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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Watercolour cover} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Diary 1914. Jn. 21. Rather cloudy day. Ten cent tea for {illegible} of elijah. 22. Warmer but cloudy. 23 Fine. Cora and I called after tea on Mr. & Mrs. Emerson Brown. League. 24. Fine. 25 Rainy in morning. Clearing about noon. Downpour and severe electrical storm about 4 to 5 P.M. Stayed here all day. 26. Cloudy with misty rain in morning. Clearning & fine. Old men's choir from Aylmer at high's Church full. 27. Cloudy in morning but clearing. Walker to Miss Shiphman's 28. Fine. Real warm. 29. Rainy on mist. Walked to Miss {Iullfords?} 30. Colder. Cloudy. Went to Mrs. Churchhill's to a trustee meeting. {Illegible} for 1914-1915 for $650. May 1. Fine day. Cleaned up yard and school house in afternoon. Choir practice after which I went to Mrs. Whites with Lorne. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 2. Fine warm day. Took, developed and printerd pictures all afternoon and evening at Mrs. White's. 3. Fine and warm, S.S. church in morning and at night, Little rain in evening. 4. Severe electrical storm about 6.30am 5. Rained nearly all day. 6. Fine with rain about 6 P.M. Went for last time to Miss Shipman Came home with Mrs. Royle. Duke of Connaught and Princes Patricia in St. Thomas. 7. Rainy. league at night time. H.V.S. 8. Rainy Choir Practice. 9. Lovely day. Walked to Miss Fufford's & went to town with Mrs. G. Gillott. 10. Fine day although rainy in morning Cora and I went to Mr. Parker's woods for white lilies for mother's day. Decorated the church. S.S. & church twice. 11. Rainy forenoon and evening. Planted garden between showers 12. Very heavy cold rain. Cold N.C. wind. 13 Clearning but cool. 14. Fine cool. League at night H.V.S. 15. Fine quite cold. Choir practice. 16 Fine and warmer. Took music lesson and practiced at church for Children's day. 17. Fine and warm. Church and S.S. twice. Went to see Mrs. Elkworths tiny baby and then to Edna's for tea. 18 Very hot time. 19 " " " 20 " " " Went to Miso Fice for a walk. 21 Fine and hot League at night. I took topic on Paul. 22. Much cooler. Some rain during forenoon. Choir practice. 23 Cold north wind. Five Children and I had practice and decorated the church for Sunday Children's Day. 24. Fine day. Good service </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> for Children's Day. Mr. Blake spoke. S.S. + Church in afternoon, and church at night Went home with M. & Mrs. Gillott. May 25. Fine and hot. Spent holiday at Mrs. Gillot Went to Mrs. Whites at night and went fishing in a boat. 26. Fine and hot. Quite severe electrical storm in morning and at night. 27. Downpour of rain during forenoon. Harvey, Cecil, Cora and I went to S.S. conventiion at Summer Corners. 28. Fine. Norman Chalk Flossie and I went to Bayham S.S. Con. at Calton. 29 Fine and quite windy Home all day. Roy Mable and I went to town at night 31. Dad, Louie and I went to church. Dad brought me down in afternoon June 1. Church at night. Cool Fine but cool " 2 " and ". " 3. " " ". " 4. " " ". League. " 5 " Choir practice. " 6. " Took a music lesson Hazel and I went to see Mrs. Kent. " 7. Fine and very warm. S.S & church in Union church. Mrs. & Mrs. Baxter and son and Mrs. Pineo here. Very hot. " 8. Very hot " 9. " " Cora and I went to Mrs. Ms. Nights for a little in evening " 10 Very hot. Went to Mrs. Emerson Ms. Laggaret for tea all night " 11. Hot. League " 12 Much cooler. Cold north wind. Went to Mrs. Roberto for tea and then choir practice " 13 Cool but fine. Mr. Ms. Laffarett, Frank VanSlyke Cora Hazel Stella, Alice, Gertis Lola, Glen John and I motored to Port Bruce and spent the afternoon and evening " 14 Quite cool. L. Laiming class behun. S.S. & church twice. Mrs. L Whites for tea </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 15. Very cool. Went to Mrs. John Welters to tea and allnight. <pre> " 16. Cold N.W. wind " 17. Cool but fine. Garden party at Mars. Thayerisz " 18. Cool and rainy. League finished reading Corparal Cameron. " 19. Heavy rain. Went with Lorne and Sela to Mrs.E. McTaggarets So cold the garden party was held in the house. Then went to Mrs. White. " 20. Fine and cool. Went to Port Bruce on Saturday afternoon Rowed out to pond nets. Went after tea to Mrs. Gillotts. Cool. " 21. Rainy. Came to S.S. S.S & church in afternoon and church at night. " 22. Very hot. Went to Mrs. Chases and stayed all night. " 23. Little rainy. Hot " 24. Garden party at Meth. Church. Nice evening. Mr. Heipley. " 25. Fine and hot. Cora and I went with Mr. C. Lice to Port Bruce to the Union S.S. picnic. Had dinner down there. Bernice, Lorne and I went east on the lake in a row boat. Returned about 7. p.m. Tired " 26. Cloudy. Little cooler. Father came for me about 5. p.m. Had tea and left about 6 for home. Rainy. George here. " 27. Rainy all day. No one went to town Quite severe electrical storm at night. " 28. Much cooler & windy. Mable, dad and I went to church. Louie John and I at night. Cold . " 29. Cloudy and cool. Dad and I went to town in afternoon. Rainy. " 30. Fine day and warm. </pre> July 1. Cloudy, Little rain <pre> " 2. Fine and warm " 3. " " " " 4. " " " Father Mable and I went to townin evening. " 5. Fine and very warm. Father, Willie and I to church in morning. George Mable and I at night. " 6. Hot and Dry. Started haying. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 7. Hot + Dry Haying " 8 " " Little cloudy " 9 " " Haying " 10 " " " " 11 " " Bob came on his motorcycle. " 12. Very hot in forenoon. Rainy in afternoon. {Earnent?} Baker and Miss Relly here. Bob and O stanled on motor cycle and were ditched by {Miss?} Henniss. Roy Bob and I weren't with Uncle {Benis?} at night. " 19. Very heavy rain in morning. Roy Bob, {Maliel?} and I went to town. {Maliel?} and I helped at church to {senue?} arrangements dinner and {bupper?}. Bella came about {oix?} and we went to Alma College to attend Summer School. Heavy rain in afternoon and {electreial otorm at} night. " 14. Rainy day " 15 Fine, Attended Mrs. Pansons {fernnal?}. {new page} July 16. Fine and hot. Summer school crowd went to Port and out on state of Ohio for lake ride. " 17. Fine and hot. Went to Mr. {Clogood's} but he wasn'l home. Bella went home and {Leola?} came. " 18. Fine and hot. {Concert?} given in {Machlachil?} Hall. " 19. Very cool. Ainsley, Mr. {Otteinoon?} Leold and I came to {Kace?} CHurch in morning. Ainsley Mr. Lyon, Dola and I at night. " 20. Fine and quite hot. Ray came in for Leola and I after evening meeting. " 21. Hot and dry. {Woaked}. " 22. Maliel and I went after {Lersis?} and woxed in afternoon. " 23. Rainy forenoon " 24. Hot. " 25 Very hot. Louis, Uillie and I went to town. " 26. Very hot and dry. {Louie?} Father and I went to church in morning and GeorgeMaliel and I at night Ray event to {Lamebeth?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 27. Cloudy in morning. Cleaning Bad {noir?} hail wind and electrical storm went north and east. Maliel and I went to town. Hot. " 28 Cooler. Louie, Maliel and Willie went to Portin afternoon. <dl><dd>2.9. Cool {strong?}/ N. U. wind Very dry.</dd> </dl>" 30 Cool. dry. Maliel Louie and I called on Mrs. {Albiit?} and Mrs. Allen Campbell. John Louie and I went {ulr?} to school to see new {aideiualkr?}. <dl><dd>31. Fine. Father Maliel and I go to town in forenoon.</dd> </dl>{horizontal writing across text "Rainy in morning"} Aug. 1. {Leaue?} at 7.20 for Yuelph to attend 1st Rural Teacher's Conference. Louie took me to the station. Leola and Jessie Kutcher go too. Had dinner in Yalt and arrived at Yuelph about 2. P.M. Went to Miss Stevens, " {Ylasgow St.?} To board Informal reception. at Macdonald Hall. Aug. 2. Fine forenoon. Warm All went to Pres. Church. Rained in afternoon Meth. Church at night. " 3. Fine and hot. Attending all sessions at {O.A.E?} " 4 Hot. " 5. Hot At Home at Mac Hall. " 6 Hot. " 7. Hot and dry. Went to visit the {Rhisomharme?} " 8. Hot. Went up town in forenoon Went through the armory. Came honie getting to St. Thomas at 8.30 Roy came to meet me. " 9. Very hot Leo Baker and Willie Bleuett here. Rainy in evening Father and I went to church in the morning. " 10. Very heavy rain during night. Hot. <dl><dd>11. Fine but much cooler N.W. wind. Father Maliel and I to town in afternoon. Took painting lesson.</dd> </dl>" 12 Time and hot. Louie took Mrs. Coleman and children to yarmouth Heighto George Maliel and I to M. L. R. {picnic at Pinafore?} " 13. Rainy. Cool. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 14. Fine and cool " 15. " " hot Louie and went to town in forenoon. Helped finish hawweet in afternoon. WIlliam Henry Baker & wife came from London Sat. night. " 16. Father {oW. Hs wife?} went church. George Maliel and L at night. Rainy at noon. " 17. I took W. H. wife out to Uncle Johnny, Paulina, Maliel and I went to ball game. Fine and cool. " 18. Heavy rain and some thunder & lightning during forenoon. Maliel and I to town Finished my second lecture at {Mr. Aogoode?}. " 19. Rainy again in forenoon and at noon. Ray went to Port to Scotchman's picnic. " 20. Heavy rain early all forenoon. Father Louie & Maliel {to?} town. Fine in afternoon. " 21. Fine. " 22. Fine and warm. Maliel and I went to London and met Aunt Maggie. Maggie {"Maliel" written on top} got her bedding hat and suit. Came home about 6. 30. Went to Uncle Ren's and Ray came for us. Aug. 23. Father Louie Uiellie & Aunt Maggie to church. George Maliel and I at night. {Hawinpown?} of main all evening. " 24. Fine. Father Aunt Maggie & Maliel to town. Went to park & cemetery. " 25. Fine, Louie and I {U?} dentist. Brought home my second pciture. " 26. Baker {pcimei?} at Port. Ray. Willie & I went on 9.30 a.m. car. Father, Aunt Maggie & Louie on 11.30. Maliel and George at night and I {dame horns?} with them. Good time about 90 there. Fine day. " 27. Fine. Maliel and Aunt Maggie to town Uncle John's for dinner and Florence came out. " 28. Fine. Mrs. Churchill {faint arrow pointing down and a pen line made diagonally crossed throughout} and Paulina AUnt Jenny and Violet cmae out to tea. Mrs. Churchill, Paulina, and Ida Jomeo camy in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug 28. Fine. Mrs. Churchill and Paulina, Pearl and Thelma Dennis called in afternoon. Louie and father went to Mr. & Mrs. Burrett's golden wedding. Put Mabel's wedding cake in boxes. 29. Poured rain nearly all forenoon. Father and Louie went to market. Aunt Maggie went home. Ray, Louie, Mabel and Florence went to town at night and Louie and Mabel stayed till Sunday night at Jack McBains. 30. Fine and cool. Father and I to church in morning. Ethel Davies and Carie Hare called in afternoon. Wille and I went to Mrs. Churchills in the afternoon. Ray and I to church at night. Girls came home. Aug 31. Fine day. We washed Mabel and I went to town. Sept 1. Poured rain nearly all day. Sept. 2. Fine and cool. Mabel and George were marreid at 3 p.m. at Grace church parsonage. We all went in an auto. Mr. & Mrs. Cross and Mrs. Martin were there. Came home and father brought me to Dunbayne. Sept. 3. Fine and cool. School began with eighteen pupils.Cora and I went up to Mrs.John McNights in evening. 4. Cold north wind but fine. Went to Alymer with Bernice White and went up on the train. Roy met us. 5. Fine and warmer. Father, Bernice and I went to market and stayed to a committee meeting at Gundy's at 1 p.m. to arrange program for 1914 Teacher 's Association. George & Mabel came home from honeymoon. 6. Heavy rain during forenoon. Father, Louie and Bernice went to church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 6. All went at night. M & G went to Union. 7. Labor Day. Bernice and I came to Dunbayne in afternoon. Fine but cool. 8. Fine but very cool. Choir practice. 9. Fine and very cool. Cora and I went to Mrs. McKnights for tea. 10. Fine cool. League. 11. " Choir practice. 12. " Saw an areoplane last night. 13. Went to Alymer with Mr. G. Gillott. Went to bed sick with a cold. 14. Fine day. Choir practice 15. Fine and warm. 16. " " Went to Mrs. Roberts and stayed all night. 17. Fine and hot. Corn roast in Mr. Kents' flats at the League. 18. Fine & hot. Went to Fern's for tea and then choir practice. 19. Fine. Mable and George called on their way to Mrs. Bloor's {illegible} church for Harvest Home. Went to town at night with Mr. & Mrs. McKnight. 20. Fine and very warm. Church in morning. Grant Van Slyke preached. Went to Bernice Whites for dinner. Church at 2.30. Mr. Miles preached. Mrs. Emerson Brown's for tea. Church 7.30. Mr. Daniels preached. 21. Fine. Tea meeting at night. Splendid crowds and good time. Made about $44. 22. Fine and very hot. Rain and thunderstorms at night. 23. Rainy much cooler. Rain at night. 24. Clearing. Quite cool. 25. Fine and cool. Choir practice. 26. Fine. cool. Went to Mrs. Gordon Gillotts at noon. 27. Rainy forenoon but clearing. Went to Mrs. Whites in afternoon for a little while. Mr. Gillott brought me to church at night. Very cool. Quite heavy frost. 28. Fine & cold. Gets warmer. 29. Fine and much warmer. 30. Fine and warm. Went </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> to Aylmer with the mail man and stayed at Mrs. Turrills. Oct. 1. Teacher's Association. Leola and I stayed at Mrs. Turrills. Grand fall weather. " 2. Grand fall day. Real warm. Gave my report of Rural Teacher's Conference at Teacher's Assoc. Went out to Little Aylmer and went to St. Thomas by M.C.R. Went Zella and Leola took me home. Roy met Mabel in town too. " 3. Father, Louie and I went to the market Grand Mabel home all day. " 4. Grand day. Father Louie and I to church. George came. Mabel went home in afternoon. Louie and John went to Littlewood anniversary. Our church anniversary. Mr. Gundy Toronto preached. " 5. Father brought me down in morning. Fine day. Hot in evening. " 6. Fine and warm. " 7. " " " " 8. " " " League.I took the topic. Oct. 9. Rainy. Very heavy downpour of rain at night. " 10. Cloudy. Went to Aylmer with Mr. Gillott. Went up on train and got $10 worth of school books. Went home with father. Heavy rain in afternoon. " 11. Fine but cooler. Father not feeling well. Louie and I to church. Louie John and I to town met Mable and John George.Went up through Southwold to see George's cattle. To Mabel's for tea and Union to church. " 12. Fine day. Thanksgiving. Cooler. Spent day at Mabel's. George and she brought me to Dunboyne at night. Rainy. " 13. Very cold and rainy. {windy written above text} " 14. Finer and little milder. {windy written above text} " 15. Cora's birthday. League. " 16. Rainy all day. Heavy rain at night. " 17. Fine. Lovely fall day. Roads real muddy. Went to Aylmer with Mr. Gillott. Bot coat. " 18. Fine day. Quite warm. Teacher training class in morning. S.S. and </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> church at both churches. Mrs. Van Slykes for tea. Oct. 19. Fine day. " 20. " " " 21. " " School fair at Luton. Went with Mrs. Churchill and Cora and I came home in Harvey's car. Good weather and crowd. Real warm. " 22. Fine day. League " 23. " " Colder. Choir practice. " 24. Much colder. Rainy. Went with Mr. & Mrs. Van Slyke {above: & Harvey} motoring. they posting up sale bills. Went to Jaffa called at Mabel, Union, Sparta, Jamestown. Cleared but windy. " 25. Cold but fine. T. {T?} class, S.S. & church in both. Mrs. J. McNights for tea. Windy. `26. Very cold & windy. {above, to the side and below "windy": Everything was frozen stiff yet {did or didn't?} melt all day.} " 27. Everything in nature spoilt. Little warmer. " 28 Windy. Cora and I went with Mr. & Mrs. C. Mc Taggaret & Clark in their car to St. Thomas to see "Mutt and Jeff in Mexico" played. " 28. Windy but fine. Oct. 29. Warmer and rainy. " 30 Fine. Went up to Mrs. Mc Nights after school to get her pattern for crocheting underwaist tops. Choir practice. " 31. Fine. Went to Aylmer with Mr. & Mrs. White. Cora and I went again at night with Mr. & Mrs. J. Mc Night. Nov. 1. Grand fall day. T. Train. SS. and church in Union. Cora and I to Anna Mc Taggaret's for tea. " 2. Misty rain. Mild. " 3. Poured rain in morning clearing about eleven. Grand fall day in afternoon. " 4. Fine day. Little windy. Anna {above: Mc Taggaret} and I went out to Aylmer after school. Then to Mr. Van Slyke's to {sale?} but all was over with when we got there. " 5. Little misty in morning. Fine and quite cold. " 6. Fine. Misty morning {?} Basil and Albert Harvey Cora and I went to Copenhagen to a concert at re-opening of the hall. " 7. Fine fall day. Choir practice. Went with </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Lorne to Mrs. Whites. Nov. 7. Grand day. Lela Annabell Roberts and I went in afternoon to Copenhagan hall evaporator and store to visit. " 8. Rainy all forenoon. Clearing in afternoon. Much colder. Went to Copenhagen S.S. with Lorne and Lela. Dunboyne church at night. Cold. " 9. Ground almost white with snow in morning. Cold. First practice for play. " 10. Cold. Rainy windy. " 11. Little occassional rain or snow. Went to Mrs. Churchill's to tea. {scribble} Ladies Union there. Practice for entertainment. " 12. Fine. Intended going to Mt. Salem League but rain at night stopped us. " 13. Colder. Occassional rain. Practice for Xmas. " 14. Fine day. Warmer. Intended going home but couldn't get to train. Went to Aylmer with Mr. and Mrs. G. McKay. " 15. Rained heavily all day. No services in Union church. Church in Meth. Miss Cora Tufford's father buried here. Cora and I went thro' rain to Mrs. J. McNight's to tea. Colder. Nov. 16. Very cold and windy. Freezing quite hard. Practice. Snow flurries. " 17. Cold. Little snow. Went with Mr. + Mrs. McNight to Guy Bros. Minstrels in Aylmer opera house. " 18. Cold and windy. Cyril came to Dunboyne after four but I was helping clean stovepipes at school so didn't see him till after five. He arrived in St. Thomas Sat. the 14. We went to Mrs Gillotts in evening. " 19. Very cold. Some snow. Practiced at Meth. church for girls to sing at the honey social. " 20. Cold Practice in Meth. church. Went to Bernice Whites to tea and then to practice for Christmas tree. Little snow. " 21. Cold. Pearl Brown takes me to station. Met Louie Willie and dad in St. Thomas. Get home about 430. Cyril comes in evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov 22. Fine but cold and windy. Louie and dad go to church. George Mabel and April come to dinner. April and I leave about 3:30 for {Hamburg?}.Go to church and call on Kate and Emerson. "" 23. Cold and windy. Practice at church. "" 24. Milder. Rainy in afternoon. Practice at Meth church after school. Go home with Pearl Brown and stay all night. "" 25: Indian Summer. Road thawing. "" 26. Fine. Mild. Practice 2 after school at Meth Church. Mrs. E. Johnson and little girl here. "" 27. Fine. Mild. Honey social in Meth Church. ""28.Grand day. Went to town in afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. McNight. ""29. Fine. S.S. and church both churches. Went with Miss McNight to Ferns to tea. Little rain in evening. "' 30. Rainy nearly all day. Misty at night. Practice for play. Dec 1. Very mild but foggy. " 2. Went with Kate McNight and Anna McLaggaret at {Grovesend? Lovesend?}. " 3. Fine. League. Rev. M. Reyeraft of Springfield spoke at Missions. Colder. "4. Windy. Much colder. "5. Cold, cloudy, windy. Went to town in afternoon with Kate and Anna, Went home with Gillots in their car. "6. Now east wind. Gordon Gillot brought me to S.S. Church. S.S at Meth. Bernie's to tea. Church at night. Little rain. "7. Cold windy day. Practice. "8. "9. Milder. Some snow. Ladies Union began at Mrs. Churchill's to make quilts for Belgians. Practice. "10. Quite cold. Snow flurries. "11. Milder. Practice for {illegible} "12. Fine. Milder. Harvey and Mrs.Van Styke took Cora and I in the car to Alymer. We got books, candy, oranges for {Thomas's?} tree. Soldiers in training came to Alymer. Snowy in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 13. Snowed nearly all day. Cold S.E. wind. S.S. in morning. Church in afternoon no church at night. Harvey here all day. "14. Fine but cold. windy. Some sleighing. Tremendous cold night. Practice. "15. Cold and windy. Practice. "16. Little milder. Sleighing. Christmas entertainment. Good crowd. Splendid programme. Proceeds # 30. "17. Milder a little fine. {Illegible} meeting here. "18. Much milder. Novelty shower for Flossie Liddle at Mrs. Churchills. About 35 there. Good time. "19. Snowy and windy. Mild. Kate McNight and I planned to go to St.Thomas and Mabels but storm prevented. Cleared up in afternoon. "20. Fine day. S.S on morning. S.S church in afternoon.Pearl Browns {illegible} church at night. "21. Cold windy day. Mr. John McNight took a small sleigh load to Jaffa to Christmas entertainment at Jaffa Bapistchurch. "22. Cold windy day. Dec. 23. Fine but cold. Went to Alymer with Gordon Gillott. Upon train. Met Louie and Ray. Got home about p.m. Cyril. " 24. Fine cold, Busy all day. preparing for Christmas. " 25. Very cold but fine. Mabel, George and John to dinner, John to tea. Cyril at night. 32 degrees below zero at night. "26. Cold. Father Louie and Willie went to town. "27. Little milder, Fine. Cyril took Willie and I down to Mabel to tea and evening. "28.Quite cold. snowy and rainy. Fine. George took us down to Mr. and Mrs. Crossin afternoon. "29. Milder but snowy and sleety. "30. Fine day. Cyril came to dinner and tea. Took Willie and I home. Met Leola at train in St.Thomas. Cold but clear. "31. Fine. Louie Willie and I went up to Annie Fishback to dinner and called at Cousin Johnnys and Bassette in afternoon. Jan 1. Fine but cold. Us All alone for New Years. "2. Terrible blizzardy day. Cold, windy and snowy. "3. Cold but fine. Cyril and I came to {illegible} to Eliza Gillott's to tea. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan 4. Began school. 1915. Milder fine. Good sleighing. "5 Foggy in morning. Fine. "6 " " " Pained nearly all day. Sewing in Union church for Belgians. "7. Very windy. Sewed in afternoon for Belgians. League at night. "8 Fine. Poor sleighing. Choir practice at M. Liddles. Mr. King took Fern, Cora and D. "9. Fine. Went to town in afternoon with Mrs. and Pearl Brown. Went at night with Mr and Mrs McNight. Went to rink to see Miss D'Vorak fancy skater. Skateed a little. "10.Fine day. Milder. Church and SS. morning and afternoon. Went to Mrs McNights for tea and spent evening. "11. Fine. Mild. Snowed tiny little in afternoon. "12 Mild. Went to Fern's to tea to fill out form for her application to Victoria hospital. Choir practice at night, "13. Mild. "14. Mild. League. Skated at school. "15. Mild. Choir practice. Called to see Hazel Churchill who was sick. Harvey here to tea to get help with his homework. Jan 16. Mild. Went to Mrs. VanSlyke's to help Harvey with school work. Stayed to tea and all night. "17. Heavy rain during night. Forenoon mild and sunny like sugar making day. Colder in evening. Anniversary services. {Rev's Mager, Hurant} and Charleton. Mr and Mrs. Norman Chalk, Mrs and Miss Hangerfield and Mrs. McKay here to tea. "18.Colder. Little snow. Good crowds at tea. Meeting. Proceeds 50 cents. Snowing. "19. Good sleighing again. Revival meeting again. "20. Quite cold. Revival meetings. "21. Cold. Foggy early in morning. Revival meeting. Terribly cold. "22. Cold. Blustry wind and snow. Revival meeting. Milder. "23. Little milder. Fine. Mr and Mrs Johnson here. "24. Fine. Cold. SS and church {illegible}. Fern. Kings to dinner. Basil and Albert Harvey here to tea and church . "25. Heavy fall of snow during night. Very cold. Revival meetings. "26. Cold. Fine. Went to Mrs. Gillotts after school. Church with them and Mr. McNights after church. "27. Fine. Cold. Church at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan.28. Fine. Church. Harvey boys here after church. "29. Cold. Church. "30. Very cold. Went to town in afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. McNight. Went with Thayer's in load to Alymer to patriotic concert at Mrs. Chambers. "31. Stormy from east. Milded. No S.S. and church in Union. {both at ?} Feb. 1. Terrible stormy day. Rain, snow, sleet and wind from N.E. Tea meeting and Eng. dinner at Meth. Church and [sat here?}. "2. Roads blocked. Terrible blizzard no school. Cold N.E. storm. "3. Cold but fine. All scholars and myself went to Meth church to dinner. "4. Fine. Went to Mrs. McKnights to tea. Then leagues and Meth choir practice. "5. Rainy all day. Valentines box at school. Poured rain at night. Lorne came up and took me to Mrs. Holditches. "6. Terrible windy snowy day. Went w {with?} load to Alymer to rink. Herb's house ran away no one hunt. {Daring?} man at skate at rink. "7. Sacrament at Meth Church. Snowed nearly all day. Mild. Went to Mrs. Ellsworth to dinner & Mrs. F. White to tea. Bernie and Harley bring me home. No union service. "8. Snowing. Mild. "9. Mild. Snow in forenoon. Went to Mrs. McNight to tea to make box for box social. N.W. wind. "10. Snowed some. Snow very deep. Went to Mrs Hayes with N.W. wind 11. Very mild Cora about 9 a.m. to help she and Mrs. Doo little make box for box social. "11. Mild. Almost rain. "12. Mild. Roads slushy. Box social at Mr. Mike McNights for Ladies Institute of {?}. Went in Mr. John McNight's load. Splendid time. "13. Went to Alymer with Gordon Gillott. Up on train. Met Louie, Mabel, dad and Cousin Bob. Louie and I went home with John C. Mild but fine. Cyril at night. "14. Rainy. Very mild. George and Mabel to dinner. Cyril to tea. We left for {?} about 7 p.m. Heavy rain and very poor sleighing on Tabbot St. "15. Cloudy and Mild. N.W. wind. "16. Snowing very little. Mild. Went up to Mrs. McNight's and Mr. McConnell's on </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> errands after school. Feb. 17. Fine and Mild. League and Meth choir practice. " 18. Fine. Mild snow going. 19 Copenhagen and Dunboyne young people rent Aylmer roller rink. About 50. Splendid crowd. " 19. Fine. Surprize party for Harvey Van Slyke at Mr. J. Kings. About 50. Good time. " 20. Mild. Sleighing gone. Uncle John Baker's wife buried. 21. Fine. Springlike. S.S. church in Union. Church in Meth. Mamie Parker's to dinner. Mamie, Anna, Basil here {John?}. " 22. Cloudy. Very mild. No sleighing. " 23. Rainy nearly all day. " 24. Still cloudy. Card party at Mrs. Ellsworth's. About 35 there. Good time till 2:30 am. " 25. Snowing. Windy. No League. " 26. N.W. blustry wind. Cora and I went to Mc McConnell's to tea and evening. " 27. Town with G. Gillott. Dr. McLay said ligiments of 4th dorsal bone were strained. Stayed with Mrs. J. McNight to Mrs. Lindsay's to tea. Went to rink. Very small crowd. " 28. Fine. S.S. once & church twice. " Mar. 1. Fine. N.W. wind. " Mar. 2. Fine. Cold. Cora and I went to Mrs. J. McNight's to tea and evening. " 3. Cold but bright. Windy. " 4. Fine. Went to League. Was to take topic of Health but few came so no service. " 5. Mild. Heavy snow fall. Went to Pearl Brown's after school. Learned to play Euchre, Poker and Five Hundred. " 6. Snowy all day. Quite good sleighing. Stayed at Pearl's all day. Hugh took me home after tea. Roll McLennan and Pearl took me to rink at night. " 7. Snowing in forenoon and afternoon. Fine at night. Cutter ride. S.S. & church 3 times. Went to Mrs. McNight's to tea. Mr. and Mrs. Boxall there too. " 8. Fine. Cold. N. wind. " 9. " Mild. Springlike. " 10. " " " Cora and I to tea at Mr. McConnells. Edna Lee, Harry, Norman Kent, Mr. and Mrs. J. McNight, Grace Jones and Cora & I played 500. " 11. Fine. Windy. League. " 12. Fine. Father came for me. Visited Dr. McLay again for goitre. Cyril, Zell and Leola </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Duncan Kate and their man at our place. Mar. 13. Fine & mild. Father & I to town. Brought Mabel home with us. " 14. Grand & springlike. Dad Mabel & I to church. George to dinner. Cyril and I come to Dunboyne Here to tea, church and Mr. McConnell's after church. " 15. Grand day " 16. " Went to Mrs. 17 Boxalls after. N. wind Went tea. Mr. & Mrs. J. McNighs Grace Jones, Lorne, Gordon and Lela White there too. Colder. " 17. Fine. N. wind. Went Mrs. Roberts for tea and all night. " 18. Fine. Warmer. " 19. " " Kate McNight and I drove to Mabel's after school. " 20. Grand day. N.W. wind. Went to town on traction car from Mabel's. Back here again Cyril at night. " 21. Fine. Colder. Kate Mabel and I drove to St. Thomas to Grace church. Left Dunboyne about 3.30. Went to Mr. McConnell's to tea. Came here about 9 {am?}. Snowing in afternoon. Mar. 22. Snowing. Quite cold. " 23. Mild. Fine. " 24. " " Sugar social in Meth. church. " 25. Rainly nearly all day. " 26. Very cold. N.W. wind. Snow. Went to Mr. McConnell's to tea. " 27. Fine Cold. Went to town with 28 Kate McNight and Miss Edna McConnell. Mr. McC to tea and evening. " 28. S.S. in morning. Gordon Gillotts all day, evening. Very stormy, at night. Wind, snow etc. " 29. Fine and blizzardly in spells. Cold. Little snow. " 30. Fine but cold. " 31. Fine. Went to Bernice Whites for tea and all night. Apr. 1. Fine. Roy came for me. Called at Dr. McLay's in Aylmer. Eva to our place. Cyril at night. " 2. Fine. Eva and I went down to Mabel's. Roy took us to town went on 11.30 am. Came to town at night at 6.10. Went to Knox at night to hear Dr. Gordon. Roy came for us. " 3. Fine. Father Eva & I to town. "4. Fine. Father Louie and I to church. Roy went to hear Dr. Gordon in afternoon. Cyril took me to church & evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Arpil 5. Louie went to bed with grip. Rainy. Roy and I "6 went to hear Dr. Gordon. " 6. Uncle Johnny came out to put in new kitchen floor. Cyril & I at night to hear Dr. Gordon. " 7. Men working at floor. Cloudy at times. Very warm. " 8. Grand spring day. Louie better and up. Cyril and I to Adanac concert at First Meth. Church. " 9. Rainy. Mabel and George home in afternoon. Louie to hear Dr. Gordon. " 10. Cloudy. Father and I to town. Take Uncle Johnny home. " 11. Father and I to church. Cyril & I come to Dunboyne. Call at Dr. McLay's to Mr McConnell's to tea and evening. Poured rain and wind on way down. " 12. Cloudy. Colder. N.W. wind. " 13. Grand spring day. Went with Anna McTaggart and Mr. McConnell to a farewell and surpize party to Pearl Brown. " 14. Grand. " 15. Fine. League at night. " 16. Fine. warm. " 17. Grand. Went to Gordon Gillott's with him. " 18. Fine. little windy. S.S. & church but no church at night because of small pox at Mt. Salem. Called at Mr. McConnell's in afternoon for book. Kate, Art and I for drive at night. " 19. Cloudy. High wind. {Clearing?} " 20. Fine. Went to Pearl Brown's and stayed all night. " 21. Colder. East wind. Fine. " 22. Fine. Rainy at night. League. " 23. Fine. Very warm. " 24. Fine. hot. Went to Dr. McLay again. Went to town with Mrs. Roberts. " 25. Very hot. S.S. & church twice. Cora and I here alone all day. Taught Meth S.S. class. " 26. Very hot over 80°F in sun. Mr. Small Field agent at school. Have a cold. " 27. Little cooler. Little rain last night but did no good. {In crosshatch over April 21st to April 27th} Very hot for this time of year " 28. Cooler wind. Very dry. " 29. Quite cool. Read topic at League. " 30. " Father came for me. Called on Dr. McLay. Cyril at night. May 1. Fine but colder. Father & I went to town. Papered ceiling of Louie's bedroom in afternoon. " 2. Fine. Father, Louie & I to church. Zella's to dinner. Cyril and I came to Dun </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> boyne getting here about 730 p.m. To tea. Called at Dr. McLay's. Church at night. Quite cold. May 3. Quite fine in morning. Heavy rain in afternoon. " 4. Colder. Heavy rain all afternoon & evening. " 5. Cool. Heavy rain. " 6. Fine and warmer. " 7. Rained heavily nearly all day. " 8. Fine. Cool wind. Went to town with G. Gillott. Dr. McLay pronounced me to have neuritis. Raining evening. " 9. Cloudy. Cool. S.S. & church. Went to Mrs. Whites from S.S. Basil Wardle took us to Port Bruce in car. Mr. W. Stephens preached for first time. Lorne and Lela brought me to church. " 10. Fine. warm. " 11. " " Planted school garden. " 12. Fine. Hot. " 13. Went to Kate's to tea Then League & choir practice. Quite cool. " 14. Fine. Cool. Choir practice. " 15. Fine. Warmer. To town with Gordon & Eliza. Mrs. Turrills to dinner. Dr. McLay. Went home with Gillott's. " 16. Rainy all day. Stayed at Elizas all day. Went at 2.30 to Copenhagen to Mother's Day service. Church at night. Colder. " 17. Fine but colder. Went {illegible, above line and in margin} " 18. " " " Went to Mrs. Brown's for a few minutes after tea. " 19. Cold. Annual church & Ladies Union meeting. " 20. Rainy. Cold. League. " 21. Poured rain in forenoon. Clearing & turning warmer in afternoon. Anna took Kate & me to Aylmer. Went by bus to M.C.R. station to St. Thomas. T.O. McKnight met us went to his boarding house to tea. Went through new Y.M.C.A. Met Cyril and then to P.M. station for Glanworth. Went to Mrs. Cliff. Van Slykes. " 22. Fine. Mrs. Van Slyke, {above} Harold Van Kate & I go to London by P.M.R. See Aunt Maggie & have lunch with her. Go to bed real early as limbs gave out. " 23. Fine. Take long walk west to Eng. church before dinner. Drive towards London in afternoon. Cyril came for me about 130. Spent evening and then home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 24. Fine. Mabel home for dinner. Cyril brings me to Dunboyne after tea. Called at Miss Shipman's. " 25. Fine Colder. Practice at church for Children's Day. " 26. Rainy in morning. Colder. N.W. wind. " 27. Grand day. Malahide S.S. convention here in both churches. Great crowds & success. Fine. " 28. Fine. Anna took me to Miss Shipman's. " 29. Fine. Hazel took me to town. Dr. McLay. Suprize birthday party for Hazel Sat. afternoon. " 30. Fine. Fern and Gertie King and I go to Mrs. N. Chalk's Sunday to dinner then back to Mrs. King's to tea. Church at night. " 31. Fine. Dry. Cora, Mrs. J. McKnight and I went to Mrs. Parkers to see the little boy who was bitten by a hog. June 1. Fine. Hot. Dry. Anna took me to Miss Shipmans. " 2. Cloudy. Cooler. Rainy. Went to Mr. McConnell's to tea. He and Kate took me to Miss Shipman. Mrs. Cliff Van Slyke and son visiting there. Rainy. June 3. Rainy in morning. Cleared off. League. " 4. Fine. Hot. Father came for me. Called at Miss Shipman's for blue silk dress etc. Paid $3.50 to get dress waists and voile dress fixed over. Cyril at night. " 5. Fine. Father & I to town. Down to Mabel's, {above: on car} to dinner. Went to Union in afternoon with George and Mabel. To town with them at night. Met Cyril and then out home. " 6. Grand day. Cyril & I left home about 8.30 for Dunboyne. Came to S.S. and church in morning. Called at school and then to Mrs. Gillotts for dinner and tea. Mr. & Mrs. Gillott, Mamie Turrill Cyril & I drove to Port Bruce in afternoon. Came back to Dunboyne about 10 p.m. " 7. Fine day in forenoon. Poured rain in afternoon with wind electrical storm & little hail. " 8. Cooler. Fine. " 9. Cool. Fine. Went to Mrs. {Irvine?} McTaggart's to tea and all night. Mortored to Bruce and called on Mr. & Mrs. Burt Langs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> June 10. Fine. Cool. Went to Mrs. J. McNights to a pattern to crochet a centrepiece. Rained to no league. "11. Cool. Little rain. Practice for children's day. Choir practice. Mr. Steven here to tea. "12. Fine. Cora, the children and I decorated church for Children's day. Practiced. "13. Rainy early in morning. Fine. Children's Day a success. Went to {Lady?} Thayer's to dinner and tea. Meth church in afternoon. Union at night. "14. Fine. Cecil {?} here to paint pictures in evening. "15.Fine. Rainy forenoon. Mr McConnel, Kate and I went to his other place to salt cattle and get ferno. "16. Fine. Went to Mrs. Browns to tea and all night Great Lord Picnic at Port {Bruce?} and Baker picnic at Pinafore Park. "17. Fine. Went to league but no service. "18. Fine. Basil Wardell, Hugh Brown, Glayer Thayer and I motored to London to see Pearl Brown nurse in training at Victoria Hospital. Poured rain nearly all the time. Took some fruit to Carling Heights to soldiers. June 19. Fine. Cooler. Went to town in afternoon with Gillotts and at night with J. McKnights. "20. Fine. S.S. and church twice to Bernice White's to tea. "21. Fine. Enhance Exam began. Went to Mrs. Emerson {McLaggart?} and stayed all night. Heavy electrical storm and rain. "22. Fine but windy. At Mrs. Robert's all night. Colder. "23. Very cold and windy. Cyril came to school about 3.30 here to tea and to strawberry social in Meth church. Cold. "24. Warmer. Fine. Went to Mrs. Chase's to tea and then to League. "25. Fine. Meth. Union and day school. S.S. picnic at Port Bruce. Good time. Bernice and I went home with Mr. C. McLaggart to tea and then came to choir practice. "26. Fine. Hazel, Stella, Edna, Cora and I to town in morning to get candy, lemons etc for school fair. Packed my trunk in afternoon. To town at night with Cecil and Miss {Teie?}. "27. Grand. Hot. Church and S.S. twice. Mrs. Churchill's to tea and here to tea. "28. Grand day. School, picnic. About 15 there. Baseball. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> races & lunch. Scholars gave me Bible, rose basket and roses. Went up to Mr. McConnells at night for few minutes. June 29 Hot. Closed school. Social at Mrs. Thayers. Rather rainy. " 30. Rainy morning. Cleared. Father came about 10 a.m. for me. Had dinner at Mrs. Churchills. Home about 5.30. Cyril & I went to garden party at Aucklands at night. July 1. Spent most of day in bed resting. Louie & Willie leave 5.30 for Mabel's to get strawberries. " 2. Fine. Basset Bluvelt & 2 children here to tea. Louie & Willie come home about 5 .Pm. Cyril brings Camera Club book. " 3. Rainy. Father & I to town in the morning. Father & Roy go to Mabel's after tea to get blocks. Doing up cherries and strawberries. Hot. " 4. Fine. Father Louie & I to church in morning. Rev. McMillson, first Sunday. Cyril & John to tea. All to church. Meet George & Mabel after church. Went home with them. Poured rain. July 5. Fine in forenoon. Rained occassionally in afternoon. Picked 1/2 crate berries. Went up on {&?} p.m. car. Met Louie and came home. " 6. Fine. Cool. Ironed and cut lawn. " 7. Fine until evening afternoon. Heavy rain. Cyril & John here. " 8. Fine. " 9. " Soldiers from London marched to Pinafore Park. {in left margin: {Mon?} started haying} Louie, Willie & I went to town about noon. Out to park to see soldiers. Came home at four & Cyril & I went back after tea. " 10. Fine hot. Stayed home all day. " 11. Poured rain nearly all day. Cyril & John here to tea. No one went to church. " 12. Heavy downpour of rain during night. Cleared in afternoon. Uncle Ben & Aunt Jennnie here to tea. Roy took Louie to Alma College. " 13. Very hot. Cyril & I to summer school at night. " 14. Hot. " 15. Very hot. Cyril & I to summer school again. " 16. Hot. Heavy downpour of rain. Thunder & lightning. " 17. Hot. Father & Roy to town in forenoon. Al, Violet and Will Jackson come out in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 18. Willie, Father and I to church. Willie goes with his mother. Cyril, Bob and Will here to tea. Rainy evening. "19. Much cooler. Lorrie comes home from Summer School. "20. Cool and cloudy. Rainy. "21. Rainy about noon. Cyril and I go to Springbanks Park London to League picnic. {Gon?} on the new electrified {O.M?}. Good time. "22. Fine. Cool. Mabel here to dinner and afternoon. "23. Fine. Men begin to cut wheat. "24. "." finish wheat. Father and Louie to town. Take Willie's things out. Louie and John goat {illegible?}. "25. Father, Louie and I to church. Ray came and He and I go to Mabel's to dinner. Rainy. Home to tea and church Cyril. "26. Poured in afternoon, Severe damage {?} slate, Belmont etc with wind. Hail. "27. Finer. "28. Poured rain in forenoon. Ray and Louie to town. Rake Mr. Page home. Cyril at night. "29. Fine. Hot. Me and Mrs Jack Facey and Mrs. Vandelinder here in evening. "30. Fine. Hot. John here to help {dryers} in hay. 31. Rainy forenoon I went to town to get Bernice and Lela. All went again at night. Cyril here. August 1. Bernice. Father and I to church. Louie, Lela and I around block in afternoon. All at church at night. Very hot. Cyril. "2. Fine. Rain during day. "3. Rainy. "4. " forenoon. Bernice, Lela and I to Park Cemetery and around town. Cyril here. {Crosshatch: illegible} "5. Rainy. "6. " " "7. Louie took girls to train. Rainy. "8. Bad downpour and rain in forenoon. Father to church. Mr. and Mrs. Gillot and baby. Cyril here to dinner and tea. "9. Fine. Finished drawing wheat. "10. Fine. Started to cut barley. "11. " . Cyril here. "12. Poured rain. Mabel and George here to dinner. "13. Rained. "14. Father and I to town. Rained. "15. Rainy morning. Cleared. Ray and I go to Mrs. Gillotts to dinner and Bernice to tea. Called on Mrs. Norman . Went to Alymer in 59 min. and to Mrs. Gillotts in 1 hr 45 min. "16. Fine morning. Severe electrical storm and downpour in afternoon. "17. Fine. Cooler. "18. ". Go to Mabels. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {Crosshatch: Very wet} Aug. 19. Fine. Come home in afternoon. "20. ". Finish drawing barley. "21. Rain. I go to town for Curtis and Neva. Get eyes tested and order glasses. "22. Rainy. Louie Curtis and Father to church. Cyril. John here to tea. Church. "23. Fine. Mrs. Churchill and Paulina here. "24.Tremendous downpour of rain and electrical storm. "25. Cooler. Fine. Curtis and Neva and I go to Mrs. Paddons to dinner and George Westlake to tea. Cyril here. "26. Fine. Cool. Curtis Neva and I call at Mrs. Jim Westlakes and Mrs. {Lisdak?}. Then to town and get glasses. "27. Fine. Louie takes Curtis and Neva to town. Cyril here. "28. Fine. Hot. Father and I to market. Get glasses again fitted. Go to London and to Hyde Park to Margaret Armstrongs. "29. Fine. Cool. Go to Hyde Park church. Then in Mr. Halls car to Mr. Halls to tea. "30. Cloudy and very cool. Back to London and {illegible} home. Cyril met me at the station and home. {Crosshatch: Frost} 31. Fine. Little warmer. Took Louie to town to go to Aunr Maggies. Sept. 1. Fine. Warmer. Went with Eva {Hemris?} to London to get boarding place. Mabel and George here to dinner and tea. {Crosshatch: Finished Harvest} "2. Mabel and George here to dinner and wedding anniversary. Cyril here at night. Fine. "3. Fine. "4. Fine. Father to town, Louie home from Aunt Maggies. "5. Rainy. Mrs. U.M and Mr and Mrs Tom Baker and Ainley here to dinner and tea. Cyril. Rained at night. "6. Fine. Howard born at 7.15 a.m. Father took me to Mabels in forenoon. Rainy. "7. Mabel and baby fine. Fine. "8. Fine in afternoon. Washed. "9. Fine. Very hot. "10. Fine. Very hot. "11. " ". Louie and 12 father come down in {morning?}. "12. Fine Cyril came after tea. "13. Fine. Hot. "14. ". Hot. Mr and Mrs. Cross go to London Fair. "15. Fine. Hot. "16. Little cooler. Ray and Bernice Cyril and I go to London Fair. Rained at night. "17.Fine. Ray and Bernice here & dinner. "18. Rained in afternoon. Went to town on car. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept.19. Grand day. Cyril an I go to Talbotville anniversary afternoon and evening. {Stilloo?} and {Oxfords?} to tea. "20. Fine. Cloudy towards night. Cyril and I go to Dunboyne to concert in Union church. To Cora's for all night. Heavy downpour 10. P.M. "21. Cold N.W wind. Go up to call on Mr. Comrells and Mr..Knights in forenoon.To school in afternoon, Eliza came for me about 4.30. There all night. "22. Grand. Go with Eliza to School Fair at Mt. Salem. Then to Mrs. Whites to tea and all night. Jeff and {Broin's?} there. "23. Fine. Mr, White took me to station. St. Thomas and to Mabel's. Louie and Mrs. Berrett here. "24. Fine. "25. Fine. Real autumn like. "26. Rainy all forenoon. Clearing. Cold N.W. wind. Cyril here to tea. Go to church. Great celebration in cities of great success of allies. "27. Fine. "28. Grand. Went to town on car. "29. Grand. Sept.30. Grand. George took me to St. Thomas to go on Wabash to Alymer to Leacher {Passe.?} in Alymer. Went to Brown Horse with Lawyer Miller. Oct 1. Rained nearly all day. Leola and I come to St. Thomas. Cyril takes me home. "2. Cooler. Ray, Louie and I to town. I come down here. "3. Fine. Father here to dinner. Mrs. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Preffer Mr. and Mrs. Belore and boys here in afternoon. Cyril to tea and Louie and John in evening. "4. Cloudy morning. Clearing. Colder. Heavy rain at 6.P.M. "5. Fine. Mabel goes to town. "6. Ella Baker married. {Illegible writing due to a newspaper print covering the writing} All of unmarried cousins. Married at 6.30. {Illegible} 7 to 9. Left about 10.30 for London {for Ottawa?}. "7. Fine. Cool. Stayed home all day. Cyril brought me to Mabels at night. "8. Cool. Cloudy. Fine. Windy night. "9. Cool. Rainy. "10. Grand fall day. George and I go to Grace Church. {The following is the text from the newspaper clipping} Allen-Baker. A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. William Baker. Gore Road, Westminster, October 6. {Text cut off}. When her youngest daughter, Ella Elizabeth was married to Harry Marshall Allen of Delaware. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. L. Wilson of Westminister. The bride who was attended by Miss Irene Eedy of St. Marys and little niece Ruby Hamlyn of Belmont, as flower girl, {Text cut off} was given away by her brother, Harold. The groom was supported by his brother, Russell Allen. The wedding march was played by Miss Gladys Walden of Denfield, a cousin of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Allen left for Ottawa for a honeymoon trip. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {incomplete newspaper clipping about WW1 in between pages} Sept. 19. Grand day. Cyril & I go to Talbotville anniversary afternoon & evening. Stellas Anfords to tea. " 20. Fine. Cloudy towards night. Cyril & I go to Dunboyne to concert in Union church to Cora's for all night. Heavy downpour 10 p.m. " 21. Cold N.W. wind. Go up to call on McConnells & McKnights in forenoon. To school in afternoon. Eliza came for me about 4.30. There all night. " 22. Grand. Go with Eliza to School Fair at Mt. Salem. Then to Mrs. Whites to tea and all night. Jeff & Browns there. " 23. Fine. Mr. White took me to station, St. Thomas & to Mabel's Louie & Mrs. Burrett here. " 24. Fine. " 25. Fine. Real Autumn like. " 26. Rainy all forenoon. Clearing. Cold N.W. wind. Cyril here to tea. Go to church. Great celebration in cities because of great success of allies. " 27. Fine. " 28. Grand. Went to town on car. " 29. Grand. Sept. 30. Grand. George took me to St. Thomas to go on Wabash to Aylmer to Teachers Assoc. in Aylmer. Went to Brown House with Lawyer Miller Oct. 1. Rained nearly all day. Leola & I come to St. Thomas Cyril takes us home. " 2. Cooler. Roy, Louie & I to town. I come down here. " 3. Fine. Father here to dinner. Mrs. Hunt, Mr. & Mrs. Preffer Mr. & Mrs. Belore & boys here in afternoon. Cyril to tea & Louie & John in evening. " 4. Cloudy morning. Clearing. Colder. Heavy rain at 6. pm. " 5. Fine. Mabel goes to town. " 6. Ella Baker married. Fine. Went to town on car met Dad home to dinner & Roy, Louie & I left about 4 p.m. for Littlewood. Put horse at Freds. Then to Ella's. About 60 there. All of unmarried cousins. Married at 6.30. {Dinner?} 7 to 9. Left about 10.30 for London for Ottawa. " 7. Fine. Cool. Stayed home all day. Cyril brought me to Mabel's at night. " 8. Cool. Cloudy. Fine. {illegible in margin} " 9. Cool. Rainy. " 10. Grand fall day. George and I go to Grace Church </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> to Anniversary service. Go home. Cyril & John to tea. Church at night & down here. Oct 11. {Above first line of entry: Thanksgiving} Grand day. To {rip?} on car meet Cyril & go to tea meeting. " 12. Fine. Silo fillers come about 4 p.m. Stay all night. " 13. Fine. Cooler. Silo Fillers leave about 10:15 a.m. " 14. Fine. Rainy all day. " 15. Rainy. " 16. Grand fall day. Went up on car to town. Met Leola & went to Rural Teacher's Club's & meeting in Public Library. Mrs. U.F. Smith here. " 17. Grand day. George Mabel and Howard go out home. I go to church & then out to Cyril's to dinner & tea. Van Velzor's there too. Go to Central Meth. at night. " 18. Rainy. " 19. Cloudy but clearing. Gordon & Belle Dinner. Zella, Leola, Cyril & I motor to Sparta tea & meeting. " 20. Misty but clearing. " 21. Grand fall day. Mabel Howard & I go to Mrs. Hunts. " 22. Fine. Cyril here in evening. " 23. Grand autumn day. " 24. Fine. Mr. Dunnings here. Cyril at night & I go home. " 25. Fine. Threshers came at 4 p.m. Sept. Oct. 26. Fine. Windy. Finished threshing about 4 p.m. Cyril at night. " 27. Fine. Father brings me back to Mabels to dinner. " 28. Fine. " 29. Fine. " 30. Fine. George Mabel & I go to town in afternoon. " 31. Fine. George Mabel & I go to Mrs. Martins to dinner. Roy & Harold call in afternoon. Cyril here to tea. Nov. 1. Fine. " 2. Cloudy. Cold N.W. wind. " 3. Rainy in morning. " 4. Fine. " 5. Fine. Father here to dinner. He George & I go to Mrs. Thomas Oldes funeral. " 6. Fine. Quite cold. " 7. " George Mabel & I & baby to Mrs. Crone to dinner. Cyril at night then to our church and home to stay. " 8. Rainy. George & Mabel come to dinner. Mabel & Baby stay. " 9. Fine. Mrs. Taylor called to see Mabel in afternoon. Paulina Will & Clarence in evening. " 10. Fine. Louie & I go to town. Cyril. " 11. Fine. Rainy. " 12. R Fine. I take Louie Mabel and baby down to Mabels. " 13. Fine. Windy. Father to town. " 14. Fine. S.S. anniversary. Cyril to tea. Church at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {In between pages is a newspaper clipping about the McIntyre-Chant wedding, partially cut off. The part that is legible reads: "Two popular young peole of the city joined hands at the matrimonial altar at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sperrin Chant, 19 Balaclava street, when Miss Evaline Berryman Chant, their eldest daughter, became the bride of Alfred Merlin McIntyre, 37 Inkerman street. The ceremony was solemised by Rev. W.E. Millson and Rev. W.A. Bremner, and the bride was given away by her father. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Oleavia H. Chant, and the groom by his brother, Wm. McIntyre. The wedding march was rendered by Miss Sanders. Miss Grace Sutherland acted as flower girl, and Miss Ila Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Shaw, acted as maid in attendance. The bride was most becoming gowned in white duchess silk and silk embroidered chiffon rose trimming, and carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and lily of the valley. The bridesmaid was very pretty in pink duchess silk and white marabout, and carried a bouquet of pink roses."} Nov. 15. Very blustry. Cyril & I go to S.S. {Ent?}. " 16. Cold. Snowy. " 17. Fine. Dad goes after Louie. " 18. Milder. Cyril & I print picture. Poured rain heavy all night. " 19. Cloudy. Mild. Windy. " 20. Windy. Snowy. Cora Wilson came home from town with dad & I. " 21. Very windy. Dad Cora and I to church League Anniversary. John & Cyril to tea. " 22. Quite fine. Louie took Cora to town. " 23. Fine. Milder. " 24. Cloudy. Cyril at night. " 25. Fine. Indian Summer. " 26. " " Mr. Hutton here. " 27. Rainy. Dad & I to market. Attend Teacher's meeting. Alice Auckland & I go down to Mabel's. " 28. Colder Fine. Mr. Mrs. Martin at Mabels. Alice went home. " 29. Cold. Stormy. George & Mabel go to town. " 30. Snow. Cold. Dec. 1. Milder. Snowy. Came to town on car. Met Louie & Roy. She and I came home with Paulina. Cyril at night. " 2. More snow about 1". Fine. Applied for Frome school. " 3. Fine cold. Went to up to visit Leola's school. " 4. Partly snowy. Dad & I to town I stay take my first china painting lesson meet Frome trustees and come home with Louie & John. Cold. Dec. 5. Fine. Dad & I to church. Mabel George & baby here Cyril too. Roy to Dunboyne. " 6. Stormy. Dad to town. " 7. Dad & I go to Frome I hire for 1 yr. at $6.50, board at $4. Albert Miller found dead. " 8. Stormy. Louie to town & I go to Delia Games Cyril, Roy {illegible} " 9. Fine but cold. Snowy. Go to Emerys " 10. Fine. Albert Miller buried. Louie Dad to funeral. Cold. Snow. Had 1st cutter ride with mailman. " 11. Very cold. Some cutters Dad & I to town. Took china painting lesson. Roy home from Toronto. " 12. Fine. Snowy at night. Tena & John here. Roy & I go to Bernices. Go to Union church at night. " 13. Fine. Cold. Pearl & I to Mrs. King's in afternoon then Bernice & I to school. Go to practice at church at night. " 14. Tremendously cold N.W. wind. Ride with Mrs. King up to Mr. McConnells there to dinner. John McKnight's in afternoon. Mrs. Nomans to tea. Mrs. Churchills in evening & Mrs. Nomans all night. Cold. " 15. Go with Cora & Gordon Gillott to town to get books for S.S. scholars </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Nov. 15. Very blustry. Cyril & I go to S.S. {Ent?}. " 16. Cold. Snowy. " 17. Fine. Dad goes after Louie. " 18. Milder. Cyril & I print picture. Poured rain heavy all night. " 19. Cloudy. Mild. Windy. " 20. Windy. Snowy. Cora Wilson came home from town with dad & I. " 21. Very windy. Dad Cora and I to church League Anniversary. John & Cyril to tea. " 22. Quite fine. Louie took Cora to town. " 23. Fine. Milder. " 24. Cloudy. Cyril at night. " 25. Fine. Indian Summer. " 26. " " Mr. Hutton here. " 27. Rainy. Dad & I to market. Attend Teacher's meeting. Alice Auckland & I go down to Mabel's. " 28. Colder Fine. Mr. Mrs. Martin at Mabels. Alice went home. " 29. Cold. Stormy. George & Mabel go to town. " 30. Snow. Cold. Dec. 1. Milder. Snowy. Came to town on car. Met Louie & Roy. She and I came home with Paulina. Cyril at night. " 2. More snow about 1". Fine. Applied for Frome school. " 3. Fine cold. Went to up to visit Leola's school. " 4. Partly snowy. Dad & I to town I stay take my first china painting lesson meet Frome trustees and come home with Louie & John. Cold. Dec. 5. Fine. Dad & I to church. Mabel George & baby here Cyril too. Roy to Dunboyne. " 6. Stormy. Dad to town. " 7. Dad & I go to Frome I hire for 1 yr. at $6.50, board at $4. Albert Miller found dead. " 8. Stormy. Louie to town & I go to Delia Games Cyril, Roy {illegible} " 9. Fine but cold. Snowy. Go to Emerys " 10. Fine. Albert Miller buried. Louie Dad to funeral. Cold. Snow. Had 1st cutter ride with mailman. " 11. Very cold. Some cutters Dad & I to town. Took china painting lesson. Roy home from Toronto. " 12. Fine. Snowy at night. Tena & John here. Roy & I go to Bernices. Go to Union church at night. " 13. Fine. Cold. Pearl & I to Mrs. King's in afternoon then Bernice & I to school. Go to practice at church at night. " 14. Tremendously cold N.W. wind. Ride with Mrs. King up to Mr. McConnells there to dinner. John McKnight's in afternoon. Mrs. Nomans to tea. Mrs. Churchills in evening & Mrs. Nomans all night. Cold. " 15. Go with Cora & Gordon Gillott to town to get books for S.S. scholars </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 15. To Perry's to dinner. Then to Mrs. Crosby to practice and tea. Then to church and go home with Lela. Cold. "16. At Lela's until after tea Lorne takes me to Mrs. Gillots. Sleighing fun. Cold. "17. Eliza and I go over to see Hazel Gillott. Rained nearly all day. Gordon Ella and I go to practice. "18. Snowy. Eliza, Nora, Gordon and I go to town. Up on train meet Lorne and dad. Then home. Cold. "19. Dad and I go church. John here. Cold and windy. "20. Fine. Cold. Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Gillott lead Cyril {here? home?}. "21. Fine. Cold. Little sleighing. "22. Snowy. Milder. Louie and dad go to market. Then Louie and Ray to Mrs. {Illegible. The photocopy is blurred}. "23. Milder. Rainy. Louie and I go to entertainment at {Illegible}. "24. Fine. Not very cold. Roy in town. "25. Rainy and snowy all forenoon. George Mabel Howard John and Cyril here to Christmas dinner. John and Cyril to tea. Mild. "26.Louie dad and I to church in morning. Roy to Bernices. Cyril and I to church at night. "27. Fine. Mild. "28. " " "29. High east wind. Blustry. {Illegible script at the bottom}. 1916 Dec 30. Good. Sleighing. Cold. Bob Gunn here to dinner. "31. Fine. Cold. Cyril and John here. Jan.1. Roy goes to Uncle Bens and gets Clarance Jackson. Jan 1. Mild. Rainy. All go to Mabel's to dinner. Aunt Maggie comes home with us. "2. Louie Aunt Maggie and dad to church. Cyril and John in afternoon. Stormy. "3. Blusttry day. Dad brings me to Frome. I begin with Mrs. Mayer to board. "4. Mild day. 1st day in Frome school. "5. Rainy all day. "6. Fine. Colder. "7. Cold. Went to Mr R. Leeson's to tea and signed agreement. "8. Cold day. Went with Mr. Waite and Mrs. Mayer to town. Took lesson and came back here. Went to call on Mrs. Height and then skating. "9. S.S. and church in morning and church at night. Cold. "10. Rainy. "11. Mild and rainy. "12. Cloudy. Mild. "13. Colder. "14. Fine. Cold. Father came for me. Cyril and I to oyster supper in new school at the street. Cold. "15. Cold and stormy. Dad and I to town. Took painting lesson. Cyril at night. "16. Very cold and blustry. Cyril to tea and we come to Frome at night. Very cold and windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan.17. Bitter cold. "18. Bitter cold. "19. Cold. "20. Rain and sleet. Milder. "21. Mild. "22. Springlike. Went to town. Took painting lesson. "23. Cold but fine. {Day?} church here. Mrs. R. Leeson's to dinner and tea. Called at Leeson's. "24. Mild. "25. Mild. Went to Mrs. E. Leesons to Mission circle. Stayed to tea. "26. Mild. Went to Mrs. E. A. {Silvers?} to {illegible} meeting to tea. "27. Mild. Road very muddy. Trustee meeting here. I see about school garden. Poured rain at night. "28. Colder. Roads freeze up. Mr. Waite takes me to Talbotville to car. Go to Mabels. "29. Cold and windy. Go to town on car. Meet Louie and dad. Bob comes out at night. "30. Rained nearly all day. Cyril to dinner and tea. Bob and Roy go to Uncle John's to tea. "31. Father brings me back to Frome in morning. Mild and rainy. Feb.1. Colder. "2. Fine and cold. Go to shower at church and prayer meeting. Feb.3. Cold. Go to Mrs. Edgeworth's to tea. Mr. Walkers and Mr. Leeson's there. "4. Very cold. Fine. "5. Snowy. Go to town. Take lesson. "6. S.S. and church twice. Fine day. Cyril at Mrs. Moyer's to tea. "7. Blustry cold day. "8. Cold. Snowy. "9. Little milder. "10. Quite mild. Snow. "11. Colder. Sleighing. "12. Cold. Gord sleighing. Went to town. Dinner at Mrs. Myers. Lesson. "13. Very cold. 27 degrees below in St. Thomas. Church and S.S. (twice church). "14. Cold. Valentine box at school. "15. Cold. Box social in hall here at Frome. Eat tea with Mr. S. Gunning. Circle Clyb give {pwgs?} "16. Milder. Rain at night. "17. Foggy. Sleighing gone. "18. Regular blizzard. Cold snow. Intended going home but didn't. "19. Cold but bright. Went to town. Took lesson back here again. "20. Fine but cold towards night. Cyril here to tea.S.S. and church twice. "21. Fine. Mr. and Mrs. Myers come here. "22. Fine. Sleighing gone again. "23. Sick in bed all day with diarhora. No school. I midday go to Mrs C. Heights to tea. "24. Bright. Windy. Go to school again. "25. Mild turning to cold and wind at night. Mr. Waite takes me to car. Roy meets me both go to see Dr. Campbell. He advises us to go to hospital. Mabel and Howard </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> out home. Louie {Luella, sister} & Mrs. Churchill went after them. Cyril at night. 26. Regular blizzard all day. Roy goes to Tremblay's store & night back. Clarence and Paulina here in evening. " 27. Blizzard yet. No one to church. Cyril & I to Frome. Terrible time getting through snow drifts. Stop at Talbotville to phone & get warm. Upset, go thro fields, climb fences, walk, horse fell down, etc. Mr. Waite here alone. Cyril stays all night. Cold. " 28. Fine. Roads are opened. Cyril leaves here about 1.30 Mrs Moyer arrives about {3.30?} " 29. Fine. Little warmer. Mar. 1 Fine. Cold. {Newsprint transfers from clippings obscures the next date, but her style indicates this is a new day, Mar. 2} Cold. Went to Mission Church to Mrs. Walker's. Spent evening. " 3. Fine. " 4. Cold wind. Went to town Attended Teacher's meeting. Sleighing quite good. " 5. Fine Cold. SS. & church here. Go to Shedden for a drive with Mrs. Moyer & Mr. Waite. Cold. " 6. Windy, blizzard turning to ice storm & rain. Heavy thunder & lightning at night. " 7. Fine, warm, windy in morning. Went west for a walk. Mild. " 8 Very stormy day. Prohibition petition presented in Toronto. Mar. 9. Fine until about 1/4 to 4. Then began a tremendous blizzard. Went to Mrs. N. Mc Gugan to Ladies Aid. He brought us home. " 10. Blustry all day. Mr. Waite took me to car. Dad met me in town. Cyril at night. " 11. Grand day. Roy Louie & I to town. Take lesson. We go to Churchill's in evening Mild. " 12. Almost raining. Dad & I go to church then to Mabel's to dinner. Mr. & Mrs. J Tracey at our place to tea. Cyril too. We come to Frome. Mild. " 13. Fine day. Colder. Mr. C. Churchill's loading their goods for North West. " 14. Cold. Blustry at times. " 15. Cold. Go to Mrs. C. McLean's to tea. Then to prayer meeting. " 16. Fine. Milder. Mr. & Mrs. T Baker call at school. " 17. Fine but cold. Went to Mrs. P. Silion's to choir practice. " 18. Very cold & blizzardy. Go to town. Take lesson. Call in at Mrs. A McLean's in evening. " 19. Fine but cold. SS & church twice. Go to Mrs. R. Leeson's to dinner & tea. " 20. Fine turning to blizzard. Cold. " 21. Fine. Mild. Snowing in evening. " 22. Blizzardy. More snow. Cold. Received $165 in {above line: paid} payment of salary and paid $40 board. " 23. Cold. Went to Mrs. Walkers to Ladies Aid. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {text obscured by newsprint that reads: "of Rev. Dr. Gundy", likely an obituary} die. Mar. 24. Fine. Mild. Father comes for me. Sleighing about gone 25. Very mild. East wind. Dad Louie & I to town. Take lesson. Cyril at night. " 26. Mild. Dad, Louie & I go to Dr. Gundy's memorial service in our church. Cyril at night. Rain. {vertically in margin: Spring} " 27. Fine. No sleighing. Roy, Louie & I go to Mr. Atkin's funeral. Roy brings me to Frome. 28 Mild Mrs. Moyer & I call in at Mrs. A McLeans in evening of Mar. 27. 28. Mild. Go to Stars and Diggers concert. Good. 29. Mild. Go to see Clarence Ashbury after tea. 30. Mild. Go to Mrs. C McLeans to Mission Circle. Then to Mrs. P. Silion's to choir practice. 31. Mild. April 1. Go to town. To teachers meeting. Only Mr. {Prast?} & I there. Brid house exhibit. Rains heavily. Road bad. " 2. Fine. Church & S.S. twice. {arrow from "S.S." to right after "Fine", indicating it should come before church} " 3. Colder. Fine. " 4. Fine. " 5. Fine. Go to prayer meeting & call at {Al Silion?} " 6. Blizzardy. Ladies Aid here. Choir Practice at Mrs. {illegible} " 7. Fine. Mr. Waite takes me to car Go home. Cyril there. Snowy " 8. Quite stormy. Dad, Louie & I to town. Take last china painting lesson Apr. 9. Fine. Dad & I to church. Cyril & John to tea. Go to our church at night & then to Frome. " 10. Fine day. " 11. Rains heavily. Thunder. Convention meets here. Go to church at night. " 12. Cloudy little rain. Church at night. Poured after church. " 13. Cloudy. Warm. Rain at night. " 14. Rain. Went to Roy Leeson's to a sugar off. " 15. Fine. Went to town. Attended a Teacher's Meeting Choir practice at Mrs. P. Silion's " 16. Fine turning to severe electrical storm & rain at night. Mrs. D. Leeson's to dinner & tea. S.S. & church twice. " 17. Rainy. " 18. Fine. Go into Mrs. A McLean's in evening. " 19. Rainy afternoon. Ladies' Aid at Mrs. Ashbury's. Stay for evening and meet Mr. {Thorne?}. " 20. Fine till evening. Father came for me. Poured rain on the way home. Cryil at night. " 21. Fine. Roy takes me to train. Paulina & I go to Aylmer to Churchill's to sugar social & then to Gillotts'. " 22. Cloudy, little rain. Call at Mr. McConnells, Churchills and Mrs. Normans. Back to Elizas at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April 23. {above line: Easter Sunday} Cloudy but no rain. Go up to Union S S Meth. {Methodist} church Go to Bernice's to dinner and tea. Go to see gas well. Come home with Roy. " 24. Cloudy. Little rain Cyril came at night. " 25. Rainy. " 26. " " Roy & I go to Mabel's He to go fishing. I to stay. " 27. Fine forenoon. Downpour in afternoon. Come up to town on car. Roy comes to meet me. Cyril at night. " 28. Fine day. " 29. Fine. Louie, dad & I to town Get paper for dinning room. " 30. Louie, dad & I to church. Cyril & I to Uncle Ben's to dinner & tea. Call on {Ins Scott?}. Come to Frome after tea. May 1. Cloudy. Mission Circle at Mrs. {Downs?} " 2. Rained. Went to Mr. Leesons to see about getting garden worked. " 3. Rained. " 4. Fine. " 5. Rain. Choir practice at Mrs. Silions. " 6. Go to town. Meet Paulina " 7. Glorious spring day. Church & S.S. Mrs. Moyer & I drive to town in afternoon. Go to cemetery. " 8. Fine. Mr. & Mrs. Taylor come to school. Stays till 3. Then I go with them to Shedden. " 9. Fine. Colder. Planted School Garden " 10. Rained. Colder. " 11. Cold. N.W. wind. Fine. May 12. Rainy morning. Go to take car. Go to Mabel's with Paulina. " 13. Grand. Mabel, Paulina & I go to town on car with Howard. " 14. Rainy nearly all day Roy comes after me in the afternoon. Cyril comes after tea and we come to Frome. " 15. Rain downpour during night. Fine day. " 16. Rainy all day nearly. " 17. Colder. Cloudy. " 18. Rainy. " 19. Rainy. " 20. Grand. Went to Alice Auklands to dinner Went to town in afternoon and to visit Tempo school at night after tea. " 21. Fine. S.S. Anniversary at Talbotville. Visited Talb school at night in afternoo Alice & Morley Thomas bring me to Frome. " 22. Rains nearly all day. " 23. Warm. Fine Go up to Leeson's for a little in eveing. " 24. Hot. Go to town with Mrs. Moyer & Mr. Waite to Otto's to dinner. Meet Paulina & Alice & go to the park to see soldiers. Otto's to tea & home about 8 p.m. Fine. " 25. Fine & hot. " 26. " " Mrs. Moyer takes me to car. Dad meets me in town. Cyril at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 27. Rainy. Help Louie at home all day. " 28. Grand. Dad & I to church go to Mabels to dinner. Home to tea. Cyril & I come to Frome after church tea " 29. Fine till rain in afternoon. " 30. " played ball. " 31. " Party at Muriel {Slyles or Dyles?} June 1. Fine. Replanted school garden. " 2. Rained. Dad comes for me. Stayed here to tea. Cyril. " 3. Fine. Go to town in afternoon. " 4. Rained in afternoon hail thunder & severe lightning. Fine morning. Go to church George, Mabel & baby and Cyril to dinner. Cyril at night but too rainy to go to Frome " 5. Fine. Dad brings me in the morning. Go to Shedden with Elmer Berdan's at night. " 6. High cold wind. Fine. " 7. Rained about all day. " 8 Fine. Go to Ladies' Aid at Mrs. E.A. Silion's. " 9. Fine. To Mrs. C.P. Silion's to tea and choir practice. " 10. Fine School in forenoon and to town in afternoon. " 11. Fine. Mabel George & baby here to dinner and until about 3 P.M. S.S & church. " 12. Fine "13. Fine. " 14. Downpour in afternoon Cyril at night. June 15. Fine. Played ball. " 16. Heavy rain in afternoon. " 17. Colder. Little rain. School till about 3 P.M. " 18. Cloudy morning. M. Waite Mrs. Moyer & I to town. I go to church and home. Cyril brings me back at night. " 19. Rainy at times. Cool. " 20. Fine. Played ball. " 21. Rainy morning. School in forenoon. Mrs. Moyer takes me to Baker picnic at Pinafore Park. About 100 there. Good time Cool. " 22. Fine. Cool. To R. Leeson's to tea. " 23. Fine. Played ball & choir practice Went to Fingal school with Mr. Elmer Berdan to see Entrance pupils. Little Rain at night. " 24. Fine. Go to town. Rain in afternoon. " 25. Grand. SS. & church. Cyril in afternoon drive to Shedden & Fingal. Church at night. " 26. Fine. Played ball. Hot " 27. Fine. Go to Aukland's to see about going to Port Alice & Mr. Thomas call in evening. " 28. Fine. Paid board {&47.00?} Recieved from Mr. Leeson #170 " 29. Fine. Let school out 2 P.M. Father comes for me. Holidays begin. Cyril at night. " 30. Grand day Hot. Alice, Cyril & I go to Port to Southwolds S.S. picnic. Come up 9 P.M. to St. Thomas with Stella & Ainley </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 1. Fine. Hot. " 2. " Little rain in morning. " 3. Fine. Louie & I go to Mabel's for berries. Dennis girls here in evening. " 4. Hot. Fine. Began haying. Dad & I take Paulina to station when she leaves for Northwest. " 5. Hot dry. Aunt Jennie {Al?} Violet & babe here to tea. Cyril at night. " 6. Hot dry. " 7. " " {In crosshatch from the 8th to the 11th it reads: Very hot dry} " 8. " " Louie & I to town in afternoon. " 9. Church with dad in morning. Mr. & Mrs. James here to dinner. Cyril to tea. Fine hot. " 10. Fine, hot. Cyril & I go to Summer School at night. " 11. Fine hot, dry. Mesdames Hepburn here in afternoon. Louie & I go to Mrs. Dennis' in evening. " 12. Fine hot dry. Cyril & I go Summer School at night. " 13. Fine hot dry. " 14. " " Louie & I go to Frome to see the school garden. Cyril & I at summer school at night. " 15. Fine dry Hot. " 16. Fine dry. Cyril & I to church at night. " 17. Fine dry. July 18. Fine dry. Cyril & I go to Frome at night to a garden party. " 19. Fine dry Hot. Rain at night. " 20. " " " " 21. " " " Father & I go to Mabel's in evening. " 22. Fine. Louie & I to town in afternoon. " 23. " To church in morning. Cyril & I drive to Mapleton & Kingsmill, take lunch and get home after dark. " 24. Fine hot. " 25. Dry. Little rain in afternoon. " 26. Fine hot. Cyril at night. 27 Bert Davis comes out in 28 afternoon & to tea. 27. Fine hot dry. " 28. " " " Cyril & I go to town at night. " 30. Tremendously hot. Roy & I go to Bernice's to dinner to Lela's to tea & to Port Bruce in evening in David Marshall's car. " 31. Cooler breeze. Still hot & dry. {Above line: Cyril here} Aug. 1. Quite cool. Dry. " 2. Fine. Go with Cyril to Springbank to choir picnic. Good time. " 3. Fine Hot. " 4. " " " 5. " " Louie & dad to town. " 6. " Very Hot. Gordon, Eliza, Nora Gillott, George, Mabel & Howard & Cyril here to dinner & all but Mabel's to tea. " 7. Fine & Tremendously hot. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Aug. 8. Fine rain during night cooler. Cyril & I go to Mabel's I to stay a few days. " 9. Fine. Mabel Howard & I to Port in the afternoon. " 10. Fine. George & Mabel to town I keep Howard. " 11. Rainy morning. I go to Eva Baker's on car. She comes to Tempo to meet me. " 12. Cooler. Fine. Eva & I call at Fannies go to Tempo to meet Uncle Johnny & to Sam's in evening Rains " 13. Cooler. High N. wind. League anniversary Cyril up to dinner. He Eva, Ed & I go to Ella's and call at Heber's to church & S.S. Home at night. " 14. Fine. Cool. Rain at night. " 15. " Warmer. " 16. " " Louie & I go to Fishman's picnic. Good weather crowd & time. Cryil at night. " 17. Fine. Warmer. " 18. " " 19. Dad & I go to town. Pours rain. Lela & Bernice come at night. " 20. Fine but tremendously hot. Louie & dad to church Roy Bernice Lela Cyril & I to church at night. " 21. Fine hot. Roy takes girls down to Flemming's at night Aug. 22. Fine. Very hot. Lela Bernice & I go to Port in afternoon. Roy & Cyril come in evening. Downpour of rain. Cooler. " 23. Lorrie goes to Mabel's & then with she & Howard to Aunt Maggies. Lela & Bernice still here. " 24. Cool but Fine. Roy takes girls back to Dunboyne. Cyril at night. " 25. Fine cool. " 26. Louie comes home. Little rain Cyril & I go to town at night. " 27. Heavy rain during night. Real cold like fall. Dad & I to church. Cyril, George Mabel & Howard here to tea. Go to church. " 28. Quite windy & cool. Fine. {Above line: Cyril drive to see Mr. Bane} " 29. Fine. Cool. Cyril in evening. " 30. " Stayed in bed all day. " 31. " Zella & Leola here to tea. Cyril in evening. (Ring) {above line: {illegible} to build woodshed} Sept. 1. Fine. Cool windy. " 2. " " " " 3. Grand day. Cool. Fine. Cyril and I go to Dunboyne. Call on Kate McKnight from about 11 to 12 a.m. Then to Eliza's to dinner. Motor to Stalter's bridge and Bruce in afternoon. Eliza's to tea and call on Mrs. Norman from 7 to 8 P.M. Home at 10:30 & get dad's consent. " 4. Fine. Father brings me to Frome Monday afternoon. " 5. Fine Began school 30 scholars. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept. 6. Fine. Cool. Was at Mrs. C.P. Silions to tea to meet Miss Eva Silion. " 7. Hot & sultry. Severe electrical storm & rain at night. " 8. Cool. Fine. Called at Mr. Leeson's to ask for holiday for London Fair. " 9. Fine. Cool. Go to town. Meet Papa & home. Cyril at night. " 10. Fine. Dad & I to church. Uncle John, Aunt {Elva?} Florence out to dinner & tea. Cyril brings me to Frome. " 11. Fine. Hot. Trustee meeting at night at Mr. Down's to get library books. " 12. Fine. Rainy in morning. " 13. Grand. Go to Talbotville with Mr. Waite & Mrs. Moyer Meet Cyril & go to London Fair. Good day & time. " 14. Quite cool & cloudy. Little rain. " 15. " " Fine. " 16. Fine. Went to town with Mr. Waite & Mrs. Moyer. " 17. Little rainy. SS & church. To Mrs. Leeson's to tea & with them to Shedden church. Fine & cold. " 18. H Fine. Windy. Cooler. Went to Mrs. C. McLean's to tea. " 19. Very heavy frost during night. Cool. " 20. Warmer. Fine. Go to Shedden Fair with Mr. R. Leeson's. To Mrs. D. Leeson's to tea. Sept. 21. Fine. Little rain in afternoon. Go to Mrs. C. McLean's to Ladies Aid & Choir practice. " 22. Some rain. Cool. Mr. Waite takes me to the car. Go home with dad. Cyril in evening. " 23. Fine. Cool. Louie & dad go to town. Go out to town with Williams'. I go to Glanworth & Cyril to Alvinston. Motor to town at night with Mr. Van Slyke's. " 24. Cold wind. Spend day at Glanworth. Go back to town at night. Go to church meet Roy and come to Frome. Little rain at times. " 25. Fine. Little warmer. " 26. Rainy morning. Windy. " 27. Windy. Fine. " 28. Fine. " 29. Rainy. Father comes for me. " 30. Fine. Dad & I go to town. Cyril at night. "Oct. 1. Grand. Dad & I to church. George Mabel & Howard to dinner. John & Cyril to tea. Go to Central church at night & then Frome. " 2. Fine. Grand. " 3. Grand. Go to Mission Circle at Mrs. Bogarts. " 4. Grand. Go to Mr. Leeson to get information for paper to send to Mr. Smith. " 5. Grand. Go to choir practice Receieved salary of $170 " 6. Grand. Paid board $13.00 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ael. 7. Grand. Go to town with Mr Waite. Meet Kate Mr Knigks go to Aylmn {small x} to {illegible} <pre> 8. Grand. go alone to Union S.S. Then until Kate and Anna to Melh. church{*under text* little}. Jo Cova {illegible} {illegible} to tea a evening. 9. Quite cold north wind To Mrs J. Mr Knights to tes Kate. Anna take Ben{illegible} to M.P.R. Station. Come Thomas meet Ray,{illegible} Go to tea. Mailing others to Frome. Have club bay stolen at church 10. Quite cold Time. 11. .. .. .. 12. .. .. .. Go to town with Ms Waits to Teachers Convention held in St. Thomas Colb. Qnal. E.U. Elgin united. Go home to dinner with Florence, stay with her during convention Cyril takes us to evening session 13. Rainy miserable day cleaning at night. Go down to Mables for tea. at night. Cyril in evening. 14. Time s. wind stay at mables all day. 15. Time. George Mable House . I go to church then out home to dinner. I stay to tea and then go with Cyril to the tabernacle and then to from ... Cloudy".' </pre> Ael 16 Cloudy windy. Quite cool. <pre> . 17. .. .. .. .. 18 {illegible} Go to prayer meeting at {illegible} 19 Rainy. 20. Rained nearly all day. Gales. 21 Cold & Windy. Go to town with Mr Waite Go to Mables to dinner, & tea. Up on car meet Cyril go to tabernacle & home. 22. Fine. Go to church & Cyril{illegible} I go to Emerys in evening then to home. 23. Fine. Milder. 24 Coludy. 25 .. Rainy. High winds. 26 .. .Cold. 27 Fine. .. Cyril comes about 1P.M. for me unexpectedly go to tabernacle to meeting on Womanhood or Motherhood. 28 Fine. Milder. Father & I go to Toronto market. Call at Ms {illegible} To Take Belle a present and see her things. 29 Grand day. Louise, dad & I to church. Louise and I go to meeting for women in tabernacle. in afternoon. cyril & I at night. he {illegible} tabernacle {illegible} go Cardinal Gretin Church. Then to home. 30. Mild. Indian Summer. Choir practice. 31. Th Rainy. Cleaning for night then up as a Blind Begger </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> For Halloween. Go with girls to call on neighbours. Nov 1. Belle Dennis married {number?} and day. Mison Girls and prayer meeting at Mrs. S. Slown's 2. me Choir practice. 3. " Go to a quitting at Annie Edgbodin. {illegible} Marel V. Styles Laurier Bogail. I moter to Yonge at Home at Middland. 4. Cold. Rainy. Windy. Go to town from Rd. Diman at Mrs. Mey, Choir practice. 5. Grand day. Anniversary Church + I & in morning Mrs. Leeson's to dinner + lee Come home here. Cyal comes and to Mrs. Lawson's in the winning for a little while. 6. Grand mild. 7. " " 8. " " Prayer meeting at parsenage. 9. Rainy. mild. 10. Windy. M. Waite lakes. Mrs. Mayer and I to can. I go to {place} with Ellie Auckland. Meet Cyril. then home. Rainy 11. Fine. Dad + I to market. Meet Cora Wilson in town. She comes out home to stay over night. 12/ Fine but windy. Louis Cora + I go to Labernate at 1020. To Mabel's to dinner to womens meeting in Central church at 4 p.m. to Mrs. Minshall's to tea. Go jabermade at night. meet Cyril + then to home. Colder East wind. 13. Rainy. Little snow. 14. Much colder. More snow. 15. " ". Winty. ground frozen also windows. Went to Mrs. Eddison to prayer meeting. 16. Milder. Fine. Father comes for me. Cyil at night. 18. {name} have our group picture taken. 19. Time autumn day. Church in morning. Cyil & I come to home in afternoon and go to church here all night. 20. Grand day. 21. " " Colder. 22. " ". Prayer meeting at Mrs. John Bernard's. 23. Rained nearly all day. 24. Colder snowy. 25. Very cold + windy. Go to town with M. Wailer Back here. 26. Fine but windy. G to S.S. church to Mrs. R Leeson to dinner. Then go in auto to Muneey {last name} to </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> look around it. Back to Mrs. Leeson's to tea. Then to church. " 27 Milder. Fine. Meeting at Mrs. A. McLean to pick out pieces for Christmas entertainment " 28 Fine. Mission Circle & prayer meeting at Mrs. R. Leesons " 29 Mild. Rainy. Trustee meeting at Mr. S. Down's. I resign but trustees won't accept my resignation " 30 Little colder. Cloudy Dec. 1. Cloudy. Father comes for me. Quite windy. " 2. Fine day. Father & I to town Get photographs. Cyril at night. " 3. Cloudy turning to little rain. All to church. {illegible} of 117 new members. Go to Tracey's to dinner & Cyril comes there to tea. Come to Frome " 4. Cloudy, windy. Very mild. Mr. Leeson calls to get my final decision of resigning. " 5. Cloudy. Mild. Mrs. Moyer and I go to B. Heidhts to see a centrepiece & Mrs. McLeans to buy some Ladies Aid articles. " 6. Windy but fine. Mr. McLean and I to Mrs. Man's to tea and prayer meeting after. " 7. Fine mild. Choir practice " 8. Fine. Practice for drill 9. Very blustry & cold. Stayed here all day Saturday. 10 Fine but cold. NW wind. SS & church twice " 11. Fine. {Turning?} to snow Practice. " 12 Snowing. " 13. Cold Prayer meeting at parsonage " 14. Very cold. " 15. Cold. Choir practice at Mrs. McLeans. " 16. Cold. Go to town with Mr. Leesons. Heavy fall of snow. " 17. Some sleighing Cyril comes up with {cutter?} to tea & church. " 18. Very, very cold foggy. " 19. {Still?} cold. Blustry. " 20. Much milder, good sleighing Children give me locket & chain. Entertainment in Cong. church. Good programme, small crowd Snowy. " 21. Quite mild. Pack my trunk & prepare to leave Frome. " 22. Blustry cold. Father comes for me. Cyril at night. " 23. Cold. Father & I go to market " 24. Cold, east wind. Go to church in morning Cyril here to tea " 25 Mild day. Good sleighing Roy goes to Bernice's Mabel & George here to dinner. Cyril & John at night. " 26 Cold, windy East wind. " 27. Fine Cold. " 28. Fine Cold Mr. & Mrs. Millson?} {illegible} & Miss Matthews here to dinner & Mrs. Millson & Miss Matthews to tea. Cyril at </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 2. Mild day. Father + I go to town and then on to home. 3. Very mild. Prayer meeting at Mrs. C. {name} 4. Mild. 5. Turn colder at night. {illegible} pour of rain in morning. Go to Mrs. R. Luson's to tea and then to choir practice. 6. Cold. Go to town and slay at Beatrice to tea and all night. 7. Beatrice + I go down to {illegible} church in morning. Cyil comes to tea and then to {illegible} cold. 8. Bright + Milder. 9. Mild + softt. 10. Colder. Blustry and heavy snow fall. Sleighing again. 11. Cold. Ladies aid me to here. 12. Cold. M. Waite takes me to the car. Meet Cyril in town + we go to Stan meet zella after practice is there home. Snowy. 13. Cold + blustry at night more snow. Home all day. 14. Cold. West wind. to church. Cyril + I go to Mabels to dinner + tea. Alice there {illegible} 15. Little milder {illegible} but very cold. 16. Cold. Went to Mrs. E.Leson's tea. 17. " Blustry. 18. " Very blustry. Blanche Heidht + Fred Blogart married. 19. Cold but fine. Helped Mrs. Me. Lean clean church 20. Fine but cold. Go to toronto Olla's to dinner. 21. Terrible blizzard + cold. Go to S.S. + church in morning In the house all rest of day. 22. Still very blustry + cold. 23. Fine but cold. 24. Fine " ". 25. Terribel blsutry. Go to Mrs. Hell coles to Ladies' Aid. 26. Fine. Father comes for me. 27. Blustry + cold. Wilber house + Ernst Allen at our place. Wilbers father + I go to town. 28. Fine. Snow. Wenst + Dad to church. Cyril in afternoon + to tea to church + {illegible} 29. {illegible}. Rainy day. 30. Grand. Massion Circle and prayer meeting + Mrs. E. Lesson. 31 Fine but colder. Happy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1917. Feb 1. Much colder blustry Shower at church for bazaar Bitter cold " 2. Bitter cold. 3. " " & blustry. Stay here all day. " 4. Cold & blustry. S.S & church. 5. Cold & very blustry. 6 " but fine. Mr. Waite take Mrs. McLean, Mrs. Moyer & I to Shedden I get {paint?}. " 7. Cold blustry. Choir meets at Mrs. McLeans & gives Mr. & Mrs. J. Bogart a tablecloth. " 8 Very cold. Ladies Aid and prayer meeting at Mrs. Walkers. {In crosshatch from Feb. 9th to 11th: Cold} " 9. Tremendously cold. Had intended going home but phoned to Louie & stayed here " 10 Bitter cold. Go to town with Mr. Leesons. Visit Dr. {Lipsey?} for my neck. " 11. Cold but quite bright Go to Mrs. E. Leesons to dinner & tea. Very cold night. 12. Cold. Cold Bustry 13. Little milder. Farewell for Percy Silcox on his last leave. " 14. Fine. Milder a little. Prayer meeting at Mrs. McLeans " 15 Fine. " 16. Blustry all day till about 3 P.M. Mr. Waite takes Mrs. Moyer and I to car. Roy meets me. " 17. Quite cold and very windy All go to Uncle Johnny's funeral. Cyril at night Dr. {Lipsey?} Feb. 18. Cold turns bright. George etc. to dinner. Cyril to dinner & tea and John to tea. Go to church and Frome " 19. Milder hail and rain at night " 20. Ice storm during night. Go to Mrs. R Leeson's to tea. " 21. Quite mild. Prayer meeting at Mrs. Walkers. Roy goes to Hospital " 22. Quite mild. Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Mc Gugans {Above and in margin: Roy's has operation at {illegible} Gets along fine} " 23. Fine. Choir practice at Mrs. Down's Severe electrical storm in morning. " 24. Colder. Go to town with Mr. Waite. Go to hospital to see Roy. Cyril at I at rink at night. " 25. Quite cold. Home all day. Cyril & I call to see Roy in evening and then to Frome. " 26. Electrical storm & rain during night. Mild & icy. " 27. Quite fine. Mission Circle and prayer meeting at Mrs. Walkers " 28 Fine. Mild. Roy leaves the hospital & goes to Uncle Ben's Mar 1. Mild. Sleighing going. " 2. " Mr. Waite takes us to car in democrat. Go to Uncle Ben's to see Roy & Cyril comes for me. " 3. Colder. Louie & dad to town. " 4. Cold N.E. Wind. Cyril & I come to Frome in afternoon. Here all evening Snow storm starts about 8 PM. " 5. Blizzard all day. Cold. " 6. Fine but cold. " 7. Heavy downpour of rain at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mar. 8. Mild, Quite windy. Ladies Aid and prayer meeting at Mrs. C Daugharty's. 9. Fine. Pie soual at hall here. Proceeds 39.50. Mild. 10. Mild. Slayed here all day and tea in comforter. 11. Foggy. M.Blder pilled on Home M.P. Rorosing. Church here. S.S. Go Mrs. Leeson to dinner + tea. Mr + Mrs.J. Grillsot there. Cyril comes {illegible} to church. 12. Mild + fine sleighing gone. 13. Little colder. Go to Mrs. E. 14 Lessons to tea. Mr. moore there. 13. Quite fine. 14. Rainy 15. Rain, Sleet. 17. N.U. gale Go to town with R.Leeson's meeting Lourier + Roy and go home. Cyil at night. 18. Blustry with some snow. Louie + I go to church Cyril to tea. Church and home. Cold. 19. Colder. Quite windy. 20. Fine Milder. 21. " Spring like 22. " Ladies Aid at Mrs Chute 23. Rained. Windy. Mild group loron on cas. {illegible} go to church. Cyril in tea church and home. 26. Fine day. Roads quite good. Mar. 27. Rainy + blustry. Mission Cude + prayer meeting here. 28. Fine. 29. Fine. Mild. 30. Colder. Windy. 31. Cloudy. Wee bit of rain. Stay at home all day and sew. Thunderstorm at night. Apr. 1. Terrible gale last night. Rain really all day. S.S. and Church here. Roys Leeson to dinner and tea. 2. Rainy all day. 3. Fine. Rainy at night. 4. Fine. Ladies Aid at Mrs Sollons. 5. Rained all day. Intended to go home but too Rainy, Choir p 6. Quite a snow storm. Call up dad at nooN + Roy comes for me about 4 p.m. Cyril at night. 7. Quite windy but fine. Dad Louis + I to town. 8. Fine but cold to Cyril to dinner and tea. Then church at night 9. Cold and Windy. 10. " Cyril + I go in {illegible} 11. Fine. Louie + dad go to town. 12. " Cold. Cyril at night. 13. Little snow. 14. Fine. Cold. Louie + dad to town. 15. " ". to church in morning Cyril to tea to church then home. 16. Cold. 17. Fine Milder. 18. Fine turning to rain at night with {illegible} storm. 1 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> April. 18. Really warm. Turning to rain. 20. Fine. M waits took us to cos. Dad comes for me. Cyrol. 21. Fine Dad and I went to town. Go colder. 22. Windy but cool. Church in the morning. Roy and I go around the block. Cyril comes to tea, church, home. 23. Quite cold. Yes, it's off here. 24. Fine {illegible} about 2 p.m. 25. Rained really all day. Prayer {illegible} at Ms. Walker's. 26. Rainy. 27. Fine. Ms. Wal lakes {illegible} is sick. 28. At Mabels she is in bed with inflammation of the veins in her left leg. Fine. 29. Rainy. Roy comes to dinner + takes Howard home with himm Cyril + I come home. Colder. 30. Dry windy. Fine. May 1. Rain during night + all day. 2. Windy. Cold. Mission + Mrs C.M. Lons prayer meeting at Mrs. S. Down. Cold. 3. Cold. 4. Cold + Windy. M. Waite takes me to can. Go to Mabels. Heavy rain. 5. Rainy. Cyril at night. 6. Fine rain. Louie had + Howard come to dinner with Mabels then i went home with them Cyril at home + to tea. 7. Cold. Fine. 8. Quite cold. Go to Mrs. Leesons to tea. 9. Fine. Mrs. Walker to prayer meeting Otte + Youdy come here. 10. Fine. Windy + cold. 11. " " " Yola Mabels on car. Cyril. 12. Fine. Go to town on car in the afternoon. Bring Howard home George Red. Holstein dies. 13. Fine east cold wind. Louie + dad come to Mabels to dinner. Then all good home Cyril comes {illegible}. 14. Fine. 15. " Warmer. 16. " Quite hot. 17. " Coller {illegible} Mrs. Yumming to Ladies Aid. 18. Rain during night to the morning. Thunder + lightning too cool. {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May 26. Rained nearly all day. S.S. and church twice. To Mrs. Roy Leeson's to dinner & tea. " 27. Rained all day nearly. " 28. Grand day. " 29. " " " 30. " " perhaps. " 31. Downpour to rain. June 1. Fine. Mr. Waite takes me to car. Roy meets me & go home " 2. Windy, fine. Go to town. Cyril and I go at night. " 3. Rainy forenoon. Louie & I for a auto ride with Kate & Duncan. Cyril & John to tea, to church & Frome. " 4. Fine. " 5. Rained. Mrs. Moyer & I go to Mrs. Chute's for tomato plants. " 6. Downpour of rain and severe electrical storm. Mr. Walker to tea and prayer meeting at Mrs. A. McLeans " 7. Rained little in morning. " 8. Fine. Went to Mrs. F. {Daughack?} to tea. " 9. Fine. Had school all day. Went to woods with pupils after school. " 10. Cloudy morning but no rain. SS & church here. To R. Leeson's to dinner & E. Leeson's to tea. Go with them to Shedden in afternoon to Oddfellow's service. Cyril comes unexpectedly after church at night. June 11. Fine. Warm. Inspector Smith here. " 12. " " L. Atkinson calls. " 13. " Hot. Rain & electrical storm at night. " 14. Fine. Warm. Cooler. 15. Colder. " 16. Quite cool. Have school all day Go to town & to Cyril's with Floyd A. Then he takes Cyril & I home " 17. Grand day. To our church meet Cyril after to Park for lunch, to Shedden to hear Christian band. To Mrs. Moyer's to tea. Church at night. " 18. Rainy. Clearing during day. " 19. Grand. Rain at night. " 20. Baker picnic. Prayer meeting at Mrs. S. Down's. " 21. Fine. {illegible} Mrs. R. Leeson {Illegible} to Ladies Aid {Illegible} here. " 22. Fine. {illegible} took me to car. Dad comes to meet me. " 23. Rainy. Dad to town. Cyril at night. " 24. {illegible} dad to church. {illegible} Mrs. R. Leeson {illegible} Bruce to dinner {illegible} back with them to tea. Church at night. " 25. {illegible} " 26. Heavy rain & electrical storm. Mrs. Down's to Mission Circle & prayer meeting. " 27. Fine. Warmer. Mrs. D. Leeson's to tea & all night. " 28. Rainy nearly all day. Father and I to Mrs. R Leeson's to dinner. Mr. Ed {Cascaddendry?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Father brings me home. Cyril June 29. Cloudy forenoon but fine in afternoon. Cyril and I to Port to Southwold SS picinic. " 30. Fine. Windy Louie & dad to town July 1. Rainy forenoon " " {" " refers to Louie & dad} to church. Cyril & John to tea. " 2. Warm. Fine. Windy. " 3. Grand. Warm. " 4. " " I take Louie to town to go to Port with Oxfords. I go on to Mabel's for dinner & tea Louie comes there and then we come home. Cyril. " 5. Fine. Dad & I to town " 6, " Cyril in evening " 7. " Downpour in evening. " 8. Cloudy rainy morning Gordon & Eliza & children and Bernice motor up to dinner & tea. Cyril. Go to our church and & go back to Dunboyne with them " 9. Fine. Eliza & I go to Mrs. J. Whites in afternoon & to tea. Rains Mr. White brings us to Elizas " 10. Cloudy. All go to Port Bruce to fish Buy some. {above: Call on Anna Simons} Gordon and I go to Dunboyne Union church to practice. " 11. Cloudy. LIttle rain. Gillott's & I go to Aylmer for ice cream. Go to Turrills then back to Dunboyne to Cora Wilson's to {scribble} dinner and Bernice's to tea. Go to the play Miss {Bushy's?} {boar?} {dinner?} at Union church. Roy and Cyril come down and I come home. July 12. Fine. " 13. (Downpour) {above: ?}. Cyril & I go to Summer School. " 14. Rainy forenoon cleaning about noon. Had a linen shower for Zella from 2 to 5. Cyril and I go to Summer School at night " 15. Father Louie & I to church at Alma Street. Rained heavily Cyril & I to church at night " 16. Mary born at 2 a.m. Dad brings me down to Mabel's about 10 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Cross here. Uncle Ben came in afternoon. Rained at night. (I think) 17. Fine. Go to town on car Meet Cyril get Zella's present. Then go home with his outfit. Louie & I drive over to see Zella's things at night and Cyril takes us back Downpour of rain during evening. Very severe electrical storm " 18. Grand day. Hot. Go to Zella's wedding at 6. P.M. Wait on tables Cyril brings me back to Mabels " 19 Very fine & hot. We wash. " 20 " " " I iron " 21 " " " " " " 22. " " " " Cyril to tea We drive to cemetery in evening. " 23. Fine & very hot. Pick strawberries " 24 " " " " Wash. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> July 25 Fine & very hot. Iron " 26 " " " Howard & George & I to town " 27 " " " " 28 " " " " 29 " " " Father here to dinner. I go home with him to tea. Cyril & I to church & then back here. " 30. Fine. Hot. " 31. " Tremendously hot. Aug 1. " Little cooler. Mrs. Cross leaves " 2. " Cooler. Go to town in afternoon. " 3. " Quite cool. Make print{illegible} " 4. " " " Go up on car in evening. Go to Aunt Lizzies meet Martha Allen & Roy comes for us. " 5. Fine. Cool. Dad, Martha and I go to church. Meet Cyril, go to Aunt Lizzies with Martha out to pack for lunch and then to Sadie Siliox's to tea & Frome church. Bad & electrical storm while there {above: Come} {here?} at night " 6. Cloudy morning but fine later. " 7 Fine Cooler. " 8 " " " 9 " " (Indefinite.) " 10 " " " 11 " Go to town on car & to dentist 12. " Louie & dad here to dinner I go home to tea Cyril & I to church " 13. Rainy. " 14. " Colin Belorecome here. " 15. Fine. Hot. Colin & I go to town " 16. " Cyril at night. " 17 " Roy comes down in evening 18. Fine. I go to Florence's to dinner & then she & I go to London and out to Aunt Maggies Aug. 19 FIne. Harold, Clarence, Florence & I go to S. S at Ilderton. Then all but Auntie go to St John's at night. Quite cool. " 20. Fine day. Har. Cl. Flor. & I go to Lofts for evening. Cool. " 21. Fine. Aunt Maggie takes us to the car & I get back to Mabel's about 6.30 P.M. " 22. Fine. Cyril in evening. Rains. " 23. Rains nearly all day. We all go down to Mrs. Cross's in afternoon " 24. Cooler. Windy. Florence comes here. " 25. Fine. Quite cold. Florence. Colin & I go to town at night. Meet Cyril. " 26 Fine. Warmer. Cyril here to tea & we go to church at Grace. " 27 Fine Florence & Colin go home " 28 Heavy rain during night & rainy all day. Harold comes. I go up to town on car. Meet Cyril & Leola & go to Mrs. Green & Mr. Carrier's concert. Rainy " 29. Rainy. All of Mr. Williams & I go to Port in afternoon. Come home about 9 P.M. & Cyril helps his father do chores. Rainy. 30 Fine. Help shock up oats. 31 " " draw in " {" refers to oats} Cyril tonight. Sept 1 " " " " " " 2 Rainy morning. George etc. here to dinner & tea. Cyril to tea & church " 3 Fine. Cool. Windy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Sept. 4. Fine. Cyril helps draw in oats <pre> 5. ..Sesla + I go to Toronto train stay at Fair till 10:15 am stay at Y.W.e.A. all night little </pre> <pre> 6 Fine. Go to Mrs. Henny Williams in morning. She goes up town with us. Meet Zella (small dot) Will & tohmpsons to lunch. Home on 3:40 train. Cool. Gordon Cyril meet on Mabel & children here. </pre> <pre> 7. Fine. Cool </pre> <pre> 8. ,,. Louise & dad to market. Louise & Mable go out to meet Wallie in afternoon. </pre> <pre> 9. Fine. Cool. Louise, dad + I to church. John to tea & Cyril in evening. </pre> <pre> 10. Fine. Cool. George to dinner & Mable & children go home. </pre> <pre> 11. Fine. 12. ...Roy goes to the fair.(illegible) </pre> <pre> 13. ... </pre> <pre> 14 ... Louise & dad to the fair. Cyril in evening. </pre> <pre> 15. Fine. Dad & I to town. </pre> <pre> 16. Cloudy morning but grand afternoon. All M. d. Whites here + Marwood Aokton to dinner Cyril to tea. Church at night. </pre> <pre> 17. Fine. Louise & I go to Bruce Davis' for plums C 1.25 pears C 15. </pre> <pre> 18. Fine. up fruit M.A. Taylorhere after dinner for a cup of tea </pre> <pre> 19. Fine. (illegible) Cyril + I to town after dinner. To Leola's to tea Cyril here in evening. </pre> <pre> 20. Fine. Louise & dad to town. Aunt Maggie comes in evening. </pre> <pre> 21. Fine. Make my wedding cake. Cyril + I to talbertville in evening to see threshers. </pre> <pre> 22 Fine. Louise & dad to market. Dad takes Aunt Maggie + I To Toronto. Uncle Ben's to tea. Cyril comes after us. </pre> <pre> 23 Fine. Dad, Aunt Maggie + I to church she goes to Uncle Ben's Franks to dinner & Uncle John's to tea and for all night. Cyril comes in evening. </pre> <pre> 24 Fine. Louise & I go to town meet Aunt Maggie & Uncle Ben's & go to London. Get my hat & suit. </pre> <pre> 25 Fine. Canned peaches </pre> <pre> 26. .. Go to town. Bring Mrs. Hammond home. Cyril at night. </pre> <pre> -27. Fine with heavy rail al night. </pre> <pre> -28. .. Girl at night. Roy & John's go to Aylmer Train. </pre> <pre> ..29. Fine morning but rainy afternoon. Glad. I to town and take Mrs. Hammond home. </pre> <pre> 30. Fine. Cold & Windy. Dad sick in bed all day with gripe. Had Dr. Campbell to see him. Cyril to tea. </pre> <pre> 1. Rainy at times. Cyril & I to town at night. I get my brown silk dress from Mrs Mann. </pre> <pre> 2. Grand day. Mrs. Bennett comes in afternoon </pre> <pre> 3. Raining. I go to town. Get my announcements & go to Mable's to help bill silo </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Oct. 4 Rainy morning but clears up and finer day. Rains again at night. " 5. Cold windy. Occassional rain. Mabel & children & I drive out home to dinner. I go back with her and come up on car, meet papa & then home. Mrs. {Bunst?} gone. Cyril. " 6. Cold. Windy. Louie & papa to town. Bring home my cake. Bernice comes at night. " 7. Cold. Windy Anniversary at our church Roy & Willie go in the morning & Roy & Bernice at night Cyril in evening " 8. Fine with rain spatterings. Roy Louie & Bernice go to tea meeting Eva & Lulu call in afternoon to see my wedding clothes Cyril comes to Thanksgiving tea. " 9. Fine, quite cool. Hattie & Violet & their children come out for a while in afternoon. Bernice & I prepare wedding announcement. Leola, Cyril, Langford & Mr. Williams call in evening with wedding presents. Cut wedding cake. " 10. Grand day. Cyril & I are married & Grace Church parsonage. All of each family except Zella & Will are there. Married as clock strikes 3. Leave at 3.23 for London on L.P.S. Take room at Tecumseh for 1 day @ $4.00 " 11. Grand autumn day. Cyril goes to Barracks at 9 a.m. but too many were ahead of him. Call on W.H. Baker at his work. Meet Harold at his school at 11 a.m. Go to dinner with him at Wong's Cyril goes again to Barracks and takes out his attestation papers. I wait for train at Tecumseh. Leave at 4.25 for Brantford. Go to New Benwell for 1 day @ $4.00. Up town in evening. " 12. Rained all day. Spend forenoon at Institute for Blind. Afternoon at Massey-Harris Works. Leave at 4.05 for Hamilton. Leave Ham. at 6.30 G.T.R. for Waterdown. Went via Jim's Buggy to Uncle R. Spark's. High wind and rainy. Meet Dr. & Mrs. Vance " 13. Rainy morning. Went up town with Uncle in forenoon. Went up on mountain with Ed in afternoon and to Dr. Vance's to tea. Grand afternoon. " 14. Went to church with Uncle. Call to say good bye to Dr. Vance in afternoon and Ed drives us to Hamilton. Have tea at a café and then hunt up Horace Sparks. Go with them to church. Rainy. Meet Mr & Mrs. Driver. " 15. Fine. Leave at 11.5 for Toronto Go to Aunt Annie to dinner. In afternoon she takes us for </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> a walk in High Park. Back with her to tea & then back to Hamilton to Horace's. 16. Fine. George, Cyril & I go uptown. In afternoon Lizzie, Cyril & I go up on mountain and at night go to Charlie Sparks. 17. Fine {Cous.?} Charlie Sparks takes us in car out to Stoney Creek, Hamilton Beach & Burlington etc. Go to see C.M.R's off in afternoon. Lizzie, {Cyril & I?} up town to look at sets of dishes. Rainy. Go to theatre and call on Mr. & Mrs. Driver. 18. George, C. & I up town. Get cut glass for Lizzie. Lizzie goes with us to station. Rainy. Leave Hamilton 2.5. Arrive London 5.30. Go to Wong's for supper. Then hunt up W.H. Bakers & stay there all night. 19. Cold Rainy. Visit around Normal. Back to dinner. Cyril go to Barracks & is examined and put in A2. Lizzie & I up town, meet Cyril and buy dining-room furniture at $93.00. Back to W.H. Baker to tea meet Villa & Edgar Cook & we go home with them for the night. 20. Cold but fine. Cyril & I go up to wholesale & buy rugs. Back to Villa's to dinner. Come to St. Thomas, meet Lloyd Atkinson & he brings us out home. Stay a few minutes & then to fathers. Come back here to tea and then back to father's for the night. 21. Fine. Stay at father's all day except for a little while in afternoon we come over here. Mabel etc. comes up to dinner. " 22. Fine. Louie & I wash then C & I go to town & buy a few things. His people moved out. I drive home {Lucen?} & he the team. Spend our first night here after going to father's for some bedding " 23. Rainy. Cyril & I go London to pay for furniture. At wholesale buy rugs, {above line: 33 + 12.75} blanket $4.50, curtains $9.50, tablecloth $4.00 napkins $2.75 & linoleum $6.80. {Buk?} home at night. " 24. Fine but cold. Go back home for some of my things. " 25. Fine. Cyril & I go to town & get furniture from London. " 26. Rainy. Here all day. " 27. Fine. C & I go to town. " 28. " C & I to church. Go to his father's to dinner. Get home about 5. P.M & bring Langford with us. Back to church at night. " 29. Fine. Cyril goes to town with chop & I go back to home to pack up I am {illegible} 30. Cold. Father calls for me & I go back home to sew. C. comes to tea. 31. C & I to father's to help thresh. Lulu comes over for me and gives me a miscellaneous shower </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> at her place. Nov. 1 Fine but cold. Cyril gets grain from father & goes to town. I go home & pack up more things. Cyril comes about 5 P.M. {for things?} " 2. Fine. Cyril plows. " 3. " Willie is here in afternoon. C. & I to town at night. " 4. Fine. We go to church. Mabel & dad here to dinner. Louie to tea & to church with us. Leola comes out at night to stay. " 4. Grand day. Mr. Williams out in the morning to dig {pocutiere?}. Leola picking up things & Langford comes out after school. All go back at night. " 6. Fine. Windy. Wash. C. goes in afternoon to thresh at Mr. Anderson's. " 7. Iron & bake {above line: & clean} for thresher Cyril to Mr. Anderson's & dad here to dinner. Threshers come at night. " 8. Grand. Threshing all day. Mabel etc. & Louie here. At night C. takes Mr. Williams home and brings out Leola. ' 9. Thresh all forenoon & till 630. Leola here. I take her home about 4. P.M. & go to Demms about 7.P 6.15 P.M. for Cyril. Grand day. " 10. Grand. Clean up the house. Wash buggy. Langford here for a little while. Cyril at M. Demm. " 11. Grand. Go to church. Back to father's to dinner. Dr. & Mrs. {Anfer?} etc. call there in afternoon. Home about 5 & do chores. " 12. Cloudy. C. at M Demm's & Mr. Tisdales threshing. " 13. Grand day. Washed. Tisdale finished threshing. " 14. Grand. Cyril goes to mill & scrapes roads "15. Drizzly rain. Cyril plows " 16. Grand day. " 17. Foggy morning. C. plows. M. to town in morning. " 18. Rainy. Go to Central church in morning to hear opening of new organ. Call on Archibalds in afternoon. Colder & windy. " 19. Fine. Washed & cleaned parlour. " 20. Cloudy. Little rain in afternoon. C & I to town. C is exempted until he ceases to be a farmer. Back to dad's to dinner & then home. " 21. Mild. Rainy afternoon. " 22. Rainy day. Got potatoes in cellar. Turns cold at night. " 23. Cold. Snow on ground. Go to M. W. Taylors after young cattle. I go home to sew curtains. Clean furnace pipe. " 24. Cold. C. plows. " 25. Little milder. To church in morning & to Mr. Williams to dinner. {above line: snow} " 26. Fine. C to mill & colts run away. " 27. Snowy. C to mill after grist. " 28. Fine. Louie & I go to Mapleton for church. C & I {to his?} fathers at night to see Zella & Will. " 29. Fine. Roy here to plow. " 30. Rainy. R here to plow. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 11. Cold. Louie & I go to town. Roy here in afternoon to plow. 2. Fine. C & I to church. thresh. Then to {illegible} to dinner to eat {venison?}. Mable etc. there too. To church at night. Take Louie & Willie home from church. 3. Partly fine. C & I to town and close deal with his father about property. At his father's to tea. " 4. LIttle snow. C & I to town to sign deed. Bring parlour furniture. " 5. Snowy morning but cleared. Washed & fixed up parlour. " 6. Quite cold & blustry. Roy, Louie, Bernice & Pearl, Mr. Fleming, Miss Bailey & Mr. Ashton here in evening. East wind. " 7. Cold. " 8. Blizzard from east of snow & wind. C & I to town Buy spare bedroom & hall furniture. " 9. Terrible blizzard. Home all day. High wind. " 10. Very cold & blizzardy. " 11. Cold. C takes wheat {above: grain} to town {above: Aylmer?}. " 12. " C. " wheat to town. " 13. " C. " " ". " 14. " Settle spare bedroom. " 15. " C & I to market with butter. Quite good sleighing. " 16. Blustry. Cold. C to church brings out his father, Langford & Leola to dinner and tea. Zella & D. to tea also & all to church " 17. Milder. E. wind. washed C{illegible} " 18. " Fine. C to town with wheat & gets 500 lbs coal & 500 {jb?} lumber. 19. Father & I go to Mabel's to dinner. Mild. Sleighing about gone. C. to town to get chop & bran. " 20. Mild. Iron C goes over potatoes. We take Louie's food chopper home & pay C. Taylor. " 21. Mild turning colder. " 22. Cold. C & I to market. " 23. " To church twice. " 24. " churned. 25. " C & I to his father's for Christmas {above line: dinner}. Zella & Will there. " 26. Bright & cold. To my father's for dinner. Mabel etc. there. 27 Willie B comes home with us. 27. Fine. Churned. 28. Cold. Washes. Zella & Will come out to tea & all night. " 29. Fine Cold Z & W go home & C goes to market. " 30. Cold. C & I to church in morn. 31 Lang. comes out in afternoon. " 31. Fine. Churn & make up butter. Jan. 1. Cold but fine. All M'o people here to dinner. Mabel {Horace?} & Mary stay for rest of week. " 2. Cold. Blustry. " 3. " {above line: Lang. & Bob Gunn here} All go back to dad's in evening. Very sharp. " 4. Cold. " 5. " C & I to market. Lang. goes home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. 6 Little milder turning to hail & snow. George comes to dinner and takes Mabel home. Gillott's here too. " 7. Quite blustry. C & I to his father's to dinner. Leola come with us. To Yar. Centre to vote then to Gunn's to exchange roosters & home. " 8. Fine. Cold. Gordon & Lulu come over in evening. " 9. Blustry. C takes Leola home. " 10. " Dad comes to dinner. Hire James Smith for 1/2 day. " 11. Cold. " " {" " is referring to James Smith} leaves. Gets blustry in evening. " 12. Worst blizzard of wind snow & cold known for years. Impossible to go to town " 13. Yesterdays blizzard becomes worse if possible. Stay here all day. " 14. Very cold. Start to paint kitchen. " 15. Cold Blustry. C & I to town. Bring home china cabinet. {margin illegible} " 16. Fine. Finish painting kitchen. " 17. Cold. Blustry. C goes to Mr. Robert's {sal?} & I to Chorlie {Blevell?}. Roads very badly drifted. " 18. Cold C & I to F. Burnard's to dinner & to see pantryette. " 19. Very cold C & I to town. " 20. Fine. C & I to father's to dinner. " 21. Fine. Washed. " 22. " Butchered George C bring washing machine {tea?} " 23. Cold. D. Archibald here to cut wood in forenoon. C on roads to shovel snow. " 24. Fine. C cuts wood with Roy. " 25. LIttle stormy C. to town to draw coal to our church. " 26. Cold & little wind. C & I to town. Bring home pantryette. " 27. Cold. C & I to church. " 28. Cold. High east wind. Drifting. " 29. " Fine. Louie & Roy call in forenoon. " 30. Fine. C & I to town in afternoon. " 31. " John Davis here to dinner. Feb. 1. " C cuts wood with Roy. Feb. 2. " Cold. C to town. " 3. Cold. Stormy afternoon C & I go to church & then to Mabels. I to stay till Tues. afternoon. " 4. Terribly cold. Quite windy. " 5. " " Reported {28° or 58°} below George brings me up to Leola's in afternoon. C comes for me at night. Cold & Cold. " 6. Milder. Heavy soft snowfall. " 7. Quite mild. Clarence Taylor here to cut wood. Lulu Dennis to tea. " 8. Quite fine. Clarence T. here " 9. Blustry & cold. C. to town. Heatless day " 10. Milder. C. goes out and meets his people after church They're here to dinner & tea. Mild. " 11. Grand. M. Flemming here. " 12. Rainy all day. High {water?}. " 13. Mild. Mr. Flemming here. " 14. {scribble} ". </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb. 15 Stormy. Mr. Fleming here. " 16. C & I to town. Sleighing about all done. M. Fleming cuts wood with Roy. Stormy. " 17. Fine. C & I to church in morning. " 18. " Milder. " 19. Rainy nearly all day. Water very high. " 20. Cold. C cuts wood with Roy. " 21. " Blustry. Gordon, Leola Lulu George & Hazel Dennis here in evening to skate. Cold. Leola stays all night. " 22. Occassionally blustry. C. to town takes Leola back. Mabel etc. here to dinner. " 23. Fine. C to town. " 24. Grand. C & I to Dunboyne Go to Mr. J. Norman's funeral & to Bernice's to tea. " 25. Rainy. Dad Roy & J. Campbell here. {above: C to mill.} " 26. Colder. Blustry. Snowing. C takes pig to town. Got $18.85 " 27. Fine. I go to Patriotic Meeting. " 28. Snowy Milder. Dad & Uncle Isaac here to dinner. Mar. 1. Fine. C draws manure. " 2. " Mild. C to town in forenoon. C & I go out to Mr. Williams after tea & get Hughie & Kate. " 3. Grand. Ferguson's here Louie & Roy to dinner. They go home do chores take Kate to church & back here to tea & evening. " 4. Fine morning but rainy afternoon. C & I take Hughie & Kate to station. " 5. Fine. C & I to Mabels. Uncle Isaac Christins Mary. Go to "Trip with the Allies" concert at night. " 6. Mild turning to snow in afternoon. Head {above line: & saw} a robin. " 7. Fine. Go after Violet Al & Ronald. " 8. " Violet sprains ankle & Roy takes her home. I take Al & Ronald home in afternoon. " 9. Terrible Blizzard & rain & sleet. Roy helps C take 3 fat cows to Mr. Renhale's to get weighed. " 10. Cold. Blizzardy. C & I to my father's to dinner. " 11. Fine. Windy. C to mill. " 12. Cloudy morning but fine later. Tap about fifty trees. " 13. Fair. Tap rest of trees. I go to Patriotic meeting " 14. Rainy. Snow at night. " 15. Colder. Fine. I to Louies to sew in afternoon. Tap Roy's {above line: Willie comes home with me} Roy helps to fix arch at shanty. " 16. Fine. C & I to town. Tap Roy's trees. Pay Mr. Brown $30 for cutting wood. " 17. Fine. C & I to church. Gladys Mathew's home from church with us to dinner & tea. Ray Millson out to tea. All to church. " 18. Fine. Washed & cleaned {windows?} Roy & C gather sap. Boil & burn. " 19. Fine. Hot. Louie comes to clarify syrup. C boils till {10 PM?}. " 20. Fine. Hot. Clarify syrup & go to Patriotic Meeting. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 21 Fine. Father brings over {quarter?} of pork & stays to dinner. C & I to Roy's wood sawing bee. " 22. Fine. Cooler. Sold 3 fat cattle to Mr. Ferguson. " 23. Colder. Frost. Fine C & I to town. Lela & Bernice come at night. " 24. Fine. Lela, Bern & I to church and all at night. Roy to tea. " 25. Fine but windy. Go back to sugar bush. " 26. Fine. Up to Tisdale's in evening. " 27. Fine. Go to Patriotic meeting. " 28. " To Louie's to dinner Louie Roy Norman Kelly & Edna Blewelt here in evening to a sugar off. " 29. Fine. Cool. Take cattle out to town to Mr. Ferguson. Plant some garden seeds and set a hen. Girls go home. {above line: Gordon Penhale & Willie here} " 30. Fine. Gordon Penhale here in afternoon. Willie & I fix flower bed, rake {part?} of lawn & wash buggy. " 31. Fine. C & I to church. To Mr. Williams to dinner & over to M.C.P. shops in afternoon. Apr. 1. Rather rainy. Mr. Millson's here to dinner & back to sugar bush. " 2. Fine. Cool. Back to help Louie & Roy buzz wood. " 3. Fine. Cool. C. takes team over to Millers to get clipped. " 4. Fine. Gets Queen clipped. " 5. " " Go to town with Louie have dinner at Uncle Bens. D. Archibald & Roy help C. draw cornstalks. " 6. Fine. C to mill. Plant sweet Peas & finish drawing in corn. " 7. Fine. To church twice. " 8. " Windy. C sows 4 ac. field. " 9. " " C sows 4 ac. field. " 10. " Churned. Louie & I to town. I to Pat. Meet. " 11. Fine. " 12. Little rain. Colder. Bake & Churn. " 13. Fine. Louie & I to town in afternoon. " 14. " " Mabel's etc. & Louie & dad here to dinner. Church at night. {above line: Daylight savings begins} " 15. Fine. Hot. Help C. roll field. He sows 7 ac. Field. Uncle Ben & Aunt Jennie call. " 16. Some {rain?}. Wash & iron. " 17. Heavy {"?} in afternoon. Churned. " 18. Colder. Cloudy. C to mill. Snow at night. Mr. W. comes out in {car?} we go to Mr. Neville's " 19. Windy. Go to Knitting tea at {G. or Y.} Church C & I go to father's in evening " 20. Cold & Windy. Up to Tisdales at night. " 21. Fine. C & I to church at night. " 22. Rainy morning. Gather up sap buckets & rake lawn. " 23. Windy. Clean berry bushes. C takes out hogs. {above line: $19.00} Rain at night. Father here to tea. " 24. Fine. Colder. Froze at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 25 Fine. Windy. Worked up field. Hisndas H Choir concert. " 26 Some rain + wind. Leeta + Maggie Penhale call. " 27 Fine. Warmer. Help C. + dad does our trading. " 28 Fine. George etc. with new can call for us + we go to Had's to dinner. Rain at night " 29 Fine morning with rain in afternoon. wash + fry meat. " 30 Fine. Mr. Stones here ne minnow May 1. " Windy. Finish seeding " 2 " Help Louie paper Roy's bedroom. Mr. Williams comes but for a team to plow his garden 3 Little rain. Plant garden. 4 Fine. C + F to town. 5 " Warm. All to Mabel's to dinner. 6 Fine. Roy here to help draw manure. 7 Fine. Hot. C to mill. 8 .. . Lo Pat. Meet. Cooler. " 9 " Windy. Housework an upstairs " 10 " Rainy. " " 11 " Langford + M. Willians come out for team. Lang stays. 12 Raining Home all day 13 Cloudy morning. Windy Ned. " 14 Fine. hon. " 15 To town with Louie + dad in morning Out to cemetery to fix mother's grave. Work team in afternoon Hot. 16. Hot. Work team. George + Mabel He. + Han u + Edith Crim 17 call in evening Call on Mr. P. A. Penhale dad. 17. Fine Hot. Work team in forenoon + fix flowers in afternoon M. Williams etc. out in evening 18 Fine. Hot. Work team a little 19. Zella's daughter Mary lom 19. Very hot. Langford wheels out in forenoon. to church at night. .. . .20 Fine. Langford wheels into school. Clean cellar. " 21 Fine. Work team in afternoon " 22 Some rain. " 23 Fine. Work team. Cooler 24 .. . Langford plants corn. Mr Williams Stuart Walker + Willie here all day Louie + Mrs Walker come over in evening to see Langford's fire works. Little rain. 25 Heavy rain in morning. C + F to town in afternoon. " 26 Terrible downpour of rain. in forenoon. Go to church at night. + to Isaac Baker's after for a little. " 27 C + F washed + put up milk shelf. Little rain in afternoon. " 28 Fine. G. Lawton have to dinner. Get shanty need to paper + put in white. " 29 C to mill + I go with Mr Mann to Pat. meeting. Rain in afternoon " 30 Paper shanty. " 31 C + F to town. Fine + very hot June 1 Fine. Plant potatoes. " 2 " C + F to church. + to dad's </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> to tea J Facey's & Isaac's there " 3. Fine. C & I to town to see the Duke of Devonshire & his party Go to park with Mr. Williams in car. 4. Fine. Start to houseclean parlour & dinning room. C gets notice to report for duty. 5. Fine. Ab. Campbell & Mr. Fonger come to shingle south side of cattle barn. M. Williams come out in evening re Cyril's enlistment {above line: C phones to Sarnia} " 6. Rains occassionally. " 7. Fine. Washed in afternoon. Go to Mr. Williams at night & mail letters to Mr. Wismer & registrar-general " 8. Fine. Finish parlour & dining room. " 9. Occassional rain. Earnest Baker & Joy Wintermute here to tea. Go for a motor ride about block in evening 10. Fine {above line: Cooler} C & I to town in forenoon. 11. " Cooler. " 12 Cool cloudy. Dad comes over & C goes to London to learn about his order to report. 13. Fine. I cultivate & C plants corn. " 14. " Mr. Williams takes C to London to report. I got home for the day & dad brings me back at 7 P.M. He & Mr. Williams stay all night. Cool. " 15. Fine. Dad goes home. Willies comes fo all day & dad at night to do chores. " 16. Cloudy & cool. Louie Leola, Lang. Mr. Williams & I motor to Carling Heights to see Cyril. Dad & Willie 17 here when we get home. Willie stays all night 117. Fine. Here alone nearly all day. Cut lawn & make feeding coop Mr. Williams goes out home. Uncle Ben calls to see bees. " 18. Fine. Roy, dad, Willie & I pull mustard in grain. A. Lawton here. " 19. Fine. Mr. Williams plants corn & I cultivate Mabel etc. come in afternoon & stay to tea. George cultivates " 20 Fine. Uncle Ben Aunt Jennie & Roy here. Build fence for alf field. " 21 Rainy. At night go to Louie's to register. " 22. Cool. Windy. Cultivate corn & go to town at night. Cold. " 23. Cool. Windy. Cloudy. Mr. Williams & I to Leola's to dinner & I go to London on 1.10 am car. Meet Cyril go to Heights, up towns for tea back to St. Thomas at 7.50, meet Louie & John after church & home. Dad & Willie here to help do chores " 24. Fine. Wash & hose garden. Mr. Williams goes home to hoe his garden. " 25. Fine. Cool. Violet calls to see if I got home. A. Lawton here. " 26. Fine. Cool. Baker picnic. C's birth cert. comes. " 27. Fine. I go to London to take Birth Cert. to Capt. Hindson. As I get off C is waiting to get on. Both go to Capt. Hindson & come to {Illegible} {from?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table style="height:415px;width:329px;"><tbody><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">1916</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;"> </td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">June 15</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Quilt</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">3.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">" 25</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">" Top</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">2.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">July 15 </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Pr. Sheets</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.25</td> </tr><tr style="height:39px;"><td style="width:102px;height:39px;">" 22</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:39px;">{above line: 4} Bats pcases {above line: 100</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:39px;">1.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Pillow cases</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">60</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Sheet</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">88</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Lining</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">75</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">" {illegible} yds</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">19</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Bat</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">25</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Sheets - pair</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.25</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Pillowing ticking</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">50</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">Nov. 1916</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Table cloth</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">5.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">Dec. 1916</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Pair blankets</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.65</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">Jan. 1917</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">{17?} yds hand toweling</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">yarn for comforter</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">2.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">chintz</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">2.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">pair batowels</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">25</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">"</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">4 yds. towelling</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">56</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">Jan. 1917</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">curtain material</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.15</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">bed spread</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">3.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Tablecloth</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">98</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">5 yds print for quilt</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">90</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">8 " dish towelling</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.00</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">8 bats</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">1.88</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;"> </td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">yarn for comforter</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">13</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">April 14</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Best Comforter material</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">3.15</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">" 14</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Bat</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">30</td> </tr><tr style="height:13px;"><td style="width:102px;height:13px;">" 13</td> <td style="width:101.969px;height:13px;">Ticking for pillows</td> <td style="width:100.031px;text-align:right;height:13px;">{illegible}</td> </tr></tbody></table>at 1. P.M. Mr. Williams comes to meet us Go to barn social at church at night. {below line: Mr. Williams goes home.} " 28 Fine. Clean up wheat & fix fence. " 29. " Hot. C & I to town. " 30. " To church in morning. Dad's & Mabel's here to dinner. To church at night to Mr. Millson's {funeral?} {above line: Heavy rain at evening} July 1. Windy. Cool. Bella & baby Lulu {Eve?} call in afternoon. Mr. Williams Leola, Lang in afternoon & to tea. " 2. Cool. Fine. A. Lawton to dinner. {Paid in crosshatch over top from Jan. 14 to Feb. 28} Jan. 7. Mrs. Leeson's to tea. " 14. Go home Friday night. " 16. Come back Sunday night " 23. Mrs. Leeson's to dinner & tea. " 25. Mrs E. Leeson's to tea " 26. " E. A. Silion's to tea. " 28. Friday night go to Mabel's " 29 Monday morning come back Feb. 2 Tea at church " 3. " Mrs. Edgeworths " 6. Cyril here to tea. " 20. " " " " 25. Go home. " 37. Come to Frome Cyril here too " 28 Cyril leaves after dinner " 24 Mrs. Clarence Daughaily's to tea Mar 2 Mrs Walker's to tea Mar. 25 Go home back Monday night Apr 7 " " " Sunday Apr. 9 {Paid in crosshatch from April 20 to June 2} " 20 " " " April 30 May 12 " " " Sunday May 14 " 20. " to Auckland " " 21 " 26. " home back " " 26 June 2. " " " " Mon. June 5 {" 11?} 4 Mabel & George here Sept. 4. Came Mond. to Frome " 9. Go home Sat. " 10. Come back Sun. " 13 Go to fair at London " 20. " " " " Shedden " 22. Go home Friday night " 24 Come back Sun. {below line: 33 6 50 138} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {newspaper clipping} vodka and France that of absinthe, that England had reduced the hours of sale of alcoholic beverages <table><tbody><tr><td>1. Apr. 1.</td> <td>tablets.</td> </tr><tr><td>2. Apr. 11.</td> <td>_</td> </tr><tr><td>3. " 24</td> <td>_</td> </tr><tr><td>4. 30</td> <td>_</td> </tr><tr><td>5. May</td> <td>Medicine for Cold.</td> </tr><tr><td>6. 8</td> <td>neuritis</td> </tr><tr><td>" 15</td> <td>Salve.</td> </tr><tr><td>" 24</td> <td>medicine fo neuritis</td> </tr><tr><td>" 29.</td> <td>tablets/td></td> </tr><tr><td>June 19</td> <td>Medicine.</td> </tr></tbody></table> {written in large letters, diagonally across the page} Paid $2.50 Di Say 11 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 - 6 13 20 27 Painting lessons <table><tbody><tr><td>1</td> <td>Dec.</td> <td>4</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>"</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>Jan</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>"</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>"</td> <td>22</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>Feb.</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>"</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>"</td> <td>19</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>Mon.</td> <td>11</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>"</td> <td>18</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>"</td> <td>25</td> </tr></tbody></table> {some addition calculations} P S 15 10 4 15 10 25 {newspaper clipping}5. Here are several {games?} which may appeal to you: Write names of provinces, states, or well-known countries on one set of slips for the men; names of the capital cities on the girls' slips; pass slips in separate receptacles, of course. Or the initials or Christian name of the girls may be written on slips, then folded and passed among the men. Advertisements may be clipped from the daily papers, torn in half, and each player has to find the "missing half" to complete the advertisement. A rather novel way, and quite different from any of the previous suggestions, is to have a "measuring committee." The guests have to (at intervals during the evening, "toe the mark" and have their height measured. Each receives a slip of paper with his or her height marked upon it; when "hunt-your-partner" time comes the slips have to be compared, and those two whose height matches best "couple up," or if preferred, the tallest women and shortest men are mated, to add to the fun. {newspaper clipping}YINBINS. Ans.—1. "Alphabetical answers" is a good fun-making game. Prepare cards with one letter of the alphabet on each, omitting X, Y, Z. Of course, if the company is large, several will have the same letter. A card is pinned on each guest, and it is announced that no one must answer any question except by a sentence commencing with the letter on his card, the another being given before the the questioner can count ten. No two players can question a person at the same time, and no one should give the same answer twice. If a player begins his reply with a wrong letter, or does not answer in time, his card is taken from him by his questioner, who adds it to his, and he then has the privilege of answering with either of his letters. The player who is without a card must seek to win one from someone else by questioning them. Broken Quotations—This is a good "ice-breaker," as to play it, the players have to mix considerably. The hostess prepares familiar quotations, writing them on paper and then cutting them in two or three pants, and pinning them in different places around the room. The guests most find as many quotations as they can, during a certain length of time. The parts being scattered over the room, it is not as easy as it sounds to find even the common quotations. For a large crowd, an Auction Bale causes heaps of fun. Provide each buyer with a little bag containing 50 beans, with which to do his or her purchasing, the wares should be wrapped up beforehand in mysterious packages, and if the auctioneer has a good "gift of the gab" much amusement is created from {obscured by fold in paper}ing and bidding. The list of articles might be offered on the "sale bills": {obscured by fold in paper}ne sent (small cologne bottle); shu-{obscured by fold}r of Greece (empty vaseline bot-{obscured by fold} pair of kids (kid ouriers); the missing link (an odd cuff link); bunch of dates (old calendar); rank and file (onion and a nail file); the lost thread (a piece of string); the tie that {obscured by fold} s (an old necktie); before the deluge (a Noah's ark); a man's delight (a pipe); Black Beauty (a black {obscured by fold}; a diamond pin (a dime and a pin); {what?} every girl hopes for {a match}. Refreshments for a "Hard-Times" {obscured by fold} might consist of baked beans, ham sandwiches, gingerbread, ap-{obscured by fold}e, coffee, and home-made taffy. {Obscured by fold} costumes, there could be tramps, {obscured by fold}rs, organ-grinders, gypsy girls, and so on. <table><tbody><tr><td>12</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>Sept 13</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>15</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>35</td> </tr><tr><td>2. 173</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>127 25</td> <td>10</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr><tr><td>35</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td></td> </tr><tr><td>93</td> <td>22.4</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>203</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>7.</td> </tr></tbody></table> {Photograph of a man with a moustache in a suit, captioned "PETER McARTHUR"} Wall of Pa Lorchy Harvester Rise in Blo Lhat Orinto The Bishop Carriage Elizabeth of the Hale The Master's Violin. Daddy Long Legs. Lavender and Old Lace. {some addition calculations}</div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/762d6372ae68d1a9f300e302bb43194a.pdf 720f003e6cac7320594ba00a6aaef706 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7aa52f95566cbfbba9e9979894bb6c68.pdf cc52fb8175156c677449c37e22033ca7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Elgin County Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1914-1921 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Elgin County, Yarmouth Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary & Transcription, 1914-1918 Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary & Transcription, 1918-1919 Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary & Transcription, 1919-1921 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary & Transcription, 1918-1919 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Elgin County Archives Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Elgin County, Yarmouth Township, Ontario Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Elizabeth "Minnie" Baker Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Diary 1918</h2> 3. C & I to London to see almost hide After several visits to cofe Mayor's home aviser aged. Time 4. C & I to London to see Copt. There Leauri what guation anis is formed Leslaro to determine home. Famgf come out to work. Jime. 5. Jime. Hot C to tower in former Uillir here to dermier C mathching nack for can g cullinate 6. Heaw in first 2 loado h mre a 7. Hime lo te durmmer lehovol hen 8. Jime. Lo te durmerer behave 9. " Warm C. I to fondum weecho lo te leola lo tete Chulds there. alas foundtion 10. Jime hrow hay 11. " 12. Lo te burning Vi Vhilds to tea U illiom wut for me gs Te Surrier 13. Ji mie Hot Haw hoey 14. " " Jo church in. momrer to deads to dirmer Lulotto come warn heatedly. They find dad's nut come here to tea 15. Jime washed a drew hay 16. Cloudry 17. .. C to mill heng wrory here at 18. Jime 19. " 20. .. Ji mahed haying. Los te town among 21. Hot all go te lellis. Curnet ma William here a few minutes with m Uillniam in morning 22. Jime Pick lermis fruit heeijo reccurring machine 23. form </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 24 Fine. {name?} come out to pick berries. Mr. Williams at night. Co g help Jayle with his hay. 25 Cleaning Wash. C helps Mr. Taylor. 26 Rain Lowie helps pick berries. 27 Lowie go to town. Heavy rain. 28 C a g to church then to Maleb' to dinner + motor to {illegible} etc. To maleb' to tea then home. 29 Fine. Louie help to pick berries Co. g to {illegible} {Lipoy?} at night. 30 Fine. Hot. C o g to London the {illegible} that {illegible} to the discharged. To Lola's to tea/ 31. Fine 1 {ink splotch} 2 {two ink splotches} 3 C o. g to town. 4 Co g to church. Had {illegible} Ms.Poge to drink tea. 5 Fine 6 Fine. C to London to get {Battalion?} 7 Fine. Roy helps in afternoon 8 Fine. {illegible} Ben + Roy help {illegible} grain 9 10 Fine. Man here to repair {illegible" to town at night 11 Fine. To church in morning. John + Lowie to town. 12 Wash. Mr. Williams call. 13 {illegible} 14 Mend + clean windows 15 go to Pat. meeting. 16 Fine. C draws wheat Mr {illegible} call at night. 17 Fine. C o g to market with chickens 18 Fine. to church in morning to Mr.{illegible} 19 Fine. C helps Roy. Bella {illegible} a Baby come out 20 {illegible}. Fine. Bella + Will go back home. 21. Cloudy. Lowie g to Port. to meet {illegible} a other Bakers. Heavy rain in afternoon Cat {illegible" threshing 22 Fine. Wash C at Mr. {illegible} Bake fallen </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> for supper but don't come until 24. Fine. Cool. Have {illegible} all day bushels oats oats barley. Lowie {illegible} 25. Fine. Warmer. C o g to M. Williams dinner + tea. Mrs Mills. goes there 26. Fine. Mrs Mills. {illegible} Mr. William + {name?} come out to tea. Landford give home 27. Wash + pick plum. {illegible} 28. Rainy nearly all day. Brought {illegible} from a hot day drought. Water almost gone but plenty now. Co g gu m to Mr. Williams to Mrs. Mills still there 29 Fine. Cool. C at Mills illegible} I {illegible} to Mr. {name?} {illegible} for 3.50. Willie comes to help pick plums. 30 Fine. Cool. C at Mills {illegible} W o g to town with plum get {illegible} some {illegible} ground. {illegible} 1 Rain. 2 Fine. Go to {illegible} with Mr. Williams in afternoon. 3. Cleaned up 25 bush wheat {illegible} forenoon. Rainy. {illegible}. Fine. C o g to {illegible} Anniversary. Annie Fishback to dinner + Cousin Johnny to tea. 4. C draws {illegible" in forenoon a works on wheat ground till C goes to Mr. Horsewell's + gets him and 13 pigs for 117.00. Rain + {illeigble} cost wind nearly all night to mill. 5. Cooler. Windy. Cleaning {illegible} 6. C o g got ready + sow 4 acres 7 C o g got ready + sow 4 acres wheat 8. Fine To church. Mr. Williams come out we {illegible} to call on Mr. {illegible} Mr. {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 11. Cloudy. Yet ready to sow wheat but {illegible} after dinner. 10. Rainy nearly all day. Wash 13 forenoon, {illegible} clean windows 14 Fine. {name?} comes out + Co he get wheat {illegible} on 7 acres 15 Rainy all forenoon but Mr + Mrs {name?} Mr + Mrs H Schmitt Mr + Mrs W. Blowett Lowie + Roy to dinner and some to tea 15 Fine. Can corn. C help Roy 17 {illegible} C goes until Roy to Mr. Lowells sale and g to Mrs. Emery 18 Fine. Cool. Wash. C help Roy sow wheat. Uncle Ben at {illegible" son and Mrs Harmond call. 19. how can tomatoes {illegible} C thinking at W.M. Andersons. Some rain. 20 Fine. C at Mr. Andersons get poultry {illegible} for market. Rainy. 21. Rainy nearly all day. C o g to town. 22. Fine Church {illegible} to Lowie to dinner. 23 {illegible}. Pulled bean C to at {illegible} 24 Rain in morning. C picks apples + sells pigs. 25 g to {illegible}. Mr. Anderon's man keeps cut corn in afternoon. 26. Rainy nearly all day. {illegible" keep fix fence 27. Fine. I {illegible}. Pick chickens 28. g to town to market. 29. Fine. C o g to church to Mrs Holman's to dinner + to S.S. rally 30. Fine. Roy keeps cut corn in afternoon. Od. 1. C. {illegible} at Will Millers. Fine. 2. Rainy C at W {illegible} threshing. 3. Fine C to mill. Cuts weeds in some corn. 4. Thresh in afternoon. Lowie helps me. 5. in forenoon finish threshing about noon 1782 {illegible} Rainy afternoon. 6. Cloudy with little rain {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> to dinner. 7. Cloudy morning but clearing. C at {Penhale's?} 8. Fine. C at Penhale's in forenoon and {h?} I at Louie's in afternoon. 9. Fine. Both at Louie's to help thresh. 10. Fine. C at J. Miller's silo filling. 11. " C cuts corn & I pick hens. 12. " C & I to town. Go out to Uncle Ben in evening to meet Cousin Bob. 13. Cloudy. I stay in bed with a cold till 5 P.M. Roy & Bernice here in evening. 14. Little rain. All of M. William's here to dinner & tea. Help cut corn. 15. Fine. C cuts clover seed & digs some {potatoes?} {above line: Bernice comes to stay} 16. " C cuts corn. Gordon Penhale helps in afternoon. Langford comes out too. Ben & I call on Mrs. Bob Tansley. 17. Tansley & Roy here supper. 18. Fine. Cool quite windy. Cyril & I and Louie Roy & Bernice to Mabel's to tea {illegible} 19. Fine. Cyril takes out wheat & goes to mill 20. Rainy. George, Louie Roy Willie & Ben here to dinner. All leave about 5. P.M. 21. Fine. Warmer. C. at W m Anderson's sale. 22. " C draws in clover seed. 23. " " " " " 24. Cooler. Verne Bessey comes in morning to {illegible} 25. Fine. C to mill. Lang. & I whitewash cellar. 26. Cloudy. C takes apples to M. Robles's for cider & Louie & I get apple butter made. 27. Rainy. C & I to his dad's to dinner. We visit the M.C.P. where he works 28. Rained heavily nearly all forenoon but brighter in afternoon. I can quince & apple and pumpkin marmalade. 29. Fine. I wash. C rakes clover seed field. {illegible} hen house. M.H. agents {illegible} {grinder?}. Leola M. W. {b?} {Vertically in the right margin from the 13th to the 29th: * A very serious outbreak of Spanish influenza breaks All churches, schools, theatres, poolrooms and public meeting banned for 3 weeks} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> come out at night. He & Cyril go to Talbotville to see Mr. Hicks engine. I iron & talk to Leola 30. Fine. C & Verne cut wood. Mrs. Hammond Ab. Violet & Ronald here to dinner. 31. Fine. C. cuts weeds in cornfield & helps Roy draw in corn in afternoon. I go home too. Nov. 1. Fine. Verne to Mr. Hepburn's threshing & I to Archibald's in afternoon. I plant tulips. " 2. Verne to Mr. Hepburns till amost noon and then goes home. C to Archibald's till about four. Draw in clover seed rakings & go to town at night. Fine. 3. Fine. Cool. Mr. William's here to dinner. All motor to Mapleton, Belmont, Mr. Gross's Glanworth, Ernie Baker's & Ed Kelley's wherewe have tea. Heavy rain in evening. Mr. James Sr. ill with pneumonia. {arrow pointing down to 4, indicating they should be switched} {5 or 6?}. Fine. Wash & clean windows C. has 3 boils coming on his neck. {arrow pointing up to 5 or 6, indicating they should be switched} 4. Rainy. C finishes threshing at Archibald I start housecleaning upstairs 5. Fine. Houseclean. Take down pipes & clean chimney. Verne comes back 7. Fine. Verne helps Roy draw cornstalk False news of signing of peace {Great?} celebrations in town. Mr. Williams come out for us & Archibald's bring us hom 8. Rather cloudy. C goes to mill & helps me get chickens ready for market. 9. Rainy forenoon Go to market Busy housecleaning. 10. Rainy but clearing. Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kelly & Mr. & Mrs. Ward Aukford here to dinner. 11. Fine. Cool. Great peace celebrations in town. We go in with Archibalds. 12. Fine. Husk corn. 13. " " " 14. " " " 15. " Men {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 16. Fine. Louie & I to market. 17 Rainy morning. C & I go to Mabels and we all go to Gillott's to dinner. Back to Mabels to tea. Verne Bessey does chores 18. Wash Rainy nearly all day. Hire Indian 19. Iron & husk corn Rainy nearly all day. 20. Fine. Iron & husk corn {below: to {count?} in & Church} 21. " Help draw in husked corn. C & I {illegible} 22. " Colder. C & I to town. Clover {seed?} threshers come in afternoon. Here to supper. 23. Hard frost last night Clover threshers here till {1 or 2?} P.M. Little snow. 24 Fine fall day. Cold. Mr. & Mrs. J. White & {illegible} Mr. & Mrs. Holditeli here to dinner and tea. 25 Cold. Fine. Wash. Help finish draw in husked corn. 26. Iron. C goes to town for engine & {grist?} grinder. Mr. {Cockerel or Cocherel?} here to fix {brick?} over doors & windows 27. Fine. Cold. C & Verne draw in {cornstalks?} 28. Cloudy morning. Heavy downpour of rain. S. East gales. 29. Colder. Mr. Honsinger here to put up {illegible} engine. Here to dinner. Mr. Tisdale brings some grist. Kill chickens 30. Very cold & blustry. C & I to town. Dec. 1. Cold but fine. C & I to church & then to Mabels to dinner. I stay for a few {days?} 2. Cold. Cloudy & some rain. Mabel invites Harry Cron's to tea but they cannot come because of Robbie's cold Verne goes home for good from {here?} 3. Cold. Snows. Mabel washes & I nurse a sore throat 4. Cold Blustry. M & Ge. go to town & I keep {kid?} 5. " Cold better. George brings us all up home to stay. 6. Cold. C gives me {water?} set for birthday present. Go back home at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 7. Milder, Snow all gone. C. {illegible} go to town {illegible} also there to dinner. 8. Mild Roads very muddy. G comes up to dinner. they all go hoome. {illegible} Lonesome. 9. {illegible} {Indian?} summer day C + Roy plow in afternoon. I wash. 10. {Gales?} from {illegible} 11 stormy 12 Grand day. C + I to Roy {Leeson's?} to dinner. 13. not as nice as yesterday 14. C. I to town. 15. Nice day. {illegible} Mr. Williams to dinner I go to S,S with Seola. 16. Nice day. C {plows?} I take {plaster?} off {illegible} ceiling. C sells two fats calves to mr. Charlton for 12 1/2 {illegible}. 17 Fine. C finishes plowing. I wash + {illegible} 18. C draws manure I {churn?} 19. Colder. Put on {kitchen?} ceiling + go to town. 20 go to town. 21. Fine. Get kitchen straightlined around. 22. Fine. To church in morning 23. C. I to town. Colder 24. Cloudy. Paint kitchen walls. Wash. 25. Rainy Cloudy mild. Roads very sloppy. To mr. Williams for Christmas dinner. Back home for little while in evening. 26.Cloudy {illegible} kitchen Paint walls. C to town. cupboard. 27. Stain cupboard {illegible} 28. Churn 29. Colder. Roads rough. C + I to church {illegible} 30. Fine. C + I to town. {Langford?} comes out. 31 to Mrs. {illegible} in evening. 31. Cloudy. Prepare for {illegible} new years day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. 1. Rainy nearly all day. All of the William here to {illegible}. Langford goes home. 2. Colder. Little snow. C takes out fat calves. They weigh 1600 {e?} 12 1/2. {illegible} I churn + {illegible} at in shanty. Mr. Walker calls for butter 3. Cold. Fine. {Eve?} {illegible}. I {skate?} in afternoon on pond in field east of {barn?} C. draws {cinders?} 4. Very cold. {Blusty?} w wind. C + I to town in afternoon. 5. Go to church Sunday. Quite cold. {illegible} Sunday without sermon. Men's choir + service to men at night. 6. {Blustry?} with some snow. Wash. Go to {illegible} + give {Copee?} on mr. C {illegible} 7. Some clouds + some sunshine. {Lofter?} with snowy rain at night. 8 8. Little {blustry?}. Roy helps kitchen + gets grain ground for himself + I. {illegible} 9. Very blustry + Cold 10. High winds. cold. C grinds grain till as he expected mr. {illegible} to come for engine. 11. nice day. Milder. C + I to town in forenoon. 12. cold east wind. C + I to chrch + back home for dinner. Mabel there too. 13. {illegible} day. Pick own apples C, draws wood 14 + helps mr. Tisdale kitchen. Mr + mrs. {illegible} 15 + Ida here in evening. 14. Grand day again. C draws wood. mrs 15. C to H. {Lawston's?} sale. {illegible} 16. mild as spring. C gets 300 of {wal?} and grind {gust?} for m. Tisdale. 17. grand day. C gets a wod of cinders in afternoon. {Louie?} here for few minutes in forenoon. 18. grand day. very mild. C + I to town in forenoon. 19. C + I to church Mr. {Heetton?} preached All of {illegible} here to dinner. 20. Grand day. C gets gravel {illegible} {illegible}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> and grinds M. Tisdale's grist I wash 21. Fine. C takes out {Perkin's?}engine & brings home G. S & M. {6 hr?} C & I here Hon. W. H. Taft lecture in First Mill Church on Clinching the Results of the {illegible} Cool. 22. Foggy. C. works at separate room. 23. Fine. " " " " 24. Colder. Dad & I go to Mabel's to dinner. George at Mrs. Belore's funeral. C starts engine class 25. Grand day. C & Louie & I to town in afternoon. Louie here to tea. C takes grist to Demm's as his engine balks. 26. Fine. C & I to church in morning only. To my dads to dinner. 27. Fine. Mild. C & I weigh pigs in forenoon. Start to hem tablecloth C gave me for Christmas. 28 Go to League. Presentation to Mr. & Mrs. Gundy. 28. Fine. C takes out pigs 10x{220?} lbs x16¢ {scribble} 29. Colder. Little snow. Mr. & Mrs. C. Gundy here to tea. C goes afterr & takes them back. 30 Mr. Honsinger here to re-start engine. To dinner 30. Colder. C grinds Mr. Tisdale's grist in {illegible} and we move separator into new room. 31. Cold. C grinds grist. Feb 1. " C & I to town. Get Coal oil stove. Coal-oil man brings out 40 gals oil. Lyall Walker here for butter at night stays till 10.30. 2. Fine. George etc. here to dinner. 3. " I wash. 4. " C & I to hear Capt. Robb. We take Louie 5. " C & I to Bernice's card party To bed 5.15 6. " C & I to town. I to Mission Circle social evening & he to his dads. 7. Fine. Little colder. C & I cutting cornstalks. 8. Little snow. C to town. Cora Vrelson comes. 9. Fine. Cold. Cora C & I to church. George {Tinnies?} here to dinner. {In right margin from Feb. 4th to 9th: Grand weather} 10. Fine. I take Cora to station & C draws {illegible} of baled straw for Mr. Demm. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Feb 11. Fine. C goes for Lister grinder and get it set up. 12. Fine. C works at getting grinder rigged up. Choked up with cold at night. 13. C. in bed all day. Rainy afternoon. 14. C up but not feeling extra. Fixes flue in furnace & grinds some. Roy & Louie bring Heber Down & wife here in evening 15. Heber & Bertha here all day. C. to town call on Mrs. Tisdale in afternoon. Colder. We take Heber's to George Westlakes in evening & stay there till 11.30 P.M. Cold. 16. Fine by spells. C & I to Mr. William's to dinne & tea. I go to S.S. 17. Cloudy. Driving snow storm in afternoon. 18. Fine. Colder Windy. Heber & Bertha here to dinner & I take them back to dad's 19. Fine. Cold. Louie to town and I got with her and go to Pat. Meeting. 20. Fine. Cold. 21. Raw East wind. Snowy forenoon. C & I town from 4 to 6.20 P.M. {Cyril?} to {Louie?} school to school meeting at night. 22. Windy. E. wind. C cuts cornstalks till 4 P.M. when downpour of rain comes. 23. C & I to church in morning. Home rest of day. 24. Grand. I wash C cuts wood. 25. Fine till evening Rainy. Have tickets for concert in Y. Church but storm prevents. 26. Colder. Snow. C & I to hear John Kendrick {Ban?} in First Meth. Church. Cold. 27. Fine. Do up east window up stairs curtains C. butchers & I churn. 28. Cloudy but fine afternoon. Downpour of rain electrical storm & wind from 6.30 to 8 P.M. Louie & I at Orca McNable's to {bee?} tying a comforter. Mrs. O Little there also 29 C. finishes cutting corn stalks </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1. Windy. Clearing. C ginds and team belt bring there's. To tour at {illegible} bring Will Velham's home with us. 2. hard. mild & bright. Gill here. To church at night. Gill goes to Leola's. 3. Land mild. Spring buds here. Bennie Pearl. Ray here to dinner & tea. Ray helps wood. 4. Done chum. J. McKewn here to get first payment on grinder & engine. C to {illegible} to get him cut. to banquet at church at night to Jrasen Claus. 5. Snowy cold. Mr + Mrs J. Bainard here to dinner. 6. {illegible}. C to Mr. {Zainly?}: sale. Later me out to Uncle Ben's + C & he go to sale. At Uncle Ben's to tea. Hustle home, do chores & go to first church to her Zeadler {Juintetta?} 7. Cold. {illegible} come at 1.30. C.{illegible} I go to Miss Sharlew. Boys call to deny destroying sap {pan?}. 8. Sonie stayed all night. Goes home about 10.30 a.m. C. I to town in afternoon. Got sap pan mended. Cold east wind. Sleet. 9. Rainy turning colder. Blizzard about 4 p.m till 9 p.m. Louel John & I to first Meth to church + to a musical after at which Miss Sharlow sang at times. 10. Lovely forenoon. Little rain in evening. C draws up furnace wood + ginds and I go up to M. Grehibalds in evening. Mild. 11. Cold morning. Rauby. C goes out to town to see some pigs. Uncle Ben has but too fat. short. To Bob Landsley's to tea. 12. Fine. Ray and Cyril to Mr. Gent's sale. 13. Cloudy. Tap Ray's trees in forenoon and C's in afternoon. Jim Benford slants to work here at 10. {illegible} Louie + I to M.S. at panoray's. Had {illegible} us out. 14. Rainy. C {illegible} over old buggy. at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> He goes to a meeting at pm. J. Millen {illegible} cutting {hay?} {illegible}. High winds all day. 15. Milder. Rain High winds. C. I to town in forenoon. Willie B + Sybil Walker here to tea in evening. 16. Rainy till evening. C. I to church at night. Roads {illegible} 17. C. up at 2. am to gather sap but rain prevents. Rainy all day. {Gathe?} and fox and. I {foy?} down meat. 18. I chum + fig {doem?} meat. C. boils. Louie Cousin Johnny + Sussie here in evening. 19. Finish meat. Grand day. C at woods. {fine?} shanty roof. 20. Grand day. I take a make head {illegible} + sausage. C + I to Mr. Cohoon's in evening to reception for Harold Cahoon. Mudd. 21.Grand day. C. boiling syrup. 22. Quite cold + wind. C + I to market. {illegible} very rough. Langford + Leola came out in afternoon + go to sugar bush. Leola stays. 23. Grand. Leola C + I to Alma St. chores to the PM. Joffe a converted Russia Jew, goes home and Mr. WIlliam come out to dinner and tea. Harley White calls in afternoon. 24. Grand. C boils all day. I wash {illegible} and clarify syrup. Chum at night. 25. Fine. Jim + I back home to help with bugging. Roy brings me home in evening 26. Cloudy with rain at night. Mabel's 3rd child born about 9.30 a.m. I clarify syrup. Mrs. {Janiley?} here in afternoon. {Illegible} comes up for me in evening. Lied {illegible} 27. Colder. High winds. Help at Mabel's all day. C sells 4 cattle @$385. 28. Cold. High winds. {Illegible} comes down for me and I in the Howard. get home about 6 p.m. Chum in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 29. Fine day. Pint butter in forenoon C. to town in afternoon. 30. Fine day. C Howard I to church in forenoon. 31. Windy. Jim helps Mr. Lisdale. 1. Quite cold. C ginds Roy's grist. Howard gets burned with pudding. 2. Fine day. {Burning?} wood in afternoon with our engine. Mr. {illegible} saw. Gordon Albert + Roy help. 3. Cloudy. Rain in evening. C draws manure + gather sap. 4. Cloudy. Colder. Bernice Pearl Harley Whete Ida Lennis Ant McConnell Kate Coven and John McKnight. Mr + Mrs Lorne White and Lela here in evening to a sugar {off?} and party. 5. Fine. Home all day. 6. Raining " " " 7. " wash 8. " Jean married. 9. " in forenoon. 10. Cloudy. C to town in afternoon. C Howard + I {illegible}. Rainy evening. 11. Fine. Mr. Lisdale's here to tea. Very sleepy. 12. Cloudy. Rainy. C to town. 13. Fine. C + I + Howard to church in morning. To Mabel's to dinner + tea then to church. 14. Fine day. Start housecleaning. 15. Rainy all day. {illegible} during nights. C + I autograph party at church. 16. Rainy nearly all day. 17. Cloudy. Little rain. C + I to town in forenoon with team + wagon. 18. Fine. {Cap?} + Mr. Hermett + Mary James out in afternoon to woods. Here to tea in evening. 19. C sow gran seed + clip hoves. C to town in afternoon. 20. Rainy. C + I to church to Mr. Williams to dinner. Leola + I to {R.R?} back to tea and </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> then {I?} church. Rainy. 21. Yard day. Wash and clean up yard. 22. " C. works on road graden. 23. Cloudy. Expect Aunt Sily but feau as C.J go in to his dad's in warning. Rainy 24. Regular winter blizzard. Freezes hard. Snow wind. Party at rm. Harris', am. Leucis. Une to the later. Had fair time. 25. Blizzard. Freezes hard. 26. " Wind {hope?} at night, Milde. C J to town in foremosn. 27. Time. Windy. cost C.J. to church in morning lh. Knowles peached. Out to {Oddfettuis?} antenavy church paradein afternoon Church packed. Evad Lulu's Roorse here in evening 28. Rainy forenoon. Help fix fence. 29. {Jine?} fix fence. Cdraus manners. 30. " Help fix fence. Cpoins sauef May 1. Rain. Cold. 2. Hine. some clouds. Colder. windy. C.J town in afternoon. 3. [Blank] 4. [Blank] 5. [Blank] 6. [Blank] 7. [Blank] 8. [Blank] 9. [Blank] 10. Rainy Duite cold C. J to town. 11. Rainy. C. J to church in morning. 12. Cloudy cool. C. J to Harrison Kelly's {friends?} 13. Land day. Much warmer. C. sarus q 14. Land day. Warm. C sauv 15. Rainy Day. Jim Liadale beingguists. 16. Rained nearly all day. Harryson in P.m 17. Cloudy Cooler Jine rain. Jim. C to town in afternoon with load of wheat. Jim disappearsat 4.30 mirth 31 four money. 18. Jine. Warm. C goes to ben to get rut </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Warrant for Jim's arrest. 19. Fine. C draws manure. 20. Rainy all day. C + I to benefit concert at {writing is cut off} 21. Rain. I go over to Mr. Jamely's in afternoon 22. Fine. Mr. Willaims + Mr. {Achferdo?} here to tea. C to {illegible} 23. Fine. Quite warm. Mr. Lansley + I to town. 24. Fine. Put {illegible} of stove pipes. Paint window {illegible}. it. hot. 25. Fine. Ella Harry + children here to dinner + tea. Motor out to park + cemetery. C finished seeding. 26. Fine. Wash + plant little garden 27. ". Go to Mrs. Cyril goes to J. {illegible} for pigs I back home for few minutes. 28. {dice?}. E. wind. Plant more gardens. 29. Hot. C starts to plow for corn plant garden. 30. Very hot. C plows. Lowie + I go out in evening to hear Mrs. Lellie {McLung?}. 31. Scorching hot. C + I to town nearly all day. Mr. Williams comes out at night for pineapple. 1. Very hot. C + I to church & to Leola's to dinner. Mr + Mrs Huntley & Mary {Heyden?} there alas. 2. Very hot. C plows 3. " " {illegible} corn grows 4. " " 5. " " 6. " C + I back home to dinner and get jag of hay. C works at garden 7. C + I to town. C helps Roy in afternoon 8. Cooler huge C + I to church and down to market in afternoon. 9. Hot. I work + help C on corn ground 10. Quite hot. I cut potatoes + George comes up and plants them. 11. Hot. Mr. Williamsthe James here to tea. C gets 4 acres corn planted. 12. Hot. {illegible} in town. C plants garden. Louie + I to missionary meeting at {illegible} 13. Hot. C fixes fence. Get earth from </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> wood for flower {illegible} {illegible} storm Little rain. 14. Very very hot. C. {9?} to Town {illegible} all day. {illegible} {illegible} {illegible} 15. Very hot. C. 2 to church. His father come out after dinner to let C him can. Out to park + then home. {illegible} 16 Fine. I wash. C washe + {illegible} {illegible} 17. C. {2?} to town in afternoon. {illegible} brings {gust?} in {illegible}. 18. Fine. Very hot. C. {illegible} motor to Bahes picnic at {Springbank?}. Jake dad, {illegible} + Ruy. good time {Ms.?} williams comes out for can in evening + {illegible} with chore. 19. Fine. C. {illegible} hoe garden. C to dental in afternoon + to Mr. {Mami?} barn {illegible} 20. Fine. C cuts grass in old garden {illegible} 21. Hot. {illegible} {illegible} he could {illegible} come {illegible} and we all go back home. {They?} {illegible} is cream + {cake?}. Little rain. 22. Fine. C. {illegible} {Lowe?} Ruy go to {illegible} {illegible} to dinner + tea. {Caston?} 23. Fine. Cool. I wash + cut weeds. C cuts {illegible} 24. Cool. Little rain. {illegible}. {illegible} C cut {thistle?} 25. Rainy nearly all day. C {illegible} 26. Fine. {illegible} lane gate in forenoon. C cutting com in afternoon. I pick {illegible} + {illegible} {illegible} 27 Hot {illegible} 28 Hot {illegible} 29 Hot. To Ella Allins to dinner + tea 30 Hot {illegible} July 1 Hot {illegible} 2 Hot {illegible} 3 Hot {illegible} 4 Hot {illegible} 5 Hot {illegible} 6 Hot. Mr William's have to dinner + tea. {illegible} 7 Hot {illegible} 8 Hot {illegible} 9 Hot {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 10. Hot day. 11. Hot. Girls here picking cherries. 12. Hot. Lang + I to market in forenoon with {illegible} 13. Hot. Gorden Gillot's + E. Leeson's here, come at night. C cuts {illegible} 14. Hot. I take {illegible} + Florence to station 15. Hot. Dry. C finishes at Lisdales. Lang helps Roy 16. Hot. Dry. C. helps Roy draw wheat 17. Hot Dry. R " " C 18. Hot Dry. finish drawing in wheat. 19. Hot Dry. Peace celebration 20. Hot Dry. To church & back home to dinner. 21. Hot Dry 22. Hot Dry. Mr. Williams + Edna {illegible} to town 23. Hot. I go back home to dye. 24. Hot Dry. Go to Gorden party at Mapleton. 25. Hot. Dry. George + all of us to to dad's at night. 26. Hot. Bennie + I to town in afternoon, at night {illegible} 27. Very hot, Bennie goes home at night. 28. Coller. Cutting oats. 29. Coller. Cutting oats. 30. Cloudy. C + J to Lela's to dinner + tea. Go to Holditch's + to {illegible} 31. Rainy. Cool. Rain did {guit?} a lot of good. 1. Cool. Cutting oats. I to town in afternoon. 2. Cool. Finish cutting harvest. 3. Fine Hot. C + I to church + to dad's to dinner. 4. " Rainy evening. All go to {port?} but come back to {illegible} 5. " 6. " 7. " 8. Fine. Go with Leola to park for tea. 9. " 10. Fine. Hot. to church in morning. 11. " Leeta comes in evening 12. " Rain at night Go to reception for {illegible} 13. " Leeta goes up to Mrs. Lisdales to stay. 14. " Till evening. Mr. Williams brings Mrs. 15. Horace {illegible} & Dorothy out to tea. Rain, 15. Fine, Lizzie + I pick plums. I go to Mr. Putnams funeral. Can plums. 16. Rainy afternoon. All go to town in evening. C {illegible} out {illegible} got soft {illegible} {In left margins in large writing it says 'Hot very dry / Aug'} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 17. Lizzie, Dorothy + I to church in morning. 18. Fine till afternoon. Got ready to go to {writing cut-off} but rain prevents. C takes {illegible} out to Mr. Williams at night. 19. Rainy. I wash + bake for threshing. C draws cinder. Thresher come. 20. Fine. Have thresher for dinner. Leola brings out her S.S. {illegible}, Mabel's here in evening. Thresh {2/2?} what 240 300 barley + oats. Averaged 25 bush 21. Rainy. Go to Mr. James in evening to see Mary Edith christened. 22. Fine. C goes on Elgin Board of {Agie?}. auto excursion to Weldurood. Springton Byron + {illegible}. 23. Little rain. Willie + I to market. Hot. Langford leaves. 24. Fine. C + I to church in morning, hot. 25. Fine. I wash. Cloudy morning. 26. Fine. ? 27. Fine. ? 28. Fine. ? 29. Fine C at Will Miller's Go to Mrs. White's for {illegible} 30. Fine. Hot. Can corn nearly all day. Heavy {cut off} 31. Fine. Louie. Dad + Willie here to dinner. 1. Fine. Louie + I go to Mrs. Lisdales for {illegible} 2. Fine. Make pickles + non. Cat Will {illegible} 3. Fine. C. sows wheat. Louie + I to town. I {illegible}. 4. Fine. Go to see aeroplane at Mr. Lodd's field. Lo Langford's birthday for tea. 5. Fine. C takes out 5 1/2 baskets wheat + brings home coal. 6. Fine. Warmer. C + I to market. 7. Fine. Hot. Gillolt's take us to E. Leason's. 8. Fine, Very hot. I wash. 9. Fine. Cooler. C sows oats for pasture. I to town. 10. Rainy forenoon. C drains water + get ready to go on {illegible} Mr. Williams, Dad Louie + Willie go to {illegible} lain. Call at Uncle John Williams , go to {fain?}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1919 Sept Meet Aunt Maggie + go out there. Rainy 12. Fine, cool. Windy. Leave Uncle Boh's 4.30 pm. Reach Aunt Lily's 7 p.m. 13. Fine. C out to Hugh Fergerson's in forenoon. Uncle Edwin takes us to flax mill. then to Ms. Fergeson's to tea + {illegible} in evening. Back to Aunt Lily's. 14. Fine To Alwinaton Meth Church. {Illegible} U. Homelly, Paston, preached to Uncle Milton's to dinner + tea. church. Rainy 15. Rainy forenoon. Call at Edna's school. Uncle {illegible} for dinner, then to Florence + Harley McCutcheon's to tea. Shetta for lecture on Greland to Uncle {illegible} 16. Fine to Uncle Jim's for dinner. Quilting. Call at Mr. Gould's + Mr. {Groal's?}, back for tea to Uncle Jim's. Go with Stanley's to Stella's for evening. Back to Hanley for {illegible} 17. Fine. To Uncle Jim's for dinner + then leave at 2.30 or Zella's. Amin at 4.30 + go to Miss. Tea at Mrs. Bentley's. 18. Fine. To Blenhim in forenoon and all leave for home about 4.30. Annie at {illegible}. William 7 p.m. Have tea and back home for hey. Then home sweet home at 11 p.m. 19. Fine forenoon. But downpour of rain + wind about 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. night. Back to help father's thresh. 20. Fine. C washes can + takes I home. Hotter 21. Heavy rain nearly all day. Bob J. comes in evening + stays all night. 22. Fine. Bob goes home in forenoon, C to {illegible} 23. " Wash C go to harrows + cinder. 24. " Louie + Mr. Burnett call. 25. " C to Mr. Hennis filling oils. I to Mabel's. 26. Fine {illegible} here to tea C. cuts corn. 27. Fine. C cuts corn. To town at night. 28. Grand. C + I to church + S.S {illegible}. Mr. William's here {illegible} 29. Fine, Rainy forenoon, C splits wood. I sew 30. Fine, C shucks corn. I sew. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> T. 1. Fine. Cool. Aunt Jenny + Mrs. Chant call. 2. " I sew for baby. C gets wood in shed 3. Grand. {illegible} + I to Mabel's C helps {illegible} fill oils. Hot. 4. Grand day.Hot. C + J to town nearly all day. Uncle Anson + Landford call. 5. Anniversary Rev Iwine {illegible} 6. " concert at night. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. C. {illegible} for referendum. 14. Rainy 15. Fine day. Roy + Bernice married. All at wedding and to station . Got Mr. William's con. 16. Rainy. Lyle + bride come in evening. 17. Fine " here all day. 18. " Take Lyle + Meldrid to Mr. Williams 19At night. Aunt Annie {illegible}. 19. Home C + I to Mr. Williams to dinner. meth. cemetery. 20. Fine. {illegible} day. Referendum {illegible}. Father masen over to {illegible} with con. 21. Rainy. Aunt Annie comes out in evening to tea. Bernice here in afternoon. 22. Fine. Louie + Willie come to stay in evening 23. C. takes Aunt Annie home. Rainy. 24. Fine forenoon. Wash. Rainy afternoon. 25. Rainy. 26. Fine. Louie Cyril + Willie to church. 27. Rainy day. Mr. Williams barn {illegible}. 28. Fine windy " " {illegible} more barn. 29. " {illegible} + I call at Bernice's 30. " 31. Rainy. C. Louie + Willie to come at {illegible} </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b09e9a401345d2e547452d274a79e5b.pdf 8370c71b79ee915ab6e83bd310f8c4f8 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b608ba710e0dfdd21834dd79859c639b.pdf c0b25a879e64830c23c8e26191a8fa35 PDF Text Text Mary Elizabeth “Minnie” Baker (1890-1984) 1919-1921 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {This diary in written in black ink, in a ruled book, not a diary. days are written in margin, both faces of each page are utilized.} Nov. 1. Fine Nov. 2. Fine. C. Louie & Father to church. 3. Fine. Wash. 4. Fine. Mrs. White Bernie & Roy here to tea {page torn} 4 5 East wind. C to {Shorthorn?} Sale. 6 Fine. Louie & Father to town. 7 East wind. 8 East wind. C & I to town at night. 9 Fine East wind. C & Willie to church. John here to dinn {dinner - cut off} C draws tile 10 East wind. Rain in afternoon. Father & I go to Mabel's C draws tile 11. Grand day. Father & I come home from Mabel's 12. Fine. Louie brings over her plants and then goes to town. Turns colder. Pm. 13. Corless here putting in tile. C to district meeting. 13. Very hard frost last night. Much colder. C helps Mr Corless with tile. Roy brings over some potatoes to store. 14. Cold. C draws tile. 15 " Moderating a little. Roy helps us butcher. Make soft soap and burn rubbish pile in afternoon. 16. Much milder. Dad Louie & C to church Mr. William's here to tea. 17 Grand day. Mabel & children here all day. Louie goes back with them and Willie goes to Roy's. Mr Watts calls �18. Fine morning turning colder with snow. I wash. C plows till storm prevents. {Space left blank} {right margin of this page appears to have been cut off in the scanning process} 27 C. Threshes at Tisdales in afternoon. 28 C " " " " forenoon. 29 Rainy forenoon turning colde {colder - page cut off} rain & wind storm at night. To {Too - page cut off} many shingles on barn trees shanty blown down etc. Archi {Archibald - page cut off} bale straw. 30. Fine. Very cold. All home all day viewing damage. Dec. 1 Fine. cold. wash. C helps Archie bale straw in forenoon. Charlie {page cut off} 2 fat calves 1 weighed 400 x 13 an {page cut off} PJ.Fishback here & gets contract fo {page cut off} 2. Quite stormy forenoon. P Caughe {page cut off} Mabels here to dinner & Bernie 3.Quite cold. C takes load manure dad & gets load of bran. 4. Quite mild. 5. Quite mild. Come to hospital ab{out - page cut off} Labor room 12 - 8 P.M. Donald {page cut off} C here & Leola in evening. 6. Milder. Little snow. Feel pretty goo {good - page cut off} afternoon & Leola & Mr Williams in {page cut off} 7. Cloudy. Some snow. C has cutter. Cy {Cyril? page cut off} Mrs Griffin, Lena in afternoon. Pear {page cut off} Roy in evening. Mabel brings pl {page cut off} church sends flowers. 8. Mild Cloudy. Louie & Dad call in af {afternoon - page cut off} C in evening. Aunt Jenney & Mrs. Harriso {page cut off} {Across top of page} 1920 Dec 11. Windy. Little milder but still cold. C. Leeta & her mother in afternoon. 12. Quite bright. Milder C. Mrs. Fleming in even {evening? page cut off} 13. Milder Muddy. Louie Cyril Leola and Langford. Mr. Watts & Leetam afternoon. 14. Colder. Windy. Beatrice Facey, Mabel Libbie, Mary, Mrs. Achford Cyril, Violet and Mr. Williams calls. Zella's 3rd girl born. �15. Very cold. Fine C. in evening. (?) 16. " " " Fanny Kilpatrick in afternoon C in evening 17. " " " Mr. Burrett Mrs. Manis & Mrs. Penhale & Miss Suton in afternoon C in evening 18. Cold. Fine. {crossed out - Fanny Kilpatrick} C in afternoon. 19. Milder. C. & A. Archibald come for Donald and I about 2 P.M Arrive home safely feel pretty good. 20. Cold. Fine. Louie & Cyril to town. Get Donald's buggy. 21 Fine. Dad & Louie to church. Mabel's here in afternoon & Lottie. Ray & Bernie in evening 22. Cold. Louie washes. C to town in afternoon. 23. " " & dad to town. 24 stormy all day. 25 Milder. Fine. Willie, Mr. Williams and Langford here to dinner & " I to town 26. Fine. 27. " Louie & dad to town. 28. " Louie & Willie go to Mabel's to dinner. Gordon Gillolts & John Gillolt's here in afternoon. also Cyril's people. 29. Cold. Cloudy. Louie washes. 30. " C to town. 31 " Fine. Jan. 1. Cold. Blustry with some snow in {page cut off} All of dad's family here to dinner. O {page cut off} quite badly drifted. Cars get stal {stalled? page cut off} Williams brings out man to repai {repair? page cut off} 2. Cold. Fine. N.W. wind. Very cold. 3. " "' 4. " Louie, dad & Cyril to church. 5" 6 Cold. �7 Fine. Dad goes to Mabel's. 8 Very stormy. Snow. 9 Cold. 10 Cold. Louie & Cyril to town Dad gets {h? page cut off} 11 Very cold. Blustry 12 Fine. Cousin Johnny & Harvey {co? page cut off} 13 Cold 14 Cold 15 Cold. 16 Very cold. East wind. {Live in dinn? illegible} 17 Very cold. C & Louie to town. 18 Cold Blustry. All home all day 19 East wind Snowy forenoon. C gets in {page cut off} 20 Fine. Milder. Blustry. East wind {so?} 21 Fine. Milder. Ray & Clarence help {C? page cut off} 22 Cold 23 " 24 Cold. Louie & C to town 25 " " " " church. 26 " C helps Roy butcher 27. " 28 Milder. C to Mr. Cohoon's sale. 29 Bright. Donald & I to Roy's to dinner. {illegible} 30 Cold. Windy 31. Terrible snow & wind. Cold. C to town �Feb. 1. Cold. All home all day. 2 Very much milder. Thawing 3. Getting colder. Dad & Louie to town. {Written across middle column of page from Jan. 7 to 21} Roads badly drifted {Written across middle column of page from Jan. 24 to 31} East winds {Across top of page} 1920 {Mar?} 1. Fine Wash Louie + dad to town. Dad to docto {doctor - page cut off} 2. " Cold 3. " " Cyril helps Roy butcher + dad g {go - page torn} back to visit. Dad has severe pain home side in evening but mustard plaster ease pain some. 4. Very mild. Roads bad. Dad in bed all day. Doctor Campbell comes about 7 p.m. Dad is taken to hospital by Roy and Louie & operated on for appendicitis at 11 p.m. Louis stays at Kilpatricks after operation. Ray comes home about 6.30 a.m. Rain turning colder to blizzard of snow. 5. Colder Blizzard all day. Father is resting easier. Ray Cyril out to hospital in afternoon. 6. Cold. Stormy Roads pretty bad. C to Town. 7. Cold. N.W wind Stormy at times. I go with Roy & Bernice to see dad in afternoon. 8. Cold. Blustry. C. helps me wash. Roy brings grist to be ground. 9. Little milder. R.B. & C to town to see dad. 10. Milder. Snow going. C draws manure. 11. Much milder Roads bad C to town. 12. " " " broken up. {Rest of page left blank} May 1. Dad & I to town. C seeding. 2. Fine Louie C. dad to church. 3. Fine. Cool 4. " " 5. " " �6. " " 7. " " 8. " Warm Dad & I to town C f {illegible - page cut off} 9. Rainy towards evening. 10. Cool 11. " 12. " 13. Fine Cool 14. Fine. Dad & i to town. Cool. 15. Fine. Louie & Willie to town C take {takes? page cut off} 16. Fine. Louie & I to Central church. 17. Fine. Warmer. {Rest of page left blank} {Blank space on most of page} Dec. 17. Uncle Samuel's wife dies. Dec. 19. " " " " buried. Dad Lou {Louie - page cut off} Roy & I go to London to funeral. Dec. 25. Keep Christmas here for my people {illegible} 1921 Jan. 1. F {Fine? dark spot on scan} Cold. Jan. 2. Fine but cold. Louie, John, Dad, Donald + I at Roy's for New Ye {Year - page cut off} 3. Grand day. Quite mild. 4. Fair day. Wash. Dad here to {page cut off} 5. Fine. Quite mild. Windy. Norman wife come to Roys for tea. Here for. Noman C. & Roy go to V.J.O meet {meeting? page cut off} 6. Mild. Fine. Norman & Edna come and stay all night. 7. Fine. Very mild. C takes Norman to C. Evans to dinner. Pick chi {illegible - page cut off}. �8. Grand weather for Jan. C to tow {town - page cut off} 9. Little colder. Mr. & Mrs. George B {page cut off} here to dinner & tea. 10. Mild. Mrs. V. H Baker buried. 11. " Cloudy. 12. " Fine. 13. " Fine. 14. Colder. Stormy. Defeated side is 15. Contest at Yar. Centre V. J.O. {illegible} give oyster supper (free) Large go with Lulu, Hazel Gordon & Rosa 15 Quite cold. C & I to town. To dads 16. Cold. Blustry. C & I to church. 18. Colder. Blustry. 18. Cold but fine. Reported 2 above 19. Very cold. 20. Great deal milde {milder}. Springlike day. Ray Bernie & Mr. & Mrs. Kildy to te {tea - page cut off} Baker's to dinner. 21. Cloudy. Misting. 22. Fine Mild. C to town & brings Lang {Langford - page cut off} 23. Fine. Little colder. C & Lang. to c {church? page cut off} 24. Little snow C. buzzed wood at Mr. {page cut off} 25. Cold. C. buzzed at V. Lockis {illegible - page cut off} meeting at night. I go to Mrs. M {page cut off} 26. Cold C & I to town. Jan. 28. Mr. William's here in evening. " 29. Much milder: C & I to town in afternoon. " 30. Cold. Windy. & I to church in morning. " 31. Bright but cold east wind. I wash. Men start to cut wood. �Feb. 1. Dull east wind. C to Mr. Vale's sale. " 2. Fine. Men here cutting wood. 3. " Colder. 4. " Quite cold. 5. " C & I to Chester Glomis to see some pigs but C doesn't buy any. Blustry {Blustery} towards evening. 6. Quite windy. C & I to church. 7. Fine. C takes a sicke to town to get cleaned & gets a bob of cane mola. Go to Glee Club at chur {church}. 8. Fine. Dad here to dinner & take Donald down to Mabel's in afternoon. C & Roy go to Clark Morrison's sale. 9. Some snow. Mabel's take me to Hugh Martin's in evening. 10. Quite cold. Rather poor sleighing. 11. " " 12. Fine. Cold. G & M. go to town. 13. " Milder. C comes down to dinner & we all come home. 14. Fine. Mild. C cuts cornstalks at Roy's & engine breaks down. 15. Fine. Dad here to dinner. 16. Cloudy Windy. Very mild. 17. Colder. Blustry {Blustery}. R & B to town. Leave Jean he {here - page cut off}. 18. Cold. Fine. 19. " " 20. " " C & I to church. E. wind. 21. Quite Cold. George brings M {My?} children up to stay till next Saturday. Dad here for a few minutes. G & C hitch up the colt. 22. Fine. Feb 25. Colder. Blustry {Blustery}. All go to Roy's to s {page cut off} evening. Take 2 horses and a sleigh. �26. Terrible day. Snow & wind. I co {page cut off} Mabel & family and find road {page cut off} 27. Cold. C & I to church. Take a {page cut off} " 28. Foggy. Dull day. Misty. C & R. {page cut off} Bassett Blunett's sale. Mar. 1. Rainy. C & to town. R comes over {page cut off} cut cornstalks. Dad here to dr {page cut off} 2. Fine. C to town to get repairs fo {page cut off} C at Mr. Walker's buzzing woo {wood - page cut off} 3. Cloudy. Lang comes out at eve {page cut off} for us to go in to see his father {illegible - page cut off} getting delirious with a nervous {illegible - page cut off} 4. C cutting stalks at Roy's. C goes {illegible - page cut off}. Mr. Williams & Lang out to stay {page cut off} 5. C {grim? illegible}. Grand day. Mr Wil {Williams? page cut off}. Call Dr. Campbell. M. Wil {Williams? page cut off} goes to bed. C stays up all nigh {night - page cut off}. breaks her arm & goes to hosp {hospital - page cut off} I to town to see her. 6. Quite cold. Lang brings out g {page cut off} & Ruth. Mr. William's worse. Cal {Call - page cut off} to come & help. Roy & Will set up 7. Fine. Uncle Edwin comes & we {page cut off} Dr. Shannon. C goes in for Miss {illegible - page cut off} 8. Mr. William's much the same. go in to see Louie. Rains ba {bad - page cut off} 9. Not much change. Roads ver {very? page cut off} 10. " " " 11. " " " Dad & I to {page cut off} again but hospital & ground 12. Mr. Williams much the same. {illegible - page cut off} go home 13. Mr. Williams little better. 14. " " much the same. 15. {bottom part of line cut off} Uncle Edwin comes again? March 19. Grand day. C & I to town. 20. Rainy ". 21. Cloudy. Very high winds. �22. Quite cool 23 Warmer. Mr William's gaining. 24 " 25 Fine. Father, Louie & Mary, Kilpatrick here to dinner. Ray Bernie & Jean here in afternoon. 26. Fine. C & Lang to town. 27 Rainy nearly all day. S. C. H & I to church in morning & Miss Palmer. Cyril Don & I at night. 28 Very cold. Ice & little snow. 29. Quite cold. Uncle Crayton, Mr Jameson & Mary here to dinner. C goes to Walkers 30 Grand day. C. buzzing at Roy's. Zella & family here to dinner. Mr William's {concest? illegible} 31. Rainy. {crossed out - Lang} C & I to town. Take Donald to Baby unit. Only get him weighed & measured as it was so late. Mr Walker's not do {not doing? page cut off} April 1. Fine but cooler & windy. C. at Roy's bu {bush? page cut off} engine breaks down & he goes to town for repairs. Lang & I to town again to Baby Clinic. Mrs. Main goes also. The Dr. finds nothing wrong with Donald 2. Fine day. {crossed out - Ro} C. finished buzzing at Roy' {Roy's - page cut off} 3. Grand day. S {illegible} anniversary. L. C. D & I at church in morning. L. D & I take Mrs. Palmer home. 4. Gand {Grand} day. Very warm 5. " " " 6. " " C. started working on land. 7 " " " working on land. 8 Rainy. Cooler 9 Cloudy N wind. Colder. Roy helps clip horses. C & I to town in afternoon 10 {illegible - cut off in scanning process} {crossed out - March} April 11. Fine. Quite cold. C. ploughs & I {page cut off} Father here grafting tree to spies. 12. Little milder. Cloudy. C. saws & {page cut off} of barn. Father grafts kings & sn {page cut off} 13. Fine. �14 15 16 17 18 Fine 19 " 20 21 Rainy 22 Rainy 23 Cloudy C to town. 24. Fine. C & I to town. S. here & all go for {page cut off} 25 Fine. I wash & start to make soft {page cut off} " 26 " Dad & I go to Louie's in aftern {afternoon - page cut off} am taken sick about 5.30 P.M. D {Dad? page cut off} comes. sends for Mabel & Mrs. {illegible - Turnberry?} Bernice sail in evening. 27 {written above line - Rainy} Bernice comes to stay. Dr. here {illegible - page cut off} 28 Fine. Papa here to dinner. C goes Turnbull. Dr. Sham {illegible} Gliddon 29. Fine Dr. Sh. calls again. Mabel etc. c {page cut off} 30. " . C to Town. Roy calls in aftern {afternoon - page cut off} May 1. Cloudy. L. comes out. Bernice sto {stops? page cut off} {written above line - Dr. {illegible} calls.} " 2. Partly fair. " 3 " " Dr. Sh. calls again. " 4 Fine. Mrs. Dennis & Lulu call. 5 " C. finishes seeding. 6" 7 " C. & Mrs. Turnbull go to town {page cut off} " 8 " C & " " " " churc {church - page cut off} down stairs for dinner. �" 9 Fine. I down stairs nearly all day " 10 " Mr. Watts, Ella & Clayton call. May. 13. back to Roy's to dinner & afternoon. C takes Mrs. Turnbull to town in evening. " 14 Fine. C. takes Baby Beef to Mapleton & sell 9 cattle to Hiriane Peer for $525. To town in afternoon. " 15 Fine. Cold wind. Lang. Miss Ackford, Gordon Gillotts, Mrs. Manis & 2 daught {daughters - page cut off} here. Frost at night. 16 Fine. C takes his father home. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> {This diary in written in black ink, in a ruled book, not a diary. days are written in margin, both faces of each page are utilized} {Unreadable due to aged paper}1. Fine {Unreadable due to aged paper}2. Fine. C. Louie & Father to church 3. Fine. Wash 4. Fine. Mrs. White {Bemers?} & Roy here to tea {page torn} 4 5 East wind. C to {Shorthom?} Sale. 6 Fine. Louie & Father to town. 7 East wind. 8 East wind. C & I to town at night. 9 Fine East wind. C & Willie to church. John here to dinner C draws tile 10 East wind. Rain in afternoon. Father & I go to Mabel's C draws tile 11. Grand day. Father & I come home from Mabel's 12. Fine. Louie brings over her plants and then goes to town. Turns colder. Pm. 13. Corless here putting in tile. C to district meeting. 13. Very hard frost last night. Much colder. C helps Mr Corless with tile. Roy brings over some potatoes to store. 14. Cold. C draws tile. 15 " Moderating a little. Roy helps us butcher. Make soft soap and burn rubbish pile in afternoon. 16. Much milder. Dad Louie & C to church Mr. William's here to tea. 17 Grand day. Mabel & children here all day. Louie goes back with them and Willie goes to Roy's. Mr Watts calls 18. Fine morning turning colder with snow. I wash. C plows till storm prevents. {Space left blank} {right margin of this page appears to have been cut off in the scanning process} 27 C. Threshes at Tisdales in afternoon. 28 C " " " " forenoon. 29 Rainy forenoon turning colder rain & wind storm at night. To many shingles on barn trees shanty blown down etc. Archie bale straw. 30. Fine. Very cold. All home all day viewing damage. 1 Fine. cold. wash. C helps Archie bale straw in forenoon. Charlie {cut off} 2 fat calves 1 weighed 400 x 13 an{cut off} PJ.Fishback here & gets contract fo{cut off} 2. Quite stormy forenoon. P Caughe{cut off} Mabels here to dinner & {Berni?} 3.Quite cold. C takes load manure dad & gets load of bran. 4. Quite mild. 5. Quite mild. Come to hospital ab{out} Labor room 12 - 8 P.M. Donald to Chere & Leola in evening. 6. Milder. Little snow. {illegible} pretty goo{cut off} afternoon & Leola & MrWilliams in {cut off} 7. Cloudy. Some snow. C has cutter. Cy{cut off} Mrs Griffin, Lena in afternoon. Pear{cut off} Roy in evening. Mabel brings pl{cut off} church sends flowers. 8. Mild Cloudy. Louie & Dad call in {cut off} C in evening. Aunt Jenney & Mrs. Harriso{cut off} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dec 11. Windy. Little milder but still cold. C. Leeta & her mother in afternoon. 12. Quite bright. Milder C. Mrs. Fleming in even 13. Milder Muddy. Louie Cyril Leola and Langford. Mr. Watts & Leetam afternoon. 14. Colder. Windy. Beatrice Facey, Mabel Libbie, Mary, Mrs. Achford Cyril, Violet and Mr. Williams calls. Zellaès 3rd girl born. 15. Very cold. Fine C. in evening. (?) 16. " " " Fanny Kilpatrick in afternoon C in evening 17. " " " Mr. Burrett Mrs. Manis & Mrs. Penhale & Miss Suton in afternoon C in evening 18. Cold. Fine. Fanny Kilpatrick C in afternoon. 19. Milder. C. & A. Archibald come for Donald and I about 2 P.M Arrive home safely feel pretty good. 20. Cold. Fine. Louie & Cyril to town. Get Donald's buggy. 21 Fine. Dad & Louie to church. Mabel's here in afternoon & Lottie. Ray & {Ber????} evening 22. Cold. Louie washes. C to town in afternoon. 23. " " & dad to town. 24 stormy all day. 25 Milder. Fine. Willie, Mr. Williams and Langford here to dinner & Williams S. to tea 26. Fine. 27. " Louie & dad to town. 28. " Louie & Willie go to Mabel's to dinner. Gordon Gillolts & John Gillolt's here in afternoon. also Cyril's people. 29. Cold. Cloudy. Louie washes. 30. " C to town. 31 " Fine. 1. Cold. Blustry with some snow {illegible} All of dad's family here to dinner. {O?} quite badly drifted. Cars get{stalled?} Williams brings out man to {repair?} 2. Cold. Fine. V. V. wind. Very cold. 3. " "' 4. " Louie, dad & Cyril to church. 5 " 6 Cold. 7 Fine. {Dad goes?} to Mabel's. 8 Very stormy. Snow. 9 Cold. 10 Cold. Louie & Cyril to town Dad gets {h?} 11 Very cold. Blustry 12 Fine. Cousin Johnny & Harvey {ea?} 13 Cold 14 Cold 15 Cold. 16 Very cold. East wind. {Live in? illegible} 17 Very cold. C & {Seirre?} to town. 18 Cold Blustry. All home all day 19 East wind Snowing fornoon, C gets in 20 Fine. Milder. Blustry. East wind {so?} 21 Fine. Milder. Ray & Clarence help {C?} 22 Cold 23 " 24 Cold. Louie & C to town 25 " " " " church. 26 " C helps Ray {kitchen?} 27. " 28 Milder. C to Qm. Coloon's pile. 29 Bright. Donald & I to Ray's to dine. {illegible} 30 Cold. Windy 31. Terrible snow & wind. Cold. C to town 1. Cold. All home all day. 2 Very much milder. {Shaving?} 3. Getting cold. Dad & Louie to town. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> 1. Fine Wash Louie + dad to town. Had to {illegible} May 2. " Cold 3. " " Cyil helps Ray butcher + dad g. back to most. Hard has seven rain to ma side in evening but {illegible} plaster was rain some. 4. Very mild. Roads bad. Dad in bed all day. Harton Campbell comes about 7 p.m. Dad is taken to hospital by Ro and Louie + sperated on for appindilis at 11 p.m. Louis stays at Klpaturpha after operation Ray comes home about 6.30 a.m. Rain turning colder to blizzard of snow. 5. Colder Blizzard all day. Father is {illegible} casin. Ray Cyil out to hopsitol in afternoon. 6. Cold. Stormy Roads pretty bad. C to Toron. 7. Cold. N.U wind stormy at times. I go with Ray. Bermite to see dad in afternoon. 8. Cold. Blustry. C. helps no word. Ray {illegible} girst to be ground. 9. Little milder. R.B.C to town to see dad. 10. Milder snow going C drawn monure. 11. Much milder Rondo bad C to town. 12. " " " broken up. 1. Dad. I go town. C seeking. 2. Fine Low C. dad to chore. 3. Fine cool 4. " " 5. " " 6. " " 7. " " 8. " Warm Bad. I to town C F 9. Rainy toronado evening. 10. Cool 11. " 12. " 13. Fine cool 14. Fine. Dad + i to town. Cool. 15. Fine Louie + Willie to town C {illegible} 16. Fine Louie + I to Contial church 17. Fine warmer </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> dec. 17. Uncle Lamuelo wife die. Dec. 19. " " " " buried. Had low Ray + I go to london to funeral. dec. 25. Keep Christmas here for my people <h2>1920</h2> {Many words were cut off in the picture} Jan. 1. {illegible} cold. Jan. 2. Fine but cold. Louie. John, Dad, Donald + I at Ray's for new Year. 3. Grand day. Quite mild. 4. Fair day. Wash. Had here to 5. Fine. Quite mild. Windy. Norman wife came to Rays for tea. Here for. Noman C. + Rau go to V.J.O meet 6. Mild. Fine. Normal + Edna came and stay all night. 7. Fine. Very mild. C takes Normal to C. evans to finner. Pick chores. 8. Grand weather for Jan. C to Toronto 9. Little colder. M. Yeog B here to dinner + tea. 10. Mild. Mrs. v. H Baker buried. 11. " Cloudy. 12. " Fine. 13. " Fine. 14. Colder. Stormy. seperated side is 15. Contest at Yor. Cester V. J.O. give ayster supper (fee) Sarge go with Lula. Hazel London + Rosa. 15 Quite cold. C + B to town. 1 {Illegible}. 16. Cold. Blustry. C + J to church. 18. Colder. Blustry. 18. Cold but fine. Reported 0 above 19. Very cold. 20. Yeal deal mild. Sprinlike day. Ray Bernie + M. Mrs Reildy to Bakers to dinner. 21. Cloudy Musting 22. Fine Milf. C to them + brings Long 23. Fine. Little colder. C + term + Long 24. Little snow C. buzzed at V. Lockis meeting at night. I go to Mrs. 26. Cold C + I to town. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Jan. 28. Mr. William's here in evening. 29. Much milder: C & I to town in afternoon. 30. Cold. Windy. & I to church in morning. 31. Bright but cold east wind. I wash. Men start to cut wood. Feb. 1. Dull east wind. C to Mr. Vale's sale. 2. Fine. Men here cutting wood. 3. " . Colder 4. " . Quite cold. 5. " C & I to Chester Glomis to see some pigs but C doesn't buy any. Blustery towards evening. 6. Quite windy. C & I to church. 7. Fine. C takes a sicke to town to get cleaned & gets a bible of cane mola. Gots Glee Club at church. 8. Fine. Dad here to dinner & take Donald down to Mabel's in afternoon. C, Ray go to Clark Morrison's sale. 9. Some snow. Mabel take me to Hugh Martin's in evening. 10. Quite cold. Rather poor sleighing. 11. " " 12. Fine. Cold. G & M. go to town. 13. " Miler. C comes down to dinner + we all come home. 14. Fine. Mild. C cuts cornstalks at Ray's & engine breaks down. 15. Fine. Dad here to dinner. 16. Cloudy Windy. Very mild. 17. Colder. Blustery. R & B to town. Leave Jean here. 18. Cold. Fine. 19. " " 20. " " C & I to church. E. wind. 21, Quite Cold. George brings M children up to stay till next Saturday. Dad here for a few minutes. G & C hith up the colt. 22. Fine. Feb 25. Colder. Blustry. All go to Roy's to {text is cut off} evening. Take horses and a sleigh. 26. Terrible day. Snow & wind. I {illegible} Mabel + family and find road. 27. Cold. C + I to church. Take {cut off} 28. Foggy. Dull day. Misty. C + R. Bassett Blunett's sale. 1. Rainy. C to town. R comes over. {cut off}. cut corn stalks. Had here to {cut off} 2. Fine. C to town {illegible} for {cut off}. C at Mr. Walker's buzzing wood 3. Cloudy. {illegible} come out at eve. us to go in to see his gather {cut off} getting {illegible} with a {illegible} 4. C cutting stalks at Roy's. C goes {cut off}. Mr. Williams + Lang out to {illegible} 5. C grim day. Grand day. Mr {cut off}. Call Campell. M {illegible} goes to bed. C stays up all night. {illegible} turn over + goes to {illegible} I to town to see her. 6. Quite cold. Lang brings out {cut off}. Ruth. Mr. William's worse. {Cut off} to come + help. Roy + Will out {cut off} 7. Fine. Uncle Edwin come + {cut off} {illegible}. C goes in for Miss 8. Mr. William's much the same. go in to see Louie. Rain {cut off} 9. Got much change. Roads {cut off} 10. " " " 11. " " " Had. J {cut off} again but hospital. ground 12. Mr. Willaim much the same {illegible} go home. 13. Mr. Willaim's little better. 14. " " much the same. 15. {illegible} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> March 19. Grand day. C & I to town. 20. Rainy ". 21. Cloudy. Very high winds. 22. Quite cool 23 Warmer. Mr Williams gaining. 24 " 25 Fine. Father, Louie & Mary, Kilpatrick here to dinner. Ray Bernie & Jean here in afternoon. 26. Fine C & Lang to town. 27 Rainy nearly all day. S. C. H & I to church in morning & Miss Palmer. Cyril Don & I at night 28 Very cold. Ice & little snow. 29. Quite cold. Uncle Crayton, Mr Jameson & Mary here at dinner. C goes to Walkers 30 Grand day. C. buzzing at Roy's. Yella & family here to dinner. Mr William's {concest?} 31. Rainy. {Something crossed out} C & I to town. Take Donald to Baby unit. Only get him weighed & measured as it was so late {unreadable} {April?} 1. Fine bit cooler & windy. C. at Roy's bush engine breaks down & he goes to town for repairs. Lang & I to town again to Baby Clinic. Mrs. Main goes also. The Dr. finds nothing wrong with Donald 2. Fine day. {Something crossed out} C. finished buzzing at Roy's 3. Grand day. S. anniversasy. L. C. D & I at church in morning. L. D & I take Mary Palmer home. 4. Grand day. Very warm 5. " " " 6. " " C. started working on land. 7 " " " working on land. 8 Rainy. Cooler 9 Cloudy N wind. Colder. Roy helps clip horses. C & I to town in afternoon 10 {cut off in scanning process} 11. Fine. Quite cold. C. ploughs & I Father here grafting tree to spies. 12. Little milder. Cloudy. C. saws & of barn. Father grafts kings & 13. Fine. 14 15 16 17 18 Fine 19 " 20 21 Rainy 22 Rainy 23 Cloudy C to town. 24. Fine. C & I to town. S. here & all go for a 25 Fine I wash & start to make soft 26 " Dad & I go to Son's in afternoon am taken sick about 5.30 P.M. Dad comes. sends for Mabel & Mrs. {illegible - Finnick?} Bernice sail in evening. 27 Raining Bernice comes to stay. Dr. here 28 Fine. Papa here to dinner. C goes Turnbule. Dr. {illegible} Gliddon 29. Fine Dr. calls again. Mabel etc. 30. " . C to Town. Roy calls in afternoon Dr. {illegible} calls. May 1. Cloudy. S. Comes out. Bernice sto <pre> " 2. Partly fair. </pre> <pre> " 3 " " Dr. Sh. calls again. </pre> <pre> " 4 Fine. Mrs. Dennis & {illegible} call. </pre> <pre> 5 " C. finishes seeding. </pre> <pre> 6 " </pre> <pre> 7 " C. & Mrs. Turnbull go to town </pre> <pre> " 8 " C & " " " " church down stairs for dinner. </pre> <pre> " 9 Fine. I down stairs nearly all day </pre> <pre> " 10 " Im. Watts, Ella & Clayton call. </pre> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> May. 13. back to Roy's to dinner & afternoon. C takes Mrs. Turnbull to town in evening. <pre> " 14 Fine. C. takes Baby Beef to Mapleton & sell 9 cattle to Hiriane Peer for $625. To town in afternoon. </pre> <pre> " 15 Fine. Cold wind. Lang. Miss Acheford, Gordon Gillotts, Mrs. Manis & 2 daughters here. Frost at night. </pre> <pre> 16 Fine. C takes his father home. </pre> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b77174ddc6b0e9903500376599194937.pdf 9544c53defd416596180aeb775c07461 PDF Text Text A1996.111 Diaries of Mary Ellen Awrey of Erin Township, 1910-1916; typed transcript. �/? ? ? ^/// DIARIES OF MARY ELLEN AWREY This is the transcription of diaries kept by my mother when she was a young girl. She was born on the family farmin Erin township on September 13, 1893, to Ellen (Irvin) and Edwin Awrey. She was named Mary Ellen but was called Nell. In later years she was Nellie to her friends however I never heard my father call her anything but Nell. Mother was the fourth child born into the family but the second child, Annie, having died at age4 two, mother became the third oldest with her brother Wilbert (1886) the oldest and her sister Ethel (1891) .the second oldest. Three more children were born into the family. Myrtle (1895), Ivy (cl897) and Clifford who also died in infancy. My grandfather Edwin Awrey died very suddenly, within about a week of having taken sick. I think it was meningitis, inf lamination of the brain as they called it. This happened in 1905 when he was 46 years old. Mother was 12 years old and her brother Wilbert 19 years old and able to take over the running of the farm when their father died. My grandmother, widowed and with a family to care for, probably stayed on the farm until Wilbert was getting ready to marry in 1912, From mother’s 1910 diary I discovered that it was October 17, 1909 when she came to live with her Aunt Harriet (Irvin) and her husband, Dr. Allan Gibson, in Hillsburgh, (she remarked on the first anniversary of the day). Gibson’s had no children and the feeling in mother’s diaries is that she was quite like a daughter to them, and they like a second set of parents to her. The three diaries here transcribed, were all written while she lived there with Gibsons in "the Burg". �A FEW NOTES REGARDING HOW TO READ THIS TRANSCRIPTION Like many diaryists, mother didn’t use proper sentence construction or punctuation. You just have to become accustomed to this style of writing perhaps reading an entry over again to get the right meaning. For example this entry, written without a break, actually contains in essence, seven sentences: Beautiful day was at church this A.M. then went with Dr. for a drive this P.M. Linole Somerville and wife & Kate McM were here for tea went to church to-night Miss McDonald spoke after church went for a walk with Mr. Cullen it is a fine night. I think "this P.M." belongs with "a drive" and "after church" goes with Mr. Cullen’s walk and not with "Miss McDonald spoke". I have transcribed the diary word for word and so if you see any funny spelling it is the way she wrote it, not a typo (I hope I didn’t missed one when proof reading). Some of her misspellings were consistent, for example she wrote "to" instead of "too" and that sometimes required a second look to get the right meaning. Other mistakes didn’t make a difference to the meaning such as "no" for "know", "sow" for "sew", "thouroughly" for "thoroughly", "slieghing" for "sleighing" and "hurried" for "buried". She always wrote A.M. for morning and P.M. simply means afternoon, not usually evening. Other shortforms are, most notably, Wilbt. for Wilbert and quite often an initial for a name that she has either just given or one that she writes often, such as E. for Ethel or E.H. for Edgar Huxley, H. for her aunt Harriet and I. for Irvine. Uncle Allan is always referred to as Dr. The only other thing that I can think of that could cause a little confusion, is her reference to "home". This could mean any number of places, sometimes the farm where she lived with her parents, sometimes Gibson’s home where she lived in Hillsburg. Later on it referred to the place where her mother moved to in Hillsburg, even though she never lived there and, if she was away visiting, it refer red to the house she was visiting in. And last of all, if you wonder what day an entry is for, simply look for the day she went to church and count forwards or backwards from Sunday. �This is the Edwin Awrey family home in Erin township, where mother lived with her parents, brother Wilbert and sisters, Ethel, Myrtle and Ivy. After she went to live in Hillsburgh, this is where she returned on most Sundays, until her brother married and her mother moved into Hillsburgh. In this picture grandma Awrey is sitting by the porch with Ethel standing beside her. Wilbert is holding the horses. �When the diary begins, mother is 16 years old and working in her uncle's drugstore. His office was in a room at the back, so I suppose she had some supervision, however she must have had the sole responsibility when he was away on a call which could have been quite often. - 1910 JULY 11 Worked in store went to McMillians Garden Party with Kate Mac M. came home with Wm. & Bessie Barbour. had a good time Run away at the lower end of the village nobody hurt. 12 Wet day, nothing doing to-night so we closed up and I came home. 13 Fine day. mother Ethel & Wilbert were in town to-day, everything going fine, was out for a walk with K. MacMurchy to-night. 14 Fine day worked in the store went for a walk to-night with Winnie Mclnnis (Sport). 15 Fine day but very hot things are quiet in the village. Was out for a walk to-night with J. McFee had good time. 16 Big thunder storm early this morning. I went to choir practise to-night. Wilbert came over so I went home got home about 1 o ’clock. 17 Nice bright day. I came to Hillsburgh this afternoon. Bruce & Mary McPhail were coming up to-night. I went to church to-night and went for a drive after wards with J. McFee. 18 Nothing doing to-day everything quiet went for a drive to-night with E. Huxley, having lots of fun. 19 Fine day things are very quiet to-night, wish I had of had someone to go for a walk with. We closed early & came home. 20 Looks a little like rain, nobody in town I feel kind of lonesome to-night, whish some of the folks from home would come over. 21 Big thunder storm to-night but all over now, there was a quilting Bee here to-day, the W.F.M.S. Raining so we came home early. Dan Robinsons had a wee girl today �July 23...Ivy and Myrtle came over to-day for holidays. Ivy and Myrtle are the two younger sisters In the white dresses and mother Is at the back In a darker dress. �2. 22 Things were rather quiet to-day expected someone from home but they never came. I was reading to-day & went for a drive to-night with B. Barbour. 23 Hot to-day rained a little to-night I went to choir practise then up to the ice-cream parlor not much fun. Ivy & Myrtle came over to-day For Holidays. 24 Beautiful morning but blew up rain in afternoon I went to McLacklans from church had a dandy time Went for a drive with J. McFee to-night but came up thunder s so came in early. 25 Cooler to-day Ada Barbour came up to-night and we had a good laugh Tom N. drove her home last night. 26 Nobody around to-night. I guess everybody went to the garden party (at Nurces) Lena I. came up to-day. I got two teeth filled and went over and met the 5 o ’clock train. Lea Gibson came down on it. 27 Got an invitation to a party to-day for to-morrow night Myrtle and Ivy went home to-night. 28 Fine day, nothing much doing went to the party to-night had a fine time Ethel stayed here all night. Ha-HaHa- (Stung). 29 Nice day light shower this afternoon. Jack McF. drove Ethel home to-night Lena and I went to concert in Erin with A. McFee I acted gooseberry - good time Wilbert was there. 30 Rained a little this afternoon. Big crowd in town to night. I went to choir practise, lots of fun, stayed in store rest of night. B. Russell walked home with us. 31 Well here’s the last of July. Aunt H & Lena & I went home to-day had a swell drive. Went to church to night. went for a drive with J. McFee came in early didn’t want to go very bad (fair time) y AUGUST 1 Wash day it rained heavy for a little while this after noon the men in the village had a fowl supper for Carl Innes and gave him a sterling silver shaving set. �Aug 3...Ethel & mother came over for me... This is grandma Awrey. Born Ellen Irvin, she married Edwin Awrey in 1885, was widowed at the age of 38 and remarried about 1915. She is buried in Coningsby cemetery with her first husband. �3. 2 Fine day Carl left this morning nothing doing Eva McGill and I started out for a walk to-night then H. Nodwell came so I had to play gooseberry till we got home getting to bed early to-night. 3 Ethel & Mother came over for me to-day Im going to have some holidays. It came up rain E & I were up street having lots of fun with J. McF. got home save but a terrible thunder storm to-night. 4 Cleared off to-day a lot cooler Sargents barn was struck with lightning last night. Ethel & I went to Ospringe to-night. D. Barclay came down shortly after we got home. 5 Went to the Berry patch. Mary & Janetta came out got home one o ’clock. Had a sporty time. I had a big sleep in afternoon went to bed early Ethel was pretty sleepy. 6 Cold and cloudy all day seems like fall we were not doing much to-day Wilbert & I went to Hillsburg to-night I went to choir practise with B. Russell. Big crowd in town to-night. 7 Warmer to-day Wilbert & Ethel and I went over to Eph Barbours to-day we came to church yith (Willie) he’s quite a sport. We came home with J. McFee. Tib Young was up this morning. 8 Fine day got up early and went to berry patch berries were good fooling around this afternoon had a card from Lucy Currie. Ethels very sleepy to-night (poor Jack). 9 I picked berries in the garden they washed this morning then we done the ironing this afternoon it rained a little to-night. 10 Fine morning. Ethel & I went to Hillsburgh this morning we expected Lucy Shelton on the eleven train but she did not come we got home about 2.00. 11 Went to MacKinnons berry patch berries were fine this morning. It was a lovely evening so Ethel & I took a walk up to Coopers lots of fun playing Pitt. 12 Fine day went to berry patch came back about noon. We went to party in the Park to-night had a swell time I came home with Roy Young & have a date for Tuesday �Mother’s brother, Wilbert Awrey, born in 1886. married Bessie Barbour in 1912 and died in the 1918 flu epidemic. J �4. night Wilbert is twenty four to-day he’s getting his birthday bumps. 13 Fine day we were kind of late getting up. We done the work in forenoon & had a sleep and talked in after noon W. went to Burg. 14 Fine day got kind of cloudy in evening but cleared off again. John Awrey came down this forenoon then he *• took Ethel & I to church & Elmer Awrey drove Ethel home we brought them both in had a fair time. 15 Went to berry patch (guess we can bid farewell to it) got six quarts berries. I had a sleep then got up and sewed got an invitation up to Albert Awrey’s for Wed. evening so holidays are nearly over. 16 Cloudy day. I was sewing had a wee sleep in afternoon (my its very nice having holidays you can get in a sleep once in a while) Roy Younge came up to-night had a fair time. 17 Close hot day. I slept in this morning then we were ironing. Ethel and I went up to A. Awrey’s to-day Wilbert took me back to Hillsburg to-night. I was out for a big long walk with Burnie Russell, had a swell time its a lovely evening J. ,H. Burt’s have a wee girl & Mrs. Howes drownded herself this morning. 18 Cleard off again lot cooler to-night I was developing pictures to-day they came out fine. Jack Awrey was over to-night. I came home early and am getting to bed in good time. Mrs. Howes will be buried Sun. 19 Fine day. I was printing pictures to-day but didn’t have very good luck. things were very quiet so we came home and am going to bed early it’s a beautiful night. 20 Lovely day making pictures Ethel & Wilbert were over to-night. Uncle Jimmy and aunt M. brought aunt Sara over to-night, she is going to stay for a while. It’s an elegant night. 21 Fine day went to church this morning big crowd J. J. Elliot preached Ada & Bob Barbour came over for dinner then they took me & we went over home came back to church at night it was crowded full Ethel went back home with Bob & I went for a drive with George Burt. �r Two views of Dr. Gibson’s house. I would judge the top one to be earlier since the trees and ivy are more developed in the bottom one. The fence which in earlier days may have kept pasturing livestock from the garden, has been removed too. �5. 22 It rained heavy this morning but cleared up in the fore noon. We started to take stock to-day quite a job. nobody in town to-night so we came home early Aunt Harriet and aunt Sara were over home to-day. Ethels feeling very sleepy after last night pretty good fellow (Bob). 23 Damp wet day. Erin Boys came up to-day to play ball. Hillsburg won score 6 - 8 . It was kind of wet game nobody in town at all so we came home early. 24 Damp day not many around Aunt Sarah went home this morning got cooler towards eve. aunt H. & Millie Boyle & I went up and had some ice cream then M. & I went for at little walk no fun so came home. 25 Nice bright morning came up a terrible wind and then an awful rain still raining hard to-night no walk for anybody to-night. Isa Irvine and his kids came today. 26 Fine day but quite cool, didn’t do much all day fooled around with the two Irvine kids Chris came tonight. 27 Fine day Dr. went to Fergus to-day had an operation for appendicitis on J. Jackson. Hillsburg and Allan Jun. Base Ball teams played to-day H. won score 9 23 The Irvines went home to-night. Billie McPhail died yesterday. 28 Beautiful day went to church this morning had Mr. Scott & Mr. Russell for dinner I kept house this afternoon till 4 o ’clock then went down to uncle Smiths for tea Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dyer were there came back to church to-night big crowd out Barbours were up to McFee’s to-day so they were all out together Wilbert was here for tea to-night I went for a walk with Burnie Russell to-night lots of fun stealing apples, etc. •# 29 We washed to-day and Dr. and I were taking stock this is an awful job. Jack McFee came in to-night and brought me some music I’m all in my glee to-night think I’m going to get to the Exhib. 30 Nice day we were taking stock nobody in town so came home. 31 Heavy rain this morning but cleared up nothing doing so came home. �r r Sept. 6....went to the E x .... went up to Uncle Archies stayed all night.... Uncle Archie and aunt Sarah Irvine who lived in Toronto. Archie was a brother of grandma Awrey’s. �SEPTEMBER 1 Beautiful day Aunt H. & Dr. went to a picnic on the second line to-day I was taking stock. Wilbert came over to-night w e ’re going down to the Ex Mon. or Tue my this is a slow week. 2 Very nice day we didn’t do much at the stock to-day but worked till ten to-night I feel like two cents these days don’t know what to do Mother & Ethel were over to-day. 3 Quite a heavy shower to-day and a lot of wind were working all day taking stock was at choir practise to-night not much doing so I was out most of the night had a little fun went for a walk with Jack McFee he wants me to go up to-morrow don’t think I’11 go though. 4 Nice day went to church McLacklans wanted me to go to Orton from church but did not go. Wilbert & Ethel went up to McFee’s today I went to the Disciple church to-night then for a walk with Fred Widdis. 5 Raining heavy this morning we were working at the stock I don’t know what Im doing to-night Wilbert rang me up and told me he couldn’t go to Toronto. 6 Well I got very nervy this morning. I got ready and went to the station I was going to go to Toronto myself but W. came in before the train left we went to the Ex and stayed for the fireworks. they were grand went up to uncle Archies stayed all night pretty tired. 7 Beautiful day Mildred I. Wilbert and I all went down town this morning had a great time didn’t come back till 4 o ’clock then we husseled off to the station but was there in time there were a lot came up on the train to-night to Hillsburg. 8 Fine day Eva Biggar came here last night. Aunt H & Dr. went to Toronto this morning Eva & I were to stay alone to-night but Miss Semple came over and stayed with us. 9 Nice day woke up about seven this morning but got around in very good time we were developing Films to-day Burnie R. was helping us the Dr. & Aunt came home to-night I went over and stayed with Miss Semple to-night. �Sept. 13.... seventeen I can hardly imagine Im getting so old...... we got our pictures taken but I don’t think they’ll be good. �7 10 Beautiful day didn’t do much work to-day went to choir practise nothing doing much so came home about ten o ’clock. 11 Nice morning Wilbert came over to church this morning and took Bessie Barbour over home then Geo. Burt came and took Eva Biggar & I over this afternoon we went to Mimosa church to-night lovely night not many out. 12 Cold this morning Eva stayed over home last night we started taking stock again but Dr. was called away came home early to-night and had a game of Parchessi 13 Nice day here’s for my birthday seventeen I can hardly imagine Im getting so old Mother & Ethel brought Eva over to-day we got our pictures taken but I don’t think they’ll be good Burn Russell was up this afternpon making pictures. 14 Seems to be getting awfully cold I guess winter is coming I took Eva over to the 5 train this evening Violet Gurney came down on it she is going to stay for a while Wilbert & Roy Younge came over to-night so they took us for a drive a lovly night. 15 Beautiful day didn’t do much this forenoon making pictures this afternoon Violet & I went to the Disciple church to-night but no good at fishing didn’t get any body so we came home. 16 Nice day worked all day Dr. and aunt H. went to church to-night Violet & I went for a walk with Fred Widdis and Elmer Green. It is an ellegant night. 17 Nice day but looks a little like rain to-night Ethel & mother were over to-day I went down to choir practise then Violet went for a walk with Mr. Green and I came home. 18 Cloudy to-day looks like rain. Went to church this morning and to Sunday School Wilbert was here for tea we went to church to-night then I went for a walk with Roy Younge & Violet went with Mr. Green (pretty chummy) eh! 19 Nice bright day having fine weather now. Violet & I went for a walk Mr. Green caught up to us so I came in. �Sept. 24....Burnie Russell came up to bid us good-bye this morning..... Burn, father’s older brother, appears in mother’s diary before he does. Sept. 25....took a walk over to bid Mrs. Wise good-bye she is going away in the morning Grandma of Arch & Burn who became our greatgrandma, pictured with M y r t l e & Edith Scott. �8v 20 Fine day there is two or three cases of fever around now We came home early to-night. 21 Nice day we are nearly through taking stock. Millie Boyle came down to-night so we went home & made Taffy. My it is just lovley out these nights. 22 Heavy Frost last night its getting more like fall. We were taking stock all day but didn’t finish. Violet* & I were going to go to church to-night but Arnold McKinnon came along and he & Violet & Burn Russell & I all went for a drive we had a fine time only it was a little cold. Everybody is getting ready for the show tomorrow. 23 It rained a little this morning but nothing to spoil the show There was quite a stir in town all day we went down to the show to-night. Violet went with Mr. Green. I went in with Dr. they had quite a nice crowd there & a good show I feel a little blue to night Violet is leaving in the morning. 24 Damp nasty morning. Burnie Russell came up to bid us good-bye this morning he left on the nine train and Violet went on the eleven I’m pretty near lost since she has gone Mother and Ethel were over to-day Jack McFee walked down with me to-night., 25 Cold damp day. I got up about ten o ’clock and went to church. Dr. McKay preached this morning. Flora McLachlan hand in her resignation as choir leader last night. She is going to be married soon. Mary McL came in with me from church & Eva McGill came in for tea went to church to-night not many out then aunt H. & I took a walk over to bid Mrs. Wise.goodbye she is going away in the morning. 26 Wet miserable day we finished up the stock taking to day everything is done now and Im not sorry. We had Mrs. Switzer, Carrie Carmichael & Ellen and Bess McNally & Miss Semple in to tea to-night. Kate McMurchy came home to-night. I had a card from Carl Innes. 27 Very wet this morning but cleared off nicely this after noon Wilbert was here for tea to-night then he went on over to the tenth nothing doing in this town now. �October 5 .... 1 went to the station to-night there was quite a crowd there Letia Watson was married to-day so she was going on the train to-night...... The station was a familiar part of life in Hillsburgh. This was partly because so many people were either coming or going by train and had to be met or seen off. It was also the place where grandpa Russell was station agent and where father worked. �28 Fine day nothing much doing I feel kind of homesick only wish I could get home Kate McMurchy and I went down to Howes to-night but came in early and went to bed I ’m certainly not losing any beauty sleep these nights. 29 Beautiful fall morning w e ’re having elegant weather I printed some pictures to-day. Went down to Disciple church to-night came home and we played Lost Heir till half past eleven. 30 Well here’s for the last of Sept. It was nice this morning but came up thunder storm to-night. Ma & Ethel came over to-day they got me a new dress and hat Im going home to-morrow. OCTOBER 1 Rather cloudy this morning but cleared off a little and the wind got up Mr. Johnstons barn was burnt last night Wilbert & Myrtle & Ivy came over to-day so I went home to-night. 2 Beautiful fall day Ethel & I went down to Lasby’s and seen the baby (Bert W. is back there again) then we came up & took ma with us and went down to Roots to see their baby they are going to call him Ebenezer Haines. We came home from there and Dave Barclay came down and took us both up to church big crowd out to-night. Dave has lots of fun in him. 3. Nice day Ethel brought me back this morning I fooled around all day I went out to McGills for tea tonight had a good time. 4. Rained all day this certainly was the slowest for long enough. We marked off some china that we got then came home and went to bed hope things are a little livelier to-morrow or some of us will drop off. 5 Dull all day and it poured rain to-night. I went to the station to-night there was quite a crowd there Letia Watson was married to-day so she was going on the train to-night she married Russell Thurston. 6 Well it is still raining Ada Barbour was up to-day and that was about all that was in town Jack McFee came in to-night and had a c h a t hope its nicer to-morrow. �Inside and outside views of Dr. Gibson’s drug store where mother worked. �10 7 Good bright cool day quite a few In town but no drives or anything I was making pictures. 8 Very nice day Wilbert came over after me to-night it rained a little but not of any account. Bert Warmington is working "there" for a few days. 9 Nice morning but got quite cold and cloudy Ethel & I went out for a stroll this afternoon then Wilbert and I left about three and I came over to the Burg. We went down to the Baptist church to-night and Jack McFee was there waiting so I went for a drive with him had a very nice drive there was quite a cold wind but we had the top up & it was nice and cosey. 10 Nice bright day Mrs. Rodgers washed for us to-day it wasn’t to bad in the shop but pretty slow but w e ’re patiently waiting for Erin show, hope I have lots of fun I sowed on the hooks & eyes on my dress so now I think I ’ll go to bed. 11 Beautiful day a little warmer. I was printing post cards wrote a card to Carl Innes to-day nothing much doing and going to bed 10 P.M. 12 Fine cool day nothing doing went for a walk with Eva McGill to-night. Flora McL was married to-day. 13 Nice day but very cold. Not doing much to-day went for a walk with Edgar Huxley to-night hope for a fine day to-morrow. 14 Nice warm day I worked in the forenoon Wilbert came about twelve and we went to Erin show quite a large crowd there I had a fine time was with Ada Barbour I came home on the train was pretty tired so Erin show is over for another year. There was a little McKennie boy hurt very badly to-day. 16 Nice bright day the nicest w e ’ve had for a long time I intended going out to Fred Whites this morning but they did not get to church so I didn’t go out. Mother & Wilbert came over this forenoon but went back again early I went to McGills for tea to-night then we went to church Mr. Fowler preached I went for a drive with Edgar Huxley it was a most beauti ful night J. H. Burt’s baby died this afternoon. 17 Another nice day. Well it’s just a year ago to-day since I started in Hillsburg I have learned a lot in the past year. Nothing doing to-night so came home. �Beautiful bright day. I guess w e ’re having Indian summer. It was very warm to-day. Burt’s buried there little baby to-day they feel very bad about it. Quite a few talk of going to Grand Valley Fair to-morrow. Jack McFee was in the store to night but wasn’t talking to him long. Nice warm day just like summer. We had Mrs. Rodger up cleaning the store to-day so w e ’re all cleaned up now. This is Grand Valley fair day quite a crowd there I went for a walk with Miss Semple to-night it really seemed to nice to come in Geo Barbour came stepping along so young Nellie had to take her departure. Not so nice to-day got very cold this evening I wasnt doing any thing special to-day got a letter from Violet Gurney shewants me to go up for Thanksgiving I was out for a walk with Miss Semple to-night Raw cold day started to rain to-night we had quite a thunder storm nothing going on. Rained this afternoon Mother & Ethel came over but went back early Wilbert was to come over for me to-night but did not come I was out for a walk with Edgar Huxley to-night but he’s getting to serious I don’t want to start and go with him now. Rather a nice day but certainly looks like fall. I went to church this morning. We had a good laugh Mrs. Robinson came to church in her peticoat she forgot her skirt but went home and got it though I felt kind of lonesome all day rather disappointed I didn’t get home. Went for a walk with E. Huxley A very nice fall day we were unpacking some of our china for Xmas. Miss Semple & I walked up to McMillians to-night had a very nice chat nothing doing so we closed up early & came home Dr. aunt & I had a few games and we certainly had a grand Jubilee to-night had lots of fun Mother was over this morning. Fine day we finished unpacking Dr. & aunt are going to Guelph to-morrow so I will be alone. Dr. was away to-night so I closed up to come home & Geo. Barbour walked down with me for a walk. Nice this morning but came up rain to-night. Dr. & aunt H. went to Guelph so I was all alone to-day they got back about 3 o ’clock. Hugh Wright was over this �Oct. 3 1....Miss Semple ft 1 went for a walk to-night but didn’t play any tricks so Halloween .... ,over for another year (this is Hillsburg’s main street after one Halloween) Nov. 3....Norm Barbour... came in ft we had a high old time chasing all over the house.. �12 morning haven’t seen him for two years. Jack McFee came down with Aunt H. & I to-night. We had a nice little chat. 27 Nice day I fixed up the window to-day for Halloween Miss Semple & I went for a walk to-night we went to the station but the train was run off the track & didn’t get in till ten o ’clock. 28 Looked like winter this morning everything covered with snow I went to the station to-night to see Miss Semple away there were quite a few came up on the train to-night (very cold) 29 Cold raw day snow flurries every once in a while things were very quiet to-night Mabel Bower came up on the train to-night to stay over the holiday Wilbert was in town but I didn’t go home. 30 Fine day a little milder We went to church this morning & S.S. & Eva McGill came in for tea then we went to church to-night I went for a drive with Edgar Huxley had a very very nice drive going out with Eva to morrow. 31 A very fine day. Miss Bower aunt H. and I all went for a drive this morning it was a swell morning for driving so then Eva McGill & I went out this after noon hunting beachnuts got home about five & went to the station to see Mabel B. away. Miss Semple & I went for a walk to-night but didn’t play any tricks so Halloween & thanksgiving are both over for another year. NOVEMBER 1 Rather nice this morning but rained heavy to-night I came right home from the shop I have a sore ankle. Think I must have sprained it Mother & Ethel were over to day 1m going home next Sun. 2 Cold day My this has been the longest day for a long time Nor. Potters had a wee son this morn. I went for a walk with Miss Semple to-night tho't I was going to get a drive but got stung Edgar didn’t come. 3 Nice fall day worked all forenoon in store not much going on I started to fix over my pink dress to-day I went for a little walk with Nor. Barbour to-night then came in & we had a high old time chasing all over the house to-night. �13 4 Nice bright day but very cold I was making pictures to-day then we went to a Mission Band concert in the church didn’t get a drive to-night either going home to-morrow night. 5 Very nice day snowed some to-night Wilbert came over for me but we didn’t get home till twelve o ’clock I went for a walk with Edgar to-night. 6 Bright day but very windy Wilbert, E. & I went up to J. Lowrys this afternoon. McKinnon’s & Coxes were there, we all went to church then Dave Barclay was there & brought Ethel home & I came with Arnold Mckinnon it was rather against the grain though Guess Dave, thought we were going to set him out to-night. 7 Snowed off & on all day I came over to Hillsburg this morning Miss Semple & I went for a drive to-night with Edgar Buxley had a dandy good time (0 you old Sandy). 8 Fine day Aunt H. went to Toronto this morning it certainly seems quiet without her. Im housekeeper we closed early & I am getting to bed 9:30 P.M. 9 Rather a wet day rained heavy this afternoon Aunt H came home to-night. I went for a walk with Miss Semple Edgar came in to-day & made a date for next Sunday. 10 Wet nasty day rained & snowed & blowed all day nobody in town so I came home & went to bed. I was reading a book East Lynn it is good. 11 Cold day snow flying all day. Well this has been a fearful dreary day hope to-morrow is better. 12 Snowed to-day but its not a bad night. I went to choir practise nothing very wonderful went for a walk with Edgar H. to-night. 13 Very nice day I got up at 9:30 A.M. went to church then in P.M. went to Sun. school. Jannie H. came in for tea & we went up to Nor. Potter’s to see the baby went to church to-night & Edgar & I went for a walk but it was pretty cold so we came in. 14 Beautiful day a little milder there was a convention in the church to-day so we have two ministers over night had lots of fun talking to J. McFee to-day Jack Smiths horses ran away to-night one of them was �bady hurt but nobody hurt. Rather nice day but gee I feel blue everythings going dead wrong had started to make pictures to-day & they didn’t turn out well & J. McFee came down & wanted me to go for a drive & I couldn’t go & I would loved to have gone it is bright moonlight now but I guess I’ll go to bed & sleep it all away. Colder to-day nothing doing we were all out watching the eclipse of the moon to-night I didn’t go to the store at all to-night. Fine day I was down at the house all afternoon sewing my it’s a grand night but there’s nobody to go out with Im just dying for a drive hope it will come soon. Fine cold day well Edgar H. came & took me for a good fast drive to-night & I thouroughly enjoyed it. This is Literary meeting but I did not go down to it. Nice day quite a few in town to-night I went over to Mr. Maltbys for tea to-night then went to choir practise Jennie McL & I went through the glass door at the Drug store to-night feel pretty cheap. Fine day not very cold went to church this morning then I went down to Bob Barbours with McLaughlins had a dandy time came up to church to-night then Edgar came & we went for a walk dandy night. Fine day nothing doing closed up early & came home to night but didn’t get to bed till eleven o ’clock. Fine day Dr. was away nearly all day had lots of fun with J. McFee to-day Wilbert came over to-night & Miss Semple & I went for a little drive with him. Raw cold day nothing going on at all very very slow I came home early & am going to bed. Real nice day but slow as Moses the kids were practising here to-night for a concert I came home early & washed my head feel ever so much better. Very nice day but not many around until to-night I went down to Lit. a big crowd and a good programe Edgar came home with me. �Dec. l....Nice day Aunt H. & I went for a little drive first ride in the cutter. Dec. 2....Not so cold as yesterday aunt H. & I went for another drive..... �15 26 Nice day there was quite a crowd in town this after noon there was a sale on Mr. & Mrs. Fair came for tea to-night Wilbert & Myrtle came over to I went to choir practise a little while then we went home got home about 11 P.M. went to bed at one. 27 Raw cold day wind in the east. Wilbert & Ethel were going to Bob Barbour’s so drove me over this after noon they all came up to church but Ethel went home * with J. McFee poor Bob (stung) Edgar H. & I went for a little walk then we came in he went home about 11 P.M. 28 Rained and froze this morning then snowed to-night we had Miss Semple & Switzer & Carmichael in to-night had lots of fun but I’m getting to bed early. 29 Rather nice day to-day was the first sleighing this year my it sounds nice to hear the bells came home early to-night and done some sewing. 30 Nice day fine slieghing but gee Im blue nothing doing in the store so closed up and came home. DECEMBER ^ 1 Nice day Aunt H & I went for a little drive first ride in the cutter. 2 Not so cold as yesterday aunt H & I went for another drive we came home early & played Parcheesi. 3 Fine day but very quiet in town I went to the Five o ’clock train to-night & went to choir practise. 4 Nice day I went up to Overlands from church had a good time we came down to church at night then I went for a drive with E. Huxley. 5 Cold day we started to decorate our store to-day had a card from Ethel to-day skating to-night for the first but I wasn’t out. 6 Clear cold day very quiet W. came over this eve they are going to Guelph to-morrow nobody around to-night so we came home. 7 Not so cold to-day but Gee Im near dead thinking about this old slow town came home as usual & went to bed. �Dec. 15 Very blustery to-day.. �Cold & very stormy day but turned out fine to-night Edgar H. took me over to J. McLaughlans to-night had a grand old time got home at 1 o ’clock. Nice day but very quiet went to Literary to-night with Eva McGill we had lots of fun Mr. Ben gave a selection on the violin swell music. Very nice day quite a few around this afternoon I weht to choir practise for a little while then J. Awrey called and he took me over home they didn’t expect me so I surprised them. Glorious day got up about 9:30 A.M. then Mother Ethel & I went for a drive J, Awrey came down this afternoon & our Dave (EE) is coming to-night I came.back to Hillsburgh with W & he drove Ada B. home E. H. & I went for a walk then came in had a great old chat to-night. Beautiful day J. McFee came down to-day asked me to go to Alton Ball with him he is going to take both of us don't think I ’ll go though. Cold stormy day very very quiet Wilbert was here for tea to-night stormy to-night. Milder to-day I went out to skate to-night for the first this year didn’t stay long Eva McGill came home with me. Very blustery to-day quite a few in town to-day I came down to church we were going to have choir practise but there wasn’t many there so we didn’t stay think I’ll go to (Bed) Its my best friend these times. Nice day there wasn’t many in town to-day Ethel came over & got a tooth out to-day I went to a party in Alton with Geo Barbour to-night certainly had a good time got home about 4:30. Don’t feel bad at all to-day wouldn’t mind going to another party to-night B. Russell came up this fore noon & stayed a while he came home last night I went to choir practise to-night am going home to-morrow. Very mild to-day I went to church this morning then this afternoon E. H. came along & we went over home. Fred I. & Miss H. was there & Dave B. came down & took Ethel to church we went up to cut quite a shine the four of us got back here about 9:30 P.M. �Dec. 19.....B. & A. Russell & J. McNally were in to-night & we had heaps of fun— Dec. 21....I went out to skate to-night had a good time A. Russell came home with me. These are the first mentions of Arch Russell who mother married seven years later. The portrait was taken in Orangeville in December of 1912, information I was able to find in the photographer’s ledger which is in the archives at the Dufferin County Museum. �17 19 Nice day very busy in store we had a rehersal in the hall to-night & the choir practised a little B. & A. Russell & J. McNally were in to-night & we had heaps of fun they went home about 10 o ’clock. 20 Nice day quite a crowd in to-night I went down to the concert in the Hall It was very good E. Huxley came home with me. *• 21 Good cold day not so many in town I went out to skate to-night had a good time A. Russell came home with me. 22 Milder to-day not many around we came home & played Parcheesi. 23 Snowed all day my Im good & mad to-night E. Huxley was going to take me to the concert & he never turned up. I went with Dr. had a real good programe. 24 Nice day we were fearfully busy all day W & E came over to-night & I am going home in great humor to-night getting some swell Xmas Boxes. 25 Beautiful bright day Ethel & I went for a walk this afternoon. It certainly is quite cheerfull for Xmas Dave B. came down to-night he ,had lots of fun but Nellie ran off to her bed good-night for Xmas 1910. �Jan. 9....aunt H. had about 10 girls in to tea. Some of the girls - aunt Myrtle standing on the right and mother sitting on the left, Myrtle Hall and Lillian Young (I think) at the back and Millie Boyle sitting beside mother �- 1911 JANUARY J 1 Dull day ralnd some to-night Wilbert brought me back to Hillsburg Mr. McCormack preached to-night E.H. came home with me. 2 Very nice day this is Nomination day so there is quite a stir we got the returns to-night so there was quite a crowd around. 3 Fine day I feel like two cents have a dreadful cold. Nobody around to-night so I went home took a hot drink & went to Bed. 4 Beautiful bright day everything sparkling with Frost. J. McFee came in just about six so he walked down to the house with me he had a whole lot to tell me. 5 Cold stormy day nobody in town E. Huxley came down this P.M. & talked for a while but my Im lonesome. 6 A little milder to-day but nobody around I went home & done some sewing to-night. 7 Nice day I made pictures this P.M. had good luck I intended going up to McFees to-night but got fooled out of it so I went over home feel .pretty sore over it all. 8 Stormy to tea church to bed 9 Bright day but very stormy but Beautiful night aunt H. had about 10 girls in to tea to-night. Edgar H came down & we went for a drive, he went straight home last night. 10 Lovely day dandy good skating to-night but I had to stay in the store was fearfully mad. I went home & went to Bed. 11 Mild day rained this A.M. not many around. Mary Tullock & I went down to Howes to-night came in 9:30. 12 Beautiful day this is Orangeville Fair day so a lot gone up there. Mary Tullock & I went out skating to night. day Bruce McP. & Tib Y. came up this P.M. & stayed then W. & I came to the Burg we went to then I walked straight & square home & went don’t no where Edgar went to-night. �19 13 Nice day quite a few in town I went down to the Hall to night this was social night at Literary had a very good time. 14 Mild to-day quite a few around to-day there was a shoot ing match & the Institute meeting to-night I stayed in the store till nearly ten o ’clock came home & had a bath. 15 Nice day I went to church this morning then Wilbt called for me & took me over to Barb. This P.M. we all came to church in the sleigh I went for a walk with E. Huxley. 16 Fine day but very quiet I went down to the church to the annual meeting to-night got home at 12 o ’clock. 17 Beautiful day we all went up to the Hall to-night to a party had a swell time. 18 Fine day got up about 8 this A.M. & went to the store then I stayed at the house & had a big sleep this P.M. 19 Beautiful day but very quiet Edgar came down to-night and we went for a drive. 20 Stormy rained to-night everything quiet in town Literary to-night but I didn’t go. 21 Fine day. I washed bottles this morning quite a few in this P.M. I went down to choir P. then went home with W. we got home about 11 P.M. but didn’t get to sleep till 3. 22 Fine winter’s day Ethel & I went out & had a sleigh ride this morning W. brought me to Hillsburg to-night went to church then Edgar came home with me. ■# 23 Nice day nobody in town I went out to skate to-night had a swell time N. Barbour came home with-me. 24 Beautiful day I was making pictures Edgar came home to night & we went to a concert in the Hall. 25 Mild day but good skating to-night N. Barbour brought me home from the rink. 26 Damp day hardly anybody in town We had about six married couples in to tea to-night they went away about 10:30 Im good & sleepy. �r Feb. 1..... 1 went to the 11 train this A.M. Pearl Irvin came up on it....Pearl & I went up to E. McKinnons to-night to a party got home about three... Mother’s cousin, Pearl Irvin. Pearl was the oldest child of grandma Awrey’s brother, Archie Irvin who operated the Irvin Lumber Company in Toronto. �27 Nasty damp day hardly anybody in town Lucy Currie & I went to Literary to-night had a great old time. 28 Bright day turned a lot colder there was a shooting match in town I went to choir Practise to-night but not many there. 29 Rather a damp day I went to church this morning then to S.S. this P.M. then Eva McGill came in to tea we went to church at night but Nellie marched home alone & went to bed good & sore to - don’t no where Edgar went. 30 Blustery wintery day just a few in town Edgar came down this P.M. but I was rather cool. Closed early & came home. 31 Nice day heres for the last of Jan. Mrs. R. Simpson was buried to-day. I am going up to E. McKinnons to morrow night to a party. FEBRUARY 1 Stormy day. I went to the 11 train this A.M. Pearl Irvin came up on it. Then E. McGill & Edna & Pearl & I went up to E. McKinnon to-night to a party got home about three o ’clock. 2 Fine bright day not many around to-day we came home about 8 then Wilbert brought Bessie & Ada Barbour in & stayed till ten o ’clock Im good & sleepy. 3 Fine day. Ethel came over to-day & took Pearl over home they are going to a party to-night there was a meet ing in the church to-night but I didn’t go Edgar came across & talked to me. 4 Fine day but turned out stormy at night a shooting match to-day between Gary & Erin but Garry beat them out. I went home to-night with Wilbert. 5 Beautiful day we were rather late in getting up Wilbert brought me to Hillsburg & I went to the Disciple church to-night then Edgar & I took a walk to the Lower end of the town he came in & stayed till 2:30 its a beautiful night & we certainly talked some. D. Barclay & J. Grieves were down home to-night to see Ethel & Pearl Irvine they’ll have a high old time. �21 J 6 Stormiest day we have had for years nobody in to-day so we closed at six. 7 Nice & bright to-day quite a change from yesterday Wilbt Ethel & Pearl I. & I all went over to Eph Barbours to-night they had a little dance had a very good time. 8 Milder to-day a beautiful night but nobody around to' take Nellie for a drive so I just came in & went to bed. 9 Fine cold day not many in to-day I went to the rink but did not skate There warnt many there. 10 Fine cold day got milder to-night it started to thunder so guess w e ’ll get some cold weather Eva McGill & I went for a walk to-night B. Russell came home to night. 11 Fine day but not many around I went to choir practise then Edgar came down & we went for a drive it was a beautiful night Geo. B. & Miss Semple & Eva & Harv & Miss Dewey & Jim H. were all out driving to got home 10:30. 12 Mild to-day went to S.S. at 9:45 then church at 11 A.M. Jennie Huxley & Eva McGill came in.for dinner I went to church to-night but nothing doing after church so came home & went to bed. 13 Mild day Mother Wilb & Ethel came over went home about 3 P.M. J. McFee came in & we had a dandy good talk. 14 Stormy day just like a week ago yesterday we closed at six & came home. 15 Milder to-day quite a few in town J. Hendersons had a young son to-day I am going up to J. Kings to-morrow night for a party. 16 Nice day quite a crowd around we went up to Kings to night & had a good time got home about 3 o ’clock. 17 Fine day very soft I slept in this morning came home early to-night. 18 Fine cold day had lots of fun. Wilbt & Ivy came over for me to-night I was out for a little drive with H. McLaughlin to-night haying a high old time. �22 19 Most beautiful day got up at nine A.M. fooled around all day W. brought me back to the Burg to-night went to church then E. H. came home with me lots of sport we had Wilbert call on us about 11:30 P.M. 20 Fine day there was a car load of horses left here to-day for the West Miss Semple & Kate MacM. were in for tea stayed till 9:30 P.M. 21 Fine day but very cold I was reading a little then came home and went to Bed at 10 o ’clock feel like 2 cents have an awful cold. 22 Fine cold day there is a party at McEnrey’s to-night but I’m not in that going to Bed at 9:30 dont feel much better think Im in for grippe Ethel Kerr was married to-day. 23 A little milder to-day we were unpacking goods all day Wilbt came over to-night went home at 9. 24 Fine day I wasnt down to Literary E. Huxley walked go to a party in 25 Fine mild day just like spring big .crowd in town I was working at a centre piece went to choir practise to-night & came up after it with Hugh McL. they want me to go out there to-morrow I was talking to Edgar & we aren’t going to Rockwood Won. night this is sweet Sat. night. 26 Mild to-day snowed a little all day then turned colder I went up to Huxley’s from church this P.M. came back to church to-night I came home & went to bed at 10 o ’clock. 27 Cold & stormy I didn’t do anything but talk all day long there were a few in to-night practising for the open meeting at Literary we have a dialogue H. Nodwell invited me to a party for to-morrow night at A.G. Parry’s will have a good time. 28 Fine day & the last of Feb. can hardly believe it Eva & Will Howes & I went up to Alex Parry’s to-night to a party had a real good time got home about 4 A.M. doing much only sitting around went to-night Ethel & Wilbt were there home with Ethel & I perhaps we may Rockwood Mon. night. �Mar. 11....J. Awrey came over to take me home John Awrey, a cousin of grandpa Edwin Awrey’s �23 MARCH 1 Stormy day Edgar came down to-night & came in for a little while they are preparing for a Ball next week to be held here in the Burg. 2 Fine day not many around the folks were all in here practising to-night going to Bed at 10 P.M. going to a party to-morrow night. 3 Fine day Wilbt & Ethel called for me to-night & took me down to a party at Sinclairs had a real good time back at 4:30. 4 Fine bright day went to the shop at 8 and stayed all day so am good & sleepy J. McFee walked down with me to-night Lea Gibson came to-day going to stay over Sunday. 5 Fine day I felept till 12:30 this morning then got up & went for a drive with Dr. Wilbt & Ethel called to take me to McFee*s with them but I didn’t go we went to church to-night Edgar came home with me had a great old time. 6 Fine day quite a crowd in town preparing for a party Wed. eve there was a sleigh load went to Erin to skate to-night. 7 Milder to-day I feel kind of sleepy but can stand it for a while came home early. 8 Beautiful day I was reading all day went to the party to-night with E. H. Dave B. & J. Grieves came over we had an elegant time got home at 3:30. 9 Mild day just like spring got up at 9:30 dont feel bad at all Edgar was down this P.M. so he took me out for a little drive & I got wakened up. its raining some to-night. 10 Quite spring like to-day a large crowd Miss S. & Eva McG & I went for a walk to-night Wilbt & J. Awrey were over to-day. 11 Mild all day & a big thunder storm to-night J. Awrey came over to take me home but I didn’t go on account of the storm we came home about 9:30 nothing to do so went to bed. �Mar. 20....Ethel & I took the horse & went to the lower end for a drive.... This picture was no doubt taken later in the year than March. �24. 12 Rather a dull morning not many at church I went down to McGills for dinner & stayed til church time at night we went to church & Edgar & I went for a walk. Harvey Nodwell & Eva came along so we all got in & had a ride lots of fun. Edgar came in we had a dandy time. 13 Beautiful day my its good to be alive. Wilbt was over I went to practise to-night J. McNally came home with me. 14 Another fine day but not many in town I went for a walk to-night delivering medicine Flora McGill has the scarlet fever very mildly though. 15 Cold stormy day Aggie Johnston was married to-day well I have had a lively time all day wish it was like this all the time Edgar wants me to go to a party in Erin Fri. eve dont know if I will go or not. 16 Stormy day I wasnt doing much of anything to-day J. McFee came down & told me all about the wedding Im not going to the party to-morrow night. 17 Very nice day not many in town Edgar came down to-night & we had a game of cards (we beat them to) he went about 11 o ’clock. 18 Milder to-day there was a shooting match here this P.M. Wilbt came over so I went home I have something to say to Our Mr. Edgar I guess it will be my turn next 19 Mild to-day fooled around home all day then Wilbt & I came to church to-night I went for a drive with H. McLaughlin (guess I got back at him this time) Dave was coming down to-night. 20 Fine bright day Wilbt brought the cattle over to-day & Ethel drove the horse so they were here for dinner then Ethel & I took the horse & went to the lower end for a drive had lots of fun going to bed early to-night nobody around. 21 Fine day. J. McFee & station to Semple & I 22 Rather stormy to-day very quiet. took me to practise to-night. I worked in the dispensery this A.M. then Mary called for me & took me over to the see Tom Kerr & his Bride away. Miss went for a walk to-night. Geo. Burt called & �The business men of Hillsburgh pictured here in 1905. Some of their names appear in mother’s diary and since she has them identified, here are their names, starting in the back row: Pete Warden, George Lacey, Fred Royce, Carl Innes, George Roszel, John Carmichael, Norm Potter, Walter Duthie, Bill Shields. In the middle are: Harry Rodgers, William Donaldson, Joe McNally (father’s best friend) In the front: Walter Fairburn, James Carmichael, William Everdell, Norman Barbour, Leonard Matthews, Dr. Gibson. The girls in front: Eva Charlton, Helen Sproule, Helen and Maud Lacey �25 23 Fine day but very windy nobody around all day Edgar came down to-night we had it all talked out made it all up very nicely. 24 Fine day I worked on my centre piece to-day (while I wasnt reading) Miss Semple & I went for a walk to night it is just grand out. 25 Beautiful day Dr. was away nearly all day quite a crowd in town to-night I went to choir practise then Edgar & I went for a walk. 26 Nice spring morning I went to church a big crowd out Miss Semple & J. Huxley called this P.M. & we went for a walk so they came in to tea with me we went to church at night it started to rain about 7:30 so came right in Edgar came in for a while. 27 Rained nearly all day Geo. Burt called & we went down to Fon Nodwell's to practise it’s turning colder to-night, going to bed at 11:30 Im keeping good hours. 28 Cold day snowed a little Ethel & Wilbt came over to day had a great old chat Aunt H. is going to the city to-morrow we had practise here to-night. 29 Cold morning Aunt H went to Toronto so Im keeping house went to practise to-night at Fon Nodwells G. Burt came home with me. 30 Milder to-day not many around I was reading a book all day (Cameron Pride) went to practise to-night in the Town Hall got home at 12. 31 Here’s for the last of Mar. it is still real cold Ethel & Wilbt came to Literary to-night Ethel stayed here all night my Im tired to death practising for the dialogue but it’s all over now so Im free for the next week. APRIL J 1 Fine day there was a sale in town to-day so quite a crowd around I went home to-night got there at 10:30. 2 Stormy this morning but is real nice to-night we were talking around all day I came to Hillsburg with Wilbt to-night Edgar & I went for a walk after church but he went home then.... �26 3 Quite cold to-day but bright we were unpacking drugs to-day came home & went to bed. 4 Rained all day nobody in town came home at six & done some sewing. 5 Cold morning every thing covered with ice rained all day a lot milder to-night I went for a walk with M. Semple. 6 Still raining to-day but a few in town cleared up nicely to-night Miss Semple & I went for a walk Mr. Charlton is very sick to-night. 7 Beautiful day big doings there was a trial came off they were hailing some boys up for drinking but the case was dismissed and to-night they are trying to locate Mr. Duthie (the banker) he went to Toronto Mon. intended being back Tue. and he hasnt arrived yet I was out for a drive to-night with E. Huxley. 8 Fine day the town is just alive to-night Mr. Duthie hasnt been seen or heard tell of yet I was at choir practise to-night. 9 Fine day I went to church this morning Mr. Morris preached came home & Burn & Arch Russell & Joe McNally & K McMurchy were in for tea went to church to-night then Edgar & I went for a walk. There was a crowd out searching for Mr. Duthie to-day. 10 Beautiful spring day big crowd in town I was busy all day till after tea then I done some running around think I will go home Wed night & go to Guelph on Thurs. 11 Fine day I was reading Beautiful night but no body in town I went out with Kate MacM. 12 Fine morning but rained hard to-night Dr. & Aunt H. went to Ada Gibsons wedding Wilbt came over to-night but I didn’t go home it was so wet. 13 Rained a little to-night Miss Semple & Geo. Barbour & I went for a walk, came in early Dr. & aunt H went to Fergus to-day. 14 Rained a little this A.M. but cleared up fine we didnt work much to-day I went to the station to-night. �27 15 Fine windy day lot in town to-night I came home about 10 P.M. Edgar walked down with me but went right home. 16 Cold to-day I went to church this A.M. Bessie Barbour came in for dinner then Geo. Burt came along & took us for a drive this P.M. went to church to-night Edna McGill Harv. Nodwell & I went for a walk I came in early & went to bed. 17 Fine cold day Annie Milloy’s body came to the station on the 10:40 train Mr. Wall dropped dead at the station this morning. Things are very exciting in town. 18 Fine day getting a lot warmer. Arch Russell & Kate MacM. was in for a while to-night had lots of fun. 19 Fine day but my it did seem long not many in town J. McFee came in to-night & we went for a walk came in at 9:30 going to bed early. 20 This was a most beautiful day Horse show in town to-day and there was an awful crowd every body was gone about eight o ’clock so I went out for a walk with Arch Russell 21 Nice morning but rained this P.M. not many around Mr. Byrne hurried to-day Dr. & Aunt H went up to Huxleys for tea. 22 Fine day. I was just reading all day didn’t get to choir practise went for a walk with Edgar H. 23 Fine day went to church this morning then Eva McGill & I walked all over town in afternoon went to.church to-night Edgar came home with me he left about 12 P.M. but not with very good graces we had a spat. 24 Beautiful day I went to a party at J. Somerville’s to night went with J. McFee & had a swell time got home at 3:30. 25 Another nice day but very quiet. I went for a little walk with Norman Barbour to-night (lovely night) 26 Fine day nobody at all in town met (Mr. Cullen) to-night came home and went to bed early. 27 Another nice day but I don’t feel like enjoying it I have a fearful bad cold took a drink of lemon & went to bed. �r May 4....Uncle Robt. Root was hurried to-day. Pictured are Robert Root and his wife, Betsy r �: 28 ""' 28 Looked a little like rain this A.M. but cleared away came home & went to bed. 29 Fine day big crowd in town to-night but I was so sick I couldn’t hardly stay in the store Wilbt came over (so I felt some better) & I went home got to sleep about 3P.M. 30 Well here’s the last of Apr. It rained hard nearly'all day till eve then cleared up a little Wilbt & Ethel took me over to Hillsburg we went to church Edgar H. came home with me and then.... MAY 1 Rained all day quite a few in town this P.M. had a good talk with Jack McFee came home about 9 o ’clock went to bed. 2 A whole lot colder feel like getting our winter clothes out again I came home early. 3 Fine bright cold day I had neuralgia in my so came home got it warm and went to bed. 4 Getting a little warmer to-day Uncle Robt. Root was burried to-day I came home about 9,and played parcheesi for a while then went to bed. 5 Nice Miss take went 6 Lovely day everybody in town to-night went down to choir practise then Wilbert & I went up & had some ice cream first this year then Miss Semple & I went for a walk an elegant night. 7 A most elegant day just like summer I went to S.S. & church this morning kept house till 3 o ’clock then Wilbt & Ethel called & took me over to Eph Barbours. Ethel & I came to church with Billie then she went home with J. McFee & I went for a drive with Edgar gee it was a swell night and drive to. 8 Fine warm day we washed to-day so was real tired to-night went to bed about 9:30. 9 Fine day but very quiet in town. Miss Semple and I went to Robertsons to-night to hear the grr ,*ione got face all day day but nobody in town I was out for a walk with Semple then Geo. Barbour came & was going to us for a drive but I had to go in so they alone. �29 home about 10 P.M. Mother & Ethel were here to-day. 10 Fine day but looks like rain quite a crowd in town. Dan Carmichael & I made some lemonade to-day treated our friends M. Semple & I went out to the ice cream parlor to-night then Geo. & Edgar came along so we went for a walk. 11 Windy day came up a big thunder storm this P.M. I was out with Miss Semple and Geo. Barbour to-night had lots of fun. 12 Fine day quite a bit cooler to-night worked hard all day Mrs Rodger came up & we house cleaned the store a big job. I am tired tonight so came home and am going to bed early. 13 Fine day feel rather tired after yesterdays work went to choir practise to-night then came back to the store and Edgar & I went for a walk Mother & Ethel were over to-day. 14 Beautiful bright day I went to church this morning M. Semple came in with me for dinner Edgar came down this P.M. and took me for a drive we went down to the town went for a walk to-night came in about nine o ’clock. H. Nodwell called here tp-night. 15 Nice this A.M. but began to rain to-night they arrested some Italian men here to-day for fishing in the pond C.M.T. Co. 16 Rained nearly all day but quite a few in town Miss Semple came in to-night. 17 Rained a little to-day thunder storm to-night M. Semple Miss Switzer & I went for a walk to-night. 18 Fine to-day I was working all day went up and got some ice cream to-night and brought it down to the house early. 19 Hot day nobody around to-night so I came home. 20 Fearfully hot to-day just like the middle of summer. went to choir practise to-night then went u ia Ice cream parlor with Harv Nodwell & Eva McG sck McFee came home with me & we went for a walk at over home to-night with Wilbt. I �May 21....Hot hot to-day... May 28....Fine hot day I went to church this A.M. Arch Russell & Joe McNally came in this P.M. May 30....Fine day nobody around I was reading a book (The Scottish Chiefs).... �Aug. 11....Al, Cert, Mary & I drove up lo Crosbies Aug. 13....Fine day, we were taking snaps all A.M. �67 Archydale to-night. 6 Lovely day Harry, Gert & I went over to Presby terian church this P.M. Herb & Frank was down to tea Herb took us for a drive in the car this evening. 7 Fine day we got up early and washed then Gert, Harry & I left uncle Jim & aunt Lizzie in to Moose * Jaw & they went down to Rochester. We got home about 5:30. 8 Rather cloudy all day. We were ironing this A.M. & this P.M. we went up to the pond for a swim the kids all went to tennis to-night Harry & I kept house. 9 Cold all day. We had a bad thunder storm last night & it rained quite a bit to-day had a letter from aunt Lizzie & they were at Estavan. 10 Clearing off a little to-day but still pretty cold A1 took the hired girl to the station she left us this A.M. Harry & Tina arrived back to-night. 11 Fine day A l , Gert Mary & I drove up to Crosbies this A.M. Herb took us out for a car ride this P.M. I stayed all night the kids left for home about 7:30 we were shooting gophers this P.M. 12 Fine day getting warmer we went down to Caron this P.M. I met Mitchell but he was pretty busy in the store Herb was away to-night so Francis & I went to bed about 10 o ’clock. 13 Fine day, we were taking snaps all A.M. then about 11 Herb got the car & we came down to uncle Jims D. Carmichael came out here last night Tina and Harry ran him back this eve. 14 Fine day. We washed this A.M. after dinner Harry & I drove over to Archydale had a letter from aunt Lizzie she is pretty sick, Bell© ihort earn© here this eve & stayed all night. 15 Fine day we got up at 2 o ’clock & Harry & I drove into Moose Jaw Tina & Harry Ingham came in to see me off to. The train left at 4:15 I had a pretty good trip but it was a little hot I went up to Ben Matthews & stayed all night. �August 17....A rea1 hot Hay we hardly know how to koop cool... Grandma Awroy, now Mrs. Smith, at her home’ in OLterburne Aug. 19....This P.M. Dad & I drove up to see them thresh ing..... �68 Fine hot day we didn’t get up until 9 o ’clock then after dinner Hattie & I came down town I done some shopping & then went down to the train Dad met me at Otterburne. 17 A real hot day we hardly knew how to keep cool I made a waist for myself to-day. I was talking to Beatrice on the phone & she & Bert are coming down Sunday. 18 Another hot day a little breeze coming from the south I cut out a dress for mother and got it all fitted I done some of my washing to-day Dad finished stooking to-day. 19 Rained some last night so its just hardly so hot to-day This P.M. Dad & I drove up to see them threshingthen we went on to Otterburne got back about 9 o ’clock. 20 Fine cool day Roy Toltons Bert Smiths & Earl Tolton were all here for tea they left about 10 o ’clock then I packed up my duds got to bed at 11. 21 Fine cool day I got up at 4 Dad drove me to the station I spent the day in Winnipeg had a good look around I got on my train at 10 P.M. and went right to sleep the train left at 1 A.M. 22 Lovely day I met a Miss Hewitt this morning so we talked all A.M. train reached Ft. Wm. at 2. We went up town & had a look around Boat left at 5:15 One of the officers took us down & showed us the engine to-night. 23 A beautiful day met a Mr. Navin & Foster this A.M. we talked on deck for a while then I came down & wrote letters. We went out on deck this eve. & paraded until 10:30. 24 Lovely day Boat reached Pt. McNichol about 8:30 we took the train from there and got into Toronto at 1 P.M. Arch met me there I went up to the Walker house & had a good bath. We talked all P.M. then went to a show at night good play Beverly’s Balance 25 Fine warm day. I wakened about 7 had breakfast with Arch then we took a run out to North Toronto came back had dinner at the Grill then went up to Irvines had tea & took the 5:05 train for home was glad to get back again. �A uk 23....We went out on the deck this evening and paraded until 10:30 r Aug. 26....Jane & Maggie Gibson have been here for a couple of weeks.... Mother and aunt Harriet in the white skirts and Jane and Maggie Gibson in the dark skirts. �69 26 Fine day but quite cool. I was busy talking all A.M. Jane & Maggie Gibson have been here for a couple of weeks so they left this eveng. Ethel was down to-night & we had a good chat. 27 Fine day Dr. & Aunt went up to Myrtle & I went to church this for dinner. He & Fleming were Arch & I went for a little car came back and went to church. 28 Fine cool day Mrs. Rodger came & washed this A.M. I was ironing for a while this P.M. Arch brought us some ice cream this P.M. & it went fine the folks got home to-night about 7 then I went up to Prestons with Dr. for a drive. 29 Fine day I was working in the house all A.M. wrote some letters this P.M. Arch & I played tennis with Myrtle and Fleming to-night and got trimmed Mrs. Scott & E were in for tea. 30 Fine day I started working at a dress for Myrtle Mrs. Good came down & helped me. Came up to the store this P.M. for a short time. Arch & I went for a walk to the lower end to-night. 31 Fine day Dr. & aunt H. went over to McMillans this morning to get some butter Wilbt. & Bess were over to-day John Armstrong of Orton was killed last night in a runaway. Hepworth to-day A.M. Arch was in both in for tea ride to-night then SEPTEMBER 1 Rather cloudy all day rained at night. The Hor ticultural show was held to-day. Mrs. Good, Mr. Farr & aunt Martha Awrey were here for tea. Jack McFee got his face cut to-day Dr. put in a couple of stitches. 2 Cleared off again and quite cool. I finished Myrtle’s dress to-day. I went to choir practise to-night after ward went for a walk with Arch. 3 Lovely day I went to S.S. & church this was child ren’s day. Mr. Good & his mother were here for dinner. We went for a walk up the track this P.M. McLachlans & Goods & aunt H. went down to the Forks for a drive in P.M. went to church with Arch to night Cliff was over. �70 4 Fine day we got up early & washed then I swept the upstairs after dinner I went to Orangeville with Dr. called at Ivy’s Went for a walk with Arch to-night. 5 Lovely day Dr. & aunt H. left at six this morning for the city I done the ironing then was sewing Kept store for a wee while to-night & Myrtle & Fleming went for a walk they came in & Arch & I went for a walk. 6 Fine day I went up street this P.M. & stayed with Myrtle. Dr. & aunt H. got home to-night about 10:30. 7 Fine day We were sewing all day Jim Gibson & Lue were here for tea Arch & I went for a walk to-night 8 Fine day was sewing about 5 we had a game of tennis Bob Fleming & Myrtle stood aunt H. & I we got trimmed Had a game of 500 to-night Arch & I won. 9 Lovely day we were doing up pickles & fruit & baking Dr. got called down to McCutcheons so I went along for a drive, in P.M. aunt H. went to Mimosa with him Ethel was down to meet Jack to-night but the train didn’t come until 10 o ’clock so she didn’t wait. 10 Beautiful day went to S.S. & church after dinner Arch Bob & Myrtle & I went out taking pictures had some tramp alright went to church to-night & then some more walking the boys both stayed for tea. 11 Fine day Dr. got up & he & Mr. Scott went fishing had a nice catch, we washed this A.M. but didn’t do any ironing was sewing this P.M. 12 Fine day we ironed this A.M. Dr. Orangeville this P.M. so aunt H. far as Keiths & spent the P.M. I store until tea time we got home 13 Fine day but looks like rain. We went to the Red X meeting this P.M. Wilbt was over so I went back home with him we got home about 8:30. 14 Rather cloudy this morning and turned real cold to-night I helped Bessie with the ironing and then was working at my fancy work. was going to & I went up as stayed in the about 4 o ’clock. �Sept 17....Ethel & Jack were down for tea, also Arch Ethel, Jack McFee, uncle Allan (Dr. Gibson), aunt Harriet, mother and Arch Russell. �71 15 Still good and cold Mildred & I went back to the old orchard & got some apples this A.M. Wilbt & I went to Ospringe to-night got home about 10:30. 16 Cold day I went up to Dave Roots about 10 o ’clock & helped Mrs. Root they were threshing got home about 4 & the threshers were here for tea. 17 Rained a little this A.M. but cleared up in P.M. we came over to the Burg for dinner. Went to church in P.M. to-day Ethel & Jack were down for tea also Arch. We just went for a walk to-night. 18 Cold day we washed this A.M. & ironed this P.M. so I am tired had a letter from Violet & she wants me to go up next week for the fair. Joe McMillan came in to-night & played 500. 19 Cold all day I was sewing this A.M. Aunt H & I went out calling this P.M. Jim Gibson was here for tea. We played 500 for a little while to-night Dr. was away. 20 Fine day a lot warmer Dr. & aunt H. & Myrtle went up to Orangeville fair & I kept house also store. Arch & I went down to a lecture iij the Disciple church to-night. 21 (No entry - or explanation of why not) 22 Rather cloudy to-day rained heavy about six o ’clock We were up to the millinery openings this P.M. Myrtle & I were up at McConnells to-night Arch called for us about nine & Roy came down to and we played 500. 23 Fine cool day I helped with the housework this A.M. was sewing this P.M. but didn’t get through went to choir practise to-night. 24 Fine day went to S.S. & service this A.M. Ivy & Bob were here when we got home. We went for a walk in P.M. met Mr. Beatty and he came down for tea. 25 Lovely day we washed & house cleaned the parlour this A.M. the piano tuner was here in P.M. Dr. & aunt H. & Arch & I played 500 to-night Myrtle and Fleming went walking. �Bill Robinson and VioLet Gurney, who la Lor married, mother and Arch Russell, who also married, and aunt Myrtle and Roy McConnell, who didn’t marry. In the Sept. 27 entry, mother mistakenly calls Bill Robinson, Bill Robertson. \ �72 26 Rather cloudy all day rained this eve. I was ironing this A.M. had a headache all P.M. so was lying down I went up to Fergus to-night Ern & Violet met me at the station got home about 9:30. 27 Lovely warm day Billie Robertson came up & took Violet & I to the fair & in eve Ern & I & Bill & Violet went to the concert I enjoyed the day fine although it rained heavy to-night. 28 Rained this A.M. cleared up fine in P.M. Violet & I walked down to Stan Leslies stayed all night. We had a great time. It rained heavy to-night. 29 Cleared off again but pretty cold. We got up & struck back home this A.M. had a ride with Mr. Benham. We were all playing rummy to-night. Bill came up about 9 o ’clock Violet & Mrs. G. & I were in town this P.M. 30 Fine & cool all day I was working at my fancy work Bill came up & took us to town to-night Mrs. G. & Stella went to Kitchener to-day to stay a week. OCTOBER 1 Fine day we got around about 9 this morning but didn’t go to church. Arch & Bill & Wilbert Cormie & Stan were all up for tea Arch stayed until morn ing. 2 Fine day Arch got away about 6 o ’clock I didn’t see him at all. We washed this A.M. & went to town in P.M. I got a tooth filled we played rummy to-night. 3 A beautiful day we were ironing in A.M. Gladys & Wilma & Mr. G. went to Fergus this P.M. & Violet & I travelled away to the field where Ern was plough ing & we sat & done fancy work. 4 Lovely day. We just fooled around all A.M. then Gladys & Violet & I came up town I took the train home Ben Simpson was married to-day went down on the train to-night. 5 Lovely warm day aunt H. & I dug up A.M. Dr. & aunt H. went to Caledon Harold McConnell left this A.M. he seas soon Arch & I went for a good night. tulip beds this fair in P.M. is going over long walk to �73 6 Lovely day I was doing fancy work all forenoon In P.M. Dr. aunt H. & I all went up to G. Valley fair got home at 6 P.M. Arch & Bob & Myrtle & I played 500 to-night. 7 Fine day but a little cooler was baking this A.M. fixed a skirt for Myrtle this P.M. she went to Elora to-night uncle Archie came to-night I got home about 10:30 from the store. 8 Beautiful warm day I went to church this A.M. In P.M. Arch & I went for a big long walk Ivy & Bob & Wilbert & Bess all called this eve. stayed until 9:40 after that Arch & I took a walk down street hated to come in the night was so warm. 9 Cold damp day started to rain about 4 A.M. cleared up by noon & we all went to Erin Show. Myrtle & I went down in the jitney got home at 6 P.M. played 500 to-night. 10 Still cold but fine day Aunt H. went with Dr. for a ride this P.M. had their tea at Fred Wilsons I was doing some work on Red X quilt we played 500 with Myrtle & Bob to-night. n Fine cool day I was working at this quilt in A.M. went up street in P.M. I kept store to-night & Myrtle went for a walk it is a beautiful bright night. 12 Fine day becoming warmer I was putting the quilt together this A.M. came to the store in P.M. while Myrtle took her music lesson Arch & I went for a walk to-night. 13 A terrible day cold & rained all day I went up street this P.M. but didn't stay long. Went to bed early to-night Dr. & Myrtle & Bob played 500 until midnight. 14 A lovely day Mission Band Mr. Beatty. called for a 15 Lovely day I went to S.S. & church Mr. Beatty & I sang a duet Myrtle went with Dr. for a ride this A.M. Myrtle Hall & I went for a walk this P.M. & she came in for tea Arch was here too. y y we baked this A.M. then this P.M. the all went for an auto ride I went with Went to choir practise to-night. Arch minute. �Oct. 16 ....W i1.b t . & Bess were here for tea.... �74 16 Rather a cloudy day & came up a terrible wind storm at night we washed & cleaned up the house to-day Wilbt & Bess were here for tea stayed until 10:30 the storm was nearly over then. 17 Cold & rather windy a number of trees were uprooted last night in the storm. We ironed until noon worked fancy work this P.M. 18 Lovely day we started making a dress for aunt H. stopped work about 4 P.M. & took a walk up street Arch & I went for a good swift walk to-night. 19 Rained all day long we were sewing until tea time Myrtle stayed down after tea & I started fixing a dress for her went up street a little while to night. 20 Still raining turning colder to-night we finished aunt H. dress but not Myrtle’s quit at tea time. We walked over to meet Arch tonight then played 500 21 Cold & wet we baked this A.M. not doing much in P.M. I went to choir practise to-night after wards went with Arch for a walk. 22 Rather a nice day I went to S.S. & church Miss Rounding & Buda Barbour were in for dinner. We all went up to English church in P.M. Bob & Arch were here for tea went to church at night. 23 Fine day we washed this A.M. Dr. & Aunt H. went to Erin in P.M. & I entertained John Awrey he stayed to tea Arch & I went for a walk to-night. 24 Fine day. We ironed this A.M. until 10 o ’clock then aunt H. & I drove over to Wilbt. I stayed & aunt H. left for home about 3 o ’clock went to bed at nine o ’clock. 25 Nice this A.M. but rained on towards evening Bess & I were sewing all day Louie Hall was married today. 26 Cold this morning Bessie & I drove down to Ospringe got home about 11 o ’clock was sewing all P.M. Wilbert was at a threshing. 27 Rather a wet day we were sewing all day Mrs. Tinney & Miss Langdon came up this P.M. for a while we went to bed about 10:30. �Nov. l....Fine day the Sunshine Club met here this P.M. to finish the quilt.... The Sunshine Club, back row: Elsie Barbour, Ida Wheeler, Myrtle Hall, Lettie Harkness, Flora McGill, Jennie Huxley, unknown, Lillian Barbour, Lorna Lacey, Lillian Young, Budah Barbour, unknown. Front row: Verna Gray, Ella Barbour, Millie Boyle, Bess Harkness, mother ( feeling a little chilly?) Nov. 5....then a bunch of us went out taking snaps... �28 Lovely Guelph had 60 Irvine for me day we were up at 5 this morning left for about 6:30 & got in to the market at 8:30 lbs. of butter & got 43c a lb. met Nancy in Guelph we got home @ 8 & Arch drove over got to the Burg at 12 o ’clock. 29 Lovely mild day. We went to church this morning John McDougall & Mrs. were here came yesterday left this P.M. Arch & I went for an auto ride with Alex' & Roy this P.M. we went to church to-night Hazel Hall was in for tea. 30 Fine all day we done a big washing this A.M. also some house cleaning working fancy work this P.M. I went to choir practise to-night got home at 9:30. 31 Dull day started to rain about noon. We were iron ing this A.M. aunt H. went with Dr. for a drive this P.M. Myrtle & I were at a party at Jack Carmichaels to-night had a good time progressive euchre. NOVEMBER 1 Fine day the Sunshine club met here this P.M. to finish the quilt got through about dark Wilbt & Bessie were here for tea Cliff Morrow was over this eve Arch called but didn’t stay. 2 Fine nearly all day but started to rain this eve. the choir was practising this evening for the social to-morrow evening Arch was in for a little while to-night. 3 Lovely day & a bright beautiful night we had a large crowd out to our Mission Band concert Carmine Dyer gave an address Lorna Lacey & I brought up the dishes & cleaned them in P.M. 4 Wet all day I went over to the church & helped clean up the dishes in P.M. it got so dark & rainy we had to light the lamp at 3 P.M. Mr. Grinner the new station agent called here with Arch to-day I was at choir practise to-night. 5 Beautiful day we went to S.S. & church this morning in P.M. Arch & I went with Will Gordons for a car ride then a bunch of us went out taking snaps. Carmine Dyer preached to-night & the church was almost full. �76 6 Rather cloudy day Bob Fleming called in this morning to bid us good bye he has enlisted I was sewing at my gray waist this P.M. & helped to make some Red X shirts. 7 Lovely day aunt H. & I went up to McFees this A.M. she came home about 5 o ’clock but I stayed Ethel & I sat up until 11:30 talking & then we didn’t get talked out. 8 Another nice day just like summer Mr. McFee took baby over to ninth line & we were sewing all day Arch came up for me to-night we had an elegant drive home. 9 Rained all day but Dr. & aunt H. went to Toronto in the car I kept house. Went up to the store with Myrtle this P.M. they got home about 5:30. lO- Fine day we were sewing most of the day I was in the store for a little while this P.M. Florence Irvine came down from Fergus to-night. We all went up to a play in the town hall this eve. ll Fine day but cold & rained a bit to-night we done the baking this A.M. Aunt H. went with Dr. into Orangeville this P.M. A.D. Farr was here for tea I went to choir practise. 12 Nice day but cold. We were in S.S. & church this morning Noah King & Bob were here fpr dinner Myrtle & Florence went for an auto ride this P.M. with Roy & Alex. We all went to church to-night. 13 A nasty day but Mrs. Rodger washed. We had our first snow storm to-day Florence went home on the noon train I went to the station with her & came back with Arch. We played 500 to-night. 14 Fine bright day I was making a waist for Myrtle had a bad headache all P.M. went to bed early to-night. 15 Rather cold & snowing aunt H. & I got away this morning @ 8:30 & went over to Ivy’s made a dress for her & got home at 6:30 Arch was in to-night Arnold Jacksons picture was in the Star to-night he was killed in action. 16 Fine day we ironed all A.M. this P.M. I was up at Mrs. Donaldson’s cuttiing out for Red X got home �Nov. 20....I went down with Buda Barbour to night for a few days. This picture was taken at Buda Barbour’s farm with Buda and mother in the shafts. �77 at 5:30 Jessie Jackson & Bob were married yesterday 17 Fine day I ripped out my old purple velvet dress to-day was fixing it over. Went for a walk with Arch to-night. 18 Fine cold day. We baked this A.M. I was working at my dress this P.M. was up street for a while this P.M. Went to choir practise to-day. 19 Lovely day I went to S.S. & church Arch came over in P.M. & we went for a walk was out to church to night . 20 Fine day we washed this A.M. & done some house cleaning in P.M. I was reading I went down with Buda Barbour to-night to stay for a few days. 21 Lovely day I didn’t rise until 9:30 Buda & I tramped up to the tower this P.M. had a good time taking snaps. We played euchre to-night until 10:30. 22 Another fine day Ella & I took a stroll up to Arthur Tarzwells this A.M. in P.M. we came back up to the Burg to Red X quilting & I stayed home here Arch & I went for a walk to-night >aunt H. & I called at Scott’s this eve. 23 Rained all day Mrs. Sowerby came in just at noon so stayed for dinner we were sewing this P.M. Mr. Griner came on night train he is the new station agent. 24 Cold stormy day I finished sewing my velvet dress in P.M. I went up & kept store while Myrtle took her music lesson we played cards to-night. 25 Fine this went 7:30 26 Fine day I went to S.S. & church Bob & Arch & Mr. Russell & Margaret Barbour were in for dinner in P.M. Jack Falkner & Hazel Hall & Roy McConnell came & we all went out for a walk so they all came back for tea Margaret & Arch & I didn’t go to church Norris Huxley called about 7:30 he & Margaret left for home 8:30. day was baking in A.M. Jim Gibson was down P.M. I was up street this eve while Myrtle to meet the train Bob Fleming came in on the afterwards I went to choir practise. �Nov. 26....Bob & Arch & Mr. Russell & Margaret Barbour were in for dinner..... This picture of grandpa Russell shows him In the car Ln 1916. It’s the same one he bought In 1911, but he had cut it down to make it into a "runabout" coupe. The Banner, Oct. 5, 1911: W . J. Russell, C.P.R. agent at Hi 1 Isburg, has purchased a five passenger McLaughlinBuick touring car. �78 27 Lovely day I was making payjamas for Red X this A.M. in P.M. Millie Lang & I went out collecting for the Bible Society. We got $34.00 Arch went to the city this morning Bob was in to-night Dr. & aunt H. had tea down at R. A. Reids. 28 Dull & cloudy all day we washed this A.M. Wilbt & Bessie were over for tea Bob Fleming went away this morning on the 11 train I called at McConnells this evening. 29 Still very dull & misty I was sewing in early part of day about 4 P.M. I went up to McConnells to practise a solo. Dr. & aunt H. were up to Sam Huxley's to a party to-night. 30 Fine day turning colder A.M. in P.M. we went up institute nothing doing early Had a letter from we done some washing this to Harknesses to women’s to-night we went to bed Arch to-day. DECEMBER y y i Fine day got quite cold & windy towards making some waists for Myrtle this P.M. aunt H. went to Marsville oyster supper Roy McC & Alex McL. came down this eve danced until 11 P.M. night I was Dr. and to-night & we four 2 Fine day we baked in A.M. in P.M. was reading Hector Cameron. We called on Mrs. Parry & I gave her the Bible Society money. Went to choir prac tise to-night Arch came home to-night. 3 Fine all day but turned out wet at night I was at S.S. & church this morning. After dinner Arch & I drove up to McFees stayed to tea got home about 9 o ’clock. 4 Very cloudy all A.M. & rained good & hard in P.M. we washed in A.M. Had McLachlans, Will Halls & Maltbys & Arch in for tea stayed to 11 o ’clock. 5 Wet day we brought the Clothes in & dried them inside Aunt H. went with Dr. for a driv P.M. & 1 had the girls in practising after 6 Still cloudy we ironed all A.M. in P.M. .. went up & helped unpack goods. Went to choir practise at Will Halls to-night Arch & Roy came to so after practise we had a game of Fan-Tan. f his �79 7 Fine cold day I was up at the store nearly all day Dr. & aunt H. & Arch & I had a game of 500 to-night. 8 Milder to-day I was up helping Myrtle prepare for Xmas came home & cleaned up about four o ’clock we played Fan Tan to-night. 9 Rather stormy all day I was up street in A.M. Practised the girls in the P.M. for Xmas tree. Went over to the station to the 5 train & went to choir practise to-night home @ 10. 10 Rather cold & stormy went to S.S. & church Mr. Gandier preached this morning went to Mission Band this P.M. Arch was over for tea aunt H. went with Dr. for a drive got back at 6:30 We went to church to-night. 11 Fine day Mrs. Rodger was here & we washed in A.M. Arch Wilson was here for dinner I had the girls in practising at four I kept store to-night & Myrtle went to a dance in Orton with Ross Huxley. 12 Fine day I got up & went to the store this morning cleaned up the cases for Xmas came down at 11 & ironed Arch was here for dinner Aunt H. went to the annual meeting of W.M.S. & I kept house this P.M. 13 Turning colder I was up helping Myrtle all A.M. went to Red X meeting in P.M. Maggie Jackson & I sang a duet I had the girls in to practise to-night Arch & I went for a short walk to-night but it was storming. 14 Real cold day & enough snow to make sleighing almost Arch went to Toronto this A.M. I went up street in P.M. was taking some pictures. We had a few in to tea to-night they left at 11:30 Myrtle & I sent our Xmas box to mother to-day. 15 Fine cold day the thermometer dropped to below zero last night I was up at the store all A.M. was sew ing in P.M. Myrtle & I took a walk to-night Fred Wilson & wife , Alex Farr & Wilbt were all here for tea. Fine day I was learning my S.S. lesson this A.M. & wrote a letter to Arch. Practised the girls this P.M. I went to choir practise to-night & didn’t get �80 back until 11 o ’clock had a bath & went to bed. 17 Beautiful day but cold I went to S.S. & church this A.M. was rumaging through my boxes all P.M. Cliff Farrow came over for tea we all went to church to night & I went to bed early. 18 Fine day Mrs. Rodger washed. We were decorating the house this A.M. for Xmas. In P.M. I went up td the store & printed pictures got a little order out to Eatons. 19 Fine day a little milder & also a little more snow We had a rehersal in the town hall this P.M. After tea I went for a drive with Dr. to Albt. Awrey’s Mary is very sick. We had the cutter & it went fine. 20 Fine day but dull. We done some baking this A.M. & in the P.M. I went to the store aunt H. went up to the town hall Concert came off fine Winnie Mclnnes & Captain McLaine were married to-night at the manse. 21 Fine day I was writing some letters & cards in A.M. & decorated the Hall in P.M. was up at the store I kept store to-night & Myrtle went to the Disciple Baptist concert Nancy Irvine came to-night. 22 Rather a nice day Dr. was at Albt. Awreys all A.M. Mary died this evening at 7 o ’clock this was nom ination day so there was a good crowd around Nancy left on the 5 train this evening. 23 Snowed some to-day I helped in the house all A.M. & in the store all P.M. Arch came home to-night on the 7:30 train was glad to see him I didn’t go to choir practise to-night. 24 Fine day We went to S.S. & church in A.M. in P.M. Arch & I went for a walk then aunt H. went with Dr. for a drive Mrs. Carlisle is sick. Earn Blacks had a young daughter last night. 25 Beautiful day Dr. was called out early this morning but was back in time for Xmas dinner Wilbts & Ethels & Ivys were all here. We all went to the station at 5 to see Arch off the rest all left at nine Myrtle was up at Mark Carmichaels to-night. �Dec. 26....Dr. & aunt H. went to the funeral to-day Mildred stayed last night so I kept her. This picture of Dr., aunt Harriet and Mildred would probably have been taken in 1916 or 1917 when Mildred was about four or five. Aunt Harriet and Mildred’s father, Wilbert, both died in October, 1918. �Real cold day wind in the east stormed some to night Dr. & aunt H. went to the funeral to-day Mildred stayed last night so I kept her. Bob Fleming came to-night. He slept in the little room. A most beautiful day I worked in the store this P.M. and Dr. aunt H. & I were at R. D. Nodwells for tea Dina Dyer & Geo. Simpson were married to day also Henry Simpson & Bess Everson. Cold again to-day & stormy Bob left this morning & we washed this A.M. I was doing some embroidery in P.M. very cold & stormy to-night. There is a box social up at Everson’s school to-night. Fine cold day. We ironed all A.M. in afternoon the Red X ladies met here & we cut out 2 webs of cloth nothing doing to-night so we went to bed early. Fine day. Ive been finished to-night & after practise went I went with Dr. for P.M. reading a book nearly all day then went to choir practise up street home about 10:15 a drive to Cedar Valley this i Fine day but very very cold we went to S.S. & church this morning In P. M. Myrtle & I called on McMurchy’s Church again in evening. �Samples from the three diaries 1910, & 1911 at the top and 1916,at the bottom � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Mary Ellen Awrey Diary, 1910-1916 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. July 11, 1910 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Ellen Awrey Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06b69532f66d274844e5c38c9a2d8a85.pdf eb8e5b87a3008b8c9b54fe1d394e4f36 PDF Text Text Mary Longmore Green Dunlop, P.O. Year 1899 John 3.16..17 ver 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life 17 God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He hath showed thee, o.man what is good: and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, & to love mercey, and to walk humbly with thy God. ( God is Love ). January …1 1st New Years day…Church. Walked…very frosty M…Lockhart preached taking for his text “God is Light.” Mifs Wilson was here all night Uncle Johnnie was over at Mr. Bob Bean’s in after-noon January 2nd At home all day Mifs Wilson was here all night went up to see Mrs Campbell Uncle Jm and Jas was at the Hill and Leeburn voting. Mr Ashfield Hugh Chambers ^ and Mr Holt of Goderich were elected…misoners for Ashfield Colborne & Goderich town Joe. Goldthrop and Alex…ung were defeated. Jas. Taylor Alex Robertson Richard Jewell Cpt. Wm Young were elected conclers and Kernigau was deveated. January 3rd I was down home. Jsa was up for uncle Jm. To go down and see a sick cow. Miss Wilson returned from visiting Misses Campbell & McHardy with a sprained wrist. Uncle Jim was up at Charles McHardies Mifs Dale started to teach at S.S. No. one Jessie and Jim started January 4th At home all d…And rained all af…oon Mifs Wilson was h…ing carpet whags. January 5th At home all day fine clear frosty day J…(?)2 was up with the amil Uncle Jas went to * the* 3 Dunlop, at night 1 2 3 …indicates that the text was missing (i.e. pages torn, decayed) or writing illegible. (?) following a word indicates that the word may be as written although accuracy is in question. * * words enclosed with asterisks indicate that the word has been crossed out �January 6th Was down home in the evening intended to go to litaurary at the Hill but go disappointed Harold Linfield was over in after-noon & stayed for tea Hugh Girving was here & bought 7 lambs. January 7th At home all day Uncle Jm was in town with …us. Very stormy &…rosty Jm Linfield got…o ride with him from Dunlop. January 8th Went down home to go to church with them but owing to the bad roads they took the cart Jsa. Jessie & Jimmie went and there was not room for me. So I stayed home and read a letter from Annie who arrived in Detroit on the 2nd of Jan. She went to Port Huron to visite Jm. Wife & Child on Christmas day and stayed one week in P. He wrote a letter to her. When they can…said Rev Robt. He… preached a very good…which I trust they…be the better of having listened to Uncle Henry was down to McPhees for Epsom salts for the sick cow Allan went up with him January 9th At home all day sewing carpet rags. Fine day Mrs Wilson went to town from down home January 10th Washed. Fine day Went down home in evening Allan at Zion was buried to day Uncle John is not well with bad cold or La… January 11th At home all day fine day baking bread and ironing Uncle Jm is not better but is able to go about. January 12th In town got new vail, Rubbers oxford shoes stockings. Sold 8 doz of 1898 Eggs to M. Nickolson for 16¢. part cash & part trade~ 4 Fine day started to thaw towards evening got a letter from Annie 4 Note written sideways on page in left margin reads “Rec. From J.A…5.00”. �January 13th Uncle Jm. Is not so well to day was in bed most of the day I was down home in the evening for M…star to put a blister on him. Very Fogie and, thawing *raining* all day preparitary (?) s…at Smith’s Hill Mr.Fairbairn J…d Mr. Burns. Joine…th certifacat & Je…ie Green joined also. January 14th Raining mostly all day uncle Jm is some better. Jimmy Green was here helping Uncle Jim to do the work at the barn Robt Glonn (?) was down in the evening *trading* with a hen to trade for a rooster Uncle Jim went to Dunlop for the Mail. January 15th At Church. Very bad roads pa had the light…aggon we had to get out and walk through the snow drifts in…laces. Jas. Lallows (?) and Mrs Anderson was there for their last time before going away Communion Sunday Rev R. Henderson preached taking for his text January 16th At Church with Jsa & Jennie nice day. *Business* Yearly Business Meeting After Church service Rev Mr Hamilton of Lonsbourg preached taking for his text fourteenth verce of the eight chapter of…Luke. for every o…f exalteth him se…all be abased: And …t humbleth himself shall be exalted. January 17th Fine day at home all day down home in evening wrote letter to Annie. January 18th Fine day down home with boots to be returned had Robt Bean for dinner & tea also Jno Linfield for tea Social at Point Farm given by Mr & Mrs Wright in aid of Leeburn at which /2¢ was realized January 19th At home all day baked 10 loaves of bread and cleaned three chickens McNovin (?) was here in…ning & Jsa was up in the after-noon asking for Uncle Jno. January 20th Went down hom in evening to go to hear the debate at Carlow. But when I got down I was informed that there was a Meeting of the Farmers institute & the debate had been �pospond until Monday 23rd. We got a card from Annie saying that there is a great deal of sickness in Detroit. January 21st At home all day not feeling stro…snowing and…fore-noon clear…in after-noon…and little Son was here. January 22nd At Church, nice day sleighing, Mrs. Robt. Bucharman (?) from the N.W.T. was there. Rev R Henderson preached taking his text from first Timothy fourth chap 8, 9 and 10 verces. And having food and raiment Let us be there with content 9 but they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare. …nd into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in… struction and perdition 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. January 23rd At home all day Uncle Jas was up at the other farm in the evening for a load of wood. Uncle Jno is much better to-day. thawing all day, Mr. Archibald of Seaforth & Mr Mc Clusky of Goderich…was here buying hor…and offered $130.00 fo…Debate at Sm… Milton Tyndal argued bout (?) stirling Ellenor Watson and Mr Rod. Young acted as judges and decided in favor of the Queen’s. January 24th I was down home in fore-noon Uncle Jas went to the mill in town with a load of chop. In after noon. Robt. Bean was over in…he evening and got two…oosters nice day Find day was down home in evening helping *with* to quilt a shaker (?) Hammel (?) quilt Pa was up here in the evening McClusky was here again this evening trying to buy Tom Stay’d down home all Night. January 26th Thawing a little in fore-noon, stormy in after noon. At home all day cutting carpet rags and cleaned two roosters. Mrs Young was over home in after noon got my flowers frose *last* to night January 27th Stormy At Home all day Brother Jas. Was up… evening with mail… letter from Annie…lcolm Taylor was here all night �January 28th Storming some in after-noon I was down home in the evening. Allan was at the P.O. and got a letter from Annie Sewing carpet rags January 29th I was at Church. there was a very good attendance considering the cold frosty day Rev R. Henderson preached taking for his text the whole of the thirteenth psalm. It is a year ago to day that the late Clare Robertson was buried…ite stormy and frosty January 30th …t home all day doing house work and sewing carpet rags. Hugh Girvin Died this morning suddenly. January 31st At home all day doing house work and sewing carpet rags frosty day. Jimmy (bro) was up in evening and helped uncle Jas to clean a load of wheat in evening February 1st Frosty day and snowing a little. Uncle Jno was in town to get V.S. Joe. Hamilton to come out to see George Morris Black steer that got paris green on Monday I was down hom…all…The late Mr Hugh Girvin was buried to day. February 2nd At home all day washing and scrubbing Uncle Jas was up to bush for a load of wood in after noon. Dr Joe Hamilton was here seeing sick steer nice day Canamils day clear and sunshiny. February 3rd Uncle Jno was in town (walked) Seeing the Dr Shannon I was down home in the evening Liturary contest at Hill between boy’s and girls Capt’s Yound Dr Telly Stirling. Telly side won there was a very large attendance Judges were Ed. Fischer Jno Lawson and Miss Dale. Jennie took part in a Dialogue and in three Chorosus also gave s Resitation. I baked eleven loaves of bread was sewing carpet rags ect, February 4th I was at home all day Jas was up in after noon helping uncle Jm to do chores. Snowing in fore-noon. Sunshine in after-noon & very frosty at night. Will came home from God…sick with the… �February 5th nice day I went down home to go to church but was too late. They had gone about half an hour. helping uncle Jno to give sick steer groul delayed me. February 6th Nice day I was down home in the evening for oat-meal to make groul for the sick steer got a ride up with pa & ma who were going up to Chas McHardy to spend the evening pa & Jennie were in town in after noon…he was consulting…J.R. Shannon about her eye & got ointment to remove the growth. February 7th Nice clear frost day Uncle Jas was in town after noon with a grist of chop stuff I was at home all day February 8th Cold day, I was down home in fore-noon. Will went back to town last night. pa Jessie and Jennie are in bed sick with the gripp. Allan is able to sit up. at the store… Wrote on the morning the 16th February February 9th At home all day… and storming some Mr Samn’s Linfield was over and got some papers February 10th I was in bed sick with the gripp all day moved in the parlor on the sofa with great difficulty in evening this is uncle johns birthday 2 years ago to day the little grey filly died Terrible frosty February 11th In bed all day Very frosty – 18 and 20 % below zero uncle Jas was down to Dunlop for…read and coal oil February 12th In bed all day very frosty. *Uncle* twenty two years ago to day since Grandma died Allan was up to day with a letter from Annie �February 13th Uncle Jas was in town with a load of live hogs very cold & Frosty storming a little I go up & got washed and got them some potatoes ready to boil found everything frose in the cellar. Chas McHardy called us to see how the steer was who was getting… February 14th In bed all day pa(?) was up in the morning and Jessie in after noon a little warmers today & sun is shining Mathew Foley was up in after noon February 15th I was up sitting at the stove in room a little white in after noon Old Dr Shannon was in to see uncle jno He was over at Linfields Sam. has the grip & inflmation on lungs Jas was up in evening with the mail February 16th Nice day Jessie was…ck mostly all day J. McClusky & Mr Archibald was here this morning and brought Chestnut Tom of the sun of one hundred ane forty-five Dollars Uncle jas. was up for a load of wood. I got up after-dinner and was able to get the supper. February 17th Thawing all day uncle jno was in town at the Doctor and getting medicine for the steer. Debate at the hill to night Jennie spoke on the side that was…by one point it was decided that steam had done more for the good of the country than the press. I was a good deal better and was able to go round all day. February 18th Nice day thawing all day Jessie was up all day. Colquhoun Stewart was over visiting in after-noon Uncle Jas. was down to Dunlop in evening for Bread & powders for steer and got home some time Sunday morning. Chas Mcphees daughter who died yesterday was buried today. Annie arrived home from a six weeks stay in Detroit Port Huron in Clinton. February 19th Nice day I did not feel well enough to go to church and went down home in After noon Annie came up with me and Robt Bean was here for tea Rev R. Henderson was in the sick list to day & was not able to come to church So Mr Wilson ca…down from Aburn and held a prayer metting. they told me that there was quite a good attendance considering the disagreeable state if the roads our people down home took the sleigh. The new choir that was organized last sang in it for first time after returning from her visit �February 20th Nice day was down home in the evening Jsa was not feeling well at all nor Allan. Uncle Jno was up at McNevins Paying John for some work he had done last summer Sephen Andrews was here this evening and bought some sheep February 21st Very nice day. Annie was up in after-noon and helped me to church Bye-election for the commons was held to day. Robt Holmes editor of Clinto ran as liberal cand. & Robt Mclean Conservtive can. Mclean was defeat by Robt Bean cam…over with “pony” for Uncle Jno and took him up to Smith’s Hill. Uncle Jas was also up (all in after-noon) Billy Jones and Jno McNavin call in this morning for McNS Crobar Robt. Mclean jr better known as Bull dog Mclean was here this morning inquiring about Uncle Jno’s health ( or electioneering). February 22nd Snowing and Thawing Annie called in this morning on her way Up to see Uncle Henry who has the grip February 23rd Nice day clear and frosty Allan and bob Bean was hear helping to kill *pigs* three pigs. Annie was hear in after-noon helping me ( who is in very poor health ) to get Tea for the men. February 24th At home all day not feeling well. Annie came up & she and I white washed the kitchen which was smoked black. Annie took la grip and had to go home before the scrubing was done I also took ill and had to go to bed. Jessie came up and got their Tea a stayed all night and slept with me on the sofa February 25th I was sick in bed all day Jessie stayed till after noon and scrubed the kitchen floor. C. Stewert was here5 this after-noon to invite me to a quilting bee at his sister in laws Mrs Percy Stewert and also a party in the evening I was sick and did not see him Jno Linfield was here in eving and had Tea which Uncle Jno prepared. 5 Note written sideways on page -- “Mrs Bunk McPhee was buried today” �February 26th In bed all day. There was a thunder storm in the evening. Jsa ans Jas were up to church on the cart Mr. Henderson from Hensle preached Will and N.S was at home for dinner. Jas came up to see how I was in evening February 27th In bed all day but feel a little better Ma came up in fore-noon & stayed till evening Jessie came up after school and stayed all night February 28th In bed all day not feeling quite so well Ma came up in after noon and stayed till Jessie came from school snowing and blowing in after-noon old Mrs Duncan…Phee Funeral took place this after-noon Jessie stayed all night with me March 1st Nice sunshiny day. heard crows for first time this year to day Uncle Jas. went to town with the sheep Stephen Andrews bought. Jessie was hear doing the work alld ay I was in bed all day Ma was up in evening asking for Mrs Clark March 2nd Jessie went to school this morning. Ma came up in fore-noon and got dinner and stayed till after dark. Uncle Jas was in town for shop Nelly & Mary Young were over home visiting this after-noon. Alex McCloud and family moved from Jas. Watsons house on the Morrow Farm down to Geo. Clark’s on 8 con. Jessie and Jas came up after school and went home with ma March 3rd Dull & thawing in fore-noon. Raining after-noon. Able to sit up Jessie came up after school ma, pa, & Jennie were in town Dr J.R. Shannon performed an operation on Jennie’s eye. March 4th Nice day Jessie was hear all day. Uncle Jim was up to the Hill with Tom getting him shod Uncle Jno was down home & had Tea March 5th Very stormy & Very high wind at home a…Jas was up in the evening & says the roads are drifted. No one from here or down home went to church to day �March 6th Nice day Jessie did not go to school Young McCluskey was here *before* at day light Uncle Jim took Tom down to Dunlop & got him weighed (1720 lbs) I got home about sunset well load with intoxicants Bros. Jas was here all day helping Uncle Jno to do the work at the barn. March 7th Nice day Jessie went down home to go to school this morning but heard down home the Mifs Dale is in town sick and is not able to Teach Jessie and mother came up this afternoon and did some baking for us I was out in Kitchen for breakfast for first time for over a week March 8th Sitting up mostly all day I got supper ready to night Jessie went down home this evening March 9th I was up mostly all day to day Uncle Jas went to town to get a grist chop also had 11 doz. Eggs @ 14¢ good sleighing March 10th Up all day Very Nice day thawing sleighing nearly gone Stephan Andrews was here and bought the Grey cow for the sum of 38$ Jack Tiffin and his uncle Rubin was here try to buy Lord Lenton Offered 75$ 80 being asked. Jessie came up after school to night March 11th Fine day Uncle Jno went to town this after-noon & brought Home a new cooking stove Allen went in with him & was here for Tea. Jessie went home this after-noon Uncle Jno brought her a new pair of buttoned boots I finished rendering the Lard to day March 12th Snowing and blowing some nearly all day Jessie came up this mornin & stayed till evening I was in bed most of the day March 13th At home all day feeling Better. They set up the new cooking stove this afternoon. Jessie Came up with a box of pills (?) she got for me at McPhees as she came from school Jno Linfield was over in the evening& had Tea Annie called in on her way home with a bowl of jelly from Mrs Watson �March 14th Nice sunshiny day Annie came up and helped me to wash in fore noon March 15th Raining & very high east wind last night Jno Linfield was over helping to ring pigs & stayed for dinner S. Andrews sent out two boys for the grey cow and sent a ch for $ ¢ (37.50) March 16th Clear and frosty I was cleaning & boiling pigs heads and feet Allan was up with the mail and helped uncle jno to move over the old stove to Barn. Jessie was up with a message from Geo. Bissett about corn March 17th Annie was up this morning helping me to cup up meat for potted head Uncle Jas went to a liturary contest at the Hill this evening the capt’s were Mrssrs Jas 6 Glenn Ja & O. Barknell The Judges were Mrssrs Munroe, Seymore of Aburn & Wm. Stoddart of Goderich Barknell’s side won by eleven marks there was a good program me and quite a large attendance A.M. Pollys sale to place to day March 18th I stayed down home all last night Jessie came up with me and helped me to scrub and do the rest of the work. Uncle Jas was at Dunlop in evening March 19th Jessie and I went down home to go to church but was to late so we staid home & got Tea William Long of Benmiller was buried yesterday, he Bob Bean was over in evening 7 was only ill 4 days March 20th Snowing and blowing in fore noon Reuen Tiffin of Lucknow came of or Lenton the bull with a sleigh this fore-noon he bought him for $75.00. Jessie came up after school with an invitation to cousin Bella McFarlan wedding on the fifth of April I went down home with J. and stayed all night Bob Bean was to get possession of Wm Howells Farm to day. 6 7 Note sideways on page – “I got a Callander from Annie in P huron.” Sentence inserted in smaller writing between lines. �March 21st Very cold & Storming from the east very few sleighs on the road mending & fixing my cloths all day & doing house work March 22nd Fogy & thawing Wild thunder storm with close lighting after dark Uncle Jno snowing & thundering & lightning was in town after noon Jas went up to bush for a load of wood. Bro Jas Came up in evening with my S.R.8. I stay alone all after-noon 7 felt very lonely March 23rd Stormy & Bblowing in fore-noon Bright sunshine in after-noon Jno Linfield came over in morning to say that he would bring down a load of wood as he came from the blacksmith’s uncle Jas also went up in after noon J.L. was here for Tea Uncle Jas went to Dunlop with a basket of eggs. mending my clothe & baked scons & Biscuits for Tea March 24th Nice sunshiny Day fairly good sleighing Uncle Jas went up for two loads of wood. I was down home in the evening & stayed all night March 25th Started to snow in fore noon very stormy at night Uncle Jas went up for 2 loads of wood. I was mending my clothes mostly all day March 26th Mothers Birthday She is fifty four years old I was at church today for the first time since I took the grippe sat facing the audence in the choir for the first time in my life at Smith’s Hill Rev Robt. Henderson preached taking his text from Romans Sam. Bissett had a horse paralized on the way coming to church. March 27th Nice day Annie came up & helped me to bake & do some work Jas Watson came in on his way home from town Uncle Jas was up for a load of wood in fore-noon went to Varcoes with the grey Heifer in after noon & went to Dunlop in evening for bread 8 The word “cording” (?) is wriiten inside the top part of the letter R. �March 28th Snowing some mostly all day Uncle Jas was up for wood in fore-noon Mr and Mrs Chas McHardy came down in the evening & had tea and stayed till half past eleven we had a good time J.T. Dickson sale of farm stock & implements took place at Seaforth to day March 29th Stormy & drifting Mr Saml Linfield was over after dinner with some papers Uncle Jas went up in evening for a load of wood Bro Jas was up in evening for the loan of a cant hook to bring down Logs from up above for wood March 30th Nice sunshiny day the road past here is pretty badly drifted. Jas Linklater & Hillary Horton was here this morning breaking in a colt & paying for wook bro Jas was up in the evening with the paper. Jar. McBride & Maud Sallows & Will & Lilly Ferguson were visiting down home this evening March 31st Good Friday Nice day good sleighing but the sun is pretty hard on it. Ma came up this morning to see how Uncle Jas was he was in bed yesterday after noon with la grip is better to day & went up for a load of wood to the bush. I went down home in evening & stayed all night. Wm Jones Jr. was there inviting them to a ball at summersals on Monday night April 1st frosty & snowing at times Jessie came up in fore-noon. And helped me to make apple butter Uncle Jno was in town with wheat and got a load of corn. very good sleighing April 2nd Nice day. was at chuch Rev R. Henderson preached Bob Bean was here for tea there was a very good attendance we had the sleigh was up at C.E at night Annie led the meeting there was a fair attendance with good order Maud Sallows sang a solo Clara Tewslay played the accompament April 3rd I went down home in Afternoon ma. Jennie & Jas were in town with the sleigh Je was getting her eye operated upon. Uncle Jno was back at Duncan McNees sewing (?) seed peas Jno McNevin was here in evening �April 4th Nice day thawing the sleighing is done I was down home in evening percy Stewart was there looking for a girl. failed in getting same April 5th Nice warm day snow went away a good deal cousin Bell. McFarlane is to be married in Mar. toba (?) to day Uncle Jas was in town getting his boots mended got home between eleven and twelve o’clock Annie was up in after-noon April 6th Nice day I was down home in after-noon sewing on the machine Allan was with Jno Clark shingling Reeds barn. Roads are very bad condition Uncle Jas was over asking for…five years ago today Uncle Sandy died Mrs Sam’l Linfield who had a slight stroke on Friday Last Jessie had a letter from Bro. Jno in Port Huron April 7th Dull all day misting rain at times Bros Jas came up in evening to change a couple settings of eggs Uncle Jas went to Dunlop with a basket of eggs I went down home & stayed all Night April 8th Nice day with cold wind Bro Jas came up for uncle Jno to go down & fix a calf Maud Sallows was there making a Black luster (?) skirt for Jennie April 9th At church nice day but very bad roads Mr R Henderson preached a good sermon & we had good Singing Mrs Jas Glenn got a ride down with us. Five years ago to day sinc uncle Sandys funeral took place. April 10th Nice spring like day I heard a Baltmoral Oril for the first time this spring this morning I stayed down home all last night to bid Jennie good Bye this morning before she left home for Stratford Where she intends taking a three months course in the Business Collage of that city. Allan went down with her uncle Jas went to town this after-noon I went down home and stayed all night. �April 11th At home all day cutting rags for a mat thawing a good deal very heavy rain with thunder in after noon flooded the creeks & carried away fences Annie came up in evening & stayed all night. Allan came to Goderich last night & stayed all night with Will and ca,e out this morning April 12th Nice sunshiny day with warm wind the snow is getting a clearing out to day Mother told me that it is 39 thirty nine years ago to day since her grandfather Capt. Jno Annand (?) died. he was 93 years old I went down home and stayed all night the two Miss Summerralls were over home for tea & walked up to prayer meeting with Annie. April 13th Nice day John Oak (?) of Dunlop was here all day thrashing peas I started to peg a mat for the door this after0noon Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop with a basket of eggs I went down home and stayed all night. *the*… April 14th Nice day the snow is all gone to day, but the road s are very mudy. Tenny the red cow had a nice little calf this evening it is just the color of Lenton Uncle Jas went up to Duncan McNees this afternoon for seed peas. I went down home in the evening and stayed all night. Kate Clark was over in afternoon and said. That they had a foal, Calf and four cows down at old Clarks this morning April 15th Nice day uncle Jno was in town with the Wagon Allan was in too, and got a ride out with him Rehd (?) Morrow of Nile was here in afternoon. Annie was up in the evening to see if she could get a rooster The organ factory in town was on fire this evening abott 7:30p but did very little damage. I finished my mat that I started last thursday to night Ma and Jessie had a letter from Jean to night she is well & doing well. April 16th The ground was white with about two inches of snow this morning But the sun came out & it soon disapeared. I was at Church in after noon our own minister preached R.H. had tea donw home got a ride up here with Wm he had a livery horse and buggy was on his was to the Nile we met Mrs and Mr Jas Watson going down home & went down after getting supper ready & milked the cow & fed the Calf �April 17th Nice day Uncle Jno started to plough the sod field in front of the door Jno Oke (?) was here thrashing peas he finished about three o’clock in after-noon I was down home in evening and stayed all I started to peg a little mat Jessie wast at school and witnessed a fist fight between H. Tyndall who is teaching at S.S. no. one during Miss Dales illness and Lennie Walters son Jno Wattern (?) he tore her apron off and hit her with his hands he was expelled from the school to night By trustee Frank McDounah to-night Mrs S. Linfield is much worse mentally Dr. Shannon out way April 18th Nice day quite warm uncle Jno. Went up to varcoes with a heifer this evening Jas was over at Bill Youngs. I went down home Annie was up at sallows and Campells for rubarb roots their Rachel cow calved down home last night April 19th Nice day Goerge Bean (Bobs) was here for seed oats this fore-noon Rained quite a shower last nigh lots of mud to day I went down home to go to prayer meeting but Annie was away and I did not go. Alex Young led the meeting Rev Robt. Henderson was detained from being presant. He was performing the marriage ceremony of Miss Godfray of Kingston to a Mr. Sproal of Dungannon. Bro Jas was up here in the evening April 20th Nice warm day. uncle Jas went up above to fix the fances. I went over to over to ask for Mrs Linfield and was away for a couple of hours came home Baked fife pies & little cakes Wm Young was here after dark inquiring for a hore to buy Uncle Jno ploughing April 21st Nic day. I finished peging the little mat I started on Monday this afternoon The gradd is beginning to look a little green to day. I went down home after dark and stayed all night. Allan came up for Uncle Jno to go down Fancy had a little foal about about twelve o’clock. She shou not have foaled for a month Uncle Jno stayed all night And slept in the stable from 3 till six. Rained a couple of showers through the night. April 22nd Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in after noon for choped stuff to in 31doz and 4 eggs @ 9¢ he brought home a new copper stove boiler from G.N. Davis. I was down home in the evening and up again got my supper dishes washed just at 12. o’clock. Their Spto (?) cow had a nice calf down home this fore-noon9 9 directly above the word fore-noon, the word “steer” is written in small letters. �April 23rd Nice day I had a bad cold and did not go to church in bed all after noon went down home in evening and stayed all night pa staid out with the litte foal all night April 24th Nice day I did a big washing to day in my new boiler Annie was up in the evening and said that Fancy’s little foal died at noon Wm Burrows the Sheppardton store keeper was here for first time with his peddling wagon this after noon April 25th Nice day I was down home in after noon and started to make Mothers black sateen waist Jno McNevins Jr. Wife was buried in Wingham yesterday. April 26th Nice day I went down home in the evening to go to prayer meeting but Annie was away up at uncle Henrys and I did not go Jsa and Jas was away for tile and got a letter from Jean saying that she had been sick with a sore throat and missed two days from collage. April 27th Nice day Bella Green from Sheppardton came her this morning before I had the cows all milked she went down home for dinner and call in on her way home Old Sam. Linfield was over after dinner and Jno in the evening and went to Watson’s with a Grey heifer. Uncle Jno was down home seeing a sick cow Robt Bean was there and performed an operation I was down home in evening came up Near mid night and washed supper dishes. I white washed the milk house this after noon. April 28th Nice day very high wind in fore noon Jm Linfield was here at noon for grain. I was serv. ing at ma’s sateen waist I was down home in the evening. Rod. Young was their to see about taking the hawling(?) of the milk and looking for seed barley Annie and the two summersals were up at Sallows (Tom) sewing carpet rags. April 29th Nice day very warm summer heat. 80%. I…old up the doo…this afternoon Watson Jas was hear for tea and got seed. Took on old gun home with him to repair Allan was up and hired with Uncle Jno. He went to town after wards and came home with a new bicycle. �April 30th Very warm with thunder a little rain at night I was at church and wore my green dress & white sailor for the first time this spring Rev Mr Hamilton of Londsboura preached a good Serman from Acts 27 chap. 27 (?) Ver. there was a very good attendance Mr Henderson exchanged pulpit with Mr Hamilton May 1st Nice day. Allan started to work here this morning They started to plough behind the house where they left off last fall. I was down home in the after noon Kate Clark was over for lime to White wash Wm Burrows Peddlar was but I did not see him May 2nd Nice day I washed some blankets in fore noon bake The first Rubarb pies of the season in the after-noon Geo. McPhee was here in after-noon and for all eggs Allan went to town on his wheel to the forsters meeting this evening Jessie came up and staid all night with me May 3rd Nice day much cooler Rev Robt. Henderson was here this fore noon visiting Uncle Jas and Jno were both in. he read the fifth chapt of the general apistle of James and gave a nice prayer he was to go to T Sallows for dinner. And Howells for tea Mrs Henderson was not with him she is in Woodstock attending a missionary meeting. The little red cow that I call mine had a nice red Bull calf to day Annie was up fo the white wash brush and I made arrangements to go to prayer meetings but when I got down home she was away so I did not go But stayed down home all night. May 4th Nice day Allan and uncle Jno sowe the first grain this spring to day. Mrs Tom’s Sallows and Blanche was down home this after noon. I dug my flower bed this after noon May 5th Nice day working around did my saturday’s baking this after noon Jessie was up in the evening with her navy blue skirt for me to mend. I went down with her and stayed all night pa was in town and heard that poor Ruby Robertson died to day Her funeral is to be on Sunday after noon at two o’clock. Jessie got a photo of Johnnie’s oldest son to-night. It is a good picture �May 6th Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in fore noon. I was intending to go but did not get. Scrubbed and did some baking Allan and Uncle Jas sowed the root ground next Linfields May 7th Very nice. There was no church at the Hill to day owing to the Funeral of the late Ruby Robertson I went down home to go but Mother Annie and Jas was away I was very much disapointed but could not help it. Jessie came up with me and had a tea and stayed all night May 8th Nice day very high wind from the north. I washed in fore noon – Wm. Burrows was here after dinner with peddling wagon. Uncle Jas and Allan took the cattle away to pasture this after-noon. And fenced till after dark I was down home in the after-noon. Colin Campbell the fish peddler was here this after noon for the first time this season Uncle Jno got two trout for which he paid 40¢ May 9th Very nice day I did a big washing of bed clothes in fore-noon. Went down home in the after-noon. G. McPhee was here with peddling rig when I was away. Uncle Jno and Allan are sowing the peas in the field in front of the house to day. Jno McNevin was here this evening also Jas Glenn with a bag of potatoes Jessie went up to Sallows from school to stay all night Mother is house cleaning in her bed room May 10th Nice day with high south wind I sowed my flower seed in bed at the bed of the house this after noon Mr. Barknell saw Allan in the field at corner and told him there was strange cattle in “up above” uncle’s Jas & Jno went up after with Lucy & Buggy to fix the fence & remove cattle Allan finished harrowing peas in afternoon. Jno McNevin was here in the evening bidding us good bye before leaving Brindley’s place at corner for Wingham. May 11th Very nice day. There was a big rain last night or this morning before day light Heard that Sam’l Mathis Barn at the Nile was burnt with lightning Uncle Jno and Allan are preparing the field at the corner of Barley Jas is “up above” sowing grass seed. Young McLean the Butcher was here this after-noon uncle Jno got 50¢ worth of beef. We seen Hiram Brindley leaving this morning with john McNevin and family and a load of baggage. I baked eleven loaves of bread today �May 12th Nice day. I white washed my bed room to day went down home in evening and stayed all night. Allan & Uncle Jm were sowing Barley in the field at the corner. It is five months ago today since I was in town There was… May 13th Wind went round this morning and it go very cold Mother and I went town this afternoon with Fancy and buggs I got a New White walking hat $1.40. Pair black cashmer stockings .25 vail 10¢ (white) salt cellar with top 5¢. Allan and Uncle Jm finished seeding to day May 14th Nice Day but Cold There was frost last night ice as thick as glass water. Mother Jas & I went to church Rev Mr… preached a good serman to a very good congr. In the typ.hall. In Memory He said he firmly believed that we would take our memory with us when we departed this life Robt Bean of Carlow was here for tea. Allan Jarvis McBride. Harry Gallagar wheeled to Lucknow this fore-noon. Annie was up at Watsons. May 15th Nice day uncle Jno was in Goderich with 4 barn (?) pigs Andrews Bros & Co purched. I was down home in fore-noon, Annie was getting ready to go to Clinton to Jas Grames rasin of a Bank (?) barn. I was digging in garden in afternoon Jessie came up in evening and stayed all night Allan went home May 16th Started to rain about 6 o’clock this morning and was showery all day Jessie stayed home from school she and I Baked seven pies bisc. & scons. In fore-noon Went down home in after noon Jas took Annie in to the Train this morning. McPhee was here and got 36 Doz eggs. I did not see him May 17th Showery mostly all day Jas came up in evening with mail. The cows were out in the summer fallow to pasture for the first this year to day Uncle Jno and Allan started to pough the summer fallow to day �May 18th Rather nice day. I went down home this fore noon washing and baking Bisc’s in after noon Allan & uncle Jno ploughing, Uncle Jas diging around trees in the orchard. I was down Home in fore-noon. Mother was washing Mrs Chas McHardy was down and Mrs Jad Watson called in on her way up to the *Hill* Carlow May 19th Cold north wind I was down home in fore-noon *Allan and* helped Mother to rinse out her clothes Uncle Jas went up above the salt the cattle and fix fences Joa. Was in town for chop for pigs Jas (Bro) Jas went into meet Jennie at the Station she has come up from C.B. Collage Stratford for a week and two days. Allan and I went down home after dark to see Jean & we both stayed all night. May 20th At home all day scrubbing & cleaning up I put lace on my white petty coat to night Took a bath and went to bed May 21st Nice day Went to church in typ hall. Rev Mr. Henderson preached to a very good attendance Stayed down home and had tea Had a hot discussion with Annie about who did the most work. May 22nd Started to walk to town Got a ride from down home with Mr Owen Jones. We got in to Goderich a little after 11 o’clock I took my black Silk Waist in to see if I could get it made over I took it to Mrs Peter Fox. I had to rip 10 the waist apart it took me till two o’clock I then went up and bought lining ect a Robinsons and had it sent down. Went up Chas Nairns & bought 3 oranges for which I paid 10¢ went down to the harbor park and ate them for dinner. I then went to Mrs Fox & she took my measure & told me that she would not have it ready to 1st fit*ed* till Thursday. I walked all the*y* way home and felt very tired and had very sore feet Jessie came up with me and got…while I milked and fed calves. May 23rd Riping my silk skirt apart went down home in after-noon. Mother and Jean were in town with Fancy. J. got a new White skirt & and pink & white muslin waist 10 Note Written sideways on page, “Rec from J A McH 10$ ten”. �May 24th Nice day Uncle Jas went to Blyth to meet Mcbeen with Jewel got home between 12 & one o’clock. I was sponging & pressed my silk skirt in fore noon cut out linings & basted it up in after noon. Allan went to the Nile to a Teameeting on this wheel. The crowd was so large they ate(?) all the provisions they had collected. Jessie came up on her way home from Uncle Henry’s & I went down with her And sewed the seams of my skirt and run the Velvet findings on the bottom. Uncle Jno & Allan finished sowing marigolds & carrots and Allan took the drill home to Harry Morris & got a bag of seed potatoes May 25th Nice day Allan & Uncle Jno are hauling out manure for corn in field at Back of house beside the…ad. I got ready after dinner and started to walk to town called in down home. Annie went out and hitched Fancy up for me to drive her in but I did not want to take her. So pa said Annie could take one of the colt. I looked very like rain but we got home with out getting any rain. Mrs. Fox fitted the lining of my waist I took my skirt in & she fitted it I got three quarters of a yard of pink silk to make a yolk which is to be covered with lace I had the misfortune to drop 6$ six dollars in peddaro (?) store & could not find it for sometime at last I got it lying under a table in the center of the floor Jack Brown… only clerk in the store at the time May 26th Nice day Jas came up in the morning when we were at breakfast for Uncle Jno to go down and see Fancy who was very sick when mother got up in the morning. he could do nothing for so pa sent Jas. to town for Wm Clark V. S. when he came out he said she had inflmation of the bowls & he could do nothing for her she died about 12 o’clock noon Clark stayed with her till she died & after-wards had dinner. I was working at my skirt went down home in evening to go to practice Annie was not ready…d it Looked like rain Miss Made(?) summersal came over for butter milk & stayed the evening and we did not go I stayed all night May 27th Rained I was working at my skirt Uncle Jno & Allan are hauling out manure. An went to town in evening on Bike Uncle Jas went to the corner for bread. I went down home 7 finished my skirt. Nell Stewert & Sara McKnight were there on Bikes Will was also there they had left just before I went in. May 28th Very warm. went down home & went to church with them to the church re-opening our fam was all there but John. Father & Mother took the little buggy & one of the colts & the rest of us the light wag…church was full & there were some out side that did not get in. Rev Mr. Alex McMillan ex pastor preached a good sermon. Taking h…Text from �Denteronon (?)… 32 Chap. 7 Ver. Rember the…days of old, consider the years of many generations ask thy father, and he will show thee: They elders & they will tell the. The choir was on the new platofrm and sand Showers of blessing while the collection was being taken up. There was a terrible thunder storm just after we came home from church our barn at home was…uck by lightning on the north west corner I got down here just as the rain started in a very short time the fields were nearly covered with water *I* Uncle Jno & were in the house Jas was at the barn Jno & went to… till the worst of it was over Annie was up at Uncles Henry’s & call in here & I went down home with her & stayed all night May 29th Rained a showe very early in morning. Jean went down to Stratford to Business collage Pa took her in to depot they washed the sheep here in after-noon. I went down home to go up to the Hill with them to hear Mr… Lecture but they were a… was very much dissapointed but could not help it Uncle Henry was down & Mrs Wat…call in on her way from to… May 30th Nice warm day Allan… Jno spreading manure went down hom in after noon & churne a little cream I had gathered got some from ma to churn with it. Annie went to town to the C.Ec Conservation Nell Clark read a paper. there was a small attendance. Annie gave the report from Smith Hill C.E. society May *31st * Uncle Jno went to Dunlop for bread…cle Jno went to Carlow to meet …the Lord of the Mannor with Liz…went down home Just before dinner with a letter to mother that Uncle Jno got at P.O. last night. I was from Alex Birnie asking her to go in and see his Mother who was been in bed since the 15th of April I rained a heavy shower While I was there it did not last long Uncle Jno & Allan are hawling out manure *Nice day white frost last night* June 1st Nice day I wash a big washing. Harry Hayden was here with his peddling Waggon Uncle Jm & Allan hawling out manureI was down home… June 2nd There was white …Father & Mother…town Mother we…Mrs Bernie who is…weak but she know (?)…quite well her daughters…Watson from Detroit…staying with…er & one of her grand daughters a Miss Williamson. they got a letter for me from Arthur North Dakota they said they were not sure about the address and opened it and Annie read it. I �do not intend to ans it. Uncle Jno & Allan finished hawling out manure for Roots Jack & Geo.C Clark June 3rd …Jno Barker were…raping out the dishes…the road machine and…ug up the gate way opp. …te here. …ice day. Uncle Jno & Allan were digging post holes down south along the ditch between peas and pasture I scrubbed after supper went down home in evening Uncle Jno went to town fore bread & got a piece of beef at McLean’s Sam Linfield was iver looking for a job for Hawrold (?) June 4th Very warm. I went to church wore my organdie muslin for first time this spring Rev… preached le E…service. Took… Philippiauns… first clause of th… “That I may kn… the C.E. Choir sang Mra W Howell played the organ. June 5th Very warm day there was s thinder shower after it did not rain very much Uncle Jno & Allan are ploughing gor corn the road scrapers are at work. Wm McWhinney and men were repairing the Barn down home the lightning damaged… mending my shooes to … went down home in…g ucle Jas went down…t Mr Oak to sheer the… heep. Harold Linfield Brought up a batch from Jearp (?)…ery warm. Mother came up to help me to white wash the Kitchen but I was sick could not go on with the white washing Father was up at Tea time & said that he had sold Bennie to Antony Allan for 95$ Uncle Jas & Allan went to Billy Jones with the sow. I went down home in evening June 7th Warm day. I dug… of Rubarb & sowed… took down the… for washing a… they were sowing to… the road side to day… putting up my bedroom… & it slipped & my hand wen… through & I cut my fing… Ann… came up Just before dinner & we whitewashed the kitchen in the after noon to help pa to run a line to build a New line fence on went to Dunlop after Yea for bread. … nice cool day Uncle… Allan went to the… shore for a load of…osts Uncle Jno st. … ted to p…ough the summer fallow. I went down home… the evening. June 8th Nice day I white-washed the lobby in fore-noon & scrubbed in after dinner Also planted 37 tomatoe plants. Uncle Jno went to town in evening for beef & Bread Allan & Uncle Jas ploughing in summer fallow A went to Dunlop on his wheel Mother was up at Tom Sallows at a rag bee �June 10th Nice day. Jno…here shearing s…day till Tea ti… Jno & Allan…ploughing the…down home in the ev…trying to learn to ride on Allans Wheel with Jessies assistance. W le Potter had a big bee helping him to hawl pressed hay to town Father was at it. June 11th Nice cool*d*day. I had the head ache and did not go to church. Annie came up for tea. And I went down home with…after I milked…cows. Allan and…Gallagar were in…at Knox Church…s was up at the Hill…to C.E. And as he was coming home at Robt Williams gate he seen Some one cross the road and crawl in through the Geo McPhees fence with the pasture field. He though it was Geo. Clark and we after wards learnt that it was him. He went Leeburn with Nell his sister and after they came home he took his satchel and too the road for unknown…it was not kn…away till next…I did not l…of coming up the…when I new that th… some one struggling…it so stayed down h…all night. June 12th Nice warm day Campbel…fish peddlar was here Uncle J. got 3 Trout from him. I was down home after tea to see if any of them was going on the exurson to the O.A.C. Guelph and they told me that they were. I came home and got every thing ready…getting an early…kfast in the morning. …Just got nicely to…when Allan came…and told me that they…changed there minds and they had decided not to go. I felt very much disapointed but I did not want to travel alone so had to content my self…home. Queen the little grey heifer calved this morning the cal…is black with a few white hairs though it & is a female. June 13th Very warm. Uncle Jno & Allan are working at the fence Levy started to put the wire on the line fence f…noon. Jessie broug…my muslin dress…& said they were…Tea-meeting at Lee…got all ready but…not come in in time…Annie walke up here but it was too late to go & looked very much like a big storm and it came. It was a terrible rain with very close lightning. Allan went to the T-meeting said there was small attance June 14th Sun was shing very warm & bright this morning but there was storms of rain. …very close thunder and…ning. Annie and I went to …Hill to the Missionary…ng. The Nile. Leebrun, Goderich…union Goderich Twp. They were all represented but Leeburn Mrs. Rod. Young the president led the meeting. Mrs Duff of Goderich gave a very good address…as a lady from union read a paper but we could not under stand her and an other from Aburn which was not much better. Refreshments were served after the close of the �programme. There was a thunder storm while were at Tea but it did not last long. The sun was shining w…were coming home June 15th Nice day wind w…it got much colder that Alex G…m ha…killed by lightning…I went down home af…dinner. Miss. Summersal wa…over for their hats that Anni…was cleaning. But they were not done. Allan and Uncle Jno found one of the best lams lying on the road sick last night And this morning it was dead. Uncle Jas went to Benmiller with a grist this after-noon. Allan and Uncle Jno were working at the fence south June 16th Nice day. I baked 8 loves…with the new BM. Flour…le Jno & Allan were…fence Jas scraping…e yard. I planted some…bbage plants after dinner…ice day I scrubbed cleaned stove Baked. Took a bath after rest went to bed Allan went to town I went down home last night and stayed all night I finished papering the cup-board this fore-noon Uncle Jno was over at Linfields before breakfast fixing some little pigs Geo Rice went away today. June 18th Mice day. I went to church Rev R. Henderson went down to Hamilton to be present at a meeting of…He stayed over…Mr Wilson came down &…class and led the…He read one of…sermons. The text…taken from Mathew…19 ver. there was not a la…attandance I went down h…in evening. Heard that Geo Clark had returned after a weeks absance in unknown regons. June 19th Very nice day. I done a big washing. went down home in after-noon. Uncle Jno went to town after for turnip seed. Allan went to town on wheel and wen out…e excursion on the Toledo…nted to go very much…ncle Jno did not ask…I with him in the buggy. …ent down home to see…other would go to Detroit. But she had to get Jessies clothes ready for her ak (?). She is going to town to try the enterence So I had to stay at home though I am very much dissapointed and feel very malachony over it. Jno Linfield started to do their statue labor to day. Uncle Jas made arrangments to go on the excursion to Detroit to morrow morning Rate $1.00 moth light exc 254 June 20th Nice day I was up this morning befor…and had break…about six. H…drove the two…to the dock in…light wagon. …I went down home in eve…and was trying to laar…ride on Allans bicycle mo…was over having Tea with Kate Clark They got a letter from Jean to night �June 21st Nice day. Annie came up with me last night and stayed all night – Helped me to milk & go breakfast for me this morning. Allan and uncle Jm started to sow turnips this…spoiled the seed by…ing it with rape seed…mistake was discover-…ter two row had been…d. Allan than started…ion on his wheel for…nore. He got in just a Mr S. Sloan and A. Cooper were starting to Donaly Johnston & Miss Em Currans wedding. He got back where we were at dinner they finishe sowing in after-noon. They went to Carlow after tea with Liz & stayed till the wee small hours. I was here all alone milking & doing up the chores. June 22nd I was up first this morning got breakfast ready and called up the…but only one r…they felt very…their last night…Mance. In for …Jno was almost…ely Knocked out…noon But moved round…little in after noon June 23rd Nice day Uncle Jas go…home this morning about four o’clock from Detroit There was a large crowd at the harbor to receive the excursion. I was down home in fore-noon and Mother asked me to stay down and help her in after noon to make Jessies waist. Annie…up and got the meals…ne boys. She also part…tourist’s report…ame up in evening and…ked the cows. Uncle…and Allan were fixing…fence down south. June 24th Nice day. Annie came up in fore to let me know she was going to town in after noon she took on eof the colts & she & I went in in after-noon. I got $5.00 11 from Uncle Jno A McH (?) got a new pair of summer corsets 3 shirt waists at 5¢ per yd 1 vest 8¢ set of waist pins & chains 20¢ Mrs Fox fixed the toke of my Black silk waist…made for me…Blue cream Jug…Fulford coming…uncle Jno went to…the evening. June 25th Very nice cool day…to church Rev R He…erson gave a report o…the work being done…the presybterian church through out the prov. as it was given at Hamilton Miss H. Tyndal…(?) was sent as a del. By the Sunday school read her report which was a very good one. Jean McHardy has returned home from Brentford…as down in Goderich typ…s College was at church…day Sam Linfield…e over with Harold…started to hoe mang-(?)…Sam l went home again…an and Uncle Jas went up “above” with a load of rails to fix the fence with. I went down home after dinner to help me with Jessie’s Shirt waist Kate and Alice was over Annie came up & got Tea Harold & uncle Jno 11 Written in left hand margin “$5.00” �June 27th Nice day Harold was over before breakfast. Allan went up to help Jas Watson to jack up his barn Uncle J and J were hawling out man…down home after…made a collar…who is going…enterence in the… June 28th Very heavy rain…S.Linfield was he…marigolds. I was down in evening seen a very…streak of light across…sky it Semed (?) to start where the sun set & went right across to the east. I stayed down home all night baked eight loaves of bread June 29th Nice day churned for the first time this year to-day H (?) Haydon was here with peddling & brought the paint…d last week washing…went down home for the…rush painted chairs…Tea Uncle Jno & Harold…up for the sheep after…t down home in…rning and staid all night Uncle Jos. asked Allan at breakfast this morning if he had read the West Huron election protest the objects he had in View was I believe to hurt our feelings as Harold L. was here (but he farted) June 30th Nice day. Annie went into town this morning to beet (?) Miss Emma Grame who was coming up on the 11 train from Clinton Jas P.G went in…the evening to meet…is coming h…from C Busin…Stratford. Also…Jessie out from…entrance. I went…home in evening to 3 new comers. But Mir…and Annie had went…to Uncle Tom. Sallows a…stayed all night. There was a family of Gypsies camped down on the road beside R. Williams fence. July 1st 1899 Nice day. At home here all Harold L. was here hoeing in fore noon. Went home to go to town in after noon. …Mr Hall of the Mile…buried in Dungannon…noon. The remaing…en to the church where…neral Sermon was…ached. Uncle Jno & Allan went to town in the evening There was a little girl dround in sewer ditch this after-noon July 2nd Nice day. Annie & Miss Grams & Allan went to Leeburn. I went to the Hill. Rev R12 Henderson preached a very good sermon I did not go in the choir as annie asked me to sit down in the pew with her friend Miss. Grame. Will. Was out. 12 The word “And” is written over top of the R. �July 3rd The First of…celebrated in G…today. Childe…horse racing…works at nigh…principle at…stayed at home…day as usual. Ba…loaves of bread. Ann…Emma Grame came…the fore noon & had…Allan went to town Harold L. was here hoe-ing all day till Tea time We then went home to go to town with Jm & Grace L. There was Thunder showers in evening and fore noon. Annie & Jessie took Miss Gin to town to meet the 4 o’clock train July 4th …warm day Annie came…in morning to let us…that Mrs. Birnie funer…this after noon. Uncle…ent in to attend it…th Lnce (?). H. L was thining…arrots Uncle Jno ploughing…Summer fallow Mrs McDrurie of Detroit & her husband of Lucknow was down home for dinner & detained father and mother from going to the funeral I was down home in the evening. July 5th Raining mostly all after-noon. Allan hiched the colt up for the first time this after noon He finished…manure in S.M. Harold Jas how…a small churn…noon Riped the…my organdy muslin…to was it this afte… July 6th Nice day washed a…washing Hy H…was here with…in after noon. He…they had a grand time at Port Albert on the 1st of July. I went down home in evening and stayed all night Will and Nell stuart were the before I went down on wheels will came…ly July 7th …his way to town &…ayed all night It…tarted to rain just…was leaving rained…all day Harold was hoeing…Jm & Allan were ploughing…am Linfield was over to see if he could borrow 3 tree bags of wheat to take to the mill to get flower Rained light showers in fore-noon uncle Jno & Allan were ploughing harold howing I picked cherries & Baked 7 pies in fore noon went down home to go t preparitory service at the hill but they were away before I got down & stayed there & spent the afternoon…the two young Clar…up here at ha…clock and lunc…tea ready. We…a thunder show… tea with terrible lig… July 8th Rained mostly al…all day Uncle Jas, & Harold L. went u…for the cattle in fore noon left, red heifer & Jone Heifer who is about calving down H. & Jas took the rest up above again Jack And. rews was here & purchased the four remaining tain- (?) worth pigs at $4.60 per cwt (?) Jno Linfield was here…3 bags of wheat on…way to the millin town…ed 9 loaves of bread &…s of buns & a spice cake…ubbed & ironed to day �July 9th …y nice cool day. went…church. Rev R Henderson preached taking his text from Romaus the eighth chap…rst clause of the thirty fith ver. who shall separate us from the love of Christ there was a very good allandance. with two new members namely Christena John*s* kJohnston. Annie led the C.E. meeting in the evening Will was out and walked up & down. July 10th Nice day Unc…to town this m…the 4 pigs. I…home in fore-…were out picking…& the house was… Jsa was there making…rack. He was over ask…Harry Morris who is…up with a soar th…Allan & Uncle Jas went up above to pull week out of the hay fields I went down home in after noon Annie came up in after noon & helped me to pick & stone some cherries I went down home in evening for the Balance…ly July 11th …o started to now hay…gh the cherries…day pieserving…s in fore noon picke…more to make pies…noon baked pies went…n home after milking…go to church but they…were goine as usual mother was at home finishing milking Kate Clark came over in the evening and her three children July 12th Nice day I churned in fore noon Allan & Harld howing Uncle Jno moving Uncle Jm & Harld went to the Hill with Jewel Liz. The little Jones heifer had a little red heifer calf to night I went down hom…Harld L stayed h… July 13th Nice day they…howing & c…hay. Harry Ha…here with…was down home in eve…I Baked seventeen…of bread. was down…after dark July 14th Nice day picked & pitted…three gall crock of cherriesthey were hawling in hay. *I we* July 15th I was preserving cherries aur (?) baked seven pies & two pairs of o.meal cakes. It rained in after-noon A & thawed a little I was puting…wet on my o. muslin…st & ironed same but did…t finished…fogy in fore-noon…nt down home to go…urch but the was 3…the going in the little…buggie & pa would had to…walked if I had went so I did not go. I got a ride up with pa & Jerrie who were going to see Harry Morris who is very ill with a soar throat. �July 16th Nice day. I painted the churn after dinner uncle Jno was cutting next our bush I pulled the weeds out of the onions & cucumbers July 17th was down home…A. load of men pa…way to Ottawa…that they voted…Beau.----July 18th Nice day Uncle J…down to Dunlop to…part of the mower re…brought home 1 lb o h…went to town with g…he sold yesterday to…Johns for wich he got… .60 per cot. (?) he was up here fore the waggon box Mrs Jas Watson was here in after noon & for tea I baked nine loaves of bread & two pans of buns & a jelly cake. July 19th I churched in fore noon…cherries enough in…noon to make seven pies…pies after supper…e howling & coiling up…wawled some in after…I was very tired but…ent down home in after…ark Uncle J&J worked at hay…ill 12 o’clock. …hey hawled in one load July 20th …ay this morning a shower of rain prevented any more Jno Linfield starte to cut wheat after dinner & finished before sunset. Harld was hoeing Uncle Jno started to cut the hay in field at Potters I was down home in evening scrubbed in afternoon. Mrs & Mary Robertson were visiting down home July 21st Nice day I d…ing. They wer…at the hay. I…home in evenin…Received her entr…marks last after…them up she found…had failed to mar…the total. Nettie Y…who tried with h…successful. July 22nd Nice day very warm after noon. I baked 9 loaves of bread also 8 cherry pies Uncle Jas went up to the other place after tea Jno Linfield went with him Jas called in to Chas Mett and it was two o’clock…e got home. John’s…Son (my nephew is…old to-day. It is…go to night since I got…with the hay fork…he leg. A year ago to day mother got a telegram to go to Port Huron as Annie was ill. �July 23rd Very warm went to chur… …Rev R. H. preached a good sermon there was very few there the choir sang very good. When I got back they were at supper here and Robt Bean of Carlow was with them as a guest. Tait & Bessie Clark went up to church with us i… first appearan…S.S. super’d g…cards & they w…sed with their f…at church. Father…mother went down…for Wm Jones sr who…been ill all summe…a soar Knee his do…Aggie arrived home…urday from Dakota… July 24th Very warm Uncle Jno finished cutting the hay down here at tea time they halled in some after tea we had green peas and new potatoes for the first this season for dinner…Harold L. helped…dig them the butcher…d and Jas got a…cee of beef from…at the road. I was…home last night after…rk and as I was going to meet…ncle Henry G. he told me…hat he had cut thistles…Sunday till Billy Bogie came across to him and told him. He said that he could not yet believe that it was Sunday. July 25th Rained a small shower this morning prevented working at the day. Uncle Jno furred (?) received January 5 from uncle Jno McHard…“May *13* nd… “ 22nd… “June 24th13 Some green butter beau…cutting hay on ditches after…back Jas p.g potatoes July 26th Nice day Uncle Jno was up at the other place cutting hay Harod was helping old Sam. L. with hay up at the other place Allan & Uncle Jas was up at Watsons with the little red cow. Mrs. W.L sent down up the pota…Jas Allan& Harld…till Tea time. All…started to w…hay. I went dow…after tea for y…set bread. There w… Mr Peddar there fro…Port Huron on a w…he had breakfast…Alexanders in Cl…and dinner at ou…& returning to Port Huron to n… July 27th Allan was down hom…cutting wheat & Rye. Jas…up here working in h…Uncle Jno, Harold Bro J…I hawled in hay July 29th Light shower in m…they took dinner early & w…rake & coil up hay. Harold…over for his Tea when they same…I churned, pull weed out of… .9 …seven pies & some scons, 13 Message in bold was written between 2 bolded lines at the top of the page. �cleaned…stove & scrubbed kitchen & milk…got Tea washed dishes read a…washed my head & took a be…went to bed about half …one-o’clock Sunday morn…completly tired out. Mary…e horse on the hay…also baked 8 loaves…& buns Uncle Jas was…there place cradling…d the wheat…Linfield was cutting wheat…at the other place Uncle Jm drove *Jas(Unc)* & Allan up…morning with Luce & went…ook he went back for them in…he evening. Uncle Jno Harld…I finished haying down here to day. nice cool day. Diary 2 Mary Longmore Green July 30th, 1899. Very warm day. went down home & went to church with our people Rev Mr. McLean of Blyth preach a very good sermon Taking for his text John third chap. sixteenth Ver. For God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that who ever believeth in Him Should not perish but have everlasting life. The choir sang “Showers of Blessing” While the colection was being taken up. 31st Monday Nice day Uncle Jno Jas & Allan were up above working at the hay. Uncle Jno finished cutting Harold Linfield and I were at home Harold went down to McPhees in morning for machine oil yeast cake & tea I went down home in after-noon & Jessie came up & had tea with Harold & after tea we picked a pail of green peas & a dish of cherries. When Allan came down from the other place Jessie went with him. August 1st Nice day Uncle Jno Allan & Harold were hawling in wheat Uncle Jas was shingling on Barn. Went up above to coil up some hay after tea Uncle Jno went up for him with Luce after Dark I was baking bread. 9 loaves & 2 bars of buns They finished hawling in all wheat after tea 2nd Wednesday Nice day I done a big washing Uncle Jas and Harld were carting away the dirt the Clarks dug up at the gate Uncle Jno and Allan were hawling down wheat from the other place I was down home in the evening *it* Uncle Jno sent down 2:25 to pay for his W.O.U.W.card. 3rd Thursday. Nice day as I was going out for the potatoes to the field north of the house & seen Jno Linfield coming with a load of wheat & Uncle Jas with him. That was the first I know of having his honor Jno P. Linfield for dinner I got a hustle on & made pudding & had dinner a little after eleven o’clock they got down four loads of wheat & two of hay Jas �brought J.P. Lin after the loads were off to get refreshments but I had not got any orders to have them ready so they immedately went out a gain out at 15 m. after 9 o’clock 4th Friday nice day Jno Linfield & our *g…g* men have led down two loads of hay each before Tea it was late when they got them off & got tea it also threatened rain. So Mr. L. went up & got a small load of hay Jessie brought the Mail. In on her way up to Uncle Henry’s on Allan’s Wheel. She came in on her way home & Allan & Her was trying to learn me to ride 5th Saturday Very nice day Allan & Uncle Jas were hawling down hay till Tea time Harold has not been here for three day’s. Jean McHardy Jr. Came down after dinner & we had a good time I scrubbed and, cleaned the Stove. She helped me to get tea ready and wash the dishes we had some Music on the Jews *h* harp I was Chief Musican We were in the parlor for a little while looking at old relicks & near sun set we went out & caught a little black kitten for her I went over to Linfields bars with her Sunday, August 6th nice day with very cold wind went down home & went to church with them. A. Mr Lockhart preached a very good sermon on “Prayer” His sister Nina was there with him Mrs Andrew Johnston took them home With her to have Tea. There was a large congregation presant. The choir sang for a voluntary “God is Love” I stayed down home for Tea Margaret Buchaunan came over & we went up stairs & played & sang Hymn’s till about 10 o’clock. *and* I came home & Milked three cows and fed one calf got the stove ready to light in the Morning Uncle Jas walked down to the other place at the lake. After supper and got home about 11 o’clock. 7th Monday Nice day Uncle Jas. went up to the other place with (John Bill) to horse rake. Allan & Uncle Jno went up in the evening for *the* with the wagon to bring down the raking’s allan went out to the Mill (Carlow) Jessie was up in the after-noon & helped me to bake three rubarb pies & for apple ones. 8th Tuesday Nice day Jno Linfield was here cutting barley at Brindley’s corner, he had his own horses in fore noon & Jno & Jewel in after noon till tea Time he finished cutting before sun set. Allan & Uncle Jno were stoking Harold & Jas were howing. �9th Wednesday nice day till after tea time it rained quite a shower that with some thunder & lightning uncle Jno went down to Dunlop with the old mower & pea puller to get Hillary Horton the black smith to repair them. Harold Linfield stayed all night 10th Tuesday Nice day. Jessie was up for Tea I was down home in the after noon & she came up with me. Jean McHardy is twenty years old today there is an ice cream social at Poitn Farm this afternoon & evening we could not get a horse to go so had to stay home. Allan went down after dark on his Wheel. Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop for Vinegar on with Luce & the Buggy Jessie came up with the Mail & stayed all night. 11th Friday nice day Rained a little shower in after noon uncle Jno was harrowin in Summer fallow Jas Harold & Allan are all cleaning out the creek in front the yard up near Linfields fence. Old Jean got her leg caught in the sleighs in the sled this after noon Uncle Jm happened to see her I heard him yelling & ran out & called the men who came& she was soon released Allan went down home in after noon to get the…of a spale Said Mrs Jno Clark was ill & that Dr. Taylor was there I was down hoem in the evening and they told me that Kate Clark had another daughter this is one son and three daughters & the eldest is four years old only. 12th Saturday Nice day they were (Allan & uncle Jas) were working at the ditch in fore noon Allan went to Linfields thrashing in after noon Jas went to town uncle Jno was working in summer fallow till Tea time He then went to Dunlop for the Mower Allan went to town on his wheel some one was mean enough to puncture the tire of the front wheel with a pin. Jessie is fifteen years old today she had the tree young Carks over for tea Mrs ex Reeve Hex(?) Young gave her a vase for a birthday present 13th Sunday Nice day but very cold wind fore the season of the year I went down home and went to church with them. Mr. Harry Lockhart preached a good sermon. Jane McHardy (Chas sister) was there she is up on a visit from Toronto When we came home they said Mrs Jas Watson was down & said that Jas was here & Annie who did not go to church came down here with her I came down as soon as we came home from church & got tea when we were at our Tea Robt Bean of Carlow came in he came down to ask a hand to his thrashing tomorrow. Allan went up to the his on his wheel to open the church. Dr Alex Taylor’s son is thirteen years old today �14th Monday Nice day I washed a big washing to-day Uncle Jas & Jno started to cut a swath around the peas Allan and Harold were cleaning out the ditch Father sent Jas up to see if he could stay & work here In Allan’s place & let him (Allan) go down & cut there own oats Jas went to Robt Bean thrashing after dinner uncle Jno Harold & Jas [Bro] hawled in barley. McLean Butcher was here uncle Jm got a piece of beef from him 15th Tuesday [1870-1899] Nice day. this is my 29 birthday. Jessie came up in the afternoon. And she & I made a cream pie for the birthday Tea. uncles Jno & Jas, Allan Jessie Harold Linfield and my self took tea. They were hawling in barley in fore noon. & cutting peas in after noon. Annie came up after supper and Said that Dr. Taylor had been out at Jack Clarks & told them that Sandy Burnies funeral was to be *Berr* at 2 o’clock in the after noon Dr Taylor said he was called in on Sunday evening & found Sandy in bed his skin was cold & clamy & his pulse was almost inperceptable and he was not thoroughly Sensible at that time he vomited a great deal & was very thirsty Dr asked him if he had taken anything but he could not get a strait answer. He suffered great pain Dr went up to the Drug store to get some medicine about 9 o’clock and he was back before 10 o’clock and when he came back he was dead. There was a P.M. examination held Monday night the stomach & intestines were found to contain a great deal of green liquid which they thought to be paris green on Wednesday evening there was an inquest held & the jury found that that he had ended his own life by taking paris green the Drs though that he had taken enough to kill two or three men. 16th Wednesday Nice day. Allan went to potters thrashing this morning they got done about two o’clock. After he cam home he was stocking oats. Jno Linfield was here all day cutting oats. Harold went down to Dunlop in the morning for four loaves of bread. They finished cutting the east half of the peas in the field south of the orchard. They were all stocking oats in the after noon. 5 men to… to day. Lilly the red heifer had a nice big black and white bull calf tonight Jas Watson’s breed. I was down home after dark Margaret Bachaunan was there Jas, Jane, Jessie were up at the Hill at the prayer meeting Harold.L. stayed all night. 17th Thursday nice warm day. They finished hawling in the Barley rakening this morning & starte to hawl in peas. Jean McHardy passed through this morning on her way down to see her younge cousin miss Clark Maggy Buchaunan went up to her sister… today with Annie. I was down home after dark H. L. stayed all night. �18th Friday Very Warm day they were hawling in peas all day finished all that is cut. I was down home after dark. Harold stayed all night- 4 churned had good butter.14 19th Saturday Very Warm day. Uncle Jno went to town Just before dinner with luce & Buggy they were busy hawling in oats all day. Allan built the loads, and Harold pitched on the sheeves Jas helped them to unload in the barn. I cleaned stove scrubbed 7 did other chores went down home in the evening & found mother sick in bed. Will was up at Fallows. He got a ride out of town with uncle Jno 20th Sunday Very warm day the warmest we had this year I think Uncle Jas got up at 3 o’clock this morning and went up above to the other place to salt the cattle was back before I was up. Annie came up here in the morning with the “Star” with contains the account of the Late Alex burnies death. I did not feel very well and did not go to church. was in bed all Sunday afternoon. got up & got tea & milked fed calves & went down home in evening & laid in the hammock till nearly 12 o’clock came home & got the stove ready to light in the morning & went to bed. There was a light shower of rain through the with some thunder and lightning 21st Monday Nice day wind went round north & it got cooler in evening Jno Linfield was here cutting the last of the oats for this year in the field at the back of the stable (east) uncle Jno was ploughing in the summer fallow. Harold was working in the ditch in the fore-noon & stocking in after-noon. Allan came up this fore-noon to get his money. He quit working here on Saturday night. Is going to town this after noon to get ready to start for Manitoba tomorrow. Morning. I went down home in evening To stay all night and bid My Brother Allan good bye in the morning When I got down Allan was packing in valice. 22nd *Monday* Tuesday Nice morning Father took Allan in to go away on the seven o’clock train this morning. He (Allan) was in town yesterday and bought his ticket for Napinka. Manitoba. I sayed down home all night to bid him good bye this morning Came up here as soon as Allan & Father left and brought the cows and horses home with me. Uncle Jno was ploughing in fallow Harold & Jas were hawling away earth that had been dug out of the creek. I went down home in the evening. Frank McDonagh had been down in the fore-noon with the assessment roll to get Jean to make it out. Nell, Stuart & Alice Morris had been there in 14 “good butter” was inserted on the lower line. �the evening on there wheels Uncle Jno went up to Watson’s to see when he would be done with the pea harvester. 23rd Wednesday Harry Hayden was here with Peddling Waggon… I went down home in after noon and had Tea Tait & Bessie Clark were there for tea two Young McLean’s passed with Chas. McHardy’s cattle 4 in no. I came home and baked scon & biscuits for tea they told me not to get tea till night after Tea Jas & Harold went down to try and get Ab. Morris to go to stirling’s thrashing Alex. Was here in the morning asking a hand. Jno was ploughing in S. F. Jno & Harold hawling away earth from creek. 24th Thursday Warm day. Jno went to Stirlings thrashing Harold was spreading earth at creek *uncle Jno* in fore noon fixed up some oat stooks after dinner & went to town with Luce & buggy for bread, plough points & Uncle Jno’s boots Willie Watson came down with the pea puller after-dinner & Some tomatoes Bro. Jas came up in the evening, and they engaged him to come up tomorrow & work. 25th Friday Nice day. Jas came up in morning & had a breakfast and went to Percy Stewerts thrashing Thomas Richardson thrashed for him & stirlings he had the misfortune to break one of his fingers at Stewerts. I done a big washing today. They started to Hawl the oats in today the barn is full so they are stacking them. Jas helped to bring in one load after he came from thrashing 26th Saturday Nice day they finished the oat stack, and started to cut peas after tea. a big load of drunken gypsies passed this after noon. I cleaned stove & Baked 5 pies & sour cookies… scrubbed after milking I washed my head and took a bath. Harold Linfield stayed here all night it was the first Saturday Night. 27th Sunday Nice day sun warm with cool breezes. Went down home and went to church with them Mr Harry Lockhart preached a good sermon. Alex Young our choir leader asked the choir to remain a few minutes after the service He said he had a few words to us before leaving. for 8 or 10 weeks in a visit to friends in Dakota & Manitoba. left Mr Wm. Walters as leader. When we came home Nell Stuart and Alice Morris were there on there wheels. They stayed till sun set I came up this far with them (Will) also accomp. Miss S. as for as Clarks gate Kate Clark & Bessie came over Just before we left �28th Monday Mice day they finished cutting the peas about 4:30 this after noon & then started to hawl into a stack Uncle Jno went down to Dunlop for bread & vinegar I got a ride down as far as home the first ride I had in the carrage this year. Mother got a ride up with uncle Tom in the fore noon she was going to cisite Miss Jane McHardy Sr. Uncle Tom made he gp in & have dinner with them Maud Sallows & Jims Baby went over to Charlie’s with her. Father and Jessie drove up for he in the evening. & got lots of good Musie 29th Nice Warm day I was preserving plums that I picked last night, was down home in the evening uncle Jno was ploughing in the summer fallow Jim & Harold were…the stack & Choring round throwing earth Back from ditch 30th Wednesday Nice day Uncle Jno is ploughing & Harold & Jim finished the stack in evening Jim went up to chas McHardy’s to see Jane before she went away. I was down home in the evening Annie Jean & Jessie were up at the Hill at the Prayer Meeting. They had taken care of the church for a month their time was up tonight. And Johnston’s family has it for the next month. Bill Young thrashed till after nine o’clock tonight. Jim was down at Dunlop last night & got a card from Allan saying that he reached Winnipeg Friday morning at 6 o’clock were to leave in 10 minutes. Jessie went home with Maud sallows from the prayer meeting M. was driving alone 31st Thursday Very Warm they started to hawl out manure on to the pea ground. Annie & Maud sallows went over to Visit stuarts & …Morris. Rained a good shower in the evening. I preserved the yellow plums. st September 1 Friday Nice day Harold & uncle Jim was hawling manure all day uncle Jno was ploughing Annie came up in after noon. With the account of her visit yesterday. I baked some pies and biscuits after dinner. Bro Jas came up in evening to tell us the James Tobin sr. died yesterday & his funeral is to be to-morrow at 8:30 o’clock to R. le church Goderich. I went down home with him after I washed the tea dishes. Harold had gone to bed & Jas was laying on the floor of the lobby hawling and trying to sing failed in the singing thou art but succeeded in the brawling �2nd Saturday Uncle Jno went to the late Mr Jas Tobins funeral this morning. Jas and Harold were hawling out manure all day uncle Jno got home from town & funeral about 4 o’clock we had Tea at five. I scrubbed and cleaned the stove after tea & wash a few things went down home to read a letter Uncle Jno got at the office from Allan. he reached Stocton Friday Night the 29th of August 1899. and a man came on to the car & offered him 2$ per day as long as the harvest lasts and 40$ a month thrash after that. he considered that good wages so he decided to take it. So he got off & did not go to Napinga the place he took his ticket for. Jas Walker is the mans name for whom he is working there are two bros & their sister keeps house for them ole E started to work Saturday the day after he landed working with this Sunday painting… 3rd Sunday Nice cool day I went down home and went to church with them. Will was out home with a wheel McCarthey’s came along from Goderich twp. He got in with them and rode up to Chas Stuarts: Nile Uncle Jno went up to see the cattle & had I with Bob Bean. Bean accompanied him down as far as Rob Roy. 4th Monday Nice day. Jim was ploughing in summer fallow the other two were hawling out manure on to the pea ground Uncle Jno finished ploughing the summer fallows. I was down home in the after-noon 5th Tuesday Nice day Harold & Jim went up above for the sheep in evening Harold & Him started to spread manure on the pea ground after dinner I picked some crab-apples 6th Wednesday They Sowed fall wheat in the summer fallow. And separated the… from the ewes it noon. Harry Hayden was here with P.D waggon I went down home to do some sewing on my mothers sewing machine Father went to town with a load of wheat Jessie came up with me and stayed all night. Father took Jean in to the station to go away back to collage at Stratford. It opened on Monday but she did not get ready till this morning 7th Thursday Uncle Jas went up to the other place at six o’clock with the sheep there was a thunder shower just after he got back Uncle Jno was harrowing Harold breaking cods in Summer fallow till rain came on ploughing in pea groud �8th nice cool day. there were two men here wanting to get pictures to enlarge Uncle Jas and Harold went to town with the laws I was sweeping out the parlor & making apple jelly. I sprained My shoulder yesterday watering the calves It had been very soar today but I have had to work just the same. I went down home after I got all my work done. Jessie was up staying with F.W McDonagh all night last night. 9th Saturday Nice cool day. Jessie came up to help me this after noon about 3 o’clock as my shoulder is pretty sore I washed out a few dirty clothes & J & I abked 4 four cream pies & same tarts Blanche Sallows came in just as we had finish the baking, and she till Jessie helped me to go scrub after I got the tea and J. & Blanch brought the cows. For me. I had promised blanch to go down home after I got through if I could but I was too tired so combed my heir read a chap & went to bed. Jessie told me when she cam up that Mrs.Gorden ( Nee Lizzie Smith) died yesterday her funeral is to take place on Monday after-noon 10th Sunday Nice cool day I got up this morning about 6 o’clock and thought it two early to stay up as it was Sunday morning, so, went back to bed & sleeped till half-past 9 o’clock. I got Harold to put on the fire for me I skimed the mild fed calves, milked four cows came in & got breakfast straightened up the housetook a bath went down home, and, when I got down they had all gone to church but Father & Mother they took the little buggy & I went with them. Blanch Sallows rode down with them. Nell Stuart was at the Hill church on her wheel & Invited Will up he came down from church with us and started for the Nile as soon as he arrived. I cam up here just before dark. When I arrived they had their tea & Uncle Jas was up at the other place & Uncle Jm & Bob Bean of Carlow were out viewing the corn and roots. I milked fed the calves washed the dishes read for a short time & went to bed left bean still bragging & boasting 11th Monday Nice day. Uncle Jno went to Mrs Gordon Youngs funeral it was largely attended her 3 sons & 3 son-in-laws were pall barers. He went up town after the funeral & got 6 loaves bread 7 two pieces of meat. And stayed at Billy Glaziers & had refreshment with Bob Bean & Antony Allan got home for supper about ten o’clock. I got work done & got ready for bed about 11 o’clock Father was up after dark to see if he could get some oats �12th Tuesday They finished ploughing *in* pea field to day. There was a hail storm with very high wind & rain about noon it did not last very long was very severe *wet* for the time. Blew a great many apples *off the* down Sid Smith Jno McHardy son-in-law came in here after dinner & uncle Jno went up and seen the cattle & sold him four. They noticed that one of them was sick & that it had something in like a chip in his mouth He came down here & got Jas & Harold Linfield to go up to caught him & threw him, down & pulled a big piece of tin out of his mouth with a pair of pinshers. I went down home after I got the dishes washed Harold & Jim were in bed before I left here. They had a letter from Jean Jim bro came up in the morning & helped them to clean up the oats the are getting he afterwards came up with a cold & light waggon for them. 13th Wednesday Nice cold day. I stayed down home all night came up this morning before they were up. Harold & Uncle Jas went to Bill Young’s with the two grey cow’s I churned in after noon & baked 4 cream pies Le Tousel was here leaving for them to pick the King apples for Tue. Or Wed. next. I went down home when I was getting the cows & brought up a pail of cucumbers Bob Bean came in just as we were sitting down to our supper & stayed 2 or 3 hours he came to see if any of them were going to the show at London and Uncle Jno decided to go. They were sowing all wheat in the pea ground got it sowed over as far as the corner of the orchard. 14th Nice day with cold wind we have been howing the equnoral gales since Tuesday I was up about five o’clock this morning & the rest were up before that. Uncle Jm started to Goderich at 6 o’clock this morning to take the train for London he drove in with Luce & the Buggy Bob Bean was to meet him at Rob. Roy & goin with him. They got down to London about 10 o’clock 7 left about 6 in the evening. R.Bean had the headache all day & did not enjoy himself very well on that account. The train they came on came around by Stratford & did not get to Goderich till about 12 o’clock Uncle Jim got home about ½ past one in the morning he drove Bean up the eight con. I was down home in after & Mrs Wm Bogie was there. Jessie went for the cows on Allans Wheel. & afterward came up here & stayed with me all night, Richard Jewells house was burned yesterday the fire caught from a stove pipe which went out through the roof it was insured last week but he has not got his policy home yet. it is at the house of one of the directors, Harold went home tonight & took the crad apples. he picked on Sat. 15th Friday Nice day, Uncle Jim went up to see the steer & the cattle before breakfast Harold was breaking lumps in fall wheat in fore noon & digging out the ditches after noon Uncle Jm finished sowing the fall wheat. Jim harrowed after he cane back from dinner time �went to Maskell thrashing after dinner on Elliots old place I was down home in the evening 16th Saturday Nice cool day in fore noon. Uncle Jm was harrowing the fall wheat Jim was at Maskells thrashing in fore-noon Harold & him were ditching in the little ditch north of the Barn up at McRackines fence. I intended going to town to-day. Jessie came up in the fore-noon to help me to get ready & get work done But it got too hot & dusty with high wind, so I decided not to go. Jessie & I went down home after we got our work done. I helped her clean their house mother was making catsup, burnie had been in town & delivered 6 hens that she sold to the Hatcll Keeper in Martin’s old stand at Bidge got 20 ¢ each for them live she also took some roosters in & sold them to Mrs Camrons Gardiner for 25¢ a piece. 17th Sunday warm looks like rain when I started away to go to church there was a very light shower, at the Hill & there was a little hail at the Nile. Annie went to Geo Beans for Tea. Mrs Jas Glenn got a ride down with us from church. Uncle Jas was over at Hugh Chisolems in evening 18th Monday Rained mostly all day. The butcher came (McLean) standing up in his rig so that the rain would run off his clothes, Harry morris is thrashing today. Uncle Jno and Harold went up for a load of wood for thrashing in the evening Jim was Talking to the thrashers on their way down to Joe Morris in the evening & they agreed to come to thrash after S. Linfield I was down home in evening 19th Tuesday Uncle Jno& Harold went up for a load of wheat in afternoon Jno Linfield was over asking hands for to thrash tomorrow after noon. I had headache all after noon went down home in evening before I got the cows. Annie & pa were away to town. When Uncle Jno came home tonight he said that he met Chas McHardy on the foad down at our place, and, he told him that two women were going to town & there horse dropped dead down in slab town, and before they got get anyone to hawl it away. Annie Lawson & her cousin were driving to town, as soon as the horse they were driving saw the dead horse lying on the road. It turned suddenly around up setting the buggy & throwing both girls out A.L Landed on her head & was unconscious for about an hour The scoth Ladies ankle was badly sprained. They were taken to Peter McGenans, and were removed to their home at Dunlop nezt day. �20th Wednesday nice day. Jassie came up to help me get ready to thrash uncle Jno went to town with a load of wheat & got meat & Bread, 6 plates & 6 cups & saucers at Mrs suttans, he went up to R. Beans after he came home with Juce & Buggie thrashers clock. Uncle Jas & Harold went to the thrashing the both came home & moved away some of the old stray stack Jessie & I cleaned out cupboard & … Boiled a ham & baked. went to bed & got up before day light 21st Thursday nice day. Jim and Harold went to Linfields thrashing Uncle Jno was getting the barn ready here & went over at ask a hand at Maskells in fore-noon. Jessie went down home for dishes… after she came up she & I put some straw in straw tick they got through at Linfields about half past 10 o’clock & had their dinners there. Got over here about half past eleven got started to thrash about twelve. I did some baking & mother baked two jelly cakes after she came up. 22nd Friday Nice day Thrashing all day Uncle Tom Sallows & aunt Jean came in on their way to town & gave us some grapes to see the thrashers. Dick Echlin came down with the attachments for thrashing clover in fore noon & stayed all day & thrashed, they finished the grain about 5 o’clock after which all the men had Tea & wet home but the thrashers. They thrashed clover till dark. *Jessie* Mother went home after tea. to prepare for their thrashing to morrow. Jessie & I went down home with some dishes that I would not need and got the mail. Annie & Kate Clark were down to Jones to see Mr. & Mrs who are very ill Will come in on his way for Nile to Town When Jess. & I got back the thrashers had all retired. 23rd Saturday There was heavy white frost this morning. I… potatoe tops & injured th corn considerable also marigolds tomatoes, grapes & other things thrashers got through thrashing clover here about 9 o’clock Jess, & I went into the barn for a few minutes Just as they were finishing to see them Mr. Jno Echin was very kind & showed us the machine They went down home from here & thrashed a little over an hour before dinner. Uncle Jno & Harold went down to the thrashing & I went down & took a basket of dishes after I got the cows milked & dishes washed up after I got down Annie was ready to go up to Alex youngs to get Maggie Buchaunan to fit her brown Serge dress with the white satin Yoke. I went out helped her to hitch up the horse. Mother, Jess & I got dinner. After dinner dishes was washed I came up here to get some things that they needed. When I came up Uncle Jim was at his dinner. I went down to the mild house to get the things ready that I was to take down when there I heard Uncle Jno coming moaning as he walked I looked out & he was at the pump talking to Jim & his face all bruised & black. he said that he was up on a scaffold �puling up the ladder to the straw stack for the rest of the men to come down as it was finished. Just as he had the ladder up the scaffold gave way & fell. … ground throwing him with great violence to the ground every one wondered that he was not killed. Uncle Jim told him to get ready & go to Dr. Jim got the buggy 7 I got Lucy & cleaned & Harnessed & hitched Jim got ready & went with him Mother came up Just before they went away with carnphor & white oil but he did not use them after They went away we both went down home. They got done thrashing about five o’clock they had Tea father payed the, & they took the machine up to P. Bogies. Harold had the cows in when I came up & Uncle Jno & Jim were home from town Uncle Jno was in bed. Dr. Shannon Sr bandaged up his chest & said that he had one or two ribs broke Jessie & Jim came up with a basket of dishes Jessie stayed all night. Harold slept with Uncle Jim as Uncle Jno was hurt. 24th Sunday warm in fore noon with thunder after breakfast I went out to milk & Harold went home to Sam Linfields. When I came in from milking cows Chas McHardy was here… a few minutes Mr & Mrs Watson & Allans came. Chas McH. Brought uncle Jno some nice grapes & treated, mother came up Just after I came in from milking & Hugh Chisolm was in for a few minutes they all went home before dinner. It rained mostly all after noon & there was no one here Jimmy bro came up in evening to see how uncle Jno was 25th Monday Jimmy came up in the morning with some tomatoes. Harold & uncle Jas was cleaning up a grist & choring around till noon The Jas went to Chisholm’s Thrashing. Jas (Bro) came up in after noon & helped Harold to clean out the little ditch up north. The butcher was here McLean I churned in after noon. Annie came up for some vanilla to but in their Show Cake Sara Linfield came over to ask for uncle Jno Just before dark Harold & Jim… the cows in fore me. 26th Tuesday First day of Goderich show. I done a big washing to day. Uncle Jas went to Chisholm’s thrashing they got through about half past 10. o’clock it is very cold today Jim went to town with a Barl of King apples & some wheat did not get home will late. Father called in on his way home from Sallow’s thrashing on Geo Morris Farm Uncle Jas brought home a new spade tonight. I ran out to the road & opened the gate & went out to the stable & …th light till he took off the harness off of the horses. 27th Wednesday Nice day Jim & Harold starte to…posts to put up a wire fence to keep the cattle off the roots & corn Sam Linfield came over to ask for Uncle Jno. And Mother came in at the same time, She told me that I could get a ride into the show with them but Uncle �Jno is in the house most of the time & is lonely so I stayed home and did not go. Harold & I went down home for a basket of tomatoes. We went up stairs & looked at the pictures & has some music By Jessie & I we came up here a little after 11 o’clock & uncle Jno was sitting up waiting for Harold to go out with him & see the old sow. She has 9 little … pig one of the is not right & one is dead. Mother told us that she had got first prize for her 10th crock of salt butter Mrs T Hamilton got 2nd & her daughter Mrs. Goldthrop 3rd Jean got 1st each for plain & ornamental penmenship 28th Thursday Jim & Harold finished the fence & went up to the other place for the cattle to put them on the clover on the north end of his place I went down home & waited there till Annie came home from town. She drove Wm Lee’s horse & got 1st prize Jessie was home all alone & one of the young Clarks was with her (Alice) Father & Mother was up at Uncle Henrys thrashing as soon as Annie came home she went up to the Watson’s Thrashing but the thrasher was leaving just as we got there. She stayed all night & came home the next day. 29th Friday Jno Oak came up this morning to go to W.C. Potters thrashing he had his breakfast here. They thrashed at the old man & about 3 o’clock moved over to Sammy’s place They broke some part of the machine about 4 o’clock & had to stop thrashing & got get it fixed oak left ward with them that he could not come back tomorrow Harold & the two Jimmie’s started the corn but it was raining & snowing in the after-noon & could not work very steady it Jessie came up & stayed all night… went home, she had an… to an Autumn Picnic from her Sunday school teacher Tilly Stirling. 30th Saturday Last of Sept. very cold with showers of snow & hale there was an inch of snow in Stratford this morning & 6 in London. (ont) it has done a great deal of damage to apple trees breaking the limbs down. Uncle Jas & Harold was in the barn cleaning up a grist in fore noon & in the ditch in the after noon Harolds Cousin Jno Linfield came over in the evening and had tea with us Harold time is in to night he has been here 3 months & was very kind & Obliging while here Uncle Jno pud him he got $30.00 for tree months. Jas Bro came up this morning & went to Potters thrashing the got through & he went home to go to summer Salls. thrashing they thrashed there for 2 to 3 hours. Jess was up …noon to let me know pa wagon to town �October 1899 1st Sunday …nice day with cold wind. When I was getting ready for church Sam Potter came in Uncle Jno was in bed & Jas was out side so I had to stay here & talk to him till Uncle Jno got up & when I got down home they had all gone to church so I had to stay home. Jessie stayed all Saturday night with Jill & Mr. stirling & came home with them from church Harold Linfield walked up to the Hill from the corner at the cheese factory & came round home by the school house they said it was very cold in the church they had not got the stoves up so Mr. Henderson held a short prayer. Meeting & they are to have on C.E. Annie went to Sumersalls for T & then went to the Nile Church. 2nd Monday. There was heavy white frost last night Jno Linfield is here cutting corn. Harold went to town with Sam Liza to get some clothes Uncle Jno went to town to see the Dr he took off the bandages & got the hired men to help them put them on again tighter then before I got the horse ready & went down home with him the first ride I had with Luce & the buggy this year. Jack Clark is thrashing & Annie is over helping Kate Mother was washing & I churned & washed the butter for her & Jessie came up here & helped me & stayed all night. I was talking to sam Linfield for a minute at the pump on his way home from J. Clark’s thrashing. 3rd Tuesday Very Nice day Uncle Jim is working at the corn alone this fore-noon. Harold came across this way to bid us good-bye on his way to Woodstock where is to attend Young Men’s Collage. He Met the thrashing Machine coming up from Jack’s to old Clark at noon out here at the gate. Jimmy came up here in after noon Uncle Jno & him put the … in the ends of the stables where the hay fork worked it is the first uncle J. has done since he got hurt & he feels very tired at night. 4th Wednesday Jno Linfield is here working at the corn with the two Jas. There was light showers in fore-noon There was a missionary metting held at Sam Linfield’s this after noon Misses H. Bean & Nety Tyndal also came there from school & stayed all night. There was a returned missionary from India Miss Duncan I think her name was a Leeburn & the … at Leeburn in velet the Carlow one down some of them went Jewlia Johston sang a solo �5th Thursday Nice day Jno. Linfield & the two Jimmie’s are at the corn they finished it & cut some of the hill corn Jno quit early to take grace L. to Benmillar to an extertainment of some kind he did not say what it was. I went down home in evening Uncle Jas started to go to the post O. for the mail but Father had brought it & he got it at there gate Mother & Jessie was over at Bill Young’s getting grapes Mrs Y. gave them a nice basket & I got all I could eat & mother gave me some for Uncle Jno 6th Friday Nice day, the corn & started to take up the potatoes at noon. I made 4 pts of apple Jelly also made catsup tomatoe. Mrs Jas Clark & Mrs Jask were down home this after noon & for Peas 7th Saturday I was making catsup & green tomatoes. also cleaned up the house & Scrubbed pumped water for cattle. There was a few here in evening & Uncle Jno & I bought 15¢ worth, needles 5¢ pins 5¢ Buttons 5¢. Uncle Jim was at the potatoes alone 8th Sunday nice day I went down home & went to church with them Mother came up with me & had tea Robt Bean was here when we came Mother came … & helped me to milk it had started to rain I went down to the line fence with her with the lantern. 9th Monday I was going to watson’s for tomatoes but Uncle Jm did not get the horse ready for me & I had not time to get it & get ready too so I did not go & went down home Jessie came up with me. and stayed all night Uncle Jas was pulling apples 10th Tuesday Nice day. Jas came up again this morning & Jno oak from Dunlop & they finished the taking up of the potatoes Uncle Jno helped Oke & …Jas to put a load of Potatoe in the cellar before supper … walked down to Dunlop after tea Bro Jas hired with Uncle Jno for a month tonight. The was a big fire started in A. Goldthrops last to night it looks like rain but did not. I baked seven pies & Bot of cookies & two pans of tarts this afternoon 11th Nice day after I got my work done & … made I went down home with Jas & stayed all night I went down to see if Annie was going to Dungannon show to-morrow. �12th got up before day light got up here a little after seven it was fogy & raining Annie was to put the mat out at the window if she was going to the show when I was milking I seen it come in & hurrie up the bread baked before I left here Anie had to wait a few minutes & was very anxious to away. Uncle Jno gave 60¢ annie 25¢ to get her ticket & mine was… & spent 10¢ in grapes & peanuts. We drove in Miss symaington (?) was in the buggy with me part of the time & Mrs. J. M. O’Conner, a young man by the name of Moring was there with Jas Davisons horse & got her to drive & she got first prize. They were not members but we went & entered & got her a ticket & she came out all right I drove Bessie home & she came with him Uncle Jno went to town & the Dr took the bandage off & gave him a bottle of liniment to rub on. 13th Very nice day Uncle Jas went to Benmiller with the wool & a grist to get chop & *wheat* flour I done a big washing. Malcom Taylor the agent came in when we were at our dinner, he then went away & came back just before dark he brought the cows from the field for me, had tea, with us & stayed all night & had breakfast. There was a heavy rain Just after he left there. Jessie came in on her way down from Uncle Henry’s with a letter from allan, for me to read. & some apples she got from U. H. to send to Jean 14th Uncle Jas went up to McBrides with gray heifer this afternoon Uncle Jno started to … the first he has done since (?) he got hurt, I baked & (?) scrubbed this after-noon 15th Sunday Nice day went down home & *had* went to church with them Mr. Henderson preached a very good sermon There was not very large congreation I stayed down home & had Tea Jean came up here & stayed all night Uncle J. & J. were at their T. where we came up Mattie Sallows told me in church that Mrs. Goldthrope Baby got badly burnt yesterday & died this morning from the effects of the burns. Deceast uncle & aunt Tommy Hamilton & Lena came to church & had not heard about it. Mrs Wm Ferguson told them & they both left church again. 16th Monday Nice day I mended my shoes this fore noon & went down home *with* & Mother, Fathe, & Annie were out pulling Marigolds so I stayed out & helped them till Jessie came home from school, Then she cam up with me, to get some painkiller for her gum bile(?) Then went for the cows, while were on the road �17th Tuesday Rained nearly all day. Then we were sitting around the house & choring around all day. Jas Jones Wm Brother at Rob. Roy who has been away for 13 years came up here this morning & stayed at the barn talking to Uncle Jas & Jno, for a while then went away. 18th Nice day: the two Jimmies were working in the ditch in after noon Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop for the mail before supper time but did not get any. Jas Watson went to town with a big load of peas & hay & came in here to get Tom. Stirdy’s Mower that they had this last two years cutting peas. Jno Linfield came over also to spend the evening & had tea after tea I got my work done up I went down home with jimmy & stayed all night Uncle Jno told me Linfield stayed till after one o’clock 19th Very nice day. National(?) Thanksgiving day. Sid. Smith ( Nelli McHardy’s Husband) & Steve. Andrews was here & decided to take six of the steers to morrow I went down home & went to church with them I did not go up in the choir but Annie did she & Maud Sallows were the only two in it. Rev. Mr. Kennedy of Auburn preached a very good sermon I stayed down home & had tea they had chicken it started to rain just after we got home. There was a great many people who went to town today to see a race between Jonathan Millers horse & a horse of McDevils of Lucknow McDevils horse won the race. 20th Friday Nice day with frost in the morning. The two Jimmies went down to Dunlop with the apple packers were here and packed 10 Bls of apples… 6, steers, & were… up marigolds after they came back. Uncle Jno was ploughing 21st Saturday Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in the fore-noon & had his dinner at Sauts. And went to Andrews Bros & Co sale of cattle in the Agr grounds in after-noon but did not buy anything brought home some beef & Bread 22nd Sunday Rained & was showery all day, Annie came up in fore-noon & stayed till after dark, uncle Jno went up to the other place to salt the cattle & we had a cup of Tea before we went & when we were at it I noticed a rig pass the window & this was Mr Will Morning from Benmiller to see Annie she got up from her dinner and went out & talked to him for a while & drove off �23rd Monday Nice day garnet Sallow was taking Miss Wiggins in to town this morning & he told Mother to be ready to go up with him when he came back. It was there Wedding day, 32 years today since… were married Tom & Jean when Mother went up she told her that she wanted her to paper… Mrs. S. & Mrs. G. dug in & papered the big room up stayers all but to strips of the ceiling & they had not paper to that Father & Jessie went up roots & ploughing Billy Bean was here this fore noon asking a hand to their thrashing this after noon. Uncle Jas went. 24th Tuesday Nice day Uncle Jim went to Beans thrashing up at Carlow I got up & got breakfast before day light Uncle Jno was ploughing I was down home in the fore noon They finished a little after dinner & came down to Maskells. Uncle Jim came home & *worked* took up marigolds. 25th Nice day Wednesday Jas got up & lightened the stove I had it all ready, I got up & got the breakfast about six. Uncle Jas went to Maskells thrashing and Poro Jas went for Father in the after noon Jean McHardy. came in here in the fore noon on her way down to see her aunt Kate Clark she only stayed a few minutes. I was mix up the Bread when she came in she said she might go over home I went down after & got… ten loaves baked took a bath when I went down Mother… & Father were out in the field taking the potatoes in they had finished the marigolds. Jean seen them out & Sid not come over 26th Thursday I started to wash this forenoon Harry Hayden was here with his wagon & uncle Jno brought pretty little dish with a hen sitting on a nest for a lid & as I was setting it on the table When I was bringing it in a can of mustard rolled against it & broke the dish part in several pieces I was very sorry but could not help it I stuck it together with Melled Alum & sent it down home with Annie who came up to let me know she was going to town tomorrow Uncle Jas went in to town with the apples this afternoon. It started to rain after dinner. I *started* to washed today but did not put the clothes out as it was wet. 27th Friday Raining in the fore-noon some & put out the clothes on the, & got ready to got to town & when I got down home Annie was away so …did not go. stayed down there rest of the after noon �28th Saturday Rained mostly all day. I brought in clothes off of the line & dried them around the stove. Young McLean came here in after noon collecting for the beef that was got when he was round with the waggon I cleaned the stove & scrubbed in after noon. The men rung the old Sow. 29th Sunday Nice day. I got ready & went down home to get to church when I went in wother told me that poor Wm Rhynas was drowned last night in the harbor beside the check water. I was so sorry & much surprise to hear of Mr. R. Sad & sudden death and just after they had told me of poor Billy’s death my bro. Allan came stepping out of the pantry 7 I need hardly say that I got another great surprise we were not expecting him & I could hardly believe my eyes. He looked well & was dressed in a new suit of clothes he bought in Toronto he came Stratford on… night & went to an… & stayed all night. and went & see Jean in the morning & they bought Jessie a plad dress. And he brought it up & gave it to her. When he was at the station he met Matty sallows on her way to Brition to see Mrs. McKonkey (nee Miss Boyd) Allan went up & got Jean to come down & see her. He came up on the afternoon train & came out with Father who chanced & Allan went with us. Will was out & went up at Bob Beans in the after noon. 30th Monday Nice day. Allan came up in after noon & stayed for a little while & went down through the fields & allan went with me. Uncle Jno finished ploughing fall wheat stubble. today the two jimmies were hauling in mangolds when I was down home Kenny morris was going home from town & Annie went out to see when late Wm Rynas funeral is to be he told he that it to take place to-morrow at 2 oclock. 31st Tuesday Halloween Nice day I was down home im fore noon & asked mother to bring me a pair of shoes home from town with her. She 12th November Went down home & went to church with them Wm was out & went up with us. Sarah Jane bell & Gord. Young were not there chas. McHardy & Mr Burns took up the collection Joe. Bell was at church & asked Rev R. Henderson to go down on Thursday & Mary Sara & Gord Young. �13th Monday nice day I was down home in morning they were taking in potatoes out of the field & putting them ma Annie & Allan. I stayed & helped them till eleven o’clock. Then went home & got dinner & went down home in after noon for Jeans old hat to trim up for Jess. With some trimming I have Liz Buchan an came out to Kates & called in to our place & Annie agreed to drive her in and I got her to get my hat & Smiths R. B. Miss Wilson came down from her visit & came up woth me & stayed all night. Jas had a good talk to her. 14th Started to rain this morning Miss Wilson went down home round the road & I went down through the fields Allan heard a boat blow & went in to town to see if it was the St Andrews the boat he was to go on & it was & is to leave at 5 o’clock. he is out in the barn helping to clean up a grist he said he would come up & bid us good bye but did not get I went about ½ past 3 & mother said he had went away about ½ an hour before he walked in & carried his lucheen in a tin box I got some ribbon & braid to trim Jess. Hat. Miss Wilson went up to Watson’s & Annie is going in the evening & Miss Wilson came down with her she is fixing Jessie’s dress sleeves. 15th Wednesday Nice day they are ploughing the roots ground I finished trimming Jessie’s hat & it looks very nice I went down home in evening & took it with me. Miss Wilson was there. it was foggy and cloudy all day 16th Thursday Sara Jane Bell wedding day & the sun came out & shone all day. Miss Wilson went to town & got a ride in with Mrs Harry Morris the me were ploughing. 17th Friday Nice day this is social Night at Carlow C.E I fixing up my clothes this after noon. Got the cows early & milked them got supper all ready for them & when I was in my bed roon getting ready. The dog got out with a bark & a rap came to the door & some one rushed in & I heard the tin box rattling someone walked across the floor & I wondered what he was to do next I was very frightened So I ventured to look out of the bedroom door & I seen it was Sam Bisset the typ collecter. Uncle Jim came in just as he was leaving & the elder exclaimed good Lord man I have taken possession of the house I got ready & went down home & Jessie, Jas, Annie I went in Wm & Hill Stewert were sitting at the table we had a very good long tea was godo & the programme was also very good. Jno Linfield was over here. When I was away A1015 18th Saturday 15 A10 Means this page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �Nice day Uncle Jno went up to the other place to start to plough the finished here last night uncle Jim went to town & little Jim was covering pits I baked & scrubbed cleaned the stove went down home Blanch sellows was here. 19th Nice day I went down home & went to church with them Blanch Sallows also went with us the Bride & Groom were there we the offering was being taken up the bride and groom elder held down his head like a sheep & Sammy biset got up & gave one plate to chas McH & took the other him self. 20th Monday. Nice day Uncle Jim went up to the other place to plough. I churned Uncle Jno went up to shepherds with the devin(?) heifer I tied in all the cattle. Went home they got a card from allan. 21st Tuesday Nice day Uncle Jno drove the team up to the other place & ploughed till after noon Jim took the sheep up was down home in after noon for some sugar. Uncle Jno did not some home to his dinner till between 3 & 4 o’clock I baked pies apple & 2 lemons & cookies for men tomorrow A1116 22nd Wednesday nice day rained slight shower last night I got up & we had breakfast before day light & I had dinner party ready to go up for 4 men Bob Beans & 2 sons Geo. Wm with 3 teams were up ploughing uncle Jno took there dinner up with Luce & buggy I went down home to see why they were going to the Hill to the farmers institute came home done my work up & got tea go ready & went down home & walked up with annie & the two Summersalls caught up to up *up* at Varcoes. Miss roso from Guelph gave an address entitled one. Eye in the field & the other in the town it was very entertaining & instructive the speaking was good by the singing was poor 23rd Thursday Nice day. Jim went up to plough he did not get home from the F.S. till this morning Sam. Bisset an elder in our church & some others were playing cards * drinking in the Hotel till 3 or 4 o’clock this morning Jim got a ride down with Sam Bisset. A bad example for a … before the people survey. Bob Bean was not able to get up to go to plough from the effect of Sammy Bisset spree Geo. & Wm Bean & two … went uncle Jno took their dinner up with the buggy I went down home they got a letter 16 A11 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary �from Allan last night it said that he was up Fibre one more & had got work in a saw mill there & is getting 30$ a month. he is working for a Mr Peterson 24th Friday Nice day I washed uncle Jno went up to plough. Jim put somme apples in to the cellar it rained a little after dark Jessie & Blanch Sallows went it to town from our place after school to have their pictures taken to morrow with there SS class & teacher they attended the musical & literacy entertainment in the Temperance hall. 25th Saturday Showery in morning but cleared off in fore-noon Jim went up to Hullett with Liz. this morning he did not get back till about 12 o’clock at night I baked cleaned stove & scrubbed Uncle Jno went to plough in afternoon & got coil at Hill A1217 26th Sunday nice day I went down home & went to church with them there was not many to church the minister made them sit in the center seats there was a Miss Mitchel buried this afternoon from Zion church. They say it was a very large funeral. Jessie came out from town when we were at tea when I came up here Sammy Potter & Jno McNevin of Wingham were here I had to get supper & milk & fed cows 27th Monday Nice day I went down home in fore noon. Jno went up to plough in after noon Jim went to Joe Bells sale 28th Tuesday Jno went up to plough I went down home to sew on machine. Jessie came home from school sick 29th Wednesday Uncle Jno went up to plough … Linfields gossr. … I went down home … night gown on machine… Chas McHardy came in on her way to see Kate Clark Jessie was not able to go to school 30th Thursday Very nice day with bright sunshine Uncle Jno went up to plough after noon Jim went to town I churned. I put in cattle cattle milked got T & went down home to see Jean who is coming up from Stratford B Collage she had just got home & were at Tea I had my 2nd Tea with them came up here with the Lantern about 12 o’clock. 17 A12 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �December 1899 1st Showery Father came up this fore noon to see if he could get uncle Jno to go down & help him to kill 4 pigs but he is not well & did not go. Jim went up to plough afternoon & I went down home to sow *some* at my… night gown on machine they were expecting Alex & …Stirling & Tilly fown from Carlow They came about seven o’clock & had tea left at 12 2nd Saturday Showerly mostly all day I baked 5 pies in fore noon & made soup & baked 8 loaves of bread they did not go up to plough Jim lost his cap last night up at Tiffins hill & went up this morning to get it. I scrubbed & cleaned. 3rd Sunday I got ready after doing my work & went down home to got to church But when I got down they told me they were only going to take the cart & pa & Annie were ready to go Jean was sick in bed but got up before tea I stayed till dark will was out & a Mr. Cevar called for him to go to Mile or Dungannon Annie was expecting her young man to take her to church I write to go too but he did not come until after I left. They went Hill Annie came up this morning to tell me the Willian McClinchy was buried yesterday he died of fever his daughter Marjory was buried the 20 of Oct. December 4th 1899 4th Monday Cold & Snowing & blowing I was sowing & cut to skirt lining, mende …18 man was corring pits choring round 5th Tuesday Very cold very high wind & drifting I went down home in the after noon through the fields the snow was drifted along the fences some of the school children got faces frose going to school this morning and Jas brought the cattle & sheep home tonight 6th Wednesday Very cold & stormy Uncle Jas took sick at stomach when he was at breakfast & went to bed for a while but was all right at dinner time I was working at my night dress & under skirt 18 … indicates that the text was missing (i.e. pages torn, decayed) or writing illegible �7th Thursday Not quite as cold the men are choring around, I was working at under skirt & night gown went down home in after-noon to sew on sewing machine Tait Clark & Anger Summersall was there Annie & Jas were at a dance at Summersals last night it started to rain & snow the wind went round north & it got colder Jess and Jas were at their tea when I … up Jas went to Dunlop for the mail. A219 8th Friday … day I churned & baked potatoes scons. Robt Beau came down with a grey drake to trade it for a white duck After tea & went down home to go up to the Hill to the Leturary meeting but they were away when I got down & I did not go. Annie spoke for her first time in her life on a debate Rod young was capt on the neg. & W. Gleir on the …Rod got left. 9th Saturday I scrubbed & cleaned stove did up Saturdays work men were choring around the barn. 10th Sunday Threatning rain. Annie came in on her way up to Watsons to tell me that they were only to take the cart to church. I was anxious to go & got ready & went down home & when I got down pa was in bed with a bad cold & Jas was feeding the cattle the two young Clarks were there Jess brought them over & took them hoem again. I stayed till after dark & came up & got tea for Uncle Jas & Jess 11th Monday It started to rain in morning & rained nearly all day. They decided the patrons cheese at the factory to day. Jack Clark was up & got 84 lbs. from five milking he said I went down home in the evening & mother & father & Jean was over spending the evening. it started to rain again & I stayed all night. A320 12th Thursday Very nice morning but it started to blow a terrible gale. from south Chgs McHardy was in with a load of … it was reported that british lost heavy in South Africa today. 13th Wednesday Nice day with North wind freezing some Jno Linfield came over in evening & had tea & spent evening. 19 20 A2 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary . A3 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �14th Thursday I done a big washing it was nice in morning but go a little Stormy in evening Annie came up in evening with some mail uncle Jas went to Dunlop for grocery’s & mail. 15th Friday Rather cold & windy got warmer in evening. 30 years ago to day My father & mother were married here in this old log house. I went down home & finished *put* 21 the frills on my petty coat & finished it Jean got word from Stratford that she had passed her exam taking the highest marks for writing that ever was taken in the collage she also received cong. From … Teachers. 16th Saturday Nice day- I brought in the last of my washing & baked pies & cookies & scrubbed & cleaned stove I finished fooling (?)22 a pair of socks I started Wednesday night. A623 17th Sunday Nice day I went Down home & went to church with them Mrs. McPhee & Olive got a ride up & down with us Annie went to Jno Gallagero for tea. there was quite a no there. 18th Monday Nice day high wind I churned & started to knit a pair of socks. I knit the leg of one it cma eon very heavy rain in evening Br Jas came up with a catalogue to me from the Western Dairy school. Uncle Jno gave him a rooster. 19th Tuesday Very nice day for time of year I finished the sock I started last night. & Knit 1 ½ finger length of the other & went down home in the evening. Annie was up in after noon & said they were going to town to morrow I went dow to see when they were going but got no satisfaction. Uncle Jno was fixong the sucker of the pump 20th Wednesday Very nice day men doing chores & finished the sock 21 22 23 * * words enclosed with asterisks indicate that that word has been crossed out. (?) following a word indicates that the word may be as written although accuracy is in question. A6 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �Diary 3 Mary Longmore Green January 1st Monday 1900 I went down home in fore-noon to get some of them to bring up my trunk. The snow was deep but there was a pretty good track on the road. I had dinner down home. Annie came up with me. The wind went round north + the road was starting to shift. Will came in on his was to town from the Nile. Uncle Jas. went down to Dunlop in fore noon + got home before us. Annie + I got uncle Jas + Jim dinner after we camp up bro Jas brought My trunk up in the cutter just before night I packed My trunk to be ready to start for Guelph in the morning. And did some mending. Annie stayed all night it was so stormy. January 2nd Tuesday I got up this morning to start for Guelph Dairy Collage A.W.C. but it was so starmy I thought we could not get through the roads so I went back to bed. Again Annie helped me to do the work + I done some sewing + baked some potatoes cons the road are badly drifted + it is very stormy we saw Wm Clark + Dr. Taylor coming to Clarks from the north. They had hard job to get through Bro Jas came up in the morning with my black spool silk 3rd Wednesday I was fixing up my clothes + getting ready Joe Gold thropes five teams came through on their way to Ashfield + broke the road, + a number of other cutters + sleighs went through Annie went down home + told Bro Jas to come up for me. I got tea ready + Jas waited till I washed the dishes. Uncle Jim – him carry out my trunk. And I went down home with him + stayed all night. when we got down Maude Will + Blanch Sallows were there + stayed till about on in the morning Father was down seeing Jas. Clark who is very poorly. he got worse about three o’clock abd between one_ two Father came down for Jack Clark they thought he was dying Pa went back with Jack + Geo had the horse ready + pa went in for Dr. Taylor + Wm Clark. Bro Jas took me into meet the train we were 3 quarters of an hour early it is my first time riding on a train. We left Goderich about 15” after seven + got into Guelph about 15” after 10 o’clock I asked a man on the train where I could get the car that went out to the O.A.E + he told me to go over + stayed on the market + I went into a shoe store + they were very kind + the man told me to set down + when the car came he ran out + stopped it + I got on + we got out in a few minutes. I got out + went over to the collage building + could not find the dairy building. So I went in to the presidents door and wad directed away over across the road. I went in + to Prof. Deen offies + registered We then took me into the home dairy Dpt + sent his wife with a team of ponies + cutter to with me to look for a boarding place. I got board at the third house called at a Mrs Young Prof Deen sent a team up for my trunk – I got it �before dark. I felt very tired so I did not go to the collage but went to bed fore a while + wrote a letter home + went up to the Depo to see the soldiers off. There was to terrible crowed of people for six went from the collage. 5th My first Day at collage got along all right but the lectures seemed very hard. Very nice day I went down to Mrs. Marshels to let her know that I had boarding place. 6th Nice day went to collage + finished the hard churning we started yesterday got home + had dinner a little after two o’clock felt very tired + lay down for a while I than went up to the city + bought 3 not books pen + ink + ceiling ware apron two cap spool I came home + made the apron + caps on Mrs. Youngs Sewing machine 7th Sunday I went to church in the morning with Lizzy Young we went to Paisly Met. Church the minister was very nice preach a good sermon. It was raining when we came out of church rained all the way home. I got my feet wet + did not go out anymore all day. So thus my first Sunday in Guelph was spent 8th Monday Went to collage When I came home Mrs. Young told me she had go two new borders. two men a Mr. McGregor + a Mr. Deen. I went up town with Miss Simmerman + bought a New pair of buttoned shoes + a pair of Rubber Shoes cost 1.25 + rubb 45 when I got back Mr. Deen + Mc G were at tea 9th Tuesday Went to collage was on seprators yesterday + today. The Lact + Test Bottles seem very hard to understand. But in time I hope to master it Prof. Deen Went away this after noon to attend a commson in State of Vermont + will not be back till Sat, Mr. Begsteadd took up mathmatics + took deemils for first for first lesson. It is a great help to me + seems to be to others too. 10th Wednesday Nice day see a little more akaret Lact + B.C.T. �11th Nice day went to collage we got a New Lady Student today a Miss Heane from near port Perry she came in for discussion in after noon. Mr. Shone house to up butter Testing. we each got a sample of butter + I was asked to read my score January 12th Nice day at Collage we were on churns to day Miss Rose wen to Farmers institute meeting + we had to make out our own reports, We had a lecture on eggs by Mr. Graham. He had preserved eggs + poched eggs: and gave a very inst, address. 13th Saturday Very Nice day. We got through churning + got our reports Made out about two o’clock, I got home + got dinner about half past two I then went up to city + got a new apron two handkerchiefs + pair of stockings + corset lace came home + made my apron by hand. Most of it Bad to stitch on Mon. Morning went into Geo. B Morris + got a catalog. 14th Sunday Guelph Snowing quite thick I was not going to church But Miss Musslemau called for me + I went with her to Knox Presbyterian Mr Ross preached a very good sermon. on having our heart right + if our heart is right then all will be right. 15th At collage I got up Early this morning + finished My apron before going to school The snow + slush is frose up + the roads are good. 16th Mice day at school Mr WYenchKo our separator instructor Went to Stratford Mr Chadsed of British Columbia is to be in the home dairy till Mr Wuencko + Miss Laura Rose comes back we got an invitation to day from Mrs Dr. Mill to dinner with her to morrow at their January 17 Wednesday Home Main buildings O.A.C. Guelph we were very sorry our instructress Miss. L. Rose could not be with no But her sister Miss Daniels was acquainted with Dr. Mills Family + she chaperoned for us. I might say it was my first banquet + I enjoyed it very much indeed. We had two turkeys + four chickens we had 6 or 7 courses in all Dr. + Mrs. Mills + Daughters were very kind to us It was snowing + drifting some. We had Dr Reed V.S. �over from O.A.C. giving us a verenary lecture this morning it was very good + all will be Benifical thing 18th Thursday Prof. H. He. Deen did not get home from Stratford + Dr. Reed took the lecture this morning again we had poultry lecture after noon. 19th Friday Reed Letter day a Diary School. Prof. H. H. D got home + gave a report of convention that he had been attending + we had Prof Farrington from Uncle Laura’s Damain + Prof Derbyshire Farrington gave a short address + told us to work for our selves. + not always work by rules by learn to think out for our selves Derbyshire preserved his remarks for after noon. When the Lituary was held + it was unusually good. Mr. Baskerville was in the chair + Miss A. Rose actes, sec. 20th Saturday Nice day we got through at collage about 2o’clock I came home + had dinner + done some washing + ironing went to B.A.C. lituary it was very good but not a good as our at diary school. 21st Sunday Very Nice sunshiny day went to Chalmers Presb church with Mr. McDonald from Kinloss + heard a good sermon from Rev 1 Chap 10 ver. Came home + had a headache + went to bed for most of after noon. got up + took tea + went to church Metha church with Mr. Dean. + heard a very good sermon we waited for prayer meeting after church. 22nd Monday Nice day I an feeling some better to day went to collage started on separators again. 23rd Tuesday Examination at Diary coll. It was not as hard all I Expected we had an hour + 10 m to write. We were all (Ladies) invited to home of Miss Rose to practice for ladies entertainment. 24th Wednesday I went to school but had a headache + when I got to school during prof Deams Lectures it got much worse + after lecture I had to retire to the sofa in ladies room + remained there all day It was my first sick day in collage + Misses Roses + all students were very kind to me Miss Rose gave me some of her dinner + covered me up with her fur cape. �Instructor Mr Spraque wanted to send over for the Dr to O.A.C. collage but I would not let him. When I got home Mrs. Young gave me a dose of salts + I went to bed Mrs Young was very Kind. January Guelph 25th Thursday 1900 I did not feel any better this morning + did not get up. Mrs. Young gave me another dose of caster oil + made stay in bed. At dinner time Miss Grace Mitchell + Martha Hunter came up to see me + after a while Miss Annie Rose came in they were very kind indeed I got up about 3 o’clock + sat up till bed time + felt a good deal better Miss Lou. Musselman + Miss Dixon came in to see me after they came home from school Miss Dixon handed me a box saying it was very from diary school + Mr Spraque + when I opened it found it contained Most beautiful bunch of flowers. I was very much surprised it was indeed very kind + thoughtful of them. Mr Spraque sent for them. I shall never for get their kindness. 26th Got up feeling some better. Got ready + went to school. But did not do very Much took my dinner up with me Miss L Rose treated me to home made bread there was very nice I got on street car + had my second ride + it was a free one the conductor would not take and fair from me. 27th Saturday Nice day but frosty. I took my dinner up with me to D. S There were a number of O.A.C. students over. And when we made to up our butter found that we were all short + it is supposed that the students took it Miss Rose was very angry but could do nothing so I came home + finished repairing my silk waist. Studied + went to bed Mr Den went to the O.A.C. lituary with Miss Musselman Mr McGregor + I stayed. Sunday 28th My Sister Jean is 20 years old today. I went up to Moores to get some of girls to go to church with me Misses Mitchell + McAllister went. We went to Chalmers + listened to a food sermon by Dr He took his text from 1 cor. 16 +19. It was snowing + Stormy coming home + I did not go out anymore. As I got my skirts wet + my health is not very good. 29th Monday Went to collage Prof Dean + Miss Rose + other instructors had a talk about butter + Cream by O.A.C. Students + they were reported to Dr Mill President of O.A.C. + it is reported that they got a very severe lecture from the president. �30th Tuesday Very Frosty + stormy at times I took my dinner up to collage. Prof Dean took Lecture 31st Wednesday Nice day but very frosty Prof day farm sup at O.A.C. gave a lecture on swine it was both *instructing* 24 Entertaining + instructive And in after-noon we had a lecture by Mr Wyane Wko sep. instructor. Mr Spraque Prof Dean Shatton Morrison went to Ingersole to convention. February 1st 1900 Frosty at collage on churns to day Butter reports as diff as ever. Feb 2nd Nice day a little Milder than *usual* 25 it has been last few day’s Candleman’s day. at D.S. our literary was held this after noon There was O.A.C. but they did not bring back our butter. There was a debate Mr Stonehouse, Mr. Whitt was on the butter side + Mr Morrison + Mr Baskerville for cheese Mrs. Stonehouse Whitt + Scott *Carried*26 made most points. Miss M Ham acted as sanctuary for first time + was very nervous. Miss Zimmerman acted as critic in very good style. Photograph commity were nominated Mr WynchKo + Mr Pannell were chosen to get prices + C. 3rd Saturday Took lunch up to collage when got through went up to city walked down + got a ride part of way up on milk sleigh there was two Miss Mills + a young man on it going to the rink. I brought a new pair of corsets which cost 85¢ + ribbon 5 book 5 cho 5 I took my book up to post office to *order* draw the money I had in PO he said it would be on Tuesday. 4th Sunday It was snowing in Morning + continued to snow all day. I did not go to church Mr McDonall called down for Mr McGregor + they went to church in evening 5th Monday Went to school snow was deep But the car track was ploughed out + walking was good in it. We had live stock lecture in after noon *We* by prof Dean We had two Jersey cows in class room. Miss Mitchel + I were on Seperators. 24 25 26 * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crossed out. * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crossed out. * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crosses out. �6th Tuesday Nice day I got notice up in collage at noon telling me that My money had been forwarded to Guelph. + If not called for within fifteen days it would be returned So I went up Town with MissHam + Mr Devins and got my money saw Mr. Stewart a neighbor of Mr Dews who is attending the O.A.C. Met Mr W. Y. McDonald a friend of Mr McGregors on the street. When I was coming home Mr Byers Dairy student from Germany caught up to me + we walked home together Colborne Twp Loyal April 7th 1900 I regret very much that it is just two months + one day since last wrote in this diary for the year 1900 I must say the said two months were very pleasant + profitably Spent. My time seemed to be entirely taken up with my studies + work. I regret now that I have not it recorded in my Diary. But I will go back + recall what I can of what is past + gone. We had three term Examination at the collage I came out 1st in second class honors each time on the first I got 68% and on the second I got 68.3% on the third only 65.8% I thought I would have got a better Mark than I did on the last, but did not get as good. 30% of the marks is to be counted on our final exam. The 3rd year students that are taking a special course in dairy were over + wrote with us we did not hear how they came out. We each had two practical examinations in milk testing. Separating + two in pasteurizing + ripening cream + churning one churning was salted on the worker + the other in the churn. We had to make out our butter reports I got 9 marks on each. We had a literary every Friday after-noon after discussion. They were very beneficial as they got accustomed to the platform + to hearing their own voice The dairy class went over to the Bacteriological Laboratory in evening to see the different kinds of bactaria under a powerful microscope + Miss Maddoch + my self took over some separator mud to have it analized Dr Hammomd invited us over the next night to see him dissect a rabbit it was under the influence of eather the Dr said it did not feel any pain we cut it open + we saw its heart beating + its intestines working. It was hard to watch him at first but WL got so interested that we could look at him when he touched its heart it died. He also showed us the muscle in its thigh that is effected with siatic. Dawson Harling was to be up in the gymnasium with lime light views of the ship canal Co. but it snowed so much that the train could not get through we went up about half way + met some of the students coming back. They told us they were not there Mr Herbert Corbett came down + had tea with me at my boarding house. Miss Laura Rose Gave the Dairy maids + instructors our at home on Saturday the tenth of March we had a very nice time I had tea with Mr H Corbett. He got a ticket with Mr Noah + I got one with Mrs Noah he had to round + find his Mrs but had not far to go as each one came down stairs they had a ticket pinned on their back with a name on it + they had to go down stairs + find out by guessing who they were or where they lived or what they were Mr McFeeters walked home with Misses Mitchel + Musselman + Mr Stonehouse with Miss McAllister + I. I got home at 12:30. Mr Dew went out to Ermosa this after noon + Mr McGregor went out to Aberfoil with Mr McPhee. I had breakfast all alone Mr McDonald came down + we went to St Andrews church we heard a good sermon Mrs Youngs two sons Allan + Charley wen tout to the �country to see some friends before Allan goes away to Halifax and they invited me to go out + have + tea with them in the kitchen Just as we were getting up from the table we saw Mr McD coming in + we both went to St Andrews Church again when we come home Mr McGregor had got back Mrs Young who has been ill for a week is feeling some better Mr Den got home Monday Morning from Eremosa. We are to have two lectures from Prof. Reynolds on Physics we are down to real hard study getting ready for our exam on the 22nd + 23rd of March St Patrick day went of quietly at the collage I did not see any one with one bit of shamrock the Annual indoor sports were held up in the gym last. Nigh there was a very large crowd of people there but neither Mr Den or McGregor or myself went we all thought we could not spair the time from our studies about 9 o’clock Jennie Young + I went on Mr Den + McGregors over coat + went over + calle don Mrs Whitesides Den wanted me to go up to the sports but I would not go they had no Lituary at the O.A.C. on Saturday. On Saturday 10th of March 30 of the teachers from the Central school come out to visit the Dairy Collage + brought lunch with them. They invited prof. Dean + the instructors to have lunch with them Miss Rose invited Mr Chadsey to go to + play the piano but he did not go, he took Misses Musselman, Dixon Mc Allister + Mitchel. I went to the Roman Catholic Hospital there was a Mr McDonagh there who was being treated for rheumatism with Whoim Missess Mitchel + Mc Allister was acquainted one of the sisters took them up to his Ward + they had a long talk with him Miss Hollingworth + Myself also went + Mr Daskervall + Rudd. We went all through the catholic church before we went out + it is a very fine building. We walked out all the way + went the wrong road + feet very tired when we was coming back we took the car as soon as we could get it. The sisters were very nice one of them took us all through the hospital when we got home we had tea + prepared for Miss Roses party. Prof Dean + the instructors are to give the dairy students an at home on Monday 19th Sunday 18th 1900 My last Sunday in the Royal City of Guelph. It was snowy + I did not go to church in the morning Mr. McD dcame down + went with Mr McGregor Mr Den went to Sunday school + I stayed home + read a sermon of Talmages out of Mr McDonalds Paper. After tea Mr McD came down + we went to Chalmers pres church the Minister wore a bunch of shamrock + preached a patriotic sermon which was very good when the organist was playing the prelude to one of the hymns the electric light went out the church is also lighted with gas the Minister told them to remain seated for a minute till they would light the gas. And agter a while the *gas* electric light came on again when we came out of church it had started to snow + the walk home was miserable + our clothes were all covered with wet snow Mr McD came in for a few while this was my last Sunday in Guelph. Monday we the ladies were excused from lecture + Mr Spraque + I put up the bunting + decorators in the dairy school Mr Neilson + Miss Rose made the ice cream it rained quite heavy in the after-noon + we felt some what disappointed but it cleared up in the evening + it was clear but then walking was miserable I felt very tired when I got home + lay down for a while before I got ready Mr McGregor waited + went with me. We came home on the car. A Number of the O.A.C. students came over + yelled + hollered out side + rattled at the door trying to get in prof Dean went out + invited them in after luncheon some of them came in + Miss Rose treated them to ice cream + cake when they were going out they cheered the dairy Maids Mr Ianglehart took several flash light views. After the last one all joined hands + sang aloud Lang sign after which Mr �Den asked them to give Prof Dean + instructors three cheers this brought our “at home” to a close. The Gentlemen we got an invitation to bring their Lady friends but the lady students did not get the privilege 20th We had a lecture from Prof Dean this morning on *che* the different kinds of cheese now + Where they were made. The decorations still remained in our lecture room + it looked very nice indeed. They took our piano away to day the corner in the lecture rioon looks very bare + lonely without it Mr Spraque took down the hunting + flags I was on separators today + milk testing we scoured + cleaned each of our separators with Sapolia. I was on the National Separator it is a very nice day. the frost dried up most of the water. 21st Wed. March Prof Dean had the lecture this morning at the close of which he made a few parting remarks thanked us for our attention and saw he was glad that we had all got along so well together + hoped we would try + practice what we had been taught + to honest in all that we would do. When he had concluded the students gave him a harty clapp. Prof Dean seemed sorry to say good-bye. after lecture we separated + churned + scrubbed + cleaned the walls + floors Mr Wiancko + Misses Corbett + Chadsey Cleaned the scales + the milk that girls scrubbed the wall + windows we did not do any milk testing to day Mr Spraque had the discussion the after noon an power. Separator bowls. after which each of the instructors + Prof Dean gave a few parting remarks + advice to the students after which each was heartily applauded Mr Wiancko our home dairy separator inst was called out during discussion + did not come in, so after discussion we saw that he was in the office + the Home dairy went in a body + demanded a speech after some coaking he got up removed his dairy cap + proceeded. He merely thanked us for our attention + hoped he had made plain to us our lessons + that we would get along alright at our exam which is to take place today + to morrow. Mr Den went up town to get our group. but could only get one Mr McGregor invited Miss Musselman to come down + study to night + she she came after tea Mr. W.Y. McDonald, also came down from the collage for a little while he said the boys were having an auction sail of old clothes and boots + skates up in his room + he could not study Mr Den Mr McGregor Miss Musselman + I studied a little till after ten Mr Den then went home with Miss Musselman. 22nd Thursday Our first examination day at the O.A. Collage Mr Den went up to start to write on his cheese exam at 8:30 Mr McGregor + I studied till about ten I then got ready + went up to Moors to go with the girls that boarded there Miss Barber called from the city + Miss Musselman also called + went up to gether The cheese class. Was first finishing their paper when we went into the gym the first paper we had was on separators it was it was a very nice paper I expect to get a pass on it and after dinner from two to four we Miss Roses paper on butter making I was not quite as easy as the sep. paper but I think I will get along on it. After four Miss Rose Miss Zimmerman + I sat up in the dressing room of the gym. Reading + talking for a while we then walked home together. as far as the corner we studied together for our last night a least for 1900 Mr. Den McGregor + I. �23rd Friday Went up to the gym to do our exam at 8:30 this morning We had for our first paper Milk testing it was a nice paper. Next came Prof Deans paper on the forty lectures that we had received from him on dairying building Cheeseries + creameries + silos + cheese making + dairy cows + swine it was very hard + I do not know weather I will get a pass on it or not but I dotrust that I may. And after dinner we had a paper on the out side lectures we had received from the professors over at the collage. Most of them were easy. After the exam was over the instructors + students all joined hands + sang aloud Lang sigh after which we bid each other good bye, we all felt very sorry at parting for it is not likely that we will ever neet again at one time Miss McAllister + I went over to the Dairy. I got a lb of our Dairy butter to bring home + Mr Dew got Cheese he took 1-4 and I took 1-4 + Miss Mitchel took a piece lbs. Mr Den 1-4 + I 9 the photographer sent our large group out to the dairy + we seen it is the best roop in the collage. When I came home I went over to bid Mrs Whiteseds good bye + baby George. after when we were at tea Mr McPhee came in + Mr McGregor + him went over to the O.A.C. Lituary I walked over with Mr Den. The students had there oritorial contest there were 4 or 5 speeches on was by a minninoite he got 4th prize he done very well. I walked home with Mr McDonald + a Mr Robertson came down with mr McGregor they stayed for a while + looked at some pictures + went up to the O.A.C. 24th Saturday Nice day I got up + finished packing my trunks up to the station. I forgot to pay Mr Den My share of the Dray I am very sorry to say Mr. Stewart a friend of Mr Dews came down from the collage to bid us good-bye Mrs Young seemed sorry at us going away she had been very kind to me. The girls from Moores came out + road up on the car with us Miss McAllister paid me 10¢ she borrowed yesterday to give to Mr Ingleheart for on of the photos he took of dairy class in the gym yesterday at noon there was a large number of the students met at the station the instructors were also there I was very pleased to meet Mr + Mrs Henderson our minister from Carlow they were on their way to visit Mrs. Henderson’s brother John Young in Hamilton. In the morning I could not get a 5$ bill changed to pay Mrs Young so Mr McGregor was kind enough to give it to me he said he was coming up on the train with me to Stratford Clinton + I intended to give it to him on the car + he found out at that station he could not come by Clinton with out paying 50¢ more so I forgot to give him his 75¢ at the station when I left I bid him good bye on the platform + he came into the car + shook hands again he had been looking for his money + I did not mind anything about it + he did not like to ask it. I did not think about it until I was away up at doubling. I was horrified to think that I had forgot to pay them but could do nothing so on Monday I wrote a letter to Mr Den + asked him to let me Know how much it was and also wrote to Mr McGregor + sent him his 75¢ in a registered letter in trust that he has got it before this time. When I got up to Goderich my father + Annie met me at the station we came out in the sleigh + had dinner + Annie + I came up here I felt quite lonesome after I got home. TO think that our dairy class was scattered all over the province + even further But I trust that God will bless + prosper each + every one + we �may meet in heaven if not in this world. Mr Robertson a friend of Mr McDonalds came up in the car with me to Berlin + Mr Pannel from Stratford. 25th Sunday Went to church Mr Anderson From S. Africa preached on 26th Monday Went down home in fore noon Mrs Chas McHardy came down + intended to stay + have dinner on her way over to Clarks but I was not here + she went on over to Clarks + called here on her way going home. I gave her a piece of our own dairy butter + a piece of cheese 27th Tuesday Jm McNevin came in first before dinner Annie was going to town I went down + went in with her + Jimmy I left my letters to have them posted with Mr Todd at the star office Jessie came up + got tea for them + stayed all night 28th Nice day I washed 29th Baked Jessie came up + stayed all night 31st Saturday I was busy cleaning up all day + baking pies + cakes April Very cold and Backward spring. Heard from Mr McGregor he received his money all ok and I was very glad to hear that he did so I received a combination letter from the fragments of the dairy class of 1900. They Mt in the office of Mr. Wincko in the home dairy. They were Misses Maude Barber, Lou Musselman, Misses Geo. W. Scott and Arhtur Rudd. They each wrote a piece and sent pieces of poetry and a sheet of butter paper. I was feeling rather lonely and home sick and was glad to get and appreciated it very much. �May 1900 Julie foaled on the 13th and on Sunday Morning. The next night Uncle Jas told John when he came home from the other place that she did not appear to be well. About twelve o’clock after Jm had his stable work done he went to town to get a Vet. He went to Mr Hamilton’s and he was not at home so he went out to Mr Kinnon’s and found him out on the road and he came on here. He was here several times but Julie died one week after she foaled she died on the 20th and left the little helpless foal with weak front feet. We called him Tommy and we all to raise him on cows milk. He is Very Delicate and is a good deal of trouble. 19th Finished house cleaning Jessie came up + helped me with the Kitchen I done the rest alone June Got ready and went down to Guelph on the farmers Institute Excursion Annie Mrs Watson Father and I went Mrs “ was in poor health + was sick and had a miserable time I met Mr Baskerville Misses Musselman + Barber and we went round together all day Miss Rose invited me down for Tea. She gave me some Strawberry plants also some flowers + a geranium slip which lived. Harold Linfield came up from Stratford business collage the last of June and started is word here Johnnies wife came up on the Excursion on the City of Teledo. And Jean went down with her to Port Huron , to try and get a position. Which she did about six weeks after. She helped Annie in the Bake shop until then. Johnnie and Annie, has sold the bake shop to a man from London Ont. And they have rented a house in Port Huron. Have been dept quite busy with taking care of Tommy he some times comes into the house and plays mischief with the dishes and other things also gets into milk house and helps himself to milk bread etc. but Uncle Jno Put an End to such work by putting an extra hook on the door. Harold Linfield went down to Toronto fair to try and get work which he did after some time Johnnie, Annie and Mervin came up and stayed for a few days on a visit. Mervin is a dear little fellow. Father took them to town and they took the train for Clinton there was an institute meeting held the 18th of December at Carlow, Miss Rose of Guelph and Mr Fritz of Woodstock spoke in after noon and Mr Fritz Miss Rose and Mr Grant of Goderich, in the evening Miss Rose, came down and had tea with us. She started a women’s institute. I was Elected President. And Next day in Goderich Mrs Colin Campbell was elected Vice President Miss McPhee of Porters Hill sec Treasurer. I was intending to take the factory course at the Dairy Dpt of O.A.C. and would be consequently be away for 3 months. So I arranged with Mrs Campbell to act as president while I was away. She called a meeting in February + Mrs Elford of Homesville rose and stated that that was there organization metting and she was elected pres. + Mrs Campbell sec. Treas. Mr again elects to these offices at the and I have been busy knitting socks and mitts + Knit two pairs of double mitts and several pairs of socks and then got ready to go to Guelph. �January 1901 1st Busy Preparing to go to Guelph 3rd James (Bro) took me into the station we were half an hour late for the train so I went down to Buxtons and stayed for a while and then went over and stayed with Lizz Buchanan and had dinner. I walked up to the station and met Miss McKensie and she accompanied me down to Stratford. I arrived in Guelph a little before six Met Prof Dean on the street car, going out to the O.A.C. He kindly instructed me to go and stay all night with them it I did not find a boarding place at the O.A.C. I went to Mrs Youngs and she could not keep me as he was full I then had Two Misses McAllister Hewson. So I arranged to stay with her for $2.25 per week. And so I did. 4th Went up to the dairy but did not work as I had not got my trunk down from the depot Mr McFeeters brought it in the evening. When I arrived home I found the trunk in the parlor also Miss Hewson and Mr Craig Miss McAllister is not very favorable impressed with the boys but Mr Scott is coming the 1st of February and she will be there be more content Dunlop. Oct. 6th 1897 Mr. Wm Rennie Guelph Dear Sir: Would you please mail me a catalogue of the sale of pure bred stock to be held at the agricultural Collage and Oblige Yours Truly Jno. A. McHardy Dunlop P.O. Ont � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Mary Green Diary Collection, Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Green Diary, 1889-1900 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1889 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. The Mary Green Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text Mary Longmore Green Dunlop, P.O. Year 1899 John 3.16..17 ver 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life 17 God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He hath showed thee, o.man what is good: and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, & to love mercey, and to walk humbly with thy God. ( God is Love ). January …1 1st New Years day…Church. Walked…very frosty M…Lockhart preached taking for his text “God is Light.” Mifs Wilson was here all night Uncle Johnnie was over at Mr. Bob Bean’s in after-noon January 2nd At home all day Mifs Wilson was here all night went up to see Mrs Campbell Uncle Jm and Jas was at the Hill and Leeburn voting. Mr Ashfield Hugh Chambers ^ and Mr Holt of Goderich were elected…misoners for Ashfield Colborne & Goderich town Joe. Goldthrop and Alex…ung were defeated. Jas. Taylor Alex Robertson Richard Jewell Cpt. Wm Young were elected conclers and Kernigau was deveated. January 3rd I was down home. Jsa was up for uncle Jm. To go down and see a sick cow. Miss Wilson returned from visiting Misses Campbell & McHardy with a sprained wrist. Uncle Jim was up at Charles McHardies Mifs Dale started to teach at S.S. No. one Jessie and Jim started January 4th At home all d…And rained all af…oon Mifs Wilson was h…ing carpet whags. January 5th At home all day fine clear frosty day J…(?)2 was up with the amil Uncle Jas went to * the* 3 Dunlop, at night 1 …indicates that the text was missing (i.e. pages torn, decayed) or writing illegible. 2 (?) following a word indicates that the word may be as written although accuracy is in question. 3 * * words enclosed with asterisks indicate that the word has been crossed out �January 6th Was down home in the evening intended to go to litaurary at the Hill but go disappointed Harold Linfield was over in after-noon & stayed for tea Hugh Girving was here & bought 7 lambs. January 7th At home all day Uncle Jm was in town with …us. Very stormy &…rosty Jm Linfield got…o ride with him from Dunlop. January 8th Went down home to go to church with them but owing to the bad roads they took the cart Jsa. Jessie & Jimmie went and there was not room for me. So I stayed home and read a letter from Annie who arrived in Detroit on the 2nd of Jan. She went to Port Huron to visite Jm. Wife & Child on Christmas day and stayed one week in P. He wrote a letter to her. When they can…said Rev Robt. He… preached a very good…which I trust they…be the better of having listened to Uncle Henry was down to McPhees for Epsom salts for the sick cow Allan went up with him January 9th At home all day sewing carpet rags. Fine day Mrs Wilson went to town from down home January 10th Washed. Fine day Went down home in evening Allan at Zion was buried to day Uncle John is not well with bad cold or La… January 11th At home all day fine day baking bread and ironing Uncle Jm is not better but is able to go about. January 12th In town got new vail, Rubbers oxford shoes stockings. Sold 8 doz of 1898 Eggs to M. Nickolson for 16¢. part cash & part trade~ 4 Fine day started to thaw towards evening got a letter from Annie 4 Note written sideways on page in left margin reads “Rec. From J.A…5.00”. �January 13th Uncle Jm. Is not so well to day was in bed most of the day I was down home in the evening for M…star to put a blister on him. Very Fogie and, thawing *raining* all day preparitary (?) s…at Smith’s Hill Mr.Fairbairn J…d Mr. Burns. Joine…th certifacat & Je…ie Green joined also. January 14th Raining mostly all day uncle Jm is some better. Jimmy Green was here helping Uncle Jim to do the work at the barn Robt Glonn (?) was down in the evening *trading* with a hen to trade for a rooster Uncle Jim went to Dunlop for the Mail. January 15th At Church. Very bad roads pa had the light…aggon we had to get out and walk through the snow drifts in…laces. Jas. Lallows (?) and Mrs Anderson was there for their last time before going away Communion Sunday Rev R. Henderson preached taking for his text January 16th At Church with Jsa & Jennie nice day. *Business* Yearly Business Meeting After Church service Rev Mr Hamilton of Lonsbourg preached taking for his text fourteenth verce of the eight chapter of…Luke. for every o…f exalteth him se…all be abased: And …t humbleth himself shall be exalted. January 17th Fine day at home all day down home in evening wrote letter to Annie. January 18th Fine day down home with boots to be returned had Robt Bean for dinner & tea also Jno Linfield for tea Social at Point Farm given by Mr & Mrs Wright in aid of Leeburn at which /2¢ was realized January 19th At home all day baked 10 loaves of bread and cleaned three chickens McNovin (?) was here in…ning & Jsa was up in the after-noon asking for Uncle Jno. January 20th Went down hom in evening to go to hear the debate at Carlow. But when I got down I was informed that there was a Meeting of the Farmers institute & the debate had been �pospond until Monday 23rd . We got a card from Annie saying that there is a great deal of sickness in Detroit. January 21st At home all day not feeling stro…snowing and…fore-noon clear…in after-noon…and little Son was here. January 22nd At Church, nice day sleighing, Mrs. Robt. Bucharman (?) from the N.W.T. was there. Rev R Henderson preached taking his text from first Timothy fourth chap 8, 9 and 10 verces. And having food and raiment Let us be there with content 9 but they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare. …nd into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in… struction and perdition 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. January 23rd At home all day Uncle Jas was up at the other farm in the evening for a load of wood. Uncle Jno is much better to-day. thawing all day, Mr. Archibald of Seaforth & Mr Mc Clusky of Goderich…was here buying hor…and offered $130.00 fo…Debate at Sm… Milton Tyndal argued bout (?) stirling Ellenor Watson and Mr Rod. Young acted as judges and decided in favor of the Queen’s. January 24th I was down home in fore-noon Uncle Jas went to the mill in town with a load of chop. In after noon. Robt. Bean was over in…he evening and got two…oosters nice day Find day was down home in evening helping *with* to quilt a shaker (?) Hammel (?) quilt Pa was up here in the evening McClusky was here again this evening trying to buy Tom Stay’d down home all Night. January 26th Thawing a little in fore-noon, stormy in after noon. At home all day cutting carpet rags and cleaned two roosters. Mrs Young was over home in after noon got my flowers frose *last* to night January 27th Stormy At Home all day Brother Jas. Was up… evening with mail… letter from Annie…lcolm Taylor was here all night �January 28th Storming some in after-noon I was down home in the evening. Allan was at the P.O. and got a letter from Annie Sewing carpet rags January 29th I was at Church. there was a very good attendance considering the cold frosty day Rev R. Henderson preached taking for his text the whole of the thirteenth psalm. It is a year ago to day that the late Clare Robertson was buried…ite stormy and frosty January 30th …t home all day doing house work and sewing carpet rags. Hugh Girvin Died this morning suddenly. January 31st At home all day doing house work and sewing carpet rags frosty day. Jimmy (bro) was up in evening and helped uncle Jas to clean a load of wheat in evening February 1st Frosty day and snowing a little. Uncle Jno was in town to get V.S. Joe. Hamilton to come out to see George Morris Black steer that got paris green on Monday I was down hom…all…The late Mr Hugh Girvin was buried to day. February 2nd At home all day washing and scrubbing Uncle Jas was up to bush for a load of wood in after noon. Dr Joe Hamilton was here seeing sick steer nice day Canamils day clear and sunshiny. February 3rd Uncle Jno was in town (walked) Seeing the Dr Shannon I was down home in the evening Liturary contest at Hill between boy’s and girls Capt’s Yound Dr Telly Stirling. Telly side won there was a very large attendance Judges were Ed. Fischer Jno Lawson and Miss Dale. Jennie took part in a Dialogue and in three Chorosus also gave s Resitation. I baked eleven loaves of bread was sewing carpet rags ect, February 4th I was at home all day Jas was up in after noon helping uncle Jm to do chores. Snowing in fore-noon. Sunshine in after-noon & very frosty at night. Will came home from God…sick with the… �February 5th nice day I went down home to go to church but was too late. They had gone about half an hour. helping uncle Jno to give sick steer groul delayed me. February 6th Nice day I was down home in the evening for oat-meal to make groul for the sick steer got a ride up with pa & ma who were going up to Chas McHardy to spend the evening pa & Jennie were in town in after noon…he was consulting…J.R. Shannon about her eye & got ointment to remove the growth. February 7th Nice clear frost day Uncle Jas was in town after noon with a grist of chop stuff I was at home all day February 8th Cold day, I was down home in fore-noon. Will went back to town last night. pa Jessie and Jennie are in bed sick with the gripp. Allan is able to sit up. at the store… Wrote on the morning the 16th February February 9th At home all day… and storming some Mr Samn’s Linfield was over and got some papers February 10th I was in bed sick with the gripp all day moved in the parlor on the sofa with great difficulty in evening this is uncle johns birthday 2 years ago to day the little grey filly died Terrible frosty February 11th In bed all day Very frosty – 18 and 20 % below zero uncle Jas was down to Dunlop for…read and coal oil February 12th In bed all day very frosty. *Uncle* twenty two years ago to day since Grandma died Allan was up to day with a letter from Annie �February 13th Uncle Jas was in town with a load of live hogs very cold & Frosty storming a little I go up & got washed and got them some potatoes ready to boil found everything frose in the cellar. Chas McHardy called us to see how the steer was who was getting… February 14th In bed all day pa(?) was up in the morning and Jessie in after noon a little warmers today & sun is shining Mathew Foley was up in after noon February 15th I was up sitting at the stove in room a little white in after noon Old Dr Shannon was in to see uncle jno He was over at Linfields Sam. has the grip & inflmation on lungs Jas was up in evening with the mail February 16th Nice day Jessie was…ck mostly all day J. McClusky & Mr Archibald was here this morning and brought Chestnut Tom of the sun of one hundred ane forty-five Dollars Uncle jas. was up for a load of wood. I got up after-dinner and was able to get the supper. February 17th Thawing all day uncle jno was in town at the Doctor and getting medicine for the steer. Debate at the hill to night Jennie spoke on the side that was…by one point it was decided that steam had done more for the good of the country than the press. I was a good deal better and was able to go round all day. February 18th Nice day thawing all day Jessie was up all day. Colquhoun Stewart was over visiting in after-noon Uncle Jas. was down to Dunlop in evening for Bread & powders for steer and got home some time Sunday morning. Chas Mcphees daughter who died yesterday was buried today. Annie arrived home from a six weeks stay in Detroit Port Huron in Clinton. February 19th Nice day I did not feel well enough to go to church and went down home in After noon Annie came up with me and Robt Bean was here for tea Rev R. Henderson was in the sick list to day & was not able to come to church So Mr Wilson ca…down from Aburn and held a prayer metting. they told me that there was quite a good attendance considering the disagreeable state if the roads our people down home took the sleigh. The new choir that was organized last sang in it for first time after returning from her visit �February 20th Nice day was down home in the evening Jsa was not feeling well at all nor Allan. Uncle Jno was up at McNevins Paying John for some work he had done last summer Sephen Andrews was here this evening and bought some sheep February 21st Very nice day. Annie was up in after-noon and helped me to church Bye-election for the commons was held to day. Robt Holmes editor of Clinto ran as liberal cand. & Robt Mclean Conservtive can. Mclean was defeat by Robt Bean cam…over with “pony” for Uncle Jno and took him up to Smith’s Hill. Uncle Jas was also up (all in after-noon) Billy Jones and Jno McNavin call in this morning for McNS Crobar Robt. Mclean jr better known as Bull dog Mclean was here this morning inquiring about Uncle Jno’s health ( or electioneering). February 22nd Snowing and Thawing Annie called in this morning on her way Up to see Uncle Henry who has the grip February 23rd Nice day clear and frosty Allan and bob Bean was hear helping to kill *pigs* three pigs. Annie was hear in after-noon helping me ( who is in very poor health ) to get Tea for the men. February 24th At home all day not feeling well. Annie came up & she and I white washed the kitchen which was smoked black. Annie took la grip and had to go home before the scrubing was done I also took ill and had to go to bed. Jessie came up and got their Tea a stayed all night and slept with me on the sofa February 25th I was sick in bed all day Jessie stayed till after noon and scrubed the kitchen floor. C. Stewert was here5 this after-noon to invite me to a quilting bee at his sister in laws Mrs Percy Stewert and also a party in the evening I was sick and did not see him Jno Linfield was here in eving and had Tea which Uncle Jno prepared. 5 Note written sideways on page -- “Mrs Bunk McPhee was buried today” �February 26th In bed all day. There was a thunder storm in the evening. Jsa ans Jas were up to church on the cart Mr. Henderson from Hensle preached Will and N.S was at home for dinner. Jas came up to see how I was in evening February 27th In bed all day but feel a little better Ma came up in fore-noon & stayed till evening Jessie came up after school and stayed all night February 28th In bed all day not feeling quite so well Ma came up in after noon and stayed till Jessie came from school snowing and blowing in after-noon old Mrs Duncan…Phee Funeral took place this after-noon Jessie stayed all night with me March 1st Nice sunshiny day. heard crows for first time this year to day Uncle Jas. went to town with the sheep Stephen Andrews bought. Jessie was hear doing the work alld ay I was in bed all day Ma was up in evening asking for Mrs Clark March 2nd Jessie went to school this morning. Ma came up in fore-noon and got dinner and stayed till after dark. Uncle Jas was in town for shop Nelly & Mary Young were over home visiting this after-noon. Alex McCloud and family moved from Jas. Watsons house on the Morrow Farm down to Geo. Clark’s on 8 con. Jessie and Jas came up after school and went home with ma March 3rd Dull & thawing in fore-noon. Raining after-noon. Able to sit up Jessie came up after school ma, pa, & Jennie were in town Dr J.R. Shannon performed an operation on Jennie’s eye. March 4th Nice day Jessie was hear all day. Uncle Jim was up to the Hill with Tom getting him shod Uncle Jno was down home & had Tea March 5th Very stormy & Very high wind at home a…Jas was up in the evening & says the roads are drifted. No one from here or down home went to church to day �March 6th Nice day Jessie did not go to school Young McCluskey was here *before* at day light Uncle Jim took Tom down to Dunlop & got him weighed (1720 lbs) I got home about sunset well load with intoxicants Bros. Jas was here all day helping Uncle Jno to do the work at the barn. March 7th Nice day Jessie went down home to go to school this morning but heard down home the Mifs Dale is in town sick and is not able to Teach Jessie and mother came up this after- noon and did some baking for us I was out in Kitchen for breakfast for first time for over a week March 8th Sitting up mostly all day I got supper ready to night Jessie went down home this evening March 9th I was up mostly all day to day Uncle Jas went to town to get a grist chop also had 11 doz. Eggs @ 14¢ good sleighing March 10th Up all day Very Nice day thawing sleighing nearly gone Stephan Andrews was here and bought the Grey cow for the sum of 38$ Jack Tiffin and his uncle Rubin was here try to buy Lord Lenton Offered 75$ 80 being asked. Jessie came up after school to night March 11th Fine day Uncle Jno went to town this after-noon & brought Home a new cooking stove Allen went in with him & was here for Tea. Jessie went home this after-noon Uncle Jno brought her a new pair of buttoned boots I finished rendering the Lard to day March 12th Snowing and blowing some nearly all day Jessie came up this mornin & stayed till evening I was in bed most of the day March 13th At home all day feeling Better. They set up the new cooking stove this afternoon. Jessie Came up with a box of pills (?) she got for me at McPhees as she came from school Jno Linfield was over in the evening& had Tea Annie called in on her way home with a bowl of jelly from Mrs Watson �March 14th Nice sunshiny day Annie came up and helped me to wash in fore noon March 15th Raining & very high east wind last night Jno Linfield was over helping to ring pigs & stayed for dinner S. Andrews sent out two boys for the grey cow and sent a ch for $ ¢ (37.50) March 16th Clear and frosty I was cleaning & boiling pigs heads and feet Allan was up with the mail and helped uncle jno to move over the old stove to Barn. Jessie was up with a message from Geo. Bissett about corn March 17th Annie was up this morning helping me to cup up meat for potted head Uncle Jas went to a liturary contest at the Hill this evening the capt’s were Mrssrs Jas 6 Glenn Ja & O. Barknell The Judges were Mrssrs Munroe, Seymore of Aburn & Wm. Stoddart of Goderich Barknell’s side won by eleven marks there was a good program me and quite a large attendance A.M. Pollys sale to place to day March 18th I stayed down home all last night Jessie came up with me and helped me to scrub and do the rest of the work. Uncle Jas was at Dunlop in evening March 19th Jessie and I went down home to go to church but was to late so we staid home & got Tea William Long of Benmiller was buried yesterday, he Bob Bean was over in evening 7 was only ill 4 days March 20th Snowing and blowing in fore noon Reuen Tiffin of Lucknow came of or Lenton the bull with a sleigh this fore-noon he bought him for $75.00. Jessie came up after school with an invitation to cousin Bella McFarlan wedding on the fifth of April I went down home with J. and stayed all night Bob Bean was to get possession of Wm Howells Farm to day. 6 Note sideways on page – “I got a Callander from Annie in P huron.” 7 Sentence inserted in smaller writing between lines. �March 21st Very cold & Storming from the east very few sleighs on the road mending & fixing my cloths all day & doing house work March 22nd Fogy & thawing Wild thunder storm with close lighting after dark Uncle Jno snowing & thundering & lightning was in town after noon Jas went up to bush for a load of wood. Bro Jas Came up in evening with my S.R.8 . I stay alone all after-noon 7 felt very lonely March 23rd Stormy & Bblowing in fore-noon Bright sunshine in after-noon Jno Linfield came over in morning to say that he would bring down a load of wood as he came from the blacksmith’s uncle Jas also went up in after noon J.L. was here for Tea Uncle Jas went to Dunlop with a basket of eggs. mending my clothe & baked scons & Biscuits for Tea March 24th Nice sunshiny Day fairly good sleighing Uncle Jas went up for two loads of wood. I was down home in the evening & stayed all night March 25th Started to snow in fore noon very stormy at night Uncle Jas went up for 2 loads of wood. I was mending my clothes mostly all day March 26th Mothers Birthday She is fifty four years old I was at church today for the first time since I took the grippe sat facing the audence in the choir for the first time in my life at Smith’s Hill Rev Robt. Henderson preached taking his text from Romans Sam. Bissett had a horse paralized on the way coming to church. March 27th Nice day Annie came up & helped me to bake & do some work Jas Watson came in on his way home from town Uncle Jas was up for a load of wood in fore-noon went to Varcoes with the grey Heifer in after noon & went to Dunlop in evening for bread 8 The word “cording” (?) is wriiten inside the top part of the letter R. �March 28th Snowing some mostly all day Uncle Jas was up for wood in fore-noon Mr and Mrs Chas McHardy came down in the evening & had tea and stayed till half past eleven we had a good time J.T. Dickson sale of farm stock & implements took place at Seaforth to day March 29th Stormy & drifting Mr Saml Linfield was over after dinner with some papers Uncle Jas went up in evening for a load of wood Bro Jas was up in evening for the loan of a cant hook to bring down Logs from up above for wood March 30th Nice sunshiny day the road past here is pretty badly drifted. Jas Linklater & Hillary Horton was here this morning breaking in a colt & paying for wook bro Jas was up in the evening with the paper. Jar. McBride & Maud Sallows & Will & Lilly Ferguson were visiting down home this evening March 31st Good Friday Nice day good sleighing but the sun is pretty hard on it. Ma came up this morning to see how Uncle Jas was he was in bed yesterday after noon with la grip is better to day & went up for a load of wood to the bush. I went down home in evening & stayed all night. Wm Jones Jr. was there inviting them to a ball at summersals on Monday night April 1st frosty & snowing at times Jessie came up in fore-noon. And helped me to make apple butter Uncle Jno was in town with wheat and got a load of corn. very good sleighing April 2nd Nice day. was at chuch Rev R. Henderson preached Bob Bean was here for tea there was a very good attendance we had the sleigh was up at C.E at night Annie led the meeting there was a fair attendance with good order Maud Sallows sang a solo Clara Tewslay played the accompament April 3rd I went down home in Afternoon ma. Jennie & Jas were in town with the sleigh Je was getting her eye operated upon. Uncle Jno was back at Duncan McNees sewing (?) seed peas Jno McNevin was here in evening �April 4th Nice day thawing the sleighing is done I was down home in evening percy Stewart was there looking for a girl. failed in getting same April 5th Nice warm day snow went away a good deal cousin Bell. McFarlane is to be married in Mar. toba (?) to day Uncle Jas was in town getting his boots mended got home between eleven and twelve o’clock Annie was up in after-noon April 6th Nice day I was down home in after-noon sewing on the machine Allan was with Jno Clark shingling Reeds barn. Roads are very bad condition Uncle Jas was over asking for…five years ago today Uncle Sandy died Mrs Sam’l Linfield who had a slight stroke on Friday Last Jessie had a letter from Bro. Jno in Port Huron April 7th Dull all day misting rain at times Bros Jas came up in evening to change a couple settings of eggs Uncle Jas went to Dunlop with a basket of eggs I went down home & stayed all Night April 8th Nice day with cold wind Bro Jas came up for uncle Jno to go down & fix a calf Maud Sallows was there making a Black luster (?) skirt for Jennie April 9th At church nice day but very bad roads Mr R Henderson preached a good sermon & we had good Singing Mrs Jas Glenn got a ride down with us. Five years ago to day sinc uncle Sandys funeral took place. April 10th Nice spring like day I heard a Baltmoral Oril for the first time this spring this morning I stayed down home all last night to bid Jennie good Bye this morning before she left home for Stratford Where she intends taking a three months course in the Business Collage of that city. Allan went down with her uncle Jas went to town this after-noon I went down home and stayed all night. �April 11th At home all day cutting rags for a mat thawing a good deal very heavy rain with thunder in after noon flooded the creeks & carried away fences Annie came up in evening & stayed all night. Allan came to Goderich last night & stayed all night with Will and ca,e out this morning April 12th Nice sunshiny day with warm wind the snow is getting a clearing out to day Mother told me that it is 39 thirty nine years ago to day since her grandfather Capt. Jno Annand (?) died. he was 93 years old I went down home and stayed all night the two Miss Summerralls were over home for tea & walked up to prayer meeting with Annie. April 13th Nice day John Oak (?) of Dunlop was here all day thrashing peas I started to peg a mat for the door this after0noon Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop with a basket of eggs I went down home and stayed all night. *the*… April 14th Nice day the snow is all gone to day, but the road s are very mudy. Tenny the red cow had a nice little calf this evening it is just the color of Lenton Uncle Jas went up to Duncan McNees this afternoon for seed peas. I went down home in the evening and stayed all night. Kate Clark was over in afternoon and said. That they had a foal, Calf and four cows down at old Clarks this morning April 15th Nice day uncle Jno was in town with the Wagon Allan was in too, and got a ride out with him Rehd (?) Morrow of Nile was here in afternoon. Annie was up in the evening to see if she could get a rooster The organ factory in town was on fire this evening abott 7:30p but did very little damage. I finished my mat that I started last thursday to night Ma and Jessie had a letter from Jean to night she is well & doing well. April 16th The ground was white with about two inches of snow this morning But the sun came out & it soon disapeared. I was at Church in after noon our own minister preached R.H. had tea donw home got a ride up here with Wm he had a livery horse and buggy was on his was to the Nile we met Mrs and Mr Jas Watson going down home & went down after getting supper ready & milked the cow & fed the Calf �April 17th Nice day Uncle Jno started to plough the sod field in front of the door Jno Oke (?) was here thrashing peas he finished about three o’clock in after-noon I was down home in evening and stayed all I started to peg a little mat Jessie wast at school and witnessed a fist fight between H. Tyndall who is teaching at S.S. no. one during Miss Dales illness and Lennie Walters son Jno Wattern (?) he tore her apron off and hit her with his hands he was expelled from the school to night By trustee Frank McDounah to-night Mrs S. Linfield is much worse mentally Dr. Shannon out way April 18th Nice day quite warm uncle Jno. Went up to varcoes with a heifer this evening Jas was over at Bill Youngs. I went down home Annie was up at sallows and Campells for rubarb roots their Rachel cow calved down home last night April 19th Nice day Goerge Bean (Bobs) was here for seed oats this fore-noon Rained quite a shower last nigh lots of mud to day I went down home to go to prayer meeting but Annie was away and I did not go. Alex Young led the meeting Rev Robt. Henderson was detained from being presant. He was performing the marriage ceremony of Miss Godfray of Kingston to a Mr. Sproal of Dungannon. Bro Jas was up here in the evening April 20th Nice warm day. uncle Jas went up above to fix the fances. I went over to over to ask for Mrs Linfield and was away for a couple of hours came home Baked fife pies & little cakes Wm Young was here after dark inquiring for a hore to buy Uncle Jno ploughing April 21st Nic day. I finished peging the little mat I started on Monday this afternoon The gradd is beginning to look a little green to day. I went down home after dark and stayed all night. Allan came up for Uncle Jno to go down Fancy had a little foal about about twelve o’clock. She shou not have foaled for a month Uncle Jno stayed all night And slept in the stable from 3 till six. Rained a couple of showers through the night. April 22nd Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in after noon for choped stuff to in 31doz and 4 eggs @ 9¢ he brought home a new copper stove boiler from G.N. Davis. I was down home in the evening and up again got my supper dishes washed just at 12. o’clock. Their Spto (?) cow had a nice calf down home this fore-noon9 9 directly above the word fore-noon, the word “steer” is written in small letters. �April 23rd Nice day I had a bad cold and did not go to church in bed all after noon went down home in evening and stayed all night pa staid out with the litte foal all night April 24th Nice day I did a big washing to day in my new boiler Annie was up in the evening and said that Fancy’s little foal died at noon Wm Burrows the Sheppardton store keeper was here for first time with his peddling wagon this after noon April 25th Nice day I was down home in after noon and started to make Mothers black sateen waist Jno McNevins Jr. Wife was buried in Wingham yesterday. April 26th Nice day I went down home in the evening to go to prayer meeting but Annie was away up at uncle Henrys and I did not go Jsa and Jas was away for tile and got a letter from Jean saying that she had been sick with a sore throat and missed two days from collage. April 27th Nice day Bella Green from Sheppardton came her this morning before I had the cows all milked she went down home for dinner and call in on her way home Old Sam. Linfield was over after dinner and Jno in the evening and went to Watson’s with a Grey heifer. Uncle Jno was down home seeing a sick cow Robt Bean was there and performed an operation I was down home in evening came up Near mid night and washed supper dishes. I white washed the milk house this after noon. April 28th Nice day very high wind in fore noon Jm Linfield was here at noon for grain. I was serv. ing at ma’s sateen waist I was down home in the evening. Rod. Young was their to see about taking the hawling(?) of the milk and looking for seed barley Annie and the two summersals were up at Sallows (Tom) sewing carpet rags. April 29th Nice day very warm summer heat. 80%. I…old up the doo…this afternoon Watson Jas was hear for tea and got seed. Took on old gun home with him to repair Allan was up and hired with Uncle Jno. He went to town after wards and came home with a new bicycle. �April 30th Very warm with thunder a little rain at night I was at church and wore my green dress & white sailor for the first time this spring Rev Mr Hamilton of Londsboura preached a good Serman from Acts 27 chap. 27 (?) Ver. there was a very good attendance Mr Henderson exchanged pulpit with Mr Hamilton May 1st Nice day. Allan started to work here this morning They started to plough behind the house where they left off last fall. I was down home in the after noon Kate Clark was over for lime to White wash Wm Burrows Peddlar was but I did not see him May 2nd Nice day I washed some blankets in fore noon bake The first Rubarb pies of the season in the after-noon Geo. McPhee was here in after-noon and for all eggs Allan went to town on his wheel to the forsters meeting this evening Jessie came up and staid all night with me May 3rd Nice day much cooler Rev Robt. Henderson was here this fore noon visiting Uncle Jas and Jno were both in. he read the fifth chapt of the general apistle of James and gave a nice prayer he was to go to T Sallows for dinner. And Howells for tea Mrs Henderson was not with him she is in Woodstock attending a missionary meeting. The little red cow that I call mine had a nice red Bull calf to day Annie was up fo the white wash brush and I made arrangements to go to prayer meetings but when I got down home she was away so I did not go But stayed down home all night. May 4th Nice day Allan and uncle Jno sowe the first grain this spring to day. Mrs Tom’s Sallows and Blanche was down home this after noon. I dug my flower bed this after noon May 5th Nice day working around did my saturday’s baking this after noon Jessie was up in the evening with her navy blue skirt for me to mend. I went down with her and stayed all night pa was in town and heard that poor Ruby Robertson died to day Her funeral is to be on Sunday after noon at two o’clock. Jessie got a photo of Johnnie’s oldest son to-night. It is a good picture �May 6th Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in fore noon. I was intending to go but did not get. Scrubbed and did some baking Allan and Uncle Jas sowed the root ground next Linfields May 7th Very nice. There was no church at the Hill to day owing to the Funeral of the late Ruby Robertson I went down home to go but Mother Annie and Jas was away I was very much disapointed but could not help it. Jessie came up with me and had a tea and stayed all night May 8th Nice day very high wind from the north. I washed in fore noon – Wm. Burrows was here after dinner with peddling wagon. Uncle Jas and Allan took the cattle away to pasture this after-noon. And fenced till after dark I was down home in the after-noon. Colin Campbell the fish peddler was here this after noon for the first time this season Uncle Jno got two trout for which he paid 40¢ May 9th Very nice day I did a big washing of bed clothes in fore-noon. Went down home in the after-noon. G. McPhee was here with peddling rig when I was away. Uncle Jno and Allan are sowing the peas in the field in front of the house to day. Jno McNevin was here this evening also Jas Glenn with a bag of potatoes Jessie went up to Sallows from school to stay all night Mother is house cleaning in her bed room May 10th Nice day with high south wind I sowed my flower seed in bed at the bed of the house this after noon Mr. Barknell saw Allan in the field at corner and told him there was strange cattle in “up above” uncle’s Jas & Jno went up after with Lucy & Buggy to fix the fence & remove cattle Allan finished harrowing peas in afternoon. Jno McNevin was here in the evening bidding us good bye before leaving Brindley’s place at corner for Wingham. May 11th Very nice day. There was a big rain last night or this morning before day light Heard that Sam’l Mathis Barn at the Nile was burnt with lightning Uncle Jno and Allan are preparing the field at the corner of Barley Jas is “up above” sowing grass seed. Young McLean the Butcher was here this after-noon uncle Jno got 50¢ worth of beef. We seen Hiram Brindley leaving this morning with john McNevin and family and a load of baggage. I baked eleven loaves of bread today �May 12th Nice day. I white washed my bed room to day went down home in evening and stayed all night. Allan & Uncle Jm were sowing Barley in the field at the corner. It is five months ago today since I was in town There was… May 13th Wind went round this morning and it go very cold Mother and I went town this after- noon with Fancy and buggs I got a New White walking hat $1.40. Pair black cashmer stockings .25 vail 10¢ (white) salt cellar with top 5¢. Allan and Uncle Jm finished seeding to day May 14th Nice Day but Cold There was frost last night ice as thick as glass water. Mother Jas & I went to church Rev Mr… preached a good serman to a very good congr. In the typ.hall. In Memory He said he firmly believed that we would take our memory with us when we departed this life Robt Bean of Carlow was here for tea. Allan Jarvis McBride. Harry Gallagar wheeled to Lucknow this fore-noon. Annie was up at Watsons. May 15th Nice day uncle Jno was in Goderich with 4 barn (?) pigs Andrews Bros & Co purched. I was down home in fore-noon, Annie was getting ready to go to Clinton to Jas Grames rasin of a Bank (?) barn. I was digging in garden in afternoon Jessie came up in evening and stayed all night Allan went home May 16th Started to rain about 6 o’clock this morning and was showery all day Jessie stayed home from school she and I Baked seven pies bisc. & scons. In fore-noon Went down home in after noon Jas took Annie in to the Train this morning. McPhee was here and got 36 Doz eggs. I did not see him May 17th Showery mostly all day Jas came up in evening with mail. The cows were out in the summer fallow to pasture for the first this year to day Uncle Jno and Allan started to pough the summer fallow to day �May 18th Rather nice day. I went down home this fore noon washing and baking Bisc’s in after noon Allan & uncle Jno ploughing, Uncle Jas diging around trees in the orchard. I was down Home in fore-noon. Mother was washing Mrs Chas McHardy was down and Mrs Jad Watson called in on her way up to the *Hill* Carlow May 19th Cold north wind I was down home in fore-noon *Allan and* helped Mother to rinse out her clothes Uncle Jas went up above the salt the cattle and fix fences Joa. Was in town for chop for pigs Jas (Bro) Jas went into meet Jennie at the Station she has come up from C.B. Collage Stratford for a week and two days. Allan and I went down home after dark to see Jean & we both stayed all night. May 20th At home all day scrubbing & cleaning up I put lace on my white petty coat to night Took a bath and went to bed May 21st Nice day Went to church in typ hall. Rev Mr. Henderson preached to a very good attendance Stayed down home and had tea Had a hot discussion with Annie about who did the most work. May 22nd Started to walk to town Got a ride from down home with Mr Owen Jones. We got in to Goderich a little after 11 o’clock I took my black Silk Waist in to see if I could get it made over I took it to Mrs Peter Fox. I had to rip 10 the waist apart it took me till two o’clock I then went up and bought lining ect a Robinsons and had it sent down. Went up Chas Nairns & bought 3 oranges for which I paid 10¢ went down to the harbor park and ate them for dinner. I then went to Mrs Fox & she took my measure & told me that she would not have it ready to 1st fit*ed* till Thursday. I walked all the*y* way home and felt very tired and had very sore feet Jessie came up with me and got…while I milked and fed calves. May 23rd Riping my silk skirt apart went down home in after-noon. Mother and Jean were in town with Fancy. J. got a new White skirt & and pink & white muslin waist 10 Note Written sideways on page, “Rec from J A McH 10$ ten”. �May 24th Nice day Uncle Jas went to Blyth to meet Mcbeen with Jewel got home between 12 & one o’clock. I was sponging & pressed my silk skirt in fore noon cut out linings & basted it up in after noon. Allan went to the Nile to a Teameeting on this wheel. The crowd was so large they ate(?) all the provisions they had collected. Jessie came up on her way home from Uncle Henry’s & I went down with her And sewed the seams of my skirt and run the Velvet findings on the bottom. Uncle Jno & Allan finished sowing marigolds & carrots and Allan took the drill home to Harry Morris & got a bag of seed potatoes May 25th Nice day Allan & Uncle Jno are hauling out manure for corn in field at Back of house beside the…ad. I got ready after dinner and started to walk to town called in down home. Annie went out and hitched Fancy up for me to drive her in but I did not want to take her. So pa said Annie could take one of the colt. I looked very like rain but we got home with out getting any rain. Mrs. Fox fitted the lining of my waist I took my skirt in & she fitted it I got three quarters of a yard of pink silk to make a yolk which is to be covered with lace I had the misfortune to drop 6$ six dollars in peddaro (?) store & could not find it for sometime at last I got it lying under a table in the center of the floor Jack Brown… only clerk in the store at the time May 26th Nice day Jas came up in the morning when we were at breakfast for Uncle Jno to go down and see Fancy who was very sick when mother got up in the morning. he could do nothing for so pa sent Jas. to town for Wm Clark V. S. when he came out he said she had inflmation of the bowls & he could do nothing for her she died about 12 o’clock noon Clark stayed with her till she died & after-wards had dinner. I was working at my skirt went down home in evening to go to practice Annie was not ready…d it Looked like rain Miss Made(?) summersal came over for butter milk & stayed the evening and we did not go I stayed all night May 27th Rained I was working at my skirt Uncle Jno & Allan are hauling out manure. An went to town in evening on Bike Uncle Jas went to the corner for bread. I went down home 7 finished my skirt. Nell Stewert & Sara McKnight were there on Bikes Will was also there they had left just before I went in. May 28th Very warm. went down home & went to church with them to the church re-opening our fam was all there but John. Father & Mother took the little buggy & one of the colts & the rest of us the light wag…church was full & there were some out side that did not get in. Rev Mr. Alex McMillan ex pastor preached a good sermon. Taking h…Text from �Denteronon (?)… 32 Chap. 7 Ver. Rember the…days of old, consider the years of many generations ask thy father, and he will show thee: They elders & they will tell the. The choir was on the new platofrm and sand Showers of blessing while the collection was being taken up. There was a terrible thunder storm just after we came home from church our barn at home was…uck by lightning on the north west corner I got down here just as the rain started in a very short time the fields were nearly covered with water *I* Uncle Jno & were in the house Jas was at the barn Jno & went to… till the worst of it was over Annie was up at Uncles Henry’s & call in here & I went down home with her & stayed all night May 29th Rained a showe very early in morning. Jean went down to Stratford to Business collage Pa took her in to depot they washed the sheep here in after-noon. I went down home to go up to the Hill with them to hear Mr… Lecture but they were a… was very much dissapointed but could not help it Uncle Henry was down & Mrs Wat…call in on her way from to… May 30th Nice warm day Allan… Jno spreading manure went down hom in after noon & churne a little cream I had gathered got some from ma to churn with it. Annie went to town to the C.Ec Conservation Nell Clark read a paper. there was a small attendance. Annie gave the report from Smith Hill C.E. society May *31st * Uncle Jno went to Dunlop for bread…cle Jno went to Carlow to meet …the Lord of the Mannor with Liz…went down home Just before dinner with a letter to mother that Uncle Jno got at P.O. last night. I was from Alex Birnie asking her to go in and see his Mother who was been in bed since the 15th of April I rained a heavy shower While I was there it did not last long Uncle Jno & Allan are hawling out manure *Nice day white frost last night* June 1st Nice day I wash a big washing. Harry Hayden was here with his peddling Waggon Uncle Jm & Allan hawling out manureI was down home… June 2nd There was white …Father & Mother…town Mother we…Mrs Bernie who is…weak but she know (?)…quite well her daughters…Watson from Detroit…staying with…er & one of her grand daughters a Miss Williamson. they got a letter for me from Arthur North Dakota they said they were not sure about the address and opened it and Annie read it. I �do not intend to ans it. Uncle Jno & Allan finished hawling out manure for Roots Jack & Geo.C Clark June 3rd …Jno Barker were…raping out the dishes…the road machine and…ug up the gate way opp. …te here. …ice day. Uncle Jno & Allan were digging post holes down south along the ditch between peas and pasture I scrubbed after supper went down home in evening Uncle Jno went to town fore bread & got a piece of beef at McLean’s Sam Linfield was iver looking for a job for Hawrold (?) June 4th Very warm. I went to church wore my organdie muslin for first time this spring Rev… preached le E…service. Took… Philippiauns… first clause of th… “That I may kn… the C.E. Choir sang Mra W Howell played the organ. June 5th Very warm day there was s thinder shower after it did not rain very much Uncle Jno & Allan are ploughing gor corn the road scrapers are at work. Wm McWhinney and men were repairing the Barn down home the lightning damaged… mending my shooes to … went down home in…g ucle Jas went down…t Mr Oak to sheer the… heep. Harold Linfield Brought up a batch from Jearp (?)…ery warm. Mother came up to help me to white wash the Kitchen but I was sick could not go on with the white washing Father was up at Tea time & said that he had sold Bennie to Antony Allan for 95$ Uncle Jas & Allan went to Billy Jones with the sow. I went down home in evening June 7th Warm day. I dug… of Rubarb & sowed… took down the… for washing a… they were sowing to… the road side to day… putting up my bedroom… & it slipped & my hand wen… through & I cut my fing… Ann… came up Just before dinner & we whitewashed the kitchen in the after noon to help pa to run a line to build a New line fence on went to Dunlop after Yea for bread. … nice cool day Uncle… Allan went to the… shore for a load of…osts Uncle Jno st. … ted to p…ough the summer fallow. I went down home… the evening. June 8th Nice day I white-washed the lobby in fore-noon & scrubbed in after dinner Also planted 37 tomatoe plants. Uncle Jno went to town in evening for beef & Bread Allan & Uncle Jas ploughing in summer fallow A went to Dunlop on his wheel Mother was up at Tom Sallows at a rag bee �June 10th Nice day. Jno…here shearing s…day till Tea ti… Jno & Allan…ploughing the…down home in the ev…trying to learn to ride on Allans Wheel with Jessies assistance. W le Potter had a big bee helping him to hawl pressed hay to town Father was at it. June 11th Nice cool*d*day. I had the head ache and did not go to church. Annie came up for tea. And I went down home with…after I milked…cows. Allan and…Gallagar were in…at Knox Church…s was up at the Hill…to C.E. And as he was coming home at Robt Williams gate he seen Some one cross the road and crawl in through the Geo McPhees fence with the pasture field. He though it was Geo. Clark and we after wards learnt that it was him. He went Leeburn with Nell his sister and after they came home he took his satchel and too the road for unknown…it was not kn…away till next…I did not l…of coming up the…when I new that th… some one struggling…it so stayed down h…all night. June 12th Nice warm day Campbel…fish peddlar was here Uncle J. got 3 Trout from him. I was down home after tea to see if any of them was going on the exurson to the O.A.C. Guelph and they told me that they were. I came home and got every thing ready…getting an early…kfast in the morning. …Just got nicely to…when Allan came…and told me that they…changed there minds and they had decided not to go. I felt very much disapointed but I did not want to travel alone so had to content my self…home. Queen the little grey heifer calved this morning the cal…is black with a few white hairs though it & is a female. June 13th Very warm. Uncle Jno & Allan are working at the fence Levy started to put the wire on the line fence f…noon. Jessie broug…my muslin dress…& said they were…Tea-meeting at Lee…got all ready but…not come in in time…Annie walke up here but it was too late to go & looked very much like a big storm and it came. It was a terrible rain with very close lightning. Allan went to the T-meeting said there was small attance June 14th Sun was shing very warm & bright this morning but there was storms of rain. …very close thunder and…ning. Annie and I went to …Hill to the Missionary…ng. The Nile. Leebrun, Goderich…union Goderich Twp. They were all represented but Leeburn Mrs. Rod. Young the president led the meeting. Mrs Duff of Goderich gave a very good address…as a lady from union read a paper but we could not under stand her and an other from Aburn which was not much better. Refreshments were served after the close of the �programme. There was a thunder storm while were at Tea but it did not last long. The sun was shining w…were coming home June 15th Nice day wind w…it got much colder that Alex G…m ha…killed by lightning…I went down home af…dinner. Miss. Summersal wa…over for their hats that Anni…was cleaning. But they were not done. Allan and Uncle Jno found one of the best lams lying on the road sick last night And this morning it was dead. Uncle Jas went to Benmiller with a grist this after-noon. Allan and Uncle Jno were working at the fence south June 16th Nice day. I baked 8 loves…with the new BM. Flour…le Jno & Allan were…fence Jas scraping…e yard. I planted some…bbage plants after dinner…ice day I scrubbed cleaned stove Baked. Took a bath after rest went to bed Allan went to town I went down home last night and stayed all night I finished papering the cup-board this fore-noon Uncle Jno was over at Linfields before breakfast fixing some little pigs Geo Rice went away today. June 18th Mice day. I went to church Rev R. Henderson went down to Hamilton to be present at a meeting of…He stayed over…Mr Wilson came down &…class and led the…He read one of…sermons. The text…taken from Mathew…19 ver. there was not a la…attandance I went down h…in evening. Heard that Geo Clark had returned after a weeks absance in unknown regons. June 19th Very nice day. I done a big washing. went down home in after-noon. Uncle Jno went to town after for turnip seed. Allan went to town on wheel and wen out…e excursion on the Toledo…nted to go very much…ncle Jno did not ask…I with him in the buggy. …ent down home to see…other would go to Detroit. But she had to get Jessies clothes ready for her ak (?). She is going to town to try the enterence So I had to stay at home though I am very much dissapointed and feel very malachony over it. Jno Linfield started to do their statue labor to day. Uncle Jas made arrangments to go on the excursion to Detroit to morrow morning Rate $1.00 moth light exc 254 June 20th Nice day I was up this morning befor…and had break…about six. H…drove the two…to the dock in…light wagon. …I went down home in eve…and was trying to laar…ride on Allans bicycle mo…was over having Tea with Kate Clark They got a letter from Jean to night �June 21st Nice day. Annie came up with me last night and stayed all night – Helped me to milk & go breakfast for me this morning. Allan and uncle Jm started to sow turnips this…spoiled the seed by…ing it with rape seed…mistake was discover-…ter two row had been…d. Allan than started…ion on his wheel for…nore. He got in just a Mr S. Sloan and A. Cooper were starting to Donaly Johnston & Miss Em Currans wedding. He got back where we were at dinner they finishe sowing in after-noon. They went to Carlow after tea with Liz & stayed till the wee small hours. I was here all alone milking & doing up the chores. June 22nd I was up first this morning got breakfast ready and called up the…but only one r…they felt very…their last night…Mance. In for …Jno was almost…ely Knocked out…noon But moved round…little in after noon June 23rd Nice day Uncle Jas go…home this morning about four o’clock from Detroit There was a large crowd at the harbor to receive the excursion. I was down home in fore-noon and Mother asked me to stay down and help her in after noon to make Jessies waist. Annie…up and got the meals…ne boys. She also part…tourist’s report…ame up in evening and…ked the cows. Uncle…and Allan were fixing…fence down south. June 24th Nice day. Annie came up in fore to let me know she was going to town in after noon she took on eof the colts & she & I went in in after-noon. I got $5.00 11 from Uncle Jno A McH (?) got a new pair of summer corsets 3 shirt waists at 5¢ per yd 1 vest 8¢ set of waist pins & chains 20¢ Mrs Fox fixed the toke of my Black silk waist…made for me…Blue cream Jug…Fulford coming…uncle Jno went to…the evening. June 25th Very nice cool day…to church Rev R He…erson gave a report o…the work being done…the presybterian church through out the prov. as it was given at Hamilton Miss H. Tyndal…(?) was sent as a del. By the Sunday school read her report which was a very good one. Jean McHardy has returned home from Brentford…as down in Goderich typ…s College was at church…day Sam Linfield…e over with Harold…started to hoe mang-(?)…Sam l went home again…an and Uncle Jas went up “above” with a load of rails to fix the fence with. I went down home after dinner to help me with Jessie’s Shirt waist Kate and Alice was over Annie came up & got Tea Harold & uncle Jno 11 Written in left hand margin “$5.00” �June 27th Nice day Harold was over before breakfast. Allan went up to help Jas Watson to jack up his barn Uncle J and J were hawling out man…down home after…made a collar…who is going…enterence in the… June 28th Very heavy rain…S.Linfield was he…marigolds. I was down in evening seen a very…streak of light across…sky it Semed (?) to start where the sun set & went right across to the east. I stayed down home all night baked eight loaves of bread June 29th Nice day churned for the first time this year to-day H (?) Haydon was here with peddling & brought the paint…d last week washing…went down home for the…rush painted chairs…Tea Uncle Jno & Harold…up for the sheep after…t down home in…rning and staid all night Uncle Jos. asked Allan at breakfast this morning if he had read the West Huron election protest the objects he had in View was I believe to hurt our feelings as Harold L. was here (but he farted) June 30th Nice day. Annie went into town this morning to beet (?) Miss Emma Grame who was coming up on the 11 train from Clinton Jas P.G went in…the evening to meet…is coming h…from C Busin…Stratford. Also…Jessie out from…entrance. I went…home in evening to 3 new comers. But Mir…and Annie had went…to Uncle Tom. Sallows a…stayed all night. There was a family of Gypsies camped down on the road beside R. Williams fence. July 1st 1899 Nice day. At home here all Harold L. was here hoeing in fore noon. Went home to go to town in after noon. …Mr Hall of the Mile…buried in Dungannon…noon. The remaing…en to the church where…neral Sermon was…ached. Uncle Jno & Allan went to town in the evening There was a little girl dround in sewer ditch this after-noon July 2nd Nice day. Annie & Miss Grams & Allan went to Leeburn. I went to the Hill. Rev R12 Henderson preached a very good sermon I did not go in the choir as annie asked me to sit down in the pew with her friend Miss. Grame. Will. Was out. 12 The word “And” is written over top of the R. �July 3rd The First of…celebrated in G…today. Childe…horse racing…works at nigh…principle at…stayed at home…day as usual. Ba…loaves of bread. Ann…Emma Grame came…the fore noon & had…Allan went to town Harold L. was here hoe-ing all day till Tea time We then went home to go to town with Jm & Grace L. There was Thunder showers in evening and fore noon. Annie & Jessie took Miss Gin to town to meet the 4 o’clock train July 4th …warm day Annie came…in morning to let us…that Mrs. Birnie funer…this after noon. Uncle…ent in to attend it…th Lnce (?). H. L was thining…arrots Uncle Jno ploughing…Summer fallow Mrs McDrurie of Detroit & her husband of Lucknow was down home for dinner & detained father and mother from going to the funeral I was down home in the evening. July 5th Raining mostly all after-noon. Allan hiched the colt up for the first time this after noon He finished…manure in S.M. Harold Jas how…a small churn…noon Riped the…my organdy muslin…to was it this afte… July 6th Nice day washed a…washing Hy H…was here with…in after noon. He…they had a grand time at Port Albert on the 1st of July. I went down home in evening and stayed all night Will and Nell stuart were the before I went down on wheels will came…ly July 7th …his way to town &…ayed all night It…tarted to rain just…was leaving rained…all day Harold was hoeing…Jm & Allan were ploughing…am Linfield was over to see if he could borrow 3 tree bags of wheat to take to the mill to get flower Rained light showers in fore-noon uncle Jno & Allan were ploughing harold howing I picked cherries & Baked 7 pies in fore noon went down home to go t preparitory service at the hill but they were away before I got down & stayed there & spent the afternoon…the two young Clar…up here at ha…clock and lunc…tea ready. We…a thunder show… tea with terrible lig… July 8th Rained mostly al…all day Uncle Jas, & Harold L. went u…for the cattle in fore noon left, red heifer & Jone Heifer who is about calving down H. & Jas took the rest up above again Jack And. rews was here & purchased the four remaining tain- (?) worth pigs at $4.60 per cwt (?) Jno Linfield was here…3 bags of wheat on…way to the millin town…ed 9 loaves of bread &…s of buns & a spice cake…ubbed & ironed to day �July 9th …y nice cool day. went…church. Rev R Henderson preached taking his text from Romaus the eighth chap…rst clause of the thirty fith ver. who shall separate us from the love of Christ there was a very good allandance. with two new members namely Christena John*s* kJohnston. Annie led the C.E. meeting in the evening Will was out and walked up & down. July 10th Nice day Unc…to town this m…the 4 pigs. I…home in fore-…were out picking…& the house was… Jsa was there making…rack. He was over ask…Harry Morris who is…up with a soar th…Allan & Uncle Jas went up above to pull week out of the hay fields I went down home in after noon Annie came up in after noon & helped me to pick & stone some cherries I went down home in evening for the Balance…ly July 11th …o started to now hay…gh the cherries…day pieserving…s in fore noon picke…more to make pies…noon baked pies went…n home after milking…go to church but they…were goine as usual mother was at home finishing milking Kate Clark came over in the evening and her three children July 12th Nice day I churned in fore noon Allan & Harld howing Uncle Jno moving Uncle Jm & Harld went to the Hill with Jewel Liz. The little Jones heifer had a little red heifer calf to night I went down hom…Harld L stayed h… July 13th Nice day they…howing & c…hay. Harry Ha…here with…was down home in eve…I Baked seventeen…of bread. was down…after dark July 14th Nice day picked & pitted…three gall crock of cherriesthey were hawling in hay. *I we* July 15th I was preserving cherries aur (?) baked seven pies & two pairs of o.meal cakes. It rained in after-noon A & thawed a little I was puting…wet on my o. muslin…st & ironed same but did…t finished…fogy in fore-noon…nt down home to go…urch but the was 3…the going in the little…buggie & pa would had to…walked if I had went so I did not go. I got a ride up with pa & Jerrie who were going to see Harry Morris who is very ill with a soar throat. �July 16th Nice day. I painted the churn after dinner uncle Jno was cutting next our bush I pulled the weeds out of the onions & cucumbers July 17th was down home…A. load of men pa…way to Ottawa…that they voted…Beau.----- July 18th Nice day Uncle J…down to Dunlop to…part of the mower re…brought home 1 lb o h…went to town with g…he sold yesterday to…Johns for wich he got… .60 per cot. (?) he was up here fore the waggon box Mrs Jas Watson was here in after noon & for tea I baked nine loaves of bread & two pans of buns & a jelly cake. July 19th I churched in fore noon…cherries enough in…noon to make seven pies…pies after supper…e howling & coiling up…wawled some in after…I was very tired but…ent down home in after…ark Uncle J&J worked at hay…ill 12 o’clock. …hey hawled in one load July 20th …ay this morning a shower of rain prevented any more Jno Linfield starte to cut wheat after dinner & finished before sunset. Harld was hoeing Uncle Jno started to cut the hay in field at Potters I was down home in evening scrubbed in afternoon. Mrs & Mary Robertson were visiting down home July 21st Nice day I d…ing. They wer…at the hay. I…home in evenin…Received her entr…marks last after…them up she found…had failed to mar…the total. Nettie Y…who tried with h…successful. July 22nd Nice day very warm after noon. I baked 9 loaves of bread also 8 cherry pies Uncle Jas went up to the other place after tea Jno Linfield went with him Jas called in to Chas Mett and it was two o’clock…e got home. John’s…Son (my nephew is…old to-day. It is…go to night since I got…with the hay fork…he leg. A year ago to day mother got a telegram to go to Port Huron as Annie was ill. �July 23rd Very warm went to chur… …Rev R. H. preached a good sermon there was very few there the choir sang very good. When I got back they were at supper here and Robt Bean of Carlow was with them as a guest. Tait & Bessie Clark went up to church with us i… first appearan…S.S. super’d g…cards & they w…sed with their f…at church. Father…mother went down…for Wm Jones sr who…been ill all summe…a soar Knee his do…Aggie arrived home…urday from Dakota… July 24th Very warm Uncle Jno finished cutting the hay down here at tea time they halled in some after tea we had green peas and new potatoes for the first this season for dinner…Harold L. helped…dig them the butcher…d and Jas got a…cee of beef from…at the road. I was…home last night after…rk and as I was going to meet…ncle Henry G. he told me…hat he had cut thistles…Sunday till Billy Bogie came across to him and told him. He said that he could not yet believe that it was Sunday. July 25th Rained a small shower this morning prevented working at the day. Uncle Jno furred (?) received January 5 from uncle Jno McHard…“May *13* nd… “ 22nd … “June 24th13 Some green butter beau…cutting hay on ditches after…back Jas p.g potatoes July 26th Nice day Uncle Jno was up at the other place cutting hay Harod was helping old Sam. L. with hay up at the other place Allan & Uncle Jas was up at Watsons with the little red cow. Mrs. W.L sent down up the pota…Jas Allan& Harld…till Tea time. All…started to w…hay. I went dow…after tea for y…set bread. There w… Mr Peddar there fro…Port Huron on a w…he had breakfast…Alexanders in Cl…and dinner at ou…& returning to Port Huron to n… July 27th Allan was down hom…cutting wheat & Rye. Jas…up here working in h…Uncle Jno, Harold Bro J…I hawled in hay July 29th Light shower in m…they took dinner early & w…rake & coil up hay. Harold…over for his Tea when they same…I churned, pull weed out of… .9 …seven pies & some scons, 13 Message in bold was written between 2 bolded lines at the top of the page. �cleaned…stove & scrubbed kitchen & milk…got Tea washed dishes read a…washed my head & took a be…went to bed about half …one-o’clock Sunday morn…completly tired out. Mary…e horse on the hay…also baked 8 loaves…& buns Uncle Jas was…there place cradling…d the wheat…Linfield was cutting wheat…at the other place Uncle Jm drove *Jas(Unc)* & Allan up…morning with Luce & went…ook he went back for them in…he evening. Uncle Jno Harld…I finished haying down here to day. nice cool day. Diary 2 Mary Longmore Green July 30th , 1899. Very warm day. went down home & went to church with our people Rev Mr. McLean of Blyth preach a very good sermon Taking for his text John third chap. sixteenth Ver. For God so loved the World, that he gave his only begotten Son, that who ever believeth in Him Should not perish but have everlasting life. The choir sang “Showers of Blessing” While the colection was being taken up. 31st Monday Nice day Uncle Jno Jas & Allan were up above working at the hay. Uncle Jno finished cutting Harold Linfield and I were at home Harold went down to McPhees in morning for machine oil yeast cake & tea I went down home in after-noon & Jessie came up & had tea with Harold & after tea we picked a pail of green peas & a dish of cherries. When Allan came down from the other place Jessie went with him. August 1st Nice day Uncle Jno Allan & Harold were hawling in wheat Uncle Jas was shingling on Barn. Went up above to coil up some hay after tea Uncle Jno went up for him with Luce after Dark I was baking bread. 9 loaves & 2 bars of buns They finished hawling in all wheat after tea 2nd Wednesday Nice day I done a big washing Uncle Jas and Harld were carting away the dirt the Clarks dug up at the gate Uncle Jno and Allan were hawling down wheat from the other place I was down home in the evening *it* Uncle Jno sent down 2:25 to pay for his W.O.U.W.card. 3rd Thursday. Nice day as I was going out for the potatoes to the field north of the house & seen Jno Linfield coming with a load of wheat & Uncle Jas with him. That was the first I know of having his honor Jno P. Linfield for dinner I got a hustle on & made pudding & had dinner a little after eleven o’clock they got down four loads of wheat & two of hay Jas �brought J.P. Lin after the loads were off to get refreshments but I had not got any orders to have them ready so they immedately went out a gain out at 15 m. after 9 o’clock 4th Friday nice day Jno Linfield & our *g…g* men have led down two loads of hay each before Tea it was late when they got them off & got tea it also threatened rain. So Mr. L. went up & got a small load of hay Jessie brought the Mail. In on her way up to Uncle Henry’s on Allan’s Wheel. She came in on her way home & Allan & Her was trying to learn me to ride 5th Saturday Very nice day Allan & Uncle Jas were hawling down hay till Tea time Harold has not been here for three day’s. Jean McHardy Jr. Came down after dinner & we had a good time I scrubbed and, cleaned the Stove. She helped me to get tea ready and wash the dishes we had some Music on the Jews *h* harp I was Chief Musican We were in the parlor for a little while looking at old relicks & near sun set we went out & caught a little black kitten for her I went over to Linfields bars with her Sunday, August 6th nice day with very cold wind went down home & went to church with them. A. Mr Lockhart preached a very good sermon on “Prayer” His sister Nina was there with him Mrs Andrew Johnston took them home With her to have Tea. There was a large congregation presant. The choir sang for a voluntary “God is Love” I stayed down home for Tea Margaret Buchaunan came over & we went up stairs & played & sang Hymn’s till about 10 o’clock. *and* I came home & Milked three cows and fed one calf got the stove ready to light in the Morning Uncle Jas walked down to the other place at the lake. After supper and got home about 11 o’clock. 7th Monday Nice day Uncle Jas. went up to the other place with (John Bill) to horse rake. Allan & Uncle Jno went up in the evening for *the* with the wagon to bring down the raking’s allan went out to the Mill (Carlow) Jessie was up in the after-noon & helped me to bake three rubarb pies & for apple ones. 8th Tuesday Nice day Jno Linfield was here cutting barley at Brindley’s corner, he had his own horses in fore noon & Jno & Jewel in after noon till tea Time he finished cutting before sun set. Allan & Uncle Jno were stoking Harold & Jas were howing. �9th Wednesday nice day till after tea time it rained quite a shower that with some thunder & lightning uncle Jno went down to Dunlop with the old mower & pea puller to get Hillary Horton the black smith to repair them. Harold Linfield stayed all night 10th Tuesday Nice day. Jessie was up for Tea I was down home in the after noon & she came up with me. Jean McHardy is twenty years old today there is an ice cream social at Poitn Farm this afternoon & evening we could not get a horse to go so had to stay home. Allan went down after dark on his Wheel. Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop for Vinegar on with Luce & the Buggy Jessie came up with the Mail & stayed all night. 11th Friday nice day Rained a little shower in after noon uncle Jno was harrowin in Summer fallow Jas Harold & Allan are all cleaning out the creek in front the yard up near Linfields fence. Old Jean got her leg caught in the sleighs in the sled this after noon Uncle Jm happened to see her I heard him yelling & ran out & called the men who came& she was soon released Allan went down home in after noon to get the…of a spale Said Mrs Jno Clark was ill & that Dr. Taylor was there I was down hoem in the evening and they told me that Kate Clark had another daughter this is one son and three daughters & the eldest is four years old only. 12th Saturday Nice day they were (Allan & uncle Jas) were working at the ditch in fore noon Allan went to Linfields thrashing in after noon Jas went to town uncle Jno was working in summer fallow till Tea time He then went to Dunlop for the Mower Allan went to town on his wheel some one was mean enough to puncture the tire of the front wheel with a pin. Jessie is fifteen years old today she had the tree young Carks over for tea Mrs ex Reeve Hex(?) Young gave her a vase for a birthday present 13th Sunday Nice day but very cold wind fore the season of the year I went down home and went to church with them. Mr. Harry Lockhart preached a good sermon. Jane McHardy (Chas sister) was there she is up on a visit from Toronto When we came home they said Mrs Jas Watson was down & said that Jas was here & Annie who did not go to church came down here with her I came down as soon as we came home from church & got tea when we were at our Tea Robt Bean of Carlow came in he came down to ask a hand to his thrashing tomorrow. Allan went up to the his on his wheel to open the church. Dr Alex Taylor’s son is thirteen years old today �14th Monday Nice day I washed a big washing to-day Uncle Jas & Jno started to cut a swath around the peas Allan and Harold were cleaning out the ditch Father sent Jas up to see if he could stay & work here In Allan’s place & let him (Allan) go down & cut there own oats Jas went to Robt Bean thrashing after dinner uncle Jno Harold & Jas [Bro] hawled in barley. McLean Butcher was here uncle Jm got a piece of beef from him 15th Tuesday [1870-1899] Nice day. this is my 29 birthday. Jessie came up in the afternoon. And she & I made a cream pie for the birthday Tea. uncles Jno & Jas, Allan Jessie Harold Linfield and my self took tea. They were hawling in barley in fore noon. & cutting peas in after noon. Annie came up after supper and Said that Dr. Taylor had been out at Jack Clarks & told them that Sandy Burnies funeral was to be *Berr* at 2 o’clock in the after noon Dr Taylor said he was called in on Sunday evening & found Sandy in bed his skin was cold & clamy & his pulse was almost inperceptable and he was not thoroughly Sensible at that time he vomited a great deal & was very thirsty Dr asked him if he had taken anything but he could not get a strait answer. He suffered great pain Dr went up to the Drug store to get some medicine about 9 o’clock and he was back before 10 o’clock and when he came back he was dead. There was a P.M. examination held Monday night the stomach & intestines were found to contain a great deal of green liquid which they thought to be paris green on Wednesday evening there was an inquest held & the jury found that that he had ended his own life by taking paris green the Drs though that he had taken enough to kill two or three men. 16th Wednesday Nice day. Allan went to potters thrashing this morning they got done about two o’clock. After he cam home he was stocking oats. Jno Linfield was here all day cutting oats. Harold went down to Dunlop in the morning for four loaves of bread. They finished cutting the east half of the peas in the field south of the orchard. They were all stocking oats in the after noon. 5 men to… to day. Lilly the red heifer had a nice big black and white bull calf tonight Jas Watson’s breed. I was down home after dark Margaret Bachaunan was there Jas, Jane, Jessie were up at the Hill at the prayer meeting Harold.L. stayed all night. 17th Thursday nice warm day. They finished hawling in the Barley rakening this morning & starte to hawl in peas. Jean McHardy passed through this morning on her way down to see her younge cousin miss Clark Maggy Buchaunan went up to her sister… today with Annie. I was down home after dark H. L. stayed all night. �18th Friday Very Warm day they were hawling in peas all day finished all that is cut. I was down home after dark. Harold stayed all night- 4 churned had good butter.14 19th Saturday Very Warm day. Uncle Jno went to town Just before dinner with luce & Buggy they were busy hawling in oats all day. Allan built the loads, and Harold pitched on the sheeves Jas helped them to unload in the barn. I cleaned stove scrubbed 7 did other chores went down home in the evening & found mother sick in bed. Will was up at Fallows. He got a ride out of town with uncle Jno 20th Sunday Very warm day the warmest we had this year I think Uncle Jas got up at 3 o’clock this morning and went up above to the other place to salt the cattle was back before I was up. Annie came up here in the morning with the “Star” with contains the account of the Late Alex burnies death. I did not feel very well and did not go to church. was in bed all Sunday afternoon. got up & got tea & milked fed calves & went down home in evening & laid in the hammock till nearly 12 o’clock came home & got the stove ready to light in the morning & went to bed. There was a light shower of rain through the with some thunder and lightning 21st Monday Nice day wind went round north & it got cooler in evening Jno Linfield was here cutting the last of the oats for this year in the field at the back of the stable (east) uncle Jno was ploughing in the summer fallow. Harold was working in the ditch in the fore-noon & stocking in after-noon. Allan came up this fore-noon to get his money. He quit working here on Saturday night. Is going to town this after noon to get ready to start for Manitoba tomorrow. Morning. I went down home in evening To stay all night and bid My Brother Allan good bye in the morning When I got down Allan was packing in valice. 22nd *Monday* Tuesday Nice morning Father took Allan in to go away on the seven o’clock train this morning. He (Allan) was in town yesterday and bought his ticket for Napinka. Manitoba. I sayed down home all night to bid him good bye this morning Came up here as soon as Allan & Father left and brought the cows and horses home with me. Uncle Jno was ploughing in fallow Harold & Jas were hawling away earth that had been dug out of the creek. I went down home in the evening. Frank McDonagh had been down in the fore-noon with the assessment roll to get Jean to make it out. Nell, Stuart & Alice Morris had been there in 14 “good butter” was inserted on the lower line. �the evening on there wheels Uncle Jno went up to Watson’s to see when he would be done with the pea harvester. 23rd Wednesday Harry Hayden was here with Peddling Waggon… I went down home in after noon and had Tea Tait & Bessie Clark were there for tea two Young McLean’s passed with Chas. McHardy’s cattle 4 in no. I came home and baked scon & biscuits for tea they told me not to get tea till night after Tea Jas & Harold went down to try and get Ab. Morris to go to stirling’s thrashing Alex. Was here in the morning asking a hand. Jno was ploughing in S. F. Jno & Harold hawling away earth from creek. 24th Thursday Warm day. Jno went to Stirlings thrashing Harold was spreading earth at creek *uncle Jno* in fore noon fixed up some oat stooks after dinner & went to town with Luce & buggy for bread, plough points & Uncle Jno’s boots Willie Watson came down with the pea puller after-dinner & Some tomatoes Bro. Jas came up in the evening, and they engaged him to come up tomorrow & work. 25th Friday Nice day. Jas came up in morning & had a breakfast and went to Percy Stewerts thrashing Thomas Richardson thrashed for him & stirlings he had the misfortune to break one of his fingers at Stewerts. I done a big washing today. They started to Hawl the oats in today the barn is full so they are stacking them. Jas helped to bring in one load after he came from thrashing 26th Saturday Nice day they finished the oat stack, and started to cut peas after tea. a big load of drunken gypsies passed this after noon. I cleaned stove & Baked 5 pies & sour cookies… scrubbed after milking I washed my head and took a bath. Harold Linfield stayed here all night it was the first Saturday Night. 27th Sunday Nice day sun warm with cool breezes. Went down home and went to church with them Mr Harry Lockhart preached a good sermon. Alex Young our choir leader asked the choir to remain a few minutes after the service He said he had a few words to us before leaving. for 8 or 10 weeks in a visit to friends in Dakota & Manitoba. left Mr Wm. Walters as leader. When we came home Nell Stuart and Alice Morris were there on there wheels. They stayed till sun set I came up this far with them (Will) also accomp. Miss S. as for as Clarks gate Kate Clark & Bessie came over Just before we left �28th Monday Mice day they finished cutting the peas about 4:30 this after noon & then started to hawl into a stack Uncle Jno went down to Dunlop for bread & vinegar I got a ride down as far as home the first ride I had in the carrage this year. Mother got a ride up with uncle Tom in the fore noon she was going to cisite Miss Jane McHardy Sr. Uncle Tom made he gp in & have dinner with them Maud Sallows & Jims Baby went over to Charlie’s with her. Father and Jessie drove up for he in the evening. & got lots of good Musie 29th Nice Warm day I was preserving plums that I picked last night, was down home in the evening uncle Jno was ploughing in the summer fallow Jim & Harold were…the stack & Choring round throwing earth Back from ditch 30th Wednesday Nice day Uncle Jno is ploughing & Harold & Jim finished the stack in evening Jim went up to chas McHardy’s to see Jane before she went away. I was down home in the evening Annie Jean & Jessie were up at the Hill at the Prayer Meeting. They had taken care of the church for a month their time was up tonight. And Johnston’s family has it for the next month. Bill Young thrashed till after nine o’clock tonight. Jim was down at Dunlop last night & got a card from Allan saying that he reached Winnipeg Friday morning at 6 o’clock were to leave in 10 minutes. Jessie went home with Maud sallows from the prayer meeting M. was driving alone 31st Thursday Very Warm they started to hawl out manure on to the pea ground. Annie & Maud sallows went over to Visit stuarts & …Morris. Rained a good shower in the evening. I preserved the yellow plums. September 1st Friday Nice day Harold & uncle Jim was hawling manure all day uncle Jno was ploughing Annie came up in after noon. With the account of her visit yesterday. I baked some pies and biscuits after dinner. Bro Jas came up in evening to tell us the James Tobin sr. died yesterday & his funeral is to be to-morrow at 8:30 o’clock to R. le church Goderich. I went down home with him after I washed the tea dishes. Harold had gone to bed & Jas was laying on the floor of the lobby hawling and trying to sing failed in the singing thou art but succeeded in the brawling �2nd Saturday Uncle Jno went to the late Mr Jas Tobins funeral this morning. Jas and Harold were hawling out manure all day uncle Jno got home from town & funeral about 4 o’clock we had Tea at five. I scrubbed and cleaned the stove after tea & wash a few things went down home to read a letter Uncle Jno got at the office from Allan. he reached Stocton Friday Night the 29th of August 1899. and a man came on to the car & offered him 2$ per day as long as the harvest lasts and 40$ a month thrash after that. he considered that good wages so he decided to take it. So he got off & did not go to Napinga the place he took his ticket for. Jas Walker is the mans name for whom he is working there are two bros & their sister keeps house for them ole E started to work Saturday the day after he landed working with this Sunday painting… 3rd Sunday Nice cool day I went down home and went to church with them. Will was out home with a wheel McCarthey’s came along from Goderich twp. He got in with them and rode up to Chas Stuarts: Nile Uncle Jno went up to see the cattle & had I with Bob Bean. Bean accompanied him down as far as Rob Roy. 4th Monday Nice day. Jim was ploughing in summer fallow the other two were hawling out manure on to the pea ground Uncle Jno finished ploughing the summer fallows. I was down home in the after-noon 5th Tuesday Nice day Harold & Jim went up above for the sheep in evening Harold & Him started to spread manure on the pea ground after dinner I picked some crab-apples 6th Wednesday They Sowed fall wheat in the summer fallow. And separated the… from the ewes it noon. Harry Hayden was here with P.D waggon I went down home to do some sewing on my mothers sewing machine Father went to town with a load of wheat Jessie came up with me and stayed all night. Father took Jean in to the station to go away back to collage at Stratford. It opened on Monday but she did not get ready till this morning 7th Thursday Uncle Jas went up to the other place at six o’clock with the sheep there was a thunder shower just after he got back Uncle Jno was harrowing Harold breaking cods in Summer fallow till rain came on ploughing in pea groud �8th nice cool day. there were two men here wanting to get pictures to enlarge Uncle Jas and Harold went to town with the laws I was sweeping out the parlor & making apple jelly. I sprained My shoulder yesterday watering the calves It had been very soar to- day but I have had to work just the same. I went down home after I got all my work done. Jessie was up staying with F.W McDonagh all night last night. 9th Saturday Nice cool day. Jessie came up to help me this after noon about 3 o’clock as my shoulder is pretty sore I washed out a few dirty clothes & J & I abked 4 four cream pies & same tarts Blanche Sallows came in just as we had finish the baking, and she till Jessie helped me to go scrub after I got the tea and J. & Blanch brought the cows. For me. I had promised blanch to go down home after I got through if I could but I was too tired so combed my heir read a chap & went to bed. Jessie told me when she cam up that Mrs.Gorden ( Nee Lizzie Smith) died yesterday her funeral is to take place on Monday after-noon 10th Sunday Nice cool day I got up this morning about 6 o’clock and thought it two early to stay up as it was Sunday morning, so, went back to bed & sleeped till half-past 9 o’clock. I got Harold to put on the fire for me I skimed the mild fed calves, milked four cows came in & got breakfast straightened up the housetook a bath went down home, and, when I got down they had all gone to church but Father & Mother they took the little buggy & I went with them. Blanch Sallows rode down with them. Nell Stuart was at the Hill church on her wheel & Invited Will up he came down from church with us and started for the Nile as soon as he arrived. I cam up here just before dark. When I arrived they had their tea & Uncle Jas was up at the other place & Uncle Jm & Bob Bean of Carlow were out viewing the corn and roots. I milked fed the calves washed the dishes read for a short time & went to bed left bean still bragging & boasting 11th Monday Nice day. Uncle Jno went to Mrs Gordon Youngs funeral it was largely attended her 3 sons & 3 son-in-laws were pall barers. He went up town after the funeral & got 6 loaves bread 7 two pieces of meat. And stayed at Billy Glaziers & had refreshment with Bob Bean & Antony Allan got home for supper about ten o’clock. I got work done & got ready for bed about 11 o’clock Father was up after dark to see if he could get some oats �12th Tuesday They finished ploughing *in* pea field to day. There was a hail storm with very high wind & rain about noon it did not last very long was very severe *wet* for the time. Blew a great many apples *off the* down Sid Smith Jno McHardy son-in-law came in here after dinner & uncle Jno went up and seen the cattle & sold him four. They noticed that one of them was sick & that it had something in like a chip in his mouth He came down here & got Jas & Harold Linfield to go up to caught him & threw him, down & pulled a big piece of tin out of his mouth with a pair of pinshers. I went down home after I got the dishes washed Harold & Jim were in bed before I left here. They had a letter from Jean Jim bro came up in the morning & helped them to clean up the oats the are getting he afterwards came up with a cold & light waggon for them. 13th Wednesday Nice cold day. I stayed down home all night came up this morning before they were up. Harold & Uncle Jas went to Bill Young’s with the two grey cow’s I churned in after noon & baked 4 cream pies Le Tousel was here leaving for them to pick the King apples for Tue. Or Wed. next. I went down home when I was getting the cows & brought up a pail of cucumbers Bob Bean came in just as we were sitting down to our supper & stayed 2 or 3 hours he came to see if any of them were going to the show at London and Uncle Jno decided to go. They were sowing all wheat in the pea ground got it sowed over as far as the corner of the orchard. 14th Nice day with cold wind we have been howing the equnoral gales since Tuesday I was up about five o’clock this morning & the rest were up before that. Uncle Jm started to Goderich at 6 o’clock this morning to take the train for London he drove in with Luce & the Buggy Bob Bean was to meet him at Rob. Roy & goin with him. They got down to London about 10 o’clock 7 left about 6 in the evening. R.Bean had the headache all day & did not enjoy himself very well on that account. The train they came on came around by Stratford & did not get to Goderich till about 12 o’clock Uncle Jim got home about ½ past one in the morning he drove Bean up the eight con. I was down home in after & Mrs Wm Bogie was there. Jessie went for the cows on Allans Wheel. & afterward came up here & stayed with me all night, Richard Jewells house was burned yesterday the fire caught from a stove pipe which went out through the roof it was insured last week but he has not got his policy home yet. it is at the house of one of the directors, Harold went home tonight & took the crad apples. he picked on Sat. 15th Friday Nice day, Uncle Jim went up to see the steer & the cattle before breakfast Harold was breaking lumps in fall wheat in fore noon & digging out the ditches after noon Uncle Jm finished sowing the fall wheat. Jim harrowed after he cane back from dinner time �went to Maskell thrashing after dinner on Elliots old place I was down home in the evening 16th Saturday Nice cool day in fore noon. Uncle Jm was harrowing the fall wheat Jim was at Maskells thrashing in fore-noon Harold & him were ditching in the little ditch north of the Barn up at McRackines fence. I intended going to town to-day. Jessie came up in the fore-noon to help me to get ready & get work done But it got too hot & dusty with high wind, so I decided not to go. Jessie & I went down home after we got our work done. I helped her clean their house mother was making catsup, burnie had been in town & delivered 6 hens that she sold to the Hatcll Keeper in Martin’s old stand at Bidge got 20 ¢ each for them live she also took some roosters in & sold them to Mrs Camrons Gardiner for 25¢ a piece. 17th Sunday warm looks like rain when I started away to go to church there was a very light shower, at the Hill & there was a little hail at the Nile. Annie went to Geo Beans for Tea. Mrs Jas Glenn got a ride down with us from church. Uncle Jas was over at Hugh Chisolems in evening 18th Monday Rained mostly all day. The butcher came (McLean) standing up in his rig so that the rain would run off his clothes, Harry morris is thrashing today. Uncle Jno and Harold went up for a load of wood for thrashing in the evening Jim was Talking to the thrashers on their way down to Joe Morris in the evening & they agreed to come to thrash after S. Linfield I was down home in evening 19th Tuesday Uncle Jno& Harold went up for a load of wheat in afternoon Jno Linfield was over asking hands for to thrash tomorrow after noon. I had headache all after noon went down home in evening before I got the cows. Annie & pa were away to town. When Uncle Jno came home tonight he said that he met Chas McHardy on the foad down at our place, and, he told him that two women were going to town & there horse dropped dead down in slab town, and before they got get anyone to hawl it away. Annie Lawson & her cousin were driving to town, as soon as the horse they were driving saw the dead horse lying on the road. It turned suddenly around up setting the buggy & throwing both girls out A.L Landed on her head & was unconscious for about an hour The scoth Ladies ankle was badly sprained. They were taken to Peter McGenans, and were removed to their home at Dunlop nezt day. �20th Wednesday nice day. Jassie came up to help me get ready to thrash uncle Jno went to town with a load of wheat & got meat & Bread, 6 plates & 6 cups & saucers at Mrs suttans, he went up to R. Beans after he came home with Juce & Buggie thrashers clock. Uncle Jas & Harold went to the thrashing the both came home & moved away some of the old stray stack Jessie & I cleaned out cupboard & … Boiled a ham & baked. went to bed & got up before day light 21st Thursday nice day. Jim and Harold went to Linfields thrashing Uncle Jno was getting the barn ready here & went over at ask a hand at Maskells in fore-noon. Jessie went down home for dishes… after she came up she & I put some straw in straw tick they got through at Linfields about half past 10 o’clock & had their dinners there. Got over here about half past eleven got started to thrash about twelve. I did some baking & mother baked two jelly cakes after she came up. 22nd Friday Nice day Thrashing all day Uncle Tom Sallows & aunt Jean came in on their way to town & gave us some grapes to see the thrashers. Dick Echlin came down with the attachments for thrashing clover in fore noon & stayed all day & thrashed, they finished the grain about 5 o’clock after which all the men had Tea & wet home but the thrashers. They thrashed clover till dark. *Jessie* Mother went home after tea. to prepare for their thrashing to morrow. Jessie & I went down home with some dishes that I would not need and got the mail. Annie & Kate Clark were down to Jones to see Mr. & Mrs who are very ill Will come in on his way for Nile to Town When Jess. & I got back the thrashers had all retired. 23rd Saturday There was heavy white frost this morning. I… potatoe tops & injured th corn considerable also marigolds tomatoes, grapes & other things thrashers got through thrashing clover here about 9 o’clock Jess, & I went into the barn for a few minutes Just as they were finishing to see them Mr. Jno Echin was very kind & showed us the machine They went down home from here & thrashed a little over an hour before dinner. Uncle Jno & Harold went down to the thrashing & I went down & took a basket of dishes after I got the cows milked & dishes washed up after I got down Annie was ready to go up to Alex youngs to get Maggie Buchaunan to fit her brown Serge dress with the white satin Yoke. I went out helped her to hitch up the horse. Mother, Jess & I got dinner. After dinner dishes was washed I came up here to get some things that they needed. When I came up Uncle Jim was at his dinner. I went down to the mild house to get the things ready that I was to take down when there I heard Uncle Jno coming moaning as he walked I looked out & he was at the pump talking to Jim & his face all bruised & black. he said that he was up on a scaffold �puling up the ladder to the straw stack for the rest of the men to come down as it was finished. Just as he had the ladder up the scaffold gave way & fell. … ground throwing him with great violence to the ground every one wondered that he was not killed. Uncle Jim told him to get ready & go to Dr. Jim got the buggy 7 I got Lucy & cleaned & Harnessed & hitched Jim got ready & went with him Mother came up Just before they went away with carnphor & white oil but he did not use them after They went away we both went down home. They got done thrashing about five o’clock they had Tea father payed the, & they took the machine up to P. Bogies. Harold had the cows in when I came up & Uncle Jno & Jim were home from town Uncle Jno was in bed. Dr. Shannon Sr bandaged up his chest & said that he had one or two ribs broke Jessie & Jim came up with a basket of dishes Jessie stayed all night. Harold slept with Uncle Jim as Uncle Jno was hurt. 24th Sunday warm in fore noon with thunder after breakfast I went out to milk & Harold went home to Sam Linfields. When I came in from milking cows Chas McHardy was here… a few minutes Mr & Mrs Watson & Allans came. Chas McH. Brought uncle Jno some nice grapes & treated, mother came up Just after I came in from milking & Hugh Chisolm was in for a few minutes they all went home before dinner. It rained mostly all after noon & there was no one here Jimmy bro came up in evening to see how uncle Jno was 25th Monday Jimmy came up in the morning with some tomatoes. Harold & uncle Jas was cleaning up a grist & choring around till noon The Jas went to Chisholm’s Thrashing. Jas (Bro) came up in after noon & helped Harold to clean out the little ditch up north. The butcher was here McLean I churned in after noon. Annie came up for some vanilla to but in their Show Cake Sara Linfield came over to ask for uncle Jno Just before dark Harold & Jim… the cows in fore me. 26th Tuesday First day of Goderich show. I done a big washing to day. Uncle Jas went to Chisholm’s thrashing they got through about half past 10. o’clock it is very cold today Jim went to town with a Barl of King apples & some wheat did not get home will late. Father called in on his way home from Sallow’s thrashing on Geo Morris Farm Uncle Jas brought home a new spade tonight. I ran out to the road & opened the gate & went out to the stable & …th light till he took off the harness off of the horses. 27th Wednesday Nice day Jim & Harold starte to…posts to put up a wire fence to keep the cattle off the roots & corn Sam Linfield came over to ask for Uncle Jno. And Mother came in at the same time, She told me that I could get a ride into the show with them but Uncle �Jno is in the house most of the time & is lonely so I stayed home and did not go. Harold & I went down home for a basket of tomatoes. We went up stairs & looked at the pictures & has some music By Jessie & I we came up here a little after 11 o’clock & uncle Jno was sitting up waiting for Harold to go out with him & see the old sow. She has 9 little … pig one of the is not right & one is dead. Mother told us that she had got first prize for her 10th crock of salt butter Mrs T Hamilton got 2nd & her daughter Mrs. Goldthrop 3rd Jean got 1st each for plain & ornamental penmenship 28th Thursday Jim & Harold finished the fence & went up to the other place for the cattle to put them on the clover on the north end of his place I went down home & waited there till Annie came home from town. She drove Wm Lee’s horse & got 1st prize Jessie was home all alone & one of the young Clarks was with her (Alice) Father & Mother was up at Uncle Henrys thrashing as soon as Annie came home she went up to the Watson’s Thrashing but the thrasher was leaving just as we got there. She stayed all night & came home the next day. 29th Friday Jno Oak came up this morning to go to W.C. Potters thrashing he had his breakfast here. They thrashed at the old man & about 3 o’clock moved over to Sammy’s place They broke some part of the machine about 4 o’clock & had to stop thrashing & got get it fixed oak left ward with them that he could not come back tomorrow Harold & the two Jimmie’s started the corn but it was raining & snowing in the after-noon & could not work very steady it Jessie came up & stayed all night… went home, she had an… to an Autumn Picnic from her Sunday school teacher Tilly Stirling. 30th Saturday Last of Sept. very cold with showers of snow & hale there was an inch of snow in Stratford this morning & 6 in London. (ont) it has done a great deal of damage to apple trees breaking the limbs down. Uncle Jas & Harold was in the barn cleaning up a grist in fore noon & in the ditch in the after noon Harolds Cousin Jno Linfield came over in the evening and had tea with us Harold time is in to night he has been here 3 months & was very kind & Obliging while here Uncle Jno pud him he got $30.00 for tree months. Jas Bro came up this morning & went to Potters thrashing the got through & he went home to go to summer Salls. thrashing they thrashed there for 2 to 3 hours. Jess was up …noon to let me know pa wagon to town �October 1899 1st Sunday …nice day with cold wind. When I was getting ready for church Sam Potter came in Uncle Jno was in bed & Jas was out side so I had to stay here & talk to him till Uncle Jno got up & when I got down home they had all gone to church so I had to stay home. Jessie stayed all Saturday night with Jill & Mr. stirling & came home with them from church Harold Linfield walked up to the Hill from the corner at the cheese factory & came round home by the school house they said it was very cold in the church they had not got the stoves up so Mr. Henderson held a short prayer. Meeting & they are to have on C.E. Annie went to Sumersalls for T & then went to the Nile Church. 2nd Monday. There was heavy white frost last night Jno Linfield is here cutting corn. Harold went to town with Sam Liza to get some clothes Uncle Jno went to town to see the Dr he took off the bandages & got the hired men to help them put them on again tighter then before I got the horse ready & went down home with him the first ride I had with Luce & the buggy this year. Jack Clark is thrashing & Annie is over helping Kate Mother was washing & I churned & washed the butter for her & Jessie came up here & helped me & stayed all night. I was talking to sam Linfield for a minute at the pump on his way home from J. Clark’s thrashing. 3rd Tuesday Very Nice day Uncle Jim is working at the corn alone this fore-noon. Harold came across this way to bid us good-bye on his way to Woodstock where is to attend Young Men’s Collage. He Met the thrashing Machine coming up from Jack’s to old Clark at noon out here at the gate. Jimmy came up here in after noon Uncle Jno & him put the … in the ends of the stables where the hay fork worked it is the first uncle J. has done since he got hurt & he feels very tired at night. 4th Wednesday Jno Linfield is here working at the corn with the two Jas. There was light showers in fore-noon There was a missionary metting held at Sam Linfield’s this after noon Misses H. Bean & Nety Tyndal also came there from school & stayed all night. There was a returned missionary from India Miss Duncan I think her name was a Leeburn & the … at Leeburn in velet the Carlow one down some of them went Jewlia Johston sang a solo �5th Thursday Nice day Jno. Linfield & the two Jimmie’s are at the corn they finished it & cut some of the hill corn Jno quit early to take grace L. to Benmillar to an extertainment of some kind he did not say what it was. I went down home in evening Uncle Jas started to go to the post O. for the mail but Father had brought it & he got it at there gate Mother & Jessie was over at Bill Young’s getting grapes Mrs Y. gave them a nice basket & I got all I could eat & mother gave me some for Uncle Jno 6th Friday Nice day, the corn & started to take up the potatoes at noon. I made 4 pts of apple Jelly also made catsup tomatoe. Mrs Jas Clark & Mrs Jask were down home this after noon & for Peas 7th Saturday I was making catsup & green tomatoes. also cleaned up the house & Scrubbed pumped water for cattle. There was a few here in evening & Uncle Jno & I bought 15¢ worth, needles 5¢ pins 5¢ Buttons 5¢. Uncle Jim was at the potatoes alone 8th Sunday nice day I went down home & went to church with them Mother came up with me & had tea Robt Bean was here when we came Mother came … & helped me to milk it had started to rain I went down to the line fence with her with the lantern. 9th Monday I was going to watson’s for tomatoes but Uncle Jm did not get the horse ready for me & I had not time to get it & get ready too so I did not go & went down home Jessie came up with me. and stayed all night Uncle Jas was pulling apples 10th Tuesday Nice day. Jas came up again this morning & Jno oak from Dunlop & they finished the taking up of the potatoes Uncle Jno helped Oke & …Jas to put a load of Potatoe in the cellar before supper … walked down to Dunlop after tea Bro Jas hired with Uncle Jno for a month tonight. The was a big fire started in A. Goldthrops last to night it looks like rain but did not. I baked seven pies & Bot of cookies & two pans of tarts this afternoon 11th Nice day after I got my work done & … made I went down home with Jas & stayed all night I went down to see if Annie was going to Dungannon show to-morrow. �12th got up before day light got up here a little after seven it was fogy & raining Annie was to put the mat out at the window if she was going to the show when I was milking I seen it come in & hurrie up the bread baked before I left here Anie had to wait a few minutes & was very anxious to away. Uncle Jno gave 60¢ annie 25¢ to get her ticket & mine was… & spent 10¢ in grapes & peanuts. We drove in Miss symaington (?) was in the buggy with me part of the time & Mrs. J. M. O’Conner, a young man by the name of Moring was there with Jas Davisons horse & got her to drive & she got first prize. They were not members but we went & entered & got her a ticket & she came out all right I drove Bessie home & she came with him Uncle Jno went to town & the Dr took the bandage off & gave him a bottle of liniment to rub on. 13th Very nice day Uncle Jas went to Benmiller with the wool & a grist to get chop & *wheat* flour I done a big washing. Malcom Taylor the agent came in when we were at our dinner, he then went away & came back just before dark he brought the cows from the field for me, had tea, with us & stayed all night & had breakfast. There was a heavy rain Just after he left there. Jessie came in on her way down from Uncle Henry’s with a letter from allan, for me to read. & some apples she got from U. H. to send to Jean 14th Uncle Jas went up to McBrides with gray heifer this afternoon Uncle Jno started to … the first he has done since (?) he got hurt, I baked & (?) scrubbed this after-noon 15th Sunday Nice day went down home & *had* went to church with them Mr. Henderson preached a very good sermon There was not very large congreation I stayed down home & had Tea Jean came up here & stayed all night Uncle J. & J. were at their T. where we came up Mattie Sallows told me in church that Mrs. Goldthrope Baby got badly burnt yesterday & died this morning from the effects of the burns. Deceast uncle & aunt Tommy Hamilton & Lena came to church & had not heard about it. Mrs Wm Ferguson told them & they both left church again. 16th Monday Nice day I mended my shoes this fore noon & went down home *with* & Mother, Fathe, & Annie were out pulling Marigolds so I stayed out & helped them till Jessie came home from school, Then she cam up with me, to get some painkiller for her gum bile(?) Then went for the cows, while were on the road �17th Tuesday Rained nearly all day. Then we were sitting around the house & choring around all day. Jas Jones Wm Brother at Rob. Roy who has been away for 13 years came up here this morning & stayed at the barn talking to Uncle Jas & Jno, for a while then went away. 18th Nice day: the two Jimmies were working in the ditch in after noon Uncle Jas went down to Dunlop for the mail before supper time but did not get any. Jas Watson went to town with a big load of peas & hay & came in here to get Tom. Stirdy’s Mower that they had this last two years cutting peas. Jno Linfield came over also to spend the evening & had tea after tea I got my work done up I went down home with jimmy & stayed all night Uncle Jno told me Linfield stayed till after one o’clock 19th Very nice day. National(?) Thanksgiving day. Sid. Smith ( Nelli McHardy’s Husband) & Steve. Andrews was here & decided to take six of the steers to morrow I went down home & went to church with them I did not go up in the choir but Annie did she & Maud Sallows were the only two in it. Rev. Mr. Kennedy of Auburn preached a very good sermon I stayed down home & had tea they had chicken it started to rain just after we got home. There was a great many people who went to town today to see a race between Jonathan Millers horse & a horse of McDevils of Lucknow McDevils horse won the race. 20th Friday Nice day with frost in the morning. The two Jimmies went down to Dunlop with the apple packers were here and packed 10 Bls of apples… 6, steers, & were… up marigolds after they came back. Uncle Jno was ploughing 21st Saturday Nice day Uncle Jno went to town in the fore-noon & had his dinner at Sauts. And went to Andrews Bros & Co sale of cattle in the Agr grounds in after-noon but did not buy anything brought home some beef & Bread 22nd Sunday Rained & was showery all day, Annie came up in fore-noon & stayed till after dark, uncle Jno went up to the other place to salt the cattle & we had a cup of Tea before we went & when we were at it I noticed a rig pass the window & this was Mr Will Morning from Benmiller to see Annie she got up from her dinner and went out & talked to him for a while & drove off �23rd Monday Nice day garnet Sallow was taking Miss Wiggins in to town this morning & he told Mother to be ready to go up with him when he came back. It was there Wedding day, 32 years today since… were married Tom & Jean when Mother went up she told her that she wanted her to paper… Mrs. S. & Mrs. G. dug in & papered the big room up stayers all but to strips of the ceiling & they had not paper to that Father & Jessie went up roots & ploughing Billy Bean was here this fore noon asking a hand to their thrashing this after noon. Uncle Jas went. 24th Tuesday Nice day Uncle Jim went to Beans thrashing up at Carlow I got up & got breakfast before day light Uncle Jno was ploughing I was down home in the fore noon They finished a little after dinner & came down to Maskells. Uncle Jim came home & *worked* took up marigolds. 25th Nice day Wednesday Jas got up & lightened the stove I had it all ready, I got up & got the breakfast about six. Uncle Jas went to Maskells thrashing and Poro Jas went for Father in the after noon Jean McHardy. came in here in the fore noon on her way down to see her aunt Kate Clark she only stayed a few minutes. I was mix up the Bread when she came in she said she might go over home I went down after & got… ten loaves baked took a bath when I went down Mother… & Father were out in the field taking the potatoes in they had finished the marigolds. Jean seen them out & Sid not come over 26th Thursday I started to wash this forenoon Harry Hayden was here with his wagon & uncle Jno brought pretty little dish with a hen sitting on a nest for a lid & as I was setting it on the table When I was bringing it in a can of mustard rolled against it & broke the dish part in several pieces I was very sorry but could not help it I stuck it together with Melled Alum & sent it down home with Annie who came up to let me know she was going to town tomorrow Uncle Jas went in to town with the apples this afternoon. It started to rain after dinner. I *started* to washed today but did not put the clothes out as it was wet. 27th Friday Raining in the fore-noon some & put out the clothes on the, & got ready to got to town & when I got down home Annie was away so …did not go. stayed down there rest of the after noon �28th Saturday Rained mostly all day. I brought in clothes off of the line & dried them around the stove. Young McLean came here in after noon collecting for the beef that was got when he was round with the waggon I cleaned the stove & scrubbed in after noon. The men rung the old Sow. 29th Sunday Nice day. I got ready & went down home to get to church when I went in wother told me that poor Wm Rhynas was drowned last night in the harbor beside the check water. I was so sorry & much surprise to hear of Mr. R. Sad & sudden death and just after they had told me of poor Billy’s death my bro. Allan came stepping out of the pantry 7 I need hardly say that I got another great surprise we were not expecting him & I could hardly believe my eyes. He looked well & was dressed in a new suit of clothes he bought in Toronto he came Stratford on… night & went to an… & stayed all night. and went & see Jean in the morning & they bought Jessie a plad dress. And he brought it up & gave it to her. When he was at the station he met Matty sallows on her way to Brition to see Mrs. McKonkey (nee Miss Boyd) Allan went up & got Jean to come down & see her. He came up on the afternoon train & came out with Father who chanced & Allan went with us. Will was out & went up at Bob Beans in the after noon. 30th Monday Nice day. Allan came up in after noon & stayed for a little while & went down through the fields & allan went with me. Uncle Jno finished ploughing fall wheat stubble. today the two jimmies were hauling in mangolds when I was down home Kenny morris was going home from town & Annie went out to see when late Wm Rynas funeral is to be he told he that it to take place to-morrow at 2 oclock. 31st Tuesday Halloween Nice day I was down home im fore noon & asked mother to bring me a pair of shoes home from town with her. She November 12th Went down home & went to church with them Wm was out & went up with us. Sarah Jane bell & Gord. Young were not there chas. McHardy & Mr Burns took up the collection Joe. Bell was at church & asked Rev R. Henderson to go down on Thursday & Mary Sara & Gord Young. �13th Monday nice day I was down home in morning they were taking in potatoes out of the field & putting them ma Annie & Allan. I stayed & helped them till eleven o’clock. Then went home & got dinner & went down home in after noon for Jeans old hat to trim up for Jess. With some trimming I have Liz Buchan an came out to Kates & called in to our place & Annie agreed to drive her in and I got her to get my hat & Smiths R. B. Miss Wilson came down from her visit & came up woth me & stayed all night. Jas had a good talk to her. 14th Started to rain this morning Miss Wilson went down home round the road & I went down through the fields Allan heard a boat blow & went in to town to see if it was the St Andrews the boat he was to go on & it was & is to leave at 5 o’clock. he is out in the barn helping to clean up a grist he said he would come up & bid us good bye but did not get I went about ½ past 3 & mother said he had went away about ½ an hour before he walked in & carried his lucheen in a tin box I got some ribbon & braid to trim Jess. Hat. Miss Wilson went up to Watson’s & Annie is going in the evening & Miss Wilson came down with her she is fixing Jessie’s dress sleeves. 15th Wednesday Nice day they are ploughing the roots ground I finished trimming Jessie’s hat & it looks very nice I went down home in evening & took it with me. Miss Wilson was there. it was foggy and cloudy all day 16th Thursday Sara Jane Bell wedding day & the sun came out & shone all day. Miss Wilson went to town & got a ride in with Mrs Harry Morris the me were ploughing. 17th Friday Nice day this is social Night at Carlow C.E I fixing up my clothes this after noon. Got the cows early & milked them got supper all ready for them & when I was in my bed roon getting ready. The dog got out with a bark & a rap came to the door & some one rushed in & I heard the tin box rattling someone walked across the floor & I wondered what he was to do next I was very frightened So I ventured to look out of the bedroom door & I seen it was Sam Bisset the typ collecter. Uncle Jim came in just as he was leaving & the elder exclaimed good Lord man I have taken possession of the house I got ready & went down home & Jessie, Jas, Annie I went in Wm & Hill Stewert were sitting at the table we had a very good long tea was godo & the programme was also very good. Jno Linfield was over here. When I was away A1015 18th Saturday 15 A10 Means this page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �Nice day Uncle Jno went up to the other place to start to plough the finished here last night uncle Jim went to town & little Jim was covering pits I baked & scrubbed cleaned the stove went down home Blanch sellows was here. 19th Nice day I went down home & went to church with them Blanch Sallows also went with us the Bride & Groom were there we the offering was being taken up the bride and groom elder held down his head like a sheep & Sammy biset got up & gave one plate to chas McH & took the other him self. 20th Monday. Nice day Uncle Jim went up to the other place to plough. I churned Uncle Jno went up to shepherds with the devin(?) heifer I tied in all the cattle. Went home they got a card from allan. 21st Tuesday Nice day Uncle Jno drove the team up to the other place & ploughed till after noon Jim took the sheep up was down home in after noon for some sugar. Uncle Jno did not some home to his dinner till between 3 & 4 o’clock I baked pies apple & 2 lemons & cookies for men tomorrow A1116 22nd Wednesday nice day rained slight shower last night I got up & we had breakfast before day light & I had dinner party ready to go up for 4 men Bob Beans & 2 sons Geo. Wm with 3 teams were up ploughing uncle Jno took there dinner up with Luce & buggy I went down home to see why they were going to the Hill to the farmers institute came home done my work up & got tea go ready & went down home & walked up with annie & the two Summersalls caught up to up *up* at Varcoes. Miss roso from Guelph gave an address entitled one. Eye in the field & the other in the town it was very entertaining & instructive the speaking was good by the singing was poor 23rd Thursday Nice day. Jim went up to plough he did not get home from the F.S. till this morning Sam. Bisset an elder in our church & some others were playing cards * drinking in the Hotel till 3 or 4 o’clock this morning Jim got a ride down with Sam Bisset. A bad example for a … before the people survey. Bob Bean was not able to get up to go to plough from the effect of Sammy Bisset spree Geo. & Wm Bean & two … went uncle Jno took their dinner up with the buggy I went down home they got a letter 16 A11 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary �from Allan last night it said that he was up Fibre one more & had got work in a saw mill there & is getting 30$ a month. he is working for a Mr Peterson 24th Friday Nice day I washed uncle Jno went up to plough. Jim put somme apples in to the cellar it rained a little after dark Jessie & Blanch Sallows went it to town from our place after school to have their pictures taken to morrow with there SS class & teacher they attended the musical & literacy entertainment in the Temperance hall. 25th Saturday Showery in morning but cleared off in fore-noon Jim went up to Hullett with Liz. this morning he did not get back till about 12 o’clock at night I baked cleaned stove & scrubbed Uncle Jno went to plough in afternoon & got coil at Hill A1217 26th Sunday nice day I went down home & went to church with them there was not many to church the minister made them sit in the center seats there was a Miss Mitchel buried this afternoon from Zion church. They say it was a very large funeral. Jessie came out from town when we were at tea when I came up here Sammy Potter & Jno McNevin of Wingham were here I had to get supper & milk & fed cows 27th Monday Nice day I went down home in fore noon. Jno went up to plough in after noon Jim went to Joe Bells sale 28th Tuesday Jno went up to plough I went down home to sew on machine. Jessie came home from school sick 29th Wednesday Uncle Jno went up to plough … Linfields gossr. … I went down home … night gown on machine… Chas McHardy came in on her way to see Kate Clark Jessie was not able to go to school 30th Thursday Very nice day with bright sunshine Uncle Jno went up to plough after noon Jim went to town I churned. I put in cattle cattle milked got T & went down home to see Jean who is coming up from Stratford B Collage she had just got home & were at Tea I had my 2nd Tea with them came up here with the Lantern about 12 o’clock. 17 A12 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �December 1899 1st Showery Father came up this fore noon to see if he could get uncle Jno to go down & help him to kill 4 pigs but he is not well & did not go. Jim went up to plough after- noon & I went down home to sow *some* at my… night gown on machine they were expecting Alex & …Stirling & Tilly fown from Carlow They came about seven o’clock & had tea left at 12 2nd Saturday Showerly mostly all day I baked 5 pies in fore noon & made soup & baked 8 loaves of bread they did not go up to plough Jim lost his cap last night up at Tiffins hill & went up this morning to get it. I scrubbed & cleaned. 3rd Sunday I got ready after doing my work & went down home to got to church But when I got down they told me they were only going to take the cart & pa & Annie were ready to go Jean was sick in bed but got up before tea I stayed till dark will was out & a Mr. Cevar called for him to go to Mile or Dungannon Annie was expecting her young man to take her to church I write to go too but he did not come until after I left. They went Hill Annie came up this morning to tell me the Willian McClinchy was buried yesterday he died of fever his daughter Marjory was buried the 20 of Oct. December 4th 1899 4th Monday Cold & Snowing & blowing I was sowing & cut to skirt lining, mende …18 man was corring pits choring round 5th Tuesday Very cold very high wind & drifting I went down home in the after noon through the fields the snow was drifted along the fences some of the school children got faces frose going to school this morning and Jas brought the cattle & sheep home tonight 6th Wednesday Very cold & stormy Uncle Jas took sick at stomach when he was at breakfast & went to bed for a while but was all right at dinner time I was working at my night dress & under skirt 18 … indicates that the text was missing (i.e. pages torn, decayed) or writing illegible �7th Thursday Not quite as cold the men are choring around, I was working at under skirt & night gown went down home in after-noon to sew on sewing machine Tait Clark & Anger Summersall was there Annie & Jas were at a dance at Summersals last night it started to rain & snow the wind went round north & it got colder Jess and Jas were at their tea when I … up Jas went to Dunlop for the mail. A219 8th Friday … day I churned & baked potatoes scons. Robt Beau came down with a grey drake to trade it for a white duck After tea & went down home to go up to the Hill to the Leturary meeting but they were away when I got down & I did not go. Annie spoke for her first time in her life on a debate Rod young was capt on the neg. & W. Gleir on the …Rod got left. 9th Saturday I scrubbed & cleaned stove did up Saturdays work men were choring around the barn. 10th Sunday Threatning rain. Annie came in on her way up to Watsons to tell me that they were only to take the cart to church. I was anxious to go & got ready & went down home & when I got down pa was in bed with a bad cold & Jas was feeding the cattle the two young Clarks were there Jess brought them over & took them hoem again. I stayed till after dark & came up & got tea for Uncle Jas & Jess 11th Monday It started to rain in morning & rained nearly all day. They decided the patrons cheese at the factory to day. Jack Clark was up & got 84 lbs. from five milking he said I went down home in the evening & mother & father & Jean was over spending the evening. it started to rain again & I stayed all night. A320 12th Thursday Very nice morning but it started to blow a terrible gale. from south Chgs McHardy was in with a load of … it was reported that british lost heavy in South Africa today. 13th Wednesday Nice day with North wind freezing some Jno Linfield came over in evening & had tea & spent evening. 19 A2 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary . 20 A3 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �14th Thursday I done a big washing it was nice in morning but go a little Stormy in evening Annie came up in evening with some mail uncle Jas went to Dunlop for grocery’s & mail. 15th Friday Rather cold & windy got warmer in evening. 30 years ago to day My father & mother were married here in this old log house. I went down home & finished *put* 21 the frills on my petty coat & finished it Jean got word from Stratford that she had passed her exam taking the highest marks for writing that ever was taken in the collage she also received cong. From … Teachers. 16th Saturday Nice day- I brought in the last of my washing & baked pies & cookies & scrubbed & cleaned stove I finished fooling (?)22 a pair of socks I started Wednesday night. A623 17th Sunday Nice day I went Down home & went to church with them Mrs. McPhee & Olive got a ride up & down with us Annie went to Jno Gallagero for tea. there was quite a no there. 18th Monday Nice day high wind I churned & started to knit a pair of socks. I knit the leg of one it cma eon very heavy rain in evening Br Jas came up with a catalogue to me from the Western Dairy school. Uncle Jno gave him a rooster. 19th Tuesday Very nice day for time of year I finished the sock I started last night. & Knit 1 ½ finger length of the other & went down home in the evening. Annie was up in after noon & said they were going to town to morrow I went dow to see when they were going but got no satisfaction. Uncle Jno was fixong the sucker of the pump 20th Wednesday Very nice day men doing chores & finished the sock 21 * * words enclosed with asterisks indicate that that word has been crossed out. 22 (?) following a word indicates that the word may be as written although accuracy is in question. 23 A6 This page and previous page are equal to one page in the diary. �Diary 3 Mary Longmore Green January 1st Monday 1900 I went down home in fore-noon to get some of them to bring up my trunk. The snow was deep but there was a pretty good track on the road. I had dinner down home. Annie came up with me. The wind went round north + the road was starting to shift. Will came in on his was to town from the Nile. Uncle Jas. went down to Dunlop in fore noon + got home before us. Annie + I got uncle Jas + Jim dinner after we camp up bro Jas brought My trunk up in the cutter just before night I packed My trunk to be ready to start for Guelph in the morning. And did some mending. Annie stayed all night it was so stormy. January 2nd Tuesday I got up this morning to start for Guelph Dairy Collage A.W.C. but it was so starmy I thought we could not get through the roads so I went back to bed. Again Annie helped me to do the work + I done some sewing + baked some potatoes cons the road are badly drifted + it is very stormy we saw Wm Clark + Dr. Taylor coming to Clarks from the north. They had hard job to get through Bro Jas came up in the morning with my black spool silk 3rd Wednesday I was fixing up my clothes + getting ready Joe Gold thropes five teams came through on their way to Ashfield + broke the road, + a number of other cutters + sleighs went through Annie went down home + told Bro Jas to come up for me. I got tea ready + Jas waited till I washed the dishes. Uncle Jim – him carry out my trunk. And I went down home with him + stayed all night. when we got down Maude Will + Blanch Sallows were there + stayed till about on in the morning Father was down seeing Jas. Clark who is very poorly. he got worse about three o’clock abd between one_ two Father came down for Jack Clark they thought he was dying Pa went back with Jack + Geo had the horse ready + pa went in for Dr. Taylor + Wm Clark. Bro Jas took me into meet the train we were 3 quarters of an hour early it is my first time riding on a train. We left Goderich about 15” after seven + got into Guelph about 15” after 10 o’clock I asked a man on the train where I could get the car that went out to the O.A.E + he told me to go over + stayed on the market + I went into a shoe store + they were very kind + the man told me to set down + when the car came he ran out + stopped it + I got on + we got out in a few minutes. I got out + went over to the collage building + could not find the dairy building. So I went in to the presidents door and wad directed away over across the road. I went in + to Prof. Deen offies + registered We then took me into the home dairy Dpt + sent his wife with a team of ponies + cutter to with me to look for a boarding place. I got board at the third house called at a Mrs Young Prof Deen sent a team up for my trunk – I got it �before dark. I felt very tired so I did not go to the collage but went to bed fore a while + wrote a letter home + went up to the Depo to see the soldiers off. There was to terrible crowed of people for six went from the collage. 5th My first Day at collage got along all right but the lectures seemed very hard. Very nice day I went down to Mrs. Marshels to let her know that I had boarding place. 6th Nice day went to collage + finished the hard churning we started yesterday got home + had dinner a little after two o’clock felt very tired + lay down for a while I than went up to the city + bought 3 not books pen + ink + ceiling ware apron two cap spool I came home + made the apron + caps on Mrs. Youngs Sewing machine 7th Sunday I went to church in the morning with Lizzy Young we went to Paisly Met. Church the minister was very nice preach a good sermon. It was raining when we came out of church rained all the way home. I got my feet wet + did not go out anymore all day. So thus my first Sunday in Guelph was spent 8th Monday Went to collage When I came home Mrs. Young told me she had go two new borders. two men a Mr. McGregor + a Mr. Deen. I went up town with Miss Simmerman + bought a New pair of buttoned shoes + a pair of Rubber Shoes cost 1.25 + rubb 45 when I got back Mr. Deen + Mc G were at tea 9th Tuesday Went to collage was on seprators yesterday + today. The Lact + Test Bottles seem very hard to understand. But in time I hope to master it Prof. Deen Went away this after noon to attend a commson in State of Vermont + will not be back till Sat, Mr. Begsteadd took up mathmatics + took deemils for first for first lesson. It is a great help to me + seems to be to others too. 10th Wednesday Nice day see a little more akaret Lact + B.C.T. �11th Nice day went to collage we got a New Lady Student today a Miss Heane from near port Perry she came in for discussion in after noon. Mr. Shone house to up butter Testing. we each got a sample of butter + I was asked to read my score January 12th Nice day at Collage we were on churns to day Miss Rose wen to Farmers institute meeting + we had to make out our own reports, We had a lecture on eggs by Mr. Graham. He had preserved eggs + poched eggs: and gave a very inst, address. 13th Saturday Very Nice day. We got through churning + got our reports Made out about two o’clock, I got home + got dinner about half past two I then went up to city + got a new apron two handkerchiefs + pair of stockings + corset lace came home + made my apron by hand. Most of it Bad to stitch on Mon. Morning went into Geo. B Morris + got a catalog. 14th Sunday Guelph Snowing quite thick I was not going to church But Miss Musslemau called for me + I went with her to Knox Presbyterian Mr Ross preached a very good sermon. on having our heart right + if our heart is right then all will be right. 15th At collage I got up Early this morning + finished My apron before going to school The snow + slush is frose up + the roads are good. 16th Mice day at school Mr WYenchKo our separator instructor Went to Stratford Mr Chadsed of British Columbia is to be in the home dairy till Mr Wuencko + Miss Laura Rose comes back we got an invitation to day from Mrs Dr. Mill to dinner with her to morrow at their January 17 Wednesday Home Main buildings O.A.C. Guelph we were very sorry our instructress Miss. L. Rose could not be with no But her sister Miss Daniels was acquainted with Dr. Mills Family + she chaperoned for us. I might say it was my first banquet + I enjoyed it very much indeed. We had two turkeys + four chickens we had 6 or 7 courses in all Dr. + Mrs. Mills + Daughters were very kind to us It was snowing + drifting some. We had Dr Reed V.S. �over from O.A.C. giving us a verenary lecture this morning it was very good + all will be Benifical thing 18th Thursday Prof. H. He. Deen did not get home from Stratford + Dr. Reed took the lecture this morning again we had poultry lecture after noon. 19th Friday Reed Letter day a Diary School. Prof. H. H. D got home + gave a report of convention that he had been attending + we had Prof Farrington from Uncle Laura’s Damain + Prof Derbyshire Farrington gave a short address + told us to work for our selves. + not always work by rules by learn to think out for our selves Derbyshire preserved his remarks for after noon. When the Lituary was held + it was unusually good. Mr. Baskerville was in the chair + Miss A. Rose actes, sec. 20th Saturday Nice day we got through at collage about 2o’clock I came home + had dinner + done some washing + ironing went to B.A.C. lituary it was very good but not a good as our at diary school. 21st Sunday Very Nice sunshiny day went to Chalmers Presb church with Mr. McDonald from Kinloss + heard a good sermon from Rev 1 Chap 10 ver. Came home + had a headache + went to bed for most of after noon. got up + took tea + went to church Metha church with Mr. Dean. + heard a very good sermon we waited for prayer meeting after church. 22nd Monday Nice day I an feeling some better to day went to collage started on separators again. 23rd Tuesday Examination at Diary coll. It was not as hard all I Expected we had an hour + 10 m to write. We were all (Ladies) invited to home of Miss Rose to practice for ladies entertainment. 24th Wednesday I went to school but had a headache + when I got to school during prof Deams Lectures it got much worse + after lecture I had to retire to the sofa in ladies room + remained there all day It was my first sick day in collage + Misses Roses + all students were very kind to me Miss Rose gave me some of her dinner + covered me up with her fur cape. �Instructor Mr Spraque wanted to send over for the Dr to O.A.C. collage but I would not let him. When I got home Mrs. Young gave me a dose of salts + I went to bed Mrs Young was very Kind. January Guelph 1900 25th Thursday I did not feel any better this morning + did not get up. Mrs. Young gave me another dose of caster oil + made stay in bed. At dinner time Miss Grace Mitchell + Martha Hunter came up to see me + after a while Miss Annie Rose came in they were very kind indeed I got up about 3 o’clock + sat up till bed time + felt a good deal better Miss Lou. Musselman + Miss Dixon came in to see me after they came home from school Miss Dixon handed me a box saying it was very from diary school + Mr Spraque + when I opened it found it contained Most beautiful bunch of flowers. I was very much surprised it was indeed very kind + thoughtful of them. Mr Spraque sent for them. I shall never for get their kindness. 26th Got up feeling some better. Got ready + went to school. But did not do very Much took my dinner up with me Miss L Rose treated me to home made bread there was very nice I got on street car + had my second ride + it was a free one the conductor would not take and fair from me. 27th Saturday Nice day but frosty. I took my dinner up with me to D. S There were a number of O.A.C. students over. And when we made to up our butter found that we were all short + it is supposed that the students took it Miss Rose was very angry but could do nothing so I came home + finished repairing my silk waist. Studied + went to bed Mr Den went to the O.A.C. lituary with Miss Musselman Mr McGregor + I stayed. Sunday 28th My Sister Jean is 20 years old today. I went up to Moores to get some of girls to go to church with me Misses Mitchell + McAllister went. We went to Chalmers + listened to a food sermon by Dr He took his text from 1 cor. 16 +19. It was snowing + Stormy coming home + I did not go out anymore. As I got my skirts wet + my health is not very good. 29th Monday Went to collage Prof Dean + Miss Rose + other instructors had a talk about butter + Cream by O.A.C. Students + they were reported to Dr Mill President of O.A.C. + it is reported that they got a very severe lecture from the president. �30th Tuesday Very Frosty + stormy at times I took my dinner up to collage. Prof Dean took Lecture 31st Wednesday Nice day but very frosty Prof day farm sup at O.A.C. gave a lecture on swine it was both *instructing* 24 Entertaining + instructive And in after-noon we had a lecture by Mr Wyane Wko sep. instructor. Mr Spraque Prof Dean Shatton Morrison went to Ingersole to convention. February 1st 1900 Frosty at collage on churns to day Butter reports as diff as ever. Feb 2nd Nice day a little Milder than *usual* 25 it has been last few day’s Candleman’s day. at D.S. our literary was held this after noon There was O.A.C. but they did not bring back our butter. There was a debate Mr Stonehouse, Mr. Whitt was on the butter side + Mr Morrison + Mr Baskerville for cheese Mrs. Stonehouse Whitt + Scott *Carried*26 made most points. Miss M Ham acted as sanctuary for first time + was very nervous. Miss Zimmerman acted as critic in very good style. Photograph commity were nominated Mr WynchKo + Mr Pannell were chosen to get prices + C. 3rd Saturday Took lunch up to collage when got through went up to city walked down + got a ride part of way up on milk sleigh there was two Miss Mills + a young man on it going to the rink. I brought a new pair of corsets which cost 85¢ + ribbon 5 book 5 cho 5 I took my book up to post office to *order* draw the money I had in PO he said it would be on Tuesday. 4th Sunday It was snowing in Morning + continued to snow all day. I did not go to church Mr McDonall called down for Mr McGregor + they went to church in evening 5th Monday Went to school snow was deep But the car track was ploughed out + walking was good in it. We had live stock lecture in after noon *We* by prof Dean We had two Jersey cows in class room. Miss Mitchel + I were on Seperators. 24 * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crossed out. 25 * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crossed out. 26 * * word enclosed with astericks indicates the word has been crosses out. �6th Tuesday Nice day I got notice up in collage at noon telling me that My money had been forwarded to Guelph. + If not called for within fifteen days it would be returned So I went up Town with MissHam + Mr Devins and got my money saw Mr. Stewart a neighbor of Mr Dews who is attending the O.A.C. Met Mr W. Y. McDonald a friend of Mr McGregors on the street. When I was coming home Mr Byers Dairy student from Germany caught up to me + we walked home together Colborne Twp April 7th 1900 Loyal I regret very much that it is just two months + one day since last wrote in this diary for the year 1900 I must say the said two months were very pleasant + profitably Spent. My time seemed to be entirely taken up with my studies + work. I regret now that I have not it recorded in my Diary. But I will go back + recall what I can of what is past + gone. We had three term Examination at the collage I came out 1st in second class honors each time on the first I got 68% and on the second I got 68.3% on the third only 65.8% I thought I would have got a better Mark than I did on the last, but did not get as good. 30% of the marks is to be counted on our final exam. The 3rd year students that are taking a special course in dairy were over + wrote with us we did not hear how they came out. We each had two practical examinations in milk testing. Separating + two in pasteurizing + ripening cream + churning one churning was salted on the worker + the other in the churn. We had to make out our butter reports I got 9 marks on each. We had a literary every Friday after-noon after discussion. They were very beneficial as they got accustomed to the platform + to hearing their own voice The dairy class went over to the Bacteriological Laboratory in evening to see the different kinds of bactaria under a powerful microscope + Miss Maddoch + my self took over some separator mud to have it analized Dr Hammomd invited us over the next night to see him dissect a rabbit it was under the influence of eather the Dr said it did not feel any pain we cut it open + we saw its heart beating + its intestines working. It was hard to watch him at first but WL got so interested that we could look at him when he touched its heart it died. He also showed us the muscle in its thigh that is effected with siatic. Dawson Harling was to be up in the gymnasium with lime light views of the ship canal Co. but it snowed so much that the train could not get through we went up about half way + met some of the students coming back. They told us they were not there Mr Herbert Corbett came down + had tea with me at my boarding house. Miss Laura Rose Gave the Dairy maids + instructors our at home on Saturday the tenth of March we had a very nice time I had tea with Mr H Corbett. He got a ticket with Mr Noah + I got one with Mrs Noah he had to round + find his Mrs but had not far to go as each one came down stairs they had a ticket pinned on their back with a name on it + they had to go down stairs + find out by guessing who they were or where they lived or what they were Mr McFeeters walked home with Misses Mitchel + Musselman + Mr Stonehouse with Miss McAllister + I. I got home at 12:30. Mr Dew went out to Ermosa this after noon + Mr McGregor went out to Aberfoil with Mr McPhee. I had breakfast all alone Mr McDonald came down + we went to St Andrews church we heard a good sermon Mrs Youngs two sons Allan + Charley wen tout to the �country to see some friends before Allan goes away to Halifax and they invited me to go out + have + tea with them in the kitchen Just as we were getting up from the table we saw Mr McD coming in + we both went to St Andrews Church again when we come home Mr McGregor had got back Mrs Young who has been ill for a week is feeling some better Mr Den got home Monday Morning from Eremosa. We are to have two lectures from Prof. Reynolds on Physics we are down to real hard study getting ready for our exam on the 22nd + 23rd of March St Patrick day went of quietly at the collage I did not see any one with one bit of shamrock the Annual indoor sports were held up in the gym last. Nigh there was a very large crowd of people there but neither Mr Den or McGregor or myself went we all thought we could not spair the time from our studies about 9 o’clock Jennie Young + I went on Mr Den + McGregors over coat + went over + calle don Mrs Whitesides Den wanted me to go up to the sports but I would not go they had no Lituary at the O.A.C. on Saturday. On Saturday 10th of March 30 of the teachers from the Central school come out to visit the Dairy Collage + brought lunch with them. They invited prof. Dean + the instructors to have lunch with them Miss Rose invited Mr Chadsey to go to + play the piano but he did not go, he took Misses Musselman, Dixon Mc Allister + Mitchel. I went to the Roman Catholic Hospital there was a Mr McDonagh there who was being treated for rheumatism with Whoim Missess Mitchel + Mc Allister was acquainted one of the sisters took them up to his Ward + they had a long talk with him Miss Hollingworth + Myself also went + Mr Daskervall + Rudd. We went all through the catholic church before we went out + it is a very fine building. We walked out all the way + went the wrong road + feet very tired when we was coming back we took the car as soon as we could get it. The sisters were very nice one of them took us all through the hospital when we got home we had tea + prepared for Miss Roses party. Prof Dean + the instructors are to give the dairy students an at home on Monday 19th Sunday 18th 1900 My last Sunday in the Royal City of Guelph. It was snowy + I did not go to church in the morning Mr. McD dcame down + went with Mr McGregor Mr Den went to Sunday school + I stayed home + read a sermon of Talmages out of Mr McDonalds Paper. After tea Mr McD came down + we went to Chalmers pres church the Minister wore a bunch of shamrock + preached a patriotic sermon which was very good when the organist was playing the prelude to one of the hymns the electric light went out the church is also lighted with gas the Minister told them to remain seated for a minute till they would light the gas. And agter a while the *gas* electric light came on again when we came out of church it had started to snow + the walk home was miserable + our clothes were all covered with wet snow Mr McD came in for a few while this was my last Sunday in Guelph. Monday we the ladies were excused from lecture + Mr Spraque + I put up the bunting + decorators in the dairy school Mr Neilson + Miss Rose made the ice cream it rained quite heavy in the after-noon + we felt some what disappointed but it cleared up in the evening + it was clear but then walking was miserable I felt very tired when I got home + lay down for a while before I got ready Mr McGregor waited + went with me. We came home on the car. A Number of the O.A.C. students came over + yelled + hollered out side + rattled at the door trying to get in prof Dean went out + invited them in after luncheon some of them came in + Miss Rose treated them to ice cream + cake when they were going out they cheered the dairy Maids Mr Ianglehart took several flash light views. After the last one all joined hands + sang aloud Lang sign after which Mr �Den asked them to give Prof Dean + instructors three cheers this brought our “at home” to a close. The Gentlemen we got an invitation to bring their Lady friends but the lady students did not get the privilege 20th We had a lecture from Prof Dean this morning on *che* the different kinds of cheese now + Where they were made. The decorations still remained in our lecture room + it looked very nice indeed. They took our piano away to day the corner in the lecture rioon looks very bare + lonely without it Mr Spraque took down the hunting + flags I was on separators today + milk testing we scoured + cleaned each of our separators with Sapolia. I was on the National Separator it is a very nice day. the frost dried up most of the water. 21st Wed. March Prof Dean had the lecture this morning at the close of which he made a few parting remarks thanked us for our attention and saw he was glad that we had all got along so well together + hoped we would try + practice what we had been taught + to honest in all that we would do. When he had concluded the students gave him a harty clapp. Prof Dean seemed sorry to say good-bye. after lecture we separated + churned + scrubbed + cleaned the walls + floors Mr Wiancko + Misses Corbett + Chadsey Cleaned the scales + the milk that girls scrubbed the wall + windows we did not do any milk testing to day Mr Spraque had the discussion the after noon an power. Separator bowls. after which each of the instructors + Prof Dean gave a few parting remarks + advice to the students after which each was heartily applauded Mr Wiancko our home dairy separator inst was called out during discussion + did not come in, so after discussion we saw that he was in the office + the Home dairy went in a body + demanded a speech after some coaking he got up removed his dairy cap + proceeded. He merely thanked us for our attention + hoped he had made plain to us our lessons + that we would get along alright at our exam which is to take place today + to morrow. Mr Den went up town to get our group. but could only get one Mr McGregor invited Miss Musselman to come down + study to night + she she came after tea Mr. W.Y. McDonald, also came down from the collage for a little while he said the boys were having an auction sail of old clothes and boots + skates up in his room + he could not study Mr Den Mr McGregor Miss Musselman + I studied a little till after ten Mr Den then went home with Miss Musselman. 22nd Thursday Our first examination day at the O.A. Collage Mr Den went up to start to write on his cheese exam at 8:30 Mr McGregor + I studied till about ten I then got ready + went up to Moors to go with the girls that boarded there Miss Barber called from the city + Miss Musselman also called + went up to gether The cheese class. Was first finishing their paper when we went into the gym the first paper we had was on separators it was it was a very nice paper I expect to get a pass on it and after dinner from two to four we Miss Roses paper on butter making I was not quite as easy as the sep. paper but I think I will get along on it. After four Miss Rose Miss Zimmerman + I sat up in the dressing room of the gym. Reading + talking for a while we then walked home together. as far as the corner we studied together for our last night a least for 1900 Mr. Den McGregor + I. �23rd Friday Went up to the gym to do our exam at 8:30 this morning We had for our first paper Milk testing it was a nice paper. Next came Prof Deans paper on the forty lectures that we had received from him on dairying building Cheeseries + creameries + silos + cheese making + dairy cows + swine it was very hard + I do not know weather I will get a pass on it or not but I dotrust that I may. And after dinner we had a paper on the out side lectures we had received from the professors over at the collage. Most of them were easy. After the exam was over the instructors + students all joined hands + sang aloud Lang sigh after which we bid each other good bye, we all felt very sorry at parting for it is not likely that we will ever neet again at one time Miss McAllister + I went over to the Dairy. I got a lb of our Dairy butter to bring home + Mr Dew got Cheese he took 1-4 and I took 1-4 + Miss Mitchel took a piece lbs. Mr Den 1-4 + I 9 the photographer sent our large group out to the dairy + we seen it is the best roop in the collage. When I came home I went over to bid Mrs Whiteseds good bye + baby George. after when we were at tea Mr McPhee came in + Mr McGregor + him went over to the O.A.C. Lituary I walked over with Mr Den. The students had there oritorial contest there were 4 or 5 speeches on was by a minninoite he got 4th prize he done very well. I walked home with Mr McDonald + a Mr Robertson came down with mr McGregor they stayed for a while + looked at some pictures + went up to the O.A.C. 24th Saturday Nice day I got up + finished packing my trunks up to the station. I forgot to pay Mr Den My share of the Dray I am very sorry to say Mr. Stewart a friend of Mr Dews came down from the collage to bid us good-bye Mrs Young seemed sorry at us going away she had been very kind to me. The girls from Moores came out + road up on the car with us Miss McAllister paid me 10¢ she borrowed yesterday to give to Mr Ingleheart for on of the photos he took of dairy class in the gym yesterday at noon there was a large number of the students met at the station the instructors were also there I was very pleased to meet Mr + Mrs Henderson our minister from Carlow they were on their way to visit Mrs. Henderson’s brother John Young in Hamilton. In the morning I could not get a 5$ bill changed to pay Mrs Young so Mr McGregor was kind enough to give it to me he said he was coming up on the train with me to Stratford Clinton + I intended to give it to him on the car + he found out at that station he could not come by Clinton with out paying 50¢ more so I forgot to give him his 75¢ at the station when I left I bid him good bye on the platform + he came into the car + shook hands again he had been looking for his money + I did not mind anything about it + he did not like to ask it. I did not think about it until I was away up at doubling. I was horrified to think that I had forgot to pay them but could do nothing so on Monday I wrote a letter to Mr Den + asked him to let me Know how much it was and also wrote to Mr McGregor + sent him his 75¢ in a registered letter in trust that he has got it before this time. When I got up to Goderich my father + Annie met me at the station we came out in the sleigh + had dinner + Annie + I came up here I felt quite lonesome after I got home. TO think that our dairy class was scattered all over the province + even further But I trust that God will bless + prosper each + every one + we �may meet in heaven if not in this world. Mr Robertson a friend of Mr McDonalds came up in the car with me to Berlin + Mr Pannel from Stratford. 25th Sunday Went to church Mr Anderson From S. Africa preached on 26th Monday Went down home in fore noon Mrs Chas McHardy came down + intended to stay + have dinner on her way over to Clarks but I was not here + she went on over to Clarks + called here on her way going home. I gave her a piece of our own dairy butter + a piece of cheese 27th Tuesday Jm McNevin came in first before dinner Annie was going to town I went down + went in with her + Jimmy I left my letters to have them posted with Mr Todd at the star office Jessie came up + got tea for them + stayed all night 28th Nice day I washed 29th Baked Jessie came up + stayed all night 31st Saturday I was busy cleaning up all day + baking pies + cakes April Very cold and Backward spring. Heard from Mr McGregor he received his money all ok and I was very glad to hear that he did so I received a combination letter from the fragments of the dairy class of 1900. They Mt in the office of Mr. Wincko in the home dairy. They were Misses Maude Barber, Lou Musselman, Misses Geo. W. Scott and Arhtur Rudd. They each wrote a piece and sent pieces of poetry and a sheet of butter paper. I was feeling rather lonely and home sick and was glad to get and appreciated it very much. �May 1900 Julie foaled on the 13th and on Sunday Morning. The next night Uncle Jas told John when he came home from the other place that she did not appear to be well. About twelve o’clock after Jm had his stable work done he went to town to get a Vet. He went to Mr Hamilton’s and he was not at home so he went out to Mr Kinnon’s and found him out on the road and he came on here. He was here several times but Julie died one week after she foaled she died on the 20th and left the little helpless foal with weak front feet. We called him Tommy and we all to raise him on cows milk. He is Very Delicate and is a good deal of trouble. 19th Finished house cleaning Jessie came up + helped me with the Kitchen I done the rest alone June Got ready and went down to Guelph on the farmers Institute Excursion Annie Mrs Watson Father and I went Mrs “ was in poor health + was sick and had a miserable time I met Mr Baskerville Misses Musselman + Barber and we went round together all day Miss Rose invited me down for Tea. She gave me some Strawberry plants also some flowers + a geranium slip which lived. Harold Linfield came up from Stratford business collage the last of June and started is word here Johnnies wife came up on the Excursion on the City of Teledo. And Jean went down with her to Port Huron , to try and get a position. Which she did about six weeks after. She helped Annie in the Bake shop until then. Johnnie and Annie, has sold the bake shop to a man from London Ont. And they have rented a house in Port Huron. Have been dept quite busy with taking care of Tommy he some times comes into the house and plays mischief with the dishes and other things also gets into milk house and helps himself to milk bread etc. but Uncle Jno Put an End to such work by putting an extra hook on the door. Harold Linfield went down to Toronto fair to try and get work which he did after some time Johnnie, Annie and Mervin came up and stayed for a few days on a visit. Mervin is a dear little fellow. Father took them to town and they took the train for Clinton there was an institute meeting held the 18th of December at Carlow, Miss Rose of Guelph and Mr Fritz of Woodstock spoke in after noon and Mr Fritz Miss Rose and Mr Grant of Goderich, in the evening Miss Rose, came down and had tea with us. She started a women’s institute. I was Elected President. And Next day in Goderich Mrs Colin Campbell was elected Vice President Miss McPhee of Porters Hill sec Treasurer. I was intending to take the factory course at the Dairy Dpt of O.A.C. and would be consequently be away for 3 months. So I arranged with Mrs Campbell to act as president while I was away. She called a meeting in February + Mrs Elford of Homesville rose and stated that that was there organization metting and she was elected pres. + Mrs Campbell sec. Treas. Mr again elects to these offices at the and I have been busy knitting socks and mitts + Knit two pairs of double mitts and several pairs of socks and then got ready to go to Guelph. �January 1901 1st Busy Preparing to go to Guelph 3rd James (Bro) took me into the station we were half an hour late for the train so I went down to Buxtons and stayed for a while and then went over and stayed with Lizz Buchanan and had dinner. I walked up to the station and met Miss McKensie and she accompanied me down to Stratford. I arrived in Guelph a little before six Met Prof Dean on the street car, going out to the O.A.C. He kindly instructed me to go and stay all night with them it I did not find a boarding place at the O.A.C. I went to Mrs Youngs and she could not keep me as he was full I then had Two Misses McAllister Hewson. So I arranged to stay with her for $2.25 per week. And so I did. 4th Went up to the dairy but did not work as I had not got my trunk down from the depot Mr McFeeters brought it in the evening. When I arrived home I found the trunk in the parlor also Miss Hewson and Mr Craig Miss McAllister is not very favorable impressed with the boys but Mr Scott is coming the 1st of February and she will be there be more content Dunlop. Oct. 6th 1897 Mr. Wm Rennie Guelph Dear Sir: Would you please mail me a catalogue of the sale of pure bred stock to be held at the agricultural Collage and Oblige Yours Truly Jno. A. McHardy Dunlop P.O. 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Limited Montreal Canada {Printed Page - 1917 12 month calendar} Year Book Your Memory in Leather Covers 1917 Dominion Textile Co. Ltd Montreal Toronto Winnipeg {Diarist has written on the diary's cover page} Mrs A J.A. McDonald. {Written along the left side} 475 Gilmour St Ottawa {Various Calculations are written on the page) {Printed Page describing Dominion Textile Co.'s Subsidiaries and Products} Memoranda {Blank Page - Diarist has written random calculations and numbers} Memoranda We got oats from A. H. C. 1st 4 Bags Allan himself 2nd 2 Bags D. A. Bowen here 3rd 3 " Wm 1st snow storm 1 " from J. A. Campbell 2 " " H. D {Mary Josephine has divided each page of this journal so as to make it a three-year journal, 1917-1919. She draws a line under each year's entry on a page and then enters the following year's entry for that day underneath it. She notes the year sometimes in the left margin.} �Monday Tuesday January 1 1917 364 to come ____________________________________________________ "There's a new foot on the floor, my friend, And a new face at the door." - Tennyson. Went to church, stormed awful. Stopped to vote, Mary Rahal came in to dinner remained till evening. D. B. came for her. Papa went to station with Mae. Marietta goes to a party to Uncle Johnny Camerons. Marion & Danny went to Wales dance. Beautiful Moonlight nights 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa & I go to church very cold. We hear Mary Jennet Cleary has a daught ____________________________________________________ We go to church Bessie Papa & I Boys go with Mae to Sta & take tea at Barkers. Miss D. comes with McGillis 1919 Tuesday Wednesday, January 2 1 day past 363 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Beautiful day. Washed all day boys was putting out manure 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Mrs. Amelle comes to sew for Etta Dan McMillan & Monroe Come about 9 o'clock ____________________________________________________ �Wednesday Thursday, January 3 2 days past 362 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. 1917 Miss Fraser came back early with her father very cold east wind Turned out Stormy & cold busy sewing all day, making waists and reparing generally ____________________________________________________ 1918 1818 Jim & Bernie Comes and Spends afternoon - Johnny McDonald has a Bee - Wm goes ____________________________________________________ Thursday, January 4 3 days past 1917 361 to come 1917 ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. Lovely day. Papa goes down to A Tyos to get saw sharpened Boys putting out manure We intend going to church First Friday tomorrow. ____________________________________________________ Friday, January 5 4 days past 1917 360 to come 1917 ____________________________________________________ "Like streams that keep a summer mind Snowhid in January."- Lowell Myself, Marietta, Wm Duncan receive Holy Communion being First Friday of month. Marietta DS have the happiness of making {n?e} Fridays. It rained coming home & poured till 8. P.m. Edmund & Wm had a game of checkers. It was a busy after noon as it is the day before Three Kings. �Saturday, January 6 1918 5 days past 359 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. Three Kings Day. Marietta Miss F Wm go to church, meets Susie & Camerons. Has news of Poor Abraham death. Johnny takes supper here. ____________________________________________________ Sunday, January 7 1918 6 days past 358 to come ____________________________________________________ Wm Miss F. & I go to church. Uncle Johnny & aunt Theresa & Greta comes to dinner. Aunt Theresa feels miserable. leaves for home about 10 Pm. Allan & Johnny goes to see Johnny Barr Finds Mary Belle at home. J.V. spends evening ____________________________________________________ 1919 Papa Bessie & I go to Mr Valades for dinner _ Miss D _ remains down for Three Kings at Frasers & comes home with Geo. Rahal & Mary Monday, January 8 1918 7 days past 357 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. Very Cold we wash & expect Susie & Danny as they went to Monkla Evening before. Separate 8 or 10 pails milk in afternoon But they do not come ____________________________________________________ �Tuesday, January 9 8 days past 356 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons Allan goes to Monkland finds Susie & D had not been there. took 4 cwt shorts @ $1.85 per cent. Storming 2.40 ____________________________________________________ {calculation written on bottom of page} { $185 x 4 = 6.40} Wednesday, January 10 9 days past 355 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Churn good part of day Allan takes separator apart Avonmore dance but girls do not go too far and cold Had a letter from Mae Miss F. answered. Sewing all afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go to town order Marettas hats a dreadful day. ____________________________________________________ Thursday, January 11 10 days past 354 to come ____________________________________________________ "Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be." - Pope 1917 Very Cold. Dan McMillan came at dinner time & spent afternoon Angus C. came same evening and spent whole eveing till 12 Played cards ate pop corn passed lunch, discussed war cards &ec ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma comes to sew. ____________________________________________________ �Friday, January 12th 11 days past 353 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. 1917 Dunk sick. cold miserable day. churned. made Ettas slipwaist, Bessies apron Had letter from Dr. {Minnes} ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma here Saturday, January 13 12 days past 352 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave-fast colours-splendid wear-all unite in "C" Prints. 1917 Cold & Blustery. Wm sick sewing all afternoon Miss F remains over Mrs Hugh Quinn buried ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma goes home. ____________________________________________________ 1919 Pipes catch fire in evening Sunday, January 14 13 days past 351 to come ____________________________________________________ Very Blustery. Papa & I go to church thought we would not get home with Storm. Steve Wood put in {vault turns} Colder in evening. no one here. Wm Bessie & Dunk sick ____________________________________________________ 1919 Miss D goes to church with J & C Mr. Compo dies �Monday, January 15 14 days past 350 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 We wash though very cold got sick same evening & was two days in bed. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Emma again comes ____________________________________________________ We go back to wake with P. Rahal Miss D. Bessie & I mary 1919 Tuesday, January 16 15 days past 349 to come ____________________________________________________ "The loud laugh that spoke the vacant mind." -Goldsmith 1917 In bed all day with splitting headache. Papa goes to Monk brings home 600 pig feed 3 cwt @ 2.25, 3 @ 2.50 = $14.25. sent 17 lbs or a crock got 35¢ a lb. Clare & Jack married ____________________________________________________ Emma here we wash 1918 ____________________________________________________ 1919 I lie in bed all day sick with cold Papa goes to Campos funeral then goes to town. Boys go to Euchre Mrs. D goes with H Cahey �Wednesday, January 17 16 days past 348 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print - a good all round print for every purpose. 1917 A dreadful storm is on was in bed till noon got up and lounged intended going to Ottawa today not able to go. Wrote Dr. Min{off page} Boys sick but drag out to water cows while papa went after wood. A real old fashioned storm - ____________________________________________________ 1918 A very cold day we go to town only one track ahead of us took home Marietta's hats & muff ____________________________________________________ 1919 Allan off hunting Alex Big Jim & Ewberg comes - Thursday, January 18 17 days past 347 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Nothing going on but storm storm all the time. We are all sick with Grippe. Mary & Dan went to mass for Maggie ____________________________________________________ Still very cold Emma gets through sewing I Florence comes 1918 Katie comes and Spends afternoon Emma Sewing still ____________________________________________________ 1919 Pa gon off hunting. Pipes catch fire in morning. Boys go to MonKland for load lumber �Friday, January 1918 18 days past 346 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." 1917 Clear & cold Etta in bed. got a letter from Higgins Alex B. J. visited here. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Marietta goes to the church no priest. Emma gets {thurgh} Sewing. Florence comes to spend afternoon. A. Fraser & Florence comes after teacher Saturday, January 20 19 days past 345 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Cold and quiEt Miss F goes down to H.D. in afternoon. Finds HD in bed all had cold. Storming roads bad ____________________________________________________ 1918 We work all day Mae comes home. Alice Dannie Etta Alice & Mary McGillis comes ____________________________________________________ Very busy am expecting Joe & Etta tomorrow (D.V.) Sunday, January 21 20 1917 20 days past 344 to come ____________________________________________________ Cold no one goes to church but Miss F who goes with T.C. Papa goes down to HD in forenoon & remains till after 12 Johnny comes in afternoon. plays cards It is a dreadful night One of the coldest we had East wind howling ____________________________________________________ �1918 Marietta goes to church Early to get through They come back in time and we go to church Uncle Geo & wife & baby comes Mrs. Montgomery & Cathleen comes. ____________________________________________________ 1919 Joe & Etta does not come. Boys go up there from church. Miss D here no stir whatever Monday, January 22 21 21 days past 343 to come ____________________________________________________ "I had rather have a fool to make me merry, than experience to make me sad" -Shakespeare 1917 I feel miserabl. We are not washing still storming only few scholars in school Boys & papa go to Bush - No mail today ____________________________________________________ 1918 A nice bright morning Marietta & papa. Wm Da & May goes to the church. Mariettas wedding day. a lovely day Miss F comes back in afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1919 I wash as usual a nice day. Mary Kate married. Mr Mike dies Tuesday, January 23 22 22 days past 342 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours 1917 We wash got through at noon. Papa goes to Monkland bring home 1 bag oats and $12.00 worth pig food. Girls go to dance at Seamours St. Andrews. Receved letter from Mae says McNaught was killed. ____________________________________________________ �1918 I wash & move on as before. Preparing for Ettas 1st home coming. ____________________________________________________ 1919 I fix up Maes waists and send them to her. Miss D. goes to dance at Seymours with D Chisholm Mr. Mike Moody at St. Andrew {Conv?} Johnny McDonald has a bee Wednesday, January 24 23 {23 written above} 23 days past 341 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-around usefulness in the home. 1917 Papa goes to town Roads passable ____________________________________________________ 1918 work all day Make Bessies dress and do some baking ____________________________________________________ 1919 Wm goes to Pat Rahals to work- I have a letter from Mae Miss D goes to H.D. to spend Eve Mary Sara starts to Convent Thursday, January 25 24 {24 written above 25} 24 days past 340 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Still cold & stormy ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go to reception lovely time very cold but bright and clear ____________________________________________________ �1919 Wm Still working at Pats, a big rain. I start at Bessies dress Miss Duncan A A & Joe Gilmour Comes home Friday, January 26 25 days past 339 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea 1917 Fertos dance Still very cold ____________________________________________________ 1918 I got up early Cook and baked all day ____________________________________________________ 1919 Turns cold. Wm goes to Pats in afternoon Saturday, January 27 26 days past 338 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable 1917 Papa & H.D. go to Monkland. Papa brings $12.50 feed for pigs. turns very cold ____________________________________________________ {different hand writing} had a dinner 27 there was forty here 20 below zero ____________________________________________________ {Mary Josephine resumes writing} 1918 Marietta comes home {?} time. 26 take dinner here �Sunday, January (28) Wednesday {written above, brackets written around 28} 27 days past 337 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Papa, Marietta & Miss F go to church cold & looks like a storm. no news in church in afternoon girls go down to Michaels. In evening Joe & Archie come ____________________________________________________ {writing different} very cold Dont do any thing only chores. Expecting a big storm today ____________________________________________________ Katie and baby were here. Teacher went to dance. Monday, January 29 28 days past 336 to come ____________________________________________________ "Ambition hath one heel nail'd in hell Though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens." -Lilly. 1917 washing though expecting the will begin storming in afternoon. Had a letter from Mae. Send Bessies moccasa Am making waists for her. Brownie came in. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Fix up the house ____________________________________________________ 1919 John Jos. married dreadful cold. Susie uncle Allan married Tuesday, January 30 29 days past 335 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. Made Mae's waists & churned Wm works @ H.D. thrashing ____________________________________________________ 1919 I wash & go on as before. We get an invitation to Susese's reception road impassable �Wednesday, January 31 30 days past 334 to come ____________________________________________________ No 3 print---a good moderate priced print washes well. 1917 Sent Mae her waists and wrote a long letter. Bessie also wrote to her. In evening C.J.C & Geo came. The girls were getting ready to go to Seymours. It was a dreadful evening. ____________________________________________________ Party at Wm Sandy James 1918 Party at Valades boys get ready to go but backs down as roads are impassable Thursday, February 1 31 days past 333 to come ____________________________________________________ Empire Quilts for Bedspreads. {Very cold} {curly brackets added in blue pen} "Please write longer notes on a day's work" {in a different handwriting, in blue pen} Friday, February 2 32 days past 332 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck--- for hard wear. 1917 The mill comes. Think it the coldest day of season. Miss F. gets ready to go home & is disappointed. Dreadful cold though as bright as day. Bessie is sick ____________________________________________________ Social at St. Andrews. boys & Miss F go �Saturday, February 3 33 days past 331 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name 1917 Dreadfully cold. The pipes catch fire before daylight. U.S. declar war on Germany. ____________________________________________________ Sunday, February 4 34 days past 330 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Etta, Wm & I go to church, roads very bad Etta goes up to uncle Joes to party. Jim & M.K. takes tea here ____________________________________________________ 1918 We get our {?}hroat blessed saw Marietta in church Monday, February 5 35 days past 329 to come ____________________________________________________ "That you have such a February face- So full of frost, or storm and cloudiness." - Shakespeare. Papa goes to Apple Hill. a lovely day. got home about 5.30 Sold 9 pigs 1405 lbs @13½ c lbs 189.97 ____________________________________________________ Tuesday, February 6 36 days past 328 to come ____________________________________________________ Muskoka Scrim---best value on the market. Storming and windy ____________________________________________________ �Dreadful day storming Wednesday, February 7 37 days past 327 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings are celebrated for their fast colours and sharp printing. Storming & dreadful wind Thursday, February 8 38 days past 326 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print for all purposes where print is used. Storming still. No one stirring Friday, February 9 39 days past 325 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck- just the cloth for seaside wear. A dreadful day. Miss Fraser goes home. Such an awful night Saturday, February 10 40 days past 324 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings bring success to shirting Manufacturers. Very cold coldest yet. Blue heifer came in Sunday, February 11 12 41 days past 323 to come ____________________________________________________ �1917 dreadfully cold, Did not go to church, H.D. came in afternoon. Miss F & A V. came in evening ____________________________________________________ 1918 We visit Marietta in her home for 1st time. A party & H J McGillis Monday, February 12 42 days past 322 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Tickings are best for Mattresses---Pillows---Fancy work---Trunk Linings. 1917 Very cold Did not wash ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to Apple Hill with pigs. weighs 1065 @ 18¼ = $194.36 And sold 2 calves for $23 = 217.36 Tuesday, February 13 43 days past 321 to come ____________________________________________________ "To-morrow is St. Valentine's Day." -Shakespeare. 1917 Very cold Mr. Compeau comes Storming this evening, Seamours dance girls don't go. Bessie had a letter from Mae. ____________________________________________________ Dreadful day Wednesday, February 14 44 days past 320 to come ____________________________________________________ Cold. Black & white cow had a calf. ____________________________________________________ Ash. Wed. ��Thursday, February 15 45 days past 319 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck- try it for children's summer clothing. Still cold. Nothing doing Sold Nig. to Coulthart Theresa David takes tea with us ____________________________________________________ Friday, February 16 46 days past 46 318 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" drill---best cloth for Men's Shirts. Somewhat milder. Papa goes to town. Anna sends parcel to Mae Saturday, February 17 47 days past 317 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---used with satisfaction from the Atlantic to the Pacific. We go to Apple Hill. A lovely day enjoyed the trip fine 12:15. when we got home ____________________________________________________ Papa go 6 cwt flour. Sunday, February 18 48 days past 316 to come ____________________________________________________ We go to church & go up to uncle Joe's. Roads fine but dangerous - ____________________________________________________ Marietta & Joe comes back Marietta remains -- AV comes �Monday, February 19 18 49 days past 315 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Sleeve Linings---extra good value. Papa goes to Monkland for ton of Bran. All gone. fine day. We got the first Eggs ____________________________________________________ Mrs Sam Cameron buried Tuesday, February 20 50 days past 314 to come. ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. Set up my quilt. RA Quail comes through with Snowplow fine day ____________________________________________________ Wednesday, February 21 51 days past 313 to come ____________________________________________________ "They laugh that win." -Shakespeare I put up my quilt. Wm gets salve to Lill - ____________________________________________________ Florence & H.D. spends evening here - Thursday, February 22 52 days past 312 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---for hard wear of all kinds. Fine day nothing doing quilting �Friday, February 23 53 days past 311 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched Very stormy. still quilting Saturday, February 24 54 days past 310 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets, full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. Nice day finish my quilt we have a sick cow Boys go to Monkland for medicine ____________________________________________________ Joe come after Marietta she spends the week with us Sunday, February 25 55 days past 309 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Wm Miss F- & Marietta get up early & go to chapel Have dinner at Lorettas. J V came in evening - ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa Bessie & I go over to Uncle Johnnys, AV here Angus Chisholms wife goes to hospital Monday, February 26 56 days past 308 to come ____________________________________________________ "Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once." -Shakespeare raining. Washing as usual we wash kitchen curtains Red & white Bossy had a calf ____________________________________________________ �Wash as usual Tuesday, February 27 57 days past 307 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives satisfaction in the home. Lovely day. We clean woodwork in kitchen. Papa goes to Monkland for Tyo. ____________________________________________________ A dreadful storm clothes torn of line Wednesday, February 28 58 days past 306 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 We go to Ottawa. Lovely day Roads good. We leave her 7 pm get to uncle Joes .8.30. Uncle Joe drives us to station train 1 hr late. Get into Ottawa few minutes after 12. Get to Dr. Minnes 12.30 Goes up A S Young get there 4.30 Leave for home 425 Thursday afternoon got home 9.30 - ____________________________________________________ Thursday, March 1 59 days past 305 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 Get home from Ottawa Thursday afternoon All O K ____________________________________________________ We go up to see uncle Joe who is very sick �Friday, March 2 1 60 days past 304 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. Lovely day Miss F. goes home Her father comes after her - A beautiful moonlight night ____________________________________________________ We go to see uncle Joe who was very sick Bernie comes in afternoon In evening Boys Them go to see Marietta Saturday, March 3 2 61 days past 303 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 A lovely day papa goes to Monkland ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa & Miss F - goes to town Papa has bad cold & goes to see Dr. Lalond Sunday, March 4 3 62 days past 302 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Cold. J V. A V. come in Evening Sow has little pigs. Begins to storm ____________________________________________________ 1918 Wm & I go to church very cold Boys went skating in afternoon. �Monday, March 5 4 63 days past 301 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls, and Pocketing. 1917 A dreadful day. Miss F did not come no school. Geo. Rahal goes to the Hill with H.D. Pete takes dinner with us. Sell 2 calves $16.00 Biggest snow storm of Season ____________________________________________________ Blue cow had calf Papa & Wm went to Apple Hill with cow Tuesday, March 6 5 64 days past 300 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. We was Peter calls to bid us goodbye The Goat has a calf Have a letter from Mae & mail on ____________________________________________________ Wednesday, March 7 6 65 days past 299 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics A beautiful day. I spin all afternoon I write to Ferguson ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to Apple Hill for salt comes home awful sick All children & Miss F down on ice �Thursday, March 8 7 66 days past 298 to come ____________________________________________________ "On the eighth day of March, it was, some people say That St. Patrick at midnight he first saw the day." - S Lover. 1917 A lovely soft morning. Mrs. Campbell comes in afternoon Stella got hurt in School- The girls & Wm go down to Jim's It is snowing Friday, March 9 8 67 days past 297 to come ____________________________________________________ "While others declare 'twas the ninth he was born, And 'twas all a mistake between midnight and morn." - S. Lowell. 1917 Marietta goes down to see Stella. She was very sick when she came home with Grippe In a few minutes who comes but Alex, Big Jim. We spent a pleasant evening ____________________________________________________ Saturday, March 10 9 68 days past 296 to come ____________________________________________________ "For mistakes will occur in a hurry and shock. An' some blamed the babby--- an' some blamed the clock. Till with all their cross questions, sure no one could know, If the child was too fast, or the clock was too slow." -S Lowell. 1917 Marietta in bed all day In afternoon who comes but Dannie & Jessie ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F goes to down to H.D. Bess takes an awful pain lasting 1½ hrs. Was afraid of appendcites �Sunday, March 11 10 69 days past 295 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 A wonderful day Storming & blowing. Jessie & Wm Dannie Miss F_ go to church In afternoon never lets up. Dannie bound to go home. We persuade him to remain ____________________________________________________ 1918 A dreadful day no one goes to church. M. S. comes and spends afternoon Monday, March 12 11 70 days past 294 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 A nice bright day. Quail comes through with snow plow. Dan & Jessie leave for home 2. pm The old blue cow has a calf ____________________________________________________ 1918 No mail goes through today road blocked Tuesday Wed, March 13 71 days past 293 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 Wind blowing I am sick do no wash ____________________________________________________ 1918 Had a letter from Mae. Bessie had one too. Papa sick Wm goes to MonKland meets Bennie who goes away being sick for 11 days with quinsy �Wednesday Thursday {written above Wed.}, March 14 72 days past 292 to come ____________________________________________________ "Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." 1917 Wed. a nice day. We wash ____________________________________________________ 1918 Alex Big Jim and Fred Young come a terrible Storm comes up - a soft snow. Turns cold Had a letter from dear Marietta Thursday Friday, March 15 73 days past 291 to come ____________________________________________________ "The Ides of March are come; Ay, Caesar, but not gone." -Shakespeare 1917 Thursday H.D. comes when we are eating dinner. Allan goes down to Freddie Dougalds for wood hears Apple Hill Church is burned ____________________________________________________ A dreadful day all traffic stopped Concert at St. Andrew prospects blighted. Only 5 children in school. Papa sick 1918 Friday, March 16 74 days past 290 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. 1917 Goes down to F. D for wood upsets & goes to Jims for dinner Miss F does not go home. ____________________________________________________ �1918 A bright day but still blowing A H.C & Rahals Saturday, March 17 75 days past 289 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Nice in the morning, They go down to F.D It turns out raining. They come home all wet rains all day ____________________________________________________ Sunday, March 18 76 days past 288 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Wm Marietta & I go to church heard Gerd was sick. H.D. here in afternoon in evening A.V. J.V. come. {appears to be written by different person} ____________________________________________________ 1918 A H C & Rahals go to church in afternoon Etta Joe & {?} came back glad to see them Mrs Quinn broke her leg. Monday, March 19 77 days past 287 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched. 1917 Papa goes to Apple with load for HD takes three calves getting $24, very very cold. Edmond takes tea here Had a letter from Mae. Got 1st Goose Egg ____________________________________________________ �1918 Papa somewhat better goes to town a lovely day Met Aunt Anna Tuesday, March 20 78 days past 286 to come ____________________________________________________ "War, War, is still the cry." - Bryon. 1917 Storming. I Receive a letter from Marion telling poor Gerd was taking to hospital underwent a serious operation on Sunday. for appendcitis. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Drew 1st load of logs to Monkland roads good but snow melting at an awful rate. Wednesday Friday, March 21 79 days past 285 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. 1917 Rec'd parcel from Mae. and letter from A. L. Young. Papa & Geo Rahal went to Maxville for hay. Peddler took dinner here Danny, Johnny & M. K spent evening Bo't 3256 @ $9 ton = $16.28 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Takes two loads to Monkland roads soft. Ronald Moody comes to buy calves. ____________________________________________________ 1918 {Bessie writing- one of children} Mamma died on saturday was buried on Sunday Papa died on Sunday night at 11 O"clock �Wednesday Friday, March 21 1919 79 days past 285 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. {note placed on top of diary entry from previous pdf} Mar 21/919 This was writen by my Aunt Bessie who was only 10 years old. My father was 17 years old & left to run the farm. He had two younger brothers, one who had brain damage from the red measles when he was 5 years old. My father was very successful, bought more land & had a holstein dairy farm. He has a road named after him Willy (willie) Allan road. 9th Con. South Stormont. He was (over) Thursday, March 22 80 days past 284 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Papa again went to Maxville found it very soft coming home Stella went to see Dr 3301 lbs @ 9= 14.56 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Takes two loads to Monkland snow melting. Rupert comes to buy calves 3. offers $33.-- Mrs. Lalond here. Recievs parcel from Mae. ____________________________________________________ {Bessie writing} And was buried on Tuesday morning �Friday, March 23 81 days past 283 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for. all-round usefulness in the home. 1917 I go down to H.D.s Mr. F comes after teacher. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Takes two more loads Mr. John Malloney dies. Miss F. goes home with A. V. Saturday, March 24 82 days past 282 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Snow going at a great rate bad roads ____________________________________________________ 1918 Again he takes two loads very cold freezes hard Sunday, March 25 83 days past 281 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 We go to church. The roads in a terrible condition. Black cow has a calf ____________________________________________________ 1918 D.A & I go to church Palm Sunday water dreadful high at Bonneville �Monday, March 26 84 days past 280 to come ____________________________________________________ "And grasp the skirts of happy chance, And breast the blows of circumstance." -Tennyson. 1917 Beautiful day Snow going at a great rate. Boys tapped abut 100. Sap is running fine- We wash. The mail comes through today. The 9th day for poor Gerd - ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash. Papa goes to Monkland with boys Tuesday, March 27 26 85 days past 279 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. 1917 Jim's sale an ugly day terrible roads. Have a letter from Mae & Miss Kroham Boys gather two taks sap roads so bad cannot get to St Andrews with remains ____________________________________________________ 1918 Tap 200 trees March 26 Eddy here. Wednesday, March 28 27 86 days past 278 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Mass for pa & Ma. Allan goes back to Jim's & H D too. Teacher comes this morning roads terrible. Poor Leo's funeral ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys tap 200 trees more Drew last load of logs. �Thursday, March 29 87 days past 277 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave- fast colours- splendid wear- all unite in "C" Prints. 1917 Fine day ____________________________________________________ Snow more than going Boy tapping. Papa goes to town after medicine. I iron & wash buckets. ____________________________________________________ Friday, March 20 88 days past 276 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. 1917 Sap running fine Papa goes to Monkland. Boys finish tapping. Marietta makes 1st syrup ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys make 1st syrup at night Eddie Compeau sat with them Boys tapped some today I washed 52 bucket of Jims Saturday, March 31 30 89 days past 275 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 Fine in morning. Starts raining in afternoon. Gerls go to Bush ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to Monkland for Mae with cutter awful roads �Sunday, April 1 March 29 90 days past 274 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 No one goes to church raining They boil in Bush all day- Thunder and lighting ____________________________________________________ 1918 Etta and Joe come back from church Wm & D.A goes to church with cutter They come back with buggy. A. H. C. has buggy folled lots of people they all got stung {written by Bessie possibly} Monday, April 2 1 91 days past 273 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh permanent colours. 1917 I went to Bush. We washed Had a letter from Mae ____________________________________________________ 1918 Mae goes away this morning Papa takes milking. Rains all day long no Sap- Berdie McDonald buried also Aunt Kate- Got 1st Egg hen April 1 Tuesday, April 3 2 92 days past 272 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light 1917 Wash cans for Bush or Syrup. Wrote to Mae & National Mfg Co. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Bowen works cutting camp wood sap running good. Did not get in from gathering 8.30 I wash more buckets & syrup cans- Got 1st Goose Egg �Wednesday, April 4 93 days past 271 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 Allan bring calf home. A beautiful day ____________________________________________________ 1918 Allan goes to Avonmore for fee{d} and get pipe of Separator fixed. Thursday, April 5 94 days past 270 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics 1917 Send syrup to Young from Monkland ____________________________________________________ 1918 Busy in bush. Sap running good. Friday, April 6 Good Friday 95 days past 269 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Made two batches syrup. A miserable cold day. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes down to Scotts for calf. B{o}an Comes to butcher in afternoon. Boys busy in bush Bowan helps to gather. �Saturday, April 7 96 days past 268 to come ____________________________________________________ "Oh how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day." -- Shakespeare. 1917 Papa went to Jims took home churn cold. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Very busy day. Eddie here Saps running good. Boys stay up sell 15.6 boiling. Sunday, April 8 97 days past Easter267 to come ____________________________________________________ Marietta & Wm go to church. J. V. here Sunday Eve. Johnny & Edmond took tea here 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa & I go to church roads bad. Miss F. comes back. A.V. Monday, April 9 98 days past 266 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth". 1917 We was boys haul home wood Papa goes up road {inviting} to his beat St Andrews. Wm Lets the goose in cow stable ____________________________________________________ 1918 A miserable day rains all day I wash �Tuesday, April 10 99 days past 265 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Papa goes to town with H Cahey Very Cold. Boys taking home wood Uncl Joe comes & takes dinner ____________________________________________________ 1918 Turns awful cold No Sap Boy pulling out manure Bessie Papa & I go to church very cold. Dr. Lalond goes to see Mr Campbell Wednesday, April 11 100 days past 264 to come ____________________________________________________ Bag Cloths, Rubber Cloths and Grey Cloths for Manufacturers. 1917 Boys getting home wood. Edmond here. In evening start gathering sap ____________________________________________________ 1918 Very Cold No sap Thursday, April 12 101 days past 263 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 Marietta Gene & Wm go to church for Easter duty. Storming Papa goes over to hill ____________________________________________________ 1918 Good run of Sap but still cold. Little Pigs come. & blue Cow has a calf Also Black heifer on North side �Friday, April 13 102 days past 262 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---for Ladies and Children's wear. 1917 Busy boiling. Florence comes up in afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1918 Sap runing good Papa boils in afternoon boys boil till 3 A M. Geo. Rahal with them Saturday, April 14 103 days past 261 to come __________________________________________________________ "Men are April when they woo, December when they wed." ---Shakespeare. 1917 A busy day lots of Sap. Wm goes to get a shoe on Maud Papa goes to Station & I go back to make syrup. Mae comes home. White cow comes in. __________________________________________________________ 1918 Busy boiling Sunday, April 15 104 days past 260 to come __________________________________________________________ 1917 Papa & I go to church. Drive down to J {?}. In afternoon boys go back to gather them Wm goes to Station We have straw berries for dinner. 1918 __________________________________________________________ Papa & I go to dinner & supper to Mr. Valades Enjoy the day very much �Monday, April 16 105 days past 259 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. 1917 Monday Miss F. returns. School opens. I go back in morning to clean evaporator pails put goose to hatch in hen house ____________________________________________________ 1918 On a new schedule of time McMartin buried boys make last syrup. Uncle Joe came & took supper here Tuesday, April 17 106 days past 258 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Our Parcel comes from Eatons Busy in bush ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys gather & wash buckets I start cleaning Cook house Wednesday, April 18 107 days past 257 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheetings and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1917 Papa goes to Monkland taks home 4 cwt flour. I was in Bush all afternoon ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes to St Andrews with Syrup. I rake front yd. lovely & warm Boys finish washing 625 buckets & Evpaporator �Thursday, April 19 108 days past 256 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites 1917 We go to Easter Duty Bessie, Papa & I Sandy comes to Butcher I go back & boil in Afternoon We hear from Miss H. telling of her intended marriage ____________________________________________________ 1918 Turns dreadful cold every thing frozen Snows Got 1st Turkey Egg April 17 1918. before this cold Papa set fire to weeds & hay it runing for fa{r}e Friday, April 20 109 days past 255 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea stands the sun and tub. We go to Easter duty, Besse Papa & I. It rains all afternoon Sandy Comes We go to Easter duty. Bessie Papa & I ____________________________________________________ Saturday, April 21 110 days past 254 to come ____________________________________________________ "Oh how this spring of love resembleth The uncertain glory of an April day." ---Shakespeare. 1917 Boy gathers Bucket & brings home last of syrup ____________________________________________________ 1918 Papa goes up to Dan McMillans a beautiful �Sunday, April 22 111 days past 253 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Wm D. A & Marietta & I go to church A. Chisholm called ____________________________________________________ 1918 Wm Bessie & I go to church pours rain all the way home Monday, April 23 112 days past 252 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Wash as usual very cold begin sending to factory ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash as usual Tuesday, April 24 113 days past 251 to come ____________________________________________________ "War, war, my noble father. Thus I fling it; And fair-eyed Peace, farewell." 1917 I make last churning & wash 300 buckets in afternoon Wm Miss F and Marietta goes to Mrs J. B's funeral wake ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go over to Uncle Johnny Camerons I wonder what next year will bring who ever lives. Uncle Johnny leaves for Winnipeg. Poor fellow Papa goes to sale at R. McDoigh �Wednesday, April 25 114 days past 250 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. 1917 Go to Mrs. J. B. McDonald's funeral. finish washing buckets in afternoon Girls go to dance @ Harrisons ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys go to Easter Duty & Saw comes in afternoon Thursday, April 26 115 days past 249 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Jim Comes in afternoon I make soap. Kate & D A go to church. Wm Sows cabbage & onions ____________________________________________________ 1918 Saw here for while then goes to Geo. R. Friday, April 27 116 days past 248 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. 1917 Papa goes to Monkland with a load for Jim. I send Box to Mae ____________________________________________________ Saw finishes. Papa & Geo Rahe goes to Monkland. I give Eggs to Goose Miss F. goes home and goes to Seymour's dance I wash bed clothes - 1918 �Saturday, April 28 117 days past 247 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. 1917 We go to town for bed. got my hat. A.C called & invited Marietta to wedding ____________________________________________________ Papa & Wm goes after Binder to R. McDougalds 1918 Sunday, April 29 118 days past 246 to come ____________________________________________________ Wm Marietta & I go to church very cold 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 D A Bessie & I go to church In Afternoon Bessie & I go to A H Chisholms. H D & Florence over takes with car & we ride home with them. Uncle Geo. Sick with quinsy ____________________________________________________ Monday, April 30 119 days past 245 to come ____________________________________________________ "By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled." ---Emerson. 1917 We wash and clean Cook house (Aunt Marietta wrote this) Miss F. goes to dance at Seymours with A. P. A V. and J. takes car back and I go. ____________________________________________________ Papa goes to Morthfield Sta with 2 Calves $15.00. 1918 �Tuesday, May 1 120 days past 244 to come ____________________________________________________ "For I'm to be Queen of the May, mother, I'm to be Queen of the May." -Tennyson. 1917 I bake bread. Marietta goes to town with Joe Chisholm. Angus Comes home from Trenton pouring rain. Had welcome at Joes - Miss F goes down with Duncan. Lovely time. ____________________________________________________ Archie McMillan from Finch takes supper here. 1918 Wednesday, May 2 121 days past 243 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. 1917 raining all day washed bal of bed clothes, Etta cut border off paper - for hall upstairs ____________________________________________________ Thursday May 3 122 days past 242 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 We start papering hall. up stairs very hard frost & cold {following entry erased} {All? goes up 8th to buy oats} �Friday, May 4 123 days past 241 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. We finish papering hall upstairs I wash all the curtains. Miss F goes home. It is Arbour day Wm put Eggs under grey turkey 1917 ____________________________________________________ {writing very faint, possibly erased} {I wash bed clothes. Miss F goes home & goes to Seymour's dance} Saturday, May 5 124 days past 240 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. 1917 Avery Cold East wind. I make out factory work for 1st time Papa & Wm go to St Andrew Wm goes to V. for oats. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F goes up to Campbells Mae. Comes home Sunday, May 6 125 days past 239 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Papa & I went to church and went up to uncle Geo, J. V & A. V. here when we came back ____________________________________________________ Joe and Marietta & Mrs & Mr. Valade come to have dinner Geo. Rahal has dinner here too. Mae goes away Joe takes her to Sta 1918 �Monday, May 7 126 days past 238 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched. 1917 Washed & started papering my room. Planted potatoes in front of house ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash & scrub Cook house Tuesday, May 8 127 days past 237 to come ____________________________________________________ "Love---whose month is every May." - Ibid. 1917 Etta went to Monkland Papered my room. Etta went with J. C. to see Angus ____________________________________________________ 1918 I sett Old Donald, Grey turkey and Big Black one beside the Elm tree Wednesday, May 9 128 days past 236 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 Etta went to Monkland with Papa to get her grey dress fitted Took 19 doz. Eggs got 35.¢ a doz. I set hen in truck very cold drizzling rain - ____________________________________________________ 1918 Very cold. {erased entry} �Thursday, May 10 129 days past 235 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics 1917 Allan sowed 1st grain in middle field cold I painted my room & boys. ____________________________________________________ Gene. Wm & D. A go to church and go over to Uncle Johnnys. 1918 Friday, May 11 130 days past 234 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1917 Raining Cold rained all night. Set Black turkey at road ____________________________________________________ Saturday, May 12 131 days past 233 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. 1917 Papa went up to uncle Geo' for hay. Showery all day. Put down Carpet in my own room �Sunday, May 13 132 days past 232 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Bessie, Etta D A & I went to church Miss F went with H. D.s. A. V. McD came in evening - Monday, May 14 133 days past 231 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. 1917 Washed in afternoon wash on strip dining room carpet, finished sowing middle field. Put goose eggs under hen over hen house Very cold Tuesday, May 15 134 days past 230 to come ____________________________________________________ "In the very May-morn of his youth, Ripe for exploits and mighty enterprises." - Shakespeare. 1917 Very cold ice 1/4 in thick at pump sowing field next line south finished washing carpet. now cleaning teachers room Wednesday, May 16 135 days past 229 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. 1917 House cleaning. In evening May Rufe & Mary spends eveing here Wm goes to Apple Hill on Bicycle �Thursday, May 17 136 days past 228 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 D.A. Etta & I went to church Gerd and Marion came to dinner Enjoyed the day very much Friday, May 18 137 days past 227 to come ____________________________________________________ "Time and tide wait for no man." 1917 We make the garden sowed Onions. Saturday, May 19 138 days past 226 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-round usefulness in the home. 1917 Sowed Beets & Carrots. May comes home. Wm goes to meet her - Etta washe Buggy Sunday, May 20 139 days past 225 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Etta Bessie & D A goes to church Miss F. goes home. A lovely day Wm Etta go to train with Mae. JV. A V. & Miss F - Come. They all go out for drive �Monday, May 21 140 days past 224 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 We wash as usual. In afternoon we finish sowing onions. I set old Donald and two hens in hen house. 1918 To busy to write anything Tuesday, May 22 141 days past 223 to come ____________________________________________________ "My voice is still for war. Gods! Can a Roman senate long debate Which of the two to choose, slavery or death?" --Addison. Started papering dining Room One Horn came in 1917 Wednesday, May 23 142 days past 222 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Painted dining room Thursday, May 24 143 days past 221 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 The sawyers came in afternoon. The girls, Miss F. Bessie & Etta went to Quails. Got 1st turkey Egg from small turkey - �Friday, May 25 144 days past 220 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 Papa goes home with Saw. Saturday, May 26 145 days past 219 to come ____________________________________________________ "As it fell upon a day, In the merry month of May." --Barnfield 1917 We put out the flowers & fixed flower beds. Sunday, May 27 146 days past 218 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Bessie Etta D A & myself go to church. Uncle Geo. & family and Aunt Annie come also Tom, Ned. In Eve girls go for motor drive - Monday, May 28 147 days past 217 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 We wash and Angus come Pete comes in Evening. I set turkey down at fence also hen in paper box, hen house �Tuesday, May 29 148 days past 216 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons--full range--heavy, medium and light. 1917 Angus here. I sow carrots Black seed and Cucumbers. In afternoon I put down carpet in dining room & finish papering Wednesday, May 30 149 days past 215 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Papa & D A. went to town I clean ceiling of Kitchen Have a letter from poor Mae who is sick with measles girls go to town. Etta wins candy. Thursday, May 31 150 days past 214 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. 1917 Mr. Jones takes dinner here Old grey turkey has chicken We start papering Kitchen Friday, June 1 151 days past 213 to come ____________________________________________________ "A noise like of a hidden brook, In the leafy month of June." --S. T. Coleridge 1917 Wm, D A & Etta go to the church Kate works at H. D. Mrs J.Y.A. has priest. finish papering Kitchen ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F. went home �Saturday, June 2 152 days past 212 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 I make factory work but very busy all day. $1.00 per @ Paper Cook house. Milk goes to factory 1st time in evening ____________________________________________________ Mae came home. a lovely evening but Cold 1918 Sunday, June 3 153 days past 211 to come ____________________________________________________ Papa Bessie & I go to church drizzling and Cold I wrote to Mae 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Mae visits Marietta for 1st time. She and Bessie go to church and go in Car Monday, June 4 154 days past 210 to come ____________________________________________________ Bag Cloths, Rubber Cloths and Grey Cloths for Manufacturers. 1917 Wash as usual & clean Cook house Girls go to Seymours Etta gets ready twice, mad as a wet hen ____________________________________________________ 1918 We sow seeds in our garden very windey. Plant every thing. Very windy. Miss F comes back with her father very miserable tells me she is going to quit so miserable �Tuesday, June 5 155 days past 209 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Set hen between boards at door. I sew Bessies dress ____________________________________________________ 1918 I wash - a lovely day Wednesday, June 6 156 days past 208 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. 1917 Poor S. Montgomery dies. Papa & I go to wake I put out stove in afternoon. I sew, Mrs Lalond gets calf from Uncle Geo ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss F goes home for good A V comes after her and her Sister - Thursday, June 7 157 days past 207 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. 1917 Nice & cool. Wm disks corn ground. I set hen between boards �Friday, June 8 158 days past 206 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Went to funeral Sandy Mont Black turkey came out at road Saturday, June 9 159 days past 205 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. 1917 Planted beans. (white). Sunday, June 10 160 days past 204 to come ____________________________________________________ Wm Bessie & Etta & myself go to church. Etta goes to McGilles rained all day did not get home till Tuesday morning Went to dance at Black River Monday, June 11 161 days past 203 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck—Eagle Duck—Savannah and Trident Ducks—are standards everywhere. 1917 Etta does not get home Dance at Black River Both girls; both gents come back one gets left. �Tuesday, June 12 162 days past 202 to come ____________________________________________________ "What is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days." -Lowell. 1917 Start Bessie's white dress set little turkey down at fence Papa & D A go to town to get his face lanced Wednesday, June 13 163 days past 201 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 Plant potatoes Angus and Katie come down very warm. I replant Black seed Thursday, June 14 164 days past 200 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Raining finish planting potatoes in afternoon Friday, June 15 165 days past 199 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. 1917 Replant black seed onions girls go to dance at Dan Woods Mr Fraser cones back and Etta goes out to ____________________________________________________ �Saturday, June 16 166 days past 198 to come ___________________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. 1917 Very busy expect Mae home Papa goes to meet Mae, Wm goes to factory Sunday, June 17 167 days past 197 to come ____________________________________________________ Etta Bessie & papa go to church Uncle Joe & Aunt Mary come in afternoon. J V. & A V come Go out for drive - Monday, June 18 168 days past 196 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. Wash, Take old Donald out of nest. Boys plant potatoes over. Papa plant Corn & Beans Tuesday, June 19 169 days past 195 to come ____________________________________________________ "No price is set on the lavish summer, June may be had by the poorest comer." - Lowell. I paint the floor Wednesday, June 20 170 days past 194 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. Put 2nd Coat on floor. �Saturday, June 23 173 days past 191 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 We goto the church Bessie Gene, Dunk & I. In evening Dan McMillan comes then Allan & John James Mae comes up with Aunt Annie to Cornwall - Sunday, June 24 174 days past 190 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Etta, Allan, and Dunk go to church, Wm goes with Pat Set hen in hen house west of door Monday, June 25 175 days past 189 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---for hard wear of all kinds. 1917 Washed, Turkey down at schoolhouse came out set hen in hen house east of door Tuesday, June 26 176 days past 188 to come ____________________________________________________ "Brevity is the soul of wit, And tediousness the limbs and outward flourishes." -Shakespeare (Hamlet). Girls go up to Campbells �Wednesday, June 27 177 days past 187 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---just the cloth for seaside wear. 1917- Alovely day. Lawn social at St Andrews. Girls go Thursday, June 28 178 days past 186 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. A beautiful day. Friday, June 29 179 days past 185 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. 1917 S A very heavy rain. Weeding garden. Miss F. goes home for good. Saturday, June 30 180 days past 184 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---try it for children's summer clothing. 1917 We get 1st straw berries. I go over to other side. I make up factory work. Mae comes home �Sunday, July 1 Sunday, July 1 181 days past 183 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Mae, Etta D A go to church Wm goes up to Uncle Joe's Monday, July 2 182 days past 182 to come ____________________________________________________ "I remember, I remember, How my childhood fleeted by---The mirth of its December And the warmth of its July." -Praed. 1917 Wash as usual. Mae goes away in evening Tuesday, July 3 183 days past 181 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms 1917 We go to berrie early in morning over to McLaughlin's. Goslings come out Wednesday, July 4 184 days past 180 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Etta Gene goes to berries I go in afternoon �Thursday July 5 185 days past 179 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. Picking berries. Friday, July 6 186 days past 178 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name. Sew all day Saturday, July 7 187 days past 177 to come ____________________________________________________ "War its thousands slays, Peace its ten thousands." -Porteus. Pick berries in afternoon Red & white cow came in Sunday, July 8 188 days past 176 to come ____________________________________________________ Go to J. {Lecks} for dinner Marion & Murphy spend evening here �Monday, July 9 189 days past 175 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Wash. Bessie & I go to berries in afternoon. raining. Took young turkeys out of nest We send case of eggs to Montreal Tuesday, July 10 190 days past 174 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. Raining still Wednesday, July 11 191 days past 173 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea gives satisfaction in the home. 1917 Etta, Bessie & I go over to berries on other side get about 4 qts Thursday, July 12 192 days past 172 to come ____________________________________________________ "Strive still to be a man before your Mother." -Cowper. Picking berries �Friday, July 13 193 days past 171 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. Papa sowed buckwheat behind barn. Black Cow has a calf - Saturday, July 14 194 days past 170 to come _____________________________________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---best cloth for Men's Shirts. Mae comes home Sunday, July 15 195 days past 169 to come ____________________________________________________ St. Swithin's Day. 1917 Etta, Bessie D A go to chur Wm in wheel. Mae goes away in evening Etta goes for motor drive Monday, July 16 196 days past 168 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. wash as usual I finish cleaning goose berries �Tuesday, July 17 197 days past 167 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. We go up to Campbells for berries. C. J. Comes down in evening Wednesday, July 18 198 days past 166 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. We go to Cornwall. I take dinner at Aunt Annies Get Boys suits Thursday, July 19 199 days past 165 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. I send to Eatons for Springs & Mattresses. Sew in afternoon Friday, July 20 200 days past 164 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. I sew all day Saturday, July 21 201 days past 163 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." Go over to pick last straw berries �Sunday, July 22 202 days past 162 to come ____________________________________________________ Go to church and go up to Uncle Joes for dinne Monday, July 23 203 days past 161 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---for Ladies and Children's wear. Allan goes to Monkland Sends Crate to Montreal Eggs 40¢ Tuesday, July 24 204 days past 160 to come ____________________________________________________ "Toll for the Brave. The Brave that are no more, All sunk beneath the wave, Fast by their native shore." - Cowper. Go to pick 1st raspberries on Lalonds. Wednesday, July 25 205 days past 159 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Picking berries Thursday, July 26 206 days past 158 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea stands the sun and tub. Picking berries �Friday, July 27 207 days past 157 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints make economy charming. Picked berries till 3 in afternoon Saturday, July 28 208 days past 156 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. Make out Factory work Sunday, July 29 209 days past 155 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Uncle Johnny Cameron and Aunt Annie Comes Have a mess of new potatoes. J. V. comes in evening go to town. Monday, July 30 210 days past 154 to come ____________________________________________________ "He makes no friend who never made a foe." -Tennyson. Sewing & picking berries �Tuesday, July 31 211 days past 153 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. Sewing & picking beries Wednesday, August 1 212 days past 152 to come ____________________________________________________ "Habit, if not resisted, Soon becomes a necessity." -St.Augustine. Picking berries ____________________________________________________ Boys go to meeting got 18 loads of hay in. Thursday, August 2 213 days past 151 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. Picking berries Friday, August 3 214 days past 150 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---used with satisfaction from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Aunt Annie goes to town with H. D. Etta & Bessie goes up to Chisholms Archie Rahal comes home in Automobile. �Saturday, August 4 215 days past 149 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house" is "Steelclad" Galatea. Usual work Sunday, August 5 216 days past 148 to come ____________________________________________________ Etta goes to church with C- & go to picnic out to Island then goes to party at McIntosh' Monday, August 6 217 days past 147 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. I go to pick blackberries leave washing with Marietta Tuesday, August 7 218 days past 146 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. We go to berries early get about 15 qts Wednesday, August 8 219 days past 145 to come ____________________________________________________ "He that repeateth a matter separateth many friends." -Proverbs XVII, 9. We remain at home �Thursday, August 9 220 days past 144 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print for all purposes where print is used. 1917 Go to berries with Florence & Mazy and got all wet Etta Jgoes to dance in Williamstown. John Archie here Friday, August 10 221 days past 143 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. I go to berries alone ____________________________________________________ We go to Duncan Neds funera and Mrs Jim Lawson. Hear Marion is dead Saturday, August 11 222 days past 142 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Usual work no Factory work tonight ____________________________________________________ Sunday, August 12 223 days past 141 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Go to church In evening Etta goes out to Moose Creek Finish Factory work. ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go over to Uncle Johnnys and go to Hotel Dieu to see Marion. �Monday, August 13 224 days past 140 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-round usefulness in the home. 1917 We go to berries do not wash Papa goes to Monkland get Springs & Mattress. Send crate eggs to Montreal Tuesday, August 14 1918 225 days past 139 to come ____________________________________________________ "'Tis better to be brief than tedious." -Shakespeare (Richard III) {writing very faint} Herbert Daniels dies at Hotel Dieu Cornwall Wednesday, August 15 226 days past 138 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. 1917 Usual work. raining ____________________________________________________ 1918 Boys go to wake. Herbert Daniels dies - Thursday, August 16 227 days past 137 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 We go to berries. Katie Come down in afternoon Archie Rahal Comes in evening �____________________________________________________ 1918 Marion Comes home to her Fathers. Very poorly Dr. Coming every day. Friday, August 17 228 days past 136 to come ____________________________________________________ Muskoka Scrim---best value on the market. 1917 I put Cucumbers in Brine ____________________________________________________ We go to Daniels Funeral at A.V. go to Uncle Duncans for dinner - Saturday, August 18 229 days past 135 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. 1917 Mae Comes home for her vacation. Uncle Johnny & Mary Ann Comes & spends afternoon. Uncle Johnny works at hay makes coils Sunday, August 19 230 days past 134 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Mae, Etta WmD A. goes to church In evening. The girls go to party at Uncle Johnnys (Lecks) Monday, August 20 231 days past 133 to come ____________________________________________________ "A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market." -Lamb. 1917 We wash. In afternoon I run to berries when a big storm Comes up �Tuesday, August 21 232 days past 132 to come ____________________________________________________ Thrift goes hand-in-hand with "C" Prints and "Steelclad" Galatea. 1917 Marietta goes down to Collect for Florence. Mae Bessie & I go over to pick berries for last time Wednesday, August 22 233 days past 131 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Pat Rahal Comes to bind oats They finish Cutting hay on other side west of road. Party at Tom Quinns. {entry erased} Thursday, August 23 234 days past 130 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings are celebrated for their fast colours and sharp printing. Visit with Mae. Little pigs Come. Friday, August 24 235 days past 129 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. Coil hay read for stacking McMaster Comes to buy pigs Girls go up to Uncle Joes Uncle Geo & Uncle Joe takes supper here Saturday, August 25 236 days past 128 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings bring success to shirting Manufacturers. We visit with Mae �Sunday, August 26 237 days past 127 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Mae, Wm Rahals goto Green field. Marion and Mercella Malloney called. Marietta goes to Campbells Collecting for Florence. Monday, August 27 238 days past 126 to come ____________________________________________________ "Castles in the air cost a vast deal to keep up." -Lytton. We wash. Etta sends money to Florence Papa goes to Apple Hill with pigs They weigh 1445 lbs @ 17¢ gives $245.50 Tuesday, August 28 239 days past 125 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Maudie Come Collecting for social at St Andrews. Papa & I go & spend evening at Angus Chisholms. Dan Rahal goes away Wednesday, August 29 240 days past 124 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Tickings are best for Mattresses---Pillows---Fancy work---Trunk Linings. Mae goes up to Rahals Thursday, August 30 241 days past 123 to come ____________________________________________________ "The most useful cloth around the house"is "Steelclad" Galatea. Social at St Andrews �Friday, August 31 242 days past 122 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. Mary & Archie Spend evening her. Greenfield dance Saturday, September 1 243 days past 121 to come ____________________________________________________ "The book of nature getteth short of leaves." -Hood. Visit all day. Sunday, September 2 244 days past 120 to come ____________________________________________________ We go up to Uncle Joes to see Marion. Danny, Miss McK{inan} Cassie, Mrs D McDonald visit us Monday, September 3 245 days past 119 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. Mae goes away. Etta goes to a ball at Harrisons ____________________________________________________ Miss Davis and Miss & D. come in evening. Mae goes to Montreal Tuesday, September 4 246 days past 118 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. 1917 Marion is married a lovely day Marietta remains up from dance goes to Marriage - comes home in evening �Wednesday, September 5 247 days past 117 to come ____________________________________________________ Summer toilettes of "C" Print are as fresh and dainty as heart could wish, yet inexpensive and serviceable. We talk all day Thursday, September 6 248 days past 116 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Sleeve Linings---extra good value. Mike comes to work at stack here all day Friday, September 7 249 days past 115 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. They finish the hay, grain and everything Saturday, September 8 250 days past 114 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." Boys go to work at H Ds in Afternoon Sunday, September 9 251 days past 113 to come ____________________________________________________ We think of going up to Uncle Geo. It rains so we Come home Aunt Annie & Loretta & Rob go up to Uncle Geo also Uncle Johnny & Teresa �Monday, September 10 252 days past 112 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. We wash and I pick Cucumbers & put in salt Tuesday, September 11 253 days past 111 to come ____________________________________________________ Empire Quilts for Bedspreads. I go down to Montgomerys Wednesday, September 12 254 days past 110 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Papa go to Ottawa fair with H. Cahey - Comes hom through night with Pat McLaughlin. ____________________________________________________ Thursday, September 13 255 days past 109 to come ____________________________________________________ "Pity the best of words should be but wind." We go to Mrs J. Y. A funeral Mrs McPhaul. Friday, September 14 1918 256 days past 108 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. Wm goes to Ottawa Fair with Dan on Hill & Pat Rahal �____________________________________________________ Jim Rahal working here since Thursday last. He goes to Greenfield to-morrow Saturaday. Saturday, September 15 257 days past 107 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. Mae Comes home. Wm Comes from Ottawa with Danon Hill Dan McMillan here Sunday, September 16 1918 258 days past 106 to come ____________________________________________________ Mae is at home. Myrtle McIntosh Isabella Faucett, Joe & Marietta & Archie comes to dinne. Archie drives Mae to Sta - Wm H. here Monday, September 17 259 days past 105 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1918 A busy day I do factory work I preserve plums. Dan McMi comes for supper from AV. Tuesday, September 18 260 days past 104 to come ____________________________________________________ "Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer." 1918 Uncle Geo comes after D A with car. He goes with him Miss D- goes to dance to Mrs Archie Young Alex's �Wednesday, September 19 261 days past 103 to come ____________________________________________________ No 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. Boys go to Avonmore Fair Girls go to Ball at Avonmore Saturday, September 22 264 days past 100 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---for hard wear. 1917 Mae Comes home ____________________________________________________ 1918 Cold and showery Miss D- Sick Sunday, September 23 264 days past 99 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Miss F- goes home from Mass. D McMillan & Maggie here - May goes away. ____________________________________________________ 1918 Miss D- goes to church with Geo. Rahal. He Comes in to dinner. I write to Danny across the Seas - Wm H- here- Dunk comes home with Uncle Geo. {?g} Monday, September 24 266 days past 98 to come ___________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1918 Papa & Wm go to Apple Hill with Bull. raining. �Tuesday, September 25 267 days past 97 to come ____________________________________________________ "Thick as Autumnal leaves that strew the brooks." -Milton. J B comes to Butcher pig. Wednesday, September 26 268 days past 96 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1917 Colman Comes to cut Corn. Etta goes up to see Katie Thursday, September 27 269 days past 95 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print, bright colours---full range---all styles. Marietta & papa goes to town to get her teeth fixed 1917 Friday, September 28 270 days past 94 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 We go to Maxville fair Etta Come home with H D gets her green dress made ____________________________________________________ �Saturday, September 29 271 days past 93 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. A. V. comes after Mae Comes from Monkland she comes out with Uncle Johnnys. Loretta sick. Ruth remains back Sunday, September 30 272 days past 92 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 We go to church think to go to Uncle Geo. but it rains and they go out to dinne to D A McDonald ____________________________________________________ 1918 May home Joe, Miss D, Isabelle goes to Monkland with her. Wm H. comes we remain in parlor Monday, October 1 273 days past 91 to come ____________________________________________________ "He that will to bed go sober, Falls with the leaf still in October." -Pollo. 1917 Wash and peel apples all afternoon ____________________________________________________ Make up factory work and begin wash 1918 Tuesday, October 2 274 days past 90 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Pee{l} Apples Boys pick potatoes and sends them to Jims. Papa takes eggs to Monkland. ____________________________________________________ �1918 Papa goes out to Wm Sandy. Jims for wire. Mary Fraser dies Wednesday, October 3 275 days past 89 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing 1917 Papa & Etta go to town again rainy and disagreeable We take in the beans - We fix up the dining room stove & pipes. _______________________________________________________________________________ 1918 We put up dining room stove Dr. Lalond goes to see Duncan Chisholm Thursday, October 4 276 days past 88 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 raining still ____________________________________________________ We go to Mary Frasers funeral Wm & I- 1918 Friday, October 5 277 days past 87 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea has probably no equal for all-around usefulness in the home. We go to first Friday Papa goes to town with HD. Miss F goes home- 1917 ____________________________________________________ �Wm gets through with Corn and putting wire on fence. Miss D goes out to spend weekend a A H McGillis 1918 Saturday, October 6 278 days past 86 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheetings and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. A gloomy day make 12 bottle pickles. Make up the books Miss F goes to Ottawa 1917 ____________________________________________________ Rains all day a terrible day Cold 1918 Sunday, October 7 279 days past 85 to come ____________________________________________________ Etta DA Bessie & I go to chur Wm goes with Tom a cold miserable day Etta goes out to J McGillis to party 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 Another awful day. Dont go to church In afternoon Joe & Marietta come and takes D. A. home from Uncle Geo Glad indeed to see them Monday, October 8 280 days past 84 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Wash It rains all day Etta goes to dance at Harrison Miss Fraser goes comes from Ottawa comes back from dance ____________________________________________________ �1918 A nice day I wash Tuesday, October 9 281 days past 83 to come ____________________________________________________ "Nor wanting is the brown October, drawn, Mature and perfect, from his dark retreat." -Thomson. Nice & bright writing to Mae 1917 ____________________________________________________ 1918 I irom Miss D is preparing to go to Teacher's Convention but its posponed to later date Wednesday, October 10 282 days past 82 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. 1917 Papa & Etta goes to town ____________________________________________________ We dig 1st potatoes a lovely day. Bessies Birthday 1918 Thursday, October 11 283 days past 81 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. 1917 Papa & goes up to see Mr Rahal & call at Angus Chisholms to see the girls ____________________________________________________ We dig potatoes. Miss D. goes to H D. for tea 1918 �Friday, October 12 284 days past 80 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 Priest goes to see Mr Rahal and he dies that night ____________________________________________________ It rains in morning but we dig potatoes in afternoon 1918 Saturday, October 13 285 days past 79 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Marietta goes up to Rahals papa & Wm goes to Monklan with Cheese. Papa goes to wake at night. The boys go over to fill silo ____________________________________________________ 1918 An awful day rains Miss D goes to H D. for hat. I have Card from Mae stating she has flue am very anxious Wm goes to Monk in evening to telephone but could not find even St. Sunday, October 14 286 days past 78 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 We go to church boys go up to R- in evening. J V & A V come in evening. ____________________________________________________ 1918 A thunder storm in morning but clears off and we go to church Everything deferred Confirmation Mission & Ec. Schools closed �Monday, October 15 287 days past 77 to come ____________________________________________________ Cement Duck---Eagle Duck---Savanah and Trident Ducks---are standards everywhere. 1917 We go to funeral ____________________________________________________ Thanks giving day Miss Davis teaches school 1918 Tuesday, October 16 288 days past 76 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cottons equal the imported in everything except price. 1917 We wash. Florence gos to town Grace is born ____________________________________________________ Miss Davis cloes school Digging potatoes 1918 Wednesday, October 17 289 days past 75 to come ____________________________________________________ "Take time by the forelock." We dig potatoes in front of Orchard 1917 ____________________________________________________ We are digging potatoes awful soft- Lalond boys here - 1918 �Thursday, October 18 290 days past 74 to come ____________________________________________________ No 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print---washes well. 1917 We are still at potatoes Mr. Jones visits the school a lovely day ____________________________________________________ Still at potatoes with Lalond boys 1918 Friday, October 19 291 days past 73 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name. Rains Unable Boys work at Alex Moodys at mill ____________________________________________________ Saturday, October 20 {pencil brackets around 20} 292 days past 72 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. Papa goes down to Scotts Boys work at Alex on Hill Come home to send D J D Annual home Miss F goes home papa {papa is written in red crayon} {w}ars a pair of pens 1917 Sunday, October 21 293 days past 71 to come ____________________________________________________ We go to church Forty Hrs begins - {erased or very faint - J V comes for dinner} 1917 ____________________________________________________ �Miss Davis goes out to Sandy McGillis with Wm Joe - another man Miss D - goes to church with Tom Caughy rains something Awful - 1918 Monday, October 22 294 days past 70 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good all round print for every purpose. Children go to the church I wash. Kate & D. A. go down in afternoon ____________________________________________________ Tuesday, October 23 295 days past 69 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print---a good, moderate priced print washes well. We go to the church Wm ridges all potatoes in front of Orchard. Archie Rahal, Mary & Biddy spend evening 1917 ____________________________________________________ We go and spend afternoon with Marietta. Had such a nice afternoon - 1918 Wednesday, October 24 296 days past 68 to come ____________________________________________________ "C" Prints are preferred for clean-cut, beautiful designs and fresh, permanent colours. We start potatoes on the side rains awful I go over to HD with Christens clothes 1917 ____________________________________________________ Archie Rahal landed home Mary and he spends evening here- Goes away next morning Archie Bring me a parcel from Mae 1918 �Thursday, October 25 297 days past 67 to come ____________________________________________________ "Even the sun has spots." We rest all day as it rains in morning. D. David had his shoulder put out of place Friday, October 26 298 days past 66 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. Florence comes home from hospita a lovely day. The mill moves here Papa goes to Monkland with case of Eggs 43¢ a dozen of eggs. Saturday, October 27 299 days past 65 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---for hard wear of all kinds. The mill is here a big gang for dinner Mae is coming home Miss F & Marietta goes to train to meet her 1917 Sunday, October 28 300 days past 64 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Miss F- Marietta & D A go to church Wm goes to chapel with Geo Raha Mae goes away again A V & J V. come ____________________________________________________ We go to Marietta to meet Geo McDonald (BlackSmith) funeral. Mrs Bill McAllan dies 1918 �Monday, October 29 {pencilled brackets around 29) 301 days past 63 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 A.G Lawson married an awful day. Boys working at Lalonds at mill. Mr Mike spend evening here D.A. McMillan comes after dog. It thunders an lightens. ____________________________________________________ Josephine McPhaul {dr?} also Mrs Bill McAllan Miss Davis goes home- 1918 Tuesday, October 30 302 days past 62 to come ____________________________________________________ "For who knows most, him loss of time most grieves." -Dante 1917 raining & wind but lovely and warm. Boys help Geo. Rahal thrashing. Papa starts ploughing Archie R - spends evening Etta has toothache ____________________________________________________ Wednesday, October 31 {October 31 circled in pencil} 303 days past 61 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Papa got new plow. boys at Rahals. Archie goes away We take in the Stove ____________________________________________________ Ned Boys take Sick Papa & H D. goes to St Andrews to wire for Dr. 1918 �Thursday, November 1 304 days past 60 to come ____________________________________________________ "Blow, blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man's ingratitude." -Shakespeare Girls expected to go for drive but did not - 1917 ____________________________________________________ Father McRae comes back to see Ned Boys also Dr. Lalond Papa & H D again goes to St A for Fr. McRae. Rec'd letter from Miss Davis Ottawa 1918 Friday, November 2 305 days past 59 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea stands the sun and tub. 1917 First Friday did not go Katie & Teresa goes to mass Etta & Miss Fraser go to Katies for tea Johnny & Wm give them a swift ride home. Miss F goes home ____________________________________________________ 1918 All Saints day. Did not go to church on a/c of Flue. Ned's boys sick. Saturday, November 3 306 days past 58 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C"Prints. 1918 May comes home A. V. comes back. The 1st time for Mae to come after being sick Wm Comes home from Uncle Geo ____________________________________________________ Nathan McLaughlin dies {Entire entry bracketed} �Sunday, November 4 307 days past 57 to come ____________________________________________________ Marion & Les were here glad to see them. Went down to Chisholms. 2 oclock in morning - when they got home Etta promised to visit Marion in two weeks time I wonder if she'll go 1917 ____________________________________________________ Joe & Marietta comes back Jos. goes to Station with Mae Also Bessie & Eugene. Wm goes back up to Uncle Geo. Nathan McLaughlin buried 1918 Monday, November 5 308 days past 56 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Clothes line broke Etta takes cold rinsing in Cold water ____________________________________________________ I wash a very disagreeable day rain and Snow - 1918 Tuesday, November 6 309 days past 55 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites 1917 Etta Sick ____________________________________________________ Ned Boys no better send for Dr. in hurry - Dr. Dickey of Newington - Catherine Jennet sick too - Begin knitting Bessie's stockings 1918 �Wednesday, November 7 310 days past 54 to come ____________________________________________________ "A cheerful friend is like a sunny day." -Lubbock. Etta sick Pete comes & spends evening 1917 ____________________________________________________ Papa goes to St Andrews for pig feed. A Lovely day 1918 Thursday, November 8 311 days past 53 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Printed Shirtings bring success to shirting Manufacturers. 1917 Etta sick Friday, November 9 312 days past 52 to come ____________________________________________________ No. 3 Print for all purposes where print is used. {Etta sik} Fs father comes after her 1917 Saturday, November 10 313 days past 51 to come ____________________________________________________ Pillow Cottons and Pillow Slips---all styles, Plain and Twill, Plain Hemmed and Hemmed Stitched. 1917 Mrs McMillan is buried we go to funeral at Apple Hill did not get home till 10 PM �Sunday, November 11 314 days past 50 to come ____________________________________________________ Im sick Etta Wm & D A go to church 1917 Monday, November 12 315 days past 49 to come ____________________________________________________ Extraordinary durability explains the name, "Rockfast" Drill. Sick on Monday do not wash 1917 ____________________________________________________ Papa goes to Apple Hill with pigs 4. $1.35 Peace was declared 1918 Tuesday, November 13 316 days past 48 to come ____________________________________________________ "The moments we forego eternity itself cannot retrieve." -Schiller. Etta washes we are some what better. Bessie takes sick 1917 Wednesday, November 14 317 days past 47 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. 1918 Bowen comes to butcher �Thursday, November 15 318 days past 46 to come ____________________________________________________ The mothers of the land are strong in their preference for "Steelclad" Galatea and our even more serviceable "Romper Cloth." 1917 Mary Rahal comes She & Mary goes down to Kennedys Kate goes to Apple Hill ____________________________________________________ Ronald & Allan goes to hunt 1918 Friday, November 16 319 days past 45 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Blankets---Ibex, Dragon and Saxony. Katie comes to Spend Afternoon Sam Lawson Comes Miss F goes home 1917 ____________________________________________________ Mae com {partially erased} Saturday, November 17 320 days past 44 to come ____________________________________________________ "The empty vessel makes the greatest sound." -Shakespeare. Boys go to Campbells to work at mill. Mae is Coming home. Papa takes wood from other side 1917 ____________________________________________________ Mae Comes to Cornwall Comes out with Uncle John from Early mass. Bess {erased} 1918 �Sunday, November 18 321 days past 43 to come ____________________________________________________ Mae is home Mrs Sandy Greefield. Mary & Pat. Archie here 1917 ____________________________________________________ Boys go to Valades. for dinner rains all day Bessie & I goes down to H D Florence has sore hand 1918 Monday, November 19 322 days past 42 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Papa sells the Cows goes to North Star. D A goes to Monkland with May 1917 ____________________________________________________ Florence goes to town & stays in. Maggie Tyo dies 1918 Tuesday, November 20 323 days past 41 to come ____________________________________________________ Textile Underwear Cloths are strong favorites. I put up my quilt very cold heavy snow 1917 ____________________________________________________ Maggie is buried. 1st Snow but an awful day 1918 �Wednesday, November 21 324 days past 40 to come ____________________________________________________ "The devil was sick, the devil a monk would be, The devil got well, the devil a monk was he." They take heifers home Snowing and Cold 1917 ____________________________________________________ R & Allan goes to hunt 1918 (Ronald Quail) Thursday, November 22 325 days past 39 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. 1917 Snowing and Cold am still quilting but finish 21st ____________________________________________________ {Erased - Bowen comes to butcher} Papa goes to St Andrews for feed. Boys take heifers home 1918 Friday, November 23 326 days past 38 to come ____________________________________________________ 1917 Cold & stormy ____________________________________________________ Wm goes up with black Cow to Ruperts Price 45 1918 �Saturday, November 24 327 days past 37 to come ____________________________________________________ We are Headquarters for Cotton Shoe Drills. 1918 We clean and put up outside windows. Papa goes to Monkland to for Mae Miss D - suitcase Comes 1918 Sunday, November 25 328 days past 36 to come ____________________________________________________ We go up to Uncles Geo Very very cold Jim Sandy died Monday 1918 ____________________________________________________ Miss D- here but no schoo A. HC. working at building Snowing & cold I wash & Boys working at hen- house Monday, November 26 329 days past 35 to come ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. Cold still ____________________________________________________ {Entries have been erased but will note what can be read. Seems to be repeats of earlier entry} {John Mae come {sleeting} Florence goes to town to see Dr Remains in. Maggie Tyo dies} �Tuesday, November 27 330 days past 34 to come ____________________________________________________ A. A. Duck---for hard wear. Cold registered 20 below ____________________________________________________ {Entries erased but will note what can be read} {A dreadful day snows all day. Maggie is buried. Mrs {S?day} poorly -} Wednesday, November 28 331 days past 33 to come ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. turns somewhat soft - Girls Wm go up to Rahals I get the wool ____________________________________________________ {Entry has been erased but will note what can be read} {Allan & Ranald again goes out Comes home 2 pm all wet gets nothing. H D in town. Florence not much better} Thursday, November 29 332 days past 32 to come ____________________________________________________ "Each day is a little life." -Lubbock. We go to town nice going in but cold coming home Wm & Tom have a chase after a fox & H D shoots him ____________________________________________________ �Friday, November 30 333 days past 31 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey Cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. I spin It is nice & warm Euchre at St Andrews Saturday, December 1 334 days past 30 to come ____________________________________________________ "As soon seek roses in December . . . before you trust in critics who themselves are sore." -Byron 1917 Nice & warm Denis McAlea dies ____________________________________________________ Miss D- goes to Alex on {hill} Then goes to St Andrews 1918 Sunday, December 2 335 days past 29 to come ____________________________________________________ 1919 Meeting of Alter Society turns very cold ____________________________________________________ 1918 The mission opens. Fr McPhaul, Fr McBreararty Boys go Sunday Eve. �Monday, December 3 336 days past 28 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ "When angry, count ten; when very angry, a hundred." 1917 Denis is buried ____________________________________________________ 1918 We go Monday morning Boys go Monday Eve Tuesday, December 4 337 days past 27 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ Cotton Drills---for Shirts, Overalls and Pocketing. 1917 Papa goes to Monkland to find out the price of turkeys took 2 cwt flour home ____________________________________________________ We go morning and Eve 1918 Wednesday, December 5 338 days past 26 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ Bag cloths, Rubber Cloths and Grey Cloths for Manufacturers. Papa goes to Monkland to find out price of turkeys took 2 cwt flour home We Kill 32 turkeys at 28¢ total 367 lbs - $102.76 1917 ____________________________________________________ We go Monday morn & Eve. Ned Boys & Geo Rahal 1918 �Thursday, December 6 339 days past 25 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics are strong favorites with thousands who want the utmost value for their money. 1917 I quilt all day. Allen goes out hunting ____________________________________________________ We Go to Holy Communion for 1st time - 1918 Friday, December 7 340 days past 24 to come 1919 ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad Galatea" is the cloth "par excellence" for Nurses' Uniforms. 1917 Quilt a while very busy ____________________________________________________ Go to Holy Communion. Wm Sick not able to go. 1918 Saturday, December 8 341 days past 23 to come ____________________________________________________ "A man may wear out his welcome, But never his 'Rockfast Drill.' " 1917 Very cold D A. Etta & I go to church Etta goes over to Uncle Johnnys We were very cold when we got home from church. In Afternoon D A & I go up as far as Bones to collect for Xmas Tree was nearly perished when I got home - Wm took cheese home �____________________________________________________ We again have the pleasure of going to Holy Communion {faint writing by someone else erased - Bessie with ?ay on October 10} 1918 End of Mission Sunday, December 9 342 days past 22 to come 1918 ____________________________________________________ Roads impassable did not go to church work at my books all afternoon 1917 ____________________________________________________ We go to church Wm much better. 1918 Monday, December 10 343 days past 21 to come ____________________________________________________ By restricting importation, the war has awakened thousands of women to the superiority of Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. Did not wash an awful day Finish my quilt 1917 ____________________________________________________ Forty hrs. Devotion begins to day Marietta & Joe sick 1918 �Tuesday, December 11 344 days past 20 to come ____________________________________________________ Women who know the value of money are the best customers for Dominion Textile Cotton Fabrics. 1917 Papa goes to Jury - by O.N.Y. Wm goes to Sta Northfield Wm brings Mae's coat from Mail. girls come home got snow bound {drawn picture} a dear little man. ____________________________________________________ We go Holy Communion for 40 hrs - 1918 Wednesday, December 12 345 days past 19 to come ____________________________________________________ "Dressed in a little brief authority." -Shakespeare. We butcher 15 chickens, 7 geese and 6 turkeys 31.40 17¢ geese, 20 for chickens 28 turkeys Papa comes home & tells us Wm McIntosh is dead 1917 ____________________________________________________ Miss. D - opens school. 1918 Thursday, December 13 346 days past 18 to come ____________________________________________________ Grey cottons---full range---heavy, medium and light. Etta cleans Kitchen & puts up curtains & irons I work at Bessies coat 1917 ____________________________________________________ Thing going on as usual. I clean Kitchen and wash Curtains- 1918 �Friday, December 14 347 days past 17 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. I finish Bessies coat papa goes to funeral Wm McIntosh a terrible day 1917 ____________________________________________________ I make my Xmas. Cake- We have the mill 1918 {column of numbers written below last entry} 17 31 28 31 1 108 8 116 Saturday, December 15 348 days past 16 to come ____________________________________________________ For the hardest kind of children's wear, "Romper Cloth" is the ideal fabric. Very cold I spin. Miss F goes home. 1917 ____________________________________________________ Sunday, December 16 349 days past 15 to come ____________________________________________________ I go out collecting 1917 �____________________________________________________ D. A. Gene & I go to church D A & I go to Valades as Mrs Valade is very sick- 1918 Monday, December 17 350 days past 14 to come ____________________________________________________ Perfect Weave---fast colours---splendid wear---all unite in "C" Prints. We wash I make my Xmas Cake 1917 ____________________________________________________ I wash. 1918 Tuesday, December 18 351 days past 13 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea gives your customers a feeling that they have got more than their money's worth. We go to town very cold I remain in got Etta's clothes 1917 ____________________________________________________ We kill Turkeys only 13 got 38 cts a lb. Av. 11 lbs or $4.33 each 1918 Wednesday, December 19 352 days past 12 to come ____________________________________________________ "In the best fabric of duplicity there is some weak point; Dominion Textile Fabrics are noted for their perfect weave." 1917 Papa comes in after me turns soft snowing some �____________________________________________________ Papa goes to St. Andrews 1918 Thursday, December 20 353 days past 11 to come ____________________________________________________ Patriotism pays when it influences a purchase of Dominion Textile "Made in Canada" Cottons. 1917 Nice & soft Papa goes out hunting with RA Quail shot a Lynx ____________________________________________________ Mill comes here 1918 Friday, December 21 354 days past 10 to come ____________________________________________________ Muskoka Scrim---best value on the market. 1917 I churn & sew. Miss F goes home ____________________________________________________ Mill leaves goes down to Myles Chisholm 1918 Saturday, December 22 355 days past 9 to come ____________________________________________________ "Rockfast" Drill---hard and strong as its name. 1917 Bake & prep are for Xmas. Mae comes home. Marietta Angus Comes with her ____________________________________________________ �Miss We go to town. Miss D- goes in with H. C. in evening 1918 Sunday, December 23 356 days past 8 to come ____________________________________________________ "Ring in the Christ that is to be." -Tennyson. 1917 Mae, Etta & Wm goes to church ____________________________________________________ We go to church. Miss D goes down to Seguin for dinner Goes to church with H.C. 1918 Monday, December 24 357 days past 7 to come ____________________________________________________ "The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there." - C.C. Moore. {circled in pencil} Visit with Mae fix up for Xmas. 1917 ____________________________________________________ H Cahey takes Miss D to Northfield Sta. with car. roads bad Mr. Mike takes sick 1918 Tuesday, December 25 358 days past 6 to come ____________________________________________________ "At Christmas play, And make good cheer, For Christmas comes but once a year." -Tusser. Bessie, Gene & Etta & Wm goes to church. Mae goes away We hear of D. McRaes death 1917 ____________________________________________________ �I do my Xmas baking put up decorations. Papa goes to meet Mae. Storming away. Bring chair home from Sta 1918 Wednesday, December 26 {25 written below} 359 days past 5 to come ____________________________________________________ "Again at Christmas did we weave The holly round the Christmas hearth." We wash papa goes to town for Aunt Annie 1917 ____________________________________________________ A nice day but storming. Papa & boys go to church Joe & Etta comes Joe Papa & children go to Sta 1918 Thursday, December 27 360 days past 4 to come ____________________________________________________ Sheeting and Sheets---full range, all widths, Plain and Twill. Sheets---Plain, hemmed and hemmed stitched. A H Chisholm comes in afternoon with Katies parcel. Mary Rahal also. We go to Concert in evening very cold 1917 ____________________________________________________ I do a big washing. We go 1918 Friday, December 28 361 days past 3 to come ____________________________________________________ "Steelclad" Galatea---used with satisfaction from the Atlantic to the Pacific. 1917 Awful cold no one goes to Xmas. Tree �____________________________________________________ Boys cutting wood in bush with George Rahal A fine Day. We go down to see Mr. Mike 1918 Monday, December 31 365 days past ____________________________________________________ "Turn over a new leaf." -Middleton. 1917 We wash. very Cold. Papa goes down to Amelle's Bonneville ____________________________________________________ Did no wash but ironed all day. Papa goes after to see Mae 1918 �Memoranda 1917 Made 1st Syrup in March March 30 5 gallons April 2nd 13 " April 4th 6 " " 5 3 " " 7 3 " " 14 9½ " " 16 1 " 16 '7 " " 20 22 " 69½ " Memoranda Sat. Ap. 28. Took Pig home from AD spotted Stripper 12. April Lion back 17 " Big Black April May 8th Uncle Joe's Apr. 27th _______________________________________________ Took pig home 14th Dec /.7 �Memoranda 1918 _______________________________________________ Made 1st Syrup, 29th April 29th March 2½ Gallons 30 " 4 " 43rd April 17 " 6 " 14½ 8 Apr 21½ 8 raing 7 10 last 27 {figures written at bottom of page} 6, 59½, 65, 23, 68 Memoranda _______________________________________________ I sett Old Donald 7th May. Hen house " Grey turkey 7th " Itoms Cr. " Old Black. 7th ElemTree I sett Black Hen in. Hen house " " White " before Calves 8th May �Memoranda _______________________________________________ {Blank Page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ {blank page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ Duncan Angus{el} D McDonald Bessie Elizabeth McDonald September 11 1921 Duncan MacDonald Memoranda _______________________________________________ {blank page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ 19 doz. Eggs 9th May. 36¢ = 6.78 13 " " 16 " 40. = 5.20 5 " " 19 " 40. = 2.00 18 " " 30. " 40 = 7.20 3½ " " 1st June 38 = 1.33 22 doz - 16 " 33 = 7.28 5 doz. Eggs 23rd " 30 = 1.55 20 " " 28 " 16 = 5.60 12 Montreal July 31st = 4.20 �12 Montreal " 327 4.80 15 Monklan 40 40 5.42 12 Montreal 40 4.80 12 Montreal 40 . 4.80 11 Monkland 40 . 4.40 12 Montreal 45 . 5.40 12 Monkland 43 . (5.16) 12 " 44 (5.48) MEMORANDA ____________________________________________________ 5 cwt shorts July 23rd 10.75 3 " " " July 30 Y6.45 3 " " " Aug. 7 6.45 3 " " " " 13. 6.45 3 Aug 16 6.45 12 " " 43. 5.16 12 doz Eggs to Monk 44¢. 5.28 19 " " " " 38. 7.22 �19 doz. 38 Montreal 45. 5.40 12 " " " Monkland 43 5.16 {several columns of figuring written at bottom of page} Memoranda _______________________________________________ {Columns of figuring written on remainder of page} {Next 4 pages are printed pages listing Postage Rates for each of the Provinces} {Next three pages are printed material on various subjects} For more information on Mary Josephine McDonald, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Josephine McDonald Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Josephine (Minnie) McDonald Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917-1919 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Stormont County, Cornwall Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary Josephine McDonald Diary & Transcription, 1917-1919 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Josephine McDonald Diary & Transcription, 1917-1919 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Josephine McDonald Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1917 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Josephine McDonald Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 20th Century, Stormont County, Cornwall Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1afdfc4a26fb81df3ed7ce11b54036b5.pdf 4e126a8f4cd2bc3d16672c8ed025377c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Wea. === This is the first day of another year, how thankful we should be for the many blessings we have received during the past year I shall strive to do my duty looking for strength from above, I was very busy today I baked and scrubbed, === Ther. Sunday 2 Wea. === The first Sabbath of the year found me at Church, where I love to be, for there we hear the good news, and gather new strength for the duties of the week George and S.A and Elmer and George Jr and I went It was a cold day Mr Nixon preached. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2feafb73a6156bb7cf83bbaf22278af5.pdf 6b6b07d08b79c3f52e5255fbf990b631 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Jan. 3, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made our breakfast. I got the boys off to School. They have their new teacher today D. Marshall, I was busy today doing the house work, and I was also busy doing some patch work of flannel goods. Mother is not very well. === Ther. Tuesday 4 Wea. === Again I rose and got breakfast ready, The boys are off to school. I went to Brampton to get the boys boots mended, I went with W. and Mrs. Limebeer we were late in getting home as we had to wait for the boots. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57e04a09706dd3c681acb029427c526d.pdf 1ab456d21a2aa2e34fbe977db41feb83 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Jan. 5, 1898 Wea. === Another day has come so I must be up and doing as we must not be idle. After I got the boys off to school and the work done I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie for school. I got a little {sowed or sawed} at them but not much as I was late in getting at them. === Ther. Thursday 6 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire and then got breakfast; I then attended to the works of the house and then went to my sewing In the afternoon W. Cole and his daughter Aggie came so I did not get any sewing done. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49b5801892b75c8bfce968959867ef7c.pdf 79a3e112abbefc475be81e460fb135ca Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Jan. 7, 1898 Wea. === I got up this morning and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, I got the boys ready for school, and then I attended to the housework, and then went to my sewing to finish Lancie's pants, the days are so short there is not {much?} time for sewing. === Ther. Saturday 8 Wea. === I got up and made a fire and then attended to the bread, for I have bread and buns to bake this forenoon, and in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed which kept me quite busy. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e5a1ac2ec154b23d28a58f56ef597a2c.pdf 58b604eeaaf3793abce68749c6fb22e1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Jan. 9, 1898 Wea. === This is again the Sabbath day, and a beautiful day it is, Cousin James Reid came over to Georges last night, so he went with us to Church this forenoon, There was 6 of us went to Church, Gea and S.A. & the boys and Jas Reid and I. Mr Nixon preached. === Ther. Monday 10 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, then the boys went to school, I did the house work, and put the clothes to soak in the forenoon, and in the afternoon George and I went to Mrs. Armstrong's funeral, there was a large crowd. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d65b6316270b1ccfce7c65f15ba35b58.pdf 1595b2ca0def9e7adbe2f4620aec06f2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Jan. 11, 1898 Wea. === I rose early and made the fire and put on the wash water. I got the washing out before dinner, and in the afternoon, I was pasting up some paper in the back room, and other duties, I had to bring in the clothes as it started to rain, The boys went to school. {Dinner was the main meal of the day.} === Ther. Wednesday 12 Wea. === I rose and made the fire we had breakfast, I ironed the clothes in the forenoon. It is raining today, We did not go to Mrs {Handeser's?} funeral, There is no school this afternoon on account of funeral, I was cleaning up the back room after dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fbb79f5da6fa661b1a0fbca7b7e9b4d0.pdf 55599c2a2b7963cfb41d1343de2fdd50 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Jan. 13, 1898 Wea. === There was quite a storm of thunder & lightning last night but it froze quite hard in the night, The boys are away to school today as usual, I was busy mending clothes and stockings today, George and W. Limebeer killed a pig this afternoon. === Ther. Fri 14. Wea. === This is another fine day the sleighing is done for the present, I attended to the house work in forenoon. And after dinner I went down to see Aunt Abbie who has got her foot sprained, I found Mrs {Gran/Gaby?} there, and Mrs McLean and family. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9865a552459449fd142dcc9189eef782.pdf 7b212b23e6953b98c3fbce5f264c1026 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Jan. 15, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire. and mixed the bread I baked the bread & buns in the forenoon, and got apples ready for pies, and after dinner I baked cakes and pies and swept and dusted and cut the boys hair and made them black bow ties apiece. We have got a little more snow === Thers. Sun. 16, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George S.A the boys and I, went to church, Mr Nixon was there, but we had a {Kneox?} College student by the name of Oswell preached his text was. Matt xxv & 40. I called at Mr. Grahams on the way home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4e99a401377fc4632bea25defdd92a22.pdf 8b028b060f1c4f3c015af5907dcb6c7e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Jan. 17, 1898 Wea. === We rose this morning, and after breakfast I got the boys off to school, I did the house work and then mended the boys shirts and lengthened the sleeves of them, I was kept quite busy all day. we are having a mild winter so far, with very little snow. === Ther. Tuesday 18 Wea. === I bounced out of bed in a hurry thinking I had slept too long, and found it was 7 O. clock, the boys are off to school, I swept upstairs and cleaned out the stove, I lifted off the pipes and polished the sotve in forenoon, and did some patch work in afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/abc02f4af8b302bb9c7e68344ddfeaff.pdf 039e8ce4a6c21de205da2128add969d5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Jan 19, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made a fire we then had our breakfast how beatiful every tree and shrub looks today, they have a heavy coat of hoarfrost on them, how worderful they look, nothing could be more beatiful, I scrubbed in the forenoon, and in afternoon I was knitting. === Ther. Tursday 20 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school , it is a very wet rainy day, I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon I started to make a west for W. Limebeer. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f17d6310b353a8f96d86fc5f53c12ba3.pdf b0b0d51c9f41060fb95c4b08f10bac95 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Jan. 21, 1898 Wea. === The rain has cleared off and it has frozen some some which makes it more pleasant, after I got the work done I went to the sewing to finish W. Limebeer west. I got it done all except the buttons I have not got them yet so could not finish (I set {bread}) === Ther. Saturday 22. Wea === I rose this morning and after lighting the fire I attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns, and swepts and dusted my room in the forenoon, and after dinner I finished sweeping and dustring, and finished vest. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e5dcfa3f3784ce8551c760fd078ea1c9.pdf 3b6e9d199eff4df7ae53232054401c49 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Jan. 23, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and found it had rained and snowed in the night we had breakfast but did not get to Church I dont know why they did not go, The day seems long when we do not get to Church, It has been a fine day. === Ther. Monday 24 Wea. === I got up and lit the lamp and foud it was 7 O' clock so I had to hurry up, to have the boys ready for school in time, I was sewing boots all day and oiling them, so I was quite a cobbler. George is mending his bob sleighs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aa8b53ad0b5725cc160e917396ae5b16.pdf 7df2d6a7d81a976da9351b3b11c831b1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tue. Jan. 25, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire, I then called the boys, and we had breakfast. I do not feel very well today, Mr. & Mrs. Nixon called for a little while in forenoon, I went with them over to Georges. They are visiting on this {one?} this week. === Ther. Wednesday 26 Wea. === I again rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. the boys are off to school, I do not feel near well. so I am not doing much work today. I cut out some patches for patch work. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50959d8ce41226838eff872bb18bbe92.pdf 3702b9c3524b8c8b0150c11e0fabf863 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Jan. 27, 1898 Wea. === I feel lazy this morning but then I must attend to the work, as it would not do to leave it without being done, the boys are away to school. I am busy at my hard work I am piecing a flannel quilt, feeling much better today. === Ther. Friday 28 Wea. === Again I rise to resume my work, we had breakfast the boys then went to school. I am working at my quilt, I have got 2 large blocks done It looks very well although made of many colors https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24957b236dd8f6e48d31e21015da8a95.pdf 368c8ad76b857bae6a0e1797fc7e260d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Jan. 29, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire. I then attended to the bread, I baked bread and pies and cakes and swept and dusted I was kep quite busy I did not scrub as I had rather much work on hand and I feel weak after my sick spell. === Ther. Sunday 30 Wea. === This is a very cold day Tempreature 22 degrees below zero. George, S.A and I went to church It was too cold for the boys to go, Mr Nixon preached, his text was Jon VIII and 22 We saw Ollie Nicholl at Church. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7bb8633c3802d0fabe1060079241ab0.pdf 68f60dd0cc0b7e2317cc3b5bbf8a6c7e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Jan. 31, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast The boys are off to school I am busy at my patch work. Ollie Nicholl and Francis Mc {Clure?} came to see us in the afternoon and stayed for tea, and then went to Georges for the rest of the evening {until? {illegible word in interline}} Robert came and took them. === Ther. Tuesday, Feb 1 Wea. === This is a terrible stormy day there is a regular hurricane, the boys did not get to school, I cut out a coat for Lancie for school, and fitted it on The storm kept up all day, it has been wild. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/00471c486fd2701d17156da29eb491af.pdf 2e3f724a57698249d6c17a9b3780ce54 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Feb. 2, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and found the weather calmer The boys went to school across the fields on the crust, the side roads are pretty badly drifted. I am busy sewing at Lancies coat. I did not get along very fast at it as I had the lining to cut out and fit. === Ther. Thursday 3 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I prepared the boys for school, I did the housework in forenoon and sewed some in afternoon at Lancies coat, It is still pretty cold https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c1473900ef30f77f3fc4ab5bf0d44c27.pdf 3610ab019912d4deb41a76f91a41d4e5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Feb. 4, 1898 Wea. === It is milder today, as there is quite a change in the weather, I finished Lancies coat today, and attended to the other work, The boys are away to school. This has been the coldest week we have had this winter. All in good health. === Ther. Saturday 5 Wea. === After I had made a fire I attended to the bread I baked bread and buns in forenoon and after dinner George and I went to Brampton to see Uncle David. we were pretty late in getting home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96cd82d012ca72675bb0ce38a4bbb1ad.pdf 1d3744ed9fef9a9d39d87425fab7bf28 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Feb. 6, 1898 Wea. === This is a beautiful Sabbah day. W. Limebeer, the boys and I went to church Mr Nixon preached his text was in First Timothy V and 22. (It was a grand sermon) W. Cole and Minnie and Emma came to see us in afternoon, All is well. === Ther. Monday 7 Wea. === I rose and made a fire after I had polished the stove, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school. I scrubbed the floor, as I had not time on Saturday. Jas Scott and wife were here for a little while in afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/abe0389028848fbd7bf6094263ca5e17.pdf a69c53db76cd108a9cfb4cb2deab36c2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Feb. 8, 1898 Wea. === I got up and put on the fire and after breakfast I attended to the house work, and about XI O'clock Jas Scott came and took me to Mr Grahams as the is a bee sawing wood they cut quite a bit, but did not get near through. Willie Mundell brought me home === Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea. === I got breakfast after I had made the fire I cut out a woolen shirt for W. Limebeer I sewed at it in afternoon. U. R. Henderson came down after dinner to get me to cut his hair. (rain this morning) & Ana Cooney called https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ee21cc08ac8734e9a8d0718f6b695db1.pdf cd867baafeb373256096cb6099152505 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Feb. 10, 1898 Wea. === It is still soft today, very foggy all day, much like rain, I finished W. Limebeers shirt in forenoon, and did some washing in afternoon. The boys went to school. There was heavy rain in the evening after dark. The snow is going fast. George & S.A went to Mono {Road?}. === Ther. Friday 11 Wea. === There is still a heavy fogg this morning, but no rain, George. S.A. & I went down to Church as there is preparatory service there today. Mr Farquharson preached his text as in Hosea XI and 8, Lillie McLean called for a few minutes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c9fdc29afdf363883a7d4557dc13139a.pdf 07209a6d90efc9ff6495ec607bc63173 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Feb. 12, 1898 Wea. === The weather is fine but our sleighing is almost gone, W. Limebeer is away for a visit, he went last night, so George is alone. I was busy mending today which kept me busy most of the time, It is still soft today the creeks are overflowing their banks. === Ther. Sunday 13 Wea. === This is communion Sabbath. George, S.A & I went down in the buggie. Mr Gilroy {Gilray?} preached a fine sermon his text was in St John 1 and 14. Mr Nixon was there too. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8845d8441012322e2b822476b938881d.pdf 7bb9bb7a19713d286b715c9f1a0ac333 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Feb. 14, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, this is a mild day after breakfast, the boys went to school, I was busy fixing a coat for George to wear to school. George, S. A, the boys & I went to a lecture at Mt Pleasant, Mr Gilroy gave the lecture, it was good, Vina McCulloch came here tonight. === Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea. === We enjoyed the lecture tonight, the subject was a trip to Rome and the sights there, it was the best I ever listened to, Vina came while we were away she had been in Chiltenham for a few days she came down on Friday. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb8ebc488c1917b94bd74c672181de51.pdf 41d62875a5f47b0b37d50ea2f1ade795 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Feb. 16, 1898 Wea. === Again I rose and made the fire, the boys went to school. I was learning Vina some lace patterns in knitting, it is snowing some, the weather is not very cold, it is quite soft this is a very good winter for turning as the snow is not deep when we have the snow, there is not much {at present?}. === Ther. Thursday 17 Wea. === Oh Dear, I made a bad blot here, and I don't like to see it. I am busy at the house work and doing some sewing. I did a little at Georges coat finishing it up the boys are at School all is well as usual https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/feb48720a3d9b4bace976813b1099452.pdf ec4ec8c86070a2bf76b2fb4b23d56dba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Feb. 18, 1898 Wea. === Another day has come I rose and made the fire The boys are away to School, it is colder just now, Vina and I went to Roberts in the afternoon it is cold but very good walking. Aunt was busy patching a quilt Robt is drawing ice === Ther. Saturday 19 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire. we then had breakfast. I did some baking in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. Vina and I went to Brampton. we went to see Uncle David. he is keeping just the same, Robert was here from Luther when we came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1cdfa8091ce0c448e5ddb9ead02296a0.pdf ea1e9d77da9053ec5e0b0208a16bd849 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Feb. 20, 1898 Wea. === This is the Sabbath day. Mr {Fowlie?} is to preach today, but we did not get to church today as it is very stormy. The Luther friends are all with Robert says, I did not feel very well today, Vina and I went in to Georges in the evening for a little while. === Ther. Monday 21 Wea. === This is a very stormy day snowing all day the snow is getting pretty deep, I attended to the house work, and learned Vina some more lace patterns. Robert went home, George had quite a race to catch the train. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c62bc060c6c0cc21e3b21174dae2a691.pdf 73151ef2f993e085583f9a958475fe8a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Feb. 22, 1898 Wea. === It is still snowing yet the boys went to school but they got a ride with Mrs Mundell, the men are busy opening the side road there is plenty snow now as it is pretty deep, but it is better than the mud this time of the year and we are glad to see the snow. === Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea. === It is not storming today. I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, in the forenoon, and in the afternoon Vina and I went to Hendersons but, Mrs Henderson and Phemia were away so we were disappointed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/11b0b61ddc22bedc1a04b5f46a0e1e7d.pdf 08a1bb1fb7055f4e613b4f927d584741 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Feb. 24, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. I attended to the house work and schrubbed in the forenoon, and after dinner Vina and I pieced a block for a quilt, as she wanted to learn to piece log cabin. === Ther. Friday 25 Wea. === Again I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school, they are to have a debate today, I attended to the house work and did some sewing, and Vina went over to Georges in the afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/45f751438d4a51c214c051f0a7e7decf.pdf 7847edb7b32e4274be46ddfcdb6a4179 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Feb. 26, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, and then we had breakfast. <s>The boys went to school</s> I made a mistake here as I thought it was Friday, and I have not written for a few day so that is how the mistake came. I baked pies and some tarts and did the other work. === Ther. Sunday 27 Wea. === This is the Sabbath day of rest. W. Limebeer, Vina McCulloch, the boys and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached from St John IV and 35. The roads are so good there is better sleighing now than we have had all winter. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bac4d9c1b1f8b4d82b05bfcf93fcbeb4.pdf 795f503dd173c08ff7e5e76af54b1697 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Feb. 28, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made a fire, we then had breakfast. I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon Georgre, S.A, Vina and I went to W. Coles. We found them at home, we did not get home till after 9 o'clock. === Ther. Tuesday, Mar 1 Wea. === Well I am really ashamed of this page, as there are to many blots, my pen seems to let the ink out too free. I took Vina down to Thos McClures, she is going to stay till tomorrow evening. It is beautiful weather. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/befa46842020e895daa3fe4a4168ff62.pdf ed1689fe2339a3ee44c4a6496d75c781 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Mar. 2, 1898 Wea. === After I had prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, I put on some wash water and did a big washing, which kept me most of the day I don't know when I washed in the afternoon before. I went down to Mr Grahams to Prayer Meeting. (C. E.) Vina met me there, she came home with {me?}. === Ther. Thursday 3 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, the boys went to school. I ironed the clothes in the forenoon, after dinner Vina and I went up to visit at Mrs Hendersons. Mrs Nixon and Mrs McKechnie were there too, There is to be a presentation at Mr {Rennie?} tonight, as they are going away. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/96043cf4cc6a6d146aa7a14287f0e8c1.pdf bb6a32e01426995c3eb216cd1c56ab4b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Mar. 4, 1898 Wea. === We rose again and had breakfast the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work Lancie helped me to carry the flour up stairs before he went to school. I swept upstairs and there dusted down the walls in kitchen, and swept up the floor. We went to visit at Drinkwaters in evening. === Ther. Saturday 5 Wea. === I rose early and after the morning work I fixed my dress as it did not suit me after dinner. W. Limebeer, W. Stubbs, Vina and I went to Brampton, Vina and I went to visit J. McCulloch. We found them well, it was dusk when we reached home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d93a6c248f62949196d97a06f5e6904.pdf 5a5de6ced7f6f47b534baf31dd0b75a8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Mar. 6, 1898 Wea. === I slept rather long this morning. so had to hurry up to be ready for Church. George, Vina, the boys and I went. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Luke XIV and 18, What beautiful weather we are having. Vina and went to Georges for a while in afternoon, and to Jas Halls in the evening. Jas Mc was there too. === Ther. Monday 7 Wea. === I got up and made a fire the boys went to school, Vina prepared for going home. I did up the work in forenoon and in afternoon I drove Vina up to Cheltenham. I visited at W. McArthurs. Aunt Mary was there. I called at Andersons and at P. Fergusons. A warm beautiful day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5acdf198ff9f133f47e526735cf1510.pdf d2de357f9b3df52e664a9689d36c638a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Mar. 8, 1898 Wea. === Another beautiful day George and S. A went to Mono Road yesterday. But S. A did not come back with George. The boys are away to school. Vina is to go home this morning on the train, I am busy washing and ironing ribbons to trim a dress cap for mother. === Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea. === This has been another fine warm day. I baked bread today and buns, and was making the shape for the cap, I did not get much sewing done today. Mother is doing some patch work, piecing stars. S. A, came home today and brough Annie G with her. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/83ec167d24202cedd69331eb3a662a0c.pdf 3bc0014d2f4313d48386fb318952f4ec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dr Noble was here today === Ther. Thurs. Mar 10, 1898 Wea. === This is another fine day. It is so warm, the snow is going fast. George and W. Limebeer are bringing up wood for the circular saw, I have been working at Mothers dress cap, it is slow work, The boys went to school. Annie Graydon is very sick with the jaundice. === Ther. Friday 11 Wea. === I went to bed last night but was woke up about 12 o'clock, as William came down from Luther on the evening train, and it was late about 3 hours. There was a lecture at the church. W. J. stayed for that. Mr Mullin of Fergus was the lecturer. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d744523944e4c2c4a45ebb9c9644a644.pdf 7e3b52728aaa43c7f945d2e17075f275 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Mar. 12, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and there we had breakfast. W. J, cut his foot while chopping in the bush yesterday. It is a pretty bad cut, I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and scrubbed in afternoon. Saturday is always a busy day, very bad weather, it is raining tonight. === Ther. Sunday 13 Wea. === Rain this morning yet James came up last night but could not get home on account of rain, so he stayed here all night. We did not get to Church as the roads are so bad. Annie Graydon is no better. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e0c0bb2582a6d2d82784b2fd4b64aaeb.pdf 398825b72c79cd39b556725c9e82fb3f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Mar. 14, 1898 Wea. === W. J. was up first this morning and made a fire. I then rose and made the breakfast. William's foot is not as sore as we suppose{d?} it would be, he is away to the bank again today, but he can't wear a boot as the cut will be sore for a good while. I finished Mothers dress cap. === Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea. === I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got washed and attended to the bread. We then had breakfast. I baked bread and buns in forenoon and in afternoon Mrs A. B. Henderson, Phimia and I went to Jos Marshalls. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f38b0bd688572b1c8ce6ceb404d25ba8.pdf adfbc141b68398b1ead5c6f763f584ab Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Mar. 16, 1898 Wea. === W. J. was up again first he made the fire. Jas Hall is cutting straw today. W. J and W. Limebeer is there helping. {Ross?} Marshall called to ask me to help at their threshing tomorrow. I was busy washing lace and ribbons, and doing some work for Mother. A thunder storm last night. === Ther. Thursday 17 Wea. === I rose this morning after W. J. had put a fire on. The men are in the bush, R. Marshall came for me about eleven o'clock to go to help Jennie this afternoon. I did not get home till about ten o'clock. Annie has had a bad day today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/00b4615f61a0215dab6924d512eab93f.pdf 730562ef1e4926dd2a09d84e15b4bf92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. Mar. 18, 1898 Wea. === W. J. was up first and called me, as we have to go back to the threshing this morning, they threshed till noon. I did not get home till about 5 o'clock. Drs Noble & Hall were both here today to see Annie G she is very weak, she can take no nourishment. === Ther. Saturday 19 Wea. === I rose this morning and lacked the stove before I made the fire. After breakfast I did some baking in forenoon, and after dinner I swept and scrubbed. Phemia came down for a little while she had tea here. There was thunder & lightning with rain. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6a79e48d208643aaad7a53114e899a97.pdf db3bcc8972ef62a7a68cfaf28f4e68fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Mar. 20, 1898 Wea. === The Sabbatch day. We did not go to church as Annie Graydon is very sick, and the roads are very bad. The doctor did not come to see her today, I went in to see her in forenoon and stayed quite a while with her, quite a few called to see her in afternoon. === Ther. Monday 21 Wea. === We rose to find this a dull day. I did not wash as it <s>as it</s> is a rainy day, we are having very muddy roads, they never were worse they say. I was busy fixing one of my basques {article of clothing} a little. I set bread tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ddfcea9d9c4a2a20dad5e2bea50d93f.pdf aec98454b9de0527948c3fc3d606dafc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Mar. 22, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread. I did the house-work and attended to the bread in forenoon. I did a little sewing today. I went over to Georges for a while, Annie is getting worse, The Dr has no hope of her, I went to Georges again at bed time. === Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea. === I was at Georges all night. Mrs A. B. Henderson and I sat up all night, I came home at 4 o'clock and got the breakfast. I then washed a little in forenoon and scrubbed, after dinner I went back to Georges and worked there till 10 o'clock. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f50ef0e26309c2f92bfb20b3dd5fc454.pdf a639a464aad510fca153e0ba767f8d86 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Mar. 24, 1898 === They telegraphed for the friends to come yesterday. Sam and Joe came from Grand Valley, but the rest did not get here till this morning. She is still getting worse, I feel very tired today as I did too much yesterday. Mr Nixon came to see Annie yesterday, he did not know she was so {low?}. === Ther. Friday 25 Wea. === William got up and made the fire. I then got up and got breakfast. I was busy baking today. Annie is till sinking they have no hope now of her getting better. Mr & Mrs Nixon called again today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7e82cc1e399a902315b9b9441bfc6727.pdf 54477b883840a7eef76f285da7ce3a57 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Mar. 26, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made a fire. I was busy baking in forenoon, Thomas came down from Grand Valley this morning and Sam Graydon went up on the train to Grand Valley. I scrubbed in afternoon and in evening I cut Thomas' and Georges hair. Annie very low. === Ther. Sunday 27 Wea. === The Sabbath I rose this morning and made the fire. W. Limebeer came and told me that Annie is dead. She died about 1 o'clock, the Dr came last night and stayed till after she was gone. It is raining today, Mr Haines brought the coffin down. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14f8ced24d05c8b0a98eed2b41c8deb4.pdf e9808819bc0cc0c4f03a33daadea398e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Mar. 28, 1898 Wea. === Thomas was up first this morning and made the fire. He went <s>home</s> to Brampton with William. Sam & L.A came down this morning on the train. {Gus? Jas?} Wilkinson brought them down from his place, I blacked the stove and swept up and dusted. === Ther. Tuesday 29 Wea. === I rose early this morning. {Venie?} stayed here last night, she got up and went over to Georges. Annie is to be buried this afternoon. I scrubbed this forenoon and went to funeral in afternoon with Richard Graydon, the roads were very bad, Thomas went home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea3bf87f7ac97dc43a998d1d0da5630d.pdf a34fd7c89e9756a9a9ab6d8645eb8a3a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Mar. 30, 1898 Wea. === Sam and {Venie?} stayed here last night, they went down <s>to</s> with Lizzie G. to Wills for dinner, they came up again after dinner, and took the evening train home. They took some roses home. Jennie and Lizzie went home to Toronto too on the evening train. === Ther. Thursday 31 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast William went to help George saw and split wood. I attended to the housework. I was over to Georges in afternoon for a while Roads bad yet. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9d2979dcfbaea8569cbcdc9203d6cdf8.pdf 7037fd3365c083507dc35ed997834958 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. April 1, 1898 Wea. === William was up first this morning, I got up and attended to the bread. After breakfast William went to help George thresh peas, I have no particular work on hand at present as this has been a busy time on account of Annies sickness, and I have not been very well for a while. === Ther. Saturday 2 Wea. === I got up this morning and made a fire. After breakfast I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and washed Williams white shirt and collar. After dinner, I scrubbed floor and stoop, and ironed shirt and many other duties besides. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f0447e88459e5520fc0078dbe80e3489.pdf a0f6455ea357818658067446657d7304 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. April 3, 1898 Wea. === It is colder today we did not get to Church this morning, I don't know why. After dinner William and I went to see Mr & Mrs Graham found them pretty well, Mrs McLean and children were there too, I have not been to Church for a good while. === Ther. Monday 4 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, and after we had breakfast. I prepared to do the washing. S. A went to {Mona?} Road today as they have gone to bring house hold stuff over here for W. Graydon. I had a big washing. William and I went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c77afa9826de40b14a387bd707fe37bb.pdf 56dd9a68cb0b644629eff1d01c865f02 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther <s>Tues</s> Sat. April 5, 1898 Wea. === {On the side of the page: "We went to the funneral"}. I got up and made the fire. I made quite a mistake there by burning two leaves instead of one and did not notice my mistake till I had written two days. I had been so busy that I did not get any writing for a few days. This is the busy day. Mrs Silverthorn was {?}. === Ther. <s>Wednesday</s> Sunday 6 Wea. === This is Easter Sunday. George, S.A., and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached from Col III and 1st also Acts 1 and 3rd. The roads are fine and the weather so beautiful. I am making plenty blots around here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4d48fec07c5f3d2a4fabd28b7251e49.pdf ae4fcfdbfe395a10f13ca90c5e23aa18 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. April 7, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire the boys went off to school, after I had made the house tidy I went to the ironing as I have a good deal to iron. This is the last day of school for a week as it is the Easter holidays, it is beautiful weather again. === Ther. Friday 8 Wea. === I rose and made fire, I then attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked the bread in forenoon and after dinner I trimmed the raspberries and it was quite a hard job too. I got them all done. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a819aedd7ce25d834c9d6bae727ab933.pdf c40293c876a36b6da0359719a73ca863 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther <s>Sat.</s> Tues April 9, 1898 Wea. === We rose early this morning as William is going up to Grand Valley this morning. I drove him to the station. After I came back I went down to W. Mandells to help Mrs Mandell do some sewing. I came home in the evening. === Ther. <s>Sunday</s> Wed 10 Wea. === I rose early again this morning and after we had breakfast and the boys off to school. I went down to Mandells again. It is snowing again, quite rough today. quite a little {?}, Mr Mandell drove me home tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42697d88008fac5c5f2ea6b9a7b1adcf.pdf 4182aba6c9f91663697000126f1829fa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. April 11, 1898 Wea. === After we had our breakfast, and I had attended to the housework, the boys and I gathered up the brush and burned it and after dinner George, S.A. and I went to Brampton. I got some Dutch {?} to plant, it was near dark when we got home. Mother and I made the mission block for the quilt. === Ther. Tuesday 12 Wea. === Again I rose early and went down to Mandells to do some more sewing. I am to help Mrs Mandell make a dress for herself. I was there all day and came home at night. I got a letter from {Lorrie?} McCulloch. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e7dbd67f80f01caba21545ba41b1a201.pdf 039458e4cb6d35f566fd4221ffa5ffec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. April 13, 1898 Wea. === Again I rose early and after breakfast I went down to Mandells again today. I was down about 7 o'clock, we got along very well with our sewing but did not get quite through. I got a ride home with W. Limebeer as he was putting in the seed at W. Graydon. === Ther Tursday 14 Wea. === After we had breakfast we took the roots out of the cellar and after dinner I dug the parsnips, and then put in some garden we planted some parsnips and lettuce and beett and radishes and a few onion. We had a busy day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/691779bf7a2162bf0d16e2ed9742eb9a.pdf 97800b259621e056f189d77a96cd2e73 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. April 15, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went out to the garden. I put in quite a bit more {garden?} and turned down the grass. We sent the boys up to Hutchinsons with some rose bushes and some flower roots. === Ther. Saturday 16 Wea. === I rose and attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked bread & buns and scrubbed in forenoon and after dinner I baked pies and cakes. I had a very busy day. We have been looking for my sister Maggie but she did not come. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4957d6c40a11a186e12eda994bc7adf1.pdf 8ebce527588e6a2aebfdf0f9ad913e91 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. April 17, 1898 Wea. === I got up and found this a beautiful day. George, S.A. and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in John XVII & 17. It is cloudy this afternoon. James came up for a while. W. Limebeer is away on his wheel for the {first?} this season. === Ther. Monday 18 Wea. === After I had made a fire, I then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school again after the Easter holidays. I was busy today making a sash for a hot {bedframe?}. I got it made all night it quite a job. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5258e376eb90590c8645abf941b7d385.pdf d4efa383470e63dd026bcd707e48661c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. April 19, 1898 Wea. === This is a wet rainy day and I can't work outside, So I busied my self making at at print dress for myself for every day wear. It is very dark and dull, Jennie Marshall came over to Georges in forenoon and got storm {?} with the rain. === Ther. Wednesday 20 Wea. === This is a dark dull day yet, we are having rain and snow, which makes it very disagreeable. I have been snowing again at my dress. Phemia Henderson came down for a crochet needle (a hook) but did not get one. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a32f543895a5fdf0bbf011e1c34b3a7e.pdf 6cc9ab9b3f2ae33d8abcaa790d26d5a7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. April 21, 1898 Wea. === There is no rain today but it is dull and cold. I was busy sewing in forenoon, and in afternoon I planted the sweet peas. I put in quite a lot. It is too wet to do much outside, So I must work inside for there is plenty to do, and I do not feel extra well. === Ther. Friday 22 Wea. === It is raining again today. The boys are off to school, George brought me a white peony root from Mrs Henderson but it is badly broken and I am afraid it will not grow, but I hope it may, for they are so nice. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1991b881968613db9ebc0fbdeca5e77b.pdf 6b164fd7845e1d4098e435091b8e0385 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. April 23, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, which I baked in forenoon, also pumpkin pies and buns and after dinner I swept and dusted and then went outside and the boys and I made the hotbed. I saw a flock of wild geese going south which is a sign of cold. === Ther. Sunday 24 Wea. === This is a beautiful day. George, S.A, and Willie Graydon went to church, I did not go as I am not well enough to go. S.A. came in a little while in afternoon. The day seems long when I do not get to church. I always like to go. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5f6240de264821e449fda61d0299afdd.pdf 2fe37580517c5338315304477bc2ec30 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. April 25, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast, and the boys off to school, I fixed up the hot bed and planted the seeds, in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a print dress waist and did a little sewing. George and W. Graydon went to Brampton. Arbor day at school. === Ther. Tuesday 26 Wea. === I got up and made the fire. The boys went to school, I attended to the house work, and did a little sewing, and after dinner George, S.A, Willie Graydon, and I went up to the graveyard. I felt that I was not wanted. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/da7f2992708b7c2956ed170db1186c13.pdf 20813eebc4aef1e82b85f81fdefa8624 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {At the top of page: Willie Graydon went to Luther} === Ther. Wed. April 27, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast the boys went off to school. I went out to the garden and dug the rest of the ground and planted some more onions, and some beans. Mr Ceasar the horse farrier was here, {Fred?} Hutchinson came home with the boys. After tea I went down to Mr Grahams. === Ther. Thursday 28 Wea. === Again I rose a made the fire. I was busy sewing in forenoon after I did the house work. George went to {?} after dinner and S.A. went to the auxiliary meeting at Mr O'Neals. I trimmed the gooseberries, and currants and put manure around there. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3c16ad06eab4155e65d66a88fdd5bd09.pdf 96de8fe35ea96bc60ca4ffa23e8ad717 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. April 29, 1898 Wea. === After breakfast, I went outside to work, making stakes for the flower beds and planting out some Sweet Williams, and {?} (or Scarlet Lightning) and Holly Hocks and Roses. I have had a very busy day. Then I cleaned up the rubbish. W. Graydon came back from Grand Valley. === THer. Saturday 30 Wea. === I rose and cleaned the stove and made the, I baked bread, buns and pies in forenoon. Fred Hutchinson and Elmer and George went off to fish. They got a few small ones. Phemia was in a few minutes in afternoon. James came up in even. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4dc29f844e5e420d6a7bb00a0ceee79a.pdf 2948280dfee2eb06b3ddeda72ba421d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Sun. May 1,1898 Wea. I rose and made the fire we had breakfast They did not go to Church today, I might have gone with Roberts if they had said they were not going Very light rain today cloudy and dull. James came up in evening the rain came on so he could not go home. Ther. Monday 2 Wea. James got up at 5 o 'lock, I did not up for quite a while. After the boys went to School I did a big washing and in afternoon and in afternoon I carried some {wealth?} to {Mary?} on the Lilly of the valley and did some house cleanng up stairs, and filled the {cupboard cud?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a405268d512ca9e1af7cd71cf11f35e1.pdf 66c34a849fefaa055cd24527dc0d4979 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. May 3, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, The boys went to school. There was heavy rain last might, I was busy house cleaning upstairs, I got through at tea time, and after tea, I did the ironing it was 10 o'clock when I got through, and I was tired. W. Limebeer ploughed the potato ground. === Ther. Wednesday 4 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys went to school, and I went at the white washing. I did Mothers bed room and mine, I was kept very busy, It has been cloudy all day, This is a busy week for me https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25603210170bb89eca94f8a794ca41fd.pdf dc4c9b9d6537853e72453f20923b3f25 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. May 5, 1898 Wea. === It is still cloudy this morning, and quite cool. The boys are off to school. Mother and I are busy today at the house cleaning putting things to their places in forenoon, and after dinner I cleaned up the back room. I got through in good time. George broke the glass of the hot bed, and he feels pretty bad. === Ther. Friday 6 Wea. === I rose early this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went at cleaning up the kitchen. I white washed it and blacked the stove and washed the wood work and srubbed the floor. I did a hard days work I was tired. (I set bread https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7cc74bba580b85ad31ddee16d3e482c7.pdf b519b22010c2bf960da4d7e0d8f8babd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. May 7, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pumpkin pies in the forenoon and after dinner was {picking?} up the raspberries wheeling chip manure, and put {that?} around them. === Ther. Sunday 8 Wea. === This is a nice day, the day of rest, I got up and prepared the breakfast. George, S.A, and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Exodus XV and 23, 24, and 25. James was here for a while, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8cc9c2dfd739a88b9ed7f50216637ddf.pdf 1186faa6cf558adaef798997f9306e92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. May 9, 1898 Wea. === I got up early, and made a fire, and put on the wash water The boys went to school I did the washing in the forenoon and after dinner, I went outside and turned the grass among the raspberries and wheeled a lot more chip manure, the boys helped me when they came home === Ther. Tuesday 10 Wea. === After we had breakfast over and the boys off to school, I starched the clothes and ironed them and there I was busy in the back, tidying it and cleaning the glass ware, I then fixed up the Lilly of the Valley. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c5a1da7b296b9d632b9921953ff0a00e.pdf 7b41e20fdf5bcc8fbcb8df82022b3ead Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. May 11, 1898 Wea. === Just after breakfast Old Mrs Henderson came down as A. B. was going to Brampton she was with us till after dinner, It is a long time since she was here before. After we had dinner I cleaned up Johnies room which kept me busy till dark, The boys at school === Ther. Thursday 12 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast The boys went to school. I attended to the house work, in the forenoon. After dinner I cleaned the {?} of the cookhouse and whitewashed it and scrubbed it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/30a087e12ae01cca1d6e0797ad4db367.pdf 336df79e95d6017f669df8f6e9ddace4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. May 13, 1898 Wea. === I made the fire and got breakfast ready, after breakfast I went again at the whitewashing, I did the stoop and the outside of the cookhouse, It is very white, Mr Ceasar came today to see how the horses leg is doing. I gave him some flower roots. === Ther. Saturday 14 Wea. === James went up home tonight. I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked in the forenoon, Sam Graydon came after dinner, he is going to build the stone work of A. Clarks barn, his brother Willie is going up with him today as he has got a job in a store up there. We planted a few potatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/31d9c284821c2b508e6cef4eb29fe8bc.pdf e98c813e5e174a0af35dc8c82e29a274 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. May 15, 1898 Wea. === It is cloudy this morning but there is no rain, it turned out fine George and I went to Church he drove {?} single Mr Nixon preached his text win in Mark XIII and 22, and 26 we had fine sermon on character === Ther. Monday 16 Wea. === James came down today. I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast I kept {Lancie?} home to help me plant potatoes, we were busy all day. we have to wheel the manure to put under them, we planted potatoes and corn and mellons and cucumbers we had a hard days work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c91987ee15ceb89d2ccf3a5147a5d791.pdf e2a9b43e7836b2ee4a2d10df944c62aa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. May 17, 1898 Wea. === I kept Lancie home this forenoon again, we planted the red heart beans, and some more potatoes, he went to School after dinner, and S. A. and I went to the missionary quilting, the was a big crowd there about 35 in all, they quilted two quilts one tweed one === Ther. Wednesday 18 Wea. === I rose early and got Lancie to help me wheel some manure, we planted some more beans of the later kind. George dropped them for us before they went to School, I finished planting the potatoes and corn, I also planted some parsnip and flower seeds. and took some {warm?} {sap?} out of the trees. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4be6d86336a52c82549ca151af5a8062.pdf 50f9c51470b800d170e65a512e9970f1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. May 19, 1898 Wea. === There was heavy thunder and lightning and rain in the night, and another storm this morning, the boys are away to School I did not do any outside work today, as it to damp and wet. I was busy sewing a little. === Ther. Friday 20 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and attended to the hoes work in the forenoon and after dinner I went out to the garden and did some weeding and I transplanted some lettuce, and beets and planted a few beans. I went up to see Mrs Henderson. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d00f852c124a46ba56fd652cf8ca2ed6.pdf c5c930b819a6a2004b07b61ae232e3e2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. May 21, 1898 Wea. === When I came home from seeing Old Mrs Henderson last night, who has been very sick, I found James here he wants me to do some sewing for him next week, I baked bread and buns & pies in forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed the floor and stoop, and cut Georges hair. The boys are helping the men. === Ther. Sunday 22 Wea. === This is a beautiful Sabbath day after a heavy thunder storm in the night. They did not go to Church today I don't know why, I always like to go when I am well, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d90cd2bcd98ffe6f9994ca676818de3c.pdf c8c432ab537f46ba5c6391259bb5eb5f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. May 23, 1898 Wea. === I got up this morning and made a fire and put on the wash water, we then had breakfast, I did quite a big washing I fixed the lounge putting more {strain?} in it. I washed and ironed the cover but did not get it on, as I had not time The boys were at School === Ther. Tuesday 24 Wea. === This is birthday of our Queen (Victoria) I attended to the houes work this forenoon, Lizzie Graydon came out from Toronto this morning, and went back on the evening train. Mrs J. Graham & Mrs J {Leake?} were here this afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5fda081bd324c55b4ae8acc3128f9373.pdf 599c569d7a2274a5b1acbb55f4ed004b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. May 25, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast over I went to the ironing Albert Hunter came down for me to go and stay with Mrs Henderson as Phemia had to go for medicine for her, The W. Y, M, Society met at Georges this afternoon there was quite a number there, but I did not get there === Ther. Thursday 26 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, then we had breakfast, and then I was busy all day making flower beds and transplanting flowers, I also set out {?} boxes of tomatoes I had quite a busy time there is so much to do. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/76c5f010cd8f0b5dbc44e975641d7cba.pdf 2221abfc06b90da93abce2a1ae9a8197 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. May 27, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I set out some tomatoes in forenoon after dinner Phemia called a few minutes I did some baking and after tea I went up to Hendersons, there was choir practice there === Ther. Saturday 28 Wea. === I got up and made a fire and got the breakfast I then did a little baking and swept and dusted, after dinner the boys went to the mill with W. Limebeer, and was busy weeding and hoeing and taking worms out of the {?} and I planted some tomatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a9647b761659352e673efcb3349e0f6c.pdf 012af2e5a36e8d1f8bb18f710b5c324e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. May 29, 1898 Wea. === This is a beautiful day we had some rain last night. George, S. A, and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached, his text was Luke VIII and 18 the first clause, George and S.A went to Home Church in the afternoon, John Graydon came in the evening (my nephew). === Ther. Monday 30 Wea. === {On the side: Wells {?} was here} {Well?} I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got breakfast ready, the boys are away to School, G Hutchinson called for a straw hat. I was working outside in the forenoon, after dinner I was doing some mending and putting new wrist bands on the boys shirts. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d3eaaff32f8f5bc09a823820141c70a6.pdf 9e335c1fd9c4ea8bfbefa059dc5060bb https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/896af5bfb5ae036b705028dd12d86648.pdf dfae8f652d5ac15f647fe253f3d33513 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thursday. June 2, 1898 Wea. === I got up early and got the boys all to School. I went to Brampton with Phemia, we went to Mr Cooneys for dinner, and had a nice time, Mrs {?} had been sick but is much better now, it was later than we intended to be Mrs Henderson is keeping better, Mother sewed another hat. === Ther. Friday 3 Wea. === This is the day of the preparatory service at the Church. George, S.A and I went. Mr McAlpin preached, his text was in I Cor X and 21, George and S.A. went to Brampton. I came home with Mr Graham I called in at Roberts, and he wanted me to whiten a hat for him, so I brought them with me. {On the side of page: I got hats done} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/50d73f622408fff8d51df7f7e281772a.pdf 0cda0bbf3010430abbcc07e4daa536a3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. June 4, 1898 Wea. === I rose early and made the fire, it is very warm. after breakfast, I got the men to put the stove out, so I was very busy scrubbing and cleaning up in the forenoon, and after dinner I baked pies and cakes, Phemia came down in evening. === Ther. Sunday 5 Wea. === This is the Communium Sabbath, George S,A, & I went Mr Nixon preached. his text was in Gen XL VIII and II. William & J. {Mellor?} went to Georgetown and {Jas?} McCulloch went to Cheltenham, I was up at Hendersons in afternoon {On the side of page: James Graydon was here} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3fdaf4c9996a176b824c9d91f50c42e9.pdf 9d299a8c88989ab563800d3f0287ba3c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. June 6, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast THe boys went to School The men were at the {manure?}. I was in the garden weeding in the forenoon, and in the afternoon I was doing some mending, Jas McCullochh was here helping the men === Ther. Tuesday 7 Wea. === I rose early and after we had breakfast, I attended to the house work and then I was busy outside till noon. after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for James and sewed at them but I did not get them quite finished, as I had some other work to do out side https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f64b3cbc6280097d86563d7c1a879b54.pdf 4432d42b8c33dfdbd6910617b4bd109e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. June 8, 1898 Wea. === I rose at 5 o'clock and called the boys I put on the fire, we then went outside, I was planting some mellons and some more cucumbers as they eaten off, the boys were busy hoeing, we got a good lot of work done and I was busy transplanting flowers. === Ther. Thursday 9 Wea. === I rose again early and found it raining, I attended to the bread, then had breakfast. Lancie was out hoeing some as the rain had stopped, I was hoeing in the forenoon, and after dinner, I finished James' pants, I took them down in evening, I called at {Halls?} for a while. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3174b828f1c6b426deb89a66aafc15a1.pdf 5fa716ffa910733a2d8b17def5a88f84 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. June 10, 1898 Wea. === William stops here at night so he is always up first, and away to his work. I got up and made the fire and we then had breakfast, I was busy outside transplanting flowers, and mowing grass and helping Mother fill the {leach?} to make soft soap there is plenty of work for every day === THer. Saturday 11 Wea. === I rose this morning and blacked the stove, and then made the fire, I put water in the leach and run off the lye. I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse, we had heavy rain in the afternoon. I was fixing the boys pants and blouses, and ironed Williams white shirt. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af08d68c42458ebfb6156f63dc1e716c.pdf fde05bcd7474c42035d1f766ba1e4d2a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. June 12, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and got breakfast William is here, the two James' were here last night giving us some music, I did not get to Church this morning, George and S.A {went?} James, A. and I went to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Joshua XXIV and 15 first {past?}. {?} Graydon was here. === Ther. Monday 13 Wea. === I rose early and put on the wash water. I washed out the white clothes before breakfast, I had a big washing as I had some to do for the {?}, in the afternoon I was weeding and transplanting and fixing the sweet peas (heavy rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c19ef0295635265a0baabb85c2b96bcd.pdf b09acbc5319b6833d00dc99b1e7d4259 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. June 14, 1898 Wea. === I was a little late in getting up this morning, and so had to hurry up, I was making yeast <s>soup</s> in the forenoon, and doing some cleaning in the milkhouse in afternoon, and transplanting some pansies, and helping Mother make the soap. George, S.A. and W. Limebeer went to the garden party. === Ther. Wednesday 15 Wea. === I got up and made the fire, the boys went off to School, I was working outside this forenoon, {bringing?} up the soap and it has made my hands very sore, and I was doing some cleaning up in the milkhouse, white washing and scrubbing. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/624c5af312fa64adf428a5c70276202b.pdf 98e043c7fe0eb20969e6b7d82f47f8b0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. June 16, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread. after breakfast I prepared the boys for school. I baked and ironed this forenoon. I then worked outside fixing the steps of the milkhouse, and cleaning up outside, sweeping and scrubbing, === Ther. Friday 17 Wea. === I got up and made the fire. There is School this forenoon, and a picnic to the lake in afternoon. I baked rhubarb pies and was busy outside fixing the flowers, S.A went to the picnic https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a36194c900e6cb1db4c347e03cf6d3f9.pdf ffe676bbd0804515572515631d625fda Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. June 18, 1898 Wea. === I got up and cleaned the stove, and then got breakfast. George went to School this forenoon, as he is thinking of trying the entrance for the High School, I baked cakes and pumpkin pies, Aunt Abbie came up in afternoon for a while I swept and dusted, and scrubbed cookhouse === Ther. Sunday 19 Wea. === William and James stayed here last night, I did not go to Church. Geo & S.A went {out?} did not come home till eve the two James {McS?} went to Cheltenham, W. Stubbs and wife of Melville came to Geo's but were disappointed. Jas McGill and family were here too. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4abf9730fa20805bdd48df099079cb59.pdf 7445cb7dc5fe153f31d0b4acc6636f92 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. June 20, 1898 Wea. === William is always up at 5 o'clock and away to work I was working outside transplanting {summer?} savory, and I went to Mrs Grahams helping her to make a dress, there was a little rain after dinner. I brought the waist home as we did not get it done === Ther. Tuesday 21 Wea. === I rose and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off to School I was making Mrs Grahams dress. Gracie Mandell called for it on the way house School. I set bread tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/91fa622e4e1c6ace517cbb2f5788b00b.pdf 4adb9e32a16cac10168f40bea2755969 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. June 22, 1898 Wea. === William was up at {11?} o'clock I was late in getting up as I fell asleep again after William left. I baked bread and buns, and transplanted some flowers, The masons got through after dinner a while, and then came up to pack up, Jas Hall took them to the {sta?} Roberts Thomas came down to work at {barn?} === Ther Thursday 23 Wea. === Thomas stayed here last night, I got up and made the fire the boys went off to School I attended to the housework, I do not feel very well I don't know what is the matter with me, George and S.A went to the Sunday School Convention in afternoon, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db4eb00e2ffda7922b32f3397d13c34c.pdf fa26f4c7f0a65e2067b4305311eee703 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. June 24, 1898 Wea. === Thomas stayed at George last night. I got up and put on the fire after we had breakfast the boys went off to School, I was not able to do much work as I do not feel any better, I just did the houeswork in forenoon after dinner W. Cole came and Minnie and Emma === Ther. Saturday 25 Wea. === I got up and blacked the stove and then put on the fire after breakfast I baked the pies and swept and dusted, I took a rest. after dinner as I was sick, I planted a few tomtaoes in even but there came a heavy shower of rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23d40b6620537a8241add4bc7ff4282b.pdf dfe6b233162d0af80ef06d5da70fbddd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. June 26, 1898 Wea. === Roberts Thomas & James came up last night and stayed all night, it is a bright clear day. I did not go to Church as I was not well, George & S.A went Thomas & W.Limebeer went up to Cheltenham before dinner, James came up in afternoon, D. McClure and family were at Georges === Ther. Monday 27 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, and after breakfast we got the boys ready to go up to Grand Valley to try the entrance. George and I took them to the station. We came round by Cheltenham I went into the {lounging ground?}. I was working outside after dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1ec483efaf6c772bd85cef13fed7de96.pdf 322e4d76a9344cd013da41bcce7a36b2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. June 28, 1898 Wea. === The framers came up last night with Thomas to get a shave. It seems lonely without the boys as I have to take breakfast alone, I was outside all day weeding and hoeing and mowing and fixing up the tomatoes and flowers === Ther. Wednesday 29 Wea. === I got up this morning and after breakfast which I had alone I went outside for a while in the morning. I was hoeing the cucumbers and tomatoes, then I was busy mending. I was busy mending I went over to Mr {Mellig?} for some asters {On the side of page: Aunt Abbie was up} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3e32ebd93e99573e46f78b5882f1e979.pdf bd1731b786b6efc4031eb22021cf874d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mr & Miss Graham and her {sister?} of Port Perry was here today === Ther. Thurs. June 30, 1898 Wea. === After breakfast I went to washing I did not get done till after dinner as I had a lot to wash. There was a terrible tramp came in at noon he was so raged. I felt afraid of him There was rain in afternoon. Robert and Ellen came down from Luther they have little Janie with them === Ther. Friday July 1 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast I attended to the hoes work and did a litle ironing in forenoon. George, S.A and Robert went to Brampton, Ellen went to Roberts and I finished ironing https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2ef2bde2dbbe36f4f8339611109704ab.pdf 454256f90c1fcf81b920e817999e5c53 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. July 2, 1898 Wea. === We rose early this morning as Robert & Ellen think they had better go home. I attended to the bread and then got the breakfast ready, I made a boquet for them to take home with them, it is a very warm day for driving I was busy doing my cleaning up for the Sabbath === Ther. Sunday 3 Wea. === VERY HOT {in large letters} I was late in getting up this morning. Thomas {Mc?} (my nephew) took breakfast with me. George, S.A and I went to Church it was very warm. Mr Nixon preached from the XV of Luke and verses 12 & 13. (A shower in afternoon Thomas went to Home Church https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3175b8ba173eb9083750f2780a65b62e.pdf 40e64e4f61a063a33548338934dbe62f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. July 4, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and prepared breakfast I ate alone as Mother does not rise so soon I attende to the house work and then made a skirt for Mother after tea I went down to Mr Grahrams, Mr & Mrs Nixon called there too, so I got a ride home with them === Ther. Tuesday 5 Wea. === Again I rose and attended to the house work and then made a large boquet for Mrs Graham of Port Perry I then went down to cut out a shift for Mr Graham (a white one. I stayed at Mrs Mendells to help quilt Aunt Abbie was there too we got it finished https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23d6d0341f10fd0999a8daa64a9c0ea1.pdf 300601015783abae1176570e6544cbad Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. July 6, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made a fire, and again I had breakfast. I put Paris {?} on the Potatoes after dinner. I was busy at Mr Grahams white shirt I did not get it done, as I had some other duties to attend outside, this has been a warm day === Ther. Thursday 7 Wea. === I rose and attended to the morning duties and then I finished Mr Grahams shirt and then I washed it and Thomas' clothes too This has been a nice day. Mrs Graham of Port Perry went home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b09a34a8d5ed2564a0e91e104ce79051.pdf 36f50f3e93e6aa8a335bd494d798ab01 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. July 8, 1898 Wea. === After I had breakfast I starched the clothes and ironed them, About 3 o'clock Thomas came up from Halls, and asked me to help him pack up as they were going home. After tea I made a boquet for Mrs Jas Marshall, and took it to her, as I was {taking?} Mr Grahams shirt home. I called at Roberts ===Ther. Saturday 9 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and after breakfast I had to drive the horses on the hay fork all day I did my work while they were getting the loads. This has been a beautiful week for the hay. George has one field in very cool tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/797fecc77e282a01c7f740e041d374d5.pdf 618379cd3b0477b8b7494738677db996 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. July 10, 1898 Wea. === It is still cool this morning, George and I went alone as S.A has a sore throat, Mr Nixon is away taking his vacation so we had a strange minister today Mr Stewart he preached from the IV of Galatians and the 4 and 5 verses. James came up === Ther. Monday 11 Wea. === I rose about 4:30 this morning and prepared my breakfast, I then started about 5:30 for the berry patch, I was back about 9:30 I got 7 lbs they were very good, but it was very wet as there had been a frost, we picked the tame ones too https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6d5b214191a68f4f84e61784db2440e2.pdf dd5a6192ec417e1dcd3d100ee8e9bde1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. July 12, 1898 Wea. === This is a fine day, but war, and dusty, They are all away celebrating the 12th, but I had to stay home as usual I would liked to have gone, I went to the field and cut some straw for a hat or two James went up home last night, === Ther. Wednesday 13 Wea. === I rose this morning and after breakfast Phemia came down to see if we would have any berries for sale, I then {harnessed?} {Dandy?} and went up to the station for the boys and James, they came all night, Lancie and I picked some red currants. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ae0771f776f193896b06941f5deeb928.pdf e4f1abb97682a3477b2c2c19d8a31984 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. July 14, 1898 Wea. === We got up this morning and after breakfast we picked the berries and got 10 lbs, I canned them and did up the red currants and attended to the other house work, I baked bread and buns today so I had quite a busy day. I went up to Henderson last night for a while === Ther. Friday 15 Wea. === I rose again and made the fire, and we had the breakfast over Lnacie to rake hay he was at it all day, I was mending the boys clothes today They enjoyed their visit to Grand Valley very much, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9ce9e906a546cc0f14fe469606017d63.pdf 82a4f2be5ec5b5e6069fa51338febcde Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. July 16, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning and prepared the fire we picked the berries before breakfast, Lancie had to be at the hay again today they got it all in except the raking, I did up the berries and a few brack currants I was busy in the evening fixing my pink waist === Ther. Sunday 17 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared breakfast They did not go to Church this morning After dinner George, S.A and I went over to Georgetown to Mrs Jas Hutchinson funeral, we then went to Robt Reids, and in evening we went to the {Endeavor?} at {Norval?}. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aad8cee05b8552f64402e7ddc86614b1.pdf 46d5b4b3dc94751502ed74c9eff54615 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. July 18, 1898 Wea. === I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and after we had breakfast we went to pick berries. we got a nice lot we had 23 lbs We got home at eleven o'clock, I did them up and attended to the other work. === Ther. Tuesday 19 Wea. === Again I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and went off to the berry patch, the boys W. Limebeer and I the berries were not quite so good, I canned them up, and then fixed my pink waist https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5383d2db1be1a38f3b2a8b233a19e157.pdf da9387ba28dc2601fce3a733de29581c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. July 20, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast the boys and I went to the field, the boys picked peas while I cut straw for hats, we brought it home and trimmed it after dinner Weirs Mary came down from Cheltenham she came down on the morning train, She and I went up in eveng for valise. === Ther. Thursday 21 Wea. === I rose at 4 o'clock and mixed the bread, and then took a rest for a while longer on the lounger, then, S.A, Mary and I went to Robert Reids for berries, it was very warm, {Fraser?} came home with us to have a play, he is 10 years old https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9554efb766a831d02d6fda06eff92e09.pdf edae716001ccde56029a32c82e530820 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Fri. July 22, 1898 Wea. === I got up and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, I did a little washing, and canned up the berries I got at R. Reids, I was kept busy. and after tea The boys, & Mary and I went to Roberts, we were late in getting home James came up with us {Scribble on page} === Ther. Saturday 23 Wea. === I rose and cleaned the stove, we then had breakfast, I did some baking and swept and dusted and scrubbed the stoop and cook-house, James came up late to take Mary to R. Reids George and S.A went to Caledon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c0055b0f4ca3c462a0c42e2f098d3301.pdf d3a491e78888e8bc93083d5fe1ffb966 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. July 24, 1898 Wea. === James and Mary did not go till this morning as it was too late last night, they went to Reids and then to Norval Church. There is no preaching in our Church today. It is terrible warm today George and S.A. brought {Mitte?} Stubbs with them home for a week. === Ther. Monday 25 Wea. === I rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. we had a little thunder storm, but very little rain, I was doing some mending, and <s>fixing</s> my pink waist, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bd31f298b71f90110d207c70d7ac6e34.pdf 583f2b7749200490f95faabb85d8dbb3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. July 26, 1898 Wea. === We got up and after breakfast, Fraser Reid the boys and I went to the berry patch, we got quite a lot, and was home before noon, After dinner S.A. {Mitte?} Stubbs and I went to Brampton Agnes Reid and 3 of the family came over with Mary and took Fraser home === Ther. Wednesday 27 Wea.=== I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies, and did up the rest of the berries Mary went over to Georges in afternoon and in the evening she and I went to Roberts Marshalls, Jennie was away https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb09c8f86e9c1229f347ef0200d6e11f.pdf 94d168b85897787d5d7e65a72d6295d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Thurs. Jul 28,1898 Wea. I rose and made the fire and {prebaked?} the breakfast, and attended to the house work. I baked bread and buns in the forenoon and did some sewing in afternoon. After {lunch?} we went to Ms. Grahams, there was a little shower of rain we called at Robert's. Aunt Abbie cam home from {Rochesture?} Ther. Friday 29 wea. After we had breakfast Mary and I did a little working and ironng. I also blacked the stove I did up my {mesdin?} waist, after dinner we went up to Hendersons and had a nice time. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c36297d2b193c506ba53aa8510078a8e.pdf 9497bd3bf4396bb2c1c3b0190d979250 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Sat. July 30,1898 Wea After we had breakfast the boys Mary and I went to pick berries for Mrs. Graham, we got out 6 lbs, and was home early we baked pies and cakes in forenoon and sweeped and dusted in afternoon and attended to other duties. We went to Hall's in the evening/ Ther. Sunday 31 Wea. George Limebeer of Caledon and sister (Mrs. S. Sheliles) came to Georges last night There was 7 of us went to Church, Mary & I went with G Limbebeer. Ms Nixon, Preached his text was in Cal 4 and 18 Mary when to {Yhos McGlues?} and came home at night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e704ed36618fe7aa1080fa97e8db801b.pdf 30e0467bd5512df818fef931efdbafdf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Mon. Aug 1, 1898 Wea. We rose this morning and found it very cloudy. I did some sewing for myself, in fore noon, and after dinner we went to Robert's and spent the afternoon. It is lookig like rain. I got my sewing done. Ther. Tuesday 2 wea. I rose and made a fire and put on the wash water, mary and I did the washing in the forenoon, and after dinner I {glazed} and trimmed a hat, mary went to visit at Hall's, to visit James was up in {weuy?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7bcbf73174ae998e2690a838e61927b8.pdf ffeed029c65a9376dc3ca39c0baca038 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Ther. Wed. Aug. 3 1898 Wea. After breakfast, there came on a feautiful shower of rain, I ironed the clothes and Then as it had cleared off I took Mary down to {Pranston?} to spend a few days, I had dnner at {Jim?} Cooneys and tea at {Juo} Mc Cullochs, I got home safe. Ther. Thursday 4 Wea. After we had breakfast the boys and I went to berry patch in forenoon, we got about 4 lbs they are almost done. After dinner I took a rest and then cleaned some straw for hats and did up the berries. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ddc547faceef333a8af7703d26f9e6d6.pdf e1cfde4c772bafc86399503336fec936 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I rose this morning and attended to the bread, after wehad breakfast, I baked pies and break and buns. And after dinner I swept and dusted scrubbed the {stoop?} and cook house, and did my saturday's work as I expect to be away from {ilegible word}. Ther. Saturday 6 Wea. I rose early this morning and went to Brampton for Mary. Mrs Limebeer and Millie Mc Culoch went with me, I was at {Jno?} Mc Cullocks for diner and tea, We called at Uncle Davids But did not see him. I left the house at - W. b. Mc Culochs https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ee00f4d85f194ffe7c70c16344482798.pdf 1072edbfe517b4f362a3b1a57340cc20 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sun. Aug. 7, 1898 Wea. === Lizzie Graydon came out yesterday from Toronto {so?} George, S.A and Lizzie went to Church, Mary and I went to Cheltenham with Halls, George went with us, Mr Nixon preached his text was Gal V. {7 & 8?} Cloudy like rain === Ther. Monday 8 Wea. === I rose this morning and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I attended to the house work. I had no particular work today Mary and I went to Roberts in evening James came up with us https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ec5259d09093647df5f4423219a94eb.pdf 4e97784bf7204765daf51a9655c6d1e6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Tues. Aug. 9, 1898 Wea. === After we had breakfast Mary started off on foot to Cheltenham, I attended to the house work in forenoon and after dinner I went with Robert and Aunt Abbie to Mr Blackstocks funeral he is almost a hundred years old, There was not a big crowd at {?} the funeral, === Ther. Wednesday 10 Wea. === After breakfast George went up to the station for Willie Graydon, and he brough Mary down from Cheltenham Mary and I went to R. Marshalls threshing Phemia {Groat?} and a Miss Bell was there https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42dfdde76cfbcbec5f36e602f3904477.pdf 7f17db7ee964835d2a8afad1886c2c48 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Thurs. Aug. 11, 1898 Wea. === Willie Graydon went home last night, the men were working at Wills today, Mary and I wrote home letters today I sent one to John Pringle, Lizzie Graydon went home this evening. Mary and I went to Halls in evening Thunder storm and rain at night {On side of page: Mrs A. B. Henderson was here} === Ther. Friday 12 Wea. === I rose and made the fire and attended to the morning duties, I baked pies and cakes in forennoon and in afternoon I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie, John McCulloch and little girl called in evening Mary went to {G.?} McClures https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1fca8dd04916d56d10a0702e7bbe3c0c.pdf cc5c92bc91ad5bbf972643db759606d1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Sat. Aug. 13, 1898 Wea. === I rose this and made the fire. I then attended to the bread, I swept and dusted and scrubbed, I sewed a little while in the evening at Lancies pants, McClures brought Mary home in the evening James came up in the gloming to see if Mary and I would go to Coles === Ther. Sunday 14 Wea. === The Sabbath of rest George and S.A took the Arnold children home, James came up and we went to Coles for dinner and then came to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Mark VIII. 23. 24. & 25 Mary and I went to Roberts in evening. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3138c2194800233d6e9a4390fb8ee5a9.pdf 35d27607a07c6982d2daac9f6751e38f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Mon. Aug. 15, 1898 Wea. === We rose this morning and after breakfast Mary did some washing and I wrote a letter to Maggie, and drove the horses on the hay, fork unloading some millet, After dinner George S.A. and I went to {?} Clarridges funeral, and Mary went up to Chetlenham to visit, There was a terrible {ground?}. Mr {Clever?} preached from I Peter II and 21 === Ther. Tuesday 16 Wea. === I woke this morning to find a terrible storm of wind and rain with thunder and lightning. I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner George. Mrs Limebeer and I went to Brampton I was getting school books for the boys https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/df6814d8f652a5fc4d54d9ee495eeebe.pdf 49a524f41182b3546efe69d847117e2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Ther. Wed. Aug. 17, 1898 Wea. === I rose and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys prepared for school I did the house work, and then went to sewing. I finished Lancies pants and we pulled part of the onions, and I braided them up, everything is to dry for the {want?} of rain === Ther. Thursday 18 Wea. === We rose this morning again, the boys are off to school. I did some sewing in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. and I went to Brampton to the funeral of Wm McGill. there was a large gathering. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24a82e3cb18ac09ced094296271677c3.pdf 70057a2a0e1e5e3b3b5360a3076dcc23 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI AUG. 19, 1898 Wea. == I got up this morning and made the fire, and did some baking in forenoon, after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for George, and sewed some of them, Phemia came down in afternoon and stayed for tea. I went up with her for a little while, I set bread == Ther. SATURDAY 20 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and then allen did the bread and buns in the forenoon and after dinner I swept and dusted and scrubbed, we covered some books for the boys Lillie McLean called for a little while https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a7d363f8244bad5315782c61162289aa.pdf df39d0911f22696d8602cfbd600bb5d0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. AUG. 21, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the break fast, George S.A. and I went down to Church Mr Nexon preached from Deuteronomy XXXII and 11.12 and 13. George and S.A stayed at LV. Georgedons and I walked home James Me and Earnie Martier was here in evening == Ther. MONDAY 22 Wea. == We rose and had break-fast the boys went off to school. I finished Georges pants, George and S.A went to Caledon. she is going to stay for a while. After tea the boys and I wheeled some gravel up from the road https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/884f7539aa284901f9c2cfc4f4099128.pdf 35336cb19de3bb1b69890056035e2b56 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. AUG. 23, 1898 Wea.== I woke this morning to find it cloudy and thundering some but we got no rain they boys are away to school I went out and fuelled and braided the rest of the onions Mother is not very well I peeled some sweet apples to day. started to fix my black basque over == Ther. WEDNESDAY 24 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the housework, in the fore-noon, after dinner I did a little at my dress, but can't get much time for sewing, as thire is so much to be seen to and gathered in https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/07f5a9acdd4e1a83e684cfde3a710331.pdf ff6dca42049db917a6100570790d1dd4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. AUG. 25, 1898 Wea. == After I had made the fore, I prepared breakfast the boys went off to school I attended to the house-work in the forenoon after dinner I was busy cobbling mending Georges boots, we are having cooler weather just now but very dry == Ther. FRIDAY 26 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off school. W. Limebeer and I went to Brampton we got a little rain on the way down, I called at Uncle Davids and found them well. Aunt Abbie was here when I came home, she brought the mail, I did some baking https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/34ecb110f31013810f2ec4541af3a375.pdf 2940d1c1103a7e2b9ebab22fe5690015 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. AUG. 27, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fore and attended to the bread I did the baking in the forenoon and scrubbed the cookhouse and stoop after dinner I swept and dusted inside, and attended to the duties of the house preparing for the Sabbath I was very busy all day George went to Caledon == Ther. SUNDAY 28 Wea. == I rose eary and sent Lance down to Mr Grahams to see if I could get a ride to Church, so I went down and went with them Mr Nixon preached his text was in Hebrews XI. 24 and 25 I stayed at Mr Grahams for dinner George and S.A came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/552a04a02975a435ae050d1b53b45e5a.pdf 9e9c15c414a583d52ffdc8c186154ef4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther MON. AUG. 26, 1898 Wea.== I rose this morning and made the fire, the boys went off to school, Mother and I were busy, at the drying of fruit. we were busy peeling and putting apples __ and pears to dry we were at it all day George. S.A. and W. Limebeer went to a harvest home at Astranders == Ther. TUESDAY 30 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast after the boys went to school I went to washing. I had a large washing to do, as I had not washed for quite a while, I ironed quite a lot in evenig and so I felt tired https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1af81a6d49bfdf45a07147a279cdbbbc.pdf db7ab44b25ee514fa9e8177e8b82115e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED AUG 31, 1898 Wea. == I rose again and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast the boys went off to school, and we were busy, again at the fruit drying apples and pears which keeps us busy most of the day. I fixed a pair of shoulder braces for George, == Ther. THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Wea. == After I had made the fire and we had eaten our breakfast, the boys went off to school, we then peel some more pears to dry and also pressured some which keeps us busy all day. Mrs A.B. Henderson and Mrs H. Wiggins called https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d2ce80b085d723a49c09ccc8c05d242c.pdf 45626000f7804281c6691ef46e7e91f2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. SEPT. 2, 1898 Wea.== We are having terrible hot sultry weather first at present it is very warm and dry The boys are away to school we were busy drying and canning fruit today again as the pears will not keep long. it is tiresome work sifting so much James called for a little while this evening == Ther. SATURDAY 3 Wea. == I rose this morning and attended to the bread I baked the bread and buns in the forenoon, and pilted some {plunalks} for pies, after dinner I baked pies and cakes and swept up the house, it has been a very hot day Henry Arnott and family came to George's tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/adb0499aad06c75f7c7e69df56ca6c74.pdf 4d550863fb584e0769a0ff3734096468 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. SEPT. 4, 1898 Wea.== The Sabbath of rest This is another warm say, we did not get to Church today, the Arnotts were here all day. Jas M called in forenoon. as he had been away for the V.S. as Robert has a sick cow, we have had some very hot day lately, == Ther. MONDAY 5 Wea. == This is a holday. Labor Day We rose this morning and as it was very much like rain the boys and I cut the Summer Savory. I then came in and prepared the breakfast, we had a nice shower of rain in forenoon, we pared and prepared some apples to dry W. Limebeer went to Toronto https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f263338b7786a5e6b3f93580a3844f18.pdf 6f5b2a4e7ef1c080a7f8e6ea0beffd6a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. SEPT. 6, 1898 Wea. == We rose this morning and Larrie went for the cows while I prepared breakfast we got some more apples ready for drying. the boys are away to School. it is raining again this forenoon commenced about 10.30 I did a little at my dress I do not get much time to sew == Ther. WEDNESDAY 7 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast George and S.A went to Toronto to the Exhibition we were busy at the apple again today, I just got a little while at my dress, it is cool today after the rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/555cfa01d4f7399aa8ee8f2eea0a55fd.pdf fc36480f0d7264bfa06e5285f44c558c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. SEPT. 8, 1898 Wea. == Again I rose and {made?} the fire. The boys are off to school I attended to the house work, and canned some plums in the fore-noon, Robert was up at noon. I got a little wool to sew, we peeled some apples to dry in evening George and S.A came home tonight == Ther. FRIDAY 9 Wea. == I rose and after we had breakfast I went to my sewing as I wanted to finish it today, but I did not get quite through I have a little to do at {night?}. I set bread tonight and we put some apples today https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/72536a3ca54beb1853ca986f75c57c9c.pdf 7f9bf6571416d3e698fbb3fe4a61412c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. SEPT 10, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies and bread and buns in the forenoon and swept the floor, after dinner I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse and finished my dress and did some ironing. I got a letter from Jennie Pringle James brought me a letter from {on the side of page: Mama?} == Ther. SUNDAY 11 Wea. == W.F. Limebeer and {family?} came to Georges last night I got ready and went to church with Roberts folk as I did not expect George to go but he took Limebeers buggy and went down, as I came home with him. This has been a beautiful day. mr Well the babtist minister of Brampton preached 1st Peter 2{I?}, 2 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7f33611d7ea109231399373e0fbd3106.pdf 6b58bd8ac1feefae8aa624188cddf377 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. SEPT. 12, 1898 Wea. == The boys rose early and went to dig potatoes, as they are ready to dig. I prepared the breakfast, the boys went to school, I trimmed part of the raspberries in the fore-noon, after dinner I got some clay and fixed the hanging basket, in the evening the boys and I dug some potatoes and pulled some beans. == Ther. TUESDAY 13 Wea. == The boys got up again and went {to?} the potatoes while I prepared breakfast I trimmed some more of the raspberries in the forenoon after dinner mother and I gathered in the rest of the onions, I have got a very sore eye. I got something in it working at the raspberries https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0be4b85e83c1efeeef9e6fe79f0fbf30.pdf 51349a27ca7f6e2e874e9cdf72d9a5e9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED SEPT. 14, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and found my eye much better it is not much sore alas mother and I are busy preparing the lining for a quilt, and attended to the other work, we are having beautiful weather now, the men are busy at the seeding == Ther. THURSDAY 15 Wea. == The sun came up bright this morning but about 9 o'clock it got cloudy and and the sky became terribly black, we had quite a rain, mother and I put some apples to dry and then we went at the quilt again I've got it in the frames https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/14c61d288f201e08805a27a3b503d4dd.pdf 92440033bcda7959958bcac697e22515 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. <s>FRI.</s> TUES SEPT. 16, 1898 Wea == I made quite a mistake here by burning two leaves well it can't be helped now we put some apples to dry and then we went to the quilt, it is a log cabin quilt. Lancie is at home helping George to raise the potatoes, they are not so good a crop this year == Ther. SATURDAY 17 Wea.== I rose this morning and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns and pies in the forenoon Willie and Maggie went to Georges for dinner, George and Willie went to Krampton in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed in the afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b6659fdb79ceb4acfbc6be3136a80a94.pdf 413bdc9f748eba75213df7ee7a4a022f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN SEPT. 18, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, then George S.A. Willie, Maggie, and I went to church, (Mount Pleasant) is the name of our church, we have 5 miles to go Mr Nixon preached I went down with Willie and Maggie to Roberts in evening. == Ther. Monday 19 Wea == Willie was up first he went to Georges for breakfast he then went down to Roberts. they started for home about 10 o'clock, the boys did not go to school in the forenoon George went in afternoon, Lancie was helping to raise the potatoes I went up to see Mrs Henderson https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/729b27e7a4df9c0b3bfbf1b037bc4975.pdf b50c5ef36003333eef0243ec6e7870e4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI <s>TUES.</s> SEPT. 20, 1898 Wea.== I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, we then went to quilting, and were at it all afternoon, in the evening W. Rainey and Maggie (my sister) and their two boys came. (James and Willie) they drove down this should have been written for Friday == Ther. WEDNESDAY 21 Wea. == I rose and prepared the breakfast, and then went to washing Aunt Abbie called on the way to {Hender} Mrs Henderson is sick again we put a few pears to day and did a little quilting we do not get very much done of it at a time https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/11e0e0313a8babf24377b9a0204f9e96.pdf 266452f6e3a92926341a3c30bda5ff98 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. SEPT. 22, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast, I then went up to see how Mrs Henderson is getting along she is not much better I brought the clothes down and ironed them for {Phenia} I was busy all day doing them and our own too it rained all afternoon S.A went to {Chelt} with Mrs Hall == Ther. FRIDAY 23 Wea. == Lancie went to school today as they could not work at the potatoes, i had a very busy day as i did up some pears and some plumbs and made some catsup( tomatoes) and I set bread, There is so much to be attended to this time of the year. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b20d16e3344a1b2d88d8ed2850a83c80.pdf 94f7de404390b13edb89aa178ff34067 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT SEPT. 24, 1898 Wea. == This is a cloudy day George and S.A and Well graydon went to Caledon to the funeral of {LR}.Thompson. W.{Limehec} went up last night on the train, so we had all the work to do attending to the houses and cattle and pigs besides all my Saturday work. Jas was up at night == Ther. SUNDAY 25 Wea. == George and S.A came home last night from Caledon. but we did not get down to church as the buggy is not home yet from getting repaired. but the boys and I went to Chelt with Hendersons. we did not have the regular service as it was childrens day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7cf5719abd6f46c2f2bb9ed92d8b4446.pdf e3a13dc4861cf1c019bb3bc20cc109eb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON SEPT. 26, 1898 Wea. == I rose early as the boys had some of their lessons to get but Lancie has to stay home to work at the potato Mother and I were putting some apples to dry in the fore-nooon, and we were quiltiing in the afternoon we do not get much time at it, as there is so much other work to do, we had {on the side of page:a heavy hailstorm today} == Ther. TUESDAY 27 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared the morning meal. I put on some pumpkins to stew and did some scrubbing Phemia called for me to go and stay with her mother in afternoon and I did so as she had to go for medicine William and Jas {Mellor} and Roberts Thomas came down today https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3ed9455a29ab529d3bc52ff99ee98db.pdf 4ac58fea529d3c01b11ddb0c473ab437 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. SEPT. 28, 1898 Wea.== This is our county fair day. William and g Mello went down on the train George, S.A and I went in the buggy. I did not go to the fair ground, I went and stayed with Mrs Hord, we enjoyed ourselved very well, it was late when we got home, we did not go to Brampton till after dinner. == Ther. THURSDAY 29 Wea. == The masons are off to work at gas Halls barn this morning, I did the house work and then mother and I finished the quilt and bound it, it will be warm and comfortable it is looking like rain https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d10052af6929d695d3971a647014fd06.pdf 0468c288e8a753133682b7b81cd908b4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI SEPT. 30, 1898 Wea == I rose and prepared the breakfast, the boys are off to school, George and I went down to church this morning as this preparatory service, Roht Elemings got their little baby girl baptized they call her Alley Weir, I was busy after dinner cooking up some plumbes ( Mr Tough preached == Ther. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Wea.== I rose and attended to the bread I baked in the forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed, and the boys and I did some outside work, Saturday is always a very busy day for me, William stays here at night https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c504069246195ef0e021fee2faf63dca.pdf 8e9a453423229b0f8525fdee6fe37992 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mr Nixon preached from 1st John IV and 32 == Ther. SUN. OCT. 2, 1898 Wea. == Communion William came home last night with a very sore face it is all swelled up and he is pain from head to foot, George and S.A went down to communion I had to stay and get the dinner as the masons are here I went up to church with Hendersons in after-noon to cheltenham == Ther. MONDAY 3 Wea. == I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to school I then went to the washing and after I had finished mother and I wound some garn and went to knitting socks for Willliam, as we want to finish them while he is down https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/44de4604b4acad5d501c5e5472c04c98.pdf b879d9c8ed6f184e14a996e1b89ae8fd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. OCT. 4, 1898 Wea. == This is a wet morning it had rained in the night the boys are off to school I was busy ironing today I had the mens white shirts to starch and iron, and the boys white shirts also so I was quite busy, I then went at the knitting again the men could not work very well today on account of the rain == Ther. WEDNESDAY 5 Wea. == The rain has cleared off and it is warm and pleasant I attended to the housework in the forenoon after dinner in the forenoon after dinner I gathered some flowers for Mrs Henderson, as there is, prayer meeting there tonight it has turned very cool and windy toward evening, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1bd091c5a8db0839ca40ec660ef2bc01.pdf 9fa31a1e0ec43142a87cdb5ea4de7d6b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. OCT. 6, 1898 Wea. == George, S.A, the boys and I went to prayer meeting Mr Nixon was there and we had such a nice meeting I enjoyed it so much, ( after breakfast I went up to Henderons to pick up some sage Mrs Henderson is keeping better, I was busy knitting in afternoon, there is no school today nor tommorow as it is teachers convention == Ther. FRIDAY 7 Wea. == We gathered the tomatoes and I was doing up some of the green ones this morning and we peeled some pears and did them up, The boys went down to see the masons at work, Ernie Martin came up to get me to cut his hair, tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bf851455b89b28ef955d40f4f708a4fe.pdf 42333dcbcd1515dad3163377737f25f9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. OCT. 8, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pies in forenoon, the masons came up for dinner as they are {through} at Halls, they are going home today, William is going home on the evening train, I swept and dusted in afternoon. == Ther. SUNDAY 9 Wea.== I rose this morning and made a fire, and prepared the breakfast George, S.A, and I went to Church Mr Nixon preached from Psalms VII and 15 he told us our duty very plainly George and S.A stayed at W. Graydons. I came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/256f15684f10a07e0508250afbc18575.pdf 5f9de69b794eac708ddd54eab0309f0e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. OCT. 10 1898 Wea. == I got up and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school We were busy today mending and darning, it is dull like rain Uncle david came up this morning he had dinner at Georges and tea here, it is a good while since he was here last == Ther. TUESDAY 11 Wea. == Uncle David stayed with us last night, and had break-fast with us, he then went over to Alloa to see Mrs O'Niel it is wet this forenoon, it came on heavy about noon we moved the little stove and got the men to bring in the cooking stove, I bleached the stove and got things to {day} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/648c9c0ee9ae041287b62ee3139bc2ec.pdf 968dbd14375876cde612eeeb8e18a262 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. OCT. 12, 1898 Wea.== I got up and made the fire and it was comfortable to have the stove in this morning the boys are off to school I scrubbed the floor and the stoop and cookhouse in the forenoon after dinner I polished the teakettle, and we put some apples today and other duties. == Thur. THURSDAY 13 Wea. == I made a fire and got the breakfast ready the boys are away to school, I attended to the house work in the fore-noon after dinner I was busy fixing a pettticoat for myself to wear, it is raining this evening, S.A came in for a while as George is away to the school house. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6429c20e3dfd9eaa1d6b5bd1408db508.pdf 846084f0968e76853a41b13b3221df95 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. OCT. 14, 1898 Wea. == They hired Mr. Marskall the school teacher again for another year, I attended to the house work in fore noon this is Erin fair day and it is very wet miserabble day it is very disagreeable, I was busy trimming a hat for myself this afternooon J Graydon stayed here tonight as it was wet he is working == Ther. SATURDAY 15 WEA. == I got up and attended to the bread, Sam went to Georges for breakfast,our old nellie cat came in this morning and she was not long in till she took sick she had got poison, and she died in a few minutes I baked pies and cleaned up the house https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1c298e20dc8b94dbb9207b4e9050ce29.pdf 09250cb2f13cd2bca21b94d452caf9fc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. OCT. 16, 1898 Wea. == It is brighter this morning George S.A. and I went down to church, I always like to fo if I am well there was not so many out today Mr Nixon preached from Judges VII and 1 James Mr Culloch came up in afternoon for a while I expected Sam and Jannie Graydon would be here == Ther. MONDAY 17 Wea. == I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast and then Mother and I put some apples to dry. We have not many apples, as we only get a few fallen ones I was busy, attending to to the duties of the house I had no particular {goob} today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5090718b7657d0ab45e36074eb7a5699.pdf 74e1cc5180f086e820c85a56e77f0d82 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. OCT. 18, 1898 Wea.== I again rose and made the fire, and got breakfast ready the boys went to school, I attended to the to the work, and then I washed and made up some tomato catsup, and picked over the grapes and made them ready for cooking they are a stove job Dr Robinson dropped dead today == Ther. WEDNESDAY 19 Wea. == I rose and attended to the morning work, making the fire and getting the break-fast, the boys went to school I cooked the grapes in the forenoon and after dinner I made a cap for George to go to school, this is Grand Valley fair day it was showering in afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1421944b6c1ca3c0aa86f310f4a061bc.pdf 373691cb42720953dce84c7571725f9a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. OCT. 20, 1898 Wea. == I rose again and made the fire, we then had breakfast J Graydon stayed at Georges last night, he called when he going off to work again. he is working at W. Graydons just now, I was busy making a cap for Lancie this is his birthday he is 13 years old today I did not get Lancies cap finished == Ther. FRIDAY 21 Wea. == I rose again and after I had made the fire, and had done the other duties, I finished Lancies cap after dinner I went over to Georges to help S.A prepare for the threshing it is raining this afternoon this is our thank offering meeting day, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f237f3c996ef0966324fb03f378111e9.pdf fab965a86a30aea03b4203c72c1f4004 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. OCT. 22, 1898 Wea. == I rose and found it still raining, it is too wet to thresh so the threshers went home I baked a small batch of bread, and we put some apples to dry, we also brought in the potatoes and put them in the cellar, and put of the canned fruit. J.Graydon and men called on their way home == Ther. SUNDAY 23 Wea. == We were late in getting up this morning, as I was not feeling just as well as I should be, George went to church alone, the roads are pretty muddy, it is cool and cloudy, we are having dull rainy weather now, not very pleasant. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2e235cfc03c064996be79a77cfcf3936.pdf d8dbb91c9cda2f1c2f23502102fa5d0f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON.OCT. 24, 1898 Wea.== I rose early this morning and made a fire and prepared breakfast. I went over to Georges after breakfast to help at the threshing. It was a dull morning but turned out fine Mrs Limebeer came home from Jaronlo this morning Lancie had to stay home to help at the barn. == Ther. TUESDAY 25 Wea. == I rose and attended to the house work, and got the boys off to school I trimmed the rest of the raspberries in forenoon after dinner I went to the garden and planted some onions for spring use as we like them early https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/be4166e16f44529ba5dcc4a2d14b40c8.pdf 6cbfc63c3de1e98e7f789888af264add Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. It is raining this morning == Ther. WED. OCT. 26, 1898 Wea. == After I had made a fire and prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, we went to drying apples after dinner I brought in all the flowers and got them arranged George went to mill for flour, I set bread tonight for Mr. Bulloch and E Martin == Ther. THURSDAY 27 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread the boys went off to school I baked the bread and buns in forenoon and atte-nded to the house work in forenoon, the peddler Kerr called this afternoon. I was busy mending https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/927737c7a376ff7ad4e8ef073edebe38.pdf 14cc99ad8c70c0218d0697455cfa8598 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. OCT. 28, 1989 Wea. == I rose and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school I cooked up part of the green tomatoes, and made some chili sauce, and labelled the canned fruit and put it in the cellar and baked some pies I had a very busy day == Ther. SATURDAY 29 Wea. == I rose and made the fire after we had break-fast we went to drying apples, the boys had to help to take up the roots the boys and I filled a straw tick after dinner I then swept the upstairs and aslo down and dusted I cooked the rest of the green tomatoes James was up, he brought me a {Illegible text} from mary https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a257d9d1c2e8741707d4ead91e979121.pdf 2cda3220ad6c28b842ec0af0ada80d44 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. OCT. 30, 1898 Wea. == This is the anniversary {illegible text} at Cheltenham but we did not get as it is wet and muddy Dr Mc Cray or Colleng were to preach, I always like to go to Church when I am well, Tom Slubbs called to see us in afternoon == Ther. MONDAY 31 Wea. == It is still cloudy today I prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to -work George stayed home as well as Lancie to help at the roots as they have a good many to do, I washed and scrubbed today, George and S.A went to Chelt to teameeting https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db72796f7dfec2cdaebe3a1dd0d8a4a9.pdf 1cd9d40a2b894587cd5cb9043ea3af31 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. NOV. 1 1898 Wea. == I rose and attended to the duties of the house in fore noon after dinner I ironed the clothes in afternoon, George went to school, Mrs R {Meliella?} and Mrs W. Mundell called The boys went to the social at Cheltenham with Halles, == Ther. WEDNESDAY 2 Wea.== I prepared the breakfast and got George of to school, I then went out and topped mangles and carrots in forenoon After dinner I went down to see Mrs Graham as she has been sick. I also called to see Lillie M'Lear. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cfaeb49a0645d01b110eb62dfac13b31.pdf 98fad8ed0ec716ae814d2cbe0353e13f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. NOV. 3, 1898 Wea. == I was busy baking bread in forenoon, After dinner I went out again to help with the roots. S.A and Mrs Limebeer was out too for a while it was very windy but not as cold as yesterday forenoon, they have quite a lot to do yet == Ther. FRIDAY 4 Wea. == I rose and made the fire after breakfast George went to school Lancie is still helping with the roots. I was busy inside in forenoon Willie had to go away with the team today (field as they topped the roots in I was trimming raspberries https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/75467a00c48d7608220e2319427e187b.pdf 02b7572fdd47ece70e65ded8a5f757cd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. NOV. 5, 1898 Wea. == This is a dark cloudy day with some rain, George and S.A are going to drive to Luther today and so is W. Meendell and {fas?} Mr Culloch, as James time is in at Roberts they all started at noon but there was some heavy rain, The boys went to pull some apples for Phemia. I was {on the side of page: busy with my Saturday work} == Ther. SUNDAY 6 Wea. == It is colder today I did not get to church today as I would have had to look for a ride with some of the neighbors and it is very muddy, there was quite a bit of snow plow-ing in afternoon Mr & Mrs Iansley were at Georges in afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0ddbcb240a4d1eae8b95603df1d41928.pdf 934221307ed998a069f2821809f65626 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. NOV. 7 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, we then had break-fast The boys both went to school, I was busy outside bringing in some apples and bedding the pigs and some other odd jobs. W. Limebeer finish the roots, as it rained too much to get them in saturday after dinner I was trimming apple trees == Ther. TUESDAY 8 Wea. == The boys and I went up to Hendersons last night to help Phemia with the apples, she was not at home , The boys are away to school. I am busy pruning trees today again The boys and I went up to Hendersons again they finished the apples https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/82d722bcc2a34e452cb260f7c63c8ad7.pdf 823c55ad1cb0681f4279c59660c6a441 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. NOV. 9, 1898 Wea. == James McCulloch ( my nephew and W. Mundell came back last night, and it is well for them for this has been a wet stormy day, snow and rain it is very disa-greeable, I was doing some mending today, and I started to fix over my dress sleeves == Ther. THURSDAY 10 Wea. == This is another stormy day, they are drawing the cheese away from the factory today, this is the last shipping for this year, it has snowed all day, after dinner I cut out a shirt for W Limebeer and it partly done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a1930920d935e08ced74608d5ef0ba52.pdf e38d2ab7191c850ab98bb8b731beb961 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. NOV. 11, 1898 Wea. == The snow is quite deep this morning we have to shovel it away from the door and open the paths there is about 4 inches on the levels, but the drifts are much deeper I finished Willies shirt today, I set bread tonight and went over and set some for Mrs Lime == Ther. SATURDAY 12 Wea. == I rose and attended to the bread, I baked pies and cakes, and the bread and buns in forenoon, after dinner I scrubbed the flour and the stoop and cook house, George and S.A got home, they are both sick with a cold https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9e8b223376a99fcef503166ebe4f18b3.pdf 65a11a6df66b4c5acc7196f3d285e6a5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. NOV. 13, 1898 Wea. == I rose and prepared the breakfast, I did not get to church as George was not able to go, and the roads are very bad, I went over to Georges in afternoon James came up and he was there too == Ther. MONDAY 14 Wea. == I rose and attended to the morning work the boys went to school I was fixing over my dress, as there is a small party at Hendersons tonight W. Limebeer and I are invited, the party is in honor of G. Henny as he is leaving the cheese factory https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5ddf5800b8fcbc0d763de4bae5c0b395.pdf c2437b70f4b0a4a66d2f33ff3ea284c1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. NOV. 15,1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire. but did not feel very well rested as it was about 3 o'clock when I got to bed, they had a very nice time at the party. we were doing some mending today in afternoon fixing the boys clothes. and drying some apples == Ther. WEDNESDAY 16 Wea. == I rose again and made the fire and prep-ared the breakfast, we were busy fixing the boys vests I put a new back in Georges and fixed Lancies up too I am kept pretty busy all the time https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/53b7e42986cf7a4302cd3d1afec02a99.pdf ad140ff280b5e46ccc38fac25c182c7d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS. NOV. 17, 1898 Wea. == After making a fire and preparing the breakfast, I got the boys off to school, I then fixed my coat which needed some attendance and I trimmed my hat as it did not suit me so that kept me most of the day == Ther. FRIDAY 18 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I had no particular work to do today. I did a little knittind putting a new point in a mit and doing the others house work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e28b4a37aee34dc4347361b441d698d0.pdf 9060ea2c9339f6a4fae0e85ece17b69f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. NOV. 19, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, and other duties, Saturday is always a busy day as there is so many things to be attended to The boys and I dug the beets. I swept and dusted and scrubbed besides many other duties == Ther. SUNDAY 20 Wea. == I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George was not able to go to church and so I did not get I have not been down for quite a few Sabbaths. Jennie Marshall was here in the afternoon. James called in evening https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c039918c0155339eb0498b8871e989ef.pdf 77cecf207cd250818fe9348fbbdc7daf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. NOV. 21, 1898 Wea. == I got up and made the fire, and prepared breakfast, The boys are away to school, after I had tidied up the house, I was busy doing some mending, and I made a pair of shoulder braces for myself and they are just fine == Ther. TUESDAY 22 Wea. == The boys away to school today again, they attend pretty regular, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy fixing my corset and put the shoulder braces on them, it is very muddy weather, but turning colder tonight https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a6a8aef147e2be3dd20edcff86c1c7a1.pdf 623ce9897efdf8aaf0d0e6937b248175 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. The ground is frozen hard == Ther. WED. NOV. 23, 1898 Wea == I rose and attended to the fire and breakfast and the morning work I then hunted up some trimming to trim up a scuff hat, as I have nothing but my good one to wear, I got a nice little hat fixed up there is a prayermeeting at Robert McCulloch == Ther. THURSDAY 24 Wea. == This is Thanksgiving day. there is no school today. there is no preacher at our church today, but there is at the other station at Cheltenham, The boys and I went to prayermeeting last night there was not many there, Mrs nixon was there I was busy all day, https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9eb2d0a36549227620802f1965f39177.pdf 86bd97fb6a6f0bc571e2f23d112b20db Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. NOV. 25, 1898 Wea. == The boys are away to school again today, I did some house cleaning yesterday when I had the boys to help me. I attended to the housework in fore-noon, after dinner I went to visit Jenie Marshall I got home early as she was going to a party == Ther. SATURDAY 26 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns,and pies and cakes in forenoon, after dinner I swept up but did not scrub any we have had quite a snowstorm today. Robert Mc came up to get me to draw the picture at a {cow} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b446c503793dc7ef2aca446377a46e9d.pdf 86bf88ea02f44cd92c9fffb336039e38 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. NOV. 27, 1898 Wea. == It is very cold this morning This is the day of the anniversary services at our church, but we did not get down as George is not well, I always like to go to church when I am well, It seems a long time since I was there. == Ther. MONDAY 28 Wea. == I rose this morning early as i wanted to finish the pencil drawing of the cow for Robert. I blacked the stove and scrubbed the floor in the morning. I did the drawing after dinner Robert came up in the evening he was well pleased with it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fcc57d3bd2378327db1e840e1e6687ff.pdf 8f78fd58361fb1bab6d4060a8740d418 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. TUES. NOV. 29, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire, and sent Lancie down to Roberts with the drawing as I did not get it finished till late he got back in time for breakfast, I was busy house cleaning today but the days are so short there is not much time I put in a pain of glass == Ther. WEDNESDAY 30 Wea. == After I had the morining work down, and the boys off to school, I washed and prepared some apples to grind as George has the cider mill here, after dinner I went out to grind, but found George and S.A at it too, so I helped them and we got all done https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b70228833bde0c931283a9c44f2c2bf5.pdf 045c1260a3e4c7e9034eb7ab831edf0e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. THURS, DEC. 1, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, the boys went went to school, Mother and I prepared apples and I made apple butter with the cider, there was not much cider as we had not many apples it is very nice. == Ther. FRIDAY 2 Wea. == I rose this morning and did the house work and the went down to see Mrs Graham she is not near well, I was there for dinner, and I did some baking for her Aunt Abbie was there too I came up with her, and called there for some mail. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9168be4a6573b0622ebe0e3fd7b286d3.pdf c4b68da15e8dc02b16b8f7442ce17e1f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SAT. DEC. 3, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made a fire and then prepared the breakfast, and attended to the house work, I was busy, attended to the Saturday work scrubbing and baking Saturday is always a busy day preparing for the rest of the Sabbath. == Ther. SUNDAY 4 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast. S.A and I went to chuch, it is a long time since I was there, Mr Mc Alpin preached as Mr Nixon was laid up with a sore back his text was Rev 21 &4 snow storm in afternoon https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/98da4acb9f42b2a24e0b771ac64aac04.pdf 5f03bb90faf381261d3dc61a12a20c2f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. MON. DEC. 5, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and found the snow deep, and it is cold we had plenty of snow to shovel, the boys and I, they did not get to school , there is a great deal of snow in the wood yard, I made Lancie a pair of braces in the afternoon == Ther. Tuesday 6 Wea. == It is still stormy, the boys did not go to school this morning, but they went after dinner as W.Limebeer went with chopping to the mall, but they came home as there was no school, I was fixing Georges shoulder braces https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fb247c2ef965cba4dcfb9f6389cc0e91.pdf 87db310cc8937ae4546fa380b629c26b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. WED. DEC. 7, 1898 Wea. == I rose and made the fire, and got the breakfast the boys started for school but only went to Henderson as the teacher did not go to school, I faced a pair of mits for George in afternoon, James came up at night to sew his shoe, == Ther. THURSDAY 8 Wea. == After I had breakfast the boys went to school but came home again as the teacher sent them home, I made some kindling in forenoon I was busy in afternoon facing Lancies mits https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d24f4593017570bad79255248fdb356a.pdf 3f1f8d1dcd3743a70612c8e7cf243c37 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. FRI. DEC. 9, 1898 Wea. == I rose this morning and made the fire we did not send the boys to school, the roads are very bad I attended to the house work, in forenoon. Willie Cole, and his daughter Aggie came down, Aggie is going to stay for a few days == Ther. SATURDAY 10 Wea. == I rose early as I intended to go to Brampton today with Cousin Robert, but the roads are blocked with snow, so we did not get I did some baking in forenoon, and fixed Aggies dress collar in afternoon, I scrubbed last night so I did have it to day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a55fff2a463f83c3292f5e5015a27ea9.pdf 95b5380da6c10c6b62c6f102ce024025 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. SUN. DEC. 11, 1898 Wea. == I rose and prepared the morning meal There is no going to Church today as the road are blocked with snow Jas Hall started to go to Chettercham in the afternoon but had to turn home, James was up in the afternoon == Ther. MONDAY 12 Wea. == I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast the boys did not go to school today The men are opening the roads, it is pretty cold I did no work in particular today I just attended to the house work https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57701921144c02a183d336939a6bf849.pdf dcb4c686fbb9e6762225a99bba8e25d9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. Tues. Dec. 13, 1898 Wea. == Millie Mebulloch called this morning to tell me Robert was going to Brampton so Oggie and I went with him. Oggie had dinner at cousin John. Mebulloch and I had dinner at his brother Williams. It is very cold today == Ther. Wednesday. 14 Wea. == We were over at George last night, James was up we had a feed of oysters, but I am not extra fond of them, I did some baking in forenoon and went to cousin Robert in the afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7966d7825fe9ed406ec74a3c16180bca.pdf 19946ced69c7a9684a4e9e2da560c41c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Ther. Thurs. Dec. 15 1898 Wea. == I rose and made a fire after breakfast, the boys went to school I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a shirt for Sancie and got it partly made James was up after tea Oggie and the boys and James went over to Georges. == Ther. Friday 16 Wea. == I made the fire again and the boys went over to the school to prepare for a concert tonight. W.Cole came for Oggie, he thought the concert was last night, so we were so sorry she had to go home, it is a nice evening which makes it pleasant https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f62fc01f126fc8dd9ce423e37e5e27c1.pdf 39f87ef6e07f464c8ed1d1a82fe3954f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Sat. Dec. 17, 1898 == Well we had a fine time last night, W Limebeer drove us over George was not able to go, there was a good program of dialogues, recitations music and singing we enjoyed it very much I did some baking today, Lancie went back to help rid up the school == Sunday 18 == This is a pleasant day. W Limebeer drove L W and I down to Church Mr Nixon preached from Jude. 21st Mr Nixon did not get to Mount Pleasant last Sabbath as he got stuck on the way https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/94c70b631029a0cfd0741d47fa6306db.pdf 32978d3e575a1bca10584b66ed268989 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Mon. Dec 19, 1898 == I arose and made a fire and after breakfast the boys went to school I put on the wash-water and did the washing and did some scrubbing it is a dull day, and in the evening started to rain and snow I had to bring in the clothes which was a cold job == Tuesday 20 == This is a dull morning yet with some rain the snow has settled quite a bit, but the roads are soft. I am busy today at the ironing, and it keeps me longer as the clothes were very wet James called in evening I wrote a letter to Mary https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bebe37300e2602d0fa8c11c9d3daa4fe.pdf 02b614b6ce4174458226f0a06e8da2b7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Wed. Dec 21, 1898 == I rose and made the fire, I am always the fireman, the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work, and then baked a Christmas cake, and I iced it and trimmed it, I always like to have a small one. == Thursday 22 == This is the last day of school for this term and it is a dull day I baked bread and buns in the forenoon I did not do anything in particular today, as I have the Bronchitis and it is not very pleasant https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb3f41efb951fce6c37a042d46c9bed5.pdf fc4d4f97a9b395f561276e594f74f2d3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Fri. Dec. 23, 1898 == This is a rough stormy day. I baked bread and buns and pies and cakes for Xmas, there is so many things to do this week, as we are expecting some of the friends down from Grand Valley but we may be disappointed. == Saturday 24 == I rose again today and attended to the morning work, I swept upstairs, and down, and scrubbed the floor I was kept very busy all day, L A gave the boys some woolen scarfs for their necks https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/052c79ceb5b1c44588c68292989b4180.pdf c915ab430048bd8a4774d64f1f868be1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Sun. Dec. 25, 1898 == This is Christmas day but it is not to be held till tomorrow we did not get down to Church today. James came up in the forenoon W Limebeer is sick too after James and I went to Union Church and then to W Coles for tea === Monday 26 === This is Christmas day for us. Well I got some nice preasants, from Santa Claus, James was up in the forenoon, I tried to make the day pleasant for the boys https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e27a616e1c933c3017bf316b6e211da1.pdf edbc7a1837c636a6ca0bf2b8c869e643 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Tues. Dec. 27, 1898 == I rose and made a fire we then had break fast, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy ripping down an old coat, to turn it and make Lance one, as it is a pretty good one === Wednesday 28 === I rose again and after breakfast I attended to the housework and then Mrs Limebeer wanted me to drive her to Brampton, it was 4 degrees below zero, I called at Dr Nobles to get some medicine for George we were late as the roads were bad https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25393892335572f1a8b8056cef2879dc.pdf 21103e554dfd6efc5344ee5502701b16 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Thurs Dec 29 1898 == I do not feel any the worse of my drive to Brampton, the boys are helping Will to do the chores I am busy cutting out Lancie's coat I got a little sewed on it W Mundell is helping Will this afternoon to get up some wood === Friday 30 === I am busy again at Lancies coat but had not a great while to be at it, James came up and took a load of chop to Cheltenham Mrs Limebeer went with him, to stop a while https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/af530d3194f2323dda48ea8f89354e5b.pdf aae6f002da0c2707eeee4d3355a5602d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. I rose and attended to the bread, I baked in forenoon, and after dinner I scrubbed and cleaned up the house this is the last day of another year, and we are still spared on earth we should be so thank ful for all blessings https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cbe72cdda0775a02d87a1f1809b24eb3.pdf 68058948907d59d476e4a04b3f59fb0b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Texts == Jany 2nd Mr Nixon preached Text Acts IV & 19, 20, and 21 " 9th " Mr Nixon preached Matt XIII & 31, 32 & 33 " 16 Mr Oswell preached from Matt XXV & 40 " 30 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XIII & 22 Feb 6 Mr Nixon preached from First Tim V & 22 " 11 Mr Farquherson preached from Hosea XI & 8 " 13 Mr Gilray preached from St John 1 & 14 " 27 Mr Nixon preached from St John 4 & 35 Mar 6 Mr Nixon preached from Luke XIV & 18 April 10 Mr Nixon preached from Col & 1 also Acts 1 & 3 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1cb1df6b0b09c461ee7d5c4186c38ed3.pdf 9fb838bce4dc4fa134f06739bfac790e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Memoranda == April 17 Mr Nixon preached from St John XVII & 17 May 8 Mr Nixon preached from Exodus XV & 23, 24 & 25 " 15 Mr Nixon preached from Mark XIII & 23 and 26 " 29 Mr Nixon preached from Luke VIII & 18 first clause June 5 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XLVIII and 11 " 12 I was at Union Church Mr McKay preached from Joshua XXIV and 15 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/441e74d2ed11ace5ebcc95ee88132e75.pdf cbe76d766a3a4a6ad3cc63ff2f0c574c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Memoranda == === Deaths === Jan 8 Mrs Jno Armstrong Jan 10 Mrs Jno Henderson Feb 14 Mrs Robt Giffin Mar 27 Miss Annie Graydon April 7 Mrs Malen Silverthorn June 15 W McArthurs baby July 13 Mr Hugh Cameron July 15 Mrs Jos Hutchinson Aug 7 Old Mr Blackstock Aug 10 Mr Jos Snell Aug 13 Mr Jno Clarridge Aug 16 Mr Wm MacGill Oct 18 Dr Robinson Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is the first day of another year, how thankful we should be for the many blessings we have received during the past year I shall strive to do my duty looking for strength from above, I was very busy today I baked and scrubbed, <h3>Ther. Sunday 2 Wea.</h3> The first Sabbath of the year found me at Church, where I love to be, for there we hear the good news, and gather new strength for the duties of the week George and S.A and Elmer and George Jr and I went It was a cold day Mr Nixon preached. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Jan. 3, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made our breakfast. I got the boys off to School. They have their new teacher today D. Marshall, I was busy today doing the house work, and I was also busy doing some patch work of flannel goods. Mother is not very well. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 4 Wea.</h3> Again I rose and got breakfast ready, The boys are off to school. I went to Brampton to get the boys boots mended, I went with W. and Mrs. Limebeer we were late in getting home as we had to wait for the boots. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Jan. 5, 1898 Wea.</h3> Another day has come so I must be up and doing as we must not be idle. After I got the boys off to school and the work done I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie for school. I got a little {sowed or sawed} at them but not much as I was late in getting at them. <h3>Ther. Thursday 6 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made a fire and then got breakfast; I then attended to the works of the house and then went to my sewing In the afternoon W. Cole and his daughter Aggie came so I did not get any sewing done. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Jan. 7, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up this morning and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, I got the boys ready for school, and then I attended to the housework, and then went to my sewing to finish Lancie's pants, the days are so short there is not {much?} time for sewing. <h3>Ther. Saturday 8 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire and then attended to the bread, for I have bread and buns to bake this forenoon, and in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed which kept me quite busy. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Jan. 9, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is again the Sabbath day, and a beautiful day it is, Cousin James Reid came over to Georges last night, so he went with us to Church this forenoon, There was 6 of us went to Church, Gea and S.A. & the boys and Jas Reid and I. Mr Nixon preached. <h3>Ther. Monday 10 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire, then the boys went to school, I did the house work, and put the clothes to soak in the forenoon, and in the afternoon George and I went to Mrs. Armstrong's funeral, there was a large crowd. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Jan. 11, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose early and made the fire and put on the wash water. I got the washing out before dinner, and in the afternoon, I was pasting up some paper in the back room, and other duties, I had to bring in the clothes as it started to rain, The boys went to school. {Dinner was the main meal of the day.} <h3>Ther. Wednesday 12 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire we had breakfast, I ironed the clothes in the forenoon. It is raining today, We did not go to Mrs {Handeser's?} funeral, There is no school this afternoon on account of funeral, I was cleaning up the back room after dinner. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Jan. 13, 1898 Wea.</h3> There was quite a storm of thunder & lightning last night but it froze quite hard in the night, The boys are away to school today as usual, I was busy mending clothes and stockings today, George and W. Limebeer killed a pig this afternoon. <h3>Ther. Fri 14. Wea.</h3> This is another fine day the sleighing is done for the present, I attended to the house work in forenoon. And after dinner I went down to see Aunt Abbie who has got her foot sprained, I found Mrs {Gran/Gaby?} there, and Mrs McLean and family. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Jan. 15, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire. and mixed the bread I baked the bread & buns in the forenoon, and got apples ready for pies, and after dinner I baked cakes and pies and swept and dusted and cut the boys hair and made them black bow ties apiece. We have got a little more snow <h3>Thers. Sun. 16, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George S.A the boys and I, went to church, Mr Nixon was there, but we had a {Kneox?} College student by the name of Oswell preached his text was. Matt xxv & 40. I called at Mr. Grahams on the way home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Jan. 17, 1898 Wea.</h3> We rose this morning, and after breakfast I got the boys off to school, I did the house work and then mended the boys shirts and lengthened the sleeves of them, I was kept quite busy all day. we are having a mild winter so far, with very little snow. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 18 Wea.</h3> I bounced out of bed in a hurry thinking I had slept too long, and found it was 7 O. clock, the boys are off to school, I swept upstairs and cleaned out the stove, I lifted off the pipes and polished the sotve in forenoon, and did some patch work in afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Jan 19, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire we then had our breakfast how beatiful every tree and shrub looks today, they have a heavy coat of hoarfrost on them, how worderful they look, nothing could be more beatiful, I scrubbed in the forenoon, and in afternoon I was knitting. <h3>Ther. Tursday 20 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school , it is a very wet rainy day, I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon I started to make a west for W. Limebeer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Jan. 21, 1898 Wea.</h3> The rain has cleared off and it has frozen some some which makes it more pleasant, after I got the work done I went to the sewing to finish W. Limebeer west. I got it done all except the buttons I have not got them yet so could not finish (I set {bread}) <h3>Ther. Saturday 22. Wea</h3> I rose this morning and after lighting the fire I attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns, and swepts and dusted my room in the forenoon, and after dinner I finished sweeping and dustring, and finished vest. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Jan. 23, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and found it had rained and snowed in the night we had breakfast but did not get to Church I dont know why they did not go, The day seems long when we do not get to Church, It has been a fine day. <h3>Ther. Monday 24 Wea.</h3> I got up and lit the lamp and foud it was 7 O' clock so I had to hurry up, to have the boys ready for school in time, I was sewing boots all day and oiling them, so I was quite a cobbler. George is mending his bob sleighs. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tue. Jan. 25, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made a fire, I then called the boys, and we had breakfast. I do not feel very well today, Mr. & Mrs. Nixon called for a little while in forenoon, I went with them over to Georges. They are visiting on this {one?} this week. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 26 Wea.</h3> I again rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. the boys are off to school, I do not feel near well. so I am not doing much work today. I cut out some patches for patch work. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Jan. 27, 1898 Wea.</h3> I feel lazy this morning but then I must attend to the work, as it would not do to leave it without being done, the boys are away to school. I am busy at my hard work I am piecing a flannel quilt, feeling much better today. <h3>Ther. Friday 28 Wea.</h3> Again I rise to resume my work, we had breakfast the boys then went to school. I am working at my quilt, I have got 2 large blocks done It looks very well although made of many colors </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Jan. 29, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made a fire. I then attended to the bread, I baked bread and pies and cakes and swept and dusted I was kep quite busy I did not scrub as I had rather much work on hand and I feel weak after my sick spell. <h3>Ther. Sunday 30 Wea.</h3> This is a very cold day Tempreature 22 degrees below zero. George, S.A and I went to church It was too cold for the boys to go, Mr Nixon preached, his text was Jon VIII and 22 We saw Ollie Nicholl at Church. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Jan. 31, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast The boys are off to school I am busy at my patch work. Ollie Nicholl and Francis Mc {Clure?} came to see us in the afternoon and stayed for tea, and then went to Georges for the rest of the evening {until? {illegible word in interline}} Robert came and took them. <h3>Ther. Tuesday, Feb 1 Wea.</h3> This is a terrible stormy day there is a regular hurricane, the boys did not get to school, I cut out a coat for Lancie for school, and fitted it on The storm kept up all day, it has been wild. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Feb. 2, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and found the weather calmer The boys went to school across the fields on the crust, the side roads are pretty badly drifted. I am busy sewing at Lancies coat. I did not get along very fast at it as I had the lining to cut out and fit. <h3>Ther. Thursday 3 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I prepared the boys for school, I did the housework in forenoon and sewed some in afternoon at Lancies coat, It is still pretty cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Feb. 4, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is milder today, as there is quite a change in the weather, I finished Lancies coat today, and attended to the other work, The boys are away to school. This has been the coldest week we have had this winter. All in good health. <h3>Ther. Saturday 5 Wea.</h3> After I had made a fire I attended to the bread I baked bread and buns in forenoon and after dinner George and I went to Brampton to see Uncle David. we were pretty late in getting home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Feb. 6, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is a beautiful Sabbah day. W. Limebeer, the boys and I went to church Mr Nixon preached his text was in First Timothy V and 22. (It was a grand sermon) W. Cole and Minnie and Emma came to see us in afternoon, All is well. <h3>Ther. Monday 7 Wea.</h3> I rose and made a fire after I had polished the stove, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school. I scrubbed the floor, as I had not time on Saturday. Jas Scott and wife were here for a little while in afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Feb. 8, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and put on the fire and after breakfast I attended to the house work, and about XI O'clock Jas Scott came and took me to Mr Grahams as the is a bee sawing wood they cut quite a bit, but did not get near through. Willie Mundell brought me home <h3>Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea.</h3> I got breakfast after I had made the fire I cut out a woolen shirt for W. Limebeer I sewed at it in afternoon. U. R. Henderson came down after dinner to get me to cut his hair. (rain this morning) & Ana Cooney called </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Feb. 10, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is still soft today, very foggy all day, much like rain, I finished W. Limebeers shirt in forenoon, and did some washing in afternoon. The boys went to school. There was heavy rain in the evening after dark. The snow is going fast. George & S.A went to Mono {Road?}. <h3>Ther. Friday 11 Wea.</h3> There is still a heavy fogg this morning, but no rain, George. S.A. & I went down to Church as there is preparatory service there today. Mr Farquharson preached his text as in Hosea XI and 8, Lillie McLean called for a few minutes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Feb. 12, 1898 Wea.</h3> The weather is fine but our sleighing is almost gone, W. Limebeer is away for a visit, he went last night, so George is alone. I was busy mending today which kept me busy most of the time, It is still soft today the creeks are overflowing their banks. <h3>Ther. Sunday 13 Wea.</h3> This is communion Sabbath. George, S.A & I went down in the buggie. Mr Gilroy {Gilray?} preached a fine sermon his text was in St John 1 and 14. Mr Nixon was there too. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Feb. 14, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire, this is a mild day after breakfast, the boys went to school, I was busy fixing a coat for George to wear to school. George, S. A, the boys & I went to a lecture at Mt Pleasant, Mr Gilroy gave the lecture, it was good, Vina McCulloch came here tonight. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea.</h3> We enjoyed the lecture tonight, the subject was a trip to Rome and the sights there, it was the best I ever listened to, Vina came while we were away she had been in Chiltenham for a few days she came down on Friday. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Feb. 16, 1898 Wea.</h3> Again I rose and made the fire, the boys went to school. I was learning Vina some lace patterns in knitting, it is snowing some, the weather is not very cold, it is quite soft this is a very good winter for turning as the snow is not deep when we have the snow, there is not much {at present?}. <h3>Ther. Thursday 17 Wea.</h3> Oh Dear, I made a bad blot here, and I don't like to see it. I am busy at the house work and doing some sewing. I did a little at Georges coat finishing it up the boys are at School all is well as usual </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Feb. 18, 1898 Wea.</h3> Another day has come I rose and made the fire The boys are away to School, it is colder just now, Vina and I went to Roberts in the afternoon it is cold but very good walking. Aunt was busy patching a quilt Robt is drawing ice <h3>Ther. Saturday 19 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire. we then had breakfast. I did some baking in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. Vina and I went to Brampton. we went to see Uncle David. he is keeping just the same, Robert was here from Luther when we came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Feb. 20, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is the Sabbath day. Mr {Fowlie?} is to preach today, but we did not get to church today as it is very stormy. The Luther friends are all with Robert says, I did not feel very well today, Vina and I went in to Georges in the evening for a little while. <h3>Ther. Monday 21 Wea.</h3> This is a very stormy day snowing all day the snow is getting pretty deep, I attended to the house work, and learned Vina some more lace patterns. Robert went home, George had quite a race to catch the train. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Feb. 22, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is still snowing yet the boys went to school but they got a ride with Mrs Mundell, the men are busy opening the side road there is plenty snow now as it is pretty deep, but it is better than the mud this time of the year and we are glad to see the snow. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea.</h3> It is not storming today. I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, in the forenoon, and in the afternoon Vina and I went to Hendersons but, Mrs Henderson and Phemia were away so we were disappointed. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Feb. 24, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast. I attended to the house work and schrubbed in the forenoon, and after dinner Vina and I pieced a block for a quilt, as she wanted to learn to piece log cabin. <h3>Ther. Friday 25 Wea.</h3> Again I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast. The boys are off to school, they are to have a debate today, I attended to the house work and did some sewing, and Vina went over to Georges in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Feb. 26, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, and then we had breakfast. The boys went to school I made a mistake here as I thought it was Friday, and I have not written for a few day so that is how the mistake came. I baked pies and some tarts and did the other work. <h3>Ther. Sunday 27 Wea.</h3> This is the Sabbath day of rest. W. Limebeer, Vina McCulloch, the boys and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached from St John IV and 35. The roads are so good there is better sleighing now than we have had all winter. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Feb. 28, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire, we then had breakfast. I attended to the house work in forenoon and in the afternoon Georgre, S.A, Vina and I went to W. Coles. We found them at home, we did not get home till after 9 o'clock. <h3>Ther. Tuesday, Mar 1 Wea.</h3> Well I am really ashamed of this page, as there are to many blots, my pen seems to let the ink out too free. I took Vina down to Thos McClures, she is going to stay till tomorrow evening. It is beautiful weather. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Mar. 2, 1898 Wea.</h3> After I had prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, I put on some wash water and did a big washing, which kept me most of the day I don't know when I washed in the afternoon before. I went down to Mr Grahams to Prayer Meeting. (C. E.) Vina met me there, she came home with {me?}. <h3>Ther. Thursday 3 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, the boys went to school. I ironed the clothes in the forenoon, after dinner Vina and I went up to visit at Mrs Hendersons. Mrs Nixon and Mrs McKechnie were there too, There is to be a presentation at Mr {Rennie?} tonight, as they are going away. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Mar. 4, 1898 Wea.</h3> We rose again and had breakfast the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work Lancie helped me to carry the flour up stairs before he went to school. I swept upstairs and there dusted down the walls in kitchen, and swept up the floor. We went to visit at Drinkwaters in evening. <h3>Ther. Saturday 5 Wea.</h3> I rose early and after the morning work I fixed my dress as it did not suit me after dinner. W. Limebeer, W. Stubbs, Vina and I went to Brampton, Vina and I went to visit J. McCulloch. We found them well, it was dusk when we reached home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Mar. 6, 1898 Wea.</h3> I slept rather long this morning. so had to hurry up to be ready for Church. George, Vina, the boys and I went. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Luke XIV and 18, What beautiful weather we are having. Vina and went to Georges for a while in afternoon, and to Jas Halls in the evening. Jas Mc was there too. <h3>Ther. Monday 7 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire the boys went to school, Vina prepared for going home. I did up the work in forenoon and in afternoon I drove Vina up to Cheltenham. I visited at W. McArthurs. Aunt Mary was there. I called at Andersons and at P. Fergusons. A warm beautiful day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Mar. 8, 1898 Wea.</h3> Another beautiful day George and S. A went to Mono Road yesterday. But S. A did not come back with George. The boys are away to school. Vina is to go home this morning on the train, I am busy washing and ironing ribbons to trim a dress cap for mother. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea.</h3> This has been another fine warm day. I baked bread today and buns, and was making the shape for the cap, I did not get much sewing done today. Mother is doing some patch work, piecing stars. S. A, came home today and brough Annie G with her. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Dr Noble was here today <h3>Ther. Thurs. Mar 10, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is another fine day. It is so warm, the snow is going fast. George and W. Limebeer are bringing up wood for the circular saw, I have been working at Mothers dress cap, it is slow work, The boys went to school. Annie Graydon is very sick with the jaundice. <h3>Ther. Friday 11 Wea.</h3> I went to bed last night but was woke up about 12 o'clock, as William came down from Luther on the evening train, and it was late about 3 hours. There was a lecture at the church. W. J. stayed for that. Mr Mullin of Fergus was the lecturer. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Mar. 12, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and there we had breakfast. W. J, cut his foot while chopping in the bush yesterday. It is a pretty bad cut, I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and scrubbed in afternoon. Saturday is always a busy day, very bad weather, it is raining tonight. <h3>Ther. Sunday 13 Wea.</h3> Rain this morning yet James came up last night but could not get home on account of rain, so he stayed here all night. We did not get to Church as the roads are so bad. Annie Graydon is no better. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Mar. 14, 1898 Wea.</h3> W. J. was up first this morning and made a fire. I then rose and made the breakfast. William's foot is not as sore as we suppose{d?} it would be, he is away to the bank again today, but he can't wear a boot as the cut will be sore for a good while. I finished Mothers dress cap. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea.</h3> I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got washed and attended to the bread. We then had breakfast. I baked bread and buns in forenoon and in afternoon Mrs A. B. Henderson, Phimia and I went to Jos Marshalls. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Mar. 16, 1898 Wea.</h3> W. J. was up again first he made the fire. Jas Hall is cutting straw today. W. J and W. Limebeer is there helping. {Ross?} Marshall called to ask me to help at their threshing tomorrow. I was busy washing lace and ribbons, and doing some work for Mother. A thunder storm last night. <h3>Ther. Thursday 17 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning after W. J. had put a fire on. The men are in the bush, R. Marshall came for me about eleven o'clock to go to help Jennie this afternoon. I did not get home till about ten o'clock. Annie has had a bad day today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. Mar. 18, 1898 Wea.</h3> W. J. was up first and called me, as we have to go back to the threshing this morning, they threshed till noon. I did not get home till about 5 o'clock. Drs Noble & Hall were both here today to see Annie G she is very weak, she can take no nourishment. <h3>Ther. Saturday 19 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and lacked the stove before I made the fire. After breakfast I did some baking in forenoon, and after dinner I swept and scrubbed. Phemia came down for a little while she had tea here. There was thunder & lightning with rain. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Mar. 20, 1898 Wea.</h3> The Sabbatch day. We did not go to church as Annie Graydon is very sick, and the roads are very bad. The doctor did not come to see her today, I went in to see her in forenoon and stayed quite a while with her, quite a few called to see her in afternoon. <h3>Ther. Monday 21 Wea.</h3> We rose to find this a dull day. I did not wash as it as it is a rainy day, we are having very muddy roads, they never were worse they say. I was busy fixing one of my basques {article of clothing} a little. I set bread tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Mar. 22, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread. I did the house-work and attended to the bread in forenoon. I did a little sewing today. I went over to Georges for a while, Annie is getting worse, The Dr has no hope of her, I went to Georges again at bed time. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea.</h3> I was at Georges all night. Mrs A. B. Henderson and I sat up all night, I came home at 4 o'clock and got the breakfast. I then washed a little in forenoon and scrubbed, after dinner I went back to Georges and worked there till 10 o'clock. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Mar. 24, 1898</h3> They telegraphed for the friends to come yesterday. Sam and Joe came from Grand Valley, but the rest did not get here till this morning. She is still getting worse, I feel very tired today as I did too much yesterday. Mr Nixon came to see Annie yesterday, he did not know she was so {low?}. <h3>Ther. Friday 25 Wea.</h3> William got up and made the fire. I then got up and got breakfast. I was busy baking today. Annie is till sinking they have no hope now of her getting better. Mr & Mrs Nixon called again today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Mar. 26, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made a fire. I was busy baking in forenoon, Thomas came down from Grand Valley this morning and Sam Graydon went up on the train to Grand Valley. I scrubbed in afternoon and in evening I cut Thomas' and Georges hair. Annie very low. <h3>Ther. Sunday 27 Wea.</h3> The Sabbath I rose this morning and made the fire. W. Limebeer came and told me that Annie is dead. She died about 1 o'clock, the Dr came last night and stayed till after she was gone. It is raining today, Mr Haines brought the coffin down. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Mar. 28, 1898 Wea.</h3> Thomas was up first this morning and made the fire. He went home to Brampton with William. Sam & L.A came down this morning on the train. {Gus? Jas?} Wilkinson brought them down from his place, I blacked the stove and swept up and dusted. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 29 Wea.</h3> I rose early this morning. {Venie?} stayed here last night, she got up and went over to Georges. Annie is to be buried this afternoon. I scrubbed this forenoon and went to funeral in afternoon with Richard Graydon, the roads were very bad, Thomas went home. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Mar. 30, 1898 Wea.</h3> Sam and {Venie?} stayed here last night, they went down to with Lizzie G. to Wills for dinner, they came up again after dinner, and took the evening train home. They took some roses home. Jennie and Lizzie went home to Toronto too on the evening train. <h3>Ther. Thursday 31 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast William went to help George saw and split wood. I attended to the housework. I was over to Georges in afternoon for a while Roads bad yet. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. April 1, 1898 Wea.</h3> William was up first this morning, I got up and attended to the bread. After breakfast William went to help George thresh peas, I have no particular work on hand at present as this has been a busy time on account of Annies sickness, and I have not been very well for a while. <h3>Ther. Saturday 2 Wea.</h3> I got up this morning and made a fire. After breakfast I baked pies and cakes in forenoon and washed Williams white shirt and collar. After dinner, I scrubbed floor and stoop, and ironed shirt and many other duties besides. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. April 3, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is colder today we did not get to Church this morning, I don't know why. After dinner William and I went to see Mr & Mrs Graham found them pretty well, Mrs McLean and children were there too, I have not been to Church for a good while. <h3>Ther. Monday 4 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire, and after we had breakfast. I prepared to do the washing. S. A went to {Mona?} Road today as they have gone to bring house hold stuff over here for W. Graydon. I had a big washing. William and I went </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther Tues Sat. April 5, 1898 Wea.</h3> {On the side of the page: "We went to the funneral"}. I got up and made the fire. I made quite a mistake there by burning two leaves instead of one and did not notice my mistake till I had written two days. I had been so busy that I did not get any writing for a few days. This is the busy day. Mrs Silverthorn was {?}. <h3>Ther. Wednesday Sunday 6 Wea.</h3> This is Easter Sunday. George, S.A., and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached from Col III and 1st also Acts 1 and 3rd. The roads are fine and the weather so beautiful. I am making plenty blots around here. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. April 7, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire the boys went off to school, after I had made the house tidy I went to the ironing as I have a good deal to iron. This is the last day of school for a week as it is the Easter holidays, it is beautiful weather again. <h3>Ther. Friday 8 Wea.</h3> I rose and made fire, I then attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked the bread in forenoon and after dinner I trimmed the raspberries and it was quite a hard job too. I got them all done. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther Sat. Tues April 9, 1898 Wea.</h3> We rose early this morning as William is going up to Grand Valley this morning. I drove him to the station. After I came back I went down to W. Mandells to help Mrs Mandell do some sewing. I came home in the evening. <h3>Ther. Sunday Wed 10 Wea.</h3> I rose early again this morning and after we had breakfast and the boys off to school. I went down to Mandells again. It is snowing again, quite rough today. quite a little {?}, Mr Mandell drove me home tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. April 11, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had our breakfast, and I had attended to the housework, the boys and I gathered up the brush and burned it and after dinner George, S.A. and I went to Brampton. I got some Dutch {?} to plant, it was near dark when we got home. Mother and I made the mission block for the quilt. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 12 Wea.</h3> Again I rose early and went down to Mandells to do some more sewing. I am to help Mrs Mandell make a dress for herself. I was there all day and came home at night. I got a letter from {Lorrie?} McCulloch. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. April 13, 1898 Wea.</h3> Again I rose early and after breakfast I went down to Mandells again today. I was down about 7 o'clock, we got along very well with our sewing but did not get quite through. I got a ride home with W. Limebeer as he was putting in the seed at W. Graydon. <h3>Ther Tursday 14 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast we took the roots out of the cellar and after dinner I dug the parsnips, and then put in some garden we planted some parsnips and lettuce and beett and radishes and a few onion. We had a busy day. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. April 15, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went out to the garden. I put in quite a bit more {garden?} and turned down the grass. We sent the boys up to Hutchinsons with some rose bushes and some flower roots. <h3>Ther. Saturday 16 Wea.</h3> I rose and attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked bread & buns and scrubbed in forenoon and after dinner I baked pies and cakes. I had a very busy day. We have been looking for my sister Maggie but she did not come. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. April 17, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and found this a beautiful day. George, S.A. and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in John XVII & 17. It is cloudy this afternoon. James came up for a while. W. Limebeer is away on his wheel for the {first?} this season. <h3>Ther. Monday 18 Wea.</h3> After I had made a fire, I then prepared the breakfast. The boys went to school again after the Easter holidays. I was busy today making a sash for a hot {bedframe?}. I got it made all night it quite a job. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. April 19, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is a wet rainy day and I can't work outside, So I busied my self making at at print dress for myself for every day wear. It is very dark and dull, Jennie Marshall came over to Georges in forenoon and got storm {?} with the rain. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 20 Wea.</h3> This is a dark dull day yet, we are having rain and snow, which makes it very disagreeable. I have been snowing again at my dress. Phemia Henderson came down for a crochet needle (a hook) but did not get one. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. April 21, 1898 Wea.</h3> There is no rain today but it is dull and cold. I was busy sewing in forenoon, and in afternoon I planted the sweet peas. I put in quite a lot. It is too wet to do much outside, So I must work inside for there is plenty to do, and I do not feel extra well. <h3>Ther. Friday 22 Wea.</h3> It is raining again today. The boys are off to school, George brought me a white peony root from Mrs Henderson but it is badly broken and I am afraid it will not grow, but I hope it may, for they are so nice. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. April 23, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, which I baked in forenoon, also pumpkin pies and buns and after dinner I swept and dusted and then went outside and the boys and I made the hotbed. I saw a flock of wild geese going south which is a sign of cold. <h3>Ther. Sunday 24 Wea.</h3> This is a beautiful day. George, S.A, and Willie Graydon went to church, I did not go as I am not well enough to go. S.A. came in a little while in afternoon. The day seems long when I do not get to church. I always like to go. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. April 25, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast, and the boys off to school, I fixed up the hot bed and planted the seeds, in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a print dress waist and did a little sewing. George and W. Graydon went to Brampton. Arbor day at school. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 26 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire. The boys went to school, I attended to the house work, and did a little sewing, and after dinner George, S.A, Willie Graydon, and I went up to the graveyard. I felt that I was not wanted. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> {At the top of page: Willie Graydon went to Luther} <h3>Ther. Wed. April 27, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast the boys went off to school. I went out to the garden and dug the rest of the ground and planted some more onions, and some beans. Mr Ceasar the horse farrier was here, {Fred?} Hutchinson came home with the boys. After tea I went down to Mr Grahams. <h3>Ther. Thursday 28 Wea.</h3> Again I rose a made the fire. I was busy sewing in forenoon after I did the house work. George went to {?} after dinner and S.A. went to the auxiliary meeting at Mr O'Neals. I trimmed the gooseberries, and currants and put manure around there. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. April 29, 1898 Wea.</h3> After breakfast, I went outside to work, making stakes for the flower beds and planting out some Sweet Williams, and {?} (or Scarlet Lightning) and Holly Hocks and Roses. I have had a very busy day. Then I cleaned up the rubbish. W. Graydon came back from Grand Valley. <h3>THer. Saturday 30 Wea.</h3> I rose and cleaned the stove and made the, I baked bread, buns and pies in forenoon. Fred Hutchinson and Elmer and George went off to fish. They got a few small ones. Phemia was in a few minutes in afternoon. James came up in even. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ther. Sun. May 1,1898 Wea. I rose and made the fire we had breakfast They did not go to Church today, I might have gone with Roberts if they had said they were not going Very light rain today cloudy and dull. James came up in evening the rain came on so he could not go home. Ther. Monday 2 Wea. James got up at 5 o 'lock, I did not up for quite a while. After the boys went to School I did a big washing and in afternoon and in afternoon I carried some {wealth?} to {Mary?} on the Lilly of the valley and did some house cleanng up stairs, and filled the {cupboard cud?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. May 3, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast, The boys went to school. There was heavy rain last might, I was busy house cleaning upstairs, I got through at tea time, and after tea, I did the ironing it was 10 o'clock when I got through, and I was tired. W. Limebeer ploughed the potato ground. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 4 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys went to school, and I went at the white washing. I did Mothers bed room and mine, I was kept very busy, It has been cloudy all day, This is a busy week for me </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. May 5, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is still cloudy this morning, and quite cool. The boys are off to school. Mother and I are busy today at the house cleaning putting things to their places in forenoon, and after dinner I cleaned up the back room. I got through in good time. George broke the glass of the hot bed, and he feels pretty bad. <h3>Ther. Friday 6 Wea.</h3> I rose early this morning and made the fire. After we had breakfast, I went at cleaning up the kitchen. I white washed it and blacked the stove and washed the wood work and srubbed the floor. I did a hard days work I was tired. (I set bread </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. May 7, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pumpkin pies in the forenoon and after dinner was {picking?} up the raspberries wheeling chip manure, and put {that?} around them. <h3>Ther. Sunday 8 Wea.</h3> This is a nice day, the day of rest, I got up and prepared the breakfast. George, S.A, and I went to Church. Mr Nixon preached his text was in Exodus XV and 23, 24, and 25. James was here for a while, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. May 9, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up early, and made a fire, and put on the wash water The boys went to school I did the washing in the forenoon and after dinner, I went outside and turned the grass among the raspberries and wheeled a lot more chip manure, the boys helped me when they came home <h3>Ther. Tuesday 10 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast over and the boys off to school, I starched the clothes and ironed them and there I was busy in the back, tidying it and cleaning the glass ware, I then fixed up the Lilly of the Valley. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. May 11, 1898 Wea.</h3> Just after breakfast Old Mrs Henderson came down as A. B. was going to Brampton she was with us till after dinner, It is a long time since she was here before. After we had dinner I cleaned up Johnies room which kept me busy till dark, The boys at school <h3>Ther. Thursday 12 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire, we had breakfast The boys went to school. I attended to the house work, in the forenoon. After dinner I cleaned the {?} of the cookhouse and whitewashed it and scrubbed it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. May 13, 1898 Wea.</h3> I made the fire and got breakfast ready, after breakfast I went again at the whitewashing, I did the stoop and the outside of the cookhouse, It is very white, Mr Ceasar came today to see how the horses leg is doing. I gave him some flower roots. <h3>Ther. Saturday 14 Wea.</h3> James went up home tonight. I got up and made the fire, and attended to the bread, I baked in the forenoon, Sam Graydon came after dinner, he is going to build the stone work of A. Clarks barn, his brother Willie is going up with him today as he has got a job in a store up there. We planted a few potatoes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. May 15, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is cloudy this morning but there is no rain, it turned out fine George and I went to Church he drove {?} single Mr Nixon preached his text win in Mark XIII and 22, and 26 we had fine sermon on character <h3>Ther. Monday 16 Wea.</h3> James came down today. I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast I kept {Lancie?} home to help me plant potatoes, we were busy all day. we have to wheel the manure to put under them, we planted potatoes and corn and mellons and cucumbers we had a hard days work </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. May 17, 1898 Wea.</h3> I kept Lancie home this forenoon again, we planted the red heart beans, and some more potatoes, he went to School after dinner, and S. A. and I went to the missionary quilting, the was a big crowd there about 35 in all, they quilted two quilts one tweed one <h3>Ther. Wednesday 18 Wea.</h3> I rose early and got Lancie to help me wheel some manure, we planted some more beans of the later kind. George dropped them for us before they went to School, I finished planting the potatoes and corn, I also planted some parsnip and flower seeds. and took some {warm?} {sap?} out of the trees. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. May 19, 1898 Wea.</h3> There was heavy thunder and lightning and rain in the night, and another storm this morning, the boys are away to School I did not do any outside work today, as it to damp and wet. I was busy sewing a little. <h3>Ther. Friday 20 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and attended to the hoes work in the forenoon and after dinner I went out to the garden and did some weeding and I transplanted some lettuce, and beets and planted a few beans. I went up to see Mrs Henderson. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. May 21, 1898 Wea.</h3> When I came home from seeing Old Mrs Henderson last night, who has been very sick, I found James here he wants me to do some sewing for him next week, I baked bread and buns & pies in forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed the floor and stoop, and cut Georges hair. The boys are helping the men. <h3>Ther. Sunday 22 Wea.</h3> This is a beautiful Sabbath day after a heavy thunder storm in the night. They did not go to Church today I don't know why, I always like to go when I am well, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. May 23, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up this morning and made a fire and put on the wash water, we then had breakfast, I did quite a big washing I fixed the lounge putting more {strain?} in it. I washed and ironed the cover but did not get it on, as I had not time The boys were at School <h3>Ther. Tuesday 24 Wea.</h3> This is birthday of our Queen (Victoria) I attended to the houes work this forenoon, Lizzie Graydon came out from Toronto this morning, and went back on the evening train. Mrs J. Graham & Mrs J {Leake?} were here this afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. May 25, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast over I went to the ironing Albert Hunter came down for me to go and stay with Mrs Henderson as Phemia had to go for medicine for her, The W. Y, M, Society met at Georges this afternoon there was quite a number there, but I did not get there <h3>Ther. Thursday 26 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire, then we had breakfast, and then I was busy all day making flower beds and transplanting flowers, I also set out {?} boxes of tomatoes I had quite a busy time there is so much to do. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. May 27, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, we then had breakfast, I set out some tomatoes in forenoon after dinner Phemia called a few minutes I did some baking and after tea I went up to Hendersons, there was choir practice there <h3>Ther. Saturday 28 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire and got the breakfast I then did a little baking and swept and dusted, after dinner the boys went to the mill with W. Limebeer, and was busy weeding and hoeing and taking worms out of the {?} and I planted some tomatoes. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. May 29, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is a beautiful day we had some rain last night. George, S. A, and I went to Church this morning. Mr Nixon preached, his text was Luke VIII and 18 the first clause, George and S.A went to Home Church in the afternoon, John Graydon came in the evening (my nephew). <h3>Ther. Monday 30 Wea.</h3> {On the side: Wells {?} was here} {Well?} I got up this morning and made the fire. I then got breakfast ready, the boys are away to School, G Hutchinson called for a straw hat. I was working outside in the forenoon, after dinner I was doing some mending and putting new wrist bands on the boys shirts. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thursday. June 2, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up early and got the boys all to School. I went to Brampton with Phemia, we went to Mr Cooneys for dinner, and had a nice time, Mrs {?} had been sick but is much better now, it was later than we intended to be Mrs Henderson is keeping better, Mother sewed another hat. <h3>Ther. Friday 3 Wea.</h3> This is the day of the preparatory service at the Church. George, S.A and I went. Mr McAlpin preached, his text was in I Cor X and 21, George and S.A. went to Brampton. I came home with Mr Graham I called in at Roberts, and he wanted me to whiten a hat for him, so I brought them with me. {On the side of page: I got hats done} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. June 4, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose early and made the fire, it is very warm. after breakfast, I got the men to put the stove out, so I was very busy scrubbing and cleaning up in the forenoon, and after dinner I baked pies and cakes, Phemia came down in evening. <h3>Ther. Sunday 5 Wea.</h3> This is the Communium Sabbath, George S,A, & I went Mr Nixon preached. his text was in Gen XL VIII and II. William & J. {Mellor?} went to Georgetown and {Jas?} McCulloch went to Cheltenham, I was up at Hendersons in afternoon {On the side of page: James Graydon was here} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. June 6, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast THe boys went to School The men were at the {manure?}. I was in the garden weeding in the forenoon, and in the afternoon I was doing some mending, Jas McCullochh was here helping the men <h3>Ther. Tuesday 7 Wea.</h3> I rose early and after we had breakfast, I attended to the house work and then I was busy outside till noon. after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for James and sewed at them but I did not get them quite finished, as I had some other work to do out side </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. June 8, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose at 5 o'clock and called the boys I put on the fire, we then went outside, I was planting some mellons and some more cucumbers as they eaten off, the boys were busy hoeing, we got a good lot of work done and I was busy transplanting flowers. <h3>Ther. Thursday 9 Wea.</h3> I rose again early and found it raining, I attended to the bread, then had breakfast. Lancie was out hoeing some as the rain had stopped, I was hoeing in the forenoon, and after dinner, I finished James' pants, I took them down in evening, I called at {Halls?} for a while. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. June 10, 1898 Wea.</h3> William stops here at night so he is always up first, and away to his work. I got up and made the fire and we then had breakfast, I was busy outside transplanting flowers, and mowing grass and helping Mother fill the {leach?} to make soft soap there is plenty of work for every day <h3>THer. Saturday 11 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and blacked the stove, and then made the fire, I put water in the leach and run off the lye. I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse, we had heavy rain in the afternoon. I was fixing the boys pants and blouses, and ironed Williams white shirt. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. June 12, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and got breakfast William is here, the two James' were here last night giving us some music, I did not get to Church this morning, George and S.A {went?} James, A. and I went to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Joshua XXIV and 15 first {past?}. {?} Graydon was here. <h3>Ther. Monday 13 Wea.</h3> I rose early and put on the wash water. I washed out the white clothes before breakfast, I had a big washing as I had some to do for the {?}, in the afternoon I was weeding and transplanting and fixing the sweet peas (heavy rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. June 14, 1898 Wea.</h3> I was a little late in getting up this morning, and so had to hurry up, I was making yeast soup in the forenoon, and doing some cleaning in the milkhouse in afternoon, and transplanting some pansies, and helping Mother make the soap. George, S.A. and W. Limebeer went to the garden party. <h3>Ther. Wednesday 15 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire, the boys went off to School, I was working outside this forenoon, {bringing?} up the soap and it has made my hands very sore, and I was doing some cleaning up in the milkhouse, white washing and scrubbing. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. June 16, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread. after breakfast I prepared the boys for school. I baked and ironed this forenoon. I then worked outside fixing the steps of the milkhouse, and cleaning up outside, sweeping and scrubbing, <h3>Ther. Friday 17 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire. There is School this forenoon, and a picnic to the lake in afternoon. I baked rhubarb pies and was busy outside fixing the flowers, S.A went to the picnic </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. June 18, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and cleaned the stove, and then got breakfast. George went to School this forenoon, as he is thinking of trying the entrance for the High School, I baked cakes and pumpkin pies, Aunt Abbie came up in afternoon for a while I swept and dusted, and scrubbed cookhouse <h3>Ther. Sunday 19 Wea.</h3> William and James stayed here last night, I did not go to Church. Geo & S.A went {out?} did not come home till eve the two James {McS?} went to Cheltenham, W. Stubbs and wife of Melville came to Geo's but were disappointed. Jas McGill and family were here too. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. June 20, 1898 Wea.</h3> William is always up at 5 o'clock and away to work I was working outside transplanting {summer?} savory, and I went to Mrs Grahams helping her to make a dress, there was a little rain after dinner. I brought the waist home as we did not get it done <h3>Ther. Tuesday 21 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off to School I was making Mrs Grahams dress. Gracie Mandell called for it on the way house School. I set bread tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. June 22, 1898 Wea.</h3> William was up at {11?} o'clock I was late in getting up as I fell asleep again after William left. I baked bread and buns, and transplanted some flowers, The masons got through after dinner a while, and then came up to pack up, Jas Hall took them to the {sta?} Roberts Thomas came down to work at {barn?} <h3>Ther Thursday 23 Wea.</h3> Thomas stayed here last night, I got up and made the fire the boys went off to School I attended to the housework, I do not feel very well I don't know what is the matter with me, George and S.A went to the Sunday School Convention in afternoon, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. June 24, 1898 Wea.</h3> Thomas stayed at George last night. I got up and put on the fire after we had breakfast the boys went off to School, I was not able to do much work as I do not feel any better, I just did the houeswork in forenoon after dinner W. Cole came and Minnie and Emma <h3>Ther. Saturday 25 Wea.</h3> I got up and blacked the stove and then put on the fire after breakfast I baked the pies and swept and dusted, I took a rest. after dinner as I was sick, I planted a few tomtaoes in even but there came a heavy shower of rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. June 26, 1898 Wea.</h3> Roberts Thomas & James came up last night and stayed all night, it is a bright clear day. I did not go to Church as I was not well, George & S.A went Thomas & W.Limebeer went up to Cheltenham before dinner, James came up in afternoon, D. McClure and family were at Georges <h3>Ther. Monday 27 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire, and after breakfast we got the boys ready to go up to Grand Valley to try the entrance. George and I took them to the station. We came round by Cheltenham I went into the {lounging ground?}. I was working outside after dinner. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. June 28, 1898 Wea.</h3> The framers came up last night with Thomas to get a shave. It seems lonely without the boys as I have to take breakfast alone, I was outside all day weeding and hoeing and mowing and fixing up the tomatoes and flowers <h3>Ther. Wednesday 29 Wea.</h3> I got up this morning and after breakfast which I had alone I went outside for a while in the morning. I was hoeing the cucumbers and tomatoes, then I was busy mending. I was busy mending I went over to Mr {Mellig?} for some asters {On the side of page: Aunt Abbie was up} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mr & Miss Graham and her {sister?} of Port Perry was here today <h3>Ther. Thurs. June 30, 1898 Wea.</h3> After breakfast I went to washing I did not get done till after dinner as I had a lot to wash. There was a terrible tramp came in at noon he was so raged. I felt afraid of him There was rain in afternoon. Robert and Ellen came down from Luther they have little Janie with them <h3>Ther. Friday July 1 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast I attended to the hoes work and did a litle ironing in forenoon. George, S.A and Robert went to Brampton, Ellen went to Roberts and I finished ironing </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. July 2, 1898 Wea.</h3> We rose early this morning as Robert & Ellen think they had better go home. I attended to the bread and then got the breakfast ready, I made a boquet for them to take home with them, it is a very warm day for driving I was busy doing my cleaning up for the Sabbath <h3>Ther. Sunday 3 Wea.</h3> VERY HOT {in large letters} I was late in getting up this morning. Thomas {Mc?} (my nephew) took breakfast with me. George, S.A and I went to Church it was very warm. Mr Nixon preached from the XV of Luke and verses 12 & 13. (A shower in afternoon Thomas went to Home Church </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. July 4, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and prepared breakfast I ate alone as Mother does not rise so soon I attende to the house work and then made a skirt for Mother after tea I went down to Mr Grahrams, Mr & Mrs Nixon called there too, so I got a ride home with them <h3>Ther. Tuesday 5 Wea.</h3> Again I rose and attended to the house work and then made a large boquet for Mrs Graham of Port Perry I then went down to cut out a shift for Mr Graham (a white one. I stayed at Mrs Mendells to help quilt Aunt Abbie was there too we got it finished </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. July 6, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made a fire, and again I had breakfast. I put Paris {?} on the Potatoes after dinner. I was busy at Mr Grahams white shirt I did not get it done, as I had some other duties to attend outside, this has been a warm day <h3>Ther. Thursday 7 Wea.</h3> I rose and attended to the morning duties and then I finished Mr Grahams shirt and then I washed it and Thomas' clothes too This has been a nice day. Mrs Graham of Port Perry went home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. July 8, 1898 Wea.</h3> After I had breakfast I starched the clothes and ironed them, About 3 o'clock Thomas came up from Halls, and asked me to help him pack up as they were going home. After tea I made a boquet for Mrs Jas Marshall, and took it to her, as I was {taking?} Mr Grahams shirt home. I called at Roberts <h3>Ther. Saturday 9 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and after breakfast I had to drive the horses on the hay fork all day I did my work while they were getting the loads. This has been a beautiful week for the hay. George has one field in very cool tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. July 10, 1898 Wea.</h3> It is still cool this morning, George and I went alone as S.A has a sore throat, Mr Nixon is away taking his vacation so we had a strange minister today Mr Stewart he preached from the IV of Galatians and the 4 and 5 verses. James came up <h3>Ther. Monday 11 Wea.</h3> I rose about 4:30 this morning and prepared my breakfast, I then started about 5:30 for the berry patch, I was back about 9:30 I got 7 lbs they were very good, but it was very wet as there had been a frost, we picked the tame ones too </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. July 12, 1898 Wea.</h3> This is a fine day, but war, and dusty, They are all away celebrating the 12th, but I had to stay home as usual I would liked to have gone, I went to the field and cut some straw for a hat or two James went up home last night, <h3>Ther. Wednesday 13 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and after breakfast Phemia came down to see if we would have any berries for sale, I then {harnessed?} {Dandy?} and went up to the station for the boys and James, they came all night, Lancie and I picked some red currants. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. July 14, 1898 Wea.</h3> We got up this morning and after breakfast we picked the berries and got 10 lbs, I canned them and did up the red currants and attended to the other house work, I baked bread and buns today so I had quite a busy day. I went up to Henderson last night for a while <h3>Ther. Friday 15 Wea.</h3> I rose again and made the fire, and we had the breakfast over Lnacie to rake hay he was at it all day, I was mending the boys clothes today They enjoyed their visit to Grand Valley very much, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. July 16, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and prepared the fire we picked the berries before breakfast, Lancie had to be at the hay again today they got it all in except the raking, I did up the berries and a few brack currants I was busy in the evening fixing my pink waist <h3>Ther. Sunday 17 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared breakfast They did not go to Church this morning After dinner George, S.A and I went over to Georgetown to Mrs Jas Hutchinson funeral, we then went to Robt Reids, and in evening we went to the {Endeavor?} at {Norval?}. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. July 18, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and after we had breakfast we went to pick berries. we got a nice lot we had 23 lbs We got home at eleven o'clock, I did them up and attended to the other work. <h3>Ther. Tuesday 19 Wea.</h3> Again I rose this morning at 4 o'clock and went off to the berry patch, the boys W. Limebeer and I the berries were not quite so good, I canned them up, and then fixed my pink waist </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. July 20, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast the boys and I went to the field, the boys picked peas while I cut straw for hats, we brought it home and trimmed it after dinner Weirs Mary came down from Cheltenham she came down on the morning train, She and I went up in eveng for valise. <h3>Ther. Thursday 21 Wea.</h3> I rose at 4 o'clock and mixed the bread, and then took a rest for a while longer on the lounger, then, S.A, Mary and I went to Robert Reids for berries, it was very warm, {Fraser?} came home with us to have a play, he is 10 years old </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Fri. July 22, 1898 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, I did a little washing, and canned up the berries I got at R. Reids, I was kept busy. and after tea The boys, & Mary and I went to Roberts, we were late in getting home James came up with us {Scribble on page} <h3>Ther. Saturday 23 Wea.</h3> I rose and cleaned the stove, we then had breakfast, I did some baking and swept and dusted and scrubbed the stoop and cook-house, James came up late to take Mary to R. Reids George and S.A went to Caledon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. July 24, 1898 Wea.</h3> James and Mary did not go till this morning as it was too late last night, they went to Reids and then to Norval Church. There is no preaching in our Church today. It is terrible warm today George and S.A. brought {Mitte?} Stubbs with them home for a week. <h3>Ther. Monday 25 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire. we then had breakfast. we had a little thunder storm, but very little rain, I was doing some mending, and fixing my pink waist, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. July 26, 1898 Wea.</h3> We got up and after breakfast, Fraser Reid the boys and I went to the berry patch, we got quite a lot, and was home before noon, After dinner S.A. {Mitte?} Stubbs and I went to Brampton Agnes Reid and 3 of the family came over with Mary and took Fraser home <h3>Ther. Wednesday 27 Wea.</h3> I got up and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies, and did up the rest of the berries Mary went over to Georges in afternoon and in the evening she and I went to Roberts Marshalls, Jennie was away </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ther. Thurs. Jul 28,1898 Wea. I rose and made the fire and {prebaked?} the breakfast, and attended to the house work. I baked bread and buns in the forenoon and did some sewing in afternoon. After {lunch?} we went to Ms. Grahams, there was a little shower of rain we called at Robert's. Aunt Abbie cam home from {Rochesture?} Ther. Friday 29 wea. After we had breakfast Mary and I did a little working and ironng. I also blacked the stove I did up my {mesdin?} waist, after dinner we went up to Hendersons and had a nice time. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ther. Sat. July 30,1898 Wea After we had breakfast the boys Mary and I went to pick berries for Mrs. Graham, we got out 6 lbs, and was home early we baked pies and cakes in forenoon and sweeped and dusted in afternoon and attended to other duties. We went to Hall's in the evening/ Ther. Sunday 31 Wea. George Limebeer of Caledon and sister (Mrs. S. Sheliles) came to Georges last night There was 7 of us went to Church, Mary & I went with G Limbebeer. Ms Nixon, Preached his text was in Cal 4 and 18 Mary when to {Yhos McGlues?} and came home at night. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ther. Mon. Aug 1, 1898 Wea. We rose this morning and found it very cloudy. I did some sewing for myself, in fore noon, and after dinner we went to Robert's and spent the afternoon. It is lookig like rain. I got my sewing done. Ther. Tuesday 2 wea. I rose and made a fire and put on the wash water, mary and I did the washing in the forenoon, and after dinner I {glazed} and trimmed a hat, mary went to visit at Hall's, to visit James was up in {weuy?} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Ther. Wed. Aug. 3 1898 Wea. After breakfast, there came on a feautiful shower of rain, I ironed the clothes and Then as it had cleared off I took Mary down to {Pranston?} to spend a few days, I had dnner at {Jim?} Cooneys and tea at {Juo} Mc Cullochs, I got home safe. Ther. Thursday 4 Wea. After we had breakfast the boys and I went to berry patch in forenoon, we got about 4 lbs they are almost done. After dinner I took a rest and then cleaned some straw for hats and did up the berries. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> I rose this morning and attended to the bread, after wehad breakfast, I baked pies and break and buns. And after dinner I swept and dusted scrubbed the {stoop?} and cook house, and did my saturday's work as I expect to be away from {ilegible word}. Ther. Saturday 6 Wea. I rose early this morning and went to Brampton for Mary. Mrs Limebeer and Millie Mc Culoch went with me, I was at {Jno?} Mc Cullocks for diner and tea, We called at Uncle Davids But did not see him. I left the house at - W. b. Mc Culochs </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sun. Aug. 7, 1898 Wea.</h3> Lizzie Graydon came out yesterday from Toronto {so?} George, S.A and Lizzie went to Church, Mary and I went to Cheltenham with Halls, George went with us, Mr Nixon preached his text was Gal V. {7 & 8?} Cloudy like rain <h3>Ther. Monday 8 Wea.</h3> I rose this morning and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I attended to the house work. I had no particular work today Mary and I went to Roberts in evening James came up with us </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Tues. Aug. 9, 1898 Wea.</h3> After we had breakfast Mary started off on foot to Cheltenham, I attended to the house work in forenoon and after dinner I went with Robert and Aunt Abbie to Mr Blackstocks funeral he is almost a hundred years old, There was not a big crowd at {?} the funeral, <h3>Ther. Wednesday 10 Wea.</h3> After breakfast George went up to the station for Willie Graydon, and he brough Mary down from Cheltenham Mary and I went to R. Marshalls threshing Phemia {Groat?} and a Miss Bell was there </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Thurs. Aug. 11, 1898 Wea.</h3> Willie Graydon went home last night, the men were working at Wills today, Mary and I wrote home letters today I sent one to John Pringle, Lizzie Graydon went home this evening. Mary and I went to Halls in evening Thunder storm and rain at night {On side of page: Mrs A. B. Henderson was here} <h3>Ther. Friday 12 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire and attended to the morning duties, I baked pies and cakes in forennoon and in afternoon I cut out a pair of pants for Lancie, John McCulloch and little girl called in evening Mary went to {G.?} McClures </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Sat. Aug. 13, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose this and made the fire. I then attended to the bread, I swept and dusted and scrubbed, I sewed a little while in the evening at Lancies pants, McClures brought Mary home in the evening James came up in the gloming to see if Mary and I would go to Coles <h3>Ther. Sunday 14 Wea.</h3> The Sabbath of rest George and S.A took the Arnold children home, James came up and we went to Coles for dinner and then came to Union Church in afternoon Mr McKay preached his text was in Mark VIII. 23. 24. & 25 Mary and I went to Roberts in evening. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Mon. Aug. 15, 1898 Wea.</h3> We rose this morning and after breakfast Mary did some washing and I wrote a letter to Maggie, and drove the horses on the hay, fork unloading some millet, After dinner George S.A. and I went to {?} Clarridges funeral, and Mary went up to Chetlenham to visit, There was a terrible {ground?}. Mr {Clever?} preached from I Peter II and 21 <h3>Ther. Tuesday 16 Wea.</h3> I woke this morning to find a terrible storm of wind and rain with thunder and lightning. I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner George. Mrs Limebeer and I went to Brampton I was getting school books for the boys </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3>Ther. Wed. Aug. 17, 1898 Wea.</h3> I rose and made the fire, after breakfast, the boys prepared for school I did the house work, and then went to sewing. I finished Lancies pants and we pulled part of the onions, and I braided them up, everything is to dry for the {want?} of rain <h3>Ther. Thursday 18 Wea.</h3> We rose this morning again, the boys are off to school. I did some sewing in forenoon and after dinner George S.A. and I went to Brampton to the funeral of Wm McGill. there was a large gathering. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI AUG. 19, 1898 Wea.</h2> I got up this morning and made the fire, and did some baking in forenoon, after dinner I cut out a pair of pants for George, and sewed some of them, Phemia came down in afternoon and stayed for tea. I went up with her for a little while, I set bread <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 20 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire, and then allen did the bread and buns in the forenoon and after dinner I swept and dusted and scrubbed, we covered some books for the boys Lillie McLean called for a little while </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. AUG. 21, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and prepared the break fast, George S.A. and I went down to Church Mr Nexon preached from Deuteronomy XXXII and 11.12 and 13. George and S.A stayed at LV. Georgedons and I walked home James Me and Earnie Martier was here in evening <h2>Ther. MONDAY 22 Wea.</h2> We rose and had break-fast the boys went off to school. I finished Georges pants, George and S.A went to Caledon. she is going to stay for a while. After tea the boys and I wheeled some gravel up from the road </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. AUG. 23, 1898 Wea.</h2> I woke this morning to find it cloudy and thundering some but we got no rain they boys are away to school I went out and fuelled and braided the rest of the onions Mother is not very well I peeled some sweet apples to day. started to fix my black basque over <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 24 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the housework, in the fore-noon, after dinner I did a little at my dress, but can't get much time for sewing, as thire is so much to be seen to and gathered in </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. AUG. 25, 1898 Wea.</h2> After I had made the fore, I prepared breakfast the boys went off to school I attended to the house-work in the forenoon after dinner I was busy cobbling mending Georges boots, we are having cooler weather just now but very dry <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 26 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made the fire after breakfast the boys went off school. W. Limebeer and I went to Brampton we got a little rain on the way down, I called at Uncle Davids and found them well. Aunt Abbie was here when I came home, she brought the mail, I did some baking </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. AUG. 27, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fore and attended to the bread I did the baking in the forenoon and scrubbed the cookhouse and stoop after dinner I swept and dusted inside, and attended to the duties of the house preparing for the Sabbath I was very busy all day George went to Caledon <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 28 Wea.</h2> I rose eary and sent Lance down to Mr Grahams to see if I could get a ride to Church, so I went down and went with them Mr Nixon preached his text was in Hebrews XI. 24 and 25 I stayed at Mr Grahams for dinner George and S.A came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther MON. AUG. 26, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made the fire, the boys went off to school, Mother and I were busy, at the drying of fruit. we were busy peeling and putting apples __ and pears to dry we were at it all day George. S.A. and W. Limebeer went to a harvest home at Astranders <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 30 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast after the boys went to school I went to washing. I had a large washing to do, as I had not washed for quite a while, I ironed quite a lot in evenig and so I felt tired </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED AUG 31, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose again and made the fire, and prepared the breakfast the boys went off to school, and we were busy, again at the fruit drying apples and pears which keeps us busy most of the day. I fixed a pair of shoulder braces for George, <h2>Ther. THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Wea.</h2> After I had made the fire and we had eaten our breakfast, the boys went off to school, we then peel some more pears to dry and also pressured some which keeps us busy all day. Mrs A.B. Henderson and Mrs H. Wiggins called </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. SEPT. 2, 1898 Wea.</h2> We are having terrible hot sultry weather first at present it is very warm and dry The boys are away to school we were busy drying and canning fruit today again as the pears will not keep long. it is tiresome work sifting so much James called for a little while this evening <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 3 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and attended to the bread I baked the bread and buns in the forenoon, and pilted some {plunalks} for pies, after dinner I baked pies and cakes and swept up the house, it has been a very hot day Henry Arnott and family came to George's tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. SEPT. 4, 1898 Wea.</h2> The Sabbath of rest This is another warm say, we did not get to Church today, the Arnotts were here all day. Jas M called in forenoon. as he had been away for the V.S. as Robert has a sick cow, we have had some very hot day lately, <h2>Ther. MONDAY 5 Wea.</h2> This is a holday. Labor Day We rose this morning and as it was very much like rain the boys and I cut the Summer Savory. I then came in and prepared the breakfast, we had a nice shower of rain in forenoon, we pared and prepared some apples to dry W. Limebeer went to Toronto </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. SEPT. 6, 1898 Wea.</h2> We rose this morning and Larrie went for the cows while I prepared breakfast we got some more apples ready for drying. the boys are away to School. it is raining again this forenoon commenced about 10.30 I did a little at my dress I do not get much time to sew <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 7 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast George and S.A went to Toronto to the Exhibition we were busy at the apple again today, I just got a little while at my dress, it is cool today after the rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. SEPT. 8, 1898 Wea.</h2> Again I rose and {made?} the fire. The boys are off to school I attended to the house work, and canned some plums in the fore-noon, Robert was up at noon. I got a little wool to sew, we peeled some apples to dry in evening George and S.A came home tonight <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 9 Wea.</h2> I rose and after we had breakfast I went to my sewing as I wanted to finish it today, but I did not get quite through I have a little to do at {night?}. I set bread tonight and we put some apples today </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. SEPT 10, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made a fire and attended to the bread, I baked pies and bread and buns in the forenoon and swept the floor, after dinner I scrubbed the stoop and cookhouse and finished my dress and did some ironing. I got a letter from Jennie Pringle James brought me a letter from {on the side of page: Mama?} <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 11 Wea.</h2> W.F. Limebeer and {family?} came to Georges last night I got ready and went to church with Roberts folk as I did not expect George to go but he took Limebeers buggy and went down, as I came home with him. This has been a beautiful day. mr Well the babtist minister of Brampton preached 1st Peter 2{I?}, 2 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON. SEPT. 12, 1898 Wea.</h2> The boys rose early and went to dig potatoes, as they are ready to dig. I prepared the breakfast, the boys went to school, I trimmed part of the raspberries in the fore-noon, after dinner I got some clay and fixed the hanging basket, in the evening the boys and I dug some potatoes and pulled some beans. <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 13 Wea.</h2> The boys got up again and went {to?} the potatoes while I prepared breakfast I trimmed some more of the raspberries in the forenoon after dinner mother and I gathered in the rest of the onions, I have got a very sore eye. I got something in it working at the raspberries </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED SEPT. 14, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and found my eye much better it is not much sore alas mother and I are busy preparing the lining for a quilt, and attended to the other work, we are having beautiful weather now, the men are busy at the seeding <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 15 Wea.</h2> The sun came up bright this morning but about 9 o'clock it got cloudy and and the sky became terribly black, we had quite a rain, mother and I put some apples to dry and then we went at the quilt again I've got it in the frames </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. TUES SEPT. 16, 1898 Wea</h2> I made quite a mistake here by burning two leaves well it can't be helped now we put some apples to dry and then we went to the quilt, it is a log cabin quilt. Lancie is at home helping George to raise the potatoes, they are not so good a crop this year <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 17 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns and pies in the forenoon Willie and Maggie went to Georges for dinner, George and Willie went to Krampton in the afternoon I swept and dusted and scrubbed in the afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN SEPT. 18, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, then George S.A. Willie, Maggie, and I went to church, (Mount Pleasant) is the name of our church, we have 5 miles to go Mr Nixon preached I went down with Willie and Maggie to Roberts in evening. <h2>Ther. Monday 19 Wea</h2> Willie was up first he went to Georges for breakfast he then went down to Roberts. they started for home about 10 o'clock, the boys did not go to school in the forenoon George went in afternoon, Lancie was helping to raise the potatoes I went up to see Mrs Henderson </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI TUES. SEPT. 20, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the house work, we then went to quilting, and were at it all afternoon, in the evening W. Rainey and Maggie (my sister) and their two boys came. (James and Willie) they drove down this should have been written for Friday <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 21 Wea.</h2> I rose and prepared the breakfast, and then went to washing Aunt Abbie called on the way to {Hender} Mrs Henderson is sick again we put a few pears to day and did a little quilting we do not get very much done of it at a time </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. SEPT. 22, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast, I then went up to see how Mrs Henderson is getting along she is not much better I brought the clothes down and ironed them for {Phenia} I was busy all day doing them and our own too it rained all afternoon S.A went to {Chelt} with Mrs Hall <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 23 Wea.</h2> Lancie went to school today as they could not work at the potatoes, i had a very busy day as i did up some pears and some plumbs and made some catsup( tomatoes) and I set bread, There is so much to be attended to this time of the year. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT SEPT. 24, 1898 Wea.</h2> This is a cloudy day George and S.A and Well graydon went to Caledon to the funeral of {LR}.Thompson. W.{Limehec} went up last night on the train, so we had all the work to do attending to the houses and cattle and pigs besides all my Saturday work. Jas was up at night <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 25 Wea.</h2> George and S.A came home last night from Caledon. but we did not get down to church as the buggy is not home yet from getting repaired. but the boys and I went to Chelt with Hendersons. we did not have the regular service as it was childrens day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON SEPT. 26, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose early as the boys had some of their lessons to get but Lancie has to stay home to work at the potato Mother and I were putting some apples to dry in the fore-nooon, and we were quiltiing in the afternoon we do not get much time at it, as there is so much other work to do, we had {on the side of page:a heavy hailstorm today} <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 27 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made the fire and prepared the morning meal. I put on some pumpkins to stew and did some scrubbing Phemia called for me to go and stay with her mother in afternoon and I did so as she had to go for medicine William and Jas {Mellor} and Roberts Thomas came down today </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED. SEPT. 28, 1898 Wea.</h2> This is our county fair day. William and g Mello went down on the train George, S.A and I went in the buggy. I did not go to the fair ground, I went and stayed with Mrs Hord, we enjoyed ourselved very well, it was late when we got home, we did not go to Brampton till after dinner. <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 29 Wea.</h2> The masons are off to work at gas Halls barn this morning, I did the house work and then mother and I finished the quilt and bound it, it will be warm and comfortable it is looking like rain </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI SEPT. 30, 1898 Wea</h2> I rose and prepared the breakfast, the boys are off to school, George and I went down to church this morning as this preparatory service, Roht Elemings got their little baby girl baptized they call her Alley Weir, I was busy after dinner cooking up some plumbes ( Mr Tough preached <h2>Ther. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the bread I baked in the forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed, and the boys and I did some outside work, Saturday is always a very busy day for me, William stays here at night </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> Mr Nixon preached from 1st John IV and 32 <h2>Ther. SUN. OCT. 2, 1898 Wea.</h2> Communion William came home last night with a very sore face it is all swelled up and he is pain from head to foot, George and S.A went down to communion I had to stay and get the dinner as the masons are here I went up to church with Hendersons in after-noon to cheltenham <h2>Ther. MONDAY 3 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to school I then went to the washing and after I had finished mother and I wound some garn and went to knitting socks for Willliam, as we want to finish them while he is down </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. OCT. 4, 1898 Wea.</h2> This is a wet morning it had rained in the night the boys are off to school I was busy ironing today I had the mens white shirts to starch and iron, and the boys white shirts also so I was quite busy, I then went at the knitting again the men could not work very well today on account of the rain <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 5 Wea.</h2> The rain has cleared off and it is warm and pleasant I attended to the housework in the forenoon after dinner in the forenoon after dinner I gathered some flowers for Mrs Henderson, as there is, prayer meeting there tonight it has turned very cool and windy toward evening, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. OCT. 6, 1898 Wea.</h2> George, S.A, the boys and I went to prayer meeting Mr Nixon was there and we had such a nice meeting I enjoyed it so much, ( after breakfast I went up to Henderons to pick up some sage Mrs Henderson is keeping better, I was busy knitting in afternoon, there is no school today nor tommorow as it is teachers convention <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 7 Wea.</h2> We gathered the tomatoes and I was doing up some of the green ones this morning and we peeled some pears and did them up, The boys went down to see the masons at work, Ernie Martin came up to get me to cut his hair, tonight. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. OCT. 8, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked bread and buns and pies in forenoon, the masons came up for dinner as they are {through} at Halls, they are going home today, William is going home on the evening train, I swept and dusted in afternoon. <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 9 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made a fire, and prepared the breakfast George, S.A, and I went to Church Mr Nixon preached from Psalms VII and 15 he told us our duty very plainly George and S.A stayed at W. Graydons. I came home </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON. OCT. 10 1898 Wea.</h2> I got up and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school We were busy today mending and darning, it is dull like rain Uncle david came up this morning he had dinner at Georges and tea here, it is a good while since he was here last <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 11 Wea.</h2> Uncle David stayed with us last night, and had break-fast with us, he then went over to Alloa to see Mrs O'Niel it is wet this forenoon, it came on heavy about noon we moved the little stove and got the men to bring in the cooking stove, I bleached the stove and got things to {day} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED. OCT. 12, 1898 Wea.</h2> I got up and made the fire and it was comfortable to have the stove in this morning the boys are off to school I scrubbed the floor and the stoop and cookhouse in the forenoon after dinner I polished the teakettle, and we put some apples today and other duties. <h2>Thur. THURSDAY 13 Wea.</h2> I made a fire and got the breakfast ready the boys are away to school, I attended to the house work in the fore-noon after dinner I was busy fixing a pettticoat for myself to wear, it is raining this evening, S.A came in for a while as George is away to the school house. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. OCT. 14, 1898 Wea.</h2> They hired Mr. Marskall the school teacher again for another year, I attended to the house work in fore noon this is Erin fair day and it is very wet miserabble day it is very disagreeable, I was busy trimming a hat for myself this afternooon J Graydon stayed here tonight as it was wet he is working <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 15 WEA.</h2> I got up and attended to the bread, Sam went to Georges for breakfast,our old nellie cat came in this morning and she was not long in till she took sick she had got poison, and she died in a few minutes I baked pies and cleaned up the house </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. OCT. 16, 1898 Wea.</h2> It is brighter this morning George S.A. and I went down to church, I always like to fo if I am well there was not so many out today Mr Nixon preached from Judges VII and 1 James Mr Culloch came up in afternoon for a while I expected Sam and Jannie Graydon would be here <h2>Ther. MONDAY 17 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire we then had breakfast and then Mother and I put some apples to dry. We have not many apples, as we only get a few fallen ones I was busy, attending to to the duties of the house I had no particular {goob} today. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. OCT. 18, 1898 Wea.</h2> I again rose and made the fire, and got breakfast ready the boys went to school, I attended to the to the work, and then I washed and made up some tomato catsup, and picked over the grapes and made them ready for cooking they are a stove job Dr Robinson dropped dead today <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 19 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the morning work, making the fire and getting the break-fast, the boys went to school I cooked the grapes in the forenoon and after dinner I made a cap for George to go to school, this is Grand Valley fair day it was showering in afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. OCT. 20, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose again and made the fire, we then had breakfast J Graydon stayed at Georges last night, he called when he going off to work again. he is working at W. Graydons just now, I was busy making a cap for Lancie this is his birthday he is 13 years old today I did not get Lancies cap finished <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 21 Wea.</h2> I rose again and after I had made the fire, and had done the other duties, I finished Lancies cap after dinner I went over to Georges to help S.A prepare for the threshing it is raining this afternoon this is our thank offering meeting day, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. OCT. 22, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and found it still raining, it is too wet to thresh so the threshers went home I baked a small batch of bread, and we put some apples to dry, we also brought in the potatoes and put them in the cellar, and put of the canned fruit. J.Graydon and men called on their way home <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 23 Wea.</h2> We were late in getting up this morning, as I was not feeling just as well as I should be, George went to church alone, the roads are pretty muddy, it is cool and cloudy, we are having dull rainy weather now, not very pleasant. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON.OCT. 24, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose early this morning and made a fire and prepared breakfast. I went over to Georges after breakfast to help at the threshing. It was a dull morning but turned out fine Mrs Limebeer came home from Jaronlo this morning Lancie had to stay home to help at the barn. <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 25 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the house work, and got the boys off to school I trimmed the rest of the raspberries in forenoon after dinner I went to the garden and planted some onions for spring use as we like them early </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> It is raining this morning <h2>Ther. WED. OCT. 26, 1898 Wea.</h2> After I had made a fire and prepared the breakfast, and got the boys off to school, we went to drying apples after dinner I brought in all the flowers and got them arranged George went to mill for flour, I set bread tonight for Mr. Bulloch and E Martin <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 27 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread the boys went off to school I baked the bread and buns in forenoon and atte-nded to the house work in forenoon, the peddler Kerr called this afternoon. I was busy mending </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. OCT. 28, 1989 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the morning work the boys are off to school I cooked up part of the green tomatoes, and made some chili sauce, and labelled the canned fruit and put it in the cellar and baked some pies I had a very busy day <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 29 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire after we had break-fast we went to drying apples, the boys had to help to take up the roots the boys and I filled a straw tick after dinner I then swept the upstairs and aslo down and dusted I cooked the rest of the green tomatoes James was up, he brought me a {Illegible text} from mary </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. OCT. 30, 1898 Wea.</h2> This is the anniversary {illegible text} at Cheltenham but we did not get as it is wet and muddy Dr Mc Cray or Colleng were to preach, I always like to go to Church when I am well, Tom Slubbs called to see us in afternoon <h2>Ther. MONDAY 31 Wea.</h2> It is still cloudy today I prepared the breakfast and got the boys off to -work George stayed home as well as Lancie to help at the roots as they have a good many to do, I washed and scrubbed today, George and S.A went to Chelt to teameeting </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. NOV. 1 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the duties of the house in fore noon after dinner I ironed the clothes in afternoon, George went to school, Mrs R {Meliella?} and Mrs W. Mundell called The boys went to the social at Cheltenham with Halles, <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 2 Wea.</h2> I prepared the breakfast and got George of to school, I then went out and topped mangles and carrots in forenoon After dinner I went down to see Mrs Graham as she has been sick. I also called to see Lillie M'Lear. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. NOV. 3, 1898 Wea.</h2> I was busy baking bread in forenoon, After dinner I went out again to help with the roots. S.A and Mrs Limebeer was out too for a while it was very windy but not as cold as yesterday forenoon, they have quite a lot to do yet <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 4 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire after breakfast George went to school Lancie is still helping with the roots. I was busy inside in forenoon Willie had to go away with the team today (field as they topped the roots in I was trimming raspberries </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. NOV. 5, 1898 Wea.</h2> This is a dark cloudy day with some rain, George and S.A are going to drive to Luther today and so is W. Meendell and {fas?} Mr Culloch, as James time is in at Roberts they all started at noon but there was some heavy rain, The boys went to pull some apples for Phemia. I was {on the side of page: busy with my Saturday work} <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 6 Wea.</h2> It is colder today I did not get to church today as I would have had to look for a ride with some of the neighbors and it is very muddy, there was quite a bit of snow plow-ing in afternoon Mr & Mrs Iansley were at Georges in afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON. NOV. 7 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire, we then had break-fast The boys both went to school, I was busy outside bringing in some apples and bedding the pigs and some other odd jobs. W. Limebeer finish the roots, as it rained too much to get them in saturday after dinner I was trimming apple trees <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 8 Wea.</h2> The boys and I went up to Hendersons last night to help Phemia with the apples, she was not at home , The boys are away to school. I am busy pruning trees today again The boys and I went up to Hendersons again they finished the apples </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED. NOV. 9, 1898 Wea.</h2> James McCulloch ( my nephew and W. Mundell came back last night, and it is well for them for this has been a wet stormy day, snow and rain it is very disa-greeable, I was doing some mending today, and I started to fix over my dress sleeves <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 10 Wea.</h2> This is another stormy day, they are drawing the cheese away from the factory today, this is the last shipping for this year, it has snowed all day, after dinner I cut out a shirt for W Limebeer and it partly done </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. NOV. 11, 1898 Wea.</h2> The snow is quite deep this morning we have to shovel it away from the door and open the paths there is about 4 inches on the levels, but the drifts are much deeper I finished Willies shirt today, I set bread tonight and went over and set some for Mrs Lime <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 12 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the bread, I baked pies and cakes, and the bread and buns in forenoon, after dinner I scrubbed the flour and the stoop and cook house, George and S.A got home, they are both sick with a cold </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. NOV. 13, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and prepared the breakfast, I did not get to church as George was not able to go, and the roads are very bad, I went over to Georges in afternoon James came up and he was there too <h2>Ther. MONDAY 14 Wea.</h2> I rose and attended to the morning work the boys went to school I was fixing over my dress, as there is a small party at Hendersons tonight W. Limebeer and I are invited, the party is in honor of G. Henny as he is leaving the cheese factory </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. NOV. 15,1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire. but did not feel very well rested as it was about 3 o'clock when I got to bed, they had a very nice time at the party. we were doing some mending today in afternoon fixing the boys clothes. and drying some apples <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 16 Wea.</h2> I rose again and made the fire and prep-ared the breakfast, we were busy fixing the boys vests I put a new back in Georges and fixed Lancies up too I am kept pretty busy all the time </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS. NOV. 17, 1898 Wea.</h2> After making a fire and preparing the breakfast, I got the boys off to school, I then fixed my coat which needed some attendance and I trimmed my hat as it did not suit me so that kept me most of the day <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 18 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire, and then prepared the breakfast, I had no particular work to do today. I did a little knittind putting a new point in a mit and doing the others house work </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. NOV. 19, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, and other duties, Saturday is always a busy day as there is so many things to be attended to The boys and I dug the beets. I swept and dusted and scrubbed besides many other duties <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 20 Wea.</h2> I rose and made a fire we then had breakfast George was not able to go to church and so I did not get I have not been down for quite a few Sabbaths. Jennie Marshall was here in the afternoon. James called in evening </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON. NOV. 21, 1898 Wea.</h2> I got up and made the fire, and prepared breakfast, The boys are away to school, after I had tidied up the house, I was busy doing some mending, and I made a pair of shoulder braces for myself and they are just fine <h2>Ther. TUESDAY 22 Wea.</h2> The boys away to school today again, they attend pretty regular, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy fixing my corset and put the shoulder braces on them, it is very muddy weather, but turning colder tonight </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> The ground is frozen hard <h2>Ther. WED. NOV. 23, 1898 Wea</h2> I rose and attended to the fire and breakfast and the morning work I then hunted up some trimming to trim up a scuff hat, as I have nothing but my good one to wear, I got a nice little hat fixed up there is a prayermeeting at Robert McCulloch <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 24 Wea.</h2> This is Thanksgiving day. there is no school today. there is no preacher at our church today, but there is at the other station at Cheltenham, The boys and I went to prayermeeting last night there was not many there, Mrs nixon was there I was busy all day, </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. NOV. 25, 1898 Wea.</h2> The boys are away to school again today, I did some house cleaning yesterday when I had the boys to help me. I attended to the housework in fore-noon, after dinner I went to visit Jenie Marshall I got home early as she was going to a party <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 26 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and attended to the bread, I baked the bread and buns,and pies and cakes in forenoon, after dinner I swept up but did not scrub any we have had quite a snowstorm today. Robert Mc came up to get me to draw the picture at a {cow} </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. NOV. 27, 1898 Wea.</h2> It is very cold this morning This is the day of the anniversary services at our church, but we did not get down as George is not well, I always like to go to church when I am well, It seems a long time since I was there. <h2>Ther. MONDAY 28 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning early as i wanted to finish the pencil drawing of the cow for Robert. I blacked the stove and scrubbed the floor in the morning. I did the drawing after dinner Robert came up in the evening he was well pleased with it. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. TUES. NOV. 29, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made the fire, and sent Lancie down to Roberts with the drawing as I did not get it finished till late he got back in time for breakfast, I was busy house cleaning today but the days are so short there is not much time I put in a pain of glass <h2>Ther. WEDNESDAY 30 Wea.</h2> After I had the morining work down, and the boys off to school, I washed and prepared some apples to grind as George has the cider mill here, after dinner I went out to grind, but found George and S.A at it too, so I helped them and we got all done </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. THURS, DEC. 1, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast, the boys went went to school, Mother and I prepared apples and I made apple butter with the cider, there was not much cider as we had not many apples it is very nice. <h2>Ther. FRIDAY 2 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and did the house work and the went down to see Mrs Graham she is not near well, I was there for dinner, and I did some baking for her Aunt Abbie was there too I came up with her, and called there for some mail. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SAT. DEC. 3, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made a fire and then prepared the breakfast, and attended to the house work, I was busy, attended to the Saturday work scrubbing and baking Saturday is always a busy day preparing for the rest of the Sabbath. <h2>Ther. SUNDAY 4 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and prepared the breakfast. S.A and I went to chuch, it is a long time since I was there, Mr Mc Alpin preached as Mr Nixon was laid up with a sore back his text was Rev 21 &4 snow storm in afternoon </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. MON. DEC. 5, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire, and found the snow deep, and it is cold we had plenty of snow to shovel, the boys and I, they did not get to school , there is a great deal of snow in the wood yard, I made Lancie a pair of braces in the afternoon <h2>Ther. Tuesday 6 Wea.</h2> It is still stormy, the boys did not go to school this morning, but they went after dinner as W.Limebeer went with chopping to the mall, but they came home as there was no school, I was fixing Georges shoulder braces </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. WED. DEC. 7, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire, and got the breakfast the boys started for school but only went to Henderson as the teacher did not go to school, I faced a pair of mits for George in afternoon, James came up at night to sew his shoe, <h2>Ther. THURSDAY 8 Wea.</h2> After I had breakfast the boys went to school but came home again as the teacher sent them home, I made some kindling in forenoon I was busy in afternoon facing Lancies mits </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. FRI. DEC. 9, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose this morning and made the fire we did not send the boys to school, the roads are very bad I attended to the house work, in forenoon. Willie Cole, and his daughter Aggie came down, Aggie is going to stay for a few days <h2>Ther. SATURDAY 10 Wea.</h2> I rose early as I intended to go to Brampton today with Cousin Robert, but the roads are blocked with snow, so we did not get I did some baking in forenoon, and fixed Aggies dress collar in afternoon, I scrubbed last night so I did have it to day </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. SUN. DEC. 11, 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and prepared the morning meal There is no going to Church today as the road are blocked with snow Jas Hall started to go to Chettercham in the afternoon but had to turn home, James was up in the afternoon <h2>Ther. MONDAY 12 Wea.</h2> I rose and made the fire and then prepared the breakfast the boys did not go to school today The men are opening the roads, it is pretty cold I did no work in particular today I just attended to the house work </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. Tues. Dec. 13, 1898 Wea.</h2> Millie Mebulloch called this morning to tell me Robert was going to Brampton so Oggie and I went with him. Oggie had dinner at cousin John. Mebulloch and I had dinner at his brother Williams. It is very cold today <h2>Ther. Wednesday. 14 Wea.</h2> We were over at George last night, James was up we had a feed of oysters, but I am not extra fond of them, I did some baking in forenoon and went to cousin Robert in the afternoon. </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Ther. Thurs. Dec. 15 1898 Wea.</h2> I rose and made a fire after breakfast, the boys went to school I attended to the house work in the forenoon and after dinner I cut out a shirt for Sancie and got it partly made James was up after tea Oggie and the boys and James went over to Georges. <h2>Ther. Friday 16 Wea.</h2> I made the fire again and the boys went over to the school to prepare for a concert tonight. W.Cole came for Oggie, he thought the concert was last night, so we were so sorry she had to go home, it is a nice evening which makes it pleasant </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Sat. Dec. 17, 1898</h2> Well we had a fine time last night, W Limebeer drove us over George was not able to go, there was a good program of dialogues, recitations music and singing we enjoyed it very much I did some baking today, Lancie went back to help rid up the school <h2>Sunday 18</h2> This is a pleasant day. W Limebeer drove L W and I down to Church Mr Nixon preached from Jude. 21st Mr Nixon did not get to Mount Pleasant last Sabbath as he got stuck on the way </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Mon. Dec 19, 1898</h2> I arose and made a fire and after breakfast the boys went to school I put on the wash-water and did the washing and did some scrubbing it is a dull day, and in the evening started to rain and snow I had to bring in the clothes which was a cold job <h2>Tuesday 20</h2> This is a dull morning yet with some rain the snow has settled quite a bit, but the roads are soft. I am busy today at the ironing, and it keeps me longer as the clothes were very wet James called in evening I wrote a letter to Mary </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Wed. Dec 21, 1898</h2> I rose and made the fire, I am always the fireman, the boys are off to school. I attended to the house work, and then baked a Christmas cake, and I iced it and trimmed it, I always like to have a small one. <h2>Thursday 22</h2> This is the last day of school for this term and it is a dull day I baked bread and buns in the forenoon I did not do anything in particular today, as I have the Bronchitis and it is not very pleasant </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Fri. Dec. 23, 1898</h2> This is a rough stormy day. I baked bread and buns and pies and cakes for Xmas, there is so many things to do this week, as we are expecting some of the friends down from Grand Valley but we may be disappointed. <h2>Saturday 24</h2> I rose again today and attended to the morning work, I swept upstairs, and down, and scrubbed the floor I was kept very busy all day, L A gave the boys some woolen scarfs for their necks </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Sun. Dec. 25, 1898</h2> This is Christmas day but it is not to be held till tomorrow we did not get down to Church today. James came up in the forenoon W Limebeer is sick too after James and I went to Union Church and then to W Coles for tea <h3>Monday 26</h3> This is Christmas day for us. Well I got some nice preasants, from Santa Claus, James was up in the forenoon, I tried to make the day pleasant for the boys </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Tues. Dec. 27, 1898</h2> I rose and made a fire we then had break fast, I attended to the house work, and then I was busy ripping down an old coat, to turn it and make Lance one, as it is a pretty good one <h3>Wednesday 28</h3> I rose again and after breakfast I attended to the housework and then Mrs Limebeer wanted me to drive her to Brampton, it was 4 degrees below zero, I called at Dr Nobles to get some medicine for George we were late as the roads were bad </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Thurs Dec 29 1898</h2> I do not feel any the worse of my drive to Brampton, the boys are helping Will to do the chores I am busy cutting out Lancie's coat I got a little sewed on it W Mundell is helping Will this afternoon to get up some wood <h3>Friday 30</h3> I am busy again at Lancies coat but had not a great while to be at it, James came up and took a load of chop to Cheltenham Mrs Limebeer went with him, to stop a while </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> I rose and attended to the bread, I baked in forenoon, and after dinner I scrubbed and cleaned up the house this is the last day of another year, and we are still spared on earth we should be so thank ful for all blessings </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Texts</h2> Jany 2nd Mr Nixon preached Text Acts IV & 19, 20, and 21 " 9th " Mr Nixon preached Matt XIII & 31, 32 & 33 " 16 Mr Oswell preached from Matt XXV & 40 " 30 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XIII & 22 Feb 6 Mr Nixon preached from First Tim V & 22 " 11 Mr Farquherson preached from Hosea XI & 8 " 13 Mr Gilray preached from St John 1 & 14 " 27 Mr Nixon preached from St John 4 & 35 Mar 6 Mr Nixon preached from Luke XIV & 18 April 10 Mr Nixon preached from Col & 1 also Acts 1 & 3 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Memoranda</h2> April 17 Mr Nixon preached from St John XVII & 17 May 8 Mr Nixon preached from Exodus XV & 23, 24 & 25 " 15 Mr Nixon preached from Mark XIII & 23 and 26 " 29 Mr Nixon preached from Luke VIII & 18 first clause June 5 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XLVIII and 11 " 12 I was at Union Church Mr McKay preached from Joshua XXIV and 15 </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2>Memoranda</h2> <h3>Deaths</h3> Jan 8 Mrs Jno Armstrong Jan 10 Mrs Jno Henderson Feb 14 Mrs Robt Giffin Mar 27 Miss Annie Graydon April 7 Mrs Malen Silverthorn June 15 W McArthurs baby July 13 Mr Hugh Cameron July 15 Mrs Jos Hutchinson Aug 7 Old Mr Blackstock Aug 10 Mr Jos Snell Aug 13 Mr Jno Clarridge Aug 16 Mr Wm MacGill Oct 18 Dr Robinson </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/42d41d0f7ce8221d31a5f6dd9d8c6522.pdf ae867318a6d19b1fe1ce7ca537d84ee1 PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d82a445c00702df8106f541d8fe25611.pdf a6aab770572dfea4ed3e10d9d11d3795 PDF Text Text Mary Emily Parson Smith (1868-1925) 1893-1894 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers 1893. July 1st Saturday - nice day - very busy all morning - Grandma went with me collecting - started east and ended west - home in the evening - retired 10- July 2nd Sunday - very warm day - we went to S. S. - Mother & Lillie stayed to church - Elmer & I went to oil well - had nice walk - I went to church in evening - rode home with Mr & Miss Smith - George was in on steps after church till rained - retired 10- July 3rd Monday . washed - day of picnic at Tilsonburg - Sara Frank - here for tea - Ma went down town after tea - with her - retired 10- July 4th Tuesday - ironed very warm day - and very busy one also - Mr Gay here for dinner - Mrs Lossing called also Aunt Fanny - Mrs Clarke - Woodward etc - Grandma went to Woodstock on four train - Aunt Pheobe came back with her - retired 10 July 5 Wednesday - visited most of day - I went down town after tea - was down to Mrs Fischers - retired 10 July 6 Thursday - nice day - Kellett girls here for tea - We went boating after tea - George took Soph home & Lill went with Fanny- Elmer & I went half way - Aunt & I went for drive in fore noon - retired 1/2 past 11- July 7 Friday - very hot day. I went to post in afternoon Ma Grandma & Phoebe down to Aunt Sara's after tea - Lill & I to Choir practice I called at Copelands retired 10 1/2 1893 Jul 8 Saturday - windy day - I went down town after tea retired 10 1/2 July 9 Sunday - cool morning - Little excitement over Mrs Clarke she was sick - Lill Bruce and I went to Sunday School Ma Grandma & Aunt Pheobe came down to BL - Lottie & Mrs Jones called - Lill & I went to Church in evening - retired 10 �Jul 10 Monday - beautiful day - I got up at 1/2 past 5 and went to washing - I went down town in afternoon to post some letters retired 10 July 11 Tuesday - hot day - I got up at five and went to ironing - Lill & Grandma down to Miss Talbots for she fell and broke arm - Aunt & I done some walking Steve went down and met Lill retired 10 Jan {sic} 12 Wednesday - warm day - home all day picked currants. I called at Mrs C Purvis {surname?} Her play going int {last word?} at Lossing - Jones girls were in retired 1/2 10 - Mrs Walter called July 13 Thursday - hot day rained some in after noon. Ma & Aunt went down to see Miss Talbot - retired 10 July 14 Friday - hot day - was home all day Lill went to Choir practice retired 10 July 15 Saturday very hot day and a very busy morning - Mother canning fruit rained some in after noon - I went down to Maggie Lossing to do some crochett stopped to tea Grandma & Aunt down to Miss Talbots after tea retired 10 July 16 Sunday {inked X's under date} warm day - I did not feel very well. Lill & Bruce to S.S. & Lill to B. Church - Auntie Jones called. I went for drive with Mr Smith - Miss Walker & Lexie called retired 10 July 17 Monday - nice day - home all day. Lill to Miss Talbots for tea - Aunt & Ma called to Jones I went down town after tea retired 10 July 18 Tuesday - warm day - Aunt Sally May & Emma here for tea - Maggie & Mina Lossing called after tea - Aunt & I went down town Mother done red and black cherries up. retired 10 July 19 Wednesday - nice day - washed - Ben Haight here for dinner - Aunt & I went down town after tea - retired 10 July 20 Thursday - ironed hot day - Ma & Aunt went for drive to R Lossing's - Sara Frank here for tea - We went for walk after tea. retired 10 July 21 Friday - nice day but warm - Lill down to Miss T all afternoon - Lilie Woodward and I went down Acent {spelling of word?}Fair for butter - went to lecture after tea - retired 10 1/2 �July 22 1893 Saturday very windy day - Aunt & I down town most of morning - Lill went to Kelletts with L Woodard Aunt & I down town after tea in to Lossing retired 10 July 23 1893 Sunday - nice day. Bruce & I to S. S. Aunt & Ma came to church - Mr Smith & I went to Springford to church in evening - retired 1/2 10 July 24 Monday washed. Grandma down to Miss T all day - Ma & Aunt down after tea Ma called on Mrs. Dr Anderson. retired 1/2 9 July 25 Tuesday ironed - hot & windy day. Grandma down to Miss Talbots - I went down town after tea retired 10 July 26 Wednesday - windy day - I went down town in morning to Miss S F then went to park in afternoon - then garden party in evening Will Kellett brought Lill home. retired 12 July 27 Thursday - nice day. Aunt & I went to Norwich for drive was gone all after noon - Uncle Neil & Nora came. retired 10 July 28 Friday - nice day - Lossing girls & us girls to Moores for tea - Aunt Fanny & Clara here for dinner. Bruce went home with them - we went to Choir practice Elmer Lossing came up with me - retired 10 July 29 Saturday - Nice day - home all day. Aunt & Ma called at Jones - I went for boat ride with Elmer Lossing - retired 1/2 10 July 30 Sunday - nice but warm day went to S. S. & B. Church - Ben Hawkins & Will Kellett here for tea we went to church - George was in after church - retired 11 July 31 Monday - nice day - sprinkled rain - Pa & Aunt went for drive after tea. Mrs Lossing & Nellie called - retired 10 Aug 1st Tuesday - washed - nice day - Uncle Neil here nothing exciting happened - retired 10 Aug 2 Wednesday - invited Uncle Neil here for tea - Ma & Grandma went up to Osbornes - Lill went for drive with Mrs Woodward. retired 10 Aug 4 Friday - nice day - I went with Mrs Woodward to Ladies{?} aid{?} Springford - retired 10 �Aug 5 Saturday - busy all moring - Aunt & I went down town after tea - Lill to Miss T for tea retired 10 1/2 Aug 6 Sunday - cool day - we went to S. S. Ma & B.L. - Aunt Ma & I to church in evening - retired 10 Aug 7 Monday - washed - nice day - Ma & Aunt went down town after tea, I went down to Lossing's - retired 10 {corner of page turned over second number so might not be 10} Aug 8 1893 Tuesday ironed. I went to Tilsonburg with Mrs Clarke in afternoon. Mrs. Glover & Mrs Clarke here for tea Aunt Lil & I down town I went for drive with E Lossing Aug 9 1893 Wednesday - sewed all morning - went with Mrs Haller and Mrs Wingrove up to Miss Smith's - Jones girls called retired 10 Aug 10 1893 Thursday - sewed all day - no excitement - retired 10 Aug 11 1893 Friday warm day - we people went to picnic at Tom Parsons. retired 10 Aug 12 Satruday busy morning had some rain in night Aunt Lil & I went to Tilsonburg retired 10 Mrs Deane {spelling of surname?} & Bullock called Aug 13 {inked X's and lines}Sunday Nice day - went to Sunday S. &c. Mr Smith called and I went for drive retired 10 Aug 14 Monday - nice day. Mrs Wingrove & Williams called Grandma eye bad - retired 10 Aug 15 Tuesday - nice day. sewed. Aunt Ma & I went down to call at Lossings retired 10 Aug 16 Wednesday - washed - nothing exciting - retired 10 Aug 17 Thursday - nice day ironed - Aunt Lll & I went to Delhi for drive - Aunt & I went down town after tea - retired 10 Aug 18 Friday - nice day - Lottie Jones in Bruce sick Lill & I went to bible study I went for walk with E Lossing retired 10 Aug 19 Saturday busy morning Aunt & I went up to Brahill for apples - retired 10 1893 �Aug 20 Sunday nice day - Lill & I to S.S. & BC. Aunt & Ma to B.C. Aunt Lill & my self to church in evening retired 10 Aug 21 Monday - nice day. washed - Lill & Mrs. Woodward to Tilsonburg all day - retired 10 Aug 22 Tuesday - nice day - ironed - Bruce sick Lill & I to Darling's to tea - then to picnic meeting in B. Church - retired 10 Aug 23 Wednesday - beautiful day - Aunt Fanny in with butter - Aunt and I walked down town after tea - retired 10 Aug 24 Thursday - nice day - home all day Grandma went to Dexter - Aunt & I down town for walk in after noon to Aunt Sara's - retired 10 Aug 25 Friday - nice but hot day - I went to Delhi with John Wyatt. Lill to Aid at Woodward's Mrs Darling & Ella - Miss Glyn called I went to Choir practice retired 10 Aug 26 Saturday hot day - busy moving - Aunt & I went to Tilsonburg Hattie Bullock called - called at Kelletts retired 10 Aug 27 Sunday - hot day - Lill & I to S.S. Lill to B C - George came in and we stayed on steps till 11 oclock Aug 28 Monday hot day. Mr Elliot & Soph stopped on way to picnic Lill went with them & George & I started to go about four but the rain drove us back. George Soph & Mrs Ellis here for tea and we all went to Jones for evening - retired 11 Aug 29 1893 Tuesday - washed - Aunt & I went down town after tea - retired 10 Aug 30 1893 Wednesday - ironed nice day - retired 10 Mr Gaylor down Aug 31 1893 Thursday I went down town in moring. baked for picnic - was at Sunday School picnic all after noon, then Elmer Lossing & to meeting retired 10 Aug --- --- --- Sept 1st 1893 Friday nice day, home all day. Ma went with Mrs Norbart {spelling of name?} to call at Lossing - retired 10 �Sept 2nd Saturday very busy day. Grandma came home from Dexter - retired 10 Sept 3rd Saturday cool da Sunday - nice day - We went to Sunday School - our folk went for walk in woods - Lill to church at night - I went with Mr Snelt to B. Church in Norwich - retired 10 Sept 4th Monday - nice day little showery - Aunt P & I went to Tilsonburg after noon retired 9 Sept 5th Tuesday - nice day - home all day - Aunt not well - Lil & I went to M. Church in evening retired Sept 6 Wednesday - nice day - washed - I went with Mrs. Clarke to get butter. Ma & Aunt went down town in afternoon - Aunt, Lell & I went up to Jones - retired 10 - rained & hail in night - Mrs Sam Wallace burried. Sept 7 Thursday - rainy morning - Grandma & Aunt went to Woodstock very busy day. Ma & Lill went to Mel Darkee {spelling of name?} baby's frunnel {possibly funeral?} - Maggie & Nellie Lossing in and Carrie P in after tea - retired 10 Sept 8 {inked two rows of X's under date} Friday nice day - finished ironing - Ma in to Mrs. Wingrove after tea & Lill down to Choir practice - retired 9 Sept 9 Saturday nice day - extra busy - Aunt & Grandma came home from Woodstock - retired 10 Sept 10 Sunday - lovely day - went to S.S. & B.C. then I went to church in evening - Elmer Lossing came home with me - retired 10 Burt Lossing lost baby Sept 11 Monday - nice day home all day except to go for walk after tea, retired 10 Sept 12 Tuesday nice day washed - I went to Tilsonburg with Uncle Wm then down town after tea retired 10 Sept 13 Wednesday - nice day - Maggie & Nellie Lossing Lottie & Maggie Jones and Lucy Osborne here for tea retired 10 Sept 14 Thursday - nice day - Aunt Sara here all day retired 10 Sept 15 Friday - nice day Mrs Tisdale burried Miss Walker here for tea retired 10 �1893 Sept 16 Saturday windy day - I went to Tilsonburg with Mrs Clarke - Mrs Woodward very bad retired 10 Sept 17 Sunday - nice day - Mrs Woodward died 1/2 past one - Aunt Lill & I to church - Mr Smith came home with me - retired 10 Sept 18 Monday - rainy day and busy - retired 11 Sept 19 Tuesday - nice day - washed Aunt P & Grandma went to Woodstock met Aunt Lill they came back on night train Lill & I went to lecture given by Mr Gay - Maggie Jones & I sat up at Woodward's all night Sept 20 Wednesday Ma & Pa went to Mrs Woodward frunnel {possibly funeral?} Lill & I went to Jessie Williams wedding - nice day - then we all went to train to see Nellie Moore off - retired 10 Sept 21 Thursday - nice day - Aunt Lill, Pheobe, Grandma and I went to Tilsonburg Sara Ann Hornby came on morn train. Her & Aunt Jane Ann in after tea - retired 10 Sept 22 Friday - nice day - home all day. I went with Mr Smith to lecture given by J. R. Clarke retired 11 - 4 Teaters {spelling of word?} called Sept 23 Saturday - Aunt Pheobe & I went to Woodstock Sara Ann Hornby called retired 10 Sept 24 Sunday beautiful day & us girls to S.S. all to B.Church - Aunt P. & I in to Jones Lill Sara Ann Hornby & I to church I rode up with Mr Smith retired 10 Sept 25 Monday - washed - Mrs Osborne fell & borke leg - Mrs Lossing & Miss Walker called - retired 10 Sept 26 Tuesday nice day - Ma up to O all morning - Aunt Lill, Pheobe Lill & I to Kelletts for tea retired 10 1/2 Sept 27 Wednesday - beautiful day Ma & Aunt Pheobe up to corner in morning - Ma & Aunt Lell & Phoebe over to Uncle Wm after tea - Lill & I to lecutre in M. Church - retired 10 Sept 28 Thusday - nice day - home all day - Lill & Aunt P to woods in afternoon. All went to concert after tea - Elmer Lossing walked up with me retired 10 1/2 �Sept 29 Friday - nice day - Aunt P & I down town and up to corner in fore noon. Mrs. Jones & Emma called also Mrs Williams & Jessie - home all evening Sep 30 Saturday nice day - busy morning - I went to Norwich show with Mr Smith to Mrs H Lossing for tea - then to concert - retired 1/2 11 Sept 30 1893 October 1 Sunday - grand day - George in in morning us girls to S.S. & Ma & Aunt P to B church - Mrs Darling - Mabel & Ella & Maggie & Misses Lossing - Aunt Jane {and?} Sara Hornby called. Ma {is word Ma?}Aunt & I called up to Jones, had tea - Aunt Lill & I went to see Aunt Sara's - Mrs McFarlane & her and Mrs. Bullock in after tea - retired 10 1/2 Oct 2 Monday - grand day - Our folk left Ma went to Woodstock with them - I went collecting - was gone all after noon - retired 9 Minie {name?}adds in a girl Oct 3 Tuesday - nice day washed &c - Lill down town most of afternoon - retired 9 Oct 4 Wednesday - rainy night - Dr Burtch and daughter here for day - Ma & Bruce went to train with them - Edeth Caughell & Lexie Walker called I went with George & Nellie Chan to Harvest - Home at Dereham church - retired 12 Oct 5 Thursday - nice day - home all day - Mrs. Wingrove in - Lill & I to choir practice - retired 10 Oct 6 Friday show day - Lill & Bruce up all morning Ma & Pa up after noon - rained retired 8 Oct 7 Saturday cool day Ella Holmes here for dinner. We all went to show in afternoon, Soph and Mr Smith here for tea - George called and we went to concert - retired 12 Oct 8 Sunday beautiful day - Soph - Fanny - Maggie Jones Maggie & Lizzie McF Elmer George and myself went to oil well & brick yard. Lill & Bruce went to S.S. - Soph went home in after noon - retired 9 Oct 9 Monday - nice day. I went to Tilsonburg with Nellie Clare - served in after noon - retired 9 Lill & I down town after tea Oct 10 Tuesday - beautiful day - sewed & cleaned bedroom off dining room - Lill to Lossings to tea. I down after tea - retired 10 �Oct 11 Wednesday - nice day - washed & sewed. Lill & I down town after tea - retired 9 Oct 12 Thursday - chill day - ironed & sewed - Maggie McF and I sat up to Osbornes all night Oct 13 Friday nice day. Ma went to Menz {spelling of name?} & Oatmaier's {spelling of name?} funnel {word possibly funeral?} Lil & I walked down to Ida's - stopped all night retired 10 Oct 14 Saturday - stormy day rained & blew. Will brought us home - bad cold - home all day - retired 9 Oct 15 Sunday - showry day - went to S.S. & B. Church retired 9 1/2 Oct 16 Monday - washed &c - called on Belle St Clair at Copelands and stopped to Mrs Fischers for tea George was in after tea - retired 10 Oct 17 Tuesday ironed &c. Belle St Clair Carrie Copland and Miss Culp called - George tooke me over to Kelletts - retired 10 1893 Oct 18 Wednesday lovely day. Fanny & I went down to dentist - was there all day to Mrs Smith's for dinner - retired 10 - Will Wardell had sale Oct 19 Thursday - grand day. Soph & I went down town in morning was at denlist again - retired 10 Oct 20 Uncle Neil another boy Friday - grand day - Soph and I to Brown's to dinner and then went to green house. We all spent evening at Mrs Clark's. retired 11 1/2 Oct 21 Saturday - nice day. Fanny & I went down town after noon - retired 10 Oct 22 Sunday - grand day - we walked up to St Charles Church then we went to Church down town George Ennse {spelling of surname?} after me - retired 11 Oct 23 Monday - nice day - washed - cleaned Mother's room very tired retired 1/2 8 Oct 24 Tuesday - nice day but windy - ironed down town in morning and also after tea - Lill to Carters for dinner - retired 9 1/2 �Oct 25 Wednesday - nice day sewed on Lill's black dress Lollie Jones was in - Lill & I down town after tea - was in to Lossing's for few minutes retired 10 Oct 26 Thursday - rainy day home all day retired 9 Oct 27 Friday nice day - to Miss Talbots for tea - Mrs E. Osborne here for tea - went to bible study retired 9 1/2 1893 Oct 28 Saturday windy day - busy all day. I went down town after tea was down to John McF - and in to Kate Williams John McF - a little girl - retired 10 Oct 29 Sunday - first snow storm ground white - went to S.S. & BC - and to Church in evening - rode up with Mr Smith - retired 1/2 9 Oct 30 Monday - Cool day - washed and moved cooking stove in - retired 9 Oct 31 Tuesday - nice day Mother went with Mrs Clarke to Robert Lossings for dinner - The Mrs Leaters {spelling of surname?} here for dinner - I went to party at Kelletts with George had nice time retired 4 am Nov 1st Wednesday. nice morning - rainy after noon - thundered I went down to McFarlanes after tea then Maggie & I went down town and then home retired 9 Winnie Parson called Nov 2nd {inked double row of X's under date}Thursday - nice morning - I went collecting for Pa - Lill went with me - Sick all after noon retired 1/2 8 Nov 3rd Friday nice day. Lil to Carters for tea - to Bible Study &c - retired 10 Nov 4th Saturday nice day - Minnie here for tea - we girls went down town after tea - retired 10 Nov 5th Sunday - nice day to S.S. & B Church - Ma & Pa called at Garth Walter I went to M. Church at Springfield with Mr Smith - retired 10 Nov 6 1893 Monday - grand day - washed. Lill went to Norwich - I went collecting all afternoon - Netta Lossing went with me - retired 9 �Nov March 7 Tuesday - ironed lovely day - I went to Tilsonburg for Father in after noon - Soph went with me Ma & Mrs Wingrove went calling retired 9 Nov March 8 Wednesday - nice day - Ma & I called at Holmes then I went up to corner - Laura Darling here for tea - I went to R.T of T concert Elmer Lossing came home with me - retired 1/2 10 Nov 9 Thursday nice day - I went down town in fore noon - was in to Mrs Clarkes after tea - retired 9 Nov 10 Friday nice day - home all day. Went to Bible Study &c - retired 10 Nov 11 Saturday busy day - I was to Mrs Talbot for tea then Nettie Mina & I went to station and met Lill - Foggy day and night retired 10 Nov 12 Sunday - nice day - Ma P. and Bruce went down to Aunt Fanny's - we girls to S.S. & BC also to church in evening I rode up with Mr Smith - retired 10 Nov 13 Monday - rainy morning - washed - I went down to Darbys - Fischer &c - in after noon - was in to Mrs. Clarks after tea retired 10 Nov 14 Tuesday - ironed & sewed carpert - Lill to Miss Talbots for tea. I went down after tea retired 9 Nov 15 Wednesday windy & cold day - Ma & I went to Jake Scotts frunnel {word likely funeral}. Lill & I went down town after tea - was in to Lossings for short time retired 10 Nov 16 Edna Kicklys {spelling of surname} died Thursday - cold day - cleaned front bedroom middle room - blocked stove &c - put new carpet down - Mrs Wingrove Mrs Williams Mrs Clarke - Lottie Jones - George Nobbs Bruce sick retired 9 Nov 17 Friday windy day - I went down town in morning - stormy evening so did not go out retired 9 Nov 18 Saturday rather cool day busy moving Pa Ma & I went to frunnel {word likely funeral} - to Mildale - Lill & I down town after tea - retired 9 1/2 Nov 19 Sunday - nice day - to S.S. & B.C. Lill & I church in evening - George came up with us and came in retired 10. �Nov 20 Monday - washed. I went down town after dinner - Aunt Fanny was in - Carrie & Eddie Irwin here for tea. Mr Smith & I to tea and evening at George Nobbs - retired 1/2 11 Nov 21 Tuesday - ironed some &c - was home all day - retired 9 Nov 22 Wednesday - had tooth ache all night - went and had out after tea - retired 9 1893 Nov 23 Thursday - Thanksgiving day - Maud Carter Grace Moore Miss Walker Ruth Ellwith & Lizzie Hardford & Mrs Wingrove was in. Lill & I went down town retired George in after tea played flips - retired 1/2 10 Nov 24 Friday nice day but windy - Winnie Parson here all after noon I went down town in after noon we went to choir practice after tea retired 1/2 10 Nov 25 Saturday busy day - Lill to Miss T for tea I went down town after tea, retired 10 Nov 26 Sunday nice day - went to S.S. & B C. then I went to Rail roade bridge Maggie McFarlane here for tea - we went to church retired 10 Nov 27 Monday, rainy morning - Mr & Mrs Wingrove Mr & Mrs Wm Parson here for dinner - retired 9 Nov 28 Tuesday - Washed - but did not put clothes out for the day was rainy - cleaned in after noon - Lill & I to Clares for tea - I went to At Home in M. Church - Elmer Lossing came home with me retired 11 Nov 29 Wednesday - put clothes out rainy day - was home all day. retired 9 Nov 30 Thursday - put clothes out: Ma & I went down town after noon - Mrs L R Lossing Miss Forysthe E.M. Jones - Ella Snell called - Maggie & Mina here for tea. Elmer came up for them retired 9 snowed 1893 Dec 1 {loops inked under date} Friday Lill to Miss Talbots for tea - I went Bible Study - retired 10 Dec 2 Saturday very nice day. I went down town in after noon - also after tea - retired 1/2 9 �Dec 3rd Sunday Snowed most of day - George took me to Sunday S.S. Lill not very well - home rest of day - retired 9 1/2 Dec 4rd {sic} Monday. I washed &c - Was home all day. retired 9 Dec 5th Tuesday - ironed - Mary Imrie & Mabel Gilispy and Will Kellett called. Lill & I was up to Lossings for short time after tea retired 9 1/2 Dec 6 Wednesday - Carrie Winnie & I went to Norwich - was gone all day. Lexie Walker here for tea - George & Tom Parson in after tea retired 10 Dec 7 Thursday - Lill went home with Tom Parson - Sara Ann Hornby here for day & night retired 9 Dec 8 Friday - nice day. Winnie here for dinner I was in to Wingrove for short time to Bible Study - retired 10 Dec 9 Saturday commenced to rain at noon I went down town in after noon - retired 10 Dec 10 Sunday - cold and windy day. I went W S.S. & BC. Nellie Clare here for tea John Wyatt and Carrie was in - Nellie & I went to church in evening retired 91/2 Dec 11 Monday - Washed &c - cold day - retired 9 Dec 12 Tuesday - ironed little snowy - Joe Nobbs was in I went home with him - George & Carrie came up for tea and I came home with them retired 12 Dec 13 Wednesday - ironed cold day - Ma & I went to concert in Town Hall (The Worlds Fair) - retired 1/2 10 - Jessie Hawkins called Dec 14 Thursday - snowy day. Sara Ann Hornby came back again. George and I went to Hawkins - called at Kellett's on way - rained there and back. retired 1/2 2 Dec 15 Friday rainy day was home all day - retired 9 Dec 16 Saturday very nice day. I went down town in after noon. stopped to Miss Walker's for tea retired 10 Dec 17 Sunday - nice day - Sara Ann & I went to church in morning - to S S & BC in after noon - Her & Ma to church in evening. Mr Smith & I to Springford in evening retired 10 �Dec 18 Monday - washed and did not put clothes out snowy & windy day. Ma & Sara Anne went to Annevery {possibly Anniversary?} Concert I went with Mr Smith - retired 11 Dec 19 Tuesday - not feeling very well. I went down town after noon. Came back feeling worse. Had Dr after supper he said I had La Grippe sick all night Dec 20 Wednesday - in bed all day. Number of callers Dec 21 Thursday - in bed all day number of callers Dec 22 Friday same thing. Mother not well. Lill came home. D Dec 23 {inked lines and X's under date} Saturday got up and dressed was on lounge most of day - had callers - Sara Ann here for supper - Mother not well - retired 9 like spring day Dec 24 Sunday rainy morning cleared about noon - Mrs Wingrove - Lena & Mabel Darling called in after noon Will Kellett & Ben Hawkins here for tea also Sara Ann Nellie Clare & Mina Lossing up after Church retired 11 Dec 25 Monday Xmas day. Sara Ann here all day. Her & Ma walked down to Mrs Talbots - rained & hailed - John Wynott - Winnie Carrie & George - John Jones wife & Maggie called retired 10 Dec 26 Tuesday - Mother sick - Sara Ann here - George in after tea. retired 9 1/2 Dec 27 Wednesday - Father sick. Mrs Wingrove called - Mother & I about the same - quite a number called - Bert Hill & Mr Smth called - retired 9. Sara Ann here all day Dec 28 Thursday - rainy day - had some callers. Father some better - rest about same - retired 9 - Sara Ann here Dec 29 Friday - nicer day. Sara Ann here. Lill went down town in morning - retired 9 Dec 30 Saturday - Father to shop most of day - cough bad - Sara Ann here all day - had some callers - retired 9 1/2 �Dec 31 Sunday - nice day rough after noon - snowed some - Sara Ann here - Lill to S.S. &c - Aunt Jane Ann here most of after noon - Albert Wright & niece here for tea and evening - retired 10 January 1894 Jan 1 Monday - nice day - Sara Ann here all day - Mrs Smith Mina Lossing & Maggie Frank Parker called in after noon George in after tea retired 9 Jan 2 Tuesday - washed Jamels {spelling?} - Sara Ann here - retired 9 Jan 3 Wedensday - nice day - windy Winnie here all day - washed - Sarah Franck {spelling?} Mrs Clarke Charlie Moore called sewed little retired Jan 4 - Mina Lossing birthday Thursday - very nice day I went down town for first time after being sick - very tired retired 9 Jan 5 Friday - rainy part of day - sewed most of day on blue skirtt {spelling?} - retired 9 Jan 6 Saturday not very nice day - I went down right after dinner and back - Mrs Graham was in - retired 9 Jan 7 Sunday - windy day. Lill & I to S.S & B Church - Mr Smith called after tea - retired 9 Jan 8 Monday - washed - Winnie here for dinner - Lill to Miss Talbot's for tea sewed all after noon on plaid waist - cold day. Frank Lossing in retired 91/2 Jan 9 Lill Hardy married Tuesday - nice day - Lill and I to tea at Uncle Wm - Miss J. Smith there for evening retired 1/2 10 Jan 10 Wednesday - nice day - sewed all morning - Carrie & I went up to Osbornes - Sara Franck {spelling?} called. Ma & I called up to Jones after tea - retired 9 Jan 11 Thursday - not very nice day very windy - sewed all day - retired 9 Jan 12 Friday windy day - sewed all day - Lill & I to B. Study - retired 1/2 10 Jan 13 Saturday nice day busy all day. Lill went skating in after noon. I went down to see Jessie Forland {spelling?} - also in to Roy Lossings I went down town after tea - Frem {spelling?} Moore came up with me - retired 9 1/2 �Jan 14 Sunday - nice day - went to S.S & B Church - Mr Smith - sister - John & Carrie here for tea George in after Church - retired 1/2 10 Jan 15 Monday - rainy day - was home all day - retired 9 Jan 16 Tuesday - washed but did not put clothes out for it was not fit - retired 9 Jan 17 Wednesday - put clothes out &c - sewed some Lill & I went down town after tea Belle Moore was in retired 9 Jan 18 Thursday ironed sewed some - rained retired 9 Jan 19 Friday nice day over head - Ma over to Uncle Wm for short time Lill & I called at Tisdales I stopped to Miss Talbots for tea then to B Study - John Wyatt walked up with us - retired 10 Jan 20 Saturday nice day - was home all day Ma & Pa in to Lossing's after tea retired 10. Jan 21. Sunday - nice after noon rained night - Mabel Darling here for tea we went to church Elmer & Mina walked up with us after church retired 1/2 9 Jan 22. Monday. washed & ironed I went to tea meeting with Mr & Miss Smith retired 11. Jan 23. Tuesday. busy morning went to Springford in after noon to convention was at Bell's for tea retired 11 Jan 24 Wednesday - rainy morning Snowed some we went to Springford again to Fitzgerld for dinner and I went to Daff's for tea I came home with Elmer and Mina - retired 11 Jan 25 - Thursday very nice day home all day. Ma down town after noon. Her & Pa went over to Clare's for tea retired 10. Jan 26 {two rows of x inked under date} Friday nice day. Miss Walker - Miss Foster Ida Flo - Dave & Will here for tea retired 11 Jan 27. Saturday cold morning & busy - was home all day. retired 9. Jan 28 Sunday. nice day. Pa & Ma went up to Norwich Mother stayed and sat up with Sara Ann - Mina was in - I went to S.S. & Church at night retired 9 �1894 Feb 15 Thursday. nice day. sewed all day. {Paul?} Parker and Minnie called. Lill & I went with George & Carrie Mr. Smith's had nice time retired 2 o'clock Feb 16 Friday. nice day. I went - down town after noon - was in to Lossings for short time retired 9 - Feb 17 Saturday - nice morning but windy after noon home all day - went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 Feb 18 - Sunday. nice day - went to S. S & B C. Mr. McKay here for teas - we went to church in evening retired 9 Feb 19 - {written under date Week Jones a boy.} Monday. I am 26 years old to day - washedwas home all day. Lill to Miss Talbots for tea I went down town after tea. retired 9 1/2 Feb 20 - Tuesday. very nice day. Frankie Kirckly here for about an hour. Ma & Miss Walker over to Uncle Wm for tea. retired 9 1/2 Feb 21 - {inked x's under date} Wednesday I went with Joe & Annie Nobbs to Dave {Haunlton?} for dinner and to Aunt Fanny's for tea retired 11 - Feb 22 - Thursday. nice day - Lill went with Mrs Clarkes to Malcombs for dinner - Ma & I went to John McFarlains baby's frunnel {likely funeral}. Lill & I to Lossing's for tea Elmer came up with us retired 10 1/2 Feb 23 - Friday. cold day - Mr Best & brother called us girls went to Bible Study very cold - retired 1/2 10 1894 Feb 24 Saturday very cold night but nice day. Mrs Wingrove in in after noon. I went down town in after noon - then up to Jones. Ma & Pa over to Clare's after tea retired 9. Feb 25 - Sunday - nice day - {Noth?} Kellest and Mr Smith here for tea. we girls to S.S & B Church retired 1/2 10 Feb 26 Monday. washed Bruce sick Nellie {Hilliken?} was in. was home all day. retired 9. �Feb 27. Tuesday ironed sewed all afternoon. Lill & i down town after tea retired 9 Feb 28. Wednesday nice day. Bruce better was home all day. except over to Uncle Wm a little while after tea - retired 9 1/2 Feb Feb Feb -- March 1st Thursday. sewed all day. was home also. retired 9 March 2nd Friday - nice day. Finished Lill's waist. Aunt Fanny & John here for dinner I went to Tilsonburg with Gorge got two teeth filled. spent evening at Kelleths. retired 2 o'clock March 3rd Saturday - nice day - was home all day Ma & I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 March 4th - Sunday. nice day. went to S.S. & B.C. Maggie McFarlaue was in - Lill & I to church in evening. Gorge Carrie Lill & I in to McFarlaue's after church. retired 9 1/2 March 5th. Monday. grand day washed. &c Ma went down town in after noon - retired 9. March 6 Tuesday ironed - rained in after noon. Mrs Wingrove was in also Mrs Carke. retired 9. March 7. Wednesday. nice day. I went down town in after noon. there Carri, Lill & I w/ {place} for tea retired 9 March 8. Thursday. nice day. quilted I went down town after tea retired 9 March 9. Friday. nice day. Lill to Miss Talbot's for tea. i went to B. Study retired 1/2 10 March 10. Saturday. grand day. busy morning. I went down to Darling's stopped for tea - Mr {McMiekeu?} here for tea Ma off up to Osbornes in afternoon retired 9 1/2. March 11. Sunday. windy day. Lill & I went to S. S & BC. stayed in in the evening retired 9 March 12 Monday. washed & I went with Mr Smith to concert to hear Sara Lord Baily - retired 10 1/2 March 13. Tuesday. ironed - was home all day retired 9 March 14 Wednesday. sewed &c on gray dress. I went down town after tea retired 9 �March 15 Thursday. nice day . sewed. Mrs Wingrove was in. I went down town after tea. retired 9. March 25 Sunday. windy day. we all went to Wyatt's funnel {funeral?} then I went to S.S. Ma & Lill to English Church George was in after Church in evening. retired 10 March 26 Monday. sewed all day. retired 9 1/2 March 27. Tuesday. sewed. on Ma's Black dress I went down town after tea met Mr Smith. rode up to Corner's and back. retired 1/2 9. March 28. Wednesday. home all day washed & retired 9 - March 29. Thursday. ironed & sewed. I went down town after noon. Mr Smith called for me and we went to concert. retired 11 March 30. Friday nice day swewed Ma to Wyatts for tea {load?} to eat warm sugar at John Moores. retired 4 o'clock March 31 Saturday busy day. I went down town after noon very tired retired 9 March --------------------------------- April 1st Sunday. windy & cool day. went to S. S. & B.C. Ma & Pa up to Osbornes after tea Lill to Aunt Sara's - I went & met her. George in after Church retired 10 April 2nd Monday washed I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 April 3rd. Tuesday ironed terrible cold I have. Lill to Miss L. for tea Ma & Pa down town after tea retired 9 April 4 {underneath date: J. Johnson married} Wednesday. very nice day. I went down town in morning - sewed real of day - cold bad. retired 9 April 5 Thursday. snowed at night. Ma & I called up to Jones after tea cold better retired 9 1/2 April 6. Friday very nice day. sewed most of day. Miss {Mines?} & Miss {Luerry?} called Lill & I to Miss Walkers for tea then to Bible Study &c. retired 11. April 7 Saturday busy morning to. I went down town after tea ma in to Wingroves after noon retired 9 �April 8. Sunday. nice day . went to S.S. & BC. also to Church in evening. Mr Smith in after Church retired 10 April 9. Monday. nice day - I went down town in morning. sewed rest of day. Bruce . sick. retired 9. April 10. Tuesday. rainy & snowy day. Old Hen and 11 chicks left nest. sewed most of day. retired 9 April 11 Wednesday. stormy day. sewed. mother went down town in after noon got me black dress. I but lining for skirt out after tea. retired 1/2 9. April 12. Thursday. washed and sewed on stairs. Ma & Pa to Wingrove for tea. Maud Carter here for tea Miss {Sacklack?} called. retired 10 April 13 Friday. sewed most of day ironed and went to Miss Talbot's there to Bible Study retired 10 1894 April 14 Saturday busy day. raked, Mr & Mrs Smith & sister of Lilsonburg called here Lill went down to B.{Strihoffs?} retired 9 April 15 Sunday. nice day. wore black skirt & blue waist for first time went to B S.S. & B Church Lill came home Mr Smith & I went to Springford B. Church had nice drive retired 10 April 16 Monday washed & c. was very tired retired 9 April 17 Tuesday nice time I went to Norwich was to Frankie for dinner and to Miss Cross's for tea retired 9 April 18 Wednesday nice but hot day ironed Aunt Sally & L. girls here for dinner - Emmat Kate Jones were in. I went to Springford in {road?} to meeting retired 1/2 10 April 20 Thursday showery day. moved stoves &c. I went over to Clares for milk & Uncle Wm for eggs retired April 21. Friday busy day. rained some. Lill to Maud Carters for tea I went to B. Study {road?} from Springford was down retired 11. �Aprill 22 Saturday busy day. Mother went up to corner I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 April 23 Sunday was home all day. Lill & Bruce went to S.S. & Ma to B. Church retired 1/2 9 April 24. Monday was home all day in to R Lossing for short time after tea retired 9 April 25 Tuesday I went down town in morning - washed &c - Minnie. Mina & Nellie Lossing in after tea retired 9 1/2 April 26 {underneath date: John Jones a boy -} Wednesday. ironed nice day. Howey's shop burnt in night. was down town after tea down to Darlings retired 1/2 9 April 27 Thursday Cleared cellar. was at shop retired 9 1/2 April 28. Friday nice day. Lill to Aunt Sara's for tea Ma Bruce Lill & I went to {Jibble?} singers retired 11 April 29 Saturday was home and busy all day. Mr Charles Leeter & wife called. I walk down town after tea retired 9 April 30 Sunday nice day. went to S.S. & B. Church George & Nellie Clare & Mr Smith here for tea we went to church then i went for short drive retired 10 April 31 Monday washed cleaned closet & bed room off living room - retired 9 1894 May 1st Tuesday Lill did not go to Miss W. done ironing Her & I went to burg - called at Imries and Kellerts retired 9 May 2nd Wednesday nice day cleared front bedroom. and I went down town after tea retired 9 May 3rd Thursday nice day started Mothers room papered it &c retired 9 May 4th Friday finished brothers room. then went to Bible Study retired 1/2 10 May 5th Saturday busy morning - rained in after noon retired 9 Maggie McF. after tea �May 6 Sunday went to S.S. Bruce to miss Talbot's for dinner - mother went up to see Mrs Osborne rained some. Gorge Nellie Mr Smith and I went to church at Lilsonburg retired 1/2 11 May 7th Monday - washed but had to bring clothes in on account of wind - I went up to MrsOsbornes after tea - also called at Jones. retired 9 1/2 Church Fanny was in for short time May 8th Tuesday windy but put clothes out cleaned pantry. Mother went down town after noon retired 9 1/2 May 9th Wednesday. Lill home - cleaned Mr G - room I went down town after tea called at Comforts and was in to Wyatts. retired 9 May 10 - Thursday Cleaned big room & hall Dave Purves was here for dinner & tea - very tired rained at night I weighed 127 Ibs retired 9 May 11 - Friday - cleared dining room. very tired. retired 9 May 12 - Saturday - nice day- baked &c - Ma went up to Osbornes Gorge & I sat out on steps for while - I went down town after tea - retired 9 1/2 May 13 - Sunday nice day. Lill went up to Osbornes in morning Bruce and I went to Woods. . we went to S.S. & BC. Will Kellest & Beu Hawkins & Dave Purvis here for tea Ma & Sed {bomfort?} went up to Osbornes after tea we went to grass yard for walk. Gorge was in three times during day retired 1/2 11 May 14 Monday washed rained in after noon. was home all day except after milk retired 9. May 15 Tuesday. nice day. r Goodwins niece Mrs Curtis & son here for dinner Minnie here for tea ironed retired 9. May 16 Wednesday. nice morning rainy after noon & night Carrie Minnie & I went up to Aunt Martha's retired 9 May 17. Thursday. rainy night. was home all day. rainy retired 9 May 18. Friday rainy day. Lill to miss F. for tea went to {choir P- Mr Smith called. retired 10 �May 19. Saturday rainy day. Ma up to Osbornes I was down to B Church most of after noon {fixing?} flowers retired 9 1/2 May 20. Sunday. rainy day. Dave Purvis here for dinner went to S.S. & B. Church Mr Smith called & brother & I went to church in evening retired 10 1/2 May 21. Monday washed but did not put clothes out on account of rain. I went to {Coffee ---?} for Pa in after noon Lill went with me we went to hear Mrs Hitchcocks in evening retired 10 1/2. May 22. Tuesday. put clothes out rain in afternoon evening I went down town was to Miss Walkers for tea Nellie & Mina up for short time retired 9 1/2 May 23 Wednesday. rained some. ironed baked - was up to Jones & Mr Farlaues Luna & Mabel Darling up after tea retired 9 1/2 May 24 Thursday - nice morning {name} went to picnic at Lilsonburg rained in afternoon. George Poland and his boys here for call. retired 9 May 25 {underneath date in margin: XXXXX} Friday nice morning. Maggie McFarlaue called for me to go with her up to Hills was gon all morning. rained in after noon retired 9 May 26 Saturday nice day. busy I went down to {place} w/ six flowers - retired 9 1/2 May 27, Sunday. nice morning walk to S.S. & B. Church Magie McFarlaine George & Mr Smith in after tea rained & blew very hard. retired 10 May 28. Monday. washed. Ma hurt eye. I went down to Darlings after tea retired 10 May 29. Tuesday. rained some I went to {confectionary?} tenth - Lill & Bruce Carrie in after noon were at Imries - retired 12 May 30 Wednesday. rained & hailed. Maggie McFarlaine and I to Hills for dinner & teaMi Smith brought me home retired 10 May 31 Thursday. rained some. Aunt Min Flo & Dave here for dinner Ma & Pa with them over to Uncle Wm for tea Dave Purvis here for tea Mrs Fischer & I went collecting retired 9 - M- ------------------------------------------------ �June 1st Friday. rained some. Minnie here for the day - I went down town in morning & after noon went to Aunt Sara's for tea then to Bible Study retired 10 June 2nd Saturday rainy. I went down town after tea - retired 9 1894 June 3rd Sunday, nice morning. went to S. S. & B Church. Lill to Alex McF- for tea. Mr Borvis here for dinner & tea. I went for drive after tea with Mr Smith rained. retired 10. June 4th Monday washedI went down town after tea. Mina & Nellie Lossing up. we four went over to Uncle Wm. retired 9 1/2 June 5th Tuesday. nice day. Lill & Carrie went to Ingersoll to association ironed &c. I went down town after tea call to wee Mrs Purvis she just came here to {drive?} again retired 9 1/2 June 6. Wednesday. nice day. I went to Pat Robinsons for evening had nice time retired 2 oclock June 7. Thursday. nice day I went {dunning?} for father in after noon. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for tea retired 9 June 8 - Friday nice day. ma went down town in after noon and made some calls. I went to Bible study retired 10 - June 9. Saturday. busy day. I went down town after tea. Mrs Lossing Maggie, Mr & Mrs Purvis here. retired 10. June 10 Sunday hot day. went to S. S Ma to B Church Soph Mr {Oshauder?}. Mr & Mrs Purvis here for tea Ms Smith called and as {I?} went to meeting retired 12 oclock {the following written vertically on top margin} 18 June. started wash. Luna Darling & I went to Lilsonburg was at Kelleth's? for dinner & tea Aunt Martha here for dinner Mr Wright called retired 10 - 19 June home all day rained &c retired 9. 20 June - XXX Wednesday {put?} clothes out &c �{the following now written vertically as usual} June 11- Monday. washed & sewed - Lill came home from Woodstock I went dow town after tea retired 9 June 12. Tuesday. ironed & sewed on cape, Lill went down town. I called at McFarlaues retired 9 June 13. Wednesday sewed most of day. very warm retired 9 14.15.16.17.18 19 &2. sewed &c. very hot. 17 Sunday went to S..S. was home rest of day . June 21. Thursday. warm day sewed Jennie Connell here with Mr & MrsPurvis for tea. retired 9 1/2 June 22. Friday nice day. Lill went to Miss Talbot's for tea. I went down town after tea called at Purvis' and then went to choir practice retired 10 June 23 Saturday hot day. George & I went to picnic at St Charles. Fanny Kelleth came home with us retired 12. June 24 {underneath date: Marsh Bushel & George noble birth a girl baby} Sunday - hot day. we went to S.S. & B.C - Albert Wright& Mr Smith here for tea retired 11 June 25 Monday. washed we girls to McFarlaues for tea then all went to Norwich to hear Black Knight - retired 12 June 26 - Tuesday. Fanny had measles - Nellie Clare. Lossing girls called - retired9 1/2. June 27. Wednesday. hot day. Jones & Elmer called retired 10 June 28 - Thursday hot day. Ma & Fanny went up to Corner I went to garden party with Mr Smith the Lilsonburg people came here and spent evening - retired 2 am. 1894 June 29 Friday. hot day. Fanny went up to Jone's for dinner then she went with me in after noon collecting then I went to committee meeting at {Collers?} Fanny & Lill came down Lill went to B. Study retired 10 �June 30 Saturday. warm day. busy all morning. Fanny Lill & I went to clares for tea. maggie Mc - Carrie P. Nellie & Mina were there also. George P. took Lill Maggie & I for boat ride. retired 12. oclock June June June - July July - 1894 July 1st Sunday. extremely hot day. George Fanny & I went to oil well was gone all morning- I went to S.S. Ma Fanny & I to English Church. - Fanny & I called at Carters and Darlings after tea. George was in retired 10 July 2nd Monday. hot day- big day at Park. we were all there. Mr Smith & Mr McKay here for tea. retired 12- July 3rd Tuesday nice day. Fanny & I called at Miss Talbots & Lossing'sin after noon there us three were to Uncle Ron for tea Gorge took Fanny home after tea Mrs Wingrove was in retired 9 July 4th Wednesday nice day washed I went with Mrs Clarke up to J. Monks. after Cherries. then I went down town after tea retired 10 1894 July 5th Thursday. nice day ironed & sewed also picked currants then went down town after sugar retired {time off page?} July 6th Friday. cooler. rained in after noon. Lill to Miss Talbots for tea- I went to B. Study retired 10 - July 7 - Saturday nice but cool day. busy all day Pa went to Lilsonburg in after noon. Ma & Lill went down town after tea retired 10 July 8. Sunday nice but rather cool. went to S.S. & B Church - Lill to church in evening Mr Smith & I to springford Ms Lossing, girls, Maggie Mc-- {Fau?} Parker & Gorge {Shurrest?} in after church retired 1/2 10 July 9. Monday. nice day washed Lill & I spent evening at Lossings retired 10 �July 10. Tuesday hot day. Ma went up to Osbornes {cherries?} came George {Shurest?} here for tea. retired 10 July 11. Wednesday. nice day but warm Mrs Anderson & Katie called Katie stopped for tea Mr Smith & I went to garden party at Martin's retired 12 July 12 Thursday. Lill & Bruce went home with Aunt Fanny - hot day. Ma & I called at Jones. retired 10. July 13. Friday hot day Miss. Talbot here for tea. I went to B.Study &c retired 10. Bruce came home July 14 Saturday hot day busy morning home all day retired 10 July 15 Sunday nice day went to S.S. & BC. Lill came home Ma & Pa down to Miss Talbots after tea George here all evening retired 11 July 16 {underneath date: Peter Mitchell died} Monday hot day washed &c - I went down town after tea Lill to Miss T. all day retired 11 July 17 - Tuesday hot day ironed &c put {prick?} quilt {on?} Ma went down town aftertea retired 10 July 18 Wednesday. warm day quilted George was in after tea sat on front steps till eleven retired 11 July 19 Thursday quilted very hot day. george in after tea also Soph Kellest & Katie Jones and Aunt Jane Ann. retired 11 - July 20 Friday hot day. took quilt off. Sam Williams fixing {cistern?}. I was at Miss talbots for tea then to Bible Study retired 10. rained some July 21 - {underneath date: Mr Hardy called} Saturday nice day busy morning at shop in after noon - down town after tea -retired 10- July 22 Sunday - nice day. went to S.S. & B Church. Mina Elmer. Gorge & Charlie move up after C. Church Mr Smith called & Lill & I went to church retired 10 July 23 - Monday - hot day washed & put quilt on - rained little. was home all day retired 10 �July 24 Tuesday - hot day - Mrs Clarke and Mrs Wingrove in for a while in after noon. Ma & Lill down town after tea. retired 1/2 9 July 25 - {underneath date: Joe Nobbs has little baby girl} Wednesday. hot day - ironed &c - Mrs C. Jones two children Em. Lottie & Maggie Jones - Laura & Mabel Darling. Mr & Mrs Fischer - Muira Lossing - Charlie Moore & friend & {Freauau?} Moore in after tea. Ma sat up with S. Frank. retired 12. July 26 Thursday. hot day. home all day. we girls went to park to meet Burgensville people. had nice time retired 12. July 27 Friday. hot day. Aunt Fanny & Clara here for the day. I went to Lilsonburg after tea with Charlie Moore had nice drive - retired 1/2 1 {Kenneth?} came. July 28 - Saturday hot day rained at night. I went down to Miss Talbots for while in after noon also down town after tea Ma went with Mrs Clark up to Brouglis. retired 9 July 2. Sunday. nice day. went to S.S. & B. Church. Mil & Jamie here for tea. retired 9 1/2 July 30. Monday washed &c. was home all day retired 9 1/2 July 31 - Tuesday ironed. nice day was at shop. a good share of after noon. Ma & Mrs Wingrove down town after tea I went for drive with Mil. Ma went to garden party at Fischers retired 10. 1894 March 16 {underneath date: Mat Furlong 3rd baby duck} Friday nice day Barrie and I went down to Aunt F. for the day. then to Choir practice retired 10 March 17 Saturday busy day. I went down town after tea retired 9 1/2 March 18 Sunday nice warm day. we went to S.S. & B.C. had to take Coats off so warm. Albert {McMefaeir?}here for tea we to church. Mr Smith was in retired 9 1/2 March 19. Monday. nice day. Ma set a {hen?} - washedLill started at Miss Walkers. I went down town and right back after tea Mrs Clarke was in. March 20 Tuesday. rained some ironed. Carrie Cof. Leva and Mabel Darling here for tea Elmer & Freeman Moore up after tea retired 10 �March 21 {underneath date: Walter Lossing birth day} Wednesday. nice day. I went up to Osborne after noon. ma over to Uncle Wm for short time retired 1/2 8 March 22 - {underneath date: L. Wallers birth day} Thursday. rainy day. Minnie here for dinner - I did not feel very good had invitation to L Waller's to party but did not go. retired 1/2 8. March 23. {row of X's underneath date} Friday very windy day. {underlined} Mr Wyatt {/underlined} died 84 years old. Mother called there. us girls to choir practice retired 10 March 24 Saturday windy day home most of day. Maggie McF- was in - went to choir practice retired 10 Aug 1st Wednesday - nice day. busy morning I went collecting for Father boys went with me retired 9 1/3 Aug 2nd Thursday. nice rain early in morning - Mother two boys and I went to Dover with other had nice time very tired Lill went driving with Mrs Clarke retired 9 Aug 3rd Friday cold day. Mrs {Hoofnest?}& Mrs {Youthwaile?} called. Lill to Lossings for I went to B. Study retired 10 Aug 4th Saturday - nice day but cool. Mabel Darling & I - went to Kellests for dinner then to Nellie McLean's- from there to Port Burwell retired 1/2 10 Aug 5th Sunday. nice day. went to Port in after noon then to Port for Church after tea - retired 11 1/2 Aug 6th Monday. warm day. called at Rob {McLeans?} in for noon. started for home at 1 oclock had tea at Kellests- returned home about 9 oclock Mrs Lossing & Mina & Miss Walker here retired 10 1/2 Aug 7th Tuesday, washed. Mina here all after noon we girls went to woods. waded in creek. Mr & Mrs Best here for tea - Ma & I went down town after tea retired 10 Aug 8th.. Wednesday. S.S. picnic - we went Mr McIntosh walked up with us Mr Smith called and I went for drive retired 10 Aug 9st Thursday. busy day &c - nothing exciting retired 9 �Aug 10 Friday - nice day ironed &c Mrs {Wothae's?} & Clarke was in I went to B. Study retired 10 Aug 11 Saturday nice day busy Lill went to Lilsonburg with Mrs Clark. I was busy most of day I went down toww {town} after tea retired 10 Aug 12 Sunday nice day. went to S.S. & B.C. all went for a walk except one - after tea Lucy Osborne here for tea George & Elmer in after church retired 10 1/2 Aug 13- {underneath date is row of X's} Monday - washed &c - went down town after tea retired 9 Aug 14 Tuesday ironed - & sewed went down town after tea retired 10 Aug 15 Wednesday. sewed most of morning. I went to Norwich after dinner Mona L. went with me. Nellie & I called at Frankies- Ma went down town after tea retired 1/2 9. Aug 16. Thursday. sewed most of day. Ma & I called at Jones after tea retired 9 Aug 17. Friday. nice day. sewed all morning went down to Darlings to tea then we went to Oil well then I went to Choir practice then in to Alex McF- for short time retired 1/2 10 Aug 18 - Saturday warm day- busy day. Lisa Darling & I to Miss Walkers - for tea retired 10 Aug 19. Sunday- nice day, home all day- Will Kellest brought Lill home - George was in. I went to church with George in evening retired 10 Aug 20. Monday- put quilt on went down town after tea. retired 9 1/2 Aug 21. Tuesday - washed - &c - ma went down town after tea took quilt off. mr Best called. Dick Goodwin here for dinner and tea - Lisa & Mabel Darling and Mr McIntoch in after tea retired 10. Aug 22. Wednesday. nice day. brother up to St Charles - church. George took Lill & I in the evening- had nice time retired 12. Aug 23. Thursday. Workmans picnic we went - retired Mr Smith called & we went for drive retired 10 1/2 �Aug 24 Friday - nice day but warm. busy most of day we children . Mina & Maggie w/ Lossing had tea at Sulpher well- then to Bible Study retired 10 Aug 25 - Saturday busy morning- Ida Wardell here for dinner Maggie Lossing - Dave & Ellie Purvis here after tea then us girls went down town retired 10 Aug 26 - Sunday {had nearly written Monday} - nice day went to S.S. & BC. Lill & I called up at Jones' after tea retired 10 Sept 13 - Thursday - rained some - Ma & I went down town in after noon. was in stores and called at Lossings & Anderson's - {Bill?} was in for while then we went for drive. retired 1/2 10 Sept 14 Friday nice morning - sewed most of day. Ada {Irvine?} here for tea Nellie & {Mina?} Lossing up for short time then we went to meeting. retired 10. Sept 15. Saturday. nice day although a little showeryMa & I went down town in after noon. retired 9 1/2 Sept 16 Sunday - nice day. George & I went down to Aunt Fanny's. for dinner. Aunt Janie Anne & cousins Emma here for tea Mil Lill & I went to Springford to church. retired 10. Sept 17. Monday. washed &c. I went down town after tea. retired 9. Sept 18. Tuesday. ironed & sewed rest of day Lill went to WCJW convention retired 9 - Sept 19. Wednesday - nice day. had callers - Pa went to London. we put quilt on and Look {took?} it - off. Kate Williams - & Maggie McFarlaue here for tea - rained retired 1/2 9 - Sept 20 - Thursday lovely day. Five of Mr G. friends here for dinner - Lill & I went boating most after noon - Lill went to meeting Mil here after tea retired 10 Sept 21 - Friday nice day. Mrs Wingrove - Miss Comfort Nellie Clare. called Aunt Sara & Eddie here for tea. I was at Roy Lossing's for tea retired 10. Sept 22 Saturday lovely morning. busy Mother & I went down town in after noon. rainy evening retired 9 Sept 23 Sunday. nice day. cool at night I went to Sunday School. Nellie & Mina Lossing and Mel here for tea Elmer Lossing called Georg & Carrie in after church retired 11 - �Sept 24 Monday, nice day washed & ironed &c - worked all day. George & I went to Norwich after tea Lill went {eat?} peaches at Innis- Mrs Lossing & Mrs Purvis called retired 10- Sept 25 Tuesday. busy day. number of callers - callers all evening - retired 1/2 10 Sept 26 Wednesday. big day of all busy morning - was married then Mel & I left for Toronto - {put?} up at Palmer House retired 10 1/2 Belle Lisdale & Wes Fish married Sept 27 - Thursday. lovely day went round city in morning then at two took boat for Niagara put up at DeLacy house. retired 9 Sept 28 - Friday came back to Toronto had dinner then took train for Brantfor {Brantford?} retired 11 Sept 29- Saturday Mel and I walked out to city then went to Ida's for tea & stopped {shopped?} all night retired 11 Sept 30 Sunday - nice day only had little shower went to church at {Carisville?} to Uncle G for dinner called at Murrays after noon - to Will {Letvethoms?} for tea - &c Sept ---------------------------- Oct 1st {strokes in X shapes below date} Monday beautiful day - we came home at dinner then went to Otterville in after noon retired 9 Oct 2nd Tuesday - nice day. went to Norwich in morning and got {carpert?}. Mrs Wm Brough & daughter called rained at night retired 9. Oct 3rd Wednesday. rainy morning I went to town brother here for day. A miss Wallace here for tea we took mother home. rained retired 10 - Oct 4st Thursday - rainy morning Mel went to Norwich and got chairs & table &c- we went to {place} after noon - and got my things Edith Parson was there retired 10. rainy Oct 5st Friday showery day - I was home all day & very busy Mel went to Mill - Mr & Mrs J.B Hill Mr & Mrs With {Johnston?} called after tea retired 10 Oct 6 1894 Saturday nice day. little call we went to show. had dinner at father's also tea three Kellest girls there also - we all went to concert soph came home with us - Fanny & Lizzie stopped with Lill - retired 1 o'clock �Oct 7 - Sunday, nice day. George P here for dinner he took soph home - we went to B. Church Bruce came home with us retired 1/2 8 - Oct 8 Monday - nice day. we went to surprise for Uncle Wm also to Brock Murray's frunnel {funeral?} - retired 9 Mrs L. Smith called Oct 9. Tuesday. nice day washed - we went to town after tea I stopped at mothers while Mel went to Lodge Oct 10 - Wednesday. moved cook stove in Mrs G H. Hill and two boys. also Nellie Clare called busy day. retired 1/2 8- Oct 11 Thursday - rainy morning - put carpet down in front room - I went to Otterville in afternoon Lillie came home with me - Lina Darling & McIntosh called after tea retired 10 - Oct 12 - Friday nice most of day rainy evening I took Lillie home in after noon - retired 1/2 8 Oct 13. Saturday - busy day - Mill and I call WmBrough after tea retired 1/2 9. Oct 14 Sunday cold day snowed little - very little Ma & Pa here all day. we went to church in evening called into see Aunt Sara retired 10 Oct 15 Monday. nice day washed & ironed - very tired Oct 16 Tuesday Mel went to Norwich with apples. then He & I went to Otterville after tea - retired 10 Oct 17 Wednesday. home all day. Mel & I went up to Wm Johnstone after tea had very nice call. retired 10 Oct 18 Thursday. lovely day Aunt Jane Anne & Cousins Emma, called - Mel went to Norwich with apples. then after tea called at JB. Hill's retired 10 - Oct 19- Friday - nice day - Barny here to dinner he was helping Mel to day. Bruce walked up - was here all night retired 9 1/2 Oct 20. Saturday nice day. warm very. Bruce went with Mel to get tile there we went down home after tea retired 10 �Oct 21 Sunday - grand day very warm. {inserted above: we} went to S.S. & B Church there called over to see how George was. there had tea at home. came home by eight - Oct 22. Monday nice day. washed &c. home all day . Oct 23 Tuesday. nice day rained at night Mel & I went down home. retired 10 1/2 Oct 24 Wednesday. Mil was threshing I was down home all day ma & I called at Darlings Miss Walker's mis J.od Fish - Mrs Wyatt. Lossings. retired 9 Oct 25 Thursday. was home part of day. I called a {Thilberts?} retired 9 Oct 26 Friday - nice day. Bruce walked up was here all night - retired 9- Oct 27- Saturday home all day we went down home after tea Albert McMikin there for tea Oct 28 {underneath date: rows of L's in cursive} Sunday nice day - went to S.S & B Church Lill Carrie home with us - we walked up to for Nobbs after tea retired 10 Oct 29 Monday. lovely day baked bread and Lill & I went to Lilsonburg and I got new coat retired George Jackson's called Oct 30 Tuesday. rainy day. home all day. Oct 31 Wednesday. took Lill home. Ma & Mrs Clarke Mr & Mrs Wingrove here in after noon then party in evening - Soph & Favy {Fanny?} here all night - ditcher came 1894 Nov 1st Thursday. girls went home nice day - busy all day. Mel took pigs to Norwich - {R here?} Smith. wife & son here all evening retired 10 1/2 Nov 2nd Friday - busy day - home all day. retired early - Nov 3. Saturday busy all day. Mel & I went to O - after tea Mabel Darling came home with us retired 11 Nov 4th Sunday- nice day. we went over to WmBrough's in morning for mail - we went to Church in evening Monday. nice day. washed &c. busy all day. Will Innis a boy Nov 6th. Tuesday. church ironed &c. busy day. �Nov 7 Wednesday rather disagreeable day snowed some Barry here all evening Nov 8 - Thursday. rather nice day. over head was home all day. Nov 9. Friday. snowy day. Bruce came up in morning. Snowed in after noon. so men had to quit work retired 9. Nov 10 Saturday {cutters?} rain for first time this year but sleighing not good - Mel took Bruce & I home. I stopped all night. retired 1/2 10 Nov 11 - Sunday nice day. Mother Bruce & I went to S. School and B Church - Mel came down for tea then he Lill & I went to Springford to hear Mr White & daughter retired 11 Nov 12 - Monday. nice day. washed. killed pig &c - snowed in night Nov 13 - Tuesday. snowy day. busy all day. Mrs J. B Hill here most of after noon. Mel sick head ache at night. Nov 14 Wednesday. nice day. I went with Mel up to Johnson's in morning for {cutter?} ride came home got {desire of?} baked bread & chocolate cake then went with Mel to B. Haught's after roaster around by Otterville retired 9 - Nov 15 Thursday nice day sleighing gone. Lill Maggie McF- & Nellie Lossing here all day. had Jolly time Nov 16. Friday - I took a very easy day - called at g.H Hills and home by Otterville for mail - Nov 17. Saturday home all day Eddie Brough after mail Nov 18 - Sunday nice day we went to Mrs Wingrove for tea and then over home for short time Snowed some 1894 Nov 19. Monday washed &c - we went to R. Smiths after tea Mr Best called. Nov 20 Tuesday. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner Joe Nobbet family here for tea retired 10 Nov 21 Wednesday. ironed &c - was home all day. �Nov 22 Thursday. lovely day Thanksgiving day - I was down home for day. Ma & I called at Miss Walkers Miss Talbots - Mrs D Purvis's Mis Lossing Lill came home with me. Nov 23 Friday - sewed most of day Frankie Kirkly & girls called - retired 9 Nov 24 - {underneath date: row of X's} Saturday nice day but cold and windy - Lill done most of work - Mrs Brough was in - we took Lill home after tea retired 10 - Nov 25 nice Sunday - we went to S.S. & B. Church. did not stop any place - Nov 26. Monday - rather busy day. was home all day. Nov 27. Tuesday Thanksgiving day cold day. Mel & I went down home for tea. then he went to Lodge retired 11 - Noz 28 - Wednesday - was home all day. Nov 29. Thursday - sewed most of day. Nov 30 Friday. nice day. went to town got {carry?} put it up - and sewed rest of day. Mel & I went over to G. Jackson's after tea Nov ------------------------ Dec 1st Saturday busy morning - Mel & I went to Norwich in after noon I called at H. Cross's - retired 1/2 10 Dec 2nd Sunday was called up at one oclock on account of {Rhurbeu?} Smith dying was there most of day. Mrs Clarke & brother here for dinner - Dec 3rd Monday. Mel went to Lilsonburg with Barny I over there most of day. Mrs W. Johnston here for dinner - Miss Clara Smith here all night Dec 4th Tuesday - was over to R. Smith most of day - Mis G Oatman & Mr Best Miss Clara Smith stopped here all night - Dec 5th Wednesday - went to R. Smith funnell {funeral?} - then went down home after tea Dec 6th Thursday lovely day. Barny Austin here most of fore noon - Mel went to mill we went over to Mrs Smith after tea - �Dec 7th Friday - nice day till about four oclock then rained we went to Norwich in after noon - Dec 8th - Saturday rainy day. was home all day. Dec 9th. Sunday. rather nice day home till about five then went down home for tea - Purvis's were there. Lill came home with us Dec 10. Monday - nice day washed &c rained at night Dec 11 - Tuesday nice day - mel took Lill home & brought mother back her birthday. we went up to Velma's and over to Mrs Smiths {Hall?} Brough & Familly here for tea and evening - Dec 12 - {underneath date: Charlie Purvis another boy} Wednesday rained most of day. we took mother home after tea Dec 13. Thursday. bake bread & ironed Mel worked for Barny all day. Dec 14 - Friday nice day. we went to Norwich and had picture taken then was over to Barneys all evening - Dec 15 Saturday busy morning went to town right after dinner Mel came with Barney and I called at Clare's McFarlaues &c - Dec 16 Sunday - nice morig {morning?} - rained little & blew very hard - was home all day. Dec 17 - Monday - busy all day - we went to concert in M. Church I stayed with mother - Dec 18 - Tuesday. sewed most of day. Mother & I went down town called at Mrs Clarkes - &c - Bouchers there for tea I went to Springford in head to meeting - List of Wedding presents Uncle John - $20 1 doz forks - 1 doz knives 1/2 doz desert spoons - 1 doz teas poons {tea spoons} 3 table knifes - Aunt P - $10 Uncle Rob & Aunt Lill - $10.} butter dish - pickle dish & glove hook. Grandma - $10 -} table cloth - 1 doz napkins & tray cloth �{Lina?} & Talbot - $10. Uncle Wirt & Aunt Em - $10 Kenneth Clarke $3 Mother & Father - set dishes Lillie - quilt Bruce - comb. brush & glass- George. &Carrie - water set - Mr Goodwin - trunk - wet Mis Potts irons - bedroom set & holder Cousin Emma Hornby {pin?} - B. SundaySchool bible - Aunt Fanny. table cloth Mrs W. {Sturhoff?} - " " Sara Frank - 1/2 doz {napkins?} Soph Kellest - work baskey Fanny " - centre piece for table Mrs Alex McFarlaue - salad dishes Mrs Sara William - table Maggie McFalaue - tidy Mrs Clarke - paper rack - Maggie Jones - cake plate with handle Aunt J. A - bed spread Nellie Clare - Cake plate with handle �Lina & Mabel Darling - {object} Mrs J. W. Fish - fruit dish - Mrs Walker - silver cake dish & spoon Mr Terryberry - photo John Wyatt - pudding dish silver Mrs H Wyatt - butter dish - china Nellie Lossings - silver butter knife Maggie Losing - painted banner Mr & Mrs J. B Hutt - fancy bon. bon dish James Hornby - 5 o'clock tea pot china Mr & Mrs Wingrove - diner knives and forks doz - steele Mr Smith - gold watch o fob. Forresters - silver sugar bowl . Miss Wm Brough - water set & tray - Hamilton {Burkt?} - an alarm clock - {written in pencil on bottom left: 2002.62.1} Dec 19 {underneath date: row of X's} - Wednesday - was down home all day sewing - Mel came for me in the evening Dec 20 - Thursday - done general work Dec 21 - Friday - done general work - Dec 22 - Saturday {written over: Monday} was home all day till tea time then went over to Barna's for tea &c - �Dec 23 - Sunday. went to S.S. & BC. Bruce came home with us Dec 24 - Monday. nice day. but cold. We went to Norwet {Norwich?} in morning. Bruce here all day - Dec 25 - Christmas day - we went down home for day - Dec 26 - Wednesday - washed. &c. Thelbert's & zina Jack son {Jackson?} here for tea - Dec 27 - Thurs day {Thursday} - very cold day. home till evening then we went over to Will Broughs - Dec 28 - Friday nice day picked turkey & 2 chickens Nelie Clare & Lina Darling here for the day - Dec 29. Saturday nice day very busy we went to town in after noon. Mabel D. came home with us. Dec 30 Sunday nice day. Mabel Darling here we went to B. Church. Dec 31 1894 - nice day - busy all day. I was in to Mrs Hills in after noon - Mel & I went to concert at B. Church for S.S. - Lill came home with us very bad cold O button hold all way round 1 row 32 {triple?} stitches 2 " 34 " " 3 -- 42 " " row 6th 76 " " 7th row 2 Triple stitches {between?} ever three stitches with chain of three {between?} 8th row - same as 7th 9th a same as 8 only 3 triple stitches 10 " " same 9 11 " " " 10 �12 " same as 10 only 4 triple stitches For more information on Mary Emily Parson Smith, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/49d826becfb690935e91aa0aca29c2b5.pdf d1763b4ff61e78cf46e70aee1753ba6f PDF Text Text �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/528041bff0b4c8e9af0035a70a7ffe13.pdf 8c2861f6821d14194452e0aa47e72105 PDF Text Text Mary Parson Smith (1868-1925) 1896-1898 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers 1896 1897 1898 July to March ECLIPSE COMPOSITION BOOK 1896 July 1st Wednesday - very warm day did up cherries & currants - We went to concert at night July 2nd Thursday - nice day but very warm. Melborne over to Joe Nobbs for to help raise barn Mrs Hill. in July 3rd Friday - was home all day Alma here after ten while Will & Melborne went to Norwich July 4th Saturday was home all day done general work did up goose berries July 5th Sunday - nice day - went to B. Church then to Mother's for tea July 6th Monday - washed & ironed - rained some - station agent shot himself. July 7th Tuesday - nice day rather cool. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner - Charlie Holmes was in Aunt Lill came July 8 - Wednesday - Bruce & I went down home for the day. July 9. Thursday - did up black currants - home all day July 10 Friday. nice day home all day July 11 Saturday busy most of day. July 12 Sunday we went down home for afternoon & tea - Bruce came home July 13 Monday - washed & ironed - home all day �July 14 Tuesday hot day I was down home all day rode wheel - Aunt Lill came home with me July 15 Wednesday nice day Lill & Mina Lossing here for tea July 16 Thursday nice day mother & Aunt Sara here for tea I not very well went to Dr Stocton after tea. July 17 Friday nice day - I took Aunt Lill down home her & I to Soph's for tea July 18 Saturday home all day. rather lazy day for me. July 19 Sunday - warm day rained at night - we spent the day at mothers Aunt Lill & I went down to the Dr's. July 20 Monday rainy morning home all day except in to Hills after tea very warm July 21 Tuesday I went down home in the morning then to Tillsonburg after noon - got {po---} both July 22 Wednesday hot day busy morning - River came up at night July 23 Cool morning. Parson picnic at Marsh Bushell's Bruce went with me & Ma & Pa with Uncle Wm. Mel took me down home. and left me - cutting timothy July 24 Aunt Lil left ma & Bruce went to woodstock Lill & I to Wyatts for tea - Mel came after me July 25 Saturday home all day - Janie came here - in morning July 26 Sunday - went to B. Church then to Wingroves for tea rained at night - Janie went home. July 27 Monday. Mother came home from Woodstock we home all day Mrs Smith & Miss Reid here for tea. Joe Nobbs in after apples. July 28 Tuesday English garden perdy rained in after noon we went to O - after tea I went to Dr's - Mother went with me July 29 Wednesday was home till evening - then I went over to Broughs after currants July 30 Thursday hot day - home all day. �July 31 Friday hot day cutting oats home all day Aug 1st Saturday - was home all day finished cutting oats Mel done Bama's chores rained very hard Aug 2 Sunday - went to B. Church then home for Melborne done Bamas chores - Bruce came home with us Aug 3 Monday - warm day - washed baked &c Mel took me down home after tea & left me Aug 4 Tuesday hot day Janie & I went to Dover Aug 5 Wednesday - hot day - Mel Bruce & I to Mothers for tea - went to get Charlie shod Aug 6 Thursday - hot day - ranie at night Little Mel went to O - in morning over to Bamas rest of day Aug 7 Friday hot day Mel over to B. most of day Aug 8 Saturday hot day Bama here for dinner & Ed. Stover for tea Aug 9 Sunday awful hot day - thunder storm in afternoon - we went to Wingroves for tea then to church at night Aug 10 Monday - washed &c - Mel helping Bama plow thunder shower in night Aug 11 Tuesday - home alone all day very warm - Soph's baby born 11 o'clock at night George & Soph a boy. Aug 12 Wednesday - home all day - Lena McInstoch and two McFarlane girls here for tea Aug 13 Thursday - went to town in morning - Mother came home with us. busy after noon Aug 14 Friday nice day thrashers here all day - Mrs J. Johnson a baby girl Aug 15 Saturday busy morning - I took Ma & Bruce home in after noon then called at Soph's then to Park for supper . Aug 16 Sunday lovely day - we went to B. church then to Mothers for tea - Janie there also Aug 17 Monday - washed down to Thelbert's most of day cut out wrapper - cool day. �Aug 18 Tuesday - home most of day was in to Will for short time cold day. Aug 19 Wednesday - Lill Ethel & Delos here for afternoon & tea girls all night Aug 20 Thursday. Lill Ethel & I to Joe Nobbs for dinner then to George Nobbs for tea girls here all night Bama in after tea Aug 21 Friday - nice day I took girls to O - in morning Mrs Wingrove & Janie here for tea. Aug 22 Saturday home all day - Mel to Norwich in after noon with apples. Aug 23 Sunday - nice day - we went down to Wingroves for tea. Aug 24 Monday - washed ironed &c - home all day. Aug 25 Tuesday - nice day - Mel home thrashing in afternoon at Joe Nobbs. Mrs G. Jackson a baby boy Aug 26 Wednesday rained some in after noon - I over to Bamas helping with thrashers. Aug 27 Thursday - over to Bama's helping with thrashers for dinner Aug 28 Friday nice day - Melborne at Helbert's thrashing I went down home for dinner - called at Soph's - to Lossing's for tea. Aug 29 Saturday - home all day - Melborne over to John Broughs thrashing. Aug 30 Sunday - went to B. Church nice day to Mothers for tea Ethel & Delos Pettit & Dick Goodwin there also. Aug 31 Monday Mel over to J. Brough in fore noon Bama here cutting millet. Sept September 1st Tuesday - washed - went to Norwich after dinner got plums & peaches - Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for tea We went to O - after tea. Sept 2nd Wednesday. home all day very busy Sept 3rd Thursday rainy morning I called at Mrs George Jacksons in after noon �Sept 4th Friday - Mel sowed wheat I went down to O - with Bama - Lill came back with us & Bruce came up with Hill boys - we went to Garden party at Bama's. Sept 5th Saturday - rainy morning Bama took Lill home I was home all day. Sept 6th Sunday - We went down home for dinner then Mother & I went to English Church - then to Uncle Wm for tea Sept 7th Monday - I went down home in morning to wash beding - very bad cold - Mel thrashing at Lossing Sept 8 Tuesday - home all day cold very bad mel went to mill at norwich Sept 9 Wednesday - home all day - Mel took T. seed to norwich Sept 10 Thursday - home all day - drew millet in Bama here for dinner & tea very hot Sept 11 Friday - drawing millet in after noon Ma & Pa here for tea very hot Sept 12 Saturday home all day Sept 13 Sunday - cool day - went to B Church - in to Mothers for tea. Sept 14 Monday - washed I went to town after noon Jill Mina & {Neiline} Lossing Delos Pettit & Dr Stocton here for tea Sept 15 Tuesday - baked bread ironed we went to Tilsonburg in after noon got teeth treated Sept 16 Wednesday - was home & busy all day. Sept 17 Thursday - nice day Ma here for dinner I had quilting in after noon Sept 18 Friday - Mel went after binder - Vel ma & Mrs Smith here for tea. Sept 19 Saturday rainy & cold day. we went to O - after noon - pa to Father's for tea {note in margin} XXXXX Sept 20 Sunday - Ma Pa & Bruce here for dinner we went down to George's for tea Sept 21 Monday nice day - was in to Bama's for four minutes �Sept 22 Tuesday - went down home in morning to rag bee at {---} Darling's - in after noon Sept 23 Wednesday - washed ironed &c. Sept 24 Thursday - busy day - home all day except in to Hills for short time Sept 25 Friday nice but windy day we went to Tilsonburg got teeth treated Sept 26 Saturday damp day. was home all day. Sept 27 Sunday rainy night & morning. Sept 28 Monday washed & ironed home all day. Sept 29 Tuesday pick cider apples rainy afternoon Belle & {--- ----} both in for short time Sept 30 Wednesday rainy day - home all day took apples to cider mill Oct 1st Thursday damp day - we went to Tilsonburg in after noon. Oct 2nd Friday lovely day - went to O. show in after noon Bruce came home with us Oct 3rd Saturday lovely day went to O. show and to concert at night Oct 4th Sunday nice day home till evening then went to church at night Oct 5th Monday washed ironed went down to Thelberts for tea. Mel {diping} potatoes Oct 6th Tuesday nice morning Melborne thrashing over to Joe Nobbs I went down home for day called at Clares. rainy afternoon & night Oct 7th Wednesday - home all day - Mel went to O- with load of hay. Oct 8th Thursday nice but cold day Melborne to O- with load of hay in after noon Lill came home with him. Willie came here for tea. Oct 9th Friday. nice but cold day. moved cook stove Lill & I went to Tilsonburg got teeth filled. Oct 10. Saturday nice day busy at home all morning over to Bama's after noon they had thrashers - Mel sick headache. �Oct 11- Sunday nice day - we went to B. Church their to Mrs Wingroves for tea. Oct 12- Monday. Mel down to Will Broughs all day - washed ironed &c. Oct 13 Tuesday - Mel down to Will Broughs most of day. we went to O - after tea I called at Jones's. Oct 14 - Wednesday - nice day. Zina here most of afternoon. Oct 15 Thursday busy morning - Mel to Thelbert after noon- I was down to G.H. Hills for tea. Oct 16. Friday - Mrs Smith & I spent the day down South She at Mrs Kelly's & I at Aunt Fannys. Mel & I to McInstoshes for tea Oct 17. Saturday - Lill here all night - had thrashers - snowed so ground white. {note in margin} XXXXX Oct 18 Sunday - took Lill home was to mothers for dinner then to B. Church - home for tea Oct 19 Monday home all day. Oct 20 Tuesday nice day. we went to O - after tea Mel to Lodge. Oct 21 Wednesday nice day. sewed all day Oct 22 Thursday nice day. we went to Jack Broughs for tea Oct 23 Friday nice day home all day. Oct 24 Saturday cold day - busy all day went to O - after tea Oct 25 Sunday nice day - went to B. Church - to mothers for tea Oct 26 Monday nice day. washed & ironed I went with Melborne on load of hay to O - after tea Oct 27. Tuesday lovely day - Lil came up she & I went to Aunt Martha's for dinner to Fred {Claus} for tea Bruce came up Oct 28 Wednesday nice day. Lil went home after dinner �Oct 29 Thursday nice day sewed all day - Maggie McF called Oct 30 Friday nice day after rain in morning Mel went & made cider & Pa came home and helped load hay. Oct 31 Saturday busy day - Lill & Mabel here for tea Bama in after tea Nov 1st Sunday nice day. Lill & Mabel D. here all night and for breakfast & dinner we went to church at night Nov 2nd Monday, lovely day. Melborne started ploughing I went over to Joe Nobbs for while in afternoon. Nov 3rd Tuesday lovely day. Mrs Smith & I to Mothers for dinner then I down to Bev Lossings to rag bee Nov 4th Wednesday. rainy day. went to quilting at Mrs J.B Hills. Nov 5th Thursday home all day Nov 6th Friday home all day till about four then went with Mrs Wingrove & {Lil recthorne} to Bama's for tea Mrs Wingrove here all night. Nov 7th Saturday nice day busy all day. Mrs Wingrove went home about nine Nov 8th Sunday - nice day - {--} Ellie Purvis here all day we took her took her home after tea. Nov 9 Monday washed Mel sick with sick head ache he went to Dr for medicine - rained after supper Nov 10 Tuesday - home all day sewed on smock. Nov 11 Wednesday rany night - home all day. Nov 12 Thursday cold day. I went to Norwich in after noon with Mrs W. Wingrove Mrs Thelbert - Mel & I to O - after tea He had rash on body. Nov 13 Friday home all day Mel some ploughing in after noon. Nov 14 Saturday cold windy day I sick with neuraliga Ma + Mrs Wingrove came up but we were starting for {--} had one tooth out. �Nov 15 Sunday. nice day - home all day - I sick with neuraliga Nov 16 Monday. home all day. head some better John Bushell married Nov 17. Tuesday - nice day. Lill came up at noon with Uncle Wm started her black dress Bama came for me his mother sick Nov 18 Wednesday - sewed all day - in to Bama's for short time We peeled apples after tea Nov 19 Thursday - Sewed all day - Lill went home at night Nov 20 Friday busy all day - into Bama's in after noon Nov 21 Saturday busy fore noon Bama came for me at noon over there all after noon. Nov 22- Sunday. nice day. went to B. Church - was in to Mother's short time. Nov 23 Monday. washed & done some ironing Mrs Wingrove in We went over to Bama's - rained some. Nov 24 Tuesday - busy day. home all day except into Bamas - Mr Howse burried Nov 25. Wednesday. home all day - except in to Bama's Joe Nobbs - a baby boy.11 a.m. Nov 26 Thursday. Thanksgiving day - Mrs Best called also {Frankee Kirkly} - home all day. Nov 27. Friday. busy day. Bruce came up but went right back as we were going to O - rainy. Nov 28. Saturday busy morning. went to Uncle Bushells frunnel peeled apples at night Nov 29. Sunday. nice day. but cold. we went to B Church then to Mother's for tea Nov 30. Monday - home all day Mel went to Norwich I called at Joe's Nobbs + Zina Broughs then after tea we went over to Bama's 1896 Dec 1st Tuesday busy all day. Mel killed pig after noon. weighed 220 lbs. Dec 2nd Wednesday very busy day. churned. {----} our lard - &c. Dec 3rd Thursday - spent the day down home. �Dec 4th Friday - very busy day- we went to Will Broughs for tea Dec 5th Saturday busy day. made head cheese &c. Dec 6th. Sunday - nice day - We went to B. Church to Mother's for tea. She came home with us Dec 7th Monday. washed churned &c. took Mother home & brought Mrs Murray home with me. Dec 8th. Tuesday. nice morning rainy after noon - Scott here fixing chimley I took Mrs Murray to Lynn's. Dec 9th Wednesday. busy all day. peeled apples at night Dec 10th. Thursday. home all day. {note in margin} XXXXX Dec 11 Friday nice day home all day. Dec 12 Saturday nice day. busy morning Mrs Thelbert in I called over to see how Zina was - John & Carrie baby girl Dec 13 Sunday went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Mina + Mabel there Dec 14 Monday - nice day. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner Dec 15 Tuesday. cold & windy day - we went to town in after noon. Dec 16 Wednesday. lovely day Mother & Soph here for dinner we went to New England supper at Springford Dec 17 Thursday - home day day. Dec 18 Friday home all day. Dec 19 Saturday nice day. we went to O. after dinner Dec 20 Sunday. I very bad cold - we went over to Joe's after tea - for short time Dec 21 Monday - washed &c - we went to O - after noon �Dec 22 Tuesday - Snowy day - home all day Dec 23 Wednesday. home all day Dec 24 Thursday. home all day - & busy. Dec 25 Christmas day. Mel sick headache we went down home - Lill & I went down town after noon Called on Carrie. Dec 26 Saturday nice day. Bruce here. Mel & I went to O - in after noon. Dec 27. Lovely winters day - we went to B. Church - Bruce here Dec 28 Cold day - Thelberts here for tea - home all day. Dec 29 Tuesday - home all day - except little while in after noon then was in to Bamas & Hills Dec 30 Wednesday - busy day. Joe & Annie Nobbs here for tea Dec 31 Thursday we went to B. Concert. Lill came home with us. 1897 Jan 1st Friday - rainy after noon Ma - Pa - Lill Bruce Mr G. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner - Lill & Bruce all night Jan 2nd Saturday lovely day over head muddy underfoot Bert Hill called. Mel went with him to Spencerville I took Lill & Bruce home Jan 3rd Sunday. home till evening then to Mothers for tea then to church then to Darlings. Jan 4th. Monday. washed but did not put clothes out Jan 5th. Tuesday finished washing - churned baked bread then went to O - in after noon - I called at Lossings {heading} 97 68 29 Jan 6th. Wednesday - Mel went to O. after seeder. �Jan 7 Thursday - home all day. Jan 8 Friday - Mel to O- with load of hay - Mr & Mrs Wingrove called. Jan 9 Saturday home all day Mel to Norwich in after noon Janie Will Broughs here all evening Jan 10 Sunday - Janie here all day - we went to Mrs Wingroves for tea then to church Jan 11 Monday - Mel went to Norwich in morning home all day {note in margin} XXXXX Jan 12 Tuesday. cold day. Mel & I to Norwich in after noon I called to see Frankie - went to O - after tea Mel to Lodge John Smart & Mrs Dow married Jan 13 Wednesday - nice day I had cold We to C. Jacksons for tea - &c Jan 14 Thursday Mel went to Delhi in after noon I stopped at Mothers. Jan 15 Friday - nice day. Mel went to {Austices} Sale then we were at Bamas for tea Jan 16 Saturday - nice day. I in to Mrs Hills after dinner peeled apples. Jan 17 Sunday. rainy day - we went to mothers for tea Mrs Fischer there for tea - Lill & I was in to Charlie {Pen's} for while Jan 18 Monday windy day - washed & ironed Jan 19 Tuesday - lovely winters day - Mrs Smith & I to Mrs Wingroves for dinner. Jan 20 Wednesday - snowy after noon - Mel went to Norwich I home all day. busy at general work. Jan 21 Thursday - first sleighing Mel & I to Tilsonburg in after noon in cutter. Jan 22 Friday snow day - home all day peeled apples Bruce came up Jan 23 Saturday cold day Mel to Norwich with oats Bruce here we went to town after tea Jan 24 Sunday cold day went to B Church then home �Jan 25 Monday - very cold - Mel went to sale with Barry to Norwich peeled apples Jan 26 Tuesday very cold day. Mel to Norwich with oats we went in to J. B Hills after tea Jan 27 Wednesday little warmer - Mel & Bama cutting wood peeled apples Jan 28 Thursday - nice day Mel after wood twice home all day Jan 29 Friday nice day Mel after wood twice peeled apples after tea Jan 30 Saturday busy all day - Mel went after wood in morning - drew hay to Thelbert after noon we went to town after tea I stayed all night. Jan 31 Sunday lovely day - I went to S.S. & B.C. then to Mrs Wingrove for tea - Mel came down for tea - my plants froze. 1897 Feb 1st. Monday - washed & ironed & peeled apples - lovely day. Feb 2nd. Tuesday - lovely day- Mel went to Norwich in morning then he went to Wingroves to press straw I went down home for the after noon. Feb 3rd. Wednesday- Mel helping to press straw we went to Best's after tea - lovely night. Feb 4th. Thursday - lovely day. I down to Thelbert they pressed Hay Mel & I up to Velma's after noon - did not stay John {Lyons} died. Feb 5th. Friday nice day Mel & Bama cut wood in morning Mel after load in after noon I was in to Bama's Feb 6th Saturday sick all night rainy night & day - home all day Bama & Mother here for tea &c. Feb 7th. Sunday - lovely day went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Janie came home with us Feb 8 Monday - nice day over head in after noon - Mel went to went to mill in morning Janie & I went & called at Frankie's in after noon went to Thelbert for tea Feb 9 Tuesday - home all day Janie went down to Wills broughs Jack & Zina here for tea &c. �Feb 10 Wednesday Will & Belle {-----} - George Nobbs here for tea crowd from O. after tea Feb 11 Thursday - Janie went home - Lizzie Kellet came on noon train. Feb 12 Friday - nice day. we all went to town on bobs - Bama in most of fore noon - Dr Stocton & two Lossy girls here for evening Feb 13 Saturday Lill went home in morning - Lizzie on noon train - Sam Wallace died Feb 14 Sunday nice day - we went to B. Church then to mothers for tea - Bruce sick Feb 15 Monday - washed white cloths - went to S. Wallace frunel then to mothers for tea - {Rena} . Miss Bell & Mr Gill there. Feb 16 Tuesday - washed flannel & ironed Mr Foster here for tea Feb 17 Wednesday - done general work. Feb 18 Thursday - nice day - I was in to Mrs Smiths George Soph here for tea Feb 19. Friday - I down home all day went on bobs - Lill to Norwich Feb 20 Saturday home all day - rainy after noon Feb 21 Sunday nice day - Mel & I to Uncle Wm for tea Feb 22 Monday home all day except to Hills - Frankee Kirkly died Feb 23 Tuesday nice day - Elenor Mary & I to mothers for dinner Feb 24 Wednesday cold day Mel + I went to Peteis Kirklys after noon Feb 25 Thursday cold day Frankee Kirkly burried we went to frunnel Feb 26 Friday nice day - Mel took hay away I went to O. in after noon Feb 27 Saturday very cold day - home all day except in to Hills Feb 28 Sunday - nice day we went to B Church then to Mothers for tea March 1st Monday snowy day - had wood sawers - I was in to Mrs Hills �March 2nd Tuesday - Mel home took me to O. in morning - I went to convention - Mel came after me at night Mar 3rd Wednesday nice day - we went to Dave Hamilton's splendid sleighing March 4th Thursday - washed - Last day of sleighing - I was in to Hills March 5th. Friday rained most of day we went to Wills Broughs for tea &c. March 6th Saturday Aunt Franny John & Mary hobbs here for dinner we to George hobbs for tea &c. March 7 Sunday regular march day- was home till evening then went to Wingroves for tea March 8 Monday washed flannels - was home all day Mel went of to chop (Daniel James Mr Mitchel & Mr Sypes died) March 9 Tuesday nasty day - was home all day March 10 Wednesday - nice day overhead - we went to Tilsonburg got tooth filled & new cape called at Lizzie Kelletts March 11 Thursday nice day overhead I went down home all day. Lill came home with me - Bama in after tea March 12 Friday sewed all day - peeled apples after tea March 13 Saturday - done general work finished at apples March 14 Sunday regular march day. took Lill home was to mothers for dinner then to B. Church March 15 Monday washed &c - was home all day March 16 Tuesday ironed & baked bread down to O. all after noon March 17 Wednesday Joe Nobbs - George Jackson & families here for tea Mrs Smith here after tea. March 18 Thursday foggy morning Mel took me down home I went to rag bee at Ella McFarlanes. �March 19 Friday - sewed all day. March 20 Saturday rainy night high wind & thundered busy all morning. Mel went after grist & took dryed apples - Bruce came up - very muddy March 21 Sunday - nice day over head we went to B. Church was in home for short time March 22 Monday - home all day - sewed &c. March 23 Tuesday - rainy day - home all day. March 24 Wednesday - went to town in afternoon. March 25 Thursday - canned syrup - made jelly &c. was into Bama's for short time March 26 Friday home all day Bruce came up at night March 27 Saturday home all day - set here. March 28. Sunday - went down home for dinner then to B. Church - road bad March 29 Monday . home all day {note in margin} LLLLLLLL March 30 Tuesday home all day till evening then went down to Dave Purvis for evening. March 31 Wednesday washed home all day till evening then went to Will Holmes. Mel went fishing April 1st Thursday nice day. Lill & Nellie here for tea we were in to J. Broughs for short time Apr 2nd Friday lovely day I down to George's for dinner to Mothers for tea. Bruce came home with me April 3 Saturday home all day - went to O. after tea Pa came home with us. April 4 Sunday Pa here all day. rainy afternoon - I took him home - about five. April 5 Monday washed flannels. &c - Mel took milk &c. �April 6 Tuesday - rainy day. We went down to Thelbert's for warm sugar. I not feeling very well April 7 Wednesday - home all day rainy night Thursday April 8. busy morning - I went down home in after noon April 9. Friday home all day. not very well snowed April 10 Saturday - cold day Mel & I went to Norwich in after noon April 11 Sunday nice day - went to B. Church to Mother for tea April 12 Monday. washed &c. April 13 Tuesday ironed not very well April 14 Wednesday- Ma & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner Mel took me to see Doctor - Lill came down with us inflamation of bladder & gall bladder April 15 Thursday sick all day. April 16 Good Friday - some better home all day April 17 Saturday nice day I took Lill home - Bama in to Mothers for tea - Peg. acted up coming home April 18 Sunday. nice day. we to B. Church then to Mother's for tea Soph & George there also. Lill to Tilsonburg bring with Mabel Darling. April 19. Monday started house cleaning - upstairs Bruce here April 20 Tuesday started papering bedroom ceiling April 21 Wednesday. finished papering - Mel started to work on land April 22 Thursday busy all day - Mel started to sow oats April 23 Friday - busy day washed ironed &c very warm Winnie here all after noon rainy night April 24 Saturday very busy - Mel & Bruce went to Norwich in after noon - we went to O. after tea �{note in margin} PPPPP April 25 Sunday - rainy day. went in to Bama's - then we went to M church - at night April 26 Monday rainy morning - we went to Oddfellows concert April 27 Tuesday cleaned front room started pantry April 28 Wednesday nice day home all day - finished cleaning pantry- {M--} & Pugsly called April 29 Thursday nice day. Watkins took pump away. Scott here fixing {eaves} pipes - I went to O. with bus {---} April 30 Friday rainy after noon - Bruce came up. April 30 S 1897 May 1st Saturday rainy day. Bruce here. home all day. May 2nd Sunday rainy day - we went down to Mother's for dinner. May 3rd Monday washed & done most of ironing rainy day dry spells. May 4th Tuesday finish ironing &c - home all day. May 5 Wednesday Mel & I to O. after dinner in wagon. May 6 Thursday - cleaned hall & started dining room - very tired May 7 Friday Arbor day. Bruce came up - finished cleaning dining room and kitchen May 8 Saturday. Mel finished sewing oats home all day. May 9 Sunday nice day - we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea May 10 Monday washed. ironed &c - home all day. May 11 Tuesday - home all day - sewed &c - cow kicked me - we went over to Watkins after {sucker} for pump. �May 12 Wednesday - showery day - I spent it down home was in to Sophs - to Clares. Lena D - &c. May 13 Thursday - cloudy day. Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner on their way home from Brantford. May 14 Friday - rather cool day - rained at night headed - hailed & rained in after noon - home all day. May 15 Saturday rainy in after noon - I was in to Bamas. May 16 Sunday - sprinkled in morning - we went to B. Church then in home for tea May 17 Monday. washed & ironed May 18 Tuesday - rainy after noon home all day May 19 Wednesday - home all day. May 20 Thursday rainy day mother & Soph here all day. May 21 Friday home all day Bruce came up just noon He & Mel went to Norwich Mildale & {Ottwell} got {---dge} May 22 Saturday rather nice day Mel planted potatoes & washed buggy. Mrs McFarlane called Lill went to Brantford May 23 Sunday rainy day home all day Bruce here Bama here most of after noon May 24 Monday - I {nav} down home all day - went to the woods. Lill & Mabel came here off train Jim Brantford George & Soph was up after tea May 25 Tuesday cool day. I took girls home after dinner Pa came up with rig - & Mel came down after tea May 26 Wednesday - washed & ironed &c. May 27 Thursday - rather nice day. Mrs G W. Hill here for tea. Mel went to Norwich to get horse shod. May 28 Friday - rainy day we went to picnic at Kelletts cold day �May 29 Saturday cold day - I was in to Zina in after noon - sent milk to factory at night May 30 Sunday - we went to Lizzie Kelletts for tea rained in afternoon May 31 Monday. washed ironed &c - home all day May 31 Tuesday June 1st Tuesday. home all day. June 2nd. Wednesday - little warmer but not much Mel sick headache in night Mother & Mrs Clarke here for tea June 3rd. Thursday - rainy morning - nice after noon - we went to ball play then in to Soph's for while - Lill came home with us June 4th Friday home all day. June 5th Saturday home all day we went down to Will Broughs after tea June 6th. Sunday - nice day - we went down to Mothers for dinner Aunt Martha's were there then to B. Church then to Wingroves for tea June 7th. Monday - washed - &c. rained in after noon Bama in June 8th Tuesday. nice day home all day - I went down to Will Broughs for pansy plants then down to Thelberts to come back with Melborne. June 9th Wednesday - lovely day Melborne putting in mothers H. {Trelfy} & Lettie Harris married June 10 Thursday. home all day. June 11 Friday - Melborne to raising at J.B Hills - I went down home all day. Bruce came up with me. June 12 Saturday lovely day Melborne & Bruce to Norwich in after noon - Dola & Flo Parson's here all after noon I took them to O - after tea June 13 Sunday lovely day - we went to B. C. then Pat Melborne came up and done chores - then came after me. �June 14 Monday - washed nice day - Alma & Nina here all after noon. June 15 Tuesday - nice day - ironed &c - Took girls to O - was at mothers for tea {note in margin} SSSSS June 16 Wednesday - busy all day. Pa here for supper - we went to Lizzie Kelletts for evening. June 17. Thursday - rather nice day. I had rag bee Lillie Fanny & Lizzie Kellett stayed all night June 18. Friday - lovely day girls went home on evening train Bruce came up (Mrs Deane burried) June 19 Saturday - nice day - Mrs Hill was in. Pa & Ma called on way home from Tom Parsons - Bruce went home with them June 20 Sunday - we went to B. Church then to mothers for tea very cool. June 21 Monday washed & ironed - went to O - after tea I was in to Sops while Melborne went to town June 22 Tuesday - I went down home in morning - Pa came up then He & Melborne came down after me. June 23 Wednesday- home all day - shops burnt 1/2 past 2. in night. June 24 Thursday - nice day baked bread &c. Mr & Mrs Reid called we went to O - after noon - Mrs Thelbert came up June 25 Friday - nice day. home all day. June 26 Saturday done work up - went to Norwich to bank - then to O - after tea. was in to Hill for short time June 27 Sunday - nice day went to B. Church - then to mothers for tea. Bruce came up. June 28 Monday - nice day - home till after tea then went to hunt strawberries - then to O - after sugar �June 29 Tuesday - had lovely rain - went after strawberries rained. June 30 Wednesday done up strawberries & baked bread. July 1st. Thursday I went down home in morning - Mina - Lill Soph & I went to woods in morning - then to park in after noon - Pa came up in after noon - & Mel came after me - Lill came home with us. July 2nd. Fridayday warm day sewed all day. Minnie Best here for tea we took her up to C. Jackson's after tea July 3 Saturday very warm day. Lill here we sewed on Lill skirt July 4 Sunday extremely hot day- we went down home in morning was there for dinner then to Wingroves for tea July 5 Monday washed - very hot day- we went over to Mildale for strawberries - after tea July 6 Tuesday warm day - Mrs Smith - Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for tea - churned & ironed Bruce came up S. Dorland died July 7 Wednesday warm day Mrs Hill in afternoon July 8 Thursday very hot day - Mrs Smith + I went to Simeon Dorlands frunnel - was to Mothers for tea July 9 Friday. very hot day - Bruce went home I was home all day July 10 Saturday very hot day - home all day July 11 Sunday - some cooler. home all day till after tea then we drove down to see Belle Glinhoff. lovely drive {note in margin} LLLLLL July 12. Monday. very warm day - I went to town in morning - got home by noon. Mel started to cut his hay. July 13 Tuesday - home all day. Bruce came up. I went down to Elmer after noon to sell {apled} currants �July 14 Wednesday - home all day - Lill called in on way to Woodstock July 15 Thursday - little cooler - home all day- Janie here for tea. July 16 Friday home all day - drawing in hay - Bruce went home. July 17 Saturday - Mel sick head ache - Bruce came up - at noon drew hay in in after noon I in to Hills - Mrs H - Mrs William & Maggie McF. called. July 18. Sunday. rainy morning - we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Janie & Soph there rainy. July 19. Monday - washed - picked berries - ironed some went to O - in evening July 20 Tuesday - ironed - baked bread &c. home all day. July 21 Wednesday - showery - home all day - Mel cutting wheat July 22 Thursday very busy day. home all day. July 23 Friday - nice day. went {want} to Pirie at Mothers Lizzie P. came home with us July 24 Saturday very busy day. Jamie & Mrs Wingrove called Lizzie Parsone here all night July 25 Sunday - nice day. John & Carrie here for tea Bruce came up with them July 26 Monday - washed I went to O. then to Cornell after cherries - rained Lill came home with me July 27 Tuesday - rainy day- (Zina sick baby boy 1) Mel went to O - after noon - Bama here for tea July 28 Wednesday warm day - sewed most of day - Lill here July 29 Thursday warm day - home all day - except to call on Zina Elenor called here - Lill went home after tea July 30 Friday I went to O - after dinner to pirie up paid Janie came home with me. J , �July 31 Saturday hot day - Mel over to Bamas - {---} here all night - to Shebbes for dinner then here again Aug 1st Sunday lovely day - we went to Mothers for dinner & to B. Church then to Mrs Wingroves for tea Mr & Mrs W. Holmes here Aug 2 Monday - washed was very busy all day. Mrs Smith here all night Aug 3 Tuesday hot day baked - made jelly done of currants & ironed. Aug 4 Wednesday - very hot morning. oddfellows pirie I went to O - in morning - poured rain in after noon Jamie Lill & I to Paxton's for tea Aug 5 Thursday - warm day- Mel started to cut oats home all day. Aug 6. Friday warm day - Mel started to cut oats {note in margin} LLLLLLL Aug 7 Saturday nice day- I was in to Hills and to Zina after tea Aug 8 Sunday home all day rained Aug 9. Monday washed - in to Mrs Smith for few minutes went to O - after tea Aug 10 Tuesday ironed - rained in morning - home all day Aug 11 Wednesday - home all day. Mrs Thelbert & winnie here in after noon Aug 12 Thursday home all day. Mrs {-----} a baby boy. Aug 13 Friday Mel over to J. Nobbs all day - I over to Mrs Smiths Aug 14 Saturday warm day - busy morning I went to O - after noon - Mel over to J. Nobbs. thrashing Aug 15 Sunday - rained some in night cloudy morning we went to B. Church then over to {---gis} for tea rain at night Belle {Fish} baby girl Aug 16 Monday - washed ironed - home all day. �Aug 17 Tuesday I went down home in morning Pa brought my home then I went to Lossing for tea Pa brought Mother + I up after tea Mel at Thelberts all morning thrashing Aug 18 Wednesday windy day Ma + I over to Joe Nobb's for tea Aug 19 Thursday home all day - rainy morning Janie here for tea. put quilt on Aug 20 Friday cool day - quilted most of day we took Mother home after tea Aug 21 Saturday home all day - very busy - Barma helping Mel draw in oats Aug 22 Sunday nice day - to Thelberts for dinner to church at night Aug 23 Monday washed & ironed - home all day Aug 24 Tuesday - I went down home in morning - washed beding - call at Jones - to Mrs Tilbots for tea Aug 25 Wednesday home all day baked {---} &c {---} all after noon - Mel over to B - all fore noon drawing oats Aug 26 Thursday home all day quilted Ben Collver killed Aug 27 - Friday - lovely day - home all day Melborne over to Bama helping take in H - hay - Mrs Hill in most of after noon took quilt off Aug 28 Saturday busy day- we went to town after tea Pa came home with us Aug 29 Sunday Pa here all night till after dinner we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea - called at Sophs & Mrs Wingroves Lill came home with us. Ben Collver burried Aug 30 Monday washed & ironed put quilt on started Lills {naist} - &c Aug 31 Tuesday - warm day cool night Mrs Wingrove here for dinner Mel & Lill to Norwich - Zina here for short time Sept 1 Wednesday rainy after noon - Mel went to O - Lill went home- Mrs Thelbert here for short time Mel's cold bad Sept 2 Thursday home all day quilted the quilt off - Thelberts up after pears - Maud Kirkly was in. �{note in margin} XXXXX Sept 3 Friday nice day- Maud Kirkly & Mrs J. B. Hill here for dinner and afternoon Pa came up & I went home with him (Sara Frank died) 1897 Sept 4 Saturday I was down to O - all day to Miss Talbots most of day - Mel came after me at night Sept 5 Sunday warm day - we went to Sara Frank's frunnel then to Father for tea Sept 6 Monday hot day washed &c. Mel over to Bama's thrashing - Mr Goodwin gave Lill bicyle Sept 7 Tuesday very hot day home all day - working on purple wrapper - churned & ironed &c. Sept 8. Wednesday - Melborne over to J. Broughs thrashing Mrs Thelbert & I went to Norwich in after noon for {Joleens} I got 1pk of greengages - I done up peaches. Lill & Mina called in wheels Sept 9 Thursday - nice hot day I went down home after noon Melborne over to Will Broughs thrashing Bruce came home with me. Sept 10 Friday done up plums. Mrs Thelbert up to get head washed worked on apples. Sept 11 Saturday busy day - home all day. Sept 12. Sunday - we went to O. Ma & I went to English Church then Ma Pa & us to Wingrove's for tea Sept 13 Monday - washed ironed cut red wrapper out went up to Grays after plums - very tired got bushell Sept 14 Tuesday - done up plums- sewed in after noon - Lill wheeled up stayed for tea. Sept 15 Wednesday - busy day - Melborne went to Norwich to get chop - I was in to Bama's for short time �Sept 16 Thursday awful hot day. I down home all day quilting Mrs S. {W---- } & Soph there. Sept 17 Friday home all day finished wrapper - Bama helping draw in Hungarian. we went to peach social at Springford quite hard frost Sept 18 Saturday busy morning - I went to O - after dinner got {Eldar} berries - Melborne helping Joe Nobbs Sept 19 - Sunday nice day but cool - went to B. Church to Mothers for tea Melly Millard burried Sept 20 Monday washed ironed & fixed {---dge} - very cool Sept 21 Tuesday worked on {---dge} cover - went to Norwich in after noon - got plum & peaches. Pa was up in fore noon. Sept 22 Wednesday - Lill came up in fore noon - I made {----} Velma here for tea. Sept 23 Thursday nice day. Lill went home in morning. I went down in after noon. called at Miss Talbots & Lena Darling's Sept 24 Friday - home & very busy all day - swept all up stairs &c. sewed on night shirts Sept 25 Saturday - busy day. Bruce came up at noon - home all day Minnie was up. Sept 26 Sunday - we went down home for dinner - cool night. Sept 27 Monday - sewed most of day on night shirt - Jack Madison here helping cut corn - we went down home after tea Lena + Talbot came on noon train Sept 28. Tuesday - I was down home all day. {note in margin} XXXX Sept 29. Wednesday - busy day. made {chila} sauce - was in to Hills & Thelberts Sept 30 Thursday - warm day Talbot wheeled up in fore noon we went to O - after tea. Oct 1 Friday - warm day. we went to show in after noon Lill & Talbot went to Detroit �Oct 2. Saturday - cool wind - Mel dug potatoes - went to show about four. then to Mothers then to concert I stay down all night Oct 3 Sunday nice day I went to B. Church Mel came down for tea Oct 4 Monday washed & ironed. very tired Oct 5 Tuesday . . done baking &c. went to O - after noon Lena came home with me - Mel at Thelberts thrashing Oct 6 Wednesday. Mel down to Thelbert in fore noon we thrashed in after noon Oct 7. Thursday - thrashers here in fore noon & for dinner - rained little in night Oct 8. Friday - home all day- Melborne to Norwich to mill rainy after noon Oct 9 Saturday nice day - busy all morning - I took Lena to O - in afternoon. Oct 10 Sunday - lovely day - we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea. Oct 11 Monday washed - & Hacked two stoves and put them up - very tired XXXX Oct 12 Tuesday - ironed. churned &c - cleaned up parlor. then went and got some nuts. Oct 13. Wednesday - busy all day. . . Oct 14 Thursday lovely day. Mrs D Purvis & Mother here for tea. Oct 15 Friday was home all day till evening then we went to O - Bruce came home Oct 16 Saturday - home all day - gathered nuts Bruce here Oct 17 Sunday - we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Oct 18 Monday washed ironed &c - very tired picked two chickens Oct 19 Tuesday - nice day went to O - after noon - Talbot & Lena came up with me. Oct 20 Wednesday rainy after noon - Talbot & Melborne went to O - Oct 21 Thursday - {L--} & Melborne went Hunting &c. �Oct 22 Friday - home all day. Melbon + Talbot to O - after dinner - Lill & Ella Paxton here all night Melborne {--} {---} {---} Oct 23 Saturday home all day very busy - Lena went to O - Ma came home with hime Oct 24 Sunday - Pa walked up. lovely day I took Ma & Pa home Oct 25 Monday - damp fore noon - Lena & I called at Joe Nobbs T. W. O. to O - in after noon Oct 26 Tuesday nice day - Lena + I sewed most of the day T.W.O came up at noon - retired at 9. Mel went for Dr at ½ past 9. as Lena was taken sick Oct 27 Mother - Elenor & Dr here all night baby born ½ past two a.m - Mrs Kenny here washing - Lill was up. Oct 28. Thursday - very busy day - Dr. called - Zina & Mary called also Elenor - Bruce & T.W.O went to Norwich Oct 29. Friday - Dr here twice - very tired. Oct 30. Saturday very busy morning - I went to town in after noon - Elenor called Snowed most of morning. {note in margin} XXXXX/ Oct 31 Sunday. Pa & Bruce came up. I took them home before dark - rained in night Oct Nov 1st. Monday - raiy day - Dr called Nov 2nd Tuesday - rainy day. Nov 3rd Wednesday - lovely day washed & some ironing Mrs J. Hobbs Elenor - {---} Clare - George & Soph called Nov 4th Thursday nice day ironed &c. Mel went to Norwich with wheat Lill & Mrs Purvis, Marth + Zina called. �Nov 5th Friday - busy day nice day - Lill + Mrs Purvis Ma + Talbot went to O - for the day. rainy night - Mrs Wingrove here for dinner. Nov 6 Saturday very cold wind - I went with Meborne to J. Johnsons for the ride - Maggie McF & Nellie Lossing called. Nellie Clare a baby boy. Nov 7. Sunday nice day - Mel + I to B. Church - TWO - to O - with us Mrs Smith called. Nov 8. Monday - washed - rainy day. & night Mel got up in night & {work clothes down} - brought Lena down stairs Nov 9. Tuesday - rainy morning nice after noon - got part of cloths dry - Mel took Mother home. Nov 10. Wednesday - nice morning - rainy after noon Mel went to O - Mrs G H Hill called Nov 11 Thursday - showery day - busy all day not feeling very good Nov 12. Friday - showery day. Bruce came up after school - I was very tired and not feeling well Nov 13 Saturday - not very nice day Bruce went home with Maggie &c. Nov 14 Sunday. rainy after noon home all day. Nov 15 Monday. washed but did not put clothes out rainy day T W O - came back from Brantford Nov 16 Tuesday {Cleared} by noon - Ma & Mrs Wingrove Mrs Purvis & Lill was up - T W O - went to O - with them Nov 17. Wednesday - ironed &c Zina called. Nov 18. Thursday. Bama here helping draw in corn his birthday I took Lena & Baby to O - in after noon T W O came back with me Nov 19. Friday - busy day. straightened up house T W-O - went to O. Nov 20 Saturday busy day. Nov 21 Sunday - nice morning - cold in after noon - we went down home for dinner & tea. �Nov 22 Monday. washed &c. Pa + TWO here for dinner we went down to Thelberts for while - snowy. Nov 23 Tuesday - churned - ironed &c - home all day Nov 24 Wednesday - busy all day. Nov 25 Thursday Thanks giving day - we went down home for dinner - rainy day- Barna in after tea Nov 26 Friday- home all day made sofa cushin &c rainy day. {note in margin} LLLLLLL Nov 27 Saturday - cold day. I was in to Mrs Hills for short time Nov 28 Sunday - Melborne sick head ache all day & night nice day home all day Nov 29 Monday - cold day- Mel finished plowing - we to Bama's for tea - also Jim Brough's. Nov 30. Tuesday - nice day - Mel went to mill to Norwich in after noon - home all day 1897 Dec 1st Wednesday - snowed in night I went down home Dick Goodwin & wife there Lena & I to Aunt Janes - for dinner- Mel helping Thelbert Dec 2nd Thursday - cleaned stove & put up up stairs - we went to O - after tea Dec 3rd Friday - nice winters day. Melborne over to Joe Nobbs thrashing I was home alone all day. rather a long day. Dec 4th Saturday home all day rainy day. Dec 5 Sunday nice day we went down home for dinner then to B. Church - then to Mrs Wingroves for tea Dec 6 Monday washed &c. home all day. Dec 7 Tuesday ironed &c. sewed all after noon - Mel went to norwich & got horses shod �Dec 8 Wednesday - home all day sewing &c. Melborne down to Thelberts in after noon drawing in corn lovely day Dec 9 Thursday. Melborne down to Thelberts - I went down home for the day. Dec 10 Friday - sewed all day - we went to Bamas for oysters springford folk there Dec 11 Saturday busy all day - was home - roads soften up. De Dec 12 Sunday nice day over head we at Jones for dinner call at Mothers. Dec 13 Monday - churned &c. very busy Dick Goodwin to his father home. Dec 14 Tuesday - rainy day road horrid Dec 15 Wednesday busy morning we went to town in after noon - to mothers for tea Dec 16 Thursday. busy all day. made xmas pudding &c. Will Elenor & Edith Burgh here for supper &c. Dec 17 Friday snowed all day - Mel helped Bama kill beef Dec 18 Saturday - cold day Melborne helping Thelbert husk corn - I was home all day Dec 19 Sunday. we went to B. Church - called at clare's then to mothers for tea Dec 20 Monday - I was down home all day. Talbot + Melborne hunting all day. Dec 21 Tuesday - washed- Melborne went to mill I went down after Lena in after noon. Dec 22 Wednesday - busy morning Bruce came up - Melborne & I went to Tilsonburg {note in margin} XXXXX Dec 23 Thursday - busy day. home all day Dec 24 Friday - very busy day. Winnie here all fore noon Melborne went to O - after noon Lill came home with him Dec 25. Xmas day our folk came up in cutter TWO stayed & Lill went home. �Dec 26 Sunday home all day - TWO - went to O - Melborne went down to Thelberts after tea. - 1897 & 1898 Dec 27 Monday. Melborne went hunting with T.W.O. Lena & I home all day. Dec 28 Tuesday - cold morning - Lena & I went up to Aunt Martha's in after noon - Will & Velma here for the evening. Dec 29 Wednesday - cold windy & snowy day. home all day Dec 31 Thursday I took Lena down home - was to mothers for dinner - came home. Melborne & I to Lossings for tea Lena - TWO - + Nellies {Po-----} Dec 31 Friday - home all day & busy. we went to S.S. concert in B. Church 1898 Jan 1st. Saturday churned - tryed out lard very busy day home all day Jan 2nd Sunday - cold windy day we went down home for dinner. Jan 3rd. Monday - washed Mr & Mrs Wingrove here for dinner. Lena & TWO. up after noon. Jan 4th Tuesday - home all day - Mel took two cows away to M. Williams - we went to O- after tea - Jones girls - {---} & Soph to Mothers {---} Jan 5 Wednesday lovely day. I went to O- then Lena Mother TWO & I down to Aunt Fanny's Jan 6. Thursday. home all day sewed. Aunt Fanny & Frank Parson's here for tea. Jan 7. Friday - lovely day - we went to O- after dinner - Lena & I called at Darlings {------} - Pettits - McInstochs McDougles - Paxtons Jan 8 Saturday Bruce & TWO were here all night - till after dinner I was home all day. Jan 9 Sunday - nice day. we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Jan 10 Monday - sewed all day mel went to norwich to mill M Wingrove was in. �Jan 11. Tuesday - busy day - home til evening then we went to Charlie Purves for tea & evening. had nice time Jan 12 Wednesday. rainy & foggy all day. thunder & lightened Mel & I down to Thelbert all after noon. Jan 13 Thursday Snowed some in morning. I went to O- then Lena & I to Aunt Sally's for day - Lena here all night Jan 14 Friday nice day Lena & I to Will Burgh for dinner - Marsh & {Eight} here for supper. mel down to Thelbert till 12 oclock Jan 15 Saturday. Thelbert died half past three - we went down at four - came back about nine - I took Lena home Jan 16 Sunday - nice day - down to Thelberts all day. Jan 17 Monday busy morning - down to Thelberts all after noon. Jan 18 Tuesday we went to Thelberts frennil at ten came back there and stayed till ½ after four. {note in margin} XXXXX Jan 19 Wednesday - Zina was in sewed all day went down to Mary's at five and stayed till nine Jan 20 Thursday - busy & home all day rainy day. Jan 21 Friday I went down home in buggy Janie went with me. Jan 22 Saturday nice day stormy at night Mel to Norwich in morning Janie here for dinner - Velma brught Alice down. We over to Bamas for tea rainy when we came home. Jan 23 Sunday stormy day. Alice & Janie here all night - Mr & Mrs Wingrove here all after noon we went with Janie & Alice to Will Burghes for tea sleighing Jan 24 Monday. washed. & ironed &c. very busy all day home all day Jan 25 Tuesday busy morning - I went down home at noon with Bama snow night Lena & I went & called at Flo Purvis. was in to Wyatts to Wingrove after Mel came {after me} �Jan 26 Wednesday - nice day - we went down to Wingroves for tea Jan 27 Thursday Alice went home - I went to O - at noon with Mel at Jasons Corner - stayed all night Jan 28 Friday - snowy day - I came home with Bama - Mel sick head ache. Jan 29. Saturday busy morning - Janie in in afternoon we went to O - was at Mothers for tea took Lena for sleighride Jan 30 Sunday - cold day - we went to B. Church. Lena & TWO went with us - we were to mothers for tea Jan 31. Monday - was home all day. Mel down to Mary most of morning then to Norwich after noon - very cold day. Feb 1st. Tuesday cold day. we down to mother all afternoon - Mel & I went to a Bull sale Feb 2nd Wednesday. very very cold day. Mel went to sale with Bama Lena left O {H}eville Feb 3 Thursday not quite so cold - but yet cold - Bama - his mother & Miss Reid here for tea Feb 4th Friday I went down to Mary's in after noon Mel came down for tea Feb 5th Saturday cold & windy day also snowy home all day fruit agent here for dinner Feb 6. Sunday - nice day - we went to B. Church then to Mothers for tea Feb 7. Monday - nice day - washed & ironed &c. Mel got two loads of wood Feb 8 Tuesday - rainy in middle of day - Mel after wood in morning - we went to O - after tea Ma sick in bed Feb 9. Wednesday - down to Mary most of day. Sale there foggy day Feb 10. Thursday - I went down home in morning - Mel came after me at night - nasty day foggy Feb 11 Friday - Mel after wood twice home all day Feb 12. Saturday. home all day Mr Graham here with machine. �Feb 13. Sunday - gloomy day - went to B. Church then to Mrs Wingrove for tea - I went in buggy Feb 14 Monday - not very nice day - storm in night Feb 15 Tuesday - stormy day - home all day. Feb 16 Wednesday - Mel went to Norwich in after noon with oats - &c. Feb 17 Thursday busy day - Jim Brough & wife Jack Brough & wife here for tea & evening. Mel after {bile} twice Feb 18 Friday - foggy day - Mel after {bile} in morning - wood in after noon. Bama & {Goven} here after tea Bruce came up I went with Broughs to Hills for dinner Feb 19. Saturday - 30 years old. we went to O - in after noon came home before tea - stormy night Feb 20 Sunday - foggy day - we went to B. Church - then to father's for tea. Feb 21 Monday - snowy morning - Mel went after load of {bile} started my blue waist - we went to concert in M. Church. Lill & Janie went with us. Feb 22. Tuesday - home all day. sewed &c. Mel after Cold in a {-----} - noon - we went down to Marys - for tea Feb 23 Wednesday - home all day. Mel after wood in after noon sewed most of day. Feb 24 Thursday. Mel took pigs away. we went to O- after tea was in home also in to Wingroves Feb 25 Friday - sewed most of day - Lossings & Lil here for the evening. Mel took hay to junction Feb 26 Saturday busy day finished waist Mel after wood in after noon. sick head ache in night. Feb 27 Sunday - was home all day Melborne had sick head ache. �For more information on Mary Parson Smith, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Parson Smith Diary & Transcription, 1896-1898 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary Parson Smith Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Norwich & District Archives Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Oxford County, Norwich Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1896 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Mary Parson Smith Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/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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