went {illegible, above line and in margin} " 18. " " " Went to Mrs. Brown's for a few minutes after tea. " 19. Cold. Annual church & Ladies Union meeting. " 20. Rainy. Cold. League. " 21. Poured rain in forenoon. Clearing & turning warmer in afternoon. Anna took Kate & me to Aylmer. Went by bus to M.C.R. station to St. Thomas. T.O. McKnight met us went to his boarding house to tea. Went through new Y.M.C.A. Met Cyril and then to P.M. station for Glanworth. Went to Mrs. Cliff. Van Slykes. " 22. Fine. Mrs. Van Slyke, {above} Harold Van Kate & I go to London by P.M.R. See Aunt Maggie & have lunch with her. Go to bed real early as limbs gave out. " 23. Fine. Take long walk west to Eng. church before dinner. Drive towards London in afternoon. Cyril came for me about 130. Spent evening and then home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 24. Fine. Mabel home for dinner. Cyril brings me to Dunboyne after tea. Called at Miss Shipman's. " 25. Fine Colder. Practice at church for Children's Day. " 26. Rainy in morning. Colder. N.W. wind. " 27. Grand day. Malahide S.S. convention here in both churches. Great crowds & success. Fine. " 28. Fine. Anna took me to Miss Shipman's. " 29. Fine. Hazel took me to town. Dr. McLay. Suprize birthday party for Hazel Sat. afternoon. " 30. Fine. Fern and Gertie King and I go to Mrs. N. Chalk's Sunday to dinner then back to Mrs. King's to tea. Church at night. " 31. Fine. Dry. Cora, Mrs. J. McKnight and I went to Mrs. Parkers to see the little boy who was bitten by a hog. June 1. Fine. Hot. Dry. Anna took me to Miss Shipmans. " 2. Cloudy. Cooler. Rainy. Went to Mr. McConnell's to tea. He and Kate took me to Miss Shipman. Mrs. Cliff Van Slyke and son visiting there. Rainy. June 3. Rainy in morning. Cleared off. League. " 4. Fine. Hot. Father came for me. Called at Miss Shipman's for blue silk dress etc. Paid $3.50 to get dress waists and voile dress fixed over. Cyril at night. " 5. Fine. Father & I to town. Down to Mabel's, {above: on car} to dinner. Went to Union in afternoon with George and Mabel. To town with them at night. Met Cyril and then out home. " 6. Grand day. Cyril & I left home about 8.30 for Dunboyne. Came to S.S. and church in morning. Called at school and then to Mrs. Gillotts for dinner and tea. Mr. & Mrs. Gillott, Mamie Turrill Cyril & I drove to Port Bruce in afternoon. Came back to Dunboyne about 10 p.m. " 7. Fine day in forenoon. Poured rain in afternoon with wind electrical storm & little hail. " 8. Cooler. Fine. " 9. Cool. Fine. Went to Mrs. {Irvine?} McTaggart's to tea and all night. Mortored to Bruce and called on Mr. & Mrs. Burt Langs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 10. Fine. Cool. Went to Mrs. J. McNights to a pattern to crochet a centrepiece. Rained to no league. "11. Cool. Little rain. Practice for children's day. Choir practice. Mr. Steven here to tea. "12. Fine. Cora, the children and I decorated church for Children's day. Practiced. "13. Rainy early in morning. Fine. Children's Day a success. Went to {Lady?} Thayer's to dinner and tea. Meth church in afternoon. Union at night. "14. Fine. Cecil {?} here to paint pictures in evening. "15.Fine. Rainy forenoon. Mr McConnel, Kate and I went to his other place to salt cattle and get ferno. "16. Fine. Went to Mrs. Browns to tea and all night Great Lord Picnic at Port {Bruce?} and Baker picnic at Pinafore Park. "17. Fine. Went to league but no service. "18. Fine. Basil Wardell, Hugh Brown, Glayer Thayer and I motored to London to see Pearl Brown nurse in training at Victoria Hospital. Poured rain nearly all the time. Took some fruit to Carling Heights to soldiers. June 19. Fine. Cooler. Went to town in afternoon with Gillotts and at night with J. McKnights. "20. Fine. S.S. and church twice to Bernice White's to tea. "21. Fine. Enhance Exam began. Went to Mrs. Emerson {McLaggart?} and stayed all night. Heavy electrical storm and rain. "22. Fine but windy. At Mrs. Robert's all night. Colder. "23. Very cold and windy. Cyril came to school about 3.30 here to tea and to strawberry social in Meth church. Cold. "24. Warmer. Fine. Went to Mrs. Chase's to tea and then to League. "25. Fine. Meth. Union and day school. S.S. picnic at Port Bruce. Good time. Bernice and I went home with Mr. C. McLaggart to tea and then came to choir practice. "26. Fine. Hazel, Stella, Edna, Cora and I to town in morning to get candy, lemons etc for school fair. Packed my trunk in afternoon. To town at night with Cecil and Miss {Teie?}. "27. Grand. Hot. Church and S.S. twice. Mrs. Churchill's to tea and here to tea. "28. Grand day. School, picnic. About 15 there. Baseball. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> races & lunch. Scholars gave me Bible, rose basket and roses. Went up to Mr. McConnells at night for few minutes. June 29 Hot. Closed school. Social at Mrs. Thayers. Rather rainy. " 30. Rainy morning. Cleared. Father came about 10 a.m. for me. Had dinner at Mrs. Churchills. Home about 5.30. Cyril & I went to garden party at Aucklands at night. July 1. Spent most of day in bed resting. Louie & Willie leave 5.30 for Mabel's to get strawberries. " 2. Fine. Basset Bluvelt & 2 children here to tea. Louie & Willie come home about 5 .Pm. Cyril brings Camera Club book. " 3. Rainy. Father & I to town in the morning. Father & Roy go to Mabel's after tea to get blocks. Doing up cherries and strawberries. Hot. " 4. Fine. Father Louie & I to church in morning. Rev. McMillson, first Sunday. Cyril & John to tea. All to church. Meet George & Mabel after church. Went home with them. Poured rain. July 5. Fine in forenoon. Rained occassionally in afternoon. Picked 1/2 crate berries. Went up on {&?} p.m. car. Met Louie and came home. " 6. Fine. Cool. Ironed and cut lawn. " 7. Fine until evening afternoon. Heavy rain. Cyril & John here. " 8. Fine. " 9. " Soldiers from London marched to Pinafore Park. {in left margin: {Mon?} started haying} Louie, Willie & I went to town about noon. Out to park to see soldiers. Came home at four & Cyril & I went back after tea. " 10. Fine hot. Stayed home all day. " 11. Poured rain nearly all day. Cyril & John here to tea. No one went to church. " 12. Heavy downpour of rain during night. Cleared in afternoon. Uncle Ben & Aunt Jennnie here to tea. Roy took Louie to Alma College. " 13. Very hot. Cyril & I to summer school at night. " 14. Hot. " 15. Very hot. Cyril & I to summer school again. " 16. Hot. Heavy downpour of rain. Thunder & lightning. " 17. Hot. Father & Roy to town in forenoon. Al, Violet and Will Jackson come out in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 18. Willie, Father and I to church. Willie goes with his mother. Cyril, Bob and Will here to tea. Rainy evening. "19. Much cooler. Lorrie comes home from Summer School. "20. Cool and cloudy. Rainy. "21. Rainy about noon. Cyril and I go to Springbanks Park London to League picnic. {Gon?} on the new electrified {O.M?}. Good time. "22. Fine. Cool. Mabel here to dinner and afternoon. "23. Fine. Men begin to cut wheat. "24. "." finish wheat. Father and Louie to town. Take Willie's things out. Louie and John goat {illegible?}. "25. Father, Louie and I to church. Ray came and He and I go to Mabel's to dinner. Rainy. Home to tea and church Cyril. "26. Poured in afternoon, Severe damage {?} slate, Belmont etc with wind. Hail. "27. Finer. "28. Poured rain in forenoon. Ray and Louie to town. Rake Mr. Page home. Cyril at night. "29. Fine. Hot. Me and Mrs Jack Facey and Mrs. Vandelinder here in evening. "30. Fine. Hot. John here to help {dryers} in hay. 31. Rainy forenoon I went to town to get Bernice and Lela. All went again at night. Cyril here. August 1. Bernice. Father and I to church. Louie, Lela and I around block in afternoon. All at church at night. Very hot. Cyril. "2. Fine. Rain during day. "3. Rainy. "4. " forenoon. Bernice, Lela and I to Park Cemetery and around town. Cyril here. {Crosshatch: illegible} "5. Rainy. "6. " " "7. Louie took girls to train. Rainy. "8. Bad downpour and rain in forenoon. Father to church. Mr. and Mrs. Gillot and baby. Cyril here to dinner and tea. "9. Fine. Finished drawing wheat. "10. Fine. Started to cut barley. "11. " . Cyril here. "12. Poured rain. Mabel and George here to dinner. "13. Rained. "14. Father and I to town. Rained. "15. Rainy morning. Cleared. Ray and I go to Mrs. Gillotts to dinner and Bernice to tea. Called on Mrs. Norman . Went to Alymer in 59 min. and to Mrs. Gillotts in 1 hr 45 min. "16. Fine morning. Severe electrical storm and downpour in afternoon. "17. Fine. Cooler. "18. ". Go to Mabels. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Crosshatch: Very wet} Aug. 19. Fine. Come home in afternoon. "20. ". Finish drawing barley. "21. Rain. I go to town for Curtis and Neva. Get eyes tested and order glasses. "22. Rainy. Louie Curtis and Father to church. Cyril. John here to tea. Church. "23. Fine. Mrs. Churchill and Paulina here. "24.Tremendous downpour of rain and electrical storm. "25. Cooler. Fine. Curtis and Neva and I go to Mrs. Paddons to dinner and George Westlake to tea. Cyril here. "26. Fine. Cool. Curtis Neva and I call at Mrs. Jim Westlakes and Mrs. {Lisdak?}. Then to town and get glasses. "27. Fine. Louie takes Curtis and Neva to town. Cyril here. "28. Fine. Hot. Father and I to market. Get glasses again fitted. Go to London and to Hyde Park to Margaret Armstrongs. "29. Fine. Cool. Go to Hyde Park church. Then in Mr. Halls car to Mr. Halls to tea. "30. Cloudy and very cool. Back to London and {illegible} home. Cyril met me at the station and home. {Crosshatch: Frost} 31. Fine. Little warmer. Took Louie to town to go to Aunr Maggies. Sept. 1. Fine. Warmer. Went with Eva {Hemris?} to London to get boarding place. Mabel and George here to dinner and tea. {Crosshatch: Finished Harvest} "2. Mabel and George here to dinner and wedding anniversary. Cyril here at night. Fine. "3. Fine. "4. Fine. Father to town, Louie home from Aunt Maggies. "5. Rainy. Mrs. U.M and Mr and Mrs Tom Baker and Ainley here to dinner and tea. Cyril. Rained at night. "6. Fine. Howard born at 7.15 a.m. Father took me to Mabels in forenoon. Rainy. "7. Mabel and baby fine. Fine. "8. Fine in afternoon. Washed. "9. Fine. Very hot. "10. Fine. Very hot. "11. " ". Louie and 12 father come down in {morning?}. "12. Fine Cyril came after tea. "13. Fine. Hot. "14. ". Hot. Mr and Mrs. Cross go to London Fair. "15. Fine. Hot. "16. Little cooler. Ray and Bernice Cyril and I go to London Fair. Rained at night. "17.Fine. Ray and Bernice here & dinner. "18. Rained in afternoon. Went to town on car. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept.19. Grand day. Cyril an I go to Talbotville anniversary afternoon and evening. {Stilloo?} and {Oxfords?} to tea. "20. Fine. Cloudy towards night. Cyril and I go to Dunboyne to concert in Union church. To Cora's for all night. Heavy downpour 10. P.M. "21. Cold N.W wind. Go up to call on Mr. Comrells and Mr..Knights in forenoon.To school in afternoon, Eliza came for me about 4.30. There all night. "22. Grand. Go with Eliza to School Fair at Mt. Salem. Then to Mrs. Whites to tea and all night. Jeff and {Broin's?} there. "23. Fine. Mr, White took me to station. St. Thomas and to Mabel's. Louie and Mrs. Berrett here. "24. Fine. "25. Fine. Real autumn like. "26. Rainy all forenoon. Clearing. Cold N.W. wind. Cyril here to tea. Go to church. Great celebration in cities of great success of allies. "27. Fine. "28. Grand. Went to town on car. "29. Grand. Sept.30. Grand. George took me to St. Thomas to go on Wabash to Alymer to Leacher {Passe.?} in Alymer. Went to Brown Horse with Lawyer Miller. Oct 1. Rained nearly all day. Leola and I come to St. Thomas. Cyril takes me home. "2. Cooler. Ray, Louie and I to town. I come down here. "3. Fine. Father here to dinner. Mrs. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Preffer Mr. and Mrs. Belore and boys here in afternoon. Cyril to tea and Louie and John in evening. "4. Cloudy morning. Clearing. Colder. Heavy rain at 6.P.M. "5. Fine. Mabel goes to town. "6. Ella Baker married. {Illegible writing due to a newspaper print covering the writing} All of unmarried cousins. Married at 6.30. {Illegible} 7 to 9. Left about 10.30 for London {for Ottawa?}. "7. Fine. Cool. Stayed home all day. Cyril brought me to Mabels at night. "8. Cool. Cloudy. Fine. Windy night. "9. Cool. Rainy. "10. Grand fall day. George and I go to Grace Church. {The following is the text from the newspaper clipping} Allen-Baker. A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. William Baker. Gore Road, Westminster, October 6. {Text cut off}. When her youngest daughter, Ella Elizabeth was married to Harry Marshall Allen of Delaware. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. L. Wilson of Westminister. The bride who was attended by Miss Irene Eedy of St. Marys and little niece Ruby Hamlyn of Belmont, as flower girl, {Text cut off} was given away by her brother, Harold. The groom was supported by his brother, Russell Allen. The wedding march was played by Miss Gladys Walden of Denfield, a cousin of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Allen left for Ottawa for a honeymoon trip. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {incomplete newspaper clipping about WW1 in between pages} Sept. 19. Grand day. Cyril & I go to Talbotville anniversary afternoon & evening. Stellas Anfords to tea. " 20. Fine. Cloudy towards night. Cyril & I go to Dunboyne to concert in Union church to Cora's for all night. Heavy downpour 10 p.m. " 21. Cold N.W. wind. Go up to call on McConnells & McKnights in forenoon. To school in afternoon. Eliza came for me about 4.30. There all night. " 22. Grand. Go with Eliza to School Fair at Mt. Salem. Then to Mrs. Whites to tea and all night. Jeff & Browns there. " 23. Fine. Mr. White took me to station, St. Thomas & to Mabel's Louie & Mrs. Burrett here. " 24. Fine. " 25. Fine. Real Autumn like. " 26. Rainy all forenoon. Clearing. Cold N.W. wind. Cyril here to tea. Go to church. Great celebration in cities because of great success of allies. " 27. Fine. " 28. Grand. Went to town on car. " 29. Grand. Sept. 30. Grand. George took me to St. Thomas to go on Wabash to Aylmer to Teachers Assoc. in Aylmer. Went to Brown House with Lawyer Miller Oct. 1. Rained nearly all day. Leola & I come to St. Thomas Cyril takes us home. " 2. Cooler. Roy, Louie & I to town. I come down here. " 3. Fine. Father here to dinner. Mrs. Hunt, Mr. & Mrs. Preffer Mr. & Mrs. Belore & boys here in afternoon. Cyril to tea & Louie & John in evening. " 4. Cloudy morning. Clearing. Colder. Heavy rain at 6. pm. " 5. Fine. Mabel goes to town. " 6. Ella Baker married. Fine. Went to town on car met Dad home to dinner & Roy, Louie & I left about 4 p.m. for Littlewood. Put horse at Freds. Then to Ella's. About 60 there. All of unmarried cousins. Married at 6.30. {Dinner?} 7 to 9. Left about 10.30 for London for Ottawa. " 7. Fine. Cool. Stayed home all day. Cyril brought me to Mabel's at night. " 8. Cool. Cloudy. Fine. {illegible in margin} " 9. Cool. Rainy. " 10. Grand fall day. George and I go to Grace Church </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> to Anniversary service. Go home. Cyril & John to tea. Church at night & down here. Oct 11. {Above first line of entry: Thanksgiving} Grand day. To {rip?} on car meet Cyril & go to tea meeting. " 12. Fine. Silo fillers come about 4 p.m. Stay all night. " 13. Fine. Cooler. Silo Fillers leave about 10:15 a.m. " 14. Fine. Rainy all day. " 15. Rainy. " 16. Grand fall day. Went up on car to town. Met Leola & went to Rural Teacher's Club's & meeting in Public Library. Mrs. U.F. Smith here. " 17. Grand day. George Mabel and Howard go out home. I go to church & then out to Cyril's to dinner & tea. Van Velzor's there too. Go to Central Meth. at night. " 18. Rainy. " 19. Cloudy but clearing. Gordon & Belle Dinner. Zella, Leola, Cyril & I motor to Sparta tea & meeting. " 20. Misty but clearing. " 21. Grand fall day. Mabel Howard & I go to Mrs. Hunts. " 22. Fine. Cyril here in evening. " 23. Grand autumn day. " 24. Fine. Mr. Dunnings here. Cyril at night & I go home. " 25. Fine. Threshers came at 4 p.m. Sept. Oct. 26. Fine. Windy. Finished threshing about 4 p.m. Cyril at night. " 27. Fine. Father brings me back to Mabels to dinner. " 28. Fine. " 29. Fine. " 30. Fine. George Mabel & I go to town in afternoon. " 31. Fine. George Mabel & I go to Mrs. Martins to dinner. Roy & Harold call in afternoon. Cyril here to tea. Nov. 1. Fine. " 2. Cloudy. Cold N.W. wind. " 3. Rainy in morning. " 4. Fine. " 5. Fine. Father here to dinner. He George & I go to Mrs. Thomas Oldes funeral. " 6. Fine. Quite cold. " 7. " George Mabel & I & baby to Mrs. Crone to dinner. Cyril at night then to our church and home to stay. " 8. Rainy. George & Mabel come to dinner. Mabel & Baby stay. " 9. Fine. Mrs. Taylor called to see Mabel in afternoon. Paulina Will & Clarence in evening. " 10. Fine. Louie & I go to town. Cyril. " 11. Fine. Rainy. " 12. R Fine. I take Louie Mabel and baby down to Mabels. " 13. Fine. Windy. Father to town. " 14. Fine. S.S. anniversary. Cyril to tea. Church at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {In between pages is a newspaper clipping about the McIntyre-Chant wedding, partially cut off. The part that is legible reads: "Two popular young peole of the city joined hands at the matrimonial altar at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sperrin Chant, 19 Balaclava street, when Miss Evaline Berryman Chant, their eldest daughter, became the bride of Alfred Merlin McIntyre, 37 Inkerman street. The ceremony was solemised by Rev. W.E. Millson and Rev. W.A. Bremner, and the bride was given away by her father. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Oleavia H. Chant, and the groom by his brother, Wm. McIntyre. The wedding march was rendered by Miss Sanders. Miss Grace Sutherland acted as flower girl, and Miss Ila Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Shaw, acted as maid in attendance. The bride was most becoming gowned in white duchess silk and silk embroidered chiffon rose trimming, and carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and lily of the valley. The bridesmaid was very pretty in pink duchess silk and white marabout, and carried a bouquet of pink roses."} Nov. 15. Very blustry. Cyril & I go to S.S. {Ent?}. " 16. Cold. Snowy. " 17. Fine. Dad goes after Louie. " 18. Milder. Cyril & I print picture. Poured rain heavy all night. " 19. Cloudy. Mild. Windy. " 20. Windy. Snowy. Cora Wilson came home from town with dad & I. " 21. Very windy. Dad Cora and I to church League Anniversary. John & Cyril to tea. " 22. Quite fine. Louie took Cora to town. " 23. Fine. Milder. " 24. Cloudy. Cyril at night. " 25. Fine. Indian Summer. " 26. " " Mr. Hutton here. " 27. Rainy. Dad & I to market. Attend Teacher's meeting. Alice Auckland & I go down to Mabel's. " 28. Colder Fine. Mr. Mrs. Martin at Mabels. Alice went home. " 29. Cold. Stormy. George & Mabel go to town. " 30. Snow. Cold. Dec. 1. Milder. Snowy. Came to town on car. Met Louie & Roy. She and I came home with Paulina. Cyril at night. " 2. More snow about 1". Fine. Applied for Frome school. " 3. Fine cold. Went to up to visit Leola's school. " 4. Partly snowy. Dad & I to town I stay take my first china painting lesson meet Frome trustees and come home with Louie & John. Cold. Dec. 5. Fine. Dad & I to church. Mabel George & baby here Cyril too. Roy to Dunboyne. " 6. Stormy. Dad to town. " 7. Dad & I go to Frome I hire for 1 yr. at $6.50, board at $4. Albert Miller found dead. " 8. Stormy. Louie to town & I go to Delia Games Cyril, Roy {illegible} " 9. Fine but cold. Snowy. Go to Emerys " 10. Fine. Albert Miller buried. Louie Dad to funeral. Cold. Snow. Had 1st cutter ride with mailman. " 11. Very cold. Some cutters Dad & I to town. Took china painting lesson. Roy home from Toronto. " 12. Fine. Snowy at night. Tena & John here. Roy & I go to Bernices. Go to Union church at night. " 13. Fine. Cold. Pearl & I to Mrs. King's in afternoon then Bernice & I to school. Go to practice at church at night. " 14. Tremendously cold N.W. wind. Ride with Mrs. King up to Mr. McConnells there to dinner. John McKnight's in afternoon. Mrs. Nomans to tea. Mrs. Churchills in evening & Mrs. Nomans all night. Cold. " 15. Go with Cora & Gordon Gillott to town to get books for S.S. scholars </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov. 15. Very blustry. Cyril & I go to S.S. {Ent?}. " 16. Cold. Snowy. " 17. Fine. Dad goes after Louie. " 18. Milder. Cyril & I print picture. Poured rain heavy all night. " 19. Cloudy. Mild. Windy. " 20. Windy. Snowy. Cora Wilson came home from town with dad & I. " 21. Very windy. Dad Cora and I to church League Anniversary. John & Cyril to tea. " 22. Quite fine. Louie took Cora to town. " 23. Fine. Milder. " 24. Cloudy. Cyril at night. " 25. Fine. Indian Summer. " 26. " " Mr. Hutton here. " 27. Rainy. Dad & I to market. Attend Teacher's meeting. Alice Auckland & I go down to Mabel's. " 28. Colder Fine. Mr. Mrs. Martin at Mabels. Alice went home. " 29. Cold. Stormy. George & Mabel go to town. " 30. Snow. Cold. Dec. 1. Milder. Snowy. Came to town on car. Met Louie & Roy. She and I came home with Paulina. Cyril at night. " 2. More snow about 1". Fine. Applied for Frome school. " 3. Fine cold. Went to up to visit Leola's school. " 4. Partly snowy. Dad & I to town I stay take my first china painting lesson meet Frome trustees and come home with Louie & John. Cold. Dec. 5. Fine. Dad & I to church. Mabel George & baby here Cyril too. Roy to Dunboyne. " 6. Stormy. Dad to town. " 7. Dad & I go to Frome I hire for 1 yr. at $6.50, board at $4. Albert Miller found dead. " 8. Stormy. Louie to town & I go to Delia Games Cyril, Roy {illegible} " 9. Fine but cold. Snowy. Go to Emerys " 10. Fine. Albert Miller buried. Louie Dad to funeral. Cold. Snow. Had 1st cutter ride with mailman. " 11. Very cold. Some cutters Dad & I to town. Took china painting lesson. Roy home from Toronto. " 12. Fine. Snowy at night. Tena & John here. Roy & I go to Bernices. Go to Union church at night. " 13. Fine. Cold. Pearl & I to Mrs. King's in afternoon then Bernice & I to school. Go to practice at church at night. " 14. Tremendously cold N.W. wind. Ride with Mrs. King up to Mr. McConnells there to dinner. John McKnight's in afternoon. Mrs. Nomans to tea. Mrs. Churchills in evening & Mrs. Nomans all night. Cold. " 15. Go with Cora & Gordon Gillott to town to get books for S.S. scholars </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 15. To Perry's to dinner. Then to Mrs. Crosby to practice and tea. Then to church and go home with Lela. Cold. "16. At Lela's until after tea Lorne takes me to Mrs. Gillots. Sleighing fun. Cold. "17. Eliza and I go over to see Hazel Gillott. Rained nearly all day. Gordon Ella and I go to practice. "18. Snowy. Eliza, Nora, Gordon and I go to town. Up on train meet Lorne and dad. Then home. Cold. "19. Dad and I go church. John here. Cold and windy. "20. Fine. Cold. Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Gillott lead Cyril {here? home?}. "21. Fine. Cold. Little sleighing. "22. Snowy. Milder. Louie and dad go to market. Then Louie and Ray to Mrs. {Illegible. The photocopy is blurred}. "23. Milder. Rainy. Louie and I go to entertainment at {Illegible}. "24. Fine. Not very cold. Roy in town. "25. Rainy and snowy all forenoon. George Mabel Howard John and Cyril here to Christmas dinner. John and Cyril to tea. Mild. "26.Louie dad and I to church in morning. Roy to Bernices. Cyril and I to church at night. "27. Fine. Mild. "28. " " "29. High east wind. Blustry. {Illegible script at the bottom}. 1916 Dec 30. Good. Sleighing. Cold. Bob Gunn here to dinner. "31. Fine. Cold. Cyril and John here. Jan.1. Roy goes to Uncle Bens and gets Clarance Jackson. Jan 1. Mild. Rainy. All go to Mabel's to dinner. Aunt Maggie comes home with us. "2. Louie Aunt Maggie and dad to church. Cyril and John in afternoon. Stormy. "3. Blusttry day. Dad brings me to Frome. I begin with Mrs. Mayer to board. "4. Mild day. 1st day in Frome school. "5. Rainy all day. "6. Fine. Colder. "7. Cold. Went to Mr R. Leeson's to tea and signed agreement. "8. Cold day. Went with Mr. Waite and Mrs. Mayer to town. Took lesson and came back here. Went to call on Mrs. Height and then skating. "9. S.S. and church in morning and church at night. Cold. "10. Rainy. "11. Mild and rainy. "12. Cloudy. Mild. "13. Colder. "14. Fine. Cold. Father came for me. Cyril and I to oyster supper in new school at the street. Cold. "15. Cold and stormy. Dad and I to town. Took painting lesson. Cyril at night. "16. Very cold and blustry. Cyril to tea and we come to Frome at night. Very cold and windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan.17. Bitter cold. "18. Bitter cold. "19. Cold. "20. Rain and sleet. Milder. "21. Mild. "22. Springlike. Went to town. Took painting lesson. "23. Cold but fine. {Day?} church here. Mrs. R. Leeson's to dinner and tea. Called at Leeson's. "24. Mild. "25. Mild. Went to Mrs. E. Leesons to Mission circle. Stayed to tea. "26. Mild. Went to Mrs. E. A. {Silvers?} to {illegible} meeting to tea. "27. Mild. Road very muddy. Trustee meeting here. I see about school garden. Poured rain at night. "28. Colder. Roads freeze up. Mr. Waite takes me to Talbotville to car. Go to Mabels. "29. Cold and windy. Go to town on car. Meet Louie and dad. Bob comes out at night. "30. Rained nearly all day. Cyril to dinner and tea. Bob and Roy go to Uncle John's to tea. "31. Father brings me back to Frome in morning. Mild and rainy. Feb.1. Colder. "2. Fine and cold. Go to shower at church and prayer meeting. Feb.3. Cold. Go to Mrs. Edgeworth's to tea. Mr. Walkers and Mr. Leeson's there. "4. Very cold. Fine. "5. Snowy. Go to town. Take lesson. "6. S.S. and church twice. Fine day. Cyril at Mrs. Moyer's to tea. "7. Blustry cold day. "8. Cold. Snowy. "9. Little milder. "10. Quite mild. Snow. "11. Colder. Sleighing. "12. Cold. Gord sleighing. Went to town. Dinner at Mrs. Myers. Lesson. "13. Very cold. 27 degrees below in St. Thomas. Church and S.S. (twice church). "14. Cold. Valentine box at school. "15. Cold. Box social in hall here at Frome. Eat tea with Mr. S. Gunning. Circle Clyb give {pwgs?} "16. Milder. Rain at night. "17. Foggy. Sleighing gone. "18. Regular blizzard. Cold snow. Intended going home but didn't. "19. Cold but bright. Went to town. Took lesson back here again. "20. Fine but cold towards night. Cyril here to tea.S.S. and church twice. "21. Fine. Mr. and Mrs. Myers come here. "22. Fine. Sleighing gone again. "23. Sick in bed all day with diarhora. No school. I midday go to Mrs C. Heights to tea. "24. Bright. Windy. Go to school again. "25. Mild turning to cold and wind at night. Mr. Waite takes me to car. Roy meets me both go to see Dr. Campbell. He advises us to go to hospital. Mabel and Howard </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> out home. Louie {Luella, sister} & Mrs. Churchill went after them. Cyril at night. 26. Regular blizzard all day. Roy goes to Tremblay's store & night back. Clarence and Paulina here in evening. " 27. Blizzard yet. No one to church. Cyril & I to Frome. Terrible time getting through snow drifts. Stop at Talbotville to phone & get warm. Upset, go thro fields, climb fences, walk, horse fell down, etc. Mr. Waite here alone. Cyril stays all night. Cold. " 28. Fine. Roads are opened. Cyril leaves here about 1.30 Mrs Moyer arrives about {3.30?} " 29. Fine. Little warmer. Mar. 1 Fine. Cold. {Newsprint transfers from clippings obscures the next date, but her style indicates this is a new day, Mar. 2} Cold. Went to Mission Church to Mrs. Walker's. Spent evening. " 3. Fine. " 4. Cold wind. Went to town Attended Teacher's meeting. Sleighing quite good. " 5. Fine Cold. SS. & church here. Go to Shedden for a drive with Mrs. Moyer & Mr. Waite. Cold. " 6. Windy, blizzard turning to ice storm & rain. Heavy thunder & lightning at night. " 7. Fine, warm, windy in morning. Went west for a walk. Mild. " 8 Very stormy day. Prohibition petition presented in Toronto. Mar. 9. Fine until about 1/4 to 4. Then began a tremendous blizzard. Went to Mrs. N. Mc Gugan to Ladies Aid. He brought us home. " 10. Blustry all day. Mr. Waite took me to car. Dad met me in town. Cyril at night. " 11. Grand day. Roy Louie & I to town. Take lesson. We go to Churchill's in evening Mild. " 12. Almost raining. Dad & I go to church then to Mabel's to dinner. Mr. & Mrs. J Tracey at our place to tea. Cyril too. We come to Frome. Mild. " 13. Fine day. Colder. Mr. C. Churchill's loading their goods for North West. " 14. Cold. Blustry at times. " 15. Cold. Go to Mrs. C. McLean's to tea. Then to prayer meeting. " 16. Fine. Milder. Mr. & Mrs. T Baker call at school. " 17. Fine but cold. Went to Mrs. P. Silion's to choir practice. " 18. Very cold & blizzardy. Go to town. Take lesson. Call in at Mrs. A McLean's in evening. " 19. Fine but cold. SS & church twice. Go to Mrs. R. Leeson's to dinner & tea. " 20. Fine turning to blizzard. Cold. " 21. Fine. Mild. Snowing in evening. " 22. Blizzardy. More snow. Cold. Received $165 in {above line: paid} payment of salary and paid $40 board. " 23. Cold. Went to Mrs. Walkers to Ladies Aid. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {text obscured by newsprint that reads: "of Rev. Dr. Gundy", likely an obituary} die. Mar. 24. Fine. Mild. Father comes for me. Sleighing about gone 25. Very mild. East wind. Dad Louie & I to town. Take lesson. Cyril at night. " 26. Mild. Dad, Louie & I go to Dr. Gundy's memorial service in our church. Cyril at night. Rain. {vertically in margin: Spring} " 27. Fine. No sleighing. Roy, Louie & I go to Mr. Atkin's funeral. Roy brings me to Frome. 28 Mild Mrs. Moyer & I call in at Mrs. A McLeans in evening of Mar. 27. 28. Mild. Go to Stars and Diggers concert. Good. 29. Mild. Go to see Clarence Ashbury after tea. 30. Mild. Go to Mrs. C McLeans to Mission Circle. Then to Mrs. P. Silion's to choir practice. 31. Mild. April 1. Go to town. To teachers meeting. Only Mr. {Prast?} & I there. Brid house exhibit. Rains heavily. Road bad. " 2. Fine. Church & S.S. twice. {arrow from "S.S." to right after "Fine", indicating it should come before church} " 3. Colder. Fine. " 4. Fine. " 5. Fine. Go to prayer meeting & call at {Al Silion?} " 6. Blizzardy. Ladies Aid here. Choir Practice at Mrs. {illegible} " 7. Fine. Mr. Waite takes me to car Go home. Cyril there. Snowy " 8. Quite stormy. Dad, Louie & I to town. Take last china painting lesson Apr. 9. Fine. Dad & I to church. Cyril & John to tea. Go to our church at night & then to Frome. " 10. Fine day. " 11. Rains heavily. Thunder. Convention meets here. Go to church at night. " 12. Cloudy little rain. Church at night. Poured after church. " 13. Cloudy. Warm. Rain at night. " 14. Rain. Went to Roy Leeson's to a sugar off. " 15. Fine. Went to town. Attended a Teacher's Meeting Choir practice at Mrs. P. Silion's " 16. Fine turning to severe electrical storm & rain at night. Mrs. D. Leeson's to dinner & tea. S.S. & church twice. " 17. Rainy. " 18. Fine. Go into Mrs. A McLean's in evening. " 19. Rainy afternoon. Ladies' Aid at Mrs. Ashbury's. Stay for evening and meet Mr. {Thorne?}. " 20. Fine till evening. Father came for me. Poured rain on the way home. Cryil at night. " 21. Fine. Roy takes me to train. Paulina & I go to Aylmer to Churchill's to sugar social & then to Gillotts'. " 22. Cloudy, little rain. Call at Mr. McConnells, Churchills and Mrs. Normans. Back to Elizas at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 23. {above line: Easter Sunday} Cloudy but no rain. Go up to Union S S Meth. {Methodist} church Go to Bernice's to dinner and tea. Go to see gas well. Come home with Roy. " 24. Cloudy. Little rain Cyril came at night. " 25. Rainy. " 26. " " Roy & I go to Mabel's He to go fishing. I to stay. " 27. Fine forenoon. Downpour in afternoon. Come up to town on car. Roy comes to meet me. Cyril at night. " 28. Fine day. " 29. Fine. Louie, dad & I to town Get paper for dinning room. " 30. Louie, dad & I to church. Cyril & I to Uncle Ben's to dinner & tea. Call on {Ins Scott?}. Come to Frome after tea. May 1. Cloudy. Mission Circle at Mrs. {Downs?} " 2. Rained. Went to Mr. Leesons to see about getting garden worked. " 3. Rained. " 4. Fine. " 5. Rain. Choir practice at Mrs. Silions. " 6. Go to town. Meet Paulina " 7. Glorious spring day. Church & S.S. Mrs. Moyer & I drive to town in afternoon. Go to cemetery. " 8. Fine. Mr. & Mrs. Taylor come to school. Stays till 3. Then I go with them to Shedden. " 9. Fine. Colder. Planted School Garden " 10. Rained. Colder. " 11. Cold. N.W. wind. Fine. May 12. Rainy morning. Go to take car. Go to Mabel's with Paulina. " 13. Grand. Mabel, Paulina & I go to town on car with Howard. " 14. Rainy nearly all day Roy comes after me in the afternoon. Cyril comes after tea and we come to Frome. " 15. Rain downpour during night. Fine day. " 16. Rainy all day nearly. " 17. Colder. Cloudy. " 18. Rainy. " 19. Rainy. " 20. Grand. Went to Alice Auklands to dinner Went to town in afternoon and to visit Tempo school at night after tea. " 21. Fine. S.S. Anniversary at Talbotville. Visited Talb school at night in afternoo Alice & Morley Thomas bring me to Frome. " 22. Rains nearly all day. " 23. Warm. Fine Go up to Leeson's for a little in eveing. " 24. Hot. Go to town with Mrs. Moyer & Mr. Waite to Otto's to dinner. Meet Paulina & Alice & go to the park to see soldiers. Otto's to tea & home about 8 p.m. Fine. " 25. Fine & hot. " 26. " " Mrs. Moyer takes me to car. Dad meets me in town. Cyril at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 27. Rainy. Help Louie at home all day. " 28. Grand. Dad & I to church go to Mabels to dinner. Home to tea. Cyril & I come to Frome after church tea " 29. Fine till rain in afternoon. " 30. " played ball. " 31. " Party at Muriel {Slyles or Dyles?} June 1. Fine. Replanted school garden. " 2. Rained. Dad comes for me. Stayed here to tea. Cyril. " 3. Fine. Go to town in afternoon. " 4. Rained in afternoon hail thunder & severe lightning. Fine morning. Go to church George, Mabel & baby and Cyril to dinner. Cyril at night but too rainy to go to Frome " 5. Fine. Dad brings me in the morning. Go to Shedden with Elmer Berdan's at night. " 6. High cold wind. Fine. " 7. Rained about all day. " 8 Fine. Go to Ladies' Aid at Mrs. E.A. Silion's. " 9. Fine. To Mrs. C.P. Silion's to tea and choir practice. " 10. Fine School in forenoon and to town in afternoon. " 11. Fine. Mabel George & baby here to dinner and until about 3 P.M. S.S & church. " 12. Fine "13. Fine. " 14. Downpour in afternoon Cyril at night. June 15. Fine. Played ball. " 16. Heavy rain in afternoon. " 17. Colder. Little rain. School till about 3 P.M. " 18. Cloudy morning. M. Waite Mrs. Moyer & I to town. I go to church and home. Cyril brings me back at night. " 19. Rainy at times. Cool. " 20. Fine. Played ball. " 21. Rainy morning. School in forenoon. Mrs. Moyer takes me to Baker picnic at Pinafore Park. About 100 there. Good time Cool. " 22. Fine. Cool. To R. Leeson's to tea. " 23. Fine. Played ball & choir practice Went to Fingal school with Mr. Elmer Berdan to see Entrance pupils. Little Rain at night. " 24. Fine. Go to town. Rain in afternoon. " 25. Grand. SS. & church. Cyril in afternoon drive to Shedden & Fingal. Church at night. " 26. Fine. Played ball. Hot " 27. Fine. Go to Aukland's to see about going to Port Alice & Mr. Thomas call in evening. " 28. Fine. Paid board {&47.00?} Recieved from Mr. Leeson #170 " 29. Fine. Let school out 2 P.M. Father comes for me. Holidays begin. Cyril at night. " 30. Grand day Hot. Alice, Cyril & I go to Port to Southwolds S.S. picnic. Come up 9 P.M. to St. Thomas with Stella & Ainley </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1. Fine. Hot. " 2. " Little rain in morning. " 3. Fine. Louie & I go to Mabel's for berries. Dennis girls here in evening. " 4. Hot. Fine. Began haying. Dad & I take Paulina to station when she leaves for Northwest. " 5. Hot dry. Aunt Jennie {Al?} Violet & babe here to tea. Cyril at night. " 6. Hot dry. " 7. " " {In crosshatch from the 8th to the 11th it reads: Very hot dry} " 8. " " Louie & I to town in afternoon. " 9. Church with dad in morning. Mr. & Mrs. James here to dinner. Cyril to tea. Fine hot. " 10. Fine, hot. Cyril & I go to Summer School at night. " 11. Fine hot, dry. Mesdames Hepburn here in afternoon. Louie & I go to Mrs. Dennis' in evening. " 12. Fine hot dry. Cyril & I go Summer School at night. " 13. Fine hot dry. " 14. " " Louie & I go to Frome to see the school garden. Cyril & I at summer school at night. " 15. Fine dry Hot. " 16. Fine dry. Cyril & I to church at night. " 17. Fine dry. July 18. Fine dry. Cyril & I go to Frome at night to a garden party. " 19. Fine dry Hot. Rain at night. " 20. " " " " 21. " " " Father & I go to Mabel's in evening. " 22. Fine. Louie & I to town in afternoon. " 23. " To church in morning. Cyril & I drive to Mapleton & Kingsmill, take lunch and get home after dark. " 24. Fine hot. " 25. Dry. Little rain in afternoon. " 26. Fine hot. Cyril at night. 27 Bert Davis comes out in 28 afternoon & to tea. 27. Fine hot dry. " 28. " " " Cyril & I go to town at night. " 30. Tremendously hot. Roy & I go to Bernice's to dinner to Lela's to tea & to Port Bruce in evening in David Marshall's car. " 31. Cooler breeze. Still hot & dry. {Above line: Cyril here} Aug. 1. Quite cool. Dry. " 2. Fine. Go with Cyril to Springbank to choir picnic. Good time. " 3. Fine Hot. " 4. " " " 5. " " Louie & dad to town. " 6. " Very Hot. Gordon, Eliza, Nora Gillott, George, Mabel & Howard & Cyril here to dinner & all but Mabel's to tea. " 7. Fine & Tremendously hot. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug. 8. Fine rain during night cooler. Cyril & I go to Mabel's I to stay a few days. " 9. Fine. Mabel Howard & I to Port in the afternoon. " 10. Fine. George & Mabel to town I keep Howard. " 11. Rainy morning. I go to Eva Baker's on car. She comes to Tempo to meet me. " 12. Cooler. Fine. Eva & I call at Fannies go to Tempo to meet Uncle Johnny & to Sam's in evening Rains " 13. Cooler. High N. wind. League anniversary Cyril up to dinner. He Eva, Ed & I go to Ella's and call at Heber's to church & S.S. Home at night. " 14. Fine. Cool. Rain at night. " 15. " Warmer. " 16. " " Louie & I go to Fishman's picnic. Good weather crowd & time. Cryil at night. " 17. Fine. Warmer. " 18. " " 19. Dad & I go to town. Pours rain. Lela & Bernice come at night. " 20. Fine but tremendously hot. Louie & dad to church Roy Bernice Lela Cyril & I to church at night. " 21. Fine hot. Roy takes girls down to Flemming's at night Aug. 22. Fine. Very hot. Lela Bernice & I go to Port in afternoon. Roy & Cyril come in evening. Downpour of rain. Cooler. " 23. Lorrie goes to Mabel's & then with she & Howard to Aunt Maggies. Lela & Bernice still here. " 24. Cool but Fine. Roy takes girls back to Dunboyne. Cyril at night. " 25. Fine cool. " 26. Louie comes home. Little rain Cyril & I go to town at night. " 27. Heavy rain during night. Real cold like fall. Dad & I to church. Cyril, George Mabel & Howard here to tea. Go to church. " 28. Quite windy & cool. Fine. {Above line: Cyril drive to see Mr. Bane} " 29. Fine. Cool. Cyril in evening. " 30. " Stayed in bed all day. " 31. " Zella & Leola here to tea. Cyril in evening. (Ring) {above line: {illegible} to build woodshed} Sept. 1. Fine. Cool windy. " 2. " " " " 3. Grand day. Cool. Fine. Cyril and I go to Dunboyne. Call on Kate McKnight from about 11 to 12 a.m. Then to Eliza's to dinner. Motor to Stalter's bridge and Bruce in afternoon. Eliza's to tea and call on Mrs. Norman from 7 to 8 P.M. Home at 10:30 & get dad's consent. " 4. Fine. Father brings me to Frome Monday afternoon. " 5. Fine Began school 30 scholars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept. 6. Fine. Cool. Was at Mrs. C.P. Silions to tea to meet Miss Eva Silion. " 7. Hot & sultry. Severe electrical storm & rain at night. " 8. Cool. Fine. Called at Mr. Leeson's to ask for holiday for London Fair. " 9. Fine. Cool. Go to town. Meet Papa & home. Cyril at night. " 10. Fine. Dad & I to church. Uncle John, Aunt {Elva?} Florence out to dinner & tea. Cyril brings me to Frome. " 11. Fine. Hot. Trustee meeting at night at Mr. Down's to get library books. " 12. Fine. Rainy in morning. " 13. Grand. Go to Talbotville with Mr. Waite & Mrs. Moyer Meet Cyril & go to London Fair. Good day & time. " 14. Quite cool & cloudy. Little rain. " 15. " " Fine. " 16. Fine. Went to town with Mr. Waite & Mrs. Moyer. " 17. Little rainy. SS & church. To Mrs. Leeson's to tea & with them to Shedden church. Fine & cold. " 18. H Fine. Windy. Cooler. Went to Mrs. C. McLean's to tea. " 19. Very heavy frost during night. Cool. " 20. Warmer. Fine. Go to Shedden Fair with Mr. R. Leeson's. To Mrs. D. Leeson's to tea. Sept. 21. Fine. Little rain in afternoon. Go to Mrs. C. McLean's to Ladies Aid & Choir practice. " 22. Some rain. Cool. Mr. Waite takes me to the car. Go home with dad. Cyril in evening. " 23. Fine. Cool. Louie & dad go to town. Go out to town with Williams'. I go to Glanworth & Cyril to Alvinston. Motor to town at night with Mr. Van Slyke's. " 24. Cold wind. Spend day at Glanworth. Go back to town at night. Go to church meet Roy and come to Frome. Little rain at times. " 25. Fine. Little warmer. " 26. Rainy morning. Windy. " 27. Windy. Fine. " 28. Fine. " 29. Rainy. Father comes for me. " 30. Fine. Dad & I go to town. Cyril at night. "Oct. 1. Grand. Dad & I to church. George Mabel & Howard to dinner. John & Cyril to tea. Go to Central church at night & then Frome. " 2. Fine. Grand. " 3. Grand. Go to Mission Circle at Mrs. Bogarts. " 4. Grand. Go to Mr. Leeson to get information for paper to send to Mr. Smith. " 5. Grand. Go to choir practice Receieved salary of $170 " 6. Grand. Paid board $13.00 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ael. 7. Grand. Go to town with Mr Waite. Meet Kate Mr Knigks go to Aylmn {small x} to {illegible} <pre> 8. Grand. go alone to Union S.S. Then until Kate and Anna to Melh. church{*under text* little}. Jo Cova {illegible} {illegible} to tea a evening. 9. Quite cold north wind To Mrs J. Mr Knights to tes Kate. Anna take Ben{illegible} to M.P.R. Station. Come Thomas meet Ray,{illegible} Go to tea. Mailing others to Frome. Have club bay stolen at church 10. Quite cold Time. 11. .. .. .. 12. .. .. .. Go to town with Ms Waits to Teachers Convention held in St. Thomas Colb. Qnal. E.U. Elgin united. Go home to dinner with Florence, stay with her during convention Cyril takes us to evening session 13. Rainy miserable day cleaning at night. Go down to Mables for tea. at night. Cyril in evening. 14. Time s. wind stay at mables all day. 15. Time. George Mable House . I go to church then out home to dinner. I stay to tea and then go with Cyril to the tabernacle and then to from ... Cloudy".' </pre> Ael 16 Cloudy windy. Quite cool. <pre> . 17. .. .. .. .. 18 {illegible} Go to prayer meeting at {illegible} 19 Rainy. 20. Rained nearly all day. Gales. 21 Cold & Windy. Go to town with Mr Waite Go to Mables to dinner, & tea. Up on car meet Cyril go to tabernacle & home. 22. Fine. Go to church & Cyril{illegible} I go to Emerys in evening then to home. 23. Fine. Milder. 24 Coludy. 25 .. Rainy. High winds. 26 .. .Cold. 27 Fine. .. Cyril comes about 1P.M. for me unexpectedly go to tabernacle to meeting on Womanhood or Motherhood. 28 Fine. Milder. Father & I go to Toronto market. Call at Ms {illegible} To Take Belle a present and see her things. 29 Grand day. Louise, dad & I to church. Louise and I go to meeting for women in tabernacle. in afternoon. cyril & I at night. he {illegible} tabernacle {illegible} go Cardinal Gretin Church. Then to home. 30. Mild. Indian Summer. Choir practice. 31. Th Rainy. Cleaning for night then up as a Blind Begger </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> For Halloween. Go with girls to call on neighbours. Nov 1. Belle Dennis married {number?} and day. Mison Girls and prayer meeting at Mrs. S. Slown's 2. me Choir practice. 3. " Go to a quitting at Annie Edgbodin. {illegible} Marel V. Styles Laurier Bogail. I moter to Yonge at Home at Middland. 4. Cold. Rainy. Windy. Go to town from Rd. Diman at Mrs. Mey, Choir practice. 5. Grand day. Anniversary Church + I & in morning Mrs. Leeson's to dinner + lee Come home here. Cyal comes and to Mrs. Lawson's in the winning for a little while. 6. Grand mild. 7. " " 8. " " Prayer meeting at parsenage. 9. Rainy. mild. 10. Windy. M. Waite lakes. Mrs. Mayer and I to can. I go to {place} with Ellie Auckland. Meet Cyril. then home. Rainy 11. Fine. Dad + I to market. Meet Cora Wilson in town. She comes out home to stay over night. 12/ Fine but windy. Louis Cora + I go to Labernate at 1020. To Mabel's to dinner to womens meeting in Central church at 4 p.m. to Mrs. Minshall's to tea. Go jabermade at night. meet Cyril + then to home. Colder East wind. 13. Rainy. Little snow. 14. Much colder. More snow. 15. " ". Winty. ground frozen also windows. Went to Mrs. Eddison to prayer meeting. 16. Milder. Fine. Father comes for me. Cyil at night. 18. {name} have our group picture taken. 19. Time autumn day. Church in morning. Cyil & I come to home in afternoon and go to church here all night. 20. Grand day. 21. " " Colder. 22. " ". Prayer meeting at Mrs. John Bernard's. 23. Rained nearly all day. 24. Colder snowy. 25. Very cold + windy. Go to town with M. Wailer Back here. 26. Fine but windy. G to S.S. church to Mrs. R Leeson to dinner. Then go in auto to Muneey {last name} to </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> look around it. Back to Mrs. Leeson's to tea. Then to church. " 27 Milder. Fine. Meeting at Mrs. A. McLean to pick out pieces for Christmas entertainment " 28 Fine. Mission Circle & prayer meeting at Mrs. R. Leesons " 29 Mild. Rainy. Trustee meeting at Mr. S. Down's. I resign but trustees won't accept my resignation " 30 Little colder. Cloudy Dec. 1. Cloudy. Father comes for me. Quite windy. " 2. Fine day. Father & I to town Get photographs. Cyril at night. " 3. Cloudy turning to little rain. All to church. {illegible} of 117 new members. Go to Tracey's to dinner & Cyril comes there to tea. Come to Frome " 4. Cloudy, windy. Very mild. Mr. Leeson calls to get my final decision of resigning. " 5. Cloudy. Mild. Mrs. Moyer and I go to B. Heidhts to see a centrepiece & Mrs. McLeans to buy some Ladies Aid articles. " 6. Windy but fine. Mr. McLean and I to Mrs. Man's to tea and prayer meeting after. " 7. Fine mild. Choir practice " 8. Fine. Practice for drill 9. Very blustry & cold. Stayed here all day Saturday. 10 Fine but cold. NW wind. SS & church twice " 11. Fine. {Turning?} to snow Practice. " 12 Snowing. " 13. Cold Prayer meeting at parsonage " 14. Very cold. " 15. Cold. Choir practice at Mrs. McLeans. " 16. Cold. Go to town with Mr. Leesons. Heavy fall of snow. " 17. Some sleighing Cyril comes up with {cutter?} to tea & church. " 18. Very, very cold foggy. " 19. {Still?} cold. Blustry. " 20. Much milder, good sleighing Children give me locket & chain. Entertainment in Cong. church. Good programme, small crowd Snowy. " 21. Quite mild. Pack my trunk & prepare to leave Frome. " 22. Blustry cold. Father comes for me. Cyril at night. " 23. Cold. Father & I go to market " 24. Cold, east wind. Go to church in morning Cyril here to tea " 25 Mild day. Good sleighing Roy goes to Bernice's Mabel & George here to dinner. Cyril & John at night. " 26 Cold, windy East wind. " 27. Fine Cold. " 28. Fine Cold Mr. & Mrs. Millson?} {illegible} & Miss Matthews here to dinner & Mrs. Millson & Miss Matthews to tea. Cyril at </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 2. Mild day. Father + I go to town and then on to home. 3. Very mild. Prayer meeting at Mrs. C. {name} 4. Mild. 5. Turn colder at night. {illegible} pour of rain in morning. Go to Mrs. R. Luson's to tea and then to choir practice. 6. Cold. Go to town and slay at Beatrice to tea and all night. 7. Beatrice + I go down to {illegible} church in morning. Cyil comes to tea and then to {illegible} cold. 8. Bright + Milder. 9. Mild + softt. 10. Colder. Blustry and heavy snow fall. Sleighing again. 11. Cold. Ladies aid me to here. 12. Cold. M. Waite takes me to the car. Meet Cyril in town + we go to Stan meet zella after practice is there home. Snowy. 13. Cold + blustry at night more snow. Home all day. 14. Cold. West wind. to church. Cyril + I go to Mabels to dinner + tea. Alice there {illegible} 15. Little milder {illegible} but very cold. 16. Cold. Went to Mrs. E.Leson's tea. 17. " Blustry. 18. " Very blustry. Blanche Heidht + Fred Blogart married. 19. Cold but fine. Helped Mrs. Me. Lean clean church 20. Fine but cold. Go to toronto Olla's to dinner. 21. Terrible blizzard + cold. Go to S.S. + church in morning In the house all rest of day. 22. Still very blustry + cold. 23. Fine but cold. 24. Fine " ". 25. Terribel blsutry. Go to Mrs. Hell coles to Ladies' Aid. 26. Fine. Father comes for me. 27. Blustry + cold. Wilber house + Ernst Allen at our place. Wilbers father + I go to town. 28. Fine. Snow. Wenst + Dad to church. Cyril in afternoon + to tea to church + {illegible} 29. {illegible}. Rainy day. 30. Grand. Massion Circle and prayer meeting + Mrs. E. Lesson. 31 Fine but colder. Happy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1917. Feb 1. Much colder blustry Shower at church for bazaar Bitter cold " 2. Bitter cold. 3. " " & blustry. Stay here all day. " 4. Cold & blustry. S.S & church. 5. Cold & very blustry. 6 " but fine. Mr. Waite take Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Moyer & I to Shedden I get {paint?}. " 7. Cold blustry. Choir meets at Mrs. McLeans & gives Mr. & Mrs. J. Bogart a tablecloth. " 8 Very cold. Ladies Aid and prayer meeting at Mrs. Walkers. {In crosshatch from Feb. 9th to 11th: Cold} " 9. Tremendously cold. Had intended going home but phoned to Louie & stayed here " 10 Bitter cold. Go to town with Mr. Leesons. Visit Dr. {Lipsey?} for my neck. " 11. Cold but quite bright Go to Mrs. E. Leesons to dinner & tea. Very cold night. 12. Cold. Cold Bustry 13. Little milder. Farewell for Percy Silcox on his last leave. " 14. Fine. Milder a little. Prayer meeting at Mrs. McLeans " 15 Fine. " 16. Blustry all day till about 3 P.M. Mr. Waite takes Mrs. Moyer and I to car. Roy meets me. " 17. Quite cold and very windy All go to Uncle Johnny's funeral. Cyril at night Dr. {Lipsey?} Feb. 18. Cold turns bright. George etc. to dinner. Cyril to dinner & tea and John to tea. Go to church and Frome " 19. Milder hail and rain at night " 20. Ice storm during night. Go to Mrs. R Leeson's to tea. " 21. Quite mild. Prayer meeting at Mrs. Walkers. Roy goes to Hospital " 22. Quite mild. Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Mc Gugans {Above and in margin: Roy's has operation at {illegible} Gets along fine} " 23. Fine. Choir practice at Mrs. Down's Severe electrical storm in morning. " 24. Colder. Go to town with Mr. Waite. Go to hospital to see Roy. Cyril at I at rink at night. " 25. Quite cold. Home all day. Cyril & I call to see Roy in evening and then to Frome. " 26. Electrical storm & rain during night. Mild & icy. " 27. Quite fine. Mission Circle and prayer meeting at Mrs. Walkers " 28 Fine. Mild. Roy leaves the hospital & goes to Uncle Ben's Mar 1. Mild. Sleighing going. " 2. " Mr. Waite takes us to car in democrat. Go to Uncle Ben's to see Roy & Cyril comes for me. " 3. Colder. Louie & dad to town. " 4. Cold N.E. Wind. Cyril & I come to Frome in afternoon. Here all evening Snow storm starts about 8 PM. " 5. Blizzard all day. Cold. " 6. Fine but cold. " 7. Heavy downpour of rain at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar. 8. Mild, Quite windy. Ladies Aid and prayer meeting at Mrs. C Daugharty's. 9. Fine. Pie soual at hall here. Proceeds 39.50. Mild. 10. Mild. Slayed here all day and tea in comforter. 11. Foggy. M.Blder pilled on Home M.P. Rorosing. Church here. S.S. Go Mrs. Leeson to dinner + tea. Mr + Mrs.J. Grillsot there. Cyril comes {illegible} to church. 12. Mild + fine sleighing gone. 13. Little colder. Go to Mrs. E. 14 Lessons to tea. Mr. moore there. 13. Quite fine. 14. Rainy 15. Rain, Sleet. 17. N.U. gale Go to town with R.Leeson's meeting Lourier + Roy and go home. Cyil at night. 18. Blustry with some snow. Louie + I go to church Cyril to tea. Church and home. Cold. 19. Colder. Quite windy. 20. Fine Milder. 21. " Spring like 22. " Ladies Aid at Mrs Chute 23. Rained. Windy. Mild group loron on cas. {illegible} go to church. Cyril in tea church and home. 26. Fine day. Roads quite good. Mar. 27. Rainy + blustry. Mission Cude + prayer meeting here. 28. Fine. 29. Fine. Mild. 30. Colder. Windy. 31. Cloudy. Wee bit of rain. Stay at home all day and sew. Thunderstorm at night. Apr. 1. Terrible gale last night. Rain really all day. S.S. and Church here. Roys Leeson to dinner and tea. 2. Rainy all day. 3. Fine. Rainy at night. 4. Fine. Ladies Aid at Mrs Sollons. 5. Rained all day. Intended to go home but too Rainy, Choir p 6. Quite a snow storm. Call up dad at nooN + Roy comes for me about 4 p.m. Cyril at night. 7. Quite windy but fine. Dad Louis + I to town. 8. Fine but cold to Cyril to dinner and tea. Then church at night 9. Cold and Windy. 10. " Cyril + I go in {illegible} 11. Fine. Louie + dad go to town. 12. " Cold. Cyril at night. 13. Little snow. 14. Fine. Cold. Louie + dad to town. 15. " ". to church in morning Cyril to tea to church then home. 16. Cold. 17. Fine Milder. 18. Fine turning to rain at night with {illegible} storm. 1 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April. 18. Really warm. Turning to rain. 20. Fine. M waits took us to cos. Dad comes for me. Cyrol. 21. Fine Dad and I went to town. Go colder. 22. Windy but cool. Church in the morning. Roy and I go around the block. Cyril comes to tea, church, home. 23. Quite cold. Yes, it's off here. 24. Fine {illegible} about 2 p.m. 25. Rained really all day. Prayer {illegible} at Ms. Walker's. 26. Rainy. 27. Fine. Ms. Wal lakes {illegible} is sick. 28. At Mabels she is in bed with inflammation of the veins in her left leg. Fine. 29. Rainy. Roy comes to dinner + takes Howard home with himm Cyril + I come home. Colder. 30. Dry windy. Fine. May 1. Rain during night + all day. 2. Windy. Cold. Mission + Mrs C.M. Lons prayer meeting at Mrs. S. Down. Cold. 3. Cold. 4. Cold + Windy. M. Waite takes me to can. Go to Mabels. Heavy rain. 5. Rainy. Cyril at night. 6. Fine rain. Louie had + Howard come to dinner with Mabels then i went home with them Cyril at home + to tea. 7. Cold. Fine. 8. Quite cold. Go to Mrs. Leesons to tea. 9. Fine. Mrs. Walker to prayer meeting Otte + Youdy come here. 10. Fine. Windy + cold. 11. " " " Yola Mabels on car. Cyril. 12. Fine. Go to town on car in the afternoon. Bring Howard home George Red. Holstein dies. 13. Fine east cold wind. Louie + dad come to Mabels to dinner. Then all good home Cyril comes {illegible}. 14. Fine. 15. " Warmer. 16. " Quite hot. 17. " Coller {illegible} Mrs. Yumming to Ladies Aid. 18. Rain during night to the morning. Thunder + lightning too cool. {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 26. Rained nearly all day. S.S. and church twice. To Mrs. Roy Leeson's to dinner & tea. " 27. Rained all day nearly. " 28. Grand day. " 29. " " " 30. " " perhaps. " 31. Downpour to rain. June 1. Fine. Mr. Waite takes me to car. Roy meets me & go home " 2. Windy, fine. Go to town. Cyril and I go at night. " 3. Rainy forenoon. Louie & I for a auto ride with Kate & Duncan. Cyril & John to tea, to church & Frome. " 4. Fine. " 5. Rained. Mrs. Moyer & I go to Mrs. Chute's for tomato plants. " 6. Downpour of rain and severe electrical storm. Mr. Walker to tea and prayer meeting at Mrs. A. McLeans " 7. Rained little in morning. " 8. Fine. Went to Mrs. F. {Daughack?} to tea. " 9. Fine. Had school all day. Went to woods with pupils after school. " 10. Cloudy morning but no rain. SS & church here. To R. Leeson's to dinner & E. Leeson's to tea. Go with them to Shedden in afternoon to Oddfellow's service. Cyril comes unexpectedly after church at night. June 11. Fine. Warm. Inspector Smith here. " 12. " " L. Atkinson calls. " 13. " Hot. Rain & electrical storm at night. " 14. Fine. Warm. Cooler. 15. Colder. " 16. Quite cool. Have school all day Go to town & to Cyril's with Floyd A. Then he takes Cyril & I home " 17. Grand day. To our church meet Cyril after to Park for lunch, to Shedden to hear Christian band. To Mrs. Moyer's to tea. Church at night. " 18. Rainy. Clearing during day. " 19. Grand. Rain at night. " 20. Baker picnic. Prayer meeting at Mrs. S. Down's. " 21. Fine. {illegible} Mrs. R. Leeson {Illegible} to Ladies Aid {Illegible} here. " 22. Fine. {illegible} took me to car. Dad comes to meet me. " 23. Rainy. Dad to town. Cyril at night. " 24. {illegible} dad to church. {illegible} Mrs. R. Leeson {illegible} Bruce to dinner {illegible} back with them to tea. Church at night. " 25. {illegible} " 26. Heavy rain & electrical storm. Mrs. Down's to Mission Circle & prayer meeting. " 27. Fine. Warmer. Mrs. D. Leeson's to tea & all night. " 28. Rainy nearly all day. Father and I to Mrs. R Leeson's to dinner. Mr. Ed {Cascaddendry?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Father brings me home. Cyril June 29. Cloudy forenoon but fine in afternoon. Cyril and I to Port to Southwold SS picinic. " 30. Fine. Windy Louie & dad to town July 1. Rainy forenoon " " {" " refers to Louie & dad} to church. Cyril & John to tea. " 2. Warm. Fine. Windy. " 3. Grand. Warm. " 4. " " I take Louie to town to go to Port with Oxfords. I go on to Mabel's for dinner & tea Louie comes there and then we come home. Cyril. " 5. Fine. Dad & I to town " 6, " Cyril in evening " 7. " Downpour in evening. " 8. Cloudy rainy morning Gordon & Eliza & children and Bernice motor up to dinner & tea. Cyril. Go to our church and & go back to Dunboyne with them " 9. Fine. Eliza & I go to Mrs. J. Whites in afternoon & to tea. Rains Mr. White brings us to Elizas " 10. Cloudy. All go to Port Bruce to fish Buy some. {above: Call on Anna Simons} Gordon and I go to Dunboyne Union church to practice. " 11. Cloudy. LIttle rain. Gillott's & I go to Aylmer for ice cream. Go to Turrills then back to Dunboyne to Cora Wilson's to {scribble} dinner and Bernice's to tea. Go to the play Miss {Bushy's?} {boar?} {dinner?} at Union church. Roy and Cyril come down and I come home. July 12. Fine. " 13. (Downpour) {above: ?}. Cyril & I go to Summer School. " 14. Rainy forenoon cleaning about noon. Had a linen shower for Zella from 2 to 5. Cyril and I go to Summer School at night " 15. Father Louie & I to church at Alma Street. Rained heavily Cyril & I to church at night " 16. Mary born at 2 a.m. Dad brings me down to Mabel's about 10 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Cross here. Uncle Ben came in afternoon. Rained at night. (I think) 17. Fine. Go to town on car Meet Cyril get Zella's present. Then go home with his outfit. Louie & I drive over to see Zella's things at night and Cyril takes us back Downpour of rain during evening. Very severe electrical storm " 18. Grand day. Hot. Go to Zella's wedding at 6. P.M. Wait on tables Cyril brings me back to Mabels " 19 Very fine & hot. We wash. " 20 " " " I iron " 21 " " " " " " 22. " " " " Cyril to tea We drive to cemetery in evening. " 23. Fine & very hot. Pick strawberries " 24 " " " " Wash. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 25 Fine & very hot. Iron " 26 " " " Howard & George & I to town " 27 " " " " 28 " " " " 29 " " " Father here to dinner. I go home with him to tea. Cyril & I to church & then back here. " 30. Fine. Hot. " 31. " Tremendously hot. Aug 1. " Little cooler. Mrs. Cross leaves " 2. " Cooler. Go to town in afternoon. " 3. " Quite cool. Make print{illegible} " 4. " " " Go up on car in evening. Go to Aunt Lizzies meet Martha Allen & Roy comes for us. " 5. Fine. Cool. Dad, Martha and I go to church. Meet Cyril, go to Aunt Lizzies with Martha out to pack for lunch and then to Sadie Siliox's to tea & Frome church. Bad & electrical storm while there {above: Come} {here?} at night " 6. Cloudy morning but fine later. " 7 Fine Cooler. " 8 " " " 9 " " (Indefinite.) " 10 " " " 11 " Go to town on car & to dentist 12. " Louie & dad here to dinner I go home to tea Cyril & I to church " 13. Rainy. " 14. " Colin Belorecome here. " 15. Fine. Hot. Colin & I go to town " 16. " Cyril at night. " 17 " Roy comes down in evening 18. Fine. I go to Florence's to dinner & then she & I go to London and out to Aunt Maggies Aug. 19 FIne. Harold, Clarence, Florence & I go to S. S at Ilderton. Then all but Auntie go to St John's at night. Quite cool. " 20. Fine day. Har. Cl. Flor. & I go to Lofts for evening. Cool. " 21. Fine. Aunt Maggie takes us to the car & I get back to Mabel's about 6.30 P.M. " 22. Fine. Cyril in evening. Rains. " 23. Rains nearly all day. We all go down to Mrs. Cross's in afternoon " 24. Cooler. Windy. Florence comes here. " 25. Fine. Quite cold. Florence. Colin & I go to town at night. Meet Cyril. " 26 Fine. Warmer. Cyril here to tea & we go to church at Grace. " 27 Fine Florence & Colin go home " 28 Heavy rain during night & rainy all day. Harold comes. I go up to town on car. Meet Cyril & Leola & go to Mrs. Green & Mr. Carrier's concert. Rainy " 29. Rainy. All of Mr. Williams & I go to Port in afternoon. Come home about 9 P.M. & Cyril helps his father do chores. Rainy. 30 Fine. Help shock up oats. 31 " " draw in " {" refers to oats} Cyril tonight. Sept 1 " " " " " " 2 Rainy morning. George etc. here to dinner & tea. Cyril to tea & church " 3 Fine. Cool. Windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept. 4. Fine. Cyril helps draw in oats <pre> 5. ..Sesla + I go to Toronto train stay at Fair till 10:15 am stay at Y.W.e.A. all night little </pre> <pre> 6 Fine. Go to Mrs. Henny Williams in morning. She goes up town with us. Meet Zella (small dot) Will & tohmpsons to lunch. Home on 3:40 train. Cool. Gordon Cyril meet on Mabel & children here. </pre> <pre> 7. Fine. Cool </pre> <pre> 8. ,,. Louise & dad to market. Louise & Mable go out to meet Wallie in afternoon. </pre> <pre> 9. Fine. Cool. Louise, dad + I to church. John to tea & Cyril in evening. </pre> <pre> 10. Fine. Cool. George to dinner & Mable & children go home. </pre> <pre> 11. Fine. 12. ...Roy goes to the fair.(illegible) </pre> <pre> 13. ... </pre> <pre> 14 ... Louise & dad to the fair. Cyril in evening. </pre> <pre> 15. Fine. Dad & I to town. </pre> <pre> 16. Cloudy morning but grand afternoon. All M. d. Whites here + Marwood Aokton to dinner Cyril to tea. Church at night. </pre> <pre> 17. Fine. Louise & I go to Bruce Davis' for plums C 1.25 pears C 15. </pre> <pre> 18. Fine. up fruit M.A. Taylorhere after dinner for a cup of tea </pre> <pre> 19. Fine. (illegible) Cyril + I to town after dinner. To Leola's to tea Cyril here in evening. </pre> <pre> 20. Fine. Louise & dad to town. Aunt Maggie comes in evening. </pre> <pre> 21. Fine. Make my wedding cake. Cyril + I to talbertville in evening to see threshers. </pre> <pre> 22 Fine. Louise & dad to market. Dad takes Aunt Maggie + I To Toronto. Uncle Ben's to tea. Cyril comes after us. </pre> <pre> 23 Fine. Dad, Aunt Maggie + I to church she goes to Uncle Ben's Franks to dinner & Uncle John's to tea and for all night. Cyril comes in evening. </pre> <pre> 24 Fine. Louise & I go to town meet Aunt Maggie & Uncle Ben's & go to London. Get my hat & suit. </pre> <pre> 25 Fine. Canned peaches </pre> <pre> 26. .. Go to town. Bring Mrs. Hammond home. Cyril at night. </pre> <pre> -27. Fine with heavy rail al night. </pre> <pre> -28. .. Girl at night. Roy & John's go to Aylmer Train. </pre> <pre> ..29. Fine morning but rainy afternoon. Glad. I to town and take Mrs. Hammond home. </pre> <pre> 30. Fine. Cold & Windy. Dad sick in bed all day with gripe. Had Dr. Campbell to see him. Cyril to tea. </pre> <pre> 1. Rainy at times. Cyril & I to town at night. I get my brown silk dress from Mrs Mann. </pre> <pre> 2. Grand day. Mrs. Bennett comes in afternoon </pre> <pre> 3. Raining. I go to town. Get my announcements & go to Mable's to help bill silo </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct. 4 Rainy morning but clears up and finer day. Rains again at night. " 5. Cold windy. Occassional rain. Mabel & children & I drive out home to dinner. I go back with her and come up on car, meet papa & then home. Mrs. {Bunst?} gone. Cyril. " 6. Cold. Windy. Louie & papa to town. Bring home my cake. Bernice comes at night. " 7. Cold. Windy Anniversary at our church Roy & Willie go in the morning & Roy & Bernice at night Cyril in evening " 8. Fine with rain spatterings. Roy Louie & Bernice go to tea meeting Eva & Lulu call in afternoon to see my wedding clothes Cyril comes to Thanksgiving tea. " 9. Fine, quite cool. Hattie & Violet & their children come out for a while in afternoon. Bernice & I prepare wedding announcement. Leola, Cyril, Langford & Mr. Williams call in evening with wedding presents. Cut wedding cake. " 10. Grand day. Cyril & I are married & Grace Church parsonage. All of each family except Zella & Will are there. Married as clock strikes 3. Leave at 3.23 for London on L.P.S. Take room at Tecumseh for 1 day @ $4.00 " 11. Grand autumn day. Cyril goes to Barracks at 9 a.m. but too many were ahead of him. Call on W.H. Baker at his work. Meet Harold at his school at 11 a.m. Go to dinner with him at Wong's Cyril goes again to Barracks and takes out his attestation papers. I wait for train at Tecumseh. Leave at 4.25 for Brantford. Go to New Benwell for 1 day @ $4.00. Up town in evening. " 12. Rained all day. Spend forenoon at Institute for Blind. Afternoon at Massey-Harris Works. Leave at 4.05 for Hamilton. Leave Ham. at 6.30 G.T.R. for Waterdown. Went via Jim's Buggy to Uncle R. Spark's. High wind and rainy. Meet Dr. & Mrs. Vance " 13. Rainy morning. Went up town with Uncle in forenoon. Went up on mountain with Ed in afternoon and to Dr. Vance's to tea. Grand afternoon. " 14. Went to church with Uncle. Call to say good bye to Dr. Vance in afternoon and Ed drives us to Hamilton. Have tea at a café and then hunt up Horace Sparks. Go with them to church. Rainy. Meet Mr & Mrs. Driver. " 15. Fine. Leave at 11.5 for Toronto Go to Aunt Annie to dinner. In afternoon she takes us for </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> a walk in High Park. Back with her to tea & then back to Hamilton to Horace's. 16. Fine. George, Cyril & I go uptown. In afternoon Lizzie, Cyril & I go up on mountain and at night go to Charlie Sparks. 17. Fine {Cous.?} Charlie Sparks takes us in car out to Stoney Creek, Hamilton Beach & Burlington etc. Go to see C.M.R's off in afternoon. Lizzie, {Cyril & I?} up town to look at sets of dishes. Rainy. Go to theatre and call on Mr. & Mrs. Driver. 18. George, C. & I up town. Get cut glass for Lizzie. Lizzie goes with us to station. Rainy. Leave Hamilton 2.5. Arrive London 5.30. Go to Wong's for supper. Then hunt up W.H. Bakers & stay there all night. 19. Cold Rainy. Visit around Normal. Back to dinner. Cyril go to Barracks & is examined and put in A2. Lizzie & I up town, meet Cyril and buy dining-room furniture at $93.00. Back to W.H. Baker to tea meet Villa & Edgar Cook & we go home with them for the night. 20. Cold but fine. Cyril & I go up to wholesale & buy rugs. Back to Villa's to dinner. Come to St. Thomas, meet Lloyd Atkinson & he brings us out home. Stay a few minutes & then to fathers. Come back here to tea and then back to father's for the night. 21. Fine. Stay at father's all day except for a little while in afternoon we come over here. Mabel etc. comes up to dinner. " 22. Fine. Louie & I wash then C & I go to town & buy a few things. His people moved out. I drive home {Lucen?} & he the team. Spend our first night here after going to father's for some bedding " 23. Rainy. Cyril & I go London to pay for furniture. At wholesale buy rugs, {above line: 33 + 12.75} blanket $4.50, curtains $9.50, tablecloth $4.00 napkins $2.75 & linoleum $6.80. {Buk?} home at night. " 24. Fine but cold. Go back home for some of my things. " 25. Fine. Cyril & I go to town & get furniture from London. " 26. Rainy. Here all day. " 27. Fine. C & I go to town. " 28. " C & I to church. Go to his father's to dinner. Get home about 5. P.M & bring Langford with us. Back to church at night. " 29. Fine. Cyril goes to town with chop & I go back to home to pack up I am {illegible} 30. Cold. Father calls for me & I go back home to sew. C. comes to tea. 31. C & I to father's to help thresh. Lulu comes over for me and gives me a miscellaneous shower </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> at her place. Nov. 1 Fine but cold. Cyril gets grain from father & goes to town. I go home & pack up more things. Cyril comes about 5 P.M. {for things?} " 2. Fine. Cyril plows. " 3. " Willie is here in afternoon. C. & I to town at night. " 4. Fine. We go to church. Mabel & dad here to dinner. Louie to tea & to church with us. Leola comes out at night to stay. " 4. Grand day. Mr. Williams out in the morning to dig {pocutiere?}. Leola picking up things & Langford comes out after school. All go back at night. " 6. Fine. Windy. Wash. C. goes in afternoon to thresh at Mr. Anderson's. " 7. Iron & bake {above line: & clean} for thresher Cyril to Mr. Anderson's & dad here to dinner. Threshers come at night. " 8. Grand. Threshing all day. Mabel etc. & Louie here. At night C. takes Mr. Williams home and brings out Leola. ' 9. Thresh all forenoon & till 630. Leola here. I take her home about 4. P.M. & go to Demms about 7.P 6.15 P.M. for Cyril. Grand day. " 10. Grand. Clean up the house. Wash buggy. Langford here for a little while. Cyril at M. Demm. " 11. Grand. Go to church. Back to father's to dinner. Dr. & Mrs. {Anfer?} etc. call there in afternoon. Home about 5 & do chores. " 12. Cloudy. C. at M Demm's & Mr. Tisdales threshing. " 13. Grand day. Washed. Tisdale finished threshing. " 14. Grand. Cyril goes to mill & scrapes roads "15. Drizzly rain. Cyril plows " 16. Grand day. " 17. Foggy morning. C. plows. M. to town in morning. " 18. Rainy. Go to Central church in morning to hear opening of new organ. Call on Archibalds in afternoon. Colder & windy. " 19. Fine. Washed & cleaned parlour. " 20. Cloudy. Little rain in afternoon. C & I to town. C is exempted until he ceases to be a farmer. Back to dad's to dinner & then home. " 21. Mild. Rainy afternoon. " 22. Rainy day. Got potatoes in cellar. Turns cold at night. " 23. Cold. Snow on ground. Go to M. W. Taylors after young cattle. I go home to sew curtains. Clean furnace pipe. " 24. Cold. C. plows. " 25. Little milder. To church in morning & to Mr. Williams to dinner. {above line: snow} " 26. Fine. C to mill & colts run away. " 27. Snowy. C to mill after grist. " 28. Fine. Louie & I go to Mapleton for church. C & I {to his?} fathers at night to see Zella & Will. " 29. Fine. Roy here to plow. " 30. Rainy. R here to plow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 11. Cold. Louie & I go to town. Roy here in afternoon to plow. 2. Fine. C & I to church. thresh. Then to {illegible} to dinner to eat {venison?}. Mable etc. there too. To church at night. Take Louie & Willie home from church. 3. Partly fine. C & I to town and close deal with his father about property. At his father's to tea. " 4. LIttle snow. C & I to town to sign deed. Bring parlour furniture. " 5. Snowy morning but cleared. Washed & fixed up parlour. " 6. Quite cold & blustry. Roy, Louie, Bernice & Pearl, Mr. Fleming, Miss Bailey & Mr. Ashton here in evening. East wind. " 7. Cold. " 8. Blizzard from east of snow & wind. C & I to town Buy spare bedroom & hall furniture. " 9. Terrible blizzard. Home all day. High wind. " 10. Very cold & blizzardy. " 11. Cold. C takes wheat {above: grain} to town {above: Aylmer?}. " 12. " C. " wheat to town. " 13. " C. " " ". " 14. " Settle spare bedroom. " 15. " C & I to market with butter. Quite good sleighing. " 16. Blustry. Cold. C to church brings out his father, Langford & Leola to dinner and tea. Zella & D. to tea also & all to church " 17. Milder. E. wind. washed C{illegible} " 18. " Fine. C to town with wheat & gets 500 lbs coal & 500 {jb?} lumber. 19. Father & I go to Mabel's to dinner. Mild. Sleighing about gone. C. to town to get chop & bran. " 20. Mild. Iron C goes over potatoes. We take Louie's food chopper home & pay C. Taylor. " 21. Mild turning colder. " 22. Cold. C & I to market. " 23. " To church twice. " 24. " churned. 25. " C & I to his father's for Christmas {above line: dinner}. Zella & Will there. " 26. Bright & cold. To my father's for dinner. Mabel etc. there. 27 Willie B comes home with us. 27. Fine. Churned. 28. Cold. Washes. Zella & Will come out to tea & all night. " 29. Fine Cold Z & W go home & C goes to market. " 30. Cold. C & I to church in morn. 31 Lang. comes out in afternoon. " 31. Fine. Churn & make up butter. Jan. 1. Cold but fine. All M'o people here to dinner. Mabel {Horace?} & Mary stay for rest of week. " 2. Cold. Blustry. " 3. " {above line: Lang. & Bob Gunn here} All go back to dad's in evening. Very sharp. " 4. Cold. " 5. " C & I to market. Lang. goes home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. 6 Little milder turning to hail & snow. George comes to dinner and takes Mabel home. Gillott's here too. " 7. Quite blustry. C & I to his father's to dinner. Leola come with us. To Yar. Centre to vote then to Gunn's to exchange roosters & home. " 8. Fine. Cold. Gordon & Lulu come over in evening. " 9. Blustry. C takes Leola home. " 10. " Dad comes to dinner. Hire James Smith for 1/2 day. " 11. Cold. " " {" " is referring to James Smith} leaves. Gets blustry in evening. " 12. Worst blizzard of wind snow & cold known for years. Impossible to go to town " 13. Yesterdays blizzard becomes worse if possible. Stay here all day. " 14. Very cold. Start to paint kitchen. " 15. Cold Blustry. C & I to town. Bring home china cabinet. {margin illegible} " 16. Fine. Finish painting kitchen. " 17. Cold. Blustry. C goes to Mr. Robert's {sal?} & I to Chorlie {Blevell?}. Roads very badly drifted. " 18. Cold C & I to F. Burnard's to dinner & to see pantryette. " 19. Very cold C & I to town. " 20. Fine. C & I to father's to dinner. " 21. Fine. Washed. " 22. " Butchered George C bring washing machine {tea?} " 23. Cold. D. Archibald here to cut wood in forenoon. C on roads to shovel snow. " 24. Fine. C cuts wood with Roy. " 25. LIttle stormy C. to town to draw coal to our church. " 26. Cold & little wind. C & I to town. Bring home pantryette. " 27. Cold. C & I to church. " 28. Cold. High east wind. Drifting. " 29. " Fine. Louie & Roy call in forenoon. " 30. Fine. C & I to town in afternoon. " 31. " John Davis here to dinner. Feb. 1. " C cuts wood with Roy. Feb. 2. " Cold. C to town. " 3. Cold. Stormy afternoon C & I go to church & then to Mabels. I to stay till Tues. afternoon. " 4. Terribly cold. Quite windy. " 5. " " Reported {28° or 58°} below George brings me up to Leola's in afternoon. C comes for me at night. Cold & Cold. " 6. Milder. Heavy soft snowfall. " 7. Quite mild. Clarence Taylor here to cut wood. Lulu Dennis to tea. " 8. Quite fine. Clarence T. here " 9. Blustry & cold. C. to town. Heatless day " 10. Milder. C. goes out and meets his people after church They're here to dinner & tea. Mild. " 11. Grand. M. Flemming here. " 12. Rainy all day. High {water?}. " 13. Mild. Mr. Flemming here. " 14. {scribble} ". </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. 15 Stormy. Mr. Fleming here. " 16. C & I to town. Sleighing about all done. M. Fleming cuts wood with Roy. Stormy. " 17. Fine. C & I to church in morning. " 18. " Milder. " 19. Rainy nearly all day. Water very high. " 20. Cold. C cuts wood with Roy. " 21. " Blustry. Gordon, Leola Lulu George & Hazel Dennis here in evening to skate. Cold. Leola stays all night. " 22. Occassionally blustry. C. to town takes Leola back. Mabel etc. here to dinner. " 23. Fine. C to town. " 24. Grand. C & I to Dunboyne Go to Mr. J. Norman's funeral & to Bernice's to tea. " 25. Rainy. Dad Roy & J. Campbell here. {above: C to mill.} " 26. Colder. Blustry. Snowing. C takes pig to town. Got $18.85 " 27. Fine. I go to Patriotic Meeting. " 28. Snowy Milder. Dad & Uncle Isaac here to dinner. Mar. 1. Fine. C draws manure. " 2. " Mild. C to town in forenoon. C & I go out to Mr. Williams after tea & get Hughie & Kate. " 3. Grand. Ferguson's here Louie & Roy to dinner. They go home do chores take Kate to church & back here to tea & evening. " 4. Fine morning but rainy afternoon. C & I take Hughie & Kate to station. " 5. Fine. C & I to Mabels. Uncle Isaac Christins Mary. Go to "Trip with the Allies" concert at night. " 6. Mild turning to snow in afternoon. Head {above line: & saw} a robin. " 7. Fine. Go after Violet Al & Ronald. " 8. " Violet sprains ankle & Roy takes her home. I take Al & Ronald home in afternoon. " 9. Terrible Blizzard & rain & sleet. Roy helps C take 3 fat cows to Mr. Renhale's to get weighed. " 10. Cold. Blizzardy. C & I to my father's to dinner. " 11. Fine. Windy. C to mill. " 12. Cloudy morning but fine later. Tap about fifty trees. " 13. Fair. Tap rest of trees. I go to Patriotic meeting " 14. Rainy. Snow at night. " 15. Colder. Fine. I to Louies to sew in afternoon. Tap Roy's {above line: Willie comes home with me} Roy helps to fix arch at shanty. " 16. Fine. C & I to town. Tap Roy's trees. Pay Mr. Brown $30 for cutting wood. " 17. Fine. C & I to church. Gladys Mathew's home from church with us to dinner & tea. Ray Millson out to tea. All to church. " 18. Fine. Washed & cleaned {windows?} Roy & C gather sap. Boil & burn. " 19. Fine. Hot. Louie comes to clarify syrup. C boils till {10 PM?}. " 20. Fine. Hot. Clarify syrup & go to Patriotic Meeting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 21 Fine. Father brings over {quarter?} of pork & stays to dinner. C & I to Roy's wood sawing bee. " 22. Fine. Cooler. Sold 3 fat cattle to Mr. Ferguson. " 23. Colder. Frost. Fine C & I to town. Lela & Bernice come at night. " 24. Fine. Lela, Bern & I to church and all at night. Roy to tea. " 25. Fine but windy. Go back to sugar bush. " 26. Fine. Up to Tisdale's in evening. " 27. Fine. Go to Patriotic meeting. " 28. " To Louie's to dinner Louie Roy Norman Kelly & Edna Blewelt here in evening to a sugar off. " 29. Fine. Cool. Take cattle out to town to Mr. Ferguson. Plant some garden seeds and set a hen. Girls go home. {above line: Gordon Penhale & Willie here} " 30. Fine. Gordon Penhale here in afternoon. Willie & I fix flower bed, rake {part?} of lawn & wash buggy. " 31. Fine. C & I to church. To Mr. Williams to dinner & over to M.C.P. shops in afternoon. Apr. 1. Rather rainy. Mr. Millson's here to dinner & back to sugar bush. " 2. Fine. Cool. Back to help Louie & Roy buzz wood. " 3. Fine. Cool. C. takes team over to Millers to get clipped. " 4. Fine. Gets Queen clipped. " 5. " " Go to town with Louie have dinner at Uncle Bens. D. Archibald & Roy help C. draw cornstalks. " 6. Fine. C to mill. Plant sweet Peas & finish drawing in corn. " 7. Fine. To church twice. " 8. " Windy. C sows 4 ac. field. " 9. " " C sows 4 ac. field. " 10. " Churned. Louie & I to town. I to Pat. Meet. " 11. Fine. " 12. Little rain. Colder. Bake & Churn. " 13. Fine. Louie & I to town in afternoon. " 14. " " Mabel's etc. & Louie & dad here to dinner. Church at night. {above line: Daylight savings begins} " 15. Fine. Hot. Help C. roll field. He sows 7 ac. Field. Uncle Ben & Aunt Jennie call. " 16. Some {rain?}. Wash & iron. " 17. Heavy {"?} in afternoon. Churned. " 18. Colder. Cloudy. C to mill. Snow at night. Mr. W. comes out in {car?} we go to Mr. Neville's " 19. Windy. Go to Knitting tea at {G. or Y.} Church C & I go to father's in evening " 20. Cold & Windy. Up to Tisdales at night. " 21. Fine. C & I to church at night. " 22. Rainy morning. Gather up sap buckets & rake lawn. " 23. Windy. Clean berry bushes. C takes out hogs. {above line: $19.00} Rain at night. Father here to tea. " 24. Fine. Colder. Froze at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 25 Fine. Windy. Worked up field. Hisndas H Choir concert. " 26 Some rain + wind. Leeta + Maggie Penhale call. " 27 Fine. Warmer. Help C. + dad does our trading. " 28 Fine. George etc. with new can call for us + we go to Had's to dinner. Rain at night " 29 Fine morning with rain in afternoon. wash + fry meat. " 30 Fine. Mr. Stones here ne minnow May 1. " Windy. Finish seeding " 2 " Help Louie paper Roy's bedroom. Mr. Williams comes but for a team to plow his garden 3 Little rain. Plant garden. 4 Fine. C + F to town. 5 " Warm. All to Mabel's to dinner. 6 Fine. Roy here to help draw manure. 7 Fine. Hot. C to mill. 8 .. . Lo Pat. Meet. Cooler. " 9 " Windy. Housework an upstairs " 10 " Rainy. " " 11 " Langford + M. Willians come out for team. Lang stays. 12 Raining Home all day 13 Cloudy morning. Windy Ned. " 14 Fine. hon. " 15 To town with Louie + dad in morning Out to cemetery to fix mother's grave. Work team in afternoon Hot. 16. Hot. Work team. George + Mabel He. + Han u + Edith Crim 17 call in evening Call on Mr. P. A. Penhale dad. 17. Fine Hot. Work team in forenoon + fix flowers in afternoon M. Williams etc. out in evening 18 Fine. Hot. Work team a little 19. Zella's daughter Mary lom 19. Very hot. Langford wheels out in forenoon. to church at night. .. . .20 Fine. Langford wheels into school. Clean cellar. " 21 Fine. Work team in afternoon " 22 Some rain. " 23 Fine. Work team. Cooler 24 .. . Langford plants corn. Mr Williams Stuart Walker + Willie here all day Louie + Mrs Walker come over in evening to see Langford's fire works. Little rain. 25 Heavy rain in morning. C + F to town in afternoon. " 26 Terrible downpour of rain. in forenoon. Go to church at night. + to Isaac Baker's after for a little. " 27 C + F washed + put up milk shelf. Little rain in afternoon. " 28 Fine. G. Lawton have to dinner. Get shanty need to paper + put in white. " 29 C to mill + I go with Mr Mann to Pat. meeting. Rain in afternoon " 30 Paper shanty. " 31 C + F to town. Fine + very hot June 1 Fine. Plant potatoes. " 2 " C + F to church. + to dad's </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> to tea J Facey's & Isaac's there " 3. Fine. C & I to town to see the Duke of Devonshire & his party Go to park with Mr. Williams in car. 4. Fine. Start to houseclean parlour & dinning room. C gets notice to report for duty. 5. Fine. Ab. Campbell & Mr. Fonger come to shingle south side of cattle barn. M. Williams come out in evening re Cyril's enlistment {above line: C phones to Sarnia} " 6. Rains occassionally. " 7. Fine. Washed in afternoon. Go to Mr. Williams at night & mail letters to Mr. Wismer & registrar-general " 8. Fine. Finish parlour & dining room. " 9. Occassional rain. Earnest Baker & Joy Wintermute here to tea. Go for a motor ride about block in evening 10. Fine {above line: Cooler} C & I to town in forenoon. 11. " Cooler. " 12 Cool cloudy. Dad comes over & C goes to London to learn about his order to report. 13. Fine. I cultivate & C plants corn. " 14. " Mr. Williams takes C to London to report. I got home for the day & dad brings me back at 7 P.M. He & Mr. Williams stay all night. Cool. " 15. Fine. Dad goes home. Willies comes fo all day & dad at night to do chores. " 16. Cloudy & cool. Louie Leola, Lang. Mr. Williams & I motor to Carling Heights to see Cyril. Dad & Willie 17 here when we get home. Willie stays all night 117. Fine. Here alone nearly all day. Cut lawn & make feeding coop Mr. Williams goes out home. Uncle Ben calls to see bees. " 18. Fine. Roy, dad, Willie & I pull mustard in grain. A. Lawton here. " 19. Fine. Mr. Williams plants corn & I cultivate Mabel etc. come in afternoon & stay to tea. George cultivates " 20 Fine. Uncle Ben Aunt Jennie & Roy here. Build fence for alf field. " 21 Rainy. At night go to Louie's to register. " 22. Cool. Windy. Cultivate corn & go to town at night. Cold. " 23. Cool. Windy. Cloudy. Mr. Williams & I to Leola's to dinner & I go to London on 1.10 am car. Meet Cyril go to Heights, up towns for tea back to St. Thomas at 7.50, meet Louie & John after church & home. Dad & Willie here to help do chores " 24. Fine. Wash & hose garden. Mr. Williams goes home to hoe his garden. " 25. Fine. Cool. Violet calls to see if I got home. A. Lawton here. " 26. Fine. Cool. Baker picnic. C's birth cert. comes. " 27. Fine. I go to London to take Birth Cert. to Capt. Hindson. As I get off C is waiting to get on. Both go to Capt. Hindson & come to {Illegible} {from?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table style="height:415px;width:329px;"><tbody><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">1916</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;"> </td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">June 15</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Quilt</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">3.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">" 25</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">" Top</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">2.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">July 15 </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Pr. Sheets</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.25</td> </tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td style="width:102px;height:39px;">" 22</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:39px;">{above line: 4} Bats pcases {above line: 100</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:39px;">1.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Pillow cases</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">60</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Sheet</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">88</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Lining</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">75</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">" {illegible} yds</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">19</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Bat</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">25</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Sheets - pair</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.25</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Pillowing ticking</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">50</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">Nov. 1916</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Table cloth</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">5.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">Dec. 1916</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Pair blankets</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.65</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">Jan. 1917</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">{17?} yds hand toweling</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">yarn for comforter</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">2.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">chintz</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">2.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">pair batowels</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">25</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">4 yds. towelling</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">56</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">Jan. 1917</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">curtain material</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.15</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">bed spread</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">3.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Tablecloth</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">98</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">5 yds print for quilt</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">90</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">8 " dish towelling</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">8 bats</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.88</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">yarn for comforter</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">13</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">April 14</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Best Comforter material</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">3.15</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">" 14</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Bat</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">30</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">" 13</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Ticking for pillows</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">{illegible}</td> </tr></tbody></table>at 1. P.M. Mr. Williams comes to meet us Go to barn social at church at night. {below line: Mr. Williams goes home.} " 28 Fine. Clean up wheat & fix fence. " 29. " Hot. C & I to town. " 30. " To church in morning. Dad's & Mabel's here to dinner. To church at night to Mr. Millson's {funeral?} {above line: Heavy rain at evening} July 1. Windy. Cool. Bella & baby Lulu {Eve?} call in afternoon. Mr. Williams Leola, Lang in afternoon & to tea. " 2. Cool. Fine. A. Lawton to dinner. {Paid in crosshatch over top from Jan. 14 to Feb. 28} Jan. 7. Mrs. Leeson's to tea. " 14. Go home Friday night. " 16. Come back Sunday night " 23. Mrs. Leeson's to dinner & tea. " 25. Mrs E. Leeson's to tea " 26. " E. A. Silion's to tea. " 28. Friday night go to Mabel's " 29 Monday morning come back Feb. 2 Tea at church " 3. " Mrs. Edgeworths " 6. Cyril here to tea. " 20. " " " " 25. Go home. " 37. Come to Frome Cyril here too " 28 Cyril leaves after dinner " 24 Mrs. Clarence Daughaily's to tea Mar 2 Mrs Walker's to tea Mar. 25 Go home back Monday night Apr 7 " " " Sunday Apr. 9 {Paid in crosshatch from April 20 to June 2} " 20 " " " April 30 May 12 " " " Sunday May 14 " 20. " to Auckland " " 21 " 26. " home back " " 26 June 2. " " " " Mon. June 5 {" 11?} 4 Mabel & George here Sept. 4. Came Mond. to Frome " 9. Go home Sat. " 10. Come back Sun. " 13 Go to fair at London " 20. " " " " Shedden " 22. Go home Friday night " 24 Come back Sun. {below line: 33 6 50 138} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {newspaper clipping} vodka and France that of absinthe, that England had reduced the hours of sale of alcoholic beverages <table><tbody><tr><td>1. Apr. 1.</td> <td>tablets.</td> </tr><tr><td>2. Apr. 11.</td> <td>_</td> </tr><tr><td>3. " 24</td> <td>_</td> </tr><tr><td>4. 30</td> <td>_</td> </tr><tr><td>5. May</td> <td>Medicine for Cold.</td> </tr><tr><td>6. 8</td> <td>neuritis</td> </tr><tr><td>" 15</td> <td>Salve.</td> </tr><tr><td>" 24</td> <td>medicine fo neuritis</td> </tr><tr><td>" 29.</td> <td>tablets/td></td> </tr><tr><td>June 19</td> <td>Medicine.</td> </tr></tbody></table> {written in large letters, diagonally across the page} Paid $2.50 Di Say 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 - 6 13 20 27 Painting lessons <table><tbody><tr><td>1</td> <td>Dec.</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>Jan</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>"</td> <td>22</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>Feb.</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>"</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>"</td> <td>19</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>Mon.</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>"</td> <td>25</td> </tr></tbody></table> {some addition calculations} P S 15 10 4 15 10 25 {newspaper clipping}5. Here are several {games?} which may appeal to you: Write names of provinces, states, or well-known countries on one set of slips for the men; names of the capital cities on the girls' slips; pass slips in separate receptacles, of course. Or the initials or Christian name of the girls may be written on slips, then folded and passed among the men. Advertisements may be clipped from the daily papers, torn in half, and each player has to find the "missing half" to complete the advertisement. A rather novel way, and quite different from any of the previous suggestions, is to have a "measuring committee." The guests have to (at intervals during the evening, "toe the mark" and have their height measured. Each receives a slip of paper with his or her height marked upon it; when "hunt-your-partner" time comes the slips have to be compared, and those two whose height matches best "couple up," or if preferred, the tallest women and shortest men are mated, to add to the fun. {newspaper clipping}YINBINS. Ans.—1. "Alphabetical answers" is a good fun-making game. Prepare cards with one letter of the alphabet on each, omitting X, Y, Z. Of course, if the company is large, several will have the same letter. A card is pinned on each guest, and it is announced that no one must answer any question except by a sentence commencing with the letter on his card, the another being given before the the questioner can count ten. No two players can question a person at the same time, and no one should give the same answer twice. If a player begins his reply with a wrong letter, or does not answer in time, his card is taken from him by his questioner, who adds it to his, and he then has the privilege of answering with either of his letters. The player who is without a card must seek to win one from someone else by questioning them. Broken Quotations—This is a good "ice-breaker," as to play it, the players have to mix considerably. The hostess prepares familiar quotations, writing them on paper and then cutting them in two or three pants, and pinning them in different places around the room. The guests most find as many quotations as they can, during a certain length of time. The parts being scattered over the room, it is not as easy as it sounds to find even the common quotations. For a large crowd, an Auction Bale causes heaps of fun. Provide each buyer with a little bag containing 50 beans, with which to do his or her purchasing, the wares should be wrapped up beforehand in mysterious packages, and if the auctioneer has a good "gift of the gab" much amusement is created from {obscured by fold in paper}ing and bidding. The list of articles might be offered on the "sale bills": {obscured by fold in paper}ne sent (small cologne bottle); shu-{obscured by fold}r of Greece (empty vaseline bot-{obscured by fold} pair of kids (kid ouriers); the missing link (an odd cuff link); bunch of dates (old calendar); rank and file (onion and a nail file); the lost thread (a piece of string); the tie that {obscured by fold} s (an old necktie); before the deluge (a Noah's ark); a man's delight (a pipe); Black Beauty (a black {obscured by fold}; a diamond pin (a dime and a pin); {what?} every girl hopes for {a match}. Refreshments for a "Hard-Times" {obscured by fold} might consist of baked beans, ham sandwiches, gingerbread, ap-{obscured by fold}e, coffee, and home-made taffy. {Obscured by fold} costumes, there could be tramps, {obscured by fold}rs, organ-grinders, gypsy girls, and so on. <table><tbody><tr><td>12</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 13</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>2. 173</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>127 25</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr><tr><td>35</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>93</td> <td>22.4</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>203</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>7.</td> </tr></tbody></table> {Photograph of a man with a moustache in a suit, captioned "PETER McARTHUR"} Wall of Pa Lorchy Harvester Rise in Blo Lhat Orinto The Bishop Carriage Elizabeth of the Hale The Master's Violin. Daddy Long Legs. Lavender and Old Lace. {some addition calculations}</div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/762d6372ae68d1a9f300e302bb43194a.pdf 720f003e6cac7320594ba00a6aaef706 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7aa52f95566cbfbba9e9979894bb6c68.pdf cc52fb8175156c677449c37e22033ca7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Elgin County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1914-1921 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Elgin County, Yarmouth Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary & Transcription, 1914-1918 Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary & Transcription, 1918-1919 Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary & Transcription, 1919-1921 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary & Transcription, 1918-1919 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Elgin County Archives Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Elgin County, Yarmouth Township, Ontario Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Diary 1918</h2> 3. C & I to London to see almost hide After several visits to cofe Mayor's home aviser aged. Time 4. C & I to London to see Copt. There Leauri what guation anis is formed Leslaro to determine home. Famgf come out to work. Jime. 5. Jime. Hot C to tower in former Uillir here to dermier C mathching nack for can g cullinate 6. Heaw in first 2 loado h mre a 7. Hime lo te durmmer lehovol hen 8. Jime. Lo te durmerer behave 9. " Warm C. I to fondum weecho lo te leola lo tete Chulds there. alas foundtion 10. Jime hrow hay 11. " 12. Lo te burning Vi Vhilds to tea U illiom wut for me gs Te Surrier 13. Ji mie Hot Haw hoey 14. " " Jo church in. momrer to deads to dirmer Lulotto come warn heatedly. They find dad's nut come here to tea 15. Jime washed a drew hay 16. Cloudry 17. .. C to mill heng wrory here at 18. Jime 19. " 20. .. Ji mahed haying. Los te town among 21. Hot all go te lellis. Curnet ma William here a few minutes with m Uillniam in morning 22. Jime Pick lermis fruit heeijo reccurring machine 23. form </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 24 Fine. {name?} come out to pick berries. Mr. Williams at night. Co g help Jayle with his hay. 25 Cleaning Wash. C helps Mr. Taylor. 26 Rain Lowie helps pick berries. 27 Lowie go to town. Heavy rain. 28 C a g to church then to Maleb' to dinner + motor to {illegible} etc. To maleb' to tea then home. 29 Fine. Louie help to pick berries Co. g to {illegible} {Lipoy?} at night. 30 Fine. Hot. C o g to London the {illegible} that {illegible} to the discharged. To Lola's to tea/ 31. Fine 1 {ink splotch} 2 {two ink splotches} 3 C o. g to town. 4 Co g to church. Had {illegible} Ms.Poge to drink tea. 5 Fine 6 Fine. C to London to get {Battalion?} 7 Fine. Roy helps in afternoon 8 Fine. {illegible} Ben + Roy help {illegible} grain 9 10 Fine. Man here to repair {illegible" to town at night 11 Fine. To church in morning. John + Lowie to town. 12 Wash. Mr. Williams call. 13 {illegible} 14 Mend + clean windows 15 go to Pat. meeting. 16 Fine. C draws wheat Mr {illegible} call at night. 17 Fine. C o g to market with chickens 18 Fine. to church in morning to Mr.{illegible} 19 Fine. C helps Roy. Bella {illegible} a Baby come out 20 {illegible}. Fine. Bella + Will go back home. 21. Cloudy. Lowie g to Port. to meet {illegible} a other Bakers. Heavy rain in afternoon Cat {illegible" threshing 22 Fine. Wash C at Mr. {illegible} Bake fallen </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> for supper but don't come until 24. Fine. Cool. Have {illegible} all day bushels oats oats barley. Lowie {illegible} 25. Fine. Warmer. C o g to M. Williams dinner + tea. Mrs Mills. goes there 26. Fine. Mrs Mills. {illegible} Mr. William + {name?} come out to tea. Landford give home 27. Wash + pick plum. {illegible} 28. Rainy nearly all day. Brought {illegible} from a hot day drought. Water almost gone but plenty now. Co g gu m to Mr. Williams to Mrs. Mills still there 29 Fine. Cool. C at Mills illegible} I {illegible} to Mr. {name?} {illegible} for 3.50. Willie comes to help pick plums. 30 Fine. Cool. C at Mills {illegible} W o g to town with plum get {illegible} some {illegible} ground. {illegible} 1 Rain. 2 Fine. Go to {illegible} with Mr. Williams in afternoon. 3. Cleaned up 25 bush wheat {illegible} forenoon. Rainy. {illegible}. Fine. C o g to {illegible} Anniversary. Annie Fishback to dinner + Cousin Johnny to tea. 4. C draws {illegible" in forenoon a works on wheat ground till C goes to Mr. Horsewell's + gets him and 13 pigs for 117.00. Rain + {illeigble} cost wind nearly all night to mill. 5. Cooler. Windy. Cleaning {illegible} 6. C o g got ready + sow 4 acres 7 C o g got ready + sow 4 acres wheat 8. Fine To church. Mr. Williams come out we {illegible} to call on Mr. {illegible} Mr. {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 11. Cloudy. Yet ready to sow wheat but {illegible} after dinner. 10. Rainy nearly all day. Wash 13 forenoon, {illegible} clean windows 14 Fine. {name?} comes out + Co he get wheat {illegible} on 7 acres 15 Rainy all forenoon but Mr + Mrs {name?} Mr + Mrs H Schmitt Mr + Mrs W. Blowett Lowie + Roy to dinner and some to tea 15 Fine. Can corn. C help Roy 17 {illegible} C goes until Roy to Mr. Lowells sale and g to Mrs. Emery 18 Fine. Cool. Wash. C help Roy sow wheat. Uncle Ben at {illegible" son and Mrs Harmond call. 19. how can tomatoes {illegible} C thinking at W.M. Andersons. Some rain. 20 Fine. C at Mr. Andersons get poultry {illegible} for market. Rainy. 21. Rainy nearly all day. C o g to town. 22. Fine Church {illegible} to Lowie to dinner. 23 {illegible}. Pulled bean C to at {illegible} 24 Rain in morning. C picks apples + sells pigs. 25 g to {illegible}. Mr. Anderon's man keeps cut corn in afternoon. 26. Rainy nearly all day. {illegible" keep fix fence 27. Fine. I {illegible}. Pick chickens 28. g to town to market. 29. Fine. C o g to church to Mrs Holman's to dinner + to S.S. rally 30. Fine. Roy keeps cut corn in afternoon. Od. 1. C. {illegible} at Will Millers. Fine. 2. Rainy C at W {illegible} threshing. 3. Fine C to mill. Cuts weeds in some corn. 4. Thresh in afternoon. Lowie helps me. 5. in forenoon finish threshing about noon 1782 {illegible} Rainy afternoon. 6. Cloudy with little rain {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> to dinner. 7. Cloudy morning but clearing. C at {Penhale's?} 8. Fine. C at Penhale's in forenoon and {h?} I at Louie's in afternoon. 9. Fine. Both at Louie's to help thresh. 10. Fine. C at J. Miller's silo filling. 11. " C cuts corn & I pick hens. 12. " C & I to town. Go out to Uncle Ben in evening to meet Cousin Bob. 13. Cloudy. I stay in bed with a cold till 5 P.M. Roy & Bernice here in evening. 14. Little rain. All of M. William's here to dinner & tea. Help cut corn. 15. Fine. C cuts clover seed & digs some {potatoes?} {above line: Bernice comes to stay} 16. " C cuts corn. Gordon Penhale helps in afternoon. Langford comes out too. Ben & I call on Mrs. Bob Tansley. 17. Tansley & Roy here supper. 18. Fine. Cool quite windy. Cyril & I and Louie Roy & Bernice to Mabel's to tea {illegible} 19. Fine. Cyril takes out wheat & goes to mill 20. Rainy. George, Louie Roy Willie & Ben here to dinner. All leave about 5. P.M. 21. Fine. Warmer. C. at W m Anderson's sale. 22. " C draws in clover seed. 23. " " " " " 24. Cooler. Verne Bessey comes in morning to {illegible} 25. Fine. C to mill. Lang. & I whitewash cellar. 26. Cloudy. C takes apples to M. Robles's for cider & Louie & I get apple butter made. 27. Rainy. C & I to his dad's to dinner. We visit the M.C.P. where he works 28. Rained heavily nearly all forenoon but brighter in afternoon. I can quince & apple and pumpkin marmalade. 29. Fine. I wash. C rakes clover seed field. {illegible} hen house. M.H. agents {illegible} {grinder?}. Leola M. W. {b?} {Vertically in the right margin from the 13th to the 29th: * A very serious outbreak of Spanish influenza breaks All churches, schools, theatres, poolrooms and public meeting banned for 3 weeks} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> come out at night. He & Cyril go to Talbotville to see Mr. Hicks engine. I iron & talk to Leola 30. Fine. C & Verne cut wood. Mrs. Hammond Ab. Violet & Ronald here to dinner. 31. Fine. C. cuts weeds in cornfield & helps Roy draw in corn in afternoon. I go home too. Nov. 1. Fine. Verne to Mr. Hepburn's threshing & I to Archibald's in afternoon. I plant tulips. " 2. Verne to Mr. Hepburns till amost noon and then goes home. C to Archibald's till about four. Draw in clover seed rakings & go to town at night. Fine. 3. Fine. Cool. Mr. William's here to dinner. All motor to Mapleton, Belmont, Mr. Gross's Glanworth, Ernie Baker's & Ed Kelley's wherewe have tea. Heavy rain in evening. Mr. James Sr. ill with pneumonia. {arrow pointing down to 4, indicating they should be switched} {5 or 6?}. Fine. Wash & clean windows C. has 3 boils coming on his neck. {arrow pointing up to 5 or 6, indicating they should be switched} 4. Rainy. C finishes threshing at Archibald I start housecleaning upstairs 5. Fine. Houseclean. Take down pipes & clean chimney. Verne comes back 7. Fine. Verne helps Roy draw cornstalk False news of signing of peace {Great?} celebrations in town. Mr. Williams come out for us & Archibald's bring us hom 8. Rather cloudy. C goes to mill & helps me get chickens ready for market. 9. Rainy forenoon Go to market Busy housecleaning. 10. Rainy but clearing. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kelly & Mr. & Mrs. Ward Aukford here to dinner. 11. Fine. Cool. Great peace celebrations in town. We go in with Archibalds. 12. Fine. Husk corn. 13. " " " 14. " " " 15. " Men {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 16. Fine. Louie & I to market. 17 Rainy morning. C & I go to Mabels and we all go to Gillott's to dinner. Back to Mabels to tea. Verne Bessey does chores 18. Wash Rainy nearly all day. Hire Indian 19. Iron & husk corn Rainy nearly all day. 20. Fine. Iron & husk corn {below: to {count?} in & Church} 21. " Help draw in husked corn. C & I {illegible} 22. " Colder. C & I to town. Clover {seed?} threshers come in afternoon. Here to supper. 23. Hard frost last night Clover threshers here till {1 or 2?} P.M. Little snow. 24 Fine fall day. Cold. Mr. & Mrs. J. White & {illegible} Mr. & Mrs. Holditeli here to dinner and tea. 25 Cold. Fine. Wash. Help finish draw in husked corn. 26. Iron. C goes to town for engine & {grist?} grinder. Mr. {Cockerel or Cocherel?} here to fix {brick?} over doors & windows 27. Fine. Cold. C & Verne draw in {cornstalks?} 28. Cloudy morning. Heavy downpour of rain. S. East gales. 29. Colder. Mr. Honsinger here to put up {illegible} engine. Here to dinner. Mr. Tisdale brings some grist. Kill chickens 30. Very cold & blustry. C & I to town. Dec. 1. Cold but fine. C & I to church & then to Mabels to dinner. I stay for a few {days?} 2. Cold. Cloudy & some rain. Mabel invites Harry Cron's to tea but they cannot come because of Robbie's cold Verne goes home for good from {here?} 3. Cold. Snows. Mabel washes & I nurse a sore throat 4. Cold Blustry. M & Ge. go to town & I keep {kid?} 5. " Cold better. George brings us all up home to stay. 6. Cold. C gives me {water?} set for birthday present. Go back home at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 7. Milder, Snow all gone. C. {illegible} go to town {illegible} also there to dinner. 8. Mild Roads very muddy. G comes up to dinner. they all go hoome. {illegible} Lonesome. 9. {illegible} {Indian?} summer day C + Roy plow in afternoon. I wash. 10. {Gales?} from {illegible} 11 stormy 12 Grand day. C + I to Roy {Leeson's?} to dinner. 13. not as nice as yesterday 14. C. I to town. 15. Nice day. {illegible} Mr. Williams to dinner I go to S,S with Seola. 16. Nice day. C {plows?} I take {plaster?} off {illegible} ceiling. C sells two fats calves to mr. Charlton for 12 1/2 {illegible}. 17 Fine. C finishes plowing. I wash + {illegible} 18. C draws manure I {churn?} 19. Colder. Put on {kitchen?} ceiling + go to town. 20 go to town. 21. Fine. Get kitchen straightlined around. 22. Fine. To church in morning 23. C. I to town. Colder 24. Cloudy. Paint kitchen walls. Wash. 25. Rainy Cloudy mild. Roads very sloppy. To mr. Williams for Christmas dinner. Back home for little while in evening. 26.Cloudy {illegible} kitchen Paint walls. C to town. cupboard. 27. Stain cupboard {illegible} 28. Churn 29. Colder. Roads rough. C + I to church {illegible} 30. Fine. C + I to town. {Langford?} comes out. 31 to Mrs. {illegible} in evening. 31. Cloudy. Prepare for {illegible} new years day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. 1. Rainy nearly all day. All of the William here to {illegible}. Langford goes home. 2. Colder. Little snow. C takes out fat calves. They weigh 1600 {e?} 12 1/2. {illegible} I churn + {illegible} at in shanty. Mr. Walker calls for butter 3. Cold. Fine. {Eve?} {illegible}. I {skate?} in afternoon on pond in field east of {barn?} C. draws {cinders?} 4. Very cold. {Blusty?} w wind. C + I to town in afternoon. 5. Go to church Sunday. Quite cold. {illegible} Sunday without sermon. Men's choir + service to men at night. 6. {Blustry?} with some snow. Wash. Go to {illegible} + give {Copee?} on mr. C {illegible} 7. Some clouds + some sunshine. {Lofter?} with snowy rain at night. 8 8. Little {blustry?}. Roy helps kitchen + gets grain ground for himself + I. {illegible} 9. Very blustry + Cold 10. High winds. cold. C grinds grain till as he expected mr. {illegible} to come for engine. 11. nice day. Milder. C + I to town in forenoon. 12. cold east wind. C + I to chrch + back home for dinner. Mabel there too. 13. {illegible} day. Pick own apples C, draws wood 14 + helps mr. Tisdale kitchen. Mr + mrs. {illegible} 15 + Ida here in evening. 14. Grand day again. C draws wood. mrs 15. C to H. {Lawston's?} sale. {illegible} 16. mild as spring. C gets 300 of {wal?} and grind {gust?} for m. Tisdale. 17. grand day. C gets a wod of cinders in afternoon. {Louie?} here for few minutes in forenoon. 18. grand day. very mild. C + I to town in forenoon. 19. C + I to church Mr. {Heetton?} preached All of {illegible} here to dinner. 20. Grand day. C gets gravel {illegible} {illegible}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> and grinds M. Tisdale's grist I wash 21. Fine. C takes out {Perkin's?}engine & brings home G. S & M. {6 hr?} C & I here Hon. W. H. Taft lecture in First Mill Church on Clinching the Results of the {illegible} Cool. 22. Foggy. C. works at separate room. 23. Fine. " " " " 24. Colder. Dad & I go to Mabel's to dinner. George at Mrs. Belore's funeral. C starts engine class 25. Grand day. C & Louie & I to town in afternoon. Louie here to tea. C takes grist to Demm's as his engine balks. 26. Fine. C & I to church in morning only. To my dads to dinner. 27. Fine. Mild. C & I weigh pigs in forenoon. Start to hem tablecloth C gave me for Christmas. 28 Go to League. Presentation to Mr. & Mrs. Gundy. 28. Fine. C takes out pigs 10x{220?} lbs x16¢ {scribble} 29. Colder. Little snow. Mr. & Mrs. C. Gundy here to tea. C goes afterr & takes them back. 30 Mr. Honsinger here to re-start engine. To dinner 30. Colder. C grinds Mr. Tisdale's grist in {illegible} and we move separator into new room. 31. Cold. C grinds grist. Feb 1. " C & I to town. Get Coal oil stove. Coal-oil man brings out 40 gals oil. Lyall Walker here for butter at night stays till 10.30. 2. Fine. George etc. here to dinner. 3. " I wash. 4. " C & I to hear Capt. Robb. We take Louie 5. " C & I to Bernice's card party To bed 5.15 6. " C & I to town. I to Mission Circle social evening & he to his dads. 7. Fine. Little colder. C & I cutting cornstalks. 8. Little snow. C to town. Cora Vrelson comes. 9. Fine. Cold. Cora C & I to church. George {Tinnies?} here to dinner. {In right margin from Feb. 4th to 9th: Grand weather} 10. Fine. I take Cora to station & C draws {illegible} of baled straw for Mr. Demm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 11. Fine. C goes for Lister grinder and get it set up. 12. Fine. C works at getting grinder rigged up. Choked up with cold at night. 13. C. in bed all day. Rainy afternoon. 14. C up but not feeling extra. Fixes flue in furnace & grinds some. Roy & Louie bring Heber Down & wife here in evening 15. Heber & Bertha here all day. C. to town call on Mrs. Tisdale in afternoon. Colder. We take Heber's to George Westlakes in evening & stay there till 11.30 P.M. Cold. 16. Fine by spells. C & I to Mr. William's to dinne & tea. I go to S.S. 17. Cloudy. Driving snow storm in afternoon. 18. Fine. Colder Windy. Heber & Bertha here to dinner & I take them back to dad's 19. Fine. Cold. Louie to town and I got with her and go to Pat. Meeting. 20. Fine. Cold. 21. Raw East wind. Snowy forenoon. C & I town from 4 to 6.20 P.M. {Cyril?} to {Louie?} school to school meeting at night. 22. Windy. E. wind. C cuts cornstalks till 4 P.M. when downpour of rain comes. 23. C & I to church in morning. Home rest of day. 24. Grand. I wash C cuts wood. 25. Fine till evening Rainy. Have tickets for concert in Y. Church but storm prevents. 26. Colder. Snow. C & I to hear John Kendrick {Ban?} in First Meth. Church. Cold. 27. Fine. Do up east window up stairs curtains C. butchers & I churn. 28. Cloudy but fine afternoon. Downpour of rain electrical storm & wind from 6.30 to 8 P.M. Louie & I at Orca McNable's to {bee?} tying a comforter. Mrs. O Little there also 29 C. finishes cutting corn stalks </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1. Windy. Clearing. C ginds and team belt bring there's. To tour at {illegible} bring Will Velham's home with us. 2. hard. mild & bright. Gill here. To church at night. Gill goes to Leola's. 3. Land mild. Spring buds here. Bennie Pearl. Ray here to dinner & tea. Ray helps wood. 4. Done chum. J. McKewn here to get first payment on grinder & engine. C to {illegible} to get him cut. to banquet at church at night to Jrasen Claus. 5. Snowy cold. Mr + Mrs J. Bainard here to dinner. 6. {illegible}. C to Mr. {Zainly?}: sale. Later me out to Uncle Ben's + C & he go to sale. At Uncle Ben's to tea. Hustle home, do chores & go to first church to her Zeadler {Juintetta?} 7. Cold. {illegible} come at 1.30. C.{illegible} I go to Miss Sharlew. Boys call to deny destroying sap {pan?}. 8. Sonie stayed all night. Goes home about 10.30 a.m. C. I to town in afternoon. Got sap pan mended. Cold east wind. Sleet. 9. Rainy turning colder. Blizzard about 4 p.m till 9 p.m. Louel John & I to first Meth to church + to a musical after at which Miss Sharlow sang at times. 10. Lovely forenoon. Little rain in evening. C draws up furnace wood + ginds and I go up to M. Grehibalds in evening. Mild. 11. Cold morning. Rauby. C goes out to town to see some pigs. Uncle Ben has but too fat. short. To Bob Landsley's to tea. 12. Fine. Ray and Cyril to Mr. Gent's sale. 13. Cloudy. Tap Ray's trees in forenoon and C's in afternoon. Jim Benford slants to work here at 10. {illegible} Louie + I to M.S. at panoray's. Had {illegible} us out. 14. Rainy. C {illegible} over old buggy. at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> He goes to a meeting at pm. J. Millen {illegible} cutting {hay?} {illegible}. High winds all day. 15. Milder. Rain High winds. C. I to town in forenoon. Willie B + Sybil Walker here to tea in evening. 16. Rainy till evening. C. I to church at night. Roads {illegible} 17. C. up at 2. am to gather sap but rain prevents. Rainy all day. {Gathe?} and fox and. I {foy?} down meat. 18. I chum + fig {doem?} meat. C. boils. Louie Cousin Johnny + Sussie here in evening. 19. Finish meat. Grand day. C at woods. {fine?} shanty roof. 20. Grand day. I take a make head {illegible} + sausage. C + I to Mr. Cohoon's in evening to reception for Harold Cahoon. Mudd. 21.Grand day. C. boiling syrup. 22. Quite cold + wind. C + I to market. {illegible} very rough. Langford + Leola came out in afternoon + go to sugar bush. Leola stays. 23. Grand. Leola C + I to Alma St. chores to the PM. Joffe a converted Russia Jew, goes home and Mr. WIlliam come out to dinner and tea. Harley White calls in afternoon. 24. Grand. C boils all day. I wash {illegible} and clarify syrup. Chum at night. 25. Fine. Jim + I back home to help with bugging. Roy brings me home in evening 26. Cloudy with rain at night. Mabel's 3rd child born about 9.30 a.m. I clarify syrup. Mrs. {Janiley?} here in afternoon. {Illegible} comes up for me in evening. Lied {illegible} 27. Colder. High winds. Help at Mabel's all day. C sells 4 cattle @$385. 28. Cold. High winds. {Illegible} comes down for me and I in the Howard. get home about 6 p.m. Chum in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 29. Fine day. Pint butter in forenoon C. to town in afternoon. 30. Fine day. C Howard I to church in forenoon. 31. Windy. Jim helps Mr. Lisdale. 1. Quite cold. C ginds Roy's grist. Howard gets burned with pudding. 2. Fine day. {Burning?} wood in afternoon with our engine. Mr. {illegible} saw. Gordon Albert + Roy help. 3. Cloudy. Rain in evening. C draws manure + gather sap. 4. Cloudy. Colder. Bernice Pearl Harley Whete Ida Lennis Ant McConnell Kate Coven and John McKnight. Mr + Mrs Lorne White and Lela here in evening to a sugar {off?} and party. 5. Fine. Home all day. 6. Raining " " " 7. " wash 8. " Jean married. 9. " in forenoon. 10. Cloudy. C to town in afternoon. C Howard + I {illegible}. Rainy evening. 11. Fine. Mr. Lisdale's here to tea. Very sleepy. 12. Cloudy. Rainy. C to town. 13. Fine. C + I + Howard to church in morning. To Mabel's to dinner + tea then to church. 14. Fine day. Start housecleaning. 15. Rainy all day. {illegible} during nights. C + I autograph party at church. 16. Rainy nearly all day. 17. Cloudy. Little rain. C + I to town in forenoon with team + wagon. 18. Fine. {Cap?} + Mr. Hermett + Mary James out in afternoon to woods. Here to tea in evening. 19. C sow gran seed + clip hoves. C to town in afternoon. 20. Rainy. C + I to church to Mr. Williams to dinner. Leola + I to {R.R?} back to tea and </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> then {I?} church. Rainy. 21. Yard day. Wash and clean up yard. 22. " C. works on road graden. 23. Cloudy. Expect Aunt Sily but feau as C.J go in to his dad's in warning. Rainy 24. Regular winter blizzard. Freezes hard. Snow wind. Party at rm. Harris', am. Leucis. Une to the later. Had fair time. 25. Blizzard. Freezes hard. 26. " Wind {hope?} at night, Milde. C J to town in foremosn. 27. Time. Windy. cost C.J. to church in morning lh. Knowles peached. Out to {Oddfettuis?} antenavy church paradein afternoon Church packed. Evad Lulu's Roorse here in evening 28. Rainy forenoon. Help fix fence. 29. {Jine?} fix fence. Cdraus manners. 30. " Help fix fence. Cpoins sauef May 1. Rain. Cold. 2. Hine. some clouds. Colder. windy. C.J town in afternoon. 3. [Blank] 4. [Blank] 5. [Blank] 6. [Blank] 7. [Blank] 8. [Blank] 9. [Blank] 10. Rainy Duite cold C. J to town. 11. Rainy. C. J to church in morning. 12. Cloudy cool. C. J to Harrison Kelly's {friends?} 13. Land day. Much warmer. C. sarus q 14. Land day. Warm. C sauv 15. Rainy Day. Jim Liadale beingguists. 16. Rained nearly all day. Harryson in P.m 17. Cloudy Cooler Jine rain. Jim. C to town in afternoon with load of wheat. Jim disappearsat 4.30 mirth 31 four money. 18. Jine. Warm. C goes to ben to get rut </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Warrant for Jim's arrest. 19. Fine. C draws manure. 20. Rainy all day. C + I to benefit concert at {writing is cut off} 21. Rain. I go over to Mr. Jamely's in afternoon 22. Fine. Mr. Willaims + Mr. {Achferdo?} here to tea. C to {illegible} 23. Fine. Quite warm. Mr. Lansley + I to town. 24. Fine. Put {illegible} of stove pipes. Paint window {illegible}. it. hot. 25. Fine. Ella Harry + children here to dinner + tea. Motor out to park + cemetery. C finished seeding. 26. Fine. Wash + plant little garden 27. ". Go to Mrs. Cyril goes to J. {illegible} for pigs I back home for few minutes. 28. {dice?}. E. wind. Plant more gardens. 29. Hot. C starts to plow for corn plant garden. 30. Very hot. C plows. Lowie + I go out in evening to hear Mrs. Lellie {McLung?}. 31. Scorching hot. C + I to town nearly all day. Mr. Williams comes out at night for pineapple. 1. Very hot. C + I to church & to Leola's to dinner. Mr + Mrs Huntley & Mary {Heyden?} there alas. 2. Very hot. C plows 3. " " {illegible} corn grows 4. " " 5. " " 6. " C + I back home to dinner and get jag of hay. C works at garden 7. C + I to town. C helps Roy in afternoon 8. Cooler huge C + I to church and down to market in afternoon. 9. Hot. I work + help C on corn ground 10. Quite hot. I cut potatoes + George comes up and plants them. 11. Hot. Mr. Williamsthe James here to tea. C gets 4 acres corn planted. 12. Hot. {illegible} in town. C plants garden. Louie + I to missionary meeting at {illegible} 13. Hot. C fixes fence. Get earth from </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> wood for flower {illegible} {illegible} storm Little rain. 14. Very very hot. C. {9?} to Town {illegible} all day. {illegible} {illegible} {illegible} 15. Very hot. C. 2 to church. His father come out after dinner to let C him can. Out to park + then home. {illegible} 16 Fine. I wash. C washe + {illegible} {illegible} 17. C. {2?} to town in afternoon. {illegible} brings {gust?} in {illegible}. 18. Fine. Very hot. C. {illegible} motor to Bahes picnic at {Springbank?}. Jake dad, {illegible} + Ruy. good time {Ms.?} williams comes out for can in evening + {illegible} with chore. 19. Fine. C. {illegible} hoe garden. C to dental in afternoon + to Mr. {Mami?} barn {illegible} 20. Fine. C cuts grass in old garden {illegible} 21. Hot. {illegible} {illegible} he could {illegible} come {illegible} and we all go back home. {They?} {illegible} is cream + {cake?}. Little rain. 22. Fine. C. {illegible} {Lowe?} Ruy go to {illegible} {illegible} to dinner + tea. {Caston?} 23. Fine. Cool. I wash + cut weeds. C cuts {illegible} 24. Cool. Little rain. {illegible}. {illegible} C cut {thistle?} 25. Rainy nearly all day. C {illegible} 26. Fine. {illegible} lane gate in forenoon. C cutting com in afternoon. I pick {illegible} + {illegible} {illegible} 27 Hot {illegible} 28 Hot {illegible} 29 Hot. To Ella Allins to dinner + tea 30 Hot {illegible} July 1 Hot {illegible} 2 Hot {illegible} 3 Hot {illegible} 4 Hot {illegible} 5 Hot {illegible} 6 Hot. Mr William's have to dinner + tea. {illegible} 7 Hot {illegible} 8 Hot {illegible} 9 Hot {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 10. Hot day. 11. Hot. Girls here picking cherries. 12. Hot. Lang + I to market in forenoon with {illegible} 13. Hot. Gorden Gillot's + E. Leeson's here, come at night. C cuts {illegible} 14. Hot. I take {illegible} + Florence to station 15. Hot. Dry. C finishes at Lisdales. Lang helps Roy 16. Hot. Dry. C. helps Roy draw wheat 17. Hot Dry. R " " C 18. Hot Dry. finish drawing in wheat. 19. Hot Dry. Peace celebration 20. Hot Dry. To church & back home to dinner. 21. Hot Dry 22. Hot Dry. Mr. Williams + Edna {illegible} to town 23. Hot. I go back home to dye. 24. Hot Dry. Go to Gorden party at Mapleton. 25. Hot. Dry. George + all of us to to dad's at night. 26. Hot. Bennie + I to town in afternoon, at night {illegible} 27. Very hot, Bennie goes home at night. 28. Coller. Cutting oats. 29. Coller. Cutting oats. 30. Cloudy. C + J to Lela's to dinner + tea. Go to Holditch's + to {illegible} 31. Rainy. Cool. Rain did {guit?} a lot of good. 1. Cool. Cutting oats. I to town in afternoon. 2. Cool. Finish cutting harvest. 3. Fine Hot. C + I to church + to dad's to dinner. 4. " Rainy evening. All go to {port?} but come back to {illegible} 5. " 6. " 7. " 8. Fine. Go with Leola to park for tea. 9. " 10. Fine. Hot. to church in morning. 11. " Leeta comes in evening 12. " Rain at night Go to reception for {illegible} 13. " Leeta goes up to Mrs. Lisdales to stay. 14. " Till evening. Mr. Williams brings Mrs. 15. Horace {illegible} & Dorothy out to tea. Rain, 15. Fine, Lizzie + I pick plums. I go to Mr. Putnams funeral. Can plums. 16. Rainy afternoon. All go to town in evening. C {illegible} out {illegible} got soft {illegible} {In left margins in large writing it says 'Hot very dry / Aug'} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 17. Lizzie, Dorothy + I to church in morning. 18. Fine till afternoon. Got ready to go to {writing cut-off} but rain prevents. C takes {illegible} out to Mr. Williams at night. 19. Rainy. I wash + bake for threshing. C draws cinder. Thresher come. 20. Fine. Have thresher for dinner. Leola brings out her S.S. {illegible}, Mabel's here in evening. Thresh {2/2?} what 240 300 barley + oats. Averaged 25 bush 21. Rainy. Go to Mr. James in evening to see Mary Edith christened. 22. Fine. C goes on Elgin Board of {Agie?}. auto excursion to Weldurood. Springton Byron + {illegible}. 23. Little rain. Willie + I to market. Hot. Langford leaves. 24. Fine. C + I to church in morning, hot. 25. Fine. I wash. Cloudy morning. 26. Fine. ? 27. Fine. ? 28. Fine. ? 29. Fine C at Will Miller's Go to Mrs. White's for {illegible} 30. Fine. Hot. Can corn nearly all day. Heavy {cut off} 31. Fine. Louie. Dad + Willie here to dinner. 1. Fine. Louie + I go to Mrs. Lisdales for {illegible} 2. Fine. Make pickles + non. Cat Will {illegible} 3. Fine. C. sows wheat. Louie + I to town. I {illegible}. 4. Fine. Go to see aeroplane at Mr. Lodd's field. Lo Langford's birthday for tea. 5. Fine. C takes out 5 1/2 baskets wheat + brings home coal. 6. Fine. Warmer. C + I to market. 7. Fine. Hot. Gillolt's take us to E. Leason's. 8. Fine, Very hot. I wash. 9. Fine. Cooler. C sows oats for pasture. I to town. 10. Rainy forenoon. C drains water + get ready to go on {illegible} Mr. Williams, Dad Louie + Willie go to {illegible} lain. Call at Uncle John Williams , go to {fain?}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1919 Sept Meet Aunt Maggie + go out there. Rainy 12. Fine, cool. Windy. Leave Uncle Boh's 4.30 pm. Reach Aunt Lily's 7 p.m. 13. Fine. C out to Hugh Fergerson's in forenoon. Uncle Edwin takes us to flax mill. then to Ms. Fergeson's to tea + {illegible} in evening. Back to Aunt Lily's. 14. Fine To Alwinaton Meth Church. {Illegible} U. Homelly, Paston, preached to Uncle Milton's to dinner + tea. church. Rainy 15. Rainy forenoon. Call at Edna's school. Uncle {illegible} for dinner, then to Florence + Harley McCutcheon's to tea. Shetta for lecture on Greland to Uncle {illegible} 16. Fine to Uncle Jim's for dinner. Quilting. Call at Mr. Gould's + Mr. {Groal's?}, back for tea to Uncle Jim's. Go with Stanley's to Stella's for evening. Back to Hanley for {illegible} 17. Fine. To Uncle Jim's for dinner + then leave at 2.30 or Zella's. Amin at 4.30 + go to Miss. Tea at Mrs. Bentley's. 18. Fine. To Blenhim in forenoon and all leave for home about 4.30. Annie at {illegible}. William 7 p.m. Have tea and back home for hey. Then home sweet home at 11 p.m. 19. Fine forenoon. But downpour of rain + wind about 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. night. Back to help father's thresh. 20. Fine. C washes can + takes I home. Hotter 21. Heavy rain nearly all day. Bob J. comes in evening + stays all night. 22. Fine. Bob goes home in forenoon, C to {illegible} 23. " Wash C go to harrows + cinder. 24. " Louie + Mr. Burnett call. 25. " C to Mr. Hennis filling oils. I to Mabel's. 26. Fine {illegible} here to tea C. cuts corn. 27. Fine. C cuts corn. To town at night. 28. Grand. C + I to church + S.S {illegible}. Mr. William's here {illegible} 29. Fine, Rainy forenoon, C splits wood. I sew 30. Fine, C shucks corn. I sew. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> T. 1. Fine. Cool. Aunt Jenny + Mrs. Chant call. 2. " I sew for baby. C gets wood in shed 3. Grand. {illegible} + I to Mabel's C helps {illegible} fill oils. Hot. 4. Grand day.Hot. C + J to town nearly all day. Uncle Anson + Landford call. 5. Anniversary Rev Iwine {illegible} 6. " concert at night. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. C. {illegible} for referendum. 14. Rainy 15. Fine day. Roy + Bernice married. All at wedding and to station . Got Mr. William's con. 16. Rainy. Lyle + bride come in evening. 17. Fine " here all day. 18. " Take Lyle + Meldrid to Mr. Williams 19At night. Aunt Annie {illegible}. 19. Home C + I to Mr. Williams to dinner. meth. cemetery. 20. Fine. {illegible} day. Referendum {illegible}. Father masen over to {illegible} with con. 21. Rainy. Aunt Annie comes out in evening to tea. Bernice here in afternoon. 22. Fine. Louie + Willie come to stay in evening 23. C. takes Aunt Annie home. Rainy. 24. Fine forenoon. Wash. Rainy afternoon. 25. Rainy. 26. Fine. Louie Cyril + Willie to church. 27. Rainy day. Mr. Williams barn {illegible}. 28. Fine windy " " {illegible} more barn. 29. " {illegible} + I call at Bernice's 30. " 31. Rainy. C. Louie + Willie to come at {illegible} </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b09e9a401345d2e547452d274a79e5b.pdf 8370c71b79ee915ab6e83bd310f8c4f8 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b608ba710e0dfdd21834dd79859c639b.pdf c0b25a879e64830c23c8e26191a8fa35 PDF Text Text Mary Elizabeth “Minnie” Baker (1890-1984) 1919-1921 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {This diary in written in black ink, in a ruled book, not a diary. days are written in margin, both faces of each page are utilized.} Nov. 1. Fine Nov. 2. Fine. C. Louie & Father to church. 3. Fine. Wash. 4. Fine. Mrs. White Bernie & Roy here to tea {page torn} 4 5 East wind. C to {Shorthorn?} Sale. 6 Fine. Louie & Father to town. 7 East wind. 8 East wind. C & I to town at night. 9 Fine East wind. C & Willie to church. John here to dinn {dinner - cut off} C draws tile 10 East wind. Rain in afternoon. Father & I go to Mabel's C draws tile 11. Grand day. Father & I come home from Mabel's 12. Fine. Louie brings over her plants and then goes to town. Turns colder. Pm. 13. Corless here putting in tile. C to district meeting. 13. Very hard frost last night. Much colder. C helps Mr Corless with tile. Roy brings over some potatoes to store. 14. Cold. C draws tile. 15 " Moderating a little. Roy helps us butcher. Make soft soap and burn rubbish pile in afternoon. 16. Much milder. Dad Louie & C to church Mr. William's here to tea. 17 Grand day. Mabel & children here all day. Louie goes back with them and Willie goes to Roy's. Mr Watts calls �18. Fine morning turning colder with snow. I wash. C plows till storm prevents. {Space left blank} {right margin of this page appears to have been cut off in the scanning process} 27 C. Threshes at Tisdales in afternoon. 28 C " " " " forenoon. 29 Rainy forenoon turning colde {colder - page cut off} rain & wind storm at night. To {Too - page cut off} many shingles on barn trees shanty blown down etc. Archi {Archibald - page cut off} bale straw. 30. Fine. Very cold. All home all day viewing damage. Dec. 1 Fine. cold. wash. C helps Archie bale straw in forenoon. Charlie {page cut off} 2 fat calves 1 weighed 400 x 13 an {page cut off} PJ.Fishback here & gets contract fo {page cut off} 2. Quite stormy forenoon. P Caughe {page cut off} Mabels here to dinner & Bernie 3.Quite cold. C takes load manure dad & gets load of bran. 4. Quite mild. 5. Quite mild. Come to hospital ab{out - page cut off} Labor room 12 - 8 P.M. Donald {page cut off} C here & Leola in evening. 6. Milder. Little snow. Feel pretty goo {good - page cut off} afternoon & Leola & Mr Williams in {page cut off} 7. Cloudy. Some snow. C has cutter. Cy {Cyril? page cut off} Mrs Griffin, Lena in afternoon. Pear {page cut off} Roy in evening. Mabel brings pl {page cut off} church sends flowers. 8. Mild Cloudy. Louie & Dad call in af {afternoon - page cut off} C in evening. Aunt Jenney & Mrs. Harriso {page cut off} {Across top of page} 1920 Dec 11. Windy. Little milder but still cold. C. Leeta & her mother in afternoon. 12. Quite bright. Milder C. Mrs. Fleming in even {evening? page cut off} 13. Milder Muddy. Louie Cyril Leola and Langford. Mr. Watts & Leetam afternoon. 14. Colder. Windy. Beatrice Facey, Mabel Libbie, Mary, Mrs. Achford Cyril, Violet and Mr. Williams calls. Zella's 3rd girl born. �15. Very cold. Fine C. in evening. (?) 16. " " " Fanny Kilpatrick in afternoon C in evening 17. " " " Mr. Burrett Mrs. Manis & Mrs. Penhale & Miss Suton in afternoon C in evening 18. Cold. Fine. {crossed out - Fanny Kilpatrick} C in afternoon. 19. Milder. C. & A. Archibald come for Donald and I about 2 P.M Arrive home safely feel pretty good. 20. Cold. Fine. Louie & Cyril to town. Get Donald's buggy. 21 Fine. Dad & Louie to church. Mabel's here in afternoon & Lottie. Ray & Bernie in evening 22. Cold. Louie washes. C to town in afternoon. 23. " " & dad to town. 24 stormy all day. 25 Milder. Fine. Willie, Mr. Williams and Langford here to dinner & " I to town 26. Fine. 27. " Louie & dad to town. 28. " Louie & Willie go to Mabel's to dinner. Gordon Gillolts & John Gillolt's here in afternoon. also Cyril's people. 29. Cold. Cloudy. Louie washes. 30. " C to town. 31 " Fine. Jan. 1. Cold. Blustry with some snow in {page cut off} All of dad's family here to dinner. O {page cut off} quite badly drifted. Cars get stal {stalled? page cut off} Williams brings out man to repai {repair? page cut off} 2. Cold. Fine. N.W. wind. Very cold. 3. " "' 4. " Louie, dad & Cyril to church. 5" 6 Cold. �7 Fine. Dad goes to Mabel's. 8 Very stormy. Snow. 9 Cold. 10 Cold. Louie & Cyril to town Dad gets {h? page cut off} 11 Very cold. Blustry 12 Fine. Cousin Johnny & Harvey {co? page cut off} 13 Cold 14 Cold 15 Cold. 16 Very cold. East wind. {Live in dinn? illegible} 17 Very cold. C & Louie to town. 18 Cold Blustry. All home all day 19 East wind Snowy forenoon. C gets in {page cut off} 20 Fine. Milder. Blustry. East wind {so?} 21 Fine. Milder. Ray & Clarence help {C? page cut off} 22 Cold 23 " 24 Cold. Louie & C to town 25 " " " " church. 26 " C helps Roy butcher 27. " 28 Milder. C to Mr. Cohoon's sale. 29 Bright. Donald & I to Roy's to dinner. {illegible} 30 Cold. Windy 31. Terrible snow & wind. Cold. C to town �Feb. 1. Cold. All home all day. 2 Very much milder. Thawing 3. Getting colder. Dad & Louie to town. {Written across middle column of page from Jan. 7 to 21} Roads badly drifted {Written across middle column of page from Jan. 24 to 31} East winds {Across top of page} 1920 {Mar?} 1. Fine Wash Louie + dad to town. Dad to docto {doctor - page cut off} 2. " Cold 3. " " Cyril helps Roy butcher + dad g {go - page torn} back to visit. Dad has severe pain home side in evening but mustard plaster ease pain some. 4. Very mild. Roads bad. Dad in bed all day. Doctor Campbell comes about 7 p.m. Dad is taken to hospital by Roy and Louie & operated on for appendicitis at 11 p.m. Louis stays at Kilpatricks after operation. Ray comes home about 6.30 a.m. Rain turning colder to blizzard of snow. 5. Colder Blizzard all day. Father is resting easier. Ray Cyril out to hospital in afternoon. 6. Cold. Stormy Roads pretty bad. C to Town. 7. Cold. N.W wind Stormy at times. I go with Roy & Bernice to see dad in afternoon. 8. Cold. Blustry. C. helps me wash. Roy brings grist to be ground. 9. Little milder. R.B. & C to town to see dad. 10. Milder. Snow going. C draws manure. 11. Much milder Roads bad C to town. 12. " " " broken up. {Rest of page left blank} May 1. Dad & I to town. C seeding. 2. Fine Louie C. dad to church. 3. Fine. Cool 4. " " 5. " " �6. " " 7. " " 8. " Warm Dad & I to town C f {illegible - page cut off} 9. Rainy towards evening. 10. Cool 11. " 12. " 13. Fine Cool 14. Fine. Dad & i to town. Cool. 15. Fine. Louie & Willie to town C take {takes? page cut off} 16. Fine. Louie & I to Central church. 17. Fine. Warmer. {Rest of page left blank} {Blank space on most of page} Dec. 17. Uncle Samuel's wife dies. Dec. 19. " " " " buried. Dad Lou {Louie - page cut off} Roy & I go to London to funeral. Dec. 25. Keep Christmas here for my people {illegible} 1921 Jan. 1. F {Fine? dark spot on scan} Cold. Jan. 2. Fine but cold. Louie, John, Dad, Donald + I at Roy's for New Ye {Year - page cut off} 3. Grand day. Quite mild. 4. Fair day. Wash. Dad here to {page cut off} 5. Fine. Quite mild. Windy. Norman wife come to Roys for tea. Here for. Noman C. & Roy go to V.J.O meet {meeting? page cut off} 6. Mild. Fine. Norman & Edna come and stay all night. 7. Fine. Very mild. C takes Norman to C. Evans to dinner. Pick chi {illegible - page cut off}. �8. Grand weather for Jan. C to tow {town - page cut off} 9. Little colder. Mr. & Mrs. George B {page cut off} here to dinner & tea. 10. Mild. Mrs. V. H Baker buried. 11. " Cloudy. 12. " Fine. 13. " Fine. 14. Colder. Stormy. Defeated side is 15. Contest at Yar. Centre V. J.O. {illegible} give oyster supper (free) Large go with Lulu, Hazel Gordon & Rosa 15 Quite cold. C & I to town. To dads 16. Cold. Blustry. C & I to church. 18. Colder. Blustry. 18. Cold but fine. Reported 2 above 19. Very cold. 20. Great deal milde {milder}. Springlike day. Ray Bernie & Mr. & Mrs. Kildy to te {tea - page cut off} Baker's to dinner. 21. Cloudy. Misting. 22. Fine Mild. C to town & brings Lang {Langford - page cut off} 23. Fine. Little colder. C & Lang. to c {church? page cut off} 24. Little snow C. buzzed wood at Mr. {page cut off} 25. Cold. C. buzzed at V. Lockis {illegible - page cut off} meeting at night. I go to Mrs. M {page cut off} 26. Cold C & I to town. Jan. 28. Mr. William's here in evening. " 29. Much milder: C & I to town in afternoon. " 30. Cold. Windy. & I to church in morning. " 31. Bright but cold east wind. I wash. Men start to cut wood. �Feb. 1. Dull east wind. C to Mr. Vale's sale. " 2. Fine. Men here cutting wood. 3. " Colder. 4. " Quite cold. 5. " C & I to Chester Glomis to see some pigs but C doesn't buy any. Blustry {Blustery} towards evening. 6. Quite windy. C & I to church. 7. Fine. C takes a sicke to town to get cleaned & gets a bob of cane mola. Go to Glee Club at chur {church}. 8. Fine. Dad here to dinner & take Donald down to Mabel's in afternoon. C & Roy go to Clark Morrison's sale. 9. Some snow. Mabel's take me to Hugh Martin's in evening. 10. Quite cold. Rather poor sleighing. 11. " " 12. Fine. Cold. G & M. go to town. 13. " Milder. C comes down to dinner & we all come home. 14. Fine. Mild. C cuts cornstalks at Roy's & engine breaks down. 15. Fine. Dad here to dinner. 16. Cloudy Windy. Very mild. 17. Colder. Blustry {Blustery}. R & B to town. Leave Jean he {here - page cut off}. 18. Cold. Fine. 19. " " 20. " " C & I to church. E. wind. 21. Quite Cold. George brings M {My?} children up to stay till next Saturday. Dad here for a few minutes. G & C hitch up the colt. 22. Fine. Feb 25. Colder. Blustry {Blustery}. All go to Roy's to s {page cut off} evening. Take 2 horses and a sleigh. �26. Terrible day. Snow & wind. I co {page cut off} Mabel & family and find road {page cut off} 27. Cold. C & I to church. Take a {page cut off} " 28. Foggy. Dull day. Misty. C & R. {page cut off} Bassett Blunett's sale. Mar. 1. Rainy. C & to town. R comes over {page cut off} cut cornstalks. Dad here to dr {page cut off} 2. Fine. C to town to get repairs fo {page cut off} C at Mr. Walker's buzzing woo {wood - page cut off} 3. Cloudy. Lang comes out at eve {page cut off} for us to go in to see his father {illegible - page cut off} getting delirious with a nervous {illegible - page cut off} 4. C cutting stalks at Roy's. C goes {illegible - page cut off}. Mr. Williams & Lang out to stay {page cut off} 5. C {grim? illegible}. Grand day. Mr Wil {Williams? page cut off}. Call Dr. Campbell. M. Wil {Williams? page cut off} goes to bed. C stays up all nigh {night - page cut off}. breaks her arm & goes to hosp {hospital - page cut off} I to town to see her. 6. Quite cold. Lang brings out g {page cut off} & Ruth. Mr. William's worse. Cal {Call - page cut off} to come & help. Roy & Will set up 7. Fine. Uncle Edwin comes & we {page cut off} Dr. Shannon. C goes in for Miss {illegible - page cut off} 8. Mr. William's much the same. go in to see Louie. Rains ba {bad - page cut off} 9. Not much change. Roads ver {very? page cut off} 10. " " " 11. " " " Dad & I to {page cut off} again but hospital & ground 12. Mr. Williams much the same. {illegible - page cut off} go home 13. Mr. Williams little better. 14. " " much the same. 15. {bottom part of line cut off} Uncle Edwin comes again? March 19. Grand day. C & I to town. 20. Rainy ". 21. Cloudy. Very high winds. �22. Quite cool 23 Warmer. Mr William's gaining. 24 " 25 Fine. Father, Louie & Mary, Kilpatrick here to dinner. Ray Bernie & Jean here in afternoon. 26. Fine. C & Lang to town. 27 Rainy nearly all day. S. C. H & I to church in morning & Miss Palmer. Cyril Don & I at night. 28 Very cold. Ice & little snow. 29. Quite cold. Uncle Crayton, Mr Jameson & Mary here to dinner. C goes to Walkers 30 Grand day. C. buzzing at Roy's. Zella & family here to dinner. Mr William's {concest? illegible} 31. Rainy. {crossed out - Lang} C & I to town. Take Donald to Baby unit. Only get him weighed & measured as it was so late. Mr Walker's not do {not doing? page cut off} April 1. Fine but cooler & windy. C. at Roy's bu {bush? page cut off} engine breaks down & he goes to town for repairs. Lang & I to town again to Baby Clinic. Mrs. Main goes also. The Dr. finds nothing wrong with Donald 2. Fine day. {crossed out - Ro} C. finished buzzing at Roy' {Roy's - page cut off} 3. Grand day. S {illegible} anniversary. L. C. D & I at church in morning. L. D & I take Mrs. Palmer home. 4. Gand {Grand} day. Very warm 5. " " " 6. " " C. started working on land. 7 " " " working on land. 8 Rainy. Cooler 9 Cloudy N wind. Colder. Roy helps clip horses. C & I to town in afternoon 10 {illegible - cut off in scanning process} {crossed out - March} April 11. Fine. Quite cold. C. ploughs & I {page cut off} Father here grafting tree to spies. 12. Little milder. Cloudy. C. saws & {page cut off} of barn. Father grafts kings & sn {page cut off} 13. Fine. �14 15 16 17 18 Fine 19 " 20 21 Rainy 22 Rainy 23 Cloudy C to town. 24. Fine. C & I to town. S. here & all go for {page cut off} 25 Fine. I wash & start to make soft {page cut off} " 26 " Dad & I go to Louie's in aftern {afternoon - page cut off} am taken sick about 5.30 P.M. D {Dad? page cut off} comes. sends for Mabel & Mrs. {illegible - Turnberry?} Bernice sail in evening. 27 {written above line - Rainy} Bernice comes to stay. Dr. here {illegible - page cut off} 28 Fine. Papa here to dinner. C goes Turnbull. Dr. Sham {illegible} Gliddon 29. Fine Dr. Sh. calls again. Mabel etc. c {page cut off} 30. " . C to Town. Roy calls in aftern {afternoon - page cut off} May 1. Cloudy. L. comes out. Bernice sto {stops? page cut off} {written above line - Dr. {illegible} calls.} " 2. Partly fair. " 3 " " Dr. Sh. calls again. " 4 Fine. Mrs. Dennis & Lulu call. 5 " C. finishes seeding. 6" 7 " C. & Mrs. Turnbull go to town {page cut off} " 8 " C & " " " " churc {church - page cut off} down stairs for dinner. �" 9 Fine. I down stairs nearly all day " 10 " Mr. Watts, Ella & Clayton call. May. 13. back to Roy's to dinner & afternoon. C takes Mrs. Turnbull to town in evening. " 14 Fine. C. takes Baby Beef to Mapleton & sell 9 cattle to Hiriane Peer for $525. To town in afternoon. " 15 Fine. Cold wind. Lang. Miss Ackford, Gordon Gillotts, Mrs. Manis & 2 daught {daughters - page cut off} here. Frost at night. 16 Fine. C takes his father home. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {This diary in written in black ink, in a ruled book, not a diary. days are written in margin, both faces of each page are utilized} {Unreadable due to aged paper}1. Fine {Unreadable due to aged paper}2. Fine. C. Louie & Father to church 3. Fine. Wash 4. Fine. Mrs. White {Bemers?} & Roy here to tea {page torn} 4 5 East wind. C to {Shorthom?} Sale. 6 Fine. Louie & Father to town. 7 East wind. 8 East wind. C & I to town at night. 9 Fine East wind. C & Willie to church. John here to dinner C draws tile 10 East wind. Rain in afternoon. Father & I go to Mabel's C draws tile 11. Grand day. Father & I come home from Mabel's 12. Fine. Louie brings over her plants and then goes to town. Turns colder. Pm. 13. Corless here putting in tile. C to district meeting. 13. Very hard frost last night. Much colder. C helps Mr Corless with tile. Roy brings over some potatoes to store. 14. Cold. C draws tile. 15 " Moderating a little. Roy helps us butcher. Make soft soap and burn rubbish pile in afternoon. 16. Much milder. Dad Louie & C to church Mr. William's here to tea. 17 Grand day. Mabel & children here all day. Louie goes back with them and Willie goes to Roy's. Mr Watts calls 18. Fine morning turning colder with snow. I wash. C plows till storm prevents. {Space left blank} {right margin of this page appears to have been cut off in the scanning process} 27 C. Threshes at Tisdales in afternoon. 28 C " " " " forenoon. 29 Rainy forenoon turning colder rain & wind storm at night. To many shingles on barn trees shanty blown down etc. Archie bale straw. 30. Fine. Very cold. All home all day viewing damage. 1 Fine. cold. wash. C helps Archie bale straw in forenoon. Charlie {cut off} 2 fat calves 1 weighed 400 x 13 an{cut off} PJ.Fishback here & gets contract fo{cut off} 2. Quite stormy forenoon. P Caughe{cut off} Mabels here to dinner & {Berni?} 3.Quite cold. C takes load manure dad & gets load of bran. 4. Quite mild. 5. Quite mild. Come to hospital ab{out} Labor room 12 - 8 P.M. Donald to Chere & Leola in evening. 6. Milder. Little snow. {illegible} pretty goo{cut off} afternoon & Leola & MrWilliams in {cut off} 7. Cloudy. Some snow. C has cutter. Cy{cut off} Mrs Griffin, Lena in afternoon. Pear{cut off} Roy in evening. Mabel brings pl{cut off} church sends flowers. 8. Mild Cloudy. Louie & Dad call in {cut off} C in evening. Aunt Jenney & Mrs. Harriso{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 11. Windy. Little milder but still cold. C. Leeta & her mother in afternoon. 12. Quite bright. Milder C. Mrs. Fleming in even 13. Milder Muddy. Louie Cyril Leola and Langford. Mr. Watts & Leetam afternoon. 14. Colder. Windy. Beatrice Facey, Mabel Libbie, Mary, Mrs. Achford Cyril, Violet and Mr. Williams calls. Zellaès 3rd girl born. 15. Very cold. Fine C. in evening. (?) 16. " " " Fanny Kilpatrick in afternoon C in evening 17. " " " Mr. Burrett Mrs. Manis & Mrs. Penhale & Miss Suton in afternoon C in evening 18. Cold. Fine. Fanny Kilpatrick C in afternoon. 19. Milder. C. & A. Archibald come for Donald and I about 2 P.M Arrive home safely feel pretty good. 20. Cold. Fine. Louie & Cyril to town. Get Donald's buggy. 21 Fine. Dad & Louie to church. Mabel's here in afternoon & Lottie. Ray & {Ber????} evening 22. Cold. Louie washes. C to town in afternoon. 23. " " & dad to town. 24 stormy all day. 25 Milder. Fine. Willie, Mr. Williams and Langford here to dinner & Williams S. to tea 26. Fine. 27. " Louie & dad to town. 28. " Louie & Willie go to Mabel's to dinner. Gordon Gillolts & John Gillolt's here in afternoon. also Cyril's people. 29. Cold. Cloudy. Louie washes. 30. " C to town. 31 " Fine. 1. Cold. Blustry with some snow {illegible} All of dad's family here to dinner. {O?} quite badly drifted. Cars get{stalled?} Williams brings out man to {repair?} 2. Cold. Fine. V. V. wind. Very cold. 3. " "' 4. " Louie, dad & Cyril to church. 5 " 6 Cold. 7 Fine. {Dad goes?} to Mabel's. 8 Very stormy. Snow. 9 Cold. 10 Cold. Louie & Cyril to town Dad gets {h?} 11 Very cold. Blustry 12 Fine. Cousin Johnny & Harvey {ea?} 13 Cold 14 Cold 15 Cold. 16 Very cold. East wind. {Live in? illegible} 17 Very cold. C & {Seirre?} to town. 18 Cold Blustry. All home all day 19 East wind Snowing fornoon, C gets in 20 Fine. Milder. Blustry. East wind {so?} 21 Fine. Milder. Ray & Clarence help {C?} 22 Cold 23 " 24 Cold. Louie & C to town 25 " " " " church. 26 " C helps Ray {kitchen?} 27. " 28 Milder. C to Qm. Coloon's pile. 29 Bright. Donald & I to Ray's to dine. {illegible} 30 Cold. Windy 31. Terrible snow & wind. Cold. C to town 1. Cold. All home all day. 2 Very much milder. {Shaving?} 3. Getting cold. Dad & Louie to town. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1. Fine Wash Louie + dad to town. Had to {illegible} May 2. " Cold 3. " " Cyil helps Ray butcher + dad g. back to most. Hard has seven rain to ma side in evening but {illegible} plaster was rain some. 4. Very mild. Roads bad. Dad in bed all day. Harton Campbell comes about 7 p.m. Dad is taken to hospital by Ro and Louie + sperated on for appindilis at 11 p.m. Louis stays at Klpaturpha after operation Ray comes home about 6.30 a.m. Rain turning colder to blizzard of snow. 5. Colder Blizzard all day. Father is {illegible} casin. Ray Cyil out to hopsitol in afternoon. 6. Cold. Stormy Roads pretty bad. C to Toron. 7. Cold. N.U wind stormy at times. I go with Ray. Bermite to see dad in afternoon. 8. Cold. Blustry. C. helps no word. Ray {illegible} girst to be ground. 9. Little milder. R.B.C to town to see dad. 10. Milder snow going C drawn monure. 11. Much milder Rondo bad C to town. 12. " " " broken up. 1. Dad. I go town. C seeking. 2. Fine Low C. dad to chore. 3. Fine cool 4. " " 5. " " 6. " " 7. " " 8. " Warm Bad. I to town C F 9. Rainy toronado evening. 10. Cool 11. " 12. " 13. Fine cool 14. Fine. Dad + i to town. Cool. 15. Fine Louie + Willie to town C {illegible} 16. Fine Louie + I to Contial church 17. Fine warmer </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> dec. 17. Uncle Lamuelo wife die. Dec. 19. " " " " buried. Had low Ray + I go to london to funeral. dec. 25. Keep Christmas here for my people <h2>1920</h2> {Many words were cut off in the picture} Jan. 1. {illegible} cold. Jan. 2. Fine but cold. Louie. John, Dad, Donald + I at Ray's for new Year. 3. Grand day. Quite mild. 4. Fair day. Wash. Had here to 5. Fine. Quite mild. Windy. Norman wife came to Rays for tea. Here for. Noman C. + Rau go to V.J.O meet 6. Mild. Fine. Normal + Edna came and stay all night. 7. Fine. Very mild. C takes Normal to C. evans to finner. Pick chores. 8. Grand weather for Jan. C to Toronto 9. Little colder. M. Yeog B here to dinner + tea. 10. Mild. Mrs. v. H Baker buried. 11. " Cloudy. 12. " Fine. 13. " Fine. 14. Colder. Stormy. seperated side is 15. Contest at Yor. Cester V. J.O. give ayster supper (fee) Sarge go with Lula. Hazel London + Rosa. 15 Quite cold. C + B to town. 1 {Illegible}. 16. Cold. Blustry. C + J to church. 18. Colder. Blustry. 18. Cold but fine. Reported 0 above 19. Very cold. 20. Yeal deal mild. Sprinlike day. Ray Bernie + M. Mrs Reildy to Bakers to dinner. 21. Cloudy Musting 22. Fine Milf. C to them + brings Long 23. Fine. Little colder. C + term + Long 24. Little snow C. buzzed at V. Lockis meeting at night. I go to Mrs. 26. Cold C + I to town. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. 28. Mr. William's here in evening. 29. Much milder: C & I to town in afternoon. 30. Cold. Windy. & I to church in morning. 31. Bright but cold east wind. I wash. Men start to cut wood. Feb. 1. Dull east wind. C to Mr. Vale's sale. 2. Fine. Men here cutting wood. 3. " . Colder 4. " . Quite cold. 5. " C & I to Chester Glomis to see some pigs but C doesn't buy any. Blustery towards evening. 6. Quite windy. C & I to church. 7. Fine. C takes a sicke to town to get cleaned & gets a bible of cane mola. Gots Glee Club at church. 8. Fine. Dad here to dinner & take Donald down to Mabel's in afternoon. C, Ray go to Clark Morrison's sale. 9. Some snow. Mabel take me to Hugh Martin's in evening. 10. Quite cold. Rather poor sleighing. 11. " " 12. Fine. Cold. G & M. go to town. 13. " Miler. C comes down to dinner + we all come home. 14. Fine. Mild. C cuts cornstalks at Ray's & engine breaks down. 15. Fine. Dad here to dinner. 16. Cloudy Windy. Very mild. 17. Colder. Blustery. R & B to town. Leave Jean here. 18. Cold. Fine. 19. " " 20. " " C & I to church. E. wind. 21, Quite Cold. George brings M children up to stay till next Saturday. Dad here for a few minutes. G & C hith up the colt. 22. Fine. Feb 25. Colder. Blustry. All go to Roy's to {text is cut off} evening. Take horses and a sleigh. 26. Terrible day. Snow & wind. I {illegible} Mabel + family and find road. 27. Cold. C + I to church. Take {cut off} 28. Foggy. Dull day. Misty. C + R. Bassett Blunett's sale. 1. Rainy. C to town. R comes over. {cut off}. cut corn stalks. Had here to {cut off} 2. Fine. C to town {illegible} for {cut off}. C at Mr. Walker's buzzing wood 3. Cloudy. {illegible} come out at eve. us to go in to see his gather {cut off} getting {illegible} with a {illegible} 4. C cutting stalks at Roy's. C goes {cut off}. Mr. Williams + Lang out to {illegible} 5. C grim day. Grand day. Mr {cut off}. Call Campell. M {illegible} goes to bed. C stays up all night. {illegible} turn over + goes to {illegible} I to town to see her. 6. Quite cold. Lang brings out {cut off}. Ruth. Mr. William's worse. {Cut off} to come + help. Roy + Will out {cut off} 7. Fine. Uncle Edwin come + {cut off} {illegible}. C goes in for Miss 8. Mr. William's much the same. go in to see Louie. Rain {cut off} 9. Got much change. Roads {cut off} 10. " " " 11. " " " Had. J {cut off} again but hospital. ground 12. Mr. Willaim much the same {illegible} go home. 13. Mr. Willaim's little better. 14. " " much the same. 15. {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 19. Grand day. C & I to town. 20. Rainy ". 21. Cloudy. Very high winds. 22. Quite cool 23 Warmer. Mr Williams gaining. 24 " 25 Fine. Father, Louie & Mary, Kilpatrick here to dinner. Ray Bernie & Jean here in afternoon. 26. Fine C & Lang to town. 27 Rainy nearly all day. S. C. H & I to church in morning & Miss Palmer. Cyril Don & I at night 28 Very cold. Ice & little snow. 29. Quite cold. Uncle Crayton, Mr Jameson & Mary here at dinner. C goes to Walkers 30 Grand day. C. buzzing at Roy's. Yella & family here to dinner. Mr William's {concest?} 31. Rainy. {Something crossed out} C & I to town. Take Donald to Baby unit. Only get him weighed & measured as it was so late {unreadable} {April?} 1. Fine bit cooler & windy. C. at Roy's bush engine breaks down & he goes to town for repairs. Lang & I to town again to Baby Clinic. Mrs. Main goes also. The Dr. finds nothing wrong with Donald 2. Fine day. {Something crossed out} C. finished buzzing at Roy's 3. Grand day. S. anniversasy. L. C. D & I at church in morning. L. D & I take Mary Palmer home. 4. Grand day. Very warm 5. " " " 6. " " C. started working on land. 7 " " " working on land. 8 Rainy. Cooler 9 Cloudy N wind. Colder. Roy helps clip horses. C & I to town in afternoon 10 {cut off in scanning process} 11. Fine. Quite cold. C. ploughs & I Father here grafting tree to spies. 12. Little milder. Cloudy. C. saws & of barn. Father grafts kings & 13. Fine. 14 15 16 17 18 Fine 19 " 20 21 Rainy 22 Rainy 23 Cloudy C to town. 24. Fine. C & I to town. S. here & all go for a 25 Fine I wash & start to make soft 26 " Dad & I go to Son's in afternoon am taken sick about 5.30 P.M. Dad comes. sends for Mabel & Mrs. {illegible - Finnick?} Bernice sail in evening. 27 Raining Bernice comes to stay. Dr. here 28 Fine. Papa here to dinner. C goes Turnbule. Dr. {illegible} Gliddon 29. Fine Dr. calls again. Mabel etc. 30. " . C to Town. Roy calls in afternoon Dr. {illegible} calls. May 1. Cloudy. S. Comes out. Bernice sto <pre> " 2. Partly fair. </pre> <pre> " 3 " " Dr. Sh. calls again. </pre> <pre> " 4 Fine. Mrs. Dennis & {illegible} call. </pre> <pre> 5 " C. finishes seeding. </pre> <pre> 6 " </pre> <pre> 7 " C. & Mrs. Turnbull go to town </pre> <pre> " 8 " C & " " " " church down stairs for dinner. </pre> <pre> " 9 Fine. I down stairs nearly all day </pre> <pre> " 10 " Im. Watts, Ella & Clayton call. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May. 13. back to Roy's to dinner & afternoon. C takes Mrs. Turnbull to town in evening. <pre> " 14 Fine. C. takes Baby Beef to Mapleton & sell 9 cattle to Hiriane Peer for $625. To town in afternoon. </pre> <pre> " 15 Fine. Cold wind. Lang. Miss Acheford, Gordon Gillotts, Mrs. Manis & 2 daughters here. Frost at night. </pre> <pre> 16 Fine. C takes his father home. </pre> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1efac7e3272716d53827da3c6155a993.pdf a60d0045e5af42e06928ea112873ab7f PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0c25e3baadae33f4fc25d4ab1c5ce5c2.pdf 1b9fcac903423c7b1acdc8f904794235 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5990f1e285a80d6ade18dc3212bbaa2b.pdf 72a2553dc1a1178f7f8ea077d1a71378 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/894d964d5bd90a40b58dfb811e2dea86.pdf 3d0fe4180e645848338574b0a89ae360 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a902a8864a2c63d62aafc3bb112ca854.pdf 4f304391885474fdbd2879e3da8e7cf8 PDF Text Text Mary Josephine McDonald (1863 - 1919) 1917 - 1919 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Front Cover} Daily Reminder Textile Dominion CO LTD Compliments of Dominion Textile OO. Limited Montreal Canada {Printed Page - 1917 12 month calendar} Year Book Your Memory in Leather Covers 1917 Dominion Textile Co. Ltd Montreal Toronto Winnipeg {Diarist has written on the diary's cover page} Mrs A J.A. McDonald. {Written along the left side} 475 Gilmour St Ottawa {Various Calculations are written on the page) {Printed Page describing Dominion Textile Co.'s Subsidiaries and Products} Memoranda {Blank Page - Diarist has written random calculations and numbers} Memoranda We got oats from A. H. C. 1st 4 Bags Allan himself 2nd 2 Bags D. A. Bowen here 3rd 3 " Wm 1st snow storm 1 " from J. A. Campbell 2 " " H. D {Mary Josephine has divided each page of this journal so as to make it a three-year journal, 1917-1919. She draws a line under each year's entry on a page and then enters the following year's entry for that day underneath it. She notes the year sometimes in the left margin.} �Monday Tuesday January 1 1917 364 to come ____________________________________________________ "There's a new foot on the floor, my friend, And a new face at the door." - Tennyson. Went to church, stormed awful. Stopped to vote, Mary Rahal came in to dinner remained till evening. D. B. came for her. Papa went to station with Mae. Marietta goes to a party to Uncle Johnny Camerons. Marion & Danny went to Wales dance. Beautiful Moonlight nights 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa & I go to church very cold. We hear Mary Jennet Cleary has a daught ____________________________________________________ We go to church Bessie Papa & I Boys go with Mae to Sta & take tea at Barkers. Miss D. comes with McGillis 1919 Tuesday Wednesday, January 2 1 day past 363 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Beautiful day. Washed all day boys was putting out manure 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Mrs. Amelle comes to sew for Etta Dan McMillan & Monroe Come about 9 o'clock ____________________________________________________ �Wednesday Thursday, January 3 2 days past 362 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. 1917 Miss Fraser came back early with her father very cold east wind Turned out Stormy & cold busy sewing all day, making waists and reparing generally ____________________________________________________ 1918 1818 Jim & Bernie Comes and Spends afternoon - Johnny McDonald has a Bee - Wm goes ____________________________________________________ Thursday, January 4 3 days past 1917 361 to come 1917 ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. Lovely day. Papa goes down to A Tyos to get saw sharpened Boys putting out manure We intend going to church First Friday tomorrow. ____________________________________________________ Friday, January 5 4 days past 1917 360 to come 1917 ____________________________________________________ "Like streams that keep a summer mind Snowhid in January."- Lowell Myself, Marietta, Wm Duncan receive Holy Communion being First Friday of month. Marietta DS have the happiness of making {n?e} Fridays. It rained coming home & poured till 8. P.m. Edmund & Wm had a game of checkers. It was a busy after noon as it is the day before Three Kings. �Saturday, January 6 1918 5 days past 359 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. Three Kings Day. Marietta Miss F Wm go to church, meets Susie & Camerons. Has news of Poor Abraham death. Johnny takes supper here. ____________________________________________________ Sunday, January 7 1918 6 days past 358 to come ____________________________________________________ Wm Miss F. & I go to church. Uncle Johnny & aunt Theresa & Greta comes to dinner. Aunt Theresa feels miserable. leaves for home about 10 Pm. Allan & Johnny goes to see Johnny Barr Finds Mary Belle at home. J.V. spends evening ____________________________________________________ 1919 Papa Bessie & I go to Mr Valades for dinner _ Miss D _ remains down for Three Kings at Frasers & comes home with Geo. Rahal & Mary Monday, January 8 1918 7 days past 357 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. Very Cold we wash & expect Susie & Danny as they went to Monkla Evening before. Separate 8 or 10 pails milk in afternoon But they do not come ____________________________________________________ �Tuesday, January 9 8 days past 356 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons Allan goes to Monkland finds Susie & D had not been there. took 4 cwt shorts @ $1.85 per cent. Storming 2.40 ____________________________________________________ {calculation written on bottom of page} { $185 x 4 = 6.40} Wednesday, January 10 9 days past 355 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Churn good part of day Allan takes separator apart Avonmore dance but girls do not go too far and cold Had a letter from Mae Miss F. answered. Sewing all afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go to town order Marettas hats a dreadful day. ____________________________________________________ Thursday, January 11 10 days past 354 to come ____________________________________________________ "Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be." - Pope 1917 Very Cold. Dan McMillan came at dinner time & spent afternoon Angus C. came same evening and spent whole eveing till 12 Played cards ate pop corn passed lunch, discussed war cards &ec ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma comes to sew. ____________________________________________________ �Friday, January 12th 11 days past 353 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. 1917 Dunk sick. cold miserable day. churned. made Ettas slipwaist, Bessies apron Had letter from Dr. {Minnes} ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma here Saturday, January 13 12 days past 352 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave-fast colours-splendid wear-all unite in "C" Prints. 1917 Cold & Blustery. Wm sick sewing all afternoon Miss F remains over Mrs Hugh Quinn buried ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma goes home. ____________________________________________________ 1919 Pipes catch fire in evening Sunday, January 14 13 days past 351 to come ____________________________________________________ Very Blustery. Papa & I go to church thought we would not get home with Storm. Steve Wood put in {vault turns} Colder in evening. no one here. Wm Bessie & Dunk sick ____________________________________________________ 1919 Miss D goes to church with J & C Mr. Compo dies �Monday, January 15 14 days past 350 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 We wash though very cold got sick same evening & was two days in bed. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma again comes ____________________________________________________ We go back to wake with P. Rahal Miss D. Bessie & I mary 1919 Tuesday, January 16 15 days past 349 to come ____________________________________________________ "The loud laugh that spoke the vacant mind." -Goldsmith 1917 In bed all day with splitting headache. Papa goes to Monk brings home 600 pig feed 3 cwt @ 2.25, 3 @ 2.50 = $14.25. sent 17 lbs or a crock got 35¢ a lb. Clare & Jack married ____________________________________________________ Emma here we wash 1918 ____________________________________________________ 1919 I lie in bed all day sick with cold Papa goes to Campos funeral then goes to town. Boys go to Euchre Mrs. D goes with H Cahey �Wednesday, January 17 16 days past 348 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print - a good all round print for every purpose. 1917 A dreadful storm is on was in bed till noon got up and lounged intended going to Ottawa today not able to go. Wrote Dr. Min{off page} Boys sick but drag out to water cows while papa went after wood. A real old fashioned storm - ____________________________________________________ 1918 A very cold day we go to town only one track ahead of us took home Marietta's hats & muff ____________________________________________________ 1919 Allan off hunting Alex Big Jim & Ewberg comes - Thursday, January 18 17 days past 347 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Nothing going on but storm storm all the time. We are all sick with Grippe. Mary & Dan went to mass for Maggie ____________________________________________________ Still very cold Emma gets through sewing I Florence comes 1918 Katie comes and Spends afternoon Emma Sewing still ____________________________________________________ 1919 Pa gon off hunting. Pipes catch fire in morning. Boys go to MonKland for load lumber �Friday, January 1918 18 days past 346 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." 1917 Clear & cold Etta in bed. got a letter from Higgins Alex B. J. visited here. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Marietta goes to the church no priest. Emma gets {thurgh} Sewing. Florence comes to spend afternoon. A. Fraser & Florence comes after teacher Saturday, January 20 19 days past 345 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Cold and quiEt Miss F goes down to H.D. in afternoon. Finds HD in bed all had cold. Storming roads bad ____________________________________________________ 1918 We work all day Mae comes home. Alice Dannie Etta Alice & Mary McGillis comes ____________________________________________________ Very busy am expecting Joe & Etta tomorrow (D.V.) Sunday, January 21 20 1917 20 days past 344 to come ____________________________________________________ Cold no one goes to church but Miss F who goes with T.C. Papa goes down to HD in forenoon & remains till after 12 Johnny comes in afternoon. plays cards It is a dreadful night One of the coldest we had East wind howling ____________________________________________________ �1918 Marietta goes to church Early to get through They come back in time and we go to church Uncle Geo & wife & baby comes Mrs. Montgomery & Cathleen comes. ____________________________________________________ 1919 Joe & Etta does not come. Boys go up there from church. Miss D here no stir whatever Monday, January 22 21 21 days past 343 to come ____________________________________________________ "I had rather have a fool to make me merry, than experience to make me sad" -Shakespeare 1917 I feel miserabl. We are not washing still storming only few scholars in school Boys & papa go to Bush - No mail today ____________________________________________________ 1918 A nice bright morning Marietta & papa. Wm Da & May goes to the church. Mariettas wedding day. a lovely day Miss F comes back in afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1919 I wash as usual a nice day. Mary Kate married. Mr Mike dies Tuesday, January 23 22 22 days past 342 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours 1917 We wash got through at noon. Papa goes to Monkland bring home 1 bag oats and $12.00 worth pig food. Girls go to dance at Seamours St. Andrews. Receved letter from Mae says McNaught was killed. ____________________________________________________ �1918 I wash & move on as before. Preparing for Ettas 1st home coming. ____________________________________________________ 1919 I fix up Maes waists and send them to her. Miss D. goes to dance at Seymours with D Chisholm Mr. Mike Moody at St. Andrew {Conv?} Johnny McDonald has a bee Wednesday, January 24 23 {23 written above} 23 days past 341 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-around usefulness in the home. 1917 Papa goes to town Roads passable ____________________________________________________ 1918 work all day Make Bessies dress and do some baking ____________________________________________________ 1919 Wm goes to Pat Rahals to work- I have a letter from Mae Miss D goes to H.D. to spend Eve Mary Sara starts to Convent Thursday, January 25 24 {24 written above 25} 24 days past 340 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Still cold & stormy ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go to reception lovely time very cold but bright and clear ____________________________________________________ �1919 Wm Still working at Pats, a big rain. I start at Bessies dress Miss Duncan A A & Joe Gilmour Comes home Friday, January 26 25 days past 339 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea 1917 Fertos dance Still very cold ____________________________________________________ 1918 I got up early Cook and baked all day ____________________________________________________ 1919 Turns cold. Wm goes to Pats in afternoon Saturday, January 27 26 days past 338 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable 1917 Papa & H.D. go to Monkland. Papa brings $12.50 feed for pigs. turns very cold ____________________________________________________ {different hand writing} had a dinner 27 there was forty here 20 below zero ____________________________________________________ {Mary Josephine resumes writing} 1918 Marietta comes home {?} time. 26 take dinner here �Sunday, January (28) Wednesday {written above, brackets written around 28} 27 days past 337 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Papa, Marietta & Miss F go to church cold & looks like a storm. no news in church in afternoon girls go down to Michaels. In evening Joe & Archie come ____________________________________________________ {writing different} very cold Dont do any thing only chores. Expecting a big storm today ____________________________________________________ Katie and baby were here. Teacher went to dance. Monday, January 29 28 days past 336 to come ____________________________________________________ "Ambition hath one heel nail'd in hell Though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens." -Lilly. 1917 washing though expecting the will begin storming in afternoon. Had a letter from Mae. Send Bessies moccasa Am making waists for her. Brownie came in. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Fix up the house ____________________________________________________ 1919 John Jos. married dreadful cold. Susie uncle Allan married Tuesday, January 30 29 days past 335 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. Made Mae's waists & churned Wm works @ H.D. thrashing ____________________________________________________ 1919 I wash & go on as before. We get an invitation to Susese's reception road impassable �Wednesday, January 31 30 days past 334 to come ____________________________________________________ No 3 print---a good moderate priced print washes well. 1917 Sent Mae her waists and wrote a long letter. Bessie also wrote to her. In evening C.J.C & Geo came. The girls were getting ready to go to Seymours. It was a dreadful evening. ____________________________________________________ Party at Wm Sandy James 1918 Party at Valades boys get ready to go but backs down as roads are impassable Thursday, February 1 31 days past 333 to come ____________________________________________________ Empire Quilts for Bedspreads. {Very cold} {curly brackets added in blue pen} "Please write longer notes on a day's work" {in a different handwriting, in blue pen} Friday, February 2 32 days past 332 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck--- for hard wear. 1917 The mill comes. Think it the coldest day of season. Miss F. gets ready to go home & is disappointed. Dreadful cold though as bright as day. Bessie is sick ____________________________________________________ Social at St. Andrews. boys & Miss F go �Saturday, February 3 33 days past 331 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name 1917 Dreadfully cold. The pipes catch fire before daylight. U.S. declar war on Germany. ____________________________________________________ Sunday, February 4 34 days past 330 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Etta, Wm & I go to church, roads very bad Etta goes up to uncle Joes to party. Jim & M.K. takes tea here ____________________________________________________ 1918 We get our {?}hroat blessed saw Marietta in church Monday, February 5 35 days past 329 to come ____________________________________________________ "That you have such a February face- So full of frost, or storm and cloudiness." - Shakespeare. Papa goes to Apple Hill. a lovely day. got home about 5.30 Sold 9 pigs 1405 lbs @13½ c lbs 189.97 ____________________________________________________ Tuesday, February 6 36 days past 328 to come ____________________________________________________ Muskoka Scrim---best value on the market. Storming and windy ____________________________________________________ �Dreadful day storming Wednesday, February 7 37 days past 327 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings are celebrated for their fast colours and sharp printing. Storming & dreadful wind Thursday, February 8 38 days past 326 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print for all purposes where print is used. Storming still. No one stirring Friday, February 9 39 days past 325 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck- just the cloth for seaside wear. A dreadful day. Miss Fraser goes home. Such an awful night Saturday, February 10 40 days past 324 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings bring success to shirting Manufacturers. Very cold coldest yet. Blue heifer came in Sunday, February 11 12 41 days past 323 to come ____________________________________________________ �1917 dreadfully cold, Did not go to church, H.D. came in afternoon. Miss F & A V. came in evening ____________________________________________________ 1918 We visit Marietta in her home for 1st time. A party & H J McGillis Monday, February 12 42 days past 322 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Tickings are best for Mattresses---Pillows---Fancy work---Trunk Linings. 1917 Very cold Did not wash ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to Apple Hill with pigs. weighs 1065 @ 18¼ = $194.36 And sold 2 calves for $23 = 217.36 Tuesday, February 13 43 days past 321 to come ____________________________________________________ "To-morrow is St. Valentine's Day." -Shakespeare. 1917 Very cold Mr. Compeau comes Storming this evening, Seamours dance girls don't go. Bessie had a letter from Mae. ____________________________________________________ Dreadful day Wednesday, February 14 44 days past 320 to come ____________________________________________________ Cold. Black & white cow had a calf. ____________________________________________________ Ash. Wed. ��Thursday, February 15 45 days past 319 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck- try it for children's summer clothing. Still cold. Nothing doing Sold Nig. to Coulthart Theresa David takes tea with us ____________________________________________________ Friday, February 16 46 days past 46 318 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" drill---best cloth for Men's Shirts. Somewhat milder. Papa goes to town. Anna sends parcel to Mae Saturday, February 17 47 days past 317 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---used with satisfaction from the Atlantic to the Pacific. We go to Apple Hill. A lovely day enjoyed the trip fine 12:15. when we got home ____________________________________________________ Papa go 6 cwt flour. Sunday, February 18 48 days past 316 to come ____________________________________________________ We go to church & go up to uncle Joe's. Roads fine but dangerous - ____________________________________________________ Marietta & Joe comes back Marietta remains -- AV comes �Monday, February 19 18 49 days past 315 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Sleeve Linings---extra good value. Papa goes to Monkland for ton of Bran. All gone. fine day. We got the first Eggs ____________________________________________________ Mrs Sam Cameron buried Tuesday, February 20 50 days past 314 to come. ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. Set up my quilt. RA Quail comes through with Snowplow fine day ____________________________________________________ Wednesday, February 21 51 days past 313 to come ____________________________________________________ "They laugh that win." -Shakespeare I put up my quilt. Wm gets salve to Lill - ____________________________________________________ Florence & H.D. spends evening here - Thursday, February 22 52 days past 312 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---for hard wear of all kinds. Fine day nothing doing quilting �Friday, February 23 53 days past 311 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched Very stormy. still quilting Saturday, February 24 54 days past 310 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets, full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. Nice day finish my quilt we have a sick cow Boys go to Monkland for medicine ____________________________________________________ Joe come after Marietta she spends the week with us Sunday, February 25 55 days past 309 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Wm Miss F- & Marietta get up early & go to chapel Have dinner at Lorettas. J V came in evening - ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa Bessie & I go over to Uncle Johnnys, AV here Angus Chisholms wife goes to hospital Monday, February 26 56 days past 308 to come ____________________________________________________ "Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." -Shakespeare raining. Washing as usual we wash kitchen curtains Red & white Bossy had a calf ____________________________________________________ �Wash as usual Tuesday, February 27 57 days past 307 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives satisfaction in the home. Lovely day. We clean woodwork in kitchen. Papa goes to Monkland for Tyo. ____________________________________________________ A dreadful storm clothes torn of line Wednesday, February 28 58 days past 306 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 We go to Ottawa. Lovely day Roads good. We leave her 7 pm get to uncle Joes .8.30. Uncle Joe drives us to station train 1 hr late. Get into Ottawa few minutes after 12. Get to Dr. Minnes 12.30 Goes up A S Young get there 4.30 Leave for home 425 Thursday afternoon got home 9.30 - ____________________________________________________ Thursday, March 1 59 days past 305 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 Get home from Ottawa Thursday afternoon All O K ____________________________________________________ We go up to see uncle Joe who is very sick �Friday, March 2 1 60 days past 304 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. Lovely day Miss F. goes home Her father comes after her - A beautiful moonlight night ____________________________________________________ We go to see uncle Joe who was very sick Bernie comes in afternoon In evening Boys Them go to see Marietta Saturday, March 3 2 61 days past 303 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 A lovely day papa goes to Monkland ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa & Miss F - goes to town Papa has bad cold & goes to see Dr. Lalond Sunday, March 4 3 62 days past 302 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Cold. J V. A V. come in Evening Sow has little pigs. Begins to storm ____________________________________________________ 1918 Wm & I go to church very cold Boys went skating in afternoon. �Monday, March 5 4 63 days past 301 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls, and Pocketing. 1917 A dreadful day. Miss F did not come no school. Geo. Rahal goes to the Hill with H.D. Pete takes dinner with us. Sell 2 calves $16.00 Biggest snow storm of Season ____________________________________________________ Blue cow had calf Papa & Wm went to Apple Hill with cow Tuesday, March 6 5 64 days past 300 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. We was Peter calls to bid us goodbye The Goat has a calf Have a letter from Mae & mail on ____________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 7 6 65 days past 299 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics A beautiful day. I spin all afternoon I write to Ferguson ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to Apple Hill for salt comes home awful sick All children & Miss F down on ice �Thursday, March 8 7 66 days past 298 to come ____________________________________________________ "On the eighth day of March, it was, some people say That St. Patrick at midnight he first saw the day." - S Lover. 1917 A lovely soft morning. Mrs. Campbell comes in afternoon Stella got hurt in School- The girls & Wm go down to Jim's It is snowing Friday, March 9 8 67 days past 297 to come ____________________________________________________ "While others declare 'twas the ninth he was born, And 'twas all a mistake between midnight and morn." - S. Lowell. 1917 Marietta goes down to see Stella. She was very sick when she came home with Grippe In a few minutes who comes but Alex, Big Jim. We spent a pleasant evening ____________________________________________________ Saturday, March 10 9 68 days past 296 to come ____________________________________________________ "For mistakes will occur in a hurry and shock. An' some blamed the babby--- an' some blamed the clock. Till with all their cross questions, sure no one could know, If the child was too fast, or the clock was too slow." -S Lowell. 1917 Marietta in bed all day In afternoon who comes but Dannie & Jessie ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F goes to down to H.D. Bess takes an awful pain lasting 1½ hrs. Was afraid of appendcites �Sunday, March 11 10 69 days past 295 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 A wonderful day Storming & blowing. Jessie & Wm Dannie Miss F_ go to church In afternoon never lets up. Dannie bound to go home. We persuade him to remain ____________________________________________________ 1918 A dreadful day no one goes to church. M. S. comes and spends afternoon Monday, March 12 11 70 days past 294 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 A nice bright day. Quail comes through with snow plow. Dan & Jessie leave for home 2. pm The old blue cow has a calf ____________________________________________________ 1918 No mail goes through today road blocked Tuesday Wed, March 13 71 days past 293 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 Wind blowing I am sick do no wash ____________________________________________________ 1918 Had a letter from Mae. Bessie had one too. Papa sick Wm goes to MonKland meets Bennie who goes away being sick for 11 days with quinsy �Wednesday Thursday {written above Wed.}, March 14 72 days past 292 to come ____________________________________________________ "Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." 1917 Wed. a nice day. We wash ____________________________________________________ 1918 Alex Big Jim and Fred Young come a terrible Storm comes up - a soft snow. Turns cold Had a letter from dear Marietta Thursday Friday, March 15 73 days past 291 to come ____________________________________________________ "The Ides of March are come; Ay, Caesar, but not gone." -Shakespeare 1917 Thursday H.D. comes when we are eating dinner. Allan goes down to Freddie Dougalds for wood hears Apple Hill Church is burned ____________________________________________________ A dreadful day all traffic stopped Concert at St. Andrew prospects blighted. Only 5 children in school. Papa sick 1918 Friday, March 16 74 days past 290 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. 1917 Goes down to F. D for wood upsets & goes to Jims for dinner Miss F does not go home. ____________________________________________________ �1918 A bright day but still blowing A H.C & Rahals Saturday, March 17 75 days past 289 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Nice in the morning, They go down to F.D It turns out raining. They come home all wet rains all day ____________________________________________________ Sunday, March 18 76 days past 288 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Wm Marietta & I go to church heard Gerd was sick. H.D. here in afternoon in evening A.V. J.V. come. {appears to be written by different person} ____________________________________________________ 1918 A H C & Rahals go to church in afternoon Etta Joe & {?} came back glad to see them Mrs Quinn broke her leg. Monday, March 19 77 days past 287 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched. 1917 Papa goes to Apple with load for HD takes three calves getting $24, very very cold. Edmond takes tea here Had a letter from Mae. Got 1st Goose Egg ____________________________________________________ �1918 Papa somewhat better goes to town a lovely day Met Aunt Anna Tuesday, March 20 78 days past 286 to come ____________________________________________________ "War, War, is still the cry." - Bryon. 1917 Storming. I Receive a letter from Marion telling poor Gerd was taking to hospital underwent a serious operation on Sunday. for appendcitis. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Drew 1st load of logs to Monkland roads good but snow melting at an awful rate. Wednesday Friday, March 21 79 days past 285 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. 1917 Rec'd parcel from Mae. and letter from A. L. Young. Papa & Geo Rahal went to Maxville for hay. Peddler took dinner here Danny, Johnny & M. K spent evening Bo't 3256 @ $9 ton = $16.28 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Takes two loads to Monkland roads soft. Ronald Moody comes to buy calves. ____________________________________________________ 1918 {Bessie writing- one of children} Mamma died on saturday was buried on Sunday Papa died on Sunday night at 11 O"clock �Wednesday Friday, March 21 1919 79 days past 285 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. {note placed on top of diary entry from previous pdf} Mar 21/919 This was writen by my Aunt Bessie who was only 10 years old. My father was 17 years old & left to run the farm. He had two younger brothers, one who had brain damage from the red measles when he was 5 years old. My father was very successful, bought more land & had a holstein dairy farm. He has a road named after him Willy (willie) Allan road. 9th Con. South Stormont. He was (over) Thursday, March 22 80 days past 284 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Papa again went to Maxville found it very soft coming home Stella went to see Dr 3301 lbs @ 9= 14.56 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Takes two loads to Monkland snow melting. Rupert comes to buy calves 3. offers $33.-- Mrs. Lalond here. Recievs parcel from Mae. ____________________________________________________ {Bessie writing} And was buried on Tuesday morning �Friday, March 23 81 days past 283 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for. all-round usefulness in the home. 1917 I go down to H.D.s Mr. F comes after teacher. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Takes two more loads Mr. John Malloney dies. Miss F. goes home with A. V. Saturday, March 24 82 days past 282 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Snow going at a great rate bad roads ____________________________________________________ 1918 Again he takes two loads very cold freezes hard Sunday, March 25 83 days past 281 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 We go to church. The roads in a terrible condition. Black cow has a calf ____________________________________________________ 1918 D.A & I go to church Palm Sunday water dreadful high at Bonneville �Monday, March 26 84 days past 280 to come ____________________________________________________ "And grasp the skirts of happy chance, And breast the blows of circumstance." -Tennyson. 1917 Beautiful day Snow going at a great rate. Boys tapped abut 100. Sap is running fine- We wash. The mail comes through today. The 9th day for poor Gerd - ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash. Papa goes to Monkland with boys Tuesday, March 27 26 85 days past 279 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. 1917 Jim's sale an ugly day terrible roads. Have a letter from Mae & Miss Kroham Boys gather two taks sap roads so bad cannot get to St Andrews with remains ____________________________________________________ 1918 Tap 200 trees March 26 Eddy here. Wednesday, March 28 27 86 days past 278 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Mass for pa & Ma. Allan goes back to Jim's & H D too. Teacher comes this morning roads terrible. Poor Leo's funeral ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys tap 200 trees more Drew last load of logs. �Thursday, March 29 87 days past 277 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave- fast colours- splendid wear- all unite in "C" Prints. 1917 Fine day ____________________________________________________ Snow more than going Boy tapping. Papa goes to town after medicine. I iron & wash buckets. ____________________________________________________ Friday, March 20 88 days past 276 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. 1917 Sap running fine Papa goes to Monkland. Boys finish tapping. Marietta makes 1st syrup ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys make 1st syrup at night Eddie Compeau sat with them Boys tapped some today I washed 52 bucket of Jims Saturday, March 31 30 89 days past 275 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 Fine in morning. Starts raining in afternoon. Gerls go to Bush ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to Monkland for Mae with cutter awful roads �Sunday, April 1 March 29 90 days past 274 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 No one goes to church raining They boil in Bush all day- Thunder and lighting ____________________________________________________ 1918 Etta and Joe come back from church Wm & D.A goes to church with cutter They come back with buggy. A. H. C. has buggy folled lots of people they all got stung {written by Bessie possibly} Monday, April 2 1 91 days past 273 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh permanent colours. 1917 I went to Bush. We washed Had a letter from Mae ____________________________________________________ 1918 Mae goes away this morning Papa takes milking. Rains all day long no Sap- Berdie McDonald buried also Aunt Kate- Got 1st Egg hen April 1 Tuesday, April 3 2 92 days past 272 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light 1917 Wash cans for Bush or Syrup. Wrote to Mae & National Mfg Co. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Bowen works cutting camp wood sap running good. Did not get in from gathering 8.30 I wash more buckets & syrup cans- Got 1st Goose Egg �Wednesday, April 4 93 days past 271 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 Allan bring calf home. A beautiful day ____________________________________________________ 1918 Allan goes to Avonmore for fee{d} and get pipe of Separator fixed. Thursday, April 5 94 days past 270 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics 1917 Send syrup to Young from Monkland ____________________________________________________ 1918 Busy in bush. Sap running good. Friday, April 6 Good Friday 95 days past 269 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Made two batches syrup. A miserable cold day. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes down to Scotts for calf. B{o}an Comes to butcher in afternoon. Boys busy in bush Bowan helps to gather. �Saturday, April 7 96 days past 268 to come ____________________________________________________ "Oh how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day." -- Shakespeare. 1917 Papa went to Jims took home churn cold. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Very busy day. Eddie here Saps running good. Boys stay up sell 15.6 boiling. Sunday, April 8 97 days past Easter267 to come ____________________________________________________ Marietta & Wm go to church. J. V. here Sunday Eve. Johnny & Edmond took tea here 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa & I go to church roads bad. Miss F. comes back. A.V. Monday, April 9 98 days past 266 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth". 1917 We was boys haul home wood Papa goes up road {inviting} to his beat St Andrews. Wm Lets the goose in cow stable ____________________________________________________ 1918 A miserable day rains all day I wash �Tuesday, April 10 99 days past 265 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Papa goes to town with H Cahey Very Cold. Boys taking home wood Uncl Joe comes & takes dinner ____________________________________________________ 1918 Turns awful cold No Sap Boy pulling out manure Bessie Papa & I go to church very cold. Dr. Lalond goes to see Mr Campbell Wednesday, April 11 100 days past 264 to come ____________________________________________________ Bag Cloths, Rubber Cloths and Grey Cloths for Manufacturers. 1917 Boys getting home wood. Edmond here. In evening start gathering sap ____________________________________________________ 1918 Very Cold No sap Thursday, April 12 101 days past 263 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 Marietta Gene & Wm go to church for Easter duty. Storming Papa goes over to hill ____________________________________________________ 1918 Good run of Sap but still cold. Little Pigs come. & blue Cow has a calf Also Black heifer on North side �Friday, April 13 102 days past 262 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---for Ladies and Children's wear. 1917 Busy boiling. Florence comes up in afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1918 Sap runing good Papa boils in afternoon boys boil till 3 A M. Geo. Rahal with them Saturday, April 14 103 days past 261 to come __________________________________________________________ "Men are April when they woo, December when they wed." ---Shakespeare. 1917 A busy day lots of Sap. Wm goes to get a shoe on Maud Papa goes to Station & I go back to make syrup. Mae comes home. White cow comes in. __________________________________________________________ 1918 Busy boiling Sunday, April 15 104 days past 260 to come __________________________________________________________ 1917 Papa & I go to church. Drive down to J {?}. In afternoon boys go back to gather them Wm goes to Station We have straw berries for dinner. 1918 __________________________________________________________ Papa & I go to dinner & supper to Mr. Valades Enjoy the day very much �Monday, April 16 105 days past 259 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. 1917 Monday Miss F. returns. School opens. I go back in morning to clean evaporator pails put goose to hatch in hen house ____________________________________________________ 1918 On a new schedule of time McMartin buried boys make last syrup. Uncle Joe came & took supper here Tuesday, April 17 106 days past 258 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Our Parcel comes from Eatons Busy in bush ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys gather & wash buckets I start cleaning Cook house Wednesday, April 18 107 days past 257 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheetings and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1917 Papa goes to Monkland taks home 4 cwt flour. I was in Bush all afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to St Andrews with Syrup. I rake front yd. lovely & warm Boys finish washing 625 buckets & Evpaporator �Thursday, April 19 108 days past 256 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites 1917 We go to Easter Duty Bessie, Papa & I Sandy comes to Butcher I go back & boil in Afternoon We hear from Miss H. telling of her intended marriage ____________________________________________________ 1918 Turns dreadful cold every thing frozen Snows Got 1st Turkey Egg April 17 1918. before this cold Papa set fire to weeds & hay it runing for fa{r}e Friday, April 20 109 days past 255 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea stands the sun and tub. We go to Easter duty, Besse Papa & I. It rains all afternoon Sandy Comes We go to Easter duty. Bessie Papa & I ____________________________________________________ Saturday, April 21 110 days past 254 to come ____________________________________________________ "Oh how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day." ---Shakespeare. 1917 Boy gathers Bucket & brings home last of syrup ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes up to Dan McMillans a beautiful �Sunday, April 22 111 days past 253 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Wm D. A & Marietta & I go to church A. Chisholm called ____________________________________________________ 1918 Wm Bessie & I go to church pours rain all the way home Monday, April 23 112 days past 252 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Wash as usual very cold begin sending to factory ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash as usual Tuesday, April 24 113 days past 251 to come ____________________________________________________ "War, war, my noble father. Thus I fling it; And fair-eyed Peace, farewell." 1917 I make last churning & wash 300 buckets in afternoon Wm Miss F and Marietta goes to Mrs J. B's funeral wake ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go over to Uncle Johnny Camerons I wonder what next year will bring who ever lives. Uncle Johnny leaves for Winnipeg. Poor fellow Papa goes to sale at R. McDoigh �Wednesday, April 25 114 days past 250 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. 1917 Go to Mrs. J. B. McDonald's funeral. finish washing buckets in afternoon Girls go to dance @ Harrisons ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys go to Easter Duty & Saw comes in afternoon Thursday, April 26 115 days past 249 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Jim Comes in afternoon I make soap. Kate & D A go to church. Wm Sows cabbage & onions ____________________________________________________ 1918 Saw here for while then goes to Geo. R. Friday, April 27 116 days past 248 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. 1917 Papa goes to Monkland with a load for Jim. I send Box to Mae ____________________________________________________ Saw finishes. Papa & Geo Rahe goes to Monkland. I give Eggs to Goose Miss F. goes home and goes to Seymour's dance I wash bed clothes - 1918 �Saturday, April 28 117 days past 247 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. 1917 We go to town for bed. got my hat. A.C called & invited Marietta to wedding ____________________________________________________ Papa & Wm goes after Binder to R. McDougalds 1918 Sunday, April 29 118 days past 246 to come ____________________________________________________ Wm Marietta & I go to church very cold 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 D A Bessie & I go to church In Afternoon Bessie & I go to A H Chisholms. H D & Florence over takes with car & we ride home with them. Uncle Geo. Sick with quinsy ____________________________________________________ Monday, April 30 119 days past 245 to come ____________________________________________________ "By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled." ---Emerson. 1917 We wash and clean Cook house (Aunt Marietta wrote this) Miss F. goes to dance at Seymours with A. P. A V. and J. takes car back and I go. ____________________________________________________ Papa goes to Morthfield Sta with 2 Calves $15.00. 1918 �Tuesday, May 1 120 days past 244 to come ____________________________________________________ "For I'm to be Queen of the May, mother, I'm to be Queen of the May." -Tennyson. 1917 I bake bread. Marietta goes to town with Joe Chisholm. Angus Comes home from Trenton pouring rain. Had welcome at Joes - Miss F goes down with Duncan. Lovely time. ____________________________________________________ Archie McMillan from Finch takes supper here. 1918 Wednesday, May 2 121 days past 243 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. 1917 raining all day washed bal of bed clothes, Etta cut border off paper - for hall upstairs ____________________________________________________ Thursday May 3 122 days past 242 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 We start papering hall. up stairs very hard frost & cold {following entry erased} {All? goes up 8th to buy oats} �Friday, May 4 123 days past 241 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. We finish papering hall upstairs I wash all the curtains. Miss F goes home. It is Arbour day Wm put Eggs under grey turkey 1917 ____________________________________________________ {writing very faint, possibly erased} {I wash bed clothes. Miss F goes home & goes to Seymour's dance} Saturday, May 5 124 days past 240 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. 1917 Avery Cold East wind. I make out factory work for 1st time Papa & Wm go to St Andrew Wm goes to V. for oats. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F goes up to Campbells Mae. Comes home Sunday, May 6 125 days past 239 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Papa & I went to church and went up to uncle Geo, J. V & A. V. here when we came back ____________________________________________________ Joe and Marietta & Mrs & Mr. Valade come to have dinner Geo. Rahal has dinner here too. Mae goes away Joe takes her to Sta 1918 �Monday, May 7 126 days past 238 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched. 1917 Washed & started papering my room. Planted potatoes in front of house ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash & scrub Cook house Tuesday, May 8 127 days past 237 to come ____________________________________________________ "Love---whose month is every May." - Ibid. 1917 Etta went to Monkland Papered my room. Etta went with J. C. to see Angus ____________________________________________________ 1918 I sett Old Donald, Grey turkey and Big Black one beside the Elm tree Wednesday, May 9 128 days past 236 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 Etta went to Monkland with Papa to get her grey dress fitted Took 19 doz. Eggs got 35.¢ a doz. I set hen in truck very cold drizzling rain - ____________________________________________________ 1918 Very cold. {erased entry} �Thursday, May 10 129 days past 235 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics 1917 Allan sowed 1st grain in middle field cold I painted my room & boys. ____________________________________________________ Gene. Wm & D. A go to church and go over to Uncle Johnnys. 1918 Friday, May 11 130 days past 234 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1917 Raining Cold rained all night. Set Black turkey at road ____________________________________________________ Saturday, May 12 131 days past 233 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. 1917 Papa went up to uncle Geo' for hay. Showery all day. Put down Carpet in my own room �Sunday, May 13 132 days past 232 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Bessie, Etta D A & I went to church Miss F went with H. D.s. A. V. McD came in evening - Monday, May 14 133 days past 231 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. 1917 Washed in afternoon wash on strip dining room carpet, finished sowing middle field. Put goose eggs under hen over hen house Very cold Tuesday, May 15 134 days past 230 to come ____________________________________________________ "In the very May-morn of his youth, Ripe for exploits and mighty enterprises." - Shakespeare. 1917 Very cold ice 1/4 in thick at pump sowing field next line south finished washing carpet. now cleaning teachers room Wednesday, May 16 135 days past 229 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. 1917 House cleaning. In evening May Rufe & Mary spends eveing here Wm goes to Apple Hill on Bicycle �Thursday, May 17 136 days past 228 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 D.A. Etta & I went to church Gerd and Marion came to dinner Enjoyed the day very much Friday, May 18 137 days past 227 to come ____________________________________________________ "Time and tide wait for no man." 1917 We make the garden sowed Onions. Saturday, May 19 138 days past 226 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-round usefulness in the home. 1917 Sowed Beets & Carrots. May comes home. Wm goes to meet her - Etta washe Buggy Sunday, May 20 139 days past 225 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Etta Bessie & D A goes to church Miss F. goes home. A lovely day Wm Etta go to train with Mae. JV. A V. & Miss F - Come. They all go out for drive �Monday, May 21 140 days past 224 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 We wash as usual. In afternoon we finish sowing onions. I set old Donald and two hens in hen house. 1918 To busy to write anything Tuesday, May 22 141 days past 223 to come ____________________________________________________ "My voice is still for war. Gods! Can a Roman senate long debate Which of the two to choose, slavery or death?" --Addison. Started papering dining Room One Horn came in 1917 Wednesday, May 23 142 days past 222 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Painted dining room Thursday, May 24 143 days past 221 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 The sawyers came in afternoon. The girls, Miss F. Bessie & Etta went to Quails. Got 1st turkey Egg from small turkey - �Friday, May 25 144 days past 220 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Papa goes home with Saw. Saturday, May 26 145 days past 219 to come ____________________________________________________ "As it fell upon a day, In the merry month of May." --Barnfield 1917 We put out the flowers & fixed flower beds. Sunday, May 27 146 days past 218 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Bessie Etta D A & myself go to church. Uncle Geo. & family and Aunt Annie come also Tom, Ned. In Eve girls go for motor drive - Monday, May 28 147 days past 217 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 We wash and Angus come Pete comes in Evening. I set turkey down at fence also hen in paper box, hen house �Tuesday, May 29 148 days past 216 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons--full range--heavy, medium and light. 1917 Angus here. I sow carrots Black seed and Cucumbers. In afternoon I put down carpet in dining room & finish papering Wednesday, May 30 149 days past 215 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Papa & D A. went to town I clean ceiling of Kitchen Have a letter from poor Mae who is sick with measles girls go to town. Etta wins candy. Thursday, May 31 150 days past 214 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. 1917 Mr. Jones takes dinner here Old grey turkey has chicken We start papering Kitchen Friday, June 1 151 days past 213 to come ____________________________________________________ "A noise like of a hidden brook, In the leafy month of June." --S. T. Coleridge 1917 Wm, D A & Etta go to the church Kate works at H. D. Mrs J.Y.A. has priest. finish papering Kitchen ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F. went home �Saturday, June 2 152 days past 212 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 I make factory work but very busy all day. $1.00 per @ Paper Cook house. Milk goes to factory 1st time in evening ____________________________________________________ Mae came home. a lovely evening but Cold 1918 Sunday, June 3 153 days past 211 to come ____________________________________________________ Papa Bessie & I go to church drizzling and Cold I wrote to Mae 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Mae visits Marietta for 1st time. She and Bessie go to church and go in Car Monday, June 4 154 days past 210 to come ____________________________________________________ Bag Cloths, Rubber Cloths and Grey Cloths for Manufacturers. 1917 Wash as usual & clean Cook house Girls go to Seymours Etta gets ready twice, mad as a wet hen ____________________________________________________ 1918 We sow seeds in our garden very windey. Plant every thing. Very windy. Miss F comes back with her father very miserable tells me she is going to quit so miserable �Tuesday, June 5 155 days past 209 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Set hen between boards at door. I sew Bessies dress ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash - a lovely day Wednesday, June 6 156 days past 208 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. 1917 Poor S. Montgomery dies. Papa & I go to wake I put out stove in afternoon. I sew, Mrs Lalond gets calf from Uncle Geo ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F goes home for good A V comes after her and her Sister - Thursday, June 7 157 days past 207 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. 1917 Nice & cool. Wm disks corn ground. I set hen between boards �Friday, June 8 158 days past 206 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Went to funeral Sandy Mont Black turkey came out at road Saturday, June 9 159 days past 205 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. 1917 Planted beans. (white). Sunday, June 10 160 days past 204 to come ____________________________________________________ Wm Bessie & Etta & myself go to church. Etta goes to McGilles rained all day did not get home till Tuesday morning Went to dance at Black River Monday, June 11 161 days past 203 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck—Eagle Duck—Savannah and Trident Ducks—are standards everywhere. 1917 Etta does not get home Dance at Black River Both girls; both gents come back one gets left. �Tuesday, June 12 162 days past 202 to come ____________________________________________________ "What is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days." -Lowell. 1917 Start Bessie's white dress set little turkey down at fence Papa & D A go to town to get his face lanced Wednesday, June 13 163 days past 201 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 Plant potatoes Angus and Katie come down very warm. I replant Black seed Thursday, June 14 164 days past 200 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Raining finish planting potatoes in afternoon Friday, June 15 165 days past 199 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. 1917 Replant black seed onions girls go to dance at Dan Woods Mr Fraser cones back and Etta goes out to ____________________________________________________ �Saturday, June 16 166 days past 198 to come ___________________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 Very busy expect Mae home Papa goes to meet Mae, Wm goes to factory Sunday, June 17 167 days past 197 to come ____________________________________________________ Etta Bessie & papa go to church Uncle Joe & Aunt Mary come in afternoon. J V. & A V come Go out for drive - Monday, June 18 168 days past 196 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. Wash, Take old Donald out of nest. Boys plant potatoes over. Papa plant Corn & Beans Tuesday, June 19 169 days past 195 to come ____________________________________________________ "No price is set on the lavish summer, June may be had by the poorest comer." - Lowell. I paint the floor Wednesday, June 20 170 days past 194 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. Put 2nd Coat on floor. �Saturday, June 23 173 days past 191 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 We goto the church Bessie Gene, Dunk & I. In evening Dan McMillan comes then Allan & John James Mae comes up with Aunt Annie to Cornwall - Sunday, June 24 174 days past 190 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Etta, Allan, and Dunk go to church, Wm goes with Pat Set hen in hen house west of door Monday, June 25 175 days past 189 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---for hard wear of all kinds. 1917 Washed, Turkey down at schoolhouse came out set hen in hen house east of door Tuesday, June 26 176 days past 188 to come ____________________________________________________ "Brevity is the soul of wit, And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes." -Shakespeare (Hamlet). Girls go up to Campbells �Wednesday, June 27 177 days past 187 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---just the cloth for seaside wear. 1917- Alovely day. Lawn social at St Andrews. Girls go Thursday, June 28 178 days past 186 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. A beautiful day. Friday, June 29 179 days past 185 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. 1917 S A very heavy rain. Weeding garden. Miss F. goes home for good. Saturday, June 30 180 days past 184 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---try it for children's summer clothing. 1917 We get 1st straw berries. I go over to other side. I make up factory work. Mae comes home �Sunday, July 1 Sunday, July 1 181 days past 183 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Mae, Etta D A go to church Wm goes up to Uncle Joe's Monday, July 2 182 days past 182 to come ____________________________________________________ "I remember, I remember, How my childhood fleeted by---The mirth of its December And the warmth of its July." -Praed. 1917 Wash as usual. Mae goes away in evening Tuesday, July 3 183 days past 181 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms 1917 We go to berrie early in morning over to McLaughlin's. Goslings come out Wednesday, July 4 184 days past 180 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Etta Gene goes to berries I go in afternoon �Thursday July 5 185 days past 179 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. Picking berries. Friday, July 6 186 days past 178 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name. Sew all day Saturday, July 7 187 days past 177 to come ____________________________________________________ "War its thousands slays, Peace its ten thousands." -Porteus. Pick berries in afternoon Red & white cow came in Sunday, July 8 188 days past 176 to come ____________________________________________________ Go to J. {Lecks} for dinner Marion & Murphy spend evening here �Monday, July 9 189 days past 175 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Wash. Bessie & I go to berries in afternoon. raining. Took young turkeys out of nest We send case of eggs to Montreal Tuesday, July 10 190 days past 174 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. Raining still Wednesday, July 11 191 days past 173 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea gives satisfaction in the home. 1917 Etta, Bessie & I go over to berries on other side get about 4 qts Thursday, July 12 192 days past 172 to come ____________________________________________________ "Strive still to be a man before your Mother." -Cowper. Picking berries �Friday, July 13 193 days past 171 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. Papa sowed buckwheat behind barn. Black Cow has a calf - Saturday, July 14 194 days past 170 to come _____________________________________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---best cloth for Men's Shirts. Mae comes home Sunday, July 15 195 days past 169 to come ____________________________________________________ St. Swithin's Day. 1917 Etta, Bessie D A go to chur Wm in wheel. Mae goes away in evening Etta goes for motor drive Monday, July 16 196 days past 168 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. wash as usual I finish cleaning goose berries �Tuesday, July 17 197 days past 167 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. We go up to Campbells for berries. C. J. Comes down in evening Wednesday, July 18 198 days past 166 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. We go to Cornwall. I take dinner at Aunt Annies Get Boys suits Thursday, July 19 199 days past 165 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. I send to Eatons for Springs & Mattresses. Sew in afternoon Friday, July 20 200 days past 164 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. I sew all day Saturday, July 21 201 days past 163 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." Go over to pick last straw berries �Sunday, July 22 202 days past 162 to come ____________________________________________________ Go to church and go up to Uncle Joes for dinne Monday, July 23 203 days past 161 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---for Ladies and Children's wear. Allan goes to Monkland Sends Crate to Montreal Eggs 40¢ Tuesday, July 24 204 days past 160 to come ____________________________________________________ "Toll for the Brave. The Brave that are no more, All sunk beneath the wave, Fast by their native shore." - Cowper. Go to pick 1st raspberries on Lalonds. Wednesday, July 25 205 days past 159 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Picking berries Thursday, July 26 206 days past 158 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea stands the sun and tub. Picking berries �Friday, July 27 207 days past 157 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. Picked berries till 3 in afternoon Saturday, July 28 208 days past 156 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. Make out Factory work Sunday, July 29 209 days past 155 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Uncle Johnny Cameron and Aunt Annie Comes Have a mess of new potatoes. J. V. comes in evening go to town. Monday, July 30 210 days past 154 to come ____________________________________________________ "He makes no friend who never made a foe." -Tennyson. Sewing & picking berries �Tuesday, July 31 211 days past 153 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. Sewing & picking beries Wednesday, August 1 212 days past 152 to come ____________________________________________________ "Habit, if not resisted, Soon becomes a necessity." -St.Augustine. Picking berries ____________________________________________________ Boys go to meeting got 18 loads of hay in. Thursday, August 2 213 days past 151 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. Picking berries Friday, August 3 214 days past 150 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---used with satisfaction from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Aunt Annie goes to town with H. D. Etta & Bessie goes up to Chisholms Archie Rahal comes home in Automobile. �Saturday, August 4 215 days past 149 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. Usual work Sunday, August 5 216 days past 148 to come ____________________________________________________ Etta goes to church with C- & go to picnic out to Island then goes to party at McIntosh' Monday, August 6 217 days past 147 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. I go to pick blackberries leave washing with Marietta Tuesday, August 7 218 days past 146 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. We go to berries early get about 15 qts Wednesday, August 8 219 days past 145 to come ____________________________________________________ "He that repeateth a matter separateth many friends." -Proverbs XVII, 9. We remain at home �Thursday, August 9 220 days past 144 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print for all purposes where print is used. 1917 Go to berries with Florence & Mazy and got all wet Etta Jgoes to dance in Williamstown. John Archie here Friday, August 10 221 days past 143 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. I go to berries alone ____________________________________________________ We go to Duncan Neds funera and Mrs Jim Lawson. Hear Marion is dead Saturday, August 11 222 days past 142 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Usual work no Factory work tonight ____________________________________________________ Sunday, August 12 223 days past 141 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Go to church In evening Etta goes out to Moose Creek Finish Factory work. ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go over to Uncle Johnnys and go to Hotel Dieu to see Marion. �Monday, August 13 224 days past 140 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-round usefulness in the home. 1917 We go to berries do not wash Papa goes to Monkland get Springs & Mattress. Send crate eggs to Montreal Tuesday, August 14 1918 225 days past 139 to come ____________________________________________________ "'Tis better to be brief than tedious." -Shakespeare (Richard III) {writing very faint} Herbert Daniels dies at Hotel Dieu Cornwall Wednesday, August 15 226 days past 138 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. 1917 Usual work. raining ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys go to wake. Herbert Daniels dies - Thursday, August 16 227 days past 137 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 We go to berries. Katie Come down in afternoon Archie Rahal Comes in evening �____________________________________________________ 1918 Marion Comes home to her Fathers. Very poorly Dr. Coming every day. Friday, August 17 228 days past 136 to come ____________________________________________________ Muskoka Scrim---best value on the market. 1917 I put Cucumbers in Brine ____________________________________________________ We go to Daniels Funeral at A.V. go to Uncle Duncans for dinner - Saturday, August 18 229 days past 135 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 Mae Comes home for her vacation. Uncle Johnny & Mary Ann Comes & spends afternoon. Uncle Johnny works at hay makes coils Sunday, August 19 230 days past 134 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Mae, Etta WmD A. goes to church In evening. The girls go to party at Uncle Johnnys (Lecks) Monday, August 20 231 days past 133 to come ____________________________________________________ "A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market." -Lamb. 1917 We wash. In afternoon I run to berries when a big storm Comes up �Tuesday, August 21 232 days past 132 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Marietta goes down to Collect for Florence. Mae Bessie & I go over to pick berries for last time Wednesday, August 22 233 days past 131 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Pat Rahal Comes to bind oats They finish Cutting hay on other side west of road. Party at Tom Quinns. {entry erased} Thursday, August 23 234 days past 130 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings are celebrated for their fast colours and sharp printing. Visit with Mae. Little pigs Come. Friday, August 24 235 days past 129 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. Coil hay read for stacking McMaster Comes to buy pigs Girls go up to Uncle Joes Uncle Geo & Uncle Joe takes supper here Saturday, August 25 236 days past 128 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings bring success to shirting Manufacturers. We visit with Mae �Sunday, August 26 237 days past 127 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Mae, Wm Rahals goto Green field. Marion and Mercella Malloney called. Marietta goes to Campbells Collecting for Florence. Monday, August 27 238 days past 126 to come ____________________________________________________ "Castles in the air cost a vast deal to keep up." -Lytton. We wash. Etta sends money to Florence Papa goes to Apple Hill with pigs They weigh 1445 lbs @ 17¢ gives $245.50 Tuesday, August 28 239 days past 125 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Maudie Come Collecting for social at St Andrews. Papa & I go & spend evening at Angus Chisholms. Dan Rahal goes away Wednesday, August 29 240 days past 124 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Tickings are best for Mattresses---Pillows---Fancy work---Trunk Linings. Mae goes up to Rahals Thursday, August 30 241 days past 123 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house"is "Steelclad" Galatea. Social at St Andrews �Friday, August 31 242 days past 122 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. Mary & Archie Spend evening her. Greenfield dance Saturday, September 1 243 days past 121 to come ____________________________________________________ "The book of nature getteth short of leaves." -Hood. Visit all day. Sunday, September 2 244 days past 120 to come ____________________________________________________ We go up to Uncle Joes to see Marion. Danny, Miss McK{inan} Cassie, Mrs D McDonald visit us Monday, September 3 245 days past 119 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. Mae goes away. Etta goes to a ball at Harrisons ____________________________________________________ Miss Davis and Miss & D. come in evening. Mae goes to Montreal Tuesday, September 4 246 days past 118 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. 1917 Marion is married a lovely day Marietta remains up from dance goes to Marriage - comes home in evening �Wednesday, September 5 247 days past 117 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. We talk all day Thursday, September 6 248 days past 116 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Sleeve Linings---extra good value. Mike comes to work at stack here all day Friday, September 7 249 days past 115 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. They finish the hay, grain and everything Saturday, September 8 250 days past 114 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." Boys go to work at H Ds in Afternoon Sunday, September 9 251 days past 113 to come ____________________________________________________ We think of going up to Uncle Geo. It rains so we Come home Aunt Annie & Loretta & Rob go up to Uncle Geo also Uncle Johnny & Teresa �Monday, September 10 252 days past 112 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. We wash and I pick Cucumbers & put in salt Tuesday, September 11 253 days past 111 to come ____________________________________________________ Empire Quilts for Bedspreads. I go down to Montgomerys Wednesday, September 12 254 days past 110 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Papa go to Ottawa fair with H. Cahey - Comes hom through night with Pat McLaughlin. ____________________________________________________ Thursday, September 13 255 days past 109 to come ____________________________________________________ "Pity the best of words should be but wind." We go to Mrs J. Y. A funeral Mrs McPhaul. Friday, September 14 1918 256 days past 108 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. Wm goes to Ottawa Fair with Dan on Hill & Pat Rahal �____________________________________________________ Jim Rahal working here since Thursday last. He goes to Greenfield to-morrow Saturaday. Saturday, September 15 257 days past 107 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. Mae Comes home. Wm Comes from Ottawa with Danon Hill Dan McMillan here Sunday, September 16 1918 258 days past 106 to come ____________________________________________________ Mae is at home. Myrtle McIntosh Isabella Faucett, Joe & Marietta & Archie comes to dinne. Archie drives Mae to Sta - Wm H. here Monday, September 17 259 days past 105 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1918 A busy day I do factory work I preserve plums. Dan McMi comes for supper from AV. Tuesday, September 18 260 days past 104 to come ____________________________________________________ "Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer." 1918 Uncle Geo comes after D A with car. He goes with him Miss D- goes to dance to Mrs Archie Young Alex's �Wednesday, September 19 261 days past 103 to come ____________________________________________________ No 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. Boys go to Avonmore Fair Girls go to Ball at Avonmore Saturday, September 22 264 days past 100 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---for hard wear. 1917 Mae Comes home ____________________________________________________ 1918 Cold and showery Miss D- Sick Sunday, September 23 264 days past 99 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Miss F- goes home from Mass. D McMillan & Maggie here - May goes away. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss D- goes to church with Geo. Rahal. He Comes in to dinner. I write to Danny across the Seas - Wm H- here- Dunk comes home with Uncle Geo. {?g} Monday, September 24 266 days past 98 to come ___________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1918 Papa & Wm go to Apple Hill with Bull. raining. �Tuesday, September 25 267 days past 97 to come ____________________________________________________ "Thick as Autumnal leaves that strew the brooks." -Milton. J B comes to Butcher pig. Wednesday, September 26 268 days past 96 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1917 Colman Comes to cut Corn. Etta goes up to see Katie Thursday, September 27 269 days past 95 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. Marietta & papa goes to town to get her teeth fixed 1917 Friday, September 28 270 days past 94 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 We go to Maxville fair Etta Come home with H D gets her green dress made ____________________________________________________ �Saturday, September 29 271 days past 93 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. A. V. comes after Mae Comes from Monkland she comes out with Uncle Johnnys. Loretta sick. Ruth remains back Sunday, September 30 272 days past 92 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 We go to church think to go to Uncle Geo. but it rains and they go out to dinne to D A McDonald ____________________________________________________ 1918 May home Joe, Miss D, Isabelle goes to Monkland with her. Wm H. comes we remain in parlor Monday, October 1 273 days past 91 to come ____________________________________________________ "He that will to bed go sober, Falls with the leaf still in October." -Pollo. 1917 Wash and peel apples all afternoon ____________________________________________________ Make up factory work and begin wash 1918 Tuesday, October 2 274 days past 90 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Pee{l} Apples Boys pick potatoes and sends them to Jims. Papa takes eggs to Monkland. ____________________________________________________ �1918 Papa goes out to Wm Sandy. Jims for wire. Mary Fraser dies Wednesday, October 3 275 days past 89 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing 1917 Papa & Etta go to town again rainy and disagreeable We take in the beans - We fix up the dining room stove & pipes. _______________________________________________________________________________ 1918 We put up dining room stove Dr. Lalond goes to see Duncan Chisholm Thursday, October 4 276 days past 88 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 raining still ____________________________________________________ We go to Mary Frasers funeral Wm & I- 1918 Friday, October 5 277 days past 87 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-around usefulness in the home. We go to first Friday Papa goes to town with HD. Miss F goes home- 1917 ____________________________________________________ �Wm gets through with Corn and putting wire on fence. Miss D goes out to spend weekend a A H McGillis 1918 Saturday, October 6 278 days past 86 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheetings and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. A gloomy day make 12 bottle pickles. Make up the books Miss F goes to Ottawa 1917 ____________________________________________________ Rains all day a terrible day Cold 1918 Sunday, October 7 279 days past 85 to come ____________________________________________________ Etta DA Bessie & I go to chur Wm goes with Tom a cold miserable day Etta goes out to J McGillis to party 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Another awful day. Dont go to church In afternoon Joe & Marietta come and takes D. A. home from Uncle Geo Glad indeed to see them Monday, October 8 280 days past 84 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Wash It rains all day Etta goes to dance at Harrison Miss Fraser goes comes from Ottawa comes back from dance ____________________________________________________ �1918 A nice day I wash Tuesday, October 9 281 days past 83 to come ____________________________________________________ "Nor wanting is the brown October, drawn, Mature and perfect, from his dark retreat." -Thomson. Nice & bright writing to Mae 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 I irom Miss D is preparing to go to Teacher's Convention but its posponed to later date Wednesday, October 10 282 days past 82 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 Papa & Etta goes to town ____________________________________________________ We dig 1st potatoes a lovely day. Bessies Birthday 1918 Thursday, October 11 283 days past 81 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. 1917 Papa & goes up to see Mr Rahal & call at Angus Chisholms to see the girls ____________________________________________________ We dig potatoes. Miss D. goes to H D. for tea 1918 �Friday, October 12 284 days past 80 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Priest goes to see Mr Rahal and he dies that night ____________________________________________________ It rains in morning but we dig potatoes in afternoon 1918 Saturday, October 13 285 days past 79 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Marietta goes up to Rahals papa & Wm goes to Monklan with Cheese. Papa goes to wake at night. The boys go over to fill silo ____________________________________________________ 1918 An awful day rains Miss D goes to H D. for hat. I have Card from Mae stating she has flue am very anxious Wm goes to Monk in evening to telephone but could not find even St. Sunday, October 14 286 days past 78 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 We go to church boys go up to R- in evening. J V & A V come in evening. ____________________________________________________ 1918 A thunder storm in morning but clears off and we go to church Everything deferred Confirmation Mission & Ec. Schools closed �Monday, October 15 287 days past 77 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. 1917 We go to funeral ____________________________________________________ Thanks giving day Miss Davis teaches school 1918 Tuesday, October 16 288 days past 76 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 We wash. Florence gos to town Grace is born ____________________________________________________ Miss Davis cloes school Digging potatoes 1918 Wednesday, October 17 289 days past 75 to come ____________________________________________________ "Take time by the forelock." We dig potatoes in front of Orchard 1917 ____________________________________________________ We are digging potatoes awful soft- Lalond boys here - 1918 �Thursday, October 18 290 days past 74 to come ____________________________________________________ No 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print---washes well. 1917 We are still at potatoes Mr. Jones visits the school a lovely day ____________________________________________________ Still at potatoes with Lalond boys 1918 Friday, October 19 291 days past 73 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name. Rains Unable Boys work at Alex Moodys at mill ____________________________________________________ Saturday, October 20 {pencil brackets around 20} 292 days past 72 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. Papa goes down to Scotts Boys work at Alex on Hill Come home to send D J D Annual home Miss F goes home papa {papa is written in red crayon} {w}ars a pair of pens 1917 Sunday, October 21 293 days past 71 to come ____________________________________________________ We go to church Forty Hrs begins - {erased or very faint - J V comes for dinner} 1917 ____________________________________________________ �Miss Davis goes out to Sandy McGillis with Wm Joe - another man Miss D - goes to church with Tom Caughy rains something Awful - 1918 Monday, October 22 294 days past 70 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. Children go to the church I wash. Kate & D. A. go down in afternoon ____________________________________________________ Tuesday, October 23 295 days past 69 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. We go to the church Wm ridges all potatoes in front of Orchard. Archie Rahal, Mary & Biddy spend evening 1917 ____________________________________________________ We go and spend afternoon with Marietta. Had such a nice afternoon - 1918 Wednesday, October 24 296 days past 68 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. We start potatoes on the side rains awful I go over to HD with Christens clothes 1917 ____________________________________________________ Archie Rahal landed home Mary and he spends evening here- Goes away next morning Archie Bring me a parcel from Mae 1918 �Thursday, October 25 297 days past 67 to come ____________________________________________________ "Even the sun has spots." We rest all day as it rains in morning. D. David had his shoulder put out of place Friday, October 26 298 days past 66 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. Florence comes home from hospita a lovely day. The mill moves here Papa goes to Monkland with case of Eggs 43¢ a dozen of eggs. Saturday, October 27 299 days past 65 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---for hard wear of all kinds. The mill is here a big gang for dinner Mae is coming home Miss F & Marietta goes to train to meet her 1917 Sunday, October 28 300 days past 64 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Miss F- Marietta & D A go to church Wm goes to chapel with Geo Raha Mae goes away again A V & J V. come ____________________________________________________ We go to Marietta to meet Geo McDonald (BlackSmith) funeral. Mrs Bill McAllan dies 1918 �Monday, October 29 {pencilled brackets around 29) 301 days past 63 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 A.G Lawson married an awful day. Boys working at Lalonds at mill. Mr Mike spend evening here D.A. McMillan comes after dog. It thunders an lightens. ____________________________________________________ Josephine McPhaul {dr?} also Mrs Bill McAllan Miss Davis goes home- 1918 Tuesday, October 30 302 days past 62 to come ____________________________________________________ "For who knows most, him loss of time most grieves." -Dante 1917 raining & wind but lovely and warm. Boys help Geo. Rahal thrashing. Papa starts ploughing Archie R - spends evening Etta has toothache ____________________________________________________ Wednesday, October 31 {October 31 circled in pencil} 303 days past 61 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Papa got new plow. boys at Rahals. Archie goes away We take in the Stove ____________________________________________________ Ned Boys take Sick Papa & H D. goes to St Andrews to wire for Dr. 1918 �Thursday, November 1 304 days past 60 to come ____________________________________________________ "Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude." -Shakespeare Girls expected to go for drive but did not - 1917 ____________________________________________________ Father McRae comes back to see Ned Boys also Dr. Lalond Papa & H D again goes to St A for Fr. McRae. Rec'd letter from Miss Davis Ottawa 1918 Friday, November 2 305 days past 59 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea stands the sun and tub. 1917 First Friday did not go Katie & Teresa goes to mass Etta & Miss Fraser go to Katies for tea Johnny & Wm give them a swift ride home. Miss F goes home ____________________________________________________ 1918 All Saints day. Did not go to church on a/c of Flue. Ned's boys sick. Saturday, November 3 306 days past 58 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C"Prints. 1918 May comes home A. V. comes back. The 1st time for Mae to come after being sick Wm Comes home from Uncle Geo ____________________________________________________ Nathan McLaughlin dies {Entire entry bracketed} �Sunday, November 4 307 days past 57 to come ____________________________________________________ Marion & Les were here glad to see them. Went down to Chisholms. 2 oclock in morning - when they got home Etta promised to visit Marion in two weeks time I wonder if she'll go 1917 ____________________________________________________ Joe & Marietta comes back Jos. goes to Station with Mae Also Bessie & Eugene. Wm goes back up to Uncle Geo. Nathan McLaughlin buried 1918 Monday, November 5 308 days past 56 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Clothes line broke Etta takes cold rinsing in Cold water ____________________________________________________ I wash a very disagreeable day rain and Snow - 1918 Tuesday, November 6 309 days past 55 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites 1917 Etta Sick ____________________________________________________ Ned Boys no better send for Dr. in hurry - Dr. Dickey of Newington - Catherine Jennet sick too - Begin knitting Bessie's stockings 1918 �Wednesday, November 7 310 days past 54 to come ____________________________________________________ "A cheerful friend is like a sunny day." -Lubbock. Etta sick Pete comes & spends evening 1917 ____________________________________________________ Papa goes to St Andrews for pig feed. A Lovely day 1918 Thursday, November 8 311 days past 53 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings bring success to shirting Manufacturers. 1917 Etta sick Friday, November 9 312 days past 52 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print for all purposes where print is used. {Etta sik} Fs father comes after her 1917 Saturday, November 10 313 days past 51 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched. 1917 Mrs McMillan is buried we go to funeral at Apple Hill did not get home till 10 PM �Sunday, November 11 314 days past 50 to come ____________________________________________________ Im sick Etta Wm & D A go to church 1917 Monday, November 12 315 days past 49 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. Sick on Monday do not wash 1917 ____________________________________________________ Papa goes to Apple Hill with pigs 4. $1.35 Peace was declared 1918 Tuesday, November 13 316 days past 48 to come ____________________________________________________ "The moments we forego eternity itself cannot retrieve." -Schiller. Etta washes we are some what better. Bessie takes sick 1917 Wednesday, November 14 317 days past 47 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1918 Bowen comes to butcher �Thursday, November 15 318 days past 46 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." 1917 Mary Rahal comes She & Mary goes down to Kennedys Kate goes to Apple Hill ____________________________________________________ Ronald & Allan goes to hunt 1918 Friday, November 16 319 days past 45 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. Katie comes to Spend Afternoon Sam Lawson Comes Miss F goes home 1917 ____________________________________________________ Mae com {partially erased} Saturday, November 17 320 days past 44 to come ____________________________________________________ "The empty vessel makes the greatest sound." -Shakespeare. Boys go to Campbells to work at mill. Mae is Coming home. Papa takes wood from other side 1917 ____________________________________________________ Mae Comes to Cornwall Comes out with Uncle John from Early mass. Bess {erased} 1918 �Sunday, November 18 321 days past 43 to come ____________________________________________________ Mae is home Mrs Sandy Greefield. Mary & Pat. Archie here 1917 ____________________________________________________ Boys go to Valades. for dinner rains all day Bessie & I goes down to H D Florence has sore hand 1918 Monday, November 19 322 days past 42 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Papa sells the Cows goes to North Star. D A goes to Monkland with May 1917 ____________________________________________________ Florence goes to town & stays in. Maggie Tyo dies 1918 Tuesday, November 20 323 days past 41 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. I put up my quilt very cold heavy snow 1917 ____________________________________________________ Maggie is buried. 1st Snow but an awful day 1918 �Wednesday, November 21 324 days past 40 to come ____________________________________________________ "The devil was sick, the devil a monk would be, The devil got well, the devil a monk was he." They take heifers home Snowing and Cold 1917 ____________________________________________________ R & Allan goes to hunt 1918 (Ronald Quail) Thursday, November 22 325 days past 39 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 Snowing and Cold am still quilting but finish 21st ____________________________________________________ {Erased - Bowen comes to butcher} Papa goes to St Andrews for feed. Boys take heifers home 1918 Friday, November 23 326 days past 38 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Cold & stormy ____________________________________________________ Wm goes up with black Cow to Ruperts Price 45 1918 �Saturday, November 24 327 days past 37 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. 1918 We clean and put up outside windows. Papa goes to Monkland to for Mae Miss D - suitcase Comes 1918 Sunday, November 25 328 days past 36 to come ____________________________________________________ We go up to Uncles Geo Very very cold Jim Sandy died Monday 1918 ____________________________________________________ Miss D- here but no schoo A. HC. working at building Snowing & cold I wash & Boys working at hen- house Monday, November 26 329 days past 35 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. Cold still ____________________________________________________ {Entries have been erased but will note what can be read. Seems to be repeats of earlier entry} {John Mae come {sleeting} Florence goes to town to see Dr Remains in. Maggie Tyo dies} �Tuesday, November 27 330 days past 34 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---for hard wear. Cold registered 20 below ____________________________________________________ {Entries erased but will note what can be read} {A dreadful day snows all day. Maggie is buried. Mrs {S?day} poorly -} Wednesday, November 28 331 days past 33 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. turns somewhat soft - Girls Wm go up to Rahals I get the wool ____________________________________________________ {Entry has been erased but will note what can be read} {Allan & Ranald again goes out Comes home 2 pm all wet gets nothing. H D in town. Florence not much better} Thursday, November 29 332 days past 32 to come ____________________________________________________ "Each day is a little life." -Lubbock. We go to town nice going in but cold coming home Wm & Tom have a chase after a fox & H D shoots him ____________________________________________________ �Friday, November 30 333 days past 31 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. I spin It is nice & warm Euchre at St Andrews Saturday, December 1 334 days past 30 to come ____________________________________________________ "As soon seek roses in December . . . before you trust in critics who themselves are sore." -Byron 1917 Nice & warm Denis McAlea dies ____________________________________________________ Miss D- goes to Alex on {hill} Then goes to St Andrews 1918 Sunday, December 2 335 days past 29 to come ____________________________________________________ 1919 Meeting of Alter Society turns very cold ____________________________________________________ 1918 The mission opens. Fr McPhaul, Fr McBreararty Boys go Sunday Eve. �Monday, December 3 336 days past 28 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ "When angry, count ten; when very angry, a hundred." 1917 Denis is buried ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go Monday morning Boys go Monday Eve Tuesday, December 4 337 days past 27 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. 1917 Papa goes to Monkland to find out the price of turkeys took 2 cwt flour home ____________________________________________________ We go morning and Eve 1918 Wednesday, December 5 338 days past 26 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ Bag cloths, Rubber Cloths and Grey Cloths for Manufacturers. Papa goes to Monkland to find out price of turkeys took 2 cwt flour home We Kill 32 turkeys at 28¢ total 367 lbs - $102.76 1917 ____________________________________________________ We go Monday morn & Eve. Ned Boys & Geo Rahal 1918 �Thursday, December 6 339 days past 25 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 I quilt all day. Allen goes out hunting ____________________________________________________ We Go to Holy Communion for 1st time - 1918 Friday, December 7 340 days past 24 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. 1917 Quilt a while very busy ____________________________________________________ Go to Holy Communion. Wm Sick not able to go. 1918 Saturday, December 8 341 days past 23 to come ____________________________________________________ "A man may wear out his welcome, But never his 'Rockfast Drill.' " 1917 Very cold D A. Etta & I go to church Etta goes over to Uncle Johnnys We were very cold when we got home from church. In Afternoon D A & I go up as far as Bones to collect for Xmas Tree was nearly perished when I got home - Wm took cheese home �____________________________________________________ We again have the pleasure of going to Holy Communion {faint writing by someone else erased - Bessie with ?ay on October 10} 1918 End of Mission Sunday, December 9 342 days past 22 to come 1918 ____________________________________________________ Roads impassable did not go to church work at my books all afternoon 1917 ____________________________________________________ We go to church Wm much better. 1918 Monday, December 10 343 days past 21 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Did not wash an awful day Finish my quilt 1917 ____________________________________________________ Forty hrs. Devotion begins to day Marietta & Joe sick 1918 �Tuesday, December 11 344 days past 20 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Papa goes to Jury - by O.N.Y. Wm goes to Sta Northfield Wm brings Mae's coat from Mail. girls come home got snow bound {drawn picture} a dear little man. ____________________________________________________ We go Holy Communion for 40 hrs - 1918 Wednesday, December 12 345 days past 19 to come ____________________________________________________ "Dressed in a little brief authority." -Shakespeare. We butcher 15 chickens, 7 geese and 6 turkeys 31.40 17¢ geese, 20 for chickens 28 turkeys Papa comes home & tells us Wm McIntosh is dead 1917 ____________________________________________________ Miss. D - opens school. 1918 Thursday, December 13 346 days past 18 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. Etta cleans Kitchen & puts up curtains & irons I work at Bessies coat 1917 ____________________________________________________ Thing going on as usual. I clean Kitchen and wash Curtains- 1918 �Friday, December 14 347 days past 17 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. I finish Bessies coat papa goes to funeral Wm McIntosh a terrible day 1917 ____________________________________________________ I make my Xmas. Cake- We have the mill 1918 {column of numbers written below last entry} 17 31 28 31 1 108 8 116 Saturday, December 15 348 days past 16 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. Very cold I spin. Miss F goes home. 1917 ____________________________________________________ Sunday, December 16 349 days past 15 to come ____________________________________________________ I go out collecting 1917 �____________________________________________________ D. A. Gene & I go to church D A & I go to Valades as Mrs Valade is very sick- 1918 Monday, December 17 350 days past 14 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. We wash I make my Xmas Cake 1917 ____________________________________________________ I wash. 1918 Tuesday, December 18 351 days past 13 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. We go to town very cold I remain in got Etta's clothes 1917 ____________________________________________________ We kill Turkeys only 13 got 38 cts a lb. Av. 11 lbs or $4.33 each 1918 Wednesday, December 19 352 days past 12 to come ____________________________________________________ "In the best fabric of duplicity there is some weak point; Dominion Textile Fabrics are noted for their perfect weave." 1917 Papa comes in after me turns soft snowing some �____________________________________________________ Papa goes to St. Andrews 1918 Thursday, December 20 353 days past 11 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Nice & soft Papa goes out hunting with RA Quail shot a Lynx ____________________________________________________ Mill comes here 1918 Friday, December 21 354 days past 10 to come ____________________________________________________ Muskoka Scrim---best value on the market. 1917 I churn & sew. Miss F goes home ____________________________________________________ Mill leaves goes down to Myles Chisholm 1918 Saturday, December 22 355 days past 9 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name. 1917 Bake & prep are for Xmas. Mae comes home. Marietta Angus Comes with her ____________________________________________________ �Miss We go to town. Miss D- goes in with H. C. in evening 1918 Sunday, December 23 356 days past 8 to come ____________________________________________________ "Ring in the Christ that is to be." -Tennyson. 1917 Mae, Etta & Wm goes to church ____________________________________________________ We go to church. Miss D goes down to Seguin for dinner Goes to church with H.C. 1918 Monday, December 24 357 days past 7 to come ____________________________________________________ "The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there." - C.C. Moore. {circled in pencil} Visit with Mae fix up for Xmas. 1917 ____________________________________________________ H Cahey takes Miss D to Northfield Sta. with car. roads bad Mr. Mike takes sick 1918 Tuesday, December 25 358 days past 6 to come ____________________________________________________ "At Christmas play, And make good cheer, For Christmas comes but once a year." -Tusser. Bessie, Gene & Etta & Wm goes to church. Mae goes away We hear of D. McRaes death 1917 ____________________________________________________ �I do my Xmas baking put up decorations. Papa goes to meet Mae. Storming away. Bring chair home from Sta 1918 Wednesday, December 26 {25 written below} 359 days past 5 to come ____________________________________________________ "Again at Christmas did we weave The holly round the Christmas hearth." We wash papa goes to town for Aunt Annie 1917 ____________________________________________________ A nice day but storming. Papa & boys go to church Joe & Etta comes Joe Papa & children go to Sta 1918 Thursday, December 27 360 days past 4 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. A H Chisholm comes in afternoon with Katies parcel. Mary Rahal also. We go to Concert in evening very cold 1917 ____________________________________________________ I do a big washing. We go 1918 Friday, December 28 361 days past 3 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---used with satisfaction from the Atlantic to the Pacific. 1917 Awful cold no one goes to Xmas. Tree �____________________________________________________ Boys cutting wood in bush with George Rahal A fine Day. We go down to see Mr. Mike 1918 Monday, December 31 365 days past ____________________________________________________ "Turn over a new leaf." -Middleton. 1917 We wash. very Cold. Papa goes down to Amelle's Bonneville ____________________________________________________ Did no wash but ironed all day. Papa goes after to see Mae 1918 �Memoranda 1917 Made 1st Syrup in March March 30 5 gallons April 2nd 13 " April 4th 6 " " 5 3 " " 7 3 " " 14 9½ " " 16 1 " 16 '7 " " 20 22 " 69½ " Memoranda Sat. Ap. 28. Took Pig home from AD spotted Stripper 12. April Lion back 17 " Big Black April May 8th Uncle Joe's Apr. 27th _______________________________________________ Took pig home 14th Dec /.7 �Memoranda 1918 _______________________________________________ Made 1st Syrup, 29th April 29th March 2½ Gallons 30 " 4 " 43rd April 17 " 6 " 14½ 8 Apr 21½ 8 raing 7 10 last 27 {figures written at bottom of page} 6, 59½, 65, 23, 68 Memoranda _______________________________________________ I sett Old Donald 7th May. Hen house " Grey turkey 7th " Itoms Cr. " Old Black. 7th ElemTree I sett Black Hen in. Hen house " " White " before Calves 8th May �Memoranda _______________________________________________ {Blank Page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ {blank page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ Duncan Angus{el} D McDonald Bessie Elizabeth McDonald September 11 1921 Duncan MacDonald Memoranda _______________________________________________ {blank page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ 19 doz. Eggs 9th May. 36¢ = 6.78 13 " " 16 " 40. = 5.20 5 " " 19 " 40. = 2.00 18 " " 30. " 40 = 7.20 3½ " " 1st June 38 = 1.33 22 doz - 16 " 33 = 7.28 5 doz. Eggs 23rd " 30 = 1.55 20 " " 28 " 16 = 5.60 12 Montreal July 31st = 4.20 �12 Montreal " 327 4.80 15 Monklan 40 40 5.42 12 Montreal 40 4.80 12 Montreal 40 . 4.80 11 Monkland 40 . 4.40 12 Montreal 45 . 5.40 12 Monkland 43 . (5.16) 12 " 44 (5.48) MEMORANDA ____________________________________________________ 5 cwt shorts July 23rd 10.75 3 " " " July 30 Y6.45 3 " " " Aug. 7 6.45 3 " " " " 13. 6.45 3 Aug 16 6.45 12 " " 43. 5.16 12 doz Eggs to Monk 44¢. 5.28 19 " " " " 38. 7.22 �19 doz. 38 Montreal 45. 5.40 12 " " " Monkland 43 5.16 {several columns of figuring written at bottom of page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ {Columns of figuring written on remainder of page} {Next 4 pages are printed pages listing Postage Rates for each of the Provinces} {Next three pages are printed material on various subjects} For more information on Mary Josephine McDonald, 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/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Josephine McDonald Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Josephine (Minnie) McDonald Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917-1919 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Stormont County, Cornwall Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary Josephine McDonald Diary & Transcription, 1917-1919 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Josephine McDonald Diary & Transcription, 1917-1919 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Josephine McDonald Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1917 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Josephine McDonald Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Stormont County, Cornwall Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1afdfc4a26fb81df3ed7ce11b54036b5.pdf 4e126a8f4cd2bc3d16672c8ed025377c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Wea. === This is the first day of another year, how thankful we should be for the many blessings we have received during the past year I shall strive to do my duty looking for strength from above, I was very busy today I baked and scrubbed, === Ther. Sunday 2 Wea. === The first Sabbath of the year found me at Church, where I love to be, for there we hear the good news, and gather new strength for the duties of the week George and S.A and Elmer and George Jr and I went It was a cold day Mr Nixon preached. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2feafb73a6156bb7cf83bbaf22278af5.pdf 6b6b07d08b79c3f52e5255fbf990b631 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Jan. 3, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made our breakfast. I got the boys off to School. They have their new teacher today D. Marshall, I was busy today doing the house work, and I was also busy doing some patch work of flannel goods. Mother is not very well. === Ther. Tuesday 4 Wea. === Again I rose and got breakfast ready, The boys are off to school. I went to Brampton to get the boys boots mended, I went with W. and Mrs. Limebeer we were late in getting home as we had to wait for the boots. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57e04a09706dd3c681acb029427c526d.pdf 1ab456d21a2aa2e34fbe977db41feb83 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Jan. 5, 1898 Wea. === Another day has come so I must be up and doing as we must not be idle. After I got the boys off to school and the work done I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie for school. I got a little {sowed or sawed} at them but not much as I was late in getting at them. === Ther. Thursday 6 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire and then got breakfast; I then attended to the works of the house and then went to my sewing In the afternoon W. Cole and his daughter Aggie came so I did not get any sewing done. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49b5801892b75c8bfce968959867ef7c.pdf 79a3e112abbefc475be81e460fb135ca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Jan. 7, 1898 Wea. === I got up this morning and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, I got the boys ready for school, and then I attended to the housework, and then went to my sewing to finish Lancie's pants, the days are so short there is not {much?} time for sewing. === Ther. Saturday 8 Wea. === I got up and made a fire and then attended to the bread, for I have bread and buns to bake this forenoon, and in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed which kept me quite busy. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e5a1ac2ec154b23d28a58f56ef597a2c.pdf 58b604eeaaf3793abce68749c6fb22e1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Jan. 9, 1898 Wea. === This is again the Sabbath day, and a beautiful day it is, Cousin James Reid came over to Georges last night, so he went with us to Church this forenoon, There was 6 of us went to Church, Gea and S.A. & the boys and Jas Reid and I. Mr Nixon preached. === Ther. Monday 10 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, then the boys went to school, I did the house work, and put the clothes to soak in the forenoon, and in the afternoon George and I went to Mrs. Armstrong's funeral, there was a large crowd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d65b6316270b1ccfce7c65f15ba35b58.pdf 1595b2ca0def9e7adbe2f4620aec06f2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Jan. 11, 1898 Wea. === I rose early and made the fire and put on the wash water. I got the washing out before dinner, and in the afternoon, I was pasting up some paper in the back room, and other duties, I had to bring in the clothes as it started to rain, The boys went to school. {Dinner was the main meal of the day.} === Ther. Wednesday 12 Wea. === I rose and made the fire we had breakfast, I ironed the clothes in the forenoon. It is raining today, We did not go to Mrs {Handeser's?} funeral, There is no school this afternoon on account of funeral, I was cleaning up the back room after dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fbb79f5da6fa661b1a0fbca7b7e9b4d0.pdf 55599c2a2b7963cfb41d1343de2fdd50 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Jan. 13, 1898 Wea. === There was quite a storm of thunder & lightning last night but it froze quite hard in the night, The boys are away to school today as usual, I was busy mending clothes and stockings today, George and W. Limebeer killed a pig this afternoon. === Ther. Fri 14. Wea. === This is another fine day the sleighing is done for the present, I attended to the house work in forenoon. And after dinner I went down to see Aunt Abbie who has got her foot sprained, I found Mrs {Gran/Gaby?} there, and Mrs McLean and family. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9865a552459449fd142dcc9189eef782.pdf 7b212b23e6953b98c3fbce5f264c1026 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Jan. 15, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire. and mixed the bread I baked the bread & buns in the forenoon, and got apples ready for pies, and after dinner I baked cakes and pies and swept and dusted and cut the boys hair and made them black bow ties apiece. We have got a little more snow === Thers. Sun. 16, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George S.A the boys and I, went to church, Mr Nixon was there, but we had a {Kneox?} College student by the name of Oswell preached his text was. Matt xxv & 40. I called at Mr. Grahams on the way home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4e99a401377fc4632bea25defdd92a22.pdf 8b028b060f1c4f3c015af5907dcb6c7e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Jan. 17, 1898 Wea. === We rose this morning, and after breakfast I got the boys off to school, I did the house work and then mended the boys shirts and lengthened the sleeves of them, I was kept quite busy all day. we are having a mild winter so far, with very little snow. === Ther. Tuesday 18 Wea. === I bounced out of bed in a hurry thinking I had slept too long, and found it was 7 O. clock, the boys are off to school, I swept upstairs and cleaned out the stove, I lifted off the pipes and polished the sotve in forenoon, and did some patch work in afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/abc02f4af8b302bb9c7e68344ddfeaff.pdf 039e8ce4a6c21de205da2128add969d5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Jan 19, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made a fire we then had our breakfast how beatiful every tree and shrub looks today, they have a heavy coat of hoarfrost on them, how worderful they look, nothing could be more beatiful, I scrubbed in the forenoon, and in afternoon I was knitting. === Ther. Tursday 20 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school , it is a very wet rainy day, I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon I started to make a west for W. Limebeer. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f17d6310b353a8f96d86fc5f53c12ba3.pdf b0b0d51c9f41060fb95c4b08f10bac95 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Jan. 21, 1898 Wea. === The rain has cleared off and it has frozen some some which makes it more pleasant, after I got the work done I went to the sewing to finish W. Limebeer west. I got it done all except the buttons I have not got them yet so could not finish (I set {bread}) === Ther. Saturday 22. Wea === I rose this morning and after lighting the fire I attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns, and swepts and dusted my room in the forenoon, and after dinner I finished sweeping and dustring, and finished vest. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e5dcfa3f3784ce8551c760fd078ea1c9.pdf 3b6e9d199eff4df7ae53232054401c49 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Jan. 23, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and found it had rained and snowed in the night we had breakfast but did not get to Church I dont know why they did not go, The day seems long when we do not get to Church, It has been a fine day. === Ther. Monday 24 Wea. === I got up and lit the lamp and foud it was 7 O' clock so I had to hurry up, to have the boys ready for school in time, I was sewing boots all day and oiling them, so I was quite a cobbler. George is mending his bob sleighs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aa8b53ad0b5725cc160e917396ae5b16.pdf 7df2d6a7d81a976da9351b3b11c831b1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tue. Jan. 25, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire, I then called the boys, and we had breakfast. I do not feel very well today, Mr. & Mrs. Nixon called for a little while in forenoon, I went with them over to Georges. They are visiting on this {one?} this week. === Ther. Wednesday 26 Wea. === I again rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. the boys are off to school, I do not feel near well. so I am not doing much work today. I cut out some patches for patch work. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50959d8ce41226838eff872bb18bbe92.pdf 3702b9c3524b8c8b0150c11e0fabf863 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Jan. 27, 1898 Wea. === I feel lazy this morning but then I must attend to the work, as it would not do to leave it without being done, the boys are away to school. I am busy at my hard work I am piecing a flannel quilt, feeling much better today. === Ther. Friday 28 Wea. === Again I rise to resume my work, we had breakfast the boys then went to school. I am working at my quilt, I have got 2 large blocks done It looks very well although made of many colors https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24957b236dd8f6e48d31e21015da8a95.pdf 368c8ad76b857bae6a0e1797fc7e260d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Jan. 29, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire. I then attended to the bread, I baked bread and pies and cakes and swept and dusted I was kep quite busy I did not scrub as I had rather much work on hand and I feel weak after my sick spell. === Ther. Sunday 30 Wea. === This is a very cold day Tempreature 22 degrees below zero. George, S.A and I went to church It was too cold for the boys to go, Mr Nixon preached, his text was Jon VIII and 22 We saw Ollie Nicholl at Church. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7bb8633c3802d0fabe1060079241ab0.pdf 68f60dd0cc0b7e2317cc3b5bbf8a6c7e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Jan. 31, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast The boys are off to school I am busy at my patch work. Ollie Nicholl and Francis Mc {Clure?} came to see us in the afternoon and stayed for tea, and then went to Georges for the rest of the evening {until? {illegible word in interline}} Robert came and took them. === Ther. Tuesday, Feb 1 Wea. === This is a terrible stormy day there is a regular hurricane, the boys did not get to school, I cut out a coat for Lancie for school, and fitted it on The storm kept up all day, it has been wild. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/00471c486fd2701d17156da29eb491af.pdf 2e3f724a57698249d6c17a9b3780ce54 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Feb. 2, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and found the weather calmer The boys went to school across the fields on the crust, the side roads are pretty badly drifted. I am busy sewing at Lancies coat. I did not get along very fast at it as I had the lining to cut out and fit. === Ther. Thursday 3 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I prepared the boys for school, I did the housework in forenoon and sewed some in afternoon at Lancies coat, It is still pretty cold https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c1473900ef30f77f3fc4ab5bf0d44c27.pdf 3610ab019912d4deb41a76f91a41d4e5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Feb. 4, 1898 Wea. === It is milder today, as there is quite a change in the weather, I finished Lancies coat today, and attended to the other work, The boys are away to school. This has been the coldest week we have had this winter. All in good health. === Ther. Saturday 5 Wea. === After I had made a fire I attended to the bread I baked bread and buns in forenoon and after dinner George and I went to Brampton to see Uncle David. we were pretty late in getting home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96cd82d012ca72675bb0ce38a4bbb1ad.pdf 1d3744ed9fef9a9d39d87425fab7bf28 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Feb. 6, 1898 Wea. === This is a beautiful Sabbah day. W. Limebeer, the boys and I went to church Mr Nixon preached his text was in First Timothy V and 22. (It was a grand sermon) W. Cole and Minnie and Emma came to see us in afternoon, All is well. === Ther. Monday 7 Wea. === I rose and made a fire after I had polished the stove, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school. I scrubbed the floor, as I had not time on Saturday. Jas Scott and wife were here for a little while in afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/abe0389028848fbd7bf6094263ca5e17.pdf a69c53db76cd108a9cfb4cb2deab36c2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Feb. 8, 1898 Wea. === I got up and put on the fire and after breakfast I attended to the house work, and about XI O'clock Jas Scott came and took me to Mr Grahams as the is a bee sawing wood they cut quite a bit, but did not get near through. Willie Mundell brought me home === Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea. === I got breakfast after I had made the fire I cut out a woolen shirt for W. Limebeer I sewed at it in afternoon. U. R. Henderson came down after dinner to get me to cut his hair. (rain this morning) & Ana Cooney called https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ee21cc08ac8734e9a8d0718f6b695db1.pdf cd867baafeb373256096cb6099152505 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Feb. 10, 1898 Wea. === It is still soft today, very foggy all day, much like rain, I finished W. Limebeers shirt in forenoon, and did some washing in afternoon. The boys went to school. There was heavy rain in the evening after dark. The snow is going fast. George & S.A went to Mono {Road?}. === Ther. Friday 11 Wea. === There is still a heavy fogg this morning, but no rain, George. S.A. & I went down to Church as there is preparatory service there today. Mr Farquharson preached his text as in Hosea XI and 8, Lillie McLean called for a few minutes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c9fdc29afdf363883a7d4557dc13139a.pdf 07209a6d90efc9ff6495ec607bc63173 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Feb. 12, 1898 Wea. === The weather is fine but our sleighing is almost gone, W. Limebeer is away for a visit, he went last night, so George is alone. I was busy mending today which kept me busy most of the time, It is still soft today the creeks are overflowing their banks. === Ther. Sunday 13 Wea. === This is communion Sabbath. George, S.A & I went down in the buggie. Mr Gilroy {Gilray?} preached a fine sermon his text was in St John 1 and 14. Mr Nixon was there too. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8845d8441012322e2b822476b938881d.pdf 7bb9bb7a19713d286b715c9f1a0ac333 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Feb. 14, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, this is a mild day after breakfast, the boys went to school, I was busy fixing a coat for George to wear to school. George, S. A, the boys & I went to a lecture at Mt Pleasant, Mr Gilroy gave the lecture, it was good, Vina McCulloch came here tonight. === Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea. === We enjoyed the lecture tonight, the subject was a trip to Rome and the sights there, it was the best I ever listened to, Vina came while we were away she had been in Chiltenham for a few days she came down on Friday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb8ebc488c1917b94bd74c672181de51.pdf 41d62875a5f47b0b37d50ea2f1ade795 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Feb. 16, 1898 Wea. === Again I rose and made the fire, the boys went to school. I was learning Vina some lace patterns in knitting, it is snowing some, the weather is not very cold, it is quite soft this is a very good winter for turning as the snow is not deep when we have the snow, there is not much {at present?}. === Ther. Thursday 17 Wea. === Oh Dear, I made a bad blot here, and I don't like to see it. I am busy at the house work and doing some sewing. I did a little at Georges coat finishing it up the boys are at School all is well as usual https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/feb48720a3d9b4bace976813b1099452.pdf ec4ec8c86070a2bf76b2fb4b23d56dba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Feb. 18, 1898 Wea. === Another day has come I rose and made the fire The boys are away to School, it is colder just now, Vina and I went to Roberts in the afternoon it is cold but very good walking. Aunt was busy patching a quilt Robt is drawing ice === Ther. Saturday 19 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire. we then had breakfast. I did some baking in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. Vina and I went to Brampton. we went to see Uncle David. he is keeping just the same, Robert was here from Luther when we came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1cdfa8091ce0c448e5ddb9ead02296a0.pdf ea1e9d77da9053ec5e0b0208a16bd849 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Feb. 20, 1898 Wea. === This is the Sabbath day. Mr {Fowlie?} is to preach today, but we did not get to church today as it is very stormy. The Luther friends are all with Robert says, I did not feel very well today, Vina and I went in to Georges in the evening for a little while. === Ther. Monday 21 Wea. === This is a very stormy day snowing all day the snow is getting pretty deep, I attended to the house work, and learned Vina some more lace patterns. Robert went home, George had quite a race to catch the train. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c62bc060c6c0cc21e3b21174dae2a691.pdf 73151ef2f993e085583f9a958475fe8a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Feb. 22, 1898 Wea. === It is still snowing yet the boys went to school but they got a ride with Mrs Mundell, the men are busy opening the side road there is plenty snow now as it is pretty deep, but it is better than the mud this time of the year and we are glad to see the snow. === Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea. === It is not storming today. I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, in the forenoon, and in the afternoon Vina and I went to Hendersons but, Mrs Henderson and Phemia were away so we were disappointed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/11b0b61ddc22bedc1a04b5f46a0e1e7d.pdf 08a1bb1fb7055f4e613b4f927d584741 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Feb. 24, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. I attended to the house work and schrubbed in the forenoon, and after dinner Vina and I pieced a block for a quilt, as she wanted to learn to piece log cabin. === Ther. Friday 25 Wea. === Again I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school, they are to have a debate today, I attended to the house work and did some sewing, and Vina went over to Georges in the afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/45f751438d4a51c214c051f0a7e7decf.pdf 7847edb7b32e4274be46ddfcdb6a4179 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Feb. 26, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, and then we had breakfast. <s>The boys went to school</s> I made a mistake here as I thought it was Friday, and I have not written for a few day so that is how the mistake came. I baked pies and some tarts and did the other work. === Ther. Sunday 27 Wea. === This is the Sabbath day of rest. W. Limebeer, Vina McCulloch, the boys and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached from St John IV and 35. The roads are so good there is better sleighing now than we have had all winter. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bac4d9c1b1f8b4d82b05bfcf93fcbeb4.pdf 795f503dd173c08ff7e5e76af54b1697 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Feb. 28, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made a fire, we then had breakfast. I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon Georgre, S.A, Vina and I went to W. Coles. We found them at home, we did not get home till after 9 o'clock. === Ther. Tuesday, Mar 1 Wea. === Well I am really ashamed of this page, as there are to many blots, my pen seems to let the ink out too free. I took Vina down to Thos McClures, she is going to stay till tomorrow evening. It is beautiful weather. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/befa46842020e895daa3fe4a4168ff62.pdf ed1689fe2339a3ee44c4a6496d75c781 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Mar. 2, 1898 Wea. === After I had prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, I put on some wash water and did a big washing, which kept me most of the day I don't know when I washed in the afternoon before. I went down to Mr Grahams to Prayer Meeting. (C. E.) Vina met me there, she came home with {me?}. === Ther. Thursday 3 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, the boys went to school. I ironed the clothes in the forenoon, after dinner Vina and I went up to visit at Mrs Hendersons. Mrs Nixon and Mrs McKechnie were there too, There is to be a presentation at Mr {Rennie?} tonight, as they are going away. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96043cf4cc6a6d146aa7a14287f0e8c1.pdf bb6a32e01426995c3eb216cd1c56ab4b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Mar. 4, 1898 Wea. === We rose again and had breakfast the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work Lancie helped me to carry the flour up stairs before he went to school. I swept upstairs and there dusted down the walls in kitchen, and swept up the floor. We went to visit at Drinkwaters in evening. === Ther. Saturday 5 Wea. === I rose early and after the morning work I fixed my dress as it did not suit me after dinner. W. Limebeer, W. Stubbs, Vina and I went to Brampton, Vina and I went to visit J. McCulloch. We found them well, it was dusk when we reached home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d93a6c248f62949196d97a06f5e6904.pdf 5a5de6ced7f6f47b534baf31dd0b75a8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Mar. 6, 1898 Wea. === I slept rather long this morning. so had to hurry up to be ready for Church. George, Vina, the boys and I went. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Luke XIV and 18, What beautiful weather we are having. Vina and went to Georges for a while in afternoon, and to Jas Halls in the evening. Jas Mc was there too. === Ther. Monday 7 Wea. === I got up and made a fire the boys went to school, Vina prepared for going home. I did up the work in forenoon and in afternoon I drove Vina up to Cheltenham. I visited at W. McArthurs. Aunt Mary was there. I called at Andersons and at P. Fergusons. A warm beautiful day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5acdf198ff9f133f47e526735cf1510.pdf d2de357f9b3df52e664a9689d36c638a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Mar. 8, 1898 Wea. === Another beautiful day George and S. A went to Mono Road yesterday. But S. A did not come back with George. The boys are away to school. Vina is to go home this morning on the train, I am busy washing and ironing ribbons to trim a dress cap for mother. === Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea. === This has been another fine warm day. I baked bread today and buns, and was making the shape for the cap, I did not get much sewing done today. Mother is doing some patch work, piecing stars. S. A, came home today and brough Annie G with her. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/83ec167d24202cedd69331eb3a662a0c.pdf 3bc0014d2f4313d48386fb318952f4ec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dr Noble was here today === Ther. Thurs. Mar 10, 1898 Wea. === This is another fine day. It is so warm, the snow is going fast. George and W. Limebeer are bringing up wood for the circular saw, I have been working at Mothers dress cap, it is slow work, The boys went to school. Annie Graydon is very sick with the jaundice. === Ther. Friday 11 Wea. === I went to bed last night but was woke up about 12 o'clock, as William came down from Luther on the evening train, and it was late about 3 hours. There was a lecture at the church. W. J. stayed for that. Mr Mullin of Fergus was the lecturer. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d744523944e4c2c4a45ebb9c9644a644.pdf 7e3b52728aaa43c7f945d2e17075f275 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Mar. 12, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and there we had breakfast. W. J, cut his foot while chopping in the bush yesterday. It is a pretty bad cut, I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and scrubbed in afternoon. Saturday is always a busy day, very bad weather, it is raining tonight. === Ther. Sunday 13 Wea. === Rain this morning yet James came up last night but could not get home on account of rain, so he stayed here all night. We did not get to Church as the roads are so bad. Annie Graydon is no better. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e0c0bb2582a6d2d82784b2fd4b64aaeb.pdf 398825b72c79cd39b556725c9e82fb3f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Mar. 14, 1898 Wea. === W. J. was up first this morning and made a fire. I then rose and made the breakfast. William's foot is not as sore as we suppose{d?} it would be, he is away to the bank again today, but he can't wear a boot as the cut will be sore for a good while. I finished Mothers dress cap. === Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea. === I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got washed and attended to the bread. We then had breakfast. I baked bread and buns in forenoon and in afternoon Mrs A. B. Henderson, Phimia and I went to Jos Marshalls. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f38b0bd688572b1c8ce6ceb404d25ba8.pdf adfbc141b68398b1ead5c6f763f584ab Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Mar. 16, 1898 Wea. === W. J. was up again first he made the fire. Jas Hall is cutting straw today. W. J and W. Limebeer is there helping. {Ross?} Marshall called to ask me to help at their threshing tomorrow. I was busy washing lace and ribbons, and doing some work for Mother. A thunder storm last night. === Ther. Thursday 17 Wea. === I rose this morning after W. J. had put a fire on. The men are in the bush, R. Marshall came for me about eleven o'clock to go to help Jennie this afternoon. I did not get home till about ten o'clock. Annie has had a bad day today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/00b4615f61a0215dab6924d512eab93f.pdf 730562ef1e4926dd2a09d84e15b4bf92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Mar. 18, 1898 Wea. === W. J. was up first and called me, as we have to go back to the threshing this morning, they threshed till noon. I did not get home till about 5 o'clock. Drs Noble & Hall were both here today to see Annie G she is very weak, she can take no nourishment. === Ther. Saturday 19 Wea. === I rose this morning and lacked the stove before I made the fire. After breakfast I did some baking in forenoon, and after dinner I swept and scrubbed. Phemia came down for a little while she had tea here. There was thunder & lightning with rain. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6a79e48d208643aaad7a53114e899a97.pdf db3bcc8972ef62a7a68cfaf28f4e68fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Mar. 20, 1898 Wea. === The Sabbatch day. We did not go to church as Annie Graydon is very sick, and the roads are very bad. The doctor did not come to see her today, I went in to see her in forenoon and stayed quite a while with her, quite a few called to see her in afternoon. === Ther. Monday 21 Wea. === We rose to find this a dull day. I did not wash as it <s>as it</s> is a rainy day, we are having very muddy roads, they never were worse they say. I was busy fixing one of my basques {article of clothing} a little. I set bread tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ddfcea9d9c4a2a20dad5e2bea50d93f.pdf aec98454b9de0527948c3fc3d606dafc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Mar. 22, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread. I did the house-work and attended to the bread in forenoon. I did a little sewing today. I went over to Georges for a while, Annie is getting worse, The Dr has no hope of her, I went to Georges again at bed time. === Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea. === I was at Georges all night. Mrs A. B. Henderson and I sat up all night, I came home at 4 o'clock and got the breakfast. I then washed a little in forenoon and scrubbed, after dinner I went back to Georges and worked there till 10 o'clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f50ef0e26309c2f92bfb20b3dd5fc454.pdf a639a464aad510fca153e0ba767f8d86 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Mar. 24, 1898 === They telegraphed for the friends to come yesterday. Sam and Joe came from Grand Valley, but the rest did not get here till this morning. She is still getting worse, I feel very tired today as I did too much yesterday. Mr Nixon came to see Annie yesterday, he did not know she was so {low?}. === Ther. Friday 25 Wea. === William got up and made the fire. I then got up and got breakfast. I was busy baking today. Annie is till sinking they have no hope now of her getting better. Mr & Mrs Nixon called again today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7e82cc1e399a902315b9b9441bfc6727.pdf 54477b883840a7eef76f285da7ce3a57 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Mar. 26, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made a fire. I was busy baking in forenoon, Thomas came down from Grand Valley this morning and Sam Graydon went up on the train to Grand Valley. I scrubbed in afternoon and in evening I cut Thomas' and Georges hair. Annie very low. === Ther. Sunday 27 Wea. === The Sabbath I rose this morning and made the fire. W. Limebeer came and told me that Annie is dead. She died about 1 o'clock, the Dr came last night and stayed till after she was gone. It is raining today, Mr Haines brought the coffin down. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14f8ced24d05c8b0a98eed2b41c8deb4.pdf e9808819bc0cc0c4f03a33daadea398e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Mar. 28, 1898 Wea. === Thomas was up first this morning and made the fire. He went <s>home</s> to Brampton with William. Sam & L.A came down this morning on the train. {Gus? Jas?} Wilkinson brought them down from his place, I blacked the stove and swept up and dusted. === Ther. Tuesday 29 Wea. === I rose early this morning. {Venie?} stayed here last night, she got up and went over to Georges. Annie is to be buried this afternoon. I scrubbed this forenoon and went to funeral in afternoon with Richard Graydon, the roads were very bad, Thomas went home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea3bf87f7ac97dc43a998d1d0da5630d.pdf a34fd7c89e9756a9a9ab6d8645eb8a3a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Mar. 30, 1898 Wea. === Sam and {Venie?} stayed here last night, they went down <s>to</s> with Lizzie G. to Wills for dinner, they came up again after dinner, and took the evening train home. They took some roses home. Jennie and Lizzie went home to Toronto too on the evening train. === Ther. Thursday 31 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast William went to help George saw and split wood. I attended to the housework. I was over to Georges in afternoon for a while Roads bad yet. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9d2979dcfbaea8569cbcdc9203d6cdf8.pdf 7037fd3365c083507dc35ed997834958 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. April 1, 1898 Wea. === William was up first this morning, I got up and attended to the bread. After breakfast William went to help George thresh peas, I have no particular work on hand at present as this has been a busy time on account of Annies sickness, and I have not been very well for a while. === Ther. Saturday 2 Wea. === I got up this morning and made a fire. After breakfast I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and washed Williams white shirt and collar. After dinner, I scrubbed floor and stoop, and ironed shirt and many other duties besides. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f0447e88459e5520fc0078dbe80e3489.pdf a0f6455ea357818658067446657d7304 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. April 3, 1898 Wea. === It is colder today we did not get to Church this morning, I don't know why. After dinner William and I went to see Mr & Mrs Graham found them pretty well, Mrs McLean and children were there too, I have not been to Church for a good while. === Ther. Monday 4 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, and after we had breakfast. I prepared to do the washing. S. A went to {Mona?} Road today as they have gone to bring house hold stuff over here for W. Graydon. I had a big washing. William and I went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c77afa9826de40b14a387bd707fe37bb.pdf 56dd9a68cb0b644629eff1d01c865f02 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther <s>Tues</s> Sat. April 5, 1898 Wea. === {On the side of the page: "We went to the funneral"}. I got up and made the fire. I made quite a mistake there by burning two leaves instead of one and did not notice my mistake till I had written two days. I had been so busy that I did not get any writing for a few days. This is the busy day. Mrs Silverthorn was {?}. === Ther. <s>Wednesday</s> Sunday 6 Wea. === This is Easter Sunday. George, S.A., and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached from Col III and 1st also Acts 1 and 3rd. The roads are fine and the weather so beautiful. I am making plenty blots around here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4d48fec07c5f3d2a4fabd28b7251e49.pdf ae4fcfdbfe395a10f13ca90c5e23aa18 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. April 7, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire the boys went off to school, after I had made the house tidy I went to the ironing as I have a good deal to iron. This is the last day of school for a week as it is the Easter holidays, it is beautiful weather again. === Ther. Friday 8 Wea. === I rose and made fire, I then attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked the bread in forenoon and after dinner I trimmed the raspberries and it was quite a hard job too. I got them all done. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a819aedd7ce25d834c9d6bae727ab933.pdf c40293c876a36b6da0359719a73ca863 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther <s>Sat.</s> Tues April 9, 1898 Wea. === We rose early this morning as William is going up to Grand Valley this morning. I drove him to the station. After I came back I went down to W. Mandells to help Mrs Mandell do some sewing. I came home in the evening. === Ther. <s>Sunday</s> Wed 10 Wea. === I rose early again this morning and after we had breakfast and the boys off to school. I went down to Mandells again. It is snowing again, quite rough today. quite a little {?}, Mr Mandell drove me home tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42697d88008fac5c5f2ea6b9a7b1adcf.pdf 4182aba6c9f91663697000126f1829fa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. April 11, 1898 Wea. === After we had our breakfast, and I had attended to the housework, the boys and I gathered up the brush and burned it and after dinner George, S.A. and I went to Brampton. I got some Dutch {?} to plant, it was near dark when we got home. Mother and I made the mission block for the quilt. === Ther. Tuesday 12 Wea. === Again I rose early and went down to Mandells to do some more sewing. I am to help Mrs Mandell make a dress for herself. I was there all day and came home at night. I got a letter from {Lorrie?} McCulloch. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7dbd67f80f01caba21545ba41b1a201.pdf 039458e4cb6d35f566fd4221ffa5ffec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. April 13, 1898 Wea. === Again I rose early and after breakfast I went down to Mandells again today. I was down about 7 o'clock, we got along very well with our sewing but did not get quite through. I got a ride home with W. Limebeer as he was putting in the seed at W. Graydon. === Ther Tursday 14 Wea. === After we had breakfast we took the roots out of the cellar and after dinner I dug the parsnips, and then put in some garden we planted some parsnips and lettuce and beett and radishes and a few onion. We had a busy day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/691779bf7a2162bf0d16e2ed9742eb9a.pdf 97800b259621e056f189d77a96cd2e73 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. April 15, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went out to the garden. I put in quite a bit more {garden?} and turned down the grass. We sent the boys up to Hutchinsons with some rose bushes and some flower roots. === Ther. Saturday 16 Wea. === I rose and attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked bread & buns and scrubbed in forenoon and after dinner I baked pies and cakes. I had a very busy day. We have been looking for my sister Maggie but she did not come. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4957d6c40a11a186e12eda994bc7adf1.pdf 8ebce527588e6a2aebfdf0f9ad913e91 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. April 17, 1898 Wea. === I got up and found this a beautiful day. George, S.A. and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in John XVII & 17. It is cloudy this afternoon. James came up for a while. W. Limebeer is away on his wheel for the {first?} this season. === Ther. Monday 18 Wea. === After I had made a fire, I then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school again after the Easter holidays. I was busy today making a sash for a hot {bedframe?}. I got it made all night it quite a job. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5258e376eb90590c8645abf941b7d385.pdf d4efa383470e63dd026bcd707e48661c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. April 19, 1898 Wea. === This is a wet rainy day and I can't work outside, So I busied my self making at at print dress for myself for every day wear. It is very dark and dull, Jennie Marshall came over to Georges in forenoon and got storm {?} with the rain. === Ther. Wednesday 20 Wea. === This is a dark dull day yet, we are having rain and snow, which makes it very disagreeable. I have been snowing again at my dress. Phemia Henderson came down for a crochet needle (a hook) but did not get one. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a32f543895a5fdf0bbf011e1c34b3a7e.pdf 6cc9ab9b3f2ae33d8abcaa790d26d5a7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. April 21, 1898 Wea. === There is no rain today but it is dull and cold. I was busy sewing in forenoon, and in afternoon I planted the sweet peas. I put in quite a lot. It is too wet to do much outside, So I must work inside for there is plenty to do, and I do not feel extra well. === Ther. Friday 22 Wea. === It is raining again today. The boys are off to school, George brought me a white peony root from Mrs Henderson but it is badly broken and I am afraid it will not grow, but I hope it may, for they are so nice. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1991b881968613db9ebc0fbdeca5e77b.pdf 6b164fd7845e1d4098e435091b8e0385 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. April 23, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, which I baked in forenoon, also pumpkin pies and buns and after dinner I swept and dusted and then went outside and the boys and I made the hotbed. I saw a flock of wild geese going south which is a sign of cold. === Ther. Sunday 24 Wea. === This is a beautiful day. George, S.A, and Willie Graydon went to church, I did not go as I am not well enough to go. S.A. came in a little while in afternoon. The day seems long when I do not get to church. I always like to go. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f6240de264821e449fda61d0299afdd.pdf 2fe37580517c5338315304477bc2ec30 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. April 25, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast, and the boys off to school, I fixed up the hot bed and planted the seeds, in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a print dress waist and did a little sewing. George and W. Graydon went to Brampton. Arbor day at school. === Ther. Tuesday 26 Wea. === I got up and made the fire. The boys went to school, I attended to the house work, and did a little sewing, and after dinner George, S.A, Willie Graydon, and I went up to the graveyard. I felt that I was not wanted. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da7f2992708b7c2956ed170db1186c13.pdf 20813eebc4aef1e82b85f81fdefa8624 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {At the top of page: Willie Graydon went to Luther} === Ther. Wed. April 27, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast the boys went off to school. I went out to the garden and dug the rest of the ground and planted some more onions, and some beans. Mr Ceasar the horse farrier was here, {Fred?} Hutchinson came home with the boys. After tea I went down to Mr Grahams. === Ther. Thursday 28 Wea. === Again I rose a made the fire. I was busy sewing in forenoon after I did the house work. George went to {?} after dinner and S.A. went to the auxiliary meeting at Mr O'Neals. I trimmed the gooseberries, and currants and put manure around there. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3c16ad06eab4155e65d66a88fdd5bd09.pdf 96de8fe35ea96bc60ca4ffa23e8ad717 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. April 29, 1898 Wea. === After breakfast, I went outside to work, making stakes for the flower beds and planting out some Sweet Williams, and {?} (or Scarlet Lightning) and Holly Hocks and Roses. I have had a very busy day. Then I cleaned up the rubbish. W. Graydon came back from Grand Valley. === THer. Saturday 30 Wea. === I rose and cleaned the stove and made the, I baked bread, buns and pies in forenoon. Fred Hutchinson and Elmer and George went off to fish. They got a few small ones. Phemia was in a few minutes in afternoon. James came up in even. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4dc29f844e5e420d6a7bb00a0ceee79a.pdf 2948280dfee2eb06b3ddeda72ba421d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Sun. May 1,1898 Wea. I rose and made the fire we had breakfast They did not go to Church today, I might have gone with Roberts if they had said they were not going Very light rain today cloudy and dull. James came up in evening the rain came on so he could not go home. Ther. Monday 2 Wea. James got up at 5 o 'lock, I did not up for quite a while. After the boys went to School I did a big washing and in afternoon and in afternoon I carried some {wealth?} to {Mary?} on the Lilly of the valley and did some house cleanng up stairs, and filled the {cupboard cud?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a405268d512ca9e1af7cd71cf11f35e1.pdf 66c34a849fefaa055cd24527dc0d4979 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. May 3, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, The boys went to school. There was heavy rain last might, I was busy house cleaning upstairs, I got through at tea time, and after tea, I did the ironing it was 10 o'clock when I got through, and I was tired. W. Limebeer ploughed the potato ground. === Ther. Wednesday 4 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys went to school, and I went at the white washing. I did Mothers bed room and mine, I was kept very busy, It has been cloudy all day, This is a busy week for me https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25603210170bb89eca94f8a794ca41fd.pdf dc4c9b9d6537853e72453f20923b3f25 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. May 5, 1898 Wea. === It is still cloudy this morning, and quite cool. The boys are off to school. Mother and I are busy today at the house cleaning putting things to their places in forenoon, and after dinner I cleaned up the back room. I got through in good time. George broke the glass of the hot bed, and he feels pretty bad. === Ther. Friday 6 Wea. === I rose early this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went at cleaning up the kitchen. I white washed it and blacked the stove and washed the wood work and srubbed the floor. I did a hard days work I was tired. (I set bread https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7cc74bba580b85ad31ddee16d3e482c7.pdf b519b22010c2bf960da4d7e0d8f8babd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. May 7, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pumpkin pies in the forenoon and after dinner was {picking?} up the raspberries wheeling chip manure, and put {that?} around them. === Ther. Sunday 8 Wea. === This is a nice day, the day of rest, I got up and prepared the breakfast. George, S.A, and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Exodus XV and 23, 24, and 25. James was here for a while, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8cc9c2dfd739a88b9ed7f50216637ddf.pdf 1186faa6cf558adaef798997f9306e92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. May 9, 1898 Wea. === I got up early, and made a fire, and put on the wash water The boys went to school I did the washing in the forenoon and after dinner, I went outside and turned the grass among the raspberries and wheeled a lot more chip manure, the boys helped me when they came home === Ther. Tuesday 10 Wea. === After we had breakfast over and the boys off to school, I starched the clothes and ironed them and there I was busy in the back, tidying it and cleaning the glass ware, I then fixed up the Lilly of the Valley. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5a1da7b296b9d632b9921953ff0a00e.pdf 7b41e20fdf5bcc8fbcb8df82022b3ead Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. May 11, 1898 Wea. === Just after breakfast Old Mrs Henderson came down as A. B. was going to Brampton she was with us till after dinner, It is a long time since she was here before. After we had dinner I cleaned up Johnies room which kept me busy till dark, The boys at school === Ther. Thursday 12 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast The boys went to school. I attended to the house work, in the forenoon. After dinner I cleaned the {?} of the cookhouse and whitewashed it and scrubbed it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/30a087e12ae01cca1d6e0797ad4db367.pdf 336df79e95d6017f669df8f6e9ddace4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. May 13, 1898 Wea. === I made the fire and got breakfast ready, after breakfast I went again at the whitewashing, I did the stoop and the outside of the cookhouse, It is very white, Mr Ceasar came today to see how the horses leg is doing. I gave him some flower roots. === Ther. Saturday 14 Wea. === James went up home tonight. I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked in the forenoon, Sam Graydon came after dinner, he is going to build the stone work of A. Clarks barn, his brother Willie is going up with him today as he has got a job in a store up there. We planted a few potatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31d9c284821c2b508e6cef4eb29fe8bc.pdf e98c813e5e174a0af35dc8c82e29a274 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. May 15, 1898 Wea. === It is cloudy this morning but there is no rain, it turned out fine George and I went to Church he drove {?} single Mr Nixon preached his text win in Mark XIII and 22, and 26 we had fine sermon on character === Ther. Monday 16 Wea. === James came down today. I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast I kept {Lancie?} home to help me plant potatoes, we were busy all day. we have to wheel the manure to put under them, we planted potatoes and corn and mellons and cucumbers we had a hard days work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c91987ee15ceb89d2ccf3a5147a5d791.pdf e2a9b43e7836b2ee4a2d10df944c62aa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. May 17, 1898 Wea. === I kept Lancie home this forenoon again, we planted the red heart beans, and some more potatoes, he went to School after dinner, and S. A. and I went to the missionary quilting, the was a big crowd there about 35 in all, they quilted two quilts one tweed one === Ther. Wednesday 18 Wea. === I rose early and got Lancie to help me wheel some manure, we planted some more beans of the later kind. George dropped them for us before they went to School, I finished planting the potatoes and corn, I also planted some parsnip and flower seeds. and took some {warm?} {sap?} out of the trees. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4be6d86336a52c82549ca151af5a8062.pdf 50f9c51470b800d170e65a512e9970f1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. May 19, 1898 Wea. === There was heavy thunder and lightning and rain in the night, and another storm this morning, the boys are away to School I did not do any outside work today, as it to damp and wet. I was busy sewing a little. === Ther. Friday 20 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and attended to the hoes work in the forenoon and after dinner I went out to the garden and did some weeding and I transplanted some lettuce, and beets and planted a few beans. I went up to see Mrs Henderson. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d00f852c124a46ba56fd652cf8ca2ed6.pdf c5c930b819a6a2004b07b61ae232e3e2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. May 21, 1898 Wea. === When I came home from seeing Old Mrs Henderson last night, who has been very sick, I found James here he wants me to do some sewing for him next week, I baked bread and buns & pies in forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed the floor and stoop, and cut Georges hair. The boys are helping the men. === Ther. Sunday 22 Wea. === This is a beautiful Sabbath day after a heavy thunder storm in the night. They did not go to Church today I don't know why, I always like to go when I am well, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d90cd2bcd98ffe6f9994ca676818de3c.pdf c8c432ab537f46ba5c6391259bb5eb5f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. May 23, 1898 Wea. === I got up this morning and made a fire and put on the wash water, we then had breakfast, I did quite a big washing I fixed the lounge putting more {strain?} in it. I washed and ironed the cover but did not get it on, as I had not time The boys were at School === Ther. Tuesday 24 Wea. === This is birthday of our Queen (Victoria) I attended to the houes work this forenoon, Lizzie Graydon came out from Toronto this morning, and went back on the evening train. Mrs J. Graham & Mrs J {Leake?} were here this afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5fda081bd324c55b4ae8acc3128f9373.pdf 599c569d7a2274a5b1acbb55f4ed004b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. May 25, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast over I went to the ironing Albert Hunter came down for me to go and stay with Mrs Henderson as Phemia had to go for medicine for her, The W. Y, M, Society met at Georges this afternoon there was quite a number there, but I did not get there === Ther. Thursday 26 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, then we had breakfast, and then I was busy all day making flower beds and transplanting flowers, I also set out {?} boxes of tomatoes I had quite a busy time there is so much to do. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76c5f010cd8f0b5dbc44e975641d7cba.pdf 2221abfc06b90da93abce2a1ae9a8197 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. May 27, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I set out some tomatoes in forenoon after dinner Phemia called a few minutes I did some baking and after tea I went up to Hendersons, there was choir practice there === Ther. Saturday 28 Wea. === I got up and made a fire and got the breakfast I then did a little baking and swept and dusted, after dinner the boys went to the mill with W. Limebeer, and was busy weeding and hoeing and taking worms out of the {?} and I planted some tomatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a9647b761659352e673efcb3349e0f6c.pdf 012af2e5a36e8d1f8bb18f710b5c324e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. May 29, 1898 Wea. === This is a beautiful day we had some rain last night. George, S. A, and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached, his text was Luke VIII and 18 the first clause, George and S.A went to Home Church in the afternoon, John Graydon came in the evening (my nephew). === Ther. Monday 30 Wea. === {On the side: Wells {?} was here} {Well?} I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got breakfast ready, the boys are away to School, G Hutchinson called for a straw hat. I was working outside in the forenoon, after dinner I was doing some mending and putting new wrist bands on the boys shirts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d3eaaff32f8f5bc09a823820141c70a6.pdf 9e335c1fd9c4ea8bfbefa059dc5060bb https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/896af5bfb5ae036b705028dd12d86648.pdf dfae8f652d5ac15f647fe253f3d33513 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thursday. June 2, 1898 Wea. === I got up early and got the boys all to School. I went to Brampton with Phemia, we went to Mr Cooneys for dinner, and had a nice time, Mrs {?} had been sick but is much better now, it was later than we intended to be Mrs Henderson is keeping better, Mother sewed another hat. === Ther. Friday 3 Wea. === This is the day of the preparatory service at the Church. George, S.A and I went. Mr McAlpin preached, his text was in I Cor X and 21, George and S.A. went to Brampton. I came home with Mr Graham I called in at Roberts, and he wanted me to whiten a hat for him, so I brought them with me. {On the side of page: I got hats done} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50d73f622408fff8d51df7f7e281772a.pdf 0cda0bbf3010430abbcc07e4daa536a3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. June 4, 1898 Wea. === I rose early and made the fire, it is very warm. after breakfast, I got the men to put the stove out, so I was very busy scrubbing and cleaning up in the forenoon, and after dinner I baked pies and cakes, Phemia came down in evening. === Ther. Sunday 5 Wea. === This is the Communium Sabbath, George S,A, & I went Mr Nixon preached. his text was in Gen XL VIII and II. William & J. {Mellor?} went to Georgetown and {Jas?} McCulloch went to Cheltenham, I was up at Hendersons in afternoon {On the side of page: James Graydon was here} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3fdaf4c9996a176b824c9d91f50c42e9.pdf 9d299a8c88989ab563800d3f0287ba3c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. June 6, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast THe boys went to School The men were at the {manure?}. I was in the garden weeding in the forenoon, and in the afternoon I was doing some mending, Jas McCullochh was here helping the men === Ther. Tuesday 7 Wea. === I rose early and after we had breakfast, I attended to the house work and then I was busy outside till noon. after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for James and sewed at them but I did not get them quite finished, as I had some other work to do out side https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f64b3cbc6280097d86563d7c1a879b54.pdf 4432d42b8c33dfdbd6910617b4bd109e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. June 8, 1898 Wea. === I rose at 5 o'clock and called the boys I put on the fire, we then went outside, I was planting some mellons and some more cucumbers as they eaten off, the boys were busy hoeing, we got a good lot of work done and I was busy transplanting flowers. === Ther. Thursday 9 Wea. === I rose again early and found it raining, I attended to the bread, then had breakfast. Lancie was out hoeing some as the rain had stopped, I was hoeing in the forenoon, and after dinner, I finished James' pants, I took them down in evening, I called at {Halls?} for a while. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3174b828f1c6b426deb89a66aafc15a1.pdf 5fa716ffa910733a2d8b17def5a88f84 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. June 10, 1898 Wea. === William stops here at night so he is always up first, and away to his work. I got up and made the fire and we then had breakfast, I was busy outside transplanting flowers, and mowing grass and helping Mother fill the {leach?} to make soft soap there is plenty of work for every day === THer. Saturday 11 Wea. === I rose this morning and blacked the stove, and then made the fire, I put water in the leach and run off the lye. I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse, we had heavy rain in the afternoon. I was fixing the boys pants and blouses, and ironed Williams white shirt. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af08d68c42458ebfb6156f63dc1e716c.pdf fde05bcd7474c42035d1f766ba1e4d2a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. June 12, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and got breakfast William is here, the two James' were here last night giving us some music, I did not get to Church this morning, George and S.A {went?} James, A. and I went to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Joshua XXIV and 15 first {past?}. {?} Graydon was here. === Ther. Monday 13 Wea. === I rose early and put on the wash water. I washed out the white clothes before breakfast, I had a big washing as I had some to do for the {?}, in the afternoon I was weeding and transplanting and fixing the sweet peas (heavy rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c19ef0295635265a0baabb85c2b96bcd.pdf b09acbc5319b6833d00dc99b1e7d4259 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. June 14, 1898 Wea. === I was a little late in getting up this morning, and so had to hurry up, I was making yeast <s>soup</s> in the forenoon, and doing some cleaning in the milkhouse in afternoon, and transplanting some pansies, and helping Mother make the soap. George, S.A. and W. Limebeer went to the garden party. === Ther. Wednesday 15 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, the boys went off to School, I was working outside this forenoon, {bringing?} up the soap and it has made my hands very sore, and I was doing some cleaning up in the milkhouse, white washing and scrubbing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/624c5af312fa64adf428a5c70276202b.pdf 98e043c7fe0eb20969e6b7d82f47f8b0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. June 16, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread. after breakfast I prepared the boys for school. I baked and ironed this forenoon. I then worked outside fixing the steps of the milkhouse, and cleaning up outside, sweeping and scrubbing, === Ther. Friday 17 Wea. === I got up and made the fire. There is School this forenoon, and a picnic to the lake in afternoon. I baked rhubarb pies and was busy outside fixing the flowers, S.A went to the picnic https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a36194c900e6cb1db4c347e03cf6d3f9.pdf ffe676bbd0804515572515631d625fda Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. June 18, 1898 Wea. === I got up and cleaned the stove, and then got breakfast. George went to School this forenoon, as he is thinking of trying the entrance for the High School, I baked cakes and pumpkin pies, Aunt Abbie came up in afternoon for a while I swept and dusted, and scrubbed cookhouse === Ther. Sunday 19 Wea. === William and James stayed here last night, I did not go to Church. Geo & S.A went {out?} did not come home till eve the two James {McS?} went to Cheltenham, W. Stubbs and wife of Melville came to Geo's but were disappointed. Jas McGill and family were here too. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4abf9730fa20805bdd48df099079cb59.pdf 7445cb7dc5fe153f31d0b4acc6636f92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. June 20, 1898 Wea. === William is always up at 5 o'clock and away to work I was working outside transplanting {summer?} savory, and I went to Mrs Grahams helping her to make a dress, there was a little rain after dinner. I brought the waist home as we did not get it done === Ther. Tuesday 21 Wea. === I rose and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off to School I was making Mrs Grahams dress. Gracie Mandell called for it on the way house School. I set bread tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91fa622e4e1c6ace517cbb2f5788b00b.pdf 4adb9e32a16cac10168f40bea2755969 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. June 22, 1898 Wea. === William was up at {11?} o'clock I was late in getting up as I fell asleep again after William left. I baked bread and buns, and transplanted some flowers, The masons got through after dinner a while, and then came up to pack up, Jas Hall took them to the {sta?} Roberts Thomas came down to work at {barn?} === Ther Thursday 23 Wea. === Thomas stayed here last night, I got up and made the fire the boys went off to School I attended to the housework, I do not feel very well I don't know what is the matter with me, George and S.A went to the Sunday School Convention in afternoon, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db4eb00e2ffda7922b32f3397d13c34c.pdf fa26f4c7f0a65e2067b4305311eee703 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. June 24, 1898 Wea. === Thomas stayed at George last night. I got up and put on the fire after we had breakfast the boys went off to School, I was not able to do much work as I do not feel any better, I just did the houeswork in forenoon after dinner W. Cole came and Minnie and Emma === Ther. Saturday 25 Wea. === I got up and blacked the stove and then put on the fire after breakfast I baked the pies and swept and dusted, I took a rest. after dinner as I was sick, I planted a few tomtaoes in even but there came a heavy shower of rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23d40b6620537a8241add4bc7ff4282b.pdf dfe6b233162d0af80ef06d5da70fbddd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. June 26, 1898 Wea. === Roberts Thomas & James came up last night and stayed all night, it is a bright clear day. I did not go to Church as I was not well, George & S.A went Thomas & W.Limebeer went up to Cheltenham before dinner, James came up in afternoon, D. McClure and family were at Georges === Ther. Monday 27 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, and after breakfast we got the boys ready to go up to Grand Valley to try the entrance. George and I took them to the station. We came round by Cheltenham I went into the {lounging ground?}. I was working outside after dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ec483efaf6c772bd85cef13fed7de96.pdf 322e4d76a9344cd013da41bcce7a36b2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. June 28, 1898 Wea. === The framers came up last night with Thomas to get a shave. It seems lonely without the boys as I have to take breakfast alone, I was outside all day weeding and hoeing and mowing and fixing up the tomatoes and flowers === Ther. Wednesday 29 Wea. === I got up this morning and after breakfast which I had alone I went outside for a while in the morning. I was hoeing the cucumbers and tomatoes, then I was busy mending. I was busy mending I went over to Mr {Mellig?} for some asters {On the side of page: Aunt Abbie was up} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3e32ebd93e99573e46f78b5882f1e979.pdf bd1731b786b6efc4031eb22021cf874d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mr & Miss Graham and her {sister?} of Port Perry was here today === Ther. Thurs. June 30, 1898 Wea. === After breakfast I went to washing I did not get done till after dinner as I had a lot to wash. There was a terrible tramp came in at noon he was so raged. I felt afraid of him There was rain in afternoon. Robert and Ellen came down from Luther they have little Janie with them === Ther. Friday July 1 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast I attended to the hoes work and did a litle ironing in forenoon. George, S.A and Robert went to Brampton, Ellen went to Roberts and I finished ironing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ef2bde2dbbe36f4f8339611109704ab.pdf 454256f90c1fcf81b920e817999e5c53 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. July 2, 1898 Wea. === We rose early this morning as Robert & Ellen think they had better go home. I attended to the bread and then got the breakfast ready, I made a boquet for them to take home with them, it is a very warm day for driving I was busy doing my cleaning up for the Sabbath === Ther. Sunday 3 Wea. === VERY HOT {in large letters} I was late in getting up this morning. Thomas {Mc?} (my nephew) took breakfast with me. George, S.A and I went to Church it was very warm. Mr Nixon preached from the XV of Luke and verses 12 & 13. (A shower in afternoon Thomas went to Home Church https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3175b8ba173eb9083750f2780a65b62e.pdf 40e64e4f61a063a33548338934dbe62f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. July 4, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and prepared breakfast I ate alone as Mother does not rise so soon I attende to the house work and then made a skirt for Mother after tea I went down to Mr Grahrams, Mr & Mrs Nixon called there too, so I got a ride home with them === Ther. Tuesday 5 Wea. === Again I rose and attended to the house work and then made a large boquet for Mrs Graham of Port Perry I then went down to cut out a shift for Mr Graham (a white one. I stayed at Mrs Mendells to help quilt Aunt Abbie was there too we got it finished https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23d6d0341f10fd0999a8daa64a9c0ea1.pdf 300601015783abae1176570e6544cbad Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. July 6, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made a fire, and again I had breakfast. I put Paris {?} on the Potatoes after dinner. I was busy at Mr Grahams white shirt I did not get it done, as I had some other duties to attend outside, this has been a warm day === Ther. Thursday 7 Wea. === I rose and attended to the morning duties and then I finished Mr Grahams shirt and then I washed it and Thomas' clothes too This has been a nice day. Mrs Graham of Port Perry went home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b09a34a8d5ed2564a0e91e104ce79051.pdf 36f50f3e93e6aa8a335bd494d798ab01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. July 8, 1898 Wea. === After I had breakfast I starched the clothes and ironed them, About 3 o'clock Thomas came up from Halls, and asked me to help him pack up as they were going home. After tea I made a boquet for Mrs Jas Marshall, and took it to her, as I was {taking?} Mr Grahams shirt home. I called at Roberts ===Ther. Saturday 9 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and after breakfast I had to drive the horses on the hay fork all day I did my work while they were getting the loads. This has been a beautiful week for the hay. George has one field in very cool tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/797fecc77e282a01c7f740e041d374d5.pdf 618379cd3b0477b8b7494738677db996 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. July 10, 1898 Wea. === It is still cool this morning, George and I went alone as S.A has a sore throat, Mr Nixon is away taking his vacation so we had a strange minister today Mr Stewart he preached from the IV of Galatians and the 4 and 5 verses. James came up === Ther. Monday 11 Wea. === I rose about 4:30 this morning and prepared my breakfast, I then started about 5:30 for the berry patch, I was back about 9:30 I got 7 lbs they were very good, but it was very wet as there had been a frost, we picked the tame ones too https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d5b214191a68f4f84e61784db2440e2.pdf dd5a6192ec417e1dcd3d100ee8e9bde1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. July 12, 1898 Wea. === This is a fine day, but war, and dusty, They are all away celebrating the 12th, but I had to stay home as usual I would liked to have gone, I went to the field and cut some straw for a hat or two James went up home last night, === Ther. Wednesday 13 Wea. === I rose this morning and after breakfast Phemia came down to see if we would have any berries for sale, I then {harnessed?} {Dandy?} and went up to the station for the boys and James, they came all night, Lancie and I picked some red currants. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae0771f776f193896b06941f5deeb928.pdf e4f1abb97682a3477b2c2c19d8a31984 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. July 14, 1898 Wea. === We got up this morning and after breakfast we picked the berries and got 10 lbs, I canned them and did up the red currants and attended to the other house work, I baked bread and buns today so I had quite a busy day. I went up to Henderson last night for a while === Ther. Friday 15 Wea. === I rose again and made the fire, and we had the breakfast over Lnacie to rake hay he was at it all day, I was mending the boys clothes today They enjoyed their visit to Grand Valley very much, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9ce9e906a546cc0f14fe469606017d63.pdf 82a4f2be5ec5b5e6069fa51338febcde Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. July 16, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and prepared the fire we picked the berries before breakfast, Lancie had to be at the hay again today they got it all in except the raking, I did up the berries and a few brack currants I was busy in the evening fixing my pink waist === Ther. Sunday 17 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared breakfast They did not go to Church this morning After dinner George, S.A and I went over to Georgetown to Mrs Jas Hutchinson funeral, we then went to Robt Reids, and in evening we went to the {Endeavor?} at {Norval?}. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aad8cee05b8552f64402e7ddc86614b1.pdf 46d5b4b3dc94751502ed74c9eff54615 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. July 18, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and after we had breakfast we went to pick berries. we got a nice lot we had 23 lbs We got home at eleven o'clock, I did them up and attended to the other work. === Ther. Tuesday 19 Wea. === Again I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and went off to the berry patch, the boys W. Limebeer and I the berries were not quite so good, I canned them up, and then fixed my pink waist https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5383d2db1be1a38f3b2a8b233a19e157.pdf da9387ba28dc2601fce3a733de29581c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. July 20, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast the boys and I went to the field, the boys picked peas while I cut straw for hats, we brought it home and trimmed it after dinner Weirs Mary came down from Cheltenham she came down on the morning train, She and I went up in eveng for valise. === Ther. Thursday 21 Wea. === I rose at 4 o'clock and mixed the bread, and then took a rest for a while longer on the lounger, then, S.A, Mary and I went to Robert Reids for berries, it was very warm, {Fraser?} came home with us to have a play, he is 10 years old https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9554efb766a831d02d6fda06eff92e09.pdf edae716001ccde56029a32c82e530820 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. July 22, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, I did a little washing, and canned up the berries I got at R. Reids, I was kept busy. and after tea The boys, & Mary and I went to Roberts, we were late in getting home James came up with us {Scribble on page} === Ther. Saturday 23 Wea. === I rose and cleaned the stove, we then had breakfast, I did some baking and swept and dusted and scrubbed the stoop and cook-house, James came up late to take Mary to R. Reids George and S.A went to Caledon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0055b0f4ca3c462a0c42e2f098d3301.pdf d3a491e78888e8bc93083d5fe1ffb966 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. July 24, 1898 Wea. === James and Mary did not go till this morning as it was too late last night, they went to Reids and then to Norval Church. There is no preaching in our Church today. It is terrible warm today George and S.A. brought {Mitte?} Stubbs with them home for a week. === Ther. Monday 25 Wea. === I rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. we had a little thunder storm, but very little rain, I was doing some mending, and <s>fixing</s> my pink waist, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bd31f298b71f90110d207c70d7ac6e34.pdf 583f2b7749200490f95faabb85d8dbb3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. July 26, 1898 Wea. === We got up and after breakfast, Fraser Reid the boys and I went to the berry patch, we got quite a lot, and was home before noon, After dinner S.A. {Mitte?} Stubbs and I went to Brampton Agnes Reid and 3 of the family came over with Mary and took Fraser home === Ther. Wednesday 27 Wea.=== I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies, and did up the rest of the berries Mary went over to Georges in afternoon and in the evening she and I went to Roberts Marshalls, Jennie was away https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb09c8f86e9c1229f347ef0200d6e11f.pdf 94d168b85897787d5d7e65a72d6295d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Thurs. Jul 28,1898 Wea. I rose and made the fire and {prebaked?} the breakfast, and attended to the house work. I baked bread and buns in the forenoon and did some sewing in afternoon. After {lunch?} we went to Ms. Grahams, there was a little shower of rain we called at Robert's. Aunt Abbie cam home from {Rochesture?} Ther. Friday 29 wea. After we had breakfast Mary and I did a little working and ironng. I also blacked the stove I did up my {mesdin?} waist, after dinner we went up to Hendersons and had a nice time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c36297d2b193c506ba53aa8510078a8e.pdf 9497bd3bf4396bb2c1c3b0190d979250 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Sat. July 30,1898 Wea After we had breakfast the boys Mary and I went to pick berries for Mrs. Graham, we got out 6 lbs, and was home early we baked pies and cakes in forenoon and sweeped and dusted in afternoon and attended to other duties. We went to Hall's in the evening/ Ther. Sunday 31 Wea. George Limebeer of Caledon and sister (Mrs. S. Sheliles) came to Georges last night There was 7 of us went to Church, Mary & I went with G Limbebeer. Ms Nixon, Preached his text was in Cal 4 and 18 Mary when to {Yhos McGlues?} and came home at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e704ed36618fe7aa1080fa97e8db801b.pdf 30e0467bd5512df818fef931efdbafdf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Mon. Aug 1, 1898 Wea. We rose this morning and found it very cloudy. I did some sewing for myself, in fore noon, and after dinner we went to Robert's and spent the afternoon. It is lookig like rain. I got my sewing done. Ther. Tuesday 2 wea. I rose and made a fire and put on the wash water, mary and I did the washing in the forenoon, and after dinner I {glazed} and trimmed a hat, mary went to visit at Hall's, to visit James was up in {weuy?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7bcbf73174ae998e2690a838e61927b8.pdf ffeed029c65a9376dc3ca39c0baca038 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Wed. Aug. 3 1898 Wea. After breakfast, there came on a feautiful shower of rain, I ironed the clothes and Then as it had cleared off I took Mary down to {Pranston?} to spend a few days, I had dnner at {Jim?} Cooneys and tea at {Juo} Mc Cullochs, I got home safe. Ther. Thursday 4 Wea. After we had breakfast the boys and I went to berry patch in forenoon, we got about 4 lbs they are almost done. After dinner I took a rest and then cleaned some straw for hats and did up the berries. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ddc547faceef333a8af7703d26f9e6d6.pdf e1cfde4c772bafc86399503336fec936 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I rose this morning and attended to the bread, after wehad breakfast, I baked pies and break and buns. And after dinner I swept and dusted scrubbed the {stoop?} and cook house, and did my saturday's work as I expect to be away from {ilegible word}. Ther. Saturday 6 Wea. I rose early this morning and went to Brampton for Mary. Mrs Limebeer and Millie Mc Culoch went with me, I was at {Jno?} Mc Cullocks for diner and tea, We called at Uncle Davids But did not see him. I left the house at - W. b. Mc Culochs https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ee00f4d85f194ffe7c70c16344482798.pdf 1072edbfe517b4f362a3b1a57340cc20 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Aug. 7, 1898 Wea. === Lizzie Graydon came out yesterday from Toronto {so?} George, S.A and Lizzie went to Church, Mary and I went to Cheltenham with Halls, George went with us, Mr Nixon preached his text was Gal V. {7 & 8?} Cloudy like rain === Ther. Monday 8 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I attended to the house work. I had no particular work today Mary and I went to Roberts in evening James came up with us https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ec5259d09093647df5f4423219a94eb.pdf 4e97784bf7204765daf51a9655c6d1e6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Aug. 9, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast Mary started off on foot to Cheltenham, I attended to the house work in forenoon and after dinner I went with Robert and Aunt Abbie to Mr Blackstocks funeral he is almost a hundred years old, There was not a big crowd at {?} the funeral, === Ther. Wednesday 10 Wea. === After breakfast George went up to the station for Willie Graydon, and he brough Mary down from Cheltenham Mary and I went to R. Marshalls threshing Phemia {Groat?} and a Miss Bell was there https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42dfdde76cfbcbec5f36e602f3904477.pdf 7f17db7ee964835d2a8afad1886c2c48 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Aug. 11, 1898 Wea. === Willie Graydon went home last night, the men were working at Wills today, Mary and I wrote home letters today I sent one to John Pringle, Lizzie Graydon went home this evening. Mary and I went to Halls in evening Thunder storm and rain at night {On side of page: Mrs A. B. Henderson was here} === Ther. Friday 12 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and attended to the morning duties, I baked pies and cakes in forennoon and in afternoon I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie, John McCulloch and little girl called in evening Mary went to {G.?} McClures https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1fca8dd04916d56d10a0702e7bbe3c0c.pdf cc5c92bc91ad5bbf972643db759606d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Aug. 13, 1898 Wea. === I rose this and made the fire. I then attended to the bread, I swept and dusted and scrubbed, I sewed a little while in the evening at Lancies pants, McClures brought Mary home in the evening James came up in the gloming to see if Mary and I would go to Coles === Ther. Sunday 14 Wea. === The Sabbath of rest George and S.A took the Arnold children home, James came up and we went to Coles for dinner and then came to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Mark VIII. 23. 24. & 25 Mary and I went to Roberts in evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3138c2194800233d6e9a4390fb8ee5a9.pdf 35d27607a07c6982d2daac9f6751e38f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Aug. 15, 1898 Wea. === We rose this morning and after breakfast Mary did some washing and I wrote a letter to Maggie, and drove the horses on the hay, fork unloading some millet, After dinner George S.A. and I went to {?} Clarridges funeral, and Mary went up to Chetlenham to visit, There was a terrible {ground?}. Mr {Clever?} preached from I Peter II and 21 === Ther. Tuesday 16 Wea. === I woke this morning to find a terrible storm of wind and rain with thunder and lightning. I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner George. Mrs Limebeer and I went to Brampton I was getting school books for the boys https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df6814d8f652a5fc4d54d9ee495eeebe.pdf 49a524f41182b3546efe69d847117e2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Aug. 17, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys prepared for school I did the house work, and then went to sewing. I finished Lancies pants and we pulled part of the onions, and I braided them up, everything is to dry for the {want?} of rain === Ther. Thursday 18 Wea. === We rose this morning again, the boys are off to school. I did some sewing in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. and I went to Brampton to the funeral of Wm McGill. there was a large gathering. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24a82e3cb18ac09ced094296271677c3.pdf 70057a2a0e1e5e3b3b5360a3076dcc23 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI AUG. 19, 1898 Wea. == I got up this morning and made the fire, and did some baking in forenoon, after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for George, and sewed some of them, Phemia came down in afternoon and stayed for tea. I went up with her for a little while, I set bread == Ther. SATURDAY 20 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and then allen did the bread and buns in the forenoon and after dinner I swept and dusted and scrubbed, we covered some books for the boys Lillie McLean called for a little while https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a7d363f8244bad5315782c61162289aa.pdf df39d0911f22696d8602cfbd600bb5d0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. AUG. 21, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the break fast, George S.A. and I went down to Church Mr Nexon preached from Deuteronomy XXXII and 11.12 and 13. George and S.A stayed at LV. Georgedons and I walked home James Me and Earnie Martier was here in evening == Ther. MONDAY 22 Wea. == We rose and had break-fast the boys went off to school. I finished Georges pants, George and S.A went to Caledon. she is going to stay for a while. After tea the boys and I wheeled some gravel up from the road https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/884f7539aa284901f9c2cfc4f4099128.pdf 35336cb19de3bb1b69890056035e2b56 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. AUG. 23, 1898 Wea.== I woke this morning to find it cloudy and thundering some but we got no rain they boys are away to school I went out and fuelled and braided the rest of the onions Mother is not very well I peeled some sweet apples to day. started to fix my black basque over == Ther. WEDNESDAY 24 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the housework, in the fore-noon, after dinner I did a little at my dress, but can't get much time for sewing, as thire is so much to be seen to and gathered in https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07f5a9acdd4e1a83e684cfde3a710331.pdf ff6dca42049db917a6100570790d1dd4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. AUG. 25, 1898 Wea. == After I had made the fore, I prepared breakfast the boys went off to school I attended to the house-work in the forenoon after dinner I was busy cobbling mending Georges boots, we are having cooler weather just now but very dry == Ther. FRIDAY 26 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off school. W. Limebeer and I went to Brampton we got a little rain on the way down, I called at Uncle Davids and found them well. Aunt Abbie was here when I came home, she brought the mail, I did some baking https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/34ecb110f31013810f2ec4541af3a375.pdf 2940d1c1103a7e2b9ebab22fe5690015 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. AUG. 27, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fore and attended to the bread I did the baking in the forenoon and scrubbed the cookhouse and stoop after dinner I swept and dusted inside, and attended to the duties of the house preparing for the Sabbath I was very busy all day George went to Caledon == Ther. SUNDAY 28 Wea. == I rose eary and sent Lance down to Mr Grahams to see if I could get a ride to Church, so I went down and went with them Mr Nixon preached his text was in Hebrews XI. 24 and 25 I stayed at Mr Grahams for dinner George and S.A came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/552a04a02975a435ae050d1b53b45e5a.pdf 9e9c15c414a583d52ffdc8c186154ef4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther MON. AUG. 26, 1898 Wea.== I rose this morning and made the fire, the boys went off to school, Mother and I were busy, at the drying of fruit. we were busy peeling and putting apples __ and pears to dry we were at it all day George. S.A. and W. Limebeer went to a harvest home at Astranders == Ther. TUESDAY 30 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast after the boys went to school I went to washing. I had a large washing to do, as I had not washed for quite a while, I ironed quite a lot in evenig and so I felt tired https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1af81a6d49bfdf45a07147a279cdbbbc.pdf db7ab44b25ee514fa9e8177e8b82115e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED AUG 31, 1898 Wea. == I rose again and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast the boys went off to school, and we were busy, again at the fruit drying apples and pears which keeps us busy most of the day. I fixed a pair of shoulder braces for George, == Ther. THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Wea. == After I had made the fire and we had eaten our breakfast, the boys went off to school, we then peel some more pears to dry and also pressured some which keeps us busy all day. Mrs A.B. Henderson and Mrs H. Wiggins called https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d2ce80b085d723a49c09ccc8c05d242c.pdf 45626000f7804281c6691ef46e7e91f2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. SEPT. 2, 1898 Wea.== We are having terrible hot sultry weather first at present it is very warm and dry The boys are away to school we were busy drying and canning fruit today again as the pears will not keep long. it is tiresome work sifting so much James called for a little while this evening == Ther. SATURDAY 3 Wea. == I rose this morning and attended to the bread I baked the bread and buns in the forenoon, and pilted some {plunalks} for pies, after dinner I baked pies and cakes and swept up the house, it has been a very hot day Henry Arnott and family came to George's tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/adb0499aad06c75f7c7e69df56ca6c74.pdf 4d550863fb584e0769a0ff3734096468 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. SEPT. 4, 1898 Wea.== The Sabbath of rest This is another warm say, we did not get to Church today, the Arnotts were here all day. Jas M called in forenoon. as he had been away for the V.S. as Robert has a sick cow, we have had some very hot day lately, == Ther. MONDAY 5 Wea. == This is a holday. Labor Day We rose this morning and as it was very much like rain the boys and I cut the Summer Savory. I then came in and prepared the breakfast, we had a nice shower of rain in forenoon, we pared and prepared some apples to dry W. Limebeer went to Toronto https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f263338b7786a5e6b3f93580a3844f18.pdf 6f5b2a4e7ef1c080a7f8e6ea0beffd6a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. SEPT. 6, 1898 Wea. == We rose this morning and Larrie went for the cows while I prepared breakfast we got some more apples ready for drying. the boys are away to School. it is raining again this forenoon commenced about 10.30 I did a little at my dress I do not get much time to sew == Ther. WEDNESDAY 7 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast George and S.A went to Toronto to the Exhibition we were busy at the apple again today, I just got a little while at my dress, it is cool today after the rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/555cfa01d4f7399aa8ee8f2eea0a55fd.pdf fc36480f0d7264bfa06e5285f44c558c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. SEPT. 8, 1898 Wea. == Again I rose and {made?} the fire. The boys are off to school I attended to the house work, and canned some plums in the fore-noon, Robert was up at noon. I got a little wool to sew, we peeled some apples to dry in evening George and S.A came home tonight == Ther. FRIDAY 9 Wea. == I rose and after we had breakfast I went to my sewing as I wanted to finish it today, but I did not get quite through I have a little to do at {night?}. I set bread tonight and we put some apples today https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72536a3ca54beb1853ca986f75c57c9c.pdf 7f9bf6571416d3e698fbb3fe4a61412c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. SEPT 10, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies and bread and buns in the forenoon and swept the floor, after dinner I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse and finished my dress and did some ironing. I got a letter from Jennie Pringle James brought me a letter from {on the side of page: Mama?} == Ther. SUNDAY 11 Wea. == W.F. Limebeer and {family?} came to Georges last night I got ready and went to church with Roberts folk as I did not expect George to go but he took Limebeers buggy and went down, as I came home with him. This has been a beautiful day. mr Well the babtist minister of Brampton preached 1st Peter 2{I?}, 2 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7f33611d7ea109231399373e0fbd3106.pdf 6b58bd8ac1feefae8aa624188cddf377 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. SEPT. 12, 1898 Wea. == The boys rose early and went to dig potatoes, as they are ready to dig. I prepared the breakfast, the boys went to school, I trimmed part of the raspberries in the fore-noon, after dinner I got some clay and fixed the hanging basket, in the evening the boys and I dug some potatoes and pulled some beans. == Ther. TUESDAY 13 Wea. == The boys got up again and went {to?} the potatoes while I prepared breakfast I trimmed some more of the raspberries in the forenoon after dinner mother and I gathered in the rest of the onions, I have got a very sore eye. I got something in it working at the raspberries https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0be4b85e83c1efeeef9e6fe79f0fbf30.pdf 51349a27ca7f6e2e874e9cdf72d9a5e9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED SEPT. 14, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and found my eye much better it is not much sore alas mother and I are busy preparing the lining for a quilt, and attended to the other work, we are having beautiful weather now, the men are busy at the seeding == Ther. THURSDAY 15 Wea. == The sun came up bright this morning but about 9 o'clock it got cloudy and and the sky became terribly black, we had quite a rain, mother and I put some apples to dry and then we went at the quilt again I've got it in the frames https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14c61d288f201e08805a27a3b503d4dd.pdf 92440033bcda7959958bcac697e22515 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. <s>FRI.</s> TUES SEPT. 16, 1898 Wea == I made quite a mistake here by burning two leaves well it can't be helped now we put some apples to dry and then we went to the quilt, it is a log cabin quilt. Lancie is at home helping George to raise the potatoes, they are not so good a crop this year == Ther. SATURDAY 17 Wea.== I rose this morning and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns and pies in the forenoon Willie and Maggie went to Georges for dinner, George and Willie went to Krampton in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed in the afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b6659fdb79ceb4acfbc6be3136a80a94.pdf 413bdc9f748eba75213df7ee7a4a022f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN SEPT. 18, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, then George S.A. Willie, Maggie, and I went to church, (Mount Pleasant) is the name of our church, we have 5 miles to go Mr Nixon preached I went down with Willie and Maggie to Roberts in evening. == Ther. Monday 19 Wea == Willie was up first he went to Georges for breakfast he then went down to Roberts. they started for home about 10 o'clock, the boys did not go to school in the forenoon George went in afternoon, Lancie was helping to raise the potatoes I went up to see Mrs Henderson https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/729b27e7a4df9c0b3bfbf1b037bc4975.pdf b50c5ef36003333eef0243ec6e7870e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI <s>TUES.</s> SEPT. 20, 1898 Wea.== I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, we then went to quilting, and were at it all afternoon, in the evening W. Rainey and Maggie (my sister) and their two boys came. (James and Willie) they drove down this should have been written for Friday == Ther. WEDNESDAY 21 Wea. == I rose and prepared the breakfast, and then went to washing Aunt Abbie called on the way to {Hender} Mrs Henderson is sick again we put a few pears to day and did a little quilting we do not get very much done of it at a time https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/11e0e0313a8babf24377b9a0204f9e96.pdf 266452f6e3a92926341a3c30bda5ff98 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. SEPT. 22, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast, I then went up to see how Mrs Henderson is getting along she is not much better I brought the clothes down and ironed them for {Phenia} I was busy all day doing them and our own too it rained all afternoon S.A went to {Chelt} with Mrs Hall == Ther. FRIDAY 23 Wea. == Lancie went to school today as they could not work at the potatoes, i had a very busy day as i did up some pears and some plumbs and made some catsup( tomatoes) and I set bread, There is so much to be attended to this time of the year. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b20d16e3344a1b2d88d8ed2850a83c80.pdf 94f7de404390b13edb89aa178ff34067 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT SEPT. 24, 1898 Wea. == This is a cloudy day George and S.A and Well graydon went to Caledon to the funeral of {LR}.Thompson. W.{Limehec} went up last night on the train, so we had all the work to do attending to the houses and cattle and pigs besides all my Saturday work. Jas was up at night == Ther. SUNDAY 25 Wea. == George and S.A came home last night from Caledon. but we did not get down to church as the buggy is not home yet from getting repaired. but the boys and I went to Chelt with Hendersons. we did not have the regular service as it was childrens day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7cf5719abd6f46c2f2bb9ed92d8b4446.pdf e3a13dc4861cf1c019bb3bc20cc109eb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON SEPT. 26, 1898 Wea. == I rose early as the boys had some of their lessons to get but Lancie has to stay home to work at the potato Mother and I were putting some apples to dry in the fore-nooon, and we were quiltiing in the afternoon we do not get much time at it, as there is so much other work to do, we had {on the side of page:a heavy hailstorm today} == Ther. TUESDAY 27 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared the morning meal. I put on some pumpkins to stew and did some scrubbing Phemia called for me to go and stay with her mother in afternoon and I did so as she had to go for medicine William and Jas {Mellor} and Roberts Thomas came down today https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3ed9455a29ab529d3bc52ff99ee98db.pdf 4ac58fea529d3c01b11ddb0c473ab437 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. SEPT. 28, 1898 Wea.== This is our county fair day. William and g Mello went down on the train George, S.A and I went in the buggy. I did not go to the fair ground, I went and stayed with Mrs Hord, we enjoyed ourselved very well, it was late when we got home, we did not go to Brampton till after dinner. == Ther. THURSDAY 29 Wea. == The masons are off to work at gas Halls barn this morning, I did the house work and then mother and I finished the quilt and bound it, it will be warm and comfortable it is looking like rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d10052af6929d695d3971a647014fd06.pdf 0468c288e8a753133682b7b81cd908b4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI SEPT. 30, 1898 Wea == I rose and prepared the breakfast, the boys are off to school, George and I went down to church this morning as this preparatory service, Roht Elemings got their little baby girl baptized they call her Alley Weir, I was busy after dinner cooking up some plumbes ( Mr Tough preached == Ther. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Wea.== I rose and attended to the bread I baked in the forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed, and the boys and I did some outside work, Saturday is always a very busy day for me, William stays here at night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c504069246195ef0e021fee2faf63dca.pdf 8e9a453423229b0f8525fdee6fe37992 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mr Nixon preached from 1st John IV and 32 == Ther. SUN. OCT. 2, 1898 Wea. == Communion William came home last night with a very sore face it is all swelled up and he is pain from head to foot, George and S.A went down to communion I had to stay and get the dinner as the masons are here I went up to church with Hendersons in after-noon to cheltenham == Ther. MONDAY 3 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to school I then went to the washing and after I had finished mother and I wound some garn and went to knitting socks for Willliam, as we want to finish them while he is down https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/44de4604b4acad5d501c5e5472c04c98.pdf b879d9c8ed6f184e14a996e1b89ae8fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. OCT. 4, 1898 Wea. == This is a wet morning it had rained in the night the boys are off to school I was busy ironing today I had the mens white shirts to starch and iron, and the boys white shirts also so I was quite busy, I then went at the knitting again the men could not work very well today on account of the rain == Ther. WEDNESDAY 5 Wea. == The rain has cleared off and it is warm and pleasant I attended to the housework in the forenoon after dinner in the forenoon after dinner I gathered some flowers for Mrs Henderson, as there is, prayer meeting there tonight it has turned very cool and windy toward evening, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1bd091c5a8db0839ca40ec660ef2bc01.pdf 9fa31a1e0ec43142a87cdb5ea4de7d6b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. OCT. 6, 1898 Wea. == George, S.A, the boys and I went to prayer meeting Mr Nixon was there and we had such a nice meeting I enjoyed it so much, ( after breakfast I went up to Henderons to pick up some sage Mrs Henderson is keeping better, I was busy knitting in afternoon, there is no school today nor tommorow as it is teachers convention == Ther. FRIDAY 7 Wea. == We gathered the tomatoes and I was doing up some of the green ones this morning and we peeled some pears and did them up, The boys went down to see the masons at work, Ernie Martin came up to get me to cut his hair, tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bf851455b89b28ef955d40f4f708a4fe.pdf 42333dcbcd1515dad3163377737f25f9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. OCT. 8, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pies in forenoon, the masons came up for dinner as they are {through} at Halls, they are going home today, William is going home on the evening train, I swept and dusted in afternoon. == Ther. SUNDAY 9 Wea.== I rose this morning and made a fire, and prepared the breakfast George, S.A, and I went to Church Mr Nixon preached from Psalms VII and 15 he told us our duty very plainly George and S.A stayed at W. Graydons. I came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/256f15684f10a07e0508250afbc18575.pdf 5f9de69b794eac708ddd54eab0309f0e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. OCT. 10 1898 Wea. == I got up and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school We were busy today mending and darning, it is dull like rain Uncle david came up this morning he had dinner at Georges and tea here, it is a good while since he was here last == Ther. TUESDAY 11 Wea. == Uncle David stayed with us last night, and had break-fast with us, he then went over to Alloa to see Mrs O'Niel it is wet this forenoon, it came on heavy about noon we moved the little stove and got the men to bring in the cooking stove, I bleached the stove and got things to {day} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/648c9c0ee9ae041287b62ee3139bc2ec.pdf 968dbd14375876cde612eeeb8e18a262 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. OCT. 12, 1898 Wea.== I got up and made the fire and it was comfortable to have the stove in this morning the boys are off to school I scrubbed the floor and the stoop and cookhouse in the forenoon after dinner I polished the teakettle, and we put some apples today and other duties. == Thur. THURSDAY 13 Wea. == I made a fire and got the breakfast ready the boys are away to school, I attended to the house work in the fore-noon after dinner I was busy fixing a pettticoat for myself to wear, it is raining this evening, S.A came in for a while as George is away to the school house. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6429c20e3dfd9eaa1d6b5bd1408db508.pdf 846084f0968e76853a41b13b3221df95 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. OCT. 14, 1898 Wea. == They hired Mr. Marskall the school teacher again for another year, I attended to the house work in fore noon this is Erin fair day and it is very wet miserabble day it is very disagreeable, I was busy trimming a hat for myself this afternooon J Graydon stayed here tonight as it was wet he is working == Ther. SATURDAY 15 WEA. == I got up and attended to the bread, Sam went to Georges for breakfast,our old nellie cat came in this morning and she was not long in till she took sick she had got poison, and she died in a few minutes I baked pies and cleaned up the house https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c298e20dc8b94dbb9207b4e9050ce29.pdf 09250cb2f13cd2bca21b94d452caf9fc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. OCT. 16, 1898 Wea. == It is brighter this morning George S.A. and I went down to church, I always like to fo if I am well there was not so many out today Mr Nixon preached from Judges VII and 1 James Mr Culloch came up in afternoon for a while I expected Sam and Jannie Graydon would be here == Ther. MONDAY 17 Wea. == I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast and then Mother and I put some apples to dry. We have not many apples, as we only get a few fallen ones I was busy, attending to to the duties of the house I had no particular {goob} today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5090718b7657d0ab45e36074eb7a5699.pdf 74e1cc5180f086e820c85a56e77f0d82 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. OCT. 18, 1898 Wea.== I again rose and made the fire, and got breakfast ready the boys went to school, I attended to the to the work, and then I washed and made up some tomato catsup, and picked over the grapes and made them ready for cooking they are a stove job Dr Robinson dropped dead today == Ther. WEDNESDAY 19 Wea. == I rose and attended to the morning work, making the fire and getting the break-fast, the boys went to school I cooked the grapes in the forenoon and after dinner I made a cap for George to go to school, this is Grand Valley fair day it was showering in afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1421944b6c1ca3c0aa86f310f4a061bc.pdf 373691cb42720953dce84c7571725f9a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. OCT. 20, 1898 Wea. == I rose again and made the fire, we then had breakfast J Graydon stayed at Georges last night, he called when he going off to work again. he is working at W. Graydons just now, I was busy making a cap for Lancie this is his birthday he is 13 years old today I did not get Lancies cap finished == Ther. FRIDAY 21 Wea. == I rose again and after I had made the fire, and had done the other duties, I finished Lancies cap after dinner I went over to Georges to help S.A prepare for the threshing it is raining this afternoon this is our thank offering meeting day, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f237f3c996ef0966324fb03f378111e9.pdf fab965a86a30aea03b4203c72c1f4004 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. OCT. 22, 1898 Wea. == I rose and found it still raining, it is too wet to thresh so the threshers went home I baked a small batch of bread, and we put some apples to dry, we also brought in the potatoes and put them in the cellar, and put of the canned fruit. J.Graydon and men called on their way home == Ther. SUNDAY 23 Wea. == We were late in getting up this morning, as I was not feeling just as well as I should be, George went to church alone, the roads are pretty muddy, it is cool and cloudy, we are having dull rainy weather now, not very pleasant. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e235cfc03c064996be79a77cfcf3936.pdf d8dbb91c9cda2f1c2f23502102fa5d0f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON.OCT. 24, 1898 Wea.== I rose early this morning and made a fire and prepared breakfast. I went over to Georges after breakfast to help at the threshing. It was a dull morning but turned out fine Mrs Limebeer came home from Jaronlo this morning Lancie had to stay home to help at the barn. == Ther. TUESDAY 25 Wea. == I rose and attended to the house work, and got the boys off to school I trimmed the rest of the raspberries in forenoon after dinner I went to the garden and planted some onions for spring use as we like them early https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be4166e16f44529ba5dcc4a2d14b40c8.pdf 6cbfc63c3de1e98e7f789888af264add Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. It is raining this morning == Ther. WED. OCT. 26, 1898 Wea. == After I had made a fire and prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, we went to drying apples after dinner I brought in all the flowers and got them arranged George went to mill for flour, I set bread tonight for Mr. Bulloch and E Martin == Ther. THURSDAY 27 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread the boys went off to school I baked the bread and buns in forenoon and atte-nded to the house work in forenoon, the peddler Kerr called this afternoon. I was busy mending https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/927737c7a376ff7ad4e8ef073edebe38.pdf 14cc99ad8c70c0218d0697455cfa8598 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. OCT. 28, 1989 Wea. == I rose and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school I cooked up part of the green tomatoes, and made some chili sauce, and labelled the canned fruit and put it in the cellar and baked some pies I had a very busy day == Ther. SATURDAY 29 Wea. == I rose and made the fire after we had break-fast we went to drying apples, the boys had to help to take up the roots the boys and I filled a straw tick after dinner I then swept the upstairs and aslo down and dusted I cooked the rest of the green tomatoes James was up, he brought me a {Illegible text} from mary https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a257d9d1c2e8741707d4ead91e979121.pdf 2cda3220ad6c28b842ec0af0ada80d44 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. OCT. 30, 1898 Wea. == This is the anniversary {illegible text} at Cheltenham but we did not get as it is wet and muddy Dr Mc Cray or Colleng were to preach, I always like to go to Church when I am well, Tom Slubbs called to see us in afternoon == Ther. MONDAY 31 Wea. == It is still cloudy today I prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to -work George stayed home as well as Lancie to help at the roots as they have a good many to do, I washed and scrubbed today, George and S.A went to Chelt to teameeting https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db72796f7dfec2cdaebe3a1dd0d8a4a9.pdf 1cd9d40a2b894587cd5cb9043ea3af31 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. NOV. 1 1898 Wea. == I rose and attended to the duties of the house in fore noon after dinner I ironed the clothes in afternoon, George went to school, Mrs R {Meliella?} and Mrs W. Mundell called The boys went to the social at Cheltenham with Halles, == Ther. WEDNESDAY 2 Wea.== I prepared the breakfast and got George of to school, I then went out and topped mangles and carrots in forenoon After dinner I went down to see Mrs Graham as she has been sick. I also called to see Lillie M'Lear. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cfaeb49a0645d01b110eb62dfac13b31.pdf 98fad8ed0ec716ae814d2cbe0353e13f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. NOV. 3, 1898 Wea. == I was busy baking bread in forenoon, After dinner I went out again to help with the roots. S.A and Mrs Limebeer was out too for a while it was very windy but not as cold as yesterday forenoon, they have quite a lot to do yet == Ther. FRIDAY 4 Wea. == I rose and made the fire after breakfast George went to school Lancie is still helping with the roots. I was busy inside in forenoon Willie had to go away with the team today (field as they topped the roots in I was trimming raspberries https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75467a00c48d7608220e2319427e187b.pdf 02b7572fdd47ece70e65ded8a5f757cd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. NOV. 5, 1898 Wea. == This is a dark cloudy day with some rain, George and S.A are going to drive to Luther today and so is W. Meendell and {fas?} Mr Culloch, as James time is in at Roberts they all started at noon but there was some heavy rain, The boys went to pull some apples for Phemia. I was {on the side of page: busy with my Saturday work} == Ther. SUNDAY 6 Wea. == It is colder today I did not get to church today as I would have had to look for a ride with some of the neighbors and it is very muddy, there was quite a bit of snow plow-ing in afternoon Mr & Mrs Iansley were at Georges in afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ddbcb240a4d1eae8b95603df1d41928.pdf 934221307ed998a069f2821809f65626 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. NOV. 7 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, we then had break-fast The boys both went to school, I was busy outside bringing in some apples and bedding the pigs and some other odd jobs. W. Limebeer finish the roots, as it rained too much to get them in saturday after dinner I was trimming apple trees == Ther. TUESDAY 8 Wea. == The boys and I went up to Hendersons last night to help Phemia with the apples, she was not at home , The boys are away to school. I am busy pruning trees today again The boys and I went up to Hendersons again they finished the apples https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82d722bcc2a34e452cb260f7c63c8ad7.pdf 823c55ad1cb0681f4279c59660c6a441 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. NOV. 9, 1898 Wea. == James McCulloch ( my nephew and W. Mundell came back last night, and it is well for them for this has been a wet stormy day, snow and rain it is very disa-greeable, I was doing some mending today, and I started to fix over my dress sleeves == Ther. THURSDAY 10 Wea. == This is another stormy day, they are drawing the cheese away from the factory today, this is the last shipping for this year, it has snowed all day, after dinner I cut out a shirt for W Limebeer and it partly done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a1930920d935e08ced74608d5ef0ba52.pdf e38d2ab7191c850ab98bb8b731beb961 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. NOV. 11, 1898 Wea. == The snow is quite deep this morning we have to shovel it away from the door and open the paths there is about 4 inches on the levels, but the drifts are much deeper I finished Willies shirt today, I set bread tonight and went over and set some for Mrs Lime == Ther. SATURDAY 12 Wea. == I rose and attended to the bread, I baked pies and cakes, and the bread and buns in forenoon, after dinner I scrubbed the flour and the stoop and cook house, George and S.A got home, they are both sick with a cold https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e8b223376a99fcef503166ebe4f18b3.pdf 65a11a6df66b4c5acc7196f3d285e6a5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. NOV. 13, 1898 Wea. == I rose and prepared the breakfast, I did not get to church as George was not able to go, and the roads are very bad, I went over to Georges in afternoon James came up and he was there too == Ther. MONDAY 14 Wea. == I rose and attended to the morning work the boys went to school I was fixing over my dress, as there is a small party at Hendersons tonight W. Limebeer and I are invited, the party is in honor of G. Henny as he is leaving the cheese factory https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ddf5800b8fcbc0d763de4bae5c0b395.pdf c2437b70f4b0a4a66d2f33ff3ea284c1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. NOV. 15,1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire. but did not feel very well rested as it was about 3 o'clock when I got to bed, they had a very nice time at the party. we were doing some mending today in afternoon fixing the boys clothes. and drying some apples == Ther. WEDNESDAY 16 Wea. == I rose again and made the fire and prep-ared the breakfast, we were busy fixing the boys vests I put a new back in Georges and fixed Lancies up too I am kept pretty busy all the time https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53b7e42986cf7a4302cd3d1afec02a99.pdf ad140ff280b5e46ccc38fac25c182c7d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. NOV. 17, 1898 Wea. == After making a fire and preparing the breakfast, I got the boys off to school, I then fixed my coat which needed some attendance and I trimmed my hat as it did not suit me so that kept me most of the day == Ther. FRIDAY 18 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I had no particular work to do today. I did a little knittind putting a new point in a mit and doing the others house work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e28b4a37aee34dc4347361b441d698d0.pdf 9060ea2c9339f6a4fae0e85ece17b69f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. NOV. 19, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, and other duties, Saturday is always a busy day as there is so many things to be attended to The boys and I dug the beets. I swept and dusted and scrubbed besides many other duties == Ther. SUNDAY 20 Wea. == I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George was not able to go to church and so I did not get I have not been down for quite a few Sabbaths. Jennie Marshall was here in the afternoon. James called in evening https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c039918c0155339eb0498b8871e989ef.pdf 77cecf207cd250818fe9348fbbdc7daf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. NOV. 21, 1898 Wea. == I got up and made the fire, and prepared breakfast, The boys are away to school, after I had tidied up the house, I was busy doing some mending, and I made a pair of shoulder braces for myself and they are just fine == Ther. TUESDAY 22 Wea. == The boys away to school today again, they attend pretty regular, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy fixing my corset and put the shoulder braces on them, it is very muddy weather, but turning colder tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6a8aef147e2be3dd20edcff86c1c7a1.pdf 623ce9897efdf8aaf0d0e6937b248175 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. The ground is frozen hard == Ther. WED. NOV. 23, 1898 Wea == I rose and attended to the fire and breakfast and the morning work I then hunted up some trimming to trim up a scuff hat, as I have nothing but my good one to wear, I got a nice little hat fixed up there is a prayermeeting at Robert McCulloch == Ther. THURSDAY 24 Wea. == This is Thanksgiving day. there is no school today. there is no preacher at our church today, but there is at the other station at Cheltenham, The boys and I went to prayermeeting last night there was not many there, Mrs nixon was there I was busy all day, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9eb2d0a36549227620802f1965f39177.pdf 86bd97fb6a6f0bc571e2f23d112b20db Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. NOV. 25, 1898 Wea. == The boys are away to school again today, I did some house cleaning yesterday when I had the boys to help me. I attended to the housework in fore-noon, after dinner I went to visit Jenie Marshall I got home early as she was going to a party == Ther. SATURDAY 26 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns,and pies and cakes in forenoon, after dinner I swept up but did not scrub any we have had quite a snowstorm today. Robert Mc came up to get me to draw the picture at a {cow} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b446c503793dc7ef2aca446377a46e9d.pdf 86bf88ea02f44cd92c9fffb336039e38 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. NOV. 27, 1898 Wea. == It is very cold this morning This is the day of the anniversary services at our church, but we did not get down as George is not well, I always like to go to church when I am well, It seems a long time since I was there. == Ther. MONDAY 28 Wea. == I rose this morning early as i wanted to finish the pencil drawing of the cow for Robert. I blacked the stove and scrubbed the floor in the morning. I did the drawing after dinner Robert came up in the evening he was well pleased with it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fcc57d3bd2378327db1e840e1e6687ff.pdf 8f78fd58361fb1bab6d4060a8740d418 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. NOV. 29, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire, and sent Lancie down to Roberts with the drawing as I did not get it finished till late he got back in time for breakfast, I was busy house cleaning today but the days are so short there is not much time I put in a pain of glass == Ther. WEDNESDAY 30 Wea. == After I had the morining work down, and the boys off to school, I washed and prepared some apples to grind as George has the cider mill here, after dinner I went out to grind, but found George and S.A at it too, so I helped them and we got all done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b70228833bde0c931283a9c44f2c2bf5.pdf 045c1260a3e4c7e9034eb7ab831edf0e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS, DEC. 1, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, the boys went went to school, Mother and I prepared apples and I made apple butter with the cider, there was not much cider as we had not many apples it is very nice. == Ther. FRIDAY 2 Wea. == I rose this morning and did the house work and the went down to see Mrs Graham she is not near well, I was there for dinner, and I did some baking for her Aunt Abbie was there too I came up with her, and called there for some mail. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9168be4a6573b0622ebe0e3fd7b286d3.pdf c4b68da15e8dc02b16b8f7442ce17e1f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. DEC. 3, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made a fire and then prepared the breakfast, and attended to the house work, I was busy, attended to the Saturday work scrubbing and baking Saturday is always a busy day preparing for the rest of the Sabbath. == Ther. SUNDAY 4 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast. S.A and I went to chuch, it is a long time since I was there, Mr Mc Alpin preached as Mr Nixon was laid up with a sore back his text was Rev 21 &4 snow storm in afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98da4acb9f42b2a24e0b771ac64aac04.pdf 5f03bb90faf381261d3dc61a12a20c2f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. DEC. 5, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and found the snow deep, and it is cold we had plenty of snow to shovel, the boys and I, they did not get to school , there is a great deal of snow in the wood yard, I made Lancie a pair of braces in the afternoon == Ther. Tuesday 6 Wea. == It is still stormy, the boys did not go to school this morning, but they went after dinner as W.Limebeer went with chopping to the mall, but they came home as there was no school, I was fixing Georges shoulder braces https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb247c2ef965cba4dcfb9f6389cc0e91.pdf 87db310cc8937ae4546fa380b629c26b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. DEC. 7, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and got the breakfast the boys started for school but only went to Henderson as the teacher did not go to school, I faced a pair of mits for George in afternoon, James came up at night to sew his shoe, == Ther. THURSDAY 8 Wea. == After I had breakfast the boys went to school but came home again as the teacher sent them home, I made some kindling in forenoon I was busy in afternoon facing Lancies mits https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d24f4593017570bad79255248fdb356a.pdf 3f1f8d1dcd3743a70612c8e7cf243c37 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. DEC. 9, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire we did not send the boys to school, the roads are very bad I attended to the house work, in forenoon. Willie Cole, and his daughter Aggie came down, Aggie is going to stay for a few days == Ther. SATURDAY 10 Wea. == I rose early as I intended to go to Brampton today with Cousin Robert, but the roads are blocked with snow, so we did not get I did some baking in forenoon, and fixed Aggies dress collar in afternoon, I scrubbed last night so I did have it to day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a55fff2a463f83c3292f5e5015a27ea9.pdf 95b5380da6c10c6b62c6f102ce024025 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. DEC. 11, 1898 Wea. == I rose and prepared the morning meal There is no going to Church today as the road are blocked with snow Jas Hall started to go to Chettercham in the afternoon but had to turn home, James was up in the afternoon == Ther. MONDAY 12 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast the boys did not go to school today The men are opening the roads, it is pretty cold I did no work in particular today I just attended to the house work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57701921144c02a183d336939a6bf849.pdf dcb4c686fbb9e6762225a99bba8e25d9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. Tues. Dec. 13, 1898 Wea. == Millie Mebulloch called this morning to tell me Robert was going to Brampton so Oggie and I went with him. Oggie had dinner at cousin John. Mebulloch and I had dinner at his brother Williams. It is very cold today == Ther. Wednesday. 14 Wea. == We were over at George last night, James was up we had a feed of oysters, but I am not extra fond of them, I did some baking in forenoon and went to cousin Robert in the afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7966d7825fe9ed406ec74a3c16180bca.pdf 19946ced69c7a9684a4e9e2da560c41c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. Thurs. Dec. 15 1898 Wea. == I rose and made a fire after breakfast, the boys went to school I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a shirt for Sancie and got it partly made James was up after tea Oggie and the boys and James went over to Georges. == Ther. Friday 16 Wea. == I made the fire again and the boys went over to the school to prepare for a concert tonight. W.Cole came for Oggie, he thought the concert was last night, so we were so sorry she had to go home, it is a nice evening which makes it pleasant https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f62fc01f126fc8dd9ce423e37e5e27c1.pdf 39f87ef6e07f464c8ed1d1a82fe3954f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Sat. Dec. 17, 1898 == Well we had a fine time last night, W Limebeer drove us over George was not able to go, there was a good program of dialogues, recitations music and singing we enjoyed it very much I did some baking today, Lancie went back to help rid up the school == Sunday 18 == This is a pleasant day. W Limebeer drove L W and I down to Church Mr Nixon preached from Jude. 21st Mr Nixon did not get to Mount Pleasant last Sabbath as he got stuck on the way https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/94c70b631029a0cfd0741d47fa6306db.pdf 32978d3e575a1bca10584b66ed268989 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Mon. Dec 19, 1898 == I arose and made a fire and after breakfast the boys went to school I put on the wash-water and did the washing and did some scrubbing it is a dull day, and in the evening started to rain and snow I had to bring in the clothes which was a cold job == Tuesday 20 == This is a dull morning yet with some rain the snow has settled quite a bit, but the roads are soft. I am busy today at the ironing, and it keeps me longer as the clothes were very wet James called in evening I wrote a letter to Mary https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bebe37300e2602d0fa8c11c9d3daa4fe.pdf 02b614b6ce4174458226f0a06e8da2b7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Wed. Dec 21, 1898 == I rose and made the fire, I am always the fireman, the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work, and then baked a Christmas cake, and I iced it and trimmed it, I always like to have a small one. == Thursday 22 == This is the last day of school for this term and it is a dull day I baked bread and buns in the forenoon I did not do anything in particular today, as I have the Bronchitis and it is not very pleasant https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb3f41efb951fce6c37a042d46c9bed5.pdf fc4d4f97a9b395f561276e594f74f2d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Fri. Dec. 23, 1898 == This is a rough stormy day. I baked bread and buns and pies and cakes for Xmas, there is so many things to do this week, as we are expecting some of the friends down from Grand Valley but we may be disappointed. == Saturday 24 == I rose again today and attended to the morning work, I swept upstairs, and down, and scrubbed the floor I was kept very busy all day, L A gave the boys some woolen scarfs for their necks https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/052c79ceb5b1c44588c68292989b4180.pdf c915ab430048bd8a4774d64f1f868be1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Sun. Dec. 25, 1898 == This is Christmas day but it is not to be held till tomorrow we did not get down to Church today. James came up in the forenoon W Limebeer is sick too after James and I went to Union Church and then to W Coles for tea === Monday 26 === This is Christmas day for us. Well I got some nice preasants, from Santa Claus, James was up in the forenoon, I tried to make the day pleasant for the boys https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e27a616e1c933c3017bf316b6e211da1.pdf edbc7a1837c636a6ca0bf2b8c869e643 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Tues. Dec. 27, 1898 == I rose and made a fire we then had break fast, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy ripping down an old coat, to turn it and make Lance one, as it is a pretty good one === Wednesday 28 === I rose again and after breakfast I attended to the housework and then Mrs Limebeer wanted me to drive her to Brampton, it was 4 degrees below zero, I called at Dr Nobles to get some medicine for George we were late as the roads were bad https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25393892335572f1a8b8056cef2879dc.pdf 21103e554dfd6efc5344ee5502701b16 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Thurs Dec 29 1898 == I do not feel any the worse of my drive to Brampton, the boys are helping Will to do the chores I am busy cutting out Lancie's coat I got a little sewed on it W Mundell is helping Will this afternoon to get up some wood === Friday 30 === I am busy again at Lancies coat but had not a great while to be at it, James came up and took a load of chop to Cheltenham Mrs Limebeer went with him, to stop a while https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af530d3194f2323dda48ea8f89354e5b.pdf aae6f002da0c2707eeee4d3355a5602d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I rose and attended to the bread, I baked in forenoon, and after dinner I scrubbed and cleaned up the house this is the last day of another year, and we are still spared on earth we should be so thank ful for all blessings https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cbe72cdda0775a02d87a1f1809b24eb3.pdf 68058948907d59d476e4a04b3f59fb0b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Texts == Jany 2nd Mr Nixon preached Text Acts IV & 19, 20, and 21 " 9th " Mr Nixon preached Matt XIII & 31, 32 & 33 " 16 Mr Oswell preached from Matt XXV & 40 " 30 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XIII & 22 Feb 6 Mr Nixon preached from First Tim V & 22 " 11 Mr Farquherson preached from Hosea XI & 8 " 13 Mr Gilray preached from St John 1 & 14 " 27 Mr Nixon preached from St John 4 & 35 Mar 6 Mr Nixon preached from Luke XIV & 18 April 10 Mr Nixon preached from Col & 1 also Acts 1 & 3 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1cb1df6b0b09c461ee7d5c4186c38ed3.pdf 9fb838bce4dc4fa134f06739bfac790e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Memoranda == April 17 Mr Nixon preached from St John XVII & 17 May 8 Mr Nixon preached from Exodus XV & 23, 24 & 25 " 15 Mr Nixon preached from Mark XIII & 23 and 26 " 29 Mr Nixon preached from Luke VIII & 18 first clause June 5 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XLVIII and 11 " 12 I was at Union Church Mr McKay preached from Joshua XXIV and 15 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/441e74d2ed11ace5ebcc95ee88132e75.pdf cbe76d766a3a4a6ad3cc63ff2f0c574c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Memoranda == === Deaths === Jan 8 Mrs Jno Armstrong Jan 10 Mrs Jno Henderson Feb 14 Mrs Robt Giffin Mar 27 Miss Annie Graydon April 7 Mrs Malen Silverthorn June 15 W McArthurs baby July 13 Mr Hugh Cameron July 15 Mrs Jos Hutchinson Aug 7 Old Mr Blackstock Aug 10 Mr Jos Snell Aug 13 Mr Jno Clarridge Aug 16 Mr Wm MacGill Oct 18 Dr Robinson Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is the first day of another year, how thankful we should be for the many blessings we have received during the past year I shall strive to do my duty looking for strength from above, I was very busy today I baked and scrubbed, <h3>Ther. Sunday 2 Wea.</h3> The first Sabbath of the year found me at Church, where I love to be, for there we hear the good news, and gather new strength for the duties of the week George and S.A and Elmer and George Jr and I went It was a cold day Mr Nixon preached. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Jan. 3, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made our breakfast. I got the boys off to School. They have their new teacher today D. Marshall, I was busy today doing the house work, and I was also busy doing some patch work of flannel goods. Mother is not very well. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 4 Wea.</h3> Again I rose and got breakfast ready, The boys are off to school. I went to Brampton to get the boys boots mended, I went with W. and Mrs. Limebeer we were late in getting home as we had to wait for the boots. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Jan. 5, 1898 Wea.</h3> Another day has come so I must be up and doing as we must not be idle. After I got the boys off to school and the work done I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie for school. I got a little {sowed or sawed} at them but not much as I was late in getting at them. <h3>Ther. Thursday 6 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made a fire and then got breakfast; I then attended to the works of the house and then went to my sewing In the afternoon W. Cole and his daughter Aggie came so I did not get any sewing done. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Jan. 7, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up this morning and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, I got the boys ready for school, and then I attended to the housework, and then went to my sewing to finish Lancie's pants, the days are so short there is not {much?} time for sewing. <h3>Ther. Saturday 8 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire and then attended to the bread, for I have bread and buns to bake this forenoon, and in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed which kept me quite busy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Jan. 9, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is again the Sabbath day, and a beautiful day it is, Cousin James Reid came over to Georges last night, so he went with us to Church this forenoon, There was 6 of us went to Church, Gea and S.A. & the boys and Jas Reid and I. Mr Nixon preached. <h3>Ther. Monday 10 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire, then the boys went to school, I did the house work, and put the clothes to soak in the forenoon, and in the afternoon George and I went to Mrs. Armstrong's funeral, there was a large crowd. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Jan. 11, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose early and made the fire and put on the wash water. I got the washing out before dinner, and in the afternoon, I was pasting up some paper in the back room, and other duties, I had to bring in the clothes as it started to rain, The boys went to school. {Dinner was the main meal of the day.} <h3>Ther. Wednesday 12 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire we had breakfast, I ironed the clothes in the forenoon. It is raining today, We did not go to Mrs {Handeser's?} funeral, There is no school this afternoon on account of funeral, I was cleaning up the back room after dinner. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Jan. 13, 1898 Wea.</h3> There was quite a storm of thunder & lightning last night but it froze quite hard in the night, The boys are away to school today as usual, I was busy mending clothes and stockings today, George and W. Limebeer killed a pig this afternoon. <h3>Ther. Fri 14. Wea.</h3> This is another fine day the sleighing is done for the present, I attended to the house work in forenoon. And after dinner I went down to see Aunt Abbie who has got her foot sprained, I found Mrs {Gran/Gaby?} there, and Mrs McLean and family. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Jan. 15, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire. and mixed the bread I baked the bread & buns in the forenoon, and got apples ready for pies, and after dinner I baked cakes and pies and swept and dusted and cut the boys hair and made them black bow ties apiece. We have got a little more snow <h3>Thers. Sun. 16, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George S.A the boys and I, went to church, Mr Nixon was there, but we had a {Kneox?} College student by the name of Oswell preached his text was. Matt xxv & 40. I called at Mr. Grahams on the way home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Jan. 17, 1898 Wea.</h3> We rose this morning, and after breakfast I got the boys off to school, I did the house work and then mended the boys shirts and lengthened the sleeves of them, I was kept quite busy all day. we are having a mild winter so far, with very little snow. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 18 Wea.</h3> I bounced out of bed in a hurry thinking I had slept too long, and found it was 7 O. clock, the boys are off to school, I swept upstairs and cleaned out the stove, I lifted off the pipes and polished the sotve in forenoon, and did some patch work in afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Jan 19, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire we then had our breakfast how beatiful every tree and shrub looks today, they have a heavy coat of hoarfrost on them, how worderful they look, nothing could be more beatiful, I scrubbed in the forenoon, and in afternoon I was knitting. <h3>Ther. Tursday 20 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school , it is a very wet rainy day, I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon I started to make a west for W. Limebeer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Jan. 21, 1898 Wea.</h3> The rain has cleared off and it has frozen some some which makes it more pleasant, after I got the work done I went to the sewing to finish W. Limebeer west. I got it done all except the buttons I have not got them yet so could not finish (I set {bread}) <h3>Ther. Saturday 22. Wea</h3> I rose this morning and after lighting the fire I attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns, and swepts and dusted my room in the forenoon, and after dinner I finished sweeping and dustring, and finished vest. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Jan. 23, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and found it had rained and snowed in the night we had breakfast but did not get to Church I dont know why they did not go, The day seems long when we do not get to Church, It has been a fine day. <h3>Ther. Monday 24 Wea.</h3> I got up and lit the lamp and foud it was 7 O' clock so I had to hurry up, to have the boys ready for school in time, I was sewing boots all day and oiling them, so I was quite a cobbler. George is mending his bob sleighs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tue. Jan. 25, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made a fire, I then called the boys, and we had breakfast. I do not feel very well today, Mr. & Mrs. Nixon called for a little while in forenoon, I went with them over to Georges. They are visiting on this {one?} this week. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 26 Wea.</h3> I again rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. the boys are off to school, I do not feel near well. so I am not doing much work today. I cut out some patches for patch work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Jan. 27, 1898 Wea.</h3> I feel lazy this morning but then I must attend to the work, as it would not do to leave it without being done, the boys are away to school. I am busy at my hard work I am piecing a flannel quilt, feeling much better today. <h3>Ther. Friday 28 Wea.</h3> Again I rise to resume my work, we had breakfast the boys then went to school. I am working at my quilt, I have got 2 large blocks done It looks very well although made of many colors </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Jan. 29, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made a fire. I then attended to the bread, I baked bread and pies and cakes and swept and dusted I was kep quite busy I did not scrub as I had rather much work on hand and I feel weak after my sick spell. <h3>Ther. Sunday 30 Wea.</h3> This is a very cold day Tempreature 22 degrees below zero. George, S.A and I went to church It was too cold for the boys to go, Mr Nixon preached, his text was Jon VIII and 22 We saw Ollie Nicholl at Church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Jan. 31, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast The boys are off to school I am busy at my patch work. Ollie Nicholl and Francis Mc {Clure?} came to see us in the afternoon and stayed for tea, and then went to Georges for the rest of the evening {until? {illegible word in interline}} Robert came and took them. <h3>Ther. Tuesday, Feb 1 Wea.</h3> This is a terrible stormy day there is a regular hurricane, the boys did not get to school, I cut out a coat for Lancie for school, and fitted it on The storm kept up all day, it has been wild. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Feb. 2, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and found the weather calmer The boys went to school across the fields on the crust, the side roads are pretty badly drifted. I am busy sewing at Lancies coat. I did not get along very fast at it as I had the lining to cut out and fit. <h3>Ther. Thursday 3 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I prepared the boys for school, I did the housework in forenoon and sewed some in afternoon at Lancies coat, It is still pretty cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Feb. 4, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is milder today, as there is quite a change in the weather, I finished Lancies coat today, and attended to the other work, The boys are away to school. This has been the coldest week we have had this winter. All in good health. <h3>Ther. Saturday 5 Wea.</h3> After I had made a fire I attended to the bread I baked bread and buns in forenoon and after dinner George and I went to Brampton to see Uncle David. we were pretty late in getting home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Feb. 6, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is a beautiful Sabbah day. W. Limebeer, the boys and I went to church Mr Nixon preached his text was in First Timothy V and 22. (It was a grand sermon) W. Cole and Minnie and Emma came to see us in afternoon, All is well. <h3>Ther. Monday 7 Wea.</h3> I rose and made a fire after I had polished the stove, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school. I scrubbed the floor, as I had not time on Saturday. Jas Scott and wife were here for a little while in afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Feb. 8, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and put on the fire and after breakfast I attended to the house work, and about XI O'clock Jas Scott came and took me to Mr Grahams as the is a bee sawing wood they cut quite a bit, but did not get near through. Willie Mundell brought me home <h3>Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea.</h3> I got breakfast after I had made the fire I cut out a woolen shirt for W. Limebeer I sewed at it in afternoon. U. R. Henderson came down after dinner to get me to cut his hair. (rain this morning) & Ana Cooney called </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Feb. 10, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is still soft today, very foggy all day, much like rain, I finished W. Limebeers shirt in forenoon, and did some washing in afternoon. The boys went to school. There was heavy rain in the evening after dark. The snow is going fast. George & S.A went to Mono {Road?}. <h3>Ther. Friday 11 Wea.</h3> There is still a heavy fogg this morning, but no rain, George. S.A. & I went down to Church as there is preparatory service there today. Mr Farquharson preached his text as in Hosea XI and 8, Lillie McLean called for a few minutes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Feb. 12, 1898 Wea.</h3> The weather is fine but our sleighing is almost gone, W. Limebeer is away for a visit, he went last night, so George is alone. I was busy mending today which kept me busy most of the time, It is still soft today the creeks are overflowing their banks. <h3>Ther. Sunday 13 Wea.</h3> This is communion Sabbath. George, S.A & I went down in the buggie. Mr Gilroy {Gilray?} preached a fine sermon his text was in St John 1 and 14. Mr Nixon was there too. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Feb. 14, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire, this is a mild day after breakfast, the boys went to school, I was busy fixing a coat for George to wear to school. George, S. A, the boys & I went to a lecture at Mt Pleasant, Mr Gilroy gave the lecture, it was good, Vina McCulloch came here tonight. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea.</h3> We enjoyed the lecture tonight, the subject was a trip to Rome and the sights there, it was the best I ever listened to, Vina came while we were away she had been in Chiltenham for a few days she came down on Friday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Feb. 16, 1898 Wea.</h3> Again I rose and made the fire, the boys went to school. I was learning Vina some lace patterns in knitting, it is snowing some, the weather is not very cold, it is quite soft this is a very good winter for turning as the snow is not deep when we have the snow, there is not much {at present?}. <h3>Ther. Thursday 17 Wea.</h3> Oh Dear, I made a bad blot here, and I don't like to see it. I am busy at the house work and doing some sewing. I did a little at Georges coat finishing it up the boys are at School all is well as usual </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Feb. 18, 1898 Wea.</h3> Another day has come I rose and made the fire The boys are away to School, it is colder just now, Vina and I went to Roberts in the afternoon it is cold but very good walking. Aunt was busy patching a quilt Robt is drawing ice <h3>Ther. Saturday 19 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire. we then had breakfast. I did some baking in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. Vina and I went to Brampton. we went to see Uncle David. he is keeping just the same, Robert was here from Luther when we came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Feb. 20, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is the Sabbath day. Mr {Fowlie?} is to preach today, but we did not get to church today as it is very stormy. The Luther friends are all with Robert says, I did not feel very well today, Vina and I went in to Georges in the evening for a little while. <h3>Ther. Monday 21 Wea.</h3> This is a very stormy day snowing all day the snow is getting pretty deep, I attended to the house work, and learned Vina some more lace patterns. Robert went home, George had quite a race to catch the train. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Feb. 22, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is still snowing yet the boys went to school but they got a ride with Mrs Mundell, the men are busy opening the side road there is plenty snow now as it is pretty deep, but it is better than the mud this time of the year and we are glad to see the snow. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea.</h3> It is not storming today. I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, in the forenoon, and in the afternoon Vina and I went to Hendersons but, Mrs Henderson and Phemia were away so we were disappointed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Feb. 24, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. I attended to the house work and schrubbed in the forenoon, and after dinner Vina and I pieced a block for a quilt, as she wanted to learn to piece log cabin. <h3>Ther. Friday 25 Wea.</h3> Again I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school, they are to have a debate today, I attended to the house work and did some sewing, and Vina went over to Georges in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Feb. 26, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, and then we had breakfast. The boys went to school I made a mistake here as I thought it was Friday, and I have not written for a few day so that is how the mistake came. I baked pies and some tarts and did the other work. <h3>Ther. Sunday 27 Wea.</h3> This is the Sabbath day of rest. W. Limebeer, Vina McCulloch, the boys and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached from St John IV and 35. The roads are so good there is better sleighing now than we have had all winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Feb. 28, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire, we then had breakfast. I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon Georgre, S.A, Vina and I went to W. Coles. We found them at home, we did not get home till after 9 o'clock. <h3>Ther. Tuesday, Mar 1 Wea.</h3> Well I am really ashamed of this page, as there are to many blots, my pen seems to let the ink out too free. I took Vina down to Thos McClures, she is going to stay till tomorrow evening. It is beautiful weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Mar. 2, 1898 Wea.</h3> After I had prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, I put on some wash water and did a big washing, which kept me most of the day I don't know when I washed in the afternoon before. I went down to Mr Grahams to Prayer Meeting. (C. E.) Vina met me there, she came home with {me?}. <h3>Ther. Thursday 3 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, the boys went to school. I ironed the clothes in the forenoon, after dinner Vina and I went up to visit at Mrs Hendersons. Mrs Nixon and Mrs McKechnie were there too, There is to be a presentation at Mr {Rennie?} tonight, as they are going away. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Mar. 4, 1898 Wea.</h3> We rose again and had breakfast the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work Lancie helped me to carry the flour up stairs before he went to school. I swept upstairs and there dusted down the walls in kitchen, and swept up the floor. We went to visit at Drinkwaters in evening. <h3>Ther. Saturday 5 Wea.</h3> I rose early and after the morning work I fixed my dress as it did not suit me after dinner. W. Limebeer, W. Stubbs, Vina and I went to Brampton, Vina and I went to visit J. McCulloch. We found them well, it was dusk when we reached home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Mar. 6, 1898 Wea.</h3> I slept rather long this morning. so had to hurry up to be ready for Church. George, Vina, the boys and I went. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Luke XIV and 18, What beautiful weather we are having. Vina and went to Georges for a while in afternoon, and to Jas Halls in the evening. Jas Mc was there too. <h3>Ther. Monday 7 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire the boys went to school, Vina prepared for going home. I did up the work in forenoon and in afternoon I drove Vina up to Cheltenham. I visited at W. McArthurs. Aunt Mary was there. I called at Andersons and at P. Fergusons. A warm beautiful day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Mar. 8, 1898 Wea.</h3> Another beautiful day George and S. A went to Mono Road yesterday. But S. A did not come back with George. The boys are away to school. Vina is to go home this morning on the train, I am busy washing and ironing ribbons to trim a dress cap for mother. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea.</h3> This has been another fine warm day. I baked bread today and buns, and was making the shape for the cap, I did not get much sewing done today. Mother is doing some patch work, piecing stars. S. A, came home today and brough Annie G with her. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dr Noble was here today <h3>Ther. Thurs. Mar 10, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is another fine day. It is so warm, the snow is going fast. George and W. Limebeer are bringing up wood for the circular saw, I have been working at Mothers dress cap, it is slow work, The boys went to school. Annie Graydon is very sick with the jaundice. <h3>Ther. Friday 11 Wea.</h3> I went to bed last night but was woke up about 12 o'clock, as William came down from Luther on the evening train, and it was late about 3 hours. There was a lecture at the church. W. J. stayed for that. Mr Mullin of Fergus was the lecturer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Mar. 12, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and there we had breakfast. W. J, cut his foot while chopping in the bush yesterday. It is a pretty bad cut, I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and scrubbed in afternoon. Saturday is always a busy day, very bad weather, it is raining tonight. <h3>Ther. Sunday 13 Wea.</h3> Rain this morning yet James came up last night but could not get home on account of rain, so he stayed here all night. We did not get to Church as the roads are so bad. Annie Graydon is no better. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Mar. 14, 1898 Wea.</h3> W. J. was up first this morning and made a fire. I then rose and made the breakfast. William's foot is not as sore as we suppose{d?} it would be, he is away to the bank again today, but he can't wear a boot as the cut will be sore for a good while. I finished Mothers dress cap. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea.</h3> I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got washed and attended to the bread. We then had breakfast. I baked bread and buns in forenoon and in afternoon Mrs A. B. Henderson, Phimia and I went to Jos Marshalls. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Mar. 16, 1898 Wea.</h3> W. J. was up again first he made the fire. Jas Hall is cutting straw today. W. J and W. Limebeer is there helping. {Ross?} Marshall called to ask me to help at their threshing tomorrow. I was busy washing lace and ribbons, and doing some work for Mother. A thunder storm last night. <h3>Ther. Thursday 17 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning after W. J. had put a fire on. The men are in the bush, R. Marshall came for me about eleven o'clock to go to help Jennie this afternoon. I did not get home till about ten o'clock. Annie has had a bad day today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Mar. 18, 1898 Wea.</h3> W. J. was up first and called me, as we have to go back to the threshing this morning, they threshed till noon. I did not get home till about 5 o'clock. Drs Noble & Hall were both here today to see Annie G she is very weak, she can take no nourishment. <h3>Ther. Saturday 19 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and lacked the stove before I made the fire. After breakfast I did some baking in forenoon, and after dinner I swept and scrubbed. Phemia came down for a little while she had tea here. There was thunder & lightning with rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Mar. 20, 1898 Wea.</h3> The Sabbatch day. We did not go to church as Annie Graydon is very sick, and the roads are very bad. The doctor did not come to see her today, I went in to see her in forenoon and stayed quite a while with her, quite a few called to see her in afternoon. <h3>Ther. Monday 21 Wea.</h3> We rose to find this a dull day. I did not wash as it as it is a rainy day, we are having very muddy roads, they never were worse they say. I was busy fixing one of my basques {article of clothing} a little. I set bread tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Mar. 22, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread. I did the house-work and attended to the bread in forenoon. I did a little sewing today. I went over to Georges for a while, Annie is getting worse, The Dr has no hope of her, I went to Georges again at bed time. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea.</h3> I was at Georges all night. Mrs A. B. Henderson and I sat up all night, I came home at 4 o'clock and got the breakfast. I then washed a little in forenoon and scrubbed, after dinner I went back to Georges and worked there till 10 o'clock. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Mar. 24, 1898</h3> They telegraphed for the friends to come yesterday. Sam and Joe came from Grand Valley, but the rest did not get here till this morning. She is still getting worse, I feel very tired today as I did too much yesterday. Mr Nixon came to see Annie yesterday, he did not know she was so {low?}. <h3>Ther. Friday 25 Wea.</h3> William got up and made the fire. I then got up and got breakfast. I was busy baking today. Annie is till sinking they have no hope now of her getting better. Mr & Mrs Nixon called again today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Mar. 26, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made a fire. I was busy baking in forenoon, Thomas came down from Grand Valley this morning and Sam Graydon went up on the train to Grand Valley. I scrubbed in afternoon and in evening I cut Thomas' and Georges hair. Annie very low. <h3>Ther. Sunday 27 Wea.</h3> The Sabbath I rose this morning and made the fire. W. Limebeer came and told me that Annie is dead. She died about 1 o'clock, the Dr came last night and stayed till after she was gone. It is raining today, Mr Haines brought the coffin down. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Mar. 28, 1898 Wea.</h3> Thomas was up first this morning and made the fire. He went home to Brampton with William. Sam & L.A came down this morning on the train. {Gus? Jas?} Wilkinson brought them down from his place, I blacked the stove and swept up and dusted. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 29 Wea.</h3> I rose early this morning. {Venie?} stayed here last night, she got up and went over to Georges. Annie is to be buried this afternoon. I scrubbed this forenoon and went to funeral in afternoon with Richard Graydon, the roads were very bad, Thomas went home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Mar. 30, 1898 Wea.</h3> Sam and {Venie?} stayed here last night, they went down to with Lizzie G. to Wills for dinner, they came up again after dinner, and took the evening train home. They took some roses home. Jennie and Lizzie went home to Toronto too on the evening train. <h3>Ther. Thursday 31 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast William went to help George saw and split wood. I attended to the housework. I was over to Georges in afternoon for a while Roads bad yet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. April 1, 1898 Wea.</h3> William was up first this morning, I got up and attended to the bread. After breakfast William went to help George thresh peas, I have no particular work on hand at present as this has been a busy time on account of Annies sickness, and I have not been very well for a while. <h3>Ther. Saturday 2 Wea.</h3> I got up this morning and made a fire. After breakfast I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and washed Williams white shirt and collar. After dinner, I scrubbed floor and stoop, and ironed shirt and many other duties besides. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. April 3, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is colder today we did not get to Church this morning, I don't know why. After dinner William and I went to see Mr & Mrs Graham found them pretty well, Mrs McLean and children were there too, I have not been to Church for a good while. <h3>Ther. Monday 4 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire, and after we had breakfast. I prepared to do the washing. S. A went to {Mona?} Road today as they have gone to bring house hold stuff over here for W. Graydon. I had a big washing. William and I went </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther Tues Sat. April 5, 1898 Wea.</h3> {On the side of the page: "We went to the funneral"}. I got up and made the fire. I made quite a mistake there by burning two leaves instead of one and did not notice my mistake till I had written two days. I had been so busy that I did not get any writing for a few days. This is the busy day. Mrs Silverthorn was {?}. <h3>Ther. Wednesday Sunday 6 Wea.</h3> This is Easter Sunday. George, S.A., and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached from Col III and 1st also Acts 1 and 3rd. The roads are fine and the weather so beautiful. I am making plenty blots around here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. April 7, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire the boys went off to school, after I had made the house tidy I went to the ironing as I have a good deal to iron. This is the last day of school for a week as it is the Easter holidays, it is beautiful weather again. <h3>Ther. Friday 8 Wea.</h3> I rose and made fire, I then attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked the bread in forenoon and after dinner I trimmed the raspberries and it was quite a hard job too. I got them all done. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther Sat. Tues April 9, 1898 Wea.</h3> We rose early this morning as William is going up to Grand Valley this morning. I drove him to the station. After I came back I went down to W. Mandells to help Mrs Mandell do some sewing. I came home in the evening. <h3>Ther. Sunday Wed 10 Wea.</h3> I rose early again this morning and after we had breakfast and the boys off to school. I went down to Mandells again. It is snowing again, quite rough today. quite a little {?}, Mr Mandell drove me home tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. April 11, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had our breakfast, and I had attended to the housework, the boys and I gathered up the brush and burned it and after dinner George, S.A. and I went to Brampton. I got some Dutch {?} to plant, it was near dark when we got home. Mother and I made the mission block for the quilt. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 12 Wea.</h3> Again I rose early and went down to Mandells to do some more sewing. I am to help Mrs Mandell make a dress for herself. I was there all day and came home at night. I got a letter from {Lorrie?} McCulloch. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. April 13, 1898 Wea.</h3> Again I rose early and after breakfast I went down to Mandells again today. I was down about 7 o'clock, we got along very well with our sewing but did not get quite through. I got a ride home with W. Limebeer as he was putting in the seed at W. Graydon. <h3>Ther Tursday 14 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast we took the roots out of the cellar and after dinner I dug the parsnips, and then put in some garden we planted some parsnips and lettuce and beett and radishes and a few onion. We had a busy day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. April 15, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went out to the garden. I put in quite a bit more {garden?} and turned down the grass. We sent the boys up to Hutchinsons with some rose bushes and some flower roots. <h3>Ther. Saturday 16 Wea.</h3> I rose and attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked bread & buns and scrubbed in forenoon and after dinner I baked pies and cakes. I had a very busy day. We have been looking for my sister Maggie but she did not come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. April 17, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and found this a beautiful day. George, S.A. and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in John XVII & 17. It is cloudy this afternoon. James came up for a while. W. Limebeer is away on his wheel for the {first?} this season. <h3>Ther. Monday 18 Wea.</h3> After I had made a fire, I then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school again after the Easter holidays. I was busy today making a sash for a hot {bedframe?}. I got it made all night it quite a job. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. April 19, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is a wet rainy day and I can't work outside, So I busied my self making at at print dress for myself for every day wear. It is very dark and dull, Jennie Marshall came over to Georges in forenoon and got storm {?} with the rain. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 20 Wea.</h3> This is a dark dull day yet, we are having rain and snow, which makes it very disagreeable. I have been snowing again at my dress. Phemia Henderson came down for a crochet needle (a hook) but did not get one. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. April 21, 1898 Wea.</h3> There is no rain today but it is dull and cold. I was busy sewing in forenoon, and in afternoon I planted the sweet peas. I put in quite a lot. It is too wet to do much outside, So I must work inside for there is plenty to do, and I do not feel extra well. <h3>Ther. Friday 22 Wea.</h3> It is raining again today. The boys are off to school, George brought me a white peony root from Mrs Henderson but it is badly broken and I am afraid it will not grow, but I hope it may, for they are so nice. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. April 23, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, which I baked in forenoon, also pumpkin pies and buns and after dinner I swept and dusted and then went outside and the boys and I made the hotbed. I saw a flock of wild geese going south which is a sign of cold. <h3>Ther. Sunday 24 Wea.</h3> This is a beautiful day. George, S.A, and Willie Graydon went to church, I did not go as I am not well enough to go. S.A. came in a little while in afternoon. The day seems long when I do not get to church. I always like to go. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. April 25, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast, and the boys off to school, I fixed up the hot bed and planted the seeds, in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a print dress waist and did a little sewing. George and W. Graydon went to Brampton. Arbor day at school. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 26 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire. The boys went to school, I attended to the house work, and did a little sewing, and after dinner George, S.A, Willie Graydon, and I went up to the graveyard. I felt that I was not wanted. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {At the top of page: Willie Graydon went to Luther} <h3>Ther. Wed. April 27, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast the boys went off to school. I went out to the garden and dug the rest of the ground and planted some more onions, and some beans. Mr Ceasar the horse farrier was here, {Fred?} Hutchinson came home with the boys. After tea I went down to Mr Grahams. <h3>Ther. Thursday 28 Wea.</h3> Again I rose a made the fire. I was busy sewing in forenoon after I did the house work. George went to {?} after dinner and S.A. went to the auxiliary meeting at Mr O'Neals. I trimmed the gooseberries, and currants and put manure around there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. April 29, 1898 Wea.</h3> After breakfast, I went outside to work, making stakes for the flower beds and planting out some Sweet Williams, and {?} (or Scarlet Lightning) and Holly Hocks and Roses. I have had a very busy day. Then I cleaned up the rubbish. W. Graydon came back from Grand Valley. <h3>THer. Saturday 30 Wea.</h3> I rose and cleaned the stove and made the, I baked bread, buns and pies in forenoon. Fred Hutchinson and Elmer and George went off to fish. They got a few small ones. Phemia was in a few minutes in afternoon. James came up in even. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ther. Sun. May 1,1898 Wea. I rose and made the fire we had breakfast They did not go to Church today, I might have gone with Roberts if they had said they were not going Very light rain today cloudy and dull. James came up in evening the rain came on so he could not go home. Ther. Monday 2 Wea. James got up at 5 o 'lock, I did not up for quite a while. After the boys went to School I did a big washing and in afternoon and in afternoon I carried some {wealth?} to {Mary?} on the Lilly of the valley and did some house cleanng up stairs, and filled the {cupboard cud?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. May 3, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, The boys went to school. There was heavy rain last might, I was busy house cleaning upstairs, I got through at tea time, and after tea, I did the ironing it was 10 o'clock when I got through, and I was tired. W. Limebeer ploughed the potato ground. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 4 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys went to school, and I went at the white washing. I did Mothers bed room and mine, I was kept very busy, It has been cloudy all day, This is a busy week for me </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. May 5, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is still cloudy this morning, and quite cool. The boys are off to school. Mother and I are busy today at the house cleaning putting things to their places in forenoon, and after dinner I cleaned up the back room. I got through in good time. George broke the glass of the hot bed, and he feels pretty bad. <h3>Ther. Friday 6 Wea.</h3> I rose early this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went at cleaning up the kitchen. I white washed it and blacked the stove and washed the wood work and srubbed the floor. I did a hard days work I was tired. (I set bread </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. May 7, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pumpkin pies in the forenoon and after dinner was {picking?} up the raspberries wheeling chip manure, and put {that?} around them. <h3>Ther. Sunday 8 Wea.</h3> This is a nice day, the day of rest, I got up and prepared the breakfast. George, S.A, and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Exodus XV and 23, 24, and 25. James was here for a while, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. May 9, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up early, and made a fire, and put on the wash water The boys went to school I did the washing in the forenoon and after dinner, I went outside and turned the grass among the raspberries and wheeled a lot more chip manure, the boys helped me when they came home <h3>Ther. Tuesday 10 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast over and the boys off to school, I starched the clothes and ironed them and there I was busy in the back, tidying it and cleaning the glass ware, I then fixed up the Lilly of the Valley. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. May 11, 1898 Wea.</h3> Just after breakfast Old Mrs Henderson came down as A. B. was going to Brampton she was with us till after dinner, It is a long time since she was here before. After we had dinner I cleaned up Johnies room which kept me busy till dark, The boys at school <h3>Ther. Thursday 12 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast The boys went to school. I attended to the house work, in the forenoon. After dinner I cleaned the {?} of the cookhouse and whitewashed it and scrubbed it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. May 13, 1898 Wea.</h3> I made the fire and got breakfast ready, after breakfast I went again at the whitewashing, I did the stoop and the outside of the cookhouse, It is very white, Mr Ceasar came today to see how the horses leg is doing. I gave him some flower roots. <h3>Ther. Saturday 14 Wea.</h3> James went up home tonight. I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked in the forenoon, Sam Graydon came after dinner, he is going to build the stone work of A. Clarks barn, his brother Willie is going up with him today as he has got a job in a store up there. We planted a few potatoes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. May 15, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is cloudy this morning but there is no rain, it turned out fine George and I went to Church he drove {?} single Mr Nixon preached his text win in Mark XIII and 22, and 26 we had fine sermon on character <h3>Ther. Monday 16 Wea.</h3> James came down today. I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast I kept {Lancie?} home to help me plant potatoes, we were busy all day. we have to wheel the manure to put under them, we planted potatoes and corn and mellons and cucumbers we had a hard days work </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. May 17, 1898 Wea.</h3> I kept Lancie home this forenoon again, we planted the red heart beans, and some more potatoes, he went to School after dinner, and S. A. and I went to the missionary quilting, the was a big crowd there about 35 in all, they quilted two quilts one tweed one <h3>Ther. Wednesday 18 Wea.</h3> I rose early and got Lancie to help me wheel some manure, we planted some more beans of the later kind. George dropped them for us before they went to School, I finished planting the potatoes and corn, I also planted some parsnip and flower seeds. and took some {warm?} {sap?} out of the trees. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. May 19, 1898 Wea.</h3> There was heavy thunder and lightning and rain in the night, and another storm this morning, the boys are away to School I did not do any outside work today, as it to damp and wet. I was busy sewing a little. <h3>Ther. Friday 20 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and attended to the hoes work in the forenoon and after dinner I went out to the garden and did some weeding and I transplanted some lettuce, and beets and planted a few beans. I went up to see Mrs Henderson. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. May 21, 1898 Wea.</h3> When I came home from seeing Old Mrs Henderson last night, who has been very sick, I found James here he wants me to do some sewing for him next week, I baked bread and buns & pies in forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed the floor and stoop, and cut Georges hair. The boys are helping the men. <h3>Ther. Sunday 22 Wea.</h3> This is a beautiful Sabbath day after a heavy thunder storm in the night. They did not go to Church today I don't know why, I always like to go when I am well, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. May 23, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up this morning and made a fire and put on the wash water, we then had breakfast, I did quite a big washing I fixed the lounge putting more {strain?} in it. I washed and ironed the cover but did not get it on, as I had not time The boys were at School <h3>Ther. Tuesday 24 Wea.</h3> This is birthday of our Queen (Victoria) I attended to the houes work this forenoon, Lizzie Graydon came out from Toronto this morning, and went back on the evening train. Mrs J. Graham & Mrs J {Leake?} were here this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. May 25, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast over I went to the ironing Albert Hunter came down for me to go and stay with Mrs Henderson as Phemia had to go for medicine for her, The W. Y, M, Society met at Georges this afternoon there was quite a number there, but I did not get there <h3>Ther. Thursday 26 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire, then we had breakfast, and then I was busy all day making flower beds and transplanting flowers, I also set out {?} boxes of tomatoes I had quite a busy time there is so much to do. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. May 27, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I set out some tomatoes in forenoon after dinner Phemia called a few minutes I did some baking and after tea I went up to Hendersons, there was choir practice there <h3>Ther. Saturday 28 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire and got the breakfast I then did a little baking and swept and dusted, after dinner the boys went to the mill with W. Limebeer, and was busy weeding and hoeing and taking worms out of the {?} and I planted some tomatoes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. May 29, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is a beautiful day we had some rain last night. George, S. A, and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached, his text was Luke VIII and 18 the first clause, George and S.A went to Home Church in the afternoon, John Graydon came in the evening (my nephew). <h3>Ther. Monday 30 Wea.</h3> {On the side: Wells {?} was here} {Well?} I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got breakfast ready, the boys are away to School, G Hutchinson called for a straw hat. I was working outside in the forenoon, after dinner I was doing some mending and putting new wrist bands on the boys shirts. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thursday. June 2, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up early and got the boys all to School. I went to Brampton with Phemia, we went to Mr Cooneys for dinner, and had a nice time, Mrs {?} had been sick but is much better now, it was later than we intended to be Mrs Henderson is keeping better, Mother sewed another hat. <h3>Ther. Friday 3 Wea.</h3> This is the day of the preparatory service at the Church. George, S.A and I went. Mr McAlpin preached, his text was in I Cor X and 21, George and S.A. went to Brampton. I came home with Mr Graham I called in at Roberts, and he wanted me to whiten a hat for him, so I brought them with me. {On the side of page: I got hats done} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. June 4, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose early and made the fire, it is very warm. after breakfast, I got the men to put the stove out, so I was very busy scrubbing and cleaning up in the forenoon, and after dinner I baked pies and cakes, Phemia came down in evening. <h3>Ther. Sunday 5 Wea.</h3> This is the Communium Sabbath, George S,A, & I went Mr Nixon preached. his text was in Gen XL VIII and II. William & J. {Mellor?} went to Georgetown and {Jas?} McCulloch went to Cheltenham, I was up at Hendersons in afternoon {On the side of page: James Graydon was here} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. June 6, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast THe boys went to School The men were at the {manure?}. I was in the garden weeding in the forenoon, and in the afternoon I was doing some mending, Jas McCullochh was here helping the men <h3>Ther. Tuesday 7 Wea.</h3> I rose early and after we had breakfast, I attended to the house work and then I was busy outside till noon. after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for James and sewed at them but I did not get them quite finished, as I had some other work to do out side </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. June 8, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose at 5 o'clock and called the boys I put on the fire, we then went outside, I was planting some mellons and some more cucumbers as they eaten off, the boys were busy hoeing, we got a good lot of work done and I was busy transplanting flowers. <h3>Ther. Thursday 9 Wea.</h3> I rose again early and found it raining, I attended to the bread, then had breakfast. Lancie was out hoeing some as the rain had stopped, I was hoeing in the forenoon, and after dinner, I finished James' pants, I took them down in evening, I called at {Halls?} for a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. June 10, 1898 Wea.</h3> William stops here at night so he is always up first, and away to his work. I got up and made the fire and we then had breakfast, I was busy outside transplanting flowers, and mowing grass and helping Mother fill the {leach?} to make soft soap there is plenty of work for every day <h3>THer. Saturday 11 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and blacked the stove, and then made the fire, I put water in the leach and run off the lye. I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse, we had heavy rain in the afternoon. I was fixing the boys pants and blouses, and ironed Williams white shirt. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. June 12, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and got breakfast William is here, the two James' were here last night giving us some music, I did not get to Church this morning, George and S.A {went?} James, A. and I went to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Joshua XXIV and 15 first {past?}. {?} Graydon was here. <h3>Ther. Monday 13 Wea.</h3> I rose early and put on the wash water. I washed out the white clothes before breakfast, I had a big washing as I had some to do for the {?}, in the afternoon I was weeding and transplanting and fixing the sweet peas (heavy rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. June 14, 1898 Wea.</h3> I was a little late in getting up this morning, and so had to hurry up, I was making yeast soup in the forenoon, and doing some cleaning in the milkhouse in afternoon, and transplanting some pansies, and helping Mother make the soap. George, S.A. and W. Limebeer went to the garden party. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 15 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, the boys went off to School, I was working outside this forenoon, {bringing?} up the soap and it has made my hands very sore, and I was doing some cleaning up in the milkhouse, white washing and scrubbing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. June 16, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread. after breakfast I prepared the boys for school. I baked and ironed this forenoon. I then worked outside fixing the steps of the milkhouse, and cleaning up outside, sweeping and scrubbing, <h3>Ther. Friday 17 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire. There is School this forenoon, and a picnic to the lake in afternoon. I baked rhubarb pies and was busy outside fixing the flowers, S.A went to the picnic </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. June 18, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and cleaned the stove, and then got breakfast. George went to School this forenoon, as he is thinking of trying the entrance for the High School, I baked cakes and pumpkin pies, Aunt Abbie came up in afternoon for a while I swept and dusted, and scrubbed cookhouse <h3>Ther. Sunday 19 Wea.</h3> William and James stayed here last night, I did not go to Church. Geo & S.A went {out?} did not come home till eve the two James {McS?} went to Cheltenham, W. Stubbs and wife of Melville came to Geo's but were disappointed. Jas McGill and family were here too. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. June 20, 1898 Wea.</h3> William is always up at 5 o'clock and away to work I was working outside transplanting {summer?} savory, and I went to Mrs Grahams helping her to make a dress, there was a little rain after dinner. I brought the waist home as we did not get it done <h3>Ther. Tuesday 21 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off to School I was making Mrs Grahams dress. Gracie Mandell called for it on the way house School. I set bread tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. June 22, 1898 Wea.</h3> William was up at {11?} o'clock I was late in getting up as I fell asleep again after William left. I baked bread and buns, and transplanted some flowers, The masons got through after dinner a while, and then came up to pack up, Jas Hall took them to the {sta?} Roberts Thomas came down to work at {barn?} <h3>Ther Thursday 23 Wea.</h3> Thomas stayed here last night, I got up and made the fire the boys went off to School I attended to the housework, I do not feel very well I don't know what is the matter with me, George and S.A went to the Sunday School Convention in afternoon, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. June 24, 1898 Wea.</h3> Thomas stayed at George last night. I got up and put on the fire after we had breakfast the boys went off to School, I was not able to do much work as I do not feel any better, I just did the houeswork in forenoon after dinner W. Cole came and Minnie and Emma <h3>Ther. Saturday 25 Wea.</h3> I got up and blacked the stove and then put on the fire after breakfast I baked the pies and swept and dusted, I took a rest. after dinner as I was sick, I planted a few tomtaoes in even but there came a heavy shower of rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. June 26, 1898 Wea.</h3> Roberts Thomas & James came up last night and stayed all night, it is a bright clear day. I did not go to Church as I was not well, George & S.A went Thomas & W.Limebeer went up to Cheltenham before dinner, James came up in afternoon, D. McClure and family were at Georges <h3>Ther. Monday 27 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire, and after breakfast we got the boys ready to go up to Grand Valley to try the entrance. George and I took them to the station. We came round by Cheltenham I went into the {lounging ground?}. I was working outside after dinner. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. June 28, 1898 Wea.</h3> The framers came up last night with Thomas to get a shave. It seems lonely without the boys as I have to take breakfast alone, I was outside all day weeding and hoeing and mowing and fixing up the tomatoes and flowers <h3>Ther. Wednesday 29 Wea.</h3> I got up this morning and after breakfast which I had alone I went outside for a while in the morning. I was hoeing the cucumbers and tomatoes, then I was busy mending. I was busy mending I went over to Mr {Mellig?} for some asters {On the side of page: Aunt Abbie was up} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mr & Miss Graham and her {sister?} of Port Perry was here today <h3>Ther. Thurs. June 30, 1898 Wea.</h3> After breakfast I went to washing I did not get done till after dinner as I had a lot to wash. There was a terrible tramp came in at noon he was so raged. I felt afraid of him There was rain in afternoon. Robert and Ellen came down from Luther they have little Janie with them <h3>Ther. Friday July 1 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast I attended to the hoes work and did a litle ironing in forenoon. George, S.A and Robert went to Brampton, Ellen went to Roberts and I finished ironing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. July 2, 1898 Wea.</h3> We rose early this morning as Robert & Ellen think they had better go home. I attended to the bread and then got the breakfast ready, I made a boquet for them to take home with them, it is a very warm day for driving I was busy doing my cleaning up for the Sabbath <h3>Ther. Sunday 3 Wea.</h3> VERY HOT {in large letters} I was late in getting up this morning. Thomas {Mc?} (my nephew) took breakfast with me. George, S.A and I went to Church it was very warm. Mr Nixon preached from the XV of Luke and verses 12 & 13. (A shower in afternoon Thomas went to Home Church </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. July 4, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and prepared breakfast I ate alone as Mother does not rise so soon I attende to the house work and then made a skirt for Mother after tea I went down to Mr Grahrams, Mr & Mrs Nixon called there too, so I got a ride home with them <h3>Ther. Tuesday 5 Wea.</h3> Again I rose and attended to the house work and then made a large boquet for Mrs Graham of Port Perry I then went down to cut out a shift for Mr Graham (a white one. I stayed at Mrs Mendells to help quilt Aunt Abbie was there too we got it finished </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. July 6, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire, and again I had breakfast. I put Paris {?} on the Potatoes after dinner. I was busy at Mr Grahams white shirt I did not get it done, as I had some other duties to attend outside, this has been a warm day <h3>Ther. Thursday 7 Wea.</h3> I rose and attended to the morning duties and then I finished Mr Grahams shirt and then I washed it and Thomas' clothes too This has been a nice day. Mrs Graham of Port Perry went home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. July 8, 1898 Wea.</h3> After I had breakfast I starched the clothes and ironed them, About 3 o'clock Thomas came up from Halls, and asked me to help him pack up as they were going home. After tea I made a boquet for Mrs Jas Marshall, and took it to her, as I was {taking?} Mr Grahams shirt home. I called at Roberts <h3>Ther. Saturday 9 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and after breakfast I had to drive the horses on the hay fork all day I did my work while they were getting the loads. This has been a beautiful week for the hay. George has one field in very cool tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. July 10, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is still cool this morning, George and I went alone as S.A has a sore throat, Mr Nixon is away taking his vacation so we had a strange minister today Mr Stewart he preached from the IV of Galatians and the 4 and 5 verses. James came up <h3>Ther. Monday 11 Wea.</h3> I rose about 4:30 this morning and prepared my breakfast, I then started about 5:30 for the berry patch, I was back about 9:30 I got 7 lbs they were very good, but it was very wet as there had been a frost, we picked the tame ones too </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. July 12, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is a fine day, but war, and dusty, They are all away celebrating the 12th, but I had to stay home as usual I would liked to have gone, I went to the field and cut some straw for a hat or two James went up home last night, <h3>Ther. Wednesday 13 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and after breakfast Phemia came down to see if we would have any berries for sale, I then {harnessed?} {Dandy?} and went up to the station for the boys and James, they came all night, Lancie and I picked some red currants. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. July 14, 1898 Wea.</h3> We got up this morning and after breakfast we picked the berries and got 10 lbs, I canned them and did up the red currants and attended to the other house work, I baked bread and buns today so I had quite a busy day. I went up to Henderson last night for a while <h3>Ther. Friday 15 Wea.</h3> I rose again and made the fire, and we had the breakfast over Lnacie to rake hay he was at it all day, I was mending the boys clothes today They enjoyed their visit to Grand Valley very much, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. July 16, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and prepared the fire we picked the berries before breakfast, Lancie had to be at the hay again today they got it all in except the raking, I did up the berries and a few brack currants I was busy in the evening fixing my pink waist <h3>Ther. Sunday 17 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared breakfast They did not go to Church this morning After dinner George, S.A and I went over to Georgetown to Mrs Jas Hutchinson funeral, we then went to Robt Reids, and in evening we went to the {Endeavor?} at {Norval?}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. July 18, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and after we had breakfast we went to pick berries. we got a nice lot we had 23 lbs We got home at eleven o'clock, I did them up and attended to the other work. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 19 Wea.</h3> Again I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and went off to the berry patch, the boys W. Limebeer and I the berries were not quite so good, I canned them up, and then fixed my pink waist </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. July 20, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast the boys and I went to the field, the boys picked peas while I cut straw for hats, we brought it home and trimmed it after dinner Weirs Mary came down from Cheltenham she came down on the morning train, She and I went up in eveng for valise. <h3>Ther. Thursday 21 Wea.</h3> I rose at 4 o'clock and mixed the bread, and then took a rest for a while longer on the lounger, then, S.A, Mary and I went to Robert Reids for berries, it was very warm, {Fraser?} came home with us to have a play, he is 10 years old </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. July 22, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, I did a little washing, and canned up the berries I got at R. Reids, I was kept busy. and after tea The boys, & Mary and I went to Roberts, we were late in getting home James came up with us {Scribble on page} <h3>Ther. Saturday 23 Wea.</h3> I rose and cleaned the stove, we then had breakfast, I did some baking and swept and dusted and scrubbed the stoop and cook-house, James came up late to take Mary to R. Reids George and S.A went to Caledon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. July 24, 1898 Wea.</h3> James and Mary did not go till this morning as it was too late last night, they went to Reids and then to Norval Church. There is no preaching in our Church today. It is terrible warm today George and S.A. brought {Mitte?} Stubbs with them home for a week. <h3>Ther. Monday 25 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. we had a little thunder storm, but very little rain, I was doing some mending, and fixing my pink waist, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. July 26, 1898 Wea.</h3> We got up and after breakfast, Fraser Reid the boys and I went to the berry patch, we got quite a lot, and was home before noon, After dinner S.A. {Mitte?} Stubbs and I went to Brampton Agnes Reid and 3 of the family came over with Mary and took Fraser home <h3>Ther. Wednesday 27 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies, and did up the rest of the berries Mary went over to Georges in afternoon and in the evening she and I went to Roberts Marshalls, Jennie was away </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ther. Thurs. Jul 28,1898 Wea. I rose and made the fire and {prebaked?} the breakfast, and attended to the house work. I baked bread and buns in the forenoon and did some sewing in afternoon. After {lunch?} we went to Ms. Grahams, there was a little shower of rain we called at Robert's. Aunt Abbie cam home from {Rochesture?} Ther. Friday 29 wea. After we had breakfast Mary and I did a little working and ironng. I also blacked the stove I did up my {mesdin?} waist, after dinner we went up to Hendersons and had a nice time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ther. Sat. July 30,1898 Wea After we had breakfast the boys Mary and I went to pick berries for Mrs. Graham, we got out 6 lbs, and was home early we baked pies and cakes in forenoon and sweeped and dusted in afternoon and attended to other duties. We went to Hall's in the evening/ Ther. Sunday 31 Wea. George Limebeer of Caledon and sister (Mrs. S. Sheliles) came to Georges last night There was 7 of us went to Church, Mary & I went with G Limbebeer. Ms Nixon, Preached his text was in Cal 4 and 18 Mary when to {Yhos McGlues?} and came home at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ther. Mon. Aug 1, 1898 Wea. We rose this morning and found it very cloudy. I did some sewing for myself, in fore noon, and after dinner we went to Robert's and spent the afternoon. It is lookig like rain. I got my sewing done. Ther. Tuesday 2 wea. I rose and made a fire and put on the wash water, mary and I did the washing in the forenoon, and after dinner I {glazed} and trimmed a hat, mary went to visit at Hall's, to visit James was up in {weuy?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ther. Wed. Aug. 3 1898 Wea. After breakfast, there came on a feautiful shower of rain, I ironed the clothes and Then as it had cleared off I took Mary down to {Pranston?} to spend a few days, I had dnner at {Jim?} Cooneys and tea at {Juo} Mc Cullochs, I got home safe. Ther. Thursday 4 Wea. After we had breakfast the boys and I went to berry patch in forenoon, we got about 4 lbs they are almost done. After dinner I took a rest and then cleaned some straw for hats and did up the berries. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> I rose this morning and attended to the bread, after wehad breakfast, I baked pies and break and buns. And after dinner I swept and dusted scrubbed the {stoop?} and cook house, and did my saturday's work as I expect to be away from {ilegible word}. Ther. Saturday 6 Wea. I rose early this morning and went to Brampton for Mary. Mrs Limebeer and Millie Mc Culoch went with me, I was at {Jno?} Mc Cullocks for diner and tea, We called at Uncle Davids But did not see him. I left the house at - W. b. Mc Culochs </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Aug. 7, 1898 Wea.</h3> Lizzie Graydon came out yesterday from Toronto {so?} George, S.A and Lizzie went to Church, Mary and I went to Cheltenham with Halls, George went with us, Mr Nixon preached his text was Gal V. {7 & 8?} Cloudy like rain <h3>Ther. Monday 8 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I attended to the house work. I had no particular work today Mary and I went to Roberts in evening James came up with us </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Aug. 9, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast Mary started off on foot to Cheltenham, I attended to the house work in forenoon and after dinner I went with Robert and Aunt Abbie to Mr Blackstocks funeral he is almost a hundred years old, There was not a big crowd at {?} the funeral, <h3>Ther. Wednesday 10 Wea.</h3> After breakfast George went up to the station for Willie Graydon, and he brough Mary down from Cheltenham Mary and I went to R. Marshalls threshing Phemia {Groat?} and a Miss Bell was there </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Aug. 11, 1898 Wea.</h3> Willie Graydon went home last night, the men were working at Wills today, Mary and I wrote home letters today I sent one to John Pringle, Lizzie Graydon went home this evening. Mary and I went to Halls in evening Thunder storm and rain at night {On side of page: Mrs A. B. Henderson was here} <h3>Ther. Friday 12 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and attended to the morning duties, I baked pies and cakes in forennoon and in afternoon I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie, John McCulloch and little girl called in evening Mary went to {G.?} McClures </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Aug. 13, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this and made the fire. I then attended to the bread, I swept and dusted and scrubbed, I sewed a little while in the evening at Lancies pants, McClures brought Mary home in the evening James came up in the gloming to see if Mary and I would go to Coles <h3>Ther. Sunday 14 Wea.</h3> The Sabbath of rest George and S.A took the Arnold children home, James came up and we went to Coles for dinner and then came to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Mark VIII. 23. 24. & 25 Mary and I went to Roberts in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Aug. 15, 1898 Wea.</h3> We rose this morning and after breakfast Mary did some washing and I wrote a letter to Maggie, and drove the horses on the hay, fork unloading some millet, After dinner George S.A. and I went to {?} Clarridges funeral, and Mary went up to Chetlenham to visit, There was a terrible {ground?}. Mr {Clever?} preached from I Peter II and 21 <h3>Ther. Tuesday 16 Wea.</h3> I woke this morning to find a terrible storm of wind and rain with thunder and lightning. I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner George. Mrs Limebeer and I went to Brampton I was getting school books for the boys </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Aug. 17, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys prepared for school I did the house work, and then went to sewing. I finished Lancies pants and we pulled part of the onions, and I braided them up, everything is to dry for the {want?} of rain <h3>Ther. Thursday 18 Wea.</h3> We rose this morning again, the boys are off to school. I did some sewing in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. and I went to Brampton to the funeral of Wm McGill. there was a large gathering. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI AUG. 19, 1898 Wea.</h2> I got up this morning and made the fire, and did some baking in forenoon, after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for George, and sewed some of them, Phemia came down in afternoon and stayed for tea. I went up with her for a little while, I set bread <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 20 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire, and then allen did the bread and buns in the forenoon and after dinner I swept and dusted and scrubbed, we covered some books for the boys Lillie McLean called for a little while </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. AUG. 21, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and prepared the break fast, George S.A. and I went down to Church Mr Nexon preached from Deuteronomy XXXII and 11.12 and 13. George and S.A stayed at LV. Georgedons and I walked home James Me and Earnie Martier was here in evening <h2>Ther. MONDAY 22 Wea.</h2> We rose and had break-fast the boys went off to school. I finished Georges pants, George and S.A went to Caledon. she is going to stay for a while. After tea the boys and I wheeled some gravel up from the road </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. AUG. 23, 1898 Wea.</h2> I woke this morning to find it cloudy and thundering some but we got no rain they boys are away to school I went out and fuelled and braided the rest of the onions Mother is not very well I peeled some sweet apples to day. started to fix my black basque over <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 24 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the housework, in the fore-noon, after dinner I did a little at my dress, but can't get much time for sewing, as thire is so much to be seen to and gathered in </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. AUG. 25, 1898 Wea.</h2> After I had made the fore, I prepared breakfast the boys went off to school I attended to the house-work in the forenoon after dinner I was busy cobbling mending Georges boots, we are having cooler weather just now but very dry <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 26 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off school. W. Limebeer and I went to Brampton we got a little rain on the way down, I called at Uncle Davids and found them well. Aunt Abbie was here when I came home, she brought the mail, I did some baking </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. AUG. 27, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fore and attended to the bread I did the baking in the forenoon and scrubbed the cookhouse and stoop after dinner I swept and dusted inside, and attended to the duties of the house preparing for the Sabbath I was very busy all day George went to Caledon <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 28 Wea.</h2> I rose eary and sent Lance down to Mr Grahams to see if I could get a ride to Church, so I went down and went with them Mr Nixon preached his text was in Hebrews XI. 24 and 25 I stayed at Mr Grahams for dinner George and S.A came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther MON. AUG. 26, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made the fire, the boys went off to school, Mother and I were busy, at the drying of fruit. we were busy peeling and putting apples __ and pears to dry we were at it all day George. S.A. and W. Limebeer went to a harvest home at Astranders <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 30 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast after the boys went to school I went to washing. I had a large washing to do, as I had not washed for quite a while, I ironed quite a lot in evenig and so I felt tired </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED AUG 31, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose again and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast the boys went off to school, and we were busy, again at the fruit drying apples and pears which keeps us busy most of the day. I fixed a pair of shoulder braces for George, <h2>Ther. THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Wea.</h2> After I had made the fire and we had eaten our breakfast, the boys went off to school, we then peel some more pears to dry and also pressured some which keeps us busy all day. Mrs A.B. Henderson and Mrs H. Wiggins called </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. SEPT. 2, 1898 Wea.</h2> We are having terrible hot sultry weather first at present it is very warm and dry The boys are away to school we were busy drying and canning fruit today again as the pears will not keep long. it is tiresome work sifting so much James called for a little while this evening <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 3 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and attended to the bread I baked the bread and buns in the forenoon, and pilted some {plunalks} for pies, after dinner I baked pies and cakes and swept up the house, it has been a very hot day Henry Arnott and family came to George's tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. SEPT. 4, 1898 Wea.</h2> The Sabbath of rest This is another warm say, we did not get to Church today, the Arnotts were here all day. Jas M called in forenoon. as he had been away for the V.S. as Robert has a sick cow, we have had some very hot day lately, <h2>Ther. MONDAY 5 Wea.</h2> This is a holday. Labor Day We rose this morning and as it was very much like rain the boys and I cut the Summer Savory. I then came in and prepared the breakfast, we had a nice shower of rain in forenoon, we pared and prepared some apples to dry W. Limebeer went to Toronto </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. SEPT. 6, 1898 Wea.</h2> We rose this morning and Larrie went for the cows while I prepared breakfast we got some more apples ready for drying. the boys are away to School. it is raining again this forenoon commenced about 10.30 I did a little at my dress I do not get much time to sew <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 7 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast George and S.A went to Toronto to the Exhibition we were busy at the apple again today, I just got a little while at my dress, it is cool today after the rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. SEPT. 8, 1898 Wea.</h2> Again I rose and {made?} the fire. The boys are off to school I attended to the house work, and canned some plums in the fore-noon, Robert was up at noon. I got a little wool to sew, we peeled some apples to dry in evening George and S.A came home tonight <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 9 Wea.</h2> I rose and after we had breakfast I went to my sewing as I wanted to finish it today, but I did not get quite through I have a little to do at {night?}. I set bread tonight and we put some apples today </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. SEPT 10, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies and bread and buns in the forenoon and swept the floor, after dinner I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse and finished my dress and did some ironing. I got a letter from Jennie Pringle James brought me a letter from {on the side of page: Mama?} <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 11 Wea.</h2> W.F. Limebeer and {family?} came to Georges last night I got ready and went to church with Roberts folk as I did not expect George to go but he took Limebeers buggy and went down, as I came home with him. This has been a beautiful day. mr Well the babtist minister of Brampton preached 1st Peter 2{I?}, 2 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON. SEPT. 12, 1898 Wea.</h2> The boys rose early and went to dig potatoes, as they are ready to dig. I prepared the breakfast, the boys went to school, I trimmed part of the raspberries in the fore-noon, after dinner I got some clay and fixed the hanging basket, in the evening the boys and I dug some potatoes and pulled some beans. <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 13 Wea.</h2> The boys got up again and went {to?} the potatoes while I prepared breakfast I trimmed some more of the raspberries in the forenoon after dinner mother and I gathered in the rest of the onions, I have got a very sore eye. I got something in it working at the raspberries </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED SEPT. 14, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and found my eye much better it is not much sore alas mother and I are busy preparing the lining for a quilt, and attended to the other work, we are having beautiful weather now, the men are busy at the seeding <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 15 Wea.</h2> The sun came up bright this morning but about 9 o'clock it got cloudy and and the sky became terribly black, we had quite a rain, mother and I put some apples to dry and then we went at the quilt again I've got it in the frames </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. TUES SEPT. 16, 1898 Wea</h2> I made quite a mistake here by burning two leaves well it can't be helped now we put some apples to dry and then we went to the quilt, it is a log cabin quilt. Lancie is at home helping George to raise the potatoes, they are not so good a crop this year <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 17 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns and pies in the forenoon Willie and Maggie went to Georges for dinner, George and Willie went to Krampton in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed in the afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN SEPT. 18, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, then George S.A. Willie, Maggie, and I went to church, (Mount Pleasant) is the name of our church, we have 5 miles to go Mr Nixon preached I went down with Willie and Maggie to Roberts in evening. <h2>Ther. Monday 19 Wea</h2> Willie was up first he went to Georges for breakfast he then went down to Roberts. they started for home about 10 o'clock, the boys did not go to school in the forenoon George went in afternoon, Lancie was helping to raise the potatoes I went up to see Mrs Henderson </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI TUES. SEPT. 20, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, we then went to quilting, and were at it all afternoon, in the evening W. Rainey and Maggie (my sister) and their two boys came. (James and Willie) they drove down this should have been written for Friday <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 21 Wea.</h2> I rose and prepared the breakfast, and then went to washing Aunt Abbie called on the way to {Hender} Mrs Henderson is sick again we put a few pears to day and did a little quilting we do not get very much done of it at a time </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. SEPT. 22, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast, I then went up to see how Mrs Henderson is getting along she is not much better I brought the clothes down and ironed them for {Phenia} I was busy all day doing them and our own too it rained all afternoon S.A went to {Chelt} with Mrs Hall <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 23 Wea.</h2> Lancie went to school today as they could not work at the potatoes, i had a very busy day as i did up some pears and some plumbs and made some catsup( tomatoes) and I set bread, There is so much to be attended to this time of the year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT SEPT. 24, 1898 Wea.</h2> This is a cloudy day George and S.A and Well graydon went to Caledon to the funeral of {LR}.Thompson. W.{Limehec} went up last night on the train, so we had all the work to do attending to the houses and cattle and pigs besides all my Saturday work. Jas was up at night <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 25 Wea.</h2> George and S.A came home last night from Caledon. but we did not get down to church as the buggy is not home yet from getting repaired. but the boys and I went to Chelt with Hendersons. we did not have the regular service as it was childrens day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON SEPT. 26, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose early as the boys had some of their lessons to get but Lancie has to stay home to work at the potato Mother and I were putting some apples to dry in the fore-nooon, and we were quiltiing in the afternoon we do not get much time at it, as there is so much other work to do, we had {on the side of page:a heavy hailstorm today} <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 27 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared the morning meal. I put on some pumpkins to stew and did some scrubbing Phemia called for me to go and stay with her mother in afternoon and I did so as she had to go for medicine William and Jas {Mellor} and Roberts Thomas came down today </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED. SEPT. 28, 1898 Wea.</h2> This is our county fair day. William and g Mello went down on the train George, S.A and I went in the buggy. I did not go to the fair ground, I went and stayed with Mrs Hord, we enjoyed ourselved very well, it was late when we got home, we did not go to Brampton till after dinner. <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 29 Wea.</h2> The masons are off to work at gas Halls barn this morning, I did the house work and then mother and I finished the quilt and bound it, it will be warm and comfortable it is looking like rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI SEPT. 30, 1898 Wea</h2> I rose and prepared the breakfast, the boys are off to school, George and I went down to church this morning as this preparatory service, Roht Elemings got their little baby girl baptized they call her Alley Weir, I was busy after dinner cooking up some plumbes ( Mr Tough preached <h2>Ther. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the bread I baked in the forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed, and the boys and I did some outside work, Saturday is always a very busy day for me, William stays here at night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mr Nixon preached from 1st John IV and 32 <h2>Ther. SUN. OCT. 2, 1898 Wea.</h2> Communion William came home last night with a very sore face it is all swelled up and he is pain from head to foot, George and S.A went down to communion I had to stay and get the dinner as the masons are here I went up to church with Hendersons in after-noon to cheltenham <h2>Ther. MONDAY 3 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to school I then went to the washing and after I had finished mother and I wound some garn and went to knitting socks for Willliam, as we want to finish them while he is down </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. OCT. 4, 1898 Wea.</h2> This is a wet morning it had rained in the night the boys are off to school I was busy ironing today I had the mens white shirts to starch and iron, and the boys white shirts also so I was quite busy, I then went at the knitting again the men could not work very well today on account of the rain <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 5 Wea.</h2> The rain has cleared off and it is warm and pleasant I attended to the housework in the forenoon after dinner in the forenoon after dinner I gathered some flowers for Mrs Henderson, as there is, prayer meeting there tonight it has turned very cool and windy toward evening, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. OCT. 6, 1898 Wea.</h2> George, S.A, the boys and I went to prayer meeting Mr Nixon was there and we had such a nice meeting I enjoyed it so much, ( after breakfast I went up to Henderons to pick up some sage Mrs Henderson is keeping better, I was busy knitting in afternoon, there is no school today nor tommorow as it is teachers convention <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 7 Wea.</h2> We gathered the tomatoes and I was doing up some of the green ones this morning and we peeled some pears and did them up, The boys went down to see the masons at work, Ernie Martin came up to get me to cut his hair, tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. OCT. 8, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pies in forenoon, the masons came up for dinner as they are {through} at Halls, they are going home today, William is going home on the evening train, I swept and dusted in afternoon. <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 9 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made a fire, and prepared the breakfast George, S.A, and I went to Church Mr Nixon preached from Psalms VII and 15 he told us our duty very plainly George and S.A stayed at W. Graydons. I came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON. OCT. 10 1898 Wea.</h2> I got up and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school We were busy today mending and darning, it is dull like rain Uncle david came up this morning he had dinner at Georges and tea here, it is a good while since he was here last <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 11 Wea.</h2> Uncle David stayed with us last night, and had break-fast with us, he then went over to Alloa to see Mrs O'Niel it is wet this forenoon, it came on heavy about noon we moved the little stove and got the men to bring in the cooking stove, I bleached the stove and got things to {day} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED. OCT. 12, 1898 Wea.</h2> I got up and made the fire and it was comfortable to have the stove in this morning the boys are off to school I scrubbed the floor and the stoop and cookhouse in the forenoon after dinner I polished the teakettle, and we put some apples today and other duties. <h2>Thur. THURSDAY 13 Wea.</h2> I made a fire and got the breakfast ready the boys are away to school, I attended to the house work in the fore-noon after dinner I was busy fixing a pettticoat for myself to wear, it is raining this evening, S.A came in for a while as George is away to the school house. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. OCT. 14, 1898 Wea.</h2> They hired Mr. Marskall the school teacher again for another year, I attended to the house work in fore noon this is Erin fair day and it is very wet miserabble day it is very disagreeable, I was busy trimming a hat for myself this afternooon J Graydon stayed here tonight as it was wet he is working <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 15 WEA.</h2> I got up and attended to the bread, Sam went to Georges for breakfast,our old nellie cat came in this morning and she was not long in till she took sick she had got poison, and she died in a few minutes I baked pies and cleaned up the house </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. OCT. 16, 1898 Wea.</h2> It is brighter this morning George S.A. and I went down to church, I always like to fo if I am well there was not so many out today Mr Nixon preached from Judges VII and 1 James Mr Culloch came up in afternoon for a while I expected Sam and Jannie Graydon would be here <h2>Ther. MONDAY 17 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast and then Mother and I put some apples to dry. We have not many apples, as we only get a few fallen ones I was busy, attending to to the duties of the house I had no particular {goob} today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. OCT. 18, 1898 Wea.</h2> I again rose and made the fire, and got breakfast ready the boys went to school, I attended to the to the work, and then I washed and made up some tomato catsup, and picked over the grapes and made them ready for cooking they are a stove job Dr Robinson dropped dead today <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 19 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the morning work, making the fire and getting the break-fast, the boys went to school I cooked the grapes in the forenoon and after dinner I made a cap for George to go to school, this is Grand Valley fair day it was showering in afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. OCT. 20, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose again and made the fire, we then had breakfast J Graydon stayed at Georges last night, he called when he going off to work again. he is working at W. Graydons just now, I was busy making a cap for Lancie this is his birthday he is 13 years old today I did not get Lancies cap finished <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 21 Wea.</h2> I rose again and after I had made the fire, and had done the other duties, I finished Lancies cap after dinner I went over to Georges to help S.A prepare for the threshing it is raining this afternoon this is our thank offering meeting day, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. OCT. 22, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and found it still raining, it is too wet to thresh so the threshers went home I baked a small batch of bread, and we put some apples to dry, we also brought in the potatoes and put them in the cellar, and put of the canned fruit. J.Graydon and men called on their way home <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 23 Wea.</h2> We were late in getting up this morning, as I was not feeling just as well as I should be, George went to church alone, the roads are pretty muddy, it is cool and cloudy, we are having dull rainy weather now, not very pleasant. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON.OCT. 24, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose early this morning and made a fire and prepared breakfast. I went over to Georges after breakfast to help at the threshing. It was a dull morning but turned out fine Mrs Limebeer came home from Jaronlo this morning Lancie had to stay home to help at the barn. <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 25 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the house work, and got the boys off to school I trimmed the rest of the raspberries in forenoon after dinner I went to the garden and planted some onions for spring use as we like them early </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> It is raining this morning <h2>Ther. WED. OCT. 26, 1898 Wea.</h2> After I had made a fire and prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, we went to drying apples after dinner I brought in all the flowers and got them arranged George went to mill for flour, I set bread tonight for Mr. Bulloch and E Martin <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 27 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread the boys went off to school I baked the bread and buns in forenoon and atte-nded to the house work in forenoon, the peddler Kerr called this afternoon. I was busy mending </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. OCT. 28, 1989 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school I cooked up part of the green tomatoes, and made some chili sauce, and labelled the canned fruit and put it in the cellar and baked some pies I had a very busy day <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 29 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire after we had break-fast we went to drying apples, the boys had to help to take up the roots the boys and I filled a straw tick after dinner I then swept the upstairs and aslo down and dusted I cooked the rest of the green tomatoes James was up, he brought me a {Illegible text} from mary </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. OCT. 30, 1898 Wea.</h2> This is the anniversary {illegible text} at Cheltenham but we did not get as it is wet and muddy Dr Mc Cray or Colleng were to preach, I always like to go to Church when I am well, Tom Slubbs called to see us in afternoon <h2>Ther. MONDAY 31 Wea.</h2> It is still cloudy today I prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to -work George stayed home as well as Lancie to help at the roots as they have a good many to do, I washed and scrubbed today, George and S.A went to Chelt to teameeting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. NOV. 1 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the duties of the house in fore noon after dinner I ironed the clothes in afternoon, George went to school, Mrs R {Meliella?} and Mrs W. Mundell called The boys went to the social at Cheltenham with Halles, <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 2 Wea.</h2> I prepared the breakfast and got George of to school, I then went out and topped mangles and carrots in forenoon After dinner I went down to see Mrs Graham as she has been sick. I also called to see Lillie M'Lear. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. NOV. 3, 1898 Wea.</h2> I was busy baking bread in forenoon, After dinner I went out again to help with the roots. S.A and Mrs Limebeer was out too for a while it was very windy but not as cold as yesterday forenoon, they have quite a lot to do yet <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 4 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire after breakfast George went to school Lancie is still helping with the roots. I was busy inside in forenoon Willie had to go away with the team today (field as they topped the roots in I was trimming raspberries </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. NOV. 5, 1898 Wea.</h2> This is a dark cloudy day with some rain, George and S.A are going to drive to Luther today and so is W. Meendell and {fas?} Mr Culloch, as James time is in at Roberts they all started at noon but there was some heavy rain, The boys went to pull some apples for Phemia. I was {on the side of page: busy with my Saturday work} <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 6 Wea.</h2> It is colder today I did not get to church today as I would have had to look for a ride with some of the neighbors and it is very muddy, there was quite a bit of snow plow-ing in afternoon Mr & Mrs Iansley were at Georges in afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON. NOV. 7 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire, we then had break-fast The boys both went to school, I was busy outside bringing in some apples and bedding the pigs and some other odd jobs. W. Limebeer finish the roots, as it rained too much to get them in saturday after dinner I was trimming apple trees <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 8 Wea.</h2> The boys and I went up to Hendersons last night to help Phemia with the apples, she was not at home , The boys are away to school. I am busy pruning trees today again The boys and I went up to Hendersons again they finished the apples </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED. NOV. 9, 1898 Wea.</h2> James McCulloch ( my nephew and W. Mundell came back last night, and it is well for them for this has been a wet stormy day, snow and rain it is very disa-greeable, I was doing some mending today, and I started to fix over my dress sleeves <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 10 Wea.</h2> This is another stormy day, they are drawing the cheese away from the factory today, this is the last shipping for this year, it has snowed all day, after dinner I cut out a shirt for W Limebeer and it partly done </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. NOV. 11, 1898 Wea.</h2> The snow is quite deep this morning we have to shovel it away from the door and open the paths there is about 4 inches on the levels, but the drifts are much deeper I finished Willies shirt today, I set bread tonight and went over and set some for Mrs Lime <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 12 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the bread, I baked pies and cakes, and the bread and buns in forenoon, after dinner I scrubbed the flour and the stoop and cook house, George and S.A got home, they are both sick with a cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. NOV. 13, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and prepared the breakfast, I did not get to church as George was not able to go, and the roads are very bad, I went over to Georges in afternoon James came up and he was there too <h2>Ther. MONDAY 14 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the morning work the boys went to school I was fixing over my dress, as there is a small party at Hendersons tonight W. Limebeer and I are invited, the party is in honor of G. Henny as he is leaving the cheese factory </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. NOV. 15,1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire. but did not feel very well rested as it was about 3 o'clock when I got to bed, they had a very nice time at the party. we were doing some mending today in afternoon fixing the boys clothes. and drying some apples <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 16 Wea.</h2> I rose again and made the fire and prep-ared the breakfast, we were busy fixing the boys vests I put a new back in Georges and fixed Lancies up too I am kept pretty busy all the time </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. NOV. 17, 1898 Wea.</h2> After making a fire and preparing the breakfast, I got the boys off to school, I then fixed my coat which needed some attendance and I trimmed my hat as it did not suit me so that kept me most of the day <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 18 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I had no particular work to do today. I did a little knittind putting a new point in a mit and doing the others house work </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. NOV. 19, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, and other duties, Saturday is always a busy day as there is so many things to be attended to The boys and I dug the beets. I swept and dusted and scrubbed besides many other duties <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 20 Wea.</h2> I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George was not able to go to church and so I did not get I have not been down for quite a few Sabbaths. Jennie Marshall was here in the afternoon. James called in evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON. NOV. 21, 1898 Wea.</h2> I got up and made the fire, and prepared breakfast, The boys are away to school, after I had tidied up the house, I was busy doing some mending, and I made a pair of shoulder braces for myself and they are just fine <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 22 Wea.</h2> The boys away to school today again, they attend pretty regular, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy fixing my corset and put the shoulder braces on them, it is very muddy weather, but turning colder tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> The ground is frozen hard <h2>Ther. WED. NOV. 23, 1898 Wea</h2> I rose and attended to the fire and breakfast and the morning work I then hunted up some trimming to trim up a scuff hat, as I have nothing but my good one to wear, I got a nice little hat fixed up there is a prayermeeting at Robert McCulloch <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 24 Wea.</h2> This is Thanksgiving day. there is no school today. there is no preacher at our church today, but there is at the other station at Cheltenham, The boys and I went to prayermeeting last night there was not many there, Mrs nixon was there I was busy all day, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. NOV. 25, 1898 Wea.</h2> The boys are away to school again today, I did some house cleaning yesterday when I had the boys to help me. I attended to the housework in fore-noon, after dinner I went to visit Jenie Marshall I got home early as she was going to a party <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 26 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns,and pies and cakes in forenoon, after dinner I swept up but did not scrub any we have had quite a snowstorm today. Robert Mc came up to get me to draw the picture at a {cow} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. NOV. 27, 1898 Wea.</h2> It is very cold this morning This is the day of the anniversary services at our church, but we did not get down as George is not well, I always like to go to church when I am well, It seems a long time since I was there. <h2>Ther. MONDAY 28 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning early as i wanted to finish the pencil drawing of the cow for Robert. I blacked the stove and scrubbed the floor in the morning. I did the drawing after dinner Robert came up in the evening he was well pleased with it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. NOV. 29, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made the fire, and sent Lancie down to Roberts with the drawing as I did not get it finished till late he got back in time for breakfast, I was busy house cleaning today but the days are so short there is not much time I put in a pain of glass <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 30 Wea.</h2> After I had the morining work down, and the boys off to school, I washed and prepared some apples to grind as George has the cider mill here, after dinner I went out to grind, but found George and S.A at it too, so I helped them and we got all done </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS, DEC. 1, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, the boys went went to school, Mother and I prepared apples and I made apple butter with the cider, there was not much cider as we had not many apples it is very nice. <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 2 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and did the house work and the went down to see Mrs Graham she is not near well, I was there for dinner, and I did some baking for her Aunt Abbie was there too I came up with her, and called there for some mail. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. DEC. 3, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made a fire and then prepared the breakfast, and attended to the house work, I was busy, attended to the Saturday work scrubbing and baking Saturday is always a busy day preparing for the rest of the Sabbath. <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 4 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast. S.A and I went to chuch, it is a long time since I was there, Mr Mc Alpin preached as Mr Nixon was laid up with a sore back his text was Rev 21 &4 snow storm in afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON. DEC. 5, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire, and found the snow deep, and it is cold we had plenty of snow to shovel, the boys and I, they did not get to school , there is a great deal of snow in the wood yard, I made Lancie a pair of braces in the afternoon <h2>Ther. Tuesday 6 Wea.</h2> It is still stormy, the boys did not go to school this morning, but they went after dinner as W.Limebeer went with chopping to the mall, but they came home as there was no school, I was fixing Georges shoulder braces </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED. DEC. 7, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire, and got the breakfast the boys started for school but only went to Henderson as the teacher did not go to school, I faced a pair of mits for George in afternoon, James came up at night to sew his shoe, <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 8 Wea.</h2> After I had breakfast the boys went to school but came home again as the teacher sent them home, I made some kindling in forenoon I was busy in afternoon facing Lancies mits </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. DEC. 9, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made the fire we did not send the boys to school, the roads are very bad I attended to the house work, in forenoon. Willie Cole, and his daughter Aggie came down, Aggie is going to stay for a few days <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 10 Wea.</h2> I rose early as I intended to go to Brampton today with Cousin Robert, but the roads are blocked with snow, so we did not get I did some baking in forenoon, and fixed Aggies dress collar in afternoon, I scrubbed last night so I did have it to day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. DEC. 11, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and prepared the morning meal There is no going to Church today as the road are blocked with snow Jas Hall started to go to Chettercham in the afternoon but had to turn home, James was up in the afternoon <h2>Ther. MONDAY 12 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast the boys did not go to school today The men are opening the roads, it is pretty cold I did no work in particular today I just attended to the house work </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. Tues. Dec. 13, 1898 Wea.</h2> Millie Mebulloch called this morning to tell me Robert was going to Brampton so Oggie and I went with him. Oggie had dinner at cousin John. Mebulloch and I had dinner at his brother Williams. It is very cold today <h2>Ther. Wednesday. 14 Wea.</h2> We were over at George last night, James was up we had a feed of oysters, but I am not extra fond of them, I did some baking in forenoon and went to cousin Robert in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. Thurs. Dec. 15 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made a fire after breakfast, the boys went to school I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a shirt for Sancie and got it partly made James was up after tea Oggie and the boys and James went over to Georges. <h2>Ther. Friday 16 Wea.</h2> I made the fire again and the boys went over to the school to prepare for a concert tonight. W.Cole came for Oggie, he thought the concert was last night, so we were so sorry she had to go home, it is a nice evening which makes it pleasant </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Sat. Dec. 17, 1898</h2> Well we had a fine time last night, W Limebeer drove us over George was not able to go, there was a good program of dialogues, recitations music and singing we enjoyed it very much I did some baking today, Lancie went back to help rid up the school <h2>Sunday 18</h2> This is a pleasant day. W Limebeer drove L W and I down to Church Mr Nixon preached from Jude. 21st Mr Nixon did not get to Mount Pleasant last Sabbath as he got stuck on the way </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Mon. Dec 19, 1898</h2> I arose and made a fire and after breakfast the boys went to school I put on the wash-water and did the washing and did some scrubbing it is a dull day, and in the evening started to rain and snow I had to bring in the clothes which was a cold job <h2>Tuesday 20</h2> This is a dull morning yet with some rain the snow has settled quite a bit, but the roads are soft. I am busy today at the ironing, and it keeps me longer as the clothes were very wet James called in evening I wrote a letter to Mary </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Wed. Dec 21, 1898</h2> I rose and made the fire, I am always the fireman, the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work, and then baked a Christmas cake, and I iced it and trimmed it, I always like to have a small one. <h2>Thursday 22</h2> This is the last day of school for this term and it is a dull day I baked bread and buns in the forenoon I did not do anything in particular today, as I have the Bronchitis and it is not very pleasant </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Fri. Dec. 23, 1898</h2> This is a rough stormy day. I baked bread and buns and pies and cakes for Xmas, there is so many things to do this week, as we are expecting some of the friends down from Grand Valley but we may be disappointed. <h2>Saturday 24</h2> I rose again today and attended to the morning work, I swept upstairs, and down, and scrubbed the floor I was kept very busy all day, L A gave the boys some woolen scarfs for their necks </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Sun. Dec. 25, 1898</h2> This is Christmas day but it is not to be held till tomorrow we did not get down to Church today. James came up in the forenoon W Limebeer is sick too after James and I went to Union Church and then to W Coles for tea <h3>Monday 26</h3> This is Christmas day for us. Well I got some nice preasants, from Santa Claus, James was up in the forenoon, I tried to make the day pleasant for the boys </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Tues. Dec. 27, 1898</h2> I rose and made a fire we then had break fast, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy ripping down an old coat, to turn it and make Lance one, as it is a pretty good one <h3>Wednesday 28</h3> I rose again and after breakfast I attended to the housework and then Mrs Limebeer wanted me to drive her to Brampton, it was 4 degrees below zero, I called at Dr Nobles to get some medicine for George we were late as the roads were bad </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Thurs Dec 29 1898</h2> I do not feel any the worse of my drive to Brampton, the boys are helping Will to do the chores I am busy cutting out Lancie's coat I got a little sewed on it W Mundell is helping Will this afternoon to get up some wood <h3>Friday 30</h3> I am busy again at Lancies coat but had not a great while to be at it, James came up and took a load of chop to Cheltenham Mrs Limebeer went with him, to stop a while </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> I rose and attended to the bread, I baked in forenoon, and after dinner I scrubbed and cleaned up the house this is the last day of another year, and we are still spared on earth we should be so thank ful for all blessings </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Texts</h2> Jany 2nd Mr Nixon preached Text Acts IV & 19, 20, and 21 " 9th " Mr Nixon preached Matt XIII & 31, 32 & 33 " 16 Mr Oswell preached from Matt XXV & 40 " 30 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XIII & 22 Feb 6 Mr Nixon preached from First Tim V & 22 " 11 Mr Farquherson preached from Hosea XI & 8 " 13 Mr Gilray preached from St John 1 & 14 " 27 Mr Nixon preached from St John 4 & 35 Mar 6 Mr Nixon preached from Luke XIV & 18 April 10 Mr Nixon preached from Col & 1 also Acts 1 & 3 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Memoranda</h2> April 17 Mr Nixon preached from St John XVII & 17 May 8 Mr Nixon preached from Exodus XV & 23, 24 & 25 " 15 Mr Nixon preached from Mark XIII & 23 and 26 " 29 Mr Nixon preached from Luke VIII & 18 first clause June 5 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XLVIII and 11 " 12 I was at Union Church Mr McKay preached from Joshua XXIV and 15 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Memoranda</h2> <h3>Deaths</h3> Jan 8 Mrs Jno Armstrong Jan 10 Mrs Jno Henderson Feb 14 Mrs Robt Giffin Mar 27 Miss Annie Graydon April 7 Mrs Malen Silverthorn June 15 W McArthurs baby July 13 Mr Hugh Cameron July 15 Mrs Jos Hutchinson Aug 7 Old Mr Blackstock Aug 10 Mr Jos Snell Aug 13 Mr Jno Clarridge Aug 16 Mr Wm MacGill Oct 18 Dr Robinson </div> transcribed