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Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Calendar listing months and days for the year 1879 on the left side of the page.}</p> <p>THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1879 TORNOTO PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS Manufacturing Stationers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Floral image at the top of page}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">ECLIPSES, 1879.</span></h2> <p>In the year 1879 there will be two Eclipses of the Sun and one of the Moon. {Rman Numeral for 1}. An annular Eclipse of the Sun, Jan. 21st and 22nd, 1879, invisible on this continent.{Roman numeral for 2}. An Annular Eclipse of the Sun, July 18th, 1879, invisible pn this continent.{Roman numeral for 3}.A partial Eclipse of the Moon, Dec. 28th, 1879, invisible in Canada.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FIXED AND MOVABLE FESTIVALS, &amp;C,</span></h3> <p>{Events and holidays associated with their dates listed. Floral image at the bottom of the page}</p> <p>{Different image at the the top of second page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Rates of Postage</span></h2> <p>Canada Postcard............... One Cent. Canada Post Card for U.S...... " " ON LETTERS. PER HALF OUNOE. To any part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents-must be prepaid. " New Foundland, 5 cents-must be prepaid. All mail matter(excepting samples of Merchandise) to and from the United States, is the same as to any part of Canada, and must be prepaid. Great Britain and Ireland, by Canadian or New York mail streamers, 5 cents. NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS. Newspapers and Periodicals, less than one oz. each, pasted singly, prepaid, 1/2 cent each; if under 4 ozs., 1 cent. Printed and published in Canada, and posted from Office of Publication or NEws Agency, to regular Subscribers or News Agents, for each 1 lb., or fraction of 1 lb., 1 cent, prepaid. Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland, 2 cents per 4 oz. , prepaid. BOOKS, CIRCULARS, DOCUMENTS, POLICIES,&amp;c. For each 4 ozs., or fraction of 4 ozs., 1 cent, prepaid, to be open at both ends. To United Kingdom, 2 cts. per 2 oz. or portion of 2 oz., limit weight of single packet, five pounds. PARCEL POST. Not to exceed 4lbs., to any part of Canada, 12 1/2 cts. per 8 ozs.; 25 cts. per 1 lb., and so on. PATTERN AND SAMPLE POST. Canada-must be prepaid by postage stamp at the rate of one cent per 4 ozs. Canada-must be prepaid by postage stamp at the rate of one cent per 4 ozs. To United States, not exceeding 1/2 lb., 10 cts. {Image at the end on page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Image at the top of page}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TERMS AND COURTS.</span></h2> <p>Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easier, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said month to the Saturday of the following week, except when dispensed with in Easter Term. Michaelmas. 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week tereafter. One Judge of each of the Courts is to sit in open Court every week, as well in as out of term, except during vacation. One Judge may sit for both Sourts of common Law. County Court Terms are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Monday in January, April, July and October, except in York, when they commence on the 1st Monday in January and April, and the 2nd Monday in June and October in each year, all ending on Saturday of same week. Surrogate Court Terms commence 1st Monday in january, April, July and October, and end on Tuesday of same week. Assizes-Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the 21st of August and Michaelmas Term. In the County of York there are two additional Courts, one in the vacation between Easter Tem and the 1st of July, and the other in the vacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Ventworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms. Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held separate and part from the {illegible words with image at the end of page}, and either on same or different day, and sittings may be held in any Country for trial without Jury whenever directed by the Courts.</p> <p>County Coruts.-Sittings commence on the 2nd Tuesday in June and December. except in York, where there are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Tiesday in March and December, and 2nd Tuesday in May and September. Except in York, there shall be sittings for trial, without Jury, on the 1st Monday in April and October in each year. In all Counties, Judges may hold such additional Courts as they may deem fit for trial of cases, without Jury. General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts. The County Judge's Criminal Court sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of Sessions and without Jury. Heir, Devisee and Assignee Commissioners sit on 1st Monday in January and July, and on the 13 days next ensuing the said days repsectively, Sundays and Holidays expected. Court of Cahncery.-A Judge sits in COurt almost daily for transactions of business. Hear-ing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court. Court of Appeal sits at Toronto foves times in every year, commencing on the 2nd Tuesday in January, the 1st Tuesday in March, the 2nd Tuesday in May, the 1st Tuesday in September, and the 2nd Tuesday in November. Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Monday in January and 1st Monday in June. Exchequer Cpurt at any time and place appointed by rule of Court. Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August, except in the Court of Appeal, where it ends 31st August.{Image at the end of page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Wednesday, 1. 1879.</p> <p>A bright winter day, thawing a little in bright sunshine on the roads. Good sleighing but some large snow banks on side of roads. Spent forenoon at Zion Church preparing it for S S Party tonight. Afternoon had cutter ride through town. The evening brought a load of</p> <p>Thursday, 2.</p> <p>Brampton folks to Ebenezer S S Anniversary, a fruit festival no tea, good recitations and music by scholars &amp; readings by W J Sp{illegible} a grand success. Was in town a while today. Mr &amp; Mrs Fowler a new married couple from Seaforth, spent today with us Very blustering and cold.</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>The wind storm and drifting continued all day fiercely. Did no work beside the usual feeding at the barn. A boil on my face compelled me to remain in as much as possible In evening went to Post Office and paid annual box rent, 50 C also subscribed for Weekly Globe yesterday $0.75</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Saturday, 4. 1879.</p> <p>Started to town this morning with load of wood but managed to upset whole load into a snow bank before arriving at No 10. Left it there and came home. The roads are badly drifted. Was getting out some saw logs in afternoon.</p> <p>Sunday, 5.</p> <p>"Went to S School this morning lesson, Ezra III chap, "The second temple" or "A new beginning". A good attendance, The January "Northern Messenger" was distributed. Tonight in CM Church in town heard Rev E Clement preach from text: Deut. IV 32nd verse.</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Cut in lower woods and drew to saw mill in town 4 saw logs (basswood) this comprised the day's work except the duty of voting at polling booth at No 10 for new council of Chinquacousy in current year. Spent evening at party at Mr G Blains in town.</p> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 7. 1879</p> <p>Arrived home at 4 A.M. and felt pretty drowsy at daybreak this morning. Spent today in making four trips to town with 5 cords of dry mixed wood for Haggerts &amp; Bros woodyard. Fine winter weather and good sleighing.</p> <p>Wednesday, 8.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday but only making three trips. Also attended the annual Public School meeting in School House at 10 A.M. Only a few present and not much business to transact. Spent evening at a Temperance meeting near Allva.</p> <p>Thursday, 9.</p> <p>Hauling wood continued. Snow is nearly worn off the road in town. Strained one of my horses legs some now in drawing. Spent night at a party at A F Campbell's in town staid until a late hour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Friday, 10. 1879.</p> <p>Completed the job of delivering 20 cords of mixed wood to Haggert Bros @ $2.00 per cord; credit in manufactured goods. In town tonight a couple of hours. Received from D Moreland a "Chicago Tribune".</p> <p>Saturday, 11.</p> <p>Cutting and hauling elm and hemlock saw logs to saw mill. A light fall of snow today. Bought from T Noble a quarter of beef 125 lbs @ 4 c per lb.</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Ezra, VI 14 to 22. "The dedication of second Temple". Spent afternoon and took tea Mr A Little in town. Tonight at C M Church heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from Luke XII 16 to 20.</p> <p>Jan. Monday, 13. 1879.</p> <p>This forenoon work was cutting and hauling 3 saw logs to Brampton, total number of logs taken to mill 15. Afternoon Hewitt took job of threshing the oats with flail for every tenth bushel as his pay including board. Tonight was at S.S. Teacher's meeting at Ebenezer.</p> <p>Tuesday, 14.</p> <p>Weather continues moderate good sleighing except some pretty bad drifts. This forenoon working at a new box (basswood) for the bob sleighs. Afternoon at John Hindle's auction sale. For tea at Willow Lodge. Tonight writing letter to Wm McGrath.</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>Principal work today was taking the new sleigh box to blacksmith's for the necessary irons. Drew up from the woods some elm stake cuts &amp; fenceposts Evening at home with two young ladies Misses Emma Carter &amp; Mary Huxley.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Thursday, 16. 1879.</p> <p>Was invited to attend a bee for hauling stone today but morning was very cold and storming and did not go. Drove to school house twice with and for the scholars, Also in town a few minutes Brought home the new sleigh box all clear basswood.</p> <p>Friday, 17.</p> <p>Fulfilled today the promise made for yesterday namely a stone bee for R J Nichols. Drove one mile north of Cheltenham and brought a large load of free-stone to Brampton. At home the evening reading town locals.</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>At sunrise this morning I started with team and sleigh for townline between Caledon and Chinquacousy and brought home from thence 45 cedar fence posts 8 ft long and large size. Bought them from Isaac Nunn @ 9 C each. The road is badly drifted</p> <p>Jan. Sunday, 19. 1879.</p> <p>At S School at 10 A.M. the lesson, Nehemiah II 1 to 8, "The mission of Nehemiah". The Jan 15th number of "Northern Messenger" was distributed . Also had specimen copy of a new S.S paper, pub at Wesleyan Book Room Tonight Rev C.E. McIntyre, preached from same text as last Sunday night.</p> <p>Monday, 20.</p> <p>Mailed letter to D Moreland, Chicago Drew Saturday's load of posts to town for the park lot. Rest of the day hauling logs from lower woods for firewood. This morning brought the coldest snap of the winter.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Hauling logs continued and finished for this winter having now supply for the year's consumption in dooryard. At Willow Lodge an hour. Tonight attended a small surprise party at R Smith's a few young folks of neighborhood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Wednesday, 22. 1879.</p> <p>Got home at an early hour this morning. Spent today in driving to Stewart-Town for shingles. Bought at Lawson's mill 12 square of 1st Class @$1.50 per square. Painted new sleigh box with crude petroleum paint.</p> <p>Thursday, 23.</p> <p>A trip to Caledon for fence cedar posts. Had some adventures in shape of three times upsetting the load of 40 posts The roads are in a very bad shape. Took the load to the town lot and brought a load of lumber from saw mill.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>Today's work was drawing home from Aikin's steam saw mill the result of the logs taken there this winter. Have about 2500 ft in all basswood, elm &amp; hemlock into scantling inch &amp; half inch cost $8.00. Spent tonight at party in Edmonton</p> <p>Jan. Saturday, 25. 1879.</p> <p>Arrived at home at 4 A.M. and after a snatch of sleep started for Caledon at 7 o'clock and brought 35 cedar posts having only one upset. Today was quite warm and thawing, tonight however it is freezing hard.</p> <p>Sunday, 26.</p> <p>At S School, lesson. Nehemiah IV chap, "The builders interrupted". At close of the school a blue ribbon band of hope was started with 47 members. Tonight Rev E Clement preach in C M Church, text, Psalm LXXII 19th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>A forenoon trip to Caledon for cedar, brought 32 posts. The January thaw appears to have started in earnest and the old brown earth is showing itself again. Tonight in town at a party at J W Mains.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 28. 1879.</p> <p>Going to parties make a fellow feel rather mean next day especially when 4 a.m. finds you just getting home. The pleasure is dearly bought. Today completed drawing home the year's firewood Also took a grist to Mill.</p> <p>Wednesday, 29.</p> <p>Yesterday and last evening had visitors from town Mr &amp; Mrs A F Campbell &amp; Miss Aitkin &amp; Huxley. Weather continues bright and warm. Today's work was preparing for clover threshing tomorrow.</p> <p>Thursday, 30.</p> <p>A day's work at clover threshing with J H Shook's clover mill. Seed turned out rather slowly only making only making a bush during the day. Weather splendid for the job, a fair wind and a bright sky. With the machine, two spans of horses &amp; three men, four span on the power</p> <p>Feb. Saturday, 1.</p> <p>Took a rest from work today. In town in forenoon for the mail which had been accumulating for four days. Afternoon attended the funeral of Nathan Tradenburg sermon preached by Rev R Boyle in P M church, Brampton.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>Last night was bitter cold with high wind and today clear and cold. Spent forenoon at Quarterly meeting in C M Church in town Rev C E McIntyre preached text. Psalm LI 12th. Tonight Rev E Clement preached text Matt XXV 1 to 13th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Monday, 3. 1879</p> <p>Drove to Clande with iron plow to Clunis' blacksmith's shop for repairs, and then on to Caledon and brought home a few fence posts in the sleigh box. Sold one bush of new clover seed to J Wiggins @$4.00.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>Today was hauling and spreading clover chaff on front field for seeding next spring. the chaff contains considerable seed. In town on tour tonight. Received Rennies seed Catalogue</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>A light fall of snow. Spent today in barn winnowing clover seed, it requires sifting after fanning mill to get it clean. Spent evening at R. Watson's in neighbourly chat. Weather mild.</p> <p>Feb. Thursday, 6. 1879</p> <p>A days chopping in "lower woods" of tops of basswoods taken out for saw logs. Spent evening at M W McCollums in Brampton visiting Mr &amp; Mrs R J Nichols. Superb moonlight nights.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>In forenoon to last trip for cedar posts to Caledon Paid for 200 posts @ 9 C $18.00 to Mr Isaac N{illegible} Afternoon took a chopping to grist mill in town. Evening at home.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Spent forenoon in making a trip Victoria for half of yesterdays load of posts, the sleighing being too poor to bring full load home. Afternoon in town for chopping &amp;C. Sold 3 bbls of apples to Somalin @3.25 for lot and 4 doz eggs @ 20C.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Sunday, 9. 1879</p> <p>A cold windy day. Went to S School in morning, lesson Nehemiah XIII 15 to 22, "Keeping the Sabbath". Our friends from Shelburn came to Willow Lodge last night &amp; here today. Tonight at C M Church in town Rev W McFadden preach text Gal VI 9th.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>For the first time in my life I sold a load of hay, drawing it to town on waggon and selling it to Dwyer @$9.50 per ton weight, 1800 lbs Tonight we were at P.M Church reopening teameeting in town An excellent address by Rev W Autliffe of Toronto on "Pulpit &amp; Pew"</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>The Shelburn friends left for home this morning with sleigh. Weather dull with rain and snow both falling Tonight we had a small party at home of young folks of neighborhood in honor of cousin Robt Ferguson.</p> <p>Feb. Wednesday, 12. 1879</p> <p>Kept in motion lively all day for to cast off the drowsiness. Took R G Ferguson to station early this morning He goes to Bay City. Sold 2200 lbs hay to R Williamson @ $9.00 per ton In town tonight an hour.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>Attended a bee today for hauling cedar rails from Caledon to be used instead of scantling for repairing side walk between No 10 and Brampton, Six teams brought over 400 rails. Sleighing is good now.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Did very little extra work today. In morning drove to town for some visitors, Amy, Elsie and Emeline and Main "household They had dinner and tea and drove them back again tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Saturday, 15. 1879</p> <p>A bitter cold day. In town most of the afternoon doing some work on park lot. also paid R Aitken's bill for sawing logs $8.00. Also paid A Morton $3.00 quarterage for church purposes.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at S School lesson Psalm I, "The Holy life". Several more names were added to the Band of Hope. Tonight in P M Church heard Rev J Bennett Anderson preach text Ezekial XXXIII 11th. He is a traveling evangelist.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>Had a trip to Clande for the iron plow renewed with new board (steel "Clunis") &amp; sole, share and coulter laid with steel and plow painted for $11.00 payable next fall had also share &amp; coulter of new plow repaired @ $2.25.</p> <p>Feb. Tuesday, 18. 1879.</p> <p>Last night attended a blue ribbon temperance meeting in Concert Hall Brampton. Today's work was principally in barnyard. Tonight was at Zion Church at revival service held by Rev S. Blanchard for past two weeks, several conversions</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>Forenoon among the stock. Afternoon at Jos Thompson's Auction sale of farm stock and implements: (Lot 14 4th line east) Evening and nearly all night at a surprise part with neighbor R Watson. He and his good wife made entire company (about 18) very welcome, we had oysters.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Nothing very striking about today's programme, the usual routine. Sold one bushel clover seed to David Wiggins Senr. @ $4.00. Tonight in town at P M Church, Rev J Bennett Anderson holding gospel meetings, a large audience and good feeling in meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Friday, 21. 1879.</p> <p>Drove to "Eldorado" K C &amp; Co's mills for bran,bringing 2100 lbs in 31 bags, it was for last fall at $8.00 per ton. Bought hind quarter of beef from D Laidlaw 116 lbs @ 5 1/4 C per lb Paid $1.00 toward No 10 sidewalks In town tonight two hours.</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>Today's work was hauling in the last stack of hay, putting into mows over the stables. Sold our 2 fat cattle, 3 yr old steer &amp; heifer to J Foliss @ 4 C per lb live weight to be delivered in course of ten days. Sold 10 bush "Red Fern" spring wheat to Armstrong@ 80C</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>At S School as usual, the lesson Psalm II "Prediction of coming Messiah". Afternoon at P M Church in town, a temperance sermon by J B Anderson, text, Isaiah LIX 1 to 10th. Took tea at A J Little's. Rev E Clement preach in C M Church text Romans I, 16th</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>In morning drove to Norval and brought from Fuller's steam saw mill a load of fence lumber, 16 ft long 900 ft in load. Afternoon at Dougall Smith's sale. Snow fell fast all day from east. Tonight at a surprise part at John Groats</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Got to bed this morning at 3 o'clock forenoon at home. Afternoon at Brampton Concert Hall in Reform Convention, addresss by Messrs Deroche, Massie &amp; Widdefield, M.P.P's. Mr K Chisholm is candidate for Peel. Tonight at Willow Lodge. a small dinner party</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Thursday, 27. 1879.</p> <p>Made another trip to saw mill (half mile south east of Norval) and brought 700 ft of fencing. Tonight was at J B Anderson's revival meeting in P M Church, a crowded house and many seekers of salvation meeting did not break up until after midnight</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>Last night was coldest yet known in the section at daybreak this morning 27 {symbol for degrees} below zero. Spent today in barnyard. Are getting daily arrivals in sheep flock since last Tuesday. Tonight three sisters and I at Concert in Town, Miss Barr &amp; Sandy Bros.</p> <p>March. Saturday, 1.</p> <p>Concert last night was good one, had readings by W J Spears. Today made last trip for fencing. total 2515 ft @ $9.50 per thousand ft = $23.89. Afternoon in town and got my photographs at Cole's, 6. at $2.50 Also W A Mitchell for watch repairs $1.25</p> <p>March. Sunday, 2. 1879.</p> <p>At S School lesson Psalm LI. "The true Penitent", A large attendance including several visitors. Afternoon in town at choir Practice At A J Little's for tea and at C M Church, Rev E Clement preach sermon to young men Text II John 8th</p> <p>Monday, 3.</p> <p>Spent forenoon in going to Norval saw mill for 250 ft inch pine lumber, also brought a grist 10 bush wheat, for Hewitt, who flailed out 260 bush oats for every tenth, bought 20 bush from him @ 30 C, giving exchange wheat @ 95 C. He owes us $3.50 on trade In town tonight at Blue Ribbon meeting.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>Yesterday sold to J C Snell one ton second crop clover hay @ $6.00. Today received from R Watson $12.00 int on $150, note for one year. Also made a conditionary sale of two ewe lambs to J Thompson @ $13.00 each Weather warm and thawing fast.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Wednesday, 5. 1879.</p> <p>In town at "Dominion Bank" and drew from deposit $ 20.00 for present use. Afternoon at Pulpher's Sale, and paid Shook for clover threshing $12.00 also Fuller's lumber bill $26.10. Evening in town at Choir Practice</p> <p>Thursday, 6.</p> <p>Two or three inches of snow has renewed the sleighing. Sold and a ton of hay, and delivered one half of it to A Campbell No 10. @$10.00 per ton. A trip on foot to Willow Lodge and a cutter ride to town at night, superb moonlight.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>Chopped at Main's Mill 6 bags peas oats &amp; corn. Rest of day around barnyard. In company with C M Choir of Brampton attended a fruit Festival at Baptist Church Edmonton, addresses by Revs. Campbell &amp; McGregor also R Smith with J C Snell in chair</p> <p>March. Saturday, 8. 1879.</p> <p>Another forenoon trip to town Received by mail from J R Craig the printed certificates of pedigrees of two bulls in our possession. "Rose Lea Boss" &amp; "Major Dr Winton". Afternoon moving the roots in cellar, somewhat over heated. A thunder shower of rain</p> <p>Sunday, 9.</p> <p>At S School, lesson Psalm XXXII. "The joy of the penitent forgiveness". The notes of S S Banner are excellent on these Psalm lessons. A bright warm day, some rain this evening. Heard Rev C E McIntyre preach tonight. text, Jonah I, 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>Sowing some clover chaff (on front field) which has some seed. Delivered our two fat cattle. (3 year old steer and 3 yer Old Shorthorn heifer) to Folliss at Brampton @ 4C live weight 2550 lbs, less 200 lbs = $94.00. Tonight we were at Blue ribbon in town Ella sang three songs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Tuesday, 11. 1879.</p> <p>Put new roller in tongue of long sleigh. Drove to Willow Lodge in lumber wagon. This evening sold 5 lambs (1 yr old) to J Thompson @ $13.00 each and shipped them tonight at G T R Depot for Missouri also sent one for present to Uncle Jno Ferguson. Roads are very muddy.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12.</p> <p>Cold and frosty. Spent all day at a bee for No 10 sidewalk manufacturing sleepers out of cedar rails. Yesterday Thompson took car load 50 head of sheep to Missouri. We have only 3 1 yr old lambs left. Evening at home looks like a storm.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>The folks in town all day visiting friends. Consequently was left at home to look after all, indoors and out. Working at splitting stovewood and piling the same in shed. Evening reading newspapers.</p> <p>March. Friday, 14. 1879.</p> <p>Another day spent similar to yesterday. Father took train in company with J C Snell for Toronto for a day's recreation. In town tonight, the local papers all speak highly of Ella's singing at "Blue Ribbon".</p> <p>Saturday, 15.</p> <p>Another cold snap. Drove waggon to town with grist to mill. Sowed on the town lot, 16 lbs of red clover seed. timothy was sown last August. Also bought 1 bushel timothy seed at S Milner's @ $2.00</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Psalm LXXXIV. "Delight in God's House" Afternoon at home reading "Guardian" &amp;c. Tonight Em and I walked down to C M Church, Rev C E McIntyre preach texgt, Luke XVI. last verse of parable prodigal son</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Sunday, 23. 1879.</p> <p>At slight renewal of sleighing. Spent morning at S School. lesson, Psalm CXXXIX, "The All-seeing eye of God". Reading at home during afternoon Tonight in C M Church heard Rev W Poole of Toronto preach a sermon on "new heavens &amp; new earth" quoting several passages of scripture.</p> <p>Monday, 24.</p> <p>Some showers of rain. Was sawing logs in dooryard with cross-cut for stovewood. Spent evening in town at a lecture given by Rev W. H. Poole in C M Church on , "Our gates" or "Englands greatness". It was a literary treat and highly instructive in every respect.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>Forenoon's work same as yesterday. Afternoon had a drive up to Edmonton and from thence to Mr Elias Snell's to see the live stock, especially the sheep and lambs. Evening at home. Bright days and cold nights.</p> <p>March. Wednesday, 26. 1879.</p> <p>Cutting wood continued. Afternoon at B McMicken auction sale. Evening in town singing at dedication of Odd Fellow's new hall, it richly furnished and brussels carpet, third flat in Beck's new store. Had a good time until 11.30 oclock.</p> <p>Thursday, 27.</p> <p>Last night had another small snow storm from east. Today we were hewing some logs into beams and plates for new sheep house. not much sign of spring yet. Received yesterday letters from D Moreland and A Ferguson &amp; card from Rennie.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>In town this morning with some chopping to mill. Also mailed in letter to A Ferguson Shelburn a P.O. order for $50.00, lent to him for six months @ 8 per cent. Received from Rennie at depot (R.R.) 6 1/2 bush see peas, equal parts, Prince Albert &amp; Golden Vine, costing $6.20 with 4 new bags extra 40 cts freight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Saturday, 29. 1879</p> <p>Yesterday and today we did the first manure hauling of this season, put out 22 loads, mostly on young orchard field and some on sod of calf pasture field. Weather cold and backward roads very muddy.</p> <p>Sunday, 30.</p> <p>Was not at S School this morning, partly because of bad roads, it also being review work there was no class teaching. Afternoon in town at C M Church to hear Rev Wm Taylor address S School. Also in evening heard same minister preach from text, Luke XIII, 24th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 31.</p> <p>A trip to town this forenoon with Ella who starts to lear miliner trade at J G Stead's dry Good store. Afternoon at continuation of manure hauling on front field. This month has been very wintry through out. Tonight it is freezing keen.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Winding up affairs among stovewood, also splitting some rock elm fence stakes A dull uneventful day. Evening at home - reading chat and music. Received 15 bush peas from R Watson in payment of old debt at 60 C per bush.</p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>A real cold day, would do credit to month of January. In lower woods all day cutting with cross cut saw into stovewood a large dry hemlock, will be used for summer wood. Have hardly enough in stock at house for the current year's firing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Friday, 4. 1879.</p> <p>Bought from R Watson, 2 bags "Early Rose" potatoes ?@ $1.00 per bag, for table use, our stock is getting low, have only "small" potatoes left. Spent afternoon in town at Court House hearing a trial of "Breach of promise" on part of young man towards young lady.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>The verdict given yesterday in favor of lady, damages at $1500.00 were given. Part of today in woods sawing. Bought 2100 lbs of salt from Stubbins at G.T.R. depot. @$4.30 per ton. For sowing on land as manure. Received letter from Shelburn with A Ferguson's note for $50.00.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School, lesson Job, XXXIII chap. This is one of most interesting books of whole Bible. Afternoon at home reading. Evening at C M Church. Rev C.E. McIntyre preached from text, Ephesians II, 4th verse.</p> <p>April. Monday, 7. 1879.</p> <p>Another days work in woods cutting stove wood and cordwood out of {illgible}ain timber. Weather bright and warm Snowbanks are melting away and roads getting dry. Evening at home as usual.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>At noon today we suspended operations in woods, until next fall. Afternoon was hauling the hemlock stove wood for present use. Make morning and evening trips to town in buggy with Ella to her work.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p>The choicest day yet this spring, warm bright sunshine, the roads dry and dusty. Bought 10 bush of Red Chaff spring wheat from R Cation at June market price At home we started to put new shingles on house roof.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Thursday, 10. 1879.</p> <p>A wonderful change from summer to winter, Rain from N.E. succeeded by snow and cold freezing weather. Could do very little important work because of storm. Clipped our imported Cotswold ram, weight of fleece 14 lbs.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Filing cultivator teeth, also doing final strokes to job of firewood splitting. During part of day helping some at house cleaning. A holiday in town, all business suspended spent evening in Brampton.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>Constructing a slat sidewalk from kitchen door towards the barnyard gate. Resumed work at house roof. Weather cold and frosty nights, roads are extremely bad. Received from A Cheyne $5.00, old debt on a sheep.</p> <p>April. Sunday, 13. 1879.</p> <p>Suffering from a severe cold was not in trim for leaving home all day. Father heard Rev E Clement preach an Easter sermon in C M Church in Brampton this morning. A very quiet day indeed.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>Spent all day on roof shingling. It being more particular job than ordinary we have taken a good deal of time at it. We also started to do some fence repairs, and ditching.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15.</p> <p>Completed shingling for the present, put 5 1/2 squares on N.E. roof of house, also of house, also 1/2 square on pantry roof. Afternoon was pruning the large willow shade trees in dooryard. Weather cold and dry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Wednesday, 16. 1879.</p> <p>Spring opens up slowly, as yet no signs of growth, although snow has been off the fields for 2 or 3 weeks. The winter frost is in ground yet. Some more pruning today and cleaning up around the yards. A visit from Rev Jas Pearen and sister Mary</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>Forenoon started operations towards repairing the board fence on S east side of front lane by taking of old boards. Afternoon was at work on road helping repair the No 10 sidewalks. Elder Hawkins (colored) gives a Sacred Concert in town tonight</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>Continuation of sidewalk work. It is being done by a few of the neighbors at odd times as we have time to spare, have about 60 rods repaired, of lower half of Lot.9. Weather grows warmer slowly the ground is getting dry.</p> <p>April. Saturday, 19. 1879.</p> <p>First opertions towards the spring seeding by sowing salt, about 1900 lbs on 20 acres. In front field we left E. half of 13th ridge from the S. without salt, also in far field of other place left, W. half of 13th ridge from N. as experiments.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson Esther, IV chap. "The whole history of Esther &amp; Mordecai". Have only one lesson on this interesting narrative. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev E Clement preach from 3rd Chap of Daniel. Aunt E Lindsay &amp; daughter Lizzie are her over Sunday.</p> <p>Monday, 21.</p> <p>The promised seed time has arrived. A clear sky and a hot sun with the soil in excellent trim. Started by sowing "red chaff" spring wheat in front field, 5 acres, 8 bush seed, with broadcast seeder. Also an acre on flats, 2 bush same variety.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Tuesday, 22. 1879.</p> <p>If possible a finer day than yesterday, almost summer heat. Sowed remainder of front field 5 1/2 acres with 13 bush barley. Also 6 acres with 15 bush white oats, it was sod plowed last fall. Father is grafting in young orchard.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>Co Peel, Spring fair was not largely attended because of busy time. However there was a good show of live stock and reapers of all grades. We failed to secure a prize on our 2 yr old bull weight at 25 mo's old, 1660 lbs</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>Have 18 acres completed of spring grain seeding. Today rolling part of fall wheat crop. Also sowing white carrot seed in drills on a small plot of newly plowed sod in young orchard just below the barns.</p> <p>April. Friday, 25. 1879.</p> <p>Sowed with seeder the back field of other place, 9 1/2 acres with barley, 19 1/2 bush, and harrowed it for a day's work. Father bought 10 R I Greening young apple trees @ 20 C each and planted them in vacancies in young orchard. Received letter from Jno Ferguson, Missouri.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Finished up the field of yesterday also seeded it with clover seed, not intended for permanent but only fall pasture for sheep Seeded down the front field with timothy and clover &amp; small plot on flats with same. An hour in town tonight</p> <p>Sunday, 27.</p> <p>At S School lesson Isaiah XLII, 1 to 10. "The coming Savior" One of the many passages of this prophecy pointing to the Messiah. Spent afternoon at Willow Lodge. Tonight heard Rev E Clement preach from text, Jeremiah VI 46th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Monday, 28. 1879.</p> <p>Started the job of plowing the sod for pea crop. the west corner field of farm, containing about 8 acres. Using the old iron plow (rebuilt) it does its work in good style.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29.</p> <p>One team at same work as yesterday. With other rolling the front field. Broke one of cast iron header off roller. And was compelled to buy a new one at Haggert Foundry @ $3.00. Had Hewitt making garden.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30.</p> <p>Plowing sod continued. Have turned over 4 acres since Monday morning. Willie was digging post holes for front lane fence. Weather turned quite cold, with snow squalls.</p> <p>May. Thursday, 1. 1879.</p> <p>Not a seasonable day at all A cold north wind and hard frost last night. At ploing {sic} all day. Evening in town at entertainment in Presbyterian Church, music &amp; readings Sister Ella one of soloists.</p> <p>Friday, 2.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. Putting in a steady week plowing on an average 1 1/3 acres daily, the iron plow works very well. Father spent day at Willow Lodge trimming J C Snell's young orchard. Em and Ella went by train to Georgetown to sing at temperance meeting.</p> <p>Saturday, 3.</p> <p>Finished the 8 acre sod field Also finished the lane post hole digging. Was rolling fall wheat on "other place" it is a slim crop. Evening in town an hour or two. Weather geting {sic} some warmer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Sunday, 4. 1879.</p> <p>Quarterly meeting at Brampton Rev E Clement preached from text Jeremiah VIII, 22nd. A very good sermon indeed. Afterwards love feast and sacrament. Spent afternoon and evening which were showery at home.</p> <p>Monday, 5.</p> <p>Mailed letter to D. Moreland A day of general work, building fence at lower end of old orchard field, hauling brush (from pruning) from new orchard, also putting fence over creek at foot of lane to save flats field from depradation of sheep. First rhubarb pie.</p> <p>Tuesady, 6.</p> <p>Cold dismal weather and nights frosty. Same class of work as yesterday Have Hewitt digging for board fence around the town lot. Have most of garden made, potatoes planted. &amp;c, therein.</p> <p>May. Wednesday, 7. 1879.</p> <p>Sold yesterday a Berkshire boar one month old @ $6.70. Today we sowed the peas, 20 bush on 8 acres, 3 1/4 bush, "Prince Albert", 3 1/4 bush "Golden Vine" from Rennie, in Toronto and remainder our own growth, the ground sod is quite dry and dusty.</p> <p>Thursday, 8.</p> <p>This morning helped J Learment raise a small building. Finished harrowing and rolling the pea field. Afterwards started to plow root ground the new orchard. Weather dry and growing warmer every day.</p> <p>Friday, 9.</p> <p>All day cultivating and preparing root ground. Planted a few drills, Early Rose potatoes. Spent evening in Brampton part of time at Aunt Emiline Patullo's who is dangerously ill.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Saturday, 10. 1879.</p> <p>Sowed in drills, 2 1/2 lbs of "Yellow Globe" mangolds, also 1/2 lb of "Sugar Beet" seed. Afternoon we planted the new cedar posts (54) on south side of front lane. Evening in town and met Dawson Moreland from Chicago on a visit.</p> <p>Sunday, 11.</p> <p>Did not attend S. School this morning, the girls went up - lesson in Isaiah "The {illegible}tions about our Savior" Tonight heard Rev C McIntyre preach in C M Church, text Hebrews II, 3rd verse.</p> <p>Monday, 12.</p> <p>Did a full day's work in Brampton, viz. putting in fence posts around our park lot. The holes are being dug by Hewitt @ 10 C each. Weather is very warm and dry.</p> <p>May. Tuesday, 13. 1879.</p> <p>Spent two hours this morning in washing 28 sheep. The waters of the Etobicoke are quite warm Spent rest of day hauling manure between drills of the sowed mangolds Sold 11 bush oats to Sterling @ 40 C per bush.</p> <p>Wednesday, 14.</p> <p>D Moreland of Chicago was here all last night on a visit. Today's job was a continuation of the manure hauling on land intended for turnip crop. This evening J C Snell &amp; family were here on their 11th wedding anniversary.</p> <p>Thursday, 15.</p> <p>This forenoon saw completion of setting fence posts around town lot, had been quite a task. Had a nice gentle rain during middle of today but hardly enough for spring grain which is needing rain badly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Friday, 16. 1879.</p> <p>Completed front lane board fence, it looks well made it is only a medium height. In town tonight at P.M. Church choir practice. Received card from A Ferguson Shelburn. A political ward meeting at No 10.</p> <p>Saturday, 17.</p> <p>Put in a hard day's work at plowing an acre &amp; one half for turnip crop, having put 30 loads of manure on it. Tonight was P M Choir practice. Last night was at Y.M.C.A. meeting, addresses by John McDonald &amp; W H Howland of Toronto.</p> <p>Sunday, 18.</p> <p>At S School lesson Micah IV, "The Savior's Kingdom". Afternoon at home. Mr &amp; Mrs A. F. Campbell were here on a short visit. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev E Clement preach I Kings XXIII 18 &amp; 19.</p> <p>May. Monday, 19. 1879.</p> <p>A day's work at sheep shearing with some help from father the 27 head were completed by 6 P.M. The average weight will fall behind former years having only 3 year olds. Had Willy picking stones off the medow {sic}. A very warm day.</p> <p>Tuesday, 20.</p> <p>Forenoon was spent in repairing fence over creek at Woodhall line. Afternoon planting rest of potatoes in new orchard rather more than 1/2 acre Bought bag potatoes from J Learment @ $1.25 per bag.</p> <p>Wednesday, 21.</p> <p>Opened the flats field for pasture to cows and sheep Started to build board fence around town lot. Planted a little corn and beans. Weather is quite cold, signs of frost tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Thursday, 22 1879.</p> <p>All day at fence building in Brampton. Father brought team home after taking us down in morning and we ate our lunch in shade of fence. This evening at PM Church in town and heard Rev Mr Ant{illegible} preach from John VIII, 13th.</p> <p>Friday, 23.</p> <p>Completed the board fence having built about 50 rods of it. Bought a $1.50 worth of lumber to finish up with. The fence stands about 4 ft high to top of cap and has a neat appearance.</p> <p>Saturday, 24.</p> <p>Queen's birthday. Not having any particular amusement planned for the day I spent it at home doing some odd needful jobs or repair around the farm. Weather is still very dry.</p> <p>May. Sunday, 25. 1879.</p> <p>Spent all day in town at three services in PM Church the conference of ministers of that denomination being now in session. Sermons morning and evening. In afternoon a S S meeting was held. Had meals at A F Campbell's.</p> <p>Monday, 26.</p> <p>Started the heavy task of breaking the fallow as the ground is very hard &amp; dry. Evening in town at P. M Church conference meetings {illegible} Aunt Emeline died yesterday morning aged 68 yrs.</p> <p>Tuesday, 27.</p> <p>Forenoon at continuation of fallow plowing. In afternoon went Aunt Emeline Patullo's funeral. Service in M E Church sermon by R M Collarman II Tim IV 7th &amp; 8th. The Procession went with remains to 3rd line east graveyard</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Wednesday, 28. 1879.</p> <p>Built a new board fence in the Watson line on the creek flats from foot of western hills to the creek bank about 12 rods, put it up on shares with Watson costing $ {blank space} Evening in town at P M Conference Ordination services.</p> <p>Thursday 29</p> <p>Nomination for Co of Peel Provincial elections took place in Agents Hall Brampton today. A large crowd and some good political addresses. Chisolm &amp; McCulla are the candidates.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>A hard day's work plowing in summer fallow. Also we prepared the wool crop for market by pulling and over hauling it. It was exceedingly warm today. Quiet evening at home.</p> <p>June. Sunday, 1.</p> <p>A superb morning, warm and showery. Went to S School only a few persons present lesson Ezekial, XXVII. "The Fall of ancient Tyre predicted" Took dinner at J C Snell's Evening at home being very wet.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>In morning a trip to town for doing a little trade in groceries &amp; family necessities Afternoon was at statute labor of public highway. plowing preparatory to hiring scraper &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Tuesday, 3. 1879.</p> <p>Commenced operations at the repairs and improvements in sheephouse hay loft. Jno Campbell helped us in framing the timbers &amp;c. A very heavy rain during afternoon. A great change has been wrought on face of field's.</p> <p>Wednesday, 4.</p> <p>Same job as yesterday. With a few neighbours we put up the frame which will put a double roof on the mow, originally a single roof. Weather is warm and cloudy and damp.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Province of Ontario election day for it Legislature K Chisholm, Reform candidate for this county was elected by 160 of majority over W A McCulla Conservative. The polling of votes in this division was done at No 10. Great excitement in Brampton tonight.</p> <p>June. Friday, 6. 1879.</p> <p>A heavy shower this morning Forenoon's work was a drive to Willow Lodge and cleaning up a load of Treadwell wheat Afternoon at work on roof of new building. Paid for our share of board fence on flats $3.68. Evening in town.</p> <p>Saturday, 7.</p> <p>At work at new building sheeting roof and putting on the half inch siding. Drove to town this evening for mail and turnip seed 5lbs @ 20C at Milner's store. Received letter from the Oakville friends.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>Went to S School this morning, lesson. Ezekiel XXXVII, Vision of the valley of dry bones. Afternoon at home. Evening at C M Church in town. Rev J.H. Starr of Collingwood preach from text Heb XI, 5th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Monday, 9. 1879.</p> <p>A day's work at shingling Had the team plowing the turnip ground the second time not in good trim being rather sad and heavy. Drove to town tonight on small errand and straight back home again.</p> <p>Tuesday, 10.</p> <p>Sowed in drills 3 lbs of "Ski{illegible}" turnip seed on 1 1/3 acres with hand drill. Had a visit today from Aunt Phoebe Burke of Scarborough. Dosed the lambs with McDougall's sheep dip.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>A day with team at statute labor on Centre Road which completes our allotted time of 7 days, having put in extra time last season. The roads have been better worked than the average this year. The soil not being so hard &amp; dry.</p> <p>June. Thursday, 12. 1879.</p> <p>Was spent on shingling and siding new building It was a hot day. In town this evening an hour or two for pleasure. Yesterday received letter from Mr A Rossitor of Oregon giving favorable description of Pacific slope.</p> <p>Friday, 13.</p> <p>Sold and delivered a load of "Treadwell" wheat to T Milner 52 bush @.92 C (inferior). Also two loads "Red Fern" spring wheat 92 bush @ .90 C per bush a good sample. Have yet a load of "Seneca" wheat.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Another day's work at new building, about one more day will complete it. Weather has been steadily growing warmer until a wet spell is on hand. Clover in bloom rather short. fall wheat fully shot out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Sunday, 15. 1879.</p> <p>Some heavy rains today. At S School this morning a few present, lesson Zechariah IV Chap. "The need of God's Holy Spirit. Remainder of day at home. Raining very fast tonight. Jabez Pearin spent afternoon with us.</p> <p>Monday, 16.</p> <p>Another day's carpentering and the completion of the building. Cool and clear after the heavy rains. They have wrought a great change in spring grain crops the present prospects are good.</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>Quite cold all day. Started the job of manuring the summer fallow, hauling first from the sheep house yards. Built a sett of carriage steps for the front lane and a tie post to match.</p> <p>June. Wednesday, 18. 1879.</p> <p>Kept the team and hired force (father &amp; son Hewitt) at same job as yesterday. Horse hoeing the root crops potatoes &amp; mangolds. Was at Guy Bell's this evening a short time on business.</p> <p>Thursday, 19.</p> <p>Continuation of the manure hauling putting at rate of 16 loads per acre on fallow. Have put out on farm this season from barnyard 150 loads and yet remains about 100 loads for the fall time</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Using the hand hoes today The carrot crop are looking well. Sowed yesterday a few more drills of Swede turnip in young orchard where mangolds failed Weather growing warmer again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duplicate of previous page.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Saturdy, 21. 1879.</p> <p>Received letter from D Moreland This forenoon attended a bee for hauling sand from Hunter's sand pit to Mr A Woodhall's for new house Afternoon brought from Haggert Bros Foundry a new Royce Reaper price $110. paid $40 in wool &amp; $10 for old machine</p> <p>Sunday, 22.</p> <p>A very warm bright day At S School in morning. lesson Malachi III chap. Consecration to God". The last Old Testament lesson in the 7 years series. Tonight at C M Church heard Rev E Clement preach from text Rev XIV 3rd verse</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>Started cross plowing the fallow, this being second plowing will have two more. Received $40.00 from S Crowforth in payment for 2 yr old steer. In town tonight at Mr Terry's, singing practice.</p> <p>Wednesday, 25.</p> <p>This morning we started the hay harvest by cutting 3 acres of clover in field beyond the creek using J Learment's new mower. The clover is rather soft and green yet. This evening at Edmonton</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Did some more mowing. After dinner started to horse rake and cock up yesterday's cutting when a heavy thunder shower came on, lasting for an hour. For tea and evening we had Mr &amp; Mrs A Little.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Friday, 27. 1879.</p> <p>Forenoon's work was plowing and work among the roots. Afternoon resumed operations in hayfield Got all (4 acres) into cocks, Tonight it is raining again. In town an hour tonight.</p> <p>Saturday, 28.</p> <p>No haymaking today completed cross plowing the fallow. The spring grain crops are makine a fine display just now Barley fully headed out. Jas Tayler of Stratford on a short visit.</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>An early session of S School at 8:30 A.M. lesson was quarter's review but we had only an addresss from Jno Huxley. At close of school at 10.30 we went to reopening of Baptist church in Edmonton. Tonight Rev C McIntyre preached in Brampton Isaiah LXIII 1st.</p> <p>July. Tuesday, 1.</p> <p>Dominion Day. A public holiday but not generally observed by farmers this year because of fine weather in hay harvest. Forenoon in hay field. Afternoon in barn raising bee. D McKinney Took tea at J C Snell's.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Mowed half of second clover field this morning. Afternoon was spent at a barn raising at Guy Bell's. It was a large building that only one half of frame was put up when night came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Thursday, 3. 1879.</p> <p>Very sultry weather. Brought in two loads of hay when a heavy shower came on at 9 a.m. and lashed until noon. Afternoon was spent in hoed crops. Evenings at home this week.</p> <p>Friday, 4.</p> <p>Rain Rain and heat, very unfortunate weather for hay harvest. Dried enough towards evening for to horse rake and bring in a load of hay. Evening, Em and I went to a garden party at residence of M M Elliot Esq.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>Drew in 7 loads of hay today also raked and put into cocks 3 acres of clover just behind barn field. Have field beyond creek disposed of, 17 loads in all. Cool, clear and pleasant.</p> <p>July. Sunday, 6. 1879.</p> <p>Morning at S School the lesson in Romans V, 1 to 10, "Peace with God" or "Justification by faith". This evening in town at C M Church, Rev C E McIntyre preached text Psalm LXIII 3rd verse.</p> <p>Monday. 7.</p> <p>Busy at hay, hauling in clover all day. The hay is slow to make this season, being so full of sap, beside frequent showers, but on whole so far our has been secured in fair order.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Started mowing our last field of hay it is all timothy and a very good crop. Cut four acres out of nine in field this forenoon. Evening at magic lantern show in school house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Wednesday, 9. 1879.</p> <p>Have two fields saved in barn had 33 loads off 15 acres. Cut remainder of timothy today, and horse raked yesterday cutting, putting the same into cocks.</p> <p>Thursday, 10.</p> <p>Had an Indian to help us draw in hay today. Made best possible use of time all day as the weather was threatening At 3 P.M. a heavy shower suddenly stopped all operations.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>A really wet day. Fog and thunder between the showers. Harrowed the fallow and hoed the mangold crop. In town tonight an hour or two.</p> <p>July. Saturday, 12. 1879.</p> <p>Forenoon with a grist to Mains mill, Brampton Afternoon got at the hay once more, brought in 5 loads and rest into shape in field until Monday.</p> <p>Sunday, 13.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Romans VIII 27 to 37, "Security of Believers" Some Brampton young folks were here for dinner and we went to J C Snells for tea and then to Church Rev E Clement preached on Methodist doctrine.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>Hay harvest is over, except perhaps a load or from fence corners. Brought in last of hay this morning. 49 loads from meadows total hay crop 50 loads. Paid the Indian off for the present, $2.15/</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Tuesday, 15. 1879.</p> <p>The hottest day yet this season the mercury must have been nearly 100 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. At the fence corner hay crop which is better than average yield. Some of the neighbors are cutting fall wheat today.</p> <p>Wednesday, 16.</p> <p>Hired a young man for one month @ $26.00. he started work this morning. Part of our force spent day hoeing in root crop. Started plowing the fallow for the third time.</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>Started harvest this morn cutting roads around the wheat and barley for the reaper. Afternoon cut with new "Royce" reaper 3 acres "Seneca" also bound and stooked it, a fair crop. Plowed 3 acres in 12 hours yesterday with one plow.</p> <p>July. Friday, 18. 1879.</p> <p>Reaped part of field of barley and bound it, but will not complete the field until Monday as it is hardly ripe enough. The barley crop is a good one this season, the grain will be bright and plump.</p> <p>Saturday, 19.</p> <p>Crossplowed in fallow and completed the job at noon. Afternoon cutting reaper roads in wheat field on other place. In town this evening cutting thistles in &amp; around the town lot.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson, 1 Cor 13th Chap. A beautiful psalm of praise on Charity. Tonight at C M Church Brampton Rev Mr Beynon preached text. Psalm VIII 4th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Monday, 21. 1879.</p> <p>Forenoon reaping and binding barley just in front of the house. Afternoon started in "Seneca" wheat field on "other place" and cut and bound as well as stooked 3 acres of it, it is a very fair crop.</p> <p>Tuesday, 22.</p> <p>Into harvest fields early this morning as the weather is gloomy, Brought in first load of barley. At ten a.m. rain came on which has continued thoughout the day and into to night.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>Yesterday's rain proved to be a very heavy one. Did not do any harvest work until towards evening when we started cutting wheat but ground was too soft for proper working of reaper C.V. Railway are now laying the rails between Bram &amp; Edmon.</p> <p>July. Thursday, 24. 1879.</p> <p>At noon today we finished cutting and stooking the fall wheat (11 acres). Started to reap barley on "other place. Drew in eight loads of sheave, 4 of barley and 4 of wheat.</p> <p>Friday, 25.</p> <p>Pushed the work lively today from morning until tea time binding barley. After tea stooked up the day's binding beside bringing in 4 loads barley and one of wheat. It was 9 o'clock when we stopped work for tonight. Looks like rain</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Weather very peculiar expected rain every hour during the day but passed off towards evening with a few drops. Forenoon hauling in wheat. Afternoon working at barley, binding &amp; turning, have 3/4 of field in shock, the rest will not be bound.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Sunday, 27. 1879</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson Cor XV "The Victory over death" or" final Salvation" Afternoon at home penning a letter to A J Rossitoer of Oregon. U.S. Evening hear Rev C E McIntyre preach from text, Matt XXII 12th.</p> <p>Monday, 28.</p> <p>Hauling in barley from "other place" nearly all day, it was in pretty fair condition. At 6 P.M. had a wind storm and some rain, which closed the day's work.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29</p> <p>Off harvest work this forenoon because of rain. Hauling in remainder of barley and rakings. Spent a pleasant evening at wedding of G Duncan &amp; Hattie Modeland at residence of J W Main. Was second best man</p> <p>July. Wednesday, 30, 1879</p> <p>Finished fall wheat and barley harvest this evening. Both crops have been saved in very good condition. Weather is very pleasant now. Fine moonlight nights. Visitors the Misses Nelly &amp; Minnie Taylor of Oakville.</p> <p>Thursday 31.</p> <p>No harvesting today, because the grain is not ripe. Working among root crops and doing various other jobs. In town tonight a short time. Weather warm and dry.</p> <p>Friday, 1.</p> <p>A days picnicing in Caledon In the spring wagon, 8 of us started at 7 a.m. for the day's pleasure. Visited McLaren's Castle, Forks and Falls of Credit and came home by Charleston, Was a hot day but had a jolly time. A load of Snells were with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Saturday, 2. 1879</p> <p>The grain ripens very slowly. Started cutting oats this morning but we gave it up for this week after going 3 rounds. Hoeing the mangolds &amp;c was afternoon's work.</p> <p>Sunday, 3.</p> <p>At S School as usual lesson II Co, V chap "The Christian;s Ministry". Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from text, Mark IX, 2nd vers. Quarterly Meeting at "Harrisons" this morning.</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>Reaped the spring wheat in front field 4 1/2 acres and found it, a good crop but for the rust during the past few days, done a great deal of damage. Was also reaping and binding oats.</p> <p>Wednesday, 6.</p> <p>Started the job of pulling peas with scythes, Are rather green but a fine crop, well loaded and pretty free from bugs. Splendid harvest weather of late.</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday three of us put at the rate of 3 acres per day. Towards evening we haul in the spring wheat. At dusk tonight there was a thunder shower.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Friday, 8. 1879.</p> <p>Harvest work rather slow this morning after the rain last evening. At peas about half a day. Drawing in some grain after tea. Havest apples and pears are now in order.</p> <p>Saturday, 9.</p> <p>Sold this morning to Messrs Main &amp; Bowes of Trafalgar a ram &amp; ewe lamb, respectively @ $12.00 each, to be taken away in the course of ten days. Today we are bringing into barn peas and oats. In town tonight an half hour</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>Morning at S School lesson, Galations, V &amp; VI "The fruits of the Spirit". The lessons of this Quarter are rather difficult to teach because of so many doctrinal points. Heard Rev E Clement preach tonight. text, Gal V. 7th.</p> <p>Aug. Monday. 11. 1879.</p> <p>A shower last night kept us from harvest fields until noon. Brought in several loads of peas and oats. Aunt Jannie Rice and her little family came today for a two week visit.</p> <p>Tuesday, 12.</p> <p>Finished the last of the harvest cutting in pea field. Hauling in grain most all day with two teams. Quiet evenings at home suitable for rest.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Harvest Home! Again has the annual time come when we can write this motto. Completed the pea crop this evening just before a heavy thunder shower. Had 25 loads of peas off 7 1/2 acres. Both barns are 'chuck' full.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Thursday, 14. 1879.</p> <p>A cool damp day. Spent it leisurely among the turnip crops of once acre more or less. The plants are not yet half grown, being late sown. Lots of visitors this week, cousins &amp; aunts. Paid our harvest man one month @ $26.00</p> <p>Friday, 15.</p> <p>Turnip hoeing by hand and by horse. Also putting out barnyard manure on pea stubble land intended for fall wheat.\</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>A N.E. rain nearly all day. Pea threshing with flail. An agent left a three furrow gang plow on trial Made a three horse double tree rig for said plow</p> <p>Aug. Sunday, 17. 1879.</p> <p>At home all day, being somewhat under the weather, was compelled to remain for sake of rest Rest of folks went to usual Sunday services. Rev Wm Burns preached tonight in Brampton</p> <p>Monday, 18.</p> <p>Resumed operations at manure hauling on pea field. Quite a number of visitors from town this evening. The pears are a good crop. Sold a bag @ $1.50</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>Received yesterday from Main &amp; Bowes $24.00 for the two lambs sold last week. Finished the job of yesterday put 50 loads manure on field.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 20. 1879.</p> <p>Started crossplowing the pea field, using the new gang plow, three furrows at once, by having three horses to draw it. Broke one of the plows this afternoon by striking a stone.</p> <p>Thursday, 21.</p> <p>Running gang plow today with two horses, turning only two furrows The work done by plow is very satisfactory. Price $19.00 cash on October 1st next.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>Finished the job of crossplowing pea field. Pried out of ground a great many large stones. Weather dry and pleasant.</p> <p>Aug. Saturdy, 23. 1879.</p> <p>Was crossplowing the summer fallow, this is the fourth time but thistles were growing on it. Washed the lambs (28) in the Etobicoke.</p> <p>Sunday, 24.</p> <p>At S School as usual lesson Philippians II, 1 to 13, "The Christian's model". Afternoon at home Evening in Brampton P M Church, sermon by a stranger, text Hebrews XI, 6.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Working 5 horses all day in pea field, harrowing, rolling and taking off some large boulders Visitors today Mr &amp; Mrs Isaac Modeland</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 26. 1879.</p> <p>Striking out into wide lands for gangplow crossing, two stubble fields on "other place". Also striking out fallows 12/1/2 for lands. Sold to F Wilson of Mich, 2 ewes and 1 ram lamb @ $36.50</p> <p>Wednesday, 27.</p> <p>Ridging up the fallow Did more than two acres today with one team. Visitors Mr &amp; Mrs A F Campbell Mr &amp; Mrs Grafton just from Buffalo N. Y.</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday and nearly finished the job. Had other team at gang plow on "other place" Weather very dry and warm.</p> <p>Aug. Friday, 29. 1879.</p> <p>Striking out pea field into 12 1/2 ft lands. Ground is very dry and dusty. Had some sport last night cutting a tree in "other place" woods for a swarm of honey bees. But found no honey.</p> <p>Saturday, 30.</p> <p>Ridging in field of yesterday's marking out. Father went to Norval Mills with a grist trying a change in flour from Brampton Mills.</p> <p>Sunday, 31.</p> <p>Mercury 98{symbol for degrees} in shade An exceedingly hot day Been no warmer this season. At S School lesson, Colossians IV "Practical religion". Tonight heard Rev C McIntyre preach from text, Isaiah IV, 6th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Monday, 1. 1879.</p> <p>Another hot day. Started fall wheat seeding putting with seeder 7 1/2 bush "Seneca" on 4 acres of fallow. Ground is very dry and somewhat lumpy.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>Ridging all day in pea field. Cooler and some show of rain soon. Aunt Jennie Rice &amp; family went home today (Oshawa) after their weeks visit.</p> <p>Wednesday, 3.</p> <p>Busy plowing all day not stopping for some occasional showers. The rain has been light the ground turns up dry and white after the plow.</p> <p>Sept. Thursday, 4. 1879.</p> <p>At noon the ridging was completed. Only spent 5 1/2 days at 12 acres. After dinner we sowed the pea field, 7 3/4 acres. with 14 1/2 bush "Seneca". wheat. The 12 1/2 ft lands would be better for seeder at 13 ft wide.</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Ditching and furrowing the field sowed yesterday Also finishe gang plowed 2 or 4 acres of fall wheat stubble land. All evenings at home this week.</p> <p>Saturday, 6.</p> <p>Completed gang plowing front field an "other place" Father bought dry goods to ammount of $20.00 of Stead's Bankrupt Stock In town tonight an hour or so.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Sunday, 7. 1879.</p> <p>Was prevented from attending S School this morning, the lesson I Thess.III, "Second coming of Christ". Tonight heard Rev E Clement preach from text, Mark XVI 20th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Sowed 24 lbs timothy seed on the 4 acres of fallow wheat Had three horses plowing all day with gang plow on "other place". Folks made a trip to Caledon woolen factory for yarn.</p> <p>Turesday, 9.</p> <p>Em, Ella and I took early train (G.T.R) for Toronto to see Industrial Exhibition also a military review about 2000 soldiers. The were inspected by Princess Louis &amp; Marques of Lorne in person</p> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 10. 1879.</p> <p>Came home last night at midnight train, the City was illuminated with gas all evening, was a beautiful sight. Today's work was at the plow and attending a neighbor's threshing.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>Gang plowing in front field for a rye crop. The ground is getting very dry and hard and no prospect of rain. Had white frost past two nights A home apple paring bee tonight.</p> <p>Friday, 12.</p> <p>Father went to Guelph to attend the College Stock sale. Bought from S Milner 8 bush rye @ -62 1/2 C per bush and sowed the same on 4 1/2 acres of front field. rye for early spring pasture previous to fallow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Saturday, 13. 1879.</p> <p>Forenoon's work in and around the barnyard. Afternoon sold to T{illegible} -C. &amp; {illegible} and delivered at their mills on the Credit 34 1/2 bush of Seneca wheat @ .93C. and brought home from thence 500 lbs shorts @ $3.50 &amp; 1200 bran @ $8.00 per ton.</p> <p>Sunday, 14.</p> <p>Daylight broke this morning with a steady NE Rain of about 12 hours duration giving the ground a soaking. At home all day. In evening heard Rev Jno Shaw of Whitby preach from text Luke XVIII 13th.</p> <p>Monday, 15.</p> <p>Gang plowing goes well after yesterday's rain. Harvesting the potato crop, rather a slim yield too much shade in orchard for a good crop. As a rule this season though potatoes are a great success. Evening at "Willow Lodge".</p> <p>Sept. Tuesday, 16. 1879.</p> <p>Have gang plowed 30 acres in all mostly crossing and is yet to be plowed over again next month. Made the final attack at manure hauling there will probably be 60 loads for stubble fields.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>S Showers every day and one or two every night. But the air is too cold for a rapid vegetable growth. At same job as yesterday. Guelph Fair is now in bull blast.</p> <p>Thursday, 18.</p> <p>Part of our follks went to Toronto Exhibition today This is the 3rd &amp; last week. has been a great success notably so because of prolonged visit of "Lorne &amp; Louise". At same class of work as yesterday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Friday, 19. 1879.</p> <p>Another hard day's work at final cleaning up of barnyard Have had 250 loads of manure this season an unusual amount has given us extra work to handle it. Received letter from A Rossiter of Oregon.</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>Sent two hands to House's threshing. Sold to R Watson 4 brood ewes @ $5.00 each. Borrowed from J Heath 6 bags of oats for present use. An hour in town tonght. Frosty nights.</p> <p>Sunday, 21.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School lesson Titus, III, "The Christian Citizen" or "Doing good in the world". Afternoon at home. Evening at C M Church Rev Thos Brock preached from text, Rev I, 5 &amp; 6.</p> <p>Sept. Monday, 22. 1879.</p> <p>The day's work was repairing the barnyard with gravel from creek and started to crossplow oat stubble field, ground is now in fine tilth for the plow.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Plowing with both teams using single plows not having any shares on had for gang plow, the old ones worn out. Weather very pleasant</p> <p>Wednseday, 24.</p> <p>Another day's plowing accomplished and tonight finds me tired and foot sore. A sudden change in temperature last night and today would almost do justice to a winter day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Thursday, 25. 1879.</p> <p>The team and I spent all day at J Woodhall's threshing. Father had a trip up to Clande blacksmith shop for repairs on iron plow. Weather cold and hard frosts at night.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>Forenoon at same work as yesterday. Afternoon at the plowing. Evening in town at Choir Practice for going to a teameeting next week.</p> <p>Saturday, 27.</p> <p>Today's work was washing lambs, using warm water and soap, makes a wonderful difference in their appearance.</p> <p>Sept. Sunday, 28. 1879.</p> <p>At S. School, lesson "The Review of Quarter's lesson". Conducted by three of the teachers, taking a month each. Afternoon in Brampton. Tonight in C M Church, Rev C E McIntyre preach. text, Isaiah LIII 1st verse</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>One plow at work all day. One hand at R Watson's threshing. Spent evening with W.M. choir at teameeting 5 miles west of Brampton.</p> <p>Tuesday, 30.</p> <p>Two teams at plowing. Picking and preparing a few apples for County Fair tomorrow. Weather very warm and dry. Superb moon light nights.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 1. 1879.</p> <p>A real summer day. Completed plowing oat stubble field. Took 5 or 6 varieties of apples to Show this morning. Evening in town an hour or two.</p> <p>Thursday, 2.</p> <p>A bright warm day. All day in Brampton at Peel Co Agric Show, a large attendance of people. The Exhibit in all departments was good extra good in fruit &amp; ladie's work &amp; horses. We had a wagon load of lambs there for sale &amp; bull calf 3rd prize</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>Brampton Fair closed today at 3 o'clock, when all prize animals were brought into horse-ring. Only a small number of people present. Sold 7 ewe lambs, 4 to B Watson @ $24.00 &amp; 3 to J Walker @ $21.00 also one ram lamb to Crawford @ $11.00</p> <p>Oct. Saturday, 4. 1879.</p> <p>Harvesting the apple crop. It is but a slim one in quantity but quality is good. Took one second prize at County Show on "Canada Red" variety. An hour in town tonight for new pair of fine boots at Mart's @ $5.50</p> <p>Sunday, 5.</p> <p>At S School, lesson Hebrews IV &amp; V, 1 to 6 verses "Our Great High Priest" Spent afternoon at Willow Lodge. Evening at C M Church, Rev E Clement preached from text, Genesis, XIX 23rd</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Spent forenoon striking out in lands 12 1/2 ft wide front field of "other place". It having been previously crossplowed this fall. Afternoon at apple harvest.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 7. 1879.</p> <p>Started this morning the job of threshing with Jno Cations new Climax machine. Spent all day threshing the barley 15 acres. estimated yield 500 bushels. A very hot day.</p> <p>Wednesday, 8.</p> <p>Today we threshed fall wheat "Seneca" 11 acres estimated yield 280 bushels Red Chaff spring wheat 5 acres, estimated yield 90 bushels. Rained tonight. Exceedingly warm weather for the season</p> <p>Thursday, 9.</p> <p>At noon today we finished threshing 6 acres of oats estimated yield 300 bushels Afternoon threshing at Jon Learments. Sold yesterday the three ewe lambs to Walker $21.00.</p> <p>Oct. Friday, 10. 1879.</p> <p>Spent this day at same job as yesterday afternoon. The warm weather continues with more or less fog. Fall wheat crop is making a rapid growth. Sold a ram lamb to Jno Jackson @ $10.00.</p> <p>Saturday, 11.</p> <p>Sold ram lamb to Jno Campbell to receive in payment for same a hive of bees next spring. Another day at threshing This completes the job for this season. This week's work has been very severe on both man &amp; beast.</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>At S School, lesson, Heb IX, 1 to 12. "The types explained" a difficult passage to expound to children. Evening heard in C M Church Rev Mr Preston of Milton preach from, text, Romans XII, 1st.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Monday, 13. 1879.</p> <p>Resumed operations at fall plowing this morning on "other place" front field. Ridging into 12 1/2 ft lands from the crossplowing of first of last month. The groung is in fine tilth.</p> <p>Tuesday, 14.</p> <p>At same job as yesterday with two plows. Received letter from A Ferguson Shelburn containing $12.00 in payment for lamb bought a year ago. In town tonight at a Concert, the singing was only medium.</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>Finished plowing field we started on Monday, also water furrowed it. The weather continues bright and very hot, very remarkable for the season but the sun is as fiery as in July.</p> <p>Oct. Thursday, 16. 1879.</p> <p>Because of hot weather we lay off plowing for today and let horses rest. Father went by C V R R excursion to Cooksville Fair. The markets are improving daily, wheat is $1.25 per bush.</p> <p>Friday, 17.</p> <p>At plowing again. Marking out into 22ft lands back field of "other place". Mailed yesterday a postal card to Shelburne, and to Georgetown am't of insurance tax $5.88. Spent evening in town at Choir practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>Plowing with three horses to gang plow, is second plowing of field since harvest and is now very loose and friable. Quite a change in weather, cold and windy Have had 3 weeks of very remarkable weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Sunday, 19. 1879.</p> <p>At S School, lesson, Heb XI 1 to 10, "Triumphs of Faith" or "The one condition of salvation". At J C Snell's for dinner. Afternoon at singing new S S music. Evening heard Rev C McIntyre preach text, Matt, XI, 30th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 20.</p> <p>Finished gang plowing field started on Saturday. Harvested the mangold crop of 100 bush off 1/4 acres of good size and quality. Evening at Trustee meeting in schoolhouse and reengaged Mr Beattie as teacher salary $425.00</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Spent all running long furrows and water drains in fall plowing. Harvested sugar beet crop 30 bush of 1/10 acres roots are only medium size but fine quality &amp; very sweet.</p> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 22. 1879.</p> <p>Spent today at Woodbridge Fair. Drove over with A M Campbell. The show in all classes was very good and we had a pleasant day. A good many exhibitors from this County.</p> <p>Thursday, 23.</p> <p>Sold our first load of grain for this season being barley to S Milner @ 63C 71 1/4 bush = $44.89. Afternoon at Main's mill with chopping grist. Evening drove to town in spring wagon.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>A very cold day. Tried to plow but ground was too hard and dry for to work well so gave it up for present. Was flailing out some peas. Evening at Choir practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Saturday, 25. 1879.</p> <p>A very hard frost last night. Today we started to harvest the carrot crop they are a fine sample of roots, but very hard to get out of ground being so dry. Received $10.00 from Crawford for lamb.</p> <p>Sunday, 26.</p> <p>At S School as usual lesson, James II 14 to 25 "Faith and Works". Afternoon quiet at home reading and music. Tonight at C M Church Rev C E McIntyre preached text. Ezekiel XVIII 31st.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>At the carrot crop all day. Sold our imported 3 yr old ram to Alex Cunnington @ $25.00 Also sold a ram lamb to G Pulpher @ $6.00, have only one more left to sell.</p> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 28. 1879.</p> <p>Rain last night and showers today. Drove father in the buggy up to Charleston to take T.G. &amp; B. R.R to Shelburn for a short visit among friends. Evening at home.</p> <p>Wednesday, 29.</p> <p>Have about 180 bus of carrots which we have safely cellared Started plowing in front field. Sold some poultry to Jno Woodhall, $1.50 for 5 pr hens. Weather cold and frosty.</p> <p>Thursday 30.</p> <p>Plowing the young orchard field ground is very hard and dry. Spent evening in town at George Duncan's on David St. The grain markets have suffered a severe depression.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Friday, 31. 1879.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday Paid for the gang plow to agent $19.00. Father came home tonight from his Shelburn visit. At Choir practice tonight - Hallow E'en, fine moonlight</p> <p>Nov. Saturday, 1.</p> <p>Pretty hard frost last night. Bought from Joe Snell a half bred Jersey heifer @ $18.00 cash ($18.00 Another days plowing. In town tonight for a couple of hours. Bought 11 1/2 bags "Early Rose" potatoes from Hewitt @ 50 C per bag.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>At Quarterly meeting in C M Church Brampton Rev C McIntyre preached from text, Deut XII, 9th. Tonight Rev E Clement preached text, 1 Tim 1st Chap, 15th verse.</p> <p>Nov. Monday, 3. 1879.</p> <p>Snow fell in small quantities during all yesterday and last night to depth of 6 inches Today a strong north wind is drifting like January. Sold a load of barley 59 1/2 bush to Milner @ 53 C and paid Hewitt $ 35.00.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>Today's work was with team and wagon removing Hewitt's household goods to Cheltenham Station on H, &amp; N.W. R.R. he is going from thence to Muskoka. Weather is more moderate today.</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>Started operations at turnip crops. Is not at all a desirable job as they are completely covered with snow, doing all work with hoes, topping and raising, only a medium crop. Another instalment of snow tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Thursday, 6. 1879.</p> <p>Appointed by Gov General as Thanksgiving Day, thoughout Dominion of Canada. At home we continued at the turnip harvest because of wintry appearance of the weather. Evening in town at P.M S.S. Anniversary a good entertainment of recitations &amp; songs.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>A thaw and plenty of mud &amp; slush. Sold 10 turkeys (young) to Tomalin @ 7C per lb live weight 97lbs = $6.79. Bought 56 lbs beef @ 7 C per lb from Crowforth +$3.92 paid on old debt. Still at turnips and nearly finished.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Put safely into cellar the last of turnips, had 14 loads or about 400 bushels in all. only medium in size but of good quality. Weather quite warm and all the snow melted away.</p> <p>Nov. Sunday, 9. 1879.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at S School lesson I John I, 1 to 10. "The perfect Saviour". Afternoon at home reading. Evening heard Rev E Clement preach in C M Church, text, Joel II, 12th &amp; 13th verses. Very muddy roads.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>Greater part of today in town banking the new board fence, around town lot, using plow and shovels. Heard a good temperance lecture tonight in Concert Hall by Mr Fitzmaurice of Michigan.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Prospects are good for a big rain, misty &amp; N.E. wind. Was plowing the plot where the turnip crop grew. In town again tonight same gentleman lecturing in good style.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 12. 1879.</p> <p>Rain, Rain, an almost steady downpour for 24 hours, now more complaints about dry wells &amp; empty cisterns. Finished plowing turnip ground &amp;c. Evening at home, very wet.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>A heavy mist all day. Forenoon at "Willow Lodge" repairing melodeon &amp;c. Afternoon drove to town through the mud for Em &amp; Ella. arriving home after dark.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>And still it rains, harder than ever some thunder and lightning with the clearing off shower. Did half a day's plowing in front field and some chores completed the days programme.</p> <p>Nov. Saturday, 15. 1879.</p> <p>Spent today plowing sod timothy field next Woodhall line. The soil is in fine trim for work. Sold the last of this season's stock of rams to T Noble @ $6.50. Bought new axe @ .75C.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>At S School, the lesson I John IV, 7 to 16. "The love of the Father. The school was addressed by Thos Hunter a former member of school Tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached in town, text Isaiah, LII, 3rd verse.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>Conclusion of sod plowing set up about 2 acres in all for oats next spring, out of a 9 acre field for pea crop. the pea bugs are very minimum in this year's crop. Received $4.00 from Mr Henry Carter on cows acct</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Tuesday, 18. 1879.</p> <p>Today brings us to the end of this season's chapter, cleaned off the plows and put them away for winter Have plowed about 75 acres since harvest, all told. Freezing all day with a cold North wind, every sign of winter.</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>A day's work at handling stones. Taking large rocks from plowed fields with team and chain, and hauling small stones off the meadows in wagon. a light flurry of snow.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Winter appears to have set in, in right earnest today a strong cold N.W. wind. Forenoon at work in barn among oats and peas. Afternoon in town at Mills with a chopping.</p> <p>Nov. Friday, 21. 1879.</p> <p>Returned two lots of oats we had borrowed. Sold 2 yr old bull "Rose Lea Boss" to Noble @ $60.00 his present live weight 1840 lbs, age 2 yrs &amp; 8 months. Spent evening at R Watsons.</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>Drove wagon to "Eldorado" Mill's for 1/2 ton bran The roads are frozen hard and very rough. Evening in town to bring Ella home from her work.</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>At S School lesson Rev 1 to 20, 1st Chap. "Christ in midst of the Churches". At home all afternoon Evening heard Rev C E McIntyre, from Psalms XII, 11th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Monday. 24. 1879.</p> <p>Started operations at cutting wood in "other place" woods using hand cross cut saw on a large swamp elm. Spent evening at Mrs Snells Senr practicing S School music. Bought of Crawford Brampton a set of parlor hair cloth furniture @ $50.00.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday Manufactured 80 elm rails and 1 1/2 cords of wood. This evening in Brampton at entertainment in P.M. Church, consisting of music readings and refreshments.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Forenoon in the woods. Afternoon at "Ebenezer" making repairs for winter Also at prayer meeting in Zion conducted by Mr. Thos Hunter. Tonight at birthday party at Geo Duncan's in town.</p> <p>Nov. Thursday, 27. 1879.</p> <p>Weather mild and some rain. Sold remainder of turkey crop to C Dawson 170lbs live weight @ 7 1/2 C $12.72. Sold previously $ 6.79. total $19.54. Bought young bronze cobler from B Watson @ $1.25</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>Manufactured yesterday with Gummerson's cider mill 15 gals cider from 3 bbls apples. All day in the woods, Warm and showery, Spent evening in town at Choir practice.</p> <p>Another day's work in the woods cutting firewood. The thaw has ceased and now freezing keenly again. Half an hour in Brampton this evening, ordered a new overcoat at K C &amp;Co's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Sunday, 30. 1879.</p> <p>Walked to S School at 9.30 a.m. Lesson, Rev III 1 to 13, "The message to the seven churches" Afternoon reading at home Evening heard Rev E Clement preach from text, Job XIV 14th verse, in respect to memory of late Jos Dawson.</p> <p>Dec. Monday, 1.</p> <p>A fine mild day, Forenoon we dressed 3 Berkshires combined weights 549 lbs. Afternoon in the woods. Evening at Zion Church hearing Mr Thos Hunter exhort and lead the special services that are being held.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>All day in the woods. The fine weather has left us again, leaving a S.E.rain Evening in Brampton. Rest of folks went to protracted meetings, there is a deep interest awakened in their meetings.</p> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 3. 1879.</p> <p>Snow and rain alternately all day. Bagged up a load of tailing, put our wood cuttings tools in order and got a horse shod. Quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Thursday, 4.</p> <p>Commenced cutting in the "lower woods". At Mr L.W. Cheyne's auction sale of farm stock, and bought a red farrow cow @ $32.00 ten months credit. 8 per C off for cash. Sold 2 fat cows to T Crowforth @ $95.00.</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>At wood cutting again. Sold heifer calf 5 months old to Jabez Heath @ $8.00, 10 moths credit. Fat cows sold yesterday have to be fed until Xmas week. Weather mild and roads very muddy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Saturday, 6. 1879.</p> <p>Forenoon cutting wood. At noon it started to rain and continued until evening. In town a couple of hours got my new ordered overcoat (grey) @ $ 17.00 cash, also a new every day cap @ $1.00.</p> <p>Sunday, 7.</p> <p>Morning at S School, lesson Rev V Chap. "The Heavenly song". After school had a singing practice. Evening in town, heard Rev Mr Stillwell at P M Church text. I Sam II 30th.</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Spent all day in the woods. Made some beautiful stovewood from a large sugar maple. Evening at home.</p> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 9. 1879.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday spent evening at Zion Church hearing Mr Thos Hundter give his farewell adrres to young people, a large attendance and a good feeling manifested Another rain storm near at hand.</p> <p>Wednesday, 10.</p> <p>A muddy wet tramp on foot up to "Willow Lodge" for a forenoon's work. Raining more or less all day so that very little work was performed. Spent evening at S School singing practice.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>Cold and freezing some, The roads are almost impassible A day in the woods. The Etobicoke is very much swollen with recent rains Evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Friday, 12. 1879.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday Little of interest to report these days. dull, sombre weather and quiet hours both day and night. Received from R Smith on cows &amp; sheep acct $17.00.</p> <p>Saturday, 13.</p> <p>In the woods all day. Paid L Cheyne for cow bought at his sale. cash $30.00 Evening at home at usual routine of work at close of week.</p> <p>Sunday, 14.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School. lesson Rev XXI, "Beauties of the Heavenly City". Had a long school session at singing practice. This evening heard Rev C McIntyre preach temperance sermon from text Daniel I 12th verse.</p> <p>Dec. Monday, 15. 1879.</p> <p>Attended this forenoon the funeral of Robt Burnett (late of California) but of old acquaintance, Rev Jas Pringle conducted the service in connection. Quite a fall of snow last night and today have some sleighing.</p> <p>Tuesday, 16.</p> <p>Dressed two Berkshires weight 318 lbs, total am't pork for this season 850 lbs Afternoon in the woods. Evening at S School singing practice. More snow falling tonights.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>Started delivering the barley having sold it ten days ago to J. Milner @ 60 C per bush Made three trips today on bob sleigh with 60 to 70 bush each load. S sleighing rather thin.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Thursday, 18. 1879.</p> <p>Finished delivering the barley 334 bush @ 60 C sold previously 130 bush and have 40 bush yet in stock, total 500 bush off 15 acres total cash received $287.00 and 24.00 for balance $311.00 in all.</p> <p>Friday, 19.</p> <p>Forenoon at Mrs Robt Campbell's funeral at Edmonton. Afternoon in Brampton at grist mill with 5 bags of wheat for flour. Had a call today from James Thompson of Missouri. Evening at the S S singing practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>On the road to Cheltenham before daylight this morning with sleigh for bran and shorts. but none at mill. I went on over to Salmonville and brought from thence, 1300 lbs bran @ $9.00 per ton and 400 lbs shorts @ $14.00 per ton, total cost $9.13.</p> <p>Dec. Sunday, 21. 1879.</p> <p>An exceedingly cold day. At S School lesson, Rev XXII 10 to 21. "The last words" or "The Saviour's last message". This evening heard Rev C E McIntyre preach temperance sermon from text, Daniel I, 12th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 22.</p> <p>Temperature moderate and good sleighing after last night's storm. In town making deposit $200.00 in Dominion Bank. Afternoon at public school examination in our own section.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23</p> <p>Was hauling firewood from lower woods all day. Evening up at S School singing practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 24. 1879.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday viz; drawing firewood from woods to woodshed. Went to town tonight for to fill my pocketful of material for old Santa Claus.</p> <p>Thursday, 25.</p> <p>Christmas Day once more. Part of the family went to Church service in town this morning. Family dinner at home. Evening we had a party of young folks from Brampton and had a very pleasant time.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>A quiet day after yesterdays feasting and merriment. At work among the wood hauling job. In town tonight for the mail &amp;c. Weather, very hard frost.</p> <p>Dec. Saturday, 27. 1879.</p> <p>Has moderated today some prospects of a thaw. Mailed letter to Mr T. H. Torrington of Toronto concerning musical instructions At same word as yesterday.</p> <p>Sunday, 28.</p> <p>Forenoon at S School lesson, "The Review". This brings to a close the seven year's course of International scheme of lessons, next Sunday we start a similiar course of lessons. Tonight heard Rev J E Starr preach in C M Church.</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>Attended the nomination of municipal councilleros at Edmonton, there will be an election one week from today to decide. Evening in town at a similiar gathering.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 30. 1879.</p> <p>Spent all forenoon in town buying candy &amp; fruit for S.S. Festival and making an unsuccessful attempt to raise a sleigload {sic} of young folks for tomorrow evening. All afternoon and evening building platform &amp;c at Zion Church.</p> <p>Wednesday, 31.</p> <p>Pleasant weather and good sleighing. Forenoon at wood business. Afternoon in town a short time, Bought two 50 C tickets for Concert tomorrow night. Tonight we held the Ebenezer Union S S Anniversary had a very lengthy programme consisting of recitations &amp; songs addresses by Rev's Campbell &amp; Reid. The children acquitted themselves nobly thoughout. Had candy &amp; fruit at intermission also a peice {sic} called "The Monument of Smith" by 9 young ladies of the school. it was a kind of "Cantata" Proceeds about $40.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>C Cation</p> <p>M Dyer</p> <p>M Ferguson</p> <p>J Lyons</p> <p>M Groat</p> <p>M Hall</p> <p>M. Davis Bella Campbell</p> <p>A Burgher</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>February</td> <td>8th</td> <td>Chopped at Mains</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Peas</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>Oats</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>bush</td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>bush</td> </tr><tr><td>March</td> <td>7th</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>bush</td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>bush</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>28th</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>bush</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>bush</td> </tr><tr><td>April</td> <td>28th</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>bush</td> <td>barley</td> <td>9</td> <td>"</td> </tr><tr><td>July</td> <td>23</td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>"</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>"</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug</td> <td>20</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>"</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>"</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct</td> <td>1st</td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Oct</td> <td>23st</td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> Second Page January-Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>Subscription to</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" Weekly Globe</td> <td>1</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To Milner for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>20 bush. corn 45 C</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>P.O. Box Rent</td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>for beef</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>" nic nax &amp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>sheet music</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" 12 squares</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>of 1st Class</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>shingles</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>41</td> <td>75</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>February</td> <td>--</td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>From Jno Wiggins</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for 1 bush clover</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>for apples &amp;</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>eggs</td> <td>4</td> <td>05</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>" Dwyer for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1800 bls hay</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>@ $9.50</td> <td>8</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>" Williams</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for Hay hay</td> <td>9</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>2200 lbs @ 9.00</td> <td>9</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>20th</td> <td>From D Wiggins</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for 1 bush clover</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>from Armstrong</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>10 bush "Red Fern"</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>@ 80 c</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>February</td> <td>--</td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>To J Nunn</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for 200 cedar</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>posts @ 9 c</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>L.R Aitkin</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>sawing bill</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Quarterage</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>Sidewalk</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>Concert</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>To D Laidlaw</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>quarter beef</td> <td>6</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>43</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>March</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>from R Watson</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>interest on $</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>150.00 note @</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>8 per at pr.ann.</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>W Newhouse</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>on cows acct</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" Folliss for 2</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>fat cattle</td> <td>94</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>" Thompson for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>5 ewe lambs</td> <td>65</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" Hewitt bal</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>on wheat and</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>oat trade</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>" Roberts &amp; Main</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for hay</td> <td>17</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Heatn 1 1/2 bush</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>clover seed</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>" Paterson &amp; Alexander</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for hay</td> <td>15</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>" J.C.S. for clover seed</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" Dawson for apples</td> <td>3</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>241</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Second Page</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>March</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>W A Mitchell</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>watch cleaning</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Half doz photos</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>from J W Cole</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Various articles</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>To Fuller, lumber</td> <td>26</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Shook, clover</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>threshing</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To J R Craig for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>pedigrees</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>Dry Goods and</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>22</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>1 bush Timothy</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17th &amp; 18th</td> <td>To McCulla for</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>weighing 4 loads</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>hay at town scales</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Dry Goods and</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Hardware</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>Mailed to Rennie</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>for seed peas</td> <td>6</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>freight on same</td> <td></td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>87</td> <td>97</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>April</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>S</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>From Jon Campbellfor 1 bush clover seed</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>" seed " J W Main " A Campbell half payment on ton of hay delivery last month</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>From A Cheyne old debt on ram</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Second Page</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>April</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>To W A Mitchell for goods</td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Dry Goods</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>for fence wire</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>22</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>May</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>for Berkshire 1 month old</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>for 11 bush seed oats @ 40 C</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>From K.C. &amp; Co for this year's wood crop @18C per lb</td> <td>40</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>50</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Second Page</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>May</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>22nd</td> <td>Paid Hewitt on wages 19 bush wheat @ 95 C</td> <td>9</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>June</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>from S Milner for Treadwell 52 bush @ 92</td> <td>48</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" KC &amp; Co for Red Fern 92 bush @ 90 C</td> <td>82</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>from Crowforth for 2 yr old steer</td> <td>40</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>171</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>June</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>To R Watson for our share of expense in flats fence</td> <td>3</td> <td>68</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>32</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>C Methodist Missions</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>Willy Hewit on wages</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Music Teacher</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>Balance on Royce Reaper 5 per ct off for cash</td> <td>57</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Harvest tools</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>Groceries N</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>98</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>July</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>{No entries for month}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>July</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>Wages to Indian</td> <td>2</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>necessaries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>To T Milner for 50 lbs white sugar @ 9 C</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>15</td> <td>65</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>August</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>from Main &amp; Bowes for 2 lambs</td> <td>24</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>for one bag pears</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>" Frank Wilson for 3 lambs</td> <td>36</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>" Indian for timber</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>64</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>August</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>Paid our harvest man one month @</td> <td>26</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>September</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>from Tomalin for chickens</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" KC&amp;Co 34 1/2 bush Seneca @ 93C</td> <td>32</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>37</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>September</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>Dry Goods &amp;c</td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>Trip Toronto</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>To KC &amp; Co one ton bran</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" {illegilbe} 500 lbs shorts</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " 1200 lbs bran</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>Milner for rye</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>52</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>October</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>from Jno Walker for 3 ewe lambs</td> <td>21</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" from Jno Jackson for ram lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>" A Ferguson on last year's sheep acct</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>" Ben Watson on sheep acct</td> <td>39</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>" Wilson for ram lamb</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" Milner for 71 bush barley @ 63 c</td> <td>44</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>" Crawford for ram lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>" Pulfer ram lamb</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Prize Money</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>152</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>October</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>To Euart for pair fine boots</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>" P. F. Mutual Insurance Co</td> <td>5</td> <td>88</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>" Taxes</td> <td>34</td> <td>72</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>" Clunis blacksmith acct</td> <td>14</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Thompson repair wagon wheel</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" Campbell blacksmith acct</td> <td>8</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>73</td> <td>90</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>November</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>From Milner 59 bush barley @ 53 c</td> <td>31</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>" Cunnington for imp ram</td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>" Tomalin 97 lbs turkey @ 7 c</td> <td>6</td> <td>79</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>" Nobel for ram lamb</td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>" H Carter on cows acct</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" Noble for 2 yr old bull</td> <td>60</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>' Dawson 170lbs turkey @ 7 1/2 c</td> <td>12</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>" Watson for 4 old ewes</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$166</td> <td>54</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>November</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To Hewitt for 11 1/2 bags potatoes @ 50</td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>' Hewitt for wages</td> <td>29</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" Jno Cation threshing acct</td> <td>17</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>KC&amp;Co for tweed pants</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>54</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>December</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>From R Smith on cows &amp; sheep acct</td> <td>17</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>" Milner for 334 bush barley @ 60 c</td> <td>200</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>217</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>December</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>KC&amp; Co for dry goods</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>" L Cheyne for cow</td> <td>30</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>for bran &amp; shorts</td> <td>9</td> <td>13</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>57</td> <td>13</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Summary of Cash Received</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Cash</td> <td>238</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td> <td>"</td> <td>38</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>Mch 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>241</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>April 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>50</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30</td> <td>"</td> <td>171</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>--</td> <td>--</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>64</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>37</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>152</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>166</td> <td>54</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>217</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$1390</td> <td>29</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Summary of Cash Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Cash</td> <td>41</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 8th</td> <td>"</td> <td>43</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>Mch 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>87</td> <td>97</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>22</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>98</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>65</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>26</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>52</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>73</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>54</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>57</td> <td>13</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>581</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan 2nd Deposited in</p> <p>Dominion Bank in</p> <p>Brampton $170.00</p> <p>Bearing interest @ 4 per cent</p> <p>March 5th - Drew from above Deposit $20.00 " 13th Deposited $100.00 " 28 - Withdrew $50.00</p> <p>" " Total Deposit $200.00</p> <p>Dec 22 " " $400.00</p> <p></p> <p>{Second Page}</p> <p>Alex Clunis bill for repairs on iron plow &amp;c payable next fall $13.25 Paid</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jesse Perry's acc/</p> <p>Dr to Samuel Ferguson</p> <p>To 17 cedar posts</p> <p>@ .25 C each $4.25</p> <p>425 ft lumber</p> <p>@$10.00 4.25</p> <p>" Construction 1.50</p> <p>S10.00</p> <p>____________________________________________________</p> <p>Dec 5th Received not of Jabez Heath $8.00 for ten months.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/48c0f1017d7e8c8b5818cc7409497a95.pdf 2230c18906b889c6811407dc95f9a116 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41d029cad5b889ccfe7a816672ff12d8.pdf e527ff9af0bcd110f6ee00fc88998413 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b62e17bf7cfbf498aa7abf7ab3594631.pdf 8a1cabbdde97c01f17e5e5dfa5d3deb5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. John Ferguson Diary Collection, Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives and Archives of Ontario. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1878 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1878 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. John Ferguson Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>TERMS AND COURTS. Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week. Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. Trinity, 1st Monday in Aug. after 21st of said month to the Saturday of the following week. Michaelmas, 3rd Monday in November to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter. One Judge of each of the Courts is to sit in open Court every week, as well in as out of term, except during vacation. One Judge may sit for both Courts of Common Law. County Court Terms are four, commecning respectively on the 1st Monday in January and April, and the 2nd Monday in June and October in each year, and ending on Saturday of same week. Assizes-Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the 21st of August and Michaelmas Term. In the County of York there are two additional Courts, one in the vacation between Easter Term and the 1st of July, and the other in the vacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Wentworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms. Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held seperate and appart from the Courts of Oyer and Terminer, and either on same or different day, and sittings may be held in any County for trial without Jury whenever directed by the Courts. County Courts.-Sittings commence on 2nd Tuesday in June and December, except in York, where there are four, commencing respectively on the 1st Tuesday in March and December, and 2nd Tuesday in May and September. General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts.</p> <p>The County Judge's Criminal Court sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of Sessions and without Jury. Heir, Devisee and Assignee COmmissioners sit on 1st Monday in January and July, and respectively, Sundays and Holidays excepted. Court of Chancery.-A Judge sits in Court almost daily for transaction of buisness. Hearing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court. Court of Appeal sits at Toronto twice in every year; once in January and once in June. Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Monday in January and 1st Monday in June. Exchequer Court at any time and place appointed by rule of Court. Long Vacation from 1st of July to 21st August.</p> <p>ECLIPSES. In the year 1878 there will be two Eclipses of the Sun and two of the Moon.</p> <pre> I. An annular eclipse of the sun, Feb. 1, 1878. Begins on the earth generally Feb. 1 17h., 56m., mean time of Greenwich, in longtitude 20° 2'W., and latitude 54° 4'S. Ends on the earth generally 1 d., 22h., 59m., mean time of Greenwich, in long. 112° 31'E., and lat. 12° 28'S. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 1. 1878</p> <p>New Year's, generally observed as a public holiday, fine &amp; clear in morning, towards night some rain and then snow squalls and colder. At home we had our New Year's dinner yesterday. Mr &amp; Mrs George Rice took train for home this morning, Oshawa. Spent afternoon in Brampton.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2</p> <p>At 5 o'clock yesterday evening attended the wedding of G. H Golding &amp; Lillie Curts in ME Church Brampton, a crowded house. Today was clear and frosty, spent it in barnyard tending the livestock. The team went to Mains Mill with 20 bus barley for chopping. Received letter from D Modeland, Chicago</p> <p>Thursday, 3</p> <p>All day in "lower woods" chopping green beach cordwood. Last night was the keenest frost of the winter so far. Visitor today Miss Jannie Peacock of Brampton. In town a short time tonight a letter from Joplin friends The roads are very rough</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Friday, 4. 1878</p> <p>A snow fall of 2 or 3 inches scarely hiding the lumps on the roads. Jannie Peacock, my sisters and I took dinner and spent afternoon at J C Snell's Drove to town tonight and passed an hour at Choir Practice in CM Church.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>A day's cross cut sawing of beach in the woods, into 2 ft lengths. this will wind up the job of cutting firewood having about 15 cords of hard wood and 10 cords of softwood. Received a newspaper from Shelburne. A keen frosty day. Some few sleighs out but tough going.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>Went to S School at 10 a.m. lesson II Chron XII, "Rehoboham the first King of Judah". The lessons for a time will follow the line of kings of Judah. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach from text, Leviticus XVII 11th verse. A good practical discourse.</p> <p>Jan. Monday, 7. 1878</p> <p>Somewhat remarkable that today was the first time this winter that we had any chance to use either sleigh or cutter, and rough going at that. Today was Election for Municipal Councillors all over the province of Ontario.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Chinquacousy, Reeve. J P Hutton 1st Deputy R. Hewson, 2nd Deputy A Cunnington Councillors Kee and Hall. Started the Annual job of drawing home firewood. A quiet evening at home, not reading much but having a real old family chat about things and doings for future.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p>Drove sleigh to town this morning and brought up for a day's visit, Mrs Featherstone &amp; Mrs {illegible}, Mrs Main &amp; Hattie Moreland The first sleigh ride and last for a time as it is thawing fast today. Spent afternoon in town Mailed 3 newspapers 5 friends. Spent evening at Union Choir Practice</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Thursday, 10 1878.</p> <p>Yesterday at Annual School meeting of this Section I was appointed Trustee for Centre Road. Today it is raining beautifully out of a mist, and quite warm. Received from R Watson in payment of a debt a quarter of beef 100lbs @6 c per lb.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at blacksmith shop for repairs on spring wagon box. Afternoon at various tasks around the barn. In town tonight at Union Choir Practice. Received by post three numbers of Scribner's Monthly, November, December &amp; January. A capital Magazine.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>Times very quiet and dull mild weather and bare ground Had the sheep out to pasture. Did very little work today beyond the usual routine. At home tonight making usual preparations for the Sabbath.</p> <p>Jan. Sunday, 13. 1878</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson II Chron. XIV 1 to 11. "Asa faithful to his God" This afternoon at home reading leisurely. At CM Church tonight, a Rev Mr Brown preached text, Gal VI 14th Afterwards at Y.M.C.A prayer meeting.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>A day's work at drawing wood from "other place" woods Brampton tonight and spent two hours at Choir Practice some 35 voices, including the best singers of the town so that we make a "big" sing under leadership of Mr R. Aitkins.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15. Most of the day up at Zion &amp; Ebenezer churches making preparations for the SS Anniversary tomorrow night trimming both buildings with evergreens. Tonight we had a singing practice in Zion Church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Wednesday, 16. 1878</p> <p>Working in forenoon at the wood. Afternoon in town at C of Peel Agrl Society Annual meeting for election of officers {illegible} Tonight our Ebenezer S School teameeting came off, was a success, speeches by Rev Wm Millard. R Smith &amp; McKinnon Realized at tea meeting #32.00</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>The S.S. Convention of Co of Peel commenced this morning in CM Church, Brampton. Was not able to attend only 2 hours during the day. The night meeting was a crowd. The speaking, Rev Mr Rutledge of Toronto, Rev R Croll and Rev J. Pringle. Music by Union Choir Received letter from G H Golding</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>The Convention was continued throughout today, was largely attended and a strong interest manifested in the S.S.Work. Tonight the Church was over-crowded, good addresses and plenty of music. Collections and subscriptions about $168.00. The Convention next year to be at Bolton.</p> <p>Jan. Saturday, 19. 1878</p> <p>Received Methodist Magazine, a paper from Chicago and a letter from Oshawa. Today went to Huttons Saw Mill for Jno Learment. Sold a black ash tree to an Indian for $1.00. Weather warm and roads a little muddy</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>At S. School, lesson. II Chron. XV 8 to 15. "The Covenant renewed" or "Courage of king Asa rewarded The school appears to be steadily improving, the superintendents remarks on the lesson today were very good and practical. Afternoon and evening rainy, tonight the Rev G Young is to preach a missionary sermon in CM Church at home tonight</p> <p>Monday, 21.</p> <p>Spent entire day at R Watson's helping to cut straw by horse power. Tonight we drove down to town to attend Missionary meeting in CM Church, the speakers were. Revs Brown Cunnington &amp; G Young the latter six years missionary in Manitoba, proceeds of the meeting $400.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Tuesday, 22. 1878</p> <p>Warm weather &amp; muddy roads. Mailed yesterday, a letter to Chicago. Today was chopping in "other place" woods some fallen ash and basswood into cordword. At home tonight reading "Scribner's". The times are powerful dull just now</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>"Jack frost" drove the mercury down 5 {symbol for degrees} below zero this morning Spent the day working in the barn, threshing peas etc. At S.S.teacher's meeting to night in "Ebenezer" church for to appropriate the funds in hand after paying expenses some $20.00.</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>Similiar work to yesterday In afternoon had a drive up to Willow Lodge for some of the folks. To town tonight for the mail, usual weeklies and "Scribner's" also SS Banner. They all contain an excellent variety of reading matter.</p> <p>Jan. Friday, 25. 1878</p> <p>Weather moderate with storm in prospective. Father &amp; mother away on an all day visit to T.A Modelands. Except the care of live stock, done nothing but put on two door locks. At home tonight reading.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Made two trips to Brampton today. !@st with 29 1/2 bush barley @ 55c to T Milner and bought from hime 21 bush of American corn @ 50 C per bush. 2nd to Grist Mill with peas and corn for chopping. 7 bush peas and 7 of corn</p> <p>Sunday, 27.</p> <p>Another time of S School the lesson II Chro XVII 1 to 10. "The prosperity of Jehoshaphat" Spent afternoon at CM S School in town and took tea (after a short Choir practice) at W John Pearin's. Tonight heard Rev CE McIntyre preach text Hosea VI 4{illegible} After which was an hour at Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. Monday, 28. 1878</p> <p>A keen frosty morning. Spent the day as usual in the barnyard, threshing peas &amp;C. Tonight was up at NB to hear a lecture on education from D J McKinnon, school inspector. the address contained some good practical ideas on the subject.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29.</p> <p>In town a few minutes this morning. Today we were at the job of overhauling and repairing the fanning mill. Spent evening at home quietly Farm life is very dull this winter, so little stir or business doing.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30.</p> <p>Completed the fanning mill and have made a capital job. Easier to turn and cleans the grain better. Tonight drove buggy over to Mrs John Snell's, with Em and Ella to a small evening party, we had a good time, games were exercise to the wits and brains of the company.</p> <p>Jan. Thursday, 31. 1878</p> <p>Various duties performed today Hauling wood on wagon docking sheep &amp;C. Received from J V Snell $18.00 on sheep acct. Spent evening in town at weekly prayer meeting of Y.M.C.A.. we had a gracious time. A stormy night.</p> <p>Feb. Friday, 1.</p> <p>Opens with a bluster. During the night there fell about 4 inches of snow., may have some sleighing now. Today was hauling firewood from lower woods on sleigh. Weather during last month was remarkable. Splendid wheeling on roads before this snow fell.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>Mailed letter to GH Golding and a "Guardian" to Mrs J Mason, Missions Improving the sleighing lively by hauling firewood. A bright sun is thawing the snow. Father was at Annual meeting of Peel Farmer's Insurance Company in Brampton, they have not had any fires yet among the insured.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Sunday, 3. 1878</p> <p>Attended Quarterly Meeting in CM Church, Brampton at 10 c'clock, Rev CE McIntyre preached text, Ephesians V 1 &amp; 2 verses. Tonight in PM church. Rev Wm Reid preached from Genesis XLV "Joseph as the model son and brother" Spent an hour after at YMCA prayer meeting.</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>Spent day at wood hauling Was at Mr Ben Watson's an hour inspecting the livestock. This evening was at R Watson's doing a little chat in a neighbourly visit. Weather moderate and snow disappearing</p> <p>Tuesday, 5.</p> <p>Doing some more work in wood line. Folks went on a visit to Mr R Carter's Vernor, the great weather prophet had predicted for this month severe and blustering weather but no promise of its being fulfiled as yet.</p> <p>Feb. Wednesday, 6. 1878.</p> <p>At the chopping again Must keep working at some job and it seems fortunate that we have a large woods to go to for employment. Made a sale of 5 cords of wood to Mrs Trains to be delivered in first sleighing.</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>Was working in woods all day. The folks were visiting among the Brampton friends War news from the Far East are very exciting, it is feared Great Britain will be drawn in to the struggle, HIs Holiness the Pope Pius IX died today. This evening had a good squa{illegible} read at weeklies.</p> <p>Friday, 8.</p> <p>Weather quite warm and plenty of mud. Still working at cordwood both hard and soft timber chops easily now little frost in it. Another evening quietly at home. My life is so quiet that it is hard to make a diary interesting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Saturday, 9. 1878</p> <p>Snow, Beautiful snow, has come at last, falling fast all afternoon and evening from N.E. In town this morning and sold to Walds 1 bush winter apples @ 80 C per bush. Mailed letter to Oshawa. Remainder of day was chopping cordwood.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>A cold stormy day. Drove the cutter up to S School at 10 o'clock lesson II Chron XX 14 to 22, "KIng Jehoshaphat helped of God". As an additional SS Paper we take the "Band of Hope Review " an illustrated English Monthly. To night heard Rev CE McIntyre preach, text, II Sam XII {illegible} verse.</p> <p>Monday, 11.</p> <p>A clear frosty morning. Went to Toronto by 10 a.m. train to do a little business, getting seal fur cap remodelled, buying two books, "Getting on in the World" by Matthews &amp; "The Abominations of Modern Society" by Talmage. Attended a meeting of "Artikameq Mining Co" and got home just at dark.</p> <p>Feb. Tuesday, 12. 1878</p> <p>Went for the wood - hauling to town lively. Made 4 trips today with green hardwood to Mrs Truman's. Sleighing pretty good for the amount of snow. Cousin Robert G Ferguson from Bay City was here tonight on his way home.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>R Ferguson left here this morning by train for Shelburn Finished hauling 5 cords of hardwood and 1 cord of hemlock amount $19.00, received $10 of it. Tonight at Zion Church Mr Cole of Brampton exhibited a lot of views with a sciopt{illegible} half of proceeds $6.00 went for E.U.S. School.</p> <p>Thursday, 14.</p> <p>Completed all the wood hauling out of woods, have 15 cords of softwood piled in the yard ready for taking to wotn next winter. A piano tuner a Mr Telegmann from Kingston was here and put our piano in first class order for $2.00. Tonight at Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Friday, 15. 1878</p> <p>Not able to do much today because of a lame hand. The folks took a sleigh-ride to Willow Lodge and back. At home tonight reading and studying up the S S Lesson. Received from Toronto "Berean" Question Book for 1878 and Rennie's Catalogue.</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>In town this morning. Mailed a postal card to Rennie, Toronto Received a "Chicago Tribune". Also through a friend from Toronto my seal skin fur cap refitted, cost of $5.50 Paid Dr Patullo's acct $8.50. Received yesterday from A Wood{illegible} $10.00 on cows acct</p> <p>Sunday, 17.</p> <p>In the morning at S School lesson II Chron XXIV 4 to 13. "Josiah repairing the temple". Afternoon attended the funeral of late James Watson near Edmonton Rev Mr Crompton preached. text John XIII. 7th verse. Tonight heard Rev Mr Goff of {illegible}ville in CM church, text. Matt V {illegible} verse After{illegible} was at prayer meeting.</p> <p>Feb. Monday, 18. 1878</p> <p>Father went to the Funeral of Old Mrs Carter aged 91 years. Spent the day threshing peas. Received card from Rennie, Toronto in reply stating price of Australian oats 50 C buying price of Red farm $1.25. Also postal card from R Ferguson Shelbourn</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>Weather clear and mild this has been so far a remarkable winter indeed. Done a day's work at drawing manure out of barnyard to "other place" spreading on plowed land for spring wheat. A quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>Unexpectedly, we had this morning 3 inches of snow but the day was warm and tonight it was nearly all melted. Took down to Aikin's saw mill two basswood logs on sleigh. In town a short time tonight, bought an American selection of readings @ 25 C.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Thursday, 21. 1878</p> <p>Raining more or less all day. Had a visit from Mr J Thompson of 4th line east and his son John from Missouri. Made a sale of sheep to him consisting of 6 ewe lambs and one ram lamb total $100.00 to be shipped out to Missouri next week. This bargain was nulled.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>All last night it rained heavily. We spent half of today shovelling snow from the ditches around the yards. The old Etobicoke is raging, almost entirely from the amount of rain being little snow to melt. In town tonight received letter from Chicago and one from Oshawa also "Scribner's" for March.</p> <p>Saturday, 23.</p> <p>Spent forenoon making a short visit at Willow Lodge. there are a good many young lambs frisking about the sheep pens. This afternoon sold to B Watson 6 bush of "Red farm" wheat @ $1.40 per bush. Have in this week's "Conservator" an advertisement of 100 bush of same wheat, this sale was direct result of advertising.</p> <p>Feb. Sunday, 24. 1878</p> <p>Another forenoon at S S School lesson II Chron XXVI 15 to 24. "King Uzziah's pride punished". "Northern Messenger" contains an illustration and interesting account of life and habits of the beaver. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, II Corinthians IX, 15th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Brought up on wagon from Aitkin's saw mill the result of 2 basswood logs 85 ft of 1/2 inch, 80 ft 4 inche strips, 380 ft of inch, total, 540 ft @ 3 C per ft $1.60. Tonight, Em, Ella and I were at Sacred Concert in Methodist Church, Messrs Tanby &amp; Mrs Keltie, Miss Maggie Barr of Hamilton.</p> <p>Tuesday, 26.</p> <p>The singing last night was extra good, especially Tanby Bros of Kingston, good specimen of Canadian talent. A beautiful warm day the roads very muddy. Was in town this afternoon, mailed letter to Oakville, Lamareaux and a drop letter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb. Wednesday, 27. 1878</p> <p>A trip to Shelburne. At 7 am in spring wagon with Emma and Ella we started on our journey. A bright warm day. Made Orangeville in 4 hours and Uncle A Ferguson's at 3.P.M. Had a pleasant drive up except for the muddy roads.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28</p> <p>Found all the friends in good health and spirits. The village of Shelburne is a stirring place. It has grown to its present size in five years about a dozen stores. Four grain merchants, sawmills, grist mills &amp;c. Today we drove a short distance through township of Meloncthon</p> <p>March. Friday, 1.</p> <p>Price of land in this vicinity ranges from $20 to $40 per acre. and is rising rapidly in value. Soil on high lying lands is rather light and gravelly, in low lands rich black loam. more than one half of land is dry cedar swamp, when cleared up is first class soil.</p> <p>March. Saturday, 2. 1878</p> <p>After a very pleasant visit of 3 days we started homewards this morning. At Orangeville we took dinner with Mr McNichol and made the drive from there home in 3 1/2 hours through a gentle S.E. rain. Got home looking like drowned rats.</p> <p>Sunday, 3.</p> <p>Again at S School, lesson II Chron XXVIII 19 to 26. "The persistent wickedness of Ahaz" These old testament lesson contain many striking and beautiful passages, many solemn warnings to the heedless and comforting promises to the faithful. Had dinner at Willow Lodge. At home tonight, it is wet.</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>Making preparations for clover threshing tomorrow. Weather clear and cold but not very frosty. Are now getting daily additions to our flock of sheep. There appears to be litle else of today's operation worth recording.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Tuesday, 5. 1878</p> <p>In town this forenoon. Received letter from Oshawa and March number of "Methodist Magazine" Let at "Banner" office for insertion in this week's paper a copy of Auction Sale of two impounded heifers This afternoon was threshing clover with Simpson's machine. Got about 4 bushels of seed.</p> <p>Wednesday, 6.</p> <p>Sold yesterday to Lundy 5 bush Red Farm wheat @$1.40 per bush. Threshing all day at clover and finished the job tonight have about 11 1/2 bush as the result of 1 1/2 days threshing from 7 acres ground. Tried to thresh orchard grass see with machine but it would not work.</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>Such weather as we are having this week. warm and spring like, no frost at night of any account, during daytime the sun is warm and fiery {?}. Roads are almost impassable Spent today cleaning the clover seed &amp;c. Spent evening at neighbor R Watson's.</p> <p>March. Friday, 8. 1878</p> <p>At a very unpleasant job today for the warm weather, viz. threshing peas with flail. Sold today to T Crowforth two fat cows, "Coral" and "Rosey" @ $37.50 each, also to same parthy 10 bush "Red Farm" wheat In town tonight at Choir Practice</p> <p>Saturday, 9.</p> <p>Last night received a letter from Uncle Joshua Harrington informing us of the death of his oldest daughter Ellen aged 15 years, of deptheria. At same work today as yesterday with help of W Hewitt, the peas turn out well but are damp and hard to thresh.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>Up at S School, lesson II Chron. XXIX, 1 to 11, "Hezekiah's good reign" a "Diligent devotion". Spent afternoon at home reading current literature. At CM Church in Brampton tonight Rev CE McIntyre, preached from Acts III 6th verse. Spent the hour from 8 to 9 oclock at YMCA Prayer meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Monday, 11. 1878</p> <p>A busy and hard day's work at the peas, nearly finished the threshing, will have 30 bus for feeding beside a reserve of 20 bus for seed, a large fine sample. An evening at home, how sweet is rest, when one is tired.</p> <p>Tuesday, 12.</p> <p>Father and mother went to a dinner party at J W Mains Brampton. Spent two hours at Mr R Craigs auction sale at Edmonton, of farm stock. Received two post cards from Rennie, Toronto. Tonight at a Concert in music Hall given by W J Spins, a very fair entertainment.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Started the job of threshing orchard grass for seed. Because of rain falling all day we did not make much headway, the hay being damp. Weather warm and very wet. Frost, there is none in the ground.</p> <p>March. Thursday, 14. 1878</p> <p>A trip to Brampton, with the lumber wagon, in the mud half way to the hubs was this forenoon's work. Never were the roads in such a state. Received per G.T.Railway from W Rennie, Toronto, 6 bush Australian white oats, good sample and heavy</p> <p>Friday, 15.</p> <p>A bright beautiful day. This afternoon at No 10 we sold to highest cash bidder two impounded heifers, have had them in pound 14 days, our bill of expense is $8.80. In town tonight some three hours, Received card from Rennie Toronto, and letter from Joshua Harrington</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>Spent day threshing grass seed. Sold to Greenswood 10 bush of Red farm @ $1.20 also 10 bush to John Jackson at same price. Sold yesterday to R Carter 10 bush Red farm @ $1.25 and 1 1/2 bush Eldorado @ $1.50, also 1 bush Red Clover seed @ $4.00. More rain today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Sunday, 17. 1878</p> <p>Through deep mud to S School lesson II Chron XXXII 9 to 21 "Hezekiah's victory over Assyrian" Took dinner at J C Snell's. Walked to Brampton tonight heard Rev W McFadden preach in CM church from a passage in Proverbs. Prayer meeting afterward.</p> <p>Monday, 18.</p> <p>Working most of the day at grass seed work. Father was at Edmonton attending a meeting of Chinquuacousy Council for to have his claims as poundkeeper settled in reference to last Friday's transactions. Remarkable weather continues the grass is getting green and fall wheat is showing some growth.</p> <p>Tusday, 19.</p> <p>Had a trip this forenoon to town with lumber wagon for a load of chopping at the mill. Left a bag of orchard grass seed at H.C. &amp; Co. store for sale. Sold a bag of parsnips to Tomalin @ .75 c per bag. Are having bad luck in sheep pen, lost two ewes and 4 lambs this week.</p> <p>March. Wednesday, 20. 1878</p> <p>Somewhat colder frosts at night. At last we are done flailing for this season, have about 10 bush of orchard grass seed. Bought and paid cash for a new wagon from R H Lewis of Brampton $50.00 without a box, (patent arm) including doubletrees and neckyoke.</p> <p>Thursday, 21.</p> <p>The first of spring work, was sowing some clover chaff on fall wheat, the chaff of course containing some unhulled seed. The wheat has come through pretty safely so far, it is growing quite green and fresh. Spent evening at J C Snell's in social chitchat.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>Seeded six acres of fall wheat with 50 lbs clover, 35 lbs of orchard grass, 13bls timothy seed total 98 lbs, 16 lbs to the acre. Some of the neighbors started plowing today, very warm and spring like. On town tonight an hour or two.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Saturday, 23. 1878</p> <p>Brought home from R H Lewis shop our new lumber wagon. Bought from K.C &amp; Co. 3 bbls of coarse salt for manure @ $1.00 each. Bought a trunk for Viney at $2 .75. Spent nearly the whole day in Brampton. Received Scribner for April.</p> <p>Sunday, 24.</p> <p>At S School, lesson II Chron XXXII 9 to 20. "Mannasseh in Captivity" What sad tales and how full of warning are all these Bible truths. Weather has relapsed into cold winter, a high wind and sharp frost. At church tonight, Rev J H Starr preached a good sermon.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Mailed letter to D Moreland. A real March day. Working in the barn and woodshed. In town tonight at a lecture by Rev Mr Handford of Toronto in Y.M.C.A. Hall, subject "Spurgeon and the Tabernacle" It was quite a treat, being lively and full of many striking passages.</p> <p>March. Tuesday, 26. 1878</p> <p>Somewhat milder again with prospects of snow. Spent day hauling barnyard manure on ground intended for spring wheat. Visitors Mrs J C Snell and babies. Sister Em came home to stay after a two month's residence at 'Willow Lodge"</p> <p>Wednesday, 27.</p> <p>Sold to J C Snell two tons of clover hay @ $25.00 at our own sheds, that is, undelivered. Very warm, had a thunder shower towards evening. Drove Viney to railway depot this evening, bound for Oshawa to spend the summer.</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>Snow storm of lesser magnitude. A dull cheerless day. Slopping around the barnyard splitting wood in the shed fanning Red Farm wheat. Spent evening at home trying to study the S.S. Lesson for next Sabbath.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Friday, 29. 1878.</p> <p>A brighter day, consequently a rise in spirits, the weather does affect one's feelings more or less. Work today in same line as yesterday. In town tonight and attended the special revival service being held in T.M.Church Revs R Boyle &amp; W Reed conducting.</p> <p>Saturday, 30.</p> <p>The public roads are in a fearful state, almost impassable. Done quite a trade in selling seed wheat. Sold to J Jackson 21 bus @ $1.40 To S. Heath 3 bush @ $1.35. Was at R Watson's exchanging oats for seed, getting 17 1/2 bush, "Emporium"</p> <p>Sunday, 31.</p> <p>Drove spring wagon through mud more than a foot deep up to S School this morning, lesson "Review of past quarter's lessons" conducted by Messrs J C Snell NV Watson and myself. Tonight in Brampton heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, John III 14th verse. Afterwards spent an hour at a prayer meeting in PM church.</p> <p>April. Monday, 1. 1878</p> <p>A superb day, bright warm sunshine, ground drying up rapidly. Sold 15 bush Red farm to Mr Irwin @ $1.40. also 4 bush to Alex Armstrong at same price. Sheared a young ram 11 months old, weight of fleece, 13 lbs, also lost another fine ewe, have 28 young lambs.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>Done first work today in the line of actual spring operations, viz. sowing 840 lbs of coarse salt on 9 acres (other place) leaving half an acre of the field without any as an experiment. Every prospect of spring at once, the land not quite dry enough for working.</p> <p>Wednesday, 3.</p> <p>Drove to town this morning and bought of R H Lewis a pair of bob sleighs @ $25.00, also from K.C &amp; Co. three bbls of salt @ $1.00 Sowed the salt this afternoon 840 lbs on 8 acres for barley. Was plowing this afternoon for the first. The sod in the young orchard, a little soft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Thursday, 4. 1878</p> <p>Plowing sod continued, one third of the work has to be done with one horse around the apple trees. Have sold the last of the Red Farm wheat, many enquiries for it since selling out. A quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Ho for spring seeding. Sowed with broadcast seed a strip of land 1 1/4 acres in fall wheat field with 123 lbs of Red farm land in fine trim, also on same ground sowed 10 lbs orchard grass 10 lbs clover &amp; 4 lbs Timothy. In town tonight an hour or two. Received letter from sister Viney</p> <p>Saturday, 6.</p> <p>Sowed 6 bush "Australian " oats in front field on 2 1/2 acres Was cultivating rest of field. Brought home the new bob sleighs width of stakes 3 ft 5 inch. Bought at K.C. &amp; Co. store a new hat $2.50 dress shirt $1.75 also $2.50 for fitting up black suit.</p> <p>April. Sunday, 7. 1878</p> <p>A fine clear bracing air this morning after a cool frosty night My sisters were at S School lesson II Chron XXXIV, 1 to 8 "Josiah's early piety". Took a brief respite this morning by staying at home being very tired. At church tonight in town Rev W W Ross preached text, John II, 5.</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Sowed with broadcast seeder 17 bush "Emporium" oats on 7 acres, using 11 pk wheel for half the time, then 13 pk wheel. Harrowed and furrowed the same. Started work in another field cross cultivating. Had a man Hewitt two days spading around apple trees and in garden.</p> <p>Tuesday, 9.</p> <p>Continued seeding operations until noon when there was a break in the fine weather and now there is every prospect of a wet spell. Rolled a 5 1/2 acre field of fall wheat rather a slime show at present. Handled over the stock of oats on hand 120 bush for feed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Wednesday, 10. 1878</p> <p>Commenced plowing an 8 acre field of sod "other place" is scarcely in condition yet. Today characterized by light showers and warm balmy air. A quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>On an expidition this forenoon to the woods beside "Snell's lake" with wagon for a few maple &amp; ash trees for planting, set out 14, filling vacancies along front of farm. At seeding work again this afternoon sowing spring wheat on "other place.</p> <p>Friday, 12.</p> <p>Sowed 16 1/2 bush Red farm wheat on 9 1/2 acres or at rate of 7 pks per acres. The ground was in fine tilth, one stroke of iron harrow after the seeder. Sold another ton of clover hay to J C Snell. Bought of S Milner 3 bags "Early Rose" potatoes @ 70 C per bag.</p> <p>April. Saturday, 13. 1878.</p> <p>A splendid day for work, a nice cool bracing NW wind. Was cultivating the ground for barley and sowed a little this evening. Received notice from Peel Farmers Insurance to pay $5.60 as a tax to cover a loss by fire. Bought of S Milner 2bbls plaster @$ 1.50 each.</p> <p>Sunday, 14.</p> <p>Spent morning at S.School lesson, II Chron XXXIV, 14 to 29. "The Book of the Low found and searched". Afternoon at home reading. Tonight in CM Church Brampton heard Rev C McIntyre preach from text, Matt XIII, 52. A sermon in the interests of the Educational Society of CM church</p> <p>Monday, 15.</p> <p>Sowed with seeder 18 bush barley on 8 acres in the field beyond the Etobicoke, also on same field sowed 4 bush orchard grass, 64 lbs clover seed 20 lbs Timothy or 17 1/2 lbs per acre. Evening at home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Tuesday, 16. 1878</p> <p>One team rolling the new sowed barley, other plowing sod, which is now just in fine trim for work. Sowed about 1/4 of an acre of sod in little orchard with white carrot seed mixed with land plaster. Weather fine and dry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>Pretty much same programme as yesterday. This season is remarkably forward fully three weeks earlier than the average. The first sowed grain is coming up, the plum tree blossoms are nearly ready to open out, and the grass is getting quite fresh, have the sheep out during day.</p> <p>Thursday, 18.</p> <p>Plowing away still; at the rate of nearly 1 1/2 acre per day. Have the rolling of the spring grain finished. Had man Hewitt spading in garden. In town tonight, bought at K.C.&amp; Co. a pair of new tweed pants (grey) @ $6.00. Today is my 27th birthday</p> <p>April. Friday, 19. 1878</p> <p>Good Friday. In Brampton a public holiday all business suspended but among the farmers all at work (or nearly) Was plowing most of the day. Have rhubarb grown in garden fit for use. Em and I took a drive tonight to town called on Mrs Truman</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>Warm and wet. Done one half day's plowing. Spent afternoon in Brampton at a Reform meeting to nominate a candidate for House of Commons election to come off some time during the year Mr. R Smith was nominated. At an auction sale of park lots by M M Elliot we bought one @ $300.00</p> <p>Sunday, 21.</p> <p>At S School lesson, Jeremiah XXXIII 1 to 9. "The prophet Jeremiah in prison". sometimes called the "weeping prophet". Was at CM S School in town this afternoon. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, Matt XXVIII, "On ressurrection of Christ" Spen {sic} an hour at YMCA meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Monday, 22. 1878</p> <p>A very noticeable raw N E wind this morning which brought on a rainstorm at 10 A.M. continuing through the day with some thunder. Plowed for two hours before the rain. Rest of the day was at work under cover putting a new tongue in the old lumber wagon</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Dull and foggy. Yesterday's rain made work for us today in draining off the surface water from the newly sown fields. (Price of Brampton lot $236 per acre) A quiet evening at home, reading, music and family talk. How quiet is the farmer's life! Its ceaseless rounds of toil</p> <p>Wednesday, 24.</p> <p>Co of Peel Agr Society's Spring Fair was held today in Brampton Show of Horses - limited in number but good quality, Cattle a good many bulls shown but only a few fine animals, did not get a prize on our yearling bull. Some very heavy showers of rain during the day.</p> <p>April. Thursday, 25. 1878</p> <p>So much rain fell yesterday that there is no prospect of any work on the land again this week. Today was making some repairs around the yards and transplanting a few fruit trees. The woods are beginning to show a faint shade of green.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>Struck on a job a little out of the ordinary, viz, whitewashing the picket fences in front yeard and gates, by putting on two coats composed of white lime and sweet milk the fence presents a fine appearance. what a difference a few cents worth of lime makes in appearance.</p> <p>Saturday, 27.</p> <p>Received last night, letter from G H Golding and a pamphlet from R Smith MP of Ottawa. Plowed a little today but had to give it up because of wet. The land dries up very slowly since the heavy rains of this week. Had a close cro{illegible} J E Wood's tonight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Sunday, 28. 1878</p> <p>At S School this morning, the lesson in Jeremiah XXXV chap "The History of the Rechabites". A strong contrast to the actions of the Jews and an example to us at present day. Tonight in C M Church, Reb J H Starr preached from I Cor XIII, 19th</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>A drizzling rain all day. Helping the folks in the house at the annual task of house cleaning, whitewashing &amp;c. Dreary wet muddy weather. At home this evening, music reading and family chat.</p> <p>Tuesday, 30.</p> <p>A bright warm day. The cherry, plum and other fruit trees are white with blossoms Doing same class of work as yesterday. Had a visit today from Aunt E Ferguson of Michigan and her son Gordie. This has been most remarkable month of April in my recollection</p> <p>May. Wednesday, 1. 1878</p> <p>It is May! and all earth is gay. Had a drive or 5 or 6 miles though the country all the spring crops are making a fine show., the fall wheat is about one foot high and will be headed out by the 15th inst, probably. Got the May Methodist magazine.</p> <p>Thursday, 2.</p> <p>Spent forenoon repairing fences. In afternoon drove to town and inspected our new purchase a town lot ( 1 31/100 acres) adjoined the "Driving Park", and paid to Mr M M Elliot for the same $305 in cash and received a deed free from all encumbrances Mailed letter to Viney contained $8.00</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>Rain, rain every day more or less. Doing very little important work, the time drags heavily. This evening was in town until midnight, seeing Aunt Lizzie off to Bay City on midnight train and had a very dark muddy tramp home at the "wee sma hours"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Saturday. 4. 1878</p> <p>Spent the whole day in the cellar sprouting potatoes, the heat and great dampness is putting them in bad shape. Weighed a 6 months old Berkshire, 200 lbs live weight. A home evening.</p> <p>Sunday, 5.</p> <p>At Quarterly meeting in C M church, Brampton, Rev J H Starr preached from Psalm XLVI 1st verse. Spent afternoon at Mr John Pearen's Tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached from text Acts XVI 30 &amp; 31st verses. A fine spring day.</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Destroying "tent caterpillars" ditching and repairing fences were the orders of today. Em and I had a drive to town tonight, she for her music lesson. I just for diversion Present prospects for a large fruit crop of all kinds were never more propitious.</p> <p>May. Tuesday, 7. 1878</p> <p>Another heavy shower this morning and almost sultry afterwards for remainder of the day. Working at the lawn in front of house. trying to beautify the shape and appearance of the same. An evening at the piano.</p> <p>Wednesday, 8.</p> <p>Every day the same programme viz. a big shower and a few hours of sultry sunshine. Spent an afternoon in town attending to various little duties. Received letter from D Moreland, Chicago</p> <p>Thursday, 9</p> <p>With the help of neighbor R. Watson we built a short piece of board fence on Etobicoke side hill, the dividing line between the two farms. Also started the job of spudding out thistles among spring grain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Friday, 10. 1878</p> <p>After nearly three weeks of rest because of wet weather we were able to plow again and finished up the sod plowing. In town tonight and was at an entertainment in M E Church consisting of music and reading</p> <p>Saturday, 11</p> <p>A cold rain day, wind blowing sharp out of N. West with every prospect of a decided clear up of the weather. Order of today weeding redroot from fall wheat and the thistle work. Paid our share of loss by fire in Co Peel Farmers Ins. Company $5.60</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson. Dan I chap, "The Hebrew captives in Babylon". Reading at home all afternoon Tonight heard Rev Mr Goff of Streetsville preach in CM church text II Thess 3 chap 5th verse. Afterwards spent an hour at YMCA prayer meeting.</p> <p>May. Monday, 13. 1878</p> <p>Sowed with broadcast seeder 18 bush peas on 8 acres "other place". Land works well considering the soaking it has has since the plowing. Had a slight frost last night. An evening at home.</p> <p>Tuesday, 14.</p> <p>Completed the grain seeding at last, it being nearly six weeks since we started. Was plowing some land on the flats for roots. A very hard frost last night nearly 1/4 inch thick on the water trough trough in yard. all fruit trees are in bloom. the result will be serious.</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>In lieu of yesterday Mr &amp; Mrs J C Snell and their little folks were here to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. Ten years have skipped snoothly along to them, bringing a circle of five litte ones, 3 girls &amp; 2 boys. Mr &amp; Mrs A F Campbell were here also spending the day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Thursday, 16. 1878</p> <p>Sowed in drills on the "flats" 4 bls of "Yellow Globe Mangel" seed on scarcely an acre of ground also one lbs of white carrot seed and a new variety of each; celery and millet, only a handfull. In town tonight at a tea meeting in P M church.</p> <p>Friday, 17.</p> <p>Preparing ground for rape crop and putting manure on the same. Spent an half hour at Edmonton this evening. This weeks "Conservator" contains an account of opening of "Paris Worlds Fair".</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>Weather has been dry and cool all this week. At present it appears the apple blossoms are not much hurt by the frost but the small fruits are somewhat destroyed. Completed the task we started yesterday.</p> <p>May. Sunday, 19. 1878</p> <p>A forenoon at S School the lesson, Dan II 36 to 45, "The vision of Nebuchdnezzor as interpreted by Daniel. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, Luke XXIII 42 &amp; 43rd verses. Spent an hour at the Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting</p> <p>Monday, 20</p> <p>A heavy rain last night. Today was plowing the young orchard plot the second time intended for a potato crop. Very warm and a heavy thunder shower brought up the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Little of importance done on the farm today, except spudding thistles and repaired fences. Done a few hours of statute labor by using the heavy plank scraper on the roads. Received "Scribner" for "June" and {illegible} Banner" Mailed letter to Oakville.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Wednesday, 22. 1878</p> <p>Preparing ground for the potato crop Spent evening profitably at "Ebenezer" Chapel. N 15, attending what is known as a S S Institute, an address by Rev Mr McLaren and next Sunday's lesson taught by Mr McKinnon.</p> <p>Thursday, 23.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday putting manure on ground today. Also we washed the sheep (33 beside the ram clipped) in Etobicoke. Sold to "Sherrin" 4 bags of potatoes @ 60 C per bag.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>The Queen's birthday is almost generally observed by the Canadian people as a national holiday. My sisters and I took dinner at J C Snell's and spent the afternoon rowing on the lake. Ella and I went to a Concert tonight in Brampton, under auspices of Y.M.C.A. The singing was good.</p> <p>May. Saturday, 25, 1878</p> <p>Planted "Early Rose " potatoes in young orchard plot. Put in with plow 13 bushels in drills, putting a coat of manure on the seed, there being yet spaces between the rows of trees to be planted with the hoe.</p> <p>Sunday, 26.</p> <p>Went up to S. School, lesson Dan III chap, "The burning fiery furnace", One of the most striking of Bible narratives. At the CM church in town tonight Rev J H Starr preach from Acts XVII, 30 &amp; 31.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>Sheep shearing the work of today. Sheared 22 sheep whose fleeces will average about 9 1/2 lbs. It is rather a tiresome job but is soon over and but once a year that one can hardly get proficient in the art. Sold 10 bush potatoes @ 40 c per bush</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Tuesday, 28. 1878</p> <p>At noon today finished the wool clipping of 33 sheep. Afternoon drawing stones from the meadows and filling up holes on Centre Road with the same. Some of the first red clover blossoms just in view. Weather cool and dry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 29.</p> <p>The second plowing of the ground for rape. The mangels and carrots are up finely within ten days of sowing. A dull quiet day. little concerning our affairs transpiring worthy of note.</p> <p>Thursday, 30.</p> <p>Put in a hard day's work in Brampton, plowing &amp; harrowing our town lot, 1 1/3 acres. the ground being very dry and hard. Had dinner at Wallace's "Revere House". At home the work in progress was spudding thistles.</p> <p>May. Friday, 31. 1878</p> <p>Drilled an acre of ground in front field and sowed it with 5 1/2 lbs of rape seed. Vegetation has not been as rapid for a few days, being dry and cool. The spring grain crops show a fine healthy color. In Brampton an hour tonight.</p> <p>June. Saturday, 1.</p> <p>Oh June how lovely thou art If this earth could remain as green, bright and lovely as now it would be almost a paradise but alas what a change a few short weeks bring about. Spent most of today at the thistle job.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>A clear beautiful morning went to S School, lesson Daniel, V chap, "The handwriting on the wall". How striking an instance of God's punishment for sin. Tonight heard Rev C. McIntyre preach text, Matt, XXV. "The ten virgins"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Monday, 3. 1878</p> <p>Statute labor on the public highway was started this morning in our section. The work to be done consists in hauling gravel from R Watson's farm and filling the holes and ruts on the roads.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>Continuation of yesterday's work. Father, mother, Rillie and Elsie started on a visit to Amaranth this morning in spring wagon for the remainder of the week. Had visitors from town tonight the Misses Moreland &amp; Mrs Duncan.</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>Quite a cold morning, cloudy and strong north wind. Spent day spudding thistles. In town tonight and heard at Court House a lecture on "Canada's elements of national greatness" from Dr McClelland Prov High School Inspection.</p> <p>June. Thursday, 6. 1878</p> <p>Last night received letter Aunt E Ferguson of Auburn Michigan and "June" number of "Methodist Magazine". Brought from Hutton's saw mill a load of plank for the roads (bridges).</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>Usual routine of farm work nothing worth any special record. In town this afternoon and had a tooth extracted by W K Graham (Dentist), A sore operation but a quick relief from toothache. A light rain this evening.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>The folks arrived home safely this evening after their Shelburn visit of five days. Been a dull quiet week and seemed to have accomplished very little on the farm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Sunday, 9. 1878</p> <p>Up to S School, lesson, Dan VI chap, "Daniel in the lion's den" or "the Believer's safety". At home all afternoon. Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from , Isaiah, XL 31st "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength - walk and not faint".</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>Sold to K. C. &amp; Co. 334 bls of wool part of it was matted &amp; unwashed therefore we received pay (after deducting on third from the inferior) for 288ls @ 21 C per lb. Average 10 lbs per sheep Had three teeth filled at the dentists with silver vulcanite. Mailed letter to D Moreland. Chicago.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Loanded John Woodhall $100, on a promisory note of 4 months at 8 per cent interest. Work Friday, hoeing and thinning carrot crop. Tonight was in town at a meeting for the discussion of Protection (versus) Free Trade. Speeches by some prominent men.</p> <p>June. Wednesday, 12. 1878.</p> <p>Weather continues unseasonably cool, with some light showers. Fall wheat is only partially out in head as yet. At same class of work as yesterday. A quiet evening at home. Mailed a letter yesterday to Auburn..... Michigan</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>The first haymaking proper of the season, but only on a small scale, vis mowing fence corners around grain fields. and they have the best crops of grass I have known for some years. Father brought from Norval Mill $3.90 worth of bran &amp; feed.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Had a lively walk of 6 miles this morning: to Mr W Catior's and back home, on business. Remainder of day at work similar to yesterday. Tonight in town and at a "Protection" meeting in Hall, some excitement over this popular subject just now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Saturday, 15. 1878</p> <p>Bought $3.95 worth of repairs for mower; at Haggerts shop. consisted of sections &amp; sickles. Drew in half a load of good hay. This evening an old friend Mr Fletcher Dyer came on a visit from Pennsylvania.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>S. School once more, lesson Daniel VII 9 to 14, "Messiahs Kingdom", This is the last of the series of lessons on Daniel. Mr F Dyer addressed the school. Spent afternoon at J C Snell's and from thence to church tonight. Rev Jno Learnard preach from II Cor XII 2nd.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>Spent forenoon entertaining our friend Mr Dyer. Afternoon drove up to J E Snell's. Almost an idle day. Got pretty well through with the thistle spudding, the spring crops present a clean and thrifty appearance, although the weather is very dry.</p> <p>June. Tuesday, 18. 1878.</p> <p>Was nearly all day at Learments preparing for and raising a new barn. Spent evening enjoying a row on Snell's lake with some young friends it is a very pleasant pasttime and good exercise rowing.</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>Hay harvest started this morning. Out with the mower 4 acres of mixed clover and orchard grass in "old orchard" field, it is a good crop but rather green , will be slow curing. Met a picnic committee at Edmonton tonight, for S. S.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>In forenoon horse hoed the mangel and carrot crop on the flats. Afternoon was horse raking hay with sulky rake. Drew in 2 loads of hay and cocked up the remainder. Some prospects of rain tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Friday, 21. 1878</p> <p>Most grateful are the prospects of rain for a day or two to the parched and cracked earth, also the yellowed vegetats but not quite so gracious to the new mown hay. Spent today in the root crops. In town an hour or two tonight</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>Today was showery. Gristed at "Mains" Mill 12 bush wheat and chopped 9 bush oats 2 1/2 of peas At same class of work as yesterday. Sowed some Swede turnip seed in spaces among mangels. Received the July number of "Scribner".</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>Some heavy showers today. Went to S School, lesson, II Chron XXXVI 22 &amp; 23. "The decree of Cyrns". This is the last of the Old Testament lessons for this year. At "Willow" Lodge in afternoon Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach text. Jeremiah VI 16th verse.</p> <p>June. Monday, 24. 1878</p> <p>Fair weather again. Spent the day in hay field turning shaking and raking hay. Also drew in 3 loads, As predicted on starting it cures very slowly. Although cut 5 days ago some of the clover is as green as when first mown.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>Finished mowing the remainder of orchard field And brought in all the first half, have 9 loads from less than half of the field. At home this evening reading "Scribner". Very warm almost sultry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Just after breakfast, spent a couple of hours in town attending to some minor matters of detail, getting some things for S S Picnic tomorrow Afternoon was horse raking and cocking up hay until it was quite dark tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Thursday, 27. 1878</p> <p>Devoted the entire day to preparation for and participating in the S S Picnic held in Mr John Watson's woods near to Edmonton. We had swings croquet, ball and ice cold lemonade with plenty of sweet cakes &amp;c. It was a success.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>We suffered somewhat from the heat while at the job of drawing in hay today. Notwithstanding the great heat the grass dries slowly. In town tonight an hour. Received letter from Oshawa.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>Have disposed of the first field of hay. It turned off 22 loads of No 1 hay, about 9 1/2 acres in the field. Replanted a few potatoes The first seed having decayed from some cause.</p> <p>June. Sunday, 30. 1878</p> <p>Had the Quarterly Review at S School this morning. A few parents and visitors were present to cheer and encourage us in the work. An afternoon reading at home. At church tonight and heard Rev C E McIntyre.</p> <p>July. Monday, 1.</p> <p>Eleventh anniversary of the birthday of our young "Dominion". Some games and amusements in Brampton but did not go. Spent the day at home cutting grass with mower. Tonight with my sisters attended the rendering of Cantata, "Haymaker" in Fair{??} Hall.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>A large crowd at Concert last night but the entertainment was not first class. Cutting grass with machine for J Woodhall all day. At home they were raking and cocking the hay cut yesterday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Wednesday, 3. 1878.</p> <p>Awakened this morning by a regular downpour of rain which lasted for a couple of hours. More or less light showers all day. Consequently we were thrown off the work of haymaking. Spent afternoon at T Simpson's auction sale of farm stock &amp;c.</p> <p>Thursday, 4.</p> <p>Exceedingly heavy rains today raising the Etobicoke to more than its fulness and sweeping away the water gap fences. No important work today. Received letter from D Moreland Chicago. Bought a $1.75 set of croquet for my sisters.</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Resumed haying operations this morning. The hay in cocks was soaked right through and almost spoiled. Was mowing at Woodhall's all afternoon. Spent an hour in town tonight.</p> <p>July. Saturday, 6. 1878</p> <p>Hauled in ten loads of hay Put 6 loads into making a round stack in little orchard field near the barn. Finished mowing the second field of grass, it is a heavy crop. An exceedingly hot day, scarcely any breeze.</p> <p>Sunday, 7.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School lesson, Luke II, 8 to 20, "The birth of Jesus Christ the Lord" After an interval of 3 years we resume lessons about the life of Christ, All of the Gospels have been studied in the lessons series except Luke. Was not at Church tonight</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Another heavy morning shower making gloomy prospects for hay. At various jobs in the forenoon. After dinner cut 4 acres of last field of grass. The extreme heat and damp has ripened all the small fruits rapidly. A good crop of currants gooseberries &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Tuesday, 9. 1878</p> <p>A splendid hay day and we made good use of the same Mowed 3 acres, drew in 3 loads and raked &amp; cocked up 4 acres that were cut yesterday. Worked in field until 9 o'clock tonight it being fine moonlight.</p> <p>Wednesday, 10.</p> <p>Cut with mower 8 acres of grass for Jno Woodhall, making in all 20 acres, cut for him. At home our force were busy at the hay drawing in raking, cocking &amp;c. The hay harvest this season is a heavy job. A quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>Put in a lively forenoon's work hauling in with two wagons, got 8 loads safely under cover when the weather broke up again and has rained more or less all afternoon and evening. Separated the lambs from their dams, have 25 in all.</p> <p>July. Friday, 12. 1878.</p> <p>A wet dreary morning and continued damp throughout the day. Did very little work except picking a few cherries and an hour or two around the carrots. The Orangemen made their usual display in Brampton</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>Gradually worked our way into the haying again Brought in 6 loads and cut the last, have all in now but 5 or 6 loads. Mowed the last 3 acres this evening after tea in 3 hours</p> <p>Sunday, 14.</p> <p>The morning at S School lesson Luke, II, 40 to 52. "The Childhood of Jesus Christ" At home in the shade all afternoon. In the evening went to CM Church and heard the new minister Rev E C Clement, text Dan V, 30th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Monday, 15. 1878</p> <p>Wound up the hay harvest today. It has lasted nearly four weeks, the result is 60 loads of hay good measure the largest hay crop known in the history of the farm. All the hay lofts are crammed full beside the two haystacks (27 acres of hay) of 6 loads each.</p> <p>Tuesday, 16.</p> <p>Harvest started without any intermission after haying. Cut with reaper 8 acres of barley and bound nearly 3/4 of it today, it is all bindable, being of extra length and stoutness. The day was exceedingly hot.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>Intense heat, 96 {symbol for degrees} in the shade those working in harvest fields suffered a great deal. Finished binding and shocking the barley, it makes a good disply. In town tonight a short time. Met, Mr Dawson Moreland just from Chicago on a visit</p> <p>July, Thursday, 18. 1878.</p> <p>Started to reap the "Seneca" fall wheat, very heavy crop but somewhat rusted and consequently the sample is only medium. Another heavy thunder shower at noon today.</p> <p>Friday, 19.</p> <p>Resumed operations in the wheat and completed the 6 acre field. Weather is cooler since last rain. During fore part of this week a great number of deaths from sunstroke n the States. The heat was 100 - in the shade</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>Worked somewhat easier today as it has been a severe week of work. Started cutting the 5 1/2 acre field of Treadwell. Had a visit tonight from D Moreland &amp; Hattie alos Mrs Fury of Brampton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Sunday, 21. 1878.</p> <p>Did not got to S School today the lesson was on the baptism of Jesus Christ as recorded in Luke's Gospel. Sister Em and I were in town all afternoon at Mrs Truman's. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev E Clement preach, text Acts XXIV 25th.</p> <p>Monday, 22.</p> <p>A lull in the harvest now that we have Fall wheat and barley cut and bound. A half day's work with horsehoe. A reaper match open to the Province took place today near Brampton in fall wheat crop result in favor of Sawyer &amp; Co of Hamilton.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Hauling the barley crop from beyond the Etobicoke using two wagons. Weather is quite cool and looks like a dry spell. My sisters and I spent the evening in town at Mrs Truman bidding farewell to Dawson Moreland, he starts for Chicago tomorrow.</p> <p>July, Wednesday, 24. 1878</p> <p>Hauling the "Senenca" fall wheat and succeeded in getting 12 loads, the sheaves are very heavy pitching, also bulky. The harvest is nearly all ready and pushing everybody to their very utmost.</p> <p>Thursday, 25.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday until tea time when rain started have just one load of wheat left out and some rakings of the Treadwell. Extra efforts would have enabled us to finish wheat &amp; barley harvest if the rain had not come on so suddenly.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>There has been just 24 hours steady rain and like all storms this season a great quantity of water fell. The spring grain is badly beaten down and being so near ripe will hardly rise. In town tonight getting a hair crop Received August "Scribner".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Saturday, 27. 1878</p> <p>Could do very little work yesterday because of rain. Today was clear and cool. All hands busy all day hoeing carrot crop on the flats. Had a visit tonight from Mr &amp; Mrs S Westevelt of Mount Forest.</p> <p>Sunday, 28.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Luke IV 16 to 30, "Jesus at Nazareth" or "The Son rejected". Afternoon at home reading and music. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev J H Johnston preach from Luke XII, 15 to 21.</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>A dull cloudy day, sigsn of rain. Reaped, bound and stooked 3 acres of "Red Farm" spring wheat. At 6 P.M. it started to rain and havest work ceased. Nearly everybody is very much behind with their harvet work. The eclipse of sun not visible, cloudy.</p> <p>July. Tuesday, 30. 1878.</p> <p>A light drizzling rain from East continued to fall nearly all day. but not much rain has fell at this time. Spend the day with our hoes in the root crop on flats. The wheat that is unmowed is beginning to sprout.</p> <p>Wednesday, 31.</p> <p>Once more into harvest work. Cutting and binding the spring wheat. 3/4ths of the crop is badly straw broken appears like the work of the Hessian fly. The sample of grain is only medium. Chief failing {illegible} Red Farm is weak and soft straw.</p> <p>Aug. Thursday, 1.</p> <p>Warmer, and some heavy thunder showers passing around of which we had a light one. A good deal of threshing is being done this week. Started cutting the oat crop. Miss Lulu Main &amp; Miss Emma Armstrong of New York City visited here today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Friday, 2. 1878</p> <p>Cutting the oat crop today. It is a heavy crop and badly down with the weather. Three of us bound about 4 acres until teatime, afterwards hauling in spring wheat until dark.</p> <p>Saturday, 3.</p> <p>Lively work all day with two teams brought in all the spring wheat from "other place". Paid the young man we had hired one month tonight. $16.00. We will try to finish harvest with help of our all summer boy.</p> <p>Sunday, 4.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, LukeV 1 to 10, "The miraculous draught of fishes". This afternoon there was a very heavy thunder storm, in Toronto attended with hail doing a great amount of damage Tonight in C M Church heard Rev J H Johnston preach.</p> <p>Aug. Monday, 5. 1878</p> <p>Spent an hour last evening with G H Golding of Chesley at his father's in Brampton. Today's work was threshing at R Watson's. Two or three showers every day giving the outstanding a regular soaking.</p> <p>Tuesday, 6.</p> <p>No progress in harvest today Save turning over the unbound oat sheaves which dry very slowly. Weather sultry and showery. The old Etobicoke has once more swept away all the water gap fences.</p> <p>Wednesday, 7.</p> <p>The work today was binding oats. Father was cutting oats for A Woodhall with our reaper. A civic holiday for people of Brampton, result for us was a number of visitors from that town. G H Golding was here this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Thursday, 8. 1878</p> <p>Completed the job of yesterday Sulky raked the spring wheat stubble and hauled in two loads of rakings. A wedding in town yesterday Mr A Little &amp; Jennie Peacock. This year has brought an unusual nomber of weddings in this country</p> <p>Friday, 9.</p> <p>Started bringing in the oats working with one team only. Brought in one load last night by moonlight. Received letter from Aunt E Ferguson, Michigan.</p> <p>Saturday, 10.</p> <p>Finished the oats, they are a fine crop. Have all harvest done now but the peas. In town tonight a short time. Had a short chat with Mr &amp; Mrs Wm A Little just home from their wedding trip to London. Received letter from D Moreland.</p> <p>Aug. Sunday, 11. 1878</p> <p>At S School lesson, Luke VII, 1 to 10, "Centurian's servant healed". At Willow Lodge for dinner Tonight heard in P M Church Rev Mr Dobson preach from text Matt VI 12th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 12.</p> <p>Took a G.T.R excursion train via Georgetown, on H. &amp; N.W. R R for Barrie town, this morning to be at a Regatta on Lake Simcoe. The weather was fine and the trip enjoyed by thousands of people. Barrie is handsomely situated on rising ground from the bay.</p> <p>Tuesday, 13.</p> <p>Got home at 1 oclock this morning, after a pleasant trip Today's work was pull up peas with sulky horse rake, this was an experiment but the implement does its work well. The crop is a slime one, the grass and weeds have coked {sic} the grain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 14. 1878</p> <p>Spent whole day at second plowing of the back lot in Brampton. Because of the delay it was covered with weeds and thistles, but owing to the pressure of the harvest, could not get at it sooner.</p> <p>Thursday, 15</p> <p>Half a day's work at hauling in the peacrop. This morning Mother and Elsie went to Oshawa on a few day' visit. Sold a bushel of Early pears @$1.00. Paid to Harris $1.00 for laying a plow share.</p> <p>Friday, 16.</p> <p>"Harvest Home" is the language of tonight. Had 12 loads of peas, product of 8 acres, on same field 7 year ago, had just double the amount. This has been the wettest harvest known for years. Had a very heavy thunder storm this evening.</p> <p>Aug. Saturday, 17. 1878</p> <p>In consequence of so much rain and warm, there is a great growth of grass. this season's seeding of clover hides the grain stubble. Today we plowed 1 1/2 acres of clover sod for all wheat seeding</p> <p>Sunday, 18.</p> <p>The S. S. lesson today, Luke VII, 11 to 17, "The widow of Nain's son raised from the dead". Was not at S.S because of slight indisposition. Heard at 6.30 Pm. in CM Church, Rev E Clement preach from Jonah, III chap.</p> <p>Monday, 19.</p> <p>Hired W. McGrath for one month @$12.00, started work this morning. Commenced a 4 day's job of cleaning manure out of barn yards for the stubble lands. Sowed 20 bls of timothy on Brampton lot and harrowed the same.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 20. 1878</p> <p>Continuation of yesterday's work with the one team. With other, crossplowing the pea stubble land on "other place", it is covered with dense growth of weeds and grass, works badly.</p> <p>Wednesday, 21.</p> <p>Completed the sod plowing being prevented by the soil getting too hard, plowed 3 acres in pretty good style.</p> <p>Thursday, 22.</p> <p>Another day's plowing got along with. Engaged a threshing machine for next week. Received Sept number of "Scribner" the end of a volume and my year's subscription.</p> <p>Aug. Friday, 23. 1878</p> <p>Same work as yesterday. Have put out 75 loads of excellent manure on 3 different fields. Spent an hour or two in town tonight.</p> <p>Saturday, 24.</p> <p>Yet another day between the plow handles. Had the boys threshing peas with flails. Father went to Oakville early this morning in the buggy to visit Uncle Taylor's</p> <p>Sunday, 25.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Luke VEE 40 to 50 "The friend of sinners" or "The forgiving Savior". An afternoon reading at home. Tonight heard Rev T Brock of Guelph preach text Matt Xii 30th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Monday, 26. 1878</p> <p>Our folks arrived home from the Oakville visit this evening. Sold the first ram lamb of this season to Joe Snell @$20.00 Put in a vigorous day's plowing. Spent evening at R Watson's</p> <p>Tuesday, 27.</p> <p>Two teams all day in pea stubble field one cross plowing, the other rolling and harrowing. Weather warm and dry the plum crop is now just ready and is a very good one.</p> <p>Wednesday, 28.</p> <p>What a relief, when a hard task is completed, to a tired body is my thought tonight on finishing plowing a field which has been very dry and hard to work. Em and I spent an hour in town this evening at Mrs Vidden's.</p> <p>Aug. Thursday, 29. 1878.</p> <p>Two days threshing at home with Rossiter's machine. Today, threshed 180 bushels of "Seneca" fall wheat from 6 acres. 75 bush "Treadwell" from 5 acres. also about 100 bush of oats. These figures of bushels are only a careful judgment on amount in bins.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>Very warm, mercury 75 {symbol for degrees} in shade. Today threshed 130 bush "Red Fern" spring wheat from 11 acres, and 280 bush barley from 8 acres. On the whole the grain crop has been a success the sample is very good. Have yet to do 1/2 day's threshing at the oats</p> <p>Saturday, 31.</p> <p>Prepared for seed wheat 56 bush of "Seneca", Sold to John Wiggins Junr, 15 bush of same. Drew a small load of straw to CM Parsonage Brampton, a present to Rev E Clement. Rain this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Sunday, 1. 1878.</p> <p>A real rainy day, came down heavily all last night and most of today, the air is close and sultry. At Church tonight, Rev C E McIntyre held forth from Genesis XXVII 19th Spent an hour at Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>The exceeding heavy rain of yesterday has swollen the creek, overflowing the flats. No work can be done on the land for some time. Spent day bringing a stack of peas into the barn. Visitors from Shelburn. A Ferguson and his two sons.</p> <p>Tuesday, 3.</p> <p>Very warm and damp. Bought an imported 2 yr old ram from J C Snell @$60.00 Done little important work on the farm, had boys at pea threshing. Received a "Chicago Tribune" from D Moreland. Also "Rennies" fall wheat seed catalogue.</p> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 4. 1878</p> <p>Our Shelburn visitors left for home this morning taking a Cotswold &amp; Berkshire. The former $12.00 on a year's credit, latter a present. A heavy shower of rain at noon today. Chief work today picking fruit and pea threshing.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Spent today at R. Watsons threshing. Mailed a letter to Aunt E Ferguson. Auburn Mich Received copy of Montreal "Daily Witness" from an anonymous giver. An evening at home.</p> <p>Friday, 6.</p> <p>Took up to "Willow Lodge" three ewe lambs and 1 ram lamb in exchange for the imported ram. Was crossplowing the land plowed out of sod. In town an hour tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Saturday, 7. 1878</p> <p>Commenced the job of mowing second crop of clover, it is a very thinck heavy crop, but of little value for seed, will make good hay however. Had other team plowing. Weather, still sultry, but tolerably dry.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Luke X, latter part of chapter, "The Good Samaritan" At C M Church tonight, Rev W. McFadden preached from Hebrews, III 2nd verse. The congregation in said church are well sustained, seats all well filled.</p> <p>Monday, 9.</p> <p>Mailed letter to D Moreland. Plowing in forenoon and working in clover field in afternoon, it is a difficult task cutting clover, so much dampness in the ground. Have starteed to harvest the potato crop, nearly one third are affected with, rot.</p> <p>Sept. Tuesday, 10. 1878</p> <p>Fall seeding very late this year. Sowed with seeder on 3 acres plowed sod land 4 1/2 bushels of "Seneca" wheat Spent afternoon in town at nomination of candidates for House of Commons. R Smith for Grits. W Elliot for Tory.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11</p> <p>Brought in yesterday 2 loads of second crop of clover for hay. Today it has rained more or less all day but lightly. Mailed letter to "Chambers" Woodstock - Was working out the pea land field into ridges 2 1/2 ft wide.</p> <p>Thursday, 12.</p> <p>Went to Guelph this morning by railway to attend an Auction Sale at "College Farm" of Thorobred Stock, cattle sheep, hogs &amp; poultry, also some choice seed grain. The live stock was good quality and brought very fair prices Came home on evening train, it having rained most of the day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Friday, 13. 1878</p> <p>Rained heavily all last night and this morning we beheld the greatest fresher {??} known in the history of the county. Swept away 200 rails on our flats nearly destroying the fine crop of mangels. In Brampton some $25,000 worth of property was destroyed.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Yesterday morning the water flowed in Main St Brampton nearly 3 ft deep and today the streets are piled with boken sidewalks and rubbish. At home we were harvesting potatoes and apples. An hour in town this evening and unitil 11 P.M. at a Reform meeting.</p> <p>Sunday, 15.</p> <p>To S School this morning lesson, Luke XII 5 to 13, subject "Importunity in Prayer". Afternoon reading at home. Mr and Mrs J C Snell here for tea this evening. Heard Rev W. McFadden preach pm, Heb. II 11th verse.</p> <p>Sept. Monday, 16. 1878</p> <p>A forenoon's work rebuilding some fence on creek flats. Rest of day at colver contract. Received from V Fitch of Woodstock $92.50 for 5 ewes 3 older ewes &amp; two shearling. From A Woodhall $20.00 for 16 bush Seneca, &amp; 84.00 for work</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>General elections for Dominion of Canada took place over whole country. Result is defeat of Mackenzie rule Peel County R Smith defeated and W Elliot, (Tory) elected. In town all evening, great excitement and bonfires. Arrived home at midnight</p> <p>Wednesday, 18.</p> <p>Started to ridge the pea land for fall wheat, the season is getting far advanced for seeding but weather is warm and ground quite dank. Have all second crop clover cut, was putting it up today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Thursday, 19 1878</p> <p>Put in a busy day, plowing, haying and started sowing the pea land field with "Seneca" 1 1/2 bus per acres. The ground is not in good condition being rather wet and sad, the field is front one on "other place" and needs thorough drainage.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Bring in a few loads of hay every day beside keeping the seeding operations in full blast The hay crop is full as heavy as first crop, not much seed but very fair quality of hay. In town tonight a couple of hours (At J E Wood's) Mailed letter to Oshawa.</p> <p>Saturday, 21.</p> <p>After a light shower last night it has turned quite cool. Completed the fall wheat seeding put 12 bush on 8 acres and ditched the ground well. Some more of clover in, have now saved 13 loads. Yesterday sold to Haggert Bros 28 bush "Seneca" for seed, price not sta{illegible} as yet.</p> <p>Sept. Sunday, 22. 1878</p> <p>First frost of the season this morning Faced a cool "Nor Wester" up to S School this morning, lesson Luke XII 13 to 23, "The sin of Covetousness". Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from John VIII, 9th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>Shipped by G.T.R. to Toronto for Provincial Exhibition a 11 month old Berkshire boar, to be exhibited by John Snell's Sons (weight of hog 4 {blank space} lbs. Hauled in 7 loads of clover hay, for a half day's work. This evening went with C M Choir to sing at a teameeting on 5th line west.</p> <p>Tuesday, 24.</p> <p>Received yesterday the October number of Scribners, this completes the two volumes for which we subscribed. Today we finished the hay harvest had 24 large loads total 46 loads this season from that 9 1/2 acre field.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 25. 1878</p> <p>Took early morning train for Toronto to attend the Provincial Exhibition of Agricultural &amp; Arts Association of Ontario, open to the World for competition The new grounds for the show are situated in extreme west end of city on lake shore, fine new buildings have been erected at great cost.</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Came home from Toronto last night Estimated that 50,000 people were on the ground yesterday, the show in all departments was excellent and varied. Besides the "Crystal Palace" there several other large buildings, Machinery Hall, Agril Hall, Hortil - Hall &amp;c. The whole affair was well worth seeing.</p> <p>Friday, 27.</p> <p>John Snell's Sons were very successful in winning prizes in sheep and hogs. Mailed postal card to A Ferguson this evening. Spent today at final clearing up of manure hauling for the season. In town tonight an hour.</p> <p>Sept. Saturday, 28. 1878.</p> <p>Was engaged today in washing 20 lambs, 11 rams &amp; 9 ewes, also a shearling ram. Did the washing with warm soft water and soap in a box in door yard. Received October number of "Methodist Magazine". Made 13 entries for Brampton fair, mostly in fruit.</p> <p>Sunday, 29</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson Matt XXIV, 43 to 50. "A Temperance lesson". We used this instead of the regular Quarterly Review, Mr J. Huxley addressed the school. Tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached a short pithy sermon from Prov IV. 26th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 30.</p> <p>Started the task of fall plowing about 27 acres to plow. Started in oat stubble field in front of house with one team. The ground works very well. Weather has turned quite warm again, last week was frosty.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 1. 1878</p> <p>Same work as yesterday continued Started to pick the winter apples. This is first day of C.P.A. Society's Fair. We are exhibiting ten varieties of apples gathered from young orchard. This month has opened warm and dry. Mailed letter to G.H. Golding.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>At the County fair all day. Weather very fine and a large turnout of people. The Show in most departments was inferior to last year, cause, the large Central fairs of London &amp; Hamilton are being held this week. Sold one lamb to J Jackson @$15.00. The fair concludes tomorrow.</p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>Walked to town at an early hour this morning to feed our sheep on Show ground. The number of visitors at Fair today was small. The prize animals of all kinds were exhibited in the horse ring. All quietly dispersed at 3 o'clock Sheep trade was very dull.</p> <p>Oct. Friday, 4. 1878</p> <p>Put in a disagreeable day's work at Jno Learment's threshing Em and I went to Brampton tonight, she for her music lesson and I to choir Practice special for a Sacred concert out from town a few miles.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday. Weather cool and dry. The late sowed fall wheat is suffering from need of rain. The grain is beginning to move out to market, barley is worth more per bushel than wheat.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>At S School this morning. lesson, Luke XIII, 22 to 30. "Warning against formalism". Attendance at S School is improved now somewhat. Tonight in P.M. Church, Brampton heard Rev. Mr Dobson preach from Acts XVI 30th &amp; 31st verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Monday, 7. 1878</p> <p>Severe frost last night, cold east wind today. Was plowing in front field. Father drove up to "Woolen Factory" above Clande for some yarn &amp; flannels Expect to be threshing the remainder of this week all around the neighborhood.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Took half a days rest from plowing this forenoon by making 36 gals of cider with Gunnerson's mill, using about 12 bush of apples. Afternoon at plowing. Evening at home at a family circle apple paring bee.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p><br /> Another days plowing. A very high wind storm about noon has blown down a good many trees in woods. Mr &amp; Mrs Watson spent evening here. Completed the apple picking have about 24 barrels of good sound apples</p> <p>Oct. Thursday, 10. 1878</p> <p>A day in the dust at J Woodhalls threshing. A cold winter feeling in the wind, the leaves in the woods are beautifully shaded with all colors, while the apple trees remain as green and fresh as in June.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Spent day similarly to yesterday, have also had a man at another threshing for past three days. A light shower of rain this evening. In town a couple of hours tonight, skylarking.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>A lovely bright warm day. Dressed a lamb for home consumption. The sheep trade is very dull, Now no prospect of dispersing of ram lambs. Em was in Toronto today and bought a handsome gold locket and chain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Sunday, 13. 1878</p> <p>At S. School this morning lesson Luke, XIV, 13 to 24. "The Gospel Feast" or "The call refused". Afternoon at C. M. School in Brampton. Took tea at Mr Perry's . Rev E Clement preached tonight. text, Ecclesiastes XII 1st verse.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>Started plowing "back field" on "other place". Although covered with a dense growth of clover and weeds, it is yet very good to plow. Sister Viney came home from Oshawa today. An evening at home.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15.</p> <p>Sold a load of barley (63 bush) to L Milner @ 60 c per bush. The barley market has suffered a depression since last week. Will sell no more at present. Fall wheat is worth on 75 C and spring 60 C in Brampton market. Weather very warm.</p> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 16. 1878.</p> <p>Plowed an acre and one half of stiff hard ground. The horses shoulders are beginning to show marks of the heavy draught in plowing. This evening had last apple paring bee of the season.</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>The warmth of yesterday and last night have brought some light showers of rain today. Was plowing all day. Settled "Campbell's" blacksmith bill of $10.00. Tonight read until a late hour a very interesting novel called "Beulah Benton".</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. Also opened a ditch through corner of "other place" woods for to drain back field. In town tonight and for the usual weekly papers. Called on Mr &amp; Mrs A Little who have just set up in their new home one Main St.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Saturday, 19. 1878</p> <p>A bitter cold north wind all day. Had to use gloves to plow with because of the cold benumbing my fingers. Received a letter from Aunt E Ferguson of Beaver, Michigan.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Luke XV 11 to 24, "The prodigal son" or "The wanderer welcomed". Afternoon at C M S School in Brampton. Took tea at A F Campbell's. Heard tonight Rev C E McIntyre from text Luke XVI, 25th</p> <p>Monday, 21.</p> <p>Plowed an acre and three quarters, ground is getting very hard again. Was harvesting mangels with other team. A bright warm day. J C Snell &amp; family were here for tea tonight. Was in town for half an hour tonight.</p> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 22. 1878</p> <p>If possible it was a finer day than yesterday. Completed the mangels, have about 200 bushels. Spent all day at John Campbell's threshing. A quiet evening at home.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>This morning brought a disappointment in the shape of a wet day, as we intended driving over to Woodbridge Fair. Done half day's plowing. Went on horseback to town tonight.</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>Completed the ten acre field plowing on "other place", and started at last quarter of "front" field which plows well now. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Grey @ $9.00, first sale since the Brampton Fair. Spent evening at R. Watson's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Friday, 25. 1878</p> <p>A full day's plowing. We also started to raise the carrots in young orchard. Sold two ram lambs, one to Mr Bowes of Trafalgar @$12.00 and one to Mr Main @$10.00 Em and I were in town tonight Received letter from G H Golding.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>More or less rain falling all day. Done one half day's plowing. Afternoon was in town subscribed for "Brampton Times" &amp; "C. Guardian" to be sent to Aunt E Ferguson. Michigan. Had an advertisement of rams for sale in "Banner" &amp; "Conservator" this week. Sold shearling ram to J Learment @ $12.00 on credit.</p> <p>Sunday, 27.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Luke XVI "The rich man and Lazarus"</p> <pre>suggested the doctrine of future rewards and punishment. Took dinner at J C Snells At PM Church in Brampton tonight Rev Mr Reid preached from Heb, II, 10th verse. </pre> <p>Oct. Monday, 28. 1878</p> <p>Mailed letter to Oshawa, enclosed $10.00. Traded with J Learment a ram lamb for the shearling ram sold to him on Saturday. He gets the lamb for $9.00 on a year's credit. J Main, Trafalgar bought the shearling @ $12.00 and we shipped him on cars to Milton.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29.</p> <p>Helped J Woodhall to thresh. Finished plowing the front field and ditched it. Also worked at carrot crop. Father was away all day at a fence viewing scrape on 3rd line east. Miss Hattie Moreland here tonight Received Insurance notice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Thursday, 31. 1878</p> <p>A very cold day. Freezing hard. Spent afternoon at Rossiten Auction sale of Farm Stock. Paid threshing bill $15.00. Also paid taxes $ 31.70. All "Hallow E'en" a bright cold frosty night.</p> <p>Nov. Friday, 1.</p> <p>A severe frost last night, but not sufficient to stop my starting to plow sod it is fine condition, the soil turns up dark and rich looking. In town tonight. Received the November number of Methodist Magazine.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>Have brought in all carrots from young orchard, had 9 loads (about 230 bush) off 1/3 of an acre. A small plot yet on the flats to bring in. Spent today at sod plowing. We are in daily fear of the land freezing up there is a frosty feeling in the atmosphere.</p> <p>Nov. Sunday, 3. 1878</p> <p>Quarterly meeting at Brampton C M Church. Rev C E McIntyre preached from Luke XXII, 19th. There was a good meeting. Took dinner and tea at J W Mains Tonight Rev E Clement preached Heb XI, 7th. A Gospel temperance meeting followed the preaching service led by Mr McConkey.</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>Another day's plowing. Also winding up the root harvest, have 12 loads of carrots in all (300 bushels) The Temperance Revival in Brampton is making quite a stir, about 500 have signed the pledge and decorated with a blue ribbon button hole.</p> <p>Tuesday, 5.</p> <p>Jack Frost has taken possession could not plow until noon today and then not at all satisfactorily, Some enquiries today for sheep but no sales. An evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 6. 1878</p> <p>Wintery scene this morning about 4 inches of snow fell during last night and very little of it disappeared during the day. Spent day making cider (48 gls) with Gunnerson's mill. Sold ram lamb to R Lowes @$7.00 &amp; one to C Layne @ &amp;6.00</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>A frost morning. Prepared a small chopping grist of peas, oats and barley and took the same to Mill. Received from W Smith on sheep acct $2.00 {might be $20.00} Ordered a dark tweed suit at K.C.&amp; Co, price $19.00.</p> <p>Friday, 8.</p> <p>Sold to S Milner 52 bush barley @$.60 C per bush. Went to "Eldorado" Mills for bran brought home 1800 lbs @ $8.00 per ton. the snow is slowly going away. Spent evening in town at R Nichol's.</p> <p>Nov. Saturday, 9. 1878</p> <p>Spent forenoon in Brampton. Bought from S Milner 20 bush American corn @ 48 C bush. Mailed insurance money $2.25 to Leslie, Georgetown This afternoon was plowing sod. Sold ram lamb to "Caravan" @ $8.00.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>A bright warm day but very muddy travelling. Spent morning at Sunday School lesson, Luke XVIII, 9 to 17. "Whom the Lord receives". At C M Church in Brampton tonight, Rev W McFadden preached, Matt XVIII, 25th.</p> <p>Monday, 11.</p> <p>At sod plowing until 3 P.M. when rain settled down for the night. Dressed another 100 lbs of Berkshire. Sold another ram lamb to Mr Marshall of Boston @ $6.00. Have all sold but one, a good lamb but small in size.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Tuesday, 12. 1878</p> <p>Had a trip over to see P. Chisholm school trustee about engaging a teacher for our public school. Plowing of sod completed also the young orchard this finishes fall plowing except a small plot on flats</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Did no work today. Spent all day in Brampton, in forenoon acting as groomsman at RJ Nichol's marriage to Miss Maggie McConnell. Spent afternoon at funeral of Sheriff Broddy's wife, Rev J G Scott preached in C M Church, from Isaiah XL 1st.</p> <p>Thursday, 14.</p> <p>The fall plowing was completed today in root plot on the flats so we brought the plows home cleaned them off and put them away in implement shed for winter. Have plowed about 30 acres beside plowing for the 11 acres of fall wheat. Spent evening and staid all night at J C Snell's</p> <p>Nov. Friday, 15. 1878.</p> <p>Fanning peas and mixing them with corn in equal quantities for boiling for the fattening hogs. Folks went to town on a shopping expedition. Spent a couple of hours in town tonight</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>Spent all day at J Learment plowing with our team and his plow. Weather has been fine and warm all week but tonight rain from east looks ominous Father went through the garden and thoroughly trimmed all fruit trees.</p> <p>Sunday, 17.</p> <p>A dull misty day with occasional showers. At S School lesson, Luke XIX 1 to 10. "Jesus Christ the guest of Zaccheus". The school was small only 15 in all present. Took dinner and spent afternoon at Willow Lodge. Evening at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Monday, 18. 1878.</p> <p>Spent whole day repairing fence along front of farm and deepening the ditch on the roadside which drains the front fields. The air is warm and balmy and the roads a perfect sea of mud. Evening at home.</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>Constructing a short canal on the flats for purpose of straitening the Etobicoke. There is only the one serious bend through the farm Used plow and scraper and then lowered with shovels to depth of 3 ft.</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>A forenoon's work at constructing a dam across the creek just below the new outlet, part of water now flowing through new course; rest over the dam. Afternoon we erected two hemlock posts, 2 ft diameter on either side of the creek at the Watson line, posts are 6 ft high. will have a water gate.</p> <p>Nov. Thursday, 21. 1878.</p> <p>Drew 14 loads of gravel from banks of creek for front lane from house to the road This being third coat of gravel on lane during last twelve years. Weather for two days has been Indian summer.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>A great contrast to yesterday a cold North East rain all day Done very little work beyond chores around the barn &amp;c. Had two hours conversation with a Yankee fruit tree Agent. Weather compelled me to spend evening at home.</p> <p>Saturday, 23.</p> <p>Cleared up from North but no frost as yet. Was engaged to day in turnpiking the lane leading to creek from barnyard. Evening in town and received at K C &amp; Co a suit of ordered tweed clothes @ $19.00 also sundries @ $2.00. Got a copy of "Chips" a small sheet published a "Conservator" office.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Sunday, 24/ 1878.</p> <p>Through 8 inches of mud up to S School lesson Luke XXI, "The overthrow of Judaism". A deep subject. Tonight in C M Church heard Rev C E McIntyre preach from Gal, IV, 4th. Also spent an hour at prayer meeting on close of preaching service.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Had 15 miles of riding on horseback in the morning up to "Willow Lodge" to repairs on melodeon. In afternoon down to D J McKinnon's country residence on School Trustee business. This constituted the day's work. Light flurries of snow.</p> <p>Tuesday, 26.</p> <p>Had another trip to town first thing this morning to telegraph to McBride, Teacher, Caledon East. Afternoon we started the job of cutting firewood in lower woods with crosscut saw in 2 ft lengths. Spent a couple of hours in town tonight. Mailed post car to D Moreland and one to McBride.</p> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 27. 1878</p> <p>Received yesterday a "Chesley" paper This forenoon's work was the deepening and widening of the canal on the flats. Afternoon a very heavy rain set in from the east with a high cold wind. Have had an amazing quantity of rain this year.</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>Forenoon at blacksmith's shop getting an iron wedge in axe helve &amp;c. Afternoon in woods cutting green maple firewood. Evening in town at a lecture in "Concert Hall" by Cr Buchan M.A. on "Poetry and Politics". Received letter from A McBride of Caledon East.</p> <p>Friday, 29.</p> <p>Today we dressed for pork 5 pigs (Berkshire) total weight 680lbs. Had another trip to town this afternoon on school teacher business and have finally engaged a Mr Beattie of Churchville @ $400.00 per annum for SS No 22 Chinquacousy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Saturday, 30. 1878</p> <p>A day in the woods, sawing firewood. Father went to town with 8 turkeys with feathers, only killed and sold to C Dawson @ 7 1/3 C per lb, combined weight of 88 lbs. Received December number of "Methodist Magazine", last of my subscription.</p> <p>Dec. Sunday, 1.</p> <p>Just frost enought to harden the mud. We walked up to S. S. lesson, Luke XXII, 8 to 16. "The Lord's supper". Tonight in CM Church heard Rev J G Manly, (Agent of Tract Society) preach from Psalm XXXII 1 to 5th verses.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>Rain, rain from east a regular downpour, the creek overflowing its banks. the atmosphere quite warm and sun charged with dampness. Was working in the woods nearly all day. Tonight was writing a letter to G H Golding and one to Mr John Ferguson, Missouri.</p> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 3. 1878</p> <p>At same work as yesterday afternoon at D Laidlaw's sale of farm stock and implements In town in evening at a meeting of B T. Abstinence Club the Y.M.C.A. Hall was crowded entertainment consisted of speeches, readings &amp; songs, &amp;c.</p> <p>Wednesday, 4.</p> <p>Today was observed throughout Dominion of Canada as Thanksgiving. Union service in C M church in Brampton The roads are so very bad we staid at home working most of day. In evening was at P. M S.S. anniversary Two Cantatas given by scholars.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Early yesterday morning a fall of snow , 4 inches, which promises to remain as it is now quite cold an frosty. Today in the woods sawing firewood and saw logs. Prof James a music teacher was here today, sister Em is going to take a quarter's lessons @ $8.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Friday, 6. 1878</p> <p>Another hard day's work in the woods. Received a copy of "Chicago Times" from J C Snell who is now in that city showing sheep at a "Fat Stock" Exhibition. Spent this evening in town Bought 25 C worth of lampblack and resin for shoe leather.</p> <p>Saturday, 7.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday cutting stake lengths from elm beside cordwood. Weather continues moderately frosty with appearances of more snow soon. The roads are hard frozen and extremely rough.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>At S. School this morning lesson, Luke XXIII 25 to 40 :The Cross" or"The dying Savior" Tonight in C M Church in Brampton heard Rev Edwin Clement preach from Luke XVIII 13th verse. A good sermon bringing out some new thoughts on the subject.</p> <p>Dec. Monday, 9. 1878.</p> <p>A fall of snow during last night, but a warm rain all day has melted most of it. This morning we had out the new bob sleighs up to J C Snell's and back, pretty rough sleighing Fanned up 16 bush of peas and prepared a grist &amp; chopping.</p> <p>Tuesday, 10.</p> <p>Rained all last night and most of today. In forenoon went to mill. Received another copy of "Chicago Times" from J. C. S. Sold a Berkshire sow 1 year old to J Learment @ $9.00. paid down only $4.00. Spent after noon cleaning harness.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>Had a trip on foot over to J Woodhall's on business. Afternoon at various jobs beside a trip to Brampton This evening we had a small party consisting of a few young folks of Ebenezer S School. Time passed with music &amp; games until eleven o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Thursday, 12. 1878</p> <p>In the woods again all day sawing and chopping firewood This evening we made a selection of hymns for S.S. Anniversary and went to town and ordered 30 copies of "Wave" (words only) fromT Neslands book store.</p> <p>Friday, 13.</p> <p>Spent forenoon in dressing two fat Berkshires combined weight in pork being 580 lbs Total of pork 1260 lbs about 400 lbs more than we need for the home use however we salted it all as present price of pork is $3.50 per cwt the lowest figure we known.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Most of day in woods. About noon quite a snowstorm started from east and now have prospect for sleighing right away. In town tonight with the cutter for first time this season. Received from D Moreland a letter.</p> <p>Dec. Sunday, 15. 1878</p> <p>At S School again, a small attendance, being rather stormy. lesson Luke XXIV, 12 to 20. "The walk to Emmaus". Tonight at C M Church Rev C McIntyrre preach Romans X 13th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 16.</p> <p>Mained "Guardian" subscription $2.00 this morning to Rev S Rose. Received letters from Mrs E Ferguson and W McGrath Working in barn cleaning up barley. This evening in town at a public meeting of Blue Ribbon Society, songs addresses and recitations</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>Fine mild wintry weather and tolerably good sleighing. All day at A Woodhall's threshing. At home Father was putting a coat of varnish on cutter and Willie hauling gravel from creek for yard.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 18. 1878.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday The folks were in town doing some shopping buying furs and winter clothing, expended some $20.00. Tonight we met at Ebenezer for our first S S singing practice for Anniversary.</p> <p>Thursday, 19.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at blacksmith shop getting horses shod for winter work. Hewitt had team and sleigh all day hauling wood. In town to night. Received letter from A Ferguson, Shelburn. Fine winter weather with some sleighing.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>This forenoon hauling some logs from other place woods for timber to repair sheep house. Afternoon at J.C.Snell's putting a quantity of pork through a meat grinder for sausages. Evening at Ebenezer.</p> <p>Dec. Saturday, 21. 1878</p> <p>Snow fell fast all day to the depth of 8 or 10 inches will now have splendid sleighing. Today was hauling firewood from woods for home use. Received "January" number of "S S Banner" illustrated.</p> <p>Sunday, 22</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Luke XXIV "44 to 52""Our Savior's last words". This closes the list of lessons in the Gospels. Tonight in town at P.M. church. Rev W Reid preached from text Acts V 1st verse Also at prayer meeting in C M Church.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>Hauling firewood and started drawing basswood saw logs to Aitkin's steam saw mill Brampton, to be cut into material for home use. Spent evening at S S. Practice up to , 10 . P.M. dismissing with National Anthem.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 24. 1878</p> <p>At same work as yesterday The weather is cold and stormy a high west wind is piling up snowbanks lively {??} In town tonight an hour buying some presents for my little sisters, also some illuminated holiday cards.</p> <p>Wednesday, 25.</p> <p>Christmas bells so merrily The foot of snow which flell last week is piled into roads making huge snow banks. There is good sleighing mercury 19 {symbol for degrees} above zero. J C Snell &amp; family all here for dinner Went with choir in evening to Cheltenham</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Sixteen of us in load yesterday with 2 span of horses. We were at a Temprance soiree Coming home we had two upsets and at halfway house on Centre Road we waited for daylight this morning to get home, Em &amp; Ella went along. This evening at S S Practice</p> <p>Dec. Friday, 27. 1878.</p> <p>Started this morning the job of hauling barley to Brampton market. Drove two loads in today, 27 bush of dark and 72 bush of bright, the former @ 65 C and latter @ 85 C per bush Tonight Em and I went to a party at Mr R Watson's, 1st line west.</p> <p>Saturday, 28</p> <p>Got home at 2 o'clock this morning. At same work as yesterday. Drew three loads of barley and completed the job. Sold 190 bush of last year's (bright) and 117 of this year's (dark) all to S Milner Used the new bob sleighs for hauling the barley.</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, tThe Quarterly Review conducted by N V Watson and myself. After the school we had a singing practice. Tonight at CM Church Rev E Clement preached from Hosea IV 6th, The S. School Anniversary sermon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Monday, 30. 1878.</p> <p>A busy day. In morning, two hours was collecting money for S School. At 10 oclock drove to town for chopping grist and candies &amp; nuts &amp; raisins for S.S. Party. All afternoon at Zion church putting up platform Evening at singing practice.</p> <p>Tuesday, 31.</p> <p>Today's work embraced the hauling of 4 1/2 cords of mixed wood to Haggart Bros, Brampton in three loads on bob sleighs The wood is dry and very light, consequently it is light work drawing it. Spent evening at J C Snell's preparing the candies &amp;c, for the first festival to be held tomorrow night for S School. In C M church in town a watch night service is being held but we were too tired for to attend it after driving home from Willow Lodge. The old clock has just struck ten, another year has fled.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>Jan 9th Gristed 13 bush mixed spring &amp; fall</p> <p>March 19th Cracked 1 bush "Seneca"</p> <p>April 13th Gristed 10 " mixed</p> <p>June 22nd " 12 " "</p> <p>Oct 12th " 11 " Seneca</p> <p>Dec 10th " 9 " mixed 56 bush</p> <p></p> <p>{second page}</p> <p>Jan 2nd Chopped of bush barley, bush 20</p> <p>" 26th Chopped of peas 5</p> <p>" " corn 7</p> <p>Feb 20 peas &amp; barley 12</p> <p>Mar 19 " peas &amp; oats 19</p> <p>Apr 25 " " 9 " " " barley 13</p> <p>May " oats &amp; peas 5 - 12</p> <p>" 22 " : 9 " 2 - 11</p> <p>Nov 9 barley 5 " 5 " 2 - 12</p> <p>Dec 10 --------- " 5 " 7 - 12</p> <p>" 30 corn 5 " 12 " 5 - 22</p> <p>________</p> <p><br /> 154</p> <p><br /> Spring seeding , 11 acres</p> <p>Sowed 19 bush spring wheat</p> <p>" 23 " oats on 9 1/2 acres</p> <p>" 18 " barley " 8 "</p> <p>Fall seeding</p> <p>Sowed 17 bush new Seneca</p> <p>Sold 16 " " "</p> <p>" 15 " " "</p> <p>" 28 " " "</p> <p>cracked 76</p> <p>Gristed &amp; 16 - 92 bush</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>January</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>Interest on deposit, Dominion Bank</td> <td>2</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>From R Watson quarter beef on old debt</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>from J Campbell on cow acc</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>for an ash tree</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>From T Milner 29 1/2 bush of barley@ 55</td> <td>16</td> <td>22</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>From J V Snell on sheep acc/</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>41</td> <td>92</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>January</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>For sundry articles</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>Rent of Post Office box/annual</td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>For cleaning watch</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 2 members tickets Agrl Society</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Items</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>for Yankee corn 21 bush @ 50 C</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>" "</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>28</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output">c <table><tbody><tr><td>February</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>From "Waldo for 4 bush apples</td> <td>3</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>Froom Mrs Truman on wood</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>From A Woodhall on cows acc/</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>From B Watson fro 6 bush Red Fern</td> <td>8</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>For 30 lbs butter @ 20 C</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>From N V Watson for 2 bush Red Fern</td> <td>2</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>40</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>}Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>February</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>Spent in Toronto for sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>Piano tuning</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>Dr Patullo's acc/</td> <td>8</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>for refitting seal-skin cap</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>20th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sub to Conservator</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>St saw mill</td> <td>1</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>for a new whip and holder</td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>/Sundries</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>To John Tribble for 7 bush of seed barley</td> <td>3</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>32</td> <td>70</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>March</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>Interest due on $225 deposit in Merchant's Bank, six month</td> <td>5</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>from D. Wiggins on cows acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>" Lunday for 5 bush Red Fern</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>for one bag apples</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>Balance on Mrs Truman's hardwood</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>from T Crowforth for 2 fat cows</td> <td>75</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Greensword for 10 bush Red Fern</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" R Carter for seed wheat &amp; clover</td> <td>18</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>As poundkeeper</td> <td>8</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>Sheepskin &amp; parsnip</td> <td>1</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>20th</td> <td>From Davis on cows</td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" Newhouse " "</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>" Johnston 6 bush Red Fern</td> <td>8</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>"Jackson for 21 bush Red Fern</td> <td>29</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" S Heath 3 bush</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>" Wilson 3 bush</td> <td>4</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>199</td> <td>65</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>March</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>Mailed to Wm Rennie Toronto for 6 bush oats</td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>Freight on Australian oats</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>"Conservator for advertisement</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>Various items</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>To R H Lewis for new wagon</td> <td>50</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>For 3 bbls salt</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>new trunk</td> <td>2</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>" expenses to Oshawa</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>To J Jackson on horse acc/</td> <td>13</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Sundries</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>117</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar</td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>April</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>From Irwin for 15 bush Red Fern &amp; 11 lbs @ $1.40</td> <td>21</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Armstrong 4 bush, same</td> <td>5</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" J C Snell 5 1/3 bush clover seed</td> <td>21</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>&amp; 3 tons hay</td> <td>36</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>" Newlove 16 bush Red Fern $1.35</td> <td>21</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Martin 10 of same @ $1.35</td> <td>13</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Woodhall 3 pks clover seed @4.50</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>" Guy Bell 10 bush</td> <td>13</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>" T Crowforth 10 "</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" " " 2 bush Eldorado</td> <td>3</td> <td>34</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" R. P. Snell 6 bu wheat</td> <td>8</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" J Heath 8 "</td> <td>10</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" J Learment clover seed</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>" Crowforth, calf</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>" KC &amp; Co 2 1/2 bush orchard grass</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" A Campbell, sheepskin</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>" P Chisholm seed wheat</td> <td>5</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>189</td> <td>47</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>April</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; Co, 3 bbls coarse salt</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" : 1/2 bush timothy seed</td> <td>1</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " shovel</td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" R H Lewis for pair bob sleigh</td> <td>27</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" K.C.&amp; Co dry goods</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" Hewitt 2 dys work</td> <td>1</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>" Sundries</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" dry goods</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" seed potatoes</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>" T Milner for 2 bbls plaster &amp; one bbl salt</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>" KC &amp; Co. pair grey tweed pants</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>" Euart for pr of shoes</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>Missionary money</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>70</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>May</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>From "Sherrin" 4 bags potatoes @ 60 c each</td> <td>2</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>From J C Snell for ton of hay</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>For 10 bush of potatoes @ 40 C per bush</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>18</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>May</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>Mailed to Viney</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For a town lot</td> <td>305</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" photos</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>Rate for a loss of Co Peel Ins. Co.</td> <td>5</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>To J C Snell on Berkshires</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>323</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>June</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>From KC &amp; Co for 288 lbs wool @ 21 C per lb</td> <td>60</td> <td>48</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>June</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Dentist's bill</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>for bran &amp; feed</td> <td>3</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$10</td> <td>40</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>July</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>22nd</td> <td>From Falliss part payment on 3 fat sheep</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>July</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>Croquet &amp;c</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>for groceries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>August</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>From Dominion Bank, interest on balance of deposit</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>for 1 bush peas</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>" Plums</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>9</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>August</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To Higginbotham for 1 months wages</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>for necessaries</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>Trip to Barrie</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>For Vineys board at Oshawa</td> <td>24</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Repairing share</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>65</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>September</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>From A Woodhall 16 bush Seneca</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" reaping oats</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" V Fitch for 5 ewes</td> <td>92</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>For calves, chickens &amp;c</td> <td>8</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>121</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>September</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>Railway fare to Guelp and return</td> <td></td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>To McGrath for one month's wages</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>" Ewart, pr Kip boots</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>Expenses of three to Exhibition</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>for S.S. Wave new notebooks</td> <td></td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>22</td> <td>30</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>October</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>From R Carter for cows acc/</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>" Jon Jackson for ram lam</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>From T Milner for 63 bush new barley @ 60 c</td> <td>37</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" J Wiggins for 15 bush seed wheat</td> <td>13</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25th</td> <td>" Bowes for ram</td> <td>13</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Main " "</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>" Grey " "</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>" Learment " "</td> <td>Credit 9.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>" Main shearling ram</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>113</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>October</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>Wages to W Hewitt</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17th</td> <td>To W Campbell blacksmith bill</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>To Oshawa on board {illegible}</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>Threshing bill</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Taxes</td> <td>31</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>99</td> <td>70</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>November</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>From R Lowes ram lamb</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Cheyne ram lamb</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>" Haggert Bros for 28 bush seed wheat @ $1.00</td> <td>28</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" W Smith on sheep acc/</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>" T Milner 52 bush barley @ 60 C.</td> <td>31</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>" Caraven for lamb</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>" Marshall for lamb</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>" Ben Watson on cows acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>" A J Little for 28lbs butter @ 15 C</td> <td>4</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>30th</td> <td>For 8 turkeys 88lbs @ 7 1/2 C</td> <td>6</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>120</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>November</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>for Dry Goods</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Groceries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>" 2700 lbs of bran @ $8.50</td> <td>10</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>" 20 bush corn @ 48 C</td> <td>9</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" insurance</td> <td>2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>" sundries</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>" dry goods</td> <td>18</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>" " " and suit of tweed</td> <td>21</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>" Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>subscription to SS Banner for 1879</td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>29th.</td> <td>Dry Goods</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>93</td> <td>40</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>December</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Received</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>From J Learment for Berkshire sow 1 yr old part payment</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>December</td> <td></td> <td>Cash Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>Piano cover</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>String of bells</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>18th</td> <td>furs &amp; clothing</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>To Hewitt Willy for wages</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Xmas goods</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$40</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Summary of Cash Received</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Cash</td> <td>41</td> <td>92</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td> <td>"</td> <td>40</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>199</td> <td>65</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>189</td> <td>47</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>60</td> <td>48</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>9</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>121</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>113</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>120</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$933</td> <td>17</td> </tr><tr><td>{Second Page}</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Summary of Cash Paid</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Cash</td> <td>28</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td> <td>"</td> <td>32</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>117</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>April30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>70</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>323</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>10</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>65</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>22</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>99</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov30th</td> <td>"</td> <td>93</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>"</td> <td>40</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>$912</td> <td>70</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Drew from deposit in</p> <p>Dominion Bank $305</p> <p>June 11th Received J Woodhall note for $100.00 for 4 months at 8 per cent per annum</p> <p>_______________________________________</p> <p>June 11th 1878 -- Deposit in</p> <p>Dominion Bank $50.41</p> <p>Aug 2nd, Drew out balance of deposit for present use.</p> <p>Jan 2nd 1878, Deposit in Merchants Bank amount to $225.00 Withdrawn</p> <p>____________________________________________</p> <p>Deposit in Dominion Bank $200.00</p> <p>March 1st 75.00</p> <p>April 2nd 155.41</p> <p><br /> " 11th 25.00</p> <p></p> <p>March 1st 1878.</p> <p>Received R Watson &amp; E Watson,</p> <p>Note for $150. bearing interest at 8 per cent per annum</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5cb7a05f9c9d64009effdea938e1bd96.pdf d3b8ac24f968b357a471feac5613ae87 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9d6425060ff59ee7c1d76affd94ee923.pdf a6cf72da63bdf98e73ca9f6c605e946d https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1662eac6d22a4c73e8be59949ddca1f8.pdf d6c1044e6ddaecedd2a83f5034e03355 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource John Ferguson Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Ferguson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived This Licensed Material is provided by the Archives of Ontario Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-1884 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1869 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1870 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1871 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1872 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1873 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1874 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1875 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1876 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1877 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1878 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1879 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1880 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1881 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1882 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1883 John Ferguson Diary & Transcription, 1884 Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. Teresa Casas, Brampton Farmer's Diary 1873, https://ontariofarmhistory.wordpress.com/. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. 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Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Calendar OF THE YEAR 1877</p> <p>{The words "Calendar" and "1877" are in different and bigger fonts}</p> <p>{Calendar for the year of 1877}</p> <p>THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY for 1877</p> <p>Toronto: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS Manufacturing Stationers</p> <p>{Art of swirled lines}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Interest Table Seven Per Cent}</p> <p></p> <table><tbody><tr><td>RATES OF POSTAGE <p>Canda Post Card ............... One Cent</p> <p>Canada Post Card for US ....... " "</p> <p>On Letters Per Half Ounce {Line in bold, centered}</p> <p>To any part of Dominion of Canada or United States, 3 cents — must be prepaid</p> <p>" Newfoundland, 6 cents — must be prepaid</p> <p>All mail matter (excepting samples of Mer-</p> <p>chandise) to and from the United States is the same as to any part of Canada and must be prepaid. {A break between mer- and -chandise}</p> <p>Great Britain and Ireland by Canadian or New York Mail Streamers, 5 cents.</p> <p>Newspapers and Periodicals {On a new line, centered}</p> <p>Newspapers and Periodicals, less than 1 oz. each, posted singly, prepaid, 1/2 cent each, if under 4 ozs., 1 cent.</p> <p>Printed and published in Canada, and posted from Office of publication or News Agency, to regular subscribers or News Agents, for each 1 lb., or fraction of 1 lb., 1 cent, prepaid.</p> <p>Posted singly to Great Britain and Ireland, 2 cents each.</p> <p>Books, Circulars, Documents, Policies, &amp;c.. {On a seperate line, centered}</p> <p>For each 4 oz., or fraction of 4 oz, 1 cent prepaid.</p> <p>To United Kingdom, 1 oz., 2 cts.; 2 ozs., 4 cts; 4 oz, 6 cts; 8 oz, 12 cts., 18 cts.; 16 oz, 24 cts, and so on, prepaid.</p> <p>Parcel Post. {On a seperate line, centered}</p> <p>Not to exceed 4 lbs., to any part of Canada, 12 1/2 cts. per 8 ozs. ; 25 cts. per 1 lb., and so on.</p> <p>Pattern and Sample Post {On a seperate line, centered}</p> <p>Canada—must be prepaid in postage stamp at the rate of one cent per 4 ozs.</p> <p>To United States, not exceeding 1/2 lb. . 10 cts.</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table> {Art of wavy vines with leaves}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Design of swirled lines}</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>TERMS AND COURTS <p>Hilary, 1st Monday in February to Saturday of ensuing week.</p> <p>Easter, 3rd Monday in May to Saturday of 2nd week thereafter.</p> <p>One Judge of each of the Courts is to sit in open Court every week, as well in as out of term, except during vacation. One Judge may sit for both courts of Common Law.</p> <p>County Court Terms are four, commencing respectively on the 1st of Monday in January, April, July and October in each year, and ending on Saturday of same week.</p> <p>Assizes—Twice in each year in every county or union of counties in Ontario, between Hilary and Easter Terms, and between the 21st of August and MichaelmasTerm. In the County of York there are 2 additional Courts, one on the vacation between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and in the County of Wentworth there is one additional between Michaelmas and Hilary Terms.</p> <p>Sittings of Courts of Assize may be held separate and apart from the Courts of Oyer and Terminer, and either on same or different day, and sittings may be held in any County for trial without Jury whenever directed by the Courts.</p> <p>County Courts.—Sitting commence on 2nd Tuesday in June and December, except in York where there are four, commencing respectively on the 2nd Tuesday in March, May, Sept. &amp; Dec.</p> <p>General Sessions are held at same time as the several County Courts.</p> <p>The County Judge's Criminal Court sits from time to time for trial of prisoners out of Sessions and without Jury.</p> <p>Heir, Devisee and Assignee Commissioners sit on 1st Monday and January and July, and on the 13 days mext ensuing the said days respectively, Sundays and Holidays excepted.</p> <p>Court of Chancery.—A Judge sits in Court almost daily for the transaction of business. Hearing and examination of witnesses are at such times and places as are appointed by the Court.</p> <p>Court of Appeal sits at Toronto twice and every year, once in January and once in June.</p> <p>Supreme Court sits in Ottawa 3rd Monday in January and 1st Monday in June.</p> <p>Exchequer Court at any time and place appointed by rule of Court.</p> <p>Long Vacation from 1st July to 21st August.</p> <p>ECLIPSES {On a seperate line, bolded and centered}</p> <p>In the year 1877 there will be three Eclipses of the Sun and two of the Moon.</p> <p>I. A total Eclipse of the Moon, February 27, 1877. Partially visible in Nova Scotia.</p> <p>II. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, March 14, 1877. Begins on the earth generally March 14, 13 h., 14m. Invisible in Canada.</p> <p>III. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, August 8, 1877. Begins on the earth generally August 8, 16 h., 12 m. Invisible in Canada.</p> <p>IV. A total Eclipse of the Moon, August 23 1877. Visible in Canada.</p> V. A partial Eclipse of the Sun, September 6 and 7, 1877. Begins on the earth generally Sept. 6, 23 h., 10 m. Invisible in Canada.</td> </tr></tbody></table> {Design of swirled lines}</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>== TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES == <p>Stamps required on Notes, Drafts, or Bills of Exchange, executed singly:</p> <p>For $25.....................................1 cent</p> <pre> " $50 and over $25,...............2 " </pre> <pre> " $100 and over $50,.............3 " </pre> <pre> " each fraction over $100.....3 " </pre> <p>On Drafts or Bills of Exchange in more parts than two:—For ...$100 1 cent</p> ' each fractional part of $100 1 "</td> </tr><tr><td>BANK HOLIDAYS {On a seperate line, bolded and centered} <p>ONTARIO.—New Year's Day ; Good Friday Queen's Birth Day ; Christmas Day.</p> QUEBEC.—New Year's Day ; Epiphany ; An nunciation ; Good Friday ; Ascension ; Corpus Christi ; St. Peter's ; St. Paul's ; All Saints ; Conception ; Christmas and Queen's Birth Day ; also, any day appointed by Proclamation for a General Fast or Thanksgiving.</td> </tr><tr><td>LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1877 {On a seperate line, centered and bolded} <p>January,.................7 — 14 — 21 — 28</p> <p>February,...............4 — 11 — 18 — 25</p> <p>March,...................4 — 11 — 18 — 25</p> April</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 1. 1877</span></h2> <p>A mild winter day, fully 18 inches of snow on the level, sleighing superb. Our whole family took dinner at J.C. Snell's with the young folks from Old Mrs Snell's lot 14. We spent afternoon and evening in pleasant discourse, games, and music. On the whole a nice quiet New Year's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Forenoon was spent at blacksmith's shop No 10. getting a new shoe on the sleigh to cost $1.50. Afternoon cleaned up a small load of Treadwell wheat for market. Spent this evening at Edmonton Grange No 130. Officers installed for current year, and the accounts audited.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3.</span></h2> <p>A bitter cold morning, mercury 50 below zero. Sold to K.C &amp; Co. 25 bush wheat @ $1.17 per bush good wheat is now worth $1.25 but ours is badly shrunken. Paid subscriptions for four newspapers. Banner, Globe, C Guardian &amp; Conservator. Tonight was at Teachers S School meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._THURSDAY.2C_4._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. THURSDAY, 4. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._SUNDAY.2C_7._1877"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SUNDAY, 7. 1877</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY 9.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. THURSDAY, 4. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Done very little work today beside feeding and caring for the inhabitants of the barnyard. Mr &amp; Mrs R Crawford of Oshawa paid us a visit. Mrs. JC Snell and her daughters here for the evening and all night. In town this afternoon, mailed subs for the SS Banner 75 C to Toronto.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town this morning in the sleigh with the girls. Afternoon was driving in to cutter the colt "Nellie" for the first time. The "Peel Banner" comes this week enlarged and improved. Took tea this evening at Mr H H Mordeland's. Was at public meeting of V P Assec{?}. Songs by Redstone of Toronto Kelly {?} town.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>Just a splendid day, bright sun and almost thawing but not quite. Drove team up to Townsend's (near Caledon) and brought from thence 8 long freestones for cellar steps @ 50 C each. At home tonight reading up SS Lesson.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SUNDAY, 7. 1877</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon at Ebenezer S School lesson I Kings XII 12 to 20th "The Kingdom of Solomon divided in two parts, Judah &amp; Israel". The proceeds of the late anniversary of the school amounted to $50.00 This evening heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton. text. Matt VI 20th verse</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>A cutter drive to G.T.R.R Depot with mother and Viney who were going to Toronto on business. Mailed a "Banner" to Bay City and a "Guardian" to Osborn Missouri. Remainder of the days operations was a horseback ride to Richd Watson's adn another drive to R.R. Station. A bitter cold night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9.</span></h2> <p>Six degrees below zero at daylight. A sleigh drive to school hose and thence to Willow Lodge and helping neighbour Learment at a small job was forenoon's work. After dinner I did some work at auditing the Grange Account Books. In town tonight for an hour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>duplicate of previous page</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._WEDNESDAY.2C_10._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 10. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._SATURDAY.2C_13._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SATURDAY, 13. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 15.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 10. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh to Townsends today and brought from thence 70 sq ft of flagstones @ $2.25, they are about 3 inches thick and vary in size from 2 ft square to 4 by 8 ft. Went to Willow Lodge tonight on business, took tea there and spent the evening in chat.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged all forenoon in lining up the inside of piggery with inch boards for to protect the Berkshires from this severe winter weather. Afternoon and evening we had visitors. Miss R. Carter and four of Robert Carter's young folks. The time passed off pleasantly at cards, music, and conversation.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12.</span></h2> <p>The coldest day we have yet experienced this winter, at daybreak the mercury stood 18 {symbol for degrees} below zero, and all day has stood from 8 to 10 {symbol for degrees} below. The biggest job done today was to drive sister Emma up to JC Snell's. Was in town an hour tonight and brought home an armful of newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SATURDAY, 13. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Weather has moderated somewhat but still is cold with a high west wind. Done little work today beside tending to the wants and necessities of the barnyard and wood-box in the house. Had an abundance of first class newspapers, Weekly Globe, Toledo Blade, Co. Gentleman, SS Banner, Conservator, Peel Banner.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>At S School this morning lesson I Kings XII 25 to 33, "Jereboam's sin of leading the kingdom of Israel into idolatry". Took dinner at J C Snell's and spent afternoon there, reading and conversation. At CM church Brampton tonight and heard Rev Saml Salton preach text. Ephesians V 2nd verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 15.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh up to Willow Lodge this morning for to take a load of Berkshires to Brampton R.R. Depot, there were 5 sleigh loads about 46 hogs. JC Snell goes with them to Chicago. A cold Nor. East snow storm started at 3 P.M. and the night is very stormy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._TUESDAY.2C_16._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. TUESDAY, 16. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_18."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._FRIDAY.2C_19._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. FRIDAY, 19. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 21.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. TUESDAY, 16. 1877.</span></h2> <p>With the help of Jno Learment we dressed for beef a 1 yr &amp; 10 mos old steer, weighed 517 lbs beef, hide 70 lbs sold to N. White @ $4.00. Was in town a short time this afternoon. The storm of yesterday has added 6 inches of snow to the great quantity we had already.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Made two trips up to JC Snell's today. Taking a quarter of beef. Brought down from there 8 young Berkshires for to feed as they are overstocked. The annual meeting of Peel Co Agr Society was held in Brampton today they decided to purchase{ink blotch for rest of word} new grounds &amp; put up new buildings for the fairs.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18.</span></h2> <p>Mercury was nearly up to freezing point which is the highest we have yet experienced this year. Done very little work today beyond the usual routine of chores. Mailed a letter to Mr A Ferguson Bay City and one to Mr J Ferguson Missouri. Reading the Peel Banner tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. FRIDAY, 19. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Just after sunrise this morning in company with neighbour Jno Learment and our teams we set out for "Cook's" Saw Mill, Esquesing 10 miles west. Brought home for my load 12 squares of singles (8 of which were for Learment) @ $1.70 per square. Part of our folks went to night to a scientific lecture in the schoolhouse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at the annual task of cleaning harness and applying lamp black &amp; coal oil. Went to town after dinner and attended a public meeting in Courthouse to set on foot a scheme of running a Temperance Hotel in Brampton under a joint stock company plan. Mailed a letter to J Vick Rochester. Got letter from Oshawa.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21.</span></h2> <p>Went in sleigh to S School the lesson. I Kings XVI 25 to 33 "The kings of Israel, Omri &amp; Ahab". The largest attendance of scholars this year. Spent afternoon reading De Witt Talmage's sermons. Tonight heard Rev S Salton preach in CM church. text. Romans XIII 11th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._MONDAY.2C_22._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. MONDAY, 22. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._THURSDAY.2C_25._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. THURSDAY, 25. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 27.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 22. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town with a chopping and a few bags of barley for sale. Mailed a letter with 25 C in stamps to WW Bostwick of Cincinnati, O. In Brampton tonight and heard Bishop Carmon lecture in M.E. Church, subject, "Trade and get rich." The lecture was full of wit and sound homely instruction.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>Had a trip today up to Townsend lime-kilns and brought home 12 bush lime @ 12 1/2 C per bush. They had just opened the first kiln of the season consequently the lime is fresh and clean. We are having find steady cold weather.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24.</span></h2> <p>The record of today's transactions is but a slim one after the usual chores in the barnyard which are about 4 hours work every day and has to be done regularly and carefully. Was over to Guy Buell's tonight and bought from him 1500 new bricks @ $6.50</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. THURSDAY, 25. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Brought from "Chisholm's Mills" at Eldorads 1600 lbs of bran which was paid for 2 1/2 months ago @ $10 per ton, now worth $14.00. Average weight of bag of bran is 54 lbs. In Brampton a short time this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>For the first time this season I spent half a day swinging the flail on several floorings of peas. For the past month have been feeding to the sheep unthreshed peas and they are showing their keep in their thrifty appearance, but the peas won't stand it. Tonight in town and at choir practice. Received Vick's Floral Guide.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27.</span></h2> <p>At sunrise I started with team and sleigh for Cook's saw mill, Esquesing and brought home from thence 400 ft of 2nd class inch @ $6.00 per m. and 130 ft of scantling and planks @ $9.00 per m. Yesterday &amp; today mercury just at freezing point. The nights are superb.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._SUNDAY.2C_28._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SUNDAY, 28. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._WEDNESDAY.2C_31._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 31. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._THURSDAY.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. THURSDAY, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SUNDAY, 28. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Still another forenoon spent at S School lesson I Kings XVII 1 to 16, "The prophet Elijah the Tishbite appears before king Ahab" The "Messenger" this morning has a portrait of the late P.P. Bliss, the noted S.S. Musician. Rev J Learoyd preached tonight, text Hebrews II 2,3,&amp;4th</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town this morning with the folks to spend the day a visiting. Brought a load of sand from Hunter's pit 1st line. And bright warm day and thawing fast. Spent this evening in town at Y.P.A meeting, had a good programme of songs, readings. The nights are superb now.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30.</span></h2> <p>The Co of Peel S.S. Association held its 19th Annual Session at Clande today and tomorrow. Em and I drove up there this afternoon. Took tea at Mr John Smith's and staid for evening meeting, addresses by Revs Croll Burns and Mr Fotheringham. The discussions during day meeting were lively and well sustained.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 31. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Came home last night at 12 o'clock. Early this morning we again set out for Clande. The interest manifested by all at convention is enthusiastic, the church is crowded at every session. At tonight's meeting, Revs Millard, McFaul &amp; McLaren, $120.00 were raised next meeting in Brampton.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 1.</span></h2> <p>One month of this year has already slipped quickly away. The weather has been first class for winter. Today a thaw is in progress and the sleighing is getting thin, and bare ground showing itself in the fields. Was working all day in the barn making preparations for straw cutter.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Today was spent at R Watson's with team helping to cut straw by horsepower. In town tonight and at choir practice for preparation for singing at a tea meeting shortly. The weather grows warmer every day, the snow snow is soft and fast passing away. Recieved a letter from London, England Dan Fletcher</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._SATURDAY.2C_3._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SATURDAY, 3. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._TUESDAY.2C_6._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. TUESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAy.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAy, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SATURDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Making preparations for cutting hay and straw on Monday next. Was at Willow Lodge a short time this afternoon on business partly and on pleasure partly. Received a newspaper from Bay City, besides other papers from different parts.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>Quarterly meeting at Brampton C M Church. Rev Jno Learoyd preached. text. I Timothy I, 15th The lovefeast and sacrament followed immediately after the sermon. These services are the life of the church members. At church tonight Mr Learoyd prached a funeral sermon from Text Rev I 7th verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>With R Watson's horsepower and straw cutter we cut about 3 loads of oat straw and one load of hay into lengths about one inch. Had a call from Walker Bros to see the live stock. Spent evening at Willow Lodge in chat and reading the news.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Was hauling manure from both yards into small piles in front fields, drew 14 loads. At Edmonton Grange tonight a good attendance of members and a good deal of business done. Weather dull and cloudy, only thawing just a little.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at same work as yesterday, putting 20 loads on rather more than an acre. Afternoon was hauling hay from one mow to another for sake of convenience in feeding. To town this evening on horseback a short while. Made a call on a very sick friend Willy Newhouse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAy, 8.</span></h2> <p>Threshing peas with the flail. Had a trip up to Willow Lodge on Berkshire business. Had a visit afternoon and evening from cousins Misses Mary Pearen Sarah &amp; Thomas Pearen from the {?} of Toronto. Splendid winter weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._FRIDAY.2C_9._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. FRIDAY, 9. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._MONDAY.2C_12._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. FRIDAY, 9. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town this morning in the buggy with two young ladies who staid all last night with us. Was at C Kelly's Barber shop and had a pretty close crop off. Visitors today Mr &amp; Mrs Isaac Modeland of 3rd line east. Spent evening at Choir Practice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Staid last night at Mr Willy Newhouse's and sat up with Willy, he is so ill that he must have constant attention day and night. Uncle Adam Ferguson arrived here from Bay City this morning on his way to Shelburne. Done very little work for two days. The weather is all that could be desired.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>At E.U. S School this morning. lesson I Kings XVIII 15 to 29, "Elijah on mount Carmel with the prophets of Baal". One of the most interesting narratives contained in the Bible. At Brampton CM church tonight. Rev S Salton preached text. Matt XXV 30th verse. A warm day and mud increasing on the roads.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Father and Uncle Adam drove to "Willow Lodge" on a visit and some business. Went this afternoon with Brampton C.M. choir on G.T.R to Stewartstown for to sing at a festival on the opening of a new CM church. We had a lively time. Returned by the midnight train.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>A cold nip came last night and stopped the thawing short. Spent today threshing peas and a trip to blacksmith's shop for some horse shoeing. At home tonight talking Bay City with Uncle Adam and some of his experiences in that city.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>Just at day break this morning Uncle Adam and I started in the sleigh for Mono Road Depot. T. G &amp; B. R.R. a distance of 12 miles he took the cars for Shelburne. Afternoon father and I drove over to Harrison's Auction Sale of blooded stock. Have travelled 40 miles today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._THURSDAY.2C_15._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._SUNDAY.2C_18._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SUNDAY, 18. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Spent the day in the lower woods finishing a job of cutting up and drawing home some cordwood logs, also cut in to stake lengths 17 1/2 for a slippery elm tree and drew it up to yard. This is perhaps the most durable kind of elm when it gets thoroughly dried.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>In the woods again today, chopping and cutting some more stakes Timber from rock elm. Father went to town and bought a new shaft for cutter. Tonight was spent in Brampton at choir practice. From thence to sit up all night at Mr Willy Newhouses's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Bought from R Watson 10 bush of "Imporium" oats a new variety @ 75 C per bush. After noon was spent in the barn threshing peas and various jobs. Weather for past three weeks has been remarkably fine just warm enough to thaw a little every day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SUNDAY, 18. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Was at S School this morning lesson I Kings XVIII, 36 to 45. "Elijah and his sacrifice". This narrative makes a deeply interesting S School lesson. In town tonight and heard Rev W.H. Poole of Toronto preach. Text. Daniel II, 18th verse. A sermon to young men.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>A cold blustering morning. Drove my sister over to School. Up to JC Snell's and brought Em home. Tonight a load of us went to town and heard in C.M. Church Rev W.H. Poole lecture on "Saxon race the descendants of the lost tribes of Israel. It was highly interesting + instructive.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>Working in the barn at the peas. Making a picture frame as an experiment from basswood. Spent tonight at Edmonton Grange, a large attendance and had some discussion on trade and things in general.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._WEDNESDAY.2C_21._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. WEDNESDAY, 21. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._SATURDAY.2C_24._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SATURDAY, 24. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. WEDNESDAY, 21. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Just about the handsomest day we have had this winter, old Sol had a cloudless sky and his strong warm rays started the mud on the roads. Spent most of the day in barn cleaning up grain Drove to town this evening and things. Jennie Peacock to visit us. Received a letter from Uncle J Ferguson Missouri.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>Another day as fine as yesterday. Brought home from R Watson's 10 bush of "Imporium" white oats, Took them in payment of an old acct at 75 C per bush. Was hauling some cordwood that Maxwell is cutting for us in lower woods and piling it. In town a short time tonight, buying some new music books for S School.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>Drew on wagon to Brampton this morning and sold to J Milner 54 bush barley @ 62 C per bush. Brought home 5 barrels of "White land Plaster" @ $1.50 each (330 lbs weight in each barrel) This ends our barley trade for the present have 36 bush yet for seed. At "Willow Lodge" half an hour this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SATURDAY, 24. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Getting ready for market a little "Treadwell" wheat, the last of grain that we have to sell of last year's crop. Sold to T Milner 26 bush of wheat @ $1.40 per bush the sample was inferior. Bought 8 bush of fine American corn @ 60 C per bush. Centre Road very muddy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>Walked on the snowcrust on roadside up to S School at 9.30 A.M. lesson I Kings XIX 8 to 20, "Elijah at Mt Horeb", where God manifested himself to him in for different ways. viz. wind, earthquake, fire, and in a still small voice. Tonight heard Jno Learoyd preach in CM church Brampton. text. Acts II 38th verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>A buggy drive to town with Viney and father. They took 10 oclock train for Toronto. Attended to the things at home remainder of the day. Met the folks at the train this evening. Walked to town tonight, and spent an hour or two at Y.P. Association, from thence to Mr W Newhouse's to sit up all night with Willy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._TUESDAY.2C_27._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. TUESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._THURSDAY.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">March. THURSDAY, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._FRIDAY.2C_2._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. FRIDAY, 2. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 3.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 4.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Was engaged all day at hauling cordwood out of "lower woods" into a pile this side the Etobicoke, have 9 1/2 cords in one pile. W Maxwell's doing the chopping at 70 C per cord. Weather continues very fine, hard frosts at night. Spent evening at home at sleeping at double rate.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h2> <p>This forenoon we were drawing clover hay from shed into sheep pen mow. Afternoon father drove Em to town for her music lesson. Was splitting elm stakes Received a letter from Uncle Adam at Shelburn, he thinks a great deal of Amaranth. Remailed Co. Gent. back to Office of Publication to stop it.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 1.</span></h2> <p>The lovliest day this winter. The sun shone brightly all day from a cloudless blue sky. Completed the job of yesterday making 140 elm stakes also we overhauled and put some repairs on the roller (land). This evening in town and spent a couple of hours at Mr R Lowes' in company with a few young folks.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. FRIDAY, 2. 1877.</span></h2> <p>A contrast to yesterday. It rained nearly all day in westerly showers although warm and thawing. The principal work of today was pea threshing and practising obstetric in sheep house, the first young lamb of the season having arrived yesterday. Em and I spent evening playing duetts {sic} on piano.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3.</span></h2> <p>This morning paid Maxwell for cutting 7 cords of wood @ 70 C per cord. Father went to town for medicine for mother and to the post office. Afternoon at the peas and fanning them, are a fine sample and yield good to bulk of straw. Tonight preparing for the Sabbath.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>At S School at 10 AM lesson I Kings XXI 4 to 14, "The story of Naboth the Jezreelite". The supt also gave the school another an example of another manner of teaching as shown at S.S. Teachers Institute held in Brampton on Friday last. Tonight heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach text John V 40th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._MONDAY.2C_5._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. MONDAY, 5. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._THURSDAY.2C_8._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. THURSDAY, 8. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 9.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 10.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 5. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Drove team and wagon up to "Willow Lodge this morning for to help Jno Snell's sons by taking a load of Berkshires to Brampton RR Depot. They shipped a car load to Chicago. This job took us nearly all day. At home tonight reading newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>Father wen to Mill with a load of peas and oats for chopping. Mailed letters one to Oshawa, and on to D Fletcher, London. E. Received a Toledo "Blade" from Missouri. Spent the day at flailing orchard grass sheaves for seed, it is rather slow work. Mercury at day break was 6{symbol for degrees} below zero.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Threshing orchard grass seed continued from yesterday, just half done with the job. Tonight have nearly 4 bush of clean seed the result of one day's threshing. Mr JC Snell spent the day here, seeing the sick folks in our family. In town this afternoon for an hour on business.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. THURSDAY, 8. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Snow storm this forenoon, but after dinner it turned to a rain from N.E. and everything outdoors is coated with ice. At a variety of work to day, hauling stakes to "other place" cleaning grass seed &amp;c. Another evening at home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9.</span></h2> <p>We find this morning a crust of ice on the snow half an inch thick and some sleighing again on the roads. To town in cutter before dinner and sold 6 cords of hardwood to A F Campbell. Afternoon drove a load of wood down for a start. Spent evening at an open meeting of Edmonton Lodge of Good Templars.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Made an early start this morning and kept at it steady to draw four loads of wood to Brampton. have now delivered 5 cords. Weather pretty frosty last night was bitter cold. Dr Patullo here tonight seeing mother who has been ill for some time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._SUNDAY.2C_11._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. SUNDAY, 11. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._WEDNESDAY.2C_14._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. WEDNESDAY, 14. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 15.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 16.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. SUNDAY, 11. 1877.</span></h2> <p>In the sleigh to S School, lesson II Kings II 1 to 12, "Elijah translated to heaven". One of the most wonderful narratives contained in Old Testament and yet how quietly and simply told. At Brampton C M Church tonight a Mr Brandon of Toronto preached text. Revelations XX 11 &amp; 12th verses.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 12.</span></h2> <p>A cord of wood to town early making 6 cords to A F Campbell for $20.00 Bought and drew from Guy Bell's 1200 bricks @ 65 C per hundred. Had a trip to JC Snell's on business in Berkshires, and another trip to town this evening, on the whole a busy days work.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>A real handsome day, a bright sun but frosty air. R Watson took a sleigh load of the neighbours over to Mr J Blacks Auction sale beyon Huttonville, and we spent most of the day there. This evening was up at Willow Lodge with a few friends.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. WEDNESDAY, 14. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Drove Viney to R R Depot this morning bound to Toronto for the day. Bought at McCulla's planning factory 100 ft of dressed matched lumber for waking closets in the house. Visitors today Mrs Trueman of Brampton. Received last night a letter from Oshawa.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 15.</span></h2> <p>Made two trips to JC Snell's before dinner on Berkshire errands. Afternoon attacked the job of finishing threshing the orchard grass seed. In town tonight but only made a five minutes' stay to Post Office and for the Peel Banner at the printing office.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Steady flailing all day completed the grass seed business. Spent one third of the daytime now in the sheep house, we are getting some fine strong lambs just about averaging one for every day in the month. Emm and I drove to town tonight in cutter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._SATURDAY.2C_17._1877"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. SATURDAY, 17. 1877</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY._18."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY. 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._TUESDAY.2C_20._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. TUESDAY, 20. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 21.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 22.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. SATURDAY, 17. 1877</span></h2> <p>St Patrick's day in the morning proved to be one of the bitterest cold of the season the mercury falling to 9{symbol for degrees} below zero at sunrise. The Edmonton Grange received from Seaforth one car load of salt, which arrived and was distributed today. Brought home one ton of it, is very course, dry, and clean.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY. 18.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S School lesson. II Kings II 12 to 25, "The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha" and the contrast in disposition between these two great prophets of God. These lessons contain very many striking incidents and miracles. Heard S Salton preach tonight text. Ezekiel XXXVII 9th &amp; 10th verses. An earnest appeal for a shaking among the dry bones.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>A keen frosty morning. Drove to Brampton for a ton of salt in bulk the Grangers having bought a car load of it. Spent forenoon in barn cleaning orchard grass seed, have in all 9 bush &amp; one peck. Visitors this afternoon &amp; evening Mr &amp; Mrs A F Campbell and Miss Jennie Peacock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. TUESDAY, 20. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Weather continues bright and frosty thawing a little with the brightness of the sun. This afternoon was spent at an Auction Sale of Stewart Aikins farm stock and implements. At Grange meeting tonight. Uncle A Ferguson came tonight from Shelburn.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21.</span></h2> <p>A fall of snow some 9 inches on the level, it came quietly without much blustering. Work today consisted principally of care of young stock and odd jobs. Spent evening practising with Emm piano duetts and discoursing some music for Uncle Adam Ferguson.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>Doing a little carpentry work at making a clothes closet off the hall up stairs, with sized, dressed and matched pine lumber. In town tonight at a meeting held in Concert Hall for to organize a Y.M.C Association in Brampton. Addresses by Messrs Wilkie &amp; Crombie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._FRIDAY.2C_23._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. FRIDAY, 23. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._MONDAY.2C_26._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. MONDAY, 26. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 27.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. FRIDAY, 23. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Finishing the job of yesterday and started building a similiar one off my own bedroom. Uncle A.F. is still visiting here after spending a month at his farm in Amaranth. In town tonight, at Choir Practice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24.</span></h2> <p>Got through with the closets work. Received from W Rennie of Toronto 7 bush of "Golden Globe" spring wheat for seed costing $1.87 per bush, it is a good plump sample. Received from Jno Learment $3.00 on Short Horn acc/. At home tonight at usual Saturday nights work.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>Raining slightly this morning. At S School, the usual routine of conducting the school was changed. A review of the past quarter's lessons was help by Supt also addresses by Missers D J McKinnon, J Huxley. Heard Rev J Learoyd preach tonight text. Luke XV a sermon on Prodigal Sons.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. MONDAY, 26. 1877.</span></h2> <p>A rainy day, came steadily out of the North with a strong cold wind. Caring for live stock was the principal work of today. Emma &amp; I spent the evening at a small party at Mr Earngly's in Edmonton. Got home at a late hour.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27.</span></h2> <p>For the first time, I commenced trying to do a little in the cabinet making namely a small bedroom beaureau for the girls. Have some first class seasoned basswood for the job. Mailed letters to Oakville, and Bay City</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h2> <p>Was pea threshing most of today. It was an extra blustering and strong day. Spent evening at a party at residence Mrs John Snell only a few of us and we had a lively evenings sport. Hired a boy last night for the summer @ $12.50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March, Thursday, 29. 1877.</p> <p>Came home from the party at 4 A.M. and therefore felt pretty drowsy at getting up time. Was working at the little bureau and threshing peas. In town tonight and heard in C M Church a lecture by Rev W H Poole of Toronto on "The Jebeez Pyramid" of Egypt.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>Finished cabinet work for the present and put the result of my labors in its place in my sister's bedroom Went to Brampton tonight expecting to hear Blind Tom the pianist but he failed to come. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preaching CM Church in town, text II Cor VIII 9th verse</p> <p>Saturday, 31.</p> <p>In company with A.F.Campbell we drove to Mt Charles, Toronto Township, to attend his father's funeral, who died on Thursday aged 71 years. Rev W Reed preached text, John XI 25 &amp; 26. We had tea at Mr Wedguard's and got home long after dark along very muddy roads</p> <p>April. Sunday, 1. 1877.</p> <p>Easter has come around once more. A fine warm day and very spring like, roads muddy. At S School this morning, lesson II Kings, IV, 1 to 6. "The oil increased. one of the remarkable miracles performed by Elisha. At Brampton CM Church tonight, Rev J Learoyd preached, text, Matt XXVIII, 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>A clear frosty day, quite a contrast to yesterday indeed. Staining with raw umber and vinegar, the new cabinet work and doing some more little necessary things. Spent evening at home reading weekly Globe which contains a great variety of very interesting reading matter</p> <p>Tuesday, 3.</p> <p>Mailed yesterday to Tommy Harrington, Joplin, Missouri one of my ambrotypes. Spent today threshing peas for seed a mixture Crown and Golden Vine. Uncle Adam Ferguson is still here visiting among the old neighbors.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Wednesday, 4. 1877.</p> <p>Prepared and took to Main's Mill a chopping grist of peas corn and oats. put the finishing touches to the bureau in the shape of varnish. Bought of K.C. &amp; Co, 1 1/2 bush clover seed @ $8.00 per bush to be paid for in three months from date.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>A spring rain this morning Uncle Adam took the cars for Shelburn. We were at work today making some changes or improvements on broadcast seeder. Spent a couple of hours at blacksmith shop hearing some of the gossip of the times and neighborhood.</p> <p>Friday, 6.</p> <p>Helping neighbor Learment this forenoon at a job. Afternoon very busy at all kinds of work the time slips away rapidly when at several small jobs. Drove to town tonight for the mail, &amp;c. Heard Rev S Salton preach in Vestry of Church, special meetings are being held.</p> <p>April. Saturday, 7. 1877.</p> <p>Quite a spring like appearance roads are nearly dry, a good deal of snow in banks along the fences, a warm rain is much needed. The folks went to town to do a little trading bought a walnut extension table by auction for $15.00, 8 months credit.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>At S School this morning, the lesson, II Kings IV 25 to 40. The Shunammite's sun restored to life by Elisha the prophet of the Lord". The school was addressed by J.R.Craig. At Brampton C.M.S S. at 2 P.M., and a prayer meeting at 4 P.M. by Y.M.C.A. Rev S Salton preached tonight, text, Acts XXVI, 28th.</p> <p>Monday, 9.</p> <p>Our hired boy, Wm McGraw started work today for 7 months @ $12.50 per month. Today we were shingling the north wing of the house using 2 1/2 squares of 1st class shingles. Mother and Viney went to Toronto today. In Brampton a while this evening, getting some hardware.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Tuesday, 10. 1877.</p> <p>Weather is very fine, roads are dry as summer, the fields are looking like spring. Cutting stovewood in dooryard. Shore the ram "Billy" a fleece of 16 1/2 lbs. Our folds arrived home from Toronto tonight after visiting at Fulton's, Church St. No 303.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>Working with the cross cut saw on some beech logs into 2 ft lengths Had a visit from J.C.Snell and family. Sold to J.C.S. 6 bush of orchard grass seed @ $2.83 per bush and received a cheque for the amount of $17.00. Live stock increasing daily have five calves now on the go.</p> <p>Thursday, 12.</p> <p>Sowed 1330 lbs of plaster on 17 acres of new seeding of clover this being the first spring work on the land. Also sowed 200 lbs of salt on 1 1/2 acres of fall wheat. Brought home from the shop both sets of harrows iron &amp; wood after being sharpened. At home tonight.</p> <p>April. Friday, 13. 1877.</p> <p>Ho for the spring work, bright dry, warm days. Started to plow sod (timothy) in back field of twenty five acres, it is in fine trim for work. Plowed about an acre. In town an hour this evening buying Alsike clover 8 lbs @ 27 C per lb.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>The first seeding on this farm was done today, in sowing oats in field beyond Etobicoke, using broadcast seeder, the ground in fair condition but rather heavy. sowed at the rate of 11 pks per acre, sowed 10 bush of white "Imporium" and rest black oats</p> <p>Sunday, 15.</p> <p>Had a pleasant walk on a fine dry road up to S School, lesson II Kngs V, 1 to 14. "Naaman the leper" or another of Elisha's wonderful miracles. Leprosy a very forcible type of sin. Heard Rev S Salton preach in C M Church, tonight, text, Luke XVI, 23rd verse. The rich man an Lazarus.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Monday, 16. 1877.</p> <p>Finished sowing and harrowing the oats, put 9 bush of black and 10 or white on hardly 7 acres Started sowing the spring wheat in front field, using the seeder. Today, there was a light shower of rain, the only rain since the snow disappeared.</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>A pretty hard day's work. Sowed 15 bush of "Golden Globe" wheat on 9 1/4 acres, front field. The seeder tore up the soil beautifully. Also sowed on 100 lbs salt to acre, before the last harrowing. Weather very warm, the grass has started and quite green</p> <p>Wednesday, 18.</p> <p>Put everything into shape in spring wheat plot, including shovelling of drains. Had one team rolling the new meadow (clover). Got all ready for sowing barley when rain set in from East. it promises to be heavy from the the long time it has been threatening. Got a letter from Oakville.</p> <p>April. Thursday, 19. 1877.</p> <p>Rain, rain in real earnest all day. Spent forenoon in town doing a little trading in groceries &amp;c. Also a hair cut at "Kelly's" Left my order at K.C.&amp;Co for a $20.00 suit of summer tweed. Work at home, sorting potatoes and cleaning out cellars.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>House cleaning is all the rage just now, whitewashing and papering. The rain has cleared away but has left the ground pretty thoroughly soaked. Emm and I had a treat tonight in hearing "Blind Tom" the great pianist in Music Hall Brampton. He is a living musical curiosity music is all he knows.</p> <p>Saturday, 21.</p> <p>Still too wet for sod-plowing. With the help of one of Perry's masons we closed up on the doors off the parlor and some other little changes. Sold today to different parties 6 bags of potatoes @ $1.40 per bag. Received last night a letter from Joplin.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Sunday, 22. 1877.</p> <p>Another forenoon spent at S School, lesson II Kings V 18 to 25. "Gehazi the leper". Mr J Huxley addressed the school on the lesson. Tonight was at Brampton C M Church, a Mr Noah Phelps of St Catherines preached, he is a prominent revivalist.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>Sowed with seeder 9 1/2 acres (old orchard) using 17 bush of barley, one stroke with iron harrow, then sowed grass seed 90 lbs red clover, 8 lbs Alsike 65 lbs timothy, 50 lbs orchard grass total 213 lbs, about 22 lbs per acre. after sowing grass seed we gave it a cross stroke with the iron harrow.</p> <p>Tuesday, 24.</p> <p>Sowed a 5 1/2 acre field with barley 10 1/2 bush of seed this finishes the barley sowing. Sowed the peck of "Eldorado" in same field. Weather is dry and warm, grass growing rapidly. Have the sheep out in the daytime only. Cool enough for frost tonight</p> <p>April. Wednesday, 25. 1877.</p> <p>C of Peel Agrc. Society's Annual Spring Fair was held today on the show grounds, Brampton there was a good attendance of spectators @ 10 c each, a good display of stallions of a kinds and breeds, the show in cattle was only midling, our "Duke of Rose Lea" took 1st prize.</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Slight frosts at night during this week. One team busy all day plowing sod for peas on "other place", the ground is solid and heavy plowing. Had other team at roller. will have the grain rolled before it comes up.</p> <p>Friday, 27.</p> <p>At the plow another day. And another day's rolling done. This a remarkably fine spring vegetation is as far advanced as usually the 15th May. the grass is growing rapidly and the trees are just showing faintest shade of green. Have had none of the stock out except sheep</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April. Saturday, 28. 1877.</p> <p>Last evening we attended the revival service being held in C M Church Brampton over 50 persons have joined the church, this is the close of the meetings. Today it was raining from N.E. and only got half a day's plowing done. Finished threshing the peas. Put a new gold wall paper on in the parlor.</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>At S School, lesson II Kings VI 8 to 20. "Elisha at Dothan" on his miraculous deliverance from the Syrians. A very interesting narrative and good practical lessons contained therein. In town tonight and heard at C M Church, Rev S J Hunter of Toronto preach, text, Mark IX, 2nd.</p> <p>Monday, 30.</p> <p>A flurry of snow attended by a raw cold west wind. Spent day at the plow. In town tonight hearing a lecture by Rev S J Hunter, subject, "The Manly Man". He is a good speaker and made some capital hits on some of the fashion and prevalent ills of the day.</p> <p>May. Tuesday, 1. 1877.</p> <p>As is often the case the first of May is a cool day and tonight there will be frost. Will have the sod plowed by tomorrow night if all goes well. Father was doing some pruning in young orchard</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Completed a hard six days work this evening, viz plowing 8 acres of sod the recent rain put the land in good condition for plowing. Had other team rolling grasslands, pasture and meadow of which there is four fields containing in all 33 acres. For three nights frost enough for ice 1/4 inch thick.</p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>Mailed a letter to F W Stone, Guelph and $1.12 for box of sheep wash. Received a letter from Aunt Jennie Rice of Oshawa. Started to sow peas a mixture of "Crown" and "Golden Vine" using the seeder with hoes set well back.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Friday, 4. 1877.</p> <p>At noon today we finished sowing peas, putting 23 bush on 9 1/2 acres, the land was in fine condition and the harrows made a complete job of it. The seeder with the hoes set back nearly covered all the peas itself.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>Frost nearly every night this week, with no prospect of rain as yet. Had one team putting some finishing strokes on pea field, and the other plowing some ground on the flats for roots. Visitors today Mrs J C Snell &amp; Misses Campbell and Macdonald.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>Attended Quarterly meeting at Brampton, a minister of ME Conference (now being held in town) preached a sermon on prayer, there was a large attendance and a good meeting. Tonight, heard Rev Mr Albs (of M E Church) preach in C M Church, text I Corinthians XII, 27th.</p> <p>May. Monday, 7. 1877.</p> <p>Had team rolling the pea land. With other team, drilled up land in flats and sowed 1/4 of an acre with white carrots. with 1 lbs of seed, 1/3 of an acre with yellow globe mangold's 2 lbs seed the land is in fine tilth and a good crop ought to be the result.</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Planted a few "Early Rose" potatoes beside the wurtzels. Done some annual work at fixing the line fence over the Etobicoke. Also put on 30 grafts of winter fruit in young orchard. Weather is still cool and dry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p>Dressed for veal a four week old calf making 88 lbs of veal. sold 2 quarters of it to Messrs Watson and Campbell respectively. Commenced the job of hauling manure from the barnyard unto the turnip land. drew 19 loads, and it is hard work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Thursday, 10. 1877.</p> <p>Wind still in the North and slight frosts at night. At same job as yesterday and put out 20 loads. A consignment of fruit trees from Rochester came to town today, we got $4.75 worth of 1 doz black cap raspberry, a plum 2 apples and 2 quinces</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Completed manuring the root ground, putting about 50 loads on 3 1/4 acres. Transplanted some horse chestnuts from the garden to the front lane. In town this evening a while and at choir practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>Started working rootland plowing, harrowing &amp; rolling. it is pretty dry and hard. Bought through the grange 30 lbs sugar at 10 1/2 C and some small articles. Weather still dry but some warmer. Visitor this evening and tomorrow, Miss Lulu Main</p> <p>May. Sunday, 13. 1877.</p> <p>To S School this morning, lesson II Kings X, 20 to 31, "John the king of Israel who utterly abolished the worship of Baal". Spent afternoon and took tea at Willow Lodge, and Lulu Main Emm and I drove from thence to C M Church, Brampton and heard Rev S Salton preach, text II Timothy I, 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>The first job this morning was sheep washing in the Etobicoke (31 in all). the water was pretty cold, although the day was quite warm. J C Snell and family spent the day here it being their 9th wedding anniversary, visitors this evening Rev S Salton &amp; Mr and Mrs N.V.Watson.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15.</p> <p>A welcome change in the weather at noon today, in shape of light showers from the west and prospects of more rain soon. Today hauled 12 loads of manure and spread it on the open drills for potato crop, now has a double dose nearly 30 loads to acre</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Wednesday, 16. 1877.</p> <p>Planted 10 bush of "Early Rose" potatoes on one acre of ground they were small sized and cut in two pieces, then sprinkled with gypsum, 15 loads of manure was first put on and worked in the ground, then 12 loads put in drills and covered with the seed.</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>A splendid rain today lasting about six hours and it came gently and slowly the heat was above 70 {symbol for degrees} in the shade and as a natural consequence all vegetation has made a sudden start. Cherry and plum blossoms are coming out in fine style.</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>Done a hard days work at plowing ground for rape, the sun was hot indeed. Father was doing some oiling and painting on the buggy. Bill was planting corn and beans, popcorn &amp; pumpkin seed. In town tonight for a short time.</p> <p>May. Saturday, 19. 1877.</p> <p>Another very hard day's work and tonight finds me very tired namely shearing 30 sheep with the help of father and Bill they will average 9 lbs of wool each and it is nice and clean. During the week 4 hotel keepers have died in the township.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>Drove to S School this morning lesson, Jonah III chap. Jonah's mission to Nineveh and its results. For the size of the book there is none in the Bible that has more instruction than Jonah. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight in C M Church, text, Daniel VI, 18th verse.</p> <p><br /> Monday, 21.</p> <p>Sent team to shop for shoeing. Destroyed the tent caterpillars on the apple trees of which critters there are a plenty. Spudding thistles and fixing fence and other jobs. Spent evening in town at an open meeting of Y.P. Association of CM Church, music &amp; readings.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Tuesday, 22. 1877.</p> <p>A rainy day, perhaps the best and most useful rain of the season. Spent the day at a variety of odd and useful jobs around the barn &amp; house. Sold 2 bags of Early Rose potatoes to D S Taylor @ $1.25 per bag.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>Clear and cool and towards night very cold, will frost tonight. Today we rebuild 30 rods of fence on the "other place" and staked and wired it. Father went to town with a grist and chopping. In town an hour or two tonight Down to freeze tonight but no frost to hurt.</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>The Queen's birthday kept as a holiday by almost everyone in country and town. In Brampton an hour this morning and spent rest of the day quietly at Willow Lodge. A Picnic was to have been held at the lake but the day was raw and cold so it busted</p> <p>May. Friday, 25. 1877.</p> <p>Planted in drills one half bushel of Yankee corn on the flats on 1/3 of acre of ground. Spudding thistles among the barley crop. Commenced drawing manure on the summer fallow. Weather is warming up slowly, it has been unseasonably cold for 3 days.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Worked hard at the manure and got one yard cleaned up first rate. Our folks went to town on a shopping tour &amp;c. Mailed a letter to the friends at Oakville.</p> <p>Sunday, 27.</p> <p>At S School once more. lesson II Kings XIII, "On the death of Elisha the prophet". Emm and I spent afternoon and took tea at J C Snell's From thence to C M. Church Brampton at 6.30 P.M. Rev Jno Learoyd preached text, Mark I, 40 to 43.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Monday, 28. 1877.</p> <p>A very hard day's work, Bill and I put out 27 loads of manure on fallow. Invested $50.00 in the Artikary Mining Stock, said mine is situated on north shore of Lake Superior, said money buying ten shares worth $10.00 each.</p> <p>Tuedsay, 29.</p> <p>Drilled an acre of ground in front of the house and sowed it with nearly 6 lbs of rape seed. Bill finished manuring the fallow, will have 150 loads of manure this season. Visitors today, Mrs McNichol of Orangeville, K F Snell &amp; Mrs J C Snell. This evening Jennie Peacock &amp; Andrew Little.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30.</p> <p>Statute labor time has once more arrived. Spent today with team and two of us on the roads. The work being done is drawing gravel from Hunter's pit and putting it below No 10 on Centre Road. Weather very warm and dry.</p> <p>May. Thursday, 31. 1877.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday and have still a days work to put in, have 9 days in all. This month has been a remarkably fine one and vegetation is far forward. In Co of Halton, the fall wheat is shot out, this rarely occurs so early</p> <p>June. Friday, 1.</p> <p>Thou queen of months in the country everything is grand. the red clover blossoms are just showing themselves and so sweetly scented they are. Today was putting freestone steps into the outside entrance to the cellar. In town tonight at Choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>A heavy thunder shower at 8 A.M. and another at 1 P.M. and how refreshing they have been. This afternoon I attended a Reform Convention in Concert Hall, Brampton there were delegates from all parts of the country.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._SUNDAY.2C_3._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. SUNDAY, 3. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._WEDNESDAY.2C_6._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. WEDNESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SUNDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2> <p>S. School this morning, lesson Amos V, 1 to 15, The lamentations of Amos the prophet over the great sins of the people of Israel. Tonight heard Rev S Salton preach, text. I Corinthians V 7th + 8th A sermon on the passover as a type of the Lord's supper.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>Started breaking the fallow plowing under rye + {illegible}. The rains have put in fine conditions for work. Keep the spend at work lively at the thistles. At home tonight resting after a hard day's plowing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Doing the second plowing of the land for turnips. Spent evening at the Grange Edmonton, a large attendance of members and a good deal of business. Paid a small bill of $3.75. Received a letter from Vincy at Oakville.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. WEDNESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Sowed 5 lb of turnip seed (Scurving's Improved swede) on 1 3/4 of an acre. This is an early sowing but it is for an experiment. Had a visit from Old Mrs John Modeland from Wingham.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Completed plowing the fallow and am not sorry for it was getting very hard work for both man and beast. Mr Joseph Snell started for England today on a tour for to import sheep and hogs. Weather very fine, not very warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>Harrowing and rolling the fallow, after which performance it presents a very respectable appearance. In town tonight for a couple of hours or so as a recreation being very tired after a hard week's work. At choir practice also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._SATURDAY.2C_9._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. SATURDAY, 9. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._TUESDAY.2C_12._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. TUESDAY, 12. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SATURDAY, 9. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Horse hoeing the mangold and carrot crop, they are up about two inches high. Started operations on the new ash house by digging foundation trench and filling with small stones. There were slight southerly showers all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>At S School, lesson, Hosea the last chapter, subject. "The promise of revival on hope for backsliders". The books of the lesser prophets contain many striking and beautiful passages when you come study them. Tonight heard a Rev Mr. Brown preach text. I Timothy I. 15th verse</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Working at the smokehouse got the foundation laid 7X9 ft and the flag stone floor laid. Drew up from the banks of the creek 8 loads of coarse sand and put it on some stiff clay sports in the fallow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. TUESDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>At same job as yesterday and started laying the bricks father being chief mason. Was also hoeing and thinning the mangold crop. The plants are about 3 inches high. Bought of K.C. &amp; co. a Union churn @ $8.50. Weather cool and showery.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>All hands to work at the masoning and are beginning to get a little handier at the brick laying. Had a splendid thunder shower this evening. The turnips are just coming up and the rape up finely.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>Brick laying continued. We have found the job a longer and more tedious one than we expected but another day will nearly finish it up. Am spending the evenings at home and keeping very quiet. Several weddings this month around here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._FRIDAY.2C_15._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. FRIDAY, 15. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._MONDAY.2C_18._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. MONDAY, 18. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. FRIDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. Spent afternoon in Brampton at a Conservative Picnic held in Haggerts grove, an immense crowd of people, the speakers were Sir John A. McDonald, Hon Dr Tupper and Hon W McDougall.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Sold to K.C. &amp; co 290 lbs of wool parts of it were "matted" and so the number of lbs was reduced to 251 lbs @ 27 1/2 C per lb = $69.00. Today we finished the brick building up to the plates. Received a letter from Oshawa, Vincy got home after a month's absence.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Drove up to S School this morning lesson II Kings XVII 6 to 20. "The Israelites carried into captivity by the Assyrians". The "Northern Messenger" has a portrait of Fred Douglass the celebrated coloured man. Head Mr Thos Foster preach tonight, text. I Chron XXVIII 5th.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. MONDAY, 18. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Ho for hay harvest. A fine clear morning and looking like dry weather. Cut with the mower about six acres of clover in full bloom, scarcely a blossom faded at all. it promises a good average crop of hay.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>Finished mowing the field 8 3/4 acres. With R Watson's sulky rake after dinner we started to rake and got over about half the field. After tea, brought in two small loads of sweet scented hay. The blossoms are nearly as bright as when cut.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>A day's drawing in of hay. Eight loads being the results of the day's operations. We lost some time by spreading old hay and straw over the mow between the loads of hay being rather tougher than would warrant keeping properly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._THURSDAY.2C_21._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. THURSDAY, 21. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._SUNDAY.2C_24._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. SUNDAY, 24. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. THURSDAY, 21. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Some light showers of rain today put a stop to haying for a short time. Spent the day at some necessary jobs and finishing the brick work of the smoke house. Weather turned very cool tonight, some danger of frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>Cut 4 acres of mixed clover and Timothy in another field. Afternoon was spent drawing in 5 loads of hay. In town a while tonight. Rev Jno Learoyd is appointed by conference to leave this Brampton circuit to go to Picton.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>Have one field cleaned off result 18 loads of first class hay. Bought a sulky rake for $30.00 six month credit from the Masson Manufacturing Co. Oshawa Ont. This morning there was a white frost in some parts of the country done some harm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SUNDAY, 24. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S School lesson. A Review of past Quarter's lessons, twelve in all. This afternoon Em &amp; I went to P.M. S School in Brampton. Took tea at Mr F Campbell's. Heard Rev J Learoyd preach, text. Peter 1st chap. 18 to 21.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>Finished mowing the clover. Brought in 7 more loads of hay. This made up the day's work. Had a trial of the new sulky rake and proves to be very handy and does its work well, a child could drive it and do all that is needed to work it properly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>Threatened rain very much all day but passed off with a few sprinkles. Worked in the hay during forenoon. Afternoon was horse hoeing the rook crop. Jennie Peacock was here today on a visit. Sold mare "Nellie" to J Scott @ 140.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._WEDNESDAY.2C_27._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June. WEDNESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June._SATURDAY.2C_30._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">June. SATURDAY, 30. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._SUNDAY.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">July. SUNDAY, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. WEDNESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></h2> <p>At 6 A.M. started the mower on "other place" in the orchard grass and cut by noon 4 acres out of the eight. Finished drawing in the second field of clover total number of loads 32 off 18 acres.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28.</span></h2> <p>Looks like rain this morning consequently we made all haste to rake and cock up the grass cut yesterday, but a smacking shower just at noon shut down haying operations for the day. Old Mrs Featherton alias: Aunt Elsie came this yesterday evening in a visit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29.</span></h2> <p>No haying of importance done today. Was hoeing and thinning the carrot crop they are growing finely. Strawberries are abundant and cheap, 8 cts per quart. There are new potatoes in Brampton market. In town awhile tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June. SATURDAY, 30. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Weather sultry and damp. Drew home two loads of orchard grass hay in the morning. A smart shower at 11 am. Planted in the "flats" 60 celery plants. In some parts of the country the barley crop is nearly ripe. Got in the field the first pod of green peas.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. SUNDAY, 1.</span></h2> <p>Away to S School at 9.15 A.M. lesson, Acts, XIII 1 to 13, "Paul at Cyprus" or the first missionary work. In the afternoon heard Mr A.H. Ellis preach at Mt Oliver church. This evening at CM Church, Brampton heard Rev S Salton preach his farewell sermon, text. Psalm C XXXVII, 6th.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Observed as a public holiday yesterday being the tenth anniversary of the organization of the Dominion of Canada. The fine weather however tempted us to continue at the haying. JC Snell and family were here for tea. Em &amp; Ella and I spent evening at social at Dr Patullo's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._TUESDAY.2C_3._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July. TUESDAY, 3. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._FRIDAY.2C_6._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July. FRIDAY, 6. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. TUESDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2> <p>A very dull morning and threatening rain but very little fell during the day. Spent the day raking and hauling hay from "other place", also with the plow hilled up the potato crop, it is promising and potato bugs are not plentiful.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>Hay harvest is completed today the result being 45 loads of first class hay, part of it however went into the mows rather green and heavy and we will profit by this experience if the hay turns out all right when we come to use it next winter.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Gave the root crop on the flats a second horse and hand hoeing. Started with two scythes to mow the orchard grass in young orchard. This crop is ripe and for seed, it stands 3 to 4 ft high and is loaded with seed.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. FRIDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Finished the mowing of yesterday and bound the swaths into sheaves. This is really the first harvesting of the season. Em and I spent evening at a wedding party at Mr N Watson's, a Mr E Haines being the happy man.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>We had a surprise this morning in the shape of a visit from Uncle Joshua Harrington of Forest Town, it is 14 years since we saw him before and none of us knew him at first. Spent day dosing the potato crop (one acre) with 1 1/2 lbs paris green.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>At S School this morning. lesson Acts XIII 26 ro 41. "Paul at Antioch in Pisidia". I was advanced to teacher of young men's class. Visitors arrived yesterday, Aunt Phoebe Burke and daughter Sarah. Tonight heard in Brampton Rev Mr McIntyre preach Acts IV 12th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._MONDAY.2C_9_1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July. MONDAY, 9 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July._THURSDAY.2C_12._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">July. THURSDAY, 12. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. MONDAY, 9 1877.</span></h2> <p>A shower of rain this morning. Had two scythes cutting fence corner grass and thistles. Brought in the orchard grass three loads of sheaves. We are now in the midst of the cherry harvest, are a tolerably good crop this year.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>With one team started to cross plow the fallow, it is very dry and fine. Weather this summer has been characterized by coolness particularly at night. The turnip crop is going to prove a failure almost all over this section.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Had the team at same work as yesterday. Put the sheeting on the smoke house roof and shingled it, will be a neat little building in appearance beside being very strong, safe and substantial.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July. THURSDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Plowing continued all day. Part of our folks went to Brampton to see a baloon {sic} ascension in connection with a travelling show. Received a Bay City paper also a newspaper from Flint, Michigan. At home tonight as usual.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>At same work as yesterday. Weather dry and hot, the only growth in vegetation now appears to be Indian corn. All the grain is ripening fast. Some farmers in this neighbourhood have started to cut grain. In town tonight a while.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>At noon today completed the cross plowing and also made a raid on the potato bugs that survived the paris green dose. Spent afternoon at Snell's lake at a small picnic had a pleasant time rowing, croquet, &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Sunday, 15. 1877.</p> <p>To S School in the morning lesson, Acts, XIII, 41 to 55. "The apostles turning to the Gentiles". Spent afternoon and took tea at Mrs J. Snell's At 6 P.M. was present at an immersion near Edmonton. Heard Rev J H Starr preach in Brampton text, I Kings XIX 13th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 16.</p> <p>Spent today, at repairing and fitting up the reaper to be ready for action on the morrow Weather extremely hot, 92 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. Today we made a bargain with Mr Waddy from Kentucky for 14 of our lambs, 10 bucks &amp; 4 ewes @ $200. for the lot.</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>Harvest is upon us again. Started cutting barley in old orchard field, it is evenly ripened all over the field and a good crop, the kernels are a fair sample not overly large. Last night there was a fine rain and it was a boon indeed.</p> <p>July. Wednesday, 18. 1877.</p> <p>Binding barley sheaves. Our boy McGrath fell sick and has gone home leaving us alone for the work. In town tonight seeing Dawson Moreland of Chicago, found him in good health and spirits but somewhat changed in appearance.</p> <p>Thursday, 19.</p> <p>We are having daily showers. This afternoon, to at the barley a while, cutting and binding. Dawson and Hattie spent the day here, in the evening we drove up to Snell's lake for a row. from then to Brampton in spring wagon.</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Reaped the smaller field of barley 5 acres and bound 2/3rd of it, not quite do good a crop as the larger field. Binding is sore work at the first of the harvest until one gets hardened to it, Received in the Mail, Vick's Floral Guide and S S Banner for August.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Saturday, 21. 1877.</p> <p>Spent day working among the barley crop. Hauled in 4 load of unbound, it will be somewhat colored. The sheep sale bargain made on Monday last fell through because Waddy could not pay cash.</p> <p>Sunday, 22.</p> <p>At S School as usual lesson Acts "XIV Chap, "Paul at Lystra and Derbe, cities of Asia Minor". The school is well sustained this summer by a large attendance of scholars. I have been promoted to Bible class teacher and feel the responsibility keenly. A wet evening kept us all home from church.</p> <p>Monday 23.</p> <p>Reaped the little plot of fall wheat 1 1/2 acres more or less. the sample will be good, but the crop is thin on the ground. Had a settlement with our boy McGrath, he being sick and not able to work, paid him at rate of $11.00 per month still owing him $7.00</p> <p>July. Tuesday, 24. 1877.</p> <p>The effects of the heavy shower of Sunday are yet plainly visible as the barley is not yet dry (the sheaves). Hauled in all the unbound barley some six loads. The nights now are splendid the harvest moon being at its full.</p> <p>Wednesday, 25.</p> <p>The last hope for a turnip crop this season perished this forenoon by plowing up the drills and adding it to the fallow ground. Afternoon was hauling barley sheaves. The girls and I drove up to Snell's lake for a moonlight boat ride and it was fine.</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>At it early this morning and lively bringing in the barley but a heavy shower overtook us and we fell short of completing by two loads. The heat was almost unbearable and scarcely any breeze a stirring.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Friday, 27. 1877.</p> <p>A dreary harvest day, because every two hours there was a shower, and smart ones too. Had a drive up to Elias Snell's &amp; to JC Snell's looking at the sheep. In town tonight an hour or two at Mrs Trueman's with D. Moreland.</p> <p>Saturday, 28.</p> <p>Hot and hotter with the great rain causes a great growth of grass and roots. With team harrowed the fallow and with sulky rake went over the barley stubble.</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>At S School a small attendance because of heat and appearance of rain. Lesson, Acts XV, " The freeness of salvation on the Gospel of joy". Heard tonight in Brampton C M Church Rev Mr McIntyre, text, Gal II, 20th verse.</p> <p>July. Monday, 30. 1877.</p> <p>Just before sunrise, started to cut the spring wheat in "front field" with cradle, preparatory to working the reaper, had only three binders however. the crop in only midling. In town tonight late seeing D Modeland off on train for Chicago.</p> <p>Tuesday, 31.</p> <p>Finished cutting and binding spring wheat and started cutting the oat crop beyond the creek, it is short but will be able to bind nearly all of it. Weather is fine now and looks like settled for harvest.</p> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 1</p> <p>Put in another day in the oat field, yet there is an acre to cut and bind. Drew in the "Seneca" fall wheat, three small loads. Started feeding to cattle the corn fodder, some of it is 7 ft high and tender &amp; sweet as can be.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Thursday, 2. 1877.</p> <p>Hot, the mercury showed 92 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. Started in pea crop with horse rake. it does its work tolerably well, the peastraw is rather short and erect for good work. Afternoon was threshing at R Watson's.</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>Into the peas today. After a short turn at horserake we gave it up for doing bad work and went at it with the scythes about half the field being done with the rake. Tonight had a big read at the newspapers.</p> <p>Saturday, 4.</p> <p>After a lively day's work we found the peas all cut and was not sorry as it is not a choice job. In town tonight, bought a black felt had at "Stead's" @ $1.75 and had a very close hair crop at J E Wood's.</p> <p>Aug. Sunday, 5. 1877.</p> <p>Just a lovely day. Em, Ella and I drove to Harrison's church at 10 A.M to attend Quarterly meeting, a sermon by Rev Mr McIntyre, text Exodus XXXIII 14th. We spent afternoon at Mr Thos Pearin's, 6th line east. Tonight heard in Brampton same sermon.</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Spent half the day at a threshing. Reaped the "Eldorado" spring wheat, six dozen sheaves grown from a peck of seed. Started hauling the peas from "other place". Was in town tonight, bidding farewell to G H Golding, he is going to live at Chesley.</p> <p>Tuesday, 7.</p> <p>At the pea hauling lively until noon when a smart shower of rain and hail put a stopper on for today. Secured 10 loads of peas. Spent evening at J C Snell's chat, reading, &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 8. 1877.</p> <p>Done no harvesting this forenoon. Afternoon was spent at R Watson's helping to bind oats. Are all done with cutting grain, only the hauling of it in remains to be done.</p> <p>Thursday, 9.</p> <p>Spent the day at J Woodhall's threshing, very little work done at home as it was showery. For the past week or ten days there has been occasional showers but only just enough rain to retard the harvest work somewhat.</p> <p>Friday, 10.</p> <p>Hauling in spring wheat, and also finished the pea drawing 15 loads in all of them only a midling crop. Cousin Sarah Burke left here for home today. Emma took G.T.R train for Oshawa to visit for a fortnight at Aunt Jennie Rice's.</p> <p>Aug. Saturday, 11. 1877.</p> <p>We have just had two good harvest days and we improved them by coming within half a day's work of finishing harvest part of the oats being yet in the field. At home tonight and very tired. The days are shortening up quite perceptibly.</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>A rainy morning, walked up to S School. lesson Acts XVI, 22 to 34. "Paul and Silas in prison" or "Gospel bringing deliverance". Took dinner &amp; spent afternoon at "Willow Lodge" at Brampton C M Church tonight, Rev T H Starr preached text, Deuteronomy XXXII, 31st verse.</p> <p>Monday, 13.</p> <p>Observed as a civic holiday by the Bramptonians, they had various games and sports and a baby show. Spent the day in summer fallow striking out the ridges 18 ft wide each and started plowing the same. At home tonight reading a Canadian tale "Bluebell"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 14. 1877.</p> <p>Rain, rain, such heavy showers 3 or 4 of them today until most everything is afloat. Done very little work except to go to mill with a grist and chopping. Received a letter from D Modeland Chicago, and one from Bay City, Uncl {sic} A Ferguson</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>Struck a four day's job at crossplowing a 5 acre field (barley stubble) for sake of destroying some of the thistle Joseph Snell arrived home today from England with 50 head of Cotswolds &amp; Berkshires in fine condition after a stormy sea voyage of 11 days.</p> <p>Thursday, 16.</p> <p>A heavy shower of rain is a daily occurence until the ground is saturated. The great bulk of spring wheat peas and oats in the country is unsaved and is nearly all the grain is sprouted in the shock. Have 4 acres of oats in the stook and are sprouted.</p> <p>Aug. Friday, 17. 1877.</p> <p>Spent the day at a neighbor's threshing. Had some light showers again today. We fully expected an early finish to the harvest this season but prospects now are decidely unfavorable, it will be a late finish.</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>At home cross plowing. A heavy thunder and hail storm in the afternoon. J C Snell was here a short time, they had a visit from an American Millionaire Mr Crane buying Berkshires from them. In town a while tonight. Received a letter from Em at Oshawa</p> <p>Sunday, 19.</p> <p>At S School at 10 A.M. lesson Acts, XVII 1 to 16. "Thessalonians and Bereans contrasted". These lessons about Paul's mission to the Gentiles are deeply interesting and profitable. Tonight heard in C M Church Rev J H Starr, text Romans I 16th verse. A collection for St John's sufferers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Monday, 10. 1877.</p> <p>Mailed letter to D Moreland, Chicago The harvest is saved once more, brought in the last of the oats, they are a good deal spoiled by the rain the straw will be of no account whatever. Spent evening at Mr Jno Snell's.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Crossplowing all day. The pear season is just over, had about 2 bush in the garden. A large crop of plums are just coming in. the curculio does not appear to have done any damage this season. At home tonight and quiet.</p> <p>Wednesday, 22.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday Was breaking into work a 2 yr old colt before the harrow. Received by mail the certificate of claim to the amount of ten shares in Artikameg Mining Co. Weather dry and warm.</p> <p>Aug. Thursday, 23. 1877.</p> <p>Finished plowing the 5 1/2 acre barley stubble field. Sold in Brampton market a load of farm produce, such as butter, eggs, plums &amp; calf skins to the amount of $6.60. This farm life is very quiet and secluded, almost too much so.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>Harrowing, rolling and putting into good shape the field just plowed Also drew a few loads of manure on the same. Em arrived home from her Oshawa visit. Spent evening at Chori Practice and around town.</p> <p>Saturday, 25.</p> <p>Today's work was at the last plowing in the fallow previous to the wheat seeding. The heavy rains have made the ground a little baked so that it does not work up in good shape. The nights are superb this week warm and splendid moonlight</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Sunday, 26. 1877.</p> <p>To S School once more, lesson Acts XVII 14 to 30. "Paul at Athens" What a noble and eloquent address was that! but what little effect comparatively upon these learned idolaters. Heard Rev J H Starr preach tonight, text, Luke XIII, 6 to 9. A very good sermon indeed.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>Plowed 2 acres of ridging up. Visitors today, Mrs JC Snell and Miss Kizzie Snell, making a good natured raid on our extensive plum crop, there are still bushels of them in the garden. Weather very oppressive and warm with prospects of rain.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28.</p> <p>A forenoon's plowing done. This afternoon however was showery consequently done some work in barn. At home tonight and very quiet. Farm life is almost too quiet, one will grow listless and dull by not seeing more of life and stir.</p> <p></p> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 29. 1877.</p> <p>Had a forenoon at odd jobs while the team and the folks went to town. Afternoon was at plowing again. Our venerable Aunt Mrs Trueman came up for a three day visit.</p> <p>Thursday, 30.</p> <p>Plowed 2 1/4 acres, ridging in barley stubble fields. Hired a man, Hewitt, by the day .75c, started work this morning. Threshed with the flails 10 bush of Seneca wheat for seed. Is a fine large sample.</p> <p>Friday, 31.</p> <p>A forenoon's rain, consequently no out door work performed. In afternoon was at R. Smiths getting 10 bush of Treadwell seed wheat. Drove to town tonight with some Brampton girls who were up here visiting. Bought a copy of "David Copperfield" @ $1.00. Also paid W A Mitchell $2.00 for repairs on my watch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Saturday, 1. 1877.</p> <p>The summer is ended, and the weather has turned cool and fall-like. Today we sowed with broadcast seeder 10 bush of "Seneca" wheat on good 6 acres of fallow in fine condition, the ground being rather too fine for to protect the wheat through the winter.</p> <p>Sunday, 2.</p> <p>At S School, lesson Acts XVIII 1 to 12. "Paul at Corinth". Here the Gospel had great power and the largest church formed under Paul's ministry. At C M Church tonight. Rev Mr McIntyre preached text, Hebrews, XII, 16 &amp; 17 verses. An eloquent sermon showing forth the trueness of one of the oldest Bible stories.</p> <p>Monday, 3.</p> <p>Plowed 2/3 acres today with one plow and in doing so; I travelled 22 miles. Finished water furrowing the fallow. And kept the man handling the flail lively on the peas. Weather cool and cloudy. There is a great growth of grass Cutting orchard grass for feed 18 inches high.</p> <p>Sept. Tuesday, 4. 1877.</p> <p>Sowed the 5 1/2 acre stubble field with 9 bush of Treadwell the ground is in good trim and with good seed there's a good prospect for the future. Visitors, Miss Mary Pearens Wm J Woodhall. At home tonight as usual.</p> <p>Wednesday, 5.</p> <p>Done the finishing strokes to the fall seeding by the shovelling of "grips". Cleaned up a lot of new peas about 80 bushes, very fine sample, yield to acre will be about 20 bushels. Some more rain and cooler.</p> <p>Thursday, 6.</p> <p>The folks went to town on a marketing expedition. At home we were cleaning up the barn yards, finding several loads of first class manure. In town this afternoon, got pair of kip boots from W J Ewart @ $4.50.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Friday, 7. 1877.</p> <p>Work done today at a variety of jobs, viz, hauling gravel from the creek for leveling the barnyard, making preparation for threshing &amp;c &amp;c. In town tonight a time, bought 6 pieces of sheet music @ 30 C.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Picked the last of blue plums they have been a rare fine crop. At noon we started to thresh with Rossiter's machine threshed oats about 280 bush "Seneca" wheat 40 bush "Eldorado" spring wheat 4 bush the product of one peck of seed.</p> <p>Sunday, 9.</p> <p>Once more at S School, lesson Acts XIX 1 to 12, "Paul at Ephesus". Mr J Huxley spoke to the school on the lesson. The S S Messenger to hand, full as usual of good things. Tonight heard Rev J H Starr preach, text, Psalms CVII 30th verse.</p> <p>Sept. Monday, 10. 1877.</p> <p>Threshing all day at home. Will have at a guess about 200 bush of "Red Fern" spring wheat and a good sample . and in same way about 500 bush of barley, fair sample and color, threshed the latter at a rate of 100 bush an hour.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Quite a relief to have the threshing done, the one disagreeable task of farming. Today we washed the lambs (27 in all) using warm water and soap and doing it in a large box, made for the purpose Yesterday sold ram lamb to Mr Graham of Esquesing for $16.00.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12.</p> <p>Spent the day helping neighbor J Learment to thresh with 3 horse and two men. This threshing business is the one disagreeable job on the farm and especially so since the barley crop has become so generally and extensively grown.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Thursday, 13. 1877.</p> <p>Paid $2.00 towards a fund to defray the expenses of a Grand Reform Picnic to be held in Brampton next week. Today at same work as yesterday Weather dry and very warm the sun rays being nearly as powerful as midsummer.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Completed a job that has been under way since last spring namely, hauling barnyard manure putting some 25 loads on front field with the help of man Hewitt. In town a while tonight buying some necessaries for the house. Received a newspaper from G H Golding. "Chesley Enterprise"</p> <p>Saturday, 15.</p> <p>Weather appears to grow warmer every day, mercury showed 90 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. The Fall wheat is making rapid growth just now, only two weeks since the sowing and it is fully 4 inches high. Spent the day at spreading manure.</p> <p>Sept. Sunday, 16. 1877.</p> <p>In the spring wagon to S School lesson Acts, XIX 13 to 35. "The power of the word" or "The Gospel sword". Many lessons in one. At Brampton C M Church tonight Rev J H Starr preache, text "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whold world and lose his own soul.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>All day at R Watson's helping to thresh. Sold to J C Snell 2 young Berkshires @ $8.00 each. Great preparations are going on in Brampton for the Reform Picnic on Wednesday next.</p> <p>Tuesday, 18.</p> <p>Started the fall plowing proper today, crossplwing the pea stubble on "other place". The people at No 10 have erect a large evergreen arch over the Centre Road for tomorrow. Tonight went with the CM Church choir over to Springbrook to a teameeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>A splendid, bright day for the Reform Picnic, an immense crowd of people. It was held in the grounds of Agricural {sic} Society, Speeches by Hon A Mackenzie, Hon a Mowatt, &amp; Hon L S Huntington. besides six brass bands of music.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Brampton was never so well decorated as yesterday, there being 800 flags of all sizes and colors. Today we started the potato harvest, brought in 35 bushels Tonight in Brampton at Telegraph Office, a telephone was in operation whereby singing was done in Stratford 70 miles distant was heard plainly in town, sound coming on telegraph wires.</p> <p>Friday, 21.</p> <p>Same work as yesterday and finished the job, have about 80 bushels of good potatoes, a small yield from nearly an acre of ground, but plenty for the family's consumption for a year. Emm and I were in town a couple of hours tonight. Got a letter from G H Golding, and one from Mr Adam Ferguson.</p> <p>Sept. Saturday, 22. 1877.</p> <p>Resumed the fall plowing. In the meantime the ground has hardened very considerably if the dry weather continues it will be very hard plowing. The grain market this fall does not open up briskly, the barley is worth now 60 c.</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson Acts XX chap. "Paul at Miletus". The {illegible} of Paul's labors in Asia and Greece and his farewell address to the Ephesians. Heard tonight Rev Mr McIntyre preach in C M Church, text Isaiah LV 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 24.</p> <p>Very warm day, at noon the mercury showed 90 {symbol for degrees} in the shade. At the crossplowing all day. A very plentiful crop of nuts in the woods this fall. the hickory nuts are ripe and dropping off. Tonight we started peeling apples for drying.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Tuesday, 25. 1877.</p> <p>Did not plow any today, it being such hard work in the team between heat and flies Spent the day at various jobs that are plentiful at this season. The folks went to town on a marketing excursion. &amp;c.</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Done another half day's plowing. In afternoon had a drive up to Willow Lodge and from thence to Brampton making some little preparations for a trip to a fair at Orangeville tomorrow. John Snell's Sons won at London Provincial Fair this week all the first prizes for Cotswolds and Berkshires.</p> <p>Thursday, 27.</p> <p>Em and I left home at 5:30 A. M. in the buggy, calling for Miss Kizzie Snell, for the Orangeville Fair, had a very pleasant 4 hours ride up. Took dinner at Mrs B McNichil and spent afternoon on Fair Ground. a large crowd of people and in all a good show, but the dust in great clouds was awful</p> <p>Sept. Friday, 28. 1877.</p> <p>Last night we heard "Cool Burges" celebrated comedian (comic). This forenoon we drove around the town, visited the two fine large cemeteries, The town has a fine situation and some good buildings, about 3000 population, Came home tonight after taking tea at Rev A McFaul's Charleston.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>The views from the Caledon mountains are very fine the forests have their autumnal tints but the field are still green so that we had a grand treat and pleasant trip. Spent today at the plowing In town a while tonight visiting a sick friend R J Nichols. Got a letter from D Moreland.</p> <p>Sunday, 30.</p> <p>At S School this forenoon lesson, A Review of the past three month's lessons, conducted by the Supt, Mr N V Watson, and an address by Mr Jno Huxley. At Brampton C M church tonight, Rev Mr McIntyre preach text, John IV, 14 to 19 verses.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Monday, 1. 1877.</p> <p>Thermometer 90 in the shade. Spent the day crossplowing the pea stubble land. Hired Will Jones for one month @ $9.00. He started work this morning. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Cooney of Amaranth @ $14.00</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>Had team at same work as yesterday, the share has to go to blacksmith shop ever eight hours. Started the job of picking the winter apples the apple crop this season all over the country is much below the average. Our crop is better than the majority.</p> <p>Wednesday, 3.</p> <p>For two days the clouds have been down to the ground with a strong east wind but no rain as yet. Another day at the plowing Barley market is dull only being worth 50 C per bush just now in Brampton.</p> <p>Oct. Thursday, 4. 1877.</p> <p>Spent an hour in town this morning. Father went by train to Guelph Fair and returned tonight. Spent this afternoon at Mr J Hunter's Auction Sale of farm stock and implements. Tonight we had Mrs A. Ferguson and family from Bay City.</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Our friends and visitors of last night went this morning by train to Shelburn their future home. Today was spent at washing 26 lambs with warm mater and soap for their better appearance. A change to cold weather and autumn like feeling.</p> <p>Saturday, 6.</p> <p>Gathering in the golden apples of which we have a good average crop for this season, 15 barrels of good store apples and 8 barrels for present use and for cider, to be made after a time when the work gets a little slacker. Was cleaning up some spring wheat for the Brampton Fair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct Sunday, 7. 1877.</p> <p>Another morning at S School lesson. Acts XXI 8 to 20. "Paul at Caesarea" or "Ready to suffer for Christ's sake". Spent afternoon at Willow Lodge and took tea with J C Snell and family. Heard Rev J H Starr preach tonight in C M Church.</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>How it has rained all day! Cleaned thoroughly 2 bush of "Eldorado" spring wheat and 2 bush "Golden Globe" also a doz Globe Mangold and took them to Brampton for the County Show, today and the two following days. In spite of the rain there is going to be a good display in the Hall.</p> <p>Tuesday, 9.</p> <p>Drove to Brampton with 12 lambs, 8 rams &amp; 4 ewes, also bull calf (Durham) for show. Took 2nd prize on calf &amp; 3rd prize on ewe lambs also 2nd prize on "Eldorado" wheat The show in all departments of the County Fair was better than any predecessor, the number of people about.</p> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 10. 1877.</p> <p>Raining most beautifully this morning. Em and I &amp; JC Snell went by railway to Guelph to attend the Prov S.S, Convention. the sessions were held in the Norfolk St Methodist Church there were some good discussions on S S Work, led by principal Sunday School of Canada.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>We spent today also at convention Prof Sherwin of New York conducted the music in splendid style he also imparted a great deal of life and spirit to the meetings all through. This morning we spent an hour at Ontario College Farm, a mile from Guelph, it was well worth seeing.</p> <p>Friday, 12.</p> <p>Came home last night at midnight having spent two days pleasantly and profitably. Was plowing all day today. Have had more or less rain for 4 days past. Sold 4 ram lambs during the Fair for $45.50 &amp; 2 ewe lambs @ $15.00 each.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Saturday, 13. 1877.</p> <p>Bought a new plow @ $20.00 from the firm of John Elliot of London, Ont. it has wrought iron beam and wood handles, one steel share. This afternoon we started the cutting of clover seed crop, but shut down because of promise of rain.</p> <p>Sunday 14.</p> <p>At S School, lesson, Acts XXI 20 to 45, Paul at Jerusalem or "Suffering for Christ's sake". J C Snell gave to the school a report of Guelph S S Convention. At C M Church, Brampton tonight Rev J H Starr preached, text, I Saml, III chap 18th verse. It was the SS Anniversary, the children done the singing for the service.</p> <p>Monday, 15.</p> <p>Mailed a letter to G H Golding at Chesley. Plowing in forenoon and afternoon cutting clover. Have a home made table attached to cutter bar of mower then one walks behind and put it off in rows with a fork. Tonight was in town at C.M. S.S. Anniversary.</p> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 16 1877.</p> <p>Same programme as yesterday have not quite finished the clover. The new plow appears to do its work well. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Early of Esquesing @$16.00. At home this evening chating around the kitchen fire.</p> <p>Wednseday, 17.</p> <p>Putting finishing strokes to the first field fall plowed in shape of water furrows and ditches. Have not made any further progress at clover. Brought in the corn crop, a wagon box full of ears and 7 boxloads of stalks put in the barn for fodder.</p> <p>Thursday, 18.</p> <p>Some more rain during last night. Plowed today in the front field with new plow 1 3/4 acres. Had other team drawing some barnyard manure on same field. The fall wheat has made a very heavy growth, some danger of it growing too rank for winter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Friday, 19. 1877.</p> <p>A cold damp day but not much rain. Done about half a day's plowing. Went to town towards evening and took tea and spent part of evening at A F Campbell's got home at 8 P.M. with both pockets full of newspapers and enjoyed a good square read of two hours.</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>Started root harvest, first at globe mangolds, pulled and topped by hand 5 loads and deposited same in driving house cellar, the roots are large and fine ones. In town this afternoon several farms in the county put up at Auction, among them Mr D Wiggins farm, we bid $3000 but the owner wanted another $500.</p> <p>Sunday, 21.</p> <p>Had two trips this morning to Brampton for Dr Patullo to come up and see sister Elsie who is very sick with relapse from scarlet fever. At home rest of the day. At church tonight Rev Mr McIntyre preached text John V, 40th verse. There was a collection for Superannuated preachers</p> <p>Oct. Monday, 22. 1877.</p> <p>Mailed a letter to D Moreland Chicago. Kept one team at the plow all day. Spent a couple of hours, all hands in middle of the day turning the cut clover. Just now there is prospect of Indian Summer for a time. Had a drive tonight up to Willow Lodge.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Pretty much same work as yesterday. Brought in last of mangolds, have about 280 bushels and of good quality. Scarlett fever is prevalent in this section now, our public school is closed because of it. Received Campbell's acc/ for blacksmithing $20.42 1/2.</p> <p>Wednesday, 24.</p> <p>Hauling in hay, that is the second crop clover, Brought in 5 loads, not in prime orderfor there is hardly any heat in the air to dry it, also there is rain at hand soon, is still 5 loads out. Tonight was spent at Ebenezer, a S.S. Institute, conducted by D J McKinnon, Rev R M Croll.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Thursday, 25. 1877.</p> <p>At plowing and shovelling drains. Weather, misty and drizzling from the East. Yesterday we sold our aged Purebred Cotswold to Mr Alex Cunnington @ $25.00. Also to Mr Isaac A Modeland a ram lamb @ $12.00.</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>Another day's plowing accomplished The folks went to town on a "shopping" excursion, preparatory to Winter. Also sent to Mill 12 bush of barley for chopping, as an experiment for hog feeding. our pea crop this year being rather slim.</p> <p>Saturday, 27.</p> <p>Weather stays mild and damp. Working sometimes at the carrot crop and others at clover turning, the seed is getting somewhat sprouted and will soon be useless if not housed. Father and mother went to the funeral of Old Mrs Jno Wiggins.</p> <p>Oct. Sunday, 28. 1877.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School lesson, Acts, XXIII 1 to 11."Paul before the Sanhedrin" a remarkable escape from the clutches of his enemies the Jews. At C M Church, Brampton, tonight. Rev Mr McIntyre preached text, Matt X, 32nd verse.</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>Yet a few carrots to bring in the crop is only medium, on account of being too thick in the rows. Spent evening in town at C M Church, an entertainment by Y.P.Association of music and readings.</p> <p>Tuesday, 30.</p> <p>Finished haymaking at last had some 8 loads of clover none of it in prime order. In town again tonight at a lecture under auspices of Y.M.C. Association given by Rev Mr Bostwick of St Louis. subject "The secret of success in life".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>duplicate of previous page</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 31. 1877.</p> <p>The harvest is in. Brought in today, the parsnips and celery from the flats, said vegetables are of good quality. Our boy Jones had his month work in tonight, paid him $9.00. All Hallow E'en once more, was quietly at home.</p> <p>Nov. Thursday, 1.</p> <p>A steady day's plowing on the hill beyond the Etobicoke. The folks went to town with 7 pairs of hens @ 25 C per pair &amp; tub of butter 57 lbs @ 20 C per lb (less price of tub 40 C). Sold delivered to Mr Alex Cunnington our 2 {illegible} ram @ $25. And to Jabez Heath a lamb @ $12.00.</p> <p>Friday, 2.</p> <p>Daylight this morning found rain descending lively, which gradually wore away until noon, when a high west wind sprang up with a cold temperature. Sold to K.C &amp; Co. Brampton, our first load of grain for the season 68 bush of barley @ 50 C per bush.</p> <p>Nov. Saturday, 3. 1877.</p> <p>Father went to Toronto by train to consult Dr Fulton about sister Viney's health and other small business. Was plowing most of the day, it was cold, windy and disagreeable. Em and I had a drive to Edmonton and back tonight through the mud. Sold a Berkshire 4 mos old to a Mr Petch of Trafalgar @ $12.00.</p> <p>Sunday, 4.</p> <p>To Brampton this morning, for the Quarterly meeting of C M Church Rev J H Starr preached, text, Matt XXVI, 26 to 28. A sermon on the Eucharist Took dinner &amp; tea at J W Mains and tonight Rev C E McIntyre preached, text, I Kings XVIII 21st "How long {s}hall ye between two opinions" A rainy night.</p> <p>Monday, 5.</p> <p>Rain in forenoon, snow in afternoon and night set in with snow coming briskly out of the north. The first day of this kind of weather always brings a deal of work around the barns and stables getting all the live stock housed and comfortable. Dressed a ewe lamb for food.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._TUESDAY.2C_6._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. TUESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._FRIDAY.2C_9._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. FRIDAY, 9. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 11.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. TUESDAY, 6. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Quite a bitter cold morning and ground white with snow. Took 3 barrels of apples to Gunnerson's cider mill and made about 20 gals, not paying anything for use of mill. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Isaac A Modeland @ $12.00 Spent evening at home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon in barn getting ready a grist and some barley for chopping in lieu of peas for hogfeed. Having thawed out again, was able to plow after dinner. Evening tried to spend it reading but was so drowsy from outdoor work that could make no headway</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>Made lively spurt of two hours this morning at plowing, but it was of no use the weather shut right down with a steady all day pour and getting quite warm tonight. Had a trip to the school house at 4 P.M. with an umbrella for Rilley.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. FRIDAY, 9. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Improved the fleeting hours of today as much as possible for "Jack Frost" promises a "close-up" tonight. Completed the 8 acre field across the creek, run the cross furrows and shovelled there. Received a long letter from G.H. Golding, he is prospering at Chesley.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Expectedly, last night was the bitterest frost of the season and this morning the mud is all dryed up. Spent afternoon in Brampton at Mahaffy's Auction sale of buggys &amp; waggons. Bought enough dressed pine to make 3 outside doors for the house @ $1.50. Got a letter from Joplin.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Still another forenoon at S School lesson. Acts XXVI, 6 to 20. "Paul before Agrippa". Tonight was in Brampton at PM Church. Mr A Ellis preached, text. Luke XV 4 to 10. After the service we went to the Y.M.C.A. prayer meeting in their own hall, it was crowded and a good feeling manifested.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._MONDAY.2C_12._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._THURSDAY.2C_15._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 17.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. MONDAY, 12. 1877.</span></h2> <p>In the aggregate, done very little work today, reasons for such idleness, the folks were all away for the day to "Willow Lodge". The chores and odd jobs took up most of the time. Repaired a breach in line fence (Watson's) made by the recent high water in the creek.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>The frost remains in the ground though the surface gets muddy every day. Drew 5 loads of chip manure from woodyard to the plowed fields, also some leaf mould from the woods for the flower garden, and some work in transplanting trees and bushes in front yard.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>At the plowing once again on the flats turning over the corn stubble and root ground. Walked in to town this evening after tea, bo't an umbrella at Stead's @ $1.90. Spent the hour from 8 to 9 o'clock at the prayer meeting of Y.M.C.A. a Mr Dixon of Toronto led the exercises.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. THURSDAY, 15. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Growing finer every day. no frost at nights. Done a half day's plowing. Afternoon drove to Willow Lodge and brought Mrs JC Snell and her new baby for to spend a day or two. In town tonight at Y.M.C.A. meeting Mr Manners led from Luke XV</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Just a lovely day, but lacking the haze around the horizon to make it "Indian summer". Plowing the rake ground "just in front of the house field" Sold a splendid lamb skin to Anderson Campbell @ $1.00. Home tonight deep in the newspapers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Finished this afternoon the quota of plowing assigned for this fall's work. viz. 30 acres. Sold to JC Snell a pair of ewe lambs @ $30.00, also a ram lamb to Andrew Cheyne @ $5.00 it was the scrub of the flock. It was a warm day and a thunder shower at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._SUNDAY.2C_18._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. SUNDAY, 18. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._WEDNESDAY.2C_21._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. WEDNESDAY, 21. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 23.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. SUNDAY, 18. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Faced on foot over frozen clods a keen N.W. wind up to S School. lesson. Acts XXVI last 12 verses. "Almost persuaded to be a Christian" At CM church tonight heard Rev C McIntyre preach text. Romans I 16th verse. After the service we spent an hour at YMCA prayer meeting.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>Forenoon, the folks went to town on some dry goods business. Was making and hanging the outside or storm doors front for the front door and front kitchen door. Received a copy of "Chicago Tribune" from Dawson Morland. Bright, frosty weather. Mailed a letter to Joplin for Em.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>Getting some barley ready for market. Sold a shearling ewe to JC Snell @ $25.00 and to Mr Noble a pair of 5 yr old ewe and ram lamb for $24.00. Received from Peter Chisholm on cows acc/ $6.00. Spent evening at home in chat and reading.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. WEDNESDAY, 21. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Delivered at Milner's steam elevator Brampton one load of barley 59 bush @ 61 C per bush. Spent afternoon helping to repair the shed &amp;c, at Ebenezer Church and made great improvement for comfort of horses in the winter.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>A public holiday for Thanksgiving to the Almighty for bountiful harvest and many blessings throughout the Dominion. Was around home all day the roads being to bad to go to church. In town tonight at S.S. anniversary of P.M. Church. The children gave a great many recitations in good style.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>A regular east rain storm set in yesterday morning and the end of it is not yet. Working all day in the mud and wet around the barnyard. Received a letter from D Modeland. In town tonight at a singing class conducted by two Americans, it was first night of the series.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._SATURDAY.2C_24._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. SATURDAY, 24. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._TUESDAY.2C_27._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. TUESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 29.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. SATURDAY, 24. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Pretty much same class of work as yesterday. Had a walk to "Willow Lodge" and back but not all pleasant through rain and mud. Bought at an Auction in Brampton two french bedsteads @ $5.00 the pair, a stand @ $1.50 and 60 lbs beef at 7C per lb $4.00.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>A dreary day for me, was stricken down with scarlet fever and was very sick all day. The rain still continues and quite a warm temperature for lateness of the season. There was but a few at S School just enough for one class, lesson. Acts XXVI "Paul in the storm at sea".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>Rain rain for 5 days in succession until everything is swimming and the roads in a hopeless condition. Delivered Noble's sheep and received the pay $24.00. Paid the note for sulky rake $30.00. Traded with JC Snell 3 pigs 5 months old for 9 pigs 7 weeks old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. TUESDAY, 27. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Blank, so far as any good that I am being completely imprisoned all day and the nights passed sleeplessly because of the extreme irritation of the skin during the nocturnal hours. Have Willy Hewiit helping to do the chores. &amp;c.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28.</span></h2> <p>This being confined to the house is a wonderful change and the hours hang heavily with nothing to do, not able to read much because of the weakness in eyes. The weather has cleared up fine after raining more or less for six days. not freezing though.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29.</span></h2> <p>A letter from Aunt Jennie Rice with news of good health and spirits. Business is dull in Brampton because of extreme bad roads. The merchants are complaining. Barley is being shipped to Great Britain for the first. C Dawson of Brampton is sending to England 7000 turkeys.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Nov._Friday.2C_30._1877."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Nov. Friday, 30. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec._SATURDAY.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Dec. SATURDAY, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 2.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Dec._MONDAY.2C_3._1877."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Dec. MONDAY, 3. 1877.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. Friday, 30. 1877.</span></h2> <p>A cold frosty day. Around the house, reading, chatting and doing some small jobs of repairs &amp;c. Mailed a 'Conservator' to D Moreland, Chicago. To Toronto sent 75C yearly subscription to the SS Banner. Quite a treat to get the weekly newspaper tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Dec. SATURDAY, 1.</span></h2> <p>Clear, dry and frosty but not cold. Mailed a letter to GH Golding, Chesley. Father was in town a hour or two getting some little necessaries. Hewitt is chopping wood for us all this week in "other place" woods, newly fallen timber. Still confined to the house for fear of taking cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>The girls walked up to S School lesson. Acts XXVII, 10 to 20. "The Deliverance of Paul and his shipmates". It being a fine morning there was a large school. JC Snell was here this afternoon and to tea, we were looking over SS music &amp;c.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Dec. MONDAY, 3. 1877.</span></h2> <p>Put in appearance in barnyard for first time in eight days. Sold our 2 yr old bull "Duke of Rose Lea" to J Foliss @ $65.00 at the end of 14 days. Am learning to work in the house at light jobs trying to knit and sew &amp;c. Weather turning milder again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>One of the annual jobs came to time today, viz. hogkilling. we dressed a small Berkshire, 82 lbs a pair of yearlings, 170 lbs + 180 lbs a 2 yr old, weight 412 the latter will be sold it being too fat and heavy for home use. Father &amp; mother went to funeral of little Joseph Wiggins (scarlet fever).</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Warm again and some heavy showers of rain which prevented the expected trip to market. Not able to do much work yet and will likely lose the two week time. Some of the folks had a trip to Willow Lodge through the mud.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Thursday, 6. 1877.</p> <p>The folks went to town on a marketing expedition sold the Berkshire (412 lbs) to K.C &amp; Co @ 5 C per lb, to Sutcliffe, 19 lbs butter @ 19 C lb. Bought from J C Snell 365 lbs of pork @ 5 C per lb. Spent evening and staid all night at Willow Lodge.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>Quite a cold snap, the roads very rough. Walked home this morning and done some work. Afternoon spent in Brampton. Deposited $50.00 in Dominion Bank, drawing int @ 5 per cent. Received a Joplin newspaper. And a letter from G H Golding.</p> <p>Saturday, 8.</p> <p>Have done no work as yet. Beginning to feel rather uneasy at being so long almost idle. Spent afternoon in Brampton Bought for S School 45 books "Gospel Hymns" by "Bliss" &amp; "Sankey" @ $6.75. And some other little articles for home use Mailed a letter to G H Golding.</p> <p>Dec. Sunday, 9. 1877.</p> <p>Once more at S School, lesson Acts XXVIII, 1 to 10, "Paul at Melita". a fine large attendance We sang over the new pieces of music intended for Anniversary. In town tonight at C M Church Rev J H Starr, held forth from the text, John III 8th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>Sold to T. Milner 58 bush barley @ .63 C. Drove from thence to Chisholm's Mills and brought home 1700 lbs of bran out of the ton bought last month. also bought another 1/2 ton @ $5.50. Delivered our bull "Rose Lea Duke" in Brampton to Folliss and received $65.00. Weight of bull 1830 lbs.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11.</p> <p>Spent last evening at S.S. singing practice. Started to work today for the first in two weeks by sawing wood in the bush with cross cut into 2 ft lengths. Had Willy Hewitt to help, Visitors today Mr &amp; Mrs James Thompson of 4th line East.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 12. 1877.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday Tonight, Em, Viney and I went to Brampton Concert Hall to the "Oratorio of Esther" (by Bradbury) sung by 100 voices all Bramptonians (except two) all dressed in Ancient costume It was well rendered and a rich treat.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>Cutting wood continued. All either fallen timber or dry trees, not much of either in the woods. The weather is remarkable, quite mild and not a sign of snow. Have the sheep about two hours every day pasturing on the fall wheat.</p> <p>Friday, 14.</p> <p>Further continuation of same work, viz, sawing with the four hand cross cut saw. Spent evening in town, doing a little business, taking Em to Mrs Vodden's for music lesson and an hour at Choir Practice. Received a Joplin newspaper.</p> <p>Dec. Saturday, 15. 1877.</p> <p>Another day in the woods It is pretty hard work pulling away at the saw, but we manage about 2 1/2 cords of stovewood per day. Bought a new axe at Peaker's @ $1.20. Splendid moonlight nights and roads getting smoother.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>At S School two hours this forenoon, lesson, Acts XXVIII "St Paul at Rome" the last recorded Acts of the Apostles except St John at Patmos. In town tonight at P.M.Church. Rev Mr Reid the pastor preached about "Home Jealousies" from Genesis XXXVII.</p> <p>Monday, 17.</p> <p>A splendid day warm and bright. In the woods and warm work it was. Quit the hardwood for a time and started sawing hemlock into 2 ft blocks, rather speedier work. Spent tonight at the S School singing practice.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 18. 1877</p> <p>Sawing hemlock into 4 ft lengths, intended for sale. Somewhat colder and signs of a storm. Spent this evening at R Smiths, M.P. in social chat, the host being in one of his best moods, cheery and talkative Tonight it is raining.</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>The rain has taken out of the ground the frost and the roads are mud, muddy. Sold and delivered to Mr R Rossiter 3/4 cord dry maple @ $4.00 per cord. Tonight was spent at Ebenezer S School singing practice.</p> <p>Thursday, 20.</p> <p>Working all day at "other place" woods. Put up over 2 cores of basswood and black ash. Frost out of the timber, so it cuts very easily. A mild cloudy day. We are making a wire screen victuals safe for the cellar.</p> <p>Dec. Friday, 21. 1877.</p> <p>In the lower woods again whacking away at a big basswood for soft cordwood. Spent evening in town doing various little matters of detail. Was an hour at the regular choir Practice in the C.M. Church.</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>A fog settle down upon us yesterday at noon which bids fair to enshroud us for several days. Was half of today in the woods and remainder doing some necessary repairs to inside of Zion Church. At home tonight studying up S. S.Lesson.</p> <p>Sunday, 23.</p> <p>Through a dense mist we drove up to S School (also 6 inch deep of sticky mud) the lesson, II Timothy IV 1 to 8, "Paul's last words and dying charge to Timothy". Took dinner at JC Snell's. Tonight heard Rev C E McIntyre preach, text, John III 3rd verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Monday, 24. 1877.</p> <p>Weather does not improve any A thick fog with an east wind still prevails. Spent about half a day in the woods. Towards night went to Brampton for to get ready to be able to act as "Santa Claus" at home. Took tea at A F Campbells in his new house.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>Received letter from Oshawa last night. Christmas Day in a fog, it is now five days duration. the roads with mud are almost impassible, consequently it has been a dull day. We had no visitors at all but had a good dinner all to ourselves. Day passed quietly and pleasantly,</p> <p>Wednesday, 26.</p> <p>Made a trip to town for to meet Aunt Jennie Rice and her little folks, from Oshawa. Mailed a letter containing $4.00 to Rev S Rose in Toronto for "Christian Guardian" and "Scribners Monthly" for one year. Also subscribed for the Weekly Globe $1.75.</p> <p>Dec. Thursday, 27. 1877.</p> <p>Resumed operations in the "lower woods" cutting hemlock cordwood. In town tonight at an entertainment in C M Church, readings by Prof Smith of Toronto and illustrations with crayon on paper, a great treat, also some music by local talent.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>The remarkable weather continues, slight frosts at night and sunny days. There has been a good deal of plowing done in the country this week. At same work as yesterday only in the basswood line.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>Done a lively day's chopping put up rather more than 2 cords of basswood. The folks and our visitors spent the day visiting the Brampton friends. Mr George Rice came tonight from Oshawa. Weather some colder, with enough frost to dry up the mud.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Sunday, 30. 1877.</p> <p>To S School this morning, the lesson, A review of past quarter's lessons. Mr JC Snell, N V Watson and myself conducted, taking a month each. Also an address from Mr J Huxley, A special collection for benefit of school. Heard Rev J H Starr tonight, text John III, 16th.</p> <p>Monday, 31.</p> <p>The last day of the year was spent at home. J C Snell and family were here and the friends from Oshawa and consequently we had our New Year's dinner one day ahead of time. Weather fine and clear, a little frosty, the ground bare and the roads very rough.</p> <p>Spent the last few hours of the dying year in Brampton at a large public meeting in Concert Hall held for the nomination of Town Councillors plenty of fun and excitement The old year expired on my way home from Town on foot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda;</p> <p>Jan 22nd, chopped, 16 bush oats &amp; peas</p> <p>Mar 7th " 11 " " 12</p> <p>" 17th Gristed 12 bush Treadwell</p> <p>April 4th Chopped 13 bush oats &amp; 9 bush peas, 5 bush corn</p> <p>May 23r Gristed 12 bush wheat</p> <p>July 17th Chopped 5 " peas, 5 oats</p> <p>Aug 14th " 5 " : 5 "</p> <p>" " Gristed 13 bush Treadwell</p> <p>Sept 25 Chopped 5 peas 5 oats</p> <p>Oct " 12 bush barley</p> <p>Nov 10 " 23 " "</p> <p>" " Gristed 10 " wheat</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January, - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>For 25 bush of Treadwell @ $1.17</td> <td>29</td> <td>25</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>From N White for hide of 70 lbs</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>From T Milner for 25 1/2 bush barley @ 68 c per bush</td> <td>17</td> <td>34</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From J C Snell 130 lbs beef @ 7 c</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" On old acc/</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>75</td> <td>69</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> January. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>Subscriptions for newspapers</td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For S School purposes</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Superannuated C M Ministers</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>For stone steps (cellar)</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>Expenses to Toronto</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>For flagstones</td> <td>2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>" Geography &amp;c</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>Co Peel Agr Society</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>To "Cook" for 4 squ shingles @ 1.75</td> <td>6</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>Townsend for lime</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>For 3 lbs sulphur</td> <td></td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>To Cook for lumber</td> <td>3</td> <td>55</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>" Co of Peel S.S. Convention</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Sub total}</td> <td>47</td> <td>55</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Other items</td> <td>7</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>55</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February. - Cash Received</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>From Hewitt for rough firewood</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>From G Davis on Shorthorn Acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>From W Newhouse on Short Horn acc/</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>From T Milner for 57 bush barley @ 62 c</td> <td>35</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 26 bush Treadwell @ $1.40</td> <td>36</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>80</td> <td>35</td> </tr></tbody></table> February. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>To Sanderson the Agt for Co Peel Insurance Co'y for am't of $2000.</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>For incidentals</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>To Milner for 5 lbs plaster @1.50</td> <td>7</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 8 bush corn @ 60 c</td> <td>4</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>Mailed a letter to W Rennie, Toronto for 7 bush Fern wheat @ $1.80 per bush and price 3 bags</td> <td>13</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Expenses to Toronto</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>38</td> <td>85</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>From A F Campbell for 6 cords of wood @ $3.33 1/3 per cord</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>From J Learment on Short Horn Acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>23</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table> March. -Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To Peaker &amp; Runions for nails &amp; Hardware</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To Maxwell for chopping</td> <td>4</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>For chopping grain</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>For dressed lumber</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries and Viney to Toronto</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>To Guy Bell for bricks &amp; sundries</td> <td>14</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>To McCandless for one new halter</td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>For 1 ton of salt</td> <td>4</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>Freight on spring wheat from Toronto</td> <td></td> <td>48</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>" "</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>43</td> <td>23</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April.-Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>11th</td> <td>From J C Snell for 6 bush orchard grass seed</td> <td>17</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14th</td> <td>From N. White for veal calf</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>For 6 bags potatoes @ $1.40</td> <td>8</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>29</td> <td>40</td> </tr></tbody></table> April. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>To Main for chopping</td> <td>1</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>1</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>Expenses to Toronto and articles bought there</td> <td>13</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>For Methodist Missions</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>To K.C &amp; Co for 1 peck of "Eldorado" spring wheat</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Sundry articles</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>29</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>From C.P.A.S. for 1st prize on "Duke of Rose Lea</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>From R Smith for 1/2 ton of hay</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" D S Taylor for 2 bags potatoes</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>For produce</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Bank interest</td> <td>7</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>27</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> May. - Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To F.W. Stone for 1 box of McDougall's</td> <td>1</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>At K.C. &amp; Co for a suit of grey tweed to be paid in 2 months</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>88</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>Necessaries</td> <td>3</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>Fruit trees</td> <td>4</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>To Euart for boots</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>"</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>41</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August. -Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>For farm produce</td> <td>6</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>24th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>" Int on Bank Deposit $300. 3 mos @ 5 per ct</td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>12</td> <td>35</td> </tr></tbody></table> August. - Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>Various things</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>Running expenses</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>For St John's sufferers</td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>For household necessaries</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29th</td> <td>To A M Campbell for harvest wages</td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>To W Hewitt on harvest wages</td> <td>5</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" W A Mitchell repairs on watch</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For a book</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>31</td> <td>85</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September. -Cash Received</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>From B Watson on cattle acc/</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>From Graham for ram lamb</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>From D Wiggins for a lamb (Note) given last year</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> September. - Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>Artikameg</td> <td>50</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7th</td> <td>To Dr Patullo for acc/</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>Expenses to Toronto</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12th</td> <td>Reform Picnic</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>For various things</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>Travelling expenses</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>68</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>From Cooney for ram lamb</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>From Clarke for lamb</td> <td>14</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" Dyer for lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Ledlow "</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Franks for ewe lambs</td> <td>30</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>From Early for lamb</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>For Co of Peel Agr Society for prizes</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From Holthy on cattle acc/</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>102</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> October. - Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>Items of expense</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>Household necessities</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9th</td> <td>Fair expenses</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>Expenses to Guelph</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>To J Elliot for new plow</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Hewitt for wages</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>"W K Graham for dining table</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>To Euart for boots</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>" McGrath on wages</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Items</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Clothing &amp;c</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>To Jones for wages</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{total}</td> <td>102</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November. - Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>From Mr Alex Cunnington for ram</td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From Jabez Heath for ram lamb</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Tomalin for hens</td> <td>1</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" R.C &amp; Co for butter</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>" " " for 68 3/4 bush barley @ 50 C</td> <td>34</td> <td>37</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>From Petch for pig</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>" Modeland for lamb</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>" Burke for sheepskins &amp; pair ducks</td> <td>1</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>for lambskins</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>" cows from Peter Chisholm</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>" 59 bush barley @ 61 C</td> <td>36</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>" 3 sheep</td> <td>24</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>176</td> <td>42</td> </tr></tbody></table> November. - Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To K C &amp;Co on acc/</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundry necessary articles</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>In Toronto for an overcoat</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>To Campbell's blacksmith acc/</td> <td>19</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>To Rossiter for threshing</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" K C &amp; Co, ton, bran</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For lumber &amp;c</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" Taxes</td> <td>31</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" chopping barley and lumber</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>" umbrella</td> <td>1</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>" sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>" groceries</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>" Furniture &amp; beef</td> <td>10</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>" sulky rake</td> <td>30</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>" Sundries</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>160</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December. -Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>From JC Snell for sheep &amp; pigs</td> <td>78</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For 19 lbs butter @19</td> <td>$3</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" R Smith on cows</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>From Folliss for 2 yr old bull</td> <td>65</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" T Milner for 58 bush barley @ 63 C</td> <td>36</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>From J Newlove on cows acc/</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>190</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table> December.-Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>To Mr Cheyne for 8 lbs feathers</td> <td>4</td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>" JC Snell for 365 lbs pork @5</td> <td>18</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" K.C.&amp; Co on acc/</td> <td>20</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For dry goods</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>" K C &amp; Co the balance of acc/</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" R Smith for 10 bush Treadwell seed wheat @ 1.25</td> <td>12</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>To K.C &amp; Co for 1/2 ton bran</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>" repairs on the sewing machine &amp;c</td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>For a new axe</td> <td>1</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>Santa Claus</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>For newspapers</td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" work done by Hewitt</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31st</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>120</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Duplicate of Previous Page</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June.-Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>16th</td> <td>From R.C &amp; Co for 251 lbs of wool @ 27 1/2 c</td> <td>69</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>26th</td> <td>From J Scott for mare "Nellie"</td> <td>140</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>209</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> June.-Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>To Grange for Groceries</td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td>2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>Sundries and groceries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; Co on acc/</td> <td>30</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23rd</td> <td>In total to W McGrath on wages</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>66</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July.-Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>13th</td> <td>From J Woodhall for veal calf</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19th</td> <td>" Woodhall for fowls</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> July. -Cash Paid <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>To McGrath on wages</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27th</td> <td>Some dry goods</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>17</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Summary of Cash Received.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31</td> <td>From all sources</td> <td>75</td> <td>69</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>80</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>23</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>29</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>27</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>209</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>12</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>335</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>102</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>176</td> <td>42</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>190</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>1087</td> <td>71</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>$967</td> <td>71</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>1087</td> <td>71</td> </tr></tbody></table> Summary of Cash Paid. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan 31st</td> <td>Amount in bills</td> <td>55</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 28th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>38</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>Mar 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>43</td> <td>23</td> </tr><tr><td>Apr 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>29</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>May 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>41</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>June 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>66</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>July 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>17</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>31</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>68</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>102</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov 30th</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>160</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec 31st</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>120</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>$772</td> <td>53</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>967.71</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>772.53</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>195.18</td> <td>= 195.18</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June 27th - Deposited in</p> <p>Dominion Bank at Brampton</p> <p>$100.00 bearing interest</p> <p>at rate of five per cent</p> <p>per annum</p> <p>Dec 7th Deposited in the</p> <p>Dominion Bank at</p> <p>Brampton $50.00</p> <p>Dec 12th Deposited in</p> <p>Dominion Bank at</p> <p>Brampton $50.00</p> </div> transcribed 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Scanned Microfilm Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Preprinted title page of Diary, text alighned to the center of the page with flurishes.}</p> <p>THE</p> <p>CANADIAN</p> <p>POCKET</p> <p>DIARY</p> <p>FOR</p> <p>1876</p> <p>TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS,</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SATURDAY, 1. 1876</span></h2> <p>A dense fog prevailed most of the day. Thermometer at 50 {degrees}. no snow on the roads the mud is 6 or 8 inches deep and very sloppy. All the family except myself drove up to "Willow Lodge" for dinner. Spent the afternoon at "Ebenezer" church helping to glaze a new set of outside windows. At home tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Walked up to S School this morning at 10 o'clock, a small attendance owing to bad roads. Lesson I Samuel XV 10 to 23, "Saul rejected by God as king over Israel." Took dinner at JC Snell's and spent afternoon at Mrs J Snell's. Heard Rev J Learoyd preach in CM church Brampton tonight. Rev V 9th verse</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 3.</span></h2> <p>Spent all day in "lower woods" splitting rock Elm stakes have about 300 ready for use S Bunting is chopping cord wood for us at the rate of 60 C per cord including board. A great change in the weather and is freezing tonight very hard. At home tonight writing an article for newspaper.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._TUESDAY.2C_4._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. TUESDAY, 4. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._FRIDAY.2C_7._1876"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. FRIDAY, 7. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 9.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. TUESDAY, 4. 1876</span></h2> <p>Splitting swamp Elm rails. visitors today Mr George Rice and Aunt Jennie &amp; baby. Mr &amp; Mrs J C Snell spent the evening here, we had a good time at music and parlor croquet. Jennie Peacock here all night. Received from JC S for to winter 3 Berkshires {pigs}.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Threshing peas with flail all day. Our Oshawa visitors left for home at noon. Jos G Snell and a Mr Waddy of Kentucky were here looking at our sheep and pricing them. Mrs A Ferguson of Bay City is here tonight and will stay a day or two.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>Working until noon in the barn. After dinner I went to lower woods to split Elm rails have about 60 split. Cold old frosty weather no snow. roads very rough. At Willow Lodge a while tonight to bring our father home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. FRIDAY, 7. 1876</span></h2> <p>In lower woods all day. Aunt Catherine &amp; mother spent the day calling on some of their old acquaintances and neighbours. she starts for home tonight on midnight train. In Brampton for tonight at choir practice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>Saml Bunting and I were sawing hemlock into stovewood lengths with hand cross cut. Bought at Mr Culla's factory Brampton dressed pine lumber for a wagon box including hollowed shelvings @ $2.00. Warm weather and regional shower of rain. Lizzie Ferguson came from Toronto on a prolonged visit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 9.</span></h2> <p>Drove horse and buggy up to S. School this morning lesson. I Sam XVI 1 to 13 "David annointed king over Israel". The net proceeds of our anniversary are about $29.00, 25 of which are to be expended on a new library, the rest towards the "Messenger". Raining tonight and therefore staid at home, roads muddy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._MONDAY.2C_10._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. MONDAY, 10. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_12."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 12.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._THURSDAY.2C_13._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. THURSDAY, 13. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 15.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 10. 1876</span></h2> <p>Working among the stock this forenoon. After dinner drove up to Willow Lodge on Berkshire business. James Taylor went up with me and hired there for to help to feed stock. Spent evening at home mail tomorrow a letter to Albany and stop the "Casket"</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>With the help of G Learment we slaughtered and dressed for beef a yearling heifer weight of carcass 370 lbs. Sold the hide (54 lbs) to J. Milner @ 4/2 {or 4 1/2 C}. Spent evening at "Edmonton" Grange No 130 two men were initiated and officers for current year installed by Guy Bell of "Thorn Grove" Grange.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12.</span></h2> <p>Father attended the Annual school meeting for transacting the usual necessary business our school has about $90.00 of a surplus on hand Another trip to Willow Lodge this afternoon. spent evening visiting our neighbour Mr R Watson with Viney &amp; Ella. passed the time at music and playing checkers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. THURSDAY, 13. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Tired of waiting for snow I took horses and sleigh in the woods and drew the fence stakes for the line fence next J. Woodhall into their place ready for to be put in next spring, fence 60 rods long taking 240 stakes. Spent evening at J C Snell's listening to the yarns of a Kentuckian named Waddy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>Drove to "Willow Lodge" this morning with 4 Ewe lambs having sold them to JC Snell @ $15.00 each. Went up there again this afternoon on business and there has the day passed in the two trips. At home this evening. A skating rink was opened in Brampton this week.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15.</span></h2> <p>To Brampton this morning at Mains Mill with a grist and chopping. Had my hair cut at J.F. Wood's. Saw Mr Saml White from Chicago. At Snell's again this afternoon for the sixth time this week. Uncle Taylor and Nellie from Oakville come here tonight. Weather mild, no snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._SUNDAY.2C_16._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SUNDAY, 16. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_18."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 18.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._WEDNESDAY.2C_19._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 19. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_21."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 21.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SUNDAY, 16. 1876.</span></h2> <p>In company with Uncle Taylor cousin Nellie and my sister, we went to S School. lesson I Sam XVII 38 to 52 David and Goliath. a very interesting subject. Uncle Taylor addressed the school very nicely. JC Snell &amp; family spent afternoon here. Heard Rev J Salton preach in Brampton tonight. text Prov XIV 14th verse</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Drove team and wagon at an early hour this morning up to "Willow Lodge" for to help in the shipment of about 30 Berkshires, we hauled them on four wagons to G.T.R {Grand Trunk Railway} station making a car load. JC Snell goes with them to Chicago and ships them from there to different park.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18.</span></h2> <p>Oh the weather! It has rained steadily nearly all day consequently mud is plentiful. Was putting on some wall paper in one of the bedrooms and other jobs. The Co of Peel S.S. Convention starts at Charleston today. Geo Blain President. At home this evening, reading.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. WEDNESDAY, 19. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Started the making of a new box for lumber wagon side and shelvings of pine the latter being hollowed out by steam machinery, the bottom of 1 1/2 basswood. Sold our ram lamb (Cotwold) to Mr Joseph O'Malley of Madison Wisconsin @ $75.00 in Greenbacks.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>At the same job as yesterday and is not yet completed, it being nice &amp; particular work to put a box well together. Received last night from the publishers at Albany N. York a copy of "Annual Register of Rural Affairs". Also a "Daily" from Bay City.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21.</span></h2> <p>Work continued on wagon box. also made a new bolster for the hind axle, will soon have half of the running part made over. In Brampton tonight at choir practice. F. Burrows skating rink attracts large crowds every night that there is ice. it is a fine large building.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._SATURDAY.2C_22._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. SATURDAY, 22. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._TUESDAY.2C_25._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. TUESDAY, 25. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 27.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. SATURDAY, 22. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Good prospects for sleighing once more, an east snow storm has prevailed most of today. some 4 or 5 inches has fallen. Spent the day in the wood work shop and we have now a neat stylish wagon box. At home tonight, reading the papers are all fresh and attractive at this season of the year.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh to S. School this morning. lesson I Samuel XVIII 1 to 14. "David in Saul's' Palace". Father and mother went to the Dedication of M E Church in Brampton it is a fine building costing about $8000.00. Rev Dr Ives of New York preached the opening sermon. Heard Rev J Salton preach tonight Text Hosea X 12th verse</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 24.</span></h2> <p>Shipped our ram lamb from Brampton station GTR to Waunakee, Wisconsin, U.S. The owner Mr O'Malley was also taking some other sheep with him. Spent evening at tea meeting in new M E Church Brampton, a large crowd of people speeches by resident ministers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. TUESDAY, 25. 1876.</span></h2> <p>At last we have been enabled to commence hauling firewood from "lower woods", the ice on the creek is hardly strong enough yet to bear the team but drew up 4 loads this afternoon. Father went to the funeral of Mr. C Stork, one of oldest merchants of Brampton and much respected.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>Hauling wood continued today and concluded for the present as the snow has disappeared and the ice broke up on the Etobicoke. have about 8 cords up and piled 6 ft high in the wood yard. At home tonight reading, and social family discourse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27.</span></h2> <p>We had a heavy fall of rain during last night and today have the old song of mud! to which we are getting used to this winter. Spent most of the day at repair jobs of various kinds. Took the new wagon box down to G Harris' blacksmith shop No 10 to the ironed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._FRIDAY.2C_28._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. FRIDAY, 28. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Jan._MONDAY.2C_31._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. MONDAY, 31. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._TUESDAY.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. TUESDAY, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. FRIDAY, 28. 1876.</span></h2> <p>More rain and foggy weather Drove to "Willow Lodge" this morning in buggy after "Rilley". After dinner we went to work on the reaper platform and gave it an over hauling, it is now almost as good as new. As usual of late the evening was spent at home reading.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29.</span></h2> <p>To complete the week in the repair shop and also needing it badly we dissected the root cutter, fitted it up and ground the knives, it will not require more than half the muscle to drive it now as previously. Today a high west wind and freezing sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 30.</span></h2> <p>Walked to S. School this morning the roads being dry and level. lesson I Samuel XX 35 to 40 "David and Jonathan". one of the most interesting narratives in the Bible. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton C M Church tonight. text, Romans XIV, 17th.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. MONDAY, 31. 1876.</span></h2> <p>The weather today has been superb, the sun shining bright and warm all day. This season so far has been remarkably fine. Spent the day threshing peas with flail. At home tonight reading "Country Gentleman".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 1.</span></h2> <p>This month has brought a revolution in weather prospects. 6 or 8 inches of soft heavy snow fell this afternoon &amp; tonight. Today we sold a black ash tree to the Indians @ two baskets and pair of leather moccasins. I split the top logs into rails making 23. Spent evening at the Grange.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Thermometer at zero, a high wind and the snow drifting into huge banks. Drove to Brampton to take sister Emma to school. Threshed our bean crop with the "poverty stick", have 3 pecks of good sample off 1/30 of an acre. Had a call tonight from JC Snell and Mr B McNichol of Orangeville.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._THURSDAY.2C_3._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. THURSDAY, 3. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_4."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 4.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._SUNDAY.2C_6._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SUNDAY, 6. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 3. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh to Brampton this morning and brought the two old ladies Mrs. Featherstone &amp; Mrs {Janeman ?} also Hattie Modeland up to visit us. Snow fell fast most all day the sleighing is only passable yet. Had another trip tonight with our visitors to their homes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4.</span></h2> <p>Mother, Rilley &amp; Elsie went to J Mundy's Gallery and had their photographs taken. Not doing much business these days the weather being cold and blustering. Had a look through Mr B Watson's livestock he has some good sheep &amp; cattle. At choir practice tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Bought a box of the Derby Cattle food through the Grange; is used as a tonic for the stock. Hauling cordwood today from lower woods. This afternoon I met with a mishap in breaking the knee of the sleigh which stopped wood work for today. Cousin Lizzie Ferguson went home today to Toronto after a month's visit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SUNDAY, 6. 1876.</span></h2> <p>At 10 a.m. went to Brampton to quarterly meeting in C.M. church. Rev Jno Learoyd preached. text. Hebrews V 9th &amp; 10th. A sound practical sermon. Heard the same minister tonight. text. Luke XIII 8th - 19th. a sermon followed that was fully equal to this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon in repairing the broken sleigh. Improved every hour this afternoon at hauling wood over the creek as the ice is getting unsound once more. At home tonight reading "Country Gentleman," this paper is steadily improving in appearance and real worth.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>The roads are muddy and the weather like month of April. Brought our new wagon box home from Harris' shop it is very neatly ironed which part of the work cost about $7.00. In Brampton tonight to hear Mr. HS Watson of Ottawa lecture on "Prohibition," he spoke ably for 2 hours to a crowd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._WEDNESDAY.2C_9._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. WEDNESDAY, 9. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._SATURDAY.2C_12._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SATURDAY, 12. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. WEDNESDAY, 9. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Spent the day slinging the "poverty stick" on the peas. Had a call from JC Snell &amp; Dr Brown of Kentucky, who is a sheep speculator. Raining smartly this evening with a promise of another thaw and flood.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Drew from "Campbell's" ashery Brampton 3 loads of leached ashes and put them around the roots of trees in young orchard one load to 15 trees. Mrs R Carter here visiting today. Went to Willow Lodge tonight to help arrange the new SS Library of 141 volumes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Spent this forenoon at the blacksmith's (Campbell's No10) getting the team sharp shod all around. In the barn after dinner putting things in order by moving and cleaning a pile of oats. In Brampton tonight at choir practice as normal.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SATURDAY, 12. 1876.</span></h2> <p>The Etobicoke has been raging for two days, covering the flats from bank to bank. Working in lower woods splitting Elm rails and stakes. Had a visit today from Mrs JC Snell and her family. In Brampton tonight, not doing much business however.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>A bright beautiful day. At S. School lesson I Samuel XXXI. "The death of Saul and his sons". The children received the new library. At Methodist S School in Brampton at 2 PM. Afterwards took tea at Mr Perry's Heard Rev T Sims preach tonight text II Corinthians VII 11th verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>Heavy thunder last night and considerable rain which left a coating of ice on everything outside but fortunately today was warm and it soon melted off the trees without much damage. Was making a wagon seat to correspond with the new box. sold the old spring to Mr Harris @ 50 c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._TUESDAY.2C_15._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. TUESDAY, 15. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._FRIDAY.2C_18._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. FRIDAY, 18. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. TUESDAY, 15. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Worked faithfully all day at the peas but the weather is too mild to make good progress. Have yet fully 200 bushels of good clean oats on hand. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange, settled some small accounts with its treasurer.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Bought of "Peaker &amp; Runians" a patent ironbacked seat for wagon also one pair of steel springs for it. total $5.23. After dinner we started work on the seat. In Brampton tonight at a Dramatice, Entertainment in the Hall by the "Oddfellows", the drama was called {name is entered on next day}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>{carried over from previous day} The Temperances Doctor and was a success. Today we finished the wagon seat and it is a neat &amp; light affair. At home tonight reading the "Peel Banner" &amp;c &amp;c {etc.}. Weathers dry and frosty of late. Had a settlement with S Bunting yesterday, gave him $7.25 for cutting 14 cords of wood.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. FRIDAY, 18. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Drove to Brampton this morning with new wagon box and took it to G Bradley's paint shop. After noon was hauling rails to make a temporary lane to the rye patch for next spring. Visitors today Mesdames R Smith G Davis &amp; R Nichols. At choir practice tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>Emma and I went to Brampton at 9 am. She to the dentist N K Graham for to get her teeth filled. "J B Gough" in very large letters is stretched right across over the street, it is a good reminder of the approaching lecture. Weather cool, dry, and pleasant.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>Drove spring wagon up to S School a very large attendance, lesson II Samuel V 14 to 25, "David established king over all Israel". This quarter's lessons are very interesting being full of narratives and historic facts as well as knowledge into eternal life. Heard Rev J Salton preach tonight text Ecclesiastes XI 9th verse</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._MONDAY.2C_21._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. MONDAY, 21. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._THURSDAY.2C_24._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. THURSDAY, 24. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. MONDAY, 21. 1876</span></h2> <p>Shouldered my chopping axe once again and marched to "lower bush" with a light joyous step to work up the remainder of that elm tree, it has made 60 stakes 12 rails + one cord of firewood. To night a deputation of 4 from our family went to Brampton CM Church to hear "John R Gough" of New York lecture on _ {carried on next entry}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>{continuing on from previous entry} "Circumstances". There was an audience of over 700 @ 50 C tickets present. He spoke nearly two hours, principally good practical advice for every day life, spiced with anecdotes both grave &amp; gay. He also related some of his own life experience. Spent today working around the farm yard. Cold and blustering.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>The thermometer at sunrise today showed 5 below zero, accompanied by a stiff nor-wester. After dinner was helping neighbour Learment to clean peas. Sold a fine 3 year old cow to Mr R Williamson @ $55.00 cash have fed her for 3 months but the beef market is dull so we had to sell at a sacrifice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. THURSDAY, 24. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Mr Edwin Dixon from Amaranth staid here all last night, he having brought a load of grain to market. Today was chopping black ash into firewood. Bought a new music book for piano containing a great variety of fast music @ $2.50.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>Hauling logs for firewood on sleigh down the creek on the ice. This being the first chance this year of finding the ice strong enough to travel on with team for 10 rods or so. Have all the firewood now hauled over the Etobicoke. Had a good choir practice tonight indeed.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>Received a newspaper from uncle T J Harrington of Carthage. {Miss?} Our folks spent forenoon in town shopping &amp;c &amp;c. After noon I had a brief inspection of live stock at Willow Lodge. There is a fine lot of young lambs. Today a cold raw east wind with every prospect of a storm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Feb._SUNDAY.2C_27._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. SUNDAY, 27. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_28."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 28.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 20.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._WEDNESDAY.2C_1._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. WEDNESDAY, 1. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 2.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_3."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 3.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. SUNDAY, 27. 1876</span></h2> <p>The Anniversary services of the C M Church, Brampton, were held today. Rev S J Hunter of Toronto preached this morning. text. I Peter I, 8th verse also the same minister preached tonight text II Kings 2, 9th to 14th verses Both sermons abounded in plain gospel truth. Eloquently set forth.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28.</span></h2> <p>A snow storm last night and the promise of sleighing for the week. Sold and de-livered to W. Campbell, no 10, 3 cords of second class hardwood @ $3.00 per cord on nex fall's acct. Spent evening at Fruit Festival C M Church, Brampton. Rev S J Hunter gave a lecture on "Scottish Covenanters".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>The lecture last night was grand and the story of those old "Worthies" never grows old. Today was spent with team at a bee for Mr R Nichols hauling freestone from Townsends (near Caledon) to Brampton for a new house. Spent tonight seeing neighbour R Watson, evening passed with social chat &amp; apples.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. WEDNESDAY, 1. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Spring month (Bon seur) welcome! A mild wintry day thawing a little. Cut and drew to Brampton on sleigh two sugar maple logs (about 16 inches overall) to R Aitken's steam saw mill for flooring. At home tonight attending a sick yearling colt having severe bruise on shoulder.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 2.</span></h2> <p>Today made two trips to Brampton with a maple and a basswood log. Brought home 438 ft of maple flooring. it is not well sawed being left too thick but it was hard frozen. Tonight was spent in reading "Jack Harkaway's" adventures.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3.</span></h2> <p>Took down two more logs today a rock elm &amp; basswood, and brought home all the lumber total 1100 ft. Elm sawed into plank &amp; scantling &amp; basswood into timber for a new hay rack. Sister Emma &amp; I spent this evening in Brampton at the Carnival on the skating rink.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._SATURDAY.2C_4._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. SATURDAY, 4. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_5"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_6."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 6.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._TUESDAY.2C_7._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. TUESDAY, 7. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 8.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_9."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 9.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. SATURDAY, 4. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Fine bright weather the snow is fast clearing away under the powerful rays of old Sol! Had a trip to "Willow Lodge" on business. Had visitors this afternoon, Misses M York, E Carter, E McFaul &amp; Emma Snell.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5</span></h2> <p>A warm spring day thawing fast and muddy roads. Drove sleigh along fence sides up to S School this morning lesson II Samuel VII 18 to 25. "God's Covenant with David." A large attendance of scholars and several visitors. A west rain this evening prevented my getting to church.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 6.</span></h2> <p>Drove this morning what will likely be the last wood hauling on sleigh this winter from lower woods as the Etobicoke is up and raging from the effects of the sudden thaw of yesterday and rain of last night. Our folks went to Mr Jos Pearen's auction sale of farm stock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. TUESDAY, 7. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon around the barn yard attending to sundry duties connected with new arrivals among the life stock especially among the sheep. After dinner went over to Mr JC Smith's auction sale of farm stocks. Sales are successful this winter as a rule, every article brings it's full value</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>Egerton Ferguson of Toronto came here this forenoon to visit us for a few days. Also we had some more visitors viz. Misses Elsie, Emma &amp; Hattie Modelaw and Lulu Main, so we had a general good time this afternoon and evening, drove the girls to Brampton to their homes</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 9.</span></h2> <p>Was threshing peas all day with flail. Father went to Brampton to see Haggert Bros extra fine threshing machine which they have built for to show at American Centennial Fair at Philadelphia. Spent this evening at Thorn Grove Grange No 73. near Mt Pleasant, about 62 members and are prospering.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Friday.2C_10._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Friday, 10. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Monday.2C_13._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Monday, 13. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, 14.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_15."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 15.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Friday, 10. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Loaned J Learment's fanning mill as our own is not in working order for to clean some Treadwell wheat which will try the merits of any mill as it contains a large quantity of chess and cockle. In Brampton tonight at Choir Practice and we had a good sing indeed.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 11.</span></h2> <p>Completed the job we started at yesterday, as an estimate only we will have yet over 150 bushels of good sample of Treadwell wheat cleaned from it fully 12 bush of foul seeds. A mild spring day but raining beautifully tonight now look out for the mud, mud, mud.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 12</span></h2> <p>Raining smartly this morning, and therefore was prevented from going to S School. Spent the day reading, music, and considerable time in barnyard. Heard Rev J Salton preach in Brampton tonight, text Ezekiel XLVII 9th verse. A rough stormy night, some snow falling since dark.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Monday, 13. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Some 5 or 6 inches of snow fell during last night, a high wind today is blowing it into drifts. Tonight the mercury is down to zero. Spent most of the day in stock yard and there can be a great deal of time profitably spent there, more than the great majority of farmers do.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 14.</span></h2> <p>Our visitor, Eggie Ferguson left here for "Willow Lodge" for a few days. Today have not done much extra business, sawed a few logs with cross-cut in door yard for firewood, we have yet 3 months dry stovewood on hand. Received from R Smith, M.P. Ottawa, two pamphlets one a description of Manitoba.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 15.</span></h2> <p>J C Snell and family were here today on a visit, the children enjoyed themselves by having a good romp all over the house. Sold to R. Williamson a 3 yr old heifer @ $35.00 and a calf @ $4.00. Spent evening at home as usual and half an hour at 9 P.M. in sheep house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March. Thursday, 16. 1876.</p> <p>A fierce N.E. snow storm lasted all day, a high wind but only 2 inches of snow had fallen at dark tonight. Spent the day in the barn threshing and fanning peas, it will take 2 day's work yet to finish the job. The sheep are prospering, have 16 young lambs.</p> <p>Friday, 17.</p> <p>Had a sleigh-drive around by Willow Lodge this morning also drew to Brampton 1/2 cord green hardwood &amp; gave it to Mr Bradley, in part pay for painting. Brought home the new box, it is green and striped with drab &amp; white. Spent evening in Brampton at the skating rink.</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>A bitter cold day, 10 {symbol for degrees} below zero this morning and stood at zero all day. Was not off the farm all day but found plenty of jobs around the barn one cannot make live stock too comfortable a day like this At home tonight winding up the weeks work.</p> <p>March. Sunday, 19. 1876.</p> <p>Drove sleigh in ditches for snow up to S.School this morning, lesson II Samuel XVIII 24 to 33. "The death of Absalom" Last Sunday's less being about his rebellion and today of his defeat and death. Heard Rev Jno Safton preach tonight in C M church, Brampton text Romans V, 18th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 20.</p> <p>Spent an hour this morning at Willow Lodge on business. A heavy snow storm started at noon, so was working inside barn after dinner. Put a 50 C copper ring in the yearling bull's (Duke of Rose Lea) nose. At home this evening. Prof. Kennedy the great Scotch Vocalist sings in Brampton tonight.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Sawed 2, 12 ft hemlock logs and took them to saw mill for plank. Drew 1 cord of soft elm to the Ashery @ $2.00 per cord. About one foot of snow fell yesterday. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange No 130, a full attendance one initiated, ordered a $13.00 Gananoque cultivator.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Wednesday.2C_22._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Wednesday, 22. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday.2C_24."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday, 24.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Saturday.2C_25._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Saturday, 25. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 26.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday.2C_27."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday, 27.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Wednesday, 22. 1876.</span></h2> <p>To Brampton in good season this morning with a load of softwood to Ashery. Spent afternoon at John Snell's Son's Auction Sale of Implements and Berkshires, the bidding was dull and hardly anything brought its real value a good deal was "sacrificed".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 23.</span></h2> <p>Drew the last load of wood to Brampton this morning and tough work it was for the horses and sleigh runners grinding on the gravel. Flailing peas this afternoon. Our folks went to town on business errands. Visitors this evening Mrs Henry Townsend &amp; Miss Susie Campbell.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 24.</span></h2> <p>Put on the finishing touches to the teaming in "lower woods" by hauling up the new rails and scattering the new stakes in their places along the woods fence next the fall wheat field. After dinner we drew 4 loads of hay from one mow to other for convenience in feeding, the prospects are good for having enough feed for stock</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Saturday, 25. 1876.</span></h2> <p>In town last evening and at Choir Practice. This morning we had another snow fall of 4 inches &amp; through today considerable rain from N. East. Could not do much business today except some odd jobs around and repairing some broken articles. Went to Willow Lodge this evening for Mother and Elsie.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26.</span></h2> <p>At S Sunday School this morning lesson, A Review of the past quarters lessons, this golden text in Psalms XXXVII 34th verse. At 2 PM. attended the C.M. S. School, Brampton. Took tea at J W Main's and spent three hours very pleasantly. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd tonight text, Acts XVII, 31st verse.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 27.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon preparing a load of grain for chopping. &amp;c. &amp;c. After dinner drove to town in wagon with 14 bags of oats and peas to Steam Mill. At Robertson's Harness shop, ordered to be made a sett of team harness. Spent evening at Safe Guard Lodge J.O.A.T No 350, pleasantly, a gold attendance of members and visitors</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Tuesday.2C_28._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March. Tuesday, 28. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday.2C_29."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday, 29.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday.2C_30."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday, 30.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March._Friday.2C_31._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">March. Friday, 31. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._Saturday.2C_1."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">April. Saturday, 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday.2C_2."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday, 2.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Tuesday, 28. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Working in yard all forenoon. Our folks drove to town on business Sold to R Williamson the 3 yr old cow and calf @ $35.00 and helped to drive her to Brampton and we had a sorry job of it as a blinding snow storm set in at noon today and continues steadily until bed time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 29.</span></h2> <p>Yesterday's storm has been the heaviest of the season. Fully one foot of snow has fallen and we may expect some sleighing for a while. Drove sister Emma down to High school this morning. Spent the day shovelling snow and in the barn yard, tonight reading "Jack Harkaway", Jimmie Taylor left here for home today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 30.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town again this morning on same mission as yesterday Bought at Mason's Factory a pine table top for kitchen table @.75 C Gave our a colt "Nellie" another training in double harness. Spent this evening at R Smith's M P with a few young folks in chat and fun generally.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March. Friday, 31. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Hauled from Brampton "Ashery" on sleigh 3 loads of ashes also one yesterday, this completes the young orchard's top dressing. Went with 20 of members of the "Safe Guard" Lodge No 350 IOGF, to visit Drury Star Temple tonight We had a pleasant evening and a good sleigh ride.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. Saturday, 1.</span></h2> <p>A bright frosty day, thawing only where the sun shone bright tolerably only good sleighing Spent the day threshing peas with flail. The sheep and cattle are thriving now, have 28 young lambs, not having lost any yet, they are a promising lot. Have 3 Shorthorn heifer calves.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 2.</span></h2> <p>Drove sleigh to S. School this morning lesson, "The Acts" I 1 to 12 "The Ascending Lord Jesus" This Quarters lessons will all be very interesting and profitable. J C Snell and family spent afternoon here. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in Brampton tonight text I Kings XVIII 36 to 38.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._MONDAY.2C_3._1876"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. MONDAY, 3. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_5."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._THURSDAY.2C_6._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. THURSDAY, 6. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_7."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 7.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_8."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 8.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 3. 1876</span></h2> <p>Brought home from Brampton this morning a Gananoque two section cultivator, buying it through the medium of Grange @ $13.50 cash. The cultivator is all iron with 24 steel pointed teeth and is strongly made. At home tonight, reading. &amp;c.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4</span></h2> <p>Paid a visit and stock inspecting to Willow Lodge, Mr Elias Snells' + Mr Berry Watson's At each of those places there is good prospects for fine crops of lambs. Brought home an {illegible} bought at Snell's sale @ $1.50. spent evening at the Grange Two were initiated and a large stock of supplies ordered.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5.</span></h2> <p>Bought of Jno Learment 20 bush of peas @ 67 c which transaction will make us on the square once more, he owing us for a ram bought last fall. Our neighbour R Watson spent afternoon here in social chat and consequently we did not do as much work.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. THURSDAY, 6. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Started work on a two weeks job namely cutting with buck saw and splitting about 14 cords of wood, mostly half dry but will work up pretty well. This afternoon we put a new top on kitchen table and painted it, put some improvements on the flour chest in the way of partition for different kinds of meal.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7.</span></h2> <p>Sawing firewood during the greater part of the day and managed to blister my hands at the business. The last calf of this season arrived today, we have had 7 this spring. will only raise 4 of them. spent evening at Choir Practice a large turnout of members and visitors.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8.</span></h2> <p>Bright warm days and frosty nights. The roads are very bad just now there being enough snow banks along them to keep the water on them. At the same work as yesterday, have now 4/2 cords sawed and some split and piled in shed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._SUNDAY.2C_9._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. SUNDAY, 9. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_10."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 10.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_11."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 11.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._WEDNESDAY.2C_12._1876."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. WEDNESDAY, 12. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_13."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 13.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FRIDAY.2C_14."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">FRIDAY, 14.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. SUNDAY, 9. 1876.</span></h2> <p>A fine bright spring morning and lovely muddy roads, very much so. Started for S School on horseback but the horse took fright and giving a sudden side lurch sent me sprawling in the mud had to spend the day at home in consequence. This evening in town and heard a blind man preach in CM Church text. John I 5th.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 10.</span></h2> <p>Rode to town this morning on horseback. Ordered to be made a black suit of clothes @ K.C. &amp; Co. Bought at Mitchell's a gold locket for my watch chain @ $1.25. Hired a boy of 18 yrs for 7 months @ $16.00 per month. Rev John Ryan of York, England lectures in Brampton tonight on temperance.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11.</span></h2> <p>Our boy Daniel Fletcher started work this morning. We were sawing, splitting and piling fire wood all day. The warmest day we have had this spring, and I was glad to don a straw hat The sun being so bright &amp; strong. There are some large snow banks along the fences yet.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. WEDNESDAY, 12. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town this morning with grist to mill, also to Treadgold's for some repairs on sewing machine and some other minor affairs. After dinner was working at the wood. &amp;c. Raining more or less all day and every prospect of a speedy spring.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 13.</span></h2> <p>With the help of one of Mr Perry's men we tore down the fireplace and chimney in the dining room and some other slight changes around the room. Had a trip with wagon for sand over to Hunters and another to Brampton for lime and Things for plastering, also it was raining pleasantly all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14.</span></h2> <p>Completed the job of yesterday and will make a decided improvement to the dining room. Our women folks are very busy spring house clearing and papering several of the rooms with help of Father. In town tonight at Choir Practice. Today was a holiday in Brampton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._SATURDAY.2C_15._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. SATURDAY, 15. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_16."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 16.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MONDAY.2C_17."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">MONDAY, 17.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._TUESDAY.2C_18._1876"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. TUESDAY, 18. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_19."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 19.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#THURSDAY.2C_20."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">THURSDAY, 20.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. SATURDAY, 15. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Working today at the firewood, we are getting things once more pretty well into shape there. Spent afternoon in town, bought a broadcast spring hoe sower from Thayer agent for Oshawa firm where they are made @ $75.00. The roads are extremely bad.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 16.</span></h2> <p>Walked through the mud up to S. School at 10 AM lesson Acts II 12 to 28. "Peter's defence against the unjust charges of Jesus" A good attendance of scholars considering the weather. Heard Rev Jno Salton preach in CM church Brampton tonight. text I Thessal IV 1th verse. The choir sang "Old Easter Anthem".</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17.</span></h2> <p>Helping to paper the walls of the dining room and by working late and constant we completed it. We have had a long spell of house cleaning and the girls are glad it is so near done. The weather is cold and windy with very frosty nights. At home this evening reading, &amp;c.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. TUESDAY, 18. 1876</span></h2> <p>Working in the woodyard still. will have fully a year &amp; one half's wood in advance stored up ready for use. Father was visiting our neighbour, Mr S Huxley who has been very ill for two months past. Today is my twenty fifth birthday. The wheels of time are turning rapidly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19.</span></h2> <p>Father drove spring wagon to town this morning on a little "truck" and "trade" business, eggs and butter for some needful articles. Lent a helping hand to neighbour J Learment in fixing a pump. Spent the day in the woodyard. Weather is still rather backward.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20.</span></h2> <p>Drove to town this morning and brought home our new seeder and cultivator combined and gave our note for seven months without interest. After dinner I took a tramp around the farm inspecting the prospects for getting at the spring work. The ground is soft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._FRIDAY.2C_21._1876."><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April. FRIDAY, 21. 1876.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SATURDAY.2C_22."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">SATURDAY, 22.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SUNDAY.2C_23."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">SUNDAY, 23.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April._MONDAY.2C_24._1876"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">April. MONDAY, 24. 1876</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TUESDAY.2C_25."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">TUESDAY, 25.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEDNESDAY.2C_26."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. FRIDAY, 21. 1876.</span></h2> <p>Started fencing operations for the first time this spring by getting the Woodhall line fence in order for staking but can go no further at present because of frost in the ground. Drove to town this evening the roads are nearly dry. No choir practice as the church is being frescoed inside.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22.</span></h2> <p>Spent the day chopping cord in "lower bush" working on the fallen timber for the sake of putting things in order and give the grass more room for to grow. A heavy two hours rain this evening and mud will abound again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23.</span></h2> <p>Spent forenoon at S. School lesson Acts II 37 to 47. "The early Christian church". A deeply interesting subject for the study of every one. Took dinner and staid afternoon at "Willow Lodge". Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight. text. Luke XXIII 42 to 43.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April. MONDAY, 24. 1876</span></h2> <p>Chopping firewood in lower woods also splitting a few rails. Spreading leached ashes around the young orchard trees, also white washing the stone walls of woodshed. Gave the bull "Duke of Rose Lea" a thorough washing with soap and soft water. At home tonight finished reading the book Jack Harkaway.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25.</span></h2> <p>Finished chopping for the present Was grading and fixing the hill at the foot of lane leading to the flats. Tried to plow sod but it is yet to wet. Picking small stones into piles on the meadows. Yesterday we mailed a letter to Mrs Jno Ferguson Osborn, Missouri.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26.</span></h2> <p>The Spring meeting of Co of Peel Agr Society was held today in Brampton. The attendance of people was unprecedently large owing to a very fine day and work on the land not yet started. The show of horses was very good, of cattle only medium, we took 3rd prize on yearling bull. A good show of machines.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April.Thursday,27. 1876.</p> <p>Another fine day and we will need a great many more yet before the land is in working order. Tried the plowing of sod again this afternoon but gave it up after two hours work until next week. Had a visit this evening from Mr R J Nichols of No 10.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>Had a heavy rain last night. Spent the day at various jobs such as oiling and cleaning the harness, cleaning up some seed barley, spreading manure on the meadows. In Brampton this evening. Received from K.C &amp; Co a new suit of black "diagonal" @ $31.00 Also at Choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 29.</p> <p>Working at the Woodhall line fence cannot put in all the stakes yet because of the frost which comes out very slowly indeed. Will it ever come spring this year. I am almost getting impatient. Prospect of a hard frost tonight.</p> <p>April. Sunday, 30. 1876.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School. lesson Acts III, 1 to 12. "The lame man healed". A miracle wrought by Peter and John at the Beautiful gate of the Temple in Jerusalem. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight. text, Romans XII 9th verse, subject, Christian hatred.</p> <p>May. Monday, 1.</p> <p>A clear frosty morning. The land not yet ready for spring work. Spent forenoon in sowing 900 lbs of land plaster on a 7 1/2 acre field of young clover. After noon at the fence building over the creek at the Wiggin'sline. My sisters and I spent the evening in visiting Mr R J Nichols of No 10.</p> <p>Tuesday, 2.</p> <p>Plowing sod in field over the creek and finished it. There are some four acres of sod plowed in the field beside the fall wheat. Commenced sowing black oats in field behind barn with our new broadcast seeder, doing all the cultivating with it also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May, Wednesday, 3. 1876'</p> <p>Plowing sod in front field all day, set up fully 1 1/2 acres, it is very heavy work but the horses are fresh and strong. There is fully 11 acres in field. Spent evening in comapny wit neighbour R Watson, fishing with net in Etobicoke for "suckers" but we only caught two or three.</p> <p>Thursday, 4.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday the ground is getting harder every day. Completed the oat field with other team, worked the seeder with 3 horses and gave the field a stroke with iron harrow afterwords. The weather is dry and pretty warm. At home tonight reading Peel Banner</p> <p>Friday, 5.</p> <p>Had one team cultivating the ground for barley, using the seeder as a cultivator only for that purpose. Plowing sod with other team. A drizzling rain fell nearly all day, it will make the ground too wet for sowing anything this week.</p> <p>May. Saturday, 6. 1876.</p> <p>Plowed over an acre &amp; 1/2 of sod today, pretty heavy work on the team. Father bought of Jno Roberston, Brampton a new set of black team harness @ $24.00. Plant a few young apple trees from Goderich Rochester. In town tonight on foot.</p> <p>Sunday 7.</p> <p>Walked to town at 10 A.M. to attend Quarterly meeting Rev J G Scott of Minto preached text Mark SIV 4th verse Took dinner and tea at J.W. Mains. At S School after dinner. Heard Rev J G Scott preach tonight, text, Daniel VII 2 to 9th verses</p> <p>Monday, 8.</p> <p>Plowed 1 1/2 acres of sod today. Sowed on field beyond the creek 16 bushels of mixed grain, 10 of oats and 6 of peas, as an experiment on a mixed crop. Mr Samuel Huxley died last night, aged 56, after a 2 moth sickness. Spent evening and sat up all night as a watch or wake with two or three more.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Tuesday, 9. 1876.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at same work as yesterday. We have more or less rain falling every day. Spent afternoon at funeral of late S Huxley, he was buried in Brampton by Rev. J Jaliffe P.M. minister, who preached from text, Hebrews IV 9th verse.</p> <p>Wednesday, 10.</p> <p>The Peel Spring Assize Court is held in Brampton this week father is a Grand Juror. Rain! Rain!! until the ground is almost mortar. Drove up to H Dyers for 18 young maples and planted them in front field along the road. Also planted some horse chesnuts from our garden nursery.</p> <p>Thursday, 11.</p> <p>A fine bright day. Brampton was crowded with people attending the Court, there being several important trials, one for murder. Spent forenoon repairing fences. Afternoon was plowing sod in front field. J C Snell and wife were here this evening to tea.</p> <p>May. Friday, 12. 1876.</p> <p>Was almost compelled to got to the woods this morning to find a job, the ground being so saturated with water. Was crosscut- sawing some fallen hemlocks. Spent afternoon in town attending the court, the house was crowded to hear the "Ward" trial, it was 10 o'clock tonight when we left court.</p> <p>Saturday, 13.</p> <p>Was fixing the line fence at the creek next to R Watson. Was plowing sod afternoon and nearly finished the front field. Father attended Mrs D Smith's auction sale of house furniture. C Ward of Caledon was condemned by the jury for murder of his wife and sentenced to be hung on June 20th.</p> <p>Sunday, 14.</p> <p>At S.School this forenoon lesson Acts IV 8 to 22, "Christian Courage as shown by Peter and John". JC Snell &amp; Family took dinner here as this is 8th wedding anniversary. This evening heard in town at C M Church Rev E H Dewart of Toronto preach text II Corinthians IV 5th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Monday, 15. 1876.</p> <p>Started this morning to sow barley with broadcast seeder. 2 bush to an acre, also sowing at same time clover &amp; timothy, 7 quarts to acre. However at 10 oclock A.M. a heavy east rain set in and once more seeding operations were blockaded. In town tonight a C M Church, at meeting of "Young peoples aid society to raise money for painting Church.</p> <p>Tuesday, 16.</p> <p>The weather has cleared up again and ground drying slowly. Afternoon we resumed operations in barley field, running the harrow once over, after the seeder, the seed is then well covered. Visitors this evening Miss Emily Snell.</p> <p>Wednesday, 17.</p> <p>Rain. How it rains. This morning we had a soaking thunder shower of one hour, which has made the ground wetter than any time this season. Spent most of the day cutting courses for the water to drain off. Done the first garden work today sowing parsnip seed &amp;c &amp;c.</p> <p>May. Thursday, 18. 1876.</p> <p>Started sowing peas (mixed "{illegible}" and "golden vine") on the sod field this morning, with the seeder at rate of 2 1/2 bush per acre. The seeder done the same as one stroke with harrow. Spent evening in town at Methodist Church social given by Young People, Realized $35</p> <p>Friday, 19.</p> <p>Finished sowing peas put 26 bush on 10 1/2 acres, harrowed it twice over and water furrowed it. Tried to sow barley this afternoon but the ground is not in condition yet. At home tonight, feasting on newspapers.</p> <p>Saturday, 20.</p> <p>At work early this morning sowing barley for our house when a "smacking" shower wound up business for this week. Spent remaineder of day at all sorts of jobs, such as raking and cleaning up dooryard and sowing grass seeds in bare spots.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Sunday, 21. 1876.</p> <p>A heavy thunder shower last night. At S School this morning lesson, Acts IV 23 to 35. "Christian Fellowship in early church". A very warm day indeed. At 4 P.M. we had the heaviest rain yet this season, raising Etobicoke to a great height and sweeping away all the fences over the same.</p> <p>Monday, 22</p> <p>A fine clear day after the storm of last night which has swept several bridges on public roads besides leaving the ground so saturated with water that it will be 2 or 3 days before any more seeding can be done. Spent the whole day ditching in the pea field, wading in mud and water all day.</p> <p>Tuesday, 23.</p> <p>Last night we had a severe frost but fortunately the fruit blossoms are scarcely out yet so that little damage is done. Spent the day repairing fences. The grass is growing finely now. Commenced pasturing the rye with the sheep. Still feeding the cattle as in winter.</p> <p>May. Wednesday, 24. 1876.</p> <p>This is a time honored public holiday, but we are too busy as well as all farmers to keep it this year. Finished sowing our last barley field . Viney, Em and I spent evening in town at a Concert in the Hall for benefit of P.M. S.School. the singing was all local talent. A large audience</p> <p>Thursday, 25.</p> <p>We are having dry warm weather this week and the land is only just getting into good working condition. Planted a few "Early Rose" potatoes in garden. Started the job of hauling barn yard manure on the root ground. At home tonight reading the "Peel Banner".</p> <p>Friday, 26.</p> <p>The ground allotted for roots, we are plowing today an acre or two of it., there being 6 acres which is too much. Sowed the 1 1/2 acres with barley. Rolled the 10 1/2 acres of peas. Broke the metal head of the roller and paid to Haggert Bros $3.00 for a new one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May. Saturday, 27. 1876.</p> <p>Washed the sheep (30) in Etobicoke on R Watson';s flats this forenoon. Afternoon I done and extra half day's work in rolling 13 acres of barley and peas. Weather grows warmer every day and no rain has fallen for one week. The pear and cherry trees are in bloom.</p> <p>Sunday, 28.</p> <p>Spent morning at S School lesson Acts V 1 to 12. "Lying unto God". It being a fine day we had a large school. Afternoon was at C.M.S.School Brampton, the Bible class is very large and interesting. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight, text, CXLII 4th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 29.</p> <p>Had one team rolling the barley field and the other drawing manure on root ground. Had a heavy shower about noon which stoppped business for a time. Was repairing the Watson line fence over the creek. The apple blossoms are just bursting into bloom.</p> <p>May. Tuesday, 30. 1876.</p> <p>Plowed the land for potatoes and mangolds, it having a coat of manure at a rate of 15 loads to acre. Sowed with our old hand drill 2 lbs of Yellow Globe mangold seed on 1/2 acre, near the center of old orchard field</p> <p>Wednesday, 31.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at job of planting potatoes, putting 10 bush "Early Rose" &amp; 1/2 bush "Garnet Chili" on 2/3 or an acre. plowed them in Also planted two drills of white beans, the old orchard field being "variety" field this year. Had a visit this evening from Jennie Peacock &amp; A F Campbell.</p> <p>June. Thursday, 1.</p> <p>And a real June day it has been, bright and warm, everything out of doors is as green as it can be. Spent the whole day, shearing 30 sheep, they will average about {blank space} lbs each the wool is nearly all of good quality. Father shore 8 of them and I 22.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Friday, 2. 1876.</p> <p>Was engaged in cross plowing a piece of land on the "flats" that was broken out of sod last fall intended for planting with corn for fodder. Had other team plowing land for rape. In town tonight at choir practice, had a slim turn out though.</p> <p>Saturday, 3.</p> <p>Completed the jobs we started at yesterday. About ten o'clock however a rain started which last most of the day and put a stop to work generally. At Campbell's blacksmith shop getting horses shod. There is now a promise of good crops especially grass and pasturage</p> <p>Sunday, 4.</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson Acts V, 12 to 23. "The Apostle in prison". Took dinner and spent afternoon at Willow Lodge pleasantly in social talk reading and music. In Brampton C M Church tonight and heard Mr Jas Goodenham of Streetsville preach text. Jeremiah XII, 5th.</p> <p>June. Monday, 5. 1786{sic}</p> <p>Working hard all day at hauling manure on rye ground for millet. drew 11 loads, scattering it from wagon besides repairing the road to field which is badly cut up by travel on when wet. At home tonight.</p> <p>Tuesday, 6.</p> <p>Finished the work of yesterday putting 30 loads on the 3 acres. Have drew out about 90 loads of manure this spring have fully 60 loads yet. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange, the attendance of members was fair, some joining almost every night of meeting</p> <p>Wednesday, 7.</p> <p>Plowing at 5 o'clock A.M. at land for millet. Started doing the statute labor on our division this morning We put in 4 days today and broke the plow share. Weather has been quite cool with prospect tonight of more rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Thursday, 8. 1876.</p> <p>Let our man and team go on and work at the statute labour. Was drilling up and sowing 1/2 acres of rape in fall wheat field some that we had plowed up, it being winter killed. Also sowed in drills one bushel of Yankee corn on 3/4 of an acre of ground on the flats. Sowed rest of the plot 1/2 acre with Hungarian grass.</p> <p>Friday, 9.</p> <p>Today finished plowing the rye ground. Destroyed the tent caterpillars on apple trees, there being unusual good supply of them. Had visitors this afternoon. Mrs J C Snell and Miss K F Snell Spent this evening at a garden party in the grounds of the "Castle" Brampton, for C M Church.</p> <p>Saturday, 10.</p> <p>Sowed 1 3/4 bush of mixed Millet &amp; Hungarian grass seed on 3 1/2 acres of ground in old orchard. Started plowing the land for turnips, it works pretty well considering it is first plowing this spring. Today has been the hottest day thus far this year. Had some nice showers yesterday.</p> <p>June. Sunday, 11. 1876.</p> <p>Went to S School this morning in spring wagon. lesson, Acts V 24 to 42. "The Apostles arraigned before the Sanhedrin. A good attendance of scholars &amp; teachers. This evening in town heard Rev Jno Salton preach text, II Kings V 12th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 12.</p> <p>Working both teams all day cultivating and getting into "fittle" the turnips. After tea we started drilling up and sowing swede turnip seed at rate of 3 lbs to an acre. Worked too late tonight for to spend the evening in town as was my intentions.</p> <p>Tuesday, 13.</p> <p>Reckon we have at last come to the close of seeding of all kinds. Sowed 7 lbs of seed (turnips) on 2 1/3 acres. Went to Brampton at noon to attend the County Court as a petit Juror, this being my first experience in this line..</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Wednesday, 14. 1876.</p> <p>Went to Brampton at 9 A.M. and spent the entire day at the Court House listening to the lawyers wrangling and disputing about law and witnesses swearing both true and false statements. the day was warm indeed.</p> <p>Thursday, 15.</p> <p>To town again this morning and at Court until noon when the jurors were discharged and received their pay $1.50 per day. After dinner at the "Revue" I went to the opening service of the New Baptist Church. Spent evening at Mrs Goldings play croquet &amp;c.</p> <p>Friday, 16.</p> <p>Took G.T. train at 10 A.M. for Toronto. Attended J Snell's Sons Auction Sale of Short-horns on Crystal Palace grounds, the prices paid were very good, average about $400. per head for cows &amp; $300 for bulls. Had a short stroll through the streets and came home at 6 P.M. At choir Practice tonight.</p> <p>June. Saturday, 17. 1876.</p> <p>At work again after a four days release. Our boy has been cutting thistles out of the spring grain with a spud and we were at this job today. There are a great amount of them as the spring suited their growth. Had a nice rain this forenoon, the turnips are up nicely.</p> <p>Sunday, 18.</p> <p>In the forenoon at S School lesson, Acts VI chap. "The seven deacons chosen and set apart for their work by the apostles". At home this afternoon, Aunt Lizzie Ferguson &amp; Jennie are staying with us a few days. Spent evening at C M Church Brampton. Heard a young man preach text John III 14th</p> <p>Monday, 19.</p> <p>At work today constructing a new hay rack, made on the same principle as the old one (Humphrey's patent). the lumber is rock elm and basswood. Mrs E Ferguson, Viney &amp; I drove to J C Snell's and spent the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Tuesday, 20. 1876.</p> <p>Finished the job of spuding thistles in spring grain have just been one week at it. Have the new rack nearly finished, is 14 1/2 ft long and very strongly got-up. Received from T Crowforth for 3 fat sheep $15.00. Weather is quite cool, with some light showers.</p> <p>Wednesday, 21.</p> <p>Was horse hoeing the rape corn and potatoes, also the mangolds, these crops are in need of more rain just now their growth is nearly at a standstill. Had a team drawing manure into a pile in the field.</p> <p>Thursday, 22.</p> <p>Sold and delivered to K.C &amp; Co 102 bush Treadwell @ $1.02 per bush. also the same 260 .lbs of wool @ 27 C per lb. Settled a $40.00 acc/ there. The wool market is very dull this season, and at present no prospects of improvement. Our fleeces averaged nearly 9 lbs.</p> <p>June. Friday, 23. 1876.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at mowing with the scythes, the fence corners around several of the grain fields, this grass is particularly good this season and will pay well for the time taken in curing it for hay. In town this evening at Choir practice and doing some necessary errands.</p> <p>Saturday, 24.</p> <p>The earth presents a very handsome appearance just now the fields are laden with the perfume of clover blossoms and grain has a deep rich green color, early peas are in blossom &amp; barley just ready to shoot out. We drew in our first load of new hay from fence sides.</p> <p>Sunday, 25.</p> <p>Drove spring wagon to S School lesson, A Review of the past Quarter's lessons. The book of the Acts is one of deep interest and we have only studied the first six chapters during 3 months. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight, text, John 1st 29 verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June. Monday, 26. 1876.</p> <p>This morning we started to cut clover with mower, it is a very fair crop and somewhat down &amp; tangled, will not be able to cut neatly. Spent evening in town at the semi-monthly meeting of Young People's Association of C M Church music, readings &amp;c &amp;c.</p> <p>Tuesday, 27.</p> <p>Working this forenoon in root crop and hoeing corn. Run the mower again this afternoon and drew in three loads of first class hay. The clover is just in full bloom very few of the blossoms faded any. Weather very warm and dry.</p> <p>Wednesday, 28.</p> <p>Finished mowing the clover field. Borrowed R Watson's sulky rake for to try how we would like it before buying one, it makes for less work for both man &amp; beast at times of raking but hardly rakes as clean as the revolving rake, the first time over the field.</p> <p>June. Thursday, 29. 1876.</p> <p>Worked hard all day and late tonight trying to get all the clover hay in, have 14 loads hauled, there is a small load yet in the field, 7 3/4 acres. The hay is very bright and green not having had a drop of rain on it from first to last curing.</p> <p>Friday, 30.</p> <p>At 8 A. M. I commenced with our mower to cut a 23 acre field of timothy for J C Snell on his upper farm at No 16. Got through nearly 8 acres of it today. Spent evening and staid all night at Willow Lodge intending to do some work tomorrow, even if it is a public holiday.</p> <p>July. Saturday, 1.</p> <p>Worked nearly all forenoon at the job of yesterday when a rain started from the east which promises to be a protracted one so left work and came home. JCS. and family spent afternoon here. In evening we went to Concert Hall, Brampton to a concert for C M Church, singers &amp; reader were from Toronto, Realized $ {blank space}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Sunday, 2. 1876.</p> <p>A rainy day, warm and misty. Went to S School on horse tack under an umbrella, about 15 persons present lesson, I Chron XXVIII 1 to 10. "King David's charge to his son Solomon on his ascension to the throne of Israel". Spent remainder of day at home, raining quite hard this evening, but it is a great blessing of the whole country just now.</p> <p>Monday, 3.</p> <p>Some more rain the winding up of yesterday's storm. Went to Main's Steam Mill with a load of peas &amp; oats for chopping. Working in the root field, thinning the mangold crop, transplanting some of them, promise a fair crop.</p> <p>Tuesday, 4.</p> <p>Resumed cutting grass at Willow Lodge Farm this morning but was stopped by rain again at noon, so came home At same work as yesterday afternoon. Visitors today, Miss S Fulliames &amp; E Oconnor of Yorkville, Mrs McNichol of Orangeville, K.F. Snell &amp; Mrs J C Snell. Had a nice moonlight drive tonight to No 14 1st line east.</p> <p>July, Wednesday, 5. 1876.</p> <p>Spent forenoon in town, waiting for the grinding of a grist of 12 bush of Treadwell wheat. Afternoon were cutting thistles on the flats and resowing the rape plot as the first sowing is nearly destroyed by the flies. We had another heavy shower of rain today.</p> <p>Thursday, 6.</p> <p>Was cutting grass all day at J C Snell's, it being a bright warm day the horses suffered somewhat as the machine runs with a heavy draft this year. This evening drove spring wagon load of young ladies up to Snell's lake, it was beautiful moon light.</p> <p>Friday, 7.</p> <p>Completed the task of mowing 23 acres of meadow for JCS. The weather has been broken which has made the job twice as long in doing it, the hay will be somewhat damaged. Spent evening in town had no attendance at Choir Practice Sold "Old Fan" mare to E Watson @ $27.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Saturday, 8. 1876.</p> <p>Have mowed with scythes the orchard grass 1 3/4 acres in young orchard and bound it in sheaves, it is ripe and will be handier to thresh when bound. It is a heavy crop. This has been the hottest day yet mercury over 90 {symbol for degrees} in shade nearly all day.</p> <p>Sunday, 9.</p> <p>At S School at 10 o'clock lesson, II Chron, I 1 to 17, "Solomon's Choice", Wisdom and knowledge before riches and honor. Heard Rev Saml Salton in C M church Brampton tonight text, Luke XII 20th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 10.</p> <p>Started mowing the ten acre field of timothy on "other place" it promises a very fair crop. Drew in the orchard grass sheaves, two loads. had a very heavy rain this afternoon, so haying is suddenly stopped for a time. Spent evening at meeting of Y.P.A of C M Church.</p> <p>July, Tuesday, 11. 1876.</p> <p>Dosed the field potatoes with a dry mixture of 15 lbs flour and 1 lb Paris Green. there does not appear to be many Colorado on them yet. Nothing of any account done at hay making today. Spent evening at Dr Patullo's fine house &amp; grounds by Y. P.Association.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12.</p> <p>Weather continues dull and sultry. Run the mower two hours this morning. Afternoon drew in four loads of hay but it was not in good order. There is an extreme growth in vegetation the fodder corn planted five weeks ago is now nearly 3 ft high.</p> <p>Thursday, 13.</p> <p>Finished the mowing. At home and abroad have mowed 40 acres this afternoon we horse-raked what was cut in the morning and had one third of it into cocks when there descended one of the heaviest thunder showers of the season, a real soaker, there are no cracks in the ground now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July. Friday, 14. 1876.</p> <p>A fine clear day and good weather promises to be for a time at least. Working lively in hay field all day, turning and shaking out the hay and hauling in this evening. Raspberries and cherries are now rip and in abundance.</p> <p>Saturday, 15.</p> <p>Hay harvest in completed once more, had 19 loads of timothy hay off 9 1/2 acres. it is of very good quality and unloaded the greater part of it with horse fork. In all we have this year 35 loads of hay, besides a crop of millet now growing very rapidly.</p> <p>Sunday, 16.</p> <p>As usual to S School at 10 A.M. lesson, "Solomon's Temple" II Chron XIII 1 to 15. A rather difficult lesson for the teachers yet one that some of the children took an interest in. In town tonight heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach, text Revelations II 10th.</p> <p>July. Monday, 17. 1876.</p> <p>At work in the root plot all day, horse hoeing and hand hoeing the turnips, the grass and weeds have got the start of us making it slow and hard work thining turnips. The promise of a good crop is only middling as far as one can judge at present.</p> <p>Tuesday, 18.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday. The millet has grown very rapidly and is just coming out in head in some places. In six weeks from planting the fodder corn has grown to nearly 6 ft in height. Bought a bushel of cherries at No !0 @ $1 per bush.</p> <p>Wednesday, 19.</p> <p>Hoeing turnips continued was the business of today. After tea this evening we made the first start at the harvest by cradling half an acre of Treadwell on the Etobicoke Mills facing the south, a heavy crop and straw pretty bright but wheat is a little midged</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><br /> July. Thursday, 20. 1876.</p> <p>Heigh Ho! for a drive to the Caledon Mountains, Our whole family and J C Snell's family started early this morning for to spend a day of recreation We lunched in McLaren's woods and had a fine from his castle 51 ft high. from there we drove through the wild scenery at the forks of the Credit, got home at sundown.</p> <p>Friday, 21.</p> <p>We had a very enjoyable day yesterday indeed and look forward eagerly to the time when we will again have a picnic. Separated the ram lambs from the rest of the flock 18 of them they are a good even lot. Spent the day cutting wheat on the hills with reaper.</p> <p>Saturday, 22.</p> <p>This morning I started to cut a field of Treadwell for Mr. Jno Woodhall. but at noon rain came and stopped the proceedings, however it only turned out to be a light rain. In town this evening an hour or two got a close hair crop at J W Wood's.</p> <p>July. Sunday, 23. 1876.</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson I Kings VIII, 5 to 21. "The Temple dedicated to worship of God". Afternoon was at C M School Brampton, the Bible class tonight by Mr A. Morton, is a good one. Took tea at Mrs Trueman's. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach text, tonight, Revelations XXII 17th.</p> <p>Monday, 24.</p> <p>Finished cutting 8 acres of wheat for J Woodhall. Our hired man "Dan" is today binding wheat at R Watson's. Afternoon we were reaping and I binding alone at our own wheat, From extreme heat of two weeks past we now have cool weather almost frost at nights.</p> <p>Tuesday, 25.</p> <p>With the help of R Watson and man we finished cutting and binding all our wheat some of it will not be worth threshing because of the rust. Afternoon was horsehoeing in the root crops. Made a sale of sheep and Berkshire to J C Snell and Bros.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July, Wednesday, 26. 1876.</p> <p>Cutting barley for the first today, it is yet rather green in some places hot having ripened evenly, was so badly down and twisted that we had to keep two scythes a going all the time where the machine run over it. Miss Jennie Peacock is here on a visit.</p> <p>Thursday, 27.</p> <p>Hauling the wheat from over the creek, brought it all in 7 loads beside raking the stubble with swath rake. The weather is very cool and has threatened rain all day and we are having a little rain this evening. Today for the first we had new potatoes.</p> <p>Friday, 28.</p> <p>The harvest is rather tardy just now, have to turn the cut barley over every day, it dries so slowly Was drawing the other field of wheat this afternoon, about one half of the field we stored in the barn for fodder but will thresh the rest of it,. Sister Em had some lady visitors today from town.</p> <p>July. Saturday, 29. 1876.</p> <p>Spent most of the day in the barley field, cutting, binding shocking and cocking, as it required. After tea we brought in two loads of loose barley. Went to town tonight on foot. Bought and paid for at W. J. Euarts a pair of laced fine shoes @ $6.00.</p> <p>Sunday, 30.</p> <p>Drove to S School this morning lesson, I Kings VIII, 22 to 30. "King Solomon's prayer at the dedication of the temple". At home all afternoon reading &amp;c. This evening heard Rev Wm McFadden preach, text, Romans I 16th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 31.</p> <p>Sent a man and team to R Watson's threshing. With other team we were hauling in barley some half dozen loads in prime condition. Started feeding the fodder corn to the stock, some of it is now mamoth {sic} in height the cattle eat it greedily.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 1. 1876.</p> <p>Finds us this year in the midst of barley harvest. Was reaping with machine most of the day, have about 6 acres yet to cut out of 19 acres. Weather for harvesting is all that could be desired, being dry very dry, the dust on the public roads is oppressive.</p> <p>Wednesday, 2.</p> <p>Put in a busy time today. In forenoon was binding barley mostly for convenience in hauling in and putting on the top of the mows. Miss Hattie Moreland is our visitor this week. Yesterday morning we put the second application of Paris Green on potatoes.</p> <p>Thursday, 3.</p> <p>Cut the last of the two fields of barley (18 acres), that on the low ground was green and rusty and will be the worst of the crop,. Afternoon was drawing in and unloading with horse fork,</p> <p>Aug. Friday, 4. 1876.</p> <p>Commenced reaping a 7 1/2 acre field of black oats, there is a good crop except an acre which is blighted with rust on the intense heat of a month ago, Do the most of our hauling in the afternoons. Spent evening at choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 5.</p> <p>Have nearly half of the oats cut and bound up. Cut the last jof the barley 1 1/2 acres in old orchard field plowed and manured this spring, sowed on 26th of May, it has proved to be the best barley we have got this season.</p> <p>Sunday, 6.</p> <p>Attended Quarterly Meeting at Brampton C M Church Rev Jno Learoyd preached text - Luke XIX 10th verse. Afternoon at home, Heard Rev S Salton preach tonight text Hebrews XI 1st verse A sermon on faith.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Monday, 7. 1876.</p> <p>With the help of A.M. Campbell we finished cutting, binding and stooking our oats. Weather continues very dry with any apparent prospects of rain, Early ripe apples and pears are all now the luxuries for the palate,</p> <p>Tuesday, 8.</p> <p>Forenooon drawing the last of the barley except the rakings. Spent afternoon cutting with reaper and scythes the crop of mixed oats &amp; peas, it has proved to be a failure, the oats have not kept the peas up from lying on the ground. (Sold first ram lamb to Mr Goulding of Amaranth.</p> <p>Wednesday, 9.</p> <p>The result of reaping yesterday was wasting a great many peas. Today we started work in large pea field pulling with scythes. Father mowed part of the Hungarian grass and raked barley stubble with R. Watson's sulky rake.</p> <p>Aug. Thursday, 10. 1876.</p> <p>At last we have secured the barley crop by bringing in the rakings. Was drawing the mixed crop, had 8 large loads, which will make good fodder after threshing. In the evening, went through the "Peel Banner" with eagerness as these busy times the papers are refreshing.</p> <p>Friday, 11.</p> <p>Had some assistance from our neighbors for half a day at cutting peas, however we were busy all day hauling oats and peas. Also drew a load of Hungarian hay from the flats in first class order. Tonight went through some more newspapers from town.</p> <p>Saturday, 12.</p> <p>Working lively at drawing in oats, pretty heavy job because of the high pitching in the barn, beside the weather is exceedingly oppressive. The grass is losing all its freshness, which it has maintained so well all summer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Sunday, 13. 1876.</p> <p>For various reasons we did not go to S School this morning Being very tired from a very heavy week's work and the day very warm. However it proved a long day around the house and think will not try the same plan again for some time. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight text Matt XVII 1st.</p> <p>Monday, 14.</p> <p>Put in a severe day's work at cutting peas. I cut fully 2 acres, three of us cutting 5 acres. Started work this morning at 4.30 A.M. today and quit at 7.30 P.M. Mercury today was 85 {symbol for degrees} in the shade.</p> <p>Tuesday, 15.</p> <p>Completed the harvest cutting at last. Also mowed the millet in old orchard some 3 acres. Afternoon we brought in unloaded with horse fork 5 loads of peas. Visitors this evening from town Miss J Peacock and Mr Little.</p> <p>Aug. Wednesday, 16. 1876.</p> <p>And another hard day's work nearly completed the harvest brought in eleven loads of peas, stowing them away in all sorts of corners about the barn and up among the rafters. Weather is still very dry.</p> <p>Thursday, 17.</p> <p>Once more the old saw is repeated "Harvest Home" The weather through out has been favorable, which accounts for us being through in such good season. Had 23 loads of peas off 10 1/2 acres. This afternoon working at the crop of millet.</p> <p>Friday, 18.</p> <p>Housed the millet in fine condition, 8 loads in all the hay mows are all well filled this year. The livestock will be well provided for next winger. In town tonight and at choir practice, having a good sing is an evening well spent,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Saturday, 19. 1876.</p> <p>Spent forenoon washing all the sheep, great &amp; small {57}, in Etobicoke, had to make a dam to get enough water for the job, the wool had got so begrimed with dust &amp; sweat that washing was needed badly. The day was very warm. Afternoon was spent hoeing turnips.</p> <p>Sunday, 20.</p> <p>At S School this morning lesson, Prov III 1 to 20. "The Value of wisdom". These lessons are full of instruction but are pretty hard subjects on which to interest a class of young boys. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight, text Hebrews IV, 16th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 21.</p> <p>Spend an half hour every morning now feeding corn to the cattle. Sent our man to E Dale's threshing. We were engaged all day in putting down a new hard maple floor in the kitchen, the original floor was pine, very dark in color and never looked well.</p> <p>Aug. Tuesday, 22. 1876.</p> <p>Finished the new floor and it looks capital the maple being nicely variegated in color and as hard as wood can possibly be. Was building a rail fence around the fodder corn. Spent last evening and tonight both in town, making preparations for the Centennial.</p> <p>Wednesday, 23.</p> <p>A dusty, dirty job was the work of today helping Learment to thresh against a head wind. Mrs John Mason, Senr of Missouri came here today on a visit. we are expecting some more friends from there shortly. Dry the weather is still no rain for 4 weeks.</p> <p>Thursday, 24.</p> <p>Is observed by the Brampton people as a civic holiday, a cheap excursion to Niagara Falls return tickets $1.50. Today had one team hauling manure and with the other was cross plowing the pea land it is almost impossible to plow the ground it is so hard.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Friday, 25. 1876.</p> <p>Took noon train today from Toronto to do some business there before starting for Philadelphia changed $25. into American money at a premium of 10 percent. Bought a return ticket for $9.00 and some other necessaries for the trip. Put up tonight at the Albion Hotel.</p> <p>Saturday, 26.</p> <p>Took G.W.R. train at 10 A.M. via Hamilton and Niagara Falls, to a partial view of them while crossing on the bridge. Thence through Lockport to Rochester, we did not stay long enough to see the city, will travel all night before reaching our journeys end.</p> <p>Sunday, 27,</p> <p>As day broke this morning, a scene of enchanting beauty, was presented in continued series of beautiful landscapes, which last all the way to Philadelphia arriving here at 11 AM. Our company of four, W. Smith, J Carter &amp; A Campbell went right to our boarding housem 803 N, 26th street. Went to Church in the evening.</p> <p>Aug. Monday, 28. 1876.</p> <p>This morning we commenced doing the International Fair in right earnest. There are 236 acres enclosed from the beautiful Fairmount Park for the Fair ground. There are 5 immense buildings (one nearly 1/2 mile long) all filled with all kinds of products and machinery, besides 150 other buildings for every variety of use.</p> <p>Tuesday, 29.</p> <p>We spend all day on the ground only retiring once (as it is 50 cts a time) Have only time to go through hurridly and then not see more than half the show. There are 41 different countries represented and from all parts of the world, each one having a space alloted to them and the show their own peculiar products and manufactures.</p> <p>Wednesday, 30.</p> <p>We took a rest today from the rather tiresome job of walking in Fair. In taking the street cars down through the city. It has ,817,448 of population, covers 82,700 acres of land. We visited Independence Hall and saw the relics of one hundred years ago. the United States Mint, the Girard College an immense store building endowed by a simple citizen @$6,000,000.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug. Thursday, 31. 1876</p> <p>Today we spent in Fair, there are steam cars running all around the grounds from which a good view of the whole may be obtained. A steam elevator in an iron skeleton frame 250 ft high you can bird's eye view of all and the whole city. Bought some specimens of olive wood from Palestine and other little things from foreign lands.</p> <p>Sept. Friday, 1.</p> <p>The live stock department was opened today it make a separate show of itself, as yet only the horses are on exhibition. Canada has 54 splendid horses there, one from Brampton U States shows some valuable blood horses England some heavy horses. Took the noon train for New York, arrived at 4 P.M. put up at Cosmopilitan Hotel and a moon light view of the City.</p> <p>Saturday, 2.</p> <p>Took the boat this morning to Rockaway beach, situated 30 miles out of the City of Long Island. After 3 hours of pleasant sailing we arrived at the surf and saw hundreds of folks bathing in the old Alantic's {sic} briny waves. The sea breezes are delightful, after spending 4 hours, gathering shells and mementos we set sail for New York and got there just after dark.</p> <p>Sept. Sunday, 3. 1876.</p> <p>Took the ferry boat this morning across East river into Brooklyn, a fine old city to hear Rev DeWitt Salmage preach in his Tabernacle, holding 6000 persons. His text is Isaiah XXVIII 27th &amp; 28th. and his sermon unique and eloquent though plain. Afternoon went to Central Park, it is the handsomest we ever saw, it is almost impossible to describe it.</p> <p>Monday 4.</p> <p>At 8.30 a.m. we bade adieu to New York with all its richness &amp; magnificense Took the steam boat "Daniel Drew" up the Hudson River, 150 miles to Albany, the state capital. The trip up the river and the scenery was really the most enjoyable part of the whole trip, it was grand, we were 9 hours sailing nearly an average of 18 miles an hour.</p> <p>Tuesday, 5.</p> <p>Travelled all last night at a high rate of speed on N.Y. Central RR,. from Albany, through Utica Rochester to Buffalo at 7 o'clock this morning, thence by rail to the Bridge over Niagara in sight of the mighty Falls. Got to Hamilton at noon and Toronto by 2 P.M. and home again, at 5 oclock, tired and hungry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 6. 1876.</p> <p>At home during my absence several friends from States have arrived. Uncle Jno Ferguson and wife on a two month visit for their health, R.G. Ferguson from Bay City was here a few days but had left for home previous to my arrival. Done nothing today but talk about the sights and to rest.</p> <p>Thursday, 7</p> <p>There is yet no break in the severe drouth, which has lasted for ;nearly two months. Plowing is almost an impossibility as the ground is so hard. Have not sowed any Fall wheat this year. Spent today hauling with wagon the stones off the newly seeded clover field. In town tonight with team.</p> <p>Friday, 8.</p> <p>Sent our man to A Woodhall's threshing. Father, Viney and the Missouri friends started in spring wagon this morning for to drive to Scarborough to visit my aunt's. Spent the afternoon pleasantly at C M S S. Picnic of Brampton held at "Eldorado".</p> <p>Sept. Saturday, 9. 1876.</p> <p>Very little important work can now be done on the farm, this morning I hitched up and tried to plow but no go, had to give it up, went in the house and helped to churn, &amp;c. Afternoon we had a job in removing a rail fence. Took the ewe lambs (10) away from their dams, to feed them better.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>At S School this morning after a second three weeks absence. lesson, Prov XXXI 10 ti 31. "The excellent woman". Mr Haines of Cheltenham was present and gave a good address to the school. Heard Rev W McFadden preach in town tonight, text, Jeremiah VIII 21st verse.</p> <p>Monday, 11.</p> <p>Took a before breakfast ride to Willow Lodge on an important errand for aunt Lizzie Ferguson. Sent our man to R Smith's threshing. Spent the day around home, doing the chores and some little work around the house picking apples and digging a bagful of "Murphy's" &amp;c &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Tuesday, j12. 1876.</p> <p>Our folks drove to town to do a little trade in family groceries Done very little work today in fact the routine "fall" work is at a stand still because of the drouth. After tea Em and I drove to town. J C Snell's little folks are staying here while their father and mother are at Centennial.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Took a grist 10 bush Treadwell to Main's Mill Brampton. Getting everything in readiness about the barn for the threshing tomorrow and day following. Weather dry still, almost the last vestige of green has disappeared from the grass Cattle are living on the fodder corn.</p> <p>Thursday, 14.</p> <p>Commenced threshing this morning with A. Rossiter's machine. Today we put through the fall wheat and oats, of the former we will have about 120 bush off 8 acres, the latter about 350 bush off 7 1/2 acres, also threshed 80 bush of mixed oats and peas. We had a disagreeable head wind today.</p> <p>Sept. Friday, 15. 1876.</p> <p>A fine day with wind from the right quarter. Finished threshing the barley about 4 P.M. will have probably 450 bush off 19 acres. In the two days work will have fully 1000 bush. Spent the evening at Edmonton Lodge. I.O.O.F. an open meeting, a crowded house and good entertainment. Our Ella sang a song.</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>Spent the day with team and two men at D Wiggins threshing. Sister Rilley got home last night after a visit to Oshawa. Mother starts for same place today for a week's visit. Last night I received a letter from cousin Thos Harrington of Missouri.</p> <p>Sunday 17.</p> <p>At S School this morning, lesson Ecclesiastes, XII, chap, A Godly life a most interesting lesson and easily applied to the children's wants In town tonight, heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach, text, Mark VII, 37th verse. The glorious rain is upon us at last from N.East started this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Monday, 18. 1876.</p> <p>Just a splendid rain, falling slowly and steadily for 24 hours. Cleared off at noon. Spent afternoon with two hands and team at R Watson's threshing. there has been scarcely any frost yet this season. At home this evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>At R Watson's all forenoon. After dinner started plowing some pea stubble beyond the creek for fall wheat . Had other team drawing to the barn the last of the fodder corn. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange one candidate initiated.</p> <p>Wednesday, 20.</p> <p>Sowed 3 bush of Seneca wheat on 1 1/2 acres, the land was in good order, worked nearly as fine as a fallow. Started plowing the oat stubble land for rye. After tea I drove over to Guy Bell's for bush of rye.</p> <p>Sept. Thursday, 21. 1876.</p> <p>Had both teams at the plowing. In the afternoon we sowed 6 1/2 bush of rye on 3 1/2 acres. The land plows and works well for the amount of rain has been very limited. This evening we had some visitors Misses R Carter &amp; S Campbell and W Smith, R J Nichols &amp; A Campbell.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>Spent forenoon putting the finishing touches to the fall seeding 3 1/2 rye &amp; 1 1/2 of wheat. Sold to J Woodhall a Berkshire 3 months old @ $10.00. Was hauling in a straw stack into town. In town this evening a few minutes at Conservator Office and at Choir Practice.</p> <p>Saturday, 23.</p> <p>Drawing straw and moving chaff, fixing all the fodder in order for winter. Fanning a load of barley for market, picking a few fallen apples, &amp;c &amp;c Sold to Robert Norris a Cotswold ram lamb @ $20.00, also a Berkshire sow @ $9.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Sunday, 24. 1876.</p> <p>Em and I drove in buggy up to S School, lesson, A Review of the past Quarters lessons, the subjects, golden texts and general outline, it is an interesting exercise and proves which have been the most attentive scholars. In town tonight and heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach, text, Deut. XXIX 29th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>A bright, warm day, and very suitable for the job we were at namely washing the lambs 16 rams 4 ewe lambs &amp; 4 shearling ewes. Heated the water and done the washing in a box in the yard. Wrote and sent a letter to S.F. Harrington of Joplin Missouri.</p> <p>Tuesday, 26.</p> <p>First day, Co. Peel, Ag. Society's Fall Fair. Drove to town in the evening and met mother and Elsie at RR Depot on their return from Oshawa. Started the regular Fall plowing in pea stubble land in front field. A cold wet night.</p> <p>Sept. Wednesday, 27. 1876.</p> <p>Brampton Fair Day morning was miserably cold and wet. however at 10 A.M. it blew up dry but was a chilly day. The attendance of people was large and amount of stuff in all departments fully up to average of former years. Took two prizes on lambs. Sold 9 ram lambs</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>Drove to Willow Lodge with 8 r lambs that J C Snell bought from us @ $17.00 each. they were the pick of the whole lot. Afternoon we made a start at potato harvest but rain came on and put a stop to business suddenly. Uncle Jno Ferguson and wife are here tonight.</p> <p>Friday, 29.</p> <p>Had one team plowing in pea land. The rest of our force were at the potato raising, plow a slice off each side of drill then throw them out with a potato form, they will not yield well for the quantity of ground. In town this evening,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sept. Saturday, 30. 1876.</p> <p>How differently spent from the first day of the month the latter was spent in New York City and today was spent at the on between the plow handles. Had our man Dan at potato harvesting. Visitors today, Mr &amp; Mrs James Mason of Chicago &amp; Mr &amp; Mrs Jno Ferguson of Missouri also Mrs Jno Mason</p> <p>Oct. Sunday, 1.</p> <p>Spent the forenoon at S School lesson, Acts VII 1 to 19. "Stephen's defence before the Jewish Council" The "Northern Messenger" was distributed as usual twice a month, it contains a portrait of Commodore Vanderble of New York. Heard Rev S Salton preach in town tonight, text John XX, 22nd</p> <p>Monday, 2.</p> <p>One team plowing all day, one man working in potato patch. the rest of the folks went away visiting to Modelands &amp; Thompson's 3rd &amp; 4th lines east. Spent evening in town at Y.P. Association meeting at C M Church, the entertainment was music and readings, also plenty of fun.</p> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 3. 1876.</p> <p>Programme of work today was similiar to yesterday, the plowing is a heavy job, the land that was worked so wet last spring is very hard, the rain of this fall has not had but little effect on it. This evening we started the job of peeling apples for drying.</p> <p>Wednesday, 4.</p> <p>Guelph Central Fair is just now in full blast and a great many of the neighbours are away to it this morning, Father went up. Spent the day plowing. The weather is cool, frosty nights.</p> <p>Thursday, 5.</p> <p>Plowing yet but will soon get through that field. The rest of our force was picking up apples, they picked 12 barrels of fallen apples and started hand picking, they are a good crop, plentiful but not large in size. Uncle J.F. and wife are here tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Friday, 6. 1876.</p> <p>Rain last night but this morning a cold blast from West, promises frost. Sent a grist of chopping peas and oats to mill, Brampton. Finished plowing the pea land. Visitors today from Minto, Mr James Stinson, wife &amp; family. "Conservator" newspaper comes to hand enlarged one fourth and improved.</p> <p>Saturday, 7.</p> <p>Spent forenoon running the furrows in front of the house. Picking apples, have 25 barrels in all now gathered, 10 hard and other for cider and drying. A good many to pick yet there being a good crop.. The first snow flakes appeared today.</p> <p>Sunday, 8.</p> <p>In the morning we went to S School, lesson, Acts VII 35 to 57 "A continuation of Stephen's defense". The Brampton C.M.S School held their Anniversary services today Rev Mr Glover of Albion preached in morning. This evening we heard Rev Mr Rutledge of Yorkville preach, text, John XII 32nd verse.</p> <p>Oct. Monday, 9. 1876.</p> <p>Attacked another field with vigor with team and plow. The field beyond the creek it is in fine order turns up like a garden. In town tonight at the Anniversary C M S School, they had no tea, and made no charge at the the door but collected $120.00.</p> <p>Tuesday, 10.</p> <p>On Sunday night last we had the killing frost of the season, the ground was frozen one inch deep. At the same occupation as yesterday. Had two men at Woodhall's threshing. To town again tonight for to bring up some of the folks.</p> <p>Wednesday, 11.</p> <p>Forenoon was at the plow. After dinnner went to Auction Sale of Farm, Stock, Implements &amp; Furniture belonging to the late Saml Huxley, the farm of 48 1/2 acres sold for $5050.00. Emm, Ella &amp; I spent evening with the No 10 young folks at Mr Wm Campbell's, No 20.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Thursday, 12. 1876.</p> <p>Drew to Brampton and sold to K.C. &amp; Co 195 bush barley in three loads @ 75 C per bush. The highest market price was 77C today but ours only weighed 46 lbs to bush and was counted No.2 barley. Spent evening at meeting of Y.P.A of CM Church. Had some good music &amp; reading</p> <p>Friday, 13.</p> <p>At the plow again today climbing the steep Etobicoke banks. Had other team drawing a pile of well rotted manure on young orchard field as a top dressing to the trees. In town tonight for an hour or so. Got my hair barbered at J E Woods.</p> <p>Saturday, 14.</p> <p>Sold to K.C.&amp; Co and delivered 130 bush barley at same price as before. Have a load or two yet of barley to sell. Made a lot of money scatter in paying up several small bills. Yesterday was a warm clear day but today is bitter cold.</p> <p>Oct. Sunday, 15. 1876.</p> <p>To Sunday School on foot against a cold Nor Wester with snowflakes occasionally flying. lesson, Acts VII 52 to 60. the martyrdom of Stephen". Spent afternoon and took tea at Willow Lodge. In town tonight and heard in C M Church a minister just from England, text, Acts XXVI 28th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 16.</p> <p>To the plowing again beyond the Etobicoke. Had the Missouri friends here last night and today, they are making preparations for starting homeward soon In town tonight and heard Rev Jno Potts of Toronto preach text from the Acts, "Men and brethren what shall we do".</p> <p>Tuesday, 17.</p> <p>At same work as yesterday and finishing plowing the field. Have the other team still at the manure hauling now from the chip yard. There is being held in C M Church, Brampton a "Four day's meeting, preaching 3 times a day, tonight Rev Jno Learoyd preached text, Matt XVI, 26th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Wednesday, 18. 1876.</p> <p>Our friends and visitors from the States took their departure at 8.30 A.M. by G.T.R.R. after a two months stay in this their native land. Spent the day plowing in old orchard field. Weather is fine, has the appearance of Indian summer.</p> <p>Thursday, 19.</p> <p>Commenced the root harvest by pulling by hand and topping 4 loads of Mangolds, they are only small in size and as crop are almost a failure. The four day's meeting in town is well attended at every service This evening a blind man preached a good sermon on "Justification by Faith".</p> <p>Friday, 20.</p> <p>Drew in the remainder of the mangold only 5 loads about 120 bush off 1/2 acre. Finished the plowing of ground of Hungarian sod very heavy work, the land is getting harder every day, rain is wanted. In town tonight and heard in C.M.Church Mrs Youmans of Picton give an address on Temperance, the best I have ever heard.</p> <p>Oct. Saturday, 21. 1876.</p> <p>One team plowing and one team hauling gravel from the creek for the paths in dooryard, also leaf mould from the woods for the garden, and some sand for the real clay spots of ground in front field. Quite a warm day for the season of the year.</p> <p>Sunday, 22.</p> <p>S. School at 10 A.M. lesson, "The Acts" VIII, 9 to 25. "Simon the sorcerer". At 2 P.M. was at the C M S School. Brampton, the same lesson there and was well taught in the Bible class. In evening heard Rev Wm Briggs of Toronto preach, text, Isaiah XXXII, 20th. An excellent sermon followed, briefly on mission work.</p> <p>Monday, 23.</p> <p>How it rains, since midnight and until noon today it has come down steadily. Spent the day working in and around the barn. In town tonight at annual Missionary meeting of C M church addresses were given by Rev Dr Jeffers, Rev Mr Bredin and W H Gibbs of Oshawa</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Tuesday, 24. 1876.</p> <p>Both teams plowing in fall wheat stubble field. The rain has improved the condition of the ground for plowing. Weather is warm after the rain. Have all the cattle stabled and fed at night.</p> <p>Wednesday, 25.</p> <p>Today we completed plowing the field was working at yesterday. Had a visit from Mr Jno Newhouse of St Catherines, his principal theme is religion and revival meetings. This evening at home and finished another job for this year viz. paring apples for drying.</p> <p>Thursday, 26.</p> <p>Spent the whole day with our full force at Jno Learment's threshing The folks at home were in town doing some shopping suitable for this season, that is providing articles for protection in winter. The roads are very muddy just now, have more or less rain every day, sometimes snow squalls</p> <p>Oct. Friday, 27. 1876.</p> <p>This forenoon was improved by taking into barn the remnant of the straw stack. Afternoon shovelling furrows &amp;c &amp;c. To town tonight in buggy, at 6 P.M. mother took G.T.R.train for Oshawa for to take care of a "new baby" Rice. At choir Practice as usual.</p> <p>Saturday, 28.</p> <p>A snow storm has taken place during last night, which has taken all the heat today could raise to put it out of sight. Yesterday, sold a ram lamb to Mr Caugherty of Caledon @ $10.00 and today one to Mr R Carter @ $10.00. Today we finished all the plowing except where the turnip crop stands</p> <p>Sunday, 29.</p> <p>At S School this morning, attendance not quite up to the mark, because of the bad roads, lesson, Acts VIII, 25 to 40, "Philip and the Eunuch", on the subject of Christian baptism. Tonight in Brampton heard Rev S Salton, preach text, Matt XI, 12 verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Oct. Monday, 30. 1876.</p> <p>Started two plows to work this morning in oat stubble field intended for fallow next summer. Paid the note of $75.00 due for broadcast seeder to Bright &amp; Thayer of Brampton. Spent this evening in town at meeting Y.P.Association in Lecture-room of CM Church, Readings and music were the order of the evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 31.</p> <p>Completed the job we started at yesterday. The plowing is all done except where the turnip crop now stands. The weather is beautifully mild the past two day and superb moonlihgt nights. Tonight is All Hallow-E'en and consequently mischief will be rife among the boys.</p> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 1.</p> <p>Dawned with a dense mist and the air as warm as a spring morning. The turnip harvest was started today the crop is thin and small one and will not yield more than one third taking them up the usual way, topping with hoes and plowing out.</p> <p>Nov. Thursday, 2. 1876.</p> <p>Today has been appointed by Lieut. Gov. Macdonald of Ontario as a Thanksgiving day. A great many people are spending it at shooting consequently all the woods around ar ringing with the noise of guns. Em and I went to town tonight to P.M. S.School anniversary.</p> <p>Friday, 3.</p> <p>The tea meeting last night was a good one. singing by the school and recitations also by them. Still at the turnips and have all in but a couple of loads have in 12 loads about 350 bush. Tonight a school meeting is held in our section</p> <p>Saturday, 4.</p> <p>Turnip harvest completed as well as other harvesting for this year. Will have about 400 bush of turnips. Drew off all the tops into another field for the cattle and started right away to plow the ground Mother arrived home tonight from Oshawa.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Sunday, 5. 1876.</p> <p>Attended Quarterly Meeting at Brampton C M Church at 10 A.M. Rev S Salton preached, text, Exodus III 2nd verse. The turnout of people was not as large as usual owing to bad state of roads. Took dinner and tea at J.W.Mains Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach tonight, text, Revelations VII 9th &amp;10th</p> <p>Monday, 6.</p> <p>Made a start at plowing with the two teams at the turnip ground but a heavy east rain set in at 10 o'clock A.M. and we had to put up for remainder of the day. Spent afternoon at filing saws and grinding axes. Also putting all the live stock safe under cover for the night.</p> <p>Tuesday, 7.</p> <p>Mailed a letter to T.F. Harrington of Joplin, Missouri. Spent this forenoon in "lower bush" sawing with cross cut a fallen maple tree. Afternoon was plowing. Spent evening at Edmonton Grange No 120. paid for some goods, received a few weeks ago $2.00.</p> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 8. 1876.</p> <p>At last the plowing is done on this farm for this year. Have plowed about 43 acres since Sept 15th nearly all with one plow. Spent part of today sawing in woods, at bush and hemlock. Weather is very dull and cloudy, but quite mild for so late in the season.</p> <p>Thursday, 9.</p> <p>Put in a steady days sawing in lower woods, at a large dry beech tree, cutting in 2 ft logs, then plan is an improvement on the old chopping into cordwood. At home tonight reading the "Guardian".</p> <p>Friday, 10.</p> <p>This morning we brought up from R Watson's a cider press belonging to W Broddy and made about 50 gals of cider from a pile of apples about 20 bush. In the woods again after dinner. In town tonight and at Choir Practice Received a newspaper from "Joplin" Missouri.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Saturday, 11. 1876.</p> <p>Finished sawing for the present Have now about 8 cords of wood cut. part 4 ft long &amp; part 2ft long. Spent afternoon plowing sod in back field of "other place", only plowed one ridge, just to try the capacity of iron plow.</p> <p>Sunday, 12.</p> <p>Through the mud to S School this morning, lesson, Acts IX 19 to 32, "The early ministry of Apostle Paul". the chosen vessel to preach to the Gentiles. Heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach in town tonight, text, Luke. XVII, 32nd verse. An impressive sermon on Lot's wife.</p> <p>Monday, 13.</p> <p>A warm, bright day. In the woods all forenoon. At noon our man's time being up he stopped work and was paid $100.00, the amount of wages due him. The funeral of late Mr Jno Pickard took place today. In town tonight at open meeting of Y.P.Association of CM Church the exercises were music &amp; readings</p> <p>Nov. Tuesday, 14. 1876.</p> <p>Another forenoon was spent in woods. Afternoon we were doing the final ditching and shovelling at odd places for the approach of winter. J. C Snell and wife were here to tea tonight and he paid us $100.00 on stock acc/.</p> <p>Wednesday, 15.</p> <p>Drove to town this morning with small load of grain for chopping, also Dan Fletcher's trunk, he starts for England tomorrow. Brought A.F.Campbell and Jennie Peacock up home and they spent the afternoon. Drove them home again tonight. This morning I had a tooth extracted by T Graham.</p> <p>Thursday, 16.</p> <p>Spent the whole forenoon in hunting and shooting two dogs that made an attempt to worry our sheep this morning, but caught them in the act and charged them with leaden shot. Spent afternoon helping neighbour R. Watson at a job. At home tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Friday, 17. 1876.</p> <p>Drew half a dozen loads of gravel from the flats for to fill the mudholes in barnyard Also drawing sand and spreading it on the clay spots in front field. Had a pastoral call from Rev Jno Learoyd. In town tonight and at Choir Practice</p> <p>Saturday, 18.</p> <p>Miss Lizzie McFaul came home with us last night to stay over Sunday. Today did not do any work of importance. a few chores and a while in the woods a shooting. Weather continues mild and scarcely any frost.</p> <p>Sunday, 19.</p> <p>A kind of a misty rain fell steadily all day. Went to S School on horseback, lesson Act IX 31 to 43. "Dorcas restored to life through instrumentality of the Apostle Peter". In consequence of the wet night and bad roads we spent evening at home. We had the Misses L McFaul and Tilly Snell.</p> <p>Nov. Monday, 20. 1876.</p> <p>Another wet day. Had a trip to "Willow Lodge" stock farm on business. Afternoon had a buggy ride to town and did not get home until dark which now comes at 5 o'clock. At home tonight nursing a cold and sore throat.</p> <p>Tuesday, 21.</p> <p>Spent the day helping Mr Thos Simpson to thresh. Jno Snell's Sons have just issued a large catalogue of their Berkshires and Cotswolds, illustrated with numerous cuts of the animals therein contained. We have had three wet days in succession.</p> <p>Wednesday, 22.</p> <p>Drove team and wagon over to Norval and brought from thence home 1440 lbs of wheat bran paying therefor 1/2 c per lb. The roads are extremely bad just now. Sold a ram lamb to D. Wiggins, Senr @ $8.00 and another to A Cheyne @ $5.00.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Thursday, 23. 1876.</p> <p>Dark and gloomy weather. Father went to town on foot to transact some little item of business. I spent the day fixing stands for the house plants and flowers. Sold the last lamb of the season to R Lowes @ $7.00. As usual spent evening at home.</p> <p>Friday, 24.</p> <p>Broke the sod for a foundation to a combined ash and smoke house to be built of brick a few feet from east corner of the kitchen, size to be 8 ft X 10 ft, with a double roof To night was spent eagerly perusing the papers, Brampton papers are full of letters on the Dunkin Act.</p> <p>Saturday, 25.</p> <p>Doing a variety of jobs, among these I completed the flower stand of planed basswood lumber having three shelves or steps. An hour or two in town this afternoon. Mailed a letter to Belleville for a Book on accounts The ground is white with snow today.</p> <p>Nov. Sunday, 26. 1876.</p> <p>To all appearance, winter is upon us once more for last night there fell fully four inches of snow. At S School this morning lesson, Acts IX 1 to 20. "The vision of Peter while at Joppa". In town at C M Church tonight. Rev J Wait of Streetsville preached text, Reb XVII 6th verse.</p> <p>Monday, 27.</p> <p>Spent another whole day at Thos Simpson's threshing. Em and I took tonight and was a couple of hours at meeting of Y.P.A. of C.M. Church, business music and readings were the order of the evening. Snow fell all day about 8 inches deep now.</p> <p>Tuesday, 28.</p> <p>Working among the stock in the barnyard all day. Sold a quantity of dry wood uncut to A Arthers @ $7.00 Bought of M. Gummerson a dressed hog weighing 204 lbs @ 5 3/4 C per lb. The sleighing is quite brisk today. Received from Belleville a "Canadian Accountant"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov. Wednesday, 29. 1876.</p> <p>Off to town to meet the early train with mother and Viney who went to Toronto to consult Dr Hodder about Viney's health. Weather is just frosty enough to keep the snow that fell on Monday, the sleighing is not good. In town again tonight.</p> <p>Thursday, 30.</p> <p>Did not do much important work today beside caring for the stock. The funeral of our neighbour, John Wilson who was killed by the kick of a horse took place this afternoon. At home tonight studying the "Canadian Accountant".</p> <p>Friday, 1</p> <p>This morning had decidedly a winter appearance, nearly a foot of snow on the level mercury 5 {symbol for degrees} below zero. In the morning, took a drive to Willow Lodge and saw the Berkshires over 100 in number In town tonight and at the Choir Practice.</p> <p>Dec. Saturday 2. 1876.</p> <p>Have all things about the barn in order for winter, the last job being making an addition to poultry house. Bought by auction in town a buffalo robe @$7.00 and 383 lbs of pork @ $6.25 per cwt. The local newspapers are now full of letters on the Dunkin Act.</p> <p>Sunday, 3.</p> <p>Drove sleigh up to S School this morning lesson Acts X, 34 to 50. "The Gentiles received into the Church". As a member of music committee of S School we met at Willow Lodge for to get ready for Aniversary {sic} at 3 P.M. In town tonight and heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach text, Isaiah XXVIII, 16th</p> <p>Monday, 4.</p> <p>Made a start at drawing up the firewood from the lower woods but the ice on the creek gave away at the crossing place so that work on that job was stopped. Mrs J C Snell and her family spent the day here. Tonight I spent at "Safe Guard" Lodge I.O.O.F. Brampton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 5. 1876.</p> <p>Spent the whole forenoon at the blacksmith's shop, No 10, getting a s{illegible} of horses shod. After noon was helping J Learment at a job. Tonight was at Edmonton Orange No 130 and paid for 20 lbs sugar @ 8 3/4 c per lb The sleighing is nearly worn out on the roads.</p> <p>Wednesday, 6.</p> <p>Today was hauling some logs about 20 ft long from woods, to be cut into stovewood lengths by the crosscut saw. Sold to Mr Early of Esquesing 3 aged ewes for $20.00. Had a visit</p> <p>Thursday, 7.</p> <p>Was engaged in chopping into cordwood a large soft elm top, make perhaps 1 1/2 cords. Spent evening in Ebenezer Church at a "Dunkin" meeting, good addresses were given by Rev Jno Learoyd. George Graham and D J McKinnon with J C Snell as chairman.</p> <p>Dec. Friday, 8. 1876.</p> <p>Bought from G Pulfer 8 bush of Fern spring wheat @ $1.25 it is a fine sample and yielded well to the acre. Today was helping neighbor Jno Learment to butcher. In town tonight and received a paper from Joplin telling us of Uncle Jno Harrington's death.</p> <p>Saturday, 9.</p> <p>A very cold blustery day Hauled wood until noon then got tired of facing the cold and stopped work for today. In town tonight and received from "Conservator" Office 150 copies of tunes for our S School Aniversary A bitter cold night.</p> <p>Sunday, 10.</p> <p>Thermometer says 14 {symbol for degrees} below zero at daylight this morning. Drove sleigh to S School, the lesson, Acts XI 19 to 30. "The spread of the Gospel". Tonight heard Rev Jno Learoyd preach a temperance sermon in C.M. Church, Brampton, text, Acts XXIV, 25th verse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Monday, 11. 1876.</p> <p>Passed the forenoon at blacksmithing getting our 3 yr old colt "Nellie" sharp shod all around. After dinner, went to Edmonton to a meeting in Town hall concerning the Dunkin Act. Speech by King Dodds against the Act and Mr Simpson in favor of Act, both good addresses, a large crowd of people. At Practice for singing at Ebenezer tonight.</p> <p>Tuesday, 12.</p> <p>An additional 4 inches of snow to the sleighing fell last night. Was hauling firewood all day from lower woods. The folks went to town in cutter to do some business. Received a letter from Oshawa and one from Joplin Missouri. At home tonight writing an address for the Public School.</p> <p>Wednesday, 13.</p> <p>Spent the day hauling firewood from lower woods. Tonight our whole family drove to town to hear Mrs Youmans of Picton deliver a temperance address in C M Church. Mayor Haggart presided, the house was crammed to over flowing, the speakers remarks stirred all, and the meeting was unanimous for Dunkin Act.</p> <p>Dec. Thursday, 14. 1876.</p> <p>Applied a box of McDougall's sheep dip to the ten ewe lambs to destroy the ticks. Split 25 elm rails and cut some cordwood in lower woods. To town again tonight to attend a committee meeting of Y.P. Association, held at Mr G Graham's residence.</p> <p>Friday, 15.</p> <p>A cold blustery day, working at wood business and have that job just about into shape have 4 or 5 cords of softwood for sale, extra over a year's stock of firewood in advance. In Brampton tonight at Concert Hall, heard Mr King Dodds speak against the Dunkin Bill.</p> <p>Saturday, 16.</p> <p>Today has proved to be a companion in weather to last Saturday, a little snow came down last night which today with a high West wind is blown in clouds of white Made ready and took to Main's Mill a grist and some peas and oats for chopping.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Sunday, 17. 1876.</p> <p>Another forenoon spent in the Ebenezer W.S.School, lesson, Acts XII, 1 to 17, "Peter's release from the prison by the Angel of the Lord" Drove to town tonight in a big snow storm and heard Rev Mr Reid preach in P.M. Church text Matt XI 23 &amp; 24th verses. The choir made some very good singing.</p> <p>Monday, 18.</p> <p>Voting on the Dunkin Act is now the all absorbing topic throughout the whole County Father and I drove to Edmonton and recorded our votes for the Bill. Spent evening at singing practice. Ebenezer. The heavy storm of last night brought us nearly another foot of snow.</p> <p>Tuesday, 19.</p> <p>A very cold stormy morning Another day's polling on the Dunkin Act has resulted in its entire defeat by nearly 600 majority, and the Temperance folks are well nigh discouraged. With the help of our neighbors we dressed a Berkshire sow that weighs 425 lbs.</p> <p>Dec. Wednesday, 20, 1876.</p> <p>My sisters and I spent last evening pleasantly at R Watson's. Sold our big porker to T Milner @ $6.50 per cwt, and with $10 of the money bought things for Christmas. Tonight we spent at Ebenezer, practicing singing and lessons for anniversary.</p> <p>Thursday, 21.</p> <p>Spent forenoon at J Learments helping to butcher hogs. Drove to town this afternoon and tried to sell a quantity of cordwood but failed as wood is a glut in the market just now. At home tonight writing, reading &amp;c &amp;c.</p> <p>Friday, 22.</p> <p>Today the nomination of councillor for Chinquacousy took place at the Town Hall Edmonton. The Reeve and one deputy were elected by acclamation for the other 3 there will be an election on New Year's day. Our public school examination was today, the school presented the teacher Miss Smith with an album and address.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Saturday, 23. 1876.</p> <p>Drove to Mr B Watson's (who keeps the Grange supplies) for 2 gals coal oil. And to Edmonton to mail some printed invitations to the SS Anniversary. After dinner took cutter ride to town and bought some nick-nax for Xmas. Weather is moderate but steady cold.</p> <p>Sunday, 24.</p> <p>To S School once more, lesson "A review of past quarter's lessons" Golden text, Isaiah, LX, last verse, Each scholar received a Christmas present of a 1/4 lb of candy a present from the teachers. In town tonight and heard Rev S Salton preach, text Mark V 33 to 34. A clear frosty and moonlight night.</p> <p>Monday, 25.</p> <p>Christmas day has come once more and almost fled, there is splendid sleighing, fully 18 inches of snow on the level, the day has been cold and dark &amp; snow is falling tonight. J C Snell and family were here all day and we were all able to do justice to the roast turkey &amp; plum pudding.</p> <p>Dec. Tuesday, 26. 1876.</p> <p>Drove to Mr Henry Carter's woods and brought from thence a load of cedar boughs up to Zion Church. Afternoon was spent with help of S.S Workers in decorating the churches. Mr H.H. Snell took tea with us tonight, and we all went to Singing practice.</p> <p>Wednesday, 27.</p> <p>Spent today making some needful preparations for the Anniversary tonight. We had a splendid moonlight night capital sleighing, and a houseful of visitors @ 25 C each Speakers were Rev Millard Carts, Baird Learoyd. Mr R Smith &amp; J R Craig. Singing by the scholars was good.</p> <p>Thursday, 28.</p> <p>Forenoon at the Church putting things in order after last nights enjoyment. Afternoon drew 2 cords of softwood to Brampton for Haggert Bros and piled the same in the millyard. At home tonight reading a paper from Bay City and one from Shelborne.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec. Friday, 29. 1876.</p> <p>At 8 A.M. I drove a load of cordwood to town for Haggert Bros. At 10 A.M. I drove sleigh to town and brought up for to visit us Aunts Featherstone and Trueman Hattie Moreland, also Willy &amp; Lilly Main. Mr &amp; Mrs J C Snell were also here. Drove to town again tonight Snow fell rapidly all day with a high wind.</p> <p>Saturday, 30.</p> <p>The storm has cleared away and left an additional 8 inches of snow which the wind has mostly piled up in grand style in the lanes and across the roads at some points. Today took two loads of wood to town. have hauled about 5 1/2 cords. This ends the wood business for the present. That $11.00 will be part pay for a sulky rake next summer</p> <p>Sunday, 31.</p> <p>The sleighing is superb, drove sleigh load of my sisters up to S School. the attendance was small owing partly to the drifted state of the roads, lesson was the XXXIV Psalm, using it as a kind of retrospect of all the lessons during the year that is just passing away.</p> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>Sunday 31st Dec The lovliness of the night weather moderate and bright moonlight, tempted our whole family to go to C M Church Brampton, Heard Rev Mr Crompton of Barrie preach text, Rev, VII 14 to 17th verses.</p> <p>Another year has fled Adding another wave to the great ocean of the past. Another chapter has been added to History. In it are recorded all deeds and actions of all men whether good or evil and as such they are irrevocably stereotyped on the pages of History</p> <p>This year has makde very few alterations in our family circle. And all things in general connected therewith have been running as usual in the same old worn and well beaten track. Of course we are all one year older and my sisters are a year larger in stature.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda.</p> <p>Gristed at Mains 12 bush Treadwell Chopped 12 bush peas</p> <p>Feb 19 " " 12 " " &amp; 11 bush oats</p> <p>Mar 28 " " 21 " " &amp; 12 " "</p> <p>Apr 12</p> <p>Apr 12 Gristed 14 bush Treadwell</p> <p>July 5 " 12 " "</p> <p>Sept 13 " 10 " "</p> <p>Nov 1 " 7 " "</p> <p>Dec 16 " 13 " "</p> <p>July 3rd Chopped 7 bush peas 7 bush oats</p> <p>Oct 15th " 5 " " 5 " "</p> <p>Nov 15th " 6 " " 6 " "</p> <p>Dec 16th " 9 " " 9 " "</p> <pre> _______________________________________ </pre> <p>Gristed 68 bush wheat</p> <p>Chopped 72 " peas</p> <p>" " 50 " oats</p> <p>Receipts</p> <pre> $ $ </pre> <p>Jan - 169.60 Aug 20.00</p> <p>Feb - 35.00 Sept 57.50</p> <p>Mar 44.75 Oct 306.50</p> <p>Apr 8.00 Nov 132.00</p> <p>June 194.70 Dec 47.50</p> <p>July 31.50 $1083.05 January Expenses]</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received.</td> <td></td> <td>Paid.</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>Incidental expenses</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>To McCulla for pine lumber</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>From T Milner for hide 52 lbs @ 41/2</td> <td>2</td> <td>43</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>From David White for beef cow</td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundry articles and groceries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>Sub. to Guardian &amp; Peel Banner</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>Items</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From J O'Malley for lamb</td> <td>66</td> <td>17</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>J C Snell for 4 ewe lambs @ 15</td> <td>60</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>&amp; one quarter of beef</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>169</td> <td>60</td> <td>18</td> <td>10</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account - February</p> <p></p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>To K.C.&amp;Co for 1 box of tea 10lbs@63C</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Dry Goods &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For 2 tickets to Gough's lecture on 21st inst</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>For pew rent in church</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>To Harris for work on wagon box</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>For a box of soap 57 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>63</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To S Bunting for chopping 14 cords of wood</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>For chopping grain</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" mending boots</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" teeth filling</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>23.</td> <td>From Williamson for fat cow</td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>For music book</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> <td>52</td> <td>13</td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account - March <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> <td>$</td> <td>C</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>Paid R Aitken for sawing 1100 ft of lumber</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>15th</td> <td>From R Williamson for 3 wks old calf</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>To G Bradly for {illegible}ting 1/2 cord of wood =</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>and in cash</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To K C &amp; Co for 3 bush clover seed @ $6.50</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>19</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>2 bush timothy</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>for Grange supplies</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>Items</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>From R Williamson for cow &amp; calf</td> <td>35</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For dry goods &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>From Campbell at Ashery for 3 cords of softwood</td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To T Milner for 4 barrels of plaster</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>To J Mason for a table top</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>44</td> <td>75</td> <td>46</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Accounts - April</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>In Brampton for dry goods and sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>For a cultivator (Gananoque)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>13</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" an anvil weight 95 lbs</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From J C Snell for Berkshire boar</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>To W.A. Mitchell for gold locket</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; Coi for dry goods for Em</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>For wallpaper</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 40 lbs of fence wire No 11</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>To R Aitken for sawing 2 hemlock logs into plank</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>To K C &amp; Co for a hat and neck tie</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> <td>44</td> <td>45</td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account - May &lt;td31&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Cash</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>6th</td> <td>To K C &amp; Co 2 1/2 bush of mixed Millet &amp; Hungarian</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Paid on harness</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Milinery Bill at Chisolms</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Various items paid out at different times</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>From J Fallis for a 4 yr old cow</td> <td>36</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>36</td> <td>00</td> <td>31</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account - June</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Cash</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>To K C &amp; Co for 2 bush corn for sowing</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " 5 lbs rape seed</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>for supplies through the Grange</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>received as juror</td> <td>4</td> <td>70</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To J Perry for work done last spring in house</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>expenses to Toronto</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>House expenses sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>From T Crowforth for 3 fat sheep</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" R Williamson for cow pasture</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>" K.C. &amp; Co. for 102 bush Treadwell @ $1.02</td> <td>104</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 260 lbs wool @ 27</td> <td>70</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; Co acc/</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>38</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>" Mahaffy for a new wrought plow share</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>194</td> <td>70</td> <td>67</td> <td>60</td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account - July. <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Cash</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>3rd</td> <td>For prize money on "Duke of Rose Lea</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Sundry articles</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>From E Watson for "Old Fan" mare</td> <td>27</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>Groceries &amp;c &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>To Euart for pair fine shoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>31</td> <td>50</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account - August</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>From Mr Golding of Amaranth for ram lamb</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>To J. Coyne for 2 pairs of shoes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>" R H Lewis for setting buggy tires</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>For a carpet bag</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>" ticket good for return to Philadelphia</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Exchanged into American money</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>for sundries in Toronto</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>To G Pulphur for 3 bush Seneca wheat @$1.35</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> <td>62</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account - September <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>From J Woodhall for Berkshire</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " for reaping 8 acres wheat</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" R Norris for same</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" " Berkshire</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Various items</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>From Wilson for ram lamb</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>57</td> <td>50</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account - October</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>5th</td> <td>From R Smith for Mill's service</td> <td>11</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To K.C. &amp; Co for 195 bush barley @ 75.</td> <td>146</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>" " for 130 bush barley @ 75 C</td> <td>97</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Dr Patullo's bill</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>K.C &amp; Co "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Items</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>J Coyne "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>Taxes</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To B Watson for a cheese and service</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>From Caugherty for lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>" R Carter for ram lamb</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>" Eli Crawford for lamb</td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>Various expenses</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Prize money on sheep</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>Paid Note for seeder</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>75</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" Threshing acc/</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From A Woodhall for cultivator</td> <td>13</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Total}</td> <td>306</td> <td>50</td> <td>195</td> <td>75</td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account - November <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Paid</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>Incidentals</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>" "</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>To D Fletcher for wages</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" D.F. for wagon at odd times during summer</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>From JC Snell on stock acc/</td> <td>100</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>for chopping grain</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" watch glass</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>To J Heath for 143 lbs of pork @ 5 1/2 c per lb</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>To R Noble for 1440 lbs bran @ 1/4</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>From A Cheyne for lamb</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>" R Lowes for lamb</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>" Canadian Accoutant</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>To Gummerson for 204 lbs pork @ 5 3/4</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>11</td> <td>70</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>Interest on Bank</td> <td>13</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>132</td> <td>00</td> <td>158</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account - December.</p> <p></p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>Received</td> <td></td> <td>Cash</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> <td>$</td> <td>c</td> </tr><tr><td>2nd</td> <td>for buffalo robe</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>" 383 lbs pork @ 6 1/4 c per lb</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>24</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>To Grange for 20 lbs sugar 8 3/4</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>From "Early" for 3 ewes (aged)</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>To Pulper for 8 bush wheat @ 1.25</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>From T Milner for 425 lbs pork @ $6.50</td> <td>27</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>"</td> <td>For Sundries</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>Christmas necessities</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>To McCallum for fore quarter beef 88 lbs @ 5C</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>40</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>Some current expenses</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>85</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{Totals}</td> <td>47</td> <td>50</td> <td>78</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table> Amount in $ deposit in "Bank 300.00 {Second Page} A note for $75.00 in favor of Bright &amp; Thayer of Brampton due 1st November 1876 ____________________________________________________ Paid Oct 30 1876 ____________________________________________________</div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8ad2deb36dd5b749ddfd7dbc3261fbdb.pdf bb5712b9b09db9c699a6b051b730d3e4 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d8e88fc0b5bb4a412647d3546716557.pdf b0297e8428eca1bb8f5b2d68d7f9420b https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8e0157350bc78e751a5a2d166cc0a0a2.pdf 3a9d5aabcf19daf5554afaf5d851e82e 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 Roseltha Goble Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roseltha Goble 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 1857-1919 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Oxford County, Blenheim Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1857-1858 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1862-1864 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1864 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1867 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1868 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1869 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1895-1908 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1916-1918 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 Roseltha Goble Diary & Transcription, 1895-1908 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1895 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Roseltha Goble 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"> <p>{Front cover of Roseltha Wolverton Diary. The binding appears to be torn at the top, very worn on the spine.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside front cover is not written upon. Some discoloration and signs of wear. The first page of Roseltha Wolverton's diary. The first several pages afterwards on the binding are ripped out. There are two dots bearing resemblance to quotation marks in the upper right corner of the page.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Approximately first seven pages have been ripped out. }</p> <p>Record of some events in connection with the Goble family</p> <p>1895</p> <p>July 16 1895 Emma L. Goble was Married to Rev. S. Seldon. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Seldon left for Denver, Colorado</p> <p>Aug 1 1895 W. L. Goble died :3 funeral service held.</p> <p>Aug 13 J.G. Goble and wife left home for Lakeville Conn. returned Aug. 31st</p> <p>Dec. 4 1895 Dona Goble left home for Atlanta. Geo.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{First entry written horizontally at the top of the page.}</p> <p>During the winter of 1896 the homestead at Gobles was sold to J.O. Troller and a farm in East Zorra was brough - &amp; paid for J.G. Goble and son Fred went to the farm in May. Mrs. J.G. Goble went about the last of June and the whole family moved in Aug. after Grandma's death</p> <p>Mar 12 1896 Mrs. W.L. Goble took to her bed sick Circle meeting at Mrs. J.G. Gobles Also a Bee drawing logs &amp;c up the new farm.</p> <p>Ap. 1. Dora came home having visited in Atlanta and gone from there to let Texas</p> <p>The Trollers moved in the last weeks in March and the Goble family moved into the Vichert house then</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1896</span></h2> <p>First weeks in April 1896 Mrs. W.L. Goble carried over in her bed.</p> <p>Aug 16 Mrs. W.L. Goble died on Sabbath evening Aug. 16</p> <p>" 18 Funeral service conducted by Rev. C. Cook</p> <p>P. Milmine . W.J. Goble : Frank Goble, and Fred Goble, the grandsons were the bearers.</p> <p>19 P. Milmine came to the farm, all the family except Dora had dinner together.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1896</span></h2> <p>July 17 Ground broken for the new house.</p> <p>Frank Goble left for Texas</p> <p>Dec. 18 Moved into new house. cold and stormy, high wind</p> <p>25 A Quiet restful day at home. no company Good turkey.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>Jan.1. George Parker and family ate dinner and spent the day with the Goble family. Mild weather, carried in the evening.</p> <p>" 29 Frank broke his arm in Marshall Texas, was in the shop and got his arm caught in a belt.</p> <p>Mar 22 Will left for Stouffville where he entered into business, market building insurance Agencies &amp;c.</p> <p>Apr 27 Aunt Eliza Dawson died</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>May 29 Clara Sale came home Weather cool. need a fire.</p> <p>June 3 Frank came home from Texas</p> <p>June 5 The Wolverton family came from Texas</p> <p>9th Baptist Association held</p> <p>10 + 11 Oxford St. Church</p> <p>11 The Wolvertons left for Lindsay</p> <p>12 Mrs Cowie went home after spending a few days here and took little Bill Wolverton with her.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>May 29 Clara Sale come from weather cool. need a fire.</p> <p>June 3 Frank came home from Texas</p> <p>June 5 The Wolverton family came from Texas</p> <p>9th Baptist association held</p> <p>10 + 11 Oxford St. Church</p> <p>11 The Wolvertons left for Lindsay</p> <p>12 Mrs Courier went home after spending a few days home and works little Wolverton with her</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Several pages have been ripped from the binding before this entry}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>July 1 Will came home for a visit</p> <p>Aug 25 Geo. and Clara left for Connecticut</p> <p>Sep 3 Minnie Bach came</p> <p>Sep 30 Charley Milmines marriage</p> <p>Oct 4 Fred went to Guelph to attend the agricultural College</p> <p>5 Frank went to Toronto to attend McMaster University</p> <p>Nov 25 Frank came for Thanks-giving. Rainy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1897</span></h2> <p>Nov. 29 Frank returned to Toronto {"to" is added above Toronto - most likely missed the word when originally writing}</p> <p>Dec. 22 Frank came home from Toronto &amp; Fred from Guelph</p> <p>20 Emma's baby was born (Harold Goble Seldon){"(Harold Goble Seldon)" is written below the entry}</p> <p>25 A quiet restful Xmas day In the evening The Hatch's called selighing quite good .</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Jan 4 Frank returned to Toronto.</p> <p>" 11 Mr. Mrs. &amp; Miss Dowling and Mrs. Landon &amp; Lucy spent the day with us. Papa went for them and Fred took them all home in the evening. sleighing</p> <p>" 18 Went to a birthday gathering Mrs. Bates 86 years old</p> <p>17 Fred returned to Guelph.</p> <p>20 Mr &amp; Mrs. Kent, Mrs &amp; Mrs. Weir and Mr. Waltes Karn had supper with us and spent the evening . A Rainy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Feb. 10 Mr &amp; Mrs Hry Parker drove up. Had tea with us. Very, very cold</p> <p>12 Mr &amp; Mrs Nelms drove up. Took dinner with us Mr. Parkes &amp; Henry called</p> <p>14 Mrs &amp; Mrs. Will Parker spent the afternoon and took tea</p> <p>21 Drove out to Town a heavy fall of all of snow. stormy called at Mrs. Landon's found her ill in bed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Feb 22 The Misses Walton, Ms Lockhart &amp; Ms Goodger spent the evening here</p> <p>23 Emma's birthday. Papa went to Gobles</p> <p>24 Papa returned. Mr Nehus staid over night.</p> <p>28 The Gobles S. S. came over for a sleigh ride and visit Three large loads, 60 in all. Games, music and Lunch a very pleasant afternoon.</p> <p>Mar 2 Mr &amp; Mrs. Gobles took tea here</p> <p>3 Mr Thos.Muri, his son John and son-in-law R.L. Costen called ----</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Mar 12 Will and Frank came home. Rainy, muddy, warm</p> <p>" 13 No one went to church Water several feet deep in some of the low roads</p> <p>14 Frank returned to Toronto</p> <p>16 Will returned to Stouffville</p> <p>19 J. Cowie called, returned and staid over night</p> <p>20 Bright and warm . Muddy Warm since the month came in</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Ap 2 Fred came home, not well.</p> <p>11 Fred returned to Guelph</p> <p>May 6 Church meeting at Gobles</p> <p>10 Dora went to Toronto to attend the Womans Missionary Convention</p> <p>11 Little Harold Goble Seldon "went to sleep." aged 4m. 22d.</p> <p>16 Dora and Frank came home Mrs. Sale Sen. come with them.</p> <p>19 Mrs. Sale returned to Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>May 18 J.G. Goble went to Hamilton to attend Baptist Convention</p> <p>20 Returned</p> <p>27 Emma came. Left Denver The evening of the 24th</p> <p>June 15 Ms. S.S. Bates and Jenny McLaurins spent the afternoon</p> <p>19 Attended a Circle meeting at Mrs. Bucks , Gobles</p> <p>9 N. Wolverton &amp; family came from Texas</p> <p>15 Left for Lindsay</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>July 1 Will came home in the evening</p> <p>2 Fred came home from Guelph. arrived about midnight .</p> <p>4 Will returned to Stouffville</p> <p>5 Harold left for Muskoka .</p> <p>10 Dora , Emma, Frank and Fred drove down to Gobles to Church .</p> <p>11 Fair hay weather .</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>July 14 Mrs. Reid and daughter came from Toledo</p> <p>23 Mrs. Reid &amp; child left</p> <p>22 Frank left on a Bicycling trip .</p> <p>Aug 6 Edwin Seldon Emma's husband came</p> <p>12 Edwin &amp; Emma left for Grimsly Parks</p> <p>27 Emma returned and</p> <p>29 Edwin came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Aug. 30 The Seldon's left for Denver reaching there Sep. 2nd</p> <p>Sep. 10 Frank went to Toronto &amp; on to Stouffville for Sunday returning to Toronto 13th</p> <p>12 Dora and Miss Davidson went to Villa Nova, they wheeled there, returning the 16th It is 40 miles from here.</p> <p>28 Fred went to Guelph to attend the agricultural college</p> <p>30 Mrs. G.R. Welsh and brothers took dinner with us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Oct. 24 Went to attend anniversary service in the Gobles Church Staid over night at Mr. S. Kipp's</p> <p>25 Called at Mrs. Jas. Kipps, Mr G. Parker's. Mrs Gage, had dinner at Mrs. Lehy's. Called on the Trotters or Trollers &amp; Mrs.Shoultz. Went to see lunch {Lathrop?} Green. Called at Mrs. Hull's. Had tea at Mrs. Jas. Kipps drove home in the evening. A warm moonlight night.</p> <p>26 First snow fall</p> <p>27 Mrs. J.L. Bates and Mrs Thompson look tea &amp; spent the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>28 Attended a little entertainment given by Mr &amp; Mrs Flelcher at the Refuge</p> <p>Nov. 3 Ethel Topping buried today</p> <p>" 23 Will, Frank and Fred all came home for Thanksgiving</p> <p>24 Thanksgiving Day. All the boys home to dinner. In the afternoon attended meeting at the Church</p> <p>26 Boys all home for the evening Mrs. Clark, daughter and niece spent the evening with us. Jolly time</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Nov. 27 A beautiful bright cold day. All except Will went to Oxford St. Church. Frank left on an evening train for Toronto.</p> <p>28 Will and Fred both left Will for Stouffville, and Fred for Guelph .</p> <p>30 Mr &amp; Mrs. Chane for tea and spent the evening - Snowing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Dec. 4 A snow storm began which lasted off and on a whole week almost constant winds. Very little travel on this road</p> <p>9 Newton Wolverton came, train two hours late on account of snow</p> <p>11 N.W. preached at 1ast Church, went with big sleigh &amp; farm horses some slipped at Oxford St. others went on to 1st Ch. Good sermon Miss.Hatch came home with us from Oxford St. The men had to shovel out the road in places. Moutains of snow. Went to Oxford St. in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1898</span></h2> <p>Dec 12 N. Wolverton left for Lindsay</p> <p>23 Frank and Fred came. Xmas tree at Oxford St</p> <p>26 Mr &amp; Mrs. Roberts and children took xmas dinner with us. Pleasant day.</p> <p>30 A fagot party in the evening guests - Misses Hatch B. Hatch Mr McNeal. Bert Wilson &amp; sisrer W. McLay &amp; sisters Miss Boyd Mr. &amp; Mrs. Clark. May {Timpany?} Jenny McLaurin. Rev. Mr McKay A pleasant evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Jan 1 Cold. Sleighing poor. We all except Papa who was sick attended Church at Oxford ST. spent the evening at home.</p> <p>2 Weather pleasant. Dora, Frank and Fred attend a party at Dr McLay's</p> <p>3 Frank left for Toronto and Fred for Guelph</p> <p>4 Rained all day.</p> <p>5 Cold. drove to town in buggy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Jan 18 Dora left for New York on a visit to the Milimines. Weather pleasant. No sleighing.</p> <p>20 We went down to Ms Nelms' returning on Saturday. very stormy</p> <p>24 Dora to Thamesford to attend the County S.S. Convention weather fine. Meeting great</p> <p>26 Returned home. stormy in afternoon</p> <p>{Small pen marks bottom left hand of the page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Feb 4 Mrs. John Bates died 87 years old.</p> <p>5 Attended memorial service for Mrs. Bates at 1st Church.</p> <p>6 Attended funeral of Mrs. Bates from Mrs. J.L. Baker residence on Princess St.</p> <p>9 very cold</p> <p>10 Very cold 15 below zero at C.{P. - written above C., in darker ink}R Station in the morning water pump frozen in lavatory. Uncle Lathrop Green died at Princeton about 8 o'clock in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>11 Still very cold. Mr Werner the plumber here all day fixing water pipes. Jasper drove to Princeton in the evening, did not get word Uncles' death until about 4 o'clock P.M.</p> <p>12 Jasper got home from Beachville about noon having come to Woodstock by train late in the evening from Princeton and drove to Beachville early in the morning. after dinner {this word was added later, with an arrow below "dinner"} and drove to Princeton, very cold. 16 below in the morning. Staid over night at Mrs. Swartz. very comfortable</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Feb. 13 A funeral service at the house at 9 o'clock AM. after which the all that remainded here of Uncle Lathrop Green was taken to Ingersol for burial, 22 miles Jasper drove to Ingersol . I remainded with AuntKatie.</p> <p>14 I came home by train. 19 1/2 below zero last night at the College Cistern pump frozen. weather moderating today. In the afternoon Edward Wolf came, took tea and spent the evening with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Feb. 19 Sunday attended a Memorial Service for Uncle Lathrop at the Gobles Church. Took dinner at J.A. Kipp's. fine day.</p> <p>Mar 11 Geo. Sale came. spent the day, going to Toronto in the evening.</p> <p>14 Returned in the evening</p> <p>15 N. Wolverton came, left in the evening for Toronto</p> <p>16 Geo. Sale left in the morning for Detriot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Ap. 1 Will came. Walked out from town. Came from Stouffville the evening before.</p> <p>2 Easter Sunday, cold, snow and wind. Drove out to S.S. in the afternoon. Will left for Toronto on an evening train.</p> <p>17 Fred came home from Guelph. not very well</p> <p>25 Nelly Hatch "fell on sleep."</p> <p>May 5 Harold Wolverton came for a visit</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>May 1 Fred went to Mr Nelms' to work</p> <p>24 Fred home for the day</p> <p>25 Will home for a few hours</p> <p>28 N. Wolverton came, left for Wolverton Monday morning 29th</p> <p>June 7 Emma &amp; Ted came I went to Ass. at Mr. Elgin</p> <p>14 Frank came from Toronto</p> <p>15 Will up fron Stouffville on business. returned same day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>17 Frank left early in morning for Toronto and boat in afternoon {this entry was written in a smaller font, above another entry}</p> <p>17 Fred came, late at night</p> <p>19 he went to Guelph</p> <p>19 Mrs. D.K. Clark and mrs Stewart to tea</p> <p>20 Rev. R.R. McKay to tea .</p> <p>Aug 4 Dora came home from Connecticut</p> <p>18 Clara came home from Atlanta</p> <p>18 Will came home from Stouffville</p> <p>23 Will left for Stouffville and Fred came home from Mr. Nelms'</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Aug 23 Annie Hatch was married we all went over to speed them away.</p> <p>26 Frank came home in the evening</p> <p>Sep 4 Dora left for New York and on to Lakeview Conn.</p> <p>6 Clara left for Toronto where she intends remaining a week and then go South.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Sep 15 {15 was originally written as 14 and then corrected} Went to Villa Nova , drove there. Took dinner at Princeton at Mr Vicherts. Reached home John Gobles about 8 o'clock in the evening. quite cool.</p> <p>16 Uncle John and Aunt Emily celebrated their "Golden Wedding" A large company assembled to do them honor. Weather beautiful.</p> <p>17 Attended Church at Villa Nova</p> <p>18 Returned home. Took dinner at Mr Cook's, Scotland {Scotland is heavily bolded} reached home about 8 o'clock</p> <p>20 Fred's 21st birthday. Cloudy by not cold. $40000 comes to Fred today in Wolverton {Milling?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>8 o'clock {or Stock?}and notes. John Vichert married today at</p> <p>Sep 20 Plattsville</p> <p>26 Frank went to Toronto</p> <p>Oct 2 Fred went to Guelph</p> <p>18 Frank came home from Toronto</p> <p>19 Thanksgiving . Meeting at Church</p> <p>22 Frank returned to Toronto</p> <p>Nov 2 George Milmine and Jo Parsons came from New York has a pleasant visit with them</p> <p>4 They left for New York in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Nov 25 Fred and his room-mate came from Guelph Rev. Mr Webb here</p> <p>27 Fred, Mr McIntyre and Mr Wedd left on morning train.</p> <p>28 Mr &amp; Mrs J.A. Kiepp to dinner Geo. Sale came in evening .</p> <p>29 Mrs. DK. Clark to dinner a pleasant day</p> <p>30 Geo. Sale left for Toronto on morning train</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1899</span></h2> <p>Dec 1 Planted a tree for Dora's birth day which was Nov. 26 "Salsibura "Maiden hair fern"</p> <p>22 Franka and Fred both came home</p> <p>25 A pleasant day at home Em &amp; Ted, Frank and Fred a merry time hunting presents after breakfast In the afternoon part of the family went out to the Hatches</p> <p>26 Fred returned to Guelph</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1900</span></h2> <p>Jan 3 Frank returned to Toronto</p> <p>19 Entertained the choir and young people of Oxford St. Church. about 50 present music , games , &amp; refreshments spent a very pleasant evening Mr G.R. Welch came up from Toronto</p> <p>21 Mr Welch preaches morning and evening at Oxford St.</p> <p>22 Mr Welch returned to Toronto A bright moderately cold day no sleighing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Jan 25 Mr. &amp; Mr. Ges Parker spent the evening with us. Wrote to Mrs. McNeil 1531 College Ave{illegible}Kansas</p> <p>26 {illegible} cold.{illegible} Goble went to {illegible} to a S.S. Convention.</p> <p>27 Mr. &amp; Mrs. Hutchinson to dinner</p> <p>Feb 15 Edwin Seldom left for Emporia Kansas.</p> <p>24 {illegible} came home from {illegible} not well. stormy &amp; cold. Four boys from the college came out to stay over night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>25 A {illegible} storm{illegible} all day. No one went to church. The bous all had to stay.</p> <p><br /> 26 Still cold and stormy. Some of the roads blacked with snow. The College boys went back.</p> <p>Mar 2 Attended a tea meeting at the 1st Church. Jenny McLaurier came home with us.</p> <p>4 Rev. J. Roberts preached at {illegible} St.Church during the following week {illegible} left for the Grand Rapids Mich. his news {illegible}{illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Mar 10 Blanch {illegible} and Ada Parker came{illegible}. Stayed overnight and went with us to Church Sunday Morning</p> <p>11 Rev. Mr Best preached and came home with us to dinner also Mr &amp; Mrs. Richardson Lome and Cora Parker came from Church here {illegible} {illegible} with Mr Best in the evening.</p> <p>12 Drove out to {illegible}in the afternoon. Called at Mrs.{illegible}and the Hatch's.{illegible}{illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mar 13 Emma left for Emporia Kan. The house seemed empty without her.</p> <p>15 Attended today the funeral of Dr.Dadeon. He died in Montreal after a long illness and was brought here for burial. The funeral service was held in the 1st Ch. and was very lovely attended many Baptist Ministers {illegible}{illegible}from Montreal,Toronto,Hamilton {one?} from New York and various other places. The services throughout were most impressive</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mar 23 Will left for Toronto</p> <p>29 Mr &amp; Mrs {uncertain name}{uncertain name} to dinner</p> <p>31 Will came home</p> <p>April 12 Fred came home. We all attended a social at Mrs {Urthaow's}. Cold and muddy.</p> <p>13 Attended an evening party at Mrs.Gray's at the College {uncertain name} came home for Easter</p> <p>14 Fred sick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Note Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford widow of Senator Leland Stanford of California. A direct descendant of the Rev. John Lathrop, the first clergyman at Scituate. Mass. who accepted that pastorate in 1632.</p> <p>16 Frank went back to Toronto Fred to Guelph towards evening. Better but not very strong. damp weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>April 27 Will went to Milton</p> <p>May 5 Mrs. Vzchert drove out and spent a few hours with us I went to Toronto towards evening. Frank met me at the station. I went to Miss Belea Moyle's 84 Bedford Road.</p> <pre> 6 Went to Bloor St. Ch. in the Morning. Dr Mc Laurin preached the Annual Fyfe Miss. Sermon. In the afternoon to Walmer Road Prof Kirstead of Acadia preachedthe McMaster Bacca Laureate Sermon. The students attended </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>in a body both these services In the evening Frank and I went to Jarvis St. Church.</p> <pre> 7 Attended Home &amp; Forign Mission Board Meetings all day. Went out to Rosedale to Mr. Julian Salis to dinner in the evening </pre> <pre> 8 Was at the Collation at Walmer Road. In the evening there was a confering of Degrees and speaches and McMaster Commencement exercises closed Frank got B.A. added to his name. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>May 9 Eva came to see me.</p> <p>10 I came home tired and ill had taken cold</p> <p>10 Margaret {unknown name} Sale came to Atlanta a wee welcome little girl.</p> <p>16 Mr Welch came. had a welcome for him at the church he is to stay with us Will left for Milton and went to Toronto</p> <p>17 Mr Somers {unknown name} and his Bro James spent the day with us. In the evening the McKay young people came over &amp; spent the evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <pre> 19 Emma {Layonds?} to tea with us. </pre> <pre> 20 Mr {Welch's?} first Sunday at Oxford St. good beginings. </pre> <pre> 18 Frank came home from Toronto </pre> <pre> 19 Fred came home from Guelph </pre> <pre> 24 Frank went to New York </pre> <pre> 26 G. R. {Welch?} pastor of Oxford St. Ch. was ordained. Uncle {Lon?}, AUnt Helen &amp; {Lora?} drove over from Wolverton </pre> <pre> 27 they returned home Raining. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>July 18 Dora came home from New York.</p> <p>20 Gev.Clara and baby Margaret Sale came home from Atlanta Geo. All well including baby.</p> <p>29 Will came home from Toronto</p> <p>30 left on the 5.20 am train to his business in Toronto.</p> <p>30 Geo.Sale left in afternoon for Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Aug 2 Fred and G.R. Welch started for a few weeks outing in Muskoka</p> <p>18 Fred returned home.</p> <p>28 Dora and Clara went to Toronto. 4</p> <p>29th Dora left then for Lakeville, Conn.</p> <p>Sep 4 Geo.Clara, and Margaret came from Toronto</p> <p>13 Geo. Clara and Margaret left for Atlanta Georgia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Nov 13 I went to Brantford attended Board meetings afternoon and evening</p> <p>14 Convention, womens Home &amp; Foreign Missionary.{illegible} Foreign Day Meetings {illegible}</p> <p>15 Home</p> <p>16 Returned home. Cold</p> <p>Dec 21 Frank came home</p> <p>22 Frank left for Chicago</p> <p>25 Frank returned from Chicago. Miss Landon and Mr &amp; Mrs. Chs Hatch and four children to dinner. Day cold but no sleighing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1900</p> <p>Dec 25 Frank left for New York in the evening.</p> <p>27 Will came home in the evening</p> <p>31 Will left for Stouffville. Papa went to Hamilton and came home in the evening</p> <p>1901 Jan 11 Edward Wolf here to dinner Papa went to Gofler returning Saturday 12th</p> <p>18 E. Wolf here again. expected to leave for New York next day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Mar 7 Will came home</p> <p>8 Went to Pocantico. N.Y.</p> <p>Ap 8 Frank went from Pocantico N.Y. to Cleveland, Ohio</p> <p>June 1 Clara and Margaret came</p> <p>6 Geo. Sale Came</p> <p>19 Nellie {Wolverton} married. Clara went the day before Geo. Fred and I drove over the morning of the wedding. All went off pleasantly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>June 20 Erma and baby Richard came. Clara returned from Wolverton.</p> <p>Mr. Welch married to Miss Steward in Rockester N.Y.</p> <p>28 A reception for Mr &amp; Mrs. Welch at Mrs. {Withrow's}. Weather every thing that could be desired This gathering a pleasant one.</p> <p>29 Mr Y Mrs. Buck came and</p> <p>30 went home after CHurch on Sunday</p> <p>July 1 Woodstock inaugerated a City</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>July 20 Dora came home from Lakeville Conneticut.</p> <p>Aug 7 Mrs. Furth came</p> <p>8 Dora and I spent the day at Wolverton. Weather fine.</p> <p>26 George left for the south</p> <p>28 Frank came home Nellie Greens wedding day</p> <p>30 Frank went to Toronto</p> <p>31 Frank returned. Norah Sale came with him</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Sep 1 Sunday Will came on an early train walked from station. Rained all home togther. Dora Clara, Emma, Will, Frank &amp; Fred. All went to church</p> <p>2 Will left for Toronto at noon Frank for Chicago towards evening and Norah for Toronto. Mr &amp; Mrs Welch and J Steward came out for the afternoon. Geo Parker called in evening.</p> <p>3 Dora left for New York May those who go and those who stay and those who stay have Divine guidance</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Sep 20 Jasper left for New York and from there to Lakiville Comm to visit the {uncertain name} and Dora.</p> <p>26 Clara, Emma and the two babies Margaret &amp; Richard left for there respective homes in Atlanta Geo. and Emphoria Kansas. They went to together until reaching Detroit when Em would go west and Clara south</p> <p>28 Clara Fitch Gates came and</p> <p>29 left for New York.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Oct 3 James Goble came from Michigan visiting his Canadian relatives, he left</p> <p>4 for Dorchester to visit his bro. Daniel. First heavy frost the night of the 3rd</p> <p>11 Jaslur came home after spending over two weeks in Conn. a few days at the Pan American in Buffalo, and a day &amp; night at St. Catharines.</p> <p>Dec 9 Fred went to Guelph to attend the "{illegible} Union" and fat {stovels} show</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Dec. 14 A telegram today saying Emma {Milmim} "passed away early this morning. Funeral tomorrow afternoon".</p> <p>{Jaspur} decided to go to New York, but after starting for the train, returned home not feeling strong enough to undertake the journey.</p> <p>14 Fred came home from Guelph</p> <p>22 Will came home from Chicago</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1901</p> <p>Dec 24 Will left for Stouffville</p> <p>25 Rev. G. R. Welch Mrs. Welch Miss Welch and Miss Landon took Xmas. dinner with us. Pleasant day. fine sleighing.</p> <p>31 Newton Wolverton came in the evening from Brandon Man. He stopped on his way in Chicago and saw Frank.</p> <p>1902</p> <p>Jan 1 Newton left on the 5 19 train for New York.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Feb 12 {Jaspur} and I left home for a visit to Dora and Geo {Milmin} in New York on account of a wrecked train on the road did not reach N.Y. until late in the afternoon of Thursday 13th found Geo. and Dora waiting for us at the 23rd St. Station</p> <p>During our stay in the City of nearly six weeks we had a very pleasant restful time and came home in March I reached</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>home Tuesday 25th and {Jaspur} Wed. 26th having stopped a few hours at the Falls to see Ellen Redpath also in Hamilton to buy a few things, coming to Lynden and spending the night at Mrs. {Hoose's}, next day to Princeton, Gobles and home in the evening.</p> <p>{Lee or Les} Wolverton kept house while we were away. Dora and her Uncle left N.Y. for Savannah the 24th the same day we left for home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 1st the Wolverton Miles burned</p> <p>1902</p> <p>June 13 Dora came home.</p> <p>July 2 Dora went to Chicago</p> <p>10 &amp; returned 10th</p> <p>Visited Emma. Will and Frank and left Them all well</p> <p>15 Mrs. M. Fitch my only sister came. She has spent Seven years in Guatamala as a missionary and had come to the home land for a visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>July 17 The Oxfors St Mission Circle was held here, about 40 Ladies present. Miss Hatch Lately returned from India spoke of her work in that heathen land and Mrs. Fitch talked about Mission work in Central America.</p> <p>Aug 3 Will came from Chicago</p> <p>4 Dora left for Lakeville, Com.</p> <p>6 Will left for Toronto and Stouffville.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Aug 6 I went with my sister Mrs. M Fitch to Wolverton</p> <p>8 I returned from Wolverton Melissa will stay there a few weeks.</p> <p>Sept 20 Frank came home from Chicago</p> <p>23 Frank went to Toronto</p> <p>24 Fred and I went to Toronto to attend the wedding of Frank and Norah Sale. {Jasper} was not well. did not go.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>We met Dora at the station. Had lunch at the Queen's hotel. drove out to Rosedale towards evening. The marriage took place at 7 o'clock. Rev. G. R. Welch the officiating minister. It was a very pretty wedding. The bride looked sweet and pretty in white with veil &amp; orange blossoms Fred was the best man. six brides Maids in dainty costumes and a pretty little flower girl making a pretty picture. The house was profusely decorated with</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>palms and flowers.</p> <p>Refreshments were served on small tables scattered about in dining room, Hall, and drawing room.</p> <p>At half-past 9 oclock M-V Mrs. Frank Goth left for Montreal and thence to Boston where Frank expects to spend a year at Harvard. in Study. Dora and I stayed at Mrs. Sales all night. Dora leaving</p> <p>25th next morning for Conneticut and I spending the afternoon and evening at Mrs Davis</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1902</span></h2> <p>20 Elm Avenue and returning home the morning of the 26th. Weather rainy but not cold. no hard frost yet.</p> <p>Oct 9 A heavy frost killing all the dahlias, tomatos, and {illegible, however appears to be the word Roses but too smudged to tell}.</p> <p>13 Melissa came from Wolverton to spend a few weeks.</p> <p>18 19 Newton came on a Sunday train meeting us at the Church door</p> <p>20 Newton left on a morning train for Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Nov. 11 I went to Hamilton to attend the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Convention. The meetings were very good. Reports most encouraging. I staid at a Miss Strong's boarding house at 163 King St West.</p> <p>14 Returned home. Jasper met me at the Station Mr. &amp; Mrs. Welch came home with us. Mr. W. going away Sat. 15th and Mrs.W. remaining until Tuesday 18th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Nov 27 Fred left in the evening for Chicago to help Will in his work there. Where he arrived safety the next morning.</p> <p>28 Joseph went to Wolverton returning Sat. 29th</p> <p>Dec 13 Clara Felch Gates came</p> <p>15 Left for Chicago &amp; the west</p> <p>19 Fred returned home from Chicago D. McPhail spent a few days with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1902</p> <p>Dec 25 A very quiet Christmas in the evening Rev. J.J. Baker came and stayed over night</p> <p>26 Melissa went to London</p> <p>31 Frank and Nora came by evening train from Toronto</p> <p>1903</p> <p>Jan 1 Will came from Chicago Mr. &amp; Mrs. D.K. Clark and Lucy London came to dinner. We had a very pleasant jolly day. Sleighing good. and day fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>Jan 3. {2 was written first and than 3 overtop} Frank and Norah left for the East and Will for the West in the evening. Rainy.</p> <p>5 Mininie came from Toronto</p> <p>7 Mrs. Welch spent the day with us. Snowing all day.</p> <p>Feb 28 Left for New York on the evening train weather cold and rainy. Jasper not well. reached N.Y. Saturday morning 29. Dora and Lester met us at 23 rd St. Ferry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>Mar 28 Will and I reached home from New York Will had been in the city a few days and we left N.Y. the evening of the 27th Jasper did not feel strong enough to come at that time.</p> <p>Ap 10 Jasper came home by the way of Hamilton feeling stronger in health</p> <p>13 Minnie went home to Toronto to help her mother</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>May 9 I think Will left for New York and from there to Philadelphia on the evening of the 9th</p> <p>June 3 Emma and Rich and arrive, heaving left Atlanta Ga. on the 1st after spending the winter in that city</p> <p>24 Dora came home from Lakeville Conn.</p> <p>July 7 Alie Baker came to spend a few weeks and help in the house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July 10 Emma and Richard left for Chicago and then on to Denver to meet Ted.</p> <p>10 Bell Wolverton came to spend a few weeks</p> <p>7/Alice Baker came from Lindon to spend a few weeks.</p> <p>22 Miss Hatch &amp; Mrs. Hall spent the day with us. Miss Hatch spoke at a Missionary Meeting in the evening at Oxford St.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>July 28 Eva Rose York came from Toronto, brought May Miller a young girl to help in the kitchen with her</p> <p><br /> 29 Eva left for London. Alice Baker went with her.</p> <p>29 A letter from Mrs. Mrs. Sale announcing the birth of a son to Frank and Norah. born Monday night July 27th at Rosedale, Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>Aug 4 Dora went to Toronto</p> <p>5 Returned</p> <p>10 Dora left for New York on the 5,19 train G.L.R</p> <p>Sep 16 Mrs. Sale, Norah and baby Julian Frank came on the evening train</p> <p>19 All returned to Toronto</p> <p>Oct 3 May Miller went to Toronto in charge of Conductor C.P.R.</p> <p>19 Will came in the evening</p> <p>20 Left in the evening to New York</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>20 Jasper went to Owen Sound to attend Baptist Convention</p> <p>24 Returned</p> <p>26 First snow of the season</p> <p>Nov. 1 Mr. Welch preached farewell sermons. Morning &amp; evening to crowded houses</p> <p>2 A farewell meeting in the evening. A satisfactory gathering</p> <p>4 Mr &amp; Mrs Welch and baby Beatrice left Woodstock. Mr. Welch goes to Lindsay we will miss them very much</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>Nov 10 I attended the Women's Home and Foreign Miss. Convention at Aylmer. going on Tuesday 10th and returning Friday 13th I had a very pleasant home at Mrs. Augustins'. Meetings well attended and very good.</p> <p>22 Dr. Farmer preached anniversary sermons at Oxford St.</p> <p>Dec 6 Mr. Proctor began his pastorate at Oxford St. His call to the Church was most unanimous</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1903</span></h2> <p>Dec 9 Mrs Stamp came home with us from prayer Meeting. We took tea a Wm. Parkers.'</p> <p>" 16 Open meeting of the Mission Circle in the evening. Mrs. Cowsert of Brantford spoke on Missions, very cold &amp; snowy. We went out early and had tea at Mrs. Chave's.</p> <p>19 Mrs Stamp went home</p> <p>25 Christmas. Father, Fred and I only to dinner. beautiful day good sleighing. Letters &amp; Gifts from each absent one</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1903</p> <p>Dec 26 Hallie Wright came out to spend a few days</p> <p>27 Very cold and much snow only Hattie and Fred went to Church in rhe morning Roads badly filled up with snow</p> <p>29 Father drove into town and Hattie went home.</p> <p>31 Fred drove to the Station for Geo. Sale, train 2 hours late cold and stormy. Geo. had been in Toronto attending his Mother's funeral</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Jan 1 Day pleasant, but roads bad so much snow. Geo and Will Parker and their wives and Mr. Proctor came to dinner. They had a hard time getting out, the men having to walk part of the way. We had a good dinner and spent a very pleasant day. Father took Geo to the station in the evening to leave on the 7.06 train to Atlanta Ga. It was very pleasant to have him here to spend New Years with us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Jan 2 Father drove out to town and took cold</p> <p>3 Sunday, very cold. 15 below zero in the morning. Roads not good. Fred only went to Church. Father very sick sent for Dr. Sinclair in afternoon he administered medicine that relieved the pain somewhat.</p> <p>4 Father still in bed</p> <p>5 Last night very cold 20 below zero at the College. very cold all day.</p> <p>6 Weather more moderate. Roger Clark came out {"Roger Clark came out" written in smaller font, below the first entry.}</p> <p>7 A little warmer, but chilling winds Father improving but still in bed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Feb. 3 Fred left for New York on a visit to Dora, trains late did not reach 29 East 80th St. until after dark. R.R. traffic blocked by snow. So far a very cold, stormy, snowy winter.</p> <p>25 Fred returned home having spent a few days in Guelph</p> <p>Mar 22 Father and I left for New York reaching 23rd St about half past nine next morning. Dora and {Lucie} met us with a carriage</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>We had a very pleasant visit in New York. Saw Will, Frank and Norah frequently. Was several times over to Astoria. Was there at Easter time heard Stainer's Crucifixion sang at St. James Church on Good Friday. The flower decorations in the Churches on Easter Sunday was were very fine. Attended 5th Ave. Baptist Ch. in the morning of that day and St. James in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Ap 11 Left New York in the evening and reached Woodstock in the forenoon of next</p> <p>12 day in the midst of a snow storm. Cold. Father staid over at Hamilton and came home in the evening.</p> <p>13 Oxford St. Ch. Meeting Annual business meeting. Reports of the various departments of Ch. work encouraging. Cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>May 11 Ellen Wood came from the Stratford home to stay</p> <p>14 Donald Perkins Seldon was born at 67 Grant Ave. Denver, Colorado at 9 oclock P.M. weighed nine lbs.</p> <p>31 Norah, Julian and Miss Marion Sale came from Toronto, raining.</p> <p>4 Norah Julian and Marion left for Toronto, damp</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>dull weather, has rained all the week except part of Friday 3rd</p> <p>June 23 Mrs. Herser came Thursday evening 23rd to stay a while.</p> <p>June 30 Dora came home having been present at Will's wedding the 29th</p> <p>29 Will was married to Theresa Foley at Bryan house</p> <p>July 4 Mrs. Herser went home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>July 8 Dora left for a visit with the Laycocks in Chicago</p> <p>16 Dora returned, Washington came with her.</p> <p>13 Clara and Margaret came from Toronto</p> <p>17 Very warm indeed</p> <p>18 Warm</p> <p>19 Still very warm</p> <p>29 George Sale came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>30 W. Laycock went to the hospital with typhoid fever</p> <p>30 Very early in the morning Cousin Mary Hyde came from Atchinson Kansas.</p> <p>Aug 3 {Lee?} Wolverton was married to Mr Darach of Brantford Geo. Clara, Dora, Cousin Mary father and I went by train, returning the same evening except Cousin Mary who remained A very pleasant day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Aug Sep 8 Ray Baker came down to help Fred on the farm.</p> <p>9 Mable came to work</p> <p>23 Alice Baker came over from Wolverton</p> <p>27 Ida came down from London</p> <p>30 Ida returned home</p> <p>31 Mrs. Templer came</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Sep 1 A Circle Meeting in the afternoon. Mrs. Templer gave an address Clara left for Lakeville Conn. Also Alice and Ray went home.</p> <p>2 Mrs. Templer gave a lecture at Oxford St. on her visit to the Holy Land so Rainy we did not go</p> <p>3 Mrs Templer and Miss Midgely here to dinner Mrs. T went home with Miss. M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Sep 19 Dora and Margaret left for Lakeville Conn.</p> <p>19 W.Laycock left to go to his brother's Alfred's. he had been here since Sep. 9 when the Dr permitted him to leave the hospital</p> <p>Oct 17 Jasper went out to town in the evening staid at W.Parker's and went to Toronto the morning of the 18th to attend the Baptist Convention during the week.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Oct. 20 Mable left</p> <p>22 She came for her things</p> <p>22 Jasper returned from Toronto</p> <p>24 Fanny Wolverton came</p> <p>25 She left in the evening.</p> <p>Nov 8 I went to Toronto to attend the "Women's Baptist Home &amp; Foreign Missionary Convention". Which was to be held in Walmer Road Ch. got down in time for the foreign Mission Board Meeting at 3, o'clock in the afternoon, after which I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>went to Mrs. Fox's 9 Walmer Road where I was invited to stay during the Convention; and where I had a most delightful home.</p> <p>9 Foreign Mission. Mrs. Bookers presided. The sessions were well attended from the very first The meetings were good and helpful. Prayer and giving being much emphasised I went home with Mrs. S.S. Bates for tea and spent a pleasant hour before evening Meeting</p> <p>10 Home Mission day. Mrs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1904</p> <p>Holman presiding with much ability and grace. Mrs. Peer, Mrs. Masse and Mr Harkeness spoke of the needs of the various fields they represented. New Ontario, Grande Ligne, and the North West.</p> <p>Nov. 11 Friday morning I attended a foreign M.B. Meeting and in the afternoon returned home. I met Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. Davies, Miss Meryle and many ladies I knew, and had a most pleasant time from first to last.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Nov 17 Thanksgiving Day. attended members meeting at Oxford St. Church.</p> <p>20 Jasper and I drove down to Gobles to attend Anniversary service in the Church. Mr. Baker an old pastor preached morning and evening, earnest helpful sermons. We staid over night at James Kiepers. I came</p> <p>21 home in the morning and Jasper stayed for a tea meeting Monday night which was an easeful Weather must delightful.Indian summer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Nov 23 My birthday 69 years old weather, warm and bright.</p> <p>25 Jasper's birth day. 70 yrs. old</p> <p>26 Dora's birth day 45 yrs. old</p> <p>28 Alice Baker came down from London to stay a few days on weeks. not very well.</p> <p>Dec 2 Attended a Missionary meeting at Mrs. Hanter's 88 Wellington St.</p> <p>5 Fred went to Guelph to attend fat stock show.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1904</span></h2> <p>Dec 9 Fred came home</p> <p>14 lice went home</p> <p>17 A little daughter was born to Frank and Norah Marion Rose Goble</p> <p>24 Harold came from Guelph</p> <p>26 We had a very quiet Christmas dinner Father. Fred, Harold and J. after which had a Gift distraction and Jared well. Loving reminders came from each of our dear absent ones</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Jan 9 Mrs. Mary Stamp died at her daughter Florence's home in Michigan, was buried from the home of her son Maitland in Woodstock on</p> <p>12 Thursday 12th. A cold day.</p> <p>Mar 10 I left in the evening for New York and arrived safely at 23rd St. Sat. morning about 9 o'clock when Dora met me. I had a very pleasant visit of nearly six weeks met Will and Theresa</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>and Frank, Nora and the children Julian &amp; Marion Rose several times, I spent on Sabbath at Richmond Hill with the boys and their wives and {illegible} was over on day to lunch. Had pleasant visit with Rose, Jo and several members of the Parson's family, and {illegible} the had a most restful after him. Left for home on the evening of Ap. 20 and</p> <p>Ap 21 Reached Woodstock on the morning of the 21st when Jasper met us in the rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== 1905 == {Heading written in a bolder ink}</p> <p>June 22 Dora reaches home at midnight having been detained thirteen hours over time on account of Washouts on the Lehigh Valley RR. and a week on the G.J.R., well but tired</p> <p>July 6 Clara and Margaret came Geo sailed for England June 17th</p> <p>31 Nellie Wood returned to the Home at Stratford</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Aug 7 Dora left for New York and Lakeville Conn when she arrived on the 8th and found Uncle George very ill</p> <p>13 George Milnnie died early Sunday morning and waid laid in Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday the 15th He rested &amp; to at last at home.</p> <p>Aug 6 Many weeks came from the Stratford Home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Aug 21 George Sale came from Hamilton today.</p> <p>Sep 7 Clara Margaret and I left for Lakeville Conn. We went to Hamilton and from there went by C.P.R. to New York. Nrs. Sycamore met us in Hamilton and pilled us from G.L.R. Slaton to the C.P.R. It was most kind of her. We had a very comfortable journey to N.Y. when George met us. Will came in while we were at breakfast</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>and before we left for Lakeville Frank put in a appearance. It was lovely to see them all. George went with us to Lakeville</p> <p>Sep 8 When we arrived in time for lunch Geo. Clara &amp; M. going to Greenwold with Rose and I to Urldwood with Cora</p> <p>12 Father and Fred came in the evening</p> <p>13 Dora's wedding day a beautiful day and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>everything went off most beautifully. just the close friends of bride &amp; groom were present. Charly &amp; Char-lotte. Rose and for. Father Fred and I from out home Geo. Clara &amp; Margaret. Mrs. Laycock Hartly and wide Mr. &amp; Mrs Richie. Emily, Frank &amp; Norah. Will &amp; Theresa Lucile and Ethel. Gail and Louise Parsons, and Miss Whitbush. Geo officiated and the service was very impressive and beautiful</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Ethel was maid of honor and Fred best man. The house was fairly decorated with plants and flowers a delicious lunch was served and soon after Mr &amp; Mrs Laycock left on their bridal trip to N.Y. Lakes George and Champlain, months and reached Penhurst</p> <p>Sep 20. Father and I staid at Wildwood until Sat.</p> <p>Sep 16 When we went to Richmond Hill and had</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>a pleasant visit with the boys and their wives Norah and Theresa</p> <p>Sep 21 We left in the morning &amp; had a delightful day on the Hudson, reaches Albany in the evening the</p> <p>22 Left next morning and arrived home in the evening Dora and Washington staid until Thursday</p> <p>28 Leaving in the morning &amp; reaching Chicago in the evening of the same day. {this entry had faded ink on some words}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Sep 30 Minnie Bach and her sister Laura came for a two weeks visit</p> <p>Oct 16 They left for their home</p> <p>18 Father went to London to the General Baptist Convention</p> <p>20 Father came home &amp; Mr Welch came with him</p> <p>22 Mr Welch preaches anniversary sermons at Oxford St. Good meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>Nov 7 I went to Waterford to the women's Miss. Convention attended a Board meeting in the evening</p> <p>8 Home Mission day the sessions were all good the afternoon meeting was one of the great spiritual power.</p> <p>9 Foreign Missions all the meetings well attended &amp; good. I staid at Aunt Emily Goble's. Took tea one evening at Jane Staffords</p> <p>10 Came home Friday. Father and Fred drove to Wolverton in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1905</p> <p>Nov 30 Hellen Wolverton came we went to a union Circle Meeting in the afternoon at Mrs. {uncertain name} A good Meeting - very cold</p> <p>Dec 1 We went in the afternoon to a Bible reading at {illegible} St. conducted by Mrs. Gordon after which Hellen went home by train.</p> <p>6 A beautifull day drove into the city and made several calls beautiful weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1905</span></h2> <p>6 Nellie Neave's baby died in the evening I staid all night</p> <p>7 Mr Nelson spent the day with us.</p> <p>8 I went to London to see Alice Baker. She has been sick a long time and cannot live long. She is a dear patient sweet girl</p> <p>10 Alice died about 3 o,'clock</p> <p>11 We received the word</p> <p>12 Jasper went to the funeral mild pleasant weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1905</p> <p>Dec 11 Fred went to Guelph to the fat {stock?} shows.</p> <p>25 Father Fred and I at home for Xmas dinner</p> <p>26 Jesse Davidson married to {illegible} Nelmes</p> <p>26 Harlod came from Wolverton</p> <p>27 Frank came from Toronto 28 he went back to</p> <p>28 Dora came from Chicago</p> <p>29 Father, Dora, Harold &amp; I</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1895</p> <p>Dec 30 Went to Guelph. Fred went in the morning, we in the evening A stormy day rain &amp; snows. Father and I staid all night at Mrs. Darson's. Harold went to the College and Dora and Fred went to the hotel, when Saturday Morning Will and Theresa, Frank &amp; Norah joined them, all coming to Mrs. Darson's where at half after twelve o clock Fred was married to Eva Walters. Miss Anna Walters was maid of honor and Mr</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1905</p> <p>McPhail was best man. Rev Mr Thomas officiated and everything went off in nice order as planned. The bridal party left soon after a nice luncheon for Sarnia and places West. We came home the same evening, Will and Theresa coming with us.</p> <p>31 Father, Dora, Will &amp; Theresa went to Church I went to S.S. in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1906 Jan 1 Father, Dora, Will, Theresa &amp; I ate New Year's dinner together</p> <p>3 Dora Will and Tessa went to Wolverton &amp; spent the day</p> <p>4 Will &amp; Tessa left to New York A very stormy day</p> <p>4 Mrs Field and Mrs. Milnor spent the afternoon with us in the evening Fred and Eva came, the carriage that brought them out took Mrs Field annd Mrs. Milner back to the city.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>Jan 8 I went to a McAll Mission Meeting at Mrs. McLeods</p> <p>9 Dora left for her home in Chicago</p> <p>10 Father went to Wolverton</p> <p>Mar 13 I went to Chicago. Dora and Washington met me on my arrival I spent three very pleasant weeks and came home</p> <p>Ap 5 Thursday Ap. 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>May 28 George Sale came</p> <p>30 George went to town Mrs Craig spent the afternoon</p> <p>31 Closing at Woodstock College Eva Wolverton went with us to the College. It was George's class he session Jasper and I staid at the class banquet. had a pleasant time.</p> <p>Jan 1 Morning for Chicago Fred had a Bee in the afternoon pulling down stone wall of the barn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>June Frank and Norah came Saturday evening. Norah returned to Toronto on Sunday evening and Frank staid until the following Thursday. He was not very well.</p> <p>22 Emma and her boys Richard &amp; Donald came from Denver. They spent a few days in Chicago with Dora and then came home.</p> <p>26 The barn was raised.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{The page appears to be tinted a yellow colour, while the other pages are white}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>July 20 Dora came from Chicago</p> <p>" 23 Eva went to Guelph Returned Aug. 17 {"Returned Aug. 17" is written in a smaller font}</p> <p>28 Geo, Clara &amp; Margaret came from Atlanta</p> <p>Aug 2 Dora went home to Chicago</p> <p>4 Ted came from Denver</p> <p>11 Minnie Bach came from Toronto</p> <p>20 Returned to Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>Aug 27 Ted left for Chicago and Denver arriving at The Latter Place Sep. 1.</p> <p>31 George and Margaret went to Toronto, from there Geo went to New York Margaret staying at her aunts in Toronto</p> <p>Sep 4 Father went to the Fair</p> <p>6 at Toronto and returned</p> <p>12 Clara left for Toronto</p> <p>21 She and Margaret left</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>On an evening Train for Chicago to visit Dora</p> <p>25 Emma, Richard &amp; Donald left on an evening train for Chicago. The house is very quiet and empty without Emma &amp; the children Gladys Johnson went home she has been helping us since Aug 1st, a good little girl</p> <p>24 A letter from Will telling of the birth and death of a little girl baby.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1906</span></h2> <p>Dec 25 We were alone just Fred, Eva father and I. a quiet day. I went to bed ill in the afternoon</p> <p>1907 Jan 4 {1907 written in smaller font above Jan 4} Dora Lorene Gobble came to the home, a wee healthy baby. Mrs Waters here. I was still in bed</p> <p>Feb 11 I went with Dora to Chicago, not very well. Dora had spent a month in New York and stayed over a week at Pennhurst.</p> <p>Mar 2 Dora sailed from New York for a trip abroad with Rose Milinie Parsons.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <p>Feb. 25 Elizabeth Homby Sale {illegible} at Spelman Seminary Atlanta Ga.</p> <p>Feb. 11 A little girl came to Frank's home at White Plains New York May Goble</p> <p>June 1 Dora arrived at her home in Chicago after her wanderings in foreign lands</p> <p>" 4 I came home from Chicago I had stayed in Dora's home during her absence, father being there past of the time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <p>Oct. 16 The Baptist Convention was held in Woodstock during a week, also the College Jubilee was celebrated. during this time Newton &amp; Fnny and their children Harold, Jasper and Bessie spent some days with us. Dora had made us a visit previously.</p> <p>30 I went to Toronto to visit my sister Melissa who was lying very ill at 54 Augusta Ave. Card for her daughters Ida &amp; Eva</p> <p>Nov 2 I returned home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <p>Nov 20 Eva &amp; little Dora went to Guelph.</p> <p>Dec. 8 Melissa Wolverton Feich died in Toronto and was brought to Wolverton for burial.</p> <p>10 She was laid to rest in the Cemetery on the hill.</p> <p>28 A little son was born to Fred and Eva at Guelph</p> <p>25 Xmas day, very stormy. Miss. Stone Lucy Landon, Harold Wolverton to dinner with father Fred and myself. A pleasant day together. {This entry was written in a smaller font}.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">2021</span></h2> <p>May 11 I moderated the RDA booth at the RWSA conference today!</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{The entry has faded ink}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>Jan 4 The little Dora's birthday</p> <p>26 Aunt Ann Wolverton died in her home Lexington Kenticky in the 92nd year. Rose Van. Peltwoole almost her last days.</p> <p>28 She was Laid away</p> <p>Feb 10 Eva, her mothers Mrs. Water and the two babies came home. The weather which had been very cold and stormy had moderated</p> <p>11 One year ago I went to Chicago</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1908 Mar 2 I left {unknown name} for Chicago train did not arrive at C, until the morning of Mar 3. Washington met me found Dora well.</p> <p>10 Dora left for Savannah {illegible}{unknown name}, Atlanta and returned home to chicago April 11</p> <p>11 I stand until may leaving the evening of may 6 and</p> <p>May 7 arriving home the 9th</p> <p>9 Annie McNeil came staid overnight with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>May 15 A little girl was born to Will and Theresa in New York.</p> <p>Aug 7 Dora came from Chicago</p> <p>Sep. 2 Will Theresa and baby Beatrice came from N.Y.</p> <p>6 W.Laycock came from Chicago</p> <p>10 Clara Margaret and Elizabeth came</p> <p>12 George Sale came from N.Y.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>12 Emma Seldon and two boys Richard &amp; Donald came from Denver</p> <p>14 Frank, Norah. Julian, and Marion Rose of White Plains New York and May Sale of Toronto came.</p> <p>15 Charly, Charlotte, Rose and Joe came from New York</p> <p>15 Our Golden Wedding a beautiful day in every way.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>Sep. 16 Will Theresa and baby Beatrice left for New York</p> <p>16 May Sale returned to Toronto</p> <p>18 Dora and Washington left for Chicago</p> <p>18 also Frank. Norah Julian and Marion Rose went to Toronto</p> <p>19 Minnie Bach went home to Toronto</p> <p>21 George, Clara, Margaret and</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <p>Sep. 21 Elizabeth left for their winter home at Atlanta, Georgia</p> <p>22 Emma, Richard &amp; Donald started on their journey home to Denver, Colorado</p> <p>26 Fred began to fill his silo</p> <p>29 Completed filling silo</p> <p>28 Rain which was much needed came and weather cooler.</p> <p>Oct 3 The first frost of the season came last night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{written in pencil where previous pages were in pen}</p> <p>{Napier?} or (K) 72" 1.35 27" 55 ¢ 18"35 ¢</p> <p>Calcutta 72" 1.35 27" 52 4 18"34</p> <p>Rubber binding {?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Inside 1st page from back cover, blank page with Memorandum pages (2) stapled in which the top one reads as follows:}</p> <p>{Curries?}{lrossiy?}</p> <p>Width of Iles 3. ft</p> <p>" seats apart 2 - 7 1/2</p> <p>Baptistry</p> <p>11 long at the top</p> <p>6-9 in at Bottom</p> <p>3 ft wide</p> <p>{Legible from underneath said Memorandum paper}</p> <p>County</p> <p>ky</p> <p>3ft deep</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Well worn back cover, much more so than the front, not surprisingly.}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f5a59215059f7fe43bfeaf142e382cde.pdf 8c96c73ba83ea609b333e45661c2f082 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1589c908e656f49139350e5daa1ab6a8.pdf 5559768b05d5222d672e0a1b16b7244a https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/109918dd69ff8bf9fbc9c0ba50fcdcdc.pdf 3a82bc61eebfb25da9f7441283943db5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Olds Language A language of the resource English Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archives of Ontario Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Norfolk Country, Woodhouse Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1890</span></h2> <p>TORONTO:</p> <p>PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS.,</p> <p>MANUFACTURING STATIONERS.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January - Wednesday 1 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has fallen heavily both last night and nearly the whole of to day. Have been comfortably situated at my sisters however. Enjoyed a special dinner at Mary Janes, a juicy turkey and other things to match being provided for us. Mr and Mrs Neese took dinner with us; so upon the whole we have had a pleasant New Years day notwithstanding the rain. Deilia and I were over to town this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January - Thursday 2 - 1890</span></h2> <p>We have continued to enjoy our visit with my sister and her family until noon today. Left Dresden for Chatham by the noon train. My sister &amp; Henry with Mr and Mrs Neese accompanied us to the station. Got to Chatham all right, &amp; left the train at {Read street?} for Nellies house near by. Went with Maggie arround the town {illegible} this evening, and was surprised to find Chatham much larger than I expected.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January - Friday 3 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Stayed overnight with Nellie and her husband last night. Intended going to Delhi to day. But owing to misinformation as to the train connections did not get away. Had a pleasant and I trust profitable visit with these kind relatives besides having several interesting strolls arround the town of Chatham. Though still a town, the latter place is sufficiently large to become a city &amp; I am told is only prevented from as doing by fear of a raise in taxes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January - Saturday 4 - 1890</span></h2> <p>We left Chatham this morning for Delhi en-route for town. Succeeded in geting the train this time. Arrived in London for dinner. Called on Steven’s and Burn’s at their office. Settled a small toll still due on my note. Had a look through their establishment. Got to St. Thomas to find a train wrecked on our track. This prevented us getting home as we intended. Felt as well satisfied however as it gave us a chance to visit on Lynedock &amp; Delhi before going home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY 5 1890</p> <p>We have been congratulating ourselves to day, on our safe ar-rival at Mr. {barquero?}, My father in law last night. Rain has been falling in large quantities both last night and to day as that we have not even been to church. We have had a pleasant &amp; a most proffitable time in the company of my wifes fa-ther and mother, besides reading of the word and the exercises.</p> <p>January MONDAY 6 1890 {entry very faded}</p> <p>My wife and I started out this forenoon to do some visiting. Had Din-ner with our in law Mrs. Creplus{?}. Enjoyed our visit {illegible} we {illegible} the{?} took her with Mrs Graves{?} found them at home and spent a very pleasant evening. We feel much in-{?} in since seeing {?}apparantly do in {?} were particularly inseperable{?} in getting Maggie out I {?} for the {?} since the weather{?} is quite plain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Tuesday 7 - 1890</span></h2> <p>My wife started out this morning on a visiting expedition amongst her old friends. I joined her in a call at one place. After dinner we went with her father and mother over to Sarah’s, and shortly afterwards on to Delhi. Packed up and took her wedding presents from her sisters with us. Made a couple of short visits in Delhi with, Will and John Ferguson before starting home. Took the train for Jarvis at along five. Did not find our rig as we expected, so walked home. Fred had gone however, as all was well.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Wednesday 8 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Found on getting home last night that no threshing had been done except what rate Fred had threshed for the horses &amp;c. Have been getting things righted up to day ready for work again. Found it necessary to make some changes and improvements for my bed-room in order to accomodate its new occupants which I have done today. There appears to be a permanant change in the weather lately, having below {illegible} cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Thursday 9 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been away helping his brother Elias to day. The latter has been sixck for a couple of months and not able to do anything. Felt much put out by a lot of young men last night. They had led us to an old fashioned shipene. The closeing up of the scene was much better than I expected however. Have been doing chores to day. William Watts came with his wife to day. The former has been a friend indeed to me.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Friday 10 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred drawing out manure from the cow stables to day, while I had been to the other end of the township paying my taxes. Forgot to mention that W. H Watts kindly handed one a one-hundred dollar (B. note) last evening, saying as he did so, ‘go and pay your taxes or you will have trouble’, I gladly accepted and am to pay back as soon as possible out of {name of company?}. My wife has been quite sick to day with a {illegible} and accompanying fever.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Saturday 11 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain fell last night and most of the time to day. It has become quite warm again and the ice that formed during the first part of the rain has quickly disappeared. It seems likely heat mug will soon follow. Fred has been working arround the barn on account of the rain while I have not done very much to day. Have felt some symptoms of the influensa now preventing in some {practices?}.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January – Sunday 12 - 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling again to day. Went out to church however, taking Bertha with me. Our young minister preached and did very well. It fell to my lot to lead class after preaching. Had a very good time. Some of the dear sisters did me much good by their bright experiences. Felt that the leader was receiving more than he was able to import. Did not go to the little church on account of the rain &amp; mud.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY MONDAY 18 1890</p> <p>The weather continues remarkable for this time of year. A very heavy rain fall last night and yesterday which has well night created a {illegible} to day. Fred has been dr iving around to day. the the weather being to windy to work out. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon on horseback after the balance of our cheese money. Had something like fifty dollars coming for the last two months cheese. Some less than I expected.</p> <p>JANUARY TUESDAY 14 1890</p> <p>Fred and I cut wood in the woods this afternoon. He has ^been puting up some fence around the wheat fields this afternoon. Have had our first batch of visitors here to day. They were my uncles aunt &amp; cousins. Expecting John Marrs{?} folks. Had a turkey and goose for dinner. Was glad to notice that they all seemed to take kindly to my wife. Though{?} the first impress-ions will be last-ing{?}. There {faded} has some prosepect {illegible} the weather {faded}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January WEDNESDAY 15 1890</p> <p>My men and I have been cut-ing wood in the woods to day when not doing chores, Fred got up a couple of loads of wood this after-noon however. The weather has been quite warm and spring like- Not much prospect of threshing yet. The leord is good." and his mercy endureth forever, so more that see Him are{?} so glad to be carried{?} of his {illegible}. Heard{?} help me to find{?} for this {illegible}</p> <p>January THURSDAY 16 1890 {entry has bleed through}</p> <p>Fred and I have been cuting wood {illegible} the {illegible} this afternoon and part of the {illegible} The weather fair changed co siderably since {illegible} Pros pects {illegible} to {illegible} of seasona ble Winter weather. There seems to be {illegible} of more {illegible} badly{?} before{?} my wife and I see{?} {illegible} {rest of page is too faded and bleed through to make out}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>The threshers came last night. Got started at threshing clover seed to day. The machine is different from any that I ever had before, being a regular sawyer clover thresher. It seems to be doing a very good job although the seed does not turn out very well. The first days product is eight bags. Weather has been very favourable, but appears to be geting warme again this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>The weather and every thing else have {illegible} favourable for our threshing; so we were enabled to finishe the cloverseed. Never had such a cleare, easy and rappid job of cloverseed threshing done in any life. The clover-huller beats everything. The seed burried deep about as I expected. Something less than half a crop of seed. Had starter fees. Jim and James chop and helping both to-day and yesterday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY 19 1890</p> <p>My wife and I went out to Dover{?} to church this morning for the first. Took my mother with us. The young preached, as is usual in the morning and did very well. Enjoyed this fellow - ship me- eting{?} after-wards. very mucuh{?}. Walked down to Mr Clarks this evening and found Laverie Horton{?} there sick. He told me of his fathers poor health and mothers also. They went to be an affiliated family.</p> <p>January MONDAY 20 1890</p> <p>Rain fell again last night, contrary to our expectations. Did not finish this forenoon as a consequence. This afternoon however we have got at it again. Finished threshing{?} the oats and peas in bay. There are some indications again of colder weather There has been many sudden changes so far making it very unhealthy. There is a sort of icy{?} called {illegible} grippy quite {illegible} clear{?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>We finished threshing this forenoon oats seed all. Have one hundred and fifty one bushells of mixed oats &amp; pease. One hundred and thirty bushells of oats besides eighteen baggs of cloverseed. Have been geting the ram cleaned up this afternoon and the chaff put away for future use. My wife and I went over to Fred Ritchers to spend the evening The wind is very strong &amp; cold.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Have paid at for puting in clover shaff &amp; e to-day while I have been ont to Elora with a grist of chop. Had a number of other errends which took me to town. Recieved the congratulations of a large number of my past Elora friends to-day, which rather surprised me. Faced {see?} geting home that Harry Barret and Hubert with their {illegible} had been here to {licence?} to-day. Roads very rough.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been choring arround the form most of the time to day. We have had visitors from Port Dover, including our minister Brs. S. and wife. N. J. Carpenter and wife, W. St. Watls wife and daughter. Expected to have had J. Eillis &amp; wife but the latter failed to come. The weather is rather wintry, snow has been falling slowly althrough the day. Have enjoyed our friends visit very much.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been cleaning up cloverseed to day. He brought up a couple loads of wood as well. Have had a visit from my old friend Laveme {Stortou?; last name} to day, which has taken some of my time {illegible} the visit of my friend however, which was {compensated?} {illegible} I suppose. The weather is still seasonable the ground being covered with snow. It seems likely now that Winter weather will prevail.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been cleaning up cloverseed this forenoon; or rather most of the day. Was much surprised to find that our pile of cloverseed was fell much short of what we expected. Instead of thirty bushells there will not be more than fifteen. There will be some Tymothy-seed however to take its place. Went out to Elora this evening. While there paid my monthly insurance dues with the {Forniters?; likely a name}. Am much discouraged at the prevailing of finances {first?} now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>A foggy misty day with some rain to night. Went out to church this morning taking Maggie with me. Bro. Saunders preching. It was quite a treat to hear him again. He was been absent several sundays. Had a good time in our class meeting. The good Lord being present to own and to Bless. Have been comforted to day by attending God's hourse. There was much deen for I have been much cast down of late</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred working around at sundy job to-day. Went to the Lymn Valley Mill with a grist of chop and from there to Simcoe with out little crop of cloverseed. Had only ten busshels to sell from the big eighteen acre field. It has turned us about a bushell to the acre. There was several bu. of Tymothy seed however. Sold the clover at $3.25 Per Bu. a lower price that for many years. Succeded in geting The needful {J. Y. S. H?} pay {N. H.?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred took home some twently bushells of oat borrowed of John Marr this morning, also twelve bushells borrowed of James Challaud. I went down to Wm Walkers this morning to take him then money so kindly lent me by him some time ago. We have beencuting wood this afternoon in the woods. Maggie and I went up to uncle John Matthers this evening. Found little Mable getting some better though still quite poorly with the influenza.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been geting in straw for the horses this forenoon and this afternoon have been fixing up one appartment in the west shed for the small hoggs. Succeeded in geting them shut up this evening for the first. They have been a good deal of trouble to us running but as they have but it seems to aggree however. The weather has again become warm and the roads are fast becoming muddy &amp; disagreeable</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been working at cuting wood in the woods to-day. The weather has been very warm for the time of year and quite foggy. The ground is about thawed deep again and mud very deep. Went up to the grange Hall this evening, but found us one there owing to the bad roads I suppose; and appearance of rain. As I had not been there for some four months they went to go even though it was muddy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY, 31 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of rain we did not go up to the woods to day until near night. Had a go inside, however, which was about as important as cuting wood. Got the Tymothy seed cleaned up ready for market, or nearly as. Finsihed weighing out the cloverseed. Had sixteen bushells and a hald when cleaned up. Will likely have something over twelve bushels of Cloverseed Tymothy seed besides the clover from same field.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>I went out to Elora this forenoon to take out some butter &amp; c. and to bring home some necessaries. Freds wife went out with me. The roads were very rough, so I got George sled and now I hope to get along better. I am so homesick. So says my Maggie and I want to take her home so bad, but so fat have been denied the privilege. The weather has become very cold &amp; wintry and the roads rough and bad but expect them soon to get better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Took Maggie and the children , Bertha and Jim, with me to the addvent church this morning. Mr Eelard officiated and always says something good. It being sacriment sunday my wife and I partook with the friends &amp; Brothers of the emblems. Have been reading sermons &amp; c. The remainder of the day, not without some proffit, I hope. Aunt Lydia came down this afternoon to see how Ma was, and stayed a while with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been geting out manure to day from the cow stables. I have been geting ready for a couple of days advance this forenoon and this afternoon my dear wife and I started for a short visit at Lynedoch and at Wyecombe. Found the roads very bad but still we got along very well. Stopped in Simcoe a few minutes and arrived at Mr Fergesons at about six this evening. Took the dear old people by surprise.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Maggie and I have been visiting with her father and mother most of the time to day. Made two of other short visits at the homes of near neighbours during the day. Started for home at about five o'clock this evening. When a mile or so on the road it began to rain, so we turned back, and to night we have be are again staying with the father &amp; mother of my dear wife. Spent a couple of hours very pleasantly at Mr Oshanders this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>My wife and I having stayed over night at her fathers last night left there this forenoon and took dinner with Mrs Sarah Crysthe, Maggies sister. At about four o'clock we started for home. The weather has been growing colder all day and the mud is fast freezing solid. Got all to Simcoe at about half past six. Called at Thomas Murphys to warm and, after a tedious ride arrived safely at home at ten. Found everything in good condition.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred at work trimming trees to day, while I have been off trying to do some collecting on account of bills service. Went to several places during the day and suceeded in collecting one dollar and a half only out of some twently four or five dollars {??} oweing. A change has taken place in the weather and are are likely to have a snow storm soon, I should think. The roads are very rough and would require a good deal of snow to make sleighing.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>The weather has at last become cold and wintry, Snow has been falling since the middle of the afternoon, and continues to come down in good old style. Have been killing out old beef cow to day. William Watts kindly assisted us and to night we enjoyed a nice piece of fresh beef for supper. Am still somewhat cast down at time, owing to the very uncomforable state of my finances at present.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>Sent Fred down to William Wattson this forenoon with a hind Quarter of beef. I spent the forenoon in shoveling roads, snow having fallen last night and yesterday in sufficient quantities to make very good sleighing. Fred as been geting up wood this afternoon also with the team sleighs. Had my first sleighride this afternoon. Maggie and I went to Elora &amp; {illegible} there to W. J. Carpenters. Called at the Barretts while in Elora</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Took Maggie and Bertha with me to Elora this morning where we heard the young bro. Nickelson preach. Came home before class in order to get ma off to the little plank-wad church. She took Jim and my wife with her while I stayed at home to do the chores, Fred being awat to day. Have left much cast down to day, at times. Yet, God is a reffuge and strength and present help in trouble. O' my Lord, flee as a bird to your mountain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred at work at Sunday job to day. I went up to Lynn Valley mill with a grist of chop and on to Simcoe with some Tymothy seed for Chesters and Werrets. Several other matters of business were also attended to. An old frind and acquaintance, mifs Maggie Wyekoff was burried at {Mudhouse?} to day. She died from the disease as common now called La Grippe. Brought a new {illegible} mowing machine house with one.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have got to work geting up wood at last. The snow has been going off pretty fast but still the sleights run well to the woods. Got four loads up to day which is only a small beginning. TOok ma up to unckle Johns to day and went after her this evening. Was surprised to find that both unckle and Nora were in a very discouraging state of health from the La Grippe. There are several other perious cases in the neighbourhood Eva Marr for one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I got up one load of wood this forenoon only. We cut it first though. Nathaniel Parsons was here and I settled up with them for the thrashing this year. Felt well satisfied with the honourable way in which they have treated us. Concluded to have them again if our lives are spared. One threshine done for two crop per bu. all around for peas wheat oats and barley. Went down to W. Wattses for dinner to day takeing the folks with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been working at the wood to day as usual. Got two more loads cut and drawn up to our pile. One of our two-year old heiffers had a horn knocked off to day {crossed out illegible text written above as cancelled addition}, which I have tried puting on, and in hopes that it may heal. Have had a visit from William and Nellie Watts with their friends {Nor?; name} Elaine of Hamilton and {illegible} Silver Thorne of Port Elora. Enjoy the evening visit from these friends very much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling about all day, so my man and I have had to quit work in the woods. He has been cuting wood in the woodhouse when not doing chores which I have been geting saws filed up ready for work. It has been rather warm to day, but the snow has disappeared quite slowly after all. Expected to leave had a visit from Emma Crysler to day, But owing to the rain I did not go after her to the stations as I expected.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>We have kept on at our work Fred and I. {L.?} {Cuting?} up wood as usual. The weather has been somewhat cold and wintry, the snow still conttinues in the rain, Have added three loads to our pile to day. Wy wifes sister, Sarah and Emms Crysler came this evening to cisit us for the first. Went to see my unckle John. He is slowly recovering. Heard that the Toronto University buildings were destroyed by fire last night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Elora this morning to hear Bishop Baldwin preach in the English Church. My mother and wife went with me as also Ms Sarah Crysler and Emma. The meeting lasted nearly or quite three hours., but I did not get tired our hungry. Has more than pleased with the Bishops talk. What he said was so good. It was no realy eloquent but satisfying to the soul.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went our to Elora this afternoon, to take a crock of butter for mifs Battersby &amp; to do some tradeing &amp; c. Worked in the woods this forenoon. Worked in the woods this forenoon Fred and I. Got some pine timber cut for kindling. The weather has turned warm again and roads are becoming muddy. Rain is falling to night, with every indication of an early spring time. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shal; not want. He makethe me to lie down in green pastures" &amp; e.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been cuting up an old pineer stub, or rather part of one, that has been laying down for some time. This afternoon we have been working arround the barn, &amp; Fred has been triming some apple trees. Took Maggie and Mifs Emma Crysler with me up to Mr Gidson Crysler to spend the evening. Emma did not come bome with us, but returns to-morrow. Had a very pleasant evening with these kind friends.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Got in a couple loads of straws for the horses this forenoon, also a load of wood cut and drawn up for {Lords?}. Went out to Elora towards night taking Ms Maggie and Mifs Emma Crysler with me. I had to walk out myself however. Spend the evening very pleasantly at at Mrs Silverthorns when a nice little party of friends had assembled. Came come through quite a rain-storm which was very disagreeable.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working at sundry jobs to day such as repairing bob-sleighs and making an axe handle &amp; c. I have also made an axe handle, besides doing some other work, chores &amp; c. Have felt anything but well owing to the several nights spent out late foane visiting. The weather has been cold and very blistery with occasional snow-flurries. Very much like March weather usualy is. At home to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I ahve at least got to work cuting and hauling wood from the wood s again. Have got up a couple of loads to day besides doing some other work. Took man and Maggie with Mifs Crysler with me down to William Wattse this evening. Spent a very pleasant evening with these friends. Learned that the Haldimand election had gone against Mr Colter by over a hundred majority. Rather unexpected to a good many.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been cuting wood with Freds help to day and geting it up from the woods. Two more loads have been added to our pile. Went out to Dover this evening to take out Bertha mostly. She has gone to visit siste her sisters and brothers, for a day or so. The weather continues to be rather cold and blustery. There are some indications of a thaw, and perhaps a general break up very soon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 23 1980</span></h2> <p>Took mifs Emma Crysler and my wife, out to church in Port Dover, with me this forenoon. Bro. John Saunders praeched. Was glad to hear him again. His text was, I was glad when they said unto the house of the Lord. Enjoyed the discourse very much. A love feast and sacriment followed which was also a season of proffit. I rejoyce to think or to know that God is with us. Both in our houses &amp; on the Sanctuary.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>After being hindered some this morening by one of our sows which by the way had apparantly lost her piggs from being confined in to close a sleeping place with the two others. I started out again to do some Collecting, succeeded in geting one dollar. Went out to Dover this evening after Bertha. Paid my {illegible} dues for comeing month. The thaw that seemed to be coming has arrived and the snow is going fast.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUSSDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been trimming trees in the orchart to day when not doing chores. I have been in the house most of the time entertaining visitors Capt. Wesley Haren and Mrs Sovereign being here from Dover. Rain fell last night and part of to day, so we could not have done much out any way. Mud has become the order of the day again. everything seems to indicate a very early spring.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain fell again last night leaving it quite soft and muddy to day, the frost being nearly all out. Fred has been trimming apple trees when not doing chores. Cap. Haren and Ms Sovereign left us this forenoon. A Mr Stalwood from near London Fred's brother-in-law called here a while to day. He is quite an intelegent farmer. All went over to Johns Marrs for dinner; but owing the bad roads did not go out to Dover as intended.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 1890</span></h2> <p>Forgot to mention that yesterday was my natal day. Still I can say truly "Hitherto God hath helped me". Am more decided than ever it that be possible, to live to thine". Have been over to John Marrs for dinner all of us to day, or rather, yesterday. Fred has been trimming trees in the orchard. I have been out to Doiver, to take Mifs Emma Crysler ot the train, Maggie went along. Had dinner at Mr Barrets. Called at Mrs Sawson's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods to day, when not doing chores. The weather still keeps rainy and the ground is about {settled?} frost being out nearly. It looks life cod weather now however. I notice that seperate schools are likely to be abolished in Manitoba. A strong feeling is being {exhitited?} amongst Roman catholicks throughout Canada, as well as in Manitoba, the dual language system is also a thing of the past, then.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>{blank page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the very rough state of the roads we did not go out to church this morning; but, have spend the Sabbath home. Feel sometimes that to remain at home on a Sunday occasionaly from going to church is not pleasant but proffitable, So it has been to day. Went up to unckle Johns this evening to see how they were geting along from their late illness.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>Spent most of the forenoon in geting a cross-cut saw ready for work, having broken the one used for ten or twelve years. Borrowed one of John Marr, but finaly filed up our old saw, bought over twenty years ago. Fred got up a couple of loads of wood with the waggon this afternoon, the remainder of the time we have been cuting wood and doing chores. The weather is quite cold and wintry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of a a blinding snow storm this forenoon Fred and I came up from the woods soon after going out. Went over to Mr Chaffeys after coal oil &amp; c, and had quite a talk with him about the post office and other matters. He is still in a very unsettled state owing to the want of a written affreement respecting the store and Post Office. Hope we will be able to keep him however. Fred and I have been working in the woods this afternoon the storm {raining?} ceased.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Though best to make the most of the little snow that has fallen of late, in geting up what wood we have cut. Fred has been drawing to day, He has succeeded in geting up about all that was ready. Had Mr and Mrs. Chaffey here to dinner with us and Fred's also, to day. The weather has been quite cold and very windy with much appearance of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THUSDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Remained at home to day in order to go to the Grange Hall to night. Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods most of the time through the day. Drove up to the Hall over the very rough roads. Found but two members present, Mr Isaac Austin, the Master and Mathias Shields. Had a very pleasant bout but failed open the grange meeting. Have been talking some about taking some about taking my with me, for company mostly.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred at work trimming some fallen trees in the woods to day, when not doing chores. Went out to Dover with a grist of peas and oats for chop. Got along very well, the roads being much improved of late. The weather has been very cold however, and wintry. Am dreading the time when Maggie shall be away, It is intended for her to stay two weeks with her people at Lynedoch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred at work cuting wood in the woods this forenoon, and this aftternoon he has been trimming apple-trees. Went to take my wife away to Simcoe, on her road house. Ma went along as far as Port Dover, where she stayed until I came back. Left Maggie at G. W. Lennons who promised to see her sefely on the 9 o'clock P.M. train for Delhi. Felt somewhat sad at our first parting, though only for two weeks.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Did not go out to meeting this forenoon, thought best to go this evening when the Rev Mr Robertson Presbyterian minister stationed in Dover preached in our church. Had a very good sermon from this brother. Addam Rose came iun fore a while this afternoon, he being home for a short stay. He seemed quite disappointed at not seeing Maggie. Feels quite lonely without her myself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred worked in the woods this forenoon and this afternoon at trimming trees in the orchard. Started out collecting this morning and was unusualy sucessful, recieving over seven dollars in one place. This afternoon have been working arround the house and barn. Our lambs are comeing now and I amd having very poor success with them. Never saw lambs so weak. Believe it is owing to a lack of strong foud for the ewes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling most of the time to day, but in very moderate quantities. Fred has been spliting wood in woodhouse while I have been helping do chores &amp; some odd jobs. Am reading Ben-Hurr just now and have become greatly interested. Find it hard to stop reading when I get at it. Felt much disappointed that I did not hear from my wife to day, Expecting a letter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been in readiness all day to got to Simcoe by way of Lynn Valley mill, but rain has been falling at times throuhgout the day. Have had to put off until to morrow again. Fred and I have done but little except chores. He has trimmed a few apple trees while I have been reading Ben-Hurr when not doing something else. It is a most interesting book. Can scarcely leave off reading.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Started at about nine o'clock this morning with a grist for Lynne Valley mill, thence to Simcoe. The roads were frightfuly bad and the poor horses had has a deadful tugg of it, both going and comeing. Bought a new crosscut saw, of Brooklyn make to take the place of the old broken one. Had my first letter from my precious wife this evening. Some compensation at least for her absence.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred trimmed apple trees in the orchard this forenoon, this afternoon we have been cuting wood with the new saw which I spent the forenoon in sharpening. It went very well excepting that it had rather too much set. Shall have another seige of fixing soon. Have written my first letter to wife this evening an experience which she passed through before me. Shall be glad to see her home again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Cut wood in the woods this forenoon, Fred &amp; I when not doing chores. I went over to the cheese factory this afternoon to attend a meeting of Patrons. The meeting came off this forenoon, so I missed it, being misinformed as to the time. Went over William Wattses to see about anise seed, remained to tea, with them. Have been arranging a list of varieties of apple trees for home planting, this spring to send to Mr McKay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the almost impassible state of the roads we did not get out to Church to day. The weather has been exceedingly unpleasant as well, a violent wind has been blowing from the northwest which was very cold. Have improved as well as possible the moment of the percious day and evening. The good Lord has been present with me in my feeble effort read, mark, learn, and to inwardly digest his {fife?} precious truth.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Got Fred started at sowing grass seed to day, on the ten-acre field. I went down to Smiths to see about geting his grass-seed sower, but faild on account of their A not having finished sowing themselves. Fred and I have cuting wood in the woods this afternoon. Have got my new saw so that it cuts very well after all. Have had some trouble geting it there though. The weather keeps blustery and quite cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>When not doing chores to day we have been cuting wood in the woods, Fred and I. Tapped some trees for Fred's wife to tend, Did not think our time sufficient to undertake this work myself. The weather is still cold nights and rather warm day-times. Heard from my wife again this evening and am glad to find that she will soon be with us again. Have felt so lost without her.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>My man and I have continued to work away in the woods to day as usual. We are makeing very good headway with out new saw since geting it to run right. Expect to get our wood cuting done now directly. The weather keeps much the same. Wheat and new meadows are becomeing much injured. It seems likely that the present weather will continue for some time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Have kept on at our wood-cuting, Fred and I. We are making very good progress since we got the new saw, it works so well. Our old sow brough us six little live pigs and four dead ones las night. Am in hopes that she will raise the six at least. It is expected that duties will be charged on our eggs going into the United states of 6 {illegible; currency?} per Doz. which will about kill the egg trade for us here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I cut wood in the woods this forenoon. This afternoon I went out to Dover took three bushells of cloverseed to Mr Silverthorn in payment of diference between his bull and mine which we traded. The roads are exceeding bad just now. Got along with my load all right with Georges aid. Am glad to think that my dear wife returns to morrow. Have felt so lost without her since she went away.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred trimming trees in the orchard to day when not doing chores. I went up to Simcoe starting at about nine The roads were in a fearful state, but got there at noon. Took dinner at Florences, went to the {illegible} Seine station afterwards after Maggie but found that she had gone to the Dover station. Went there in time to see her start for Port Dover in the train. Had to go alone, and found her after some searching at Bro. John Saunders.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>The roads being almost impassable we could not well get out to church in Dover to day. My Dear wife and I went over to the Messiah church which we felt was much better than not to attend the worship of the most high at all. It don't seem to matter very much after all, where or with whom we worship; but only to please God by comeing into His prescence in his own appointed way with broken and contrite hearts which He will not despair.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred sowed Cloverseed again this morning and has trimmed apple trees part of the day besides. I went down to William Wattses this morning to see about seeding away our order for onion-seed. Have order five pounds this year. The largest quantity we have even sown. Have worked at sundry jobs since, such as sharpening the corss-cut saw &amp; c. We all went over to Freds this evening they {illegible} off for us and we enjoyed the evening together very much.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain fell this forenoon, but not until after Fred and I had finished sowing the remaining portion of the new ground field to grass seed. This afternoon we have been working in the woods again when not doing chores. It takes a good share of the time to attend to the latter duties however. Had unckle John Mattheres here to dinner to day. The first time since his recovery from late illness. Weather very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I cut wood again to day in the woods; or rather this forenoon for this afternoon I went down to L. J. {Beirk?} with the Hack saw to {bour?}. It has been exceedingly windy to day with occasional squals of snow and rain. My wife heard from her mother last night, that she was quite ill. As a consequence am likely lose her company again soon, unless she should get better.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I cut wood in the woods this forenoon and part of the afternoon. I tapped a half doz maple trees this afternoon, to have a little for sugaring off occasionally. Ma and I went out to Dover after four o'clock. Found the roads very bad. Met my wife on the way home, started for Lynedock, but brought her back with me. Started from home at about nine o'clocl this evening, Maggies mother being very sick.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Maggie and I had quite an eventful drive last night from our own home to that of her fathers. It began to snow shortly before we got to Simcoe, Soon after a violent wind began to blow from the N. E. or E. accompanied by a heavy snow fall with sharp lightning and thunder like Summer. Got through safely however at about three o'clock A.M. when we found Mrs Ferguson still alive and very pleased to see us. We did not get to bed until about five this morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Spent the forenoon at my father-in-law with my wife and she other members of the family. Sarah made us a pot of pea soup for dinner; which was quite a treat. Started for home at about one o'clock. Did not get along very fast owing to the impassible state of the roads. Got home at about eight o'clock however, and found everything all right. One of the cows had been sick with bloat but was recovering</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the almost impassible state of the roads we did not go anywhere to meeting again to day. Have enjoyed the Sabbath in a quiet and I trust proffitable way at home. Am reading the life of Christ by Fleetwood just now, for the third time I think The blessed jesus was never more than now the one altogather lovely to my soul. To follow in the wat of his commandment is my Chief desire, and prayer to Him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been geting up wood on the sleighs this forenoon There is plenty of snow on the ground for good sleighing, but owing of to the mud underneath is very poor. Have been cuting in the woods this afternoon. Wiliam Watts and wife with Nellie came to spend the evening with us. They were evidently disappointed at the absence of my wife. Feel quite lost without her myself, and am not lifely to see her very soon either.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been working away at wood cuting again to day as usual. It takes a good share of our time to do other necessary work takeing care of stock &amp; c, so we dont make much headway, Had a letter from my wife this evening giving some encouragement with regard to the recovery of her dear mother. Her suffering has been considerable, particularly at times. Snow is fast disappearing, and mud is takeing its place.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been working away in the woods as usual, Fred and I. The weather is becomeing much warmer and snow is going very fast. It is more than likely to be the order of the day. Sap runs well. Am writing to my dear wife this evening. Feel quite anxious about the recovery of her mother Maggie would feel her loss so much. Am satisfied however that Mrs Fergeson is a good woman &amp; well prepared to pass this Jordan into the promised land</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>We have continued to work in the woods to day. Fred and I. Rather this forenoon for this afternoon as soon as we could get ready ma and I went out of Dover. Found the roads much better than we anticipated, though still very bad. Failed to hear from my dear wife to day which gave me some anxiety, I could not help remembering however that "{no?} news is good news". Tarrif charges have taken place which will almost completely break up trade between the United States and Canada. Greaty to the injury of the latter no doubt.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred split and piled wood in the woods this forenoon, while I worked at sundry job to numerous to mention. We both started work in the woods this afternoon; bet were soon driven home again by an April Shower. We have been working about to house since. He at spliting wood and I at trimming trees &amp; c. Have had some dark seasons again of late. Sometimes the Sun is hidden by clouds so with the Sun of righteousness.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>I went up to Simcoe this forenoon to attend to a matter of business with H. G. This afternoon I have been helping Fred in the woods. We hvae something over twenty cords of stove-wood out and put up in the woods about ready to burn. We would I went down to W. Wattses this evening to take a letter from Maule about potatoes 'William is about sending for a barrel of Rurals New Yorker No 2 Potatoes to plant'</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>The roads still being in a very impassible state we did not go out to meeting, this morning, though we desire to have done so very much. It has been a blessed day however even though the published worship of the Sactuary was denied us. Have never felt more benefit from reading the precious word of God, together with Fleetwods life of Christ, in which the several incidents recorded of the life of our Saviour and beautifuly woven together, as a continued story</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been fixing up some fence arround the house to day &amp; c. I have been engaged at triming trees, cuting blackknot out of cheery-trees, besides sundry other jobs to numberous to mention. A heavy rain fell last night which has made water rather plentiful; but, it has rather benifited the roads by settling them. Have been somewhat anxious of late about another hand. Have feld that a good strong boy might do us this summer.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>It has rained by spells to day and a heavy shower last night. Fred has been working away at sundry jobs. th triming apple trees, and making a stone boat &amp; c, I have been cuting black know out of cherry trees, planting Goose berry cuting &amp;c &amp; c, Had Ed. Watts. here to day, after a job of work. Offered him twelve dollars per mo. for {seven?} months, he did not accept. Went down to William Watts this evening on horse-back to ask his advice about the lad. Brought back a favourable {suport?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred worked in the garden most of the forenoon, cuting out old canes from the raspberries &amp; c. I worked in the cherries trees at same time, triming and cuting out plack knot. Fred went after his family with the waggon this afternoon to Mr Doulegs. He brought home a bag of mumy peas &amp; a bag of a new kinf of oats for seed, from Lias Kitchen, swapped one over for them &amp; went to give some difference. Ed. Watts came this afternoon to say that he would take my offer of 12$ per mo. for seven mos. Commencing work to-morrow or Monday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I worked back of the ten-acre field to day. The weather was so cold and windy that we were only too glad to get to the woods. Cut down an elm tree in the edge of the field and have been preparring for wood. Mud in fast disappearing as one result of at least of the heavy cold wind of to day. Had a letter from my old friend George Butcher this evening. He has put in a sick winter at Bay City</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I finished sowing cloverseed this forenoon. We have since been working in the garden cleaning out the raspberry bushells and at cleaning black knot from cherry trees &amp; c. Have had Florence Harris and Horah Rose with Eva Mare here to visit us to day. The weather is very warm and beautiful again A slight frost last night. Fell so much the absence of my dear wife. If I only knew when to look for would not care so much.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>As soon as I could get ready this morning started for the grist mill at Dover. Hoped to have returned early as well but found the roads so bad that it was night before I could get home. Fred has been working in the garden besides spliting wood at the woodhouse. Me out old minister Rev. D. Chalmers on the street to day. Was greatly disappointing in not geting a letter from my dear wife, Have lived without her long enough.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Desiring to go out to meeting this evening, in order to have Rev David Chalmers out old Pastor, we did not go this morning. The roads are far from being good however, especialy in places. Had a very interesting sermon from our old brother which by the way was intended as an an d educational discourse. The Presbyterian friends withdrew their service so out church was crowded. Text this evening. I can do all things through Christ that strngtheneth me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>The Watts boy; Ed. disappointed me bu not comeing to fulfill his engagement. Missed hiring once of the Aitkins boys on his account this morning. Two or three other have been here to hire as well that were turned away on his account. Went down to W. Watts this afternoon to set a few grafts for Mrs Watts, of Mr Todd's fall apples. Mr. W. told me some things about Ed. Watts that made me feel thankful that he did not come for the seven mos. as promised.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>I went down to {farreis} with a plough and some harrows &amp; plough irons for sharpening. The Walpole Township {strow?} of Stallions &amp; kulls came off to day as I have a chance to see a lot of nice horses. Mr Miller got the irons sharpened for me to bring home in the mean time. Fred and I got home a couple of loads of hay from the Big plot towards night. Was greatly disappointed in not hearing from my wife to night. Feel almost sure that something must be wrong.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working on the eleven acre field back of the barn to day. The comencement of our Spring seeding. Spend the forenoon mostly in looking arround for a man to help. Could not make a bargain with Bob McBride, not with Ross Lamptein as they both wanted too big wages, 18 per mo. for 7 mos. While we were at dinner a young man came whose name is Hall from near Cheapside. Made a bargain with him for 7 mos. at 15 per mo.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working away in the eleven acre field to day. I helped with the other fiew this afternoon. Grafted some this forenoon. Set a fiew sheep-nose apple graft &amp; some plum &amp; pear graft as well. The man failed to put in an appearance to day that I hired yesterday. Begin to think that our chance is good to be fooled again. Failed to hear from my wife again to day. Have about made up my mind that she is sick &amp; unable to write me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Have continued to work at our eleven acre field to day wiht both teams. Our new man Linas Hall came about nince this morning to and has been driving the team in my place since. I have been fixing fences arround the hilly field by the drive-barn where we are to plough for peas and oats. Mr. James Allan of Port Dover came this afternoon to see about geting some oak for fixing his vessel, promised a couple of trees at 8$ per thousand ft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Linas have been working at the oats seeding to day, Got the drill started this afternoon. I havebeen doing a number of odd jobs such as filling the leech &amp; c. Mr Barret and Hubert came this afternoon, after a number of little seedling hard-wood trees, The intend sending to Harry in B. C. Spilmadian {B. C.?}. I started for Mr Furgesons at Wycombe at half past six this evening. After a long tedious drive, arrived safely at nearly eleven. Found Maggie quite {illegible} but her mother was much better.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been spending the day with my wife at her fathers. She has been poorly as not to be able to go th to Church so I though best to keep her company what little time I had to stay. Started for home at about half past five without the company of my dear wife, so I had a long tedious ride. Did not get home until nearly eleven o'clock. My heart is fixed trusting in the Lord "He is my help &amp; my shield"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred finished drilling the eleven acre field with oats to day. He has done some harrowing besides. Linas has been harrowing in the field back of the barn where we intend to sow peas, as soon as ready. Have been cleaning the celler besides planting most of our vegetable seeds in the garden. Was out this forenoon looking for a drill for sowing onion seeds. Went to L. Bints first but did not find it their. It looks very much like day weather just now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred finished harrowing the drilled oat field with smoothing harrow to day. We afterwards got it hall furrowed out. Linas has continued to work in the field back of the barn where we intend to sow peas. It takes a great deal of work the ground being exceedingly hard in places. I have been puting in garden seeds most of the day. Have just about finished for the present. Am expecting to leave home for tree delivery at almost any time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Finished planting garden seeds this morning. Have since been ditching in the eleven acre field. The men have been working in the field back of the barn most of the time, geting it ready to sow with peas. Fred started drilling "Mumey" peas on the back side of the field this evening. There has been some appearance of rain nearly all day. But little water has fallen however. There is much kneed of of rain for the ground being very dry.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been puting in the onion seed to day with Ben. Laide's drill. Has sown two pounds also two pounds of Mangel seed as well. I have been drilling peas in the field back of barn. Linas has been cultivating in same field. It has taken a great deal of work to get the ground ready for sowing. The mild wet winter has been very unfavourable for the spacing work, it being {sun?} togather and baked with dry weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Worked away at ditching this forenoon excepting when runing ditches back of the barn in pea field.Linas has been ploughing in the hilly field next to the creek where we intend to sow peas &amp; oat mixed, for feed. Went out to Dover this afternoon to take ma mostly. Found that our delivery of trees had just come. This means that I must drop my work and tend to something else for a time. Weather very cool. An East wind blowing for three days.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Linas continued to plough this forenoon in the hilly field by drive-barn. Fred has harrowed some this afternoon however. I have been shoveling out ditches from early in this morning completed the job in oats field and have cleaned out principal water courses in pea field back of barn. It has been raining heavily during the latter part of the afternoon, The ground was very dry, however and rain will do great good.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain continued to fall most of last night of of to day. It has cleared off since noon however. Were not able to go to church on account of the rain, The men have both been away besides so I have had to do all the chores. Shall be glad when the time comes that we can get to church regular again. it seems so long in comeing. Have been somewhat cast down to day; but, found Him near when engaged at my regular devotions to own &amp; to bless.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of rain H had to leave off ploughing in the hilly field and go to the Big Flat where we inted to plant corn. George Lemon came just before noon, and I got started at deliverying trees {illegible} after dinner. Traveled as far East in Walpole as Peacock's point and returned after some meanderings. Rode on horse-back. Found the roads rather roagh and bad. Enjoyed my trip amongst the farmers very much as I always do.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have kept on ploughing to day most of the time. Rain fell again however. Have been delivering fruit tree notices and makeing sundry preperations for to-morrows delivery in port Dover. Got pretty wet in my trip West to day but, found occasional shelter. Took dinner at W. J. Carpenters and had a pleasant time all arround. I am sure my presence home would be worth something but still I appreciate the privilege of geting out once in a while.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been delivering trees in Port Dover to day. Got out in good time this morning and took the trees out alone. Succeeded in geting ready for business before anyone came for their order. George got there at about eleven or thereabout. Our delivery was quite a success considering the two large, orders called bad which we had to contend with. Sold them off pretty well however, but reserved a portion to dispose of in Simcoe. Brought our trees home to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>I have had the men drawing up hay from the Big Flat to day. it being rather weat for ploughing. Have been engaged at seting out peaches pears and apple trees bought of Lemon a year ago nearly. Night found me on the road for Simcoe, in order to be there in the morning for delivering trees. It was rather cool riding, but got there all right. Found George in quite a state of despondency on account of bad orders.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been delivering trees in Simcoe to day with G. W. Lemons assistance, for Mr. Mackay of St. {illegible}. Have had a rather unpleasant job owing to the large number who could not pay money for their orders and gave notes instead. After closeing business this evening I went up to Mr. Fergusons to get my wife. Came back to Mrs Sarah Crysler's before I found her. Stayed with her there over ball of the night, for it was after twelve when I arrived.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>Started from Mrs Sarah Cryslers at about half past nine this morning for home. Expected to have brought my dear wife with me but have been again disappointed. It was a great treat to have her company again. Am in hopes that her recovery will soon enable her to return. Feel so lost without her. Came home by Simcoe and Port Dover in order to get some necessaries. Heeled in the apple trees ofter comeing home this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Our regular Quarterly meeting came off in Port Dover to day. It was our blessed privelege to attend. Felt much benefitted by the hallowed services of the hour. Had dinner with mifs Giles after services. My desire has gone out exceedingly after God to day and indeed for many days of late. Have felt that by his help alone could that deliverance come, which I have so earnestly longed for, these many years. Surely He is my deliver.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been working away at seting out apple trees to day with all my might. Rain fell after-noon for a while and hindered me some. Got all planted except forty five this evening. The men have been ploughing away a good part of the time in the hilly field to day. Find it rather tiresome work seting out apple trees. There is nothing that I enjoy move, however, than seting out trees that will bear fruit and taking care of them.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Got to work this morning again in good time at seting out apple trees. Have been at it steady all day &amp; what is better made an end to the job for the present. Had only places for three more trees after geting the whole one hundred out. Had a letter from my dear wife this evening telling me that she would be in Simcoe on Friday next all being well. The men have been ploughing most of the time to day in the hilly field.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Our Quarterly meeting came off this afternoon at the old Woodhouse chappel. I took ma with me and, we went for a visit at out old friend John Gilberts. Had dinner there. The meeting came off all right notwithstanding the mixed multitude. Took tea also with Mr Gilbert. Forgot to mention that Mr. Elgin Harly a young married brother was recomended for the ministry to conference, also invited to our own circuit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 8 {in handwriting; "Friday 9th"} 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning after plaster and a barrel of salt. Brought home one ton, eight hundred and ten pounds for which I paid $4.25 per ton. For the barrel of salt $1.40. Brought home the empty fruit tree boxes also. Had some difficulty in geting up the hill by the house with my big load. Have been off to Simcoe this afternoon after my dear wife. Was successful this time in bringing her home with me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 9 {in handwriting; "Thursday 8th"} 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have continued to work away at sowing and harrowing in the field by drive barn where we are puting in oats &amp; peas mixed. I went out to Dover this morning with a case of eggs which was consigned to the Grange W. P. Co. This is our first venture at sending away our egg produce. Came home by {Gundy's?} and brought a fiew Cuthbert raspberry bushes with me. Have been working in garden this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling nearly all day. Of course we have done our best to improve the time as well as possible. Found several little jobs arround the barn, that wanted attending to. Am delighted to have my wife with me again, She has been away full six weeks this time; and it has seemed more than two months. Her health is far from being good at present however the fever being still apparant in its effects.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Church this morning taking Bertha with me. Had the young minister to peach to us. He seems to be improving somewhat, but I am inclined to think that his preaching power will never be very great. Had a very good time at out after service or class, the Good Sheppard being present with us. Out friend and Bro John Sanders is at present disabled from preaching, but, it is hoped only temporarily.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been ploughing on the Big Flat where we intend to plant corn. The recent heavu rains have thoroughly saturated the ground. I have been up to Lymn Mill with a grist of wheat and some corn for house-use. Left the team at the mill and walked to SImcoe where I had some business to attend to. On the way home stoped at the oat meal mill and bought four hundred of oat, bran for house feed, our oats being gone.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Both the men have been ploughing on the Big Flat where we intend to plant corn, to day. Notwithstanding the very wet weather the Flat Ploughs nicely. I went out to Dover to day to collect up some Small ballances due to Mr. Mackey &amp;c &amp;c. Brought home a new milk can from calvers. Was agreeably surprised to night, at recieving the two dollar prize given by the Practical Farmer Co of Philadelphia for second best Postal Card published in current number.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of rain we did not do much this forenoon It cleared off toward noon however, so that this afternoon both teams have been ploughing on the big flat. I have been planting some early potatoes in the garden to day besides takeing out a pit of potatoes. Did not get either job done however. The ground is very wet just not. Farming work is almost at a standstill as a causequence {causequence = consequence}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been busily engaged at sundry jobs to day. The men have been harrowing &amp; {sobling?} the cornground geting it ready for planting. Took ma with me this afternoon and then on to W. J. Carpenters where we spent the evening very pleasantly. A party was given my wife and I in honour of our marriage. Maggie was not able to go however which was quite a disappointment all arround. Took out two {whik?} sows away to boar to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Owing to the heavy rains the ground is too-wet for working. The men have been drawing up corn-stalks from the little barn to day and geting up some pea straw for beding and for feed. I have been picking over a pit of potatoes &amp;c. This evening I have been trying to get by returns made out to send to Mr Mackat. Succeeded in geting the Port Dover papers ready to night. Took out two whik sows to L. J. Bint yesterday, brought out {illegible} this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Lenas went down into Walpoole after his trunk last night, and reports the roads being very bad. He &amp; Fred have since been working on the corn-ground geting it ready to plant. Blossoms of all kinds are comeing out beautiful. Never saw a finer promise of fruit. There are some indications of frost to night however. Turned out our {miletis?} cows this afternoon to pasture for the first this spring.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Took my wife and Bertha with me out to Church this morning. Had an interesting discourse from our young bro. Elgin Wooley on, they that will do His Will shall know of the doctrine. Bro. Wooley is quite gifted and apparantly well filled for the ministry. His being a married man is a great hinderance, but our Qarterly board have commended his case to conference and it may be that he will get out in the works yet. My class was quite small in size. There being only four of us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>I have been off to mickle John Matthews this forenoon geting seed corn for planting the Big Flat brought home four bushells. Went up to Ben Laides after his seed drill also but, as it was not home came without it. The men have been working on the Big Flat where we intend to plant corn. G. W. Lemon came this evening, and we have been setling up our tree Business for current year. Rain has come again this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>A heavy rain fell last night which keept us from our corn-ground to day. The men worked arround the barn this forenoon and this afternoon we a geting seed corn shelled and ready for planting. This afternoon Lenas and I went down to Mr. Nelsons after some maple trees for filling up vacancies arround the road. Brought home to twenty five hard maple trees. Fred has finished puting in tragel seed to day, in both gardens.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas and I set out maple trees this forenoon, filling up vacancies arround the farm by the road-side. Have only had to plant out twenty five for that purpose this time. The men have been working on the corn-ground since I went out to town this afternoon after some necissaries Brought home our empty egg crate the second time. Saw Thos. England about geting a bonus for highway planted trees.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>On accound of rain last night the men did not get to work on the corn ground until nearly noon. It has been in good order since, however. I have been working in the garden and in the straw berry batch, most of the day. It has cleared off beautiful and warm. Everything is growing so nicely. Pear trees are now comeing out on blossom and present a beautiful night. So also do the plum and cherry trees. Have been spraying {trees?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of a very heavy rain last night, out work on corn-ground has ceased entirely. Have been fixing up fence arround each side of the lam back of barn. I have also planted some garden seeds &amp; e. We put out Early Mastodon corn to soak in copperas water last night &amp; on account of the heavy rain have made a mistake. Intended going going to the Torreters to night; but gave it up on account of the bad roads for night driving.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred worked this forenoon at marking corn-ground on Big Flat, the ground being rather wet we stopped th at noone and both men have been away this afternoon enjoying a hollowday of rather haft halowday {holow/hollowday = holiday}. I went out to Dover this forenoon to take a case of eggs &amp; c Took Bertha also and left her there for a visit and hollowday. Have been warking around the barn this afternoon fixing up calf-stables for rearing summer {calf?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning takeing my dear wife with me, Bertha was there and came home with me. Had our superintendent Bro. Saunders with us. His health is far from being good but his sermon to day was excellent. A stupid sleepy feeling which comes from the change of the busy week day to the quiet sabbath. Am often troubled with it and prevented from enjoying the Sermons &amp; other exercises &amp; of Gods house. Here caught in the rain comeing home so stayed &amp; had dinner at Ms Rosies.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>We were not able to work on the corn ground to day owing to its not being sufficiently dry. The men have been geting out manure for the fodder corn ground. I have been doing sundry jobs, but most of the time digging arround the grape vines and trimming them &amp; c. The female portion of our household have commenced cleaning house to day, for the first. Weather prospects very fine, likely some to get at corn-planting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>The men continued to draw manure to the fodder corn ground this forenoon. This afternoon they have got started again on the Big Flat, geting it harrowed and cultivated down for planting to corn. It has only just got harrowed dry since the heavy rain of last week. I have been engaged at sundry jobs as usual. Went over Freds this evening and partly settled up with him for the past year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Linas have been preparing the Big Flat for planting to corn. I have been working at the strawberry's and at mulching young pear and peach trees with chip manure. Weather continues fine, There was some appearance of rain this afternoon, but it passed of towards sun-down. The frost of a year ago last night has not yet been repeated, hence fruit prospects continue unusualy good.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Lenes finished cultivating the Big Flat this forenoon and this afternoon had finished harrowing Fred has been marking most of the day. I finished barning much in front of the house thisforenoon, also hoeing strawberries. Went up to the Grange Hall this evening and had a very pleasant time with my Grange brothers. Eighteen names were preposed for membership and balloted for.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred got done marking corn ground about the middle of the afternoon and afterwards has been helping Lenas and I plant. The latter and I have been planting most of the day, or when not doing chores. Found our Early Mastodore and corn partly sprouted, So we thought best to plant with the hoes and by hand. Found {Encore?} and Hill, Wattses there this evening when I came home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been planting born on the Big Flat with all our might, to day. There is something less than half of the field to plant yet. We are being blessed with beautiful weather for our work and I am thankful. Housecleaning is in full blast at our house, just now, with plenty to do. There is at least one consolation {&amp; is ?}, it will in time come to an end like every other evil.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Being quite unwell to day from a tooth ache and swelled face, beside some other aches. So I didn't go out to Church as is my want. Sent a buggy full however in my wife and Bertha, and were thereby separated. Have put in a rather uncomfortable day, in a bodily way. But the best of all is God is with us, which is a cause of rejoicing constantly. O that His Law might be my constant guide. Amen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas and Fred got done planting corn on the Big Flat to day, or, about four o'clock this afternoon. I have been fixing up some fence and this afternoon have been takeing out a pit of potatoes. Found them well kept and not sprouted of any account, even at this late date. The weather continues very beautiful, and all nature has on her best moods. Sad to think that changes must so soon take place. But mostly the fruit instead of the flower.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>The men finished geting out manure on the fodder corn-ground this forenoon. Lenas has been ploughing at it, this afternoon while I have been takeing out some potatoes and Fred has been planting on the Big Flat. Took Maggie and ma down to Wattses, for tea and went on to Dover myself. Brought home the bag of sugar lately ordered of G.W.S &amp; empty egg crate &amp; c. Got caught in the rain comeing home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the tremendous rain last night and this forenoon we have been nearly out of work to day, so we have been fixing the roof of the house. besites the veranda, and some other things that were out of order. The freshet caused by last nights rain has exceeded any before for some twenty thirty eight-so James McBride says, and he lives right on the creek. About ten acres of our corn has been overflowed, on Big Flat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred, Lenas and I have been working this forenoon at mending up the fence next to brigge by Mr J McBrides, lately taken away by the flood. This afternoon Fred and I have been away casting our votes for a member of Ontario Local Parliament. There seemed to be quite an interest taken in the election by all parties. Candidates Mr. Morgan &amp; Mr West Clearlton the {illegible} of Lynedoch.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been hoeing amongst the mangels to day. Linas has been ploughing ground for fodder corn in the hilly field while I have been working in the garden and doing some other jobs. I Had a visit from our old friend, John Gilbert and wife to day, Uncle John Matthews &amp; aunt Lydia also were here. Enjoyed their visit very much. Maggie and I went up to Wycombe this evening arriving there at about twelve o'clock.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Maggie and I did not feel much like early rising this morening after our night journey. Seven o'clock found us up however &amp; the forenoon was spent in visiting with my wife's father and mother as well as at packing her goods for our home going this afternoon. Started after dinner and called at Sarah Cryslers on the way. Arrived safely at home after a call in Simcoe at about seven o'clock. Found all {right?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>There being no service in our church on account of conference which is now going on in Hamilton, we did not go out to church as is our custom to day. Have enjoyed the day at home, however, very much. My wife and I took a short walk to the woods, where nearly a year ago we went for the first time with memorable results. An attachment seemed to be begun then that gave me my loved companion &amp; help. must Praise God.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Got started at cleaning out our small patch of onions to day. Linas has been geting a small patch of ground ready for fodder corn in the hilly field. I went to jarvis this afternoon takeing my wife with me. Brought home some seed corn and a job of blacksmithing from L. Millers. Had a matter to attend to at Sill and Jom's which seemed satisfying for the time being Weather continues to fine &amp; dry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Washed sheep this forenoon, the latest I think for a long time. Fred has been hoeing and weeding onions and Mangels, while I have been busily engaged at sundry jobs as usual. Linas has been ploughing in the orchard this afternoon where we intend to plant some potatoes and to sow some peas for house use &amp; c. Recd. my pa delivery papers for explanations from Mr Mackay this evening. The first time I think ever returned.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain came again to day puting us back some in our work but doing good otherways us doubt. Fred has been working in the onions and mangels most of the time or, except when helping me drop potatoes in the orchard &amp; fix fence along the pasture field &amp; c. House cleaning is still in progress and likely to continue for some time to come. Have felt much cast down to day, but, Sorrow may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>The ground was rather wet for working to day, so Linas has been geting up wood &amp; c. Fred and I have been working in the garden most of the time. Had a short visit from A. G. {Rae?} this evening. He has just come for a short visit home from the other side. Returns on Saturday, He appears to have come to a crisis in his business, having struck for higher wages, or 25$ more per mo. than he has been geting = 18 00 per year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been working away with the team to day. Have drilled in some peas for house use mostly in the orchard. This afternoon he has been harrowing on the fodder-corn-ground. Have had a serious time geting it in order on account of lumpy places. Fred and I have been hoeing in the onion patch most of the day. There appears to be a change takeing place in the weather, It seems likely now that we are to have fair weather, awhile.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been engaged to day mach as usual. Freed took Mr. Miseuers hog house this forenoon. The latter having kindrly given us the loan of a fine boar pig, for a couple of weeks. Fred and Linas have been hoeing onions and mangels the remander of the day. I have been doing chores &amp; c. This evening however I went out to Dover takeing ma with me. While there called at our ministers and had tea there, contrary to our wish howvever.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Took my mother and Bertha with me to church this morning. Had a very excellent discourse from our dear Bro. Saunders. Did not from some cause enjoy the class-meeting as much as I often do. There is such variations in the joys of Salvation. Caused often no doubt to by the engrossing cares of life which occupy the mind so incessantly through the week. But the grace of God is sufficient.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June MONDAY 16 1890</p> <p>The men have been cultivating potatoes and corn to day for the first. The corn crop looks much better than I thought it possibly could. I have been very buisy fixing fence and trying to make a changen out hog arrangements. Maggie and I have also been makeing preperations for a trip for fishing and recreations to the point tomorrow. Having had an invitation to accompany a party of friends from Simcoe &amp; Dover &amp; surrounding county.</p> <p>June TUESDAY 17 1890</p> <p>Morning{?} foggy{?} considerable for our prospective {illegible} to the point. after a big {?} and a desperate struggle to get things in readiness we arrived in Dover in ample{?} time for travel{?} quite a large crowd {?}real at 7.10 oclock we {illegible} aft er the point water {illegible} company good, everything pleasant arrived{?} 9{?} oclock with our {illegible} discretely{?} for a look round {?} in company with Walls - J Able{?} we arranged our {illegible} and and {illegible} Day of {?} gaterhing our fishing jackets we let {?} for a catch fairly find. Dad driving successfully{?} a fine trip{?}. {illegible} and pleasant {rest of entry illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been cultivating corn on the Big Flat to day. The report the corn crop there in a healthy condition. Ground geting hard in places. It is remarkable that the corn had done so well considering the great flood that came after planting. I have been engaged at my usual occupation of chores and sundry jobs of work, as they are made necessary. Weather still dry and beautiful.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have continued to cultivate corn to day as usual. They have been over the field twice or once each way and have been cultivating the corn angling this afternoon. They report this as being the most beneficial of any. I went out to Dover this morning after sundry matters. Brouhgt home some flour for Fred from the mill. Found Mr. John straw in the mill. He has lately taken possesion and has been a leading miller for years</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working at the mangels to day. Linas helped him part of the time; but most of the day he has been helping me shear sheep. We did not get along very fast for we only got eleven done this afternoon both of us. Had some other work that had to be done however. There is some appearance now of a dry spell, The weather is beautifuly cool and pleasant. Sun not in middle of day however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Were blessed with a beautiful rain last night and this forenoon, which was much needed. The men did not do very much until this afternoon where they worked at weeding mangels. I worked on my delivery papers this forenoon, Am pleased to have them in pretty good shape or at least so I think. Have been plastering in the kitchen this afternoon, or repairing broken places in the walls. It has cleared off {illegible}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning to church as usual. Took Bertha as usual. Took Bertha and grim with me. Ma and Maggie being unable to go from various reasons. Had Bro. Saunders to minister to us of holy things. It was good to be there. The weather was rainy and but fiew out; but the good Lord was there in our midst however, to own and to bless. My dear wife is quite unwell from a sort of periodic kidney affection. Charley Webb was buried to day. We lived with us over three years once.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Comenced our road work to day. We have twelve day and Fred has two makeing fourteen, but we expect to get all done in three days. Got five of them done to day at any rate. Have felt much discouraged about my dear wife's health, she has been so poorly lately. The weather is very warm at last. Nearly always cool before. Found it rather warm work on the roads. Our wheat crop has make considerable improvement.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been working on the side-road again to day with both teams. I did not go on to day, on account of home duties. This afternoon I went down to jarvis takeing ma with me. Mailed my delivery papers to Mr. Mackay having made explanations which I trust will be satisfactory. Took some cultivator teeth to jarvis for sharpening. Weather very warm. Have been told that the thermometer stood at 90 degrees {degree symbol used in place of word "degrees"} in the shade to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred was laid up to day, from having taken too much cold water when on the road yesterday. Linas has been on with his team and I have also been helping. We have comparted our twelve days, so excepting Fred's two days we are done for this year, for which I am thankful. Weather continues warm. Rather disagreeable working. Clinse Warren's man took his second lamb this afternoon and another calf. His fourth I think, may be five however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June THURSDAY 26 1890</p> <p>We have all been working at hoeing potatoes in the garden and at drressing out the various garden vegetables &amp;c. Got started this eve ning at the man gels in the back garden patch. I went up to the Grange lodge this evening. There was several new members added to the institution. It is expected that a larger member will soon be added brought in to our Grange. Maggie has been making preperations for a tr an aniversary trip to Fishers to morrow.</p> <p>June FRIDAY 27 1890</p> <p>Afterall bright and glorious first such morning as a fill {illegible}. When first to miss{?} {next line faded} Had a funeral{?} The pastor{?} talking of life w{?} which we have fellow lead during {illegible} {?}fully we could {?} for all things Supplementary to the above which my dear wife has written would say - surely God is good, and great is his mercy towards them. That fear{fine} line. THe ful-fillable the desire of those that love Him, His ear is open to the coy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Were blessed with a beautiful rain this forenoon, which came very seasonable. Everything looks very much refreshed. Weather very warm as well as showery. The men worked at sundry jobs this forenoon arround the barn. This afternoon they have been puting in the remaining portion of our corn fodder. The rain was very beneficial to the work. I have been as buisy as I could possibly be at various kinds of work. My wife &amp; Bertha went to Simcoe this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Took Maggie and little Jim with me to church this morning. Had our young minister Bro. Calvert for the first time. He is a very small man in stature, but rather the opposite in intellect and in talking abilities. The subject of his discourse was his own christian experience since seting out in the christian life. He has some fifteen relatives already in the ministry of the Congregational Church from whence he also came himself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas and Fred have both been cultivating corn to day on the Big Flat, while I have been hoeing potatoes in the same field. Weather very warm almost sultry. Corn growing splendidly. Out prospect of a crop seems very good at present. Other crops are also drawing near maturity in a very prosperous way. Feel very anxious about the present state of our work. Flure seems to be a near {approcee?} of harvest, while haying is here and we are not ready.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas comenced cuting hay in the front field to day. He has been useing the new Toronto Mower for the first time; and it goes finely. Had our dear minister and part of his family to take dinner with us to day. Fred has been cultivating potatoes and mangels. He has about finished for the first time I have been hoeing in the garden and in the onion patch part of the time to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been hoeing mangels this forenoon, While I went up to Simcoe with the wool. Sold the latter to Brooks as usual for twenty cents per pound. This afternoon the men got started at rakeing and cocking up hay this afternoon. Rain came at about four o'clock however and put a stop to haying opperations. We sowed part of our mangel ground with turnips this evening. Have been much cast down of late, on account of debt &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been cuting this afternoon in the front field. Fred has been hoeing mangels and this afternoon we have been puting up hay in the front field Went out to mill this morning and on to Dover afterwards to get the barrel of sugar ordered some time ago. Came home by the cheese factory afterwards &amp; brought a pince of new cheese. Our factory is now turning out about thirteen cheeses per day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has finished cuting the front field this to day. Rain fell this morning, so we sowed a patch of buckwheat in the orchard, which we have been puting off until the ground should get moistened up a bit. Fred has been working in the mangel patch, while I have been doing some work arround the house and this afternoon have been puting pan's green on the potatoes in the garden. Had a visit from Mifs Barrett &amp; the young {illegible}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I hoed in the garden this forenoon. Linas has been mowing arround the fence in corners in front field. This afternoon, we have been rakeing and cocking up hay in the front field by the church. Got it mostly up in cock. Find the hay, much heavier than we expected, especialy in the north side of the field. Had quite a time with Fred this evening about small fruits. He claimed that I promised him a share of &amp; I claimed that I didn't.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Took ma and Bertha with me to church this morning. Our young brother Calvert, the young minister officiated, and got along very well. Did not enjoy the service as much as I could wish on account of the difficulty I experienced in keeping awake. Had a very proffitable waiting upon God in the fellow-ship meeting which followed. Have been greatly drawn out after God in prayer of late. He is indeed my hope for years to come.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>It threatened rain last this morning but passed off towards ten o'clock. Succeeded in geting in eight loads from the field by the church. Weather very warm but fine for changing. Had a visit from uncle Holmes Matthews and his wife this afternoon, but, could not spend much time with them myself. Our red healt cherries are ready for use and the others nearly ripe. Wheat turning and will soon be ready for harvesting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>Have succeeded in geting in eight loads of hay, more from the field by the church to day. Rain came this evening however just as we were geting in our last load, a very heavy thunder shower with violent wind. Grain crops have been badly leveled, Wheat was so near ripe however as to be past injury, I think. Had a price list of oil cake meal from J. &amp; J. Livingston of Baden Ont, much lower than I am used to buying him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain last night prevented us from drawing to day; so, both men cultivated corn this forenoon while I was buisy at repairing roofs. This afternoon Linas has been cuting in our back hay-field and Fred has been into the corn until this evening. I shook out the hay still in the front field this afternoon, expecting to draw to-morrow. Took a short tour throug the wheat, oats and pea fields this evening. They all look promising.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>We have finished geting in hay from the field by the church to day. Drew six loads more to day makeing twenty two from about nine acres besides rakeings. Got to work cuting and raking in the back field again this afternoon. The latter field does not appear so heacy as the field by the church. Weather very fine since the rain, so cool and pleasant. Warmer weather is again comeing apparantly by degrees.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been cuting this forenoon in the back hay field. This afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up. Got all up in good shape and the load of {skeings?} in all from the front field which finishes that part of the job. Am expecting all our family and men also to leave me to morrow for Port Dover where the Grangemen celebrate the Battle of the Boyne. Weather very fine for haying just now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Our whole family together with Fred and his family went to town to day, it being Grange celebration there. I remained at home all alone. Had the worst of it this evening when milking time came however, as Fred not Linas do not return to night. With Maggies and Berthas draw help have got through. Some of our cows are very hard to milk and it takes time as well as muscle. It seems as though a weeding out was necessary before long.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning to church. My D dear wife went with me and Ma being there we all had the privilege of the house of God, Bro. John Saunders our Senion minister officiated. Enjoyed the service very much throughout more especialy the class meeting. The master fulfilled his promise and made one in our midst. Had dinner at home as usual. Afterwards Maggie and I spend a couple of house in the woods reading &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>My men and I have been drawing in hay from the back field to day. Got in seven loads from the field west of the woods. There are still two or three loads out ready to draw. Have been puting paris green on the potatoes along the side road between times of helping to unload hay. Weather very warm, even sultry. Feel it very much when moving away, in the sheds and drivehouse. God is my reffuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Continued to get no hay until near noon to day. Linas went to cuting this afternoon again. Feel somewhat uneasy about our haying lasting so long. Harvest is apparantly very near at hand. It likely, I am affraid to interfere some with haying. Maggie and I went out to Dover this afternoon, called at the cheese-factory on the way. Got some cheese for our minister. Had a pleasant drive along the lakeshore. Sent an order awat for Flax twine to G. W. Co. Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas finished cuting the field West of woods this forenoon. This afternoon we have been rakeing and cocking up hay in same field. Got it all raked and mostly put up to night. One of our cows was in great danger from calveing to day. Feared serious trouble from the long time it took her to come in. The calf was dead when it came which was, I think, the principal cause. Went over to hear a friend of John Hartinan this evening at the church.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been drawing in hay from the field west of the woods to day. Got in five lopads only, a showe of rain which came at about noon prevented us from work a while. Put in the lost time very welll however at hoeing brans &amp; c. Have been working in the garden myself when not helping unload hay. Cool weather has apparantly come again. Wheat harvest is here, Some of the {neighbours?} having begun.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Finished geting in the hay from the field west of the woods to day, &amp; rakeings and all. Have had twenty one loads from this field and twenty three from the other, makeing forty four in all so far. Have been cuting the {potato?} north of drive barn this evening. Was surprised to find that our wheat was ready to go into at once, concluded to make a start to morrow, all being well in N. E. Corner field.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas finished cuting the patch of hay back of drive barn this morning. Afterwards I helped him to get the binder ready for work and this afternoon he has been cuting in the north east corner field. Fred &amp; I have been cuting arround fences &amp; puting up the hay. I went out to Dover this evening. Had our old friend Rev Jogn Hearyman &amp; his friend Rec. Mr. Vanhurst to take dinner with us to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Instead of going out to our own church in Port Dover this morning we thought best to remain at home and hear Bro. John Heartman in the Advent church. He certainly gave us a powerful discourse on heart purity &amp; c. Felt much proffited by the service, It was thoroughly Methodistic, especialy in its earnestness &amp; spiritual power, comeing from the presence of the Holy Ghost. Wentover this evening also &amp; hear, Bro. Van, somthing do not remember, Had also a proffitable season.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas worked away in the N. E. Corner wheat field to day, as usual. I think he has the field about to thirds cut. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon after doing chores &amp; c. Sent away money for sugar; also an order for oil cake meal to J.J. Livingston of Baden. Fred has been hoeing potatoes in the orchard most of the day, while I have been seting up wheat sheaves this afternoon. Weather very fine for harvesting just now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been working with the binder in the N. E. Corner field again to day. Did not get it cut as I expected; but an acre or more still remain to finish. Fred and I have been shocking up in same field and left it all shocked up this evening, expecting but a fiew sheaves. Am confirmed in my estimate of crop by going through the field. Manure shows itself remarkably; both in the wheat and new seeding to grass.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas finsihed cuting the N. E. Corner field this forenoon and got started in the new ground field just before noon. He continued to cut this afternoon as usual. Fred has been hopeing potatoes in the orchard most of the time. This afternoon however we got in three loads of hay from back the drivebarn, Makeing forty seven loads in all for this year. Our old friend Mr. M Noll and his wife came this afternoon to visit us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Have kept the binder going most of the day. Rain came about ten o'clock, a light shower, but enough to put I a stop to harvesting opperations. Spent most of the forenoon visiting with my friend Mr. Noll who has resided in Michigan these twenty two years. Before that he lived as a near neighbour to us. They left us just after dinner. Was surprised to hear that Mr. Noll was seventy six years of age. He is quite an interesting gentleman.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has finished cuting the new ground field this forenoon. He has also go the ten acre field half done. Hope to finish cuting wheat to morrow. Fred has been sering up sheaves most of the time, I have been engaged at hoeing turnips and my wife has kindly turned in to help at weeding and {thinning?}. It is a quite serious job the weeds having got quite such as start. Ma and Maggie have been down to Mrs Clarkes this afternoon on a visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has continued to cut wheat in the ten-acre-field to day. Succeeded in geting all cut this evening, and up in shock. I helped Fred stup sheaves this forenoon, but this afternoon have been puting Paris Green on potatoes and hoeing turnips in the garden. Went out to the port this evening after Oil Cake meal ordered lately from J. &amp; J. Livingston of Baden Ont. Found it at the station already. Paid Forresters dues to J. Varey &amp; returned home</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Took ma and Maggie with me to church this morning. Did not go to our own church, but to hear our old bot Larry Skey at the English church. He did remarkable well and will, I believe, with God's blessing he will make a useful man in the Church of England. Have been telling ma that he would become a bishop get it spared. His sermon about prayer was truly excellent, much beyond the ordinary.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Got to work in very good time this morning at our wheat drawing. Robert McBride has been helping us through the day and George McBride about half the day. Met with a missfortune, firsy load after dinner when a waggon tyre ran off and the waggon wheel broke completely down. This prevented us drawing with two teams longer So I took the broken wheels to Dover for repairs. My unckle George {lent?} me a truck to use until the mending was done.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>We have been geting in wheat again to day. after geting started this morning which took us some little time. Bob and George McBride have been helping us through the day. Drew in fourteen loads yesterday and fifteen to day from the N. E. Corner field makeing twenty nine so far. Ma went out to Dover this evening after Mrs Platt and Mrs James Riddell, the former being from Horeseheads N. Y. Some prospects of {rain?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>We got started at drawing wheat this morning again. Worked until half past eleven when it began to rain. Bob McBride alone helped us to day, Rather this forenoon for this afternoon we cut thistles in the orchard, it being too wet to draw wheat. Got in six loads this forenoon and two more this evening makeing thirsty seven in all so far. Had thirty good loads from the N. E. Corner field besides the new wheat (surprise) Ma took Mrs Platt and Mrs Riddell home this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Got to work at wheat hauling this morning again. Bob McBride has been helping us through the day. Safely housed twelve loads more from the new ground field, Four loads of these were from the ten-acre-field however. The latter is rather poorer than I thought, there being so much shrunken wheat. Thomas Jackson came up this evening Could not go to the grange to night owing to pressure of harvest work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August {in handwriting: H. G.} FRIDAY 1 {In handwriting: D. to day} 1890</span></h2> <p>Draw in our last load of wheat after dinner except rakeings. Bob helped us this aft forenoon, to get in all but the last load. Had ten nine loads on the ten-acre-field &amp; fifteen on Newground &amp; thirty three on N. E. Corner field. Fifty seven loads in all without rakeings. Found the wheat both very poor and very good. The ten acre-field in particular was very poor, both in quality and in quantity. Being very much shrunken.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been extremely buisy to day working in the garden and at sundry other jobs, geting ready for going to Lynedoch &amp; c. The men pulled peas with the house rake this forenoon and this afternoon have been working in the mangels &amp; turnips. Maggie and I started for Lynedoch at about half past four P. M. Called for a short time in Simcoe &amp; got to Mrs Cryslers at about half past eight. Saw a bush fire on the way, a fine sight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>My wife and I stayed all night at her sisters. Mrs Sarah Cryslers and to day attended quarterly meeting at the Lynedoch methodist church. Had a very excellent discourse from the pastor Rev Mr Collomore. Went to Maggies father's after service where we remained until evening. Had some interesting conversations with my father-in law respecting religious matters. Drove home by way of Delhi stopping there a fiew minutes with my new relations.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Having arrived home rather late night, from or rather this morning from Lynedoch, did not feel much like business to day. Fred and Linas have pulling peas with the horse-rake this forenoon and this afternoon have been cuting a patch of oats, two bushells sowing, of a new variety. Got into a {serape?} with Linas this evening mostly on account of other peoples talk, and tales.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Were blessed with a delightful rain shower this forenoon, so did not do much. This afternoon the men have been pulling peas and I have been rakeing wheat sturble in the N. E. Corner field. Was off this forenoon and for a while this afternoon after a machine to thresh but our pea crop. Think I have succeeded in geting the stringer machine to come to morrow afternoon, if it dont rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>The men finished pulling peas this forenoon &amp; afterwards got up some wood, from for threshing &amp; c. I started off in search for helping and had to go all arround before I could find enough. Had dinner at Jacksons. The threshers came about the middle of the afternoon. Succeeded in geting more than half of the peas drawn and threshed by 6.30 o'clock. George McBride, James {Home?}, Thomas Jackson, &amp; W Watts have been helping.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Finished threshing our peas at about two o'clock this forenoon. The same hands helped us this forenoon as yesterday. Had one hundred and forty bushells from the machine, which is much less than the field promised to yield. Fred and Linas got started at drawing manure from the barn-yard to day rather this afternoon I have been rakeing the new ground wheat stubble this afternoon. Mrs Cryslers bgys boys Charly and James came to visit us to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has been cuting oats and peas in the hilly field by drive-barn, with the mowing machine. The crop is a very poor one and yet it was well put in, and on very good ground. The men have been geting out manure again this afternoon. I worked this forenoon at rakeing stubble. Finished this job for this year. Have been hoeing turnips in the garden this afternoon. Weather very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been helping Walter Austin thresh to day. Linas has been cuting peas and oats this forenoon while this afternoon he has been drawing manure. I have been busily engage as usual, this forenoon at rakeing peas and oats with horse rake. This afternoon have been hoeing turnips in the garden. Weather still warm and dry. Every prospect of a continued drought.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Wend out to Quarterly meeting to day takeing ma and Maggie with me. A large congregation was present and the meeting very good notwithstanding its length - for it was nearly four hours in duration. Had dinner at Mr Silverthorns who lives on the old Soverign place. It seemed tather late to come home when the meeting was out being three oclock and then our appetites were pretty keen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred went to pull peas for his father-in-law Mr Douley to day, the old jentleman being sick and he not able to get any one to take care of them for him. Linas finished cuting the oats &amp; peas this forenoon. This afternoon he peas been cuting oats with the binder in the eleven acre field. I have been hoeing turnips in the garden most of the time and my wife has been weeding for me</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been helping Walter Austin thresh for me to day. They got done this evening, for the present. Lines has continued to cut &amp; bind the eleven acre field of wheat oats. I have been variously engaged. Part of the time however I have been hoeing turnips in the garden. Mifs Jones and Daisey left us to day after make us quite a visit Weather still keep dry and rather warm</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been helping James Challand thresh to day for me. Linas has been seting up sheave in the oat-field and cuting with the binder &amp; c. I went down to Jarvis after some binding twine to finish out oat cuting and binding. Was fortinate enough to get a ball for it seems to be all sold off from the stores. Recieved a months cheese money which came to forty two dollars and twenty two cents. Rather more than I expected.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas finished cuting the oats this forenoon. He had a considerable trouble with the binder towards the east. We will be obliged to take it to the blacksmith shop for repairs before another harvest it all is well. We have got in four loads of oats this afternoon, for the first. Have had indications of rain but all has passed off and a continued drought seems in order. Ma went up to Simcoe &amp; to Hugh Culvers day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been drawing oats and peas to day from the hilly field. Have drawn six loads and sticked them back of the barn. My old friend W. J. Carpenter and wife came to visit us this forenoon. Have not been able to spend much time with him on account of my work. Went out to Dover this evening, Attended the Forresters meeting for the first time since my inniciation. Paid my dues also.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines have been geting in oats and peas most of the time to day. I went up to Simcoe this morning on some matters of business at the bank &amp; c. Got back by noon &amp; have been helping the men get in the last of the oats and peas this afternoon. My father-in-law Mr. James Ferguson came to make my wife and I his first visit since our marriage nearly a year ago, or last Christmas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to meeting this forenon takeing Maggie with her father and Sister with me. Did not enjoy the service as much as I should have liked owing to being tired and sleepy. Did not remain to class - on account our relatives who wished to depart soon after dinner for home. The Good Lord has sent us a beautiful rain to day. Not enough to soften the ground but sufficient to help young clover, corn &amp; peas {illegible}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been geting out manure from the barn-yard to the field back of the barn to day. I have been engaged at sundry jobs, during the day. Had a short visit from A. G. Rose this afternoon. He is at present, on account of ill health compelled to be laid asside from work. The Pullman company have given him a four months leave of asbesce to recruit up. Have never seen him look so much under the weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>The men and I worked at geting in ballance of oat crop to day. There was six loads besides four already drawn, makeing ten. Rain came this afternoon and interfered some with our work but will do great good. It has only fallen in moderate quantities however &amp; will scarcely benefit the ploughing. Heard from my old friend Mr. W. H. Ardley this evening. He still reports the usual heavy work, with continued health</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Linas have been drawing out manure from the barnyard to the field back of the barn as usual. I have been as buisily engaged as ever at sundry jobs. This afternoon I have raked the oat field however, consisting of eleven acres. The rain yesterday has greatly benefited the growing plants especialy yound clover &amp; c. It has cleared off beautifyly to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>A very heavy rain storm came to day, It finished up with a heavy wind, which blew down out corn for certain. Fred and Lines got to work at the manure hauling again this after noon. Have been working at repairing the barbed wire fence on North end of Big Flat for the purpose of keeping piggs out of the corn &amp; c. The rain of to day has left everything in fine shape. Ploughing will be done easily now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been geting out manure again to day. I have been trying to shut the hogs out of the corn field. Have been at it more than a day and a half. Found to my disappointment that my work was after all a failure, for they nearly as got in again before I had finished my work. Ma and Maggie went up to Clarkes this afternoon for a visit. Our neighbour Mrs Richard McBride died this morning at Lyne Vally.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines went away to day, to Port Dover there being a Railway excursion there. Fred has been geting out manure alone this forenoon but, this afternoon he has had Bob McBride helping. I have been working arround as usual. This afternoon with the help of my dear wife and Bertha we have finished weeding out and thinning out turnips in the garden &amp; c. Have been buisy almost night and day of late. Hope to rest soon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the funeral of the late Mrs Maggie, McBride wife of out near neighbout Richard McBride which took place to day, we did not find it possible to attend our own church in the Port. My wife and I went with the procession to the cemetery. {Hulte?} a large number of people were in attendance as is usualy the case when a funeral accurs on the Sabbath day. The good Lord has been with me to day as my joy and my song.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been working to day as usual. Fred has finished covering the field back of the barn with manure. THis has taken all of the manure in the farm yard. Linas has got started ploughing in the hilly field at last. I have been helping Mr. James McBride thresh. My work was, to build the straw stack. Had a short call this evening from Ed. Henry of Oshiwa this evening. Am always interested with his company.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been away to day, on business of this own up in Townsend. Lines has been ploughing as usual and I have has Bob McBride working in Fred's place. I have been spreading manure before the plough in field back of barn. There has been some appearance of rain this afternoon and to night it is falling slowly. We as usual, are exceedingly buisy and have no time for {usuals?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas has continued to plough in field by drive barn to day. Fred has also been ploughing, but in the field back of barn. Would have both teams ploughing in same field, but do not find it possible to spread manure as fast as two teams can plough. Spent nearly the whole forenoon in churning, I being customary to make butter of Saturday night and Saturda Sunday morning milk.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Expected to have had threshers to day; but were disappointed. Got word this evening however saying that they world not likely be here until Saturday. Both the men have been ploughing and I have been spreading manure when not doing other work or chores. The ground is becomeing rather hard and dry, so that ploughing does not improve. Weather is rather cool as well as dry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines have continued to plough again to day. The one in field back of the barn where I have been spreading manure and the {other?} in the hilly field north of Drive barn. Ma went out to Dover this afternoon with Bertha. While she was gone Addam and Nora came, with Mrs Harris. Soon after the Watts girls and a friend from Buffalo, mifs McMichael, So Maggie had her hands full for a while entertaining company &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have continued to plough to day as usual. I have been working at sundry jobs. This afternoon have been away amongst the neighbours for hands to thresh on Monday next. Think that I have succeeded in geting enough help. The weather still keeps remarkably cool and boisterous with the cold North Wind. Find that the Smut nose corn is geting nearly ripe, but the other is quite backward.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to church as usual takeing ma and Bertha with me Had a quite interesting discourse from our young minister, Bro. Calbert. Had a blessed time in our class-meeting; our communion together being exceedingly precious. Have enjoyed the remaining portion of the day at home very much. O, how preciours are these earthly Sabbaths. We are so benefitted thereby.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>The threshing machine having come last week was ready for work and started opperations this morning. Have been threshing all day and are about half done to night. James McBride has been helping also James Challands mans, Walter Austins man, James Stom. &amp; Bob &amp; George McBride &amp; A. Marrs man part of the afternoon. The wheat has turned out as well as I expected out is somewhat full of small grains.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>We have been threshing again to day. Did not get done until this evening, after which we had to help move the machine out to Dover. Lines drove the teams. The same hands that helped us yesterday have been with us to day except James McBride this afternoon and Alexander Marr's man who helped an hour or so this morning. Had 551 Bu wheat from the machine. 202 of Oats and 69 of oats &amp; peas mixed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>Both men have got to ploughing again to day. Fred in the oats stubble and Linas in the hilly field by drive barn. I went our to the Port Dover mill with a small grist of new wheat, out flour being gone. Found the younger members of the Barrett family here with Mrs Scott of Toronto to visit us. C Enjoyed their company until the evening very much. Found myself in a disagreeable position this evening. J. Norm and L. Jackson both wanting to thresh to morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been helping James Hone thresh to day. George McBride has also been helping him for me, not wanting to stop a team from seeding. His grain turned out about the same as out own. Fred and Lines have been ploughing in their respective fields as usual. Have just heard of the illness of our near neightbour John Marr. He seems to have been failing for some months and I fear is on the verge of a long and tedious illness</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines have both been ploughing again to day. The former in the oats subble and the latter in the hilly field buy drive-barn. I went down to Jacksons after geting my chores done to see weather he had indeed got his threshing done yesterday. Was sorry to find that he had threshed without my help, which by the way he had been promised. The agreement was that the whistle should be blown, this had been done but I had failed to hear it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been ploughing and rolling in the second field back of the barn. Lines has been at the same work in the other, or hilly field N. of of drive-barn He has just about finished ploughing this field. I went out to Dover this forenoon. Took ma along and left her to visit until to morrow, when we expect to meet at church. My wife has just heard from her friend IdaL. She is married &amp; living in Toronto.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to the Port this morning as usual, to attend church. Bro. John Saunders preached it being his {sunday?} The subject of this discourse was; the necessity of being baptised with the Holy Ghost in order to usefulness, in my walk of life. Also a desertation with refference to the personality of the Holy Spirit. Had a very precious season in the fellowship meeting afterwars. The Blessed Spirit was present to own &amp; to bless.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been ploughing in the second field behind the barn most of the time to day. Linas finished the hilly field field this morning, So we have now some six or seven acres altogether to plough before seeding. I have been spreading manure when I could get a chance but this was scarcely half of the time. It takes me so long now to do chores and to run to the blacksmith-shop for shear-sharpening &amp; c</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Both Lines and Fred have been ploughing to day as usual. Fred rolled most of the forenoon however I have been spreading manure when not otherwise engaged. Do not seem to make much headway; there being so many other things to attend to. Our ground is fine order for seeding being quite crumbly and mellow. Our young visitors Olive &amp; Maggie Fergeson are still with us but, are to go to morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Our ploughing and rolling still hold out. Fred has been harrowing part of the time however on the field back of the barn, Am not able to keep manure spread as fast as one team can plough &amp; this gives Fred a chance to harrow part of the time. There are some five lands yeat on which the manure is not spread. Have done my utmost to get along to day but, to no great purpose</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain began falling last night from the North East and has continued at intervals through the day. Clearing weather has not yet come but I fancy the rain is over for this time. A de good deal of water has fallen and will be a great help to seeding, I am sure. We have been doing small jobs arround the barn most of the time. William Watts came this afternoon &amp; I settled up with him giving note for {ball?} due him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>The men worked most of the forenoon at spreading manure in the field back of barn. This afternoon they have been ploughing. The rain of yesterday has made the plough run easy and the land must certainly work much better for seeding than before. I went out to Dover this evening took three baggs of apples but had some difficuly in desposing of them. Borrowed some money of Mr. Ainsley for Lines who gets married to morrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines went away to day to get married I suppose. At any rate I had to get Bob McBride to drive a team in his place. Fred has been ploughing ball. of field back of barn and harrowing after geting done in same field. I have been buisily engaged at sundry jobs, one of which was the spreading of manure in field back of barn. The late rain has been drying off fast to day &amp; is a great help to our seeding.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning as usual takeing Bertha with me. Had a very interesting discourse from our seniour minister from a portion of Jobe, "Therefore they will not listen to the voice of the Almighty" &amp; c. The Good Lord was also with us in our class meeting though our members were fiew. Had much liberty in discharging my duty as Leader and felt my heart strongely warmed while talking to others of the precious way.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Comenced sowing wheat to day for the first. Were ready about the tenth but owing to a heavy rain that fell about that time could not do anything sooner with sowing. The field back of the barn is our first. Lines has also been working with the team geting the second field back of the barn ready to drill. I have been engaged much as usual. Went down to William Wattses &amp; helped thresh this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred finished drilling the field back of the barn this forenoon, He worked with the smoothing Harrows until the rain which came early this afternoon makeing it impossible for us to do further work in our seeding. We have been all of us engaged this afternoon at sundry jobs such as geting up wood, puting awat implements churning &amp; c, &amp; c. Both men haveing been at work as usual.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>The men got to work this forenoon in the field north of Drive barn, that being the only place dry enough to work. They succeeded in geting it drilled mostly by noon, that is the North piece next to the lane where we sowed three bushells of suprise wheat. This makes eighteen bu. sown. Have been engaged much as usual myself. The cows got in the corn this morning and I had a terrible time geting them out. I let Mr Donley have some 5 bu. of wheat {illegible}. Am this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has finished harrowing and furrowing out the field back of the barn to day, also the back portion West of gully in field North of drive-barn Lines has been harrowing in the eleven acre, or second field North of barn. He has got it about ready to drill. My work of cleaning ditches as at last comenced. expect to be very buisy now until it is completed again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been drilling the field second field back of barn until this afternoon about four o'clock when a shower of rain came up and stoped further work for to day. I have been cleaning ditches in the field back of the barn. Do not get along nearly as fast as I would like, on account of my many other duties which so often intervere.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>We have succeeded in gt geting the eleven acre field sown to day and furrowed out. It was night before we got it done. I have been cleaning out furrows in the field back of the barn and just got done in time to help run curss-furrows in the other field. Our wheat ground is in very good condition considering that it is stubble ground and good for a fan average of wheat next fall.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>I went out to church alone this morning there being a lack of interest in church some-how in our family. Our young minister Bro. Calvent officiated. Felt it good to be there, more from a sense of duty however, than from any particular happiness. The fact of haveing done ones duty alone brings great satistfaction and peace of mind. More than compensates for the {suthay?} of effort required often.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines have been harrowing the East part of field North of drive-barn to day, geting it ready for the drill. It has been ploughing some time and is working up nicely. I have been cleaning ditches in the second field North of drive barn or the eleven acre field myself. Have been hindered a good deal however by different causes. Mrs George Riddells &amp; Mifs Erie Steward were here visiting us to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>The men continued to prepare the East side of the hilly field for seed this forenoon. This afternoon Fred has been drilling, and has got more than half of then peice sown. Lines has commenced this afternoon to plough the fodder corn patch. I have been cleaning furrows and digging ditches in the eleven acre field with all my might, being anxious to get done. Have made some headway, but are still behind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>The field North of Drive barn is all sown to night except about an acre where the fodder corn grew. The men have been geting ball. of it off to day and geting The ground ploughing ready to sow. John McBride came to day to settle up for the mowing machine bough of him last Fall. He tells me that a promotion has been tending to him and accepted with the Massey company.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>The men completed our last seeding this forenoon, geting furrows run and all. They cut corn this afternoon for the first. Frost has fortuneatley kept off until nowe and the smutnose corn is quite ripe. The Early Mastidon is not so far along however, and I fear will be mostly soft corn. I finished cleaning furrows in the second fieldNorth of barn to day. Have the hilly field left yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling very moderately to day. Just enough to keep us from work and to start the wheat lately sown. The men have beeb cleaning up a load of wheat for the mill; besides doing some other jobs. I have been as buisy as ever notwithstanding the rain. Am so thankful that our seeding was completed yesterday, just in time for this beautiful warm rain.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been cuting corn to day on the Big Flat, while I have been out to Dover with a small load of wheat. Went to the Mill first, but did not sell there went down town to Mc. Ainsley and sold for seventy five cents per bushell, the wheat being a poor quality owing to rust and Winter-killing, The price of good wheat is now about ninety cents per Bu. My wifes father &amp; mother came this evening to stay over Sunday with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Did not get our work done in time this morning for church. Was quite disappointed as both Mr and Mrs Fergeson would have been pleased to have gone with us. The former went with me to hear Mr. Eeland however who gave a farewell address this forenoon. His sermon was about the Holy City, the New Jerusalem comeone down from God out of heaven &amp; c. Felt much comfort at the blessed promises of God Almighty to the faithful ones.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs J. W. Furgesons &amp; wife, my father-in-law &amp; his lady left us this forenoon at about nine o'clock. The men helped me get a load of apples ready for Simcoe this forenoon. They have since been cuting corn on the Flat. Took the apples up this afternoon and sold some thirty two and a half bushells from the three old sour-trees at thirty cents per bushell. It came to a little over ten dollars.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>I took my mother out to the Port this morning. She wanted to take the train there for a visit with my sister and family at Dresden and Chatham. We had the ill fortune to see the train staring off just as we were crossing the swingbridhe, so she came home with me to try another morning. Took a load of wheat out to the Port and sold to Ainsley for g {88 c?} per bu.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Took ma to the Port Dover station this morning, enroute for Chatham and Dresden. The succeeded in geting the train all right. I have been drawing away wheat to market. Took two loads to Jarvis instead of Dover and sold for two cents above the port Dover price, or ninety cents. It never seems to turn out money very fast when below a dollar and on this account it seems rather discouraging to me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>I have taken two loads more of wheat to Jarvis to day. Did not get started with my first load until after ten o'clock, having to do some extra work before going such as churning &amp; c. The men have been cleaning up wheat and digging potatoes in the garden &amp; c. It is very warm and a beautiful summer-like shower is falling this evening. Corn still unhurt &amp; Early Mastidon safe.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>There was quite a heavy fall of rain last night whis has effectualy stopped drawing grain to market. I went down to Jarvis this morning however, to collect money for grain receipt, and to send money off to take up the work for old Sally &amp; Colt &amp; c. Fell in with a mr Alexander Flett who rode from Buffalo to Jarvis yesterday on a bycicle. He came home with me and after dinner we went out to Dover where he is to visit the A{illegible}ens &amp; others</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>I went out to Dover this forenoon with a grist to the mill. Stored twenty bushells for Fred in Shaws Mill at Ninety cents per bushell also fifteen for ourselves. The men have been picking apples most of the time to day. While in Dover I settled up with Petrae the tailor who had an account of Lerys. Paid J. Varey amt due and George Mallburs five dollars besides ten to Mr Chaffery. The weather is remarkably warm and fine.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to church this morning as usual. Took Bertha and Jim with me. Did not enjoy the service as much I I usually do, feeling so tired and so sleepy all through. Shortly after dinner was over my wife's sister Sarah came, with her daughter and son, Maud and Gideon. It was a complete surprise to Maggie, as they came altogether unexpected. Weather fine and warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain began falling last night in large quantities and has continued through the day, almost incessantly. Fred has been threshing out some peas in the barn. I have been doing some extra jobs of work through the day. Lines has not been home to day, but has been down to his father-inlaws sick with a cold, so we heard this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain is still the order of the day. It has not rained so hard as to day as yesterday, but it has been very wet all day. Fred and I have been choring arround and doing our best to make good use of our time. Mrs Cryslet is with us, togather with her little boy Gideon. She is talking strongly about going to Toronto to live before long. She expects to keep boarders.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the weat weather we did not do a great deal, out of doors this forenoon. This afternoon however we have been picking apples, Fred and J. Sarah left us for home at about eleven o'clock this forenoon. The heavy rain is likely to clear off warm, which is rather remarkable for this time of year. Lines is still away and report says he will not return.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been picking apples to day when not doing chores. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to see about the wheat market and to get a wheat reciept cashed. Sent five dollars away for Fred's insurance while there. Went out to our Woodhouse Township show this afternoon takeing my wife with me. There was a fine display of horses and of almost every-thing. The day was very fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Got a load of wheat cleaned up for market this forenoon, Fred and I. It rained quite a heavy shower about noon however so I did not take the wheat after all. Have been hucking corn this afternoon on the big Flat for the first. The yield does not seem very good, especialy on the flat, where I it was coverd with water after planting last spring. Weather still very warm &amp; rainy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Linas came back this morning, having been away all the week, and has been working today. We have all of us, been picking apples. Got this spin all in and greenings also. Felt thankful that the opportunity came to day of selling the hoggs ready for market. There are nine in all. Am to get {4.14?} dollars per hundred for them, live weight. This will relieve us considerably. There are still plenty to th take their places, however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>It has been raining as usual since last night. Did not go out to church as a consequence. Have been endeavoring to spend the time proffitably to day. Feel that the Lord has been very good to me in many ways. Am endeavoring still to glorify Him in my body and spirit which are His. Am reminded of the necessity of being always ready for departure. Our neighbour Mc. Anderson died suddenly &amp; was buried to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been cuting the Early Mastodon corn for the first to day. Frost has not killed it notwithstanding lateness of the season. Am sorry however that the corn is not earlier in ripening. Think however that we will be able to get enough ripe for seed next year, as I would like to try another year and plant earlier if possible. I have been gathering apples most of the day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>It was somewhat rainy to day, but the men have been cuting corn most of the time. There is now some appearance of fine weather however. I have gathering apples when not otherwise engaged. Have been much cast down at times of late, owing to the uncomfortable of state of my business. Am still expecting deliverance at the hands of my Heavenly Father for Christs sake.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Took fifteen baggs of wheat to the Lynn Valley mill to day. The miller was away so I had simply to leave it there in the baggs. Went on to Simcoe for the Ag. Show. The day was very fine and the attendence was consequently very large. Exhibits were also first class. Had little Jim with me to the Show for the first time in his life. He did not seem to be much interested in what he saw so I don't think he will want to go again very soon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been working inside most of the time to day at puting up a stancheon for calves Rain has prevented out od doorwork. They cut corn for a while in the forenoon however. I went up to Lynn Valley mill after the grist taken yesterday. Had to go and come partly in the ram. Walked from the mill to Simcoe and back, mostly to get Maggie a pair of shoes.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines and Fred have been cuting corn again to day, on the Big Flat. They have nearly finished to night. I have been gathering apple nearly the whole time. Went out to Dover this evening to attend the Forresters Lodge. There was but a small assemblege of brother Forresters present But, the meeting passed off quite harmoniously and well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines finished cuting the Clarkes Early Mastidon corn this forenoon. They report having {16 - 18?} shocks of this variety on about half of the Big Flat. I gathered Talman sweet apples this forenoon and this afternoon brought home a load of barrells from the Dogs Nest, &amp; a load of husked corn from the Big Flat as well. Rain is falling again to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain came last night in large quantities and has continued to fall through the day at intervals indeed, it is an exceedingly rainy time and, quite warm withal. Did not get out to church as a consequence. and Mr Fredenbugghs Son preached over in the Advent church this morning but did not know of it until it was too late. Have enjoyed the quiet {illegible} of the day very much. God is with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Notwithstanding the heavy rains of late the men go to husking corn again to day. I have been engaged at gathering apples when not doing chores. Do not seem to make much headway alone however. Got the Talman sweets put away to day. It keeps quite warm after the rains, with every appearance of continued warm weather.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Then men have continued to work at corn husking to day as usual. I gathered apples when not doing chores this forenoon, This afternoon went down to Thomas Jacksons after his waggon bax and stock rack to use in takeing the hoggs lately sold to Jarvis to morrow. Did not get home again until time for chores. Purchased a buck lamb at $6.00 to be paid Jan 1st</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>Got our hogs loaded this morning first thing I took them to Jarvis afterwards and sold or rather delivered them at D. Hills for the 4.25 agreed upon. The roads were very bad, and it don't seem likely that they are going to be any better for a while. Our nine hoggs wighed exactly {$16.00 lbs?} This at $4.25 makes $65.85 less 15 cts for wighing Had an evenings visit from unckle John and Aunt Lydia this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines put in a half days work drawing gravel on the old plank road between the Dog's Nest and Port Dover, to do this forenoon. It has rained this afternoon so as to hinder out-of door work entirely. William Watts and his men were here puting up apples this afternoon. They only made out fourteen barrells from our crop besides culls. Have felt much cast down of late.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been husking corn to day notwithstanding the extremely wet shocks and ground. from the recent rain. I have been engaged as usual. This forenoon at righting up and puting away aplles, after the packers &amp; c. This afternoon I have been geting up a load of corn from the field. Found it rather wet however. A severe conflict is still in progress in my heart with ref. to help in my present {mens?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have kept on husking corn to day the weather being fine. I got up another load of corn this forenoon, and this afternoon went out with eight barrells of apples for Watts. Have seven to take yet &amp; find it no mean job with the roads as at present. Have been laying to get some money to meet notes due this Fall but have failed so far.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Our church in Port Dover is undergoing repairs and no service was held to day, so I did not go of coarse. Have been much cast down of late on account of my debts. Am so anxious to owe no man nothing at all, but to love one another. This has been my hearts desire and prayer for many a year. And yet the desire of my {hearts?} seems further away this fall, then ever</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>The men got the potatoes on the big Flat all day this forenoon This afternoon Fred went out to Dover withhis wife to do some shopping &amp; c. I got home another load, of corn this forenoon. This afternoon went out to town with the remaining portion of Wattses apples to six Bbls. to day besides on for Mr. Ardly. Took out one old sheettron stove for repairs to the tin shop &amp; c &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been diging potatoes in the orchard most of the time to day. Lines got up potatoes from the Big Flat and ball of A corn husked. They have also brought a load of corn stalks from same field. Lines finished my promised days work hauling gravel on old plank road this afternoon. Were favoured with a visit from Mrs Catherine Berry and Aunt Lydia to day. Have been gathering apples most of the time myself.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>We cleaned up a load of wheat this morning, but appearance of rain prevented takeing it to market until this afternoon. Had exactly thirty six bushells on my load which I sold as usual at 90 cts per Bu. to Allen &amp; Svey of Jarvis. Went out to Dover this evening after my mother. Found her at this station as I expected, She is just returning from a visit to my sisters in Dresden.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines and Fred have been digging ballance of potatoes in the orchard to day when not help-ing clean up wheat for market or doing chores.</p> <p>Went down to Jarvis with mother load of wheat which thirty six bushells and five poungs. Sold at ninety cents as before. Took a bag of onions down to Jone's &amp; co sold at 80 cts per bushell</p> <p>Weather to day has been very cold and blistery with snow flurries.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and Lines helped me this forenoon to get off with my last load of wheat for the market. Sold it in Port Dover with to Mr. Ainsley at usual price, 90 cts per bu.</p> <p>Took some onions out also and sold nearly all for eighty cents per Bu. Weather still fine with some appearance of rain.</p> <p>Am somewhat anxious about my wifes health, there being some unfavourable symptoms manifesting themselves occasionaly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Left the men alone today. They have been working at corn-husking &amp; drawing. I drove up to Simcoe and paid int. on Mortgage, up to a year ago. Leaving this years still unpaid. Drove up to Delhi afterwards and found Mt brotherinlaw W. A. Ferguson in the canning factory. Spent the afternoon and evening with him on account of rain am staying over night with him. There are indications of the Divine favour in delivering me from being sued &amp; otherwise distressed</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>{Irving?} stayed all night with W. A. Furguson last night on account of rain. I could not get started home until afternoon when the storm ceased. Came arround by Port Dover that I might consult the doctor respecting my wife who has been somewhat unwell of late. The Doctor spoke rather encouragingly of her. Found the roads rather sloppy and bad. The Good Lord has blessed me in a good degree with his presence to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been gathering &amp; pilling mangels to day. We killed a hog this evening however. I went out to Dover this morning, having a number of errends to attend to. came home by the cheese factory and brought home a cheese for Winter use. The roads are rather bad from recent rains; but, the weather seems settled again and very fine, but cold and wintry</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>On account of the heavy rains lately fallen we which closed up with a snow storm last night we have been working indoors to day, fixing up stancheons for the calvers. The men have been helping. Winter weather seems to be the order of the day, and yet it is quite moderate this evening. God is my helper, and Oh what could we do without Him nothing, nothing, nothing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>We all worked at corn husking this forenoon, and at sundry other jobs the remainder of the day. Had to kill one of our little piggs in order to please my mother, to day. She was bound to have a roaster. The weather has been exceptionaly fine to day. More like summer than winter, which it has been of late. The Good Lord has been exceedingly gracious to me of late. O that I might praise Him more &amp; server Him better.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>This day was set apart by the Governor General as general thanksgiving day for the blessings of the year. Fred and I have been digging and pilling mangels. Our crop is rather a poor one; but, with gathering. Had a roast pig for our thanksgiving dinner. Expected unckle John but they did not come until this evening. Did ample justice to the roaster however. The day has been a delightful one.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines and Fred have been geting cornstalks and corn home from the Big Flat to day. They have just finished geting in the smut-nose corn &amp; stalks. We are now ready for the other. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to get some groceries from Morrow on our onions succeeded in geting what we wanted for present use. The beautiful weather us still with us for which we are thankful.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been drawing in cornstalks and corn from the Big Flat to day, mostly. I have been plastering up holes in the walls of our old house in various places. This is a common employment in both Spring and Fall at housecleaning time. The walls seem to loose their plaster so easily. We are into our Mangel harvest just now, when ay liberty from other causes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain fell last night in large quantities, and has not ceased falling until until this afternoon. Have spent the day at home in a quiet way. It seems a long time since we had fine weather on Sunday. As a consequence it is on a long time since we were able to go to church. Have not felt as well spiritualy of late as I could wish. A dark cloud seems to be hanging over me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been pulling topping and pilting mangels {wursels?} and turnips to day. Got our one patch by the temant house all in the pits and covered up. This leaves the garden patch still to do at some other time. The heavy rain of night before last and yesterday has left us with lots of mud again. Have been much cast down of late particularly to day. Am so glad that such seasons dont last always.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been husking corn on the flat to day. I did something to day that I never did before, {vit?} help wash clothes. Bertha and I turned off a large two or three weeks job. Ma told me that every man that gets married must expect wash sometime. My turn seems to have come at least. Had a letter from my friend Walter Horace Ridly this evening stating his intention to be married to 10th of next month.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>We have been geting up cornstalks from the big Flat to day, three loads this forenoon and one this afternoon, all of the Mamoth early Mastidon corn. I went out to Dover this afternoon takeing ma with me. Took a crock of butter with me to Mifs Batersby our first for the season, containing 43 1/4 lbs. of &amp; Ordered the mail, the Daily and paid for it for a year out of our first butter proceeds. Weather very beautiful at present.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been working at the turnip harvest to day, Found many more than we expected although small in size. There seems to be a prospect of at least three hundred bushells. The weather still keeps beautiful and warm almost like summer. Winter seems a long way off though realy nigh at hand. We are enjoying such a nice season for our turnip harvest.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been takeing care of the remaining portion of our turnip crop to day. Find that we have about three hundred and twenty bushells of turnips and mangels togather. A great deal of interest is being manifested in Burchell who was lately tried in Woodstock and found guilty of death of murder. He was hung to day I suppose, in Woodstock at the hour of nine o'clock or therabout.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>We all worked in the corn to day when not doing chores. I went out to Dover this afternoon however, takeing Maggie with me to Unckle John's and calling for her when on the way home. Was compelled to stop with them to tea however. The weather has been somewhat rainy to day at times; but, little water has fallen however, there is some prospect of a rainy Sunday however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Were able to go out to church this morning - the first time in five or six weeks. It has been rainy for the Sundays during the time mentioned. Our young minister officiated, He complained also of haveing been away for five weeks. Had a very good time throughout the service, the Good Lord being with us to own and to bless.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>Rain began falling last night about midnight and has continued throughout the day almost incessently. A considerable flood of water has been one result, and out corn ground in partialy covered. We have been working inside at corn-husking and repairing calf stables &amp; c. Have about finished the stancheons for calves and got four of them fastened therein.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Found to day that the high water has carried off a fiew shocks of corn away. There has not been as much damage done to the corn as I expected however. Have been doing sundry jobs to day, the men also. Went down to William Wattses takeing ma on and my wife with me to dinner. Saw Alan Marr there. It was Nellies birth day &amp; Mr &amp; Mrs Wattses wedding day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been husking corn to day on the Big Flat. I helped them this afternoon. We are finding some very fine, along the side road where. The weather is very cool &amp; disagreeable for husking corn. We are working at it when possible however. Have some hopes of geting done yet before Winter sets in for good.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>It being rather cool this forenoon for husking corn we have been cuting and geting up wood from the woods. Got at it again this afternoon however. We are finding a rather fine show of corn in the Early Mastidon. There are but fiew unripe ears. Have been husking corn out of doors this afternoon. Do not find the corn much of a crop.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been buisy as usual to day trying to get our work in shape for Winter. We have been cuting and geting up wood. This forenoon; or rather we have been seting the horse power and geting it ready to cut feed to morrow. This afternoon have all been husking and geting up corn from the Big Flat. I went out to the Forrester's lodge this evening found the roads rather bad.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>The men got up three loads more of corn-stalks this forenoon from the Big Flat. This afternoon we have been trying to cut feed for the cattle. Thomas Jackson was here to help but owing to one of the tumbling-rod knuckles being lost of broken we had to get another which took some time. We only cut about an hour, Find that the Big stocks are all right for cuting, they will surely make fine feed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Did not get to church to day, mostly on account of roads and not geting chores done in time. The roads were somewhat frozen &amp; hard traveling for unshod horses. Have enjoyed the day as well as possible under the circumstances. It seems so much more appropriate to got to the House of worship on the holy day. Am spiritiualy, in the enjoyment of The Spirits presence.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>The men Lines and Fred have been husking corn on Big Flat ro day as usual. I have been helping them part of the time. My chores take so much time just now that I find it hard to do much else. Weather keeps remarkably warm for the time of year. My hands have become quite quite chapped already fo from husking corn mostly. Shall be very glad when we get through.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>The men have been husking corn to day, on the Big Flat, the weather being fine. Helped my wife and Bertha wash this forenoon after geting my chores done. This afternoon I have been helping the men husk corn. Am not sorry that we an so near done for my hand sore from this and other rough kinds of work. A snow equall this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Was awakened to find that my dear wife was entering in her confinement, this morning. Sent immediately for Dr Nairie of Pt. Dover and for Aunt Lydia. Maggie had a very serious time of it. The child not being born until 4 o'clock this afternoon a confinement of labour of twelve hours. Our child weighed nine pounds and proved to be a little girl baby. It is a strange coindidence that we men on 26th, we married on 26th, &amp; our first child born on the 26th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Lines Hall put in the last of his time to day; and, this evening we settled up Owed him some thirty four dollars. Fred and Lines got up another load of corn this forenoon, also another load of stalks. We have been cuting feed this afternoon with Thomas Jacksons help. Our little daughter and the mother are still doing well, so far as we can see.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working at geting up corn to day when not doing chores. I did what I could this forenoon at sundry preperations for the Winter. This afternoon I started for Lynedoch after my wifes sister. called at Simcoe on the way, also at Delhi where I took tea. Went from there to Sarahs and on to Mr. Fergeson's Wycombe, where I am staying over night. Found the roads very good; but the weather is cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Left Mr. Fergusons at about seven this morning, Go for home came by Mrs. Sarahs Cryslers and brought her along with me. She is to stay a week or so with Maggie. Called at Simcoe on the way. Got home at about one o'clock this afternoon. Found things all right. Fred has finished geting in the corn to day. Have still several loads of stalks to get home. Weather quite cold &amp; Wintry.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Bertha and I went out to Dover this morning, to church, The young minister preached and the usual class meeting followed. Never feld more reluctance in staying to and in loading the class after preaching. It is wonderful how the ever blessed Saviour comes to over help at such times of weakness. It was, after all a blessed day. to my poor soul. Had to see the doctor on the way home for my dear wife.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 1 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I got home three loads of corn-stalks to day from the Falt. We have found it necessary to get up in the stables most of the stalks stock remaining out. Weather is cold want Wintry, Snow has falled, makeing it necessary to put things inside. Have got caught with out onions which are already somewhat loose &amp; I am affraid injured for keeping. Winter has come in earnest.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 2 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been engaged as usual at makeing preperations for Winter, takeing care of stack &amp; c &amp; c. Went out to Dover this afternoon to take three crocks of butter lately filled, also to bring home a stove. Did not get the latter however. Saw George Gutchen who has lately arrived from West Saginaw or Bay City, He tells of a sickly season &amp; of being at deaths door. Weather very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 3 1890</span></h2> <p>A heavy snow storm came last night and to day. Weather has somewhat moderated since. I went up to Simcoe to see about a note there, also to see about selling the ball. of out apples not kneeded. Came home by Jacksons. Had a very disagreeable ride on horse-back through the snow. Lost are iron stirrups from the saddle and could not find again on the way, Makeing my ride harder</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 4 1890</span></h2> <p>Worked away at sundry hobs as usual this forenoon. This afternoon we have been cuting feed. Thomas Jackson has been helping with his team. Sam. McBride has also been helping. George Gutchen came this morning, Frank Marr having brought him out. He brought my wife and I a beautiful family Bible. As a sort of wedding present I suppose. If so it is by far the most valuable of any recieved.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 5 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this afternoon to bring home the stove. Found that Calver had not completed the repais thereon, however, So could not bring it. Took Bertha out with me to get measured for a pair of shoes from McGilvery. The snow is quite a help to the reads. There being quite good sleighing. My wifes Sister still remains with usl but is likely soon to go home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 6 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been very buisily engaged at a number of jobs to day. The assorting and puting away of apples for winter has taken up a considerable portion of my time. COld frosty weather has burried up these jobs somewhat. We are still far from being ready for winter. Prospects are that we will fail to get out hog pen ready for use during the present winter at least.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 7 1890</span></h2> <p>Weather very cold. Took Mr Gutchen with me this morning out to church. Out own minister or rather our superintendent preached and administered Sacrement. Had a proffitable waiting upon the Lord He being in our midst. My wife still continued to improve, for which I am thankful to my Heavenly Father. So also is it with the daughter so graciously given.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 8 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been geting up and cuting wood to day, while I have been to Jarvis with my wifes sister who has been spending a week or so with my wife mostly for the sake of helping takeing care of her during her confinement. THis is my first night for staying at home to take care of Maggie &amp; the baby. There is not much pleasure in being brope pr broke of ones rest almost continualy during {sentence left incomplete}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 9 1890</span></h2> <p>We are trying to get in a better shape for Winter as we get opportunity. But, it takes so much of our time to do chores that we don't have much time to do anything else. Have been very desirous of enchsing the remaining portion of the West shed for a hog pen, but it realy seems now that we will not be able to get the job done for this Winter.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 10 1890</span></h2> <p>Got up some wood this forenoon and afterwards have been geting our hoggs killed. Mr James McBride has been helping. Had four hoggs to butcher this time. It has so happened that we have had a fine mild day. There has been some appearance of a thaw but we are hopeing that it will not come. Had a lot of men shooting sparrows arround the place to day; but without much execution.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 11 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred got up some wood this forenoon while I have been cuting up pork. This afternoon we have been cuting feed again. James McBride has been helping. Geoge Gutchen also in place of T. Jackson. Mr. McBride has been driving out horses for us &amp; he has beaten all his predecessors in managing ald Sally. Got a fine lot cut ready for use. It takes us almost a half day to cut a weeks feed. Weather moderate</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 12 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been cuting wood to day at out wood house. This afternoon hwoever, he went out to Dover on busineess of his own, takeing his wife with him. I went out this forenoon, to takeing out some butter in crocks to customers. Geo. Gutchen who has been with us for a fiew days went with me. Brought home out old sheed-iron stove which we have had made over new.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 13 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I got the onions ready for takeing to Jarvis this forenoon besides doing our chores. This afternoon we have been fixing up the cow stable doors makeing a new one for the calf stable &amp; c &amp; c. The weather is evidently changeing. There seems strong probability of a warm spell. Have been rejoicing in God of late, He is truely my help and my shield. I am so glad that he is on my side.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 14 1890</span></h2> <p>Did not got out to Church this morning it b D on account of Freds wanting to go to see their mother Mrs Douley who is unwell. The day has been a beautiful one too; but, it seems as though we cannot both of us go away even on Sunday. Have been reading the new family bible when not foing chores. Find it to be a trasure of precious things indeed. The good Lord has not tak His precence away from me as yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 15 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and I went down to Jarvis this forenoon with out onions. Thought we had them sold to Mr Morrow but as he was away to Hamilton we failed to connect. WE left enough there to pay up out bills and sold a fiew besides, Brought home more than half however, Out sleighing has become rather poor; but I it seems to me that snow is not very far off.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 16 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been geting up wood and cuting it in the woodhouse to day. I have been engaged much as usual always buisy but, never apparently accomplishing anything much. Am trying now to get quarters in better shape for wintering hogs. Will have something over thirty to carry over to spring. Have been expecting some oney of late rather anxiously, with which to pay some dilt &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 17 1890</span></h2> <p>My man has been working with the team to day. He got a pit of turnips and one of mangels into the celler and some sand for Fredds celler to tank up &amp; c. Have been working arround the barn most of the time. Aunt Lydia and Sam came this afternoon to name the baby. It so to be called Ives Mildred Olds. We have been makeing most of our side-meat into sausage this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 18 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been cuting and geting up wood alone to day which is rather slow work. Had to go to Simcoe this morning to do some business at the bank of It. Since comeing home this afternoon I have been fixing up arround the barn for Winter. Went down to Thomas Jackson's after tea to see about geting him to help cut feed to morrow. Winter weather still continues &amp; sleighing is not bad for the little snow on the ground</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRDIAY 19 1890</span></h2> <p>Have been cuting feed again to day. Started this morning at about nine and quit at about five o'clock. Sam McBride has been helping us, he being our driver. Got a fine large pile cut up ready for use. Find that three hands instead of four can do about as much cuting as the greater number. Weather stilll keeps cold and wintry. Good prospects for Chestmans.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 20 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been suting wood and doing some other necessary chores to day. I went out to Dover myself takeing ma with me. Had several matters requireing attention. Took some Sausage out to trade for groceries &amp; c. Have felt much dissappointment at the long delay in geting money from my brother in law. W. A. H. T. There are so many waiting on my motion. Feel more than even the pinch of hard times for money.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 21 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning to church takeing Bertha and little Jim with me. Our young minister Bro. Calvert officiated. His sermon was intended for the children of the congregation, Text-Watch. Each word or rather, letter of this word was made to do duty in representing the great moral victorious conflict. The Good Lord was with us in out class meeting. Surely His presence makes out paradise and where His is is heaven. Amen.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 22 1890</span></h2> <p>We have been into butchering to day at a great rate killed our beef this afternoon with unckle John Matthews help. I have killed one surplus stock of turkeys and geese. Seven of the latter and four of the former. The weather is rather mild and sleighing about gone. Am writing another postal card for the Practical Farmer competition. Do not feel so though my effort was going to be a success this time. But, will try and be satistied.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 23 1890</span></h2> <p>We have been working at sundry jobs to day, Fred and I. This evening ma and I went out to Dover. Took out our small stock of Turkeys and geese &amp; dispose of them as well as we could. Remained to the jubilee sign in our church. The {Dlanyan?} troupe. They sang nicely. Quite a crowd of people were gathered together. And a putty cold ride out and back from Dover.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 24 1890</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred geting up wood to day besides doing other chores. My mother and I went up to Simcoe. Wantid to see Dr. Wadsworth about a matter connected with our mortgage. My interview with him was satisfactory. Food dinner at Mrs Walter Olds in Simcoe. Her son Walter is just home from Old Vic. for hollowdays. He is puting in his Senior year and expect to graduate next spring.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 25 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred and his family have been takeing their Christmas dinner with Mr Douley in Townsend. We have all beens up to unckle Johns for ours. Even Maggie and the baby went along, The first time the baby has been away from home. The weather has been very cold and wintry, quite like snow. Feel quite anxious about our Post Office. The P.O. Inspecter haveing ordered it closed.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 26 1890</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning to see about what could be done to keep out victor Post Office from being closed. Saw A. W. Ainsley and had a consultation with him. Feel hopeful that our combined efforts will be crowned with success. Had an evening visit from Mrs Chaffey. This is the first aniversary of our wedding. a year ago. Sent away some letter to day respecting of our P. Office &amp; c &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 27 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred worked at geting up wood &amp; c this forenoon. This afternoon we have been cuting feed again Sam McBride has been helping us. A severe snow storm has been falling this evening. Tidings have come as to severe storm of snows yesterday throughout the middle and eastern states doing a great deal of damage to telegraph wire &amp; c. Snow is comeing gradualy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 28 1890</span></h2> <p>Did not get out to Church at Port Dover this morning as usual. Went over to the church near by. It seems as though the Messiahs are going to turn into Baptists for a Baptist minister Rev Mr Ring has become a regular supply. He is quite a young man &amp; quite a preacher. My wifes sister &amp; Emma Crysler happened in this afternoon. Weather quite stormy and every appearance of a snow storm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 29 1890</span></h2> <p>Fred has been cuting wood at the woodhouse to day, besides doing chores. Started for Jarvis this forenoon after the Sep. &amp; Oct. cheese money. takeing Mr Gutchen with me. Met William Watts one the way, who happened to have the desired amt. Was rather agreeably disappointed in geting more money than I expected. Sold four little piggs to Mrs Crysler &amp; got a dollar for each. She and Emma left us for home this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 30 1890</span></h2> <p>Went up to Mr Camtrshaucks to day to pay my tax for the year. Did not find him at home however so could not pay. Fred has been buisy to day as usual at sundry jobs. Have had a couple of rather disappointing letters from W. A. Ferguson &amp; the Canana Per. but am trying to look to God for deliverance. Have always longed to owe no man anything but to love one another. To this end have I tried to work for many years.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 31 1890</span></h2> <p>Drove out to Dover this morning in time to mail a couple of letters on the A. &amp; N. W. morning train. We went over to Mr Chaffeys for diner Maggie, ma and I. Found quite a company there Unckle John and John Marris besides ourselves. Fred has been geting up wood alone as usual. The day has been a mild on with rain occasionaly. 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Title A name given to the resource Courtland Olds Diary & Transcription, 1889 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1889 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Courtland Olds 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"> <p>JANUARY TUESDAY 1 1889</p> <p>Having enjoyed my hollowday eve Christmas, I had give way and let Joe take his leave to day. So I have been working away at {illegible} &amp; C as {oll?} other days.</p> <p>The weather still keeps C mild, but, has been quite windy to day. Thomas Jacksons boy Colbert {illegible} after some split peas to use as pig - fea feed, Let him take a couple of baggs.</p> <p>He told me {Neat?} {illegible} {did need?} {illegible} friends Mr and Ms. Horton were at Jack</p> <p>{continued on a new line} son's, &amp; would soon be done.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Wednesday 2 1889</p> <p>Albert M {Hade?} has been working in my place today. While I went up Suellaus Mill after a {gist?} of {illegible} for {her?} {illegible} and for {geerselaes?}. Took few plock of dried apples and {illegible} {illegible} at {HNC?}- heeu for severely each Jew theer. Shorer Jay, look peveu {illegible} of galice offeres in {E.H?} because was {small?} {Causee?} house by hlause and {Brocylin?} house a quarter of beef poire {Hanare?}. I fee massble a lout otee {illegible} ice nee {sicelcae?} {M?} Cluiddols ohit Cocchicces and {illegible} Bikey I do as indefenitely.</p> <p><br /> January Thursday 3 1889</p> <p>Joe and I look alot a {pit?} of {fes?}- {Jataes?} {neis?} {gore?}-moose, the weather being warm auq {illegible} look {newue?} jeet to woueu {this?} effeucooce and unloaded at Cluie Nanecco groory, market had beef anade new before-haud for new at haeuly give caub peu {illegible}, shore pay. there is july alow and there and opening eaew like glicis {illegible} present plasae. the crop having deen are very abundant. The quality for ea hieg is also very excellent, {illegible} {whole?} day + good {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY 4 1889</p> <p>Joe has {Texan?} hauking come in {nee?} table to day. I drove down to Caukes {tais?}{illegible} wing to see Mr and Mrs A.N. Hostoie also had {illegible} come ohere Jones Polhaw. Broughlet Mrs Holron {were?} with mee. {Llee?} mers members of the gauvily careers over to {illegible} {nee?} eve, {ming?} write us which Mrs and Mr. H. are staying with us over night. Have been searing {dowee?} my hq calf stable to day where working, {illegible} beeweed {alvent?} a wreak. hekuq rebuilding some.</p> <p><br /> January SATURDAY 5 1889</p> <p>Spent most of {illegible} {foreusvee?} {ine?} uisitereq with Geu precdp Mr and Mrs Hootou {Wtoo?} reueaiued{d is written with a very long tail that curves left} {spent?} night with us. Look there down to Mrs. Clarlees again this {illegible}. Did most feel at all satisfied with their visit, it reeally so short. Joe and I get a load of wood in ulces woods he is {foreesoce?} and got it up {illegible}. The wealice has {carliceed?} {warces?} and Alice has {deew?} falling ive good earnent nint of {illegible} day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY 6 1889</p> <p>Rain has been falling last night loud to day. {illegible} as consequence we could not {weel?} get to {town?} as is dew {custtoue?}. Neut ree to heau {illegible} rew. Mr Elauq Eoueuce. Ramew {eyoyeq?} {illegible} service I am glad to say, the services was very good and {illegible} she - Vincent of Glees U {illegible} supper followeq. It is gooq to price the people of Eloq of {wledfeued?} {illegible} age new precedes. Sabbath day to nron ship. The {jerayeu?} of {she?} broken and {cocehits} heart is still heard. Raiss {illegible}.</p> <p>January MONDAY 7 1889</p> <p>Have lead Joe at work lisking corns to day when wot doing chores. Neut {illegible} to Ueuokle Johns to bake deie neu with there and Mr. Hortias, the lallee and Mrs Clorke being there. This was jere last visit with {illegible} I suppose as okay talk of going {disay?} in {rice?} {illegible}, {pone?} Mrs Claikes. The evads a u iu a fearful elate at present, are {illegible} of {illegible} {array?} {Vork?} of {illegible} a ce so deep as {illegible} he going almost {imposible?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January TUESDAY 8 1889</p> <p>Joe and I have been laying {jeen?} best to {illegible} {illegible} pile of unfusked cone {deucaouing?} in {illegible} varns to day. The usult is satisfactory Heather is very warm and favorable for {jeen?} work. Ne seeue to be for {illegible} is {civis?} respect aftee all. There are many who are not as {gorkwak?} brueuee. Parkeucarly nee {name?} {beruew?} {whes?} Earne quit work and give leave for want of sudes and cold weather. The present mild weather seems to be quick general.</p> <p>January WEDNESDAY 9 1889</p> <p>The past has been all {uncesudly?} stormy day. Rain befail falling at at are early how this morning and did not stop until early night. Something like a hurricane set in about the middle of the {ofleruouce?} {&amp; symbol?} is still blowing fiercely. It has been a good day for busking come inside, however. Joe and I have have lineparked {illegible} chause as bent we could. Our bare - jlnor begins to look mable improved, we have notice {illegible} to {cool?} for {there?} work ever before.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January THURSDAY 10 1889</p> <p>The terrible snow and wind storms of of everyday and last night have {eaulined?} most of to day. One side roads, some of them are completely blocked by snow backs is places and {illegible} {eauce?} as well. Joe and I have been husking corn most of the time to day. Notice by the {hail?} neat great damage has been done by yesterdays wind storm East of Toronto. {Tind?} in looking arround that we have {nest?} {altoyallee?} {leaped?}. Mauy Earle bees have been hacked down in the woods {last word cut off of page}.</p> <p>January FRIDAY 11 1889</p> <p>One word - pile being about exhausted Joe and I have been laying do re pleasisle to day. The roads are in an almost impossible state however. {H?} seems strange and yet it is a fact, that {been?} sleep were fed to night for the pirot since this Hickee. The weather has been more like Spring or {illegible} {Heau?} {illegible} so far. We were {illegible} in having corn to husk for this has gives us work corn{illegible} or places.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SATURDAY 12 1889</p> <p>Have had Joe husking corn most of the time {afaiu?} to day. It {reauile?} a causiderable {niece?} to take corn of stock however neut {beet?} to {illegible} this afternoon, hoeud the roads in an almost impossible state. Seut away for the Christians{illegible} and Malhdiet Maj asine to day. {illegible} dered as prenueues puushsees deekeres + Semusees+ {illegible} of Mr. + Mrs Edward peksses of {town?}. Have alds arade an {illegible} for the country jeufleceuace again {illegible} L.C. Morfau</p> <p>January SUNDAY 13 1889</p> <p>One account of the very rough stable of the roads we did not allowd any chuck served to day. Have speut the juice proffilably and well I {illegible}. Have caulnued to giud the service of God as {illegible} service, and my soul is satisfied with the jeust of good {illegible} he has provided. Hau Huely is {illegible} Sauioces provise {cornfeed?} by me if any man eufeu is {the?} stall go in feed {illegible} {I?} and {illegible} pastime. He has made maple {illegible} uiseice for the {illegible} steac of {illegible}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January MONDAY 14 1889</p> <p>Joe and I have been drawing sat {sat is written above drawing and with a ^ sign underneath it} straw to the horse stable for feed to day. God {illegible} barn - yard cleared up {goars?} straw at last. Had a short visit from Mr Robert Ivey to day. He told me how to sharpen the knives of the {ouking?} hot in suck a way that they would keep sharp a long liuce. It is by making a part of cycle edge by filing {wilex?} the corner of the {fels?}. He assured me that his would cut all day {aillegut?} that {peuing?} when {illegible} in this way.</p> <p>January TUESDAY 15 1889</p> <p>Joe has been helping me at {illegible}{this?} to day. Finished husking corn in the cow stable to day. This afternoon we have been cutting wood in the woods for present use. The weather{seems?} to the {peting?} warm and to look like a rain or snow storm.It has been my privelege to {illegible}. God to be very {illegible} {whuy?}. Calling up ou hire to day. How {illegible} how he {couce?} in to us and keep with us and we with {Harris?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January WEDNESDAY 16 1889</p> <p>Have been as being as we could well be to day but, after all have not accomplished a great deal. The weather has moderated, and this afternoon it has been raining and still rains. Mr Reid was here for dinner and, told me that he had sold out the Victor store to a Mr. {Coleaffy?} of Belleville. {Mee?} {Couliueq?} to enjoy precious {crunue?} {alides?} with the {kiuise?} and infinite loyaly, with the {ceremony?} we forget are {illegible} and care {+e?}.</p> <p>January THURSDAY 17 1889</p> <p>Joe and I have been cuting woodin the woods most of the time to day. Got {illegible} {souce?} irou wood poles for more power {armes?} this afternoon. Coffee tea I went up to the Gauge Hall to being the might of {illegible} regular mouth of meeting. The roads were very bad, the late rains and warm weather farming done their work.{illegible} {peeking?} this evening however. At {illegible} was parry reducing the funitation {illegible} of and {illegible} poem thace to {illegible}dollar deadies grow {illegible} to {illegible} each poufais</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre>January FRIDAY 18 1889 </pre> <p>Neut {svee?} to Robert Marris this morning to see {illegible} geting his son Allie Marris to clean our Gauge {illegible}. {Hiuisioce?} Gauge is expected to be feeld in our sall see Tuesday next and it was {Mougfet?} {Leius?} able to have the {ogau?} ready for service. Selled up with Reid this afternoon and was glad to {illegible} that they were in my deft {really?} six dollars. Selled up with John Hewson {illegible} gained that I was {dwing?} still {nisly?} nine dollars for which I had to give him ony note for 11 macro.</p> <p>January SATURDAY 19 1889</p> <p>Joe and I worked at grinding our axes this {illegible}. He also got a quiet of mixed peas and got ready to take to the mill this afternoon. Got it growed at Crokes and called in {name?} see the way {out?} and back. The weather has become very cold and windy which state of things has dove away at last while the mud. The roads are good excepting {main street?} {illegible}. Have enjoyed pre-{illegible} {illegible} with my {God?} and {illegible} {this day?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY 20 1889</p> <p>One account of the very stormy weather we did not go the to church to day. Snow has been falling in quite {long?} {quantities?} which we were glad to see. Have been reading with much pleasure and profit the memories of the late Edward and Mrs Jacksow of {town?} They were really bright has and {illegible} {illegible} reflecting heat nicely the {puding?} {illegible} the caulal source of all light and liberty. Mr Jacksons and was a rifling sequence of such a reacteau life.</p> <p>January MONDAY 21 1889</p> <p>Snow having fallen at last. Joe and I have been {geking?} up wood this {time of day?} in night good earnest. Slew {gaw?} roads and out {swart?} of tice. Sleighing is very good and the snow seems likely to stay with us for a while this times. Started {illegible} first {illegible} {illegible} the big straw stack to day I have here geting in a lot for feed. Thomas Jacksons boy Albert was here and got two and a hay {barnbells?} {corn?} of split peas.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January TUESDAY 22 1889</p> <p>Got to work this forenoon fair at making my horse power {?}. Joe has been spliting wood in the woodhouse. Mr John Meucke{?} came before - {?} dinner with us and afterwards we went together to see Division Grange{?} at our hall. The attend. ence was not alrge but we had a pleasant time. I was appointed Auditor of New Division Grange{?} Books for new come. ing year.</p> <p>January WEDNESDAY 23 1889</p> <p>Had to send Joe to help Thomas Jacksons thresh{?} to day. Next my-self also after geting Rye wood chore done; and helped them until night. {?} air Wesley Ha-fere a cut also with me and visited at Walter's{?} awhile I was helping thresh. The weather is quite over{?} affair and the season just dis-appearing. Had a short visit to our Mr J. CS. Mc{?} of Seard{?} after dinner. He asured me that the new cutters Joe{?} would work all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>Worked away at the horse-power arms awhile this forenoon; and a short time this afternoon. Have got them all done but fitting to their respective places. Had William Watts and family, to dinner with us to day so I have been visiting with them some of the time. Lewis came, and has taken two loads of his furniture &amp; c from our tennant house. He says that he has rented a farm accross the road from his father in law Wesby Matthews.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and have got a load of oats off to day. Cleaned it up this forenoon and this afternoon took it to the Edmunds mill. The thirty baggs weighed sixty two bushells and twenty pounds. Found the roads rather heavy there being no track made in the snow for the waggon wheels part of the way. The weather keeps remarkably warm and to day has beens much more like April than January.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe helped me clean up a load of oats this forenoon; and this afternoon I took it up to the oatmeal mill. Found on comeing home that Joe had not done anything but chores. Felt quite put out for we have so much corn to husk and other work to do. Ma and Bertha went out to town this afternoon. Marian went away also which, I suppose was the cause of for doing so little.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>A driving snow storm from the North East, which began this forenoon has been in progress all day. We could not get to meeting anywhere as a consequence, of course, Joe was also away which was another hindering cause. Everything seems to require special care, on stormy days in particular. Lost my old false front teeth, made a good many ago by Mr. Lyman Wells of Simcoe, while feeding the sheep, failed to find them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe did not get until about the middle of this afternoon, he haveing went home yesterday morning. Have not felt very well on account of billiousness and a bad cold, but have got the chores done all night. Snow has been faling for some time latily and more than a foot has come this time. It is turning out quite cold since. Got another load of oats partly cleaned up this evening to take out to morrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>Got another load of oats cleaned up this forenoon. Took it up to the mill after dinner. Brought home another load of oat-dust with me. This load will make about one ton and a quarter, that I have purchased, at five dollars per ton. Sleighing is very good now, I might say for the firsy time this Winter. A great many people are on the roads trying it at present. The Thermometer stood at zero this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>Took up to the oat-meal-mill my last load of oats to day. Or I might say, the last that we could safely spare at present. Paid the aunt of takes for the year bis. Seventy four dollars and thirty five cents. Had only a small balance left after pay this sum. Settled up with Lewis this morning; but not without a good many unpleasant words. Found him unwilling to do what seemed fair and reasonable in some particular.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY 31 1889</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this afternoon takeing ma with me. Snow had fallen this forenoon covering the bare spots in the roads so sleighing was quite good. A report has just come, that Mr. J. B. Carpententer was dead. He was a man of many good qualities. He has always been a liberal. Contributor in sustaining not only the Methodist Church in Simcoe; but, to every good cause that came along. The Lord had blessed him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 1 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe at work to day as usual. He has been boss and all hands while ma and I went up to Simcoe. We had a pretty cold ride both up and back; but the sleighing is excellent. Took dinner at Thomas Murpheys, Mr John Murphy was there and was still very much exercised over the loss his wife who died about a month ago. This seems all the more strange, for Mrs Murphy could not have been the most pleasant of women to live with.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has been away to day geting a load of wood house to his father who lives near port Dover. Let him have the team this afternoon to take it out. Have been engaged arround the barn at doing chores &amp; c through the day. Succeeded in geting the horse-power arms in place after a long time. Hope now to get to work soon at cuting feed. The weather has become quite mild again, some prospects of a thaw.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 3 1889</span></h2> <p>Took ma with me and went out to Dover this morning to our Quarterly meeting service. Enjoyed the privelege of worship with our Port Dover brethren very much. Felt encouraged at seeing the house of God well attended. Had dinner with Mifs Giles and afterwards attended Baptist meeting in the town hall. Rev. Mr Newton of Vittord preached. In his discourse he showed the similarity of the exactly between a sinner who is delivered from the bondage of satan and sin and the deliverance of the children of Israel from the bondage of Egypt.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I worked in the woods this forenoon at cuting wood. This afternoon I went out to Dover to attend the Quarterly official board meeting of our church. One of the particular moves made was to have the salary of ten minister reduced from seven hundred dollars to six. The change to take place at the close of the present year. Sleighing is being reinforced with more snow from time to time. Winter reigns supreme.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>A very sudden change in the temperature of the weather took place to day. From being warm enough to rain and thaw this morning it has percieved Zero weather other evening. Joe got up a couple of loads of wood this forenoon. This afternoon we have been cuting and spliting at the wood-house when not doing chores. Have just been reading of a great fire in Buffalo which turned up more than two million dollars worth of property.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>It seems now that the last part of Winter will be as severe as the first was mild. Judging from the course it has been takeing for a fiew days. A very disagreeable storm of wind and snow has been in progress for some hours. Joe and I have been cuting wood when not doing chores. Worked win the wood this afternoon. Can easily fancy what a North West Blizzard must be that is several degrees colder than our present storm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>The very cold weather of yesterday has moderated considerably, Joe and I found it necessary to cut wood in the woods this forenoon however, This afternoon we have drawing ashes arround our apple trees in the orchard besides some other jobs. Never felt more determined to fight the good fight of faith, and never felt better satisfied with the way of the righteous. Surely it is a way of joy and peace.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I finished drawing and spreading ashes from our old ash-house arround apple trees in the orchard. I have since been tearing down and the old house and rebuilding. Got done towards night. The weather has greatly moderated within the last fiew hours. It seems now as though we were on the eve of a thaw. Have been reading with great pleasure and proffit. Punsheons lecture on John Wesley &amp; his times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 9 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I got in a load of rats straw for the horses this morning. We afterwards drew up a couple of loads of wood. This afternoon I went down to the cheese factory meeting; but, the number there was so small that the meeting had to be postponed, It was appointed for three weeks from to day at one o'clock P.M. Drive on to Dover this afternoon. Made a sale of our old sow at 8 cts per pound dressed weight &amp; c &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 10 1889</span></h2> <p>The past has been a delightful day, so mild and bright. Took Ma and Jim with me to him Bro. Jackson at the plank Noad Church this afternoon. The latter went to church to day for the first time. He behaved remarkably well however, for a four year old. The Good Lord has been with me, and Is how insignifficant all earthly {illegible} have seemed when compared with the presence and favour of God Almighty.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I have been working at sundry jobs to day in right good earnest. Have been cuting wood most of the time. The weather has been quite stormy but not cold. Snow has again fallen, and prospects are good for a continuance of Winter weather for some time to come. Have been much interested in reading Harpers Magazine this evening, which, by the way we recieved a fiew days ago. The only draw-back is feeling so tired after the days work is done.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>Ma and Mariam went up to Simcoe to day, on some of their own business. Joe and I have been working at the wood business as usual. Got up three loads more part of which we cut before drawing. The weather has been very cold; and a North West wind has been flowing. Snow has drifted considerably, and we find it hard to keep our track open to the woods. Heard to day that Joseph Jackson out late M. P. had failed in business.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 13 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I have been cuting wood in the woods to day, the weather being fine but rather cold. Thomas Jackson came this afternoon this afternoon at about four o'clock to help us kill the old Sow. Had a very serious time, on account of the great size and weight of the old beast. George Lemon came in to lend us a helping hand however which came very acceptable. Got done all right at last.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 14 1889</span></h2> <p>I went out to Dover this forenoon to take the old Sow, killed yesterday evening. I went out to Dover this forenoon to take the old Sow, killed yesterday evening. I was surprised to find that she weighed over four hundred pounds. Sold to Chin Warren at &amp; c. Had dinner at unckle John Matthews, it being his Sixty second birthday. Came home to do chores &amp; took tea with their this evening. Went to our Grange meeting afterwards Arrangements were made to have an entertainment in a couple of weeks.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY FRIDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>My man and I have been working in the woods again to day, AboUt Compledid Nu horse power arms after dinner and have got it ready now to {Wich?} the horses are. H seems to bad Neat we could seod have used it before, but, on account {unclear} the {unhwoked?} Corn on nu barn floor we have {unclear} so far been able to find george to work; The Grew New heifer cold and kas now Nu appearance of snow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY SATURDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I got the horse-power and Curling-box started this forenoon. It went off first Class: but, the rain Neat befare falling. about Near Irine sloped further work outside, Isave been doing Nue work {unclear}. I went out to town this evening to get a bills money promised by Chim {letter}tarren. Was successful in geting most of {wheat?} was required Rain Peas coulit {ned?} to fall {unclear} to ang ht, God is still any help.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>Went our to Dover to church this morning takeing little Jim and Bertha with me. Jim went for the first time to church in Dover. Bro. Goodwin preached as usual, Remained to the fellowship afterwards and enjoyed the whole service very much. Took ma after dinner to the little plank road church. The minister Bro. Hamilton did not come so we had a prayer and fellowship meeting. Our meeting was not large; but the Good Lord was present.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>The weather berather mild to day Joe and I have been husking corn from the barn floor. I went to Mr. Hamiltons funeral after dinner. Only went to the house however. The old jentleman had been unwell for some years, his mind being addected. Was brought home from the Asylum to dayie recently. Went up to Shands this evening to meet our Grange committe about the entertainment. Concluded to venture another trial on Tuesday evening next.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>The wind and snow storm that has been in progress since yesterday morning, most of the time has left the snow in great piles and the side roads badly drifted Had Mr. and Mrs. Blackhere to dinner and to spend the afternoon with us. The day has been a very stormy one, just about right for visiting friends. I took tea over at Rids this evening accidantaly. I understand that they are likely to leave us soon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I got to work geting in straw for cuting this forenoon after shoveling out the lane. Wellington carpenter and wife came soon afterwards however and I had to stop work. Their visits were are so fiew and far between however that they are highly appreciated. Thomas Jackson came &amp; helped us start the cuting box. It took a considerable fixing up before we got to work, Got a nice lot cut however</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>Had Joe at work geting in wheat straw this forenoon for cuting. This afternoon he has been geting up wood. I got the working horses shod this forenoon, and have been doing sundry other kinds of work this afternoon, mostly chores. Went down to William Wattses this evening, partly to see the girls about helping in our entertainment on Tuesday evening next. Did not get their assistance however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe got up a load of wood this morning and we afterwards cut a load and brought it home before noon. This afternoon after doing our noon chores we went down towards the school house to help open the side road. Succeedidd in geting a road through. Snow has been falling and driftinf withthe strong North West winds to day. There is every appearance of a continuance of Winter weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Worked at the wood to day, Joe and I. We cut in the woods this forenoon. The weather was so cold that we could not well do anything else. THis afternoon we have been drawing in sled lengths. I went out to Dover this evening partly to get the doctor for Mrs Eland, who has lately been confined and seemed not to be doing well. The weather has been extremely cold to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>Did not go th to church this morning; but this afternoon instead. Rev. Mr. Crews peached a missionary semon in our little church. His subject was the "pearl of great price", mentioned in Matthews 25. Some very good points were made. One of which I would like to remember. {Vis.?} The gift of the soul of God for man's salvation has brough to us an a pearl not quly of great price, to use, but of {immesurable} value to us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I got in another load of straw for the horses this morning, our last this Winter, I think Thomas Jackson and his boy Albert came before we got dones and we went to work geting the cutting box ready for work. Have prepared a nice lot of feed for the cattle, enough to last more than two weeks I am sure. The three horses we had on the pwer did not seem to be sufficient to do the work easily.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>My man and I continued to work away at geting up wood to Ray as usual. Got up three loads, in sled lengths besides cuting. Went this evening up to the Grange Hall to attend the entertainment. Took Ella Ryerse and my cousin Nora, both of whom took part of the performance. It was a success in every way notwithstanding the stormy night. {Proceed?} about sixteen dollars.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>Yesterday was my birthday and ma had some of my unckles, and aunts and cousins to take dinner with us to day. Samantha Kitchen came also with he brother Elias and sister Ruth, so we had quite a gathering. Joe went to help Thomas Jackson get up wood to day, with the team &amp; sleigh. The weather is becoming quite warm and very much like a thaw. I rejoice in God my Saviour, He is my help &amp; my shield.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been at work to day as usual, at geting up wood, and at doing chores. Joe and I got up a load of wood this forenoona dn one this afternoon. We, ma and I went to the Jarvis mifsionary meeting this evening, Took tea at Bro. Joseph Jacque's on the way down. Heard the Resident of Niagara Conference Rev. Mr Maxwell, His speech was a very good one though some lacking in ferverance of appeal.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 1 1889</span></h2> <p>I went down to Jarvis this forenoon after geting dones with the chores, Wanted to get some money to pay Lewis the amt. of wages still due him, he having agreed to wait until the first of March. Made the necessary arrangement, but did not get the money. Found Mifs Jules and Mrs Pess here when I came home home also Thomas jackson. The latter said that My special friend A. would be up form Pilhane in a week or so.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>Drove down to Jarvis this forenoon to complete a matter of business began yesterday. Brough an essex centre plough of Mr William Jacques also a set of double harness, the whole for twenle dollars. Went out to Dover this afternoon and stopped to at the cheese factory meeting on the way. The latter was satisfactoty. The sleighing is quite poor in places. March has come in like a lamb this time at least.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover alone this morning to attend our church service. Bro. Goodwin preached from Sick {ye?} first the kingdom of God and this righteousness and all other things shall be added unto thee. Protracted meetings have been in progress through the past with enouraging success. Several have found place in believeing. Took ma down to our little church on the plank this afternoon, where we heard our Bro. Hamilton, Called at Mr. Blacks to see Mr and Mrs coffee Mrs B. father and mother</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>I went up to Simcoe this forenoon on horseback, the roads being bad for either the runners or wheels. Took the money up to the bank for Lewis being ballance due. Settled up with H. Croff also and gave a note for the ballance for three months This will fall due on the twenty fifth of May next. Got home in time get a small load of potatoes ready, and to take them out to Dover. Took them to Clinn Warren at 20 cts per Bu. store pay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>Was bothered a good deal this forenoon in one way and another. Doctored a sick cow part of the time. The Township assessor came in the mean-time, so I did not get started to the Lunn Vallet Mill until after dinner. Took a grist of chop mostly. Had a serious time the roads being very bad. Have had Joe at work geting in straw to cut when we get done at Thomas Jacksons, where we expect to go to morrow.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>Sent Joe over to Thomas Jacksons this morning after geting chores done, to help cut feed. He took the team along. I went over after dinner &amp; helped this afternoon. Found James Holcount there, Had not seen him for some months. Had Hamilton Olds here to dinner, He is still trying to sell the Cortyn Dise Harrow. The weather continues warm and the roads are geting very bad.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I started to husk corn after geting done with our chores this morning. Thomas Jackson came to help cut feed soon after so we left off and have been cuting feed the remainder of the day. We did some further fixing to the box and power which have been made a still further improvement in its workings. Had two teams and a half on the power which quite sufficient to drive it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I have been at work in the woods to day. Did not get home but one load however. The weather has been quite cold and wintry, with occasional snow flurries. Have almost concluded to keep Joe for comeing season of seven months beginning with the first of April. Made him a conditional promise to that effect this forenoon, Wages sixteen dollars per mo.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 9 1889</span></h2> <p>We got three loads of wood cut and drawn this forenoon, Joe and I. Sleighing is rather poor excepting in the lane when we have not too much snow. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon and brough Leilia my neice and Mifs Annie Culver back with me. Had quite a disagreeable drive owing to the very rough roads and cold N. W. Wind which almost froze us up on the way. My trust is still in "Him".</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 10 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been down to church on the plank road this afternoon. Bro. Jackson preached it being his turn. Thomas Bosefields Convention seems to have been productive of good as there was a church full of people to day. One lad stood up for prayers besides there were many bright testimonies. The weather has been extremely cold and windy. Jesus is very precious, O what a friend.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>We have been working away at geting up woood this forenoon, &amp; most of the afternoon Joe and I. Succeeded in adding five more loads to our pile. Snow has continued to go quite fast, although cold winds prevail. We all went down to William Wattses this evening, Ma and I with Leilia and Annie. Found the Watts girls home and spent a very pleasant evening with them and their parents. Weather much like March, Cold &amp; windy.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I have been trying to get up wood this forenoon, Lost the saw accidentaly &amp; succeeded in geting only one load, I went up to Simcoe this afternoon to take Leilia and mifs Annie Culver who have been visiting us since last Saturday. Had a rather disagreeable time of it owing to heavy state of the roads. It took nearly three hours to go to Simcoe, and about the same for me to come home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 13 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe got up a couple more loads of wood this forenoon on the sleighs about the last for a while probaby as the snow has about gone. Went down to Mrs Clarkes this morning to see about geting Dexter Holemb from the station, he having written to me. Thomas has gone to Pelham however on Saturday last. I went out to Dover also before noon, Took Marian with me. This being the day of her unckle funeral The weather continued warm and the roads bad.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 14 1889</span></h2> <p>We got up a couple of loads of fodder corn from the little barn in the ten-acre-field this forenoon. This after noon Joe has been cuting and spliting wood at the woodhouse. Had a visit from Mr. Fredenburgh. Met with a very serious loss in a fine colt from Mr Fredenburgs horse the D. F. which died to day. The loss seemed all the more serious on account of our lack of horses. Went up to the grange this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>We got up another load of corn stalks this morning, Joe and I preparitory to cuting. Find that our fodder corn is quite wet but still in good order in other ways. Have had Joe at work husking corn and spliting wood while I have been puting up our old calf stable in a new place &amp; have got it ready for occupation at last through late. The weather continues quite warm and spring-like with consequent mud &amp; bad roads.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I worked at cuting wood in the woods this forenoon. This afternoon after doing chores we worked at grinding one of the cuting box knives. These knives are so very hard that it takes a long time to grind them when dull. Am more than satisfied however that it pays well to cut feed especialy for cattle. So far out cattle have been gaining slowly instead of falling away since last Fall.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>Went over to hear Mr. Eland this morning, the roads being too bad to. go to Dover. Still find it good to join God's people of whatever name in their worship of Him. Cannot feel anything but love for them even though they do not agree with me in their views of the meaning different passsages in God's word. Went to the plank road church this afternoon takeing ma and little Jim with me. It was good for my poor soul to mingle in Christians fellowship there also.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been cuting wood in the wood this forenoon with Joe's help. This afternoon we have been grinding one of our cuting box knives, besides geting in some wheat straw ready for cuting in a day or two. The new store keeper came to day with his family and goods. Joe and I with the team helped get one of their loads out of the mud in the kemlocks to night. Do not see how they could come so far with such loads.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>Worked in the barn this forenoon, Joe and I. Finished geting straw and cornstalks ready for cuting; also in ge got the cuting box knives sharpened an syckled ready for work. We have been at work in the woods this afternoon geting wood prepared for next Winters use. Went down to Jackson this evening on horse-back, the roads being very bad to see him about helping cut feed to morrow. Saw Dexter Holcomb &amp; his wife there.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I got started at cuting feed with the two teams, this morning, Thomas did not come until nearly noon, so Joe and I worked alones for quite a while. Dexter Holcomb came with Thomas and has been helping as well. Our track has been very bad which made it hard work for the horses. The Good Lord has been graciously pleased to help me on in my way to day. My peace has flown like a river, indeed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe at work cuting and spliting wood to at the woodhouse to day when not doing chores. I went out to Dover to see about geting some but &amp; other matters, this forenoon. Sent money away for Grange Bulletin subscribers. Brought home a fine quarter of beef from C. Warrens &amp; c. Emma Watts came with me to her fathers where I stoped for dinner. Saw old Mrs. Watts who was visiting there. There weather still keeps warm, &amp; spring-like.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had my man at work on the wood-pile again to day, while I have helped him this afternoon. This forenoon however I have been puting boxes &amp; c for the hens to lay eggs in, arround the barn. George W. Lemon stayed over night with us last night and went away again this morning, Let him have five bushells and a half of peas &amp; oats mixed. The weather still keeps warm, &amp; looks like seeding very soon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 23 1889</span></h2> <p>We kept on at our wood cuting and spliting this forenoon Joe and I. He has kept on this afternoon while I went out to Dover, takeing ma with me. After geting our business done we went to tea with Mr and Mrs. Peter Lawson. Spent a very pleasant evening with them comeing home by ten-o'clock. It is remarkable how warm the weather still keeps. It scarcely even freezes nights for some time back.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>Took Bertha and little Jim with me to the plankload church this afternoon. Could not get out to Dover very well on account of Joe being away. Bro. Jackson gave us a very good sermon about "Ye must be born again" The usual fellowship followed. Ma and I went down to Mrs. Clarkes this evening to see Deck Holcombs who were to have gone home to morrow. Found that they were away to Waterford however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe commenced work on his oven Mrs at $16 to day {???}. Joe and I have been working at cuting and spliting wood to day as usual. Have had visitors myself however, James Holcomb and Thomas Jackson being here a good part of the time. A change has taken place in the weather at last; and while it still keeps dry it has become quite cold James and little Day are staying over night with us to night. Am enjoying in a gracious manner the communion of the Divine &amp; Infinite.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>James Holcomb and little Day left us this forenoon for home. The family is expecting to move again shortly, the twentieth time I believe since they began to keep house. Joe and I have kept buisy at cuting and spliting wood at the woodhouse to day as usual. Had a letter from Walter H. this evening rather unexpectedly. He tells me of Spring having come even in Monteal, Mud is plentiful there &amp; about dried up here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>The remarkably warm weather still continues. There is every appearance of an early spring. I have been had Joe working at spliting and cuting wood at the house as usual. I have been helping part of the time and doing some ditching when the chance came. We have had a Mrs Watts and old Mrs. Watts visiting with us this afternoon. The latter is staying over night with us. Took the former home this evening.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been buisily engaged on our wood pile to day, Joe and I stoped for a while to husk corn however, to get feed for the piggs. Had a short visit from the two Watts girls who came after their grand-mama. They are two interesting, fine looking girls. The weather is quite cold at last and Winter in a mild form will reign doubtless, for a time at least. It has been pouring all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>Our work to day has continued the same as yesterday, with an occasional variation to some temporary job. Snow has been falling in light quantities nearly all day. The ground has remained frozen. James Holcomb left us this morning for his farm again. He has been bothered to get his rent &amp; will likely take his place back. He told me of a new invention to drive away cut feed frod the cutting-box by means of the wind.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I got up three loads of corn fodder more from the little barn to cut on Monday or Tuesday next. We drew a load of pea straw for the sheep as well. This afternoon I went our to Dover to see about certain matters. Called at Wattses on the way home. Am enjoying in a gracious manner the presence and blessing of the Most High. Surely his promising are yes and amen to those that believe.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY 31 1889</span></h2> <p>On account of rain and sleet which has fallen nearly all day we did not get to church this morning. Got started this afternoon but it rained so hard that we turned back. It has been a day of blessing to my soul however, The promises of God Almighty have again presented themselves. Surely they are exceedingly great and precious. O, that I might be kept faithful, and perfect before Him</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 1 1889</span></h2> <p>We have been working away with all our might Joe and I; but and accident has happened this afternoon which will make another job for me in spite of anything. Our smoke-house took fire and was nearly burned up before discovery. The meat was also considerable damaged. Have been tappin a fiew more maple threes this afternoon. He have now thirty four tapped in all. The snow that fell last night is fast disappearing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>The snow is fast disappearing in fact to night it has gone. Lewis came and took away his last load to day. After all his good qualities I was very glad to see him away for good. Thomas Jackson came before noon to help cut feed, so notwithstanding our bad track we have got a week or soo feed cut. Dexter Holcomb came with Thomas with his wife &amp; children. Have not had much time to visit with them however, Sap has been running nicely to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 3 1889</span></h2> <p>The past has been another one of my very buisy days. Have had Joe at work at sundry jobs while I have been working most of the time in the sugar bush sap. The supply was considerable &amp;, it took me until about half past ten this evening to get through with this batch. I have thought a great deal of other days, so as I have been working, So many circumstances comence with sugar makeing large in my memory.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe at work as usual at sundry jobs, Mostly at cuting wood however. I have been geting more trees tapped until now we have something like seventy five. DO not intend tapping any more however, this year. Sap continues to run pretty well and quite a gathering has been made to day. There is much excitement in the country at present over the Jesuit Estates Bill lately passed by the legislature of Quebec.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had quite a large quantity of maple sap to boil down, which has kept me moving. The past has been a splendid sap day. Joe has been husking corn. inside, The weather being rather stormy and disagreeable out. Willie Holcomb came this evening with a heifer and a two-year-old Bull, The latter I am to pay sixteen dollars for when I can. The former, is to beleft here until James goes back on his farm, and is to be milked &amp; kept as our own.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>Have continued to work at sugar or rather molasses makeing. There was quite a fall of snow last night; there is not a vestige to be seen. Sap has continued to run slowly all day. This kind of weather seems likely to continue as it is freezing to night. Have had Joe at work in the barn at husking corn most of the time. Did not get done boiling down to night until after eleven o'clock.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning for the first time in more then a month. Bro. Thomas Calling an old College friend and Companion preached both morning and evening. Was much pleased and I trust proffited by his two discourses. This brother has been passing through a severe season of trial since comeing to Simecoe. The congregation hacing partly rebelled and left the place of worship because the Stationing {Comittee?} would not send the man asked for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Gathered sap this morningand had a fine lot. Went down to Wattses and to Jacksons afterwards, preparitory to Cuting feed this afternoon. Failed to get Thomas to help however so Joe and I have been obliged to cut all alone. _______ nicely however considering our terrible track for the horses. Boiled down sap this evening and to night, did not get done until nearly midnight, Have had Joe working at sundry jobs to day. Weather very fine.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 9 1889</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went up to Simcoe to day, on business mostly. Our Insurance had run out and it became necessary to renew. Made arrangements with T. J. Nelles to Insure in the Bullish American. The rates are apparantly of a satisfactory nature. Took dinner with Mrs Fanny Olds and tea with Mrs Harris. Felt much like comeing home after business was transacted but, Ma would not allow of such a thing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 10 1889</span></h2> <p>The weather has become very warm and Spring like. Sap has run some to day, ENough for the Watts girls to boil down this afternoon. They seemed to enjoy it highly. Joe and I had to cut feed again to day, our supply having give out. An hour or so has given us three or four days feed. Out old black cow byan to give milk to day. She has a fine calf. I got a couple of bushells of spring wheat for seed of Walter Austin this morning.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>Got my applications papers ready this forenoon for a renewal of Insurance on all buildings except the little house with ordinaty contents thereof. This afternoon I went up to the Grange Hall, Mr Glarebroke being there to tell us about the Grange salt works which has lately gone into the Salt ring for raising the price of salt. The price of the latter has arrisen since from 90 c to $1.60. Had a pleasant Grange meeting after wards.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>It has rained almost incessantly to day from morning until almost night. Joe and I have consequently had another apportunity to husk corn. We must still have one hundred shock to husk yet. It still keeps warm and grass is starting nicely. Had Uncle John and Aunt Lydia here to eat sugar with us this evening. The weather keeps so very warm that we scarcely expect to sugar off again this spring.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 13 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I had to cut feed alone this forenoon again happened however that Sam. McBride came and helped us awhile. Our track was in very bad condition so we could only work an hour or so. I went out to Dover this afternoon with a grist of chop and of wheat. Anderson Ball has lately taken posession of the mill with Mr Guy for miller and we are likely to get satistfied at last. The roads are quite bad.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 14 1889</span></h2> <p>This being Joe's Sunday to go to church, I have been doing chores. Went down to the plank Road church this afternoon, takeing Ma and little Jim with me. A young minister from Hagersville, Mr McDonal preached very acceptably about temptation. Mc &amp; Mrs Reed were here an on this account partly we did not stay to the after-service at the little church. My soul is still resting sweetly on the pressious savious bosom.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been extremely buisy to day at a thousand and jobs. Found to quite a gathering of sap this morning. TOok a load of moveables out to Dover for Reids this afternoon andbrought a grist of chop home from the mill. Called on the way home at Thomas Jacksons to get some peas for seed. Brought home six and a half baggs. Sent away some money for seeds for ma to Jogn Lewis Lahilds this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>Tried to get a teem started at seeding to day but failed, owing to other jobs and the lack of one man. Exchanged some While Russian oats with Mr. WIlliam Hemmings for the Wilcome, the latter being very early is much better adapted for sowing with peas. Fred Kitchen cam to day with three loads of moveables. I have boiled down another batch of sap this evening which is probably our last as the weather is very warm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been trying to get something done to day, but as usual have not seemed to make much headway. Joe has made out to get the Spring wheat sown next to Jim Challands barn. There is about an acre upon which we have some two bushells. We have cut feed this afternoon about one hour, One of our cows got down in the mire this afternoon and we have had quite a time geting her out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>Got to work with both teems to day for the first. Fred Kitchen comenced worked on his year, according to engagement. Got the springwheat all finished up ditched and all. The men have got the orchard about ready to sow as well. Have been planting onion seed to day besides do a great many other jobs. The weather continues extremely warm and everything is already becomeing much advanced.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have finished seeding in the orchard to oats to day, where we have sown Welcome oats. I have been extremely occupied at sundry jobs to day. It being Good Friday, we have had quite a lot of company from town. Jack Harris &amp; wife togather with Leilia and a Mr Graves of Lynedock with a number of others. The wather has been extremely wam and to night we are haveing an old fashioned thunder shower.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>The heavy rain that fell last night, has stopped our work at seeding for a time. We cut some more fodder this morning, afterwards I went out to Dover with a grist of corn and oats, to be used as horse-feed. Could not get the grist until night so I went to W. J. Carpenters, when waiting. Brough home, not only the grist but the sugar &amp; c sent for a fiew days ago. Am likely to loose part of the money paid Reid as such for Daily Mail for one year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>On account of suclement weather and back roads we did not drive out to Dover this morning. Went this afternoon however to the little plank road church where our old minister Rev David Chalmers preached. The congregation was quite large, &amp; the meeting edifying, especialy the latter portion. We had Freds wife with us and she seemed to enjot the service as well as out selves. Surely the Lords of Hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our suffrage.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and Fred have been working on the field back of the barn to day most of the time. Shortly afternoon George Lenon came to tell me that the front trees had arrived from Waterloo Nurseries and would have to be delivered on Wednesday and Thursday next. George started this afternoon delivering on trees notices for Simcoe while I have at work geting ready for the Port Dover delivery. Got all the notices ready delivered in Pt. Dover to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 23 1889</span></h2> <p>This has been one of my busiest days. Set out this morning to deliver fruit tree notices &amp; got done about four o'clock this afternoon. Tried to get some feed cut this evening but owing to the horrible state of our track we had to give it up. Went up to Simoe this evening in order to be there in the morning for the tree delivery. Am stay over night at George Lenons when I arrived at about ten.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>Got to work at our delivery in Simcoe in good time to day or rather this morning. Owing to a heavy thunder shower that passed over about the middle of the afternoon, many were prevented from comeing after their trees and we had quite a number on hand to night when we closed up. Came to Dover in order to be here inthe morning early, ready for business. Had to work at it all alone until nearly noon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>Am puting up at the Dominion Hotil for the first time in my life. It is very seldom indeed that I got into a Hotel in Port Dover. Got along very well at delivering to day. There being a large number who came this morning, The ground being so wet that they could do nothing else. Got nearly every order off and the money sent away to night. G Arrived home at about ten and found Mrs Clarke &amp; Thomas Jackson here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>The men and I worked in the garden this forenoon, Joe at ploughing and harrowing while Fred and I have been setings out Gooseberry and loads currant bushes bouy of the Waterloo Nuseries. This afternoon I went with Johnny Mc Bride to see a mare owned by a Mr. Prince in North East Townsend. I finaly brought the mare which was by the way in foal to Loch Fergns for one hundred and fifty dollars, He agreed to take my note for a tune, as pay.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling nearly the whole of the time to day, but only in a moderate way. Those that have finished their seeding will soon have the pleasure of seeing it up &amp; growing. Have been working in the barn at husking corn and at cuting feed by hand for the cottle. Set out a dozen cherry trees and our Russian Apricotall brought of Lemon "Put most of them in garden our home plot being full"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Rain has continued to fall almost incesantly through the past day as well as yesterday. We did not get to church as a consequence. The rains are bringing our vegetation on at a rapid rate. Have spent the sabbath as proffitably as seemed possible. The Good Lord being graciously near when in my devotional exercise as well as when reading the previous word. The enemies of my soul have been scattered and God has gather for me the victory again.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>Owing to the long continued rains we have not done much work of importance to day. Joe has got in a pit of turnips however, while I took Fred out to Dover this forenoon to the doctor. He has been unable to work to day on account of not feeling well. The doctor told him that he would be all right in a fiew days however. The weather has been become quite cool and continues to be stormy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>My men and I got the horse power moved this morning, and the cuting box re-arranged for work, when who should come but James Holcomb and Thomas Jackson with their help. We have got a fine pile of feed cut, and ready for use. Out new track has worked very well indeed, so now we will likely have no further trouble. Wattses came this evening, &amp; William says that my new mare is just the right kind for breeding.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 1 1880</span></h2> <p>Rain has fallen a portion of the time to day. We are fortunate however in having plenty of inside work for rainey weather. Fred has been puting in tight bottoms in the house mangels in order to feed the horses cut feed. Our hay being about gone. I have been cuting black knot out of the cherry tree besides doing sundry other jobs. Our cows are coming in now for milking. Six calves have come already in a fiew days.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Identical to the previous page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe at work fixing up fence most of the time to day. It rained awhile this afternoon however where they both husked corn. I went down to John Wattses this forenoon after some more straw berry plants. Got the sharpless and Manchester, enough to plant two rows of each in front of the house. George Lemon came this evening, and we worked awhile after tea at our delivery papers. Am anxious to have them come out right.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 3 1889</span></h2> <p>My men have been working in the garden to day. Joe has manured &amp; plough a part of it while Fred, and I have been planting out straw berries &amp; c. Have also planted ands transplanted some cherry and plum trees as well and walnut trees. George Lemon left us this morning. Am in hopes that our fruit tree deliveries will come out right in the final reckoning up this year. The weather is still fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and I workedin the garden this forenoon at seting out raspberry plants besides cleaning up and burning brush &amp; c. Have had one teem ploughing all day, in the ten acre field. Joe and got out several loads of manure from an old pea stock in the same field. The ground still keeps we and almost until for work, except ploughing. The weather keeps remarkably warm and forward.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went out to Dover this morning to Quarterly meeting. The attendence was rather small but upon the whole we were blessed with a precious waiting upon God. Went up to W. J. Carpenters for dimes, where we lingered for a while before comeing house. Was very glad to find this brother so deeply interested in matters pertaining to the church. A great change has taken place in him within a fiew years back.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>I have been very buisy this forenoon geting things prepared for work, the cultivator and one plough, The former was broken. Joe has been cultivating in the new ground field when we intend sowing oats and peas mixed. Fred has been rather unwell but he has tried to work some. I went out to the Quarterly business meeting in our port Dover church this afternoon. Rode out with Capt. McFell, our own horses being at work.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been extremely buisy to day at sundry jobs. Joe has harrowing on the new ground field when we intend to sow peas and oats mixed. Fred has been working with the harrow and plough in the ten-acre field. Joe and I left home this evening at about sun-down with the old Martin bull. Got as far as Willie and David Smith's when we are staying all night. Have to deliver the bull in Simcoe to morrow morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I got up at four this morning at Willie and David Smiths where we have been staying over night. Got to Simcoe with the old bull at about eight o'clock. Delivered him to Mr. Featherson at the Air-line station. Was somewhat disappointed in the animals weight. He which was eighteen instead of twenty hundred which I thought he could have weighed. SOld at 3 1/2 cts per pound live weight, with five per cent off for shrinkage.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 9 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been working away to day at sundry jobs as usual. Got Joe to drilling the new-ground field with mixed oats &amp; peas this evening. Fred has kept on ploughing in the ten-acre-field. G. W. Lemon turned up this evening and has got started canvassing for next spring delivery of nursery stick. Have given him an order already for a hundred apple trees to fill out our orchard, mostly Mann apples.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 10 1889</span></h2> <p>George Lemon left us again this morning, and started on his way Eastward. Joe got the mixed pea and oats field more than half drilled in this forenoon when a heavy thunder shower came over. The weather keeps exceedingly warm withal, more like June than May. The boys have been ploughing in the ten-acre-field this afternoon. I have been off after maple trees this afternoon. Succeeded in geting them of Nelson again</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>Spent a good share of this forenoon in makeing out a statement of the Simcoe delivery. This afternoon ma and I went up to Simcoe, and I took the delivery papers to George Lemon. The men ploughed this forenoon in the ten-acre-field. This afternoon Joe has finished drilling the new ground field with mixed peas and oats. Sent away to day for seed corn for corn fodder, to Mr. Remin.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>Went out to church in Dover this morning takeing Bertha with me. Bro. Goodwine again preached to us in his dry way, but of course I always try to listen and to get all the good I can from his discourses. Our congregations are running down apparantly, especialy in the morning, there being not over forty with us this morning. Many precious thoughts of God &amp; of His precious gift to man have gone through my mind to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 13 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and Fred have been working in the ten-acre-field to day. They have finished ploughing and got started at harrowing &amp; rolling. I have been ditching in the new ground field, doing my utmost to finish to day but failed. Had a short visit from Addam Nose, who is still traveling for the Pullman Pallace Car Company. He reports having been in the City of Mixico recently, but is not likely to become a Mixican</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 14 1889</span></h2> <p>On account of a heavy rain that fell last night we have had to quit working the ground. I have been nearly all day geting some maple trees for replacing those lost from last year seting. We have got twenty five this time. Wrotea letter to Mr. Barker this the P.O. Inspector this morning with reffirence to the appointment of Mr. Chaffery as post Master. He has so far only been assistant.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>I have been planting out the maple and other trees brought up from the woods yesterday, It took until about three this afternoon to complete this years jobs. Have set out about thirty trees along the highways including Maple elm, ash hemlock pine and hickory trees. My man has been entirely laid up to day with chill or bullions fever. Sent to Simcoe after the Doctor this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>On acccount of the rain that fell last night we were not able to keep on working our pea ground, So I went out with a grist of oats and corn to get chopped for the horses &amp; bulls. Recieved a letter from the P. C. Inspector respecting the appointment of Mr. Chaffey as post master instead of Reid. Saw Thomas England respecting a bonus for trees planted by the highway. He said that, as yet, no application had been mad to our council.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Sam. McBride driving the team to day in the ten-acre-field. It is now pretty well under way for drilling to-morrow if the weather keeps fine. Fred has been laid up to day still although he has helped me some about cleaning up seed peas this afternoon. Had Thomas Jackson here to settle up for some small matters brought of the G. W. S. It has continued quite warm to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has been drilling peas in the ten-acre field to day. He has failed to get quite done however, there being six or seven lands left, Fred has also been working with the teem to day. I went out to Dover this afternoon takeing ma and Bertha with me. Sent away the money due for began &amp; c to the G. W. S. and have also been looking after some other small matters. It continues very warm.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>Took Bertha and little Jim with me to church in Dover this morning. Our Bro. Goodwin occupied the pulpit it seems for nearly the last time. He felt thinks himself unable to stay longer on account of his feeble health or to go to another charge. We also went down to the plank Road church this afternoon. Were disappointed in not having Bro. Jackson with us which we fully expected. He is also nearing his removal from us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe finished drilling peas in the ten-acre field this forenoon while this afternoon he and I got the ditches sun &amp; he has got to ploughing the corn ground at last, Both Joe and Fred. The latter has finished harrowing after the drill with the smoothing harrow in the ten acre field. Had a Mr Dean with us for dinner a Colporteur of the bible society. Bought a bible of him for family worships &amp; c. of coase print.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>Both man and ht the two teems have been ploughing in the North East corner field to day for corn. I have been ditching this afternoon in the Ten-acre field while this forenoon I worked in the garden some. The wonderful growing weather still continues, quite continues, quite a rain having fallen last night. It has turned off cool this time however. Had Emma Watts and her father here to tea this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has been harrowing and rolling where we want to plant corn, while Fred has been ploughing to day. I have been ditching most of the time in the ten-acre-field. Finished the job this evening. Sold six calves averaging three weeks old, this afternoon to a Mr Adge this af for seventeen dollars. Have to deliver in Jarvis in the bargain. Weather very cool to day and to night.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 23 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and Fred have been working on the corn ground with the two teams to day. They have got along nicely and I hope before long to see the field planted. Fred is unwell again to night, with symptoms of Billions fever again. I have been fixing a portion of line fence next to Mr Horns and working in the garden. The cool weather has quickly changed &amp; danger of frost gone.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred having been entirely laid up to day and Joe away celebrating Queens Birthday I have been all alone. Have been working with the teem when not doing chores on the corn-ground. Our Mare Katie brought us a fine Mare colt to day. Jim though he had found a great prize, and he says that colt is his. The weather continue cool though danger of frost seems tohave past away.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to take six calves which I had sold some time ago to a Mr. Hodge. Took a couple for W. Wilkinson also Went out to Dover this afternoon after a new milk can &amp; to do some other business. While there I settled up with Mr Abel on Moore and Crinkshanks of e &amp; c. Fred has helped arround some this to day though not at all well. Am affraid that something serious is hanging about him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning takeing Mariam with me, Heard Bro Goodwin for the last time before conference I suppose. His health is very feeble and general break down seems to have taken place. Took ma with me down to the little church this afternoon where we heard Bro. Hamilton. The congregations both there and in Dover seem to have dwindled away of late, I suppose that people forget in a measure, at this buisy season of the year the worship of God's house</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has continued to plough in the N-East Corner field to day, for corn. I have been harrowing this afternoon, but this forenoon worked in the garden most of the time. Fred has not worked to day, on account of continued illness. He went to the Doctor for consultation &amp; medicine again to day. The weather has been quite unpleasant to day, both cold, rainy and windy. William Watts &amp; wife were here for tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has completed the job of ploughing corn ground to day. He comenced to roll and harrow this afternoon. I have been harrowing all day about. Our friends from Dover, The two Mifs Barretts &amp; Hubert, with Larry Skiy were here to dinner to day. They found our house in a great mess from house cleaning. Had a nice visit from however. The weather is very cold for this time of year.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I continued to drive teems to day, at preparing the corn ground. He finished rolling the last time this afternoon and afterwards we got the furrows run out ready for rain which by the way appears to be soon comeing. William Watts was here after some potatoes this afternoon. Was sorry to find them badly saved in the two pits, They have been left in the holes to long.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>The heavy rain that fell last night has continued to fall at intervals through the day, so that ground has become thoroughly saturated with moisture. Joe finished husking corn in the barn to day, and we have afterwards been cuting some feed for the two bulls and the horses. Fred has continued to be laid up though he appears to be on the mend.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY 31 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I worked at geting in some potatoes this forenoon. He has continued at the same work this afternoon while I went out to Dover to Got our old milk can mended amongst other things. Noticed on the roat that some wheat had fallen Flat by the late storm. Much damage appears to have been done to small fruits by the frost on Tuesday night last. John Watts claims to have lost a thousand dollars by it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 1 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe at work geting in ballance of potatoes, &amp; this afternoon he has been fixing fence between the two fields by Jim. Challands. Ma and I have been up to Simcoe to attend to some matters of business. Was surprised to see when on the way that the Lynn Valley mill had been destroyed by fire, Cause of fire unknown, Loss covered by insurance. Withdrew my order for twine from Ellis &amp; gave one to Tho Johny McBride for a three ply flax twice at 12 1/2 cts per pound.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>There being no meeting in Dover this forenoon on account of painting the church of course we did not go. Went down to the plank road church this afternoon however, where Bro Hamilton preached. We had a very precious season of waiting before the Lord; He being in our very midst. Have been buisy a good share of the time doing chores, Joe being away and Fred being still somehat unwell.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 3 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred Comenced working again to day. We have been planting potatoes in the garden. Joe has been working a teem all day, preparing the ground for potatoes. I went up to Mr. Edmonds oatmeal mill this afternoon after a load of oat bran for feeding the cows that are giving milk. Am trying an experiment in this direction, The bran costs ten dollars per hundred ton or 50 cts per one hundred pounds</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has been ploughing and geting ready for planting, another small potatoe patch. Fred has been planting potatoes about all day, while I have been working at sundry jobs. Unckle Holmes Matthews and wife, were here to dinner &amp; tea so I had to visit some with him. Ma and I went dow to W. Watts this evening, Dr Caugble and a minister friend being there. Enjoyed out visit very much</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been helping to day as usual, So also has Joe. The latter has finished manuering our first patch for fodder corn, North of drive barn. Had Mr. J. M. Kimbal to stay over night with us last night. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to {settle?} a matter at the bank. Went to are a horse also but failed, Loch Ferguson. Am wanting to use him this Spring. The weather is again cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>We all ment to went to work out the road to day takeing out two teams with us, So we have done five days in one. Mr. Riff Pierce was here and served the old, fay mare with his Stallion. He said for the last time. Mr Ewikshanks was also here and took a calf away for Clinn Warren. This relieves us of another cow, or, rather calf. Went to the Grage Hall to night but, to no purpose, so it was the wrong night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>The men and I with the two teems have been working on the roads to day again, Have put in our allotted time lacking about two hours. So the Road boss said. Walter Austin. Had twelve days work this year. Two days were done last fall however. Rain comenced falling at about five this evening and interfered with compliting our work. Have not felt overly well to day, billions symptoms seem to be showing themselves.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Rain continued to fall in light shower last night, to day, and even this evening. The roads are becomeing quite muddy again as a consequence. Fred has been working in the garden to day &amp; Joe has been ploughing some ground for fodder corn. Ma and I went out to Dover this afternoon. The Good Lord has heard my player &amp; delivered me again in a matter of business. Surely He will deliver in time of trouble.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 9 1889</span></h2> <p>Have enjoyed the favour of God to day, Not only in, the quiet of home with its reading of the word and meditation, but; in the service of the sunctuary. Heard the Rev. Mr. Toge of Burker Fall's preach at the plank road church this afternoon. He and Dr Cangble of same place have lately been visiting at William Wattses. We had them with us to tea this evening. They are both very interesting christian jentlemen.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 10 1889</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been fixing fence this afternoon making a culvert over the swale ins the cane next to the woods. The ground is still so wet from recent rains that we could not do much else. Had a short visit from Mr. John Menck, this afternoon. He came for potatoes, but I could not spare any. The ground has been drying off nicely to day &amp; have some hopes of planting corn yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and Joe have been making and filling in a Culvert this side of the woods in the lane to day. I took ma to Simcoe and from there to John Gilberts to attend the Golden Wedding Aniversary of Mr &amp; Mrs Gilbert. A large number of people were in attendance. No pains had been spared by the children of Mr. Gilbert to make the occasion an enjoyable and interesting one. Felt proud of the boys, on account of their respect for father and mother.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and Fred worked at puting in some fodder corn this forenoon. This afternoon Joe has been cultivating the corn ground in big N. E. Corner field. While I have been helping plant corn for fodder north of drive barn. I went this forenoon with the big Chesmet mare "Sally" to Jarvis this forenoon to have her served by the horse {Lochbergers?}. Followed him to Dockstadter's Hotel on the stage road. The manager promised to insure a foal for ten dollars instead of twelve dollars.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 13 1889</span></h2> <p>The men and I recieved washed the sheep this forenoon, They have since then been cultivating and harrowing in the corn field, Our ground work up quite hard. I have been planting corn for fodder North of Drive barn most of the time. Ma and Nellie Watts went up to Lynndock to see Leilia this afternoon. Had a call from John Heartman &amp; wife this evening. He cooks quite natural and has been preaching since he was with me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 14 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and Fred have been working on the corn ground again to day as usual. Joe has begun marking and we hope to plant to morrow. I have been planting corn for fodder myself, North of drive barn besides doing some other jobs. Examined the orchard this evening to see what the prospect for apples were, and found that there were scarcely any good apples on the trees, nearly every one being killed by the late frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been as buisy as possible to day at planting corn on the North end of the N. E. Corner field. Had the ground ready more than two weeks ago but owing to rain could not get it planted sooner. My friend G. W. Lemon is here laid up with a lame back. He came yesterday afternoon. Feel much relieved to think that the corn is planted even at this late date.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>We have not had meeting in Dover to day on account of the church being in a state of repair, Attended at the plank road church however, where Bro. T. W. Jackson preached. This was his farewell sermon and a Bro. E. Morrow is to follow. Was told that my old friend John Saunders had been appointed to Port Dover with a young man; the Woodhouse and {Walter?} appointments being added besides a couple of others.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>We have all been extremely buisy to day. This forenoon at fixing fence and thi afternoon Joe and I have been filling in the culvert back of the little house, in the lane. Got our job done all night. The Good Lord is giving us beautiful weather - so, warm and such frequent showers. Am rejoicing in God my Saviour, and oh, his wonderful promises. What a glorious heritage has the Christian</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and Joe have got to drawing manure at last. They have been manuring ground for corn fodder, in the big N. E. Corner field. I have been engaged at sundry jobs this afternoon however I have been hoeing in the garden. Am much encouraged by the Goodness of God to me. Surely his goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and forever.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>On account of rain last night we could not draw manure this forenoon. So Joe has been ploughing and geting ready another small potatoe patch. Fred has been cuting thistles in the cloverseed field &amp; c. I went out to Dover this afternoon for different errands. Took a crock of butter to Bro. Goodwin's who is about removeing to Grimsby as a superannuated minister. Sold a calf skin at four cents per pound the lowest price that I remember of.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>The heavy rain of last evening was too much for our work of manure hauling so we had to do other work most of the time to day. Have been working roads or rather in our lane to the road as well as back most of the time. Sold or rather bargained away a black knifer for beef to John Cruckshanks this afternoon. Am to have twenty three dollars for her and {keep?} for two or three weeks yet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>The rainy weather still continues &amp; as a consequence we have done but little besides fix fences and some other such jobs. Got a grist ready for the mill this afternoon. Sucessant rains have fallen in several countries of late doing much damage, This appears to be especialy the case in Germany and several of the United States. While the ground is very wet, the weather is warm so that vegetation is advancing rapidly.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and Fred planted a small patch of potatoes in S. West. Corner of N. E. Corner field, or about three bushells of seed. Have planted them late my way of experiment, having been told that the buggs would not trouble them that they were a much surer crop, than when planted earlier. Took a grist of Wheat corn, and oats to Andrew Balls mill to day. Was pleased to find, that the mill was being well patronized under the new management.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 23 1889</span></h2> <p>Took Berha and Freds little girl Dora with me to church this morning. The church not being quite dry from recent painting Servvice was held in the town hall. Bro. James Goodwin preached us his farewell discourse which was quite affecting in many ways. It was probably his last Sermon as pastor of a church as he now assumes the superanuated relation. Went to church on the plank road this afternoon. A local preacher from {cheap?} side preached to us, God was with us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>My men have been drawing manure to the South end of the N. E. Corner field with both teems to day. They got out twenty four loads. I have been sheering Sheep most of the time. Could never learn to get along fast with this work and have only sheared ten since eleven o'clock. Have been reminded of the exceeding great and precious promises, some of them to day. How soon they turn sad, degected hearts to joy and gladness. Glory to God in the Highest.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and Fred have kept on drawing manure to the big N. E. Corner field to day. The weather has been very fine and quite cool. I finished sheering the sheep this forenoon and this afternoon have been hoeing in the garden. Leilia came before dinner. Young Willie Greaves having brought her down from Lynndock. Sold a couple more lambs to day to Mr. Todd-receiving the usual three dollars, per head. Feel quite sore after sheep sheering as usual.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>Ma and I went to the funeral of our the late Mrs. Smith, wife of Mr. C. W. Smith, to day We afterwards went up to Fishers Glen, where we had a very pleasant time. Leilia's friends from Lynndock &amp; Nellie Watts were there. Met with a young lady Mifs Maggie Fergeson, whose company was very interesting to me. We fortunately were able to get her to come home with us. She remains with us until to morrow with her friend Wilb. Greaves.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>Enjoyed the company of my new found friend Mifs Ferguson this forenoon. She however left us about two o'clock this afternoon. Am deeply impressed that, it is from the Lord that we should then be brought togather. Our natures seem so Congenial to each other, or, so do we mutualy feel obliged to confess. Leilia and I drove out to town this evening. Found that a heavy shower of rain had fallen there while we had only had a sprinkle here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has drilled in our last piece of corn for fodder to day. F. Fred has been mowing most of the tieme in the field by the drive barn. The weather is apparantly becomeing settled and fine although very hot. I have been hoeing strawberries in front of the house. My neighbour George Ryerse, still keeps very low, but symptoms of recovery are beginning to manifest themselves. His recovery is therefore hoped for now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>My men have been geting out manure again to day. We are now manuring the hill - sides in the N. E. Corner field where we inted to sow backwheat. We reaked and cock up our first cuting of hay this evening. It has cured very fast to day, the weather being both hot and dry. Ma and Leilia went out to Dover this morning and met with a collision another buggy running into them, Not much damage though.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover to church this morning it being the first time servive has been held in the church since re-filling. Bro John Saunders who has now become our minister preached, for the first time as our pastor. That the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified was his text. We also heard Rev. Edward Thorrow, at the R. R. church, who by the way is they new Superintendent of the Jarvis circuit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 1 1889</span></h2> <p>This being Dominion day, Joe has been off to the Port where, no doubt, a great crowd has been gathered. Fred and I have been gathered. Fred and I have been working however. He at the manure while I have been working in the garden most of the time. It has been exceedingly warm to day In fact the hottest day of the season. Have been looking for my friend Maggie, all day, but, disappointment has been my lot.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>Have all been buisy to day as usual The loads of have this afternoon. It started to take Leilia up to Vittoria this afternoon, she having had the promise this some time. It turned out however that her friend young Mr. Greaves overtook us on the way &amp; Leilia went with him instead. We have all been puting up hay this evening. Sent away my first letter to Maggie to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 3 1889</span></h2> <p>Leilias found W. H. Greaves of Lynedoch left us this forenoon. Joe and Fred finished drawing manure on the South part of N. E. Corner field, including the hillsides this forenoon. Hoe has since been ploughing for buck-wheat, on same ground. Fred and I have been working at the hay most of the time. Had out first visit from our now minister, Rev John Saunders and his wife to day. They took dinner with us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>All hands of us have been working at the West Shed most of the forenoon, Geting the East plate back to its place, Two of the posts having rotted off at the top. Our neighbour Mr James McBride helped us for about three hours The men have since been working at sundry other jobs while I have been geting the west shed righted up again Heard from my friend Mr Ardley this evening, Shall expect him soon for his vacation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred went up to Simcoe this forenoon to see about some business of his own We have succeeded in geting the hay raked up and cocked ready for drawing to morrow. Went out to Dover this evening to attend a garden party at Mr Ellias. Had a very pleasant time, The attendence was also quite large. We glad to find that our people in Dover were favourably impressed with Bro John Saunders as a minister.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>We have got to drawing in hay, again the men and I. Our complement for to day has been seven loads, six of which we have put into the sheep shed. This makes nine loads in all so far. Went out this evening after Mr. Ardlet He having come on the afternoon train. We expect him to stay with us for a couple of weeks this time. The weather continues very fine for haying.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>Took Bertha and little Jim with me to church this morning. The young man appointed as assistant to the Port Dover Circuit was present with us. He seems to be quite inexperienced as a preacher. But, I should take him to be be a young man of some considerable ability. On account of the great heat to day we did not get to out afternoon appointment at the little plank road church.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Finished geting in the hay from field by drive-barn that was ready for drawing this forenoon. There was three loads which makes twelve in all, drawn so far. We have got to work at cuting again this afternoon, also at ploughing for buck-wheat with the other team I am or rather have been puting this afternoon. Potatoes bug have got quite numerous.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 9 1889</span></h2> <p>The very warm weather still continues, Thermoneter at go to day. We have been working at our haying most of the time. The weather is very favourble to our work. Heard from my friend Maggie to day, which pleased me much. Am glad to have invitation from her to pay her a visit at her house. Mr. Ardley is still with us and his company as agreeable as ever.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 10 1889</span></h2> <p>We have all been working at the hay again to day. Succeeded in geting the hillside next the creek raked and up in cock. The weather is still very warm but a change is takeing place apparently Thunder showers have been going arround us all the afternoon. Had a short visit from Emma Watts and her father this evening. An invitation was give to Mr Ardley and I to go to a picknic at FIshers to-morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>We have been ll all day drawing in hay from the field by the drive-barn. Got in seven loads which makes nineteen in all. The weather is somewhat cooler, but still sufficiently warm to make me sweat profousely. Went up to the Grange hall this evening; but was so late in geting there that all were gone away. Saw the secretary however and got some books of him. Sent a letter away to my Maggie to day. Would like to see here very much.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>We finished geting in hay from the field by the drive barn this morning all but some rakeings Have now twenty loads safely inside Joe got started at cuting the Big Flat to day. My Iron-clad-mowing-machine seems about played out as we are having some considerable trouble it. Had a visit from the watts girls and a friend of theirs a Mids Lowin of Trouts. Mr Ardley and I enjoyed a walk home with them very much, this eve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 13 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe at work mowing on the Big Flat to day. Got Fred started at cultivating corn this forenoon for the first. Both Fred and I have been rakeing a puting up hay this afternoon. Ma and I went out to Dover this morning to look after some small matters of business. Rain fell this afternoon at about four, which put a stop to our hay business. We still had plenty of work however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 14 1889</span></h2> <p>Took Mr. Ardley with me this morning when I went to church. Bro. John Saunders preached and gave us an excellent discourse on Sabbath observance. The Good Lord was present with us as we worshiped, so gloriously present. Our hearts were touched as we contemplated his great goodness. On account of rain we failed to get to our afternoon service in the little church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have been working on the buck-wheat ground in the big field this forenoon, but, this afternoon Joe has been mowing on the big Flat. I went up to Simcoe this forenoon on a numbaer of errends, Mostly to take the wool to market &amp; to get binding trim and seed-buck-wheat. Mr. Ardly went with me and seems to enjoy the trip, though I didn't expect he would.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has been cuting hay on the big Flat to day, and got done this afternoon. Fred has been sowing and harrowing in tuck wheat in the big N. E. Corner field. I have been rakeing hat on the big Flat and have nearly finished. The weather has been delightfuly cool and nice. This has enabled us to make good progress with our work, for which I am thankful.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>I continued to rake up hay this forenoon, and the men to cock up. this forenoon. This afternoon we have been drawing in with two teems, from the big Flat to the barn. Sam and George McBride have been helping. Got in Six loads makeing twenty six in all. Went odwn to Watts after Mr Adrly to night and spent a very pleasant hour with the girls and some of their friends.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had George and Sam McBride helping us to draw hay to day. Got in six loads this forenoon and eight this afternoon. makeing forty loads in all so far. Have found it necessary to build some stacks of hay the barns all being full. Heard from my friend Maggie this evening and was pleased to find that Friday had been appointed for a meeting at the Glen. Have wanted to take Walter there all along.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>Finished our stack on the Big Flat this forenoon there being nearly ten loads of hay into it It kept looking like rain all the forenoon. Took Walter H. with me up to the Glen this afternoon Met my lady-love there and enjoyed her company as I always do. Maggie had a family picknick in honour of her cousin a Mifs Fergersson of Winepy now visiting her. Was very glad to have the honor of an invitation</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have been geting in hay to day. Mostly rakeings from the big-Flit Thay They got in the last to night. We hope to begin harvest on Monday. I took Mr W. H. Ardley down to Jarvis this afternoon morning rather, on his way to his home in Montreal. Ma and I went out to Diver this evening. Came accross Jerome Platt and his wife at Mr Riddels they being there on a visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover, this morning as usual. Took ma and little Jim with me. Our young minister bro. Nicholson preached. Had a grand time throughout the service. The Good lord being preciously near, even in out midst. After dinner We attended the afternoon service in the little church where, the Jarvis young man preached. Take him to be a wife-awake young man, of good abilities &amp; very promising.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>Got our brides ready for work and Tradle as well by ten this forenoon. Have been cuting the remainder of the day in the field by Challands. Find it very stout and thick on the ground. Have some difficulty in cuting on some of the side hills on account of its being down. Had Willie McWade to see us this afternoon. He has become a pullman carr conductor in the United States and is home on a visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 23 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe finished up cuting the field next Challands this afternoon. Got started in the field West of the woods this evening. Fred has also been helping at shocking up &amp; c. My nephew G. Cunningham came to day &amp; was quite unexpected. He took ma &amp; Bertha to the garden partly down at, or near the little church. Felt to tired to go myself. The weather keeps quite cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has been cuting with the binder in the field West of the woods to day. He broke out the tounge this afternoon however, &amp; this put a stop to our progress. I have been shocking up sheaves and Fred also. Mr Cruckshanks came after the black huffer brought for Warren some time ago at twenty three dollars. James Holcomb was also here after his bull, so rather mine for I considered that he was bought.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>We have been hard at work in the field West of the woods to day. Got it all cut and nearly up in shock. Removed to another field this evening. The only one remaining. Heard from my friend Walter H. this evening and was sorry to find that he had been sick on his way home, and was still unwell. It still keeps dry adn rather warm, excepting evening which are cool.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and I got started cuting in the field by the store &amp; church this morning. Have done very well upon the whole, To night it is mostly up in shock. Drove out to Dover this evening with ma for several errends, Were caught in a shower of rain comeing home and but, not a very heavy one however. Saw a number of people geting in wheat when on the road. Expect to be drawing our own soon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>Finished cuting and shocking up wheat about noon to day. This afternoon the men have been geting things in readiness for drawing in wheat on Monday next. I started for Lunndock at about four o'clock this afternoon. Arrived at Mr Greaves at about half past seven. Took team with them, and afterwards drove over to Mr. Fergusons. Found them just going to bed, but recieved a pleasant reception.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been blessed with My friend Maggie company most of the time to day. We stayed at home to get dinner while her father and mother went to church. This afternoon We took our turn &amp; went to Bethel church near by. Had a proffitable waiting upon God &amp; saw Mr Alfred Alway. Took tea with Maggie's Sisten Mrs E. Chryslter &amp; afterwards we went to Lynedock Methodist church. Got caught in the rain when going home to Mrs G's, From the latters place we again returned to Maggies home. Wen on the way, proposed to my dear friendand was accepted. Not however without much difficult on my part.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>Did not sleep much last night, the wonderful occurrence being too much for me. Never had the privelege of hearing a sweet young lady like Maggie say yes to my proposal of Companionship before. The dear girl seems to to me the most congenial, interesting, and desirable young lady that I ever met. Enjoyed her company nearly all the time to day which I felt to be a most precious privelege. Took dinner at Mrs Chrystlers &amp; afterwards went to Delhi and to Mr. Kimbals &amp; back togather. Was loathe to leave her but did &amp; got home safely at about ten.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have been cultivating corn to day in the big N. E. Corner field. Have about decided however, to Make fallow or wheat field of this field of this field. This corn &amp; c being of so little account We will pasture down and plough again. before sowing. I went to Jarvis this morning after some factory money &amp; c Sent {$6.00?} to F. Slevenson on a/c. Cannot help offering praise and thanks giving to Almighty God who has so {Signaly?} answered my prayers in directing me to dear Maggie Ferguson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY 31 1889</span></h2> <p>George and Sam McBride have been helping us draw in wheat to day from the field west of words. Got in twenty loads leaving one more load in the field. The wheat seemed much heavier than I expected, when handling. My heard still swells with gatitude to my God for the wonderful manifestation of his faithfulness in answering prayer lately manifested seen. Surely his way is the mes way, though we do not see it at the time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 1 1889</span></h2> <p>We have continued to draw wheat to day. Sam. and George have been helping as usual. Finished drawing our first field this morning and have draw sixteen loads from the field by Challands besides. Out old servant girl Sarah Walsh came this afternoon to tell ma that she would like to come back when her time at A. W. Ainsleys is out. This will be more than a month from hence however. We are glad of this chance however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had George and Sam McBride helping draw in whear from the front-field to day also my nephew. Went out to Dover this morning according to the agreement with my friend Maggie. Was delighten to find that She and Mifs Chrysler has come with the excursion from Delhi. Had the pleasure of bringing them home with me and after a visit of two of two or three hours of takeing them back to Dover again. Enjoyed the company of my lady - love, as I alway do. Was loathe to part with her.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 3 1889</span></h2> <p>Got in the ballance of wheat still out this forenoon. Had sixty two loads in all. Joe and I have been cuting the spring wheat this afternoon with the binder. GOt it up in shock this evening. Paid off my two men, George and Sam. McBride this morning. They have helped drawn in wheat for three days and a half. paid them four dollars each. The weather continues fine though dry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>Went out to the Quarterly meeting to day, takeing ma and George with me. Bro. John Saunders preached and conducted the services throughout. Had a very precious waiting upon God. He being in our midst to own and to bless. Did not have such a freedom from of speech in relating my own experience as I could wish, But, God knows the motives of the heart, and the desires thereoff. Many blessed estimates were given.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>I went down to jarvis this forenoon after a casting for the binder Got Joe started at drawing manure this forenoon while Fred has been cuting oats in the orchard. They have been cuting with the binder this afternoon. I went with ma to My friend W. J. Carpenters for dinner and from there we attended the Quarterly business meeting of our church at Woodhouse chappel. It was the first meeting since the change of appointment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>Have helped James Challand thresh about three quarters of the day to day. Got in our crop of spring wheat and a couple of loads of rakeings besides. Fred and Joe have finished cuting the oats in the orchard besides doing some other work. George has been helping me some at sundry jobs He is such a good handy boy that it comes good to have him arround.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>Got Joe started teaping the field of peas and oats mixed this forenoon. Fred and I togather have helped James Horn thresh for about three quarters of the day. Fred Helped this forenoon &amp; I the ball. {ball. = balance, often spelt "ballance"} of the time. Sold a couple more lambs to Mr. Todd this evening. There are only the more left now. The weather keeps very dry and warm excepting nights which are cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe finished cuting the field of mixed oats &amp; peas to day noon. Bothe he and Fred have been geting out manure to the big N.E. Corner field the remainder of the time. George and I have been cleaning out the garden and onion patch. I went up to the Grange this evening. There was several there but no meeting organized. After a pleasant visit with the brethren we exchanged periodicals &amp; c &amp; went home.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 9 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have been geting out manure most of the time to day. A fiew light showers of rain this afternoon interfered somewhat with outside work. George and I have been cuting thistles part of the time. I have been puting in some turnip seed since the rain, this being a good at time to have them start growing. Took a good look at the field of Cloverseed to day. Believe it will turn 3 Bu per acre after all.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 10 1889</span></h2> <p>I went out to Dover this forenoon and this afternoon have been choreing arround. The men have continued to drawing manure from the yard to the Big N. E. Corner field. George, has been cuting thistles arround fences &amp; c also. Recieved a letter from my friend Maggie containing some rather grave confessions, rather unfavourable to ultimate unions, Am resolved to meet them as from the Lord.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>The past has been a day of blessing. To begin with, our young brother Nicholson preached us a very good discourse comparing the circumstances of the Children of Israel's departure from the bondage of Egypt &amp; entrance into the promised land with every Christians experience through life. Had a good time in our class meeting, The Good Lord being powerfuly with us. to own &amp; to bless. Enjoyed the meeting at the littles church this afternoon also.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>We have all of us worked at cleaning the manure out of the barn yard to day. Made out to get the job finished to night, and the manure all on the field. Part of the threshing machine came to day, so we will likely be able to thresh at the appointed time, on Wednesday next. The weather keeps cool for the time of year and very dry. Rather against late oats and peas.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 13 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been buisy engaged all of us to day at get things in readiness for the threshers to morrow. Got in seven loads of oats from the orchard and two loads from the new-ground of mixed peas and oats. Joe and I have also been leveling up the barn - yard with the plough and scraper. The threshers came this evening and are staying over night us. N. Parsons is our thresher this year.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 14 1889</span></h2> <p>Got started at threshing this morning in good time. On account of some heavy showers of rain through the day we were hindered a good deal, Got pretty well along however with the job. Have had help from the following vis. John Heming, James Horn, Walter Austin James Challand and Alexander Marr. Thos. Jackson helped us some over a hald day as well. Our grain does not turn out as well so last year quite.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>Continued to thresh this forenoon and got done by eleven o'clock. Had four hundred and thirty seven bushells of wheat from the machine off of twenty five acres of ground. The Fergusson or Chrysler wheat was a fine sample &amp; turned out fairly well while the Hybrid wheat has done very badly both as to yield and quality. Had the same men as yesterday excepting James Challand who went home. Got our straw stack well finished up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and George were pulling peas this forenoon with the horse-rake in the ten-acre field. This afternoon we have all been geting the mixed crop of oats &amp; peas drawn in. Got four loads safely housed. Joe has been ploughing in the big north East corner field for wheat. The weather is very favourable for work since the rain, being cool and very drying.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has continued to plough in the ten acre or rather N. E. Corner field to day. Fred and I with George's help have been drawing in peas and oatsfrom the new ground field. Got in six loads, which with the six drawn before makes twelve. Took Bertha and Daisy out to DOver with me to night. REcieved a letter from my Maggie this evening containing some very gratifying intelegence. Feel that the Good Lord has been loading me on in these things.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>Not feeling well to day I have remained at home and given the other members of the family a chance to go to the house of Worship. Have not been without comfort if I have been confined to home. The good Lord has been graciously near to own &amp; to bless. Am especialy thankful for the faithfulness of God as manifested in the matter of my dearest friend M.-. Our meeting was certainly from the Lord as well as our subsequent experiences.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe ploughing in the N. E. Corner field to day where we intend to put wheat. The other two men and myself finished geting in the field of mixed peas and oats from the New Ground field. Had thirteen loads rakeings and all besides the two loads threshed the other day. Feed &amp; I have also pulled some peas this afternoon. Our old friend G. W. Lemon came this evening and is stoping over night with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and George have finished pulling peas in the ten-acre field to day. Joe has been cuting oats with the binder back of the barn, and I have been seting up sheaves. This afternoon I have been helping Walter Austin thresh since about three o'clock this afternoon. Did not care to take the men away from their work. Sent my letter away to M.- to day as usual on on Tuesdays.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe finished cuting oats with the binder this forenoon, in the field back of the barn. We afterwards put the machine away for Winter. Joe has been ploughing since in the big N. E. Corner field, where we intend to sow wheat. Fred has been geting the peas in ten-acre-field ready for threshing, I went off after a machine this afternoon for threshing the peas &amp; c. Took ma and George down to William Watts this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe ploughing in the N. E. Corner again to day. He has got along well &amp; is more than half done. Fred &amp; J finished shakeing out and turning the peas for threshing to morrow, this forenoon. This afternoon we have been shocking up oats and geting some other work done in preperation for threshing. It keeps very dry but is rather cool and pleasant.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 23 1889</span></h2> <p>The threshing machine, Mr R. Long's came this morning and to day we have threshed out the ten-acre field of peas. Had one hundred and fifty bushells or fifteen bushells per acre from the machine. The following were our helpers requiring to be paid buck vis-; Walter Austin, W. Watts man. The others were out own men except Sam McBride &amp; Roy Matthews. It only took us one hour over a half day to do the threshing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe comenced cuting cloverseed in the big field next McBrides to day. I have been hoeing in the garden while Fred has been spreading manure in the big N. E. Corner field. Ma went to Dover take the children for their Pholographs. I started for Lynedoch at about Six o'clock this evening. Arrived at Mr. Fergusons at ten. Found the light in the window for me. Maggie was waiting to receive me. Spent some time in her company after tea.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>Did not go to church to day. But Maggie and I thought best to make the most of the time while togather. I felt sure that what we would say to each other when togather would be well pleasing in the sight of our God. We spent the time mostly in a beautiful shady quiet nook along a {illegible} little crook that runs through the back part of the {father?} palace. It has been to me a most memorable and enjoyable day throughout.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has kept on cuting cloverseed to day as usual. Fred has been ploughing in the big field most of the day. Went down to help WIlliam Watts thresh this morning and have paid back for the help given me. Cannot help thinking of my delightful visit to Maggie. Out engagement seems as far to progress favourably. Gave her an engagement ring on Saturday evening last which was graciosly accepted.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe broke down to day when cuting cloverseed and had to stop for me to fix up the reaper when done threshing which I hope will be soon. Got in four loads of oats this forenoon from the field back of the barn. Both teems have been ploughing this afternoon. I have been helping Thomas Jackson {illegible} this afternoon. Expect to have another {surge?} of it to morrow. The dirt was {rest of text illegible}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>I helped Thomas Jackson finish threshing this forenoon. This afternoon we have been drawing in {illegible}. Got in two loads more makeing six altogather. Joe has been ploughing in the N. E. Corner field all day. The boys have got it well nigh done. The weather continues to be very draw and warm in the day time but cool nights. Neighbout Horn kindly lent me his reaper to finish the cloverseed cuting. Our own being broken.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>Finished geting our oats to day, had ten loads from the field back of the barn. Joe has been reaping cloverseed with James Horns Reaper. He has got all done but about an acre, thanks to Myblom Horn. I have been helping at the oats this forenoon and this afternoon went to {illegible} &amp; from there to Port Dover Having business at both places. Rain still holds off.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>Both Joe and Fred have been ploughing to day in the big N. E. Corner field. Joe finished cuting cloverseed this afternoon however. There being about an acre left from yesterday. George and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon. Had our dinner at my friend Mr. J. B. Carpenters. Had my upper teeth all drawn excepting one this afternoon by Smith the dentist. He also took an impression for a set of upper teeth. He agreed to make them all satisfactory for ten dollars.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 31 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have been ploughing this forenoon in the big field as usual. I went to see after a girl beforenoon near the dogs nest. Did not succeed however. Went to Dover also to see about sundry matters. Came home by Jackson's Was surprised to find Mrs Lavenee Hortons wife and childrens there. Brought litle Dee home with me and the other folks came afterwards. Had a letter from Maggie this evening as usual quite {illegible}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 1 1889</span></h2> <p>Did not feel any well this morning but went out to meeting in Port Dover, takeing George with me, as usual. The young minister preached, but, on accound of my stupid drowsy feeling I failed to be proffited as I should have been. Found Jack &amp; Florence here to dinner when we got home, so did not get out to the afternoon service in the Plank Road church, as we would have liked.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe ploughing in the big N. E. Corner field to day. He has just finished it to night. Fred and I with the other teem &amp; George's help have been geting in cloverseed from the field by McBrides to day. Got in six loads which make nine loads so far in all. Our neighbouts Mr. Chaffeys have been raising a barn this afternoon which makes quite a show in the village of Victor.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUEDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe comenced ploughing in the new-ground field to day. The weather continues very warm and dry. We are able to plough yet however. Fred and I with the teem &amp; George's help have been drawing cloverseed as usual. Succeeded in geting in six loads more makeing fifteen in all so far. Find it very hot moving away the cloverseed. Had a short visit from Nora &amp; her husband this evening, he being home for a hollowday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe ploughing again to day in the new ground field. Fred and I with George's help and other teem have been geting in cloverseed as usual. Finished up to night and had twenty loads altogather. We were fortunate enough to get out last load in the barn just in time before a heavy shower of rain, which then comenced falling. Rain comes very acceptable the ground being very dry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have been working both teems to day. Fred at harrowing in the big N. E. Corner field and Joe has been ploughing in the new ground field. I have been doing chores &amp; c most of the times through the day. Have felt pretty well used up after our hard work geting in cloverseed. Am very glad to think that it is all in the barn however since it is raining beautifuly to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>The rain last night and yesterday has done wonders in helping us along with our seeding. The ground both ploughs better and harrows as well. Joe has been ploughing and Fred has been harrowing to day. George and I were buisy this forenoon at repairing {Rothe?} &amp; fixing fences &amp; c. I went up to Simcoe this afternoon, partly to get a new set of upper {illegible} ordered of A, W, Smith L. S. J. some Sundays.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe ploughed in the new-ground field this forenoon This afternoon he has been nothing ploughed ground and helping Fred prepare the N. E. Corner field field for sowing. George and I worked at digging stumps this forenoon &amp; this afternoon I had W. J. Carpenter and Thomas Bowlby here after seed wheat. The former took 16 Bu &amp; 42 lbs. The latter &amp; 28 Bu. Agreed to take what I sold my wheat for this Fall for the wheat. It was cleanerd better than for market however.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning as usual takeing Bertha &amp; Jim with me. Bro. John. Saunders preached in his usual may. Alwats ful edified by his discourses. The congregation was small however. Had a very good time in our class meeting afterwards the good Lord being with us. Called to see Bro. Aaron String who is sick. Believe him to be ready for the change that may await him {illegible} much &amp; distracted with pain at time.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September MONDAY 9 1889</p> <p>Joe and Fred have been are{?}-rring{?} ground for atleast{?} in the N. E. Corner field. This afternoon Joe has been drilling for ice first. I ahve been airing{?} seed wheat cleared up for sowing, and this afternoon have been digging sh{?} in the new flower{?} field George went off on a visit to see Aunt Webber's{?} to buy, and prom{?}-ised to chore{?} with new horse and buggy to morrow.</p> <p>September TUESDAY 10 1889</p> <p>Fred went to away this mor-ning, to find{?} Leau-dow{?} Fair. Ex-pert{?} here to be away for the trest of the month {season?} Joe and I have been working at seeding alone. Got the {?} a portion of the girls N.E. Corner field source{?}. There were some parts quite lumpy and did not cover well. It will take some time to complete hte lot after all. Reed a letter from Mr. M{?} evening{?} It did not {?} at the appearance of {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had for ploughing to day in the new ground field. George has been rolling the wheat ground in N. E. Corner field some yesterday. Thought to roll and harrow in order to cover the wheat ground in N. E. Corner field sown yesterday. Thought to roll and harrow in order to cover the wheat better. I have been digging stumps in the new ground field most of the time myself. There have been several in this field that have been greatly in our way for some time. They are geting {illegible} out now though.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>George has been driving Freds teem to day. the latters being away to London fare. We found that rolling after the drill and followed by smothing harrow is too much ofre the lumps. The wheat is also well covered as the a result. Joe has continued to plough in the new ground field while I have been digging stumps &amp; snaggs. The Haldimand elections trial has again unseated Mr Colter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 13 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe ploughing in the new ground field to day. George has been harrowing and rolling in same field. I went out to Dover after the doctor for Fred who came home from the London Fare sick last night. He has not been able to work to day. I have been chaning ditches in the big N. E. Corner field this afternoon. There is every appearance of rain to night though it may not come.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 14 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred brought home the bag of Surprise wheat ordered lately of Wm Rennie this morning. This afternoon Joe drilled it in the sourth end of N. E. Corner field. Finished sowing the remaining portion of the field as well. Fred has not been able to work at all this week excepting on Monday last. George has to some extent taken his place. I have been cleaning ditches in the big field to day whenever I could get a chance.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>Took George and my mother with me this morning to our church in Port Dover. Bro. J. Saunders preached and gave us an interesting discourse. After dinner which by the way we took at home, drove down to the little plank road church. The young minister Bro. Meath officiated there; but, his discourese was rather of a gloomy kind. It did not suit me very well under the circumstances, for I have been passing under a cloud of late.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>Rain fell in considerable quantities last night, so that to dat I have been doing odd jobs. Joe has been ploughing this afternoon however in the new ground field while I went out to the grist mill at the port. Got home with my grist just in time for I it rained soon after. My man Fred is still quite unwell and appears to be in a bad way.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Joe ploughing this forenoon while I chored arround mostly at geting ready for going to Toronto to-morrow. Went out to Dover this afternoon takeing G. Gutem and my nephew with me, the latter is wanting me to get him a {suit?} of clothes as renumberations for his services during his visit. Could not satisfy him however, so far. Rain has continued to fall occasionaly to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>My nephew George Cunningham volunteered to help with seeding in my absence in my place. Fred being sick. So I took the train this morning in Port Dover. Gutchen takeing me out. The fare to Toronto and return was only one dollar &amp; eighty cents from Dover. Got there all right and succeeded in finding Charley Wilsons residence just before dark. He lives at No. 7 Southern Avenue. which is a long way from the railway station</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Septmeber THURSDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>Had dinner at Mr. C. &amp; A. Wilsons &amp; afterwards the latter kindly took me up to the Fare ground. Spent the afternoon there very pleasantly. It began to rain towards night however which made it disagreeable on the Fare grounds besides puting a stop to the fireworks. Saw a good portion of the show however, &amp; walked most of the way back to Charley Wilsons for the night. The show was a very good one.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>{ilegible text} and this forenoon have been arround {illegible text} Charley drove me down to the office of my old {illegible} mate and older frield W. H. {illegible} Found him {illegible} and heartly. His occupation is a dealer in coal and wood. {illegible} &amp; {illegible}. Went home with him to dinner. His wife was a mifs {illegibel; wife's name} or Welland at some time {rest of text unreadable}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been basking at the sights of Toronto again to day. Charley Wilson drove me to the cemetery near Rosedale, through the latter suberb, and to the city Reservoir near by. Came home by the Sherburne Street church - a large well proportioned, substantial look-ing free stone structure lately built. Called arround at Franks office this evening, felt somewhat disappointed that he did not invite me to go home with him.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>Went with {illegibe; given name} Giles to the Spadina Avenue, Methodist church this morning. It is also called the Broadway Tabernach. Rev. Mr. Parker preached. Attended the Salvation Army meeting in the afternoon in their temple. This evening I Took Ma with Rev James Gray our old pastor &amp; family Afterwards went to the Sherbourne Street Methodist church. Heard the Rev Mr. Statford {illegible name} {prayers.} Have enjoyed the services of the day very much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 23 1889</span></h2> <p>{illegible} forenoon and part of the afternoon in trying to {illegible} up some more of my Toronto friends. Failed to find the residence of Mr. John Scott. Found James Scotts office which was on Bay Street but he happened to be out. Took dinner at Mr. Rev Thomas Woulseys where I spent a very pleasant hour or two. Left Toronto by the five o'clock train and got in Dover about ten. Found the horse &amp; buggy there, George having come for me.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September TUEsDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and Joe have been working, I was on the Eastern portion of the ten-acre-field to day, geting it ready to drill. They finished geting it ready ro night. I went up to W. J. Carpenters &amp; to Thomas Bowleys tha to day takeing ma with me. Succeeded in geting some money with which to pay my nepher for his assistance during harvest {rest of text illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe finished drilling wheat in the west or rather eastern portion of ten ten-acre-field this forenoon and this afternoon he has been ploughing again in the West end of the field &amp; so has Fred. I took George Cunningham up to R. Fongers at the five bridges this afternoon. He is to remain there for a short time &amp; then to go to Dresden. Came home by simcoe &amp; took tea at Mr Hugh Culvers on the way.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>{page illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>The men and teems have been working at seeding again to day as usual. Succeeded in geting the last of our wheat in the ground this evening. There is something like thirty acres now sown. The three back fields alongside each other. We have only to run and clean out the furrows before the job is done. The weather is quite unsettled and changeable. Part of the time it is very cold &amp; part quite moderate.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Got our seeding completed to day, for the fall, finished sowing yesterday, however. Fred finished cuting our crop of corn fodder this afternoon, while I have been digging potatoes &amp; c. Ma went up to the Woodhouse church to unckle Holmes Matthews takeing Bertha and little Jim wafe an, to see their mothers grave. The weather to moderating mostly and is very fine just now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>Took Bertha and little Jim with me to church at Dover this morning. Our young minister tried to preach to us, but did not seem to make out much. Had a very good time in our class-meeting afterwards. Had dinner home and afterwards wents went down to the little church. A local preacher from near Burley ton Bro. Peart preached a very acceptable discorse. The congregation there seems to have diclined somewhat.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>On account of rain the men and I worked in the drive - barn this forenoon. They cleaning it out &amp; puting away implements while I washed the buggy &amp; c. &amp; c. This afternoon they have been digging potatoes while I have been ditching in the ten-acre-field. Had a short visit this evening from Mr. Alexander Edmond saw, The weather has become more settled and looks like fair weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 1 1889</span></h2> <p>The men and I have been digging potaotoes back of the drive-barn to day, Finished that patch about four this afternoon. Went out to town afterwards, after some supplies in the way of frsh meat. Sold the Holcomb hull to day to Mr. Featherson at fiften dollars or one dollar less than I was to give for time. Had a letter also from Maggie this evening, containing good news of course.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>I started for Lynedoch this morning at about eight. Arrived at Mr Ferguson at noon. Found there all away from home, Fortunately the house was not locked so I got my own dinner and fed the horse. Afterwards went to the North Walsingham Show at Langston, where I found my friend Maggie. Had the pleasure of her company home but was somewhat hindered in the evening by Mifs Emma Crysler from private talking with M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 3 1889</span></h2> <p>It rained quite heavy this forenoon. SO I concluded not to go home to day as I had yesterday. Maggie and I took Emma home this evening and had tea with Mrs. Crystler. We afterwards went back home and found that the old folks had retured in our favour. THis just gave us the opportunitywe wanted. Was overjoyed to find that my preparationary season had home to an end and I was fully accepted by the girl of my choice.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>Shall not soon forget my visit to my Maggie which closed this morning. Find at its close that I am in a much better position than I had dared to expect. Was delighted with the companionship of my sweet heart as indeed I have alwats been since we became acquainted. Got home just after noon and found that everything was all right. Joe had only returned this morning have been away for two days to the Rose{river?} Fare at the coemal trove.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and Fred got started at drawing manure to day, from below the drive-barn. I have been working arround this forenoon, and; this afternoon went out to Dover after our old stove, that was taken out last Winter for repairs. Got home all right with it and just escaped quite a heavy rain which fell while I was in Dover. Forgot to mention that Mr C. W. S. and I settlet up last night. Was owing him an considerable.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>Took Bertha and little Jim with me to chuch this morning. The weather was very disagreeable however. being both cold and windy and the roads muddy. Bro. John Saunders preached to us in his usual interesting and {inspirational?} way. Fellowship meeting followed which was also a season of profit. Were so cold on arriving home that we just thought best not to attend afternoon service, at the P. D. Church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>I went up to take a lamb brought down by Mr. Lodds in exchanged for a lamb of ours &amp; not satisfactory. To see about geting some money for William Watts. Failed in the latter however. Saw T. Nelles about some matters of finance. Our positions this year is a very trying our crops &amp; c. Will not be able to pay anything scarcely - haveing nothing of any account to sell.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have been drawing manure from below the drivebarn to day, puting it in the orchard. I have been doing some chores such as puting up stoves and fixing up the hog pen &amp; c &amp; c. The weather is again moderateing somewhat, and the past day has been beautiful as well as pleasant. Was surprised to find that I had forgotten to credit M. Williams with the ball. from last year $22.77</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 9 1889</span></h2> <p>Forgot to mention that on Monday last Joe helped Jim Challand thresh also to-day. Fred has been geting out the ball of manure from below the drive barn, which I have been fixing up a fence on the West side of the barn yard. Geting ready to shit up out fatting hoggs. Have been puting up stoves and in other ways ready for Winter. The stormy cold weather has apparently passed for a time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 10 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe has continued to help Jim Calland thresh to day. Fred has been geting out manure and has got started ploughing this afternoon I went out to Dover this afternoon to the Ag. Show Took Gutchen with me. Stayed to the special services this evening. Had a letter from Maggie this evening which was gladly recieved. She has agreed to meet me in Simcoe on Wednesday next. Took the Holcomb bull down to Jarvis this forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>Both Joe and Fred have been helping James Challand thresh this forenoon, while I went to jarves to see about arranging a note due, then a day or so ago. Out short crops &amp; c make it almost impossible to pay debt this Fall. I have not given up my hold on the promises of my God as yet. Am looking for a glorious deliverance {en long?}. Wrote to Maggie again this morning. SHe is at Delhi now.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have been ploughing in the orchard this forenoon. This afternoon we got in a big load of corn fodder from the garden which finishes our harvesting, for this year at least. I have been makeing a couple of hog-troughs, one out of plank and the other out of a log. Have also been gathering in our onion crop. The fine weather is on the {illegible} a cold East storm is brewing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>Owing to a cold East wind that has been blowing to day we did not go out to church this morning. Went down to the little plank road Church this afternoon however. Bro. John Laycock of Waterfor preached us a very interesting discourse about the prodigal son. It is something wonderful how the old gospel story never loses it attractiveness. Surely this proves its divine origin and its adaptability to man, his laments &amp; c.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe got started ploughing in the two-year-old sod field north of the tennant house, to day. Fred has been harrowing down the orchard and geting it ready for spring ploughing preparitory to planting apple trees next Spring. Took my mother and Bertha down to Hanticoke to night in order to attend the protracted meeting service then in our church. Met with an accident when going with the buggy near my church school.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have both been ploughing in the {serd?} field north of the tennant house to day for the first. I have been engaged at sundry jobs, mostly at digging potatoes fixed the buggy top on however. Took Bertha with me to the the protracted meeting in Port DOver this evening. THe Rev Mr. Jackson, new Minister in Simcoe preached in out church, and gave us a powerful discourse.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe and Fred ploughed to day while I went to the Simcoe Ag. Show. The dat has been a delightful one and the show a great success, Porticularly in the number of people in attendance which was very large. After a long look I found my friend Maggie and afterwards enjoyed the privelege of her company. Had also the pleasure of bringing her home with me to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and Joe are still ploughing in the sod field back of Freds. The dry weather has made the ground very hard, so that plouyghing is a slow process. I spend part of the time in digging potatoes to day. This afternoon however I went out to W. J. Carpenters takeing ma and Mifs. Ferguson with me. Had tea at Willingtons and afterwards went to the protracted meeting in out church, Mr. {Pugdy?} officiating.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>The men have continued to plough away in the eleven acre field back of the tennant house. It is a two year old sod and being very dry ploughs quite hard. Have been digging potatoes most of the time myself. Had to spend some of the time with my friend Maggie. This evening we went down to {Nanticike?} togather to attend revival services being held there by bro. Morrow and Meath. Enjoyed our ride very much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>Both Fred and Joe have been ploughing in the same field as before. They report much difficulty in doing the work in places. Fred has given up ploughing with his teem, for the present. I have been working at digging potatoes when I could through the day. Several friends came this afternoon which prevented me from doing much work. G. W. Lemon &amp; wife are with us staying over night. Mrs Barret &amp; Hubert have also been here.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>Went out to Dover this morning takeing Bertha and Maggie with me. The young minister preached and did very well. Enjoyed the class with M., for the first time. Took her down to the P. R. Church this afternoon with my mather. Went down to Jarvis this evening with Maggie and had a very enjoyable time with her as indeed always do when we are alone. We are also one in our appreciation of the house of God.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been helping me pent away potatoes &amp; garden staff to dya, or; rather until about the middle of the afternoon when &amp; c went over to help Richard Lampkin thresh. Joe has been ploughing as usual. I took Maggie home this afternoon, Called at Simcoe on the way for an hour or so. Had a delightful time together, as indeed we always do. Found her folds partly in bed; but this did not hinder us from enjoying each others company.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>Joe ploughed this forenoon; but this afternoon he has been helping Walter Austin thresh. Fred has been all day helping Richard Lampkin at the same work. Passed safely through the ordeal of asking for the hand of my lady love this morning. This with other favourable curcumstances seems to make it quite probable that my long continued reproach will be speedily taken away. Parted from mifs Maggie at about ten this forenoon. Got home {text illegible}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 23 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been. helping Walter Austin thresh this forenoon, while Joe has been ploughing most of the time. I went out to Dover with a grist of chop. Took dinner at Mr. Barrets and did some {running?} arround afterwards. Made a bargain with Mr. Joseph Silverthorn for an exchange of bulls His being a through bred Darham two years old &amp; mine a {yeatheing?} grade. Differece ten dollars on the trade, in his favour.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>I intended to have gone out with a load of wheat this afternoon, but, on account of Fred being away helping Walter Austin thresh until noon, though best to put off going until to-morrow. Got the load cleaned up this afternoon &amp; some repairs partly made on our old waggon box. Joe has been ploughing in the eleven acre field all day but has not been able to get over much ground on account of the dry weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>It took Fred &amp; I about all the forenoon to get the waggon box repaired up for service. So this afternoon I went out with a load of wheat to market. Sold to Mr. Ainsley for eighty one cents per Bu. Had some trouble in geting out with our load. The tyre came of from one of the wheels and broke down the fellow so we had to borrow another waggon before we could get unloaded. Joe brought home the dilvuthorn bull to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>Had Joe {illegible} this forenoon, this being his last day. He helped fred and I after and {ring?} one little piggs eighteen in all after dinner. I settled up with him after that &amp; gave him my note in part payment for fifty dollars due in twelve months from to day with in at 1 per cent. Paid the ballance in money. Fed and I have been cleaning up wheat most of the time to day. Got a couple of loads ready for marketing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>Got all ready to go to church this morning; but owing to the disagreeable weather, and having to go alone I gave it up after all. Took the children with me to the little P. Road church this afternoon however. Felt amply repaid for going in the mud and cold Wast wind. Have been reading one of Dr. Falmages sermons on the choice of a wife this evening. Have, in the main followed the directions given. God is alone an infalliable guide, to his people, in this matter</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Took mother load of wheat out this forenoon which I sold at same price as before, 81 cts per ten. Went out with another load this afternoon also. Sold both loads to Mr. Ainsley. Had a short visit from James Holcomb to day. Settled up with him about his cow keep &amp; for the Bull. Am to give him ten dollars for the same in wheat delivered at the mill. The weather has been rather disagreeable to day, cold &amp; sundry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have working this forenoon at cleaning up wheat and this afternoon, he has been ploughing while I went out to Dover with my fourth load of wheat. Met our minister Bro. John Saunders on the way, and recieved the usual castigation for nonattendance at the protracted meeting, at present going on in Dover. He also ungently reccomended me to go on a missionary tour arround the village &amp; surrounding country in search of the members of my class.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>Ma man and I cleaned up another load of wheat this forenoon. Took the black Son down to L. J. Buits {loan?} this forenoon also. Fred has been ploughing this afternoon most of the time. Took out another load of Wheat myslef and sold to Ben. Williams at the same price as before. Sent away the amt. necessary to pay my drill not at Oshawa. paid some small accounts beisdes. Find it almost impossible to pay all however.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY 31 1889</span></h2> <p>It has been raining moderately nearly all the time to day. Fred and I have been working in the barn, cleaning up wheat for on years bread and some for market as well. Found that when our bread was taken out of the wheat that remained; but a small ballance was left. We are keeping forty bushells, for two families. Heard from my dear fried Maggie this evening. Everything still favourable.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 1 1889</span></h2> <p>It rained moderately at times all day. Fred and I finished cleaning up the wheat this forenoon while I went to Dover and to mill this af with a grist. Had a rather disagreeable time of it on account of the rain. Left some wheat at the mill for James Holcomb, in payment of a small debt. Took home ten Bu. of peas borrowed from my neightbour James Hom. last Spring. Fred has been ploughing this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{duplicate, same as last}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>The weather has become very warm and showery. Fred has been ploughing part of the time while I went up to Simcoe to pay some interest. Paid also the amt of insurance premmine for three years dateing from April last. Am constrained still to say "hitherto God has blessed me or rather helped me". A very visible case has just happened to day, in the matter of Dr. Woodsworth. Surely He is a very present help in trouble.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 3 1889</span></h2> <p>My mother and I went to the Quarterly meeting ar Woodhouse Chappel to day. Bro. John Saunders preached and we had a good time in Christian fellowship togather. "And if our fellowship below in Jesus be so sweet. What hights of rappure Shall we know, When round his throne we must" Took dinner with Bro. James Berry and on the way home stoped in Dover for evening Worship. The meeting there is still in progress though no many conversions am takeing place so far.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>Took ma and Bertha with me to Dover this forenoon. Left them there and went on to the Quarterly business meeting at Woodhouse chappel. Stopped at my friend's. W. J Carpenter's for dinner expecting recording to previous arrangement to have him to go with me. Were disappointed in the latter however. Had a very pleasant and proffitable meeting together with the brethren from Walsh and {Normandab?} including our own from Port Dover and Woodhouse Congregation.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been ploughing again to day as usual. I have been engaged at sundry jobs as usual, when at home. Went to Jarvis this forenoon however, to take a plough to L. Miller, left it with him to sell, not having any use for it myself. Saw Hairy {Jvey?} also and gave him my note at six per cent per {annum?} for twelve dollars &amp; forty six cents. This was to pay for a plough and harness bought of W. Jarves last spring.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>My man has been ploughing in the field back of the barn to day, while I have been cuting and geting up wood for ourselves &amp; Fred's. Our pile has disappeared entirely. Ma and I went out to Dover last night to attend meeting, Had a pretty cold ride both there and back. Heard the Delhi Minister Bro. Trimble, He is a very good preacher. Both earnest and eloquent.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>We have still the one plough going most of the time, in the field back of the barn. I have been engaged much as usual, at sundry jobs until about the middle, of the afternoon when ma and I went out to Dover I took tea at Bro. Ellis and recieved his promise to help me as far as he was able for which I feel thankful. We attended service in the church this evening. Bro. Morrow of Jarvis preached.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>Our man continues to plough in the field back of the barn as usual, when not doing chores. I have been engaged at sundry jobs to day. Went out to Dover this evening takeing ma with me to attend the last of our revival services. The Rev Mr Jackson from Simcoe conducted the meeting. The results of the six weeks meeting seems rather meagre, there buisy only three conversions so far as known.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 9 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has continued to plough in the field back of the barn. He has about finished this field. I went up to see about geting some money from the bank. Found Mr Cowdry away &amp; had to put it off until Tuesday next. Have been trying to lay my burden upon God who has so graciously promised to carry them for us. Feel that they are more than I can bear; and my back is so weak.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 10 1889</span></h2> <p>Took little Jim and one of Fred's children with me to church this morning. Our young minister preached in his usual way. After preaching had our class as usual. Did not have a very good time of it when trying to discharge my duty as leader. Have been going astray of late, carrying so many burdens, when God has promised to carry not only us but our burden. O. that I might more perfectly love thee &amp; worthily magnify Thy Holy Name. Went to plank Road church this afternoon with ma.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been ploughing to day and drawing manure on the onion patch. I drove down to Jarvis to see about the matter at the bank. Find it impossible to pay my debts this fall except a very small part of them. This gives me much trouble of mind at times. Have been trying to look away to God as my helper but, my faith seems so weak. We all went up to unckle John's this evening, for a visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>Our man has continued to work at geting out manure on the onion patch and at geting it ploughed. Have spent the day in trying to borrow some money to pat a note in jarvis. Have not succeeded so fat though I have a faint hope that it may come from a man in Simcoe. Have been deeply impressed with the promise Call upon Me in the day of trouble &amp; I will deliver you, and thou shalt glorify me Lord give me faith.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred finished geting manure on the onion patch this morning. Afterwards we got the cross-furrows run out in the field back of this barn. He has since been ploughing in the back garden plat, while I have been cleaning out ditches most of the time. Had Hamilton Olds to see us to to day for a short time, about noon takeing dinner with us. He is still traveling as on implement agent, for Maxwells of St Mary.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 14 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been ploughing most of the time to day. I spent the forenoon in cleaning ditches. Got the first field done, the orchard. I went out to Dover this afternoon to take a crock of butter for N. {Colver?}. Brought home a number of crocks to fill for other people. Our cows are a great help to us just now, Money is so very close owing to the failure in crops. Sent an application for membership in J. C. Toronto for a 2000$ {illegible}.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>Our man has been ploughing the strip of hard ground left in the field back of Tennant house to day. I have been working away in the field back of the barn cleaning ditches. Do not seem to make much headway as so many other things require to be looked after at the same time. The weather has changed and cecome quite cool. Much as being said in the papers just now about the {text illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>Our man has been ploughing in the sod field back of the tennant house to day. I have been geting things in readiness for my departure up to Lynedock. Started soon after dinner and arrived at the home of my intended wife at about dark Found here expecting my arrival. Spent the evening very pleasantly talking over the the approaching event of our lives. Found that Maggie and Mrs Chrysler had already arranged a sensible programme.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>Maggie and I have not attended church to day excepting this evening, when we went to the Lynedock Methodist church. Had tea with Maggies Sister Mr Chrysler and went from there to church takeing Mifs E. Crysler with us. Mr Gideon Crystler was at Mrs C's when we were there this evening. Had to endure the scrutinising gaze of an, apparantly interested crowd of of people in the church to night. I could not help feeling a little akward.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>Got my horse up this morning ready to go home, but, on a account of a cold beating storm from the East I gave up going until after the rain at least should cease falling. It continued to fall until nearly night however, so I concluded to remain over another night. Have enjoyed the time spent with my dear friend very much. The whole family have apparantly accepted the matter as a thing of course.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>We all got up in good time this morning and Maggie and I got started for Delhi soon after day light. The roads had become quite slopy from the recent rains but we had a pleasnt ride togather over the village. Felt rather linesome from there however as Maggie had to remain there, &amp; I was alone afterwards. Got to Simcoe all right and had dinner at G. W. Lemon's. Had to come from Simcoe in the rain. Attained means to pay my note in Jarvis to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been ploughing most of the time to day in the sod field north of the tennant house. I went down to Jarvis this forenoon to take up a note at the bank there. This afternoon I went out to Dover to take a crock of butter to Mids Jiles and to attend to some other small matters. The rain has not ceased as yet. Passed an examination for life insurance with the forresters this afternoon.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>Have had Fred at work cleaning ditches in the field back of time barn to day. He finished ploughing the sa field back of the little house first. Ma and I went up to Simcoe this forenoon. Had dinner at our old friends Thomas Murphys. Looked arround some afterwards to see what I could do for the comeing marriage by way of preperation. Had a letter from Mrs. {Depew?} this evening. She says that her father died on the third of April last</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>A very moderate but continuous rain has been falling to day. Fred has been repairing fence and gate along the lane by the woodhouse. I have been very buisy engaged at sundry jobs as usual. Have been cuting wood at the wood house, washing the buggy &amp; c. Th e weather is very mild for this time of year &amp; does not promise to be {illegible} for a while yet at least.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 23 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred &amp; I got to work cuting wood in the woods this forenoon. This afternoon he has been geting up a couple of loads, while I took our old Sow over to Thomas Stringers. Had quite a time geting her there. Received a letter from my friend Maggie this evening in which she seemed quite despondent. This does not given me much encouragement. Have had the blues myself somewhat to day, over other matters.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>On account of a shower of rain that fell about the time of our starting for church we did not get out this morning. This afternoon just as were ready for starting to the little church William Watts and his f wife came so we failed to get out this afternoon also. Enjoyed a most precious season of prayer this afternoon, when my soul was drawn out exceedingly after God, with heartfelt desire &amp; precious assurance.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred {text illegible} in N. E. field back of the barn this forenoon while I went out to Dover. Took a crock of butter out to Mrs. Ross which came to four dollars and eighty one cts. This afternoon Fred and I have been gathering up wood for threshing, which we expect to do soon. Have been much cast down of late owing to the {illegible} impossibility of paying debt this Fall. There is nothing high sacrifice more to do this.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been on {illegible} {crushing?} wood most of the time to day while I have been doing some fixing up arround the barn. We run out some furrows in the field back of the tennant house however, this after noon. There was quite a frost last night but the weather has greatly moderated to day. Have felt much cas down to day. When I have thought of my position. I am so anxious to do to my nieghbour so I would have him do to me</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>On account of rain which has been falling nearly all day we have been doing some beside work repairing &amp; c by the drive barn. Snow fell last night so that this morning the ground was white for the first time for the Winter. The warm that has come since has taken it off however. Have fust read a very touching story in Harpers {illegible} a {Gospel?} {illegible} a Christian's {worth?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Some very heacy rain fell last night so that now there is plenty of water in the creeks and in the cisterns not to speak of much. Fred and I have been cuting wood for threshing to day when not doing chores. The weather is so very warm for our time of year. Had a letter from my friend Maggie this evening. Always feel better after hearing from her from various reasons.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been cleaning ditches this forenoon when not doing chores. I helped him this forenoon. Went out to Dover this afternoon with a grist of wheat to Bath Mill. Brought home six hundred pounds of chop for which I promised to pay in kind after we get out oats and peas threshed. The weather has become quite cool and the ground frozen. Worked at to {illegible} father &amp; kind her for ballance due her forwork</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred finished cleaning ditches in the field back of the little house this forenoon. This afternoon he and I have cuting and geting up a couple of loads of wood. One for ourselves and the other for Freds. We just started to clean our two colts this evening. They {have?} become fine {strong?} colts, especialy the big mare Sally's, which is {longer?} now than some {illegible text}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 1 1889</span></h2> <p>On account of bad rain roads we did not go out to Dover this morning. The children and I went over to the Advent church however in the morning and I went over again this evening. Rather enjoyed the meetings both morning and evening. Was tather surprised to see my friend A. G. Rose. at the church this morning. He has just happened home to stay over Sundays &amp; to return tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 2 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and I killed a sheep this morning that had been laying on its back for some time until it limbs had become somewhat parylized. It seemed all right other ways however so we dressed it as mutton. Have been cleaning or rather drawing chips front of woodhouse since James Holcomb came after his young cow this morning. Was glad to have him take her away on account of her being ugly to others.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 3 1889</span></h2> <p>We have {spent?} most of the time to day drawing chips out of the wood-house. I went our to Dover this after noon however. mostly to take a crock of butter to Mrs Phipps and some fowl besides other things. Succeeded in geting about eight dollars in money which was much needed. The weather has become very cold and winter-life. Had a very tedious rigde home to night home over the rough roads.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 4 1889</span></h2> <p>We have continued to work away at our chip manure hauling to day as usual. Have been puting arround apple trees in the orchard. Had a call from John Hewson to day. Had to give him a not a year age for some thirty odd dollars. He agrees to wait until next Fall and to keep the note in his own hands. Talks some of going to the North West soon to toy his fortune. It is still very cold and wintry. Looks like continued Winter weather.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 5 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been working at geting out chip manure most of the time to day. It has rained part of the time however so that we could not work out of doors. Intended to have gone up to the Grange this evening but owing to the bad roads and constant appearance of rain did not go. Recieved a letter from my Maggie this evening which was a great comfort to me.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 6 1889</span></h2> <p>Had James H. Brides bay Saw to help us kill hoggs to day. Started as soon as we could get the water hot and finished killing the three hogs about two o'clock. Went out to Dover this evening to attend the Forrester's meeting where I was made to ride the goat with a vengence. Have Insuref got two thousand dollars for which I have to pay $20 {cents??} per mo. Heard to night that Aaron Stringe had died and was buried yesterday.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Docember SATURDAY 7 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred &amp; I cut up and salted the hoggs killed yesterday this morning. We afterwards got up a load of wood &amp; since then have been doing sundry jobs arround the house and barn. Heard to night that the friends at the Grange Hall had got up a basket Social which came off last night {and?} {all?} without my knowing it. It seems that the entertainment was quite a success</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 8 1889</span></h2> <p>On account of rain which has continued to fall nearly all day we did not go anywhere to church. Have enjoyed precious hours of the blessed Sabbath at home however. The Good Lord has blessed while reading the blessed Precious book as well as in other exercises of worship which we may enjoy ever at home. Am exceedingly desirous that my remaining days may increasingly employed in his prais &amp; worship.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 9 1889</span></h2> <p>Went up to Simcoe this forenoon. Found the roads very bad. Got along all right however. Succeeded in geting the money necessary to pay cutting box &amp; town note of 45# due in London of Wednesday. Mr Werret gave me 50$ on my clover crop. After geting business done drove on to Lynedoch. Found Maggie at home. Her father was having Stumpers so felt rather out of place. Got along nicely however and, had a very pleasant evening with my intended bride.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 10 1889</span></h2> <p>Did not have much time to visit my lady love this morning, before my departure. She is extremely buisy geting her clothers reading for our approaching event. Only a little more than two weeks remain for our preperation to be completed. Took dinner with George Lemon and while in Simcoe left my measure with Frand Stevenson for my wedding sent. He has promised to have them ready for me by the time specified.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 11 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has finished drawing out chip manure from the yard, in front of woodhouse to day. Must have had betwixt thirty and forty loads. I went out to Dover after dinner. Took a crock of butter to our ministers which contained twenty fice and a half pounds. The road are pretty muddy after the heavy rain of yesterday and last night. It has cleared of nicely however and bids fair to dry up soon again</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 12 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been cuting wood in the woods my man and I when not chores. Heard that the cheese of our factory had been sold at ten and a half cents per pound. A cent and a half less than last year for the last two months make. Ma and I went down to William Wattses this evening for a short visit. The weather is very warm - more like Spring than Winter.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 13 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred got up some wood this forenoon while I went down below Nanticoke to see Nat. Parsons about the threshing. Found the roads very bad; but as I went on horese-back got along very well. Am in hopes that the threshing will soon be here. This afternoon we have been cuting wood in the woods as usual of late. A cold change appears pending. {illegible line} already to have comenced.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 14 1889</span></h2> <p>Rain fell this forenoon, and fell froze as it came. So Fred and I have been working in the woodhouse and in the barn. This afternoon I we have been cuting wood in the woods as usual. Had William Wattses here this evening excepting nell Emma who had to stay home. Recieved a letter from Maggie this evening containing encouraging news. There seems to be no likelihood so far of having to change our appointed time for geting married.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 15 1889</span></h2> <p>The roads were very rough and icy this morning, but still we managed to get out to meeting at Dover. Took little Jim with me. The young minister officiated, with the usual class afterwards. Enjoyed the lattter service and felt strengthened. It does seem so benefial to the soul to compare notes with the brethren as to our experience weather it be dark &amp; gloomy or joyous &amp; heavenly. There they that feared the Lord {spatue?} after one to another &amp; c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 16 1889</span></h2> <p>Got to work in the woods again to day Fred and I. Rather expected threshers; but, for some reasaon or other they have not come. Rain has been falling part of the time this afternoon. Wrote to my dear friend Maggie this evening. Am in hopes that our corresponce will soon be uinnecessary. Have been thinking of the remarkable way we first met; and of how we became attached to each other at once.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 17 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and I have been cuting wood in the woods to day when not doing chores. The warm Springlike weather still continues, and rain has been falling-at intervals since yesterday noon. Have been anxiously waiting for the threshers of late, but this warm damp weather is very unfavourable for threshing cloverseed so we are trying to be patient in waiting for a change in the weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 18 1889</span></h2> <p>Worked in the woods this forenoon with Fred. This afternoon we have been working arround the barn at sundry. Got the whole of our cattle up this evening for the first. Went out to Dover this evening for the forresters tea meeting. The {roads/loads?} were very bad and rain falling so the croud was moderate. Passed a very enjoyable evening however with the brethren. Proceeds $20 &amp; over.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 19 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been working in the woods with Fred again to day. There is not so very much time for work however, after doing chores, the days being so very short just now. Went up to unckle Johns to ask them to my wedding, this afternoon, There are so many hindrances possible that I scarcely dare look with confidence towards the consumation of that auspicious event. Of course, if God is favourable {nothing?} will hinder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 20 1889</span></h2> <p>Rain has been falling nearly the whole time to day. And in large quantities. Fred and I have buisied ourselves in makeing some repairs to the hog pen and to the wood-house. Started boarding up the large east door, intending to put in a much smaller one. Have also been puting time on the {treat?} The warm weather having rendered it necessary.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 21 1889</span></h2> <p>Have finished puting {illegible text} the field to day {illegible} when not doing chores &amp; c. I went out to Dover this evening mostly to take out butter and other provisions to some of out customers. Called at Mr Barretts this evening and saw Harry. Took tea with them also. Harry has just returned from a couple of years so journ in Brittish Collumbia. His long absence has improved his looks very much.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 22 1889</span></h2> <p>Rainy weather still continues &amp; last night it was a heavy thunder storm followed by strong S. W. Winds to days. As yet no immediate prospect of colder weather. Have not heen to meeting to day at all; but thought to remain at home. It has been a good day in my experience having enjoyed much power in my devotional exercises. Feel that it is good to serve, him To follow on to know the Lord whom to know {onright?} is life eternal.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 23 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been doing sundry jobs to day. I have been up to Simcoe. Found the roads very bed. Went on horse-back however. About completed preperations for the important occasion soon to take place. Everything continues to work favourably for the consumation of our union. Surely the Lord is in this matter. Have felt that it was from him all along. So many remarkable circumstances have occurred since we first met.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 24 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred has been {illegible text} all time, Fred has been threshing out some oats with the Flail. in {rain?} to get some seed for the horses. I went down to Mr. Walter Parsons this forenoon to see about geting some money for {defaaying?} expenses connected with geting a wife. Succeeded all right. Got $25 which I fancy will be sufficient. Went out to Dover this evening, to see about the minister &amp; c. Recieved my marriage offrance from friend Wilson of Port {Dope?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY 25 1889</span></h2> <p>Fred and his family have been off spending Christmass at Mr Dowlys Anni's father to day. I have been at home doing chores and geting ready for D my departure to Lynedoch to morrow. Ma and I with the children Bertha and Jim have take our ma dinner at home. Had a call from A. G. Rose and Family towards night. After geting chores done Fred took me one to Dover, and left me at Bro John Saunders where I expect to see main over night for to morrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY 26 1889</span></h2> <p>Started from Dover by train this morning. Expected to have Bro gone bro. S. to have go gone with me, but owing to the high winds failed to connect. Got to Simcoe all right found clothes all ready. Went to Delhi, had dinner there hired a livery from Mr Kemp for Lynedoch. Found the folks makeing preperations at Mrs. Chrysler, soon joined in same business. Our wedding came off without anything serious happening, in Methodist church Lynedoch - Rev O. G. Collorane officiating. A complete succiss. Pridesmaid Mifs Emma Crysler Groovesman. W. R. {Nadiday?}. Left Lynedoch for Delhi after ka or supper at Mrs Cryslies, We were {text continues on Friday 27}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY 27 1889</span></h2> <p>{text continued from Thursday 26} honoured by a plentiful shower of rice from the boys of Delhi at the Station before going on train for St. Thomas. Arrived at the latter place at about ten 'o clock. Put up at the Hulchison house for the night. Felt so thankful that Maggie and I had at last become one. The necessity for our frequent sepperations had a laugh passed away. Left St. Thomas at about noon. Arrived in Challan at four o'clock. Found R. J. Winters residence &amp; we are spending the evening &amp; night with them. Plenty of mud in chatham just now. {Written vertically on left side of page: "Were the recipients of a beautiful bible in Lynedoch last night from church tresters, being first meaning"}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY 28 1889</span></h2> <p>Spent the day very pleasantly at Nellies house. Have been arround through the twon with Ramsome.Had some difficulty in geting think over from G. T. R. Station to Erin &amp; Auron, on account of muddy roads. Left Chattam for Dresden at about four. Arrived in Dresden before Sundown. Found them well but not expecting us very much. There were disappointed at our not comeing before. Have spent a pleasant time a far even in Dresden.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY 29 1889</span></h2> <p>My wife and I are still enjoying our honey moon season. Just now in Dresden with my sister &amp; her family. Have been to church a couple of times to day in the town. Heard Mr Ward and Mr cocal preacher &amp; a Mr. Little hill, R. Presbyterian minister of Manitoba morning and evening. The day has been fine but very windy. Heavy showers fell last night. Roads are simply terrible here just now. Saw several former acquaintances, who had greatly changed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY 30 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been spending the day at my sisters in Dresden, Maggie and I, pleasantly, of course. Called on our friends Mr and Mrs Wees. The years since we last met have not changed them much. Cannot say the same of my sister, although her husband looks much do of old. Some considerable change for the better has taken place in the town of Dresden, still it cannot be called a growing town. It is still much behind Chattam, its neigbour, &amp; is not likely to catch up therewith.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY 31 1889</span></h2> <p>Have been spending the day very pleasantly at my sisters. Rain has been falling most of the time however and we have scarcely left the house. Took Leilia and Maggie to shorty {rapher?} for some pictures. Got a couple of sunbeens and gave one to Leilia to remember the occasion. The continued rains have made the roads about Dresden very bad. Felt is remarkably warm for this time of year.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/54871c7274754711211ba5c547256404.pdf b28229dde342126287b4117bbf71f130 PDF Text Text Diary of MARY VICTORIA CAMPION Hasting County, Canada West 1861-1863 Transcribed for Upper Canada Village from the original held in the collection of the Glenbow Museum. Not to be distributed without permission. www.uppercanadavillage.com Note: In the Glenbow museum’s catalogue, Mary’s name is written as “Mary Victoria Campian[sic]”. Their catalogue number for this item is M-189. The original diary was moved to the University of Calgary Library in 2019. �971.3041 Cl96 MARY VICTORIA, CAMPION ilASTINGS CO. C•.W. 1861-1863 DIARY �THE DIARY OF MARY VICTORIA CAMPION MARMORA TOWNSHIP HASTINGS COUNTY, c:. w. Transcribed by: Louise Burchell Prepared for: Harry Pietersma March 16, 1990 • j �~ ~.· r' I TABLE OF CONTENTS I. The Diary a) Description of Diary b) How the Diary was Transcribed c) Sample Diary Page II. The Campion Family of Hastings County a) William Campion b) Thomas Campion c) George Campion III. Other Names Recorded in the Diary IV. The Diary of Mary Victoria Campion; transcription May 1861 January 1862 July 1863 page 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 74 120 2 �I ! I I. THE DIARY OF MARY VICTORIA CAMPION a) Description of Diary The diary of Mary Victoria Campion is in the Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Alberta. A card in the file reads; "Diary of Mary Victoria Campion, Hastings, Ont. 1861. Mother of Mary Foulds, who became Mrs. Fraser of Carstairs and Grandmother of Mrs. C.E. Stuart.' A notation in pencil states the diary was donated in 1965. The diary covers approximately 16 months from May 1861 to June 1862 and April - May of 1863. It is written in a 7 1/2" x 9' hard-covered notebook with approximately 80 pages written on both sides. The green marbleized cover has black binding and corner tabs. Notes are "scribbled' on the inside front and back covers. Pages of handwritten verse and a bill from Geo. Ritchie & Co. of Belleville are inserted. On one or two pages the diary entries are written over columns of hand written figures. Approximately a quarter of the diary is on blue paper that has been ·hand-sewn into the back of the notebook. Each page is written vertically, beginning at the left margin and continuing to the right margin of the facing page. Consequently, a few lines above and below the centre binding are crowded and difficult to read. Each day's date and text continues without a break in the lines or spacing. No sentence punctuation is used. Sentences are rarely capitalized. Days, names and nouns such as canoe, carriage and town are generally capitalized. The handwriting is very scrawly and the formation of letters varies. letters formed with a stroke; such as, t, 1, g, Y, are often extended one or two lines over other writing. No consistent method is used at the end of page lines. Sometimes a word is broken and continued on the next line or written UP or down the margin. Frequently notations are added between the lines. Generally the spelling in the diary is correct. When the correct spelling appears in the diary the word is usually spelt the same thereafter. It is difficult to differentiate between incorrect spelling and poorly formed letters. Generally, Mr., Mrs., and Wm. all appeared to be written the same, half was a numerical figure and etc. was "xxcc'1 • 3 �··-· - ·-· ·--···----··-------......--- ·- . , .. - -- -~- b) How The Diary Was Transcribed The diary was read onto tapes and then transcribed from the tapes. Consequently spelling and capitalization will not appear as it was in the original diary. Where possible illegible script, unusual spelling and capitalization were noted. To make the diary easier to read the dates have been separated and some punctuation used. Notations inserted in between the lines are in box [ ] brackets, illegible writing is shown with a blank_ , words written in the transcription that look like the original -are followed by (sic). Wherever brackets ( ) appear they were in the original. 4 �c) Sample Diary Page �II. THE CAMPION FAMILY OF HASTINGS COUNTY, C.W. a) Willliam Campion Con. 3 Lot 25 Tilly Creek Farm Marmora Township His Wife: Mary Religion: Wesleyan Methodist 8: D: 09 March 1856 8: ca. 1805, Eng. D: 01 August 1870 THEIR CHILDREN: 1861 AGE 1 . Thomas M: Ann Emil,:: 2. Eliza Anne CAnnie) M: Wm. R. Parker 3. Maria 4. Richard 26 5. Ester 24 6. (Mary) Victoria 22 7. James Albert 20 8. Margaret (Maggie) 18 9. Joseph Wellington 13 (Josey) In early records the family name is spelt both Campion and Campian. The family home at Tilly Creek was a two and one-half story stone house built in 1834. Eliza Anne was married to William Parker. Her father had willed her a town lot in Trent Port (Trenton) but she and her husband William lived in Stirling. In the diary Eliza Anne is referred to as Annie. Two, William Parkers' are listed in the 1858 Directory for Stirling. One is a carpenter and the other a contractor. In the diary Mary Victoria records that Annie and William are moving into the tavern. The 1869 Directory lists Mrs. William R. Parker as proprietor of the Stirling House. 6 �Maria, the second oldest daughter was married and living in the area. She and her children often visit. In the 1860 Directory for Marmora Township Richard was listed as a Township Councillor. In the 1861 Census he is listed as residing at home. In May of that year he left for Wyoming. No reason was given for his leaving. Living at home with their Mother in 1861 were Esther, Mary Victoria, Margaret and Joseph. In the diary Margaret is referred to as Maggie and Joseph as Josey. Mary Victoria rarely mentions her Mother in the diary. She would have been about 56 years old at that time. It seems that the Mother ran the household. However, what work, if any, she did is never mentioned. She died August 1, 1870 at Tilly creek Farm, Marmara, aged 65 years - e months. · Sources: DIED• ..U 'fllfJ Creek farm, lfatmora, <10 TaelollkJ fllC.ll .U.., X...r. r.Jlet ot die lat.e Wlllllft CUI'*"" l:lcJ. .......e5 flUl'l u4 8 aonUMt. Daily Intelligencer, Belleville, 01 August 1870 1861 Census for Marmara Township 1861 Directory for Marmora Township The Will of William Campion 7 �b) Thomas Campion, farmer Son of William & Mary Concession 3, Lot 25 Beaver Creek Marmora Township Religion: Wesleyan Methodist THEIR CHILDREN: 1861 1 . James 2. Mary L. 3. Richard E. 4. George R. 5. Elizabeth A. 9 7 6 4 2 His Wife AGE 1) Ann Emily 8: ca. 1832 D: 01 June 1861 Thomas, the oldest son, was married and lived on his own farm at Beaver creek in a one-story log house, on Lot 25, Concession 3. In 1861, he was about 38 years old. c) Hastings Chronicle, June 1, 1861 George Campion Con. 5, Pt. Lot 21 Marmora Township His Wife Religion: Wesleyan Methodist 8: ca. 1831, Can. THEIR CHILDREN: 1. Thomas W. 2. David or Daniel 3. George 1861 Age 10 8 6 Mercy What relation George Campion's family is or whether they are mentioned in the diary is unclear. Sources: 1861 Census Marmora Township, the Will of William Campion 8 �i 'I I I i I III. NAMES AND PLACES RECORDED IN THE DIARY The names Peter , Esther Ann and Eliza appear in the diary in connection with the family and farm. However, nothing is known about these people. In the diary, Mary Victoria often writes about Mr. Fowlds - Fowls - Foulds, of Hastings. The spelling of the name varies. Later she writes of Henry or Harry. Most likely this the same person. Apparently, Mary Victoria eventually married Mr. Fowlds. The 1870 - 71 Directory for Hastings gives listings for the following names recorded in the diary: Blacklock John C., woollen factory Fowlds Brothers, storekeepers and lumber merchants Fowlds Henry, postmaster Fowlds Henry M., lumber merchant Fowlds James S., of Fowlds Bros. reeve of Percy Fowlds William J.F., of Fowlds Bros. Sharpe John, storekeeper The 1860 - 61 Directory for Marmora Township provides information on the following names noted in the diary: Bowen, G.D., J.P., postmaster, Marmora Broadworth, Issac, sen. J.P. yeoman, Con. 1, Lot 3 Broadworth, Issac, jr., yeoman, Con. 7, Lot 4 Crawford, John, yeoman, Con. 7 Lot 13 Devlin, John, yeoman, Forsyth St. ,Marmora Downey, Andrew, yeoman, Con. 7, Lot 12 Downard, John, yeoman, Con. 7, Lot 15 Places: The Works refers to the village of Marmora. Hastings, Belleville, Trenton, Bridgewater, Stirling and Percy are all in the same district. 9 �DIARY TRANSCRIPTION MARY VICTORIA CAMPION HASTINGS COUNTY, C.W. �May Wednesday 1861 snowing a little this morning very cold for May day. May wind is blowing very hard & very cold. Wednesday 1st. We got to Stirling last night at sundown very tired but is Richard, Archie (sic), Nancy, Annie & I walked down to the village after tea. Get back at 11 Oclock. Did not go to bed till two Oclock. Richard & Archie (sic) did not go to bed at all. They left for Trenton at I never felt so sorry as I did to see them go poor fellows they seemed so down hearted. They could scarcely speak when they left they felt so bad about going away. Nancy John (sic) & I went down to the village after breakfast. I got a new Poresul (sic) and Pr new gloves a hair brush gardineake (sic) several small little after 11. Spent a very pleasant afternoon. [ I have felt very miserable all day several illegible words ] Took a walk up to the new Church with Mr. Preston he does not look well at all. Got my Boots mended at Finches. [ inseft illegible] Hamilton walked up as far as the gate with us very cold day I wore my winter cloak shawl & fur rotten cold for May day. Got home at dark nearly frozen the wind at a great rate. Esther received a letter from Maria (sic). [Annie came home with me and baby Charlotte & Agnes]. I had a Waverly given to me I went to bed as soon as I gobbled (sic) supper feel almost sick. 11 �Thursday 2nd. quite busy today. Cleaned out two bedrooms put up a new bedstead in the parlor bedroom & put the other in Richards room & fitted it up very nice. Froze my hand last night. Lovely day today quite Friday 3rd. Maggie went to the Works in the morning with Esther. She did not come home with her. [Albert sowed peas this afternoon the first. Maggies birthday] Digging in the garden most of the day. I received a paper from Susan Andrews, Esther two papers & book & a letter from Whitmarsh (sic). [Albert commenced sowing today sowed peas] I feel very lonely tonight not my several illegible words Sew today Saturday 4th. busy in the forenoon cleaning floors ____ after dinner Angus Bentley came home with Maggie. Got dinner for them several illegible words Esther took tea at E making pies getting tea xxcc & Annie & We took a walk as far as farms ---- (sic) in the evening. A very lovely day & evening quiet night. Angeline gave a nice slip of the fusia (sic). A lovely sunset tonight. Sunday 5th. a lovely day. Esther & I walked out with Angeline in the forenoon. [Maggie & Josie went to hear Adam preach] [a lovely day] Took dinner at Bowers. Went to Church at 4. [received a book from Richard] came home alone. I never cryiyed & walked as much in a lorig time as I did coming home at dusk. Very 12 �I I- I I I I I ! I I I i i I I 1 ! I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I lonely. Mr. Preston preached a good sermon. Harriet Devlin took dinner with us I never liked her so well as today. Annie (sic) was in bed when we got home she had a bad headache all day. Monday 6th. sewing at my drawers a little. Raining when we got up cleared up after breakfast. Commenced to rain very fast again at milking time. John Jenkinson digging the garden. Saw a great blaze of fire out at the Works do not know what it was burning though. Tuesday 7th. it rained very hard all last night & almost all day. E & I washing. Two pedlars here to dinner bought two tin pails from them kept us back with our work though (sic) all day. Not anytime to sit (sic) I feel so lonely tonight without Richard. Peter came from the Works and brought a paper for me from Richard. Esther got one from Aggie Potts. Wednesday 8th. raining this morning yet a miserable looking day. Esther is quite sick this morning did not get up till after ten not much time to sew several illegible words & bluing clothes. Esther in bed sick all day. Albert busy sowing. Thursday 9th. Oh, what a lovely day the first pleasant day since Sunday. Doing housework most of the time working in the garden a little. Helping Albert to clean up oats. Esther is working a little this afternoon the first since the day before yesterday. 13 �I feel very lonely today I ought to be ashamed to say so such a lovely day but I can't help it. Thos. Campion was here all night he got a paper out of the office for me sent my locket with with Richards Archie Johns he ~~~~ likeness in. Friday 10th. Maggie & I went up to the Works with Thomas in the waggon. Walked home. Maggie Bentley came home with us I was very tired when I got home. Saturday 11th. rained all night last night fine afternoon though finished my drawers do not feel very well tonight [Annie been here one week] William Parker (sic) came here in a buggie about 1/2 past ten we were just going to bed. Got him supper Sunday 12th. lovely morning cloudy in the afternoon. After dinner William & Annie went home Albert & Esther went through the woods with them I walked as far as the woods with Maggie Bentley (sic). Maggie & Esther several illegible words do not feel well I have such a bad cold Mother of the afternoon do not feel lonely though. The ground is quite wet yet after the rain. Maggie Bentley & I walked over as far as Johan Lymans (sic) in the morning sleeping in the afternoon about an hour and a half 14 �I I I I I I I 11 ! I I l ! I I I I! ii l I lIi Ii!' 11 I I 1 I, I I I I Monday 13th. I got a letter from Richard. He is in Wyoming Maggie received a paper from Archie. Quite dull looking all day raining quite fast at tea time quite chilly (sic) there has been scarcely any weather yet not any I might say & it is just 13th May. Two years since Crooks left. Very disagreeable night. Esther answered Richards letter. Maggie sent a paper to Archie Johns. I intend sending a paper to Richard tomorrow several illegible words §Q. lonely digging in the garden all the forenoon feel very tired tonight went to bed early Tuesday 14th. E & I washing today very large washing ____ a cold raw day high wind. Peter went to the Works after tea. He took a paper to Richard one to Archie a letter to Richard Minnie and Whitmarsh. Hemmed the collar (sic) of my muslin dress [put a tuck in my petticoat] after I got done washing. Albert is sowing wheat on the hill over the Creek. The grass is getting quite green. I do wish somebody would come I feel so lonely (had a very singular dream last night I dreamed about a ring I thought I got it in a letter & it was very pretty one with a cubic (sic) in it & such a long letter I did not get it all read before I woke up, too bad. Oh, the kings are making noise tonight) Wednesday 15th. very busy ironing all the forenoon. Digging in the garden in the afternoon. I went down in the field & got a barnagillard (sic) trees planted them (sic) in the garden Planting beets, xxcc. A lovely day looks like summer for the 15 �first I might say commenced raining quite fast at dark I feel iiQ tired Thursday 16th. raw wind this morning cold all day. All day digging in the garden & ironed the starched clothes in the forenoon. Esther had all the furnishings (sic) out of the Parlor when I got done so we were very busy white washing took up the carpet, cleaning woodwork. Working at it till dark did not get it finished though feel very tired tonight & lonely just ~~- writing Albert Campion (sic) from Uncle Issacs Esther~~ had brought one paper from the Work. Esther got a letter from Minnie Potts & Albert got a card from Stirling inviting us to a Crickyt Ball there on May 24th the Queens Birthday. Makes me feel curious all over when I think of it after ten when when we went to bed. Friday 17th. very cold this morning. We had a little flurry of snow this morning very strange weather for May I think. Finished the parlor this forenoon cleaning the dining covers after dinner. We are all almost tired out tonight. I went with Maggie for the cows Maggie went to for all I am so tiered I planted some sweet pea today. It has been cloudy all day the boys finished sowing, plowing & dragging over the Creek tonight I wish somebody would come here cold tonight yet. 16 �Ii I ! I I ! 'I ! I I I I f ~ t I } f ~ l i I Saturday 18th. scrubbing making pies & sewing (sic) a little in the afternoon quite chilly today Sunday 19th. looks a great deal like rain all day rained a little in the evening after dinner Albert Maggie & Josie went out to the Works to Church. Mr. Preston came home with in the evening he looks very bad his eyes are very red he says he has got a very bad cold he acts like a goose nothing interests him but when you talk about him. Mother's cough is very bad Monday 20th. Cloudy all day. Mr. Preston left at 8 Oclock he had to get back at 12 to burey Miss Corby (sic) she died on the 18th after a very short illness. [Planted the flower seeds today] Esther went out to the Works with Albert in the waggon she is going to Stirling in the stage tomorrow lovely moonlight night Tuesday 21st. What a lovely morning quite cool though. Quite warm (sic) in the afternoon. Making a jacket for myself Wednesday 22nd. Esther is away & we have all the work to do 12 cows to milk xxcc. lovely Charming beautiful day not a cloud to be seen cleaned the floor in the morning very in the rest of the day I feel very lonely down hearted today Albert finished sowing today. Maggie spent the afternoon at Esther Annes I would like a ride on horseback so much 17 �Thursday 20th. Maggie & I washing after we finished I went to the Works on horseback took Charley horse first time I ever rode him. I like him very well beautiful day for riding took tea at Mr. B got 2 papers one letter & a likeness for Esther from E.G. w. a letter for Maggie from Norman Brside (sic) got Maggie a new gingham dress & a pair of Boots I had such a nice ride all alone by myself felt very tired when I got home did not go to bed till late though being reading letters & things Friday 24th. the Queens birthday the boys have all gone to the Works to train Maggie with Mother at home all day alone several illegible words the flies & mosquitoes are very thick tonight very busy ironing done it all today starching too. Very bad pain between my shoulders tonight. Work too hard I suppose it can't be helped we can't get a girl to help. I would like to see Richard so much tonight it does seem so lonely without him at night to tell us the news I feel quite stiff today after my ride yesterday a very lonesome looking sight tonight the wind is blowing and the sky is very black I would like so much to see some of my friends tonight but am doomed to be disapointed. One year today since heard of Mrs. Prestons death. Oh, hardships how have we changed since last of May. Mr. P. is engaged to be married again to Minnie Potts such changes in one year. I wonder what all will be doing next year this time today. Esther is at Stirling. Richard at Wyoming. Albert at the Works. Mother Maggie & I at home the boys 18 �did not get home until after dark late. Saturday 25th. I cleaned both upstairs & down before dinner [Thundered Lightening & rain last night] sewing at my jacket in the afternoon a lovely day & nice moonlight night the moon rose at 10 Oclock the black flies & mosquitoes are very thick tonight Esther Ann & Richard came over & spent the evening with us I sent a paper to Esther th evening Sunday 27th. a beautiful day but very lonely Albert went away after dinner & the rest of them all asleep I had a little nap before dinner. How beautiful the sky looks I took a walk around the fields all alone did not feel very lonesome either everything is so still cannot hear anything sti,ring only the wind blowing a little I have been reading most of today quite cloudy when we were milking raining very hard at 9 Oclock at night Monday 27th. a very disagreeable day ~J:.2'.. cold & very high wind all day blowing down trees fences & in fact almost everything that it is possible to blow down. Very cold at night t boys have to wear there overcoats & knits. Raining & snbwing all day & such a miserable day. I finished my jacket today hemmed a at night. Felt miserable all day. Have to keep on fires tonight it is so cold 19 �Tuesday 28th. Maggie & I done the washing cleaned the floor & got dinner ready in the forenoon sewing at the other dress in the afternoon. Walked over as far as Esther Anns had to wear a thick woolen shawl it is so cold. Albert went to the Works brought me a letter from Esther she says she is coming (sic) home on Saturday. I feel not very well. Wednesday 29th. cold yet and cloudy working in the garden a little ironing in the afternoon. There is a beautiful rose on the rose bush this morning beautiful weather for working several illegible words Wednesday 29th. lovely day after 2 Oclock left for Downard (sic) on horseback to see if I could get Eliza to come & work she cannot come on account of her Mother having a ~-~ so I had my long ride for nothing. Came home by the Works got 2 letters for Esther one from Minnie & the other from E.G.W. I got home in time for milking but almost tired out such a long ride of 12 miles Thursday 30th. beautiful grand day quite windy though I feel very tiered & stiff today blowing (sic) all the forenoon .. Washed my calico dress picked a fowl & several other things [ironed all the starched] busy ironing all the afternoon 20 �I I I I I I J I I ~I I 'I I I ! I I I I I f ~ I I I I i I I Friday 31st. a lovely day the boys washed the sheep this afternoon. I do feel so miserable today cleaned all upstairs though doing housework in the morning working in the garden a little. Peter went to the Works with butter [7 1/2 per lb] brought one home. illegible sentence a set of Crinoline but I do not like them I intend sending them back again tomorrow. Oh, such long dull lonesome days all this week I cannot say I feel so very lonesome but very dull & miserable June Saturday 1861 Saturday 1st. Windy day but I feel quiet & dull. Cleaning in the forenoon in the afternoon not doing much of anything. I feel so unsettled. Maggie went to the Works on horse back after we got milking done (sic) (I milked six cows) I went for a walk as far as the woods to meet Maggie met her & Esther & Elizabeth. Hamilton brought her home in a very nice buggy got his tea ready just after dark William & Annie (sic) came to tell us about poor Emily's death such a start it came as she died at 4 Oclock today poor Thomas what will he do with all those children. Esther & I did not go to bed until 1/2 past 1 Oclock so much to talk about she brought me home a new dress & hat Sunday 2nd. Albert started for Bridgewater (sic).Josey for Stirling to tell them about her death such changes in this world last Sunday morning Emily was in Stirling at Annies [on Saturday she died] she is dead. Oh dear, what will poor Thomas do. several 21 �illegible ,,.;ords .. Mother & I started for Beaver Creek. Hamilton took me as far as Mrs. Johnsons then I went the rest of the way with Mother. Bill Minchen (sic) drove we never got there until 3 Oclock then almost tiered out. The roads were fearfully bad showering (sic) all the time till night. !n the evening Iowna (sic) & Mary Ann came. I was very glad to see them I was so lonely all alone before they came then we did not go to bed till after 3 Oclock all night] several illegible words [pouring down again Monday 3rd. Raining all the forenoon not any rain in the afternoon but very windy the funeral sermon was preached about 2 Oclock by Mr. Preston the text was the 5th Chapter of the General Espistal of James & the 11th verse very good sermon more came home soon after the funeral James Downing Mr. B the Misses Comer (2 of them) Mr. Hamilton & Mr. Preston came home with us & stopped all night 9 of them quite a houseful Tuesday 4th. they all left about 10 Oclock we never got along so well with so many visitors before they all tease so much about Hamilton but I do not like him at all. Very tiered all day did not do much but trim my hat all the after. Maggie went up to Town to keep house for him with Elizabeth Downing 22 �Wednesday 5th. Esther & I commenced the washing got all the white clothes done & had to leave because John & Fanny Crawford & Miss Grant came got here before 10 Oclock they stayed till after tea we had a very pleasant visit I like Miss Grant very much Thursday 6th. Esther & I finished the washing not doing much of ' anything working in the garden we are so busy have not got time to sit (sic) now at all [a lovely day] Friday 7th. Esther busy ironing was getting the wool ready for to take to Belleville made Bread & buns before dinner sewing at Mothers dress a little in the afternoon very pleasant day quite cloudy we were all invited to a picnic down the river today but did not go Saturday 8th. busy all day with house work Albert went to the Works got a paper for Maggie from Archie Esther got 2 papers from E.G.W. Very warm day Sunday 9th. very hot day almost suffocating not a breath of air Albert went up to Thomases in the morning did not get home till after ten. Oh, such a long day we got up before 5 Oclock & did not think it would ever get bedtime I had a long sleep before 11 Oclock in the morning in the afternoon Esther Elgin (sic) & I walked over as far as Esther Anns & then she went with us as far as Liggetts After a short time there then came home got tea & 23 �done the done the milking. Oh, such a lovely day Albert brought a letter for Esther from Elizabeth Downing the poor girl was so lonely up there after we went to bed Monday 10th. very hot today yet looks like rain tonight Mother & Albert started th afternoon for Belleville with the wool we are so lonely without them. The mosquitoes & black flies are very thick tonight. I finished Mothers dress tonight. I am so glad we are so busy all the time scarcely time to do my sewing Tuesday 11th. Esther & I white washing the kitchen did not get done till tea time quite tired & the cows to milk, calves to feed, dishes to wash all to do after we got done. A very warm day in the bargain. We did not go to bed till after 11 waiting for Josey to come home from the Works. He did not come till 12 he got a letter for me from Minnie & one for Esther 2 papers for Esther one from Aggie one from E.G.W. Wednesday 12th. nice & cool this morning. I cut out the waist for my muslin dress sewing at it a little. Esther Ann took dinner with us stopped till 4 Oclock just at tea time so 5 Oclock Mother & Albert came home & they got us such a lot of things we were so excited all the evening. We did not go to bed till 11 Oclock. Albert had his likeness taken for me a very good one 24 �1; ! V '! I I ! ! I l I ! I, I I I I I 11 I, I' I ii,, I I I i I I I I ! I I I i I 'I I Thursday 13th. Esther & I washing in the forenoon sewing a little in the afternoon. Beautiful cool day looks very much like frost tonight the woods look beautiful after night trimmed Maggies hat Friday 14th. dull looking day busy ironing all day. I picked plums for tea the first. Making the skirt of my Calico dress after tea & Thomas Campion came here he brought Maggie home we were glad to see them. Poor man he feels so bad about Emilys death we did not go to bed till after 11 Saturday 15th. Cloudy all day. Thomas left about 10 Oclock Maggie stopped at home & Esther went instead. I feel so lonely this evening not well either. Trimmed Esthers hat before she left. Cleaned the floor up stairs & down made pies & Cake done very little sewing though. It rained fearfully for a couple of hours in the afternoon Thunder & Lightening too it will do a great deal of good. Fearful lightening after dark it was very frightening we all went in the cellar so we would not see it. Sunday 16th. lovely day quite cool though such a long lonesome of strawberries afternoon we went to the.lower Barn & got a --- ~- Albert Maggie Eliza Esther Ann & I ---- a good part of the day. The evening was so very long I expected somebody & they did not come so I was disapointed went to bed very early just at dark 25 �Monday 17th. a quite cold morning but very bright. Maggie Eliza & Josey have gone to school this morning so Mother & I are all alone sewing a little Tuesday 18th. sewing most of the day at my dress went for a walk got a nice lot of stawberries on the other farm. Mr. Hamilton Mr. Young (sic) stayed here all my but this has been a lonely day. l did not go to bed till after 11 Oclock I was reading [insert illegible] Wednesday 19th. warmer today Maggie & I washing got it done & the floor cleaned just (sic) past 2 Oclock I feel very drowsey & stupid though. I wish somebody would come it is so lonesome here. At 3 Oclock it is raining very fast [did not look like rain at seven] came on so sudden fearful thunder & lightening at milking time spent the evening here knitting a little after night the alt feels much cooler since the rain Thursday 20th. a lovely day mosquitoes are very thick though I picked a few strawberries in the afternoon going to preserve them Albert went to the Works after dinner to hear Mr. Benjamin's speech. Oh, what a beautiful day but I do feel so lonesome I don't know what to do with myself. I ought to be ashamed to say so when the woods & fields look so lovely & green. If there was only someone here to enjoy it with me. Made myself a pair of crape sleeves they look very pretty just three weeks since 26 �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! lI I ' I I Emily's death & it really seems more than twice as long as that. Oh, what changes in a few months or I might say weeks 4 weeks ago she was in good health now she leaves a dear husband & five small children to mourn her loss. Dear only knows what will become of them ~~~ things they do not know their loss yet Friday 21st. doing a little of everything finished my calico dress quite late when I went to bed Saturday 22nd. very busy all day cleaned up stairs & down picked gooseberries made pies & several other things not worth mentioning. Kate had a cold today it is very weak. Beautiful day. Eliza & I went for the cows had quite a nice walk. I feel tiered tonight we bought 5 tin dishes from a pedlar today. I do not feel so lonely today I Esther has been gone one week & it really seems more like one month Sunday 23rd. raining quite fast when I got up but cleared off about 9 got mild & cool about 11 Eliza & Albert & I went to the lower field to get berries got as many as we could eat & a bowl full besides did not get back till 1 Oclock had such a nice ramble about the fields after dinner I thought I would take a little nap & just as I had laid down who should come but joe & Johnny Richardson & Mr. Chambers they stopped till~ Oclock just Mother Albert Eliza & I for both dinner & tea. I spent a pleasant day though with the excepting of about three hours in the 27 �afternoon I went to bed quite early very cool in the evening Monday 24th. a lovely day Maggie & I washing in the forenoon went down to feed the little colt 3 times bit (sic) a piece to the~~ of my riding skirt in the afternoon. I feel very tired tonight I am sure Mother Maggie are too. Albert Peter & Robert are working on the roads & we are all alone till evening. William & Richard Broadworth spent the evening here I do not feel lonesome tonight at all Tuesday 25th. got up early & started for Thomas Campions 1/2 past 7 got there a little after ten stopped till nearly·~~- to Johns to tea. Came home by the Works got home Just dark. [ Josey shot the little colt today] I enjoyed the ride very much through the woods all alone. Very warm day there was 3 letters in the office for Esther one from Aggie Minnie & Annie but I did not take them out. Wednesday 26th. I feel quite stiff this morning after I got the work done I thought I would see if I could get after strawberries. Had not been out long when a thunder storm came up & I got a great ducking (sic) it rained very fast for about 2 hours the sun is shining very bright now 1 Oclock just Mother & I for dinner the children have gone to school. The boys are working on the roads (sic) busy ironing in the afternoon. 28 �Thursday 27th. wrote to Minnie Potts cut out my muslin dress sewing a good part of the day Friday 28th. doing house work in the forenoon in the afternoon Eliza & r went down the lower field to pick strawberries got a nice lot of them, preserved them after tea. Quite warm today. Josey went to Stirling this afternoon in the buggy. I have got the waist of my dress almost done. I feel tired tonight & rather lonely Saturday 29th. very busy all day cleaning, making pies, cakes & xxcc. Finished my dress so I could wear it to Church. Esther often looks low with us. Josey got home at 2 Oclock he brought the side saddle Sunday 30th. at home till 2 Oclock sleeping part of the time & then Albert Josey Maggie Esther Ann & I went out to Church looks very much like rain. Albert & I took tea at Bentleys had strawberries & shortcake. We started for home right after tea. Mr. Preston walked out with us it rained a good part of the way home. I did not feel tired after my walk at all we were quite wet too 29 �July 1 1861 Monday 1st. cloudy all day Mr. Preston left a little after 10 he wanted me to go with him to Beaver Creek very bad I am sorry I could not go but we have so much work to do I could not leave a lovely day for riding too so cool not doing much of anything do not feel well at all almost sick Tuesday 2nd. raining steady all day. Maggie and I washing very large washing today. I cleaned the floor Maggie did not feel well went to bed feel very lonely this evening I wish Esther was home again. We have a great deal of work to do, 12 cows to milk, churning making butter and all the housework besides for a girl to do the work. Wednesday 3rd. Albert & Maggie went to a bee at Abe McCallums. I was very busy ironing so many clot this week. After tea Abby Eliza & ! started for Belleville got to Stirling 1/2 past 11 quite tired Thursday 4th. We started for Belleville very early for to~~~ I know very hot day we took dinne1· & tea at Anson Andrews went to the Show in the evening I went with Me,still (sic) a great many there after it was over we went up to Donele (sic) Reads we had a very good time [Albert got 1S pounds of sugar for one dollar) 30 �i I I I I I I I I ! j I I I I I I 1 Friday 5th. We intended starting early in the morning but they wanted us so m~ch to stay we did not leave till after dinner they have got such a lovely place. We got to Stirling at sundown completely tired out went to bed early [very warm day] [I had my likeness taken I think it a very good one] Saturday 6th. started at 7 Oclock for home got home at 12 stopped at the Works & I got the paper I got a Waverly. Albert is almost tired out he is not well this afternoon. I was very busy after I got home cleaned upstairs, made cakes, pies and tarts worked the churn once I milked & a quantity of other things not worth mentioning. A warm sultry day. I feel very stupid this evening quite glad to get home again. 10 Oclock just ready for bed when Esther came from Beaver Creek and Whitney (sic) is with her. I was glad to see them. I felt so lonely so we did not go to bed till after 1 Oclock. Spent a very pleasant evening Sunday 7th. very hot day. We all took a walk lower field got a good feed of strawberries. Esther and W (sic) left after 2. She went as far as Mrs. Johns. Albert & I went as far as ~~~~~~~- old place with them. I like Whitm~ (sic) very much 31 �Monday 8th. almost suffocating in the forenoon got a little cooler after dinner. Maggie & I washing in the forenoon. I did not feel much like it though after tea Maggie went to the Works to take Elizas things out. 6 Oclock raining quite fast and thundering looks very much like a stormy night clearing and it is a beautiful evening after I got done milking took a walk as far as the maple tree to meet Maggie she brought me a letter from Minnie Potts & one for Esther several ille9lble words I am so glad to get a letter Maggie told me someone was coming so I hurried home & saw Harriet Devlin, Angeline (sic) Bentley and Whitmarsh coming across the fields I was glad to see them but it made so much more work we did not go to bed till nearly 12 Oclock not doing much but talk and to dance a little (sic) Angeline wore a dress almost white low necked and short sleeved she looks frightful in it. Tue8day 9th. it looked like rain.in the morning but a lovely afternoon. They left at 9 Oclock in a hurry to get home because it is Election Day. I went as far as Liggetts Hill with them & came back across the creek got a nice lot of raspberries the first this season. Cut out the waist of Maggies dress in the afternoon felt miserable too Wednesday 10th. Albert went out to the Election. I was very tired at night. I was ironing all day done a great deal of starching too. Had a nice ramble about the fields after the cows 32 �at night & went out as far as the School House to to a very hot day Thursday 11th. of July. raining constantly all day quite cold too had to make a fire in the house. I was very busy sewing at Maggies dress made it all today commenced it and finished it she wanted to wear it to the Works tomorrow Friday 12th. Mother & I alone all day they all went out to the 12th. I picked some berries & made pies. I cleaned upstairs I was very busy all day went for a walk in the evenirig met Thomas (sic) & 2 of the children coming in the waggon got their suppers for them waited up till eleven for the rest to come home but they did not come till one in the morning [very cloudy all day] Saturday 13th. very busy cleaning about 11 Oclock Maggie came home & Whitmarsh with her got dinner about three W & I went for berries got back in time to get tea. He left at sundown a lovely day this has been Sunday 14th. a lovely morning in the house till after dinner then Albert & I went out to the Works to Church. Took tea at Harriet Devlins. She is a miserable house keeper, I think. Came home soon after tea got as far as the School House stopped to Meeting. A Mr. Rose (sic) preached a great sermon I should think 33 �Monday 15th. got up a little after four done up the work then started to the Works on horseback went to see Jim Sagers (sic) married great many there Mr. Preston married him. Took dinner at Mr. Banns (sic) then we started (Mr. Preston & I ) for Beaver Creek got there 1/2 past 4. We had a very good time at night. Esther had a bad toothache all night [commenced to pain very hard] we did not go to bed till after 12. Spent a very pleasant day although never saw Mr. Preston act nicer Tuesday 16th. We all got up at five could not sleep after break Mr. Preston to bed again. We left 9 got to the Works 1'~ past 12 stopped at Mrs. Johnsons tiered laid down a short time before tea felt much better after. Went to bed at dark never woke till 1/2 past 5 in the morning slept very sound Wednesday 17th. I felt very miserable all the forenoon very busy though cleaned the floors got dinner ready made beds swept washed dishes & churning after dinner I laid down for a short time felt very miserable after I got up I was going out to pick currants and who should I meet at the door but Whitmarsh he stayed till after tea had quite a pleasant chat with him Thursday 18th. washing till after 2 Oclock then Josey & I went to pick berries got 5 quarts & got back in time to get tea ready commenced milking when we were milking it commenced to thunder lightening & rain hard I feel well tonight but very tired 34 �Albert started this afternoon to look for a girl I wish he was home for it is raining very hard & I am so frightened he will take cold for he is not well at all rained fearfully at bedtime Friday 19th. making pies [9 of them] cakes getting dinner ready after dinner busy ironing till tea time keeps us working all the time cleaned upstairs & the steps have been very busy all day illegible sentence a lovely day Josey has started to the Works I hope he will get me a letter for I feel lonely tonight Albert got home to breakfast we expected Maggie & Josey at noon & they are not here & it black thundering turning hot again Saturday 20th. very busy had all the cleaning to do myself as Maggie did not get home till after dinner being all day doing one thing & another after tea Albert & I took a notion to go to the Works on horseback & got as far as the Iclead (sic) House met Esther & Whitmarsh coming. E. riding (sic) on horseback & W. walking we had to turn back felt a little disapointed got tea for them spent the evening very pleasantly & did not go to bed till after 1 Oclock Sunday 21st. a lovely day. After breakfast Esther Whitmarsh & Josey & I took a walk as far as the little Falls hunters. W. bought 4 guarts of huebul (sic) berries from them to eat. We had a nice time eating them by the river. Got back at 1 Oclock & got a lunch then Esther started for Beaver 35 ��(sic) Creek. Albert went as far as Briggs with her we took a long walk around the fields did not get back till after five. Feel very tired after walking so much. John McCarin (sic) was here all day it made it disagreeable for us all. several illegable words We spent a very pleasant & quiet evening just Whitmarsh. We went to bed after 11 very tired Monday 23rd. lovely morning but Mother is very cross. Whitmarsh left at 10 Oclock. I am sure he would have stopped longer if we had asked him. I like him very well & wish he is here but he is so wild when he is at the Works. Mother & I very busy all day. Maggie & Josey picking berries got 16 quarts in the afternoon. I wrote a long letter to Richard after tea I took it to the Post Office got a note in the Post Office from E.G.W. I saw him then too. Oh, it is a lovely place at the Works was glad to get home again was going for a I rode and felt very tired when I got home [I had quite a chat with E.G.W. stopped at Bentleys door for a few moments] Tuesday 23rd. quite cool Maggie & I washing very ----- this week. I feel quite sick laid down for a short time then went to pick berries got 5 quarts (sic) showering in the afternoon my throat feels quite sore tonight & head aches a little 36 �Wednesday 24th. my housework always not done my sewing for more than a week. In the evening Maria came & the little baby. Esther Anne came over with her carried the baby Thursday 25th. very busy ironing all day done it all & all of the starching five shirts besides collars xxcc. Maria left at 2 Oclock. Maggie took her as far as the Works on horseback. I have been almost sick could not speak above my breath all day so hoarse. I received a paper from J. H. Irving this has been a lovely day the evenings are quite cool though. The men are very busy in the hay fields Friday 26th. a beautiful day nice cool breeze. Albert has gone to the Woi·ks with the waggon this morning Maggie picking berries Mother & I all alone. I do feel very miserable have such a bad cold & hoarseness cannot speak above my breath Saturday 27th. (Charley Bleecher was drowned today in river at Belleville he went in swimming & took cramps) raining quite fast in the morning making cake, pies, cleaning ~xcc. Thomas came from Belleville & he gave Maggie a calico dress left after dinner took the two children with him. Josey got a paper out of the office for me from Elizabeth Downing took feel very ~nsettled went to bed quite late at Esther Annes 37 �I I ' I I Sunday 28th. beautiful cool morning looks like ,ain though. At 9 Oclock Albert Maggie & I went for a walk picked a few berries. Took a short sleep befcre dinner. Josey & Maggie started for Church about 2 Oclock at three it commenced to rain did not cease till six. I got caught in a shower went for a walk as far as the little woods was there but a short time when it commenced to rain very hard so I got quite wet. Had to change my clothes when I got home. Just Mother Albert & I for tea. This has been a very quiet day but I do not feel lonely at all commenced to rain quite fast again. I am afraid the children will gei wet coming home. They are on horseback I hope they won't start till the rain is over very wet weather for July. There is a great deal of hay out that is cut. Maggie & Josey came from Church 1/2 past 6 pouring down rain. Mr. Preston & Thomas (sic) came with them & spent a very dull evening. Went to bed at ten did not feel sleepy though. Mr. P. a strange man. Very dark night. Monday 29th. ! got up at 4 Oclock to Thomas' breakfast ready he is in a hurry to start to Belleville. Got our breakfast at eight a little drizzling rain all the forenoon sewing a little in the forenoon. After dinner Maggie & Josey went on horseback to Maria. Commenced raining a little shortly after they left. I am sorry they started today. Mr. P. sleeping most of the day. Started to a few had to turn back on account of the rain I feel very sleepy. Called Albert & Mr. P. up to tea raining very hard in the evening. We went to bed early. This 38 �has been a very long day but it was on account of my getting up so early. Tuesday 30th. a lovely morning. Mr. Preston left at 1/2 past 10 this morning. He walked out to the Works. r was very busy after he left making beds, sweeping parlor, putting things to rights, cleaning the floor got dinner ready about 3 Oclock Albert & I went out to pick berries got the large tin pail full. Got back in time to get tea ready. Felt very tired & then I had 5 cows to milk after the dishes to wash things to prepare for breakfast & then went to bed. This has been a very hot day. Mr.P. has not left the Works yet. Wednesday 31st. frightful thunder & lightening last night rain very heavy. Raining this morning yet very sultry for raining a little all day. In the evening Albert went to the Works got a paper for me from E.G.W. several illegible words feel alone. Sewing a little in the afternoon felt very stupid all day about half sick. August 1861 Thursday 1st. a lovely day but very hot doing housework making preserves picking berries & sewing a little when I was out picking berries r was almost suffocated with the heat 39 �I I I I '• I I I I J I I I I I I I I I I j I I • ! I I I Friday 2nd. very warm day but I was ironing all the forenoon made pies & then started for to look for a girl to hire went a mile below John Frosts (sic) came back by the Works stopped there till aftyer tea got tea at Bentleys went to see Fannie she is very ill Dr. English was there to see her Did not leave the Works _till after sundown waited for the mail coming home it looked very much like rain Thundered & Lightening very heavy it was very sultry but it did not rain till after I got home & then nothing to speak of the horse was as wet as he could be I felt sorry for it & was very tired indeed Saturday 3rd. cleaning upstairs and down before dinner. After dinner Josey & I picked 6 quarts of blackberries very busy all day in the evening just as we had milking done W. Hamilton & his cousin Miss Hamilton came got their tea spent a very pleasant evening went to bed at 12. This has been a very hot day & ver~ bright (sic) Sunday 4th. very sultry morning 1/2 past 10 W. & Miss Hamilton & Albert Maggie & I went to Meeting. Mr. Rose (sic) preached a most worthy sermon the School House was full though Mr. Rose preached~~ got a paper from Richard last night. I never felt the heat so much as today it is suffocating. Esther Ann came over after dinner. Dan Johns spent the day here about 3 Oclock we all went down in the woods to eat blackberries we spent a very pleasant day. It was so hot frightful Lightening & Thunder in 40 �the evening raining a little. We went to bed quite early we were all so tired Monday 5th. Mr. Hamilton (sic) left at 10 this morning I like Miss. H. but Mr. H. never talks only when you speak to him it was warmer if possible than yesterday a little cooler in the evening I picked 5 quarts of red berrries in the afternoon Maggie went to the Works after she got her tea for tonight I feel very lonely Tuesday 6th. doing housework part of the day sewing a good deal of the afternoon more than I have for two months. Thomas Campion & little Richard came in the evening. He got a letter out of the office for me from Whitmarsh with a pair of gloves & a collar in it. Did not go to bed till late Wednesday 7th. cleaning all day. The sun never shone all day long finished tonight. Maggie & I washing. A great many clothes to wash. r feel almost sick today my throat is quite sore though. I have been very lonely all day too I do not know what is the reason. Thomas left at seven for Belleville. He left Richard here for altogether Oh, such a dull day I feel quite ill after I got done working I laid down a little while & I felt a little better after it. I wish somebody would come & stop a short time went to bed early 41 �Thursday 8th. doing a little of everything in the forenoon very busy ironing milking this has been a lovely day not very warm much cooler than it has been for some time I would like some company very much. I wish I could go to Stirling & Belleville & stay two or three weeks then I think I would enjoy it very much Friday 9th. doing housework finished my chemise (sic) several illegible words I went out to the Works after dinner got a paper for Maggie from E.G.W. I carried out a great load on horseback, a half gallon of oil, 15 pounds of sugar & pound of tea & several other little things Saturday 10th. Maggie went up to Beaver Creek this morning so I have all the work to do after I got all the cleaning done I made 7 pies busy Esther came a little after dark got a letter out of the office for me from Richard a on a paper from Elizabeth Downing. We were talking after 1 Oclock this has been a beautiful day very windy Sunday 11th. a beautiful cool morning. Esther Albert & I took a walk for blackberries [ insert illegible J It was very late when we so it made the forenoon seem short after dinner Esther Albert & I walked out to Church took tea at Bentleys. They were very kind to us. Mr. Preston walked home with us. I felt very tired when I got home. Mr. P. is a very strange man not any great prize for anybody went to bed 1/2 past 11 42 �Monday 12th. Mr. P. up very early left before breakfast lovely morning after breakfast Esther & I took a notion (sic) to go to Stirling started at 10 stopped at the Works to get a shoe on the horse got to Stirling at 3 Oclock took dinner at Annies left about 6 for home. We went by the Village to get a few things. It commenced raining hard so we stopped at Mrs. Downings all night. Mr. Preston was there till 8 Oclock. Hawley and James Crawford came after he left stayed till ten spent the evening by pleasantly eating nuts raisins when we went to bed ~~~ apples. Raining very hard Tuesday 13th. a lovely morning very cold. We left for Marmara at 6. Wore thick woolen shawls & I was very cold then got to the Works at eight. Took breakfast at Bowers. At home at 11 very tired Esther left at 2 for Beaver Creek I felt miserable all the afte,noon. We were expecting (sic) Maggie home tonight but she did not come lovely moonlight night cold though & Maggie has Just made her appearance went to bed shortly after she came Wednesday & Thursday 14th. & 15th. doing housework as usual washed on Thursday Friday 16th. very busy till 3 Oclock & then I went to see Fannie Crawford she is very ill (sic) came home by the Works had a very good ,ide all alone 43 �~ I I I I I I 1 I ' Saturday 17th. lovely morning showery in the afternoon very busy all day not an idle moment I feel quite stiff after my ride yesterday. Made pies, cakes, xxcc. Just milking time John Crawford & Kate Bentley came had to get t~a for them. I feel very tired tonight. Went to bed at eleven I cannot say I spent a very pleasant evening Sunday 18th. a lovely day we all went to Meeting. William Rose (sic) preached. We came home got dinner 1/2 past 3 we all went over to Liggetts & Liggetts & young Churchill were there we came home to tea. I went to bed early I felt very tired. We had a very dull day of it for me it was Monday 19th. lovely day the nights are getting very cold at present making a dress for Maggie. I do not have enough time to sew. Esther Ann took tea here. Esther got a paper from Richard Maggie got one from E.G.W. Tuesday 20th. everything is going on the same as usual very quiet I have been sewing at Maggies dress a good part of the day a beautiful day. Maggie spent the afternoon at Esther Anns the raspberries are all gone. I have felt very well this week Wednesday 21st. Maggie & I washing finished at noon sewing at Maggies dress I ~~s~e~v~e~r~a~l~~i~l~l~e~g~i~b~le~•~w~o~r~d~s,,__ Robert Pete & Albert went for blackberries but I did not get any. Looked like rain 44 �all day~ not rained any yet 6 Oclock Thursday 22nd. ironing all day very Friday 23rd. finished Maggies dress fits her beautifully. Maggie went out to the Works in the afternoon got a letter for me from E.G.W. a paper from Hamilton Saturday 24th. very busy cleaning all the forenoon. About 3 Oclock r started for Seaver Creek. Got there at 1/2 past 5 went all the way alone felt lonely going we went to bed 1/2 past 11 Sunday 25th. all alone till 12 when Dan (sic) Johns & Albert came left for home at 3 Oclock stopped at Georges to tea Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Beddow, Esther & the rest of us several illegible words Albert & I got home at 9 Oclock several illegible words we had a pleasant ride, came very slow, a lovely day, quite warm though Monday 26th. at 7 Oclock we had a very heavy shower just got the work done when we heard someone walking up the stairs. I went up and there was Mr. Preston and Corbwold (sic) I was so sorry to see them because I felt so tired after my ride I did not wish to see anybody. Spent a very quiet day sitting about. I commenced making a chemise for myself, went to bed at 1/2 past 1 Oclock, very much like 45 �Tuesday 27th. raining quite fast at 5 Oclock, fine again at seven. They left shortly after breakfast. I was so glad to see them go for I feel quite sick. Busy doing work the rest of the forenoon, sewing in the afternoon, the sun shining bright, but it is quite cool. Wednesday 28th. Maggie and I washing got done by dinner time. Rev. Mr. Rose (sic) took dinner here soon as I could get ready after dinner I started for Stirling in the buggie all alone. Got in a heavy shower from here to the Works fearful thunder and lightning, hailed and rain most of the way. left the Works at 5 Oclock got to Stirling 1/2 past 7. Annie and William had left for Niagara Falls when I got there. Thursday 29th. Taking care of the baby all day. Never spent such a lonely day in a long time. Mr. Preston came up and took tea and spent the evening. Friday 30th. Taking care of the children as usual. Kate Beatty came up from the village to dinner. stopped all day and night. I walked down to the village in the afternoon. Felt very tired at night. Saturday 31st. Annie got home at daylight from the Falls. I did not sleep well last night. Kept the baby with me. Left Stirling for homo -a-t 11 tods.y. l<ate came wi'th fire--.-----, Got l::.tr the Works at 46 �1/2 past 1. I had a very bad headache when I got there. Felt miserable. Got dinner at Bentleys. Came home soon after. Had a lovely drive such a pleasant day, quite cool though, got home 1/2 past 3. out any accident happened. Blucher (sic) is such a grand horse. I was surely glad to get home. Catherine J Liggett and George Willard were married (sic) on the night of the 2Bth Wednesday a very quiet wedding. Sunday, September 1861 Sunday 1st. A very beautiful day, frost last night. The we spent such a nice quiet Sunday today. I wrote a letter in. the evening to E.G.W went to bed early. Monday 2nd. Very warm day. I made two of plumb preserves in the morning. Part of the afternoon Elizabeth Corbourgh boarding (sic) here. Fearful thunder and lightning. Rain very hard. Maggie and Richard went for the cows. Did not get home till the rain was almost over. We were all very much frightened about them. Thought they were lost in the woods. Albert, Robert and boys started to look for them. Took the horse met them at the maple tree. They were almost drowned. It was ever so long after dark when they got home. I was sewing till after 10 Oclock, r felt very miserable all day. 47 �Tuesday 3rd. Maggie and I washing in the forenoon. Cleaning the floor, getting tea ready and doing a little of everything. Maggie went to the Works after tea. Mailed a letter to E.G.W and paper to Hamilton. Just after she started there came on a very busy shower. She stopped at Liggetts till after it was over. Wednesday 4th. Lovely day, the men are very busy they (sic) are very busy cything (sic) wheat. I was ironing most of the day finished my chemise. Esther Ann and Margaret came over stayed about an hour. The nights are very cold. Thursday 5th. Now our family consists of 13 at present. Plenty of work to do. The men are drawing in wheat today with teams. Cut out a night gown for Mother sewed very little though. Just as we finished milking James Downing came got tea for him. He looked miserable has been about weeks. Spent a very dull evening a lovely sunset. but a very dark night. Friday 6th. Looks very much like rain this morning. The wind is blowing quite hard. James D. left after dinner. Esther Ann came over in the afternoon. She and I sewing at the dress till bedtime. Had tea to get ready , dishes to wash, milking to do, between dinnertime and bedtime though. 48 �Saturday 7th. A lovely cool morning the air seems so pure. The boys all went out to hear Mr. Flint's speech, did not get home till 12 Oclock. Sunday 8th. In the morning we went to Meeting. Mr. Rose (sic) preached. Esther and John Crawford went back to the schoolhouse with us. William, Margaret & Esther Ann took dinner here they all went to Church but Mother, Josie and I. They got home at dark. Mr.Corbould walked (sic) out with them. Beautiful cool day. Monday 9th. Lovely morning. Corbould left at 10 Oclock. Sewed a little after dinner. Making preserves in the morning. Sewing at Esther Ann's dress after dinner. Felt quite ill at tea time. Went to bed 1/2 past 10. Tuesday 10th. Doing housework most of the day, sewing a little at Mother's nightgown I feel lonely tonight. Looks very much like rain. I planted out some Pink roots in a look beautiful. Wednesday 11th. till 3 Oclock. in the evening; breakfast. Raining this morning when we got up. Rained Sewing very little today. Mr. Downing came here Got his supper. Stopped all night and to 49 �i I i I I i Thursday 12th. Put out the clothes could not put them out last night on account of the rain. Ironing until 4 Oclock, I feel very lonely this afternoon. Sewing a little at Mother's nightgown in the evening. This has been a lovely day. Mrs. John Leggetts had a baby last night. The boys have finished cything wheat tonight have to draw it in yet though. Friday 13th. A very beautiful day. I went out to the works left after 3 Oclock got ten pounds of sugar. several illegible words took tea at Mrs. Bentley such a miserable place I felt greatly disappointed not getting either paper or letter. After dark when I got home I did not enjoy the ride as well as I usually do. Saturday 14th. Cloudy, raining a little most of the afternoon. I felt very low spirited but I did not go to bed till 11 Oclock, very busy all day feel tired at night making pies, cake and scrubbing xxcc. Sunday 15th. Rather cloudy the forenoon but a lovely afternoon. Albert, Maggie, Josey Beaver Dam for ~~~~- and I took a long walk down to the get dinner ready had chickens (sic) for dinner this has been such a nice quiet day. Everyone reading, sleeping and talking all the long day, it is so pleasant not to have anyone come on Sunday. Oh, what a lovely evening. The sun looks beautiful Just setting the Northern lights are really beautiful tonight 50 �I Monday 16th. A lovely day not a cloud to be seen all day. Finished Mother's nightgown. Jacob Bentley and George Bowen came here for Plumbs (sic) they got the last of them. Tuesday 17th. Looks very much like rain this morning. Maggie and I washing. The boys are very busy drawing in peas. Josey went to the Works brought me a paper from several illegible words went to bed 1/2 past 10 Oclock. A lovely moonlight night. Wednesday 18th. A very lovely day. Not a breath of wind. Very quiet day. Nice and cool too. Maggie Potts and Mr. Preston were married up in the Cathedral at Montreal. I hope she will never regret her choice, but I am a little doubtful. If the weather there isn't as beautiful as it is here they could not have chosen a better day. Albert went to the Works to funeral. He died Thu1·sday 19th. Ironing the starched clothes a good part of the day. Never felt so vexed in a long time. The stove smoked so bad could not get the irons heated. Maggie went out the Works in the afternoon there was a great picnic there. Sewing a little. Received a paper from Miss Hamilton with some wedding cake in it (her cousins) This has been a very dull cloudy day for the day after ----- wedding. The boys have finished harvesting ___ I am sure they must be glad. 51 �I I l '! I l I I Friday 20th. still cloudy yet but much cooler than yesterday about 1 Oclock Mrs. Baldrick (sic) Johns and Elizabeth Downing and Mary Crawford came here. Got dinner for them. Albert and Elizabeth went out to the Works on horseback in the evening. Raining very fast when they got back. -raining fearfully all night. Saturday 21st. They left at 10 Oclock. It was raining yet. Raining a litle all day very disagreeable. We were late with our work on account of the left ~~~ did not do any cleaning till they Sunday 22nd. We all went to here Mr. V~~~~- preach in the morning. Eliza Liggett came over to dinner. Albert I Maggie went out to Mr. Arch (sis) after dinner. Mr. Fleming Beecher in Mr. Prestons place I went over to Liggett's to tea with Eliza What a lovely day 1 cannot say that I spent a very pleasant day. Monday 23rd. First day of the Election several illegible words cloudy last night the wolves killed ten sheep. For us as much as forty dollars lost but it couldn't be helped. I finished Mothers chemise today. Tilly Creek looks very nice again. Tuesday 24th. Second day of the Election of Flint and Smith. Gi-eat excitement, Albert went out to the Works this afternoon, Staautlful day. Ma99ie & · 1 washing r oclock we have Just 52 �finished. several illegible words with Minnie & Mr. Potts marriage in it. Making a ~~~~- this afternoon. I feel very cross today. When Albert came home he brought me a letter from E.G.W. Great excitement on account of election times. Wednesday 25th. 10 Oclock at night. This has been a very lovely day I was busy ironing all the afternoon. Sewing a little in the evening at my drawers. I have felt very well today. I put out a pill (sic) of poison tonight for wolves. Thursday 26th. Doing housework all the forenoon. In the afternoon I went over to Esther Anns to sew at her dress and got home at dark. Looks very much like rain this evening. Albert went to Stirling today left at 1 Oclock in the buggie. Raining very fast at bedtime. Mr. Alsworth Smith is elected. Friday 27th. In the morning raining yet. I am sewing at a pair of drawers for myself. Sewing on the skirt of Esthers dress in the afternoon. Feel miserable. It is raining all day and never ceased at all. Finished my drawers at 10 Oclock at night. Saturday 28th. Rained all last night it is raining yet at 2 Oclock in the afternoon but it did not rain much in the forenoon very disagreeable day it is so muddy. Albert, Josey & Peter are away picking butternuts. Has been so sultry. Very hot in the forenoon. Making pies, xxcc. I wish I had some papers to read. 53 �I I i l J I I ! I I . I At 4 Oclock Albert made his appearance. Brought me Hamilton. Albert tells me that Mr. Preston, Minnie or Mrs. Preston & Aggie made their appearance in Friday the 27th. I felt quite affected after Albert came home. He was getting us the & one thing & another. It has night 5 Oclock & it is getting very cold and lovely starlight Sunday 29th. The ground is white with frost this morning. It is so cold it has been shivery (sic) all day. I went for a walk in the afternoon about the fields wore a cloak & hood not to warm then. Maggie & Josey spent the afternoon at Esther Anns I must say I spent rather a pleasant day reading a good deal of the time Esther is to be home next week for good I will be so glad when she is home again. The woods look as beautiful as they did a while ago. The leaves are beginning to fall. Winter is fast approaching. This has been a very short summer I think. About 4 Oclock that goose of a John McCain came stayed all night Esther Ann did spent the evening here as ever singing Monday 30th. A beautiful day. Aenas (sic) spinning in the forenoon. I went out to the Works after dinner on horse back I took Charley he was wild acting. Very ugly at the Works. Took tea at Bowens got home before dark. Had a very good ride so that is the way I spent the last night of the month. 54 �October 1861 Tuesday 1st. Maggie & I washed. Very cloudy all day Wednesday 2nd. Done all the ironing today Thursday 3rd. In the afternoon I went over to help Esther Ann quit to come back at dark. Maria, Thomas Esther & Josey were here when I got back. Mr. Oas (sic) come home with me All confusion so many here. Commenced rain at dark. Friday 4th & Saturday 5th. Raining very fast both days. Oer (sic) left after dinner. At dark Mr. Hamilton came. I was starching till 9 Oclock. I spent a miserable time after that till bed time Sunday 6th. illegible sentence Stopped at Esthers house all night She could not get home I spent a very miserable day Monday 7th. Lovely morning after three days and three nights rain. Spinning most of the day. They all left here, Hamilton Dan~- Downing Johns & Mr. Oer about 1/2 past 9 Oclock. I feel much better since they all have gone. Went to bed very early Tuesday 8th. The first beautiful day there has been this month. Esther & I washing the sun seems to shine so bright today. Albert went out to the Works with the waggon. I feel very 55 �\, I I I I 1 I I l I I I I unsettled today Wednesday 9th. Ironing all the forenoon. Doing a little of everything mending my boot stays xxcc. A very beautiful day. ,hursday 10th. Oh, what a lovely day. I went to the Works. Got back at dinner time I had a nice ride. Did not get any sewing done. Was ironing starched clothes till milking time I feel quite lonely tonight & it is such a lovely moonlight night quite cool though Friday 11th. Spinning most of the day. Esther spent the afternoon at Esther Anns. Mr. Preston & his brother Arthur came here in a buggy in the evening. Commenced to rain just as they got here. Mr. P. very glad to see us all again. We spent a very pleasant evening indeed. Did not go to bed till 12 Oclock. This is the first time he has been here since he was married he does not look any better I don't think after getting his young wife. Saturday 12th. Mr. P.s brother left at 1/2 past 9. Not raining but every appearance of it when they left. The woods (sic) are very wild now. If they had a bee Mr. Rodworths it is raining a little all the afternoon. About 5 Oclock Archie Johns (sic) came. He looked very well the rigors seems to agree with him. The rigors (sic) seem to agree with him. Did not get our scrubbing done till near night. Our visitors bother us so. I 56 �went to bed quite early I felt so sleepy much raining away out at bedtime Sunday 13th. Very cloudy windy disagreeable quiet day ~~~ spent a nice Monday 14th. A lovely day Esther & I white washing I white washed the mens room & Esther kitchen the kitchen half done when Aggie Potts & Harry (sic) Campion came. Never was so sorry in my life (sic) t~ see anybody come for I was so tired had to leave and get dinner ready for them after that had to scrub and file (sic) the floor almost tired out at night. Fannie brought me black Coubourg ( c) for a dress I went to bed early. Tuesday 15th. Cut out Maggies dress Esther Ann helping to sew at it in the afternoon I felt miserable all day so much to do this has been a lovely day indeed beautiful moonlight night. Wednesday 16th. Sewing a good part of the day. Aggie & Maggie went to Liggetts to leave several illegible words Thursday 17th. Esther & I washing the largest washing we have had in a long time. After I got done I cleaned the floor downstairs and up too. Never was so tired in all my life this has been the most beautiful day we have had for a long time so warm. Oh, such a lovely moonlight night. Albert went to 57 �Stirling to the Show (sic) with Toupy (sic) Broadworth. Friday 18th. Raining this morning. Rained a great deal last night. Very dull day. Albert took dinner at Mrs. Prestons. Friday 18th Saturday 19th. Very busy as usual. Rained all day on Saturday 19th. I received 5 papers & Mother one Sunday 20th. A very windy, disagreeable day. Albert & Maggie went out to Church. We expected Mr. Preston & Minnie out to tea but they did not. Monday 21st. Albert took Aggie as far as the Works in the waggon She went down on the stage. A lovely day Arthur & I left for Stirling in the afternoon got to Annies after dark Aggie was there Tuesday 22nd. Went for a drive. Called to see Minnie xxcc Wednesday October 23rd. The Church was opened. There was eight (sic) ministers and the Bishop elect. Service in the morning and evening. Not a great many there though. It was a very wet miserable day. Esther & I stopped at Mrs. Potts all night. Mr. Grear (sic), Mr. Bell, Mr. Jones. Got our dresses fitted at Marthas 58 �Thursday 24th. Thomas, Esther, Elizabeth Downing & I started for Bridgewater. A beautiful day quite cold though. Stopped at Mrs. earners (sic) all night. Friday 25th. Went back to where James Downing lives. James (sic) would have us go never was so sorry in my life the roads were in a fearful state did not get there till after dark and then almost tired out Saturday 26th. We started for Stirling about 9 Oclock took dinner at McCloeds (sic) commenced rain just after dinner rained till almost got to Stirling a little after dark. Went to bed early we felt very tired after our long rough ride Sunday 27th. A lovely day I went to Church twice Aggie took dinner with us at Annies Monday 28th. Martha finished our dresses. Mr. & Mrs. Preston Arthur & Sophia Preston, Aggie Potts & Aggie took tea with us at Annies Tuesday 29th. A lovely day Esther & I took tea at Mrs. Prestons Spent a very pleasant evening 59 �Wednesday 30th. Took a drive in the forenoon & in the afternoon took tea at Mrs. Porters. Spent the evening & took supper at Mrs. Boulls (sic). Stopped at Mrs. Potts did not go to bed till 2 Oclock. Thursday 31st. Got up very early. Drove up to Annies and then down to Mrs. Prestons to breakfast we were invited on Tuesday. We left there about 10 Oclock for Belleville. Arthur rode with us. Mrs. Preston & Minnie came as far as Frankford with us. We got to Belleville 1/2 past 7 Oclock. November 1861 Friday 1st. A lovely day we went for a drive took a lunch & had dinner when we came back went as far as Mrs. Bakers after supper Adelaide & I drove Arthur down to the Dafo House. Went to bed early. Saturday 2nd. A fearful morning has been raining almost all night and all this day it has been raining and snowing all day quite cold too very disagreeable day. Never went out of the door all day Sunday 3rd. A cold miserable day but we went down to Church in the morning. Went in the Carriage would not go in the evening because it rained 60 �Monday 4th. Quite dull looking this morning but Esther & I started for Stirling got in town. Had our likenesses taken were first going to start when we met Hamilton he coaxed us to go out to Thurlow to Miss Hamiltons so we took dinner at Papinans (sic). Spent a very pleasant evening at Miss Hamiltons [Hamilton gave me a letter written by tincels (sic)] Tuesday 5th. A lovely day. We started for Stirling at 10 Oclock Took dinner at Jarvis (sic) & then drove on to Marmara. Stopped at night at Beattys [I received a paper from E.G.W.] Felt very tired when we got there Wednesday 6th. We got home this morning at 10 Oclock. The roads were in a fearful condition all the way from Belleville on account of so much rain the water runs about 2 feet some places from the Works. Glad to get home again. We have been away 2 weeks and 2 days. Had the horse and buggy all the time. We enjoyed ourselves very much indeed Thursday 7th. Esther & I washing quantity of clothes. Three weeks of washing very tired at night Just got through when Margaret & Elizabeth Liggett came stayed to tea Friday 8th. A lovely morning Esther & Maggie went up to Richardsons to call on Emily They stayed till after dinner I was very busy all day ironing 61 �I I I i I t I i l ~l I I i ! Saturday 9th. Beautiful day the first Saturday it has not rained in nine (sic) weeks. After I got the cleaning done I made pies xxcc. Mr.Fowld (sic) & his foreman came here to supper Mr. Fowlds is a very clever man. We spent a very pleasant evening went to bed 1/2 past 11 Sunday 10th. Mr. Fowlds left at 11 Oclock just as they left Joe, Fannie & Eliza & Emily Hart came then stayed till evening. Emily stopped all night she looks so old not wearing any [it rained a great deal in the night] Monday 11th. Esther commenced spinning so Maggie & I have all the work to do. I was mending my clothes today. Do not feel well. Have got a very bad cold in fact we all have. Tuesday 12th. A lovely day I l very dull & stupid. I got up very early to get breakfast Albert started to Belleville this morning not doing much of anything knitting a little Wednesday 13th. E. & I washing. Not raining but it has been very wild looks very much like it. Maggie went over to stay all night with Esther ~~- How pleasant to be without my visitors for awhile after we have been visiting so long. Albert home tonight but he did not come] [We expected 62 �Thursday 14th. Very busy ironing all day. This has been a beautiful day. I received a paper from E.G.W. This is a lovely moonlight night. There was ten men past here there there are going to make timber down in the woods. Friday 15th. A very pleasant morning the ground is frozen quite hard though. Done the starching in the forenoon. Sewing in the afternoon at my nightgown. Albert did not get home till 1/2 past three Oclock. He got Esther & I each a new cloak, Maggie & Josey a pair of boots. Oh, what a lovely moon light night. [five dollars each] Saturday 16th. A very cold morning. Fearfully busy. Maggie cleaned the parlor stove. We put it up in the other room. Never got my work done till dark. Made pies & xxcc. I felt very sleepy & went to bed early. Sunday 17th. We all went to Meeting in the morning to hear Mr. Rose (sic) preach. In the afternoon Esther & Albert went over to Liggetts stopped to tea I spent a very quiet afternoon. Oh, what a lovely moonlight night night. It makes me feel a little lonely. Very cold tonight too. We felt quite disapointed because we expected Mr. Preston out tonight & he did not come. 63 �Monday 18th. This is such a lovely day I couldn't describe it. Maggie has commenced going to School again today doing a little of everthing putting glass in the windows xxcc. Mother & I have all the work to do ourselves now several illegible words We expected Mr. Preston out to dinner today but he did not come we were disapointed a little I mailed a letter to Susan Andrews & a paper to E.G.W. this has been a beautiful day we moved the kitchen stove out this morning Tuesday 19th. Another beautiful day. The boys killed a cow today. I feel very lonely today. Wednesday 20th. E & I washing not doing much of anything after I got done went to bed very early the consequence was I had frightful dreams about the dead Thursday 21st. several illegible words when Maggie Bentley Miss Kelly and Miss Rose came they stayed till 2 Oclock. E. sent a letter to Richard & one to Minnie. Oh, what a lovely day this has been. Such beautiful weather makes me feel lonely. Friday 23rd. Another lovely morning. The ground is white with frost. Sewing the rest of the day after I got the house work done. Thomas Campion came here in the evening. He brought the papers from the office. I received one from Hamilton & one from Elizabeth Downing. One a Frankville (sic) Monthly from Mr. 64 �Fowls. I think he also sent one to Esther & Maggie. He was very kind indeed. We are all delighted to get so many papers & E. also got a letter from Minnie. I did not get to bed till 10 was reading till then Saturday 23rd. rained fast all night & it has rained most all day today very disagreeable day the first rain we have had for 2 weeks very busy all day doing house work felt very tired at night feel too tired to read went to bed early Sunday 24th. Cloudy all day, snowing a little, raining a little. Albert & Thomas went to Quarterly Meeting at the Works. Got back for dinner. The rest were reading all day. The furtherest I was out of the house was to the upper end of low (sic) garden. Enjoyed myself very well. Spent a nice quiet Sunday all of us alone. Monday 25th. Quite a fall of snow last night the ground looks very white this morning a dull day. Thomas left this morning Josey commenced going to school. I felt miserable today. Robert brought his cow here for us to winter doing the housework & spinning (sic) a little. Tuesday 26th. a very lovely day E & I washing in the forenoon. The snow is thawing off today Esther Ann spent the evening here Knitting in the evening 65 �Wednesday 27th. I had a very bad headache in the morning. I went to bed for a short time after breakfast. Thrashing with the machime today, 11 men to dinner. We are kept quite busy. Two Oclock in the afternoon & it looks very much like a storm of I was busy ironing in the afternoon after I got the other work done. I don't feel well at all. Did not go to bed till after 11 Oclock Thursday 28th. ironing the white clothes and a great many starched ones. Spun enough for a pair of stockings in the afternoon. Almost sick (sic) with a pain (sic) between my shoulders at night. Esther went over to Esther Anne after dinner. I read all of Eclesiastics through before I went to bed. A dull day. Friday 29th. We had quite a, fall of snow last night. Looks like winter today. Quite warm though. I do wish the Sleighing was good so we could have a drive. Albert brought me a paper from the office from Hamilton. I do not feel well tonight. Saturday 30th. The last day of the month and a very stormy day it is snowing most all day quite busy cleaning xxcc Josey went tp the office brought me two letters one from E.G.Whitmarsh and one from Susan Andrews Kingston and a paper from E.G.W. I feel glad to get papers & letters I did not go to bed. till after 11 66 �night of the month & it is snowing fast December 1st. 1861 Sunday 1st. A very snowy day at 11 Oclock the snow (sic) is quite deep. We spent a very pleasant time at home till 4 Oclock & then we all several ille9ible words Albert Esther Maggie & myself went to Church at the Works in the Sleigh. The first ride & a very rough one. Mr. P. preached. The text was in the 13th Chapter of Barmass (sic) and the 12th verse. Snowing very fast all the way going and coming home again. Cleared off after we got home and was quite cold I enjoyed the ride very much though we got home at 1/2 past eight. E. was quite sick. Monday 2nd. A beautiful clear cold winter morning I was up early Albert & Thomas went to Stirling & just as we were getting dinner Mr. Preston came then we got his dinner ready we all had dinner again I was sewing all the afternoon at my nightgown I do not fell as well as I might spent the day rather pleasant Tuesday 3rd. Beautiful day but very cold Mr. P. left just after dinner. Maggie Josey & I left shortly after to get to Crawfords to see Fannie poor Fan she is very low I think her days are numbered (sic) she talked a good deal to me though but she was unable to move herself in bed. We got home a little after da~k and we were very cold [Peter Canlin had his leg taken off with a ... ] 67 �Wednesday 4th. A beautiful day. We are all very busy. The boys are killing pigs, six of them. Felt very tired at night. My shoulder pains me so much no one has any pity for me though Thursday 5th. a cloudy day thawing a good deal in the afternoon Albert was out to the Works. He brought home word of poor Fannie's death. She died on Wednesday night at eight Oclock in bed. A solemn thing to think of death but we all must die. E & I l . washing did not get done till night quite a dark night. I feel very very badly tonight. It is not because we are alone I do not know what is the reason [insert illegible] Friday 6th. Quite busy all day doing housework a good deal of the time Saturday 7th. We were up early started at 1/2 past seven for Crawfords to go to Fannie's funeral she was buried at 11 Oclock a very large funeral they all felt so bad. I am sure they will miss her so much at home. I'm sure they will be lonely tonight at Crawfords. The roads are very muddy today not a particle of snow left it looks like a spring day it commenced to rain just as we got home and rained all night [we went in the waggon the snow all went off last night] 68 �Sunday 8th. Very nice looking day but very muddy Tomy (sic) came here brought a letter from Richard. Esther Ann spent the afternoon here. William Young ( c) came in the evening. I scarcely moved out of the house all day Monday 9th. Esther went to Stirling with Thomas this morning. She is going to stay a week or two with Annie. W. left with them very dull day I felt very lonesome all day I Tuesday 10th. Maggie & I washing floors very much like rain spinning in. the afternoon commenced a pair of stockings tonight raining very hard at bed time Wednesday 11th.· Spinning a little in the morning William Fowlds (sic) called in about three Oclock stopped ----- went down in the shanty came back in the evening not evening since talking xxcc went to bed Fawlds very well indeed ---~- a very pleasant I like William Thursday 12th. Very cold this morning the ground is frozen hard again. Mr. Fawlds left at 9 Oclock. I was busy all the forenoon ironing. There was a man here to dinner his name was Dean (sic) selling Doctor Brooks. He was a great talker. Doing a little sewing in the afternoon I feel very lonely today not anyone in the house at present but Mother & I we are all alone Robert cut his foot went home. I went to bed early. 69 �Friday 13th. This has been a lovely day. The boys killed seven hogs today. Tommy came just after dinner and a man buying fur with him. I had to get dinner for them I received a paper from Hamilton. I do not feel very well today Saturday 14th. A very pleasant day. Quite busy tlll bed time and that was late. Maggie spent the afternoon at Cather (sic) House. I was making pies, cakes xxcc Sunday 15th. A very lovely day in the morning we all but Mother went to Meeting quite a number there Albert & Tommy went Mr. Broadworths to dinner and we are all alone I cannot say that I was lonely at all reading most of the day Monday 16th. A bright day but very windy indeed I have felt very lonely today Tommy (sic) left today he came at noon on Friday no one at home today but Mother, Peter and I all day. Albert is at Mr. Broadworths helping to draw peas Tuesday 17th. A lovely day I am more lonely than ever today just Mother & I today all day in the morning I went to the Works with Josey walked two miles and felt very tired when I got back sewing at the three capes (sic) a little in the afternoon cleaned the floor got dinner xxcc I don't think I every felt so lonely I can scarcely work 70 �Wednesday 18th. Another lovely day Maggie & I washing finished at dinner time cleaned the floor upstairs and down. It looks more like October weather than it does like December I do wish somebody would come for a short time Thursday 19th. Very pleasant in the afternoon Maggie went to the Works on horseback quite warm raining hard in the morning I did not go to bed till quite late did not feel sleepy then. The boys have been away all day trashing at Mr. Sroadworths. Maggie got a paper out of the office for me from E.G.W. and the several illegible words Friday 20th. Very busy cold this morning and high winds looks a little more like winter. Albert went to Stirling in the afternoon with the waggon. Spent the afternoon at Esther Anns went up to see Mr. Richardson in the evening. He is very bad I do not think he will get better got home about 10 Oclock. Lovely moonlight Saturday 21st. very very cold this morning the ice is beautiful on the Creek just after breakfast Bobby Baird came over to tell us Mr. Richardson was dead he died at 4 Oclock this morning very sudden death. Esther & Albert came home in the evening. Elizas been away two weeks. I have felt miserable all day 71 �Sunday 22nd. a beautiful day but very cold we all were up to see Mr. Richardson we did not come home till late (sic) at night a great many people there. I was helping the family. They (sic) are almost crazy Mrs. R & ---- are for the time Monday 23rd. We left home at ten to go to the funeral. We went in the waggon. It was a cold stormy day. The sermon was preached in the Town Hall by Rev. Mr. Rose. The text was the 6th Chapter of Eclesiastics & the 10th verse. The Hall was full. We did not get home till dark I received one paper from E.G.W. and one from Hamilton. I felt very tired indeed but we killed six fowls and two geese after we got home Tuesday 24th. a beautiful clear cold day we are all very busy all day. I was making pies, cakes, fried cake and cleaned upstairs preparing for Christmas (sic). Llewyn Williams came in the evening stopped till after supper. T. Campion came at 9 Oclock. I was very tired when I went to bed. Wednesday 25th. a beautiful day for Christmas Day I have not felt so tired for a long time as I do today We spent a very pleasant day all alone with the exception of Tommy being here. Esther Effie (sic) & I took a long walk down the Creek. We had a goose, plum pudding for dinner. I had a sleep after dinner and part of the day 72 �Thursday 26th. very pleasant morning but it was snowing enough of the afternoon. They were threshing with the threshing machine after dinner a miserable evening for sure. The threshers have got done & gone home before dark a very windy night Friday 27th. a fearfully windy day all day and very cold I was spinning all day stocking yarn I hope I have been scarcely out of the door all day. Llewyn Willams stopped here all night Saturday 28th. a beautiful day Maggie went to Stirling with I was very busy scrubbing making cakes xxcc Sunday 29th a lovely day snowed a little though went to Meeting in the . Broadworth, Lewan Williams took dinner here in the evening. We went to Church at the Works. We came back by McCallums with Isaac S. I enjoyed myself very much. We stopped at Bentleys we did not have any supper until we got home and at almost 1/2 past 2 Oclock when we went to bed. Monday 30th. Got up very early because Albert went early to get his horses shod (sic) at the Works. We started at 1/2 past 3 Oclock to Stirling for the Tea Meeting Albert Josey & Isaac 1/2 an hour before time to get there all started from William Downings. A great crowd at the Town Hall. We had a very nice tea we left at 1/2 past 8 and went to dance in school I enjoyed it all very much. We got up to Annies at 12 Oclock. 73 �Tuesday 31st. We went to the Village about nine I called at Minnies. Had a walk about the village. Left for home a little after 11. Ouite warm the snow is all going off the sleighing is very bad. We got home at 1/2 past 3. I was very tired indeed. We went to bed very early. So I felt very tired the last night of the year. January 1st 1862 Wednesday I did not see a soul all day but our own folks. We were invited out to Bentleys but could not go for it rained all the forenoon and took every particle of snow off. Frightfully windy. In the afternoon Freezing very hard towards night. Working all day same as usual. Very disagreeable day. I felt very lonely in the evening thinking of people and things that are past and gone and what great changes there has been in one year Thursday 2nd. A fearfully cold day the sun is shining bright though. E & I washing. I was almost frozen putting out the clothes. A very cold night. The stars are shining very bright Went over to Esther Anns for a short time Friday 3rd. A very cold day I was spinning in the forenoon & ironing all the afternoon I feel so lonely tonight Mother & brQ.th.,rs V"'rY. cross; 74 �Saturday 4th. a very cold cold day they are threshing with the threshing machine & it being Saturday we have a whole (sic) lot of work to do 12 men for dinner & supper I feel very very & lonely. The ice is beautiful & smooth on the Creek. Lovely skating (sic) now without (sic) any appearance of snow yet a very yery strange winter indeed 12 Oclock when I went to bed I feel very lonely too although I stayed up so late Sunday 5th. we all took a walk down the ice such a long smooth walk got back in time for dinner Albert & I spent the afternoon at Esther Anns I felt very lonely & sick when there came home early Monday 6th. I was very till 2 Oclock. I had all the work too also beds to make sewing to do cows to milk breakfast & dinner to get & dishes to do & dishes to wash twice. Esther will not do anything scarcely now. She is so cross it impossible to live with her Tuesday 7th. E & I washing twisting yarn & knitting a little in the afternoon. Second day of Town Meeting. Albert went out to the Works. He says Council men are Coleman, Johns, Wm. Haidton, Wm. Lennard, John Crawford, John McDonald. Great excitement. Not a particle of snow yet. Very strange weather for sure 75 �Wednesday 8th. I spent a very miserable day everybody is so cross doing work most of the day. Quite a fall of snow in the afternoon Thursday 9th. Spinning & twisting yarn most of the day finished -it all up for this winter. Mrs. Liggetts house was burnt up took fire at 4 Oclock this morning. We did not know anything of it till 5 Oclock tonight such a sad thing they say all of their furniture burnt (sic) it is such a loss Friday 10th. a looking day. Albert & Robert have gone to help to build a house for Liggetts. They lost everything they had to eat. Got very cold at dark a windy night. I was (sic) doing housework most of the day had three meals to get & dishes to wash three times. Esther spent the day at Esther Anns Saturday 11th. a dull day snowing in the evening froze very hard last night being scrubbing (sic), pies xxcc I feel very unsettled today went to bed early I intended to ~~~- but Mother went to in the morning in the Sleigh WORKS SCRIBBLED OUT Went to Church in the evening the sleighing is better than it has been this winter before. Hr. Preston came home with us he brought Maggie from Stirling she has been away more than two 76 �···-····------------ weeks. He preached a good sermon said a good deal about the death of Prince Albert. Got supper after we came home Esther rode out in the Cutter with Mr. P. They upset on the road I had to laugh to see such large parcels fall out. We did not go to bed till after 12 Oclock Monday 13th. beautiful clear day but very cold a lovely moon light night I felt quite ill all day Albert went to Stirling with a load Mr. P. did not move out of the hou~e all day, He was sleeping & reading. He did not feel very well. He has been quite ill. I was mending (sic) the skirt of Maggie's g,een dress Tuesday 14th. a lovely mild day Mr. Preston gave E & I a drive down the ice he ran against a worn and b,oken big cutte,. He left here 1/2 past 10 this is indeed a lovely winters day. I feel a little better this afternoon made some pies & xxcc went to bed very early lovely night Wednesday 15th. started snowing about 5 Oclock in the morning & snowed ve,y fast till 4 at night ground snow (sic) on the 77 �Thursday 16th. a very blustery day the wind blows very hard all night I felt miserable all day do not know what ails me all the time I am not myself at all for this last week. In the evening William Fowls (sic) came in his Cutter. We did not go to bed till 1/2 past 11 spent a very pleasant evening singing, talking xxcc. A lovely moonlight night Friday 17th. William Fowls (sic) down to the shanty after breakfast. Annie came up with Tommy (sic) Commenced snowing quite fast about 11 Oclock. I was ironing all day I felt fortunate to do it though did not go to bed till late William Fawlds (sic) took tea at William Bea~~- Saturday 18th. a very stormy forenoon. Annie, Thomas & Mother went to Marias. Mr. Fawlds did not leave until after dinner. I. think he is very nice person. We all like him very much. We had a very plea~ant time while he was here. Quite late when we got work done on account of so many of them leaving. We have good sleighing now have not had a drive yet though. Esther Ann and person with us. I felt very miserable in the evening laid down after tea Sunday 19th. snowing all the forenoon very fast dull looking in the afternoon looking a little like rain. Albert, Esther, Maggie, Josey & I are all there is here all day. We were all reaoing and singing most o.f the. day. I did not feeJ.. very .well 78 �I feel so lonely. Have a very bad pain between my shoulders all the time. Mother & Annie came home in the evening. Johnny & Richard Broadworth here for tea. I did not go to bed till after 11 -Monday 20th. Snowing all day very fast. Albert started to the works in the morning illegible words all day I was making dress smaller I do not feel like doing anything I went to bed quite early Tuesday 21st. a beautiful calm day the snow is quite deep Annnie & Minnie Palmer went home with Albert he went to Belleville. My head aches all the time. Beautiful day for sleigh riding the roads not broken very well yet though. Broadworth commenced drawing with our oxen this morning. came back in the evening. Did not go to Belleville Joseph Albert Wednesday 22nd. a cloudy day got a sprinkling of rain in the evening. E & I washing Just as we got through William Young (sic) two children came he left as soon as he got his dinner. The children stopped (Dan & George). Oh, such a time as we have with children now a days Tommy (sic) came back from Beaver Creek in the evening brought in there man with him lam almost crazy so many of them. Albert, Maggie, Josey & I went to Missonary Meeting in the evening in the sleigh had a very miserable time. I went but l did not feel well nice warm night 79 �I I I I I I I ) l though I enjoyed the drive more than anything else Thursday 23rd. a mild warm day I am afraid it will rain doing a little of everything not much of anything. I have got a very bad cold indeed. Albert went to Stirling in the afternoon Friday 24th. a glorious day sun shining beautifully after Albert came from Stirling he drove E & I out to the Works took tea at Mrs. Bowens when we got to the Works William Fowlds was just ready to come out to our house we got him to stay to tea with us Erode home with him. The sleighing is a good we had Nelly before the sleigh she goes very well it was 1 Oclock when I got to bed Saturday 25th. commenced snowing before daylight and is snowing away at dark a great fall of snow. William Fowlds left for home at 1/2 past 3 Oclock we had a very grand time while he was here he is a great talker. I feel so dull all the time do not feel like myself at all. Making cakes xxcc. Went to bed at 10 Oclock Sunday 26th. a very blustery day snowing & blowing all day fearfully windy. Albert, Esther & Maggie went out to Church in the evening. Mother Josey & I alone with the exception of the children. They got home early on account of there not being any Church. Mr. Preston did not come ~~~- expected Minnie & Mr. Preston back with them but they did not come on account of the 80 �storm I suppose Monday 27th. a lovely calm day Albert went to Stirling took Dan & George with him illegible words sent a paper to Miss Hamilton. Oh, what a lovely sunset this has indeed been a beautiful day for sleighing. I have scarcely been out of the house today. After supper Albert came home from Stirling. Aggie Potts came home I cannot say I was glad to see her I finished a pair (sic) of illegible words and commenced on Arthurs pair Tuesday 28th. a cloudy day but very pleasant. E & I washing, very busy. Albert put Nelly before the Cutter for the first time good sleighing now if there was not so many delfts. Josey drove Aggie, Esther & I out to Richards to call on May Hart we got back before dark Wednesday 29th. cleaned up stairs sewing a little of everything Thursday 30th. about 10 Oclock Josey drove Esther Aggie & I to Bentleys. We took dinner there. About 3 Oclock we all drove up to Llymon (sic) Johns to see John stopped there a short time and then came home. I received a paper from Richard I enjoyed the day much better than I thought I would because I felt very miserable when I left home a lovely day 81 �Friday 31st. a day. Esther Ann came over after dinner in the evening Charley & Lucy ~P~~~~ Maggie & Angeline Beatty, Miss Rose & Fannie Kelly down but they all came to tea I must say I had a very miserable time so that is the way the first month of the year ended. February 1862 Saturday 1st. a very lovely day very busy all day. The man came with the book called the Family Phisician. We bought one. I felt very miserable all day. Albert went to Stirling. Did not feel very well when he got home a very sore throat something like the mumps or quinsey Sunday 2nd. a lovely day about 12 Oclock Thomas came up from Thmasy (sic) Victoria and Susan Story came with them were here to dinner John Crawford & Angeline Bentley about 4 stopped a very short time. I rode with them as far as Liggetts Hill. I received a letter from E.G.W. this evening I feel a little better today Monday 3rd. busy in the forenoon doing housework as soon as dinner was over we started for Stirling (Aggie & I) in the Cutter. Albert is very sick yet. Commenced to storm when we got half way to the Works & stormed fearfully all the way very cold today at Mrs. Potts all night 82 �Tuesday 4th. Went up to Annie's to dinner called at Mr. Prestons in the morning left Stirling a little after 2 Oclock for home. Minnie & little Sarah Berton came home with me. A lovely afternoon. I enjoyed the drive very much. Stopped a short time in the Works at dusk. The sleighini is capital now. Went to bed ~uite early felt tired after our long drive Wednesday 5th. a dull kind of a day I sewing a little Sarah of the best today Thursday 6th. Esther, Minnie, Sarah & I went out to Mrs. Boorish (sic) to Mrs. Bentleys to tea spent a very pleasant day I ___ all the people were very kind to us. We got home at 8 Oclock Friday 7th. a boring (sic) day did not move out of the house all day making aprons. Mr. Deorthman (sic) that sells medicine Books stopped here all night. Albert is very ill tonight. Oh, I wish he was better. I spent a very lonely and dull evening Saturday 8th. rather cloudy & stormy all day. I scrubbed the floor made cakes xxcc. Tommy Campion came in the afternoon John Crawford came in the evening. I feel very miserable was never so sorry to see any person come in a long time. We went to bed quite early. I do not enjoy anything anymore I cannot tell why. 83 �I I ' l \ • Sunday 9th. It snowed till 3 Oclock & then Esther, Minnie, Maggie, Josey, John Crawford went to Church. I had such a nice quiet time after they left. Little Sarah stayed with me. They got home at 1/2 past 8 got supper for them. We all went to bed early. Monday 10th. a beautiful day very cold though Mr. Preston, Minnie & little Sarah started after breakfast. Esther took (sic) Albert down to the Doctor in the Cutter in the afternoon. I felt very miserable all day. Did not do much of anything Tuesday 11th. Maggie & I got commenced to wash when we spied Mr. Foulds coming so we for awhile he only remained a short time & then went to the shanty so we finished washing a great many clothes this week. W.F. got back in time for tea. We spent a very pleasant evening (sic). several illegible words We did not go to bed till after 11 we all like Mr. F. ve,y much. He is such good company a lovely day Wednesday 12th. a beautiful day Mr. F. left about 10 Oclock Albert got a new pair of Mogosins (sic). Sewing a little Thursday 13th. very busy ironing, starching, xxcc. Very tired at night. Maggie was at Esther Anns all day so I had to get all the meals. I went to bed early 84 �Friday 14th. Valentines Day. At home all alone Albert is not as well as he was a day or two ago. Rather stormy day. Saturday 15th. a lovely day for sure Maggie & Mother went to Stirling in the Cutter. Maggie home (sic). Josey, Peter & Robert went to thrash at W. Broadworths. Albert & I all alone till dark. Magggie received one paper from England. Esther came here was gone a week. Mr. Corbould (sic) sent it and one from Richard and one for E. from Richard. Albert got a letter from Richard. I did not go to bed till 12 Oclock reading. Sunday 16th. Just as we finished breakfast we spied John Mccann coming. We all ran upstairs and fastened the doors Mother told him we were all gone to the Works & he started (sic) for the Works R. with him. He got half way thene when he said he did not see any track he turned back when he got on the track he saw us starting for Stirling so he ran his horse after us & caught up in the woods when we got almost there Esther Ann told him to go someplace else we did not want him with us so he left us (sic) to dinner at Speys (sic) stayed till 4 Oclock. Had a nice time Monday 17th. a charming day Albert went to Stirling in the Cutter brought Mother home got a new pair of boots for me a nice dress for Maggie 85 �Tuesday 16th. Albert & I went as far as Tharnon (sic) ln the Cutter we started for Bowses (sic) but met him on the road. Got home at 1 Oclock. I enjoyed the drive very much. A very windy day a mild wind though looks like a thaw Wednesday 19th. doing housework & sewing at Maggies dress Thursday 20th. sewing a little after 12 Mr. Foulds came. He did not stop only a few minutes but went down to Sprys we expected him back to tea and waited a long time but he did not come at all we were greatly disapointed Friday 21st. Mr. F. came back at 11 Oclock so we all had dinner & then we got ready to go up home with Mr. Foulds, that is Esther Albert & I. We left at half past two Oclock & got to Hastings a little after dark had a very pleasant ride a very pleasant day for driving remainded at Mr. Foulds over night they have a very nice home & everything comfortable Saturday 22nd. a lovely morning after breakfast we went out to see the Village & the people we called at Mr. William Foulds, Mr. James Foulds & Mr. Sharps they have all got beautiful houses heated with hot air & furnished beautifully drove to Percy in the afternoon came back to tea at Mr. Sharps a nice little party there dancing singing xxcc. Spent a very pleasant evening did not so to bed till 2 Oclock. 1hey are all verY kind people:-- oie 86 �never received such kindness from strangers before Sunday 23rd. quite a pleasant day. We stopped at Mrs. Sharps till Church time 3 Oclock after Church we went to Mr. Henery Foulds again. Mr. & Mrs. Sharp & some others spent the evening with us. I was quite ill all day felt miserable Monday 24th. We got up in the morning with the intention of starting home but it was impossible in such a storm it was terribly stormy & windy all day the greatest storm we have had this winter we spent the afternoon and evening at Mr. William Foulds another party there dancing music (sic) xxcc. They are all such lively people. They are all Scotch people Tuesday 25th. a pleasant morning we got up very early and started about 7 Oclock for home. The roads were fearfully drifted. I never saw anything like it in In the Works from 12 till 1/2 past 3. W.F. had some business to look after so we did not get home till it was almost past I enjoyed the drive though. W.F. is such a great talker no danger of getting lonely. We did not go to bed till quite late at night all the time Wednesday 26th. a lovely day Mr. F. left about 10 Oclock doing housework sewing a little I feel quite stupid after such a long drive went to bed at 9 Oclock 87 �11 I I I II I 1 'I I I I lii Thursday 27th. E & I washing a fearfully stormy & windy day the snow is in fearful drifts now Friday 28th. Drying clothes ironing doing hous~work xxcc March 1862 Saturday 1st. very busy in the forenoon cleaning sweeping dusting. I finished the ironing went out to the Works with Josey in the Cutter. Maggie Johns & I collecting for Mr. Preston. Tramping through the snow all the afternoon we had very good success. Took tea at Mrs. Bleechers. Got home a little after dark. Spent a very pleasant time Sunday 2nd. a charming day almost like a May day spent a quiet forenoon. About 3 Oclock Esther, Maggie, Josey & I went to see old Mr. Sprys & took tea at Richardsons. Got home a little before dark Monday 3rd. a very disagreeable day raining part of the time blowing, thawing, freezing, xxcc. E & I washing got done at noon sewing after dinner Tuesday 4th. a very pleasant day after tea we all went out to the Works to a Concert. Mr. Simazer (sic) & sons were the singers. It was a failure, the boys had such bad colds. The roads are in a fearful state at present the snow is very deep. 88 �Angeline Bentley came home with us we had a very pleasant time and a nice drive got home at 4 Wednesday 5th. busy as usual making cakes xxcc. In the evening Thomas Campion came & Wm. Young (sic) came for Mother to go up home with him. I am so sorry for we expect company this week in fact we are looking for them every day and hour Thursday 6th. a pleasant calm day. We are all very busy. Mother left after breakfast and we have any quantity of men helping to thresh. I had bread to make & bake, made a pound cake Very busy till after 3 Oclock never sat down till after 3 about 7 Oclock in the evening Mr. Foulds drove up he was all alone we spent a very pleasant evening dancing talking, xxcc. Went to bed sometime after 12. Friday 7th. a glorious morning after I got the work done up I took a long walk on Mr. Fs. snowshoes. I like walking on them. Made an apron for little Hannah. Angeline, Esther & I alone till about 3 Oclock. & Mr. F. left at 10 Oclock for Marys. Mr. F. came back in the afternoon we spent a pleasant time till time. We spent such a pleasant evening Angeline makes us all laugh so much 89 �Saturday 8th. another cloudy day Mr. F. left at 10 Oclock for home so we had all our work to do after that just got through cleaning & dinner over when Annie & Mrs. & Mr. Young came got dinner for them & the dishes off of the table when James Read & his wife came got dinner for them so then we got dishes washed and the work done up it was time for tea I felt almost tired out I went to bed rather early about 1/2 past 9 I was so sleepy it has been thawing for three days & nights more or less. The snow has settled a great deal lately. BEGINNING OF THE BLUE PAGES SEWN INTO THE BACK OF THE BOOK Sunday 9th. a lovely day quite warm. Just six years today since my dear Father died. A great many changes since then. A great many of our dear friends have left this world of care anf sorrow in that time. I felt very miserable all day. Annie & Mrs. Young left at 11 Oclock. A short time after they left Dan & Maggie Johns came here. I was sorry to see them coming we all but Esther went out to Church [Angeline went home with us she has been here a week Mr. Preston preached an excellent sermon we got home at 1/2 past 8 Oclock Monday 10th. a very miserable day rain all day the snow going off as fast as possible. E & I washing did not get through till night. I went to bed early. Old Mr. Jones died at. 1 Oclock this afternoon he was almost 90 years old 90 �Tuesday 11th. a lovely day. It froze quite hard last night & today it is freezing in the shade & thawing like everything where the sun shines. Albert started for Belleville this morning. I was very busy ironing all the afternoon putting out the clothes and cleaning in the forenoon. About 4 Oclock Mr. Preston came here from the Works. I was alone all the afternoon till the children came from school. Esther was over to Jones from dinner time till dark in the evening. I received 2 papers from E.G.W. We got 6 papers altogether & one letter for E. from E. Downing. Wednesday 12th. a lovely day they have all but myself gone away Maggie & E went to the funeral with Mr. Preston. All but myself are at Stirling so I spent a very quiet day. I felt about half sick all day with a cold. I have some lovely Pinks in bloom now. I did not get to bed till late had to wait up till the bread baked. Thursday 13th. a cold day we all (but Esther) have got very bad colds & conjestion for my part I feel very miserable Not much of my time but housework. I took a walk down to Richard's barn beautiful walking on the crust the snow is so hard Friday 14th. a cloudy dull day a week ago we were invited to a tea meeting and Concert at Hastings Maggie & Albert did intend going but Albert felt so miserable he gave up the notion Poor Maggie is so disapointed. Esther Ann & & Margaret 91 ��Bird spent the day were here to dinner & tea [they walked over] fast about 4 Oclock & Albert took them home at ----- 9 Oclock in the Sleigh. She is a awful woman to talk not much sense about it either. Went to bed at 11 Oclock Saturday 15th. quite a heavy fall of snow last night snowing ____ Josey went in Stirling for a print (sic) busy most of the day cleaning. This is the first Saturday we have been alone & along came William Young brought Mother home she has been away 10 days. Maria's baby was born on the 13th, a Thursday. Sunday 16th. snowing very fast all day it has been snowing two days two nights. day of it, too. with Maria (sic) We were all alone today spent a very pleasant Maggie went back with William for to stay a week Monday 17th. St. Patricks Day is this morning. Tt1e snow is very deep there is about six inches of snowfall. I went out to the Works with Albert finished up collecting got nineteen dollars all together we got home at 4 Oclock felt tired to bed very early for I Tuesday 18th. a lovely day we got an early dinner & then Albert E & I went up to Wm. Fidlars we did not get home till about 11 Oclock we spent a very pleasant afternoon & evening. They are such sensible people besides _several illegible wordL At the 92 �I I ! I I ~ I I i I ~ I I I • I Works I received a paper from Richard. Esther received a letter from Aggie Potts. Wednesday 19th. a charming day. E & I washing. I tapped two trees in the afternoon the sap came fast it is quite warm today. Just after we had supper Mr. Foulds came got his tea ready after. I do not feel very well I feel so stupid several illegible words Thursday 20th. such a lovely sun shining day thawing very fast I was doing housework most of the day sewing at my gown. Mr. F. was in the woods all day came back in the evening. Esther Ann spent the afternoon & evening with us we spent quite a pleasant evening I received a letter from Susan Andrews Friday 21st. a fearfully stormy day. I am sure not anyone else saw it snow faster than it did this forenoon. At 2 Oclock William Foulds, Albert, Esther & I went to Stirling to a tea Meetimg in the Presbyterian Church. It snowed all the way we had a very pleasant drive though got there awhile before dark went to the tea meeting at 7 Oclock had a good tea & some very good speeches Esther & I went up to Annies. Albert & William Foulds stopped at the Hotel on account of their having everthing torn up to move they could not accomodate them. We did not get to bed till after 12. We spent a very pleasant night. 93 �Saturday 22nd. My birthday 23rd birthday. Storming a little we got home at 2 Oclock had a verY pleasant drive the are very good indeed. Annie is all prepared for moving in the tavern. Foulds left a little after 4 Oclock for home I felt very tired when I got home I went to bed very early Sunday 23rd. a very fine day but very bad walking it is thawing very fast we went to the in the morning in the afternoon we went to Church (at 4 Oclock now) Not many there. Minnie (that is Mrs. Preston) came home with us got tea at home. Monday 24th. a dull kind of a day we were busy most of the day washing. About 2 Oclock William Hart, William Hamilton, & his brother of Thurlow called remained a short time [insert illegible] Tuesday 25th. a charming day. After we got our work done in the morning Minnie, Esther, little Sarah & I drove to old Mrs. Johns & took dinner. Ouite a cold day. Took tea at Mrs. Barnes got home at dark spent a very pleasant day. I received 4 papers from E.G.W. Wednesday 26th. a lovely day again. I have been very busy ironing almost all day. Feel very tired tonight. After dinner Esther, Maggie, Minnie, Josey & little Sarah went to Bentleys to tea. Thawing very fast today. We made a bowl of maple molasses 94 �j I l ! ! I 11 II ,1 II ,, I! I I i I today. They got home at 8 Oclock. Kate Bentley came home with them Thursday 27th. a lovely day. I sewing at Maggies gingham dress. Spent a quiet day & went to bed early Friday 28th. another lovely day. John Crawford & Sarah Chisholm came at 11 Oclock a little after 12 Mr. Preston & Aggie Potts came they were all here to dinner. We are all of us almost tired out with visitors. In the afternoon Doctor Parker came stopped till after tea & Kate Bentley (sic) with him. Mr. Preston, Minnie & Aggie were here all night. I for my part spent a very dull evening I cannot tell why we went to bed quite early. Saturday 29th. a lovely day they all left about 9 Oclock. Aggie went to the Works to spend a few days. I felt miserable in the afternoon took a little nap. Tomy Campion took tea with us. We promised him & Reynolds (sic) in the morning to go and see poor James Downing [to meet at 8 Oclock tomorrow morning] E. & I walked over to Esther Anns for a short time just as we got home George Jones came over & told us that James Downing was dead. He died on Friday 28th at 9 Oclock in the evening I am so sorry we did not see him before he died. Oh, such a warning to people to be prepared young as well as old die. Our friends are dropping off on every side. I feel very tonight. This is a lovely night. We intend starting very early in the morning to 95 �the funeral. Sunday 30th. very lovely forenoon we left at 7 Oclock for the funeral just got there in time. The sermon was preached in the Town Hall at Bridgewater the text was the two verses of the 23rd Psalm after the sermon was preached we all drove to the burying ground at Thomasburg 14 miles from Bridgewater. The wind was blowing fearfully all the way a cold east wind. I was almost frozen when we got there. James looked quite natural only he was very thin he was sick so long. After the burial we drove to Stirling. It Thundered &Lightening fearfully (rain & snowed a little) on the road we stopped at Mr. Downings all night felt very tired when we got there [Albert & Tomy stopped at Annies] Monday 31st. We called to see Annie in the morning the roads (sic) are very bad we did not get home till after 1 Oclock it rained a little all the way I felt almost tired out when we got home did not do much of anything in the afternoon I can hardly make myself believe that James Downing is dead poor fellow I hope he has gone to a better world [Mr. Foulds & his foreman presented us girls with a beautiful Canada Carsage] 96 �April 1862 Tuesday 1st. Fool Day. E. & I washing most of the day a very pleasant day but thawing a great deal Wednesday 2nd. a very windy day rained a little. John McMillan and his cousin were here all day & finished the Canoe. Quite a large one Thursday 3rd. Thawing very fast I was scarcely out of doors all day finished Maggies gingham dress I am very glad indeed this is very pleasant weather but a person does not feel all together right got quite cold in the evening Friday 4th. a lovely frozen morning. The boys have all gone to the buah to tap the trees for to make sugar made mo1·e than half a pail of molasses making of cakes for Maggie Saturday 5th. a very windy & sunny (sic) day got very pleasant in the evening so Tomy, Josey, Maggie & I went out to the Works Capital sleighing to the Works expect a ! received 6 papers & a letter from E.G.W. and his likeness also one paper & a letter from Richaard & also Rich'd likeness a very good one. Great excitement so many papers & letters 97 �Sunday 6th. Albert, Maggie, Josey & I ~~~~- on this crust to Meeting in the morning very wintry melting I felt very ( tired when I got home reading till three Oclock & then we all went out to Church. W. Preston preached at 4 Oclock a very good sermon & very short one. We got home before sundown. Had a nice ~rive (sic) Monday 7th. a lovely day. E. & I washing part of the day put a quilt in the frames after we got through I feel very tired tonight. It is a lovely moonlight night Tuesday 8th. quilting most of the day doing housework the rest Wednesday 9th. the boys sugared off 26 pounds of sugar in the afternoon. I had the ironing all to do today. I had a very bad pain between my shoulders I put on a mustared (sic) plaster and took off the skin. It pained me a good deal. I received a paper from E.G.W. I felt very lonely today Thursday 10th. lovely day the snow has gone off very fast today. Mr. & Mrs. Rose came out here at 1/2 past 10 remained till about three. I don't know when I ever felt so ill as I did all day today. I suffered a great deal with my shoulder after I took off the blaster it was all in a blister felt very bad at that time (sic) 98 �I l I I I I J I I I I Friday 11th. I felt much better this morning a lovely warm day sewing a little at my sun bonnet. I went over to the sugar bush on horseback to see them sugar off had a nice little ride. Maggie spent the afternoon at Esther Anns. I went to bed early Saturday 12th. a lovely day but very bad roads. James dog bit Jane (sic) several words deep in the afternoon so I put on Alberts boots went over & told them about it & to kill their dog got back in time to milk. Eight cows to milk now. Any amount of work to do [the roads are in a fearful state] Sunday 13th. a dull looking day outdoors a very dull day in the house. I feel very lonely today reading & sleeping most of the time till milking time Monday 14th. a cloudy day I do not know when I ever spent such a lonesome day. The Creek is almost all open now [I launched our Canoe] Tuesday 15th & Wednesday 16th. altering Maggies Challey (sic) dress such a trouble it is too very muddy around here now Tily Creek looks like a lake at present I never knew it to be so high before we can go almost to the barn door with the Canoe 99 �Thursday 17th. E. & I washing a very warm day & windy we got through floor & all at 3 Oclock when Mr. Foulds came in a buggy & two horses. Spent a very dull evening but it seems very quiet [The roads are in a fea~ful state he had to swim the horses] Friday 18th. a dull rainy day Mr. F. went down [in the morning] the Creek in the Canoe to the shanty got back at 6 Oclock William Young came in the evening the water is fearfully high we spent a very pleasant evening did not go to bed till late I like William F. very well Saturday 19th. Mr. F. broke down on the road to the Works got it mended at the Works a beautiful day William Foulds left at 10 Oclock E. wrote a note to Mr. Capall (sic) and one to Miss. Lalavian (sic) just for fun she is very very (and left them in the after Albert went out to the Works had to go through the three mile woods & then up the Marmara road on account of so much water on the roads. I received a paper from E.G.W. a note & a likeness of himself and two sisters taken together I was over to Esther Anns a little while after r got through cleaning I went to bed early. Sunday 20th. a lovely day we all went to Meeting in the morning spent the afternoon in reading & sleeping took a walk the fields are getting nice & dry 100 �Monday 21st. a very disagreeable day commenced raining at dinner time quite cold too I am busy making Maggie a Jacket out of her grey (sic) cape we were all singing at a great rate in the· evening [rained till next morning the troOghs are full of water] Tuesday 22nd. raining till morn E. & I washing finished Maggie's Jacket after I got through it looks well on her I did not go to bed till quite late was reading Wednesday 23rd. commenced freezing this morning the wind is blowing & it is quite cold Albert Jones commenced to work at 10 Oclock today Thursday 24th. a lovely day Llewyn Williams came over before dinner & stopped till after tea. He fixed our saddle a little Josey was out to the Works and brought a paper from Richard for Albert, Maggie & I each one. Esther & I both received a letter from I one from Fannie Whitmarsh & E. from Mary we have never seen either of them they want us to visit them this summer I also received papers from E.G.W. Great excitement hearing from people we never saw [E. & I were for a l in the Canoe] [eleven papers all together] Friday 25th. a charming day the trees are beginning to not doing much of anything rambling about the fields part of time 101 �Saturday 26th. Oh, such a lovely day but I feel very lonely indeed the boys are in the bGsh the saps been very fast today made pies after I got through cleaning I answered Miss. F. Whitmarshs latrar this afternoon 10 cows to milk & cannot get a girl so we all have to work E. & I did not get to bed till 12 9clock Tommy Campion was here and was telling us such funny yarns made us laugh so much. Sunday 27th. a lovely day for sure Maggie & I took a walk in the woods & got a lot of May flowers the first we saw this spring Esther Ann came over after dinner so we all took a walk down to [the] Moira River. The water looks beautiful we got back before tea Just as we got through milking it commenced raining I went to bed early lt very sleepy Monday 28th. rained fast till after 12 Oclock and then it was very dull all the afternoon Tuesday 29th. a lovely day E. & I washing I cleaned the floor after Wednesday 30th. charming day I went over to the schoolhouse for the childrens books in the morning. Got dinner ready after I came back After dinner Tommy Campion, Maggie, Josey & I went more than a mile down the Creek for a sail in the Canoe. Spent a very pleasant day although just as we got done milking, W. Newburg, 102 �l I l \ w. Mccloud (sic) came to tea. We went to bed quite early they are such quiet men. I received two papers from E.G.W. So that is the last of this month. [Tilly Creek looks beautiful at present] [one year ago today since Richard left a great many changes May 1862 Thursday 1st. raining a little all day. Oh, we were so disapointed because we could not go to the Concert at Stirling we have been talking about it such a long time I don't think I ever felt so disapointed in my life. It was a very disagreeable day, Maggie & I willing to go but Albert would not. Mr. Newburg & Mr, McCloud (sic) left after dinner. I spent a very miserable day. I went to bed early Friday 2nd. in the afternoon Albert & Maggie went to Stirling. In the afternoon it rained very hard about an hour after they left. I was fixing my muslin dress Saturday 3rd. Albert got home about 2 Oclock. Maggie remained in Stirling [Maggies birthday] Esther Ann spent the afternoon with us spent it very pleasantly Sunday 4th. A cloudy day E. & I took a long walk in the morning Isaac, Neil & =I~~~-Spry was here to dinner in the afternoon John Richardion, Esther Ann, Margaret William & Richard .................... 103 �Broadworth were here. They all left before tea. We got tea & done the milking & then went for a walk as far as the woods met Mr. Preston & Arthur Preston coming out on horseback so we came back with them a very pleasant evening as they were tired we went to bed early Monday 5th. a lovely morning but quite showery in the afternoon Arthur & Mr. Preston left (sic) about 9 Oclock. Arthur is a great I felt very miserable all day doing a little of everything Tuesday 6th. E. & I washing most (sic) of the day quite a chilly day. I feel very lonely every day now. I took a walk for the cows in the evening Wednesday 7th. a lovely day but quite cool though. I was very busy all day done all the ironing & starching. We had a large washing too. E.A.B. took dinner with us went to bed quite early Thursday 8th. this is indeed a lovely day. Esther and I left here at 9 Oclock for to go to the Works (we walked) took dinner at Bentleys and tea at Roses. We spent a very pleasant day. Had a great deal of fun. Everybody was as good as they could be to us. Got home at sundown pleasant walking now. I received papers from E.G.W. E. a letter from Aunty Potts. I felt a little tired when I got home 104 �Friday 9th. day very sultry suffocating wind. Albert commenced sowing grain yesterday. I was working in the garden a good part of today sewing the rest of the day Saturday 10th. done up our work in the forenoon sewing in the afternoon. Angeline & Maggie Bentley walked out got here at 4 Oclock a very windy day in the evening Mr. Foulds came in a sulky (sic). Beare (sic) over in the evening. We spent a very pleasant evening dancing, singing, xxcc. Did not get to bed till after 1 Oclock Sunday 11th. a lovely day after got the work done we went for a walk got a bunch (sic) of May flowers I enjoyed the walk very much did not get back till after 12 after we had dinner Maggie & Angeline went home we all went as far as Liggetts Hill with them came back across the fields. Albert, Esther & Josey went up to Esther Anns they got their tea there. Mr. F., Maggie & I came home we had a nice quiet talk for a short time before they came home [I like him very much) We all went to bed early. I felt very tired and I did not feel very well either [I received a letter from Fannie Whitmarsh) Monday 12th. a lovely morning I was up at 4 Oclock felt quite ill all night slept very little I feel miserable in fact I cannot tell how I do feel. Mr. Foulds left about 9 Oclock for Stirling & we gi.r.l.s went.. into t.he housecleaning at~a great rate comme.nc.ed 105 �the parlor working very hard all day but did not get through [no one knows what trouble I have on my mind (sicn I went to bed early Tuesday 13th. commenced to rain at six in the morning & rained -till 2 in the afternoon. We finished Parlor & done all the dining room today. I was almost tired out (sic) at night in fact we all were Katez (sic) Jenkinson came in the evening to help to clean downstairs Wednesday 14th. a lovely day for sure we were all of us up to the cleaning up to our eyes did not get through till after dark but one consolation is we have finished all our white washing. Oh, I feel very very tired tonight. We have done a great deal of work today. What a beautiful sunset tonight. I feel too tired to sleep. The roads & fields are beginning to look charming now. They are so green and nice and dry for walks. We all went to bed early. Thursday 15th. quite a warm day. E. & I washing in the forenoon. I was working in the garden after dinner planting flower seeds. Bill Jenkinson is spading the garden in the afternoon I feel very lonely today. The boys are very busy in the field sowing, plowing, dragging xxcc. 106 �Friday 16th. a very very warm day! was working in the garden most of the day planting beets onions xxcc Saturday 17th. a very hot day more like July than May very busy all day I felt very lonely in the evening. I received a paper from E.G.W. I went to bed at 1/2 past ten a very warm night too warm to sleep comfortable Sunday 18th. at seven Oclock in the morning it is very pleasant a little cooler than last night but fearfully hot in the afternoon. E. & I went to Church left here at 1/2 past 10 stopped at Bentleys all day. Mr. Preston & Arthur came home with us we got home at dusk commenced to Thunder & Lightening fearfully Just as we got home I was very tired and had a very bad headache when I got home. We went to bed early but the mosquitoes were very troublesome. Monday 19th. a cold snowy (sic) day wind blowing at a great rate such a change from hot to cold in one night. Mr. P. & Arthur left at ten Oclock I felt very miserable all day Tuesday 20th. a beautiful day a little warmer working in the garden and sewing doing housework, xxcc. Wednesday 21st. a very pleasant forenoon. E. & I washing got through at dinner time in the afternoon it rained very fast Thunder & Lightening in. the evening rained fearfull ............... 107 ��I I I Thursday 22nd. this is not pleasant at all one day it will be very hot next cold next very windy xxcc put out the clothes in the morning ironing starching all the rest (sic) of the day! answered Fannies letter mailed it today I received a letter from Minnie today Friday 23rd. a lovely day E. & I thought of walking to the Works after dinner but at 12 Oclock who should come along but Mrs. Bradey, Barkley, Bleacher & Mrs. Elmer. I was so much disapointed but I walked out with them myself after tea. Stopped at Mrs. Blechers all night Saturday 24th. a lovely day I left the Works at 1/2 past 9 got a chance with Mr. Stedman. He had a beautiful horse and Carriage arrived in Stirling a little after eleven. Aggie & Miss. Hanley called in the afternoon 1 went to see Minnie she has been quite poorly Sunday 25th. a lovely cheering day I went to Church twice and took a long walk besides with James Crawford Monday 26th. Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th. several illegible words made my calico dress & knit (sic) cape. Took tea with Aggie and Miss Hanley 108 �Thursday 29th & Friday 30th. Saturday 31st. spent a very pleasant week although I was quite ill part of the time had some very nice walks [The boys finished their spring work) June 1st 1862 Sunday 1st. a dry dusty (sic) day went to Church in the morning came home with Mr. Preston in the afternoon went to Church in Marmora came home on horseback I spent a week in Stirling and it never rained all the time very dry weather the flies are very thick Monday 2nd. a beautiful day. Mr. P. left at 11 Oclock. I felt very miserable all day not doing much only the housework Tuesday 3rd. picking wool all day dry weather yet we need rain very much Wednesday 4th. finished the wool greased it and got it all ready Albert & Mother started for Stirling at 3 Oclock with the wool Thursday 5th. another lovely day we were all very busy. E. & I washing. Maggie doing the housework. Albert came home in the evening brought E. & I new dresses, cloth for jackets, shoes, xxcc. Mother is so good to get us things 109 �I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I l I tt i I I I I I '' Friday 6th. a very warm dry day I was so busy all day ironing starching felt tired but went to the Works on horse back with Albert. Had a very pleasant ride did not remain any time at the Works. I was greatly disapointed at not getting a letter tonight Saturday 7th. quite a shower of rain in the morning did not last long though all day made currant pies the first and cakes scrubbed the floor I felt very tired at night E.A.B. (sic) spent the afternoon with us I received a French paper from E.G.W. Sunday 8th. this is indeed a lovely day we did not get up till after 8 Oclock had breakfast at 1/2 past nine lunch at 2 took tea at Esther Annes left Albert to keep house. E. Maggie & I went by Liggetts to see Catherines baby it is just one week old. Her troubles are commencing I think. I feel very very lonely tonight spent a very pleasant day though. I wish Mother was home again it is so dull without her Monday 9th. another warm dry day. Mending all the time after I got my work done I went to bed very early Tuesday 10th. we got up very early as the boys started up the lake to fish at six a lovely morning E. & I washing. We got up so early we got through with it at noon but I was busy till tea time cleaning the Cook House out, the stoop & kitchen, xxcc. My shoulder pains me a great deal 110 �Wednesday 11th. not doing much but housework very warm Josey went to the Works got a letter from Annie for E. Thursday 12th. quite a shower in the afternoon it will do a great deal of good. William Young came in the evening (sic) got tea for him Thursday 12th a lovely day a little cooler after the rain Albert went to the Works in the waggon for Mother got back at tea E. received a letter from Richard Maggie & I each a paper E. received a letter from Thomas C. I received a paper from E.G.W. sent me his likeness in a paper. Mother got a great many things for us all I feel so excited I am so glad she has got home again We got an invitation to Mr. Caldwells picnic next Tuesday. I feel so lonely tonight Friday 13th. sewing at my white petticoat doing housework most of the time E. spent the day with Esther Ann Saturday 14th. a lovely day again cleaning making cakes & received two papers from E.G.W. & a beautiful stamp for letters in them Sunday 15th. Quite a cool day in the morning we all went to Meeting after dinner E. & Albert went out to Church on horseback. Mother & I had a long walk got a few strawberries. Mr. Corbould came home with them in the evening, He is as great a man as 111 �ever. Mr. Preston went home to marry Martha Hautan (sic) Monday 16th. a cold morning quite a hard frost last night it will do a great deal of damage the berries (sic) are all killed. Corbould here all day have not laughed so much in a long time as I did at that goose he kept us almost killing ourselves all day. I finished my petticoat went to bed early Tuesday 17th. a lovely day Corbould left at 9 Oclock. E & ! washing a nice cool wind today. I feel better today than I have for some time past preparing for the picnic Wednesday 18th Got up early started for the picnic at 8 Oclock. Esther, Albert, Maggie & I all on horseback. When we got there the wind was blowing wrong so the Crib could not be taken down. We had the dinner across the river & then danced on the green. Had a fiddler (sic) Mr. Rose left in a passion (sic) it rained a little in the afternoon after this shower was over about twenty of us went down the river about two miles in Mr. Caldwells large boat. We got home at dark very tired I can assure you I must say I did not enjoy myself much but the people were very kind indeed raining quite fast when we were coming home Thursday 19th. a little shower in the morning a lovely afternoon I was very busy ironing most of the day cut out a jacket for Maggie in .the evening I felt quite tired after y,;,sterdays 112 �excitement Friday 20th. a lovely day quite cool doing a little of everything washed my calico dress and Maggies finished Maggies jacket Saturday 21st. a beautiful day done the cleaning made pies xxcc & went all round the fields looking for strawberries very few this year took a walk after as far as the school house came back went to bed early after we had all got to bed Mr. Foulds came in a Sulky. Esther, Albert & I got up did not get to bed till after 1 Oclock spent a few hours very pleasantly. Sunday 22nd. another lovely day we did not get breakfast till late. Oh, I had such a nice long talk with Mr. F. after tea I like him so much. I like him better every time I see him Pleasant day singing a good deal Monday 23rd. a very sultry day. Mr. F. left at 8 Oclock for Stirling at 10 E & I went to the Works on horseback I went to bring her horse home she remained at Bentleys is going to Stirling tomorrow I felt very miserable all day the mosquitoes were so thick I scarcely closed my eyes all night I never knew them to be so bad before 113 �Tuesday 24th. Saint Johns Day. Rained all day and very hard in the evening this is the first rain of any consequence this summer it will do a great deal of good to the crops. Maggie & I washing a very large one this week and new soap to do it with all the skin is taken off my hands about. They are very sore. We were almost tired out at night went to bed early Thursday 26th. a lovely day but I feel quite unwell but doing all the ironing no rest for the wicked Friday 27th. a very hot day I finished my cloth jacket it looks very nice Saturday 28th. I had all the house to clean today myself pies to make xxcc never sat down till after milking was done Thomas Campion came in the evening Sunday 29th. a very warm day we all went to Meeting in the afternoon received a letter from E.G.W. Thomas and I went back to Church a large congregation preached an excellent sermon went to tea at Bentleys had strawberries and Blast (sic) the first strawberries when we got to the flat it commenced raining in torrents fearful storm to be in we were drenched to the skin it was almost over when we got home I felt quite cool I can asure you I went to bed very early felt stupid and ti red after my bath it rained a gre,at deal 114 �Monday 30th. a cloudy morning everything looks beautiful after the rain. T.C. left this morning a lovely afternoon Maggie & I picking strawberries all the afternoon did not get many felt very tired when we got back July 1862 Tuesday 1st. a lovely day but too warm making a slip (sic) for Maggie I received two papers from E.G.W. I don't felt too well all day today we went to the Works in the evening on horseback Wednesday 2nd. this is realy a lovely day Maggie & I washing cleaning xxcc the boys are working on the roads. I felt very tired at night Thursday 3rd. a very warm day I done all the ironing sewing a little finished a tin pail of gooseberries late when I went to bed was sewing Friday 4th. sewing most of the day made a cheese Irisannah Sarrter (sic) commenced to spin this morning feel well today Saturday 5th. a very warm day I done all the cleaning upstairs and down and got through at dinner time didn't feel tired either after tea Albert & I started to Johns on horseback got there at dusk spent a pleasant time did not sleep much it was so very ~- 115 �; ' l Sunday 6th. a very hot d9y we left Johns early got to Marias at 10 Oclock Maggie & Dan went with us stopped at Marias 1/2 past 3 went to Prestons & took tea did not leave for home till after five got home at 1/2 past 10 I felt very tired spent a very pleasant day Monday 7th. a very warm sultry day in bed part of the day I feel very miserable indeed cut out the waist of Esthers dress the long ride was too much for me it was so warm too went to bed early Tuesday 8th. I feel much better this morning sewing a good part of the day Maggie went out to the Works after dinner brought a letter to me from Mary F. the first two papers from E.G.W. I did not go to bed till late reading (sic) Wednesday 9th. Maggie & I washing in the forenoon rained till 1 Oclock I took a walk up as far as Richardsons took tea there Thursday 10th. Picking raspberries in the forenoon almost tired out when I got home did not do much of anything in the afternoon received two papers from E.G.W. I answered M.F.s letter after the rest went to bed Friday 11th. a beautiful day very busy all day ironing making pies xxcc after we had tea Esther Ann, Margaret Read, Eliza Porter & Kate Bentle,y came got tE>.a for th,;,fll .d.id. ne>t set 1:Q becl. 116 �till 12 Oclock (Josey & Maggie went to Stirling in the afternoon] Saturday 12th of July. a lovely day a very cool morning Albert went to a picnic up the lake he went to Fidlars first Albert left at ten Kate stopped till after dinner I feel very miserable a bad cold and sore throat feel quite ill busy all day took warm drinks and I went to bed early in the evening Maggie & Josey got home Elizabeth Downing back with them D. Johns came with Albert [Maggie brought the letter back that I sent to Miss M.F.(sic)] Sunday 13th. a very comfortable day not so hot as it has been they all went to hear Mr. Rose preach but me. I feel so very miserable did not feel like going laying down a good part of the day answered Miss M.Fs. letter after the rest went to bed. Monday 14th. nice and cool in the afternoon all but Mother & I went to pick berries got a nice lot of them I did not feel well all day. A little better than I did yesterday though. Elizabeth & Albert went to the Works on horseback. Mr. Downing came here this morning Tuesday 15th. a cloudy day rained a little not to amount to anything I feel so much better this evening I do not know what to do with myself E. & I was 117 �I ! 1 , I I I ' I I I I I I I I 'I I I ~ I I l I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I Wednesday 16th. making a SENTENCE SCRATCHED OUT after tea who should come so unexpectedly and surprise so much but James Crawford & James Jones from Stirling we spent a very pleasant evening went to bed in good time Thursday 17th. They left here at 9 Oclock to go up the lake fishing we were so busy all day went to bed early Friday 18th. a beautiful day doing housework most of the day sewing a litttle just as we got through with our dinner James Crawford & Thomas & James Jones came along got their dinners ready and they left at 4 Oclock we had a very nice time while they were here after tea Esther & I went out to the Works on horseback spent a very pleasant evening about the Village James Crawfords were there it was after ten when we got home I received a letter from Miss M.F. (sic) Saturday 19th a rainy looking day I. worked very hard today John Downing & Thomas Campion came in the evening I had to get their tea ready Sunday 20th raining a little most of the day E. & I went up as far as Alex McCallins (sic) 118 �Monday 21st. E. & r did a large washing Elizabeth & Johnny left after dinner Josey & I picked 6 quarts of berries in the afternoon Tuesday 22nd. rained most of the day I answered Miss M.F.s letter cut out Maggies dress went to bed early Wednesday 23rd. rained fearfully hard part of the day I felt very miserable all day just at dusk who in the world did we get unexpected in the rain should come driving up but Dr. English, Miss Hanley & Aggie Potts we were in a great way for beds (sic) was confusion for awhile Thursday 24th. Doctor left at 11. Commenced shortly after and rained all day some fearful showers. I felt quite ill all day spent a nice quiet day. Miss Hanley is such a nice girl she was playing & singing for us Friday 25th. this is a lovely morning very busy as usual in the evening Miss. Hanley & l went for a ride on horseback to the Works to the Saturday 26th. ~~~ beautiful day we were all very busy after l got the work done in the evening Miss Hanley, Aggie & I went for a walk as far as the School House had a dance after dark Miss H. played & the rest danced 119 �! I I Sunday 27th. a warm (sic) day just as we were getting ready for Church John Crawford & Angeline B. came driving up in his old buggy had to get dinner for them then we all went but Mother & Esther. We took tea at Bentleys. The Doctor.drove up for them they left in the evening. Mr. P. came home with us. I felt very tired when I got home and had a bad headache Monday 28th. a very showery day Mr. P. spent the whole day with us I sure put in such a miserable day Tuesday 29th. Wednesday 30th Thursday 31st. all past the same as usual picking berries doing housework July 1863 (sic) Friday 1st. finished Maggie's dress Saturday 2nd. a hot day for scrubbing I felt the heat very much today Sunday 3rd. a warm day I spent most of the day rambling about the fields spent it very pleasantly too Monday 4th. I got up at 1/2 past 4. E. & I washing at 1/2 past ten who should come to disturb us but Mr. & Mrs. Ira McCoemal (sic) we had to leave our washing they left at 3. Shortly after .... tha~ John..& Jane Richardson came sp.ent th,;, evening 120 �Tuesday 5th. putting out the clothes ironing a little doing various things Wednesday 6th. this morning a girl came to hire she as a fact does not know anything I was ironing in the forenoon PAGES MISSING February 1863 had my photograph taken Saturday 28th. came home from Stirling with Albert he drove down for me have been away almost three weeks spent a very pleasant time altogether. Annie has got a little baby. I received a letter from Harry while there March 1863 Sunday 1st. a very stormy day about 12 Oclock Mrs. Bull and Dan Johns came remained till the evening Monday 2nd. a busy day I washed a little ironed a little & done a little of everything else. In the evening Maria & four children & Eliza Young came from Madoc (sic) Maggie down then Maggie drove them from here by Stirling 121 �Tuesday 3rd. a very cold day Albert, Maggie & I started for Hastings. Maria for home we went part of the way together & then three of us rode in the Cutter the rest of the way had a very pleasant drive got to Hastings at five we took tea there went to hear Lachlin Tailor lectur it is very interesting to hear him speak of the Holy Land. We did not get to bed till 2 Oclock felt very tired Wednesday 4th. a lovely day but very cold spent a nice quiet time till about 1 Oclock Mr. & Mrs. Sharp called then Mr. & Mrs. Foulds a short time after that Mr. & Mrs. Neil and Mrs. Blacklock called too. We did not leave the house all day till the evening we went to the ~~~-meeting. Mr. Tailor was there and had a nice speech got to bed about ten Oclock Thursday 5th. a lovely day we took dinner at Mrs. Sharps tea at Mrs. Wm. Foulds called to see Eliza Foulds Friday 6th. a beautiful day we left about nine Oclock for home by Stirling Mrs. Foulds brought me home Maggie & Albert came home after dinner .Mr. F. went to Belleville I remained at Annies Saturday 7th. I took dinner at Mr. Prestons. Mr. Foulds got back from B. at 4 Oclock we left for home in the evening had a lovely drive got home at 9 took tea & went to bed 122 �Sunday 8th Oh, what a lovely day we all drove over to the School House to hear ENTRIES APPEAR TO BE MISSING PAGE OF VERSE Monday 30th. a lovely day E. & I washing I felt very tired at night driving too much tires a person Tuesday 31st. A splendid day Albert & Maggie went Stirling in the Sleigh got back in the evening. Mr. Preston came with them he took tea then went over to see Fitchett (sic) came back and stopped all night he brought us a lot of Illustrated papers. E. received two letters one from Mary Whitmarsh the other from Harry Ician (sic} a paper from Harry Tovert (sic) to bed before any of the rest April 1863 Wednesday 1st. April Fool Day. great fun fooling one another. Mr. Preston was here. We had I fooled him several times. E. spent the whole day at Esther Anns. Snowing very fast in the evening. I feel very sad and lonely tonight Thursday 2nd. a beautiful day sewing good part of the day 123 �Good Friday Friday 3rd. very busy about 11 Oclock Angeline & Mrs.Bentley, Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Bowen & Hetty came in one Cutter splendid sleighing yet in the evening we all went out with them Saturday 4th. a lovely day E & I done our cleaning and then we started for Beaver Creek to dinner (sic) left there after 6 & came home Annie & Mrs. Potts were there I felt very very tired Sunday 5th. rainy kind of a day Annie & M. Potts left after dinner we went to Church at 3 Oclock but were disapointed Mr. Whitmarsh did not come Monday 6th. thawing very fast all day the boys are tapping today Tuesday 7th. E. & I washing all day a cloudy day I felt quite ill Wednesday 8th. a lovely day quite cold Maggie & I went to the Works in the Cutter. The sleighing is very good only through the Village. We took dinner at Bentleys Thursday 9th. thawing very fast a beautiful spring day the boys are in the sugar bush all day was very busy all day ironing I feel 124 �Friday 10th. a lovely morning I took a walk over to Esther Annes on the crust. Esther spent the whole day at Richardsons raising Mr. Baxter came in the afternoon in the evening Johnny brought her home with the sleigh. The boys made 30 weight of sugar today Saturday 11th. I worked very hard today scrubbing and ironing. I wrote a letter to Harry in the afternoon felt very very tired Maggie went to the Works on horseback a very lovely day thawing very fast the snow has almost went off today never knew it to thaw so fast raining fast at bedtime we received a letter from England and two photographs very dark night Sunday 12th. a lovely day Tily Creek looks like a lake today I spent such a pleasant day today singing and reading not out of the house all day Monday 13th. E & I washing it is a charming day I finished the blocks for my quilt Tuesday 14th. I spent the afternoon at Esther Anns the water is very high in the Creek Wednesday 15th. I have felt very lonely today sewing a little 125 �I I I I I I ~ l! I I I Thursday 16th. a rainy day I spent most of the day in the sugar bush sugaring off raining quite fast in the evening we have two hundred weight of sugar and Friday 17th. a dull miserable looking day I was sewing at my quilt in the afternoon commenced another one Saturday 18th. a lovely day Mr. Baxter came in the afternoon brought the mail a letter & paper for Esther I received a letter from Harry which was very welcome & a Stirling Chronicle Esther Anne and Richard spent the evening with us had any amount of singing Sunday 19th. a charming day very warm though in the morning we all but Mother went to Meeting the text was 12th Chapter of Luke 21st verse very good sermon. In the afternoon they all but Mother & I went down to the Moira River. I had a nice quiet time at home they got back in the evening very tired the woods are getting nice and dry Monday 20th. another beautiful day the frogs have commenced croaking doing housework as usual I feel remarkably well today Tuesday 21st. raining a little in the morning a lovely afternoon I took a long walk around the field beautiful walking now 126 �Wednesday 22nd. E & I washing Thursday 23rd. I was ironing all day very tired at night Friday 24th. a beautiful day in the forenoon I was doing housework about 3 Oclock I went to the Works on Archie he is very wild took tea at Bentleys got home at dark waited for the mail too Saturday 25th. cold this morning such a change since yesterday Albert & Maggie went to the Works to a funeral Mrs Elmers little boy five years old was drowned in the river on Thursday beautiful day quite cool though was busy all the felt so tired at night. Albert got home in the evening. Maggie remained over night. Mr. Preston preached the funeral sermon the Roman Catholics did not like it Sunday 26th. a nice looking day but miserable walking it is so windy. E.G. Albert & I walked as far as Hatts (sic) Hill to meet Maggie a warm breeze today Maggie got home at 3 Oclock Henry & Kate Bentley brought her home in a one horse waggon they remained till the evening & then drove home Monday 27th. a lovely day I made a goribaldi (sic) for Richard I feel rather lonely today Albert went to Stirling this morning & came home again 127 �Tuesday 28th. lovely day Wednesday 29th. Thursday 30th. Albert commenced sowing grain a warm day. E. & Maggie away a day to Sprys I had all the work to do Mr. & Mrs. Spry were here to tea and remained all night. Biddy Green came to hire Mother would not have her. This is a charming day. I was working in the garden a little. This is very dry weather have not had but one rain storm this month. I wonder what change there will be before the last of next April May 1863 Friday 1st. This is really a beautiful May day. The boys are very busy in the fields plowing, sowing & dragging. About 4 Oclock I started to the Works on horseback went as far as Hayes waited for the mail took tea at Bentleys with Angeline got home before dark. The woods are beautiful & dry. I rode Archie & he was perfectly wild coming home I felt very tired holding him Saturday 2nd. quite windy after I got through cleaning I made pies & two kinds of cakes I felt disapointed at night because I expected a certain person & he did not come Sunday 3rd. Maggies 18th Birthday. In the morning we all went to preaching Mr. Baxters text was not thy thyself of tomorrow for thou knoweth not what a day may bring forth. I was in the house all the afternoon and spent it very pleasantly 12a· �reading. We milk eight cows ever plenty of work to do Monday 4th. a cold disagreeable day I was very ill all the forenoon Tuesday 5th. D.F. spent this day with us Wednesday 6th. doing housework & gardening Mr. Baxter stopped stopped all night Thursday 7th. Esther & I washing I was working in the garden in the afternoon sewing at Maggies dress a little Friday 8th. a very warm day a fearful fire in the woods in front of the house we can scarcely see for the smoke I feel lonely tonight such a large ironing today I do not feel the least bit tired tonight E. went to the Works after dinner to stop a few days we need rain very much at present Saturday 9th. fearful fires about here I had a great deal of work to do all the cleaning & cakes to make & C. Angeline came home with E. at dark 129 �Sunday 10th. a beautiful day we took a walk in the morning reading & singing the rest of the time. Henry Bentley & Bowen were here to tea I wel 1 remember a year ago to-night I feel lonely & disapointed Monday 11th. rained all last night and all day today first rain we have had for six weeks I was sewing at Marias dress we have laughed so much over Angeline Tuesday 12th. rained all day E. & I washed got through at noon Angeline & I had a nice down the Creek at the evening we all laughed so much at night Wednesday 13th. Angeline left after dinner I was making strawberries (sic) Thursday 14th. Friday 15th. rained a little both days Saturday 16th. Maggie & I were very busy all day E. was very bad with a sore face. She did not do anything. I feel very tired this evening. We have got to milk yet. We had a nice thunder shower this afternoon the rain has done a great deal of good. I made pies, cakes, cleaned & done sewing & done several other things 130 �Sunday 17th. Mr. Whitmarsh preached at the Works in the morning Albert Maggie & I took dinner at Bentleys a lot of them walked as far as Heaths Hill with us Angeline, Caroline Rose & Norman Brady came all the way took tea & then went home. It has been a cold windy day Monday 18th. another windy disageeable day.· Was doing the house work most of the day sewing the flounces on my dress the rest of the time. I feel miserable today. The mosquitoes commenced today Tuesday 19th. Wednesday 20th. busy as usual doing house work milking, feeding calves. Nine cows to milk, xxcc. Thursday 21st. a very warm day r received a paper from Harry with Mrs. Foulds death & her brother John McGregor was drowned at sea when the Anglo Saxon was wrecked. We quilted a quilt this week. Maggie has a paper from Charley 8. Thursday 21st. Friday 22nd. finished their spring work Working very hard as usual the boys Saturday 23rd. a very hot day I have suffered with the heat today had a great deal of work to do too. E. & Albert went out to the Works on horseback after tea. I feel rather lonely today 131 �Sunday 24th. Queen's Birthday. Very warm & the mosquitoes are awfully thick I didn't spent a very agreeable day it is too very warm. E.A.B. & Caroline Rose took dinner here I was reading most of the day Monday 23rd. Bill Jenkinson is doing the white washing today we are all very busy doing the housecleaning done the kitchen & drawing (sic) room Tuesday 26th. we cleaned the parlor today I felt tired a little at night & the flies such torments they make me feel savage. TWO PAGES OF HANDWRITTEN VERSE 132 �1 I I 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0f33b2c12c75eb565cd513227f01ff80.pdf 336344785bcc7cf69921891c86c40411 PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b8d2ccd5c315ffbb07d932296376296c.pdf 7871b11b9b838198a0eaadacc7a621ce PDF Text Text Andrew Brown Scott (1835 - 1878)  1857 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Contents Counting House Calendar, Banking Table, a Blank Space for Memoranda for every day in the year, Cash Account for each Month, Annual Summary of Cash Account, Bills Payable and Receivable. {facing page} Calendar for the year 1857 == A TABLE == Showing the number of days from any day in the month to the same day in any other month throughout the whole year. January February March April May June July August September October Jan. 365 334 306 275 245 214 184 153 122 92 Feb. 31 365 337 306 276 245 215 184 153 123 March 59 28 365 334 304 273 243 212 181 151 April. 90 59 31 365 335 304 274 243 212 182 May. 120 89 61 30 365 334 304 273 242 212 June. 151 120 92 61 31 365 335 304 273 243 July. 181 150 122 91 62 31 365 334 303 273 Aug. 212 181 153 122 92 61 31 365 334 304 Sept. 243 212 184 153 123 91 61 31 365 334 �Oct. 273 242 214 183 153 122 92 61 30 365 Nov. 304 273 245 214 184 153 123 92 61 31 Dec. 334 303 275 244 218 183 153 122 91 61 Explanation.-How many days are there from the 10th of January to the 10th of June? Look for January in the column at the left hand, then seek for June along the line to the right, and you find the number of days to be 151. DIARY FOR 1857. January, Thursday, 1. 1857. Made about 1455¾ calls more or less &c Friday, 2. Making distance table for map of Peel Saturday, 3. Same as yesterday - Went to Mr Ellis to hurry him up with the Lithograph of Peel January, Sunday, 4. 1857 No Entries Monday, 5. Same as on Saturday - finished about 4:30 P.M. Tuesday, 6. Transfering information from map of Peel to the tracings of the several Townships Went to Brampton by the evening cars January, Wednesday, 7. 1857 About the Village all day doing little or nothing �Thursday, 8. intended to travel through the county of Peel today but the weather was too cold Friday, 9. left Brampton about 9:30 A.M. then through Stanleys Mills, Castlemore, Coleraine, Bolton, Macville, Sand Hill,(Paisley), & Mono Mills, to Orangeville Hunting information for map of Peel. Neither the clerk of the Gore or the clerk of Albion were at home. Consequently could not get the school sections of either of said townships. January, Saturday, 10. 1857 Left Orangeville about 8:00 A.m. went to Alton staid there an hour then went to Charleston & got the school sections of Caledon from Dodds, the clerk promised him a map for the same information. Then drove home about 5:15 P.m. found {illegible}vin had telegraphed friday to go to town - ran over to station - just in time for cars Sunday, 11. No Entries Monday, 12. Went to Brantford by Mornings train to get clothes to go to the bush - when I got back again 11.00 AM Mr Jack thought I had better not go as I would be too late to overtake him before he got started from Orillia - went to Ellis in the afternoon to get the Map of Peel January, Tuesday, 13. 1857 Working at plan of peel {text is vertically written across Tuesday and Wednesday, the ink is faded} Wednesday, 14. Took the tracing to Ellis in the forenoon. Went to Brampton in the evening to travel in search of information for map of Peel. Thursday, 15. Went to Bolton's Village to get a map of the school sections in Albion. Mr Swinarton said I could get it from County Clerk next week - Called on the Clerk of the Gore for the same purpose. he said the Township collector had it �January Friday 16 1857 Went to Streetsville to get the school section of Toronto from the Town Clerk - he hadn't then said I could get them from the County Clerk - went to Springfield & got a good deal of information from Mr Taylor Councillor for the first Ward Saturday 17 Very cold & stormy day - staid home all day Sunday 18 No entry January Monday 19 1857 {Written Vertically Along Left Side} Working at Plan of Peel Went from Brampton to Toronto in the forenoon - went to Fitzgerald's to copy map of Streetsville before leaving Brampton and he gave me one to bring with me Tuesday 20 intended to meet Mr McCowan at the Scarboro Station but was too late for the Cars Wednesday 21 Went to the the Cars to go to Scarboro - Cars dont call there went to Mink's and hired a horse and went to McCowan’s house did a little measuring on his Lot but could not finish on account of not having a description of Mrs Borwicks property arrived in Toronto about 6.00 P.M. January Thursday 22 1857 {Written Vertically Along Left Side} Working at Plan of Peel -- but not very hard Searched in registrey office for Description of Mrs Borwicks Lot & made Description of 24 Acres off the north part of Mr McCowans portion of Lot No 22 Con C Scarboro Working at plan of Peel in the afternoon - Got a plan of the school sections of Toronto Township from Mr Elliott Clerk of County Council Friday 23 of the school sections sent map of township of Toronto back to Mr Elliott by F Forster �Saturday 24 Took map of Peel to Mr Ellis W Case of Bell.V. White decided before the Chief justice in Bells favour - recieved map of school sections of Chinguacousy from McCollum Wm went to Brampton in the evening January Monday 26 1857 {Written vertically across Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th} Working at Distance table of Peel &c &c &c {No Entries for January 26, 27, 28 and 29} {Written vertically along left margin} had a thundering bad cold working a little at Distance table of Peel Friday 30 Finished distance table and took it to Ellis’ about 1:00 P.M. went to Brampton at night {No entries for January 31 and February 1} Monday 2 Arrived in Toronto about noon put School sections of Chinguacousy and the Gore in map of Peel Tuesday 3 Working a little at map of Muskoke Road Wednesday 4 did not do much in the office went to Brampton to go to the Loydtown to get map of school sections of Albion Thursday 5 raining and storming all day did not go to Loydtown as I intended February Friday 6 1857 Went to Loydtown and got copy of Mr Osler's Map of Albion - I Pattullo went with me - Stopped at Bolton going and coming �Saturday 7 Went to Town in the morning and put school sections of Albion on the map of Peel - went Back to Brampton in the evening. Witt went with me {No entry for Sunday February 8} February Monday 9 1857 Came to Toronto in the morning. Went to Ellis and got the map to make a few alterations W.H. came in in the morning Tuesday 10 {Entries for 10th and 11th are written in darker ink over lighter entries} In office greater part of day - attended Proffessor Chapmans lecture on mineralogy from 1 to 2 P.M. in evening company at Unwins danced &c &c till 3:00 Am of 11th Wednesday 11 at work at Hastings farm - Charley and John were with me February Thursday 12 1857 {Written with darker pen over lighter entry} Went to Elliis 3 or 4 times to see about map of Peel attended lecture at College Friday 13 With Charley & John working at Hastings farm found I had made a mistake in measuring across the lot last fall measuring 12.50 instead of 12.58 ½ Saturday 14 at Ellis all forenoon got 3 or 4 proof sheets about 12 noon sent 8 out to Brampton in the afternoon {No Entry for February Sunday 15 1857} �Monday 16 in office part of day - went to Crown Land office to get field notes and instructions of Township of North Gwillimsbury Tuesday 17 attended lecture at college made tracing of map of Toronto _____________ February Wednesday 18 1857 At work at survey of the Hastings farme Charley and John with me. - finished it Thursday 19 Attended lecture in the afternoon Went to Brampton in the evening to see about Proofs of Map of Peel Making tracing of Plan of Grand trunk Railway through County of Peel - in the forenoon Friday 20 Could not get the map of Peel on account of J Lynch not being at home. Came to town in the morning February Saturday 21 1857 Finished tracing of Grand Trunk railway map {No Entry for Sunday February 22} Monday 23 Coppying the field notes taken at Sutton into another February Tuesday 24 1857 Corrected A.F. Wrights map for registry - attended lecture Wednesday 25 not doing much in the office Went to Brampton in the evening to get proofs of Peel �Thursday 26 Came to town in the morning attended lecture in afternoon Chas Robertson went with me took corrected Proof of Peel to Ellis February Friday 27 1857 Commenced and nearly finished a map of the town of St Mary's for J Lays Esq Saturday 28 Finished map of St Mary's in the forenoon did nothing in the afternoon this day finishes 2 years service March Sunday 1 {No Entry} March Monday 2 1857 With Roberts and John Guy left Toronto for Sutton where arrived about 4:30 P.M. Tuesday 3 Produced townline down to the Lake and about 20.00 on to the ice - where I took Angles to the islands and to several objects on shore traversed the shore from the Townline to Jackson's Point Wednesday 4 With Roberts and John surveying Jackson's Point March Thursday 5 1857 Finished Preliminary survey of Jacksons Point Friday 6 Met Mr Lyndsay in the morning to run his line. concluded not to run it untill they petitioned Parliament for a local act for the Lake Con to Gwillimbury - went to see Mr Mossington about running his line but he did �not want it run untill Peter Barton swore to the Post bet - Nos 7 & 8 - in afternoon made pencil sketch of Jackson's point - called at Howards in forenoon - and at Trent's in the evening Saturday 7 running line between Nos 1 & 2 in the 8th for R.Reeford March Sunday 8 1857 {No Entry} Monday 9 Snowing hard all day - done nothing done Tuesday 10 in forenoon ran a compass line part of the way through lot 14. lake con North Gwillimbury for J A Lindsay in afternoon running line bet {bet is shortform for between} 1 & 2 8th con Georgina for Reeford March Wednesday 11 1857 Finished line bet 1 & 2 --- Thursday 12 Chaining line bet 1 & 2 in forenoon to put down posts - in afternoon attended races at Jackson’s Point Friday 13 Finished chaining line bet 1 & 2 and put down Posts on the Townline 1/2 way up the lot March Saturday 14 1857 Finished putting in the posts on the Townline Sunday 15 Went up to Mr Howards in the evening Monday 16 Put in the posts at the 9th Con line moved Mr Bouchiers post at S.W. L of No. 1 in the 9th con 16l farther south - put down the posts between 1 & 2 �March Tuesday 17 1857 Ran a line along the 7th con line to bet 6 & 7 in the 6th con - then bet 6 & 7 parallel to the Townline - then cleared and measured across the Fronts of lots 7, 8, & 9 in the 6th con - where I found an old post lying down & the point in the ground planted a cedar one in its place Wednesday 18 raining in the morning & looked like rain all day. had so far to go to work did not go - making plan of Reeford lot Thursday 19 Charley sick John and I chained across 6th Con bet 6 & 7. then chained on 7th Con line bet across 7 & 1/2 of 8. then sent John home with instrument I planted posts - on front of 6th bet 7 & 8. at centre of 7 & at centre of 8. March Friday 20 1857 Finished Mr Bouchiers lot at French Village about 6:15 P.M. Saturday 21 Snowing in the forenoon Finished Mr Reefords Plan - in afternoon ran lines bet 1 & 2 and 2 & 3 of Mr Reefords lots Sunday 22 {No Entry} March Monday 22 1857 Running lines in Mr Reefords Lots Tuesday 23 Same as yesterday Wednesday 24 Charley & John same as yesterday I made 2 pencil sketches of the point to thew proposed subdivision finished them about 3:30 P.M �March Thursday 26 1857 Finished running lines for Mr Reeford about 4:30 P.M. Friday 27 Posting off Mr Bouchiers portion of no 2 - 18th con of Georgina - about half of the day - Charley at home not well Saturday 28 Left Sutton at 11 A.M. Arrived in Toronto at 7:00 P.M. John and I walked from Dughill to Lefroy Charley went on to H. Landing March Sunday 29 1857 {No Entry} Monday 30 making pencil plan of Jacksons point for Mr Bouchier Tuesday 31 Trying to get up a plan of Mr Bouchier's property in Georgina attended lecture at College April Wednesday 1 1857 Working at Mr Bouchiers plan. Thursday 2 Same as yesterday - attended lecture in afternoon Friday 3 With Mr Unwin - measured the outlines of Mr Gwynes lot on corner of Yonge st and 3rd Con Line. then went over Mrs, Seymour's lot (25. 3rd con). Arrived at home about 3:30 P.M. �April Saturday 4 1857 Made copy of Diary and Accounts for April - made a pencil sketch of Mrs Seymour's lot - in afternoon packed up & sent 18 mounted maps of Peel to Brampton. 3 Col and 6 plainer to Thompson's the same to Bain & the same to McLear Sunday 5 {No Entry} Monday 6 made a pencil sketch of Mrs Seymour's lot packed up for Mr Walford, 12 coloured & 12 plain maps of Peel. April Tuesday 7 1857 Making copy of Diary and Accounts for January and February 1857. attended Geological lecture Wednesday 8 Making plan of Mr Gwyne's lots on Yonge st Thursday 9 in forenoon making plan of Gwyne's lots in afternoon went to Brampton April Friday 10, to Monday 13 1857 {No Entries} Tuesday 14 Came to Toronto in the morning working at Gwynes plan Wednesday 15 in forenoon. With Unwin, Jack and Roberts. Surveying water lots for Mrs Brown in afternoon working at Mr Bouchiers plan April Thursday 16 1857 Working at Gwynes lots Plan attended lecture in afternoon �Friday 17 ditto Saturday 18 Same in forenoon - in afternoon with Unwin and Jack - surveying on E side of don - and south of Don and Danforth road - for J Leys Esqr April Sunday 19 Monday 20 1857 With Jack till 2:00 P.M, survey Arthurs lot East of Don. Then plotting the survey rest of day Monday 20 See yesterday made 2 bets with W. H. F. 1st an even bet of 8 1 that he would not enter 3 first classes, at the University 2nd a bet of 8 2 to 8 1 that he would not take any three that he could mention - he mentioned Geology - English Literature & Mathematics Tuesday 21 Working a little at Gwynes plan April Wednesday 22 1857 With John Guy surveying Park lot No 24 for Revd. Mr Given's Thursday 23 Calculating contents of park lot No 24 - & several other jobs - too numerous & unimportant to mention Friday 24 part of the day helping U. & J. to survey Mrs Brown's lot April Saturday 25 1857 helping Jack to survey Mrs Brown lot on front street. Went to Brampton in afternoon Sunday 26 {No Entry} �Monday 27 Came in from Brampton in the morning. Working at Gwynne's plan remainder of day April Tuesday 28 1857 in forenoon helping Jack to make some calculations for the survey of Mrs Browns lot on Front st in afternoon with Jack making the survey Wednesday 29 With Chas and Joe and C Unwin in the afternoon. resetting the post on the Denison Estate homested Thursday 30 Same as yesterday with Chas and Joe May Friday 1 1857 Same as yesterday. finished about 1:00 P.M. raining all day Saturday 2 In the office all day Sunday 3 {No Entry} May Monday 4 1857 in the morning with Chas & Joe went up to work at Mr Gwynne's lot above Yorkville - worked at then until noon, when it came on heavy rain - at home all the afternoon - t in the evening took a letter to the Colonist office - which I wrote in answer to one written by E Nugent Tuesday 5 Tuesday in the office all day - sent 25 mounted maps to Brampton and 34 coloured to Carter to get mounted �Wednesday 6 Mr Unwin - with Jones & Butterworth went to orillia in the morning putting some coloured maps on deeds for Bacon - finished one and partly finished 2 - - - May Thursday 7 1857 With Charley and Joe. Working at Gwynes lots near Yorkville finished at 5:00 P.M. Friday 8 in office all day doing nothing Saturday 9 with Chas and Joe working at the Given's estate - making preliminary survey May Sunday 10 1857 {No Entry} Monday 11 {Entries written over older faint ones with darker ink} same as yesterday - finished at 7:00 P.M. when I went to Judge Harrison's - when he told me to tell Ley's that he stopped me surveying untill he had a settlement with him Tuesday 12 met Mr Jarvis at Caerhowel, at 11:00 a.m. to take off Lots 30 E of William st 3H32 W of William and E of Dummer st and A. E and W of Murray st - sent Joe for posts, went to office for Charley - commenced at 3:00 P.M. & finished at 6 P.M. William went to Brampton at night May Wednesday 13 1857 in forenoon made sketch of the Givens farm in the afternoon. went with Jack to Thornhi �Thursday 14 We met Mr Passmore at Townline. to run line between 18 and 19 2nd Con Markham - ranged out the Townline and Angled nearly up to line bet 18 and 19. when it came on to rain very heavy* raining from about 10:00 a.m. *about 4:00 P.M. Friday 15 ran the line as far as line bet 18 and 19 when it commenced raining very heavy Went to house and drew up a bond bet. Helmkay and Phillips - and took affadavits of Peter Wise & John Helmkay. Jack and Passmore went to Phillips at night May Saturday 16 1857 measured across front of Lots 18,19 & 20, ran line between 18 & 19 finished about 5:00 P.M. when they took Affadavit of Peter Phillips - Left Helmkays about 7:30 P.M. they brought Jack and I as far as Hoggs Hollow - wher we walked to Toronto arriving about 1:15 A.M. of Sunday Sunday 17 {No Entry} Monday 18 drew out proposed subdivision of Leys property May Tuesday 19 1857 did nothing in the forenoon - in afternoon helped Jack to stake off a lot on Victoria street Wednesday 20 {Again written over with darker ink} Charley sick - sent Joe & Muldoon up with some posts (327) to Leys place - H Butterworth and I ran College street through then we straightened & chopped out the West side of the Centre street & planted a post where it intersects the north side of College street in the morning sent carpet bag to Wm at Brampton (per Express) �Thursday 21 Joe and I working at Ley's place ran out line on the East side of West street and planted post at the intersection of College st May Friday 22 1857 With Charley and Joe working at Ley's place Saturday 23 in office all forenoon. Went to Brampton in the evening Sunday 24 {No Entry} May Monday, 25 1857 {No Entry} Tuesday 26 came to Toronto in the morning- Wednesday 27 raining in the morning - in office all day doing nothing May Thursday 28 1857 raining in the morning - same as yesterday Friday 29 With Charley & Joe working at Ley's place stopped at Church's tavern at night Saturday 30 Same as yesterday - in afternoon helping Jack & Jones to take levels of Given's street May Sunday 31 1857 {No Entry} �June Monday 1 raining in the morning - went up to Ley's place about 12:00 Charley & Joe with me Tuesday 2 Working at Ley's place from 7:00 A.M. till 7:00 P.M. went to Town after supper June Wednesday 3 1857 went up about 11:00 A.M. went to Grand trunk switch 3:30 intending to go to Brampton. but could not get on. came on to rain very heavy about 4:00 Thursday 4 Working from 7:00 A.M. till 7:00 P.M. - went to Town after supper Friday 5 staid in office all day. helping Jack to make plan of Leys place Charley & Joe working at Ley's place June Saturday 6 1857 went up to Ley's about 9:00 A.M. working till 4:00 p.m. when went to help Jack & Jones to take levels of Denis? st sent Joe home after dinner to cut some wood Sunday 7 {No Entry} Monday 8 Raining - working at the plan of Given's Estate June Tuesday 9 1857 Same as yesterday - went to Brampton in the afternoon �Wednesday 10 at Brampton Thursday 11 Came to Town in the evening June Friday 12 1857 slight showers throughout the day. working at Ley's plan of the Given's Estate Saturday 13 With Joe working at Ley's place Sunday 14 {No Entry} June Monday 15 1857 in forenoon produced St Patrick's st through to Bathurst st {Written diagonally across part of Monday 15 and Tuesday 16} With Joe working at the Given's Estate Wednesday 17 with JCharley & Joe at same {Written diagonally across Thursday 18, Friday 19, and part of Saturday 20} With Charley and Joe working at the Givens Estate Saturday 20 commenced raining at noon and rained all the afternoon June Sunday 21 1857 {No Entry} �Monday 22 raining greater part of day in office doing little or nothing Tuesday 23 with Chas & Joe at the Givens estate {Written diagonally across Wednesday 24 and part of Thursday 25} same as Tuesday Thursday 25 I went to Town in the evening Friday 26 in office all the forenoon went up to Givens about 5:00 P.M. June Saturday 27 1857 at the Givens place all day went to town in the evening Sunday 28 {No Entry} Monday 29 raining all the forenoon went to Brampton afternoon met Uncle's John & David going to Guelph __________________ {Written diagonally across Tuesday 30, and part of Wednesday July 1 at Brampton July Wednesday 1 attended meeting of Cricket Club in the evening �Thursday 2 come in in the morning. then went up to the Cricket ground staid there till noon. afternoon at the office got J 36 from Jack and went up and paid Fields for board - and bro' down the things from the Given's survey July Friday 3 1857 doing very little in office - in afternoon commenced to make a tracing of part of Canada to put on plan of part of Brampton Mr Unwin arrived from the bush about 9:30 P.M. taking all by surprise Saturday 4 went to cars to meet Uncle David then went round town with him untill 11:30. then went with him to the boat for Niagara he started about 12:00- in afternoon doing a little at tracing of part of Canada - and stretching cloth to mount paper for plan of Muskoka Road Survey Sunday 5 {No Entry} {Written across July Monday 6 1857 and Tuesday 7} Making a sketch of part of Rosepark for George Duggan Esq together with several other jobs Wednesday 8 finished sketch in the forenoon in afternoon made and sent out to Brampton a tracing of part of A,F S plan shewing proposed alteration of streets July Thursday 9 1857 in morning recd telegraph from A.F.S to get Fitzgerald. went up to Cricket ground to tell him staid till 1:30 - in afternoon in the office doing nothing Friday 10 went out to Brampton in the morning played a game at Cricket in the afternoon �Saturday 11 returned from Brampton in the morning - staid at the house all afternoon not well July Sunday 12 1857 {No Entry} Monday 13 in forenoon plotting lines of Muskoka Road in afternoon went with Unwin to trac{e} out Townline across 1st Con York and take ofbservation of North star - Jack came along about 11:00 P.M. to help, when he laid down and went to sleep. consequently was of a great deal of help - (over the left) staid out all night Tuesday 14 went to work as soon as we could see and finished tracing out Townline then walked into town arrived about 9:00 A.M. got breakfast and went to sleep slept till noon - after dinner went to office - working at Muskoka road plan July Wednesday 15 1857 working at Muskoka road Plan in the forenoon - afternoon doing nothing at night took observation of Polaris on line bet 23 and 24 1st Con York finished at 12:00 - midnight Thursday 16 started to run line bet 23 and 24 - but commenced raining - in office all day Friday 17 with Mr Unwin and Jack started line bet 23 and 24 then Jack went to office Unwin and I with Joe run it thro then measured from it to W. City limit on North City limit July Saturday 18 1857 in morning went to Brampton. then went over to Norval to play cricket with the Norval club beat them badly. they kicked up a fuss - we came away late without our dinner. becau{se} the president would not apologize &c �Sunday 19 {No Entry} Monday 20 came to Town in the morning. mad up Mr Bourchiers Act for surveying in March July Tuesday 21 1857 surveying at Mrs Seymours lot. with Chas and Joe - Muldoon took up posts and tent &c - intend camping out for the survey Wednesday 22 same as yesterday in the evening hired a man to come tomorrow. at $1.50 per day Thursday 23 same as yesterday man working to day - not worth $1.50 but cant get one for less. I left about 5:15 P.M. and came to town July Friday 24 1857 {Fainter entry written over with darker pen} Raining in morning - went up to Mrs Seymour's Lot about noon - raining all the afternoon staid in camp doing nothing - at night hired a boy to work tomorrow for 3/9 Saturday 25 {Overwritten with darker pen} With all party cutting out lines all day - paid man and boy 18/9 - told mam to come again on Monday at noon. Went to town at night - Joe left tonight Sunday 26 {No Entry} �July Monday 27 1857 {Overwritten with darker pen} With James (a boy hired in Joes place) went up to Mrs Seymour's lots and put up the tent in the forenoon - in afternoon with him & man cutting out lines Tuesday 28 {Overwritten with darker pen} Same as yesterday afternoon paid off man. went to town in the evening leaving James at the camp Wednesday 29 {Overwritten with darker pen} Went up again with Chas in the morning staking off lots all day James went to Town at night to bring up some victuals in the morning July Thursday 30 1857 {All Entries to August 4 overwritten with darker pen} Staking off the lots from 7:00am till 8:00p.m. Friday 31 Same as yesterday - finished about 8:00 P.M. when got supper & packed up the camp &c & went home - arrived about 10:30 P.M. very heavy thunder shower from 3:30 till 5:30 P.M. August Saturday 1 Made rough sketch of Mrs Seymour's lots to make plan from in the forenoon went to Brampton in the afternoon took Gustave Genereux with me August Sunday 2 1857 {No Entry} �Monday 3 Went to Town in the morning went over to Island in the afternoon with A Butterworth & Unwin to have a bathe Tuesday 4 Went to Sutton in the forenoon in afternoon with John Trent staked off Mr Trent's last lot (No 25) {S}tr J.C.M burnt at Barrie at night August Wednesday 5 1857 {All Entries from August 5 to August 9 overwritten with darker pen} in the morning laid out foundation for Church. then (about 9:00 AM) went to Mr Ritchie's to see about surveying the Georgina Glebe lot - about 11:00 A.M. took angle on Jacksons point bet Townline and a line from a tree in Innnisfil to the chimney of the parsonage - went over to lot & looked around for post &c got dinner at Mr Sibbalds about 4:00 P.M. left there about 5:00-went to Mr Syall's to see if he knew anything concerning the posts between 6 & 7 in the 8th con. got tea there about 6:00 then went to the village - hired a man to chop tomorrow Thursday 6 With man running a line parallel to Townline on sideroad between 6 & 7 in 8th con Georgina - got no dinner went up to Mr Trent's in the evening hired John Croto in the evening for tomorrow Friday 7 With the 2 men cutting out the line August Saturday 8 1857 in the morning got Mr Lyall to help me to find the posts of road between 6 & 7 found the post on East side of road finished laying off the Glebe about 8:20 P.M. got dinner at Mr Sibbalds Sunday 9 Went to church in forenoon went up to Mr Howards in afternoon �Monday 10 in morning made up Mr Sibbald's account $30½ of which I recd $16 and paid off accounts up there measured sheppards hayfield - about 12 Acres came to Toronto in the afternoon August Tuesday 11 1857 With Mr Unwin went to Barrie to do a job for shortis & co - when got there found another survey{or} at it. then examined part of lot 23 in the 7th Con Vespra - came to Toronto in the evening Wednesday 12 In the office - not doing much Thursday 13 same as yesterday went to Brampton in the afternoon Friday 14 came to town in the morning. {Written diagonally across part of Friday 14th and part of Saturday 15th} in the office doing little or nothing Saturday 15 went to Brampton at night Sunday 16 {No Entry} August Monday 17 1857 Came to town in the morning {Written diagonally across part of Monday 17th and part of Tuesday 18th} in the office doing little or nothing �Tuesday 18 in afternoon with Mr Unwin went by stage to Sydenham. then walked up to Thos Copeland's on the N 1/4. W 8. 1st Con N Dundas Street - to be ready tp commen{ce} in the morning to Lay off 10 acres for- Caldwell. Wednesday 19 at work all day. finished at 6:00 P.M. when we got supper - & Copeland drove us to Town. arrived at 11:15 P.M. August Thursday 20 1857 up at Cricket Ground all day Canada vs United states Friday 21 Went up to the Cricket Ground at 11:00 A.M. game finished at 1:00 P.M. Canada winning with 7 wickets to spare After dinner surveying for S Ridout with Mr Unwin Saturday 22 in forenoon making plan of S Ridouts place Lots south of Jerard street in afternoon with Mr Unwin and James staking off the Lots Charley working at the plan August Sunday 23 1857 {No Entry} Monday 24 in afternoon went to Brampton to see about an Account. Starrat recd as he said from Unwin Tuesday 25 At Brampton saw Mr Starrat at night August Wednesday 26 1857 Came to Town in the morning - working at map of Muskoka Road. checking it over &c �Thursday 27 in forenoon same as yesterday. went around town with Aleck from 12:30 till 2:30 Friday 28 Checking over map of Muskoka Road survey. in afternoon went to meet the great Western cars - to meet Lizzie but she didnt come August Saturday 29 1857 this forenoon the same as yesterday forenoon - in afternoon met the boat and Cars. for Liz but she didn't come went out to Weston by cars Went over to Denisons to get some money. They not at home coudn't pay if they were - went to Kenter's for same purpos{e} with the same success. staid at John Rauls at night John Scott staid with me Sunday 30 Went to meeting {2ce} A. F. and W. H. came down in the buggy staid all night Monday 31 Saw Kenter in morning said he couldn't pay now. but would sometime (or never) came in by the morning cars helping Jack to copy the field notes of Muskoka Road plan survey September Tuesday 1 1857 forenoon the same as yesterday. in after-noon went to the boat and Cars to meet Lizzy but she didn't come Wednesday 2 in forenoon hunting up bearings of lines diverging from Main Line of Muskoka Road afternoon same as yesterday afternoon Thursday 3 part of forenoon same as yesterday rest calculating distances chained for Diary in afternoon same as yesterday. Went to Brampton �September Friday 4 1857 at Brampton. played 2 games of Cricket Saturday 5 at home all day Sunday 6 {No Entry} September Monday 7 1857 came to Town in the morning doing nothing in the office Tuesday 8 in the morning made draft of description of a road through 33 con. at Scarboro. then leveled Mr Unwins garden - in afternoon same as last tuesday. at night went to Wellington where saw W. H. S and J. L. they going to Owen Sound tomorrow morning Wednesday 9 {Written diagonally across Wednesday space} doing nothing doing nothing doing nothing doing nothing cos why. nothing to do September Thursday 10 1857 same Friday 11 Same Saturday 12 Same �September Sunday 13 1857 {No Entry} Monday 14 part of forenoon with Mr Unwin measuring S. Ridouts lot on Adelaide st Tuesday 15 forgot what I was doing this day but believe it was doing nothing September Wednesday 16 1857 {Written diagonally across Wednesday and Thursday 17} Working at old plan of Toronto put on it the Plan of lots at Don Station Mrs Ridouts Plan & several others Friday 18 {Written diagonally across Friday space} Making calculations of Jacksons Point Survey. preparitory to making plan for the board of Examiners September Saturday 19 1857 left office 11:00 A.M. went to went home with W.H.S. got dinner after dinner went up to G W R Stn to meet girls - Cars 1/4 hour bhind time got Brown to wait girls come hurried them up left trunks behind. Just in time Sunday 20 {No Entry} Monday 21 at home September Tuesday 22 1857 {Entries overwritten with darker pen for 22 to 25} in afternoon went over and laid off a 1/2 acre lot for School house at 3rd line East - finished at 4:00 �recd $3.00 for same $0.50 and $1/2 for hoses Wednesday 23 Fair day - at home & at fair all day Thursday 24 in morning went over to Mr Hutton's and measured 2 lots. to make description got home at 3:00 P.M. then made out descriptions. finished at 11:00 P.M. September Friday 25 1857 sent descriptions to town by J. C.Cummins Esq - to get Unwin and Jack's signature staked off Mr Cummins lot at home rest of day Saturday 26 at Cricket ground greater part of day match bet Brampton and Norval clubs Brampton victorious by 25 having 98 in one innings - to Norvals 73. in two innings - recd descriptions from Toronto and gave them to J. C. Cummins Sunday 27 {No Entry} September Monday 28 1857 Loafing all day i.e. doing nothing Tuesday 29 came to Toronto in the morning Wednesday 30 doing nothing �October Thursday 1 1857 Same Friday 2 in afternoon with Mr Unwin went up Leys place to measure distance between posts planted on W side of Shaw St and the West side of st in 2nd con opposite Saturday 3 doing little or nothing October Sunday 4 1857 {No Entry} Monday 5 part of day going around town with W. H. Scott hunting up a boarding house for him. Tuesday 6 Liz and Hat. came to town and staid at Ley's. I went there in evening staid till 10:00 October Wednesday 7 1857 In office all day Thursday 8 In office all forenoon, in afternoon went with Mr J. C. Cummins to Yorkville to see some lots which he wanted changed Friday 9 With Charles & James went to Yorkville and altered the lots for J. C. Cummins Esq. finnished about 1:00 P.M. posted a plan of same to him at night October Saturday 10 1857 in forenoon in the office in afternoon went to Weston �Sunday 11 at Weston Monday 12 came to town in the morning in afternoon in the office {fancy little squiggles at the bottom of page} October Tuesday 13 1857 {Written diagonally across Tuesday, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15} in the office the greater part of the time doing little or nothing October Friday 16 1857 afternoon went to Brampton to do a job for John Clark Saturday 17 Surveying J Clark's lot in Brampton finished about 3:30 P.M. Sunday 18 {No Entry} October Monday 19 1857 Came to town in morning then made description of J Clark's lot. than by afternoon cars with Thompson went down to Scarboro. station then walked to Thompson's tavern on Ringston Road to see Morgan about some survey to be made for him. Staid there all night Tuesday 20 after breakfast. Morgan drove us up to Armstrongs. on the Markham and Danforth Roads. then went to survey and lay out Morgans lots parts of lot 20 1st Con - Wednesday 21 at the same wrought very late trying to finish. but could not �October Thursday 22 1857 commenced at 6:30 A.M. finished at 8:00 A.M. then had breakfast. rode by stage to railroad crossing then walked along railroad to Station and came by cars to Town. arrived at 11:00 A.M. rest of day making plan of Morgans lots. Friday 23 making plan of Morgans lots Saturday 24 finished Morgans plan in forenoon afternoon had toothache very bad October Sunday 25 1857 {No Entry} Monday 26 in forenoon took specification for a Theodolite to Potters to send for it concluded to wait till next week - about noon took several altitudes of the sun. afternoon trying to fcalculate Latitudes by 2 altitudes of the Sun Tuesday 27 took several altitudes of the Sun with the Sextant measuring the angle between the sun and its reflected immage in a plate of Water October Wednesday 28 1857 {Written diagonally across Wednesday and Thursday 29} in the office doing nothing Friday 30 helping Mr Unwin to survey J. Ridouts lots on Seaton Street finished about 4:30 p.m. �October Saturday 31 1857 in the office all forenoon doing little or nothing. in afternoon went to Brampton November Sunday 1 {No Entry} Monday 2 in morning went over to E Fletcher's to run line between 2 & 3. 2nd Con W.H.S. which Bristow had run before. I came 7 inches farther south than his line finished about 3:00 P.M. came to town in evening. November Tuesday 3 1857 in office all day doing nothing Wednesday 4 {Written diagonally across Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5} Working at R B Denison's Plan of Bellevue Estate November Friday 5 1857 {Written diagonally across Friday 6th and Saturday 7} Working at R B Denisons Plan of Bellevue Estate Sunday 8 {No Entry} November Monday 9 1857 Same as friday and Saturday Tuesday 10 With Thompson & James surveying for Bell. on Bathurst and Adelaide sts finished at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday 11 going round town with Liz and Hattie sent Liz to Brampton and Hattie to oshawa - at night �November Thursday 12 1857 in morning went to see Bell. he was not in. then went to Crown Land office to get measurements of lots about Bathurst & Adelaide sts relating to Bells survey rest of day working at Plan of Bellevue Friday 13 forenoon same as yesterday afternoon went to Weston Saturday 14 came to Town in the morning - worked a little at Plan of Bellevue - in afternoon went to Brampton - Robert Lowis's Barn Burnt about 7:00 P.M. November Sunday 15 1857 {No Entry} Monday 16 came to Town in the morning. got to office about noon. working a little at Plan of Bellevue Tuesday 17 same as yesterday afternoon November Wednesday 18 1857 nothing Thursday 19 in morning with Thompson and James went up to Givens Estate when it came on rain went home. afternoon nothing Friday 20 with Thomson and James working at the Givens's Estate November Saturday 21 1857 Snowing all day doing nothing �Sunday 22 {No Entry} Monday 23 {Written sideways} in morning with Thomson went up to the Givens Estate to make some measurements finished about noon. afternoon putting distances on map of the Given's Estate November Tuesday 24 1857 in morning went to G.T.R. to go to Brampton 1 minute too late then went up to Given's Est to help Unwin, Roberts, Thomson, & James. left there at three P.M. went to Brampton Wednesday 25 at Brampton all day doing nothing heard Mr Ormiston lecture in the evening at Mechanics instute Thursday 26 measured part of Nr 2 3rd con E.H.S. Chinguacousy for McBride & Starrat went to town in the evening November Friday 27 1857 in forenoon went made description of part of No 2 3rd con E.H.S. Chinguacousy afternoon went to Brampton Saturday 28, Sunday 29, November Monday 30 1857, December Tuesday 1& Wednesday 2 {No Entries} December Thursday 3 1857 in forenoon went over to third line East (No 12) with Mr Armstrong to 1 measure two wheat fields finished about 2:30 P.M. Friday 4 came to town in the morning �Saturday 5 doing nothing December Sunday 6 1857 {No Entry} Monday 7 With Mr Unwin & Thompson made survey for R. L. Denison of piece of ground occupied by Burgess Tuesday 8 Went to office in the forenoon comparing plan of Newmarket - - afternoon at home sick December Wednesday 9 1857 at home all day ill Thursday 10 at the office in forenoon doing nothing at home all afternoon. met A. F. S. at Wellington at night Friday 11 in office all day to attend case of Burgess Vs Denison in County court December Saturday 12 1857 the same - about 11:00 A.M. went up to Yorkville with J. R. J. to examine damage done to Heward's property by letting water off the road back at 12:30 - in afternoon Sunday 13 {No Entry} �Monday 14 doing nothing in particular Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 {Written top to bottom along right side through all of the above dates} helping J. R. Jack a little with the plan of Newmarket December Friday 18 1857 in the morning with Unwin and Jack went up to Yorkville to examine a water course through Heward's property finished about noon. then went home met W. H. S. he was going to Oshawa. went in his place for Hattie and Miss Arkland. raining nearly all day Saturday 19 in the morning brought up Hattie and Miss A to Toronto she they staid at Ley's all day Liz & A. F. came in from Brampton. all went to Brampton at night Sunday 20 Went to English church twice December Monday 21 1857 at home all day doing nothing the Misses Ley's came out of town tonight Bowlly then staid all night being out at the Elections Tuesday 22 went up to Edmonton with Dr Bull to get the state of the polles. had an upset and broke the cutter Misses Sellar T Sellar J Thistle and J Wright over tonight Wednesday 23 doing nothing all day - the Misses Leys went home at night went up to Patersons at night �December Thursday 24 1857 nothing all day - at Thistles at night enjoyed myself until 12:00 P.M. Friday 25 Christmas day sleighing party went up to Dublin danced for 2 hours then came home again Saturday 26 Took up carpet in front room shook it and put it down again Sunday December 27 1857 {No Entry} Monday 28 at Brampton Tuesday 29 came to town in the morning at Brampton December Wednesday 30 1857 came to Town in the morning doing little or nothing Thursday 31 Same as yesterday went to the station at 4:00 P.M. saw W Thistle there gave him my return ticket �Memoranda George Dodds clerk of Caledon T McCallum " " Chinguacousy government survey to Unwin & Jack last summers - Ac - to Unwin Butbe to Unwin Memoranda Subscribers to map of Peel A. F. Wright Esq Toronto Wm Forser Brampton Memoranda Wright J Fitzgerald Scott A " W Pattullo A " J Solar Observation Oct 26/57 11-50-15 - a.m.- 38 - 29 33° - 29½ 0 - 13 8 - 42 - P.M .- 33+18° 0 - 17 - 30 " " 33 - 06½ 0 - 22 - 03 " " 32 - 57 12-7{0} �Memoranda Octr 27 h M S 10 - 53-10 - 63 + 45 I I 11 - 07 - 30 - - - 65 - 31 - Centre 11 - 27 - 30 - - - - - 66 + 52 - Centre 11 - 54 - 45 - - - 67+22 - Centre 12 - 00 - 20 - - 67 - 22 " 12 - 06 - 35 - - 67 - 11 " 12 - 10 - 00 67-11 - 12 - 53 - 40 - - - 64 - 00 Memoranda Board in 1856 William from 15th Novr to 17th Decr A.B. from 15 Novr to 31 Decr Excepting 2 week Receipts for Peel Wm McLellon. 1. map on Account 15.0 recd from J Lynch on Peel Account 3.0.0 �Cash Account - April Date Rec'd Paid 8th Cash. C.Unwin 2.00 21st C Unwin 2 pr boots 8.00 Cash Account - May Date Rec'd Paid 4th C Unwin cash 2.00 carting posts to Yorkville .75 6 postage 05. 05 13 J. B Jack. Cash 1 23 J. R. Jack. Cash 1 Cash Account - June Date Rec'd Paid 8th Mrs Ridout - Paint for lots 33.3 13 mending picket 12.5 �Cash Account - July. Date. Rec'd. Paid. 1st J. R. Jack. cash 36 ~ Board at Fields 36 ~ Cab 2 ~ mag. of Theodlite 25 7 Postage 10 9 " cash. C Unwin 4 ~ 21 " " " 10 Carting posts (Leys) 3 00 " " (Mrs Seymour) 1 50 " " Unwin 37 ½ - ¼ cwt biscuit 1 50 28th Axemen (Mrs Seymour 5 75 50 00 50 47 ½ �CASH ACCOUNT - AUGUST Date. Rec'd. Paid. 4 Excursion Ticket. Sutton 3 00 Cash ( C Unwin 7 00 10 3 {3 written in pencil} 1st Axeman 2 50 7 {written in pencil} 2nd ~ } Sibbald. 16 00 1 { pencil} 10 {written in pencil} Cash. (T. Sibbald 16 00 1 {written in pencil} board at Shepperds 3 00 paper. pencils & c 3 {written in pencil} 20 passage. Sutton to Toronto 2 12 ½ Cab from station home 50 �11 2 tickets to Barrie 3 75 Registry office Barrie 50 15 Cash. (C. U.) 1 00 18 Cash to C.U. 1 00 22 " C.U. (Peel) 20 00 24 Cars to Brampton 75 29 to Weston & back 62½ Cash (C.U) 1 00 25 00 40 95 CASH ACCOUNT - SEPTEMBER. Date. Rec'd. Paid. 22 School trustees chinguecousy 3 50 26 J.P. Hutton 9 00 24 search registry Brampton 37½ 37½ �24 horse hire 1 50 26 Cars, to Toronto ³⁄₉ cab 1/{5} 1 00 12 50 2 87 ½ CASH ACCOUNT - OCTOBER. Date. Rec'd. Paid. cash. (C Unwin) 6 00 Postage 10 bottle {gum}. 37 ½ 19 2 to Scarboro 7 75 board at .ditto. 3 50 22 stage cars & cab. home 1 45 19 . cash per J. Clark 6 00 6 00 12 17 ½ �CASH ACCOUNT - NOVEMBER. Date. Rec'd. Paid. 2 Cash. per E Fletcher 6 00 " to J.R. Jack 50 " per C Unwin 2 00 4.6.3 16 1.25 ____________ 17.25 CASH ACCOUNT - DECEMBER. Date. Rec'd. Paid. 2 J Armstrong for measuring wheat field 4 00 3 Cab from stn 2 25 4 00 - 25 �CASH ACCOUNT - SUMMARY Rec'd. Paid. Account of 1857 70 60 76 90½ JANUARY, 10 00 8 30 FEBRUARY, 5 00 1 83 MARCH, 24 00 20 22½ APRIL, 2 00 8 00 MAY, 4 00 80 JUNE, 33½ 46 JULY, 50 00 50 47½ AUGUST, 25 00 40 95 SEPTEMBER, 12 50 2 87½ OCTOBER, 6 00 12 17½ NOVEMBER, 6 00 -- -- DECEMBER, 4 4 00 - 25 219 10 223 19½ 24 �JANUARY - BILLS PAYABLE. Date. Name. Dolls. Cts. J Trent Aug 5 1 day surveying & travelling 6 Expenses 3 9 00 RECEIVABLE T Sibbald Aug 10th 3½ days surveying 21 0 1 Axeman 2 days " 1.25 2 50 1 " 2 " " 1.50 3 00 Travelling Expenses 4 30 50 10th Buy Cash 16 00 14 50 {Several mathematical equations written at top of the January - Bills Payable page. Some entries written over with darker pen.} �FEBRUARY - BILLS PAYABLE Date. Name. Dolls. Cts. Captⁿ shaw's tender for Givens st Excavations per yard 0/9 91 surface grading per rod 15/0 planking ~ ~ 8/0 3 ft box culverts per yard lineal 15/0 18 inch " " " " 5/6 12 " " " " " 4/6 ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~ RECEIVABLE. Mrs Seymour July To 10 days surveying 60 00 " C.R. 8 days @ 7 1.50 12 00 �" John Joe & James 10 day . 1.50 15 00 Axemen 5 75 110 posts ~ 7 33 Carting d~~ 1 50 2 Weeks board board & @3.00 20 00 MARCH - BILLS PAYABLE Date. Name. Dolls. Cts. J Leys Esqr Givens lot June 27 24½ days surveying to date 147 00 1 Assistant 22 ½ days @ 1.50 33 75 Assistant 21 days @1.00 21 00 Board. 9 weeks @ 4.00 36 00 740 posts @ 49 33 �RECEIVABLE. - Morgan Dr Oct 20 to 2½ days surveying & traveling 15 00 assistant {ditto} {ditto} 3 75 board 3 50 traveling expenses 2 20 Plan 5 00 29 70 {large ink splotch on bottom of right hand page) JUNE - BILES BAYABEE {Text should read BILLS PAYABLE, but the letter P and two L's has been filled in to look like the letter B.} Date. Name. Dolls. Cts. Theodolite 154 00 Compass Telescope 9 00 Chain 5 00 �Tape Protractor Scales. 10.20.30.40 Boxwood 6 00 " 50 & 60 Ivory 6 00 parallel ruler Straight edge Set squares 1 doz pins BECEIVABEE. {text should read RECEIVABLE but the letters R and L have been filled in to look like the letter B.} {No Entries} JULY - BILES PAYABLE. {text should read BILLS but the letter L has been filled in to look like the letter B.} Date. Name. Dolls. Cts. {No Entries} �AUGUST - BILLS PAYABLE. Date. Name. Dolls. Cts. Unwin & Scott T{o} J Ellis Dr Feb 25 drawing map of Peel on Stone 50 00 1000 copies @ $5.00 per 100 50 00 paper for D{o} 42 quires 33 60 12 sheets American ship &c 75 134 35 By cash (per A.B.S.) 30 00 104 35 RECEIVABLE. {No Entries} �SEPTEMBER - BILLS PAYABLE. Date. Name. Dolls. Cts. April 29 G F Denison Esqr 160 May 4th J Gwyme Esq 50 May 27 ~~ J Leys Esq 327 June 2 ~ ~ ~ 183 RECEIVABLE. {No Entries} OCTOBER - BILLS PAYABLE. Date. Name. Dolls. Cts. Mr Thompson's Class M 30. Nov --- not there T 3 Dec - not there M 7 ~ there T 10 ~ no class M 14 ~ there �T 17 ~ not there M 21 A B Scott {Written very faintly in pencil} ~ ~ A B Scott {Written very faintly in pencil} RECEIVABLE. {outlined with pencil. No Entries other than some mathematical calculations written sideways on left side} {There is a mathematical calculation written on the bottom of the left hand page.} {The page on the right hand side is the back cover of the diary. It is filled with numerous mathematical calculations and a few drawings of triangles. The latitude of Toronto (43°. 39'.35" N) is prominently written at the top of the page. The text on this page is written in both ink and pencil, though it appears that there was an attempt to erase some of the writing done in pencil.} For more information on Andrew Brown Scott, 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 Andrew Brown Scott Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Andrew Brown Scott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1857 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Andrew Brown Scott Diary & Transcription, 1857 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Photocopy of Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Andrew Brown Scott Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archive Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Contents</span></h2> <p>Counting House Calendar, Banking Table, a Blank Space for Memoranda for every day in the year, Cash Account for each Month, Annual Summary of Cash Account, Bills Payable and Receivable.</p> <p>{facing page}</p> <p>Calendar for 1857</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== A TABLE == Showing the number of days from any day in the month to the same day in any other month throughout the whole year.</p> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>January</td> <td>February</td> <td>March</td> <td>April</td> <td>May</td> <td>June</td> <td>July</td> <td>August</td> <td>September</td> <td>October</td> <td>November</td> <td>December</td> </tr><tr><td>Jan.</td> <td>365</td> <td>334</td> <td>306</td> <td>275</td> <td>245</td> <td>214</td> <td>184</td> <td>153</td> <td>122</td> <td>92</td> <td>61</td> <td>31</td> </tr><tr><td>Feb.</td> <td>31</td> <td>365</td> <td>337</td> <td>306</td> <td>276</td> <td>245</td> <td>215</td> <td>184</td> <td>153</td> <td>123</td> <td>92</td> <td>61</td> </tr><tr><td>March</td> <td>59</td> <td>28</td> <td>365</td> <td>334</td> <td>304</td> <td>273</td> <td>243</td> <td>212</td> <td>181</td> <td>151</td> <td>120</td> <td>90</td> </tr><tr><td>April.</td> <td>90</td> <td>59</td> <td>31</td> <td>365</td> <td>335</td> <td>304</td> <td>274</td> <td>243</td> <td>212</td> <td>182</td> <td>151</td> <td>121</td> </tr><tr><td>May.</td> <td>120</td> <td>89</td> <td>61</td> <td>30</td> <td>365</td> <td>334</td> <td>304</td> <td>273</td> <td>242</td> <td>212</td> <td>181</td> <td>151</td> </tr><tr><td>June.</td> <td>151</td> <td>120</td> <td>92</td> <td>61</td> <td>31</td> <td>365</td> <td>335</td> <td>304</td> <td>273</td> <td>243</td> <td>212</td> <td>182</td> </tr><tr><td>July.</td> <td>181</td> <td>150</td> <td>122</td> <td>91</td> <td>62</td> <td>31</td> <td>365</td> <td>334</td> <td>303</td> <td>273</td> <td>243</td> <td>212</td> </tr><tr><td>Aug.</td> <td>212</td> <td>181</td> <td>153</td> <td>122</td> <td>92</td> <td>61</td> <td>31</td> <td>365</td> <td>334</td> <td>304</td> <td>273</td> <td>242</td> </tr><tr><td>Sept.</td> <td>243</td> <td>212</td> <td>184</td> <td>153</td> <td>123</td> <td>91</td> <td>61</td> <td>31</td> <td>365</td> <td>334</td> <td>304</td> <td>273</td> </tr><tr><td>Oct.</td> <td>273</td> <td>242</td> <td>214</td> <td>183</td> <td>153</td> <td>122</td> <td>92</td> <td>61</td> <td>30</td> <td>365</td> <td>334</td> <td>304</td> </tr><tr><td>Nov.</td> <td>304</td> <td>273</td> <td>245</td> <td>214</td> <td>184</td> <td>153</td> <td>123</td> <td>92</td> <td>61</td> <td>31</td> <td>365</td> <td>335</td> </tr><tr><td>Dec.</td> <td>334</td> <td>303</td> <td>275</td> <td>244</td> <td>218</td> <td>183</td> <td>153</td> <td>122</td> <td>91</td> <td>61</td> <td>30</td> <td>365</td> </tr></tbody></table> Explanation.-How many days are there from the 10th of January to the 10th of June? Look for January in the column at the left hand, then seek for June along the line to the right, and you find the number of days to be 151. <h2><span class="mw-headline">DIARY FOR 1857.</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 1</p> <p>Made about 1455 3/4 calls more or less +C</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p>Making distance table for map of Peel</p> <p>Saturday 3</p> <p>Same as yesterday-went to Mr Ellis to hurry him up with the Lithograth of Peel</p> <p>Monday 5</p> <p>Same as Saturday finished about 4:30 p.m.</p> <p>Tuesday 6</p> <p>Transfering information from map of Peel to the tracings of the several townships went to Brampton by the evening cars</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 7</p> <p>About the Village all day doing little or nothing</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p>intended to travel through the county of Peel today but the weather was too cold</p> <p>Friday 9</p> <p>left Brampton about 9:30 A.M. then through Stanleys Mills, Castlemore, Coleraine, Bolton, Macville, Sand Hill,(Paisley), + Mono Mills. to Orangeville hunting information for map of Peel. Neither the clerk of the Gore or the clerk for the Albion were at home. Consequently could not get the school section of either of said townships.</p> <p>Saturday 10</p> <p>Left Orangeville about 8:00 A.m. went to Altonstaid there an hour then went to Charleston + got the school sections of Caledon from Dodds, the clerk promised him a map for the information. Then drove home about 5:15 P.m. found {Uncertain name} had telegraphed friday to go to town-ran over to station-just in time for cars</p> <p>Monday 12</p> <p>Went to Brantford by Morning train to get clothes to go to the bush - when I got back again 11-00 AM No luck thought I had better not go as I would be too late to overtake him before he got started from Orillia - went to Ellis in the afternoon to get the Map of Peel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 13</p> <p>Working at plan of peel {text is diagonally written across Tuesday,13. and Wednesday,14.the ink is faded}</p> <p>Wednesday 14</p> <p>Took the tracing to Ellis in the forenoon. Went to Brampton in the evening to travel in search of information for map of Peel.</p> <p>Thursday 15</p> <p>Went to Boltons Village to get a map of the school sections in Albion. Mr {Swinerton?} said I could get it from community clerk next week-Called on the Clerk of the Gore for the same purpose. He said the Township collector had it</p> <p>Friday 16</p> <p>Went to Streetsville to get the school section of Toronto from the Town Clerk-he had it then said I could get them from the County clerk-went to Springfield &amp; got a good good deal of information from Mr Laylor Councillor for the first Ward r</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p>Very cold stormy day-staid home all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 19</p> <p>{"Working at Plan of Peel" is written vertically across Monday, 19. and Tuesday, 20.}</p> <p>Went from Brampton to Toronto in the forenoon-went to Fitzgerald's to copy map of Streetsville before leaving Brampton and he gave me one to bring with me</p> <p>Tuesday 20</p> <p>intended to meet Mr McCowan at the scarboro Station but was too late for the Cars</p> <p>Wednesday 21</p> <p>Went to the the cars to go to Scarboro-cars dont call there went to Mink's and hired a horse and went to McCowan’s house did a little measuring on his Lot but could not finish on account of not having a description of Mrs {Borwicks?}p property arrived in Toronto about 6.00 P.m.</p> <p>Thursday 22</p> <p>Searched in registry office for description of Mrs Borwicks Lot &amp; made description of 24 acres off the northpart Mr McCowans portion of Lot No 22 Con C Scarboro Working at plan of Peel in the afternoon-got a plan of the school sections of Toronto Township from Mr Elliott clerk of County Council</p> <p>Friday 23</p> <p>of the school sections sent map of township of Toronto back to Mr Elliott by T {or J}Forster {Written vertically across Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th is "Working at plan of Peel but not very hard}</p> <p>Saturday 24</p> <p>Took map of Peel to Mr Ellis to case Bell.V. White decided before the chief justice in Bells favour - recieved map of school sections of Chinguacousy from Mr CollumWm went to Brampton in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 26</p> <p>{Written vertically across Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th "Working at distance table of Peel"}</p> <p>Wednesday 28</p> <p>{Written vertically across the 28th, 29th, and 30th "had a thundering bad cold working a little at Distance table of Peel}</p> <p>Friday 30</p> <p>Finished distance table and took it to Ellis’ about 1:00 P.m. went to Brampton at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday Feburary 2</p> <p>Arrived in Toronto about noon put sShool sections of Chinguacousy and the Gore in map of Peel</p> <p>Tuesday 3</p> <p>Working a little at map of Muskoka Road</p> <p>Wednesday 4</p> <p>did not do much in the office went to Brampton to go to the Loydtown to get map of school sections of Albion</p> <p>Thursday 5</p> <p>raining and storming all day did not go to Loydtown as I intended</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 6</p> <p>Went to Loydtown and got copy of Mr Oslers map of Albion- {I or J} Pattullo went with me- Stopped at Bolton going and coming</p> <p>Saturday 7</p> <p>Went to town in the morning and put school sections of Albion on the map of Peel- went Back to Brampton in the evening. Walt went with me</p> <p>Monday 9</p> <p>Came to Toronto in the morning. Went to Ellis and got the map to make a few alterations W.H. came in in the morning</p> <p>Tuesday 10</p> <p>In office greater part of day-attended proffessor Chapmans lecture on mineralogy from 1 to 2 P.m. in evening company at {Unions?} danced &amp;c &amp;c till 3:00 AM of 11th</p> <p>Wednesday 11</p> <p>at work at Hostuys farm- Charley and John were with me</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 12</p> <p>Went to Ellis 3 or 4 times to see about map of Peel attended lecture at college</p> <p>Friday 13</p> <p>With Charley &amp; John working at Hastings farm found I had made a mistake in measuring across the lot last fall measuring 12-50 instead of 12-58 ½</p> <p>Saturday 14</p> <p>at Ellis all forenoon got 3 or 4 proof sheets about 12 noon sent 8out to Brampton in the afternoon</p> <p>Monday 16</p> <p>in office part of day - went to crown land office to get field notes and instructions of township of North Gwillimsbury</p> <p>Tuesday 17</p> <p>attended lecture at college made tracing of map of Toront</p> <p>Tuesday 17</p> <p>attended lecture at college made tracing of map of Toronto</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Wednesdy 18</p> <p>at work at survey of the Hastings farm Charley and John with me finished it</p> <p>Tuesday 19</p> <p>attended lecture in the afternoon went to Brampton in the evening to see about proofs of map of Peel making tracing of plan of grand trunk Railway through county of Peel-in the forenoon</p> <p>Friday 20</p> <p>Could not get the map of Peel on account of J Lynch not being at home came to town in the morning</p> <p>Saturday 21</p> <p>Finished tracing of grand Trunk railway map</p> <p>Monday 23</p> <p>Copying the field notes taken at sutton into another bookWednesday 18</p> <p>At work at survey of the Hastings farm Charley &amp; John with me - finished it</p> <p>Tuesday 19</p> <p>Attended lecture in the afternoon went to Brampton in the evening to see about Proofs of map of Peel making tracing of Plan of Grand trunk Railway through County of Peel - in the forenoon</p> <p>Friday 20</p> <p>Could not get the map of Peel on account of J Lynch not being at home came to town in the morning</p> <p>Saturday 21</p> <p>Finished tracing of Grand Trunk railway map</p> <p>Monday 23</p> <p>Coppying the field notes taken at Sutton into another book</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 24</p> <p>Connected A.F. Wrights map for registry - attended lecture</p> <p>Wednesday 25</p> <p>not doing much in the office Went to Brampton in the evening to get proofs of Peel</p> <p>Thursday 26</p> <p>Came to town in the morning attended lecture inafternoon Chas Robertson went with me took corrected proof of Peel to Ellis</p> <p>Friday 27</p> <p>Commenced and nearly finished a map of the town of St Mary's for J Leys Esq</p> <p>Saturday 28</p> <p>Finished map of St Mary's in the forenoon did nothing in the afternoon this day finishes 2 years service</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday March 2</p> <p>WIth Roberts and John Guy left Toronto for Sutton where arrived about 4:30 P.m.</p> <p>Tuesday 3</p> <p>Produced townline down to the lake and about 20.00 on to the ice- where I took angles to the islands and to several objects on shore traversed the shore from the township to Jackson's Point</p> <p>Wednesday 4</p> <p>With Roberts and John surveying Jackson's Point</p> <p>Thursday 5</p> <p>Finished Preliminary survey of Jacksons Point</p> <p>Friday 6</p> <p>Met Mr Lindsay in the morning to run his line. concluded not to run it until they patitioned parliament for a local for a local act for the Lake con N Gwillimbury-went to see Mr Morsington about running his line but he did not want it run until Peter Barton swore to the post bet W 7+8-in afternoon made pencil sketch of Jackson's point-called at Howards in forenoon-and at Toronto in the evening</p> <p>Saturday 7</p> <p>running line between W 1+2 in the 8th for R.Reeford</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 9</p> <p>Snowing hard all day- nothing done. nothing done</p> <p>Tuesday 10</p> <p>in forenoon ran a compass line part of the way through lot 14. lake con North Gwillimbury for J A Lindsay in afternoon running line bet {bet is shortform for between} 1 &amp; 2 8th con Georgina for Reeford</p> <p>Wednesday 11</p> <p>Fininshed line bet 1 &amp; 2</p> <p>Thursday 12</p> <p>in forenoon Chaining line bet 1 &amp; 2 to put down posts- in afternoon attended races at Jackson’s Point</p> <p>Friday 13</p> <p>Finished chaining line bet 1 &amp; 2 and put down Posts on the townline 1/2 way up the lot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 14</p> <p>Finished putting in the posts townline</p> <p>Sunday 15</p> <p>Went up to Mr Howards in the evening</p> <p>Monday 16</p> <p>Put in the posts at the 9th con line moved Mr Bouchiers post at S.W. L of No. 1 in the 9th con 16 l {small letter l may be shortform for lengths} farther south- put down the posts between 1 &amp; 2</p> <p>Tuesday 17</p> <p>Ran a line along the 7th con line to bet 6 &amp; 7 in the 6th con - then bet 6 &amp; 7 parallel to the townline - then cleared and measured across the Fronts of lots 7,8, &amp; 9 in the 6th con - where I found an old post lying down and the point in the ground planted a cedar in into place</p> <p>Wednesday 18</p> <p>raining in the morning and looked like all day. had so far to go to work did not go- making plan of Reeford lot</p> <p>Thursday 19</p> <p>Charley sick John and I chained across 6th con bet 6 &amp; 7. then chained on 7th con line across 7 &amp; 1/2 of 8. then sent John home with instrument I planted posts - on front of 6th lot 7 &amp; 8. at centre of 7 &amp; at centre of 8.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 20</p> <p>Finished Mr Bouchiers lot in French Village about 6:15 P.M.</p> <p>Saturday 21</p> <p>Snowing in the forenoon finished Mr Reefords Plan - in afternoon ran lines bet 1 &amp; 2 and 2 &amp; 3 of Mr Reefords lots</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>Running lines in Mr Reefords lot</p> <p>Tuesday 23</p> <p>Same as yesterday</p> <p>Wednesday 24</p> <p>Charley &amp; John same as yesterday I made 2 pencil sketches of the point to shew proposed subdivision finished them about 3;30 P.M</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 26</p> <p>Finished running line for Mr Reeford about 4:30 P.M.</p> <p>Friday 27</p> <p>Posting off Mr Bouchiers portion of no 2, 18th con of Georgina about half of the day - Charley at home not well</p> <p>Saturday 28</p> <p>Left Sutton at 11 A.M. arrived in Toronto at 7:00 P.M. John and I worked from Dughill to Lefroy Charley went on to N. H. Landing</p> <p>Monday 30</p> <p>making pencil plan of Jacksons Point for Mr Bouchier</p> <p>Tuesday 31</p> <p>Trying to get up a plan of Mr Bouchier's property in Georgina attended lecture at college</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 1</p> <p>Working at Mr Bouchiers plan.</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p>Same as yesterday-attended lecture in afternoon</p> <p>Friday 3</p> <p>With Mr Unwin- measured the outlines of Mr Gwynes lot on corner of younge st and 3rd con line. then went over mrs, Seymour's lot (25. 3rd con). Arrived at home about 3:30 P.m.</p> <p>Saturday 4</p> <p>Made copy of diary and accounte for april-made a pencil sketch of Mrs Seymonur's lot- in afternoon looked up and sent 18 mounted maps of Peel to Brampton. 3 Col and 6 plain to Thompson the same to Baire and the same to McLear</p> <p>Monday 6</p> <p>made a pencil sketch of MRS Seymours lot packed up for Mr Walford, 12 coloured and 12 plain maps of Peel.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 7 Making copy of Diary and account for January and February 1837. attended geological lecture</p> <p>Wednesday 8 Making plan of Mr{Uncertain name} lot on Yonge st</p> <p>Thursday 9 in forenoon making plan of {uncertain name}lot in afternoon went to Brampton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 14</p> <p>Came to Toronto in the morning working at gwynes plan</p> <p>Wednesday 15</p> <p>in forenoon. With Unwin, Jackand Roberts. Surveying water lots for Mrs Brown in afternoon working at Mr Bouchiers plan</p> <p>Thursday 16</p> <p>Working at gwynes lots{crossed out}. Plan attended lecture in afternoon</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p>ditto</p> <p>Saturday 18</p> <p>Same in forenoon- in afternoon with unwin and jack-surveying on E side of don- and south of Don and Danforth road- for J Seys</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Sunday 19{scathced out and says Monday 20}</p> <p>With Jack till 2:00 P.m, survey Arthers lot East of Don. Then plotting the survey rest of day</p> <p>Monday 20</p> <p>See yesterday</p> <p>made 2 bets with W.HJ. 1st an even bet of 1 that he would not enter 3 first classes, at the university 2nd a bet of 2 to 1 that he would not take any three that he could mention-he mentioned geology-English literature and mathematics</p> <p>Tuesday 21</p> <p>Working a little at gwynes plan</p> <p>Wednesday 22</p> <p>With John guy surveying park lot No 24. for Revd. Mr Gien's</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>Calculating contents of park lot No 24- and several other jobs- too {uncertain word} and unimportant to mention</p> <p>Friday 24</p> <p>part of the day helping U, and J. to survey Mrs Browns lot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 25</p> <p>helping Jack to survey Mrs Browns lot on front street. Went to Brampton in afternoon</p> <p>Monday 27</p> <p>Came in from Brampton in the morning. Working at gwynares plans remainder of day</p> <p>Tuesday 28</p> <p>in forenoon helping Jack to make some calculations for the survey of Mrs Browns lot on Front st in afternoon with Jack making the survey</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>With Chas and Joe and C Unwin in the afternoon. resetting the post on the Denison Estate homestead</p> <p>Thursday 30</p> <p>Same as yesterday with Chas and Joe</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday May 1</p> <p>Same as yesterday. finished about 1:00 P.m. ruining all day</p> <p>Saturday 2</p> <p>In the office all day</p> <p>Monday 4</p> <p>in the morning with Chas and Joe went up to work at Mr gwynaes lot above yorkville- worked at then until noon. when it came on heavy rain- at home all the afternoon- in the evening took a letter to the colomist office- which I wrote in answer to one written by G Mngeut</p> <p>Tuesday 5</p> <p>Tuesday in the office all day- sent 25 mounted maps to Brampton and 34 coloured to Carter to get mounted</p> <p>Wednesday 6</p> <p>Mr {uncertain name}-with Jones and Butterworth went to orillia in the morning putting some coloured maps on deeds for Bacon- finished one and partly finished 2.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 7</p> <p>With Charley and Joe. Working at gwynes lots near Yorkville finished at 5:00 P.m.</p> <p>Friday 8</p> <p>in office all day doing nothing</p> <p>Saturday 9</p> <p>with chas and Joe working at the given's estate-making prelimaniary survey</p> <p>Monday 11</p> <p>same as yesterday-finished at 7:00 P.m. when I went to judge Harrison's when he told me to tell Lay's that he stopped me surveying until he had a settlement with him</p> <p>Tuesday 12</p> <p>met Mr Faruis at Caerhowel, at 11:00 a.m. to take off lots 30 E of William st 31 and 32 W of William and E of Dummer st and A.E and W of Murray st sent Joe for posts went to office for Charley- commenced at 3:00P.m. and finished at 6 P.m. William went to Brampton at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 13</p> <p>in forenoon made sketch of the giveus farm in the afternoon went with Jack to thornhi</p> <p>Thursday 14</p> <p>We met Mr Passmore at Townline. To run line between 18 and 19 2nd con Markham-ranged out the townline and angled nearly up to line bet 18 and 19. when it came on to rain very heavy{asterisk} rainning from about 10:00 a.m. {asterisk}about 4:00 P.m.</p> <p>Friday 15</p> <p>ran the line as far as line bet 18 and 19 when it commenced raining very heavy went to house and drew up a bond bet. Helmkay and Phillips- and took affadavits of Peter Wise and John Helmkay. Jack and Passmore went to Phillips at night</p> <p>Saturday 16</p> <p>measure across front of lots 18,19 and 20, ran line between 18 and 19 fininshed about 5:00 P.m. when they took affadavit of Peter Phillips-Left Helmkays about 7:30 P.m.they brought jack and I as far as Hoggs Hollow-when we walked to Toronto arriving about 1:15 a.m.</p> <p>Monday 18</p> <p>drew out proposed subdivision of Lays property</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 19</p> <p>did nothing in the forenoon. in afternoon helped jack to take off a lot on Victoria street</p> <p>Wednesday 20</p> <p>Charley sick- sent joe and muldoon up with hosts (327) to Lays place- H Butterworth and I sem College street through then we straightened and chopped out the west side of the centre street and flanted a post where it intersects the north side of college street in the morning sent carpet bag to Wm at Brampton for Express</p> <p>Thursday 21</p> <p>Joe and I working at Lay's place ran out line on the East side of West street and flanted posts at the intersection of college st</p> <p>Friday 22</p> <p>With Charley and Joe working at Lays place</p> <p>Saturday 23</p> <p>in office all forenoon. Went to Brampton in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 26</p> <p>came to Toronto in the morning-</p> <p>Wednesday 27</p> <p>rainny in the morning-in office all day doing nothing</p> <p>Thursday 28</p> <p>rainny in the morning-same as yesterday</p> <p>Friday 29</p> <p>With Charley and Joe working at Lay's place stopped at church's tavern at night</p> <p>Saturday 30</p> <p>Same as yesterday- in afternoon helping Jack and Jones to take levels of givens street</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday June 1</p> <p>rainning in the morning-went up to Lay's place about 12:00 Charley and Joe with me</p> <p>Tuesday 2</p> <p>Working at Lay's place from 7:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. went to town after supper</p> <p>Wednesday 3</p> <p>Went up about 11:00 a.m. went to grand trimk switch 3:30 intending to go to Brampton. but could not get on. came on to rain very heavy about 4:00</p> <p>Thursday 4</p> <p>Working from 7:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m.- went to town after supper</p> <p>Friday 5</p> <p>staid in office all day. helping Jack to make plan of Lays place Charley and Joe working at Lay's place</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 6</p> <p>went up to Lay's about 9:00 a.m. working till 4:00 p.m. when went to help Jack and Jones to take levels of Demia st sent Joe home after diner to cut some word</p> <p>Monday 8</p> <p>Rainning- working at the plan of given's Estate</p> <p>Tuesday 9</p> <p>Same as yesterday-went to Brampton in the afternoon</p> <p>Wednesday 10</p> <p>at Brampton</p> <p>Thursday 11</p> <p>Came to town in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 12</p> <p>slights showers throughout the day. working at Lay's plan of the given's Estate</p> <p>Saturday 13</p> <p>With Joe working at Lay's place</p> <p>Monday 15</p> <p>in forenoon prodieed st Patrick's st through to Bathurst st {Across Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 is written "With Joe working at the given's Estate}</p> <p>Wednesday 17</p> <p>with Charley and Joe at saue</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Written across Thursday 18, Friday 19, and Saturday 20 "With Charley and Joe working at the givens Estate}</p> <p>Saturday 20</p> <p>commenced raining at noon and rained all the afternoon</p> <p>Monday 22</p> <p>rainy greater part of day in office doing little or nothing</p> <p>Tuesday 23</p> <p>with Chas and Joe at the givens estate</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Written across Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25:"same as Tuesday"}</p> <p>Thursday 25</p> <p>I went to town in the evening</p> <p>Friday 26</p> <p>in office all the forenoon went up to givens about 5:00 p.m.</p> <p>Saturday 27</p> <p>at the givens place all day went to town in the evening</p> <p>Monday 29</p> <p>raining all the forenoon- went to Brampton afternoon me uncle's John and David going to guelph</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Written across Tuesday 30, and Wednesday July 1:"at Brampton"}</p> <p>Wednesday July 1</p> <p>attended meeting of cricket club in the evening</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p>come in in the morning. then went up to the cricket grond stand there till noon. afternoon got 36 from from Jack and went up and paid Fields for board- and brought down the things from the givens survey</p> <p>Friday 3</p> <p>doing very little in office- in afternoon commenced to make a tracing of part of Canada to put on plan of part of Brampton Mr Unwin arrived from the bush about 9:30 p.m. taking all by surprise</p> <p>Saturday 4</p> <p>went to cars to meet uncle David then went rond town with him untill 11:30 then went with him to the boat for Niagara he started about 12:00- in afternoon doing a little at tracing of part of Canada- and stretching cloth to mount paper for plan of muskoka Road survey</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Written across Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th "Making a sketch of Rest of Rosepark for george Duggan Esq together with several other jobs"}</p> <p>Wednesday</p> <p>finished sketch in the forenoon in afternoon made and sent out to Brampton a tracing of part of A,F. plan shewing proposed alteration of streets</p> <p>Thursday 9</p> <p>in morning read telegraph from A.F.{uncertain letter}to get Fitzgerald. went up to cricket ground to tell him staid till 1:30- in afternoon in the office doing nothing</p> <p>Friday 10</p> <p>went out to Brampton in the morning played a game at Cricket in the afternoon</p> <p>Saturday 11</p> <p>returned from Brampton in the morning-staid at the house all afternoon not well</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 13</p> <p>in afternoon plotting lines of muskoka Road in afternoon went with Unwin to tra out townline across 1st con york and take observation of north star-Jack came along about 11:00 p.m. to help when he laid down and went to sleep. consequently was of a great deal of help-(over the left) staid out all night</p> <p>Tuesday 14</p> <p>went to work as soon as we could see and finished tracing out townline then walked into town arrived about 9:00 a.m. got breakfast and went to sleep slept till noon- after dinner went to office-working at muskoka road plan</p> <p>Wednesday 15</p> <p>working at muskoka road plan in the forenoon-afternoon doing nothing at night took observation of polaris on line bet 2 3 and 24 1st con york finished at 12:00-midnight</p> <p>Thursday 16</p> <p>started to run line bet 23 and 24-but commenced raining-in office all day</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p>with Mr Unwin and Jack started line let 23 and 24 then Jack went to office Unwin and I with Joe run at thrs then measured from it to W. city limit on North City limit</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 18</p> <p>in morning went to Brampton. then went over to norval to play cricket with the norval club beat then badly. they kicked up a fuss-we came away late without our dinner. because the presidant would not apologize</p> <p>Monday 20</p> <p>came to town in the morning. mad up Mr Bourchiers act for surveying in March</p> <p>Tuesday 21</p> <p>surveying Mrs seymours lot. with chas and joe-muldoom took up posts and sent +c- intend camping out for the survey</p> <p>Wednesday</p> <p>same as yesterday in the evening hired a man to come tomorrow at $1.50 per day</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>same as yesterday man working to day- not worth $1.50 but cant get one for less. I left about 5:15 p.m. came to town</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 24</p> <p>Raining in morning-went up to Mrs Seymour's lot about noon-raining all the afternoon staid in camp doing nothing-at night hired a boy to work tomorrow for 3/9</p> <p>Saturday 25</p> <p>With all party cutting out lines all day-paid man and boy 18/9-told man to come again on monday at noon. Went to town at night-joe left tonight</p> <p>Monday 27</p> <p>With James (a boy hired in Joes place) went up to Mrs Seymour's lots and put up the tent in the forenoon-in afternoon with him and man cutting out lines</p> <p>Tuesday 28</p> <p>Same as yesterday afternoon paid off man. went to town in the evening leaving James at the camp</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>Went up again with chas in the morning staking off lots all day James went to town at night to bring up some victuals in the morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 30</p> <p><br /> Staking off the lots from 7:00am till 8:00p.m.</p> <p><br /> Friday 31</p> <p><br /> Same as yesterday-finished about 8:00p.m. then got supper and packed up the camp +c and went home-arrived about 10:30 p.m. very heavy thunder shower from 3:30 till 5:30 p.m.</p> <p><br /> Saturday August 1</p> <p><br /> Made rough sketch of Mrs Seymour's lots to make plan from-in the forenoon went to Brampton in the afternoon took gustave geneienk with me</p> <p><br /> Monday 3</p> <p><br /> Went to town in the morning went over to island in the afternoon with A Butterworth and Unwin to have a bathe</p> <p><br /> Tuesday 4</p> <p><br /> Went to Sutton in the forenoon in afternoon with John Trent staked off Mr Trent's last lot (W 25) W,I.C,M burnt at Barrie at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 5</p> <p>in the morning laid out foundation for church. then (about 9:00am) went to Mr Ritchie's to see about surveying the geogina globe lot- about 11:00 a.m. took angle on Jacksons point bet townline and a line from a tree in Innnisfil to the chimney of the parsonage-went over to lot and looked around for post +c got dinner at Mr Lillalds about 4:00 p.m. left there about 5:00-went to Mr Lyall's to see if he knew anything concerning the posts between 6 and 7 in the 8th con. got tea there about 6:00 then went to the village-hired a man to chop tomorrow</p> <p>Thursday 6</p> <p>With man running a line parallel to townline on sidewad between 6 and 7 in 8th con georgina-got no dinner went up to Mr Trent's in the evening hired John croth in the evening for tomorrow</p> <p>Friday 7</p> <p>With the 2 men cutting out the line</p> <p>Saturday 8</p> <p>in the morning got Mr Lyall to help me to find the posts of road between 6 and 7 found the post on East side of road finished laying off the globe about 8:20 p.m. got dinner at Mr Libbalds</p> <p>Sunday 9</p> <p>Went to church in forenoon went up to Mr Howards in afternoon</p> <p>Monday 10</p> <p>in morning made up Mr Sibbald's account $30 1/2 of which I need $16 and paid off accounts up there measured shepperds hayfield about 12 acres came to Toronro in the afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 11</p> <p>With Mr Unwin went to Barrie to do a job for shortis and co-when got there found another survey at it. then encamined part of lot 23 in the 7th con vespra-came to Toronto in the evening</p> <p>Wednesday 12</p> <p>In the office-not doing much</p> <p>Thursday 13</p> <p>same as yesterday went to Brampton in the afternoon</p> <p>Friday 14</p> <p>came to town in the morning.{Written across Friday 14th and Saturday 15th "in the office doing little or nothing}</p> <p>Saturday 15</p> <p>went to Brampton at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 17</p> <p>Came to town in the morning {Written across Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th "in the office doing little or nothing"}</p> <p>Tuesday 18</p> <p>in afternoon with Mr Unwin went by stage to Sydenham. then walked up to Thos Copelands on the N 1/4. W 8. 1st con N Dundas street-to be ready tp commenc in the morning to lay off 10 acres for- Caldwell.</p> <p>Wednesday 19</p> <p>at work all day. finished at 6:00 p.m. when we got supper- and copeland drover us to town. arrived at 11:15 p.m.</p> <p>Thursday 20</p> <p>up at Cricket ground all day Canada vs United States</p> <p>Friday 21</p> <p>Went up to the Cricket ground at 11:00 a.m. game finished at 1:00 p.m. Canada winning with 7 wickets to spare after dinner surveying for S Ridont with Mr Unwin</p> <p>Saturday 22</p> <p>in forenoon making plan of S Ridonts place lots south of gerard street in afternoon with Mr Unwin and James staking off the lots Charley working at the plan</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 24</p> <p>in afternoon went to Brampton to see about an account. Starrat read as he said from Unwin</p> <p>Tuesday 25</p> <p>at Brampton saw Mr Starrat at night</p> <p>Wednesday 26</p> <p>came to town in the morning-working at map of Muskoka Road. checking it over +c</p> <p>Thursday 27</p> <p>in forenoon same as yesterday. went around town with aleck from 12:30 till 2:30</p> <p>Friday 28</p> <p>Checking over map of muskoka Road survey. in afternoon went to meet the greet Western cars- meet aijjie but she didnt come</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 29</p> <p>this forenoon the same as yesterday forenoon- in afternoon meet the boat and cars. Joe dig but she did'nt come went out to the Weston by cars went over to Denisons to get some money. They not at home coudnt pay if they were-went to Henter's for same purpose with the same success. staid at John Rauls at night John Scott staid with me</p> <p>Sunday 30</p> <p>Went to meeting 2ce A.f. and W.H. came down in the buggy staid all night</p> <p>Monday 31</p> <p>Saw Heiter in morning said he could'nt pay now. but would sometime (or never) came in by the morning cars helping Jack to copy the field notes of muskoka Road place survey</p> <p>Tuesday September 1</p> <p>forenoon the same as yesterday. in after-noon went to the boat and cars to meet Lizzy but she didnt come</p> <p>Wednesday 2</p> <p>in forenoon hunting up leavings of lines diverging from main line of Muskoka Road afternoon same as yesterday afternoon</p> <p>Thursday 3</p> <p>part of forenoon same as yesterday rest calculating distances chained for diary in afternoon same as yesterday. Went to Brampton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 4</p> <p>at Brampton. played 2 games of Cricket</p> <p>Saturday 5</p> <p>at home all day</p> <p>Monday 7</p> <p>came to town in the morning doing nothing in the office</p> <p>Tuesday 8</p> <p>in the morning made draft of description of a road through 33 cot. carbow. then leveled Mr Unwins garden-in afternoon same as last tuesday. at night went to Wellington where saw W.H. and J.L. they going to Owens Sound tomorrow morning</p> <p>Wednesday 9</p> <p>{"Doing nothing" written multiple times, slanted across the whole section} cos why. nothing to do</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 10</p> <p>same</p> <p>Friday 11</p> <p>Same</p> <p>Saturday 12</p> <p>Same</p> <p>Monday 14</p> <p>part of forenoon with Mr Unwin measuring {uncertain letter}. Ridouts lot on Adelaide st</p> <p>Tuesday 15</p> <p>forgot what I was doing this day but believe it was doing nothing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Written across Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th "Working at old plan of Toronto not on it the of lots at Don station Mrs Ridruts plan and several others"}</p> <p>Friday 18</p> <p>Making calculations of Jacksons point survey. preperitory and making plan for the board of Examiner</p> <p>Saturday 19</p> <p>left office 11:00 a.m. went to went home with W.H.S. got dinner after dinner went up to G W R H to meet grids-cars 1/4 how bhind time got Brown to wait grids came hurried them up left trunks behind. just in time</p> <p>Monday 21</p> <p>at home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 22</p> <p>in afternoon went over and laid off a 1/2 acre lot for school house at 3rd line East-finished at 4:00 need $3.00 for same $0.50 and $4 for house</p> <p>Wednesday 23</p> <p>Fair day-at home and at fair all day</p> <p>Thursday 24</p> <p>in morning went over to Mrs Hutton's and measured 2 lots. to make description got home at 3:00 p.m. then made out descriptions. finished at 11:00 p.m.</p> <p>Friday 25</p> <p>sent description to town by L.C.Cummins Esq to get Unwin and Jacks signature staked off Mr Cummins lot at home rest of day</p> <p>Saturday 26</p> <p>at cricket ground greater part of day match bet Brampton and Norval clubs Brampton victorious by 28 having 98 in one innings- to Norvals 73. in two innings-reed descriptions from Toronto and gave them to L.C. Cummins</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 28</p> <p>Loafing all day i.e. doing nothing</p> <p>Tuesday 29</p> <p>came to Toronto in the morning</p> <p>Wednesday 30</p> <p>doing nothing</p> <p>Thursday October 1</p> <p>Same</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p>in afternoon with Mr Unwin went up Leys place to measure distance between posts planted on W side of shaw st and the West side of St in 2nd con opposite</p> <p>Saturday 3</p> <p>doing little or nothing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 5</p> <p>part of day going around town with W.H. Scott hunting up a boarding house for him.</p> <p>Tuesday 6</p> <p>Ly and Hat. came to town and staid at Ley's. I went there in evening staid till 10:00</p> <p>Wednesday 7</p> <p>In office all day</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p>In office all forenoon, in afternoon went with Mr J.C. Cummins to Yorkville to see some lots which he wanted changed</p> <p>Friday 9</p> <p>With charley and James went to Yorkville and altered the lots for J.c. Cummins Esq. finished about 1:00 p.m. posted a plan of same to him at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 10</p> <p>in forenoon in the office in afternoon went to Weston</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p>at Weston</p> <p>Monday 12</p> <p>came to town in the morning in afternoon in the office</p> <p>{Written across Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th "in the office the greater part of the time doing little or nothing"}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 16</p> <p>afternoon went to Brampton to do a job for Clark</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p>surveying J Clarks lot in Brampton finished about 3:30 p.m.</p> <p>Monday 19</p> <p>Came to town in morning then made description of J Clark's lot than by afternoon cars with Thompson went down to Scarboro station then walked to Thompson's tavern on Rnigston Road to see Morgan about some survey to be made for him. Staid there all night</p> <p>Tuesday 20</p> <p>after breakfast. Morgan drove us up to Armstrongs. on the Markham and Danforth Roads. then went to survey and lay out Morgans lots parts of W 20 1st con-</p> <p>Wednesday 21</p> <p>at the same wrought very late trying to finish. but could not</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 22</p> <p>commenced at 6:30 a.m. finished at 8:00 a.m. then had breakfast. rode by stage to railroad crossing then walked along railroad to Station and came by cars to town. arrived at 11:00 a.m. rest of day making plan of Morgans lots.</p> <p>Friday 23</p> <p>making plan of Morgans lots</p> <p>Saturday 24</p> <p>finished Morgans plan in forenoon afternoon had toothache very bad</p> <p>Monday 26</p> <p>in forenoon took specification for a Theodolite to patters to send for it concluded to wait till next week-about noon took several altitudes of the sun. afternoon trying to calculate Latitudes by 2 altitudes of the sun</p> <p>Tuesday 27</p> <p>took several altitudes of the sun with the sextant measuring the angle between the sun and its reflected immage in a plate of water</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Written across Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 "in the office doing nothing"}</p> <p>Friday 30</p> <p>helping Mr Unwin to survey I. Ridouts lots on seation street finished about 4:30 p.m.</p> <p>Saturday 31</p> <p>in the office all forenoon doing little or nothing. in afternoon went to Brampton</p> <p>Monday November 2</p> <p>in morning went over to E Fletcher's to run line between 2 and 3. 2nd con W,H,F. which Bristow had run before. I came 7 inches farther south than his line finished about 3:00 p.m. came to town in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 3</p> <p>in office all day doing nothing</p> <p>{Written across Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th "Working at R B Deuison's plan of Bellevne Estate"}</p> <p>{Written across Friday 6th and Saturday 7th "Working at R B Deuisons plan of Bellevne Estate"}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 9</p> <p>Same as friday and saturday</p> <p>Tuesday 10</p> <p>With Thompson and James surveying for Bell. on Bathurst and Adelaide sts finished at 3:00 p.m.</p> <p>Wednesday 11</p> <p>going round town with Sig and Hattie sent Sig to Brampton and Hattie to oshawa-at night</p> <p>Thursday 12</p> <p>in morning went to see Bell he was not in. then went to Crownland office to get measurements of lots about Bathurst and Adelaide sts relating to Bells survey rest of day working at plan of Bellevne</p> <p>Friday 13</p> <p>forenoon same as yesterday and afternoon went to Weston</p> <p>Saturday 14</p> <p>came to town in the morning- worked a little at plan of Bellevne- in afternoon went to Brampton- Robert Sowis's Barn Burnt about 7:00 p.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 16</p> <p>came to town in the morning got to office about noon working a little at plan of Bellevne</p> <p>Tuesday 17</p> <p>same as yesterday afternoon</p> <p>Wednesday 18</p> <p>nothing</p> <p>Thursday 19</p> <p>in morning with Thompson and Laynes went up to grivens Estate when it came on rain went home. afternoon nothing</p> <p>Friday 20</p> <p>with Thompson and James working at the grivens Estate</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 21</p> <p>Snowing all day doing nothing</p> <p>Monday 23</p> <p>in morning with Thompson went up to the grivens Estate to make some measurements finished about noon. afternoon making distances on map of the griven's Estate</p> <p>Tuesday 24</p> <p>in morning went to G.T.R. to go to Brampton 1 minute too late then went up to griens Est to help Unwin, Roberts, Thomson, and James left there at three p.m. went to Brampton</p> <p>Wednesday 25</p> <p>at Brampton all day doing nothing heard {uncertain word} Orniston lecture in the evening at Mechanics {uncertain word}</p> <p>Thursday 26</p> <p>measured part of W 2 3rd con E.H.S. {uncertain word} for Mr Bride and Starrat went to town in the evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 27</p> <p>in forenoon went made description of part of W 2 3rd con E.H.S. Chinguacousy afternoon went to Brampton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday December 3</p> <p>in forenoon went over to third line East (W 12) with Mr Armstrong to 1 measure thro wheat fields finished about 2:30 p.m.</p> <p>Friday 4</p> <p>came to town in the morning</p> <p>Saturday 5</p> <p>doing nothing</p> <p>Monday 7</p> <p>With mr Unwin and Thompson made survey for R.L.Deuison of piece of ground recuped by Burgess</p> <p>Tuesday 8</p> <p>Went to office in the forenoon comparing plan of newmarket-afternoon at home sick</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 9</p> <p>at home all day ill</p> <p>Thursday 10</p> <p>at the office in forenoon doing nothing at home all afternoon me A.F.S. at Wellington at night</p> <p>Friday 11</p> <p>in office all day to attend case of Buiges vs Deuison in county court</p> <p>Saturday 12</p> <p>the same-about 11:00 a.m. went up to Yorkville with J.R L, to examine damage done to Heward's property by letting water off the road back at 12:30- in the afternoon</p> <p>Monday 14</p> <p>doing nothing in particular</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Written across tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th, and Thursday 17th "helping J.R. Lack a little with the plan of Newmarket"}</p> <p>Friday 18</p> <p>in the morning with Unwin and Jack went up to Yorkville to examine a water eourse through Heward's property finished about noon. then went home met S.H,S, he was going to Oshawa. went in his place for Hattie and miss Arkland. Raining nearly all day</p> <p>Saturday 19</p> <p>in the morning brought up Hattie and Miss A to Toronto they staid at Ley's all day Sig and A.f. came in from Brampton. all went to Brampton at night</p> <p>Sunday 20</p> <p>Went to English church twice</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 21</p> <p>at home all day doing nothing the misses Ley's came out of town tonight Bowlly then staid all night being out at the elections</p> <p>Tuesday 22</p> <p>went up to Edmonton with D Bull to get the state of the poles. had an upset and broke the cutter Onisses sellar L Sellar L Thistle and L {uncertain name} over tonight</p> <p>Wednesday 23</p> <p>doing nothing all day- the misses Leys went home at night went up to Patersons at night</p> <p>Thursday 24</p> <p>nothing all day-at Thistles at night enjoyed myself until 12:00 p.m.</p> <p>Friday 25</p> <p>Christmas day sleighing party went up to Dublin danced for 2 hours then came home again</p> <p>Saturday 26</p> <p>Took up carpet in front room shook it and put it down again</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday 28</p> <p>at Brampton</p> <p>Tuesday 29</p> <p>came to town in the morning at Brampton</p> <p>Wednesday 30</p> <p>came to town in the morning doing little or nothing</p> <p>Thursday 31</p> <p>Same as yesterday went to the station at 4:00 p.m. saw W Thistle there gave him my return ticket</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>george Dodds clerk of Caledon J Mc Callum chinguacousy government survey to Nuna and Jack last summers-ac-to Unwin Button to Unwin</p> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>subscribers to map of Peel A.J. Wright Esq Toronto W Forser Brampton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>Wright and Fitzgerald scott and Pattullo A Soler Observation Oct 26/57</p> <p>11-50-15-a.m.-33 degrees-291/2</p> <p>0-8-42-p.m.-33+18 degrees</p> <p>0-17-30--33-03 1/2</p> <p>0-22-03--32-57 12-70</p> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>Oct 27</p> <p><br /> H M S</p> <p><br /> 10-57-10-63+45 I I</p> <p><br /> 11-07-30---65-31-contre</p> <p><br /> 11-27-30---66+52-contre</p> <p><br /> 11-54-45 67+22-contre</p> <p><br /> 12-00-20--67-22</p> <p><br /> 12-06-35--67-11-</p> <p><br /> 12-10-0 67-11-</p> <p><br /> 12-53-40---64-00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memoranda</p> <p>Board in 1856 William from 15th Nov to 17th Dec A.B. from 15 Nov to 31 Dec Eccepting 2 week Receipts for Peel W.M. Sellon. 1.map on account 15.0 reed from L Lynch on peel account 3.0.0</p> <p>Cash Account-April</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td></td> <td>Rec'd</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>Cash. C.Unwin</td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>21st</td> <td>C Unwin 2 W loots</td> <td></td> <td>8.00</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Cash Account-May</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td></td> <td>Rec'd</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td>4th</td> <td>C Unwin cash</td> <td>2.00</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>casting posts to Yorkville</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>postage</td> <td></td> <td>05.75</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>g.B Jack.Cash</td> <td>1</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>j.B. Jack. Cash</td> <td>1</td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table> Cash Account-June <table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td> <td></td> <td>Rec'd</td> <td>Paid</td> </tr><tr><td>8th</td> <td>Mr Ridout-paint for lots</td> <td></td> <td>33.3</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>mending picket</td> <td></td> <td>12.5</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - JULY.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th></th> <th>Rec'd.</th> <th></th> <th>Paid.</th> <th></th> </tr><tr><td>1st</td> <td>J.R.Jack. cash</td> <td>36</td> <td>~</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Board at fields</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>36</td> <td>~</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Cab</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>~</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>mag. of Theodlite</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>Postage</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>" cash. C Unwin</td> <td>4</td> <td>~</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>" " "</td> <td>10</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Carting posts (Leys)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" " (Mrs Seymour)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" " Unwin</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>37 ½</td> </tr><tr><td>-</td> <td>¼ cut biscuit</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>28th</td> <td>Axemen (Mrs Seymour</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> <td>00</td> <td>5</td> <td>47 ½</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - AUGUST</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th></th> <th>Rec'd.</th> <th></th> <th>Paid.</th> <th></th> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>Excursion Ticket. Sutton</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Cash ( C Unwin</td> <td>7</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>10 6 {6 written in pencil}</td> <td>1st axeman</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>7 {written in pencil}</td> <td>2nd ~ } Sibbald.</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> <td>1 {written in pencil}</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>10 {written in pencil}</td> <td>Cash. (J. Sibbald</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> <td>1 {written in pencil}</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>board at Shepperds</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>paper. pencils &amp; a</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3 {written in pencil}</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>passage. Sutton {to?} Toronto</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td>12 ½ {same text written below in pencil}</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Cab from station home</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>2 tickets to Barrie</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Registry office Barrie</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>Cash. (C. U.)</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>cash {to?} C.U.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>~ C.U. (Peel)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>cars {to?} Brampton</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>{to?} Weston &amp; back</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>62</td> <td>½</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>cash (C.U)</td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> <td>40</td> <td>95</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - SEPTEMBER.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th></th> <th>Rec'd.</th> <th></th> <th>Paid.</th> <th></th> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>School trustees chuguecousy</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>J.P. Hutton</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>search registry Brampton</td> <td></td> <td>37½</td> <td></td> <td>37½</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>horse hire</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>cars, {to?} Toronto ³⁄₉ cal ?</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>12</td> <td>50</td> <td>3</td> <td>87 ½</td> </tr></tbody></table><p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - OCTOBER.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th></th> <th>Rec'd.</th> <th></th> <th>Paid.</th> <th></th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>cash. (C Unwin)</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Postage</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>bottle {ginn?}.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>37 ½</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>2 {to?} Scarboro</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>board at ditto.</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>stage cars &amp; cal. home</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>1</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>. cash for J. Clark</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> <td>12</td> <td>17 ½</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - NOVEMBER.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th></th> <th>Rec'd.</th> <th></th> <th>Paid.</th> <th></th> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>cash. {per?} E Fletcher</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" to J.R. Jack</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" {per?} C Unman</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table><p><br /> 4.6.3</p> <p>16</p> <p>1.25</p> <p>____________</p> <p>17.25</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - DECEMBER.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th></th> <th>Rec'd.</th> <th></th> <th>Paid.</th> <th></th> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>J Armstrong for</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>measuring wheat field</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>Cab from stn</td> <td></td> <td>2</td> <td></td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td>-</td> <td>25</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CASH ACCOUNT - SUMMARY</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th></th> <th></th> <th>Rec'd.</th> <th></th> <th>Paid.</th> <th></th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Account of 1857</td> <td>70</td> <td>60</td> <td>76</td> <td>90½</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>JANUARY,</td> <td>10</td> <td>00</td> <td>8</td> <td>30</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>FEBRUARY,</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> <td>1</td> <td>83</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>MARCH,</td> <td>24</td> <td>00</td> <td>20</td> <td>22½</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>APRIL,</td> <td>2</td> <td>00</td> <td>8</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>MAY,</td> <td>4</td> <td>00</td> <td></td> <td>80</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>JUNE,</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>33½ 46</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>JULY,</td> <td>50</td> <td>00</td> <td>50</td> <td>47½</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>AUGUST,</td> <td>25</td> <td>00</td> <td>40</td> <td>95</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>SEPTEMBER,</td> <td>12</td> <td>50</td> <td>2</td> <td>87½</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>OCTOBER,</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> <td>12</td> <td>17½</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>NOVEMBER,</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> <td>--</td> <td>--</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>DECEMBER,</td> <td>4 4</td> <td>00</td> <td>-</td> <td>25</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>219</td> <td>10</td> <td>223</td> <td>19½ 24</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY - BILLS PAYABLE.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th>Name.</th> <th>Dolls.</th> <th>Cts.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>J Trent</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 5</td> <td>1 day journeying &amp; travelling</td> <td>6</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Expenses</td> <td>3</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>9</td> <td>or</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>RECEIVABLE</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>T Sibbald</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Aug 10th</td> <td>3½ days surveying</td> <td>21</td> <td>0</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1 Axeman 2 days " 1.25</td> <td>2</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1 " 2 " . 1.50</td> <td>3</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Travelling Expenses</td> <td>4</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>30</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td>10th</td> <td>Buy Cash</td> <td>16</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>14</td> <td>50</td> </tr></tbody></table><p>{Several mathematical equations written at top of the January - Bills Payable page.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY - BILLS PAYABLE</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th>Name.</th> <th>Dolls.</th> <th>Cts.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Captⁿ shaw's tender for grievs st</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Excavations per yard</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>surface grading per rod</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>planking ~ ~</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>3 ft for culverts per yard</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>18 inch ~ ~ ~ ~</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>12 ~ ~ ~ ~</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{There is a large wavy line drawn across entire page.}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>RECEIVABLE.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Mrs Seymour</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>July</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>To 10 days surveying</td> <td>60</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" C.R. 8 days @ 7 1.50</td> <td>12</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" John Joe &amp; James 10 day . 1.50</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Axemen</td> <td>5</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>110 posts ~</td> <td>7</td> <td>33</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Carting d~</td> <td>1</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>2 Weeks board board &amp; @3.00</td> <td>20</td> <td>00</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH - BILLS PAYABLE</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th>Name.</th> <th>Dolls.</th> <th>Cts.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>J Leys Esqr {Esquire} Givens lot</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>June 27</td> <td>24¼ days surveying to date</td> <td>147</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1 Assistant 22 ½ days @ 1.50</td> <td>33</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Assistant 21 days @1.00</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Board. 9 weeks @ 4.00</td> <td>36</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>740 posts @</td> <td>49</td> <td>33</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>RECEIVABLE.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>- Morgans {Dr?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Oct 20</td> <td>to 2½ days surveying &amp; traveling</td> <td>15</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>assistant {illegible}</td> <td>3</td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>board</td> <td>3</td> <td>50</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>{traveling?} expenses</td> <td>2</td> <td>20</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Plan</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>29</td> <td>70</td> </tr></tbody></table><p>{large ink splotch on bottom of right hand page)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE - BILES BAYABEE</span></h2> <p>{Text should read BILLS PAYABLE, but the letter P and two L's has been filled in to look like the letter B.}</p> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th>Name.</th> <th>Dolls.</th> <th>Cts.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Theodolite</td> <td>154</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Compass</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Telescope</td> <td>9</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Chain</td> <td>5</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Tape</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Protractor</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>Scales. 10.20.30.40 Boxwood</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>" 50 &amp; 60 Ivory</td> <td>6</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>parallel ruler</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>straight edge</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>set squares</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1 doz {dozen} pins</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>BECEIVABEE. {text should read RECEIVABLE but the letters R and L have been filled in to look like the letter B.}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY - BILES PAYABLE.</span></h2> <p>{text should read BILLS but the letter L has been filled in to look like the letter B.}</p> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th>Name.</th> <th>Dolls.</th> <th>Cts.</th> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>RECEIVABLE.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST - BILLS PAYABLE.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th>Name.</th> <th>Dolls.</th> <th>Cts.</th> </tr><tr><td>Unwin &amp; Scott</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>T, J Ellis {Dr?}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Feb 25</td> <td>drawing map of Peel {on Store?}</td> <td>50</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>1000 copies @ $5.00 per 100</td> <td>50</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>paper for {Dr?} 42 {guises?}</td> <td>33</td> <td>60</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>12 sheets {illegible} ship &amp;c</td> <td></td> <td>75</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>134</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>By cash (per A.B.U.)</td> <td>30</td> <td>00</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>104</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>RECEIVABLE.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER - BILLS PAYABLE.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th>Name.</th> <th>Dolls.</th> <th>Cts.</th> </tr><tr><td>April 29</td> <td>G T Denison Esq {Esquire}</td> <td>160</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>May 4th</td> <td>J Gwyme Esq {Esquire}</td> <td>50</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>May 27</td> <td>~~ J Leys Esq {Esquire}</td> <td>327</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>June 2</td> <td>~ ~ ~</td> <td>183</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>RECEIVABLE.</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER - BILLS PAYABLE.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><th>Date.</th> <th>Name.</th> <th>Dolls.</th> <th>Cts.</th> </tr><tr><td>Mr</td> <td>Thompson's Class</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>M</td> <td>30. Nov --- not there</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>T</td> <td>3 Dec - not there</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>M</td> <td>7 ~ there</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>T</td> <td>10 ~ no class</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>M</td> <td>14 ~ there</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>T</td> <td>17 ~ not there</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>M</td> <td>21 ABSentt {Written very faintly in pencil, appears to have been erased.} ~</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>ABSentt {Written very faintly in pencil, appears to have been erased.}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>RECEIVABLE. {The text is outlined with pencil. The drawing forms a box around the text and is accented with a crosshatch pattern.}</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr></tbody></table><p>{There is a mathematical calculation written on the bottom of the left hand page.}</p> <p><br /> {The page on the right hand side is the back cover of the diary. It is filled with numerous mathematical calculations and a few drawings of triangles. The latitude of Toronto (43°. 39'.35" N) is prominently written at the top of the page. The text on this page is written in both ink and pencil, though it appears that there was an attempt to erase some of the writing done in pencil.}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af5743f9e8af971253cccb33f0a4a097.pdf 52bf96a654fc634e20365813a67d281e PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e668a00f61a0c23518780661a00db115.pdf e8f79354dd23e3e76aaf4655c8e182fe PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/059bddaad5db14a8fe6632ceb9245fa0.pdf 6e763690ab3294cf0b4278ff6d117675 PDF Text Text Roseltha Goble (1835 - 1919) 1867 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Cover} Roseltha Goble {illegible} THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1867. {sketch of a beaver} TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROS. 66 KING STREET EAST FOR THE TRADE. {Printed page} CALENDAR for 1867 {Printed page} RATES OF POSTAGE. {Printed page} TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES. {Printed page} LAW TERMS.; BANK HOLIDAYS. {Printed page} ECLIPSES IN 1867.; LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1867. {Printed pages} Tables showing information regarding JANUARY, 1867 through to DECEMBER, 1867. JANUARY, TUESDAY 1, 1867 �New Years day Weather most delightful. Sleighing tolerable. Took dinner at John Scott's. Jasper Clara and I. Mr & Mrs Fowler and Mr & Mrs Beamer there. A good dinner and pleasant visit although the party was not a very brilliant one. WEDNESDAY 2, {L G written at top} A fine Winter's day, clear but very cold. Went to Brantford took Dora with us. Went with the buggy, took dinner at Mr Snider's. Attended a children's tea meeting in the Baptist Chapel in the afternoon. And a Concert in the evening. A great many children present. They sang with all their might. Interesting Meeting the JANUARY, THURSDAY 3, 1867 A beautiful Morning. A little warmer than yesterday Staid over night at Mr Sniders went down town. Called on Mrs Yule and Mrs Tisdale. Came home this afternoon. Very tired. found all well. have had a pleasant trip. FRIDAY 4, A beautiful day. not very cold. Thawing a little went missionary collecting succeeded very well. Walked. Went as far as Edwin Lewis and R. Kipps took tea at Mr Kipp's, and Jasper came after me. Dora went with me JANUARY, SATURDAY 5, 1867. Day not so fine. quite a little snow storm in the afternoon. Out again to-day collecting. went with the buggy. went to the Muir Settlement. did not get as much as I expected. Am very tired to-night. took dinner with Mrs Ryder. Good night. SUNDAY 6, A pleasant day. pretty good sleighing. Attended Sunday School. Elder Patton preached. Subject the "Prodigal Son" text. " He began to be in want". Good sermon. Quite a number at prayer meeting did not have as good a meeting as I expected. Good Night JANUARY, MONDAY 7, 1867. A nice Morning. Elder Patton staid last night. Election day Pa & Jasper both away I have been home all day for the first day this year have sewed some, and this evening have been baking. Am rather weary and must retire soon. Jasper is out this evening �TUESDAY 8, A fine day. Washed, Mary to help. Missionary collecting in the afternoon went to Mr Laycock's Harpers & Showers. Mr Nelles here to dinner Jasper out this evening attending to School matters must retire. JANUARY, WEDNESDAY 9, 1867 Snowed a little to-day Ironed. Spent the evening at Uncle Eakins Mr & Mrs Hersey, Mr & Mrs J. Scott & Mr Nelles there. A good supper & pleasant visit. took Clara. have just returned ten oclock. Am ready for bed. Good Night. THURSDAY 10, A very pleasant day. have not done much made out my missionary a/c. have collected $11.37. Elder Patton came. Missionary Meeting very good. Collected $3.65 making for the year. $15.02. JANUARY, FRIDAY 11. 1867. Weather pretty cold. I made a dress for Clara to-day. Dora at School. SATURDAY 12, A very cold day. Pa and Jasper went to Woodstock. Newton bad. Clara mischievous. Made an apron for her. Mrs Bastedo here this afternoon. selecting peices for our S.S. Concert. Have not got quite all my weeks work done. Have done all I could. JANUARY, SUNDAY 13, 1867. Very cold and stormy not many at Sunday School staid to hear Mr Smiths Conference Meeting after preaching Met a few of the children in the afternoon to sing. Prayer Meeting in evening. Mr Parsons gave a lecture. Very good Meeting. May the Lord revive us all. MONDAY 14, Cold. Washing day. Mary here. done some mending. My health is very good I am very thankful to the "Great Giver" of every good and perfect gift. If Newton was well we �should all be very comfortable. he suffers so much. The children are very well but noisy & playful JANUARY, TUESDAY 15, 1867. A beautiful winter's day. very cold but clear. Pa went to Woodstock. Ma went with him and spent the day at Mr Huggarts I have been comfortably busy. Mary to help. WEDNESDAY 16, A very nice day. Snowed a little. Mr Smith and Hiram Green to dinner Making a dress for Mother Writing an address for our S.S. Concert in the evening JANUARY, THURSDAY 17, 1867 A very cold day. Mr Earl and Alfred Jones a fine young Indian, here to spend afternoon & evening R Miller & the boys came to practise in the evening FRIDAY 18, A cold but pleasant day Mrs Ferguson & Mr Gilmour to dinner. I went to the School in afternoon selecting peices for concert. Mr Bastedo Mr & Mrs Hull to tea. The children came to practise in the evening. Mrs Oil came on the evening train. Such a busy day. JANUARY, SATURDAY 19, 1867 Day very cold but clear Mrs Oil and Mrs Bastedo staid last night. Mrs Ferguson here to- day. All went away before dinner Mended up the Carpet bag and copied some music Alone to night. SUNDAY 20, A fine winters day. Good Sabbath School disapointed in the meeting. no Minister came met at the School House in afternoon to sing. A good practise. Lucy and Jenny up. A Good prayer meeting. Newton very bad again. JANUARY, MONDAY 21, 1867. A great snow storm last night. Earth is dressed in a beautiful pure robe this morning. Jasper took the children up to School. Washing day. Mary here. Very busy all day and very tired at night. �TUESDAY 22, Day pleasant. Snowing some. Jasper & Pa went to Brantford. finished Mothers dress. and done some mending. Ironed in the evening, very tired. late before Jasper got home the roads very heavy so much snow. JANUARY, WEDNESDAY 23, 1867. Weather pleasant. did not rest well last night feel tired to-day mending all day. Done a good days work THURSDAY 24, Day pleasant. quite warm. Made a white flannel skirt for my self Jenny Martin came up to tea. The children came to practise. Mrs Bastedo down. Jenny staid all night. JANUARY, FRIDAY 25, 1867. A very disagreeable day cold rain & mist. Jenny went home this morning. Alonzo came over and went to Woodstock. Very stormy in the afternoon snow & wind. Baking day. Alonzo staid all night Have been thinking sadly of the boys to night. So many gone This would have been Daniel's birth-day SATURDAY 26, Still stormy. snowing. Alonzo went home. Jasper getting wood for Longstreets They are suffering for wood & food. Mrs Bastedo came after dinner staid over night made out the programme for Concert. Pa sick. Very stormy all day. JANUARY, SUNDAY 27, 1867. Still snowing & blowing all day. went to S.S. quite a few out considering the weather & roads. A few children came to sing here. Jessie M c Kay here. I did not go to prayer meeting. Pa sick all day. MONDAY 28, Cold Tho storm seems to be dying. Some of the roads are impassable so much snow. Pa sick all day. Clara not well I have written to Nellie made out a programme for Concert and some other writing. sewed but little Do not feel very well. �JANUARY, TUESDAY 29, 1867. Day rather pleasant have began making under-clothes for myself. Mr Vandecar to dinner. I must try and not sew too steady. Am too anxious to do more than my strength is sufficent for WEDNESDAY 30, Very cold but clear finished one article and began another. George Goble here to dinner. feel wearried out to-night. head ache and weariness JANUARY, THURSDAY 31, 1867. A pleasant morning but rain in the evening finished another Garment Mr. Davis & daughter to dinner. Went to David Beamer's in the evening to practise with the children. rained FEBRUARY, FRIDAY 1. A bright morning very wet under foot. feel tired to-day. Sewing some and writing some wrote to Sarah Huggart FEBRUARY SATURDAY 2, 1867. A very stormy day. hail snow some rain and a great deal of wind. Washed. Mary to help. Met with the children in the afternoon in the shop. Drilling on Their Recitations. The week's work is done SUNDAY 3, Stormy morning but more pleasant in afternoon. Had a good Sabbath School. Elder Patton preached. Text At "Even-time it shall be light". Met with the children in afternoon to sing. Mr Huggart's down. {Scribbles on the page} FEBRUARY, MONDAY 4, 1867. Pleasant all day but a stormy evening. Done some writing and sewed some. D. Beamer took all the children down to Mrs Landon's in evening for practise. �TUESDAY 5, A beautiful day. do not feel very well. Baking. Sewed a little. The days pass very quickly and sometimes rather wearily. beleive I try to do too much. FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 6, 1867. Day fine. Went to the School House in the afternoon to help Mrs Bastedo drill the children they done better to-day Mr White to stay over night. A pleasant evening Rachel & the boys up had some good music THURSDAY 7, A beautiful day. Thawing fast. have been sewing to-day. baked this evening feel better to-day. FEBRUARY, FRIDAY 8, 1867. Another nice day thawing still. Sleighing poor. have churned, ironed, made two collars and been very busy. helped make evergreen wreaths for the chapel in the evening. Very tired indeed raind some. SATURDAY 9, Stormy growing cold and storming washed and baked met the children in the afternoon in the shop. practising their Recartations. Very stormy. FEBRUARY, SUNDAY 10, 1867. A very cold day stormy in afternoon morning but clear and cold in the afternoon. Good S.S. staid to hear Mr Smith preach Mrs Bastedo came home with us. Met in the Chapel in afternoon Sarah Huggart down Good practise. MONDAY 11, Getting warmer. day rather pleasant. Mrs Ryder to dinner. Miss Dunham and James Dawson came. Had a Rehersal in the afternoon in the Chapel. Miss D went up. {Sarah} came home with us. Quiet evening. FEBRUARY, TUESDAY 12, 1867 �A nice morning. busy making decorations for the Chapel. The girls helping. Rain in the afternoon. I felt so discouraged. but how unnecessary. The evening was fine and the Concert a purfect success. house crowded. made over $30 WEDNESDAY 13, O! such a day We went to Wolverton to take Miss Dunham over. Pa the children and I stopped and got Mrs Landon. It rained hard all day. Got very wet - roads bad and weather cold. Had some fun on our pleasant trip FEBRUARY, THURSDAY 14, 1867. The rain seems to be over. Not very cold. A letter from George. Emma is very sick. Sewing to-day. feel pretty tired after my yestersday journey. FRIDAY 15, Sewing to-day FEBRUARY, SATURDAY 16, 1867. Rained hard all the morning. and cleared up sl sun shone and a fine afternoon. washed got the clothes dried and part of them ironed. A letter from Nellie. Emma is better SUNDAY 17, A most beautiful day clear bright & not very cold. Sleighing all gone. Good S.S. Mr Coutts preached interesting sermon. spent the afternoon at home. Prayer Meeting at night. house full FEBRUARY, MONDAY 18, 1867. Day pleasant. Do not feel very well. Sewing all the time I could get. Dora did not go to School. not very well. We have as a family been favoured with good health this winter TUESDAY 19, Weather cold. East winds cold & unpleasant. Ma Pa and Dora went to Uncle Eakins to dinner. Henrietta called in the afternoon I have had a very busy day. have sewed but little. �FEBRUARY, WEDNESDAY 20, 1867. Cold and stormy. snow and wind Ironed and sewed some. THURSDAY 21, Wrote to Lissa. have been braiding to-day snowed some. Jasper went for wood. Gone all day. It does not seem like home when he is away. FEBRUARY, FRIDAY 22, 1867. A mild pleasant day snow nearly gone again no sleighing. Have been sewing to-day. Jasper working on the shop Newton is better. SATURDAY 23, Very busy baking &c to-day. Very tired FEBRUARY, SUNDAY 24, 1867. {Dora writing} Dora. It is a nice clear morning and I have made one good resalution, I know that mamma knows best. I forgot to tell you what it is so now I will tell you it is to not use sugar on my mush. D-ora S. G-oble Clara Clara G Clara Emma Goble MONDAY 25, 25 A beautiful day washed in the forenoon and sewed in the afternoon. FEBRUARY, TUESDAY 26, 1867. 26 A lovely day. bright sunshine. just thawing a little. excellent wheeling. Jasper went to Woodstock. I called at Melissa's a little while and spent the afternoon at Mr Huggart's. pleasant visit Eleven oclock when we got home. left Clara home WEDNESDAY 27, 27 Another beautiful morning. Mother went down to Mrs Landon's in the morning. Pa & Clara went down to tea. got home at 8 oclock. The children are neither of them so well. I have been busy today. choring about. FEBRUARY, THURSDAY 28, 1867. �28 Busy as ever. Ironing &c. Rained a little Went to Mr. Nelms towards night. took Clara and Dora. Made a visit we have been talking of making for several years. got home about nine o'clock. Rained soon after we got home. MARCH, FRIDAY 1, A fine day. Finished a chemise I have been braiding "March comes in like a lamb". how will it go out. MARCH, SATURDAY 2, 1867. 2 A cold day. Feel very unwell head ache and general bad feeling have cleaned & baked but it was all hard work. Elder Patton came John Huggard & H {W}elford to tea. pleasant evening only I felt weak & ill. retired early. SUNDAY 3, A very cold rough day Good S.S. & Good sermon Elder Patton went home after dinner. nice quiet afternoon. went to prayer meeting. MARCH, MONDAY 4, 1867. 4 Snow & cold weather feel better. done some mending and cut out some cotton sewing feel that my life is not what it should be O for now my Grace to live must consistently "Guide me O Thou Great Jehovah". TUESDAY, 5 5 A beautiful day Mr White to dinner had some music & bought some books finished one article of my sewing. Mrs Bastedo to tea. It is late and I must retire. Good Night. MARCH, WEDNESDAY 6, 1867. 6 A cold day. Made a pr of drawers. I am not very strong this week. feel so tired all the time must be more careful some way. of myself THURSDAY 7, 7 A nice day mild and pleasant. some snow. Washed. Mary to help. Very tired and not well. Aunt Maria John & Henrietta spent the evening here. felt too tired to enjoy a visit �MARCH, FRIDAY 8, 1867. 8 A beautiful day. Ironed. sewed in the afternoon some finished ironing in the evening. {written above last line} th the SATURDAY 9, 9 A fine day. thawing a good deal. roads quite muddy. baked and cleaned a little Went with Mrs Bastedo in the afternoon to William Laycocks. took tea. Eliza and Hartley there. had a pleasant visit. Mrs Laycock very poorly. Got home about 7 oclock Walked. not very tired. MARCH, SUNDAY 10, 1867. 10 Misty in the early morning pleasant for Sunday School A full School. I did not stay to Meeting. Dora not well. Rained all the afternoon felt very sleepy and dull. Dora's cough bad. Not many out to Prayer Meeting yet a good little Meeting took Clara. MONDAY 11, 11 A disagreeable chilly day. Dora not well enough to go to School. Braiding a pr of drawers spent the afternoon with Mrs M c Intyre. Dora was so lonely. She had a good play with Annie. Spent the evening at Mr Miller's. Mrs Bastido there took tea. Sang some. & talked more. Nearly ten when we got home MARCH, TUESDAY 12, 1867 Weather cloudy and chilly A little snow on the ground. Done some mending Have not felt well. Pa sick all day. Dora at home. Clara is better than she was last week. Newton improving. WEDNESDAY 13, Cold. some snow and windy. Sewing. Feel weary and ill in afternoon Edward Beamer called. Rachel to dinner Tea. The boys came up in the evening. They are fine little fellows. tis a pity they are brought up in a tavern Some music. Pop Corn. Apples and Books. pleasant Evening. MARCH, THURSDAY 14, 1867. �Very cold this morning. A very sudden change since yesterday morning. Rachel Miller took the train for Toronto. I walked down to Mrs Landon's in the afternoon. Jasper walked down in the evening after me so I had two pretty long walks. Got home about 9 oclock. found Clara very hoarse great difficulty of breathing FRIDAY 15, Slept but little last night. Clara very ill all night. Some better this morning. Very bad about ten oclock almost suffocated gave her an emetic After throwing off the phlegm much better. So bad about 5 oclock we thought she would die. Suffering very much. Jasper got the Dr. as soon as possible he gave her something eased her MARCH, SATURDAY 16, 1867. We both sat up all night with her last night The Dr. staid till she breathed more freely. He says it is Croup but so far down and so seated it will take some time to remove it. She suffered very much all night. very distressing to hear her. better towards morning. Very weak I feel pretty well used up to-day. {Margin} Lucy Landon called SUNDAY 17, Snowed last night. Cold. Jasper, Dora, & Pa away to S.S. and Preaching. I could not leave Clara. Did not go to bed last night. She is better this morning. Hardly seems like Sunday not to go to Sunday School Went to Meeting Mr Selby came down for me. Mr Campbell preached. Good sermon Clara better. Day very cold & stormy. MARCH, MONDAY 18, 1867. Morning clear but cold. Do not feel well. So little sleep for four nights. Clara not so well as yesterday Am going to keep Dora at home till the weather & roads become settled and help her finish her quilt She began it when only 3½ years old. TUESDAY 19, A very beautiful day so bright and sunny but cold Jasper went to Woodstock Mother and Dora spent the day at Mr Fowler's. Clara has been very well and so good all day. Seems to feel better than for several weeks. precious baby. May her life have been spared for some useful Purpose. MARCH, WEDNESDAY 20, 1867. �Cold. Working at Dora's quilt to-day. Clara not so well. THURSDAY 21 A very stormy day. Snow wind and storm all day. A real March day. Sewed some on the quilt and cut out a pr of drawers. MARCH, FRIDAY 22, 1867 Not so cold as yesterday but still snowing. A good deal of snow fallen An accident on the R.R. this morning a little this side Woodstock. Two trains ran into each other. Two men killed and much property destroyed. SATURDAY 23, A lovely day. Warm & bright. Mother and the children went for a sleigh ride. I baked cleaned done a little mending, looked over my S.S. lessons. "The Parable of the ten virgins). and so ends the week. weary and full of care as usual. but crowded with many blessings never the less. MARCH, SUNDAY 24, 1867. A chilly cold morning went to S.S. and staid to hear Mr. Smith. Clara restless. Very stormy all the afternoon. rain and snow. But few at prayer meeting. Feel tired and ill at night. MONDAY 25, A beautiful day but cold and freezing Washed. Mary to help A hard days work pretty tired. A letter from Nellie She is not coming home this Spring. MARCH, TUESDAY 26, 1867. A delightful morning very cold but so bright and sunny. Ironed all the forenoon Made an apron for myself in afternoon. WEDNESDAY 27, Very cold snowed a little Ironed till afternoon sewed a little. Mr Smith to Tea. Dora gets some of her lessons will not go to School till the roads and weather become settled. All are courting "Tired Nature's Sweet Restorer". And I must quit scribbling & do likewise. �MARCH, THURSDAY 28, 1867. A fine day but cold baking all the forenoon very tired. Sewed a little in the afternoon Jasper had the children meet for practise on Church music in the evening. FRIDAY 29, A beautiful day. Weather warmer. Cleaning &c most of the day. Finished Dora's quilt. Newton very bad. Mr. & Mrs. Yule came on the evening train It is after 10 and I am both sleepy and weary. Have had a pleasant evening MARCH, SATURDAY 30, 1867 A beautiful day. Thawing very fast. Mr & Mrs Yule went away on the 11 o'clock train. Have had a pleasant visit with them feel tired and not very well to-day. SUNDAY 31, A nice warm day but very muddy. A good S.S. Elder Patton preached Pa sick. Maggie took dinner with us Elder Patton went home in the afternoon. Not many at Prayer Meeting. APRIL, MONDAY 1, 1867. A very stormy day. snow and cold. Maggie Longheed and Sarah Fawcett took tea with Dora. Went to Teacher's Meeting in the Evening. Only four present but we had a good meeting. Walked {after} very muddy TUESDAY 2, A beautiful bright morning but a very cold west wind which we had the full benefit of in riding to Woodstock. Roads very bad. Took dinner at Mr Perren's. At the Institute in afternoon. Took Tea at Mr. Cameron's. Attended an interesting Public Meeting in the Evening at the Institute. Six Graduating Students. Noble Young men may God bless them. APRIL, WEDNESDAY 3, 1867. Came to Mr H. Burtche's last night after the Meeting and here we are this morning Tis a very pleasant quiet place I always enjoy coming here. Came home after dinner called at �Mr Fowler's, John Scott's, and D. Beamers. Got home about 5 oclock. All well. Alfred Scott is very ill. Also Mr & Mrs Cox. THURSDAY 4, A nice warm morning but rain all the afternoon. Pa went to Woodstock. A. Scott a little better. Wrote to Lissa and Nellie. Sent patterns to Lissa. Cut a dress for Dora. The children met to sing in the evening. Am not very well to-day. APRIL, FRIDAY 5, 1867. A stormy day. rained most all night. Snow. and wind to-day. Not very cold. Mr. Radford's have moved. Baking cleaning, churning &c to-day Several calls during the day. and the Miller boys have spent the Evening here some music, pop corn &c. SATURDAY 6, {Dora writing} Dora. Clara and I had compony to-day. his name was Clarence Clark. and we had had a nice time. Dora L. Goble. {Rosaltha writing} Mrs & Mrs Clark to dinner Alonzo went to Woodstock here to tea. A. Scott much better APRIL, SUNDAY 7, 1867. A pleasant day. Went to Sunday School. had not time to get through with the lesson. Staid to hear Mr Smith. Walked up in the afternoon to hear Mr Clark lecture on Temperance. Attended Prayer Meeting not many out. So ends the Sabbath MONDAY 8, Day pleasant. Mending all the forenoon. Mary came in the afternoon and we began washing. Walked down to David Kipp's towards night. Their baby dead. gone to its rest dreadfully muddy. APRIL, TUESDAY 9, 1867. A truly beautiful Spring day. The children out all day. Washing and cleaning all day. Mary went home. Jasper went to the funereal. Dora has a pet Lamb. she is delighted with it. �WEDNESDAY 10, A cold rainy day. Storm all day, rain, and hail. Ironed all the forenoon sewed but little. The children have needed so much care. 'Tis not lost time. All are in bed but me and I must go too. Good Night. APRIL, THURSDAY 11, 1867. A fine day, bright and clear. Ironed and baked Went out in the afternoon called to see old Mr & Mrs Beamer before they go away. (They move next week to Detroit.) Called at the School a little while and then at D. Beamer's got home at tea time. Singing at night. FRIDAY 12, A nice day. Very busy all day. Churned and cleaned. not very well. made a skirt protector APRIL, SATURDAY 13, 1867. A warm day. Went to D. Beamer's in the afternoon to eat sugar took the children staid to tea. Mrs Burtch came and Mr Cameron. I did not get home till late very busy till after nine and consequently very tired. SUNDAY 14, A truly good day A very large interesting School. Mrs Burtch and Mr Cameron both went. An excellent sermon after. full house and all attentive. Mr Cameron to dinner. Mrs Burtch went to Mrs Landon's I did not go to P. Meeting very tired at night. APRIL, MONDAY 15, 1867. A rainy day. Dora started to School again Clara lonely without her. Mother and I working at a rug. hard work. TUESDAY 16, Still rainy. Working all day at the rug. APRIL, WEDNESDAY 17, 1867. �A bright clear day but a cold wind Finished the rug & tidied up the house Mrs Bastedo, Rachel and Shannon to Tea {Hesleimer} came in the evening. pleasant visit. beautiful night Mrs. B. stays over night. THURSDAY 18, Cut a dress for Dora and thought I would sit down and make it. Pa gave me some writing to do. just finished it when a load of Ministers came. Mr Henderson Mr Kitchen & Moyle Mrs Landon came and I went to cooking. All to dinner Mrs. L. brought the seeds APRIL, FRIDAY 19, 1867. Rain in the morning cleared up in afternoon Pa went to Woodstock Ma spent the day at Aunt's I was very busy house and store to tend. Mr M c Laurin came on the train. He gave a good temperance lecture in the Evening at the Chapel 11 oclock when we got home SATURDAY 20, A pleasant day but windy letters from Nellie. Old Mrs Milmine is to be burried to-day. Mr M c L. went on the 11 oclock train Pa sick all day. Mr Smith to tea. Finished Dora's dress A busy weary day. APRIL, SUNDAY 21, 1867. A large S.S. I came home Mother went up to Mr Smith's Meeting Alonzo came over I went to Prayer Meeting MONDAY 22, The ground all covered with snow this morning cold and stormy. Alonzo went on the train. George came on the 8 oclock train staid till 11. took Nellie things. Mary came. Another bustling busy day. Jasper sick. The children not very well either APRIL, TUESDAY 23, 1867. �Snow melted and gone Rachel Miller married Elder Patton here to tea Alonzo came on the 8 oclock train evening. Pa fishing. Mr Barkis here all the evening looking over the S.S. Class books. Making out the yearly Report. 11 when we retired. WEDNESDAY 24, A cold day Snowed nearly all the afternoon Alonzo went home. Washing day. Very tired. Mr Nelins to tea. Dora is not going to School this week. she is not well 4 years to-day since Brother Alfred died in Washington D.C. APRIL, THURSDAY 25, 1867. Cloudy and chilly. Baked all the forenoon Sewed in the afternoon done a large day's work. Dora went to School FRIDAY 26, A very windy day made a flannel shirt for Jasper. Mrs Bastedo and Mr Barker here in the evening. Making up the Report for the S.S. Annual Meeting. late when we retired APRIL, SATURDAY 27, 1867. A cold day. not much like Spring. Have not begun to make garden not very well. Mending all day. Elder Patton came SUNDAY 28, A nice bright morning but cold. Very good Annual Meeting. rather long Elder Patton preached in the Chapel. May good come from it. Clara sick all day I did not go to Prayer Meeting. Not very well. APRIL, MONDAY 29, 1867. A cold misty day Washed. Clara better. Not well myself. sore throat and feverish. TUESDAY 30, Rainy morning cleared up towards noon. Worked in Garden not well. very tired at night. MAY, WEDNESDAY 1, 1867. �Sick most all day worked a little in the garden towards evening. was sick most of last night have a bad cold and fever. Very cold THURSDAY 2, Very cold froze last night did not go out any worked a little at the rug. Clara sick. Dora went to School. MAY, FRIDAY 3, 1867. Still very cold. No gardening till warmer weather. am better than yesterday. Clara has been very troublesome today. Dora at School. working at a rug. SATURDAY 4, Weather a little warmer rainy afternoon & evening finished the rug. finished soap making feel better a little. MAY, SUNDAY 5, 1867. A cloudy morning some rain but not enough to keep Mary from S.S. Finished up The Appointing of Teachers and arraying of Classes. Jasper has an Infant Class. I have his class of boys and Mr. Nelins has my old class. MONDAY 6, Cold and rainy Washed and took up the Carpets up stairs. went to Teachers Meeting in the evening. A number out. Cold. MAY, TUESDAY 7, 1867. Day pleasant but still cold. Pa and Ma went to Brantford. busy cleaning Ironing &c Am not strong nor very well. WEDNESDAY 8, A cold windy day Mrs Libertus white washing Very tired a good many times to-day. Very busy. Clara not well. I feel some better. wish I was real strong there is so much work to do in the Spring. MAY, THURSDAY 9, 1867. �I dont know what kind of a day it has been for I have hardly been out side the door to- day. Have been papering all day done my room and the front bed-room. Am tired but have the comfort of doing a large day's work 11 rolls of paper. FRIDAY 10, A nice day. Warmer. Papered both halls. Very tired. Mrs Vandecar to dinner. MAY, SATURDAY 11, 1867. A nice day. wind cold. no real warm Spring weather yet. Have been cleaning most of the day but quit in time to get ready for Sunday Mr Cameron here. It is almost ten oclock must look at my lesson a little and then retire. SUNDAY 12, A pleasant day. Good Sunday School. felt too sleepy to enjoy The Meeting Jasper sick all night did not sleep much. Mr & Mrs Ryder to dinner Mr Ryder took Mr Cameron home. Mrs R. staid here. Pa and Ma went as far as Aunts. took Clara MAY, MONDAY 13, 1867. Rainy all day. Have not felt very well. Washed. Mary began cleaning the store. tired and retired early. Jasper not able to do much. TUESDAY 14, Still rainy. Was sick all the forenoon. Cleaned Nellies room and the halls in the afternoon. Mary cleaning the store. MAY, WEDNESDAY 15, 1867. Weather cleared up A nice Moonlight night. Have been pretty well to-day. Done a good deal of cleaning. Am tired but hope to get rested by morning. A letter from Emma and Nellie. THURSDAY 16, �A nice clear day cleaned the dining room and Newtons room put down all the carpets up stairs. MAY, FRIDAY 17, 1867. Rainy and very cold all the forenoon. Went with Pa down to Mr Burns a pleasant call think I shall go there often. Mr. Burns has a nice garden. Got a Catalpa tree. Mary cleaned the Kitchen. I ironed. put down dining room carpet letter from Father SATURDAY 18, A clear day. cold wind. Dora and I went to Princeton on the train left the hats at Mrs Giles to be done over. Called at Mrs Landons walked home. Called on Mrs Smith in evening looked over my S.S. lesson week ends. work done MAY, SUNDAY 19, 1867. A bright morning. A Great Sunday School house crowded. Good lesson. May God bless the effort. Rainy cold afternoon. Jasper and Mother went to Princeton few at Prayer Meeting MONDAY 20, Cold in the morning but warmer towards night. Worked in Garden all day. Fixed up my beds very nicely. no seeds in yet, so cold. MAY, TUESDAY 21, 1867. Rainy all day & cold Washing day. A letter from Newty. Annie Danson is to be married tomorrow at Princeton Am tired. WEDNESDAY 22, Rainy all day. Could not go to Princeton. Not very well fixed Dora's blue dress. She is home from School for a few days. MAY, THURSDAY 23, 1867. Still cloudy and rainy. What a long storm. Made a pr of pants for Pa. Very tired FRIDAY 24, �Queen's birth day. Went to Princeton in the forenoon Jasper, Newton, the children and I. The first ride Newton has had since he came home called at Mrs Landon's. Got Clara's hat at Mrs Gile's and came home to dinner. rained after dinner about 3 oclock cleared up we went to T. Muir's took tea there about 8 when we got home. MAY, SATURDAY 25, 1867. A fine Morning but cold and rainy before night. We have but few fine days. Pa and Ma went to Old Mr Hess's funereal. I have trimmed Clara's hat. got up my Sabbath School lesson and done a little washing Ironing & mending. Elder Patton came. SUNDAY 26, A fine morning and continued pleasant through the day. large S.S. A number of visitors. My class was unusually attentive. May God bless Them. They are fine boys. Elder Patton preach subject The Progress of the Church. Attended Prayer Meeting. MAY, MONDAY 27, 1867. A beautiful day a little like Spring. Pa and Ma went to Richmond did not get home till late. Mary washed. I done a little mending and wrote to Father and Lissa TUESDAY 28, A cold rainy morning no rain much after dinner but cloudy. Making a print dress for Dora. did not get it done. put in some Sweet Peas. It seems of not much use to put in seeds the weather is so cold. MAY, WEDNESDAY 29, 1867. Day quite warm. finished Dora's dress. Ironed in the afternoon. Got ready to go to Brantford. Dr. Benham to tea. Mrs Bastedo called in the evening. THURSDAY 30, Went to Brantford rained. Got home dry Very cold. and very tired. MAY, FRIDAY 31, 1867. �This has been a lovely day. warm and bright. A real growing day. Have done up considerable mending & fixing to-day. Mrs Bastedo & Maggie called. Have put in some seeds. Must try and finish tomorrow. Must go to bed. O so sleepy JUNE, SATURDAY 1, A nice day. cut out clothing all the forenoon for the children. Very tired went to Princeton in the afternoon. looked over my S.S. lesson. put in a few seeds bathed the children. so my weeks work is done. JUNE, SUNDAY 2, 1867. Rain all the forenoon notwithstanding a new quiet School. 52 present. little Mary Ann Roe died about 11 o'clock. Mr Nelms came down Jasper Dora and I went up. She looks very pretty and quiet. sleeping peacefully. Precious little Lamb. Attended prayer meeting. MONDAY 3, Cloudy and some rain warm. I drove to Princeton early in the morning. lost my Shawl. Washing day. Sewed a little put in a few Celosia & Waitzia Grande flora seeds. Went to Teachers Meeting. rained going. 5 present. Good Meeting JUNE, TUESDAY 4, 1867. A very warm day. No rain to-day. have finished a little dress and sack for Clara. little Mary Ann Roe's funereal was today. All went but Newton Clara and I. Mrs. Lindsay too was buried today Mr Calder here to tea. Put in some seeds. Asters. {Ravt--s} Candy Tuft. WEDNESDAY 5, Very warm every thing growing finely. finished putting in my seeds. Alonzo Mrs Wolverton and Miss Bogart here to dinner and Tea. have not sewed much today. Dora went to School JUNE, THURSDAY 6, 1867. Still warmer. real summer time. growing weather. have sewed prety steadly. Mr. Nelms to dinner. �FRIDAY 7, Another lovely day very warm. Am very well to-day. Made an apron for Dora finished Mother's dress and a Garibaldi & skirt for Dora. All I expected to do. Granma Goble died the 24th May, did not hear of it till today. Old and young alike are passing away. {Transcriber's note - Garibaldi was a red shirt, woman's fashion popularized in 1860.} JUNE, SATURDAY 8, 1867. A nice cool day. have been very busy as usual. made a little sacque for Dora, finished a pr of pantees for her fixed my hat looked over my S.S. Lesson and got ready for Sunday So ends this week. busy but not so weary as some. My health is improving SUNDAY 9, A lovely day. house crowded as Sabbath School. Mr. Cameron preached a most excellent sermon. "The worth of the soul" Mr & Mrs Cameron and baby came home with us. baby sick JUNE, MONDAY 10, 1867. Another lovely morning but getting pretty warm. Mr Cameron and family took the train at 8 oclock going East. Mary and I washed not very tired I am truly thankful I am getting stronger. Braiding a pr of Pantees for Dora. TUESDAY 11, A lovely day. Went to Princeton after dinner. Mrs Landon came up with us. staid to tea Making a sack for Dora. not got as much done to-day as I calculated to do. so very tired can hardly go JUNE, WEDNESDAY 12, 1867. Finished Dora's Sacque A refreshing rain began a dress for Dora THURSDAY 13, Sewing all day. Did not get the dress quite done Mrs Bastedo came down in the evening staid over night. Day very fine. every thing growing rapidly my seeds are coming up pretty well. �JUNE, FRIDAY 14, 1867 Pa Clara and I went to Woodstock lovely morning. day very warm. went early took dinner at Hellen's made quite a visit there. came down to Mr Huggarts to tea. made another visit there. very pleasant day. got home about 8 o'clock. SATURDAY 15, Fine day. Some more rain finished several peices of work. toothache in the evening. JUNE, SUNDAY 16, 1867. Very warm morning. Some toothache. Went to S.S. Good School 121 present. Went to Princeton S.S. in afternoon with Pa. called at Mr Landon's. took tea at Mr Golding's. WEDNESDAY 17, Fine day. Washing. Making a sacque for Dora. busy day Newton very sick towards night. Very warm. JUNE, TUESDAY 18, 1867. A cool pleasant day. Mary went home. Jenny came in the evening. finished Dora's Sacque and Ironed. Newton about the same. Mother has given up going West till he gets better. Miss May Huggart and Mr Golding called. WEDNESDAY 19, Another fine day. geting warmer. Made a pair of pants for Jasper. Very tired. A Wandering Bard here tonight. JUNE, THURSDAY 20, 1867. A cool cloudy day. Made a shirt for Jasper Mrs Bastedo to tea. done some sewing on machine for her. Dr. Benham and Dixon here. Have not felt very well today. am so worn out hurrying so much with the work felt better to-night. FRIDAY 21, �Warmer. Cleaned the cellar and made a coat for Sammy. Lucy Landon to tea. Jasper went to Woodstock stopped at Mr Kipp's to practise music for the 1st July. Jenny went up. JUNE, SATURDAY 22, 1867. Very warm. baked all the forenoon. finished up some peices of sewing in the afternoon. Elder Patton came. So ends the weary week. SUNDAY 23, Very warm. Good S.S. Elder Patton preached Mr & Mrs Vandecar came home with us to dinner Some music in afternoon attended prayer meeting but few out. Many musquitoes and very warm. JUNE, MONDAY 24, 1867. A very warm day Jenny and I washed very tired. Jasper and Jenny went to practise. TUESDAY 25, Another warm day Mother and Dora left for Toledo on the 11 oclock train. May they have a safe journey. ripped up my gingham dress, made the skirt JUNE, WEDNESDAY 26, 1867. A nice shower this forenoon. It is very dry we need rain. made the waist of my dress Mr Hull and family called off this train called to see Mrs Fawcett she has been very sick Am so tired I hardly know how to move. THURSDAY 27, A little more rain to-day. nice and cool to-night. finished my dress baked all this forenoon Mrs Ryder called. feel better to-night. JUNE, FRIDAY 28, 1867. A pleasant day. cool and nice. Dr. Alfred Scott died this morning. Newton Clara & I went to Princeton called at Uncle Jame's. staid to tea. SATURDAY 29, �Another fine day Do not feel very well tonight. Pa and Jasper gone to Dr. Scott's funereal Am weary and must retire. Good night. JUNE, SUNDAY 30, 1867. A very warm day. Attended S.S. three new Scholars in my Class. Staid to hear Mr Sherk preach. Clara very restless. Jasper met with the children in afternoon to sing I did not go up. Not very well. Very few at Prayer Meeting JULY, MONDAY, 1 Still very warm. washed in the morning. very sick went to bed before dinner Jasper and Jennie went to Princeton. I felt very sick all afternoon & civery. JULY, TUESDAY 2, 1867. Sick in bed most of the day. Mr & Mrs Dr. Davidson called and staid to tea. WEDNESDAY 3, Still sick all day Mrs M c Intyre here in afternoon have not been able to do anything. Very warm weather. JULY, THURSDAY 4, 1867. Sick. Mrs M c Intyre helped Jenny iron. She is very kind. FRIDAY 5, I am better to-day. Weather much cooler. Mrs Bastedo's School Examination. Not able to go JULY, SATURDAY 6, 1867. O what a refreshing rain. How the thirsty earth rejoices. Every thing began to look so parched. I dont feel as well this morning as I expected to Shall be better after a while and then I must do some baking for Sunday Lottie and Mary came. SUNDAY 7, �A lovely day cool and no dust. Very full School Mr & Mrs Landon present after which Mr. L. preached Lottie went home. Mr & Mrs Landon to dinner Mary a great help. Very few at Prayer Meeting JULY, MONDAY 8, 1867. Another nice cool day Mary staid to help to-day. Washing done and cheese room cleaned out. Wrote to Mother, Dora, and Newton Mary went home after tea. have felt very unwell to-day. How frail is human life TUESDAY 9, Rained last night and some this morning. very busy all the forenoon went to Woodstock in afternoon. Had two teeth extracted. feel better for the ride. JULY, WEDNESDAY 10, 1867. Very busy all day baking and ironing transplanted some plants feel rather better to-day. cloudy and some rain THURSDAY 11, Nice cool weather a little shower in afternoon Pa and Jenny went to Princeton to a S.S. Celebration JULY, FRIDAY 12, 1867. Jenny came home this morning. quite cool a fire very comfortable Jenny and I went for Raspberries in afternoon got about 5 qts nice ones feel better for being out SATURDAY 13, A cool fine day. Have felt pretty well. A letter from Granma and Dora they are enjoying themselves. drove to Princeton this Evening. got some bread. Clara not well tonight JULY, SUNDAY 14, 1867. A nice day Interesting Sunday School. Did not stay to the preaching went to sing in afternoon Good prayer meeting MONDAY 15, �Jenny and I washed rained in afternoon refreshing shower. it was much needed. wrote to Mother. JULY, TUESDAY 16, 1867. Such a delightful fresh morning after the rain WEDNESDAY 17, Warmer to-day. Pa went fishing. Jenny and I went for berries. got enough to put up one can. Mother came home Dora staid till Emma comes next month. Feel disapointed in not seeing her. Mr & Mrs Westover to tea. Feel very tired JULY, THURSDAY 18, 1867. Warm. Jenny went to spend the day with Lottie I feel better to-day picked green peas FRIDAY 19, A cool cloudy morning Jenny & I picked berries in afternoon. Newton went with us. JULY, SATURDAY 20, 1867. Cleaned the parlour and put down the Carpet. Newton is going to sleep up-stairs. Jenny went home. Elder Patton came. SUNDAY 21, A very warm day. Jasper, Pa, Mr Nelms and Somers Kipp went to Brantford Newton took Elder Patton home The Brethern have a Quarterly Meeting so Elder Patton's appointment is given up I staid home all day JULY, MONDAY 22, 1867. A heavy rain in afternoon. Mrs Wolverton and Alonzo came over Alonzo went home after tea. TUESDAY 23, �Mrs Wolverton went to Hamilton. Jasper Clara and I went to Elder Patton's for Cherries. Had a pleasant day. Got a fine lot of fruit. Cherries Currants and Gooseberries Very tired when we got home JULY, WEDNESDAY 24, 1867. O such a busy day. putting up fruit. Canning preserving and drying finished the parlour very tired. Mrs Bastedo called this evening. THURSDAY 25, Rainy all day. Pa and Ma went to Mr Radford's JULY, FRIDAY 26, 1867. Cleaning all the forenoon Mrs Wolverton came on the 11 oclock train. Newton came over for her. both here to dinner & tea. Very warm. Jasper and I called at Mr Kipp's in the Evening. SATURDAY 27, A very busy day. cleaning baking &c. Made a pr of pants for Sam. A very busy weary week. JULY, SUNDAY 28, 1867. Sweet day of rest. Good Sunday School. Did not stay to preaching. Jasper went home with Mr Nelms. A nice long afternoon for reading. MONDAY 29, A nice cool day. Made a pr of pants for Jasper and put up some Raspberries. JULY, TUESDAY 30, 1867. Jasper & Mother went to Brantford. Mrs M c Intyre washed for us. I helped her some so very tired at night I could not sleep WEDNESDAY 31, �Weather very pleasant. Mr Perry here to Tea. Jasper away tonight attending a Political Meeting at Princeton. I must retire. AUGUST, THURSDAY 1, 1867. Weather fine. Louisa Parmer came to help us. Canned some peas. Mrs M c Intyre helped me iron. A little rain in the Evening. FRIDAY 2, Weather cool. Very busy all the forenoon. cleaning baking &c. Newton & I went to Mr Vandecar's in afternoon for Cherries. got a pail ful of nice ones. pleasant ride and visit. Expected Emma and Dora tonight. they did not come. It is late. "Go to bed sleepy head." AUGUST, SATURDAY 3, 1867. Warm. finished my mending. Disapointed Emma has not come SUNDAY 4, Weather very warm and very dusty. No preaching Mr Landon sick and could not come. Did not feel we had as good a S.S. as usual. Solon Eakins and his wife called in the evening. AUGUST, MONDAY 5, 1867. Weather extremely hot Mr & Mrs Henderson to dinner. Went to Teacher's Meeting in evening. TUESDAY 6, Very warm. Washed got along very well with it. Mr White and Mr Campbell to stay over night. retired early Emma has not come yet AUGUST, WEDNESDAY 7, 1867. Very warm. A letter from George. Emma is sick. will perhaps come next week. I am getting very anxious to get Dora home this hot weather. I am so fearful she may get sick there. Clara is very well and so very good and happy �THURSDAY 8, Extremely hot weather. drove down to Mr Burns this morning. Newton Clara and I. called at Mr Miller's & Muirs. making a sacque to-day for myself. too warm to work. AUGUST, FRIDAY 9, 1867. A lovely morning. cool delightful air. Sewing all day. made Newton a pr of Pants. Very warm in afternoon. Very tired. SATURDAY 10, A nice morning. cleaning in the morning. Hellen Sco{t}t and Mrs Maria Bastedo came down from Woodstock stopped to dinner. had a pleasant visit. AUGUST, SUNDAY 11, 1867. A pleasant Sabbath day went to S.S. lesson 2 chapter Genesis. Jasper took Mr & Mrs M c Intyre over to the Sprague Settlement to meeting in the afternoon I read a while with Mrs M c Intyre's children while Clara slept. Such a dear quiet day. no Prayer Meeting MONDAY 12, Very warm went for berries gone nearly all day got 8 qts. Nellie Dora and Charley came from Toledo. Dora is very thin and Charley is not well. Emma not able to come. {Dora writing} very mild day {I come} home but it was very dusty nellie come home with me and brought Charlie. AUGUST, TUESDAY 13, 1867. Washing day. Very warm and got very tired. Clara is delighted to have Dora home again. Charley's birthday. WEDNESDAY 14, Weather a little cooler. making a vest for Newton Dr. Henry Scott and Lady called had a nice little visit with them. A lot of company to tea. 6 Kipp's only. had a pleasant visit and some good music AUGUST, THURSDAY 15, 1867. �Warm & pleasant only so very dry. no rain finished Newton's vest Ironed. Lucy & Jenny to tea. FRIDAY 16, Nellie and I went to Woodstock. called at Mr Huggart's. Got home half past two took Clara with us. Saw Dr. Fyfe Thinks he can preach for us in two weeks. Made Mother a bonnet after I came home. AUGUST, SATURDAY 17, 1867. A very busy day. made a bonnet for myself. finished my sack and done several little "odds & ends". Elder Patton came. SUNDAY 18, Very warm and terrible dusty. No rain for four weeks. I came home from Sunday School and brought the children. Lottie Miss Holt and Mr Redpath to dinner. Very windy. fires in woods dangerous. Attended Prayer Meeting AUGUST, MONDAY 19, 1867. A nice cool day. only so dry. everything seems drying up. Washed. Mrs Bastedo and Mrs Kitchen to tea. TUESDAY 20, Made a dress for Clara. Jasper and Nellie went to Uncle Jame's in the Evening. AUGUST, WEDNESDAY 21, 1867. Weather cool. No rain Ironed all the forenoon went up to Mr Kipp's to tea. Jasper, Nellie and I. I do not enjoy these evening visits much. get too tired. THURSDAY 22, Went to Wolverton Jasper, Newton, Nellie myself and the children had a very pleasant day. Alonzo, Dora, and I took tea with Aunt Eliza got home half past 8 very tired. A letter from father. AUGUST, FRIDAY 23, 1867. �Day warm. A little shower in the evening The Huggarts came down in the Evening. David, Lizzie, Sarah, and Jenny Had a pleasant visit Clara not very well. SATURDAY 24, George and Emma came on the Morning train. very unexpectidly. Charley quite delighted to see his Pa and Ma Nellie and Dora went to Mrs Landon's to tea. AUGUST, SUNDAY 25, 1867. Quite cool in the morning but warm during the day All except Mother. Large School 125 present. Nellie and Pa staid to preaching Mary here. Lottie to dinner. Jasper went to sing with the children. Solon Eakins to tea. I did not go to Prayer Meeting. MONDAY 26, Went to the Pine Pond for a day's amusement fishing picking berries &c. George, Emma Nellie Pa, Jasper, Dora Charley and myself. Our enjoyment was suddenly stopped after dinner by fire in the woods started home had to pass through fire and smoke {illegible} several plans till we were nearly suffocated. thankful to escape AUGUST, TUESDAY 27, 1867. Washing day. Very warm Very tired at night. WEDNESDAY 28, Weather pleasant. A fine rain last night and this morning. cleared up before noon. George left on the 11 train. Ironed and baked for the Picnic to morrow. felt ill during this forenoon. better to-night AUGUST, THURSDAY 29, 1867. O such a time to-day. A fine Morning. but just as we had got nicely commenced with the exercises at Picnic it began to rain. Such a rush to the Chapel. A great many people present. A number from a distance. Lunched in Chapel and School House, and got on just as well as we could. FRIDAY 30, �A pleasant day. pretty cool. Nellie left for Toledo. Mending, cleaning &c Jasper attending a Political Meeting to-night. AUGUST, SATURDAY 31, 1867. Cleaned my room fixed Clara's sacque rained all afternoon children very troublesome Mr Wells came A dull tiresome day SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY 1, Very dull and cloudy but no rain. Only two of my class present during School lesson Enoch's translation tried to tell them something about faith. May God give them living Faith. Mr Wells preached. Not many out. SEPTEMBER, MONDAY 2, 1867. A nice cool day. Washing day. TUESDAY 3, Not well. Mother and Emma spent the day at Aunt Maria's. Came home in the rain rained all Evening wrote to Lissa SEPTEMBER, WEDNESDAY 4, 1867. A nice day. warmer since the rain. Ironed all the forenoon. sewed in the afternoon. Jasper went to Canning to Mill The children less trouble to-day than usually they are. I feel very well to-day. THURSDAY 5, Pa, Ma, Jasper and Emma went to Brantford. Day very warm. I was busy all day sewing, mending and fixing up the children's clothes. children very good. very tired at night. SEPTEMBER, FRIDAY 6, 1867 A little cooler. cut out a black dress for myself got on well with it to-day SATURDAY 7, �Weather cooler. pleasant. finished my dress. Very tired indeed sewing so steady shall have to alter it some looked over my S.S. lesson So ends another week. How fast the days pass away May we be prepared for the Last SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY 8, 1867. A most lovely day. So warm, bright and balmy. very good S.S. 6 of my class present. I feel very much interested in those boys. lesson 6 chapter Genesis Great wickedness prevailed Character of Noah. MONDAY 9, Damp in the morning bright and clear before noon. rain in afternoon Washing day. Went to Teacher's Meeting. Only 6 present no buisiness done. Raining a little. home at 8½ SEPTEMBER, TUESDAY 10, 1867. Cleared up a beautiful day. Mother and Emma went to Beachville. Have been very busy cleaned up the cellar in the forenoon. I fixed my black dress and ironed some in afternoon. WEDNESDAY 11, A very fine day busy all day ironing and cleaning Mother and Emma came home SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY 12, 1867. A lovely day. Emma and I drove to Princeton called at Mrs Landon's took both of the children cut out a vest and got it pretty well along in the afternoon. Mrs Bastedo and Miss Kitchen to tea. FRIDAY 13, Emma Charley and I spent the day at Mr Huggart's Pa and Newton went to Woodstock came to Mr Huggarts to dinner. rained so we could not leave till 4 o'clock nice and clear coming home SEPTEMBER, SATURDAY 14, 1867. �Finished the vest this morning. drove up after Aunt & Lottie after dinner for Covenant Meeting. Had a good meeting. 12 present may it be an earnest of many more such. Elder Patton here. Very cold. SUNDAY 15, A fine day. Large S.S. & Eleven of my class present one new Scholar George Palmer. God grant he may be benefitted. Elder Patton preached. quite a number out. SEPTEMBER, MONDAY 16, 1867. Rained most of the forenoon. Washing day. cut out my print dress attended Teacher's Meeting Jasper and Somers Kipp appointed as delegates to attend the Convention. Quite a number out. A lovely moonlight night. TUESDAY 17, A lovely Morning. Mrs Landon, Uncle & Aunt Eakins spent the day. Very warm. heat oppressive have not felt it warmer all Summer. SEPTEMBER, WEDNESDAY 18, 1867. Another very warm day. Putting up fruit. Canned Plums & Siberians. made Siberian Marmalade and Tomato Catsup. Very tired cannot seem to get rested sewed a little. THURSDAY 19, Still very warm. Emma and I went to Woodstock. started early. pleasant going up but very warm coming home Mr & Mrs Bigger here to-day sewed a little in this evening called on Mr & Mrs Cameron SEPTEMBER, FRIDAY 20, 1867. Cooler to-day. Pickled onions and Cauliflower to-day very tired again Mr Latchaw to tea and stay over night. a pleasant old Batchulor SATURDAY 21, �A very pleasant day Pa and Ma went to Townsend. Mr Latchaw went away. Emma made Plum Marmalade. a busy day. got very tired. SEPTEMBER, SUNDAY 22, 1867. A beautiful day. full S.S. 12 in my class. feel discouraged mere triffles will draw their attention away from the lesson. The Summer is passed and I see no one benefitted. I have tried to be faithful. O Lord teach them by thy Spirit. MONDAY 23, Quite cool; but very pleasant have been busy about the house. Mary washed. feel so tired. I am not very strong. SEPTEMBER, TUESDAY 24, 1867. A fine day. pretty warm finished my print dress Ironed. WEDNESDAY 25, Another fine day. Pa & Ma came home. Emma and Charley went away on the 11 o'clock train train very late. Have had a very pleasant visit with Emma. Fixed a hat for Mary. SEPTEMBER, THUR DAY 26, 1867. Drumbo Fair. A great many people; lots of stock plenty of dust and very warm. we all went but Granma and Sam. Got very tired and a good deal sun burnt. Got first prize on Tatting. Saw Newty; and a good many old acquaintances. Got home about dark FRIDAY 27, Feel this morning as though I had been to Drumbo Fair yesterday. SEPTEMBER, SATURDAY 28, 1867. Went to a Camp Meeting in Burford. Granpa, Dora, and I. A most lovely day. fine roads. and a beautiful place where we met. took dinner at Mr M c Intosh's an old friend of Granpa's. Saw Mrs Bastedo got home half past seven Mr Cameron here. SUNDAY 29, �Cloudy and cold. Went to S.S. 6 of my class present not so much interest as usual Mr Cameron preached good sermon. Good Prayer Meeting at night. Mr Redpath here. SEPTEMBER, MONDAY 30, 1867. A pleasant day. cool but bright. have taken up all the carpets up stairs cleaned and got them down again. a fine day's work. Mr Redpath staid till after dinner. Wrote to father. Have felt very well to-day. Must retire. OCTOBER, TUESDAY 1, Pa and I went to Brantford. Day very pleasant and roads as fine as can be. Not very tired. I am getting used to going. OCTOBER, WEDNESDAY 2, 1867. Rainy all the forenoon cleared up about noon. Washed. Made up Qr Accounts for Post office Am very tired tonight. THURSDAY 3, Granpa and Dora went to Waterford. started early. Sewing all day very tired. Making a large cloth Sacque for Mother. Weather fine OCTOBER, FRIDAY 4, 1867. Sewing all day. Finished the Sacque and made a skirt for myself. have done two good day's sewing. Granpa and Dora came home. Beautiful weather. SATURDAY 5, Weather chilly & cloudy took up some plants put some up stairs. done some cleaning, and some mending. Late when I got through very tired OCTOBER, SUNDAY 6, 1867. Cold but bright. S.S. pretty full. 7 of my class present. lesson, building of Tower of Babel and confusion of tongues. not as much interested in the lesson as I would like to have been. No Meeting a long afternoon for reading. MONDAY 7, �A beautiful morning so bright and clear. but cold. have decided to go to Toronto tomorrow to attend the S.S. Convention. busy mending, doing housework and choring about generally. Jasper gathering apples. OCTOBER, TUESDAY 8, 1867. A fine day. Jasper & I went to Toronto. train two hours behind time. Got in Toronto about {-} 3 o'clock P.M. went to Knox's Church and then to Mr. Sudborough's I spent the rest of the afternoon there and Jasper came to Tea attended the Evening Meeting. (Good) and then went to our boarding House on Richmond Street. WEDNESDAY 9, Spent an hour going about the City. Attended both morning and afternoon Sessions of the Convention went again in the evening but felt so tired and unwell Jasper came with me to our "home" I went to bed and he went back. OCTOBER, THURSDAY 10, 1867. Out in the Morning looking over Sabbath School Libraries. Attended the Morning Session. went to Bond Street Church in the afternoon A great many children present notwithstanding the rain. Called on Mrs Parson's. Attended the Farewell Meeting of the Convention in the Evening. Very enthusiastic, Great Meeting. FRIDAY 11, Got up early took the train at 6:50 came home. Heman came with me. cleared up nicely. Jasper waited till a noon train. Am glad to be at home again with the children. Pa and Ma have been to the Burford Fair to-day. All are in bed and I must to too. Good Night. OCTOBER, SATURDAY 12, 1867. Cloudy and a little rain towards night. feel as if I ought to do about a week's work to-day. fixed Dora's winter saque and done some mending. Elder Patton came at 11 oclock. Good Covenant Meeting 12 present Mr M c Intyre received by letter. SUNDAY 13, �Cloudy but no rain full S.S. 8 of my Class present. did not feel satisfied with the lesson. Elder Patton preached text "The Rock that is higher than we" a Good many out. Communion. 13 present. felt tired in afternoon and evening. Pa sick. OCTOBER, MONDAY 14, 1867. A bright beautiful morning not very cold. Elder Patton went home. Wrote to Emma. Sewing to-day Made a cap and cape for Dora. Attended Teacher's Meeting. home 10 o'clock. TUESDAY 15, Very warm today. lovely weather. What a marvel of glory is an October forest Washing day. Sewing towards evening. fixed a winter dress for Clara and cut out a dress for Mary. Am very tired and quite worried out. OCTOBER, WEDNESDAY 16, 1867. Do not feel very well this morning: Have taken cold weather dull and chilly Sewing all day on Marys dress nearly finished it THURSDAY 17, Another lovely day as warm as Summer time Mother Clara and I went out in the forenoon Collecting Missionary money. Got Mrs Ryder to promise to collect on her road. Made two calls home before 12. finished Mary's dress in afternoon & fixed one for myself. OCTOBER, FRIDAY 18, 1867. Still such delightful weather. quilted a skirt and made it. done a little mending. fell so very tired all day to-day. SATURDAY 19, Very warm to-day. more like August than Oct. "The weary week is ended" Have worked very hard this week. done up a good deal sewing. Have been busy at odd jobs to-day. Pa and Newton went to Woodstock. Must look over my lesson a little while and then retire. �OCTOBER, SUNDAY 20, 1867. Very foggy in the morning good attendance at S.S. lesson 13 chapter Genesis May God bless the reading of the "Word". Very warm just like Summer time. read some and rested more tis good to have one day in Seven to rest from Labour MONDAY 21, Still this lovely warm weather continues. a little rain in the evening. Pa and Ma away all day I made pants for Sam and done up some mending very tired when night comes Jasper digging potatoes. OCTOBER, TUESDAY 22, 1867. Cooler but very pleasant. Washing day. Sewed till 11 o'clock. not so tired as usual. Dora came home at noon to pick up potatoes for her Pa. "Commercial Bank" failed. WEDNESDAY 23, Much cooler but bright & clear. Ironing day. fixing winter caps for the children. Pa went to Woodstock. Must go to bed. OCTOBER, THURSDAY 24, 1867. Weather fine but cool hard frosts at night. very dry. roads dusty. a beautiful fall. Mary went home. we must do without her for a few weeks. done some mending and cut out four shirts for Jasper. Went to a Social in the evening. pretty cold. met the Huggarts and some other friends. 11 o'clock when we got home. FRIDAY 25, A little warmer. so bright and clear. Cleaning all the forenoon. called on Mrs Beamer a little while in afternoon. We get on very well doing our own work retired early. so tired and sleepy. OCTOBER, SATURDAY 26, 1867. Weather fine. fixed a pr of pantees for Clara baked in the afternoon Mr Ross came on the cars in Mr Cameron's place. SUNDAY 27, �A fine day. full S.S. did not feel satisfied with my lesson. not enough of Jesus in it. O it needed the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Mr Ross gave us a good Sermon subject. "Look to Jesus" Good prayer meeting at night. OCTOBER, MONDAY 28, 1867. rather cloudy and cold washed alone very tired. TUESDAY 29, A fine day. Thrashing. The men to dinner and supper got along very nicely with our work. not very tired. OCTOBER, WEDNESDAY 30, 1867. A lovely day. Mother and Newton out in the forenoon. Tyrllah Redpath came home with them. I went out collecting Missionary money in afternoon done very well. We went up to John Scotts in the evening. Pa went fishing THURSDAY 31, fine in the morning but cloudy and cold the rest of the day. Jasper away making cider. Mother and I called at Uncle Eakin's and Mrs Landon's so very tired at night NOVEMBER, FRIDAY 1, 1867. Cold and very windy like Fall. Made a bed for Tulips. boiling cider. finished a shirt for Jasper. cleaned the kitchen in the evening SATURDAY 2, A fine day. only very windy busy all day washing ironing, cleaning and mending I am glad to morrow is a day of rest. NOVEMBER, SUNDAY 3, 1867. Rainy all day and evening. we need rain very much. S.S. not quite as full as usual but very good. lesson 15 Genesis. subject of my lesson "Justification by faith" 6 of my Class present. all very attentive. May God in His love bless them all. MONDAY 4, �Snowed today. first of the season. soon melted away. Washing day. began a shirt for Jasper went to "Teacher's Meeting" beautiful moon light night 7 present decided to have a new Library as soon as it can be got. NOVEMBER, TUESDAY 5, 1867. bright in the morning but cold & cloudy at times churned and baked a hard day's work. Sat with Mrs M c Intyre a while in the afternoon. Uncle John, Jane, Jake, and Mr Woodly came towards night. WEDNESDAY 6, Cold but not stormy Uncle John and Mr Woodly left for Detroit Pa and Jake went to Woodstock Dora and Jane to School. finished Jaspers shirt and done some mending. Dora and Jane stopped at Mr Beamer's to tea Jake and Sam went for them. NOVEMBER, THURSDAY 7, 1867. Day very fine. Jake and Janey went home. Jasper killed pigs. a busy day for us. Mrs Bastedo and Gussie Hull to tea and stay over night. FRIDAY 8, A lovely day. such delightful weather for this time of year. Ironed in the forenoon fixed Dora's dress skirt in afternoon. baked. churned and, generally very busy, in the evening NOVEMBER, SATURDAY 9, 1867. Another busy day. baked cleaned the lamps. &c went to Covenant Meeting in afternoon Good Meeting Mrs Ryder, Mr Ryder and Miss Kennedy to tea done some mending cleaned the kitchen in evening. Had a long talk with Sam. He seems very serious and quite broken down in his sinful ways seems determined to try and live a different life. SUNDAY 10, A beautiful day. Good Sabbath School. my class very attentive. cannot help but think some of them are anxious to be beinfitted May the Spirit teach them Elder Patton preached at the Chapel in the evening I staid with the children. beautiful moon light night �NOVEMBER, MONDAY 11, 1867. Elder Patton went home Pa and Ma went to Brantford. busy making head Cheese. Mr Clark called. Very tired at night TUESDAY 12, Snowed a little last night very cold to-day. Mrs Bastedo and her School went to Woodstock to get pictures taken. Newton went with one of the teams. late when they got home all very cold. Churned and otherwise very busy to-day. NOVEMBER, WEDNESDAY 13, 1867. Another day is past & gone. Felt ill this forenoon but have washed this afternoon and cleaned the kitchen this evening not so cold as yesterday but freezing to-night Murray Biggar to tea. All are in bed but me and I must hasten there too. THURSDAY 14, Day very cold. made a shirt for Sammy Went to James Kipp's in the evening to tea. Very cold. NOVEMBER, FRIDAY 15, 1867. Ironed all the forenoon sewed in the afternoon SATURDAY 16, finished another shirt for Sammy and done some mending fell very tired and not well to- day The weary week is ended. NOVEMBER, SUNDAY 17, 1867. Very cold when we went to Sunday School. Good School. I came home after School. A quiet afternoon & Evening No Prayer Meeting MONDAY 18, Cold and cloudy Made a shirt for Jasper. Churned. Ma and Newton made the Sour Krout. So very tired in the evening could not even knit. Jasper went up to Edwin Lewis. �NOVEMBER, TUESDAY 19, 1867. A nice bright Morning not quite so cold. Mary came. Made a shirt for Jasper. not very well. Mr Clark to tea and stay over night. Ma, Pa, Jasper and Newton went to hear him sing in the evening WEDNESDAY 20, A beautiful day. much warmer and bright all day. Mr Clark sang some for us this morning he went away before dinner Mary washed I pickled some onions and sewed this afternoon & Evening feel very well tonight NOVEMBER, THURSDAY 21, 1867. Sewed all day very nervous and tired at night. Warm. FRIDAY 22, Sewed today. done some mending and made a pr of pantees for Dora. not so tired as usual. Weather warm and damp. NOVEMBER, SATURDAY 23, 1867. A real Indian Summer day. very foggy but warm Ironed in the forenoon Went collecting Missionary Money in afternoon got nearly $1. Am very tired. My birth-day I am 31. "Thus far the Lord has led me on". SUNDAY 24, Rained in the morning notwithstanding a very good School {almost} up for Meeting an excellent sermon from a Student Mr More. rained in afternoon & evening. Prayer Meeting in the dining room A number out Mr Ryder's came NOVEMBER, MONDAY 25, 1867. Rainy all day. rains tonight. quite warm. The rain is very much needed. Jasper's birth- day. he is 32. I felt quite ill this forenoon have spun enough yarn for Dora a pr of stockings this afternoon & evening. must go to bed. TUESDAY 26, �Feel very well to-day done some mending cut out pants for Newton and Sam and vest for Jasper. NOVEMBER, WEDNESDAY 27, 1867. Weather warm and rainy. Made Newton's Pants. Clara sick. very tired. THURSDAY 28, Weather still warm and damp. Made a vest for Jasper. Mrs Bastedo and Mrs M c Intyre here in the evening. Covering the new Sunday School books. Clara better to-day. NOVEMBER, FRIDAY 29, 1867. Still soft and rainy made a vest for Jasper am very tired sewing such heavy cloth. SATURDAY 30, A real wintery day. cold snow and wind. The first day of winter we have had. made a pr of Pants for Sam. Am so glad to get through with this heavy sewing. very tired. The weary week is ended DECEMBER, SUNDAY 1, 1867. Very cold to-day. A nice full School 4 of my class present. Lesson the Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Staid to hear Mr Moshier Mr & Mrs Ryder came home with us to dinner to be at Prayer Meeting at 3 o'clock. good full Meeting. Spent the Evening in reading. MONDAY 2, A very pleasant Winter's day Washed some and mended some and went to Teacher's Meeting in the Evening. 7 Teachers present A pleasant Social Evening. DECEMBER, TUESDAY 3, 1867. Day pleasant but pretty cold. Mr Ellison & son to dinner and tea Quilted a skirt for Dora had some music in the evening. WEDNESDAY 4, �Made Dora's skirt and cut out a heavy School Sack for her. DECEMBER, THURSDAY 5, 1867. Made Dora's Sacque it fits well and will be very warm. Pa and Ma went to the funereal a poor idiot boy who was killed on the R.R. FRIDAY 6, Not very cold during the day. but a great wind and cold in the evening Jasper and I spent the Evening at Wm. Kipp's. an uncomfortable ride home. Finished spining to-day began Clara's dress. DECEMBER, SATURDAY 7, 1867. Very cold and exceedingly stormy before night. Gussie here. Elder Patton came. went to Covenant Meeting. snow & wind in plenty. finished Clara's dress. fixed my merino my bonnet, and made Clara a pr of red flannel pantees after I came home a busy day indeed. SUNDAY 8, Very cold. Not so many as usual at School A very cold strong wind Dora not well. Elder Patton preached. I read for the children in the afternoon and did not go to Prayer Meeting. DECEMBER, MONDAY 9, 1867. Pretty cold. Washing day done some mending and lined Mary's sacque Mr & Mrs Parson's spent the evening with us. pleasant people. Clara was almost crazy about the baby. TUESDAY 10, Day fine. Mary went home in the afternoon to stay a week. DECEMBER, WEDNESDAY 11, 1867. Weather moderate and pleasant. made a flannel for Dora. THURSDAY 12, �Such a change in the weather. so very, very, cold to-day can hardly keep fire enough to be comfortable making flannels for Dora she is staying from School this week is not very well. cleaned the stove for my room and had it put up. DECEMBER, FRIDAY 13, 1867. Very cold. began an apron for Dora twisted some yarn. do not get much sewing done now Mary is away. Wrote to Lissa SATURDAY 14, Still very cold. finished twisting the yarn. Very tired DECEMBER, SUNDAY 15, 1867. Weather more moderate went to S.S. with the large sleigh. Good School my class full. Mr Ploughman preached. Mr Parson's came home with us to dinner & staid till after Prayer Meeting. MONDAY 16, A very pleasant day not very cold. bright and clear. Made an apron for Dora. Herkimer here in the Evening to practise music for the School Exhibition DECEMBER TUESDAY 17, 1867. Not very cold but misty and chilly all day Went to Woodstock. Pa Jasper Dora and I went with the sleigh had a comfortable ride. took dinner at Mrs Cameron's. WEDNESDAY 18,. A pleasant day but growing colder. Pa and Ma went out in the afternoon. Martha and William Bigger came they had been attending Murray's Wedding he was married this morning. they staid to tea. Jessie M c Kay came home with Dora DECEMBER, THURSDAY 19, 1867. A bright morning but very cold. Washed a little and cleaned a little sewed some. Mary came in the afternoon. FRIDAY 20, �A damp chilly day fixed my Wincey dress and began a dress for Dora. The Miller boys out in the evening to practise. Jessie here all night. DECEMBER, SATURDAY 21, 1867. Finished Dora's dress all but trimming. Cold and stormy. rain in the evening. Mr & Mrs Cameron came down with Newton from Woodstock SUNDAY 22, Sleighing nearly gone pretty good School. Lesson The Trial of Abraham's faith Pa sick. Mr Cameron addressed the School and preached after. He also preached a short sermon in the afternoon instead of Prayer Meeting DECEMBER, MONDAY 23, 1867. Very cold and stormy all day. Mr & Mrs. C. went away. Ma & Jasper attended Mrs Bastedo's School Examination in the afternoon. Lissa and Heman came. Finished Dora's dress. A very busy day. TUESDAY 24, Warmer to-day. Lissa & Heman went away after dinner. We all attended a Day School Social at the Cooley Pond School House took the Melodeon and made music for them Did not enjoy the evening very much. home at ten DECEMBER, WEDNESDAY 25, 1867. Christmas day. at home quietly all day. expected Company to dinner at 5 oclock got our dinner ready but our Company did not come. Rained hard all the evening. Mrs M c Intyre & children came in the evening the children had a play. THURSDAY 26, A most lovely day. bright, and clear as a bell made me feel very cheerful have been sewing some and ironed some Clara not well. Dr. Benham called in the evening and left some medicine for both of them Jasper up to D. Beamer's in the evening. DECEMBER, FRIDAY 27, 1867. �Rainy Morning. The rain will be a real god send to many water is so scarce people have to draw for miles in some places Making a night dress for my self. Clara not well and quite fretful. SATURDAY 28, Cold. Finished my night dress and some odd jobs DECEMBER, SUNDAY 29, 1867. Very cold indeed. went to S.S. with the waggon. 69 present 4 of my class present a good School. Prayer Meeting in the dining room in the evening. a good quiet little Meeting had a talk with Sammy in the evening about seeking a new heart he seems seriously inclined. MONDAY 30, Still very cold. Lissa and Heman came Lissa staid and went to Ingersol on the cars. began a pr of mittens for Sammy. DECEMBER, TUESDAY 31, 1867. Not so cold very bright and pleasant. finished Sammy's Mittens. New Years Eve. Jasper hurt his eye to-day. The last day of the old year. Farewell to 1867 and Farewell to this Journal. May the next year record more good deeds and more groth in grace. MEMORANDA "Your own comfort as a Christian must droop and die, your hopes become faint and darkened, your faith weak and unproductive, and your love to the souls of men will wax cold indeed unless you keep your heart warm at the throne of grace." S. S. Convention. Toronto Oct 9th 1867 Secretary's Report. progress of Sunday School instruction in the world. France, England, U.S. 10000 Conversions in Ohio 1236 Schools reported in Canada. Mr Muir. Montreal Why is not this Canada S.S. Union noticed in the report." MEMORANDA �discussions for, & against missionary work being connected with this Association. "Rest for the weary" Singing Lesson. Pro {Professor} Seger Report Prize essay committee. First Prize Rev. Mr Urich 2nd "Shall we gather at the River" Reports of County Delegates. Afternoon.. Report of the missionary Mr Well's gave a lesson on black board. 1 Hour. Professor Seger gave a singging lesson. ½ hour. "There are no tears in Heaven" Dr. Ormiston on Question 11. "The Aim of S.S. Teaching MEMORANDA Not teach to read Not made the S.S. a Singing. S. The great aim. commission who should Teach? Only Christians. What to teach. God's Word Discussion Mr Coke. Bring the little children to Christ just now. Never teach a lesson without Christ in it (Elm St. M.C. Ormiston Wells) (Richmond St. M.C. Welles) (Bond St. Langfort. Wells.) Thursday Morning Business Committee Reports &c till 10¼. Mr Wells Model Teacher's class. Cultivate a real missionary spirit among the children. MEMORANDA Hadkins. Toronto. Bible references. Paxton. - Dont preach to your class. Denton. London - best Commtry on Pentatench. Pauls letters. Rev. D Waters. St Marys. - Be thorough. Miss M c Pherson, London. England A lady.- Close with Jesus much upon our knees. Hon. Flint - Get the confidence of your class. look to your class for help.Teachers Meetings Rev. A. Taylor. The most genial person any you to conduct T.M. MEMORANDA. �furnish the whole Bible 17 1st {Samuel.} when when what who what why - " " when, where, who, what, why, 1063 BC.) s o'cks) David Joseph Saul) Sryle.C. Daid {not is sg}) (Phl 4.3 Mr W. J. M c Calla. - The teacher in his Class - Heart preparation all necessy at a throne of grace. Be punctual. Meet class pleasantly win their love. - A distinct aim. - let that be to lead them to Christ. Perfect order - Dont do all the talking yourself. Pointed application. dont leave it till the last. MEMORANDA. What is the practical thought for our harts in the lesson? O have christ in it. a loving, living Saviour. Illustration. - follow your teaching up during the week - Get them to come to your home. - Class prayer Meetings. Watch for souls - all the time. Faith in God. Expect results now. Discussion. Kufer, Brantford. - Christ in the lesson. Labour for the immediate conversion of your children MEMORANDA. Mcguin, Glen allan. Christ first in our own hearts. Paxton. - Notice your children out side school. visit them in sickness. O be in earnest in your class. - How can Teachers get time for all this preparation. - Read your S.S. lesson for your Bible reading during the week. - Personal responsibility-. - do we feel it. Is my whole dear class for Jesus. - MEMORANDA. Mr Wade Gilt. - Are you a good boy Wilker. Toronto. - Invite your classes to your own home & give them a little treat - Rev. Strath. Ingersol. "Simon lovest those ms "Feed my Lambs" - Rev. J. Wood. Brantford. - What has been your own experience in Tea Rev. Trumbill Clay. Connecticutt Short & very good. - �Finances Amt raised $800 nearly - Mr Hartford Toronto. - Infant Class Teaching. Miss M c Pherson. on Infant Classes. Care for the friendless outcasts. MEMORANDA. How can we retain boys from 15 to 20 in our Schools. Pierson. Montreal Paxon, Van Buren. Chicago Sing Battling for the Lord. Rise & progress of S.S. Rev H. C. Trimboll - Connecticutt Abraham taught the first S.S. (Speech too long) Adult Old Knox church Intermedial. Town Hall. {a lot of scribble marks on the page} CASH ACCOUNT. JANUARY. Received. Paid. Jan 3 Balance on Skirt 0.50 Braid 1/6 0.18 Figs 5 0.05 Jan 7 2 yds ribbon 2/- 0.50 Jan 10 Missionary 0.75 Jan 12 Mending Pin 1/- 0.13 Jan 21 Cluny Lace 0.20 Jan 31 Cotton 8/- 1.00 $3.31 CASH ACCOUNT. FEBRUARY. Received. Paid. Comb 1/- 0.13 22 Postage 0.05 Cotton 2.00 $2.18 CASH ACCOUNT. MARCH. Received. Paid. 5 Books 0.67 Cotton 6/- 0.75 �22 2 yds Cotton 2/- 0.50 26 Apron 3/- 0.38 28 Apron 3/- 0.75 $3.05 Jan 3.31 Feb 2.18 $8.56 CASH ACCOUNT. APRIL Received. Paid. Forward 8.56 3 Elastic 0.16 Skirt protector 0.75 Seeds. Less 0.40 1.60 Cotton for Dora 1.50 24 Gody's Book 0.25 $12.82 .40 12.42 CASH ACCOUNT. MAY. Received. Paid. 12.42 May Gloves Dora 0.25 Corsets 1.10 Hats done over 0.75 Ribbon 2/- 0.25 Shoes 0.90 28 Postage 0.15 30 Gloves 0.82 dresses for Dora 3.00 Shoes 13/- 1.63 Hose 0.67 Hat trimmed 0.50 Muslin 0.56 Brilliant 1.00 Velvet 0.70 Sacque 1.00 Buttons 0.63 Braid 0.20 Deleine 0.38 Book 0.25 Silk 1.20 Hair cut 0.18 Sold Stockings 0.30 28.89 0.30 28.59 �CASH ACCOUNT. JUNE. Received. Paid. Forwarded 28.09 Hanks for Dora 0.22 Neck ties 0.30 Cluny Lace 0.25 Shoes 1.00 Hose 0.59 Soap 1/- Cologne 0.38 29.83 CASH ACCOUNT. JULY. Received. Paid. 29.83 9 Gloves 3/6 .44 Hanks .25 Bill at Giles 2.63 33.15 CASH ACCOUNT. AUGUST. Received. Paid. 33.15 16 Boots 2.25 Slippers Clara 0.50 Hat Clara 2.13 Silk V ribbon 0.81 Lunch 0.20 Toll 0.08 22 Trade at Wolverton 0.40 $39.52 CASH ACCOUNT. SEPTEMBER. Received. Paid. 39.52 Black dress 2.50 Print dress 1.80 Hat 1.50 Ornament .10 Elastic .15 lunch .15 Cauliflower .20 Reticule repaired .20 Hoops Dora .38 Hoops .50 49.00 �CASH ACCOUNT. OCTOBER. Received. Paid. Forward 49.00 1 Gloves 1.15 Dress for Clara 1.13 Shoes for Clara 1.13 Astracan 1.60 Veil .44 Veil .80 Merino .87 Drab cloth .17 Yarn .24 Nansook 1.20 Embroidery .30 Silk . 9 Music .30 Rec from P.O. 1.47 Prize on tatting 0.75 Balmoral 1.50 10 Basket .70 Fare Toronto 2.35 Expenses 1.77 19 Gift 2.50 4.72 64.74 60.02 CASH ACCOUNT. NOVEMBER. Received. Paid. 60.02 2 yds Flannel 4/- 1.00 Wincey Shirts 18/- 2.25 Cotton Shirts 12/- 1.50 Flannel Skirt 1.25 Muslin Flannel .53 Apron for Dora 0.18 66.73 CASH ACCOUNT. DECEMBER. Received. Paid. 66.73 Elastic 0.25 Yarn .21 toys .38 buttons .20 Ribbon .38 Ring 2.00 $70.15 �Oct. 13, 1870. Galt S.S. Convention Intermediate Classes. Mr Morse. Teacher. 23 PS. all read. Sing. "Jesus Lover of my Soul" Prayer - Topics - The duties and responsibilities of S.S. Y. not to end with the School Session Sing "Battling for the Lord" Open for discussion by Teachers. One -. T. I belive I have lost much by not visiting my S. out of School. {Margin} Mr Briggs One - One of my little boys always punctual. fell ill - visited him - Willie, how do you feel. O S have thought of lots learned at S. I am happy going to Sister May in Heaven my Teacher taught me about Jesus. Mother I soon will be with Jesus Dont cry for me. Minsters pray for the S.S. children Mr Flint. - when I was a Teacher 42 year ago in Bellville. I went to every house throughout the Town I talked with the parents & children about going to S.S. I found 110 C who did not go to SS next Sabbath we had an increase of 60 new Schollars next S 22 more of them outside labours another. Be kind to the children out of School. get their hearts by speaking to them any time you meet them. Wilker. Toronto. - we opened a meeting in one of the worst streets. how to interest them they put out lights turned on benches and all sorts. We pray to {---}. for a {Harmonious song}. got pictures & illustrated lessons. got them interested. the Meeting has been so successful that now we have a little Missionary church & Missionary. Have a prayer meeting once a week to pray for our boys and girls. & so bring them to Jesus. Coming together on S. and nothing else is but a small part of earnest Sabbath School work. Labour on. pray on. cheer the {illegible} encourage the discouraged. - one building one person burning. Who can save him how. One tried to courage fail. cheer him was shouted. it gave him courage We saved the man from burning. so cheer one another on in the way. - {Margin} one. I got a class. from some boys bathing on Sunday. Boys do you want a story. O yes I told them about Daniel One said wasent that Dan who worked on the canal two or three years ago. no no said another he got drink as a faith. that was all they knew about the Scriptures. Yet such ones can be reached gather in the children. Dr J Helmore Leckfort. I am going to tell about my own S.S. I am a Pres on a week of prayer. We tried to get out the boys & girls talked with them & we had a glorious revival. In March I asked all who loved Jesus to stand up. All but 7 rose. It was personal �conversation I beleive that led to this result pray for them and with them pray for your children One. A great responsibility rests on us as teachers. They are precious Jewels entrusted to our care. Only a little time remains for us to teach them. teach them the great truth - "God so loved the world &c It must be individual souls Go from the closet to the Class One Nearly all our good children sicken & die in childhood. An error in S.S. Y. & our books. Conversion should fit them for active christian work. - rather teach practical working. have much good people here &c One. Want of interest of parents a great drawback to teaching. Must convert parents first. I think that beyond the province of Teachers. Mr Taylor - about the little man who climbed up in a tree. Who was it? What place did Jesus pass through? What did he want? Why coulden he see Jesus When did he go Did Jesus notice him? What did he say to him?Jesus went home with him and after dinner Jesus said such beautful words to him What was it? Remember 10 things. 1 Zachus in the tree 2 Saviour spk 3 home 4 heart Jesus impressed 5 guest. of Zacheus 6 guide He wanted a 7 Salvation 8. Seek. lost & save 9 (cleaned) Make the Sinner whole 10 Cleanse & save me "As to Zacheus in the tree So my Saviour speak to me In my home and heart abide Be my constant guest & guide" Thy salvation let me boast �Then dost seek & save the lost Thou canst make the sinner whole Jesus cleanse & save my soul. childrens Meeting Dr Helmore . Lukport. 15 minutes. "As Moses lifted up &c Music "Water of life &c" Rev. Mr Ross. Toronto Seek ---- or something Father Parson Missouri 30 minutes My first day in Sunday School {Enclosed in a box} June 22nd 1867 {scribbles} Aunt Sara is {illegible} For more information on Roseltha Goble, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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