43 10 568 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. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mary McCulloch Diary Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary McCulloch Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Mary McCullough Diary, 1898 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1898 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript 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 McCullough Diary, 1898 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mary McCullouch Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898 Language A language of the resource English Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th Century, Peel County, Chinguacousy Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1898 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Jan. 1, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 2 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Jan. 3, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 4 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Jan. 5, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 6 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Jan. 7, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 8 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Jan. 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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. &amp; the boys and Jas Reid and I. Mr Nixon preached.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 10 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Jan. 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 12 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Jan. 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>There was quite a storm of thunder &amp; 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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri 14. Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Jan. 15, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I got up and made the fire. and mixed the bread I baked the bread &amp; 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</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thers. Sun. 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; 40. I called at Mr. Grahams on the way home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Jan. 17, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 18 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Jan 19, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tursday 20 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Jan. 21, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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})</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 22. Wea</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Jan. 23, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 24 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tue. Jan. 25, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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. &amp; Mrs. Nixon called for a little while in forenoon, I went with them over to Georges. They are visiting on this {one?} this week.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 26 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Jan. 27, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 28 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Jan. 29, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 30 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Jan. 31, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday, Feb 1 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Feb. 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 3 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Feb. 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 5 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Feb. 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 7 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Feb. 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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) &amp; Ana Cooney called</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Feb. 10, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; S.A went to Mono {Road?}.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 11 Wea.</span></h3> <p>There is still a heavy fogg this morning, but no rain, George. S.A. &amp; 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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Feb. 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 13 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is communion Sabbath. George, S.A &amp; 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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Feb. 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; I went to a lecture at Mt Pleasant, Mr Gilroy gave the lecture, it was good, Vina McCulloch came here tonight.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Feb. 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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?}.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 17 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Feb. 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 19 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Feb. 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 21 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Feb. 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Feb. 24, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 25 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Feb. 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 27 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Feb. 28, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday, Mar 1 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Mar. 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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?}.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 3 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Mar. 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 5 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Mar. 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 7 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Mar. 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 9 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dr Noble was here today</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Mar 10, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 11 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Mar. 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 13 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Mar. 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Mar. 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 17 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. Mar. 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; Hall were both here today to see Annie G she is very weak, she can take no nourishment.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 19 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; lightning with rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Mar. 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 21 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Mar. 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Mar. 24, 1898</span></h3> <p>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?}.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 25 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; Mrs Nixon called again today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Mar. 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 27 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Mar. 28, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Thomas was up first this morning and made the fire. He went home to Brampton with William. Sam &amp; 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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 29 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Mar. 30, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 31 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. April 1, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 2 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. April 3, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; Mrs Graham found them pretty well, Mrs McLean and children were there too, I have not been to Church for a good while.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 4 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther Tues Sat. April 5, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>{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 {?}.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday Sunday 6 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. April 7, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 8 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther Sat. Tues April 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday Wed 10 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. April 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 12 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. April 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther Tursday 14 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. April 15, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 16 Wea.</span></h3> <p>I rose and attended to the bread, as this is bake day. I baked bread &amp; 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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. April 17, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; 17. It is cloudy this afternoon. James came up for a while. W. Limebeer is away on his wheel for the {first?} this season.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 18 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. April 19, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 20 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. April 21, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 22 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. April 23, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 24 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. April 25, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 26 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{At the top of page: Willie Graydon went to Luther}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. April 27, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 28 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. April 29, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">THer. Saturday 30 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ther. Sun. May 1,1898 Wea.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Ther. Monday 2 Wea.</p> <p>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?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. May 3, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 4 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. May 5, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 6 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. May 7, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 8 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. May 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 10 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. May 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 12 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. May 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 14 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. May 15, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 16 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. May 17, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 18 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. May 19, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 20 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. May 21, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; pies in forenoon, after dinner I swept and scrubbed the floor and stoop, and cut Georges hair. The boys are helping the men.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 22 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. May 23, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 24 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; Mrs J {Leake?} were here this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. May 25, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 26 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. May 27, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 28 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. May 29, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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).</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 30 Wea.</span></h3> <p>{On the side: Wells {?} was here}</p> <p>{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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday. June 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 3 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. June 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 5 Wea.</span></h3> <p>This is the Communium Sabbath, George S,A, &amp; I went Mr Nixon preached. his text was in Gen XL VIII and II. William &amp; 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}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. June 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 7 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. June 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 9 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. June 10, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">THer. Saturday 11 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. June 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 13 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. June 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 15 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. June 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 17 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. June 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 19 Wea.</span></h3> <p>William and James stayed here last night, I did not go to Church. Geo &amp; 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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. June 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 21 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. June 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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?}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther Thursday 23 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. June 24, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 25 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. June 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>Roberts Thomas &amp; 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 &amp; S.A went Thomas &amp; W.Limebeer went up to Cheltenham before dinner, James came up in afternoon, D. McClure and family were at Georges</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 27 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. June 28, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 29 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr &amp; Miss Graham and her {sister?} of Port Perry was here today</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. June 30, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday July 1 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. July 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>We rose early this morning as Robert &amp; 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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 3 Wea.</span></h3> <p>VERY HOT {in large letters}</p> <p>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 &amp; 13. (A shower in afternoon Thomas went to Home Church</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. July 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; Mrs Nixon called there too, so I got a ride home with them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 5 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. July 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 7 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. July 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 9 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. July 10, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 11 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. July 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 13 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. July 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 15 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. July 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 17 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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?}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. July 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 19 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. July 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 21 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Fri. July 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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, &amp; Mary and I went to Roberts, we were late in getting home James came up with us</p> <p>{Scribble on page}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Saturday 23 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. July 24, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 25 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. July 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 27 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ther. Thurs. Jul 28,1898 Wea.</p> <p>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?}</p> <p>Ther. Friday 29 wea.</p> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ther. Sat. July 30,1898 Wea</p> <p>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/</p> <p>Ther. Sunday 31 Wea.</p> <p>George Limebeer of Caledon and sister (Mrs. S. Sheliles) came to Georges last night There was 7 of us went to Church, Mary &amp; 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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ther. Mon. Aug 1, 1898 Wea.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Ther. Tuesday 2 wea.</p> <p>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?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ther. Wed. Aug. 3 1898 Wea.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Ther. Thursday 4 Wea.</p> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>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}.</p> <p>Ther. Saturday 6 Wea.</p> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sun. Aug. 7, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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 &amp; 8?} Cloudy like rain</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 8 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Aug. 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday 10 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Aug. 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 12 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sat. Aug. 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Sunday 14 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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. &amp; 25 Mary and I went to Roberts in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Mon. Aug. 15, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 16 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wed. Aug. 17, 1898 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thursday 18 Wea.</span></h3> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI AUG. 19, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 20 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. AUG. 21, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 22 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. AUG. 23, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 24 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. AUG. 25, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 26 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. AUG. 27, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 28 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther MON. AUG. 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 30 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED AUG 31, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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,</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY, SEPT. 1 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. SEPT. 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 3 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. SEPT. 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 5 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. SEPT. 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 7 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. SEPT. 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 9 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. SEPT 10, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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?}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 11 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON. SEPT. 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 13 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED SEPT. 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 15 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. TUES SEPT. 16, 1898 Wea</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 17 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN SEPT. 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Monday 19 Wea</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI TUES. SEPT. 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 21 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. SEPT. 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 23 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT SEPT. 24, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 25 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON SEPT. 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 27 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. SEPT. 28, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 29 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI SEPT. 30, 1898 Wea</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr Nixon preached from 1st John IV and 32</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. OCT. 2, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 3 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. OCT. 4, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 5 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. OCT. 6, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 7 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. OCT. 8, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 9 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON. OCT. 10 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 11 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. OCT. 12, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thur. THURSDAY 13 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. OCT. 14, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 15 WEA.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. OCT. 16, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 17 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. OCT. 18, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 19 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. OCT. 20, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 21 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. OCT. 22, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 23 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON.OCT. 24, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 25 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>It is raining this morning</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. OCT. 26, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 27 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. OCT. 28, 1989 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 29 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. OCT. 30, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 31 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. NOV. 1 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 2 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. NOV. 3, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 4 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. NOV. 5, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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}</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 6 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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 &amp; Mrs Iansley were at Georges in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON. NOV. 7 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 8 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. NOV. 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 10 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. NOV. 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 12 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. NOV. 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 14 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. NOV. 15,1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 16 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS. NOV. 17, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 18 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. NOV. 19, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 20 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON. NOV. 21, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUESDAY 22 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The ground is frozen hard</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. NOV. 23, 1898 Wea</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 24 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. NOV. 25, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 26 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. NOV. 27, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 28 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. TUES. NOV. 29, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WEDNESDAY 30 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURS, DEC. 1, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRIDAY 2 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SAT. DEC. 3, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUNDAY 4 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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 &amp;4 snow storm in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MON. DEC. 5, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tuesday 6 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. WED. DEC. 7, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. THURSDAY 8 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. FRI. DEC. 9, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SATURDAY 10 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. SUN. DEC. 11, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. MONDAY 12 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Tues. Dec. 13, 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Wednesday. 14 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Thurs. Dec. 15 1898 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Ther. Friday 16 Wea.</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sat. Dec. 17, 1898</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 18</span></h2> <p>This is a pleasant day. W Limebeer drove L W and I down to Church Mr Nixon preached from Jude. 21st</p> <p>Mr Nixon did not get to Mount Pleasant last Sabbath as he got stuck on the way</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mon. Dec 19, 1898</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 20</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wed. Dec 21, 1898</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 22</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Fri. Dec. 23, 1898</span></h2> <p>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.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 24</span></h2> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sun. Dec. 25, 1898</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 26</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tues. Dec. 27, 1898</span></h2> <p>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</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 28</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thurs Dec 29 1898</span></h2> <p>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</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 30</span></h3> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>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</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Texts</span></h2> <p>Jany 2nd Mr Nixon preached Text Acts IV &amp; 19, 20, and 21</p> <p>" 9th " Mr Nixon preached Matt XIII &amp; 31, 32 &amp; 33</p> <p>" 16 Mr Oswell preached from Matt XXV &amp; 40</p> <p>" 30 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XIII &amp; 22</p> <p>Feb 6 Mr Nixon preached from First Tim V &amp; 22</p> <p>" 11 Mr Farquherson preached from Hosea XI &amp; 8</p> <p>" 13 Mr Gilray preached from St John 1 &amp; 14</p> <p>" 27 Mr Nixon preached from St John 4 &amp; 35</p> <p>Mar 6 Mr Nixon preached from Luke XIV &amp; 18</p> <p>April 10 Mr Nixon preached from Col &amp; 1 also Acts 1 &amp; 3</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h2> <p>April 17 Mr Nixon preached from St John XVII &amp; 17</p> <p>May 8 Mr Nixon preached from Exodus XV &amp; 23, 24 &amp; 25</p> <p>" 15 Mr Nixon preached from Mark XIII &amp; 23 and 26</p> <p>" 29 Mr Nixon preached from Luke VIII &amp; 18 first clause</p> <p>June 5 Mr Nixon preached from Jer XLVIII and 11</p> <p>" 12 I was at Union Church Mr McKay preached from Joshua XXIV and 15</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Memoranda</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Deaths</span></h3> <p>Jan 8 Mrs Jno Armstrong</p> <p>Jan 10 Mrs Jno Henderson</p> <p>Feb 14 Mrs Robt Giffin</p> <p>Mar 27 Miss Annie Graydon</p> <p>April 7 Mrs Malen Silverthorn</p> <p>June 15 W McArthurs baby</p> <p>July 13 Mr Hugh Cameron</p> <p>July 15 Mrs Jos Hutchinson</p> <p>Aug 7 Old Mr Blackstock</p> <p>Aug 10 Mr Jos Snell</p> <p>Aug 13 Mr Jno Clarridge</p> <p>Aug 16 Mr Wm MacGill</p> <p>Oct 18 Dr Robinson</p> </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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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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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/05fcd126d69771ef05e33c98375931c2.pdf afa088dd1dd42c442f7d387eec6a6b8a PDF Text Text �Keep this book for the sake of the New York trip Jan 1907 �����January TUESDAY, 1 1867 Home all day a whole load of Freds folks came about noon dinner over work one up Wellers folks came spent the evening had a very pleasant time. WEDNESDAY, 2 Milton took me to school started to go to teach very very lonely the things in the school all topsy turvy fixed them up got to teaching about half past nine with three scholars. THURSDAY, 3 Started for school afoot and alone only four scholars terrible lonely spent the evening a Willies Laycox George & Sams folks were there had a very pleasant time but everything did not just suit. �January FRIDAY, 4 1867 Only one more scholar all small Oh if there only some more come I’m so lonely a pleasant day but no hopes of getting home to night for Bryans signed folks are thrashing .My agreement SATURDAY, 5 At Byans all day sewing and busying myself as best I could The thrashers had a great time seeing which could tell the biggest stories but they had a greater time about their oats SUNDAY, 6 Went to meeting with Sarah & Bryan in the cutter Mr. T. spoke splendidly cheated him out of his ride in the cutter after dinner had a great sing started for home arrived about 6 took Sarah for a ride to the school house They had company �January MONDAY, 7 1867 Brighter prospects fourteen scholars to day great times in Meaford at the election Stuarts works his liquor pretty well gets in for the reeve with the wonderful majority of five Had six more scholars time seems to fly a little faster to day one of the auditors came and wished me to let out school half past three , did so WEDNESDAY, 9 Went to Josiahs this forenoon got some money went to Meaford this afternoon met a cutter coming up the big hill went back to Meaford in it . bought several little trinkets settled some debts made a visit and got to Bryans about ten o’clock Traded 5.05$ Paid 30+80+2.00 Got a present �January THURSDAY, 10 1867 Begin the days work with fresh vigor after the holiday had a great read in a nice book it was a beautiful poem called Evangeline there is some beautiful ideas in its verse FRIDAY, 11 It is pleasant to think to day is the last day of school in the week every thing about the same as usual only I was put off the track by hearing some bell go past the school house which met with an accident the same evening SATURDAY, 12 Memorable day went to Owen Sound had some pictures taken done some visiting had a nice drive home and some very pleasant talk on the way arrived home safe and soundly Ex 3.50 �January SUNDAY, 13 1867 George took me to meeting today a small congregation a ride home in the cutter two others accompanying, after dinner a good sing and a better one in the evengin up to Georges, came to Bryans about 9o’clock MONDAY, 14 Another day of school teaching over there is no use making excuses about it I believe I dislike it worse every day plenty to do twenty six scholars to day . 10 O’clock P.M. all gone to bed baby crying like sixty teaching went a little better today went to Josiahs tonight but he was going away so I came home without doing any business �January WEDNESDAY, 16 1867 Twenty eight scholar today just as many as Parish to accomodate had the boys and girls change sides walked to missionary meeting it did not go very nice after riding in the cutter (?) 3 cents THURSDAY, 17 Had a ride to school today after the steers Miss Craig gave me a visit walked home and it stormed like sixty got home Catherine was here she spent the evening read some in my poems FRIDAY, 18 Another weeks teaching over my head but I have come far short of doing my duty I am to Bryans in likelihood of getting home it is early but I am awful sleepy I expect I am a little lonesome �January SATURDAY, 19 1867 Darned , mended , and fixed all this forenoon dressed up and started to walk was overtaken and got a ride went to the P.O. got a couple of letters one was filled with Photographs went night with Fannie saw George to stay allgave her one of my Photographs & Martha 20 Went to meetingSUNDAY, with Fannie Mr. Sinclair spoke very will Hiram & Lydia were there started to go home in the ~~~~ They overtook us coaxed us to go home with them met a whole pile of folks got our dinner. Had a sing a pleasant talk on a certain subject in a certain book and returned the [?] MONDAY, 21 16C.P.M. Got to school this morning after nine O’clock no fire no [?] there all as silent as the tomb if it would stay as silent all day I would be well pleased fixed my to night and read some in Hiawatha read some in the better book about how should they hear without a bench �January TUESDAY, 22 1867 Twenty four scholars to day nearly all late whipped a little to day and sent one home my patience got pretty well worked got a bad cold a person called to put a notice on the WEDNESDAY, 23 door. Worst scholars I have had this year got a new register today made out the last half years re82 port since school which is 11 115 Father is here over night the first time he has been here since I came here. It is nearly ten O’clock I must read some & THURSDAY, 24 go to bed. Another day over without any particular events Jim took father home in the cutter there is Missionary meeting to night but I did not go have been puzzling my brains over the Annual report not done yet �January FRIDAY, 25 1867. Another great load off my shoulders a weeks care, and I finishe that awful report had a ride home from school tonight. It is early yet tonight I think I shall cover my book and read some yet SATURDAY, 26 Rode part of the way home with Clarkes boys the rest of the way there was no track went to Georges stay night all had a great time �MONDAY, 28 January 1867. at Brians spent the evening with Mary and I ought to be the best boy on earth for reasons that I will not God in his state . May kindness bless us and may we live lived for him who TUESDAY, 29 and died for us Had a ride to school in the cutter to school I guess I am getting so sleepy I don’t know what I am doing no person there two sleighs soon came the day passed better than escpected WEDNESDAY, 30 Note: This was written over top of the previous entry. Such strange feelings I have today I never had before it is strange to account for them (very) �January THURSDAY, 31 1867 Myria sent a letter off to Adah and I sent my Photo graph . Bri came home from Meaford tonight and a letter and brought me such another letter I never got. It was one worth so full of everything that is while getting FRIDAY, 1 loving and good February The day passed the same old we all thing went to until Hirams in the evening school was nearly music & quite a pleasant time some had 4 O’clock whennight I saw a cutter staid all with a plaide in around the hill disappointed it coming was greatly to was only Sarah & Jinnie found Abbie thereSATURDAY, 2 find it rode home and Up early learnt to play two or three pieces after breakfast had a good time had a one of the best talks ever was Fleming & Jonnie came after a while S&J went home with her [ ? ] for the [ ? ] paid $3.00 for school. Mertle & Melissa there in the evening had some loud [?]50 cent Ex 4.50 �February Went to meeting in SUNDAY, the 3 cutter 1867 Mr. Trout was not there Mr. Layton spoke to us E. She was there went up the shore in their sleigh pretty serious make up for it in the evening going to Bs getting better & better acquainted came in took tea started home about 8 oclock Had than wrote MONDAY, 4 part of a letter today more trouble today I have had this year whipped two scholars very near broke their heart. Mother & G & Phebe are here all night we have another inhabitant than we had last night TUESDAY, 5 The folks here are getting wonderful work at last they think they are they are guessing around in all directions they have not quite hit the mark nursed the most of the time tonight �February WEDNESDAY, 6 1867. on hand 8.65 The folks are all gone to bed and I will be there soon for I am awful sleepy . The folks here just talk to me as if they knew everything I was up very early and O dear I am so sleepy THURSDAY, thrashed I believe I could stay up 7a Bs while longertoday if I had some G. company. I believe I am sick to night the folk think so at any rate there must be something wrong for I have been trying to read some in my Poems and it don’t go right at all I am sick and tired of everything and so I am going to bed and its only a little after seven I hope my mind will be settled in the morning Feel rather better than I did last night only I’m in a stew for fear I will not get to Meaford tomorrow. Bs folks had lots of company today the wanted me to go to meeting tonight but I did not choose to Just been thinking what I was up to a week ago �February Went SATURDAY, 9 settled with D.M. to 1867 Ex 1.68 Meaford this morning Lib & Jonnie were there in the cutter went to the P.O. there was a good looking envelope there for me got home about noon Maggie & Robert were down in the evening Jennie was at Mr. Rs in the afternoon to bed 1Ock SUNDAY, Tired 10 to coax William to take me to meeting in the cutter could not make it out had to go in the slay quite a number of strangers ath there Mr. Sinclair spoke went to Ts after they took me to Bs after to night dinner awful sleepy MONDAY, 11 The wind blew like sixty today green wood pretty tough time keep-ing the school house warm read some to Mother & Maria this evening it is pretty cold here or I should be tempted to write some more in something else �February TUESDAY, 12 1867 A Visitor today for a short time and piles of visitors here when I got home went to the concert tonight there was an awful jam half of the folks were from O.S. Some music & recititations WEDNESDAY, 13 Raining and blowing the snow is going very fast quite a stream running by the School house committed some of my thoughts to paper had thirty scholars today THURSDAY, 14 The water was over the road this morning went across in a sleigh Bryan went to Meaford and never went to the P.O. it is too bad and it Valentines day too such a beautiful night it is too nice to go to bed �February FRIDAY, 15 SATURDAY, 16 1867 Done teaching for this week I am so glad had a headache all day to day twenty nine scholars gave some cards for recitations expect I shall sleep with ma tonight I feel like another girl today had such a splendid time reading my letters got a Valentine & had my first experience in nursing today expect Sarah & I will take care of the baby tonight 28cts this morning SUNDAY, 17 Went to meeting got there meeting was not in went to the P.O. put something in the letter box came back to meeting Mr. Trout was there gave us a good talking to about living in love �February MONDAY, 18 1867 Went to school in a great hurry this morning got there just nine three new scholars a large school came home a lot of Bs relatives were there some are staying all night snowed some today TUESDAY, 19 About the same old thing one new scholar rather lonesome evengings without mother lots of visitors but not much company for me went to see J. Bs baby tonight a most pitiable object WEDNESDAY, 20 B. Spike & family went away this morning wanted to send to the P.O. awful bad today but was not fast enough finished Myria’s dress this evening it is late and I am very sleepy �February THURSDAY, 21 1867 Been cutting up with Myria all the evening got her to joking some this week of teaching nearly over with but why I should I wish it to be so when it is so badly spent because the bad that I would not that I do every day I come short of doing my duty 11 O’clock P.M. awful lonesome a lookef for somebody all this evening came up stairs and wrote a couple of letters to drive away the Blues lent .50 feel a good deal better now SATURDAY, 23 Walked to Meaford this afternoon got a letter from a Dear good fellow after had the great happiness a few minutes of seeing the writer face to face a little later a ride home in the cutter and a glorious time in the evening about nine W.F. came staid all night ~~ went home Paid Myria 97 cts Ex. 97 �February Went SUNDAY, to meeting 24 1867 with W. F. in the cutter . J.H. sent a letter to let us know he wished to let us know that he wished to be separated from us no need of it. T.J. smashed his cutter up this morning Maggie & Hattie along no person hurt MONDAY, 25 Nothing of consequence occured to day the same old monotonous school teaching I hardly have room in the little old rickety school house for any class Oh, Dear O dear when are another 26 good chat We going to have TUESDAY, Went night went to Mrs. T. Johnsons tostaid till meeting time to meeting in misery all the time thinking how I was going to get home that fellow tried to get in my way but I would not let him Mr. Burlys child died this afternoon �February WEDNESDAY, 27 1867 I went to Meaford to day to get My watch fixed but Vick was not at home Went to Mrs Day and stopped over night with Hattie went up in the [ ? ] [ ? ] kips jolting THURSDAY, 28 me all the time It is one month since I wrote in this book all has gone right since Winter at least we have had some fun tonight and Broken smooth March some good talk the ice is and the current runs can think aloud now FRIDAY, 1 to school this morning with Walked up ~~ the roads mostly all mud the fields nearly all bare, looks consid erably more like spring than it generally does in St. Vincent for the time of the year. That old scamp had the impudence to ask my company to a social Went home with Hiram �March SATURDAY, 2 1867 Snowed and blowed but notwithstanding that detestable fellow found his way over here pretending to want to buy a farm W. F. drove up about dark in all his glory SUNDAY, 3 Abbie and I went to meeting this morning in W.Fs cutter he walke the most of the way Mr. Cox spoke to us went home with Bryans after meeting went upstairs and read MONDAY, 4 Came home from school to night sewed some thought I was nearly sick laid down on the lounge �March TUESDAY, 5 1867 Felt first humdrum all day to day was not sleepy a bit Myria scolded me a little could not take it read some in a book read some more in a better book went to bed about ten WEDNESDAY, 6 The clock awful slow very late when school convened by the day and as a natural consequence late when school was out Harpers were here read some more in that book THURSDAY, 7 That scape[?] of a Jack[ ? ] had the impudence to another �March FRIDAY, 8 1867 Some of my scholars stayed away to fire for the social I expect there was plenty left all the young folks gone off to try and enjoy themselves there is to be some music there SATURDAY, 9 Went to the match Sarah went along called to George had a good chat went home up to see Mrs. Howe learned how to do some work, got home about dark had a good time in the evening with Abbie she wasn’t very well SUNDAY, 10 Went to meeting in the sleigh Mr. Sinclair presented a portion of the truth to us very plainly came home in the cutter with Maggie Mrs. Jay came too had a very pleasant ~~ little time with �March 1867 MONDAY, 11 Maggie and I did not get up this morning till about school time she did not go to school to day going to Massey G. Spike visited the school this afternoon a short time Maggie and I had a spledid good chat tonight Maggie went to school this afternoon we were an hour or two coming home visitors here all night ~~ came here a little after dark stayed all night had a most miserable time took WEDNESDAY, 13 me up to the top of the hill with the cutter walked the rest of the way the Superintendant visited the school this afternoon he praised the school so much I feel quite encouraged �March THURSDAY, 14 1867 Stormy this morning had a ride to school walked home did some at my piecing read some went to bed early Bryan saw ~ in Meaford today FRIDAY, 15 Awful cold this morning walked to school could hardly keep from freezing after I got there let them spell down this afternoon gave some cards for recitations SATURDAY, 16 Wrote a letter to cousin W this morning went to Meaford after dinner got a letter from my dear ~ Sarah went with me shopping answered that letter or tried to did nicely got a hymn book not make out E 2.55 �March Went SUNDAY , 17 to meeting Brother Prosser read 1867 with Sarah in the new Test brother Sterling & Layton escorted us to be steadfast in the faith went with George after meeting went to Bryans with William and Abbie in the cutter MONDAY, 18 Commenced to read my reviews to day some splendid reading in them only nineteen scholars stormy and cold a sermon by a Baptist minister in my school house to night did not go TUESDAY, 19 Finisched reading one of my reviews today noon. Abbie had company to night Bryan went over to see Milton and I went along mother was over to Hirams baby sick. came home about ten �March WEDNESDAY, 20 Abbie went off to honey so I went 1867 eat to visiting it is such a beautiful night I could not make out much I had to look at the moon all the time Abbie brought meTHURSDAY, some 21honey Finished my letter this morning thought I was going to send it away but did not got a dear one tonight had another fit got over it in the evening FRIDAY, 22 Finished a letter after school went to Meaford and posted it done some other business came back to Brians about seven awful tired George and Phebe were there he take me home arrived home around ten 18 cts �March 1867 SATURDAY, 23 Sarah took a very fine plan to make me get up this morning she was going into my pocket I did not care much about that. Went to Meafod after dinner no order nor letter expected to see somebody this evening disappointed SUNDAY, 24 E 2.00 Such a lonesome time I had came over to Bryans after with Lib read and today Breakfast sung until I was sick and tired of everything. Oh when am I ever going to see any person again MONDAY, 25 Abbie is still with me also Mrs. Spike William Henry Miss Granger here today George came after his mother. I got an awful funny letter tonight I think the writer must have been in a great humour when he wrote it would liked to have seen him about then �April 1867 MONDAY, 1 It rained and snowed all sorts today forgot my key this morning sent Johnny for it intended to go to Meaford but it was so stormy was very busy this evening TUESDAY, 2 Went across to the fourth line and to Meaford did some business for Milton got my order which amounted to $2. 96. went to Catherines stayed all night slept with Lydia WEDNESDAY, 3 All frozen up this morning started to come home 25 after seven 25 to nine sent Miltons letter home by Mrs. Drummond walked pretty slow when I was with her finished my apron tonight �April THURSDAY, 4 Fixed up 1867 my room this morning went to school it was raining only twenty scholars home tonight through the rain had some sugar to eat finished some work had on my hands for a good while Was quite astounded to wake up this morning and find that the earth was again wrapped in a cloak of white the Italian was here when I came home had a great time eating sugar brought Abbie a bunch and myself a piece Stayed in the house all day today the roads were so bad I could not get home worked at my quilt the most of the time I have thirty six blocks done Sent Myria 25 cts the Italian gave ma a pen handle �that position I heard horses feet looked and saw some person whom I took to be Jim Martin but when he had put his horses out and was coming to the house I found I was mistaken SUNDAY, 7 1867 April Could hardly make up my mind whether to go to meeting or not wanted to go so bad could hardly make up my mind to stay at home read the most of the forenoon up stairs in the window while in somehow we happened to find ourselves up stairs in my bedroom and the time flying uncommonly fast The folks in the next room are having a great deal of fun I think by the sound some thief stole my pen and put another in its place I think he has cheated himself this time. TUESDAY, 9 Had a gentleman a stranger he told was Mr. Noland was a teacher enquired to Euphrasie. My did some piecing visitor his name formerly the way head aches �April WEDNESDAY, 10 1867 Came off up stairs when I came from school tonight braided some pieced some went down stairs had our tea alone in the evening Sarah read to us out of “How to prosper” THURSDAY, 11 Went to Mr. Mc Lean there was preaching at the school house Ada nor I did not go Mrs. Burns & Lundry were there Ada and I talked nearly all night FIRDAY, 12 Beautiful mornings now came home to night and cut up like sixty cooled off went to sewing got tired and went to reading when got tired of that went to bed �April SATURDAY, 13 1867 How beautifully the birds are singing this morning walked home this morning found Abbie in bed Milton on the lounge the rest at work sewed some for Abbie twisted some yarn going to sleep with Sarah MONDAY, 15 Rained to day which ever way you turn there is water over the road the little brooks which before seemed all pastime and all play act now as if they were mad and roaring for their prey �April TUESDAY, 16 1867 Beautiful evening too nice to go to bed spent the evening sewing and reading some in P.S. Arthur books. Bl was to Meaford got a letter for Lib nothing but a paper for meWEDNESDAY, 17 Cut out and pieced two blocks read some about Annie Lee aloud came up stairs read a chapter by moonlight want to see ~ THURSDAY, 18 Walked home from school got arrived here at six Abbie’s head broke out with the Erysipelas [sic] Sarah to Meaford for medicine mother sick and no person to do anything got a letter �April FRIDAY, 19 1867 Sarah went to Meaford Lib and I scrubbed and worked like littel sailors sent Judson after a letter he lost it looked for it. awfully tired. J. D, found the letter SATURDAY, 20 Took Sarahs place today have something of an idea now what she has to do & feel sorry for her I think she has the worst time of it but Oh! if I couldL&Sonly see ~ just for one hour SUNDAY, 21 are in rapture Of all the lonesome days that ever this is passed the worst. I over my head cannot believe that it was lonesomeness that ailed me tried to think was sick that did not go much better �MONDAY, 22 April Another winter this 1867 morning I am very sorry to write it but had to stay in with one of my unruly scholars for a short time busied myself knitting did not read a bit L&S were reading spent some of the time playing with Hattie I could had TUESDAY, 23 hardly work such a pain in my side knit a little read some the most of the folks went to Mr. Simmons funeral heard that I had ~ WEDNESDAY, 24 Johnny was to Meaford today got my paper but nothing more went out to the barn with the girls but it was so cold did not stay long had a nice little sing read some went to bed early �THURSDAY, 25 April Staid awake 1867 for hours and hours last night thinking felt the effects of it in school today went to Whitelaws tonight Miss Layton & Miss a short Stephens were there �SUNDAY, 28 April 1867 I did not see my Dear Mary for 3 weeks to speak to her at the 9 th . My or our not describe pen my enjoyment can pleasure so May and �May Went a WEDNESDAY, 1 visiting 1867 again tonight went to James Laycox’s some [?] had been trying to sell him apple trees tryed to tease me a little turned the subject came home got Bryan to tell me all about court affairs THURSDAY, 2 At Mr. Johnsons Sarah with tonight all FRIDAY 3 Sarah & I went up to Mr. Karr’s had a very good visit with Kate never up that far before nice looking country �May SATURDAY, 4 1867 Started for home this morning found Libbie had beat me got there the night before Our folks about the same as usual Abbie and I sung all the evening slept with Sarah SUNDAY, 5 Came over to B.L. this afternoon the start found MONDAY, 6 A whole lot of little pusses today that never were to school before they were comical littel fellas make me laugh in spite of myself 31 scholars Lizzie came back to day paid Johnson for making fire 2.00 �May TUESDAY, 7 1867 Another little urchin today which knew enough to laugh and talk was going visiting only looked so much to reading before I knew it so L& S are cleaning did not much engagedWEDNESDAY, 8 like rain house got hear about supper Had thirty two scholars to day a lot more little rats if I may so express myself went up to Mr. Matthews to night called to Sterlings when I came back found L. Bond here when I came home THURSDAY, 9 Libbie and I talked some after we went to bed and was consequently a little sleepy this morning she only went part of the to school with me 35 scholars today finished my stockings wrote a letter �3.04 Went to Meaford after school trudged about could not get anything wanted Posted Letter walked home again beautiful moonlight spent the evening May reading FRIDAY, 10 the 1867 papers SATURDAY, 11 Walked home this morning our folks are up to their ears cleaning house cut up this evening till I was ashamed of myself got the good book read some to bed quite cooled off SUNDAY, 12 George came along this morning so I went to meeting with him W.F. spoke to us somebody came back with us did not expect had a nice little time a walk after tea the moon shone on us for the first time �May MONDAY, 13 1867 Miss Reynolds visited my school this forenoon came home to dinner rained so hard she stayed until evening went as far as their school house with her read a good story here TUESDAY, Rainy today 14 kept some of the scholars away mended and fixed some of my clothes read some poetry going to bed early tired some WEDNESDAY, 15 Still raining but faint hopes of its being fair tomorrow started some more knitting Brian gave me a present of a small slip of paper �May THURSDAY, 16 1867. About the same old size today wishing all day it was one day later in the week so I would be released from my prison FRIDAY, 17 Went home by the old school house when I came the creek where I used to play it seemed must still be going to school the folks pretty well Lib came home SATURDAY, 18 Lib and I went to Meaford and back in four hours posted letter for Lib had some fun Sarah and I called to Burton Leavens came home in time to see the moon rise in all her glory �May SUNDAY, 19 1867. Went to meeting in the wagon to day the first one that I saw at was ~ gave me something to console me C & S Covey came up in the afterto 20the 7th noon took meMONDAY, Walked to Meaford and back tonight called to see R.S. she is very sick could not help but feel bad to see a person so young and joyous to be cut off TUESDAY, 21 Rained today hopefull that it may not continue three days like last week made my dress , about 10 P.M. going to read a letter and then try sleep some �May WEDNESDAY, 22 1867. Trimmed my hat read one of my reviews through. it rains increasingly the Clouds do not disperse enough to let one ray of the sun shine THURSDAY, 23 When I came home from school give up coming home it was so wet sat down went to work could not be contented got up started for home arrived about dark W&L arrived soon after FRIDAY, 24 The day dragged away very slowly W&L enjoyed themselves tiptop but it made me lonesome on account of my disappointment stayed home sewed all day hailed some towards evening rained after but think it has cleared up �May SATURDAY, 25 1867 All day with my Ma again wanted W.F. to take me to my visitors Kate’s but he had to go horse back so poor me had to stay home he brought a beautiful bouquet home with SUNDAY, 26 him Did not like it much because our folks could not go to meeting this morning George went on foot brought a book for Abbie and a book mark for me the folks came past the MONDAY, 27 way with me A lot of us went up to Mr. Wards tonight my foot so sore could hardly get home had a pretty good visit �May TUESDAY, 28 1867. Very rainy all day but I had thirty three scholars went without my dinner could not come home did a good deal of sewing and some reading, hope I may get up earlier than did this morning WEDNESDAY, 29 Still dark and cloudy but the sun did show its face a while tonight then went to bed behind a big black cloud . The school house was filled full today 39 scholars THURSDAY, 30 The scholars acted just as bad as they knew how to day tried to have patience with them. Ma came up tonight to see us �May FRIDAY, 31 1867. Went to Mr. McLeans to tea Mrs. Shields & sister were there Ada came home with me we came across the woods awful wet and rough June SATURDAY, 1 Ada went away about seven talked a little about going to the shore but could not get started helped mother a little in the garden, Lib came home just dark SUNDAY, 2 I came up to the M today to pass the evening with one of the most lovely and most amiable young Lady that it has ever been my lot to become acquainted with. How the time was spent can only be imagined not told �June MONDAY, 3 1867. Walked over this morning after the rain, had some good company, horrid roads, arrive about 8 A.M. , awful tired tonight. I was here to dinner they tell me here all night tried to tease Mrs. C~ me TUESDAY, 4 Do think never heard so much crazy talk from a married woman as today pity the man that has to live with her she must be void of all natural feeling. New moon tonight finished some work WEDNESDAY, 5 Beautiful warm day. Walked to Meaford came home horseback Bryans stayed to meeting �June THURSDAY, 6 1867. Awful awful warm today came home for my dinner do think I did not feel the heat any worse all last summer very close this evening. Sarah was to a picking bee FRIDAY, 7 Another bee today did not go B got a new stove today. Walked home after seven a letter for me photographs in it SATURDAY, 8 Libbie came home this morning glad to think had not to walk so far Sarah went to Meaford waited for her while she was gone. Abbie has a bad headache �June SUNDAY, 9 took me 1867. Brewster to meeting Mr. T, very sick Maggie was there Sinclair spoke the best ever heard him. Hirams to our place up to Georges a minute or two Lib went along & Milton MONDAY, Sarah 10 came home with me tonight Such a dear sweet evening so warm so clear not a sound but the low murmuring of the river I am sure all nature must be emoting wonder what what my dear [? ] is thinking about just now dare say about his dear father TUESDAY, 11 Went to a picking bee after school home a little before dark almost dark, some company came stayed all night rained some �June WEDNESDAY, 12 1867. Went to J. Ls bee J there all night trimmed my hat THURSDAY, 13 Whole pile of men here the one with black hair about the only respectable one among them had some splendid times in the evening with that one FRIDAY, 14 BSs went to a funeral nice shower this afternoon only about twenty eight scholars. I did not go home expect to go to Meaford tomorrow �June SATURDAY, 15 1867. Milton over to dinner P. T. here a short time S.L. & I went to Meaford went with M. to 16. Line got Abbie a little doll of a hat she was pretty well pleased with it. Called to see R.S. expect it will be the last time Did not to to meeting stayed with Abbie after dinner went to the graveyard rode home with Fredericks pretty near giving up seeing any person when Abbie said J. & M were coming Abbie had ride. I had one in the evening by moonlight Kissed Maggie a sweet goodbye and started for the [?] about six awfully tired when I got here it was so warm had a little sleep before went to school. A great deal of wind evening and little rain this �June TUESDAY, 18 1867. it time with Maggie Had to go to Meaford to take some things back Heard that Rachel Snider departed this life this morning at 1 O’clock got up to the 7th took a notion to go home acted on pleasant WEDNESDAY, 19 Walked over this morning arrived about eight Another bee excused myself by being too tired. B. Ls had quite a time fighting fire today THURSDAY, 20 Went to see the last remains of R. Snider deposited in its last earthly house a person must have had a heart of stone not to have been moved a look at her mother was enough to make ones heart ache. Had school half a day Maggie us to the church went with �June FRIDAY, 21 1867 Libbie, Maggie and I visited Miss Munyards school this forenoon we had great times this afternoon Mr.& Mrs. Snider called gave Abbie a ride J.T. came for Maggie I went home with them SATURDAY, 22 Went out in the Cedar Grove this morning with the rest of the company up on the hill after dinner Mum & Rachel with us got some strawberries and a good time generally think it a very pretty place so near the lake home in the gig in the Went to meeting this evening morning Brothers C. & Stg did the speaking another discussion about Mrs. Dunn affair Overtook C. Craig came home with us Hirams folks over this afternoon �June 1867. MONDAY, 24 Milton brought in the waggon. to Mr. A. Burlys me over Went over with Lizzie TUESDAY, 25 Very warm looks little like rain Thirty eight scholars today ~~ here for dinner today I finished some work WEDNESDAY, 26 A splendid rain last night not quite so warm today went visiting tonight �June THURSDAY, 27 1867. The rain made some great times among us at noon cut up with Maggie & Hattie until I am as tired as the mischief only one more day this week and then I am a holiday Monday going to have O! that is so good. My first half year of teaching is ended, called at Mrs. Edwards as I was going home got home about dark Milton just got home ahead of me with a new spring seat SATURDAY, 29 to his wagon Spent my time lying in bed the doctor called to see me Abbie worked a nice little mark for me Fleming and his new buggy drove up shortly after dark. �June SUNDAY, 30 1867. Spent the most of the forenoon on the bed Jamie came up after dinner to see me read some for me Mr. Wellers folks called to see us this evening July MONDAY, 1 This is the first day in my life that I ever devoted to visiting any one lady & must say it is sweet to be all day with my dearest friend am sorry that she is not well she must take care of herself for her own sake and for Jamies and all her dear friends never felt so sorry to say goodbye to J~ as last night it seemed like as if my last and best friend was going leaving me alone away from home and almost sick but had a good sleep and feel a great deal better not to many scholars one good thing �July WEDNESDAY, 3 1867. Got the half yearly report partly made it out . Did not get my medicine until tonight it is horrid stuff THURSDAY, 4 Finished the report went to Meaford tonihgt along with Myria to get her eye lanced FRIDAY, 5 Been looking over some very dear good letters and find I have had about 120 pages from that same fountain in about five months �SUNDAY, 7 Up to Georges a little while this morning went to meeting heard Mr. White for the first time. came over to bryans this evening MONDAY, 8 I am spending another eve with my dear M~ and I have to write in her Diary and I would sooner write in her heart something so good that she never could erase it and would never want to ( I’ll try ) (Q.T.) �WEDNESDAY, 10 Sent one of my boys home today when I got home from school tonight was pretty near sick Jamie was here and I never saw him at all THURSDAY, 11 Went to a picking bee tonight came home and read some old letter my Dear friend and I had another good time tonight brightening our hopes and sealing our affections �July FRIDAY, 12 Most went off a good was left. a horse so I had 1867. all my scholars to the 12th had time with what Our folks sent over for me tonight a ride home SATURDAY, 13 Lib came home this morning shortly after. Miss J. Beatty came down we all went to Meaford in the afternoon done some shopping came home and made some sweet hearts SUNDAY, 14 Went to meeting this morning Bros Grant & Stirling did the speaking had a big load comnig home Judson brought me home tonight �July 1867. MONDAY, 15 Got caught in a rain storm as wet as a drowned rat when I got home cleared up a very pleasant evening now TUESDAY, 16 Our folks sent a horse over for me to go to Meaford on had a good ride back before dark. Mother tried to discourage me from going to the States could not see it G. may not come WEDNESDAY, 17 Had a splendid time with Maggie & Hattie think I got exercise enough today Mother went away this morning before I was up. My school is getting smaller �July THURSDAY, 18 1867. Did not sleep hardly any last night made up for it this morning Rebecca came here today Mr. Goss here all night. Went to Allison Burly tonight had quite a sing FRIDAY, 19 Walked home soon after I got here Libbie came and shortly after that Fleming buggy & all came along going to sleep with Abbie SATURDAY, 20 Fleming gave me a drive this morning this afternoon went to Meaford with Milton had a great deal of running about but did not make out much �Bro Lister proved very plainly that Christ is at present a king and has a kingdom on earth July SUNDAY, 21 As I came near the 7th, house had the great pleasure of seeing Bro Lister and two of his children he gave us a [?] sermon on Unity just spoke to ~ that was all! all! MONDAY, 22 Went to Meaford with B.L. heard Bro Lister splendid attention Maggie gave me something the girsl are here and I cannot read it TUESDAY, 23 O dear so close and hot can hardly live any where did not sleep much such a day of misery just alive that is about all finished reading Sacred poems today noon �If he never does anything worse than that I’llJuly wonder WEDNESDAY, 24 1867 Saw a little something of the effects of temper Jim got vexed and hurt one of the horses so badly they had to kill it I guess nearly all in the horses cried could hardly get any one to kill it THURSDAY, 25 About half sick had a notion to let Sarah teach this afternoon stuck it out myself. Ever so glad to think that I am going to have four weeks holidays so much comfort even if I cannot go to the states Started for Mr. Stirlings this morning about 5 O’clock got 16 dollars back to BLs at eight Johnny brought me part way home tumbled around the rest of the day �July SATURDAY, 27 1867. See Friday SUNDAY, 28 Did not go to meeting this morning Charlie & Connie up after meeting Abbie and I went with Charlie for a ride went to meeting in the gig James Beaty spoke MONDAY, 29 Rained this morning so I could not go to Meaford sewing all day went to Hirams horse back tonight he is sick �1867. TUESDAY, 30 July Gang home about Eleven Milton took me to Meaford fell in with a lot of picnicers had quite a time at Mrs. Jays a short time went to B. Ls coming my trunk home got WEDNESDAY, 31 Sewed all day Abbie helped me rained this afternoon after tea Sarah told me Frank was coming he had a rider also nearly dark Hattie & Maggie came about THURSDAY, dark stayed 1 J went home Hattie morning and gig school all night started off this with the horse visited Miss Battys went on to Mr. Pattersons got our dinner on up higher and higher visited J. Cooks school we went up so high that the air became very thin life became almost extinct even our horse failed to do its former service thought it time to return home cut up like 60 �August FRIDAY, 2 1867. Hattie & I finished our trip had a big time at Langs school and in the brick under the hill came home about two, ironed all the afternoon Maggie & Hattie went home this afternoon. SATURDAY, 3 Fixed my coat this forenoon Libbie & I went to Meaford this afternoon no money, no order rested with Hattie a while walked home Milton was going to hunt up some money did not want him to SUNDAY, 4 Mr. Mackie went to meeting with us Mr. Lister appeared very suddenly among us talked to us very nicely home in the gig pleasant chat got a scolding and a present went down to meeting in the evening. �August MONDAY, 5 1867. Did all sorts of trumpery cut up like sixty sometimes and sometimes just as much the reverse changeable little mortal at the best always in one extreme or the other TUESDAY, 4 At last we are about ready to make a start for the great Republic Lib & I went to M got our money did a little shopping saw ~~ about a minute and a half WEDNESDAY, 7 Started from home about 9 A.M. took the boat for Collingwood arrived 20 after 12 waited until three for the cars to start in Toronto after nine took a bus for American Hotel. Fare 2.50 �August THURSDAY, 8 1867. Went to Kingston on the boat took another boat for the cape the cars for Mansville expenses 11.50 whole fare from Meaford to Mansville 19 $ beautiful weather a very pleasant trip FRIDAY, 9 Came to Granpas today about 11O’clock they all know us had one of the greatest times ever heard of wrote a letter home to Abbie Willie posted it for me Mary & Auntie here this afternoon SATURDAY, 10 Spent the time very nicely with the friends here Auntie L. tried very hard to tease me a little wrote a letter. Coram called to take me home did not want to go just yet �August SUNDAY, 11 1867. The Disciples do not meet here now some have died and many have moved consequently I went to the Methodist & Baptist along with cousins Mary & Boardman Fish visited the graveyard dozens of my relatives there MONDAY, 12 Granpa went to town got Abbie a pretty knife. Cousin Walter Mechem came up with the buses & carriage to take us home with him Aunt Lydia & Cousin Mary Fish went too got here just dark had a nice time this evening Cousin Phene has a [ ? ] TUESDAY, 13 At uncle Meachems all day rained spoiled all our plans had a concert among ourselves tonight beautiful moonlight had a walk by moonlight but there is something lacking �Mother got some photos with M August WEDNESDAY, 14 1867. A Week this morning since I started the longest week ever put through. Us young folks went to Pulaski showed me all through the town came home. Mother and the Aunties went down to their cousins after dinner the two Mary’s were going but I played sick so to get a chance to write but there was some company came and they would not let me. Went with Walter for to bring the folks home THURSDAY, 15then when we got home all of us young folks went for a moonlight ride Josephine and I slept together last night for some cause we did not rest very well so we went to bed this afternoon while we were to sleep B. F came after Mary stayed till after tea Uncle John brought us to Granpas arrived little after dark FRIDAY, 16 Visiting is awful hard work I think I am awful tired to day one day this week rode about 20 miles another 17 went visiting this afternoon to S. Smiths came home Willie and I had a good chat he has a very sore throat Nearly two weeks since I heard from my Jamie would give something to see him just one little while tonight �August SATURDAY, 17 1867. Dotted down some of the occurences of the day was just going to write some cooking recipes when Walter and the rest drove up going to cousin Eastmans. Rhoddie hitched up the buggy mother and Lydia went and I went with Walter we had a time long to be embered going to sleep with Aunt LydiaSUNDAY, 18 the rest of the young folks went home Mother went to see Mrs. Ss sister read some in the good book some in Mary Bunyan, did not go to meeting had a nice shower pleasnat talk with cousins H and M Hunt Cousin Charley brought us home MONDAY, 19 about noon chatted with Granpa most of the afternoon about dusk my dear cousin Mary Fish came to speak a short time with me Boardman came to go home with her. Auntie Elsie is quite sick tonight so uncle is not quite so jolly as he was �expect to leave here tomorrowcalled for home Mary gave August [?] on Mrs. Salisberry me her picture B gave his too TUESDAY, 20 back 1867. took it so Went to sleep last night thinknig about my pet Jamie as usual dreamt a whole pile about hime thought I would get a letter to day but no letter for I was [?] Mary. Went down to see my dear cousin Mary her and B came home with me spent the evening such a good good 21 haveWEDNESDAY, all to ourselves in the bed- time we did room showed them our pictures We said goddbye to all the dear ones at Granpas is was a trying matter for all parties for it is possible we will never see them again cousin W brought us 8 miles to uncle John Meachems we called at Libbies but she was not at home THURSDAY, 22 Cousin Walter & Phene 10 mile to uncle T. Brewster we came through all sorts of country but there was one very beautiful place it was a chestnut grove the trees formed an arch over our heads so low that I could stand up in the carriage and touch them �August FRIDAY, 23 1867. Arrived at uncles last night about six cousin Ada has a splendid Piano gave us some music from it. Went all through the saltworks visited cousin E & G wrote two letter and posted them SATURDAY, 24 Today is aunt Amandas birthday up to the elbows picking this forenoon to the city twice this afternoon the guests arrived at six uncle Jud came with them splendid presents & music SUNDAY, 25 Uncle Jim brought us to uncle Judsons met a funeral folks all away from home uncle went and got them cousin Theo is a dear girl and uncle Jud is just one of the best men that ever lived indeed they are all as good as good �August MONDAY, 26 1867. Went to school with Thedie called to see Mrs. Boot in the evening came home about 8 went down town again saw Nate Hunter got a letter from Abbie the first one I have had nice time with my good TUESDAY, 27 old uncle Up and off this morning by seven Uncle & Auntie came with to cars good byes all said and away we whirred for Rochester Nettie is a little chatterbox her & I went up to the corners this evening to hear the band WEDNESDAY, 28 Auntie away Mr. Stephens called [ ? ] Net & I went to the bank 40 pr[?] did some shopping. got such a bad cold could not speak loud some of the time Auntie fired us up a dose they think I am in bed now but they are a little bit fouled Auntie came home about 10 O’clock �August THURSDAY, 29 Spent this forenoon strolling on Mt. Hope had a splendid view of the city. Uncle came with us 8 mile on the cars as far as Charlotte seen us safe aboard the steamer Cataract FRIDAY, 30 Started for Toronto about six was to arrive 5 this morning but but a storm drove us back to port and Oh! ~ its no use to try to write anything about it all I can say is that it was one day of misery. SATURDAY, 31 Yesterday about 4 took cars for Rochester changed cars for the falls just dark a little view of the splendour of nature changed cars for Hamilton stayed all night morning train for Toronto there at noon dinner at Jns G. good visit with all the folks all got the election fever started at 4 for Collingwood arrived between 9 & 10 all night at Camerons �September SUNDAY, 1 1867. First day of fall perfectly awful cold hired conveyance here cost 4$ dined at Mr. Hamiltons called to see Mrs. Jay. C went for Milton, home to my dear old home just dark all my dear pets were there dear good time MONDAY, 2 Came over in the gig nearly froze my toes started off for school once home eleven scholars teaching seems more of a pleasure than when I quit P. T. called this afternoon Myria makes me talk so much I cannot get any time to write to my friends TUESDAY, 3 fifteen scholars to day , more than I expected rained nearly all day it seems to me there must have been a mistake in the seasons this year that fall instead of summer followed spring. Wrote to Granpa �September WEDNESDAY, 4 1867. This morning wrote to Nate Brew came home for my dinner had 17 scholars wrote to Phene Meachem after school called on Mrs. J. L came home chatted long while with the folks5 were gone to bed Myria after THURSDAY, My scholars still on the increase two more today. Oh! dear me everything goes wrong this week just because I am not in a tune for teaching I think my holidays spoiled me it is 10 and B.L are drawing FRIDAY, 6 in yet Walked home carried a basket of crabs got there about dark Abbie rocking her self as usual and all the rest accordingly �September SATURDAY, 7 1867. Libbie came home loud time talking went to Meaford on horseback saw some of my friends posted five letters the other side W. F came about 10 O’clock our folks drawing in till late SUNDAY 8 To meeting long time since here before knew how to enjoy it Bryans & Hirams to our place to dinner J.&H called ride to cut up as usual of late a general [ ? ] in the evening they stay all night slept with Hattie MONDAY, 9 Quite a chat with Jamie this noon very pleasnat because unexpected unpleasant because so soon ended bother bother to these visitings much pleasanter to have them without as many ends Jamie thinks so I know One of took a notion to go home came back �September TUESDAY, 10 1867. Teaching went along finely to day some few of my scholars were foolish enough to leave and go to Meaford or rather their parents were foolish enough to let them sewing this evening beginning to get things picked up a little WEDNESDAY, 11 Feel today as if I might have gone through a sawmill or something worse last Thought Jamie was night going to find this space did not so I am not going to THURSDAY, 12 Jamie stayed here all night went away and came back again and left again started some braiding not a bit sleepy it is such a nice warm evening �September FRIDAY, 13 1867. Walked home called to Bs & Gs home just as the moon rose beautiful eclipse lasted some time Rebecca here spinning would not let me sleep with AbbieSATURDAY, 14 Visiting at B S & R L. Libbie had business to Mr. Batty this forenoon too tired to go any where else going to sleep with Abbie Our 15 folks allSUNDAY,pitched in that I should stay home got the dinner alll ready waited an hour did not get home till six then mother came in with a black eye the first thing I heard was that Mrs. T was dangerously sick got it all jangled up together started for BL in the midst of it if I had wings why wouldn’t I fly �September MONDAY, 16 1867. Sarah was going to Meaford tomorrow got her to go today so I could hear from the [ ? ] heard that she was better but afraid soon be worse if I could only go one little while Oh if somebody would only say, “go Mary” I would spite of everything TUESDAY, 17 All is suspence here not heard one word today WEDNESDAY, 18 Made up my mind the folks are better or I should have heard from some quarter read some in the review for others some in Ee about Gabriel thought it O my very beloved appropriate Myria �September School THURSDAY, 19 1867. half day to W Bs childs funeral this afternoon from that Saran & I went to Meaford called on Mrs. Jay I got a new dress rode part way home horseback FRIDAY, 20 Mr. Cook wished me to tell the scholars he would preach that evening walked home Lib there before me SATURDAY, 21 Had a great dream last night started for the shore [?] 5 to 12 to Kates & after I stayed till after three she went with me down Through the Cedar Grove Mrs. Trout a good deal better �September A lot of SATURDAY, 28 us went 1867. to Meaford Abbie had some pictures taken, pretty well used up Lib letter her & I called on H. C at his new residence wanted to know if an bookseller SUNDAY, 29 Went to meeting this morning awfully cold saw ~ few minutes before meeting came over to BL about dark a lot of his relations here to see him MONDAY, 30 Scarcely got up time enough to get to school between walking sleeping & eating ought to get fat will forget to get up at all tomorrow if dont hurry to bed nearly 11 �October TUESDAY, 1 1867. Younguns Teaching one poor little fellow afraid of staying in all night WEDNESDAY, 2 Went to school through the rain only two scholars came home went to Meaford with B.Ls first time ever at fall show saw a lot of my old friends THURSDAY, 3 Went to on business chat Mr. Stirlings had a good �October FRIDAY, 4 1867. Maggie & I came to school together Lib assisted my school short time this afternoon cleaned the school house quite a while after dark when Lib and I got home SATURDAY, 5 Lib was in splendid spirits which led us to expect somebody not disappointed arrived after dark SUNDAY, 6 To meeting L & I did the speaking ~ came up in the afternoon had one of the loudest times ever struck up . B.P. going to stay a week with Abbie �October MONDAY, 7 1867. T. came with me to the 7th did not see any Evil Genius awfully sleepy all day TUESDAY, 8 Mr. Linn spent the evening with us very pleasant fellow to chat with had some impertinent questions to ask WEDNESDAY, 9 Grey dripping day saving after school B L had a pearing bee among themselves reading in the review at school sent a pamphlet to Mr. Stirling �October Heard THURSDAY, 10 that 1867. Mrs. T. was dead cannot credit it Messrs Johnston & Hamilton died night before last funerals today poor me cannot go FRIDAY, 11 Walked home through mud & rain could not stay at the 7th could get no news in that corner SATURDAY, 12 Helped Sarah all day Lib came along little before dark Fleming made his appearance shortly after tea spent first of the evening in the office Aunt Lydia writes me some sad news Uncle Sheldon is dead sick only two days �All of us up to H. J. Cs in the evening a great sing October SUNDAY, 13 1867 Went to meeting around by the gravel seen Bessie safely at home Mr. T. back to meeting again home by 5 or 6 never went through such mud in my life MONDAY, 14 Stayed to Hirams all night walked over this morning B Ls got the thrashing machine TUESDAY, 15 Very agreeably surprised this evening when Jamie came in his pleasant count was telling Hattie everything was rolling on smoothly told me a great long story while the folks were paring apples went to bed in pretty good season considering that Jamie was up to all sorts of fun �WEDNESDAY, 16 October My me company till school 1867 stayed time with Everything went off finely to school the scholars all very studious THURSDAY, 17 Beautiful weather all the week very pleasant to me because the scholars are always much better on sunny days quite a thunder storm this afternoon for October this afternoon A. Mc called FRIDAY, 18 To day is my birth day 20 years old is it possible It seems so short a time since I went to the old school and us children played camp meeting on F[ ? ] hill �October SATURDAY< 19 1867. Lydia had a lot of her relations helping her to make up the flame got home I heard that W. Johnston was dead SUNDAY, 20 Fleming took a preacher to Meaford this morning took Jim to the point and back got home about dark Sarah and I spent the evening at Georges Abbie came MONDAY, home 21this morning Walked over to 7th this morning a stranger here all night friend of J. Hunter �October TUESDAY, 22 Some what rainy B. Ls folks over to the 9th been up stairs all alone all the evening they are all gone to bed have to be moving off WEDNESDAY, 23 We all went to W. Ls to pare apples took the machine Mr. Wards folks there with theirs home about eleven Went staying THURSDAY, 24 to Mr. McLeans over night �Mother got a letter metal andphotograph October FRIDAY, 25 1867 Got home shortly after dark a lot of our relations here to help us cut apples Catherina here all night she has been up a day or two getting home sick I got a letter from cousin Nettie SATURDAY, 26 Milton Kate & Lib went to Meaford this afternoon Abbie & I writing letters while they were gone SUNDAY, 27 Went to meeting this morning up the shore this afternoon did not get sold came home in the gig after dark another one of those good times which we always have �October MONDAY, 28 1867 Jamie brought me over this morning pretty near cold enough to be pleasant quite warm in the middle of the day quite cloudy had a go at old sing. TUESDAY, 29 Tried to rain this morning Mr. Whitelaw over a while is building his son a new house took our machine over to W.B helped them all evening WEDNESDAY, 30 Myria & Bryan to Meaford took Hattie got her pictures taken �October THURSDAY, 31 1867. Bryans folks over to J. Ls with their machine stayed home had a great sing. J. M. boasting how good he was going to be to his wife November FRIDAY, 1 Today is S. Ls birth day Anniversary nice little time I am knitting knitting knitting such awful work. SATURDAY, 2 Went to Meaford with B. L. got Hatties & Adahs pictures went home with B.P. got dinner walked home after dinner Lib had just got in ahead of me �November SUNDAY, 3 1867. Rained this morning did not go to meeting considerable hail H. H. up with horse & buggy to H. C. brought me over to B. Ls tonight after the rain Hattie gave me one of her pictures MONDAY, 4 The white flakes are warning us to wrap our overcoats closer around us the ground looks quite becoming in her robe of white and the moon smiling down on her TUESDAY, enriches the scene 5 Beautiful white carpet to go to school on this morning it all disappeared at night. Went to L. Ls to out aps. they will not get one in a corner again. I’ll not bother take them �November WEDNESDAY, 6 1867. I am mad vexed cross if any one comes too near me I’ll bite them THURSDAY, 7 B. Ls apples more folks are I started knitting cutting some FRIDAY, 8 S & E. L called to the school for me to go home with them Sarah & Will came over and picked apples for us with the machine �November SATURDAY, 9 1867. Sewing all day Abbie & I had a big singing time called at G. W. about two minutes. J. D. here this evening to see about the school. SUNDAY, 10 Went to meeting beautiful day and the roads not very bad ~ came home with us and so did A.P. had quite a time in the afternoon a bold time in the evening beautiful moonlight MONDAY, 11 Two new scholars away from Kingston school. Moving again tonight today large �November TUESDAY, 12 1867. Quite a storm this morning. The folks all away to the sale did not buy themselves rich. WEDNESDAY, 13 Glorious sunset very pretty overhead but quite a mess under foot wonder if Mr. Deloon is sealed THURSDAY, 14 All sorts and kinds of weather to day rain hail snow and sunshine Sarah Adah & I went to Mr. Shields spent a very pleasant evening �November FRIDAY, 15 1867. Walked right from the school house & got home just dark two or three folks to help peel apples quite a time with P. D SATURDAY, 16 �November MONDAY, 18 1867. Cold and snowing all this forenoon some of the little fellows came crying this morning 34 scholars TUESDAY, 19 �November THURSDAY, 21 1867. Myria with Mrs. Jay all day got a lot of news when she came home they had some great times out to the wedding FRIDAY, 22 The roads are all mud mud did not go home tonight cutting up all sorts to keep from getting lonely finished my knitting did some washing SATURDAY, 23 Went nearly to the Gravel on horseback up to R. C. hill after dinner the first thing that caught my eye got home was buggy �November SUNDAY, 24 1867. In this diary I write with Joy For here is written my Dear boy And the writers love I ne’er can doubt When she calls her dear boy J. Trout And that Dear boys love can never vary While heaven bless him with the Drizzle pouring did not bunk this little bit MONDAY, 25 love of Mary drizzle or all day Abbie come fixed my evening feel a snoozy TUESDAY, 26 Fleming went by the school house afoot but no Abbie came Jim quite put out because he is not going to be hired �November WEDNESDAY, 27 1867. I have 36 scholars coming to me now that I would not exchange for any other 36 that I know of & if their parents were off in heathendom think I could make something of them THURSDAY, 28 Myria and Bryan were to Mr. Osbornes & W. Laycox did not get home until nearly 10 the folks were singing all the evening I made time is out to a belt night Jims FRIDAY, 29 Jim Martin went away this morning felt awful bad when he carried out his chest fancied he was following a coffin. Snowed & blowed so it is no use of thinking of going home �November SATURDAY, 30 1867 Trimmed my hat made a dress skirt awful cold and snowing & blowing so that I am fenced in and the windows are frozen over so I can scarcely see out December SUNDAY, 1 The first day of winter pretty cold tried to coax B. L to go to meeting did not succeed read all day tried to sing some did not make out rich MONDAY, 2 Our new hired man came this morning finished my dress this evening to bed 11 �December TUESDAY, 3 1867. Storming like sixty to day can hardly keep from freezing knitting mittens this evening WEDNESDAY, 4 Kept some of my youngsters in to night they do enjoy some right up and down sport going down hill Put me in mind of old here this evening times W. Mackie THURSDAY, 5 Had quite an exhibition fewer here this evening I picked out one little piece about the crickets �December FRIDAY, 6 1867. Thawing all day storming now so I guess I will not lose my ride tomorrow expected Mackies here this evening did not come SATURDAY, 7 my first ride B. L s folks went over to cut wood went along mother away from home down to see Lydia who is very sick it was so stormy had to come home with them I felt sorrySUNDAY, for 8 poor little Abbie Went to meeting with B.L the meeting house all changed around one wandering one brought back to the fold came home in the cutter the folks went to see Lydia she is very bad home about ten �December MONDAY, 9 1867. Cold stormy morning B took us to school with the oxen it looks as if winter had set in TUESDAY, 10 Has not got done storming yet everything went to [ ? ] to school I expect is is my fault as Jamie tells me but I must say along with to stay Sarah it is too nicetonight in the house WEDNESDAY, 11 B. L committing murder on a large scale - such a nice evening I do think B. L might go to see how Lydia is �December THURSDAY, 12 1867. Charley brought us to school this morning awful awful cold brought us home again. Hattie is in great glee because she is going to sleep with me FRIDAY, 13 The teams are flying round today like as if if was town meeting in the city SATURDAY, 14 Home all day B. L had the sawing machine finished my mittens Finished my dress �December SUNDAY, 15 Went to B. L home folks two B brought took Abbie 1867. meeting with with our girls there mother home & I back MONDAY, 16 Sawing machine here yet cut out a dress helping her make it it is so pleasant to have Abbie with me TUESDAY, 17 Helping Abbie again Miss Mc called to school this afternoon it is 11 and here Myria sits I am afraid she is not going to night we had a great talk about old times �December WEDNESDAY, 18 1867. Jamie here tonight took me to H.J.Cs for a ride back about ten hair curled no goodbye home eleven bed near twelve THURSDAY, 19 Working at sleeves scholars quite put out did not know examination FRIDAY, 20 Examination this forenoon no school this afternoon Miss Mc came home with a whole lot of folks and quite a time generally $ 11 �December SATURDAY, 21 1867. We all went to Meaford Abbie disappointed about her pictures got some books cards etc, for scholars SUNDAY, 22 Got all ready for meeting Bryan went after horses and stayed home after all Cutter drove about dark soon found out it was Frank stayed all night it was so stormy MONDAY, 23 Folks went away this morning about daylight some pretty big drifts going to school The Italian here all night making Mottoes �December Had time a TUESDAY, 24 1867. very pleasant this evening H & L were over had a very nice Christmas tree some singing just as the presents were distributed surprised a present also WEDNESDAY, 25 Abbie & I came home me this by morning in the cutter this morning made out my report alone all day got some Christmas presents with folks THURSDAY, 26 �Monday It rained May 18/68 all day Thursday Friday Labour day and Sunday till about night wrote a letter to cousin Will and one to J. E. Laycox walked up this morning in the mud went to Georges yesterday rest of the day with Abbie May 28/68 Went to meeting last Sunday with the waggon first time Meaford full of people. Bros Layton & Cox spoke special company in the afternoon a very pleasant evening stayed all night up in the gig next morning Very pleasant warm weather this week. The leaves are all out everything looks green good many Flowers out. Mr. Bond brought me a bouquet this morning some tulips in it other nice flowers visiting twice this week �Wednesday June 3 Last Sunday our folks went up the shore Abbie was Immersed in the evening the occasion was the most solemn of anything of the sort that I ever care to see June 17 The last two weeks have been full of events Bryan has been very sick and many of us were called to what we supposed to be his death bed but God in his providence has ordained it otherwise it is a great thing and mercy that he has been spared to his little ones a while longer but he was not afraid to go. Death had no terror to him he bid them all a long farewell when he was so willing we could not wish him to stay but it is a pleasure to think he is getting better �same Fleming came down more than a week ago Lib did not come with him Abbie has been away all this month she went to Meaford the 5 th been there since! school goes pretty tough since I was to Bryans seems I have not life enough to keep the school going as it ought to be. Invited to a picking bee this afternoon at C. Ls going I expect Two marriages Sarah Leavens and Die Family both living Meaford Thursday June 25 Bryan is still very poorly mother and Milton are still there most of the time Mil & I did not go to meeting last Sunday Sarah walked down Abbie was there Frederick �took her and her home in she enjoyed rate and did be as tired he brought the evening herself first not as seem might to be expected came up in the gig in the evening. Sarah was up here yesterday she says all the Derby folks were down Monday in the S.S excursion Will and Lib went up to Bryans. Went to the 11th with Sarah to Mc Kinis “bee” in the evening My scholars are mostly sick with the measles only had 17 today and 18 are sick, Henry brought us in some Strawberries this evening Mrs. Long away to Euphrasia �When What When From Farewell eyes are beaming never tongue can tell tears are streaming their crystal cell When hands are linked that dread to part And heart is not by throbbing heart O! bitter bitter is the smart Of them that bid farewell When hope is That And hidden bain of bliss would love forbidden I the breast When fettered We turn and tell to dwell by a viewless chain gaze and turn again Oh! death were merry to the pain Of them that bid farewell Heber �Man’s Human Life life a book of history The leaves thereof are days The letters mercies closely joined The title is Gods praise Another We live in in thoughts ings not in He most most; feels the best. Mason deeds, not gears; not breaths; in feelfigures over dial. lives who thinks the noblest, are to Baily �From social intercourse are derived some of the highest enjoyments of life. Where there is a free interchange of sentiment The mind acquires new ideas; and by a frequent excercise of its powers the understanding gains much vigour. The rule to be observed in all conversation is that we should not talk to ease ourselves but those that hear us. �Wednesday Aug 28 / 68 My visiting is coming to a close for this time expect to start for Canada tomorrow evening. I am in Rochester at present came here yesterday. Linds & Net were home but auntie was gone to Gates. They were extremely glat to see us it being 29 years since mother saw them. Nettie is a little chatter box I am glad for she can make up for my quietness one of Libbies old teachers called here this evening her old perceptress is married she got 600 worth of presents/ Net & I went down to the city this afternoon did some shopping got a very bad cold � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9bcfc7b7b1de5d41d1b8e95a156b5d79.pdf e8002c1f9c981e9f505bdc0002d3a09a PDF Text Text Mary Williams Trout (1847-1922) 1867 Diary Transcription Courtesy of Grey County Museum and Archives, Transcription funded by the Archival Community Digitization Program 2008/9 Keep this book for the sake of the New York trip Jan 1907 January TUESDAY, 1 1867 Home all day a whole load of Freds folks came about noon dinner over work one up Wellers folks came spent the evening had a very pleasant time. WEDNESDAY, 2 Milton took me to school started to go to teach very very lonely the things in the school all topsy turvy f□xed them up got to teaching about half past nine with three scholars. THURSDAY, 3 Started for school afoot and alone only four scholars terrible lonely spent the evening a Willies Laycox George & Sams folks were there had a very pleasant time but everything did not just suit. January FRIDAY, 4 1867 �Only one more scholar all �small Oh if there only some more come I’m so lonely a pleasant day but no hopes of getting home to night for Bryans folks are thrashing .My signed agreement SATURDAY, 5 At Byans all day sewing and busying myself as best I could The thrashers had a great time seeing which could tell the biggest stories but they had a greater time about their oats SUNDAY, 6 Went to meeting with Sarah & Bryan in the cutter Mr. T. spoke splendidly cheated him out of his ride in the cutter after dinner had a great sing started for home arrived about 6 took Sarah for a ride to the school house They had company January MONDAY, 7 1867 Brighter prospects fourteen scholars to day great times in Meaford at the election Stuarts works his liquor pretty well gets in for the reeve with the wonderful ma- jority of five Had six more scholars time seems to f□y a �little faster to day one of the auditors came and wished �me to let out school half past three , did so WEDNESDAY, 9 Went to Josiahs this forenoon got some money went to Meaford this afternoon met a cutter coming up the big hill went back to Meaford in it . bought several little trinkets settled some debts made a visit and got to Bryans about ten o’clock Traded 5.05$ Paid 30+80+2.00 Got a present January THURSDAY, 10 1867 Begin the days work with fresh vigor after the holiday had a great read in a nice book it was a beautiful poem called Evangeline there is some beautiful ideas in its verse FRIDAY, 11 It is pleasant to think to day is the last day of school in the week every thing about the same as usual only I was put off the track by hearing some bell go past the school house which met with an accident the same evening SATURDAY, 12 Memorable day went to Owen �Sound had some pictures taken done some visiting had a nice drive home and some very plea- �sant talk on the way arrived home safe and soundly Ex 3.50 January SUNDAY, 13 1867 George took me to meeting today a small congregation a ride home in the cutter two others accompan- ying, after dinner a good sing and a better one in the evengin up to Georges, came to Bryans about 9o’clock MONDAY, 14 Another day of school teaching over there is no use making excuses about it I believe I dislike it worse every day plenty to do twenty six scholars to day . 10 O’clock P.M. all gone to bed baby crying like sixty teaching went a little better today went to Josiahs tonight but he was going away so I came home without doing any business January WEDNESDAY, 16 1867 Twenty eight scholar today just as many as Parish to accomodate had the boys and girls change sides walked to missionary meeting it did not go very nice after �riding in the cutter (?) 3 cents �THURSDAY, 17 Had a ride to school today after the steers Miss Craig gave me a visit walked home and it stormed like sixty got home Catherine was here she spent the evening read some in my poems FRIDAY, 18 Another weeks teaching over my head but I have come far short of doing my duty I am to Bryans in likelihood of getting home it is early but I am awful sleepy I expect I am a little lonesome January SATURDAY, 19 1867 Darned , mended , and fixed all this forenoon dressed up and started to walk was overtaken and got a ride went to the P.O. got a couple of letters one was filled with Photographs went to stay all night with Fannie saw George & Martha gave her one of my Photographs SUNDAY, 20 Went to meeting with Fannie Mr. Sinclair spoke very will Hiram & Lydia were there started to go home in the ~~~~ They overtook us coaxed us to go home with them met a whole pile �of folks got our dinner. Had a sing a pleasant talk on a certain subject in �a certain book and returned the [?] 16C.P.M. MONDAY, 21 Got to school this morning after nine O’clock no f□re no [?] there all as silent as the tomb if it would stay as silent all day I would be well pleased f□xed my to night and read some in Hiawatha read some in the better book about how should they hear without a bench January TUESDAY, 22 1867 Twenty four scholars to day nearly all late whipped a little to day and sent one home my patience got pretty well worked got a bad cold a person called to put a notice on the door. Worst scholars I have had this year got a new register today made out the last half years report since school which is 11 82 115 Father is here over night the first time he has been here since I came here. It is nearly ten O’clock I must read some & THURSDAY, 24 go to bed. Another day over without any particular events Jim took father �home in the cutter there is Missionary meeting to night but I did not go have been puzzling my brains �WEDNESDAY, 23 over the Annual report not done yet January FRIDAY, 25 1867. Another great load off my shoulders a weeks care, and I finishe that awful report had a ride home from school tonight. It is early yet tonight I think I shall cover my book and read some yet SATURDAY, 26 Rode part of the way home with Clarkes boys the rest of the way there was no track went to Georges stay all night had a great time Note: This was written over top of the previous entry. Such strange feelings I have today I never had before it is strange to account for them (very) January MONDAY, 28 1867. at Brians spent the evening with Mary and I ought to be the best boy on earth for reasons that I will not state . May God in his kindness bless us and may we live for him who lived and died for us �TUESDAY, 29 Had a ride to school in the cutter to school I guess I am getting so sleepy I don’t know what I am doing no person there two sleighs soon came the day passed better than escpected WEDNESDAY, 30 January THURSDAY, 31 1867 Myria sent a letter off to Adah and I sent my Photo graph . Bri came home from Meaford tonight and brought me a letter and such another letter I never got. It was one worth while getting so full of everything that is loving and good February FRIDAY, 1 The day passed the same old we all went to Hirams in the evening thing until school was nearly had some music & quite a pleasant time 4 O’clock when I saw a cutterstaid all night with a plaide in it coming around the hill was greatly disappointed to f□nd it was only Sarah & Jinnie rode home and found Abbie there SATURDAY, 2 Up early learnt to play two or three pieces after breakfast had a good time �had a one of the best talks ever was Fleming & Jonnie came after a while �S&J went home with her [ ? ] for the [ ? ] paid $3.00 for school. Mertle & Melissa there in the evening had some loud [?]50 cent Ex 4.50 February SUNDAY, 3 1867 Went to meeting in the cutter Mr. Trout was not there Mr. Layton spoke to us E. She was there went up the shore in their sleigh pretty serious make up for it in the evening going to Bs getting better & better acquainted came in took tea started home about 8 oclock MONDAY, 4 wrote part of a letter today Had more trouble today than I have had this year whipped two scholars very near broke their heart. Mother & G & Phebe are here all night we have another inhabitant than we had last night TUESDAY, 5 The folks here are getting wonderful work at last they think they are they are guessing around in all directions they have not quite hit the mark nursed the most of the time tonight I believe I could stay up a while longer if I had some G. company. �February WEDNESDAY, 6 1867. The folks are all gone to �on hand 8.65 bed and I will be there soon for I am awful sleepy . The folks here just talk to me as if they knew everything I was up very early and O dear I am so sleepy Bs thrashed today THURSDAY, 7 I believe I am sick to night the folk think so at any rate there must be something wrong for I have been trying to read some in my Poems and it don’t go right at all I am sick and tired of everything and so I am going to bed and its only a little after seven I hope my mind will be settled in the morning Feel rather better than I did last night only I’m in a stew for fear I will not get to Meaford tomorrow. Bs folks had lots of company today the wanted me to go to meeting tonight but I did not choose to Just been thinking what I was up to a week ago February SATURDAY, 9 1867 Went to Meaford this morning settled with D.M. Ex 1.68 Lib & Jonnie were there in the cutter went to the P.O. there was a good looking envelope there for me got home about noon Maggie & Robert were down in the evening Jennie was at Mr. Rs in the afternoon to bed 1Ock �SUNDAY, 10 Tired to coax William to take me to meeting in the cutter could not �make it out had to go in the slay quite a number of strangers ath there Mr. Sinclair spoke went to Ts after they took me to Bs after dinner awful sleepy to night MONDAY, 11 The wind blew like sixty today green wood pretty tough time keep-ing the school house warm read some to Mother & Maria this evening it is pretty cold here or I should be tempted to write some more in something else February TUESDAY, 12 1867 A Visitor today for a short time and piles of visitors here when I got home went to the concert tonight there was an awful jam half of the folks were from O.S. Some music & recititations WEDNESDAY, 13 Raining and blowing the snow is going very fast quite a stream running by the School house committed some of my thoughts to paper had thirty scholars today THURSDAY, 14 The water was over the road this morning went across in �a sleigh Bryan went to Meaford and never went to the P.O. it is too bad and it Valentines day �too such a beautiful night it is too nice to go to bed February FRIDAY, 15 1867 Done teaching for this week I am so glad had a headache all day to day twenty nine scholars gave some cards for recitations expect I shall sleep with ma tonight SATURDAY, 16 I feel like another girl today had such a splendid time reading my letters got a Valentine & had my f□rst experience in nursing today expect Sarah & I will take care of the baby tonight SUNDAY, 17 28ctsWent to meeting this morning got there meeting was not in went to the P.O. put something in the letter box came back to meeting Mr. Trout was there gave us a good talking to about living in love February MONDAY, 18 1867 Went to school in a great hurry this morning got there just nine three new scholars a large school came home a lot of Bs relatives were �there some are staying all night snowed some today �TUESDAY, 19 About the same old thing one new scholar rather lonesome evengings without mother lots of visitors but not much company for me went to see J. Bs baby tonight a most pitiable object WEDNESDAY, 20 B. Spike & family went away this morning wanted to send to the P.O. awful bad today but was not fast enough f□nished Myria’s dress this evening it is late and I am very sleepy February THURSDAY, 21 1867 Been cutting up with Myria all the evening got her to joking some this week of teaching nearly over with but why I should I wish it to be so when it is so badly spent because the bad that I would not that I do every day I come short of doing my duty 11 O’clock P.M. awful lonesome a lookef for somebody all this evening came up stairs and wrote a couple of letters to drive away the Blues feel a good deal better now lent �.50 �SATURDAY, 23 Walked to Meaford this afternoon got a letter from a Dear good fellow a few minutes after had the great happiness of seeing the writer face to face a little later a ride home in the cutter and a glorious time in the evening about nine W.F. came staid all night ~~ went home Paid Myria 97 cts Ex. 97 February SUNDAY, 24 1867 Went to meeting with W. F. in the cutter . J.H. sent a letter to let us know he wished to let us know that he wished to be separated from us no need of it. T.J. smashed his cutter up this morning Maggie & Hattie along no person hurt MONDAY, 25 Nothing of consequence occur- ed to day the same old mono- tonous school teaching I hard- ly have room in the little old rickety school house for any class Oh, Dear O dear when are We going to have another good chat TUESDAY, 26 Went to Mrs. T. Johnsons tonight staid till meeting time went to meeting in misery all the time thinking how I was going to get home that fellow �tried to get in my way but I would not let him Mr. Burlys child died this afternoon �February WEDNESDAY, 27 1867 I went to Meaford to day to get My watch f□xed but Vick was not at home Went to Mrs Day and stopped over night with Hattie went up in the [ ? ] [ ? ] kips jolting me all the time THURSDAY, 28 It is one month since I wrote in this book all has gone right since Winter at least we have had some fun tonight and some good talk the ice is Broken and the current runs smooth can think aloud now March FRIDAY, 1 Walked up to school this morning with ~~ the roads mostly all mud the f□elds nearly all bare, looks consid erably more like spring than it generally does in St. Vincent for the time of the year. That old scamp had the impudence to ask my company to a social Went home with Hiram March SATURDAY, 2 1867 Snowed and blowed but notwithstanding that detestable fellow found his way over here pretending to want to buy a farm W. F. drove up about dark in all his glory �SUNDAY, 3 Abbie and I went to meeting this morning in W.Fs cutter he �walke the most of the way Mr. Cox spoke to us went home with Bryans after meeting went upstairs and read MONDAY, 4 Came home from school to night sewed some thought I was nearly sick laid down on the lounge March TUESDAY, 5 1867 Felt f□rst humdrum all day to day was not sleepy a bit Myria scolded me a little could not take it read some in a book read some more in a better book went to bed about ten WEDNESDAY, 6 The clock awful slow very late when school convened by the day and as a natural consequence late when school was out Harpers were here read some more in that book THURSDAY, 7 That scape[?] of a Jack[ ? ] had the impudence to another March FRIDAY, 8 1867 �Some of my scholars stayed away to f□re for the social �I expect there was plenty left all the young folks gone off to try and enjoy themselves there is to be some music there SATURDAY, 9 Went to the match Sarah went along called to George had a good chat went home up to see Mrs. Howe learned how to do some work, got home about dark had a good time in the evening with Abbie she wasn’t very well SUNDAY, 10 Went to meeting in the sleigh Mr. Sinclair presented a portion of the truth to us very plainly came home in the cutter with Maggie Mrs. Jay came too had a very pleasant little time with ~~ March MONDAY, 11 1867 Maggie and I did not get up this morning till about school time she did not go to school to day going to Massey G. Spike visited the school this afternoon a short time Maggie and I had a spledid good chat tonight Maggie went to school this �afternoon we were an hour or two coming home visitors here all night ~~ came here a �little after dark stayed all night had a most miserable time WEDNESDAY, 13 took me up to the top of the hill with the cutter walked the rest of the way the Superintendant visited the school this afternoon he praised the school so much I feel quite encouraged March THURSDAY, 14 1867 Stormy this morning had a ride to school walked home did some at my piecing read some went to bed early Bryan saw ~ in Meaford today FRIDAY, 15 Awful cold this morning walked to school could hardly keep from freezing after I got there let them spell down this afternoon gave some cards for recitations SATURDAY, 16 Wrote a letter to cousin W this morning went to Meaford after dinner got a letter from my dear ~ Sarah went with me shopping answered that letter or tried to did not make out nicely �got a hymn book E 2.55 �March SUNDAY , 17 1867 Went to meeting with Sarah Brother Prosser read in the new Test brother Sterling & Layton escorted us to be steadfast in the faith went with George after meeting went to Bryans with William and Abbie in the cutter MONDAY, 18 Commenced to read my reviews to day some splendid reading in them only nineteen scholars stormy and cold a sermon by a Baptist minister in my school house to night did not go TUESDAY, 19 Finisched reading one of my reviews today noon. Abbie had company to night Bryan went over to see Milton and I went along mother was over to Hirams baby sick. came home about ten March WEDNESDAY, 20 1867 Abbie went off to eat honey so I went to visiting it is such a beautiful night I could not make out much I had to look at the moon all the time Abbie brought me some honey �THURSDAY, 21 Finished my letter this �morning thought I was going to send it away but did not got a dear one tonight had another f□t got over it in the evening FRIDAY, 22 Finished a letter after school went to Meaford and posted it done some other business came back to Brians about seven awful tired George and Phebe were there he take me home arrived home around ten 18 cts April MONDAY, 1 1867 It rained and snowed all sorts today forgot my key this morning sent Johnny for it intended to go to Meaford but it was so stormy was very busy this evening TUESDAY, 2 Went across to the fourth line and to Meaford did some business for Milton got my order which amounted to $2. 96. went to Catherines stayed all night slept with Lydia WEDNESDAY, 3 All frozen up this morning started to come home 25 �after seven 25 to nine sent Miltons letter home by Mrs. Drummond �walked pretty slow when I was with her f□nished my apron tonight April THURSDAY, 4 1867 Fixed up my room this morning went to school it was raining only twenty scholars home tonight through the rain had some sugar to eat f□nished some work had on my hands for a good while Was quite astounded to wake up this morning and f□nd that the earth was again wrapped in a cloak of white the Italian was here when I came home had a great time eating sugar brought Abbie a bunch and myself a piece Stayed in the house all day today the roads were so bad I could not get home worked at my quilt the most of the time I have thirty six blocks done Sent Myria 25 cts the Italian gave ma a pen handle Could hardly make up my mind whether to go to meeting or not wanted to go so bad could hardly make up my mind to stay at home read the most of the �forenoon up stairs in the window while in that position I heard horses feet looked and saw some �person whom I took to be Jim Martin but when he had put his horses out and was coming to the house I found I was mistaken somehow we happened to f□nd ourselves up stairs in my bedroom and the time f□ying uncommonly fast The folks in the next room are having a great deal of fun I think by the sound some thief stole my pen and put another in its place I think he has cheated himself this time. TUESDAY, 9 April SUNDAY, 7 1867 Had a gentleman visitor a stranger he told his name was Mr. Noland was formerly a teacher enquired the way to Euphrasie. My head aches did some piecing April WEDNESDAY, 10 1867 Came off up stairs when I came from school tonight braided some pieced some went down stairs had our tea alone in the evening Sarah read to us out of “How to prosper” THURSDAY, 11 Went to Mr. Mc Lean �there was preaching at the school house Ada nor I did not �go Mrs. Burns & Lundry were there Ada and I talked nearly all night FIRDAY, 12 Beautiful mornings now came home to night and cut up like sixty cooled off went to sewing got tired and went to reading when got tired of that went to bed April SATURDAY, 13 1867 How beautifully the birds are singing this morning walked home this morning found Abbie in bed Milton on the lounge the rest at work sewed some for Abbie twisted some yarn going to sleep with Sarah MONDAY, 15 Rained to day which ever way you turn there is water over the road the little brooks which before seemed all pastime and all play act now as if they were mad and roaring for their prey April TUESDAY, 16 1867 Beautiful evening too nice to go to bed spent �the evening sewing and reading some in P.S. Arthur books. Bl was to Meaford �got a letter for Lib nothing but a paper for meWEDNESDAY, 17 Cut out and pieced two blocks read some about Annie Lee aloud came up stairs read a chapter by moonlight want to see ~ THURSDAY, 18 Walked home from school got arrived here at six Abbie’s head broke out with the Erysipelas [sic] Sarah to Meaford for medicine mother sick and no person to do anything got a letter April FRIDAY, 19 1867 Sarah went to Meaford Lib and I scrubbed and worked like littel sailors sent Judson after a letter he lost it looked for it. awfully tired. J. D, found the letter SATURDAY, 20 Took Sarahs place today have something of an idea now what she has to do & feel sorry for her I think she �has the worst time of it but Oh! if I could only see ~ just for one hour are in rapture �SUNDAY, 21 Of all the lonesome days that ever passed over my head this is the worst. I cannot believe that it was lonesomeness that ailed me tried to think was sick that did not go much better L&S April MONDAY, 22 1867 Another winter this morning I am very sorry to write it but had to stay in with one of my unruly scholars for a short time busied myself knitting did not read a bit L&S were reading spent some of the time playing with Hattie TUESDAY, 23 I could hardly work had such a pain in my side knit a little read some the most of the folks went to Mr. Simmons funeral heard that I had ~ WEDNESDAY, 24 Johnny was to Meaford today got my paper but nothing more went out to the barn with the girls but it was so cold did not stay long had a nice little sing read some went to �bed early April THURSDAY, 25 1867 Staid awake for hours and �hours last night thinking felt the effects of it in school today went to Whitelaws tonight Miss Layton & Miss Stephens were there a short April SUNDAY, 28 1867 I did not see my Dear Mary for 3 weeks to speak to her at the 9 th . My pen can not describe my pleasure or our enjoyment so May and May WEDNESDAY, 1 1867 Went a visiting again tonight went to James Laycox’s some [?] had been trying to sell him apple trees tryed to tease me a little turned the subject came home got Bryan to tell me all about court affairs THURSDAY, 2 At Mr. Johnsons tonight Sarah with all FRIDAY 3 Sarah & I went up to Mr. Karr’s had a very good visit with Kate never up that far before nice looking country May SATURDAY, 4 1867 �Started for home this morning found Libbie had beat �me got there the night before Our folks about the same as usual Abbie and I sung all the evening slept with Sarah SUNDAY, 5 Came over to B.L. this afternoon found the start MONDAY, 6 A whole lot of little pusses today that never were to school before they were comical littel fellas make me laugh in spite of myself 31 scholars Lizzie came back to day paid Johnson for making f□re 2.00 May TUESDAY, 7 1867 Another little urchin today which knew enough to laugh and talk was going visiting only looked so much like rain L& S are cleaning house got to reading before I knew it so much engaged did not hear about supper WEDNESDAY, 8 Had thirty two scholars to day a lot more little rats if I may so express myself went up to Mr. Matthews to night called to Sterlings when I came back found L. Bond here when I came home �THURSDAY, 9 �Libbie and I talked some after we went to bed and was consequently a little sleepy this morning she only went part of the to school with me 35 scholars today f□nished my stockings wrote a letter May FRIDAY, 10 1867 3.04 Went to Meaford after school trudged about could not get anything wanted Posted Letter walked home again beautiful moonlight spent the evening reading the papers SATURDAY, 11 Walked home this morning our folks are up to their ears cleaning house cut up this evening till I was ashamed of myself got the good book read some to bed quite cooled off SUNDAY, 12 George came along this morning so I went to meeting with him W.F. spoke to us somebody came back with us did not expect had a nice little time a walk after tea the moon shone on us for the f□rst time �May MONDAY, 13 1867 Miss Reynolds visited �my school this forenoon came home to dinner rained so hard she stayed until evening went as far as their school house with her read a good story here TUESDAY, 14 Rainy today kept some of the scholars away mended and f□xed some of my clothes read some poetry going to bed early tired some WEDNESDAY, 15 Still raining but faint hopes of its being fair tomorrow started some more knitting Brian gave me a present of a small slip of paper May THURSDAY, 16 1867. About the same old size today wishing all day it was one day later in the week so I would be released from my prison FRIDAY, 17 Went home by the old school house when I came the creek where I used to play it seemed must still �be going to school the folks pretty well Lib came home �SATURDAY, 18 Lib and I went to Meaford and back in four hours posted letter for Lib had some fun Sarah and I called to Burton Leavens came home in time to see the moon rise in all her glory May SUNDAY, 19 1867. Went to meeting in the wagon to day the f□rst one that I saw at was ~ gave me something to console me C & S Covey came up in the afternoon took me to the 7th MONDAY, 20 Walked to Meaford and back tonight called to see R.S. she is very sick could not help but feel bad to see a person so young and joyous to be cut off TUESDAY, 21 Rained today hopefull that it may not continue three days like last week made my dress , about 10 P.M. going to read a letter �and then try sleep some May WEDNESDAY, 22 1867. Trimmed my hat �read one of my reviews through. it rains increasingly the Clouds do not disperse enough to let one ray of the sun shine THURSDAY, 23 When I came home from school give up coming home it was so wet sat down went to work could not be contented got up started for home arrived about dark W&L arrived soon after FRIDAY, 24 The day dragged away very slowly W&L enjoyed themselves tiptop but it made me lonesome on account of my disappointment stayed home sewed all day hailed some towards evening rained after but think it has cleared up May SATURDAY, 25 1867 All day with my Ma again wanted W.F. to take me to my visitors Kate’s but he had to go horse back so poor me had to stay home he brought a beautiful bouquet home with him �SUNDAY, 26 Did not like it much because our folks could �not go to meeting this morning George went on foot brought a book for Abbie and a book mark for me the folks came past the MONDAY, 27 way with me A lot of us went up to Mr. Wards tonight my foot so sore could hardly get home had a pretty good visit May TUESDAY, 28 1867. Very rainy all day but I had thirty three scholars went without my dinner could not come home did a good deal of sewing and some reading, hope I may get up earlier than did this morning WEDNESDAY, 29 Still dark and cloudy but the sun did show its face a while tonight then went to bed behind a big black cloud . The school house was f□lled full today 39 scholars THURSDAY, 30 The scholars acted just as bad as they knew how to day tried to have patience �with them. Ma came up tonight to see us May FRIDAY, 31 1867. �Went to Mr. McLeans to tea Mrs. Shields & sister were there Ada came home with me we came across the woods awful wet and rough June SATURDAY, 1 Ada went away about seven talked a little about going to the shore but could not get started helped mother a little in the garden, Lib came home just dark SUNDAY, 2 I came up to the M today to pass the evening with one of the most lovely and most amiable young Lady that it has ever been my lot to become acquainted with. How the time was spent can only be imagined not told June MONDAY, 3 1867. Walked over this morning after the rain, had some good company, horrid roads, arrive about 8 A.M. , awful tired tonight. I was here to dinner they tell me Mrs. C~ here all night tried to tease �me TUESDAY, 4 �Do think never heard so much crazy talk from a married woman as today pity the man that has to live with her she must be void of all natural feeling. New moon tonight f□nished some work WEDNESDAY, 5 Beautiful warm day. Walked to Meaford came home horseback Bryans stayed to meeting June THURSDAY, 6 1867. Awful awful warm today came home for my dinner do think I did not feel the heat any worse all last summer very close this evening. Sarah was to a picking bee FRIDAY, 7 Another bee today did not go B got a new stove today. Walked home after seven a letter for me photographs in it SATURDAY, 8 Libbie came home this morning glad to think had not to walk so far �Sarah went to Meaford waited for her while �she was gone. Abbie has a bad headache June SUNDAY, 9 1867. Brewster to meeting Mr. T, took me very sick Maggie was there Sinclair spoke the best ever heard him. Hirams to our place up to Georges a minute or two Lib & Milton went along Sarah came home with me tonight MONDAY, 10 Such a dear sweet evening so warm so clear not a sound but the low murmuring of the river I am sure all nature must be emoting wonder what what my dear [? ] is thinking about just now dare say about his dear father TUESDAY, 11 Went to a picking bee after school home a little before dark almost dark, some company came stayed all night rained some June WEDNESDAY, 12 1867. Went to J. Ls bee J there all night trimmed my hat �THURSDAY, 13 Whole pile of men here the one with black hair about the only respectable one among them had some splendid times in the evening with that one FRIDAY, 14 BSs went to a funeral nice shower this afternoon only about twenty eight scholars. I did not go home expect to go to Meaford tomorrow June SATURDAY, 15 1867. Milton over to dinner P. T. here a short time S.L. & I went to Meaford went with M. to 16. Line got Abbie a little doll of a hat she was pretty well pleased with it. Called to see R.S. expect it will be the last time Did not to to meeting stayed with Abbie after dinner went to the graveyard rode home with Fredericks pretty near giving up seeing any person when Abbie said J. & M were coming Abbie had ride. I had one in the evening by moonlight �Kissed Maggie a sweet good- bye and started for the [?] about six awfully tired �when I got here it was so warm had a little sleep before went to school. A great deal of wind and little rain this evening June TUESDAY, 18 1867. Had to go to Meaford to take some things back Heard that Rachel Snider departed this life this morning at 1 O’clock got up to the 7th took a notion to go home acted on it pleasant time with Maggie WEDNESDAY, 19 Walked over this morning arrived about eight Another bee excused myself by being too tired. B. Ls had quite a time f□ghting f□re today THURSDAY, 20 Went to see the last remains of R. Snider deposited in its last earthly house a person must have had a heart of stone not to have been moved a look at her mother was enough to make ones heart ache. Had school half a day Maggie went with us to the church �June FRIDAY, 21 1867 Libbie, Maggie and I visited �Miss Munyards school this forenoon we had great times this afternoon Mr.& Mrs. Snider called gave Abbie a ride J.T. came for Maggie I went home with them SATURDAY, 22 Went out in the Cedar Grove this morning with the rest of the company up on the hill after dinner Mum & Rachel with us got some strawberries and a good time generally think it a very pretty place so near the lake home in the gig in the evening Went to meeting this morning Brothers C. & Stg did the speaking another discussion about Mrs. Dunn affair Overtook C. Craig came home with us Hirams folks over this afternoon June MONDAY, 24 1867. Milton brought me over in the waggon. Went over to Mr. A. Burlys with Lizzie TUESDAY, 25 Very warm looks little like rain Thirty eight scholars today ~~ here for dinner today I f□nished some work �WEDNESDAY, 26 �A splendid rain last night not quite so warm today went visiting tonight June THURSDAY, 27 1867. The rain made some great times among us at noon cut up with Maggie & Hattie until I am as tired as the mischief only one more day this week and then I am going to have a holiday Monday O! that is so good. My f□rst half year of teaching is ended, called at Mrs. Edwards as I was going home got home about dark Milton just got home ahead of me with a new spring seat to his wagon SATURDAY, 29 Spent my time lying in bed the doctor called to see me Abbie worked a nice little mark for me Fleming and his new buggy drove up shortly after dark. �June SUNDAY, 30 1867. Spent the most of the forenoon on the bed Jamie came up after dinner to see me read �some for me Mr. Wellers folks called to see us this evening July MONDAY, 1 This is the f□rst day in my life that I ever devoted to visiting any one lady & must say it is sweet to be all day with my dearest friend am sorry that she is not well she must takecare of herself for her ownsake and for Jamies and all her dear friends never felt so sorry to say goodbye to J~ as last night it seemed like as if my last and best friend was going leaving me alone away from home and almost sick but had a good sleep and feel a great deal better not to many scholars one good thing July WEDNESDAY, 3 1867. Got the half yearly report partly made it out . Did not get my medicine until tonight it is horrid stuff THURSDAY, 4 Finished the report went to Meaford tonihgt along with Myria to get her �eye lanced FRIDAY, 5 Been looking over some �very dear good letters and f□nd I have had about 120 pages from that same fountain in about f□ve months SUNDAY, 7 Up to Georges a little while this morning went to meeting heard Mr. White for the f□rst time. came over to bryans this evening MONDAY, 8 I am spending another eve with my dear M~ and I have to write in her Diary and I would sooner write in her heart something so good that she never could erase it and would never want to (I’ll try ) (Q.T.) WEDNESDAY, 10 Sent one of my boys home today when I got home from school tonight was pretty near sick Jamie was here and I never saw him at all THURSDAY, 11 Went to a picking bee tonight came home and read some old letter my �Dear friend and I had another good time tonight �brightening our hopes and sealing our affections July FRIDAY, 12 1867. Most all my scholars went off to the 12th had a good time with what was left. Our folks sent a horse over for me tonight so I had a ride home SATURDAY, 13 Lib came home this morning shortly after. Miss J. Beatty came down we all went to Meaford in the afternoon done some shopping came home and made some sweet hearts SUNDAY, 14 Went to meeting this morning Bros Grant & Stirling did the speaking had a big load comnig home Judson brought me home tonight July MONDAY, 15 1867. Got caught in a rain storm as wet as a drowned rat when I got home cleared up a very pleasant evening now TUESDAY, 16 �Our folks sent a horse over for me to go to Meaford on �had a good ride back before dark. Mother tried to discourage me from going to the States could not see it G. may not come WEDNESDAY, 17 Had a splendid time with Maggie & Hattie think I got exercise enough today Mother went away this morning before I was up. My school is getting smaller July THURSDAY, 18 1867. Did not sleep hardly any last night made up for it this morning Rebecca came here today Mr. Goss here all night. Went to Allison Burly tonight had quite a sing FRIDAY, 19 Walked home soon after I got here Libbie came and shortly after that Fleming buggy & all came along going to sleep with Abbie SATURDAY, 20 Fleming gave me a drive this morning this afternoon �went to Meaford with Milton had a great deal �of running about but did not make out much Bro Lister proved very plainly that Christ is at present a king and has a kingdom on earth July SUNDAY, 21 As I came near the 7th, house had the great pleasure of seeing Bro Lister and two of his children he gave us a [?] sermon on Unity just spoke to ~ that was all! all! MONDAY, 22 Went to Meaford with B.L. heard Bro Lister splendid attention Maggie gave me something the girsl are here and I cannot read it TUESDAY, 23 O dear so close and hot can hardly live any where did not sleep much such a day of misery just alive that is about all f□nished reading Sacred poems today noon July WEDNESDAY, 24 1867 Saw a little something If he never does anything worse than that I’ll wonder �of the effects of temper Jim got vexed and hurt one �of the horses so badly they had to kill it I guess nearly all in the horses cried could hardly get any one to kill it THURSDAY, 25 About half sick had a notion to let Sarah teach this afternoon stuck it out myself. Ever so glad to think that I am going to have four weeks holidays so much comfort even if I cannot go to the states Started for Mr. Stirlings this morning about 5 O’clock got 16 dollars back to BLs at eight Johnny brought me part way home tumbled around the rest of the day June THURSDAY, 27 1867. The rain made some great times among us at noon cut up with Maggie & Hattie until I am as tired as the mischief only one more day this week and then I am going to have a holiday Monday O! that is so good. My f□rst half year of teaching is ended, called at Mrs. Edwards as I was going �home got home about dark Milton just got home �ahead of me with a new spring seat to his wagon SATURDAY, 29 Spent my time lying in bed the doctor called to see me Abbie worked a nice little mark for me Fleming and his new buggy drove up shortly after dark. June SUNDAY, 30 1867. Spent the most of the forenoon on the bed Jamie came up after dinner to see me read some for me Mr. Wellers folks called to see us thisevening July MONDAY, 1 This is the f□rst day in my life that I ever devoted to visiting any one lady & must say it is sweet to be all day with my dearest friend am sorry that she is not well she must takecare of herself for her ownsake and for Jamies and all her dear friends never felt so sorry to say goodbye to J~ as last night it seemed like as if my last and best friend was going leaving me alone away �from home and almost sick but had a good sleep and feel a great deal better not to many scholars one good thing �July WEDNESDAY, 3 1867. Got the half yearly report partly made it out . Did not get my medicine until tonight it is horrid stuff THURSDAY, 4 Finished the report went to Meaford tonihgt along with Myria to get her eye lanced FRIDAY, 5 Been looking over some very dear good letters and f□nd I have had about 120 pages from that same fountain in about f□ve months SUNDAY, 7 Up to Georges a little while this morning went to meeting heard Mr. White for the f□rst time. came over to bryans this evening MONDAY, 8 I am spending another eve with my dear M~ and I have to write in her Diary and I would sooner write �in her heart something so good that she never could �erase it and would never want to ( I’ll try ) (Q.T.) WEDNESDAY, 10 Sent one of my boys home today when I got home from school tonight was pretty near sick Jamie was here and I never saw him at all THURSDAY, 11 Went to a picking bee tonight came home and read some old letter my Dear friend and I had another good time tonight brightening our hopes and sealing our affections July FRIDAY, 12 1867. Most all my scholars went off to the 12th had a good time with what was left. Our folks sent a horse over for me tonight so I had a ride home SATURDAY, 13 Lib came home this morning shortly after. Miss J. Beatty came down we all went to Meaford in the afternoon done some shopping came �home and made some sweet hearts �SUNDAY, 14 Went to meeting this morning Bros Grant & Stirling did the speaking had a big load comnig home Judson brought me home tonight July MONDAY, 15 1867. Got caught in a rain storm as wet as a drowned rat when I got home cleared up a very pleasant evening now TUESDAY, 16 Our folks sent a horse over for me to go to Meaford on had a good ride back before dark. Mother tried to discourage me from going to the States could not see it G. may not come WEDNESDAY, 17 Had a splendid time with Maggie & Hattie think I got exercise enough today Mother went away this morning before I was up. My school is getting smaller July THURSDAY, 18 1867. Did not sleep hardly any last night made up �for it this morning Rebecca came here today Mr. Goss here �all night. Went to Allison Burly tonight had quite a sing FRIDAY, 19 Walked home soon after I got here Libbie came and shortly after that Fleming buggy & all came along going to sleep with Abbie SATURDAY, 20 Fleming gave me a drive this morning this afternoon went to Meaford with Milton had a great deal of running about but did not make out much Bro Lister proved very plainly that Christ is at present a king and has a kingdom on earth July SUNDAY, 21 As I came near the 7th, house had the great pleasure of seeing Bro Lister and two of his children he gave us a [?] sermon on Unity just spoke to ~ that was all! all! MONDAY, 22 Went to Meaford with B.L. heard Bro Lister splendid attention �Maggie gave me something �the girsl are here and I cannot read it TUESDAY, 23 O dear so close and hot can hardly live any where did not sleep much such a day of misery just alive that is about all f□nished reading Sacred poems today noon July WEDNESDAY, 24 1867 Saw a little something If he never does anything worse than that I’ll wonder of the effects of temper Jim got vexed and hurt one of the horses so badly they had to kill it I guess nearly all in the horses cried could hardly get any one to kill it THURSDAY, 25 About half sick had a notion to let Sarah teach this afternoon stuck it out myself. Ever so glad to think that I am going to have four weeks holidays so much comfort even if I cannot go to the states Started for Mr. Stirlings this morning about 5 O’clock �got 16 dollars back to BLs at eight Johnny brought me part way home tumbled around the rest of the day �July SATURDAY, 27 1867. See Friday SUNDAY, 28 Did not go to meeting this morning Charlie & Connie up after meeting Abbie and I went with Charlie for a ride went to meeting in the gig James Beaty spoke MONDAY, 29 Rained this morning so I could not go to Meaford sewing all day went to Hirams horse back tonight he is sick July TUESDAY, 30 1867. Gang home about Eleven Milton took me to Meaford fell in with a lot of picnicers had quite a time at Mrs. Jays a short time went to B. Ls coming home got my trunk WEDNESDAY, 31 Sewed all day Abbie help- ed me rained this afternoon after tea Sarah told me Frank was coming he had a rider also nearly dark Hattie & Maggie �came about dark stayed all night J went home Hattie started off this �THURSDAY, 1 morning with the horse and gig visited Miss Battys school went on to Mr. Pattersons got our dinner on up higher and higher visited J. Cooks school we went up so high that the air became very thin life became almost extinct even our horse failed to do its former service thought it time to return home cut up like 60 August FRIDAY, 2 1867. Hattie & I f□nished our trip had a big time at Langs school and in the brick under the hill came home about two, ironed all the afternoon Maggie & Hattie went home this afternoon. SATURDAY, 3 Fixed my coat this forenoon Libbie & I went to Meaford this afternoon no money, no order rested with Hattie a while walked home Milton was going to hunt up some money did not want him to SUNDAY, 4 Mr. Mackie went to meeting with us Mr. Lister appeared very suddenly among us talked to us very nicely home in the gig pleasant chat �got a scolding and a present went down to meeting in the evening. �August MONDAY, 5 1867. Did all sorts of trumpery cut up like sixty sometimes and sometimes just as much the reverse changeable little mortal at the best always in one extreme or the other TUESDAY, 4 At last we are about ready to make a start for the great Republic Lib & I went to M got our money did a little shopping saw ~~ about a minute and a half WEDNESDAY, 7 Started from home about 9 A.M. took the boat for Collingwood arrived 20 after 12 waited until three for the cars to start in Toronto after nine took a bus for American Hotel. Fare 2.50 August THURSDAY, 8 1867. Went to Kingston on the boat took another boat for the cape the cars for Mansville expenses 11.50 whole fare from Meaford to Mansville 19 $ beautiful weather a very pleasant trip FRIDAY, 9 Came to Granpas today about 11O’clock they all know us �had one of the greatest times ever heard of wrote a letter �home to Abbie Willie posted it for me Mary & Auntie here this afternoon SATURDAY, 10 Spent the time very nicely with the friends here Auntie L. tried very hard to tease me a little wrote a letter. Coram called to take me home did not want to go just yet August SUNDAY, 11 1867. The Disciples do not meet here now some have died and many have moved consequently I went to the Methodist & Baptist along with cousins Mary & Boardman Fish visited the graveyard dozens of my relatives there MONDAY, 12 Granpa went to town got Abbie a pretty knife. Cousin Walter Mechem came up with the buses & carriage to take us home with him Aunt Lydia & Cousin Mary Fish went too got here just dark had a nice time this evening Cousin Phene has a [ ? ] TUESDAY, 13 At uncle Meachems all day rained spoiled all our plans had a concert among ourselves �tonight beautiful moonlight had a walk by moonlight but there is something lacking �August WEDNESDAY, 14 1867. Mother got some photos with M A Week this morning since I started the longest week ever put through. Us young folks went to Pulaski showed me all through the town came home. Mother and the Aunties went down to their cousins after dinner the two Mary’s were going but I played sick so to get a chance to write but there was some company came and they would not let me. Went with Walter for to bring the folks home THURSDAY, 15 then when we got home all of us young folks went for a moonlight ride Josephine and I slept together last night for some cause we did not rest very well so we went to bed this afternoon while we were to sleep B. F came after Mary stayed till after tea Uncle John brought us to Granpas arrived little after dark FRIDAY, 16 Visiting is awful hard work I think I am awful tired to day one day this week rode about 20 miles another 17 went visiting this afternoon to S. Smiths came home Willie and I had a good chat he has a very sore throat Nearly two weeks since I heard from my Jamie would give something to see him just �one little while tonight �August SATURDAY, 17 1867. Dotted down some of the occurences of the day was just going to write some cooking recipes when Walter and the rest drove up going to cousin Eastmans. Rhoddie hitched up the buggy mother and Lydia went and I went with Walter we had a time long to be embered going to sleep with Aunt Lydia the rest of the young folks went home SUNDAY, 18 Mother went to see Mrs. Ss sister read some in the good book some in Mary Bunyan, did not go to meeting had a nice shower pleasnat talk with cousins H and M Hunt Cousin Charley brought us home MONDAY, 19 about noon chatted with Granpa most of the afternoon about dusk my dear cousin Mary Fish came to speak a short time with me Boardman came to go home with her. Auntie Elsie is quite sick tonight so uncle is not quite so jolly as he was August TUESDAY, 20 1867. WEDNESDAY, 21 THURSDAY, 22 �called on Mrs. Salisberry Mary gave me her picture B gave his too so [?] took it back expect to leave �here tomorrow for home Went to sleep last night thinknig about my pet Jamie as usual dreamt a whole pile about hime thought I would get a letter to day but no letter for I was [?] Mary. Went down to see my dear cousin Mary her and B came home with me spent the evening such a good good time we did have all to ourselves in the bedroom showed them our pictures We said goddbye to all the dear ones at Granpas is was a trying matter for all parties for it is possible we will never see them again cousin W brought us 8 miles to uncle John Meachems Cousin Walter & Phene 10 mile to uncle T. Brewster we came through all sorts of country but there was one very beautiful place it was a chestnut grove the trees formed an arch over our heads so low that I could stand up in the carriage and touch them we called at Libbies but she was not at home August FRIDAY, 23 1867. Arrived at uncles last night about six cousin Ada has a splendid Piano gave us some music from it. Went all through the salt- �works visited cousin E & G wrote two letter and posted them SATURDAY, 24 �Today is aunt Amandas birthday up to the elbows picking this forenoon to the city twice this afternoon the guests arrived at six uncle Jud came with them splendid presents & music SUNDAY, 25 Uncle Jim brought us to uncle Judsons met a funeral folks all away from home uncle went and got them cousin Theo is a dear girl and uncle Jud is just one of the best men that ever lived indeed they are all as good as good August MONDAY, 26 1867. Went to school with Thedie called to see Mrs. Boot in the evening came home about 8 went down town again saw Nate Hunter got a letter from Abbie the f□rst one I have had nice time with my good old uncle TUESDAY, 27 Up and off this morning by seven Uncle & Auntie came with to cars good byes all said and away we whirred for Rochester Nettie is a little chatterbox her & I went up to the corners this evening to hear the band �WEDNESDAY, 28 Auntie away Mr. Stephens called [ ? ] �Net & I went to the bank 40 pr[?] did some shopping. got such a bad cold could not speak loud some of the time Auntie f□red us up a dose they think I am in bed now but they are a little bit fouled Auntie came home about 10 O’clock August THURSDAY, 29 Spent this forenoon strolling on Mt. Hope had a splendid view of the city. Uncle came with us 8 mile on the cars as far as Charlotte seen us safe aboard the steamer Cataract FRIDAY, 30 Started for Toronto about six was to arrive 5 this morning but but a storm drove us back to port and Oh! ~ its no use to try to write anything about it all I can say is that it was one day of misery. SATURDAY, 31 Yesterday about 4 took cars for Rochester changed cars for the falls just dark a little view of the splendour of nature changed cars for Hamilton stayed all night morning train for Toronto there at noon dinner at Jns G. good visit with all the folks �all got the election fever started at 4 for Collingwood arrived between 9 & 10 all night at Camerons �September SUNDAY, 1 1867. First day of fall perfectly awful cold hired conveyance here cost 4$ dined at Mr. Hamiltons called to see Mrs. Jay. C went for Milton, home to my dear old home just dark all my dear pets were there dear good time MONDAY, 2 Came over in the gig nearly froze my toes started off for school once home eleven scholars teaching seems more of a pleasure than when I quit P. T. called this afternoon Myria makes me talk so much I cannot get any time to write to my friends TUESDAY, 3 f□fteen scholars to day , more than I expected rained nearly all day it seems to me there must have been a mistake in the seasons this year that fall instead of summer followed spring. Wrote to Granpa September WEDNESDAY, 4 1867. This morning wrote to Nate Brew came home for my dinner had 17 scholars wrote to Phene Meachem after school called on Mrs. J. L came �home chatted long while with Myria after the folks were gone to bed �THURSDAY, 5 My scholars still on the increase two more today. Oh! dear me everything goes wrong this week just because I am not in a tune for teaching I think my holidays spoiled me it is 10 and B.L are drawing in yet FRIDAY, 6 Walked home carried a basket of crabs got there about dark Abbie rocking her self as usual and all the rest accordingly September SATURDAY, 7 1867. Libbie came home loud time talking went to Meaford on horseback saw some of my friends posted f□ve letters the other side W. F came about 10 O’clock our folks drawing in till late SUNDAY 8 To meeting long time since here before knew how to enjoy it Bryans & Hirams to our place to dinner J.&H called ride to cut up as usual of late a general [ ? ] in the evening they stay all night slept with Hattie MONDAY, 9 �Quite a chat with Jamie this noon very pleasnat because unexpected �unpleasant because so soon ended bother bother to these visitings much pleasanter to have them without as many ends Jamie thinks so I know One of took a notion to go home came back September TUESDAY, 10 1867. Teaching went along f□nely to day some few of my scholars were foolish enough to leave and go to Meaford or rather their parents were foolish enough to let them sewing this evening beginning to get things picked up a little WEDNESDAY, 11 Feel today as if I might have gone through a sawmill or something worse last night Thought Jamie was going to f□nd this space did not so I am not going to THURSDAY, 12 Jamie stayed here all night went away and came back again and left again started some braiding not a bit sleepy it is such a nice warm evening SUNDAY, 15 September FRIDAY, 13 1867. Walked home called �to Bs & Gs home just as the moon rose beautiful eclipse lasted some time �Rebecca here spinning would not let me sleep with Abbie SATURDAY, 14 Visiting at B S & R L. Libbie had business to Mr. Batty this forenoon too tired to go any where else going to sleep with Abbie Our folks all pitched in that I should stay home got the dinner alll ready waited an hour did not get home till six then mother came in with a black eye the f□rst thing I heard was that Mrs. T was dangerously sick got it all jangled up together started for BL in the midst of it if I had wings why wouldn’t I f□y September MONDAY, 16 1867. Sarah was going to Meaford tomorrow got her to go today so I could hear from the [ ? ] heard that she was better but afraid soon be worse if I could only go one little while Oh if somebody would only say, “go Mary” I would spite of everything TUESDAY, 17 All is suspence here not heard one word today WEDNESDAY, 18 Made up my mind the folks �are better or I should have heard from some quarter read some �in the review for others some in Ee about Gabriel O my beloved Myria thought it very appropriate September THURSDAY, 19 1867. School half day to W Bs childs funeral this afternoon from that Saran & I went to Meaford called on Mrs. Jay I got a new dress rode part way home horseback FRIDAY, 20 Mr. Cook wished me to tell the scholars he would preach that evening walked home Lib there before me SATURDAY, 21 Had a great dream last night started for the shore [?] 5 to 12 to Kates & after I stayed till after three she went with me down Through the Cedar Grove Mrs. Trout a good deal better September SATURDAY, 28 1867. A lot of us went to Meaford Abbie had some pictures taken, pretty well used up Lib letter her & I called on H. C at his new residence wanted to know if an bookseller �SUNDAY, 29 Went to meeting this morning awfully cold saw ~ few �minutes before meeting came over to BL about dark a lot of his relations here to see him MONDAY, 30 Scarcely got up time enough to get to school between walking sleeping & eating ought to get fat will forget to get up at all tomorrow if dont hurry to bed nearly 11 October TUESDAY, 1 1867. Teaching Younguns one poor little fellow afraid of staying in all night WEDNESDAY, 2 Went to school through the rain only two scholars came home went to Meaford with B.Ls f□rst time ever at fall show saw a lot of my old friends THURSDAY, 3 Went to Mr. Stirlings on business had a good chat October FRIDAY, 4 1867. Maggie & I came to school together Lib assisted my school short �time this afternoon cleaned the school house quite a while �after dark when Lib and I got home SATURDAY, 5 Lib was in splendid spirits which led us to expect somebody not disappointed arrived after dark SUNDAY, 6 To meeting L & I did the speaking ~ came up in the afternoon had one of the loudest times ever struck up . B.P. going to stay a week with Abbie October MONDAY, 7 1867. T. came with me to the 7th did not see any Evil Genius awfully sleepy all day TUESDAY, 8 Mr. Linn spent the evening with us very pleasant fellow to chat with had some impertinent questions to ask WEDNESDAY, 9 Grey dripping day saving after school B L had a pearing bee among themselves reading in �the review at school sent a pamphlet to Mr. Stirling �October THURSDAY, 10 1867. Heard that Mrs. T. was dead cannot credit it Messrs Johnston & Hamilton died night before last funerals today poor me cannot go FRIDAY, 11 Walked home through mud & rain could not stay at the 7th could get no news in that corner SATURDAY, 12 Helped Sarah all day Lib came along little before dark Fleming made his appearance shortly after tea spent f□rst of the evening in the off□ce Aunt Lydia writes me some sad news Uncle Sheldon is dead sick only two days October SUNDAY, 13 1867 Went to meeting around by the gravel seen Bessie safely at home Mr. T. back to meeting again home by 5 or 6 never went through such mud in my life All of us up to H. J. Cs in the evening a great sing MONDAY, 14 �Stayed to Hirams all night walked over this �morning B Ls got the thrashing machine TUESDAY, 15 Very agreeably surprised this evening when Jamie came in his pleasant count was telling Hattie everything was rolling on smoothly told me a great long story while the folks were paring apples went to bed in pretty good season considering that Jamie was up to all sorts of fun October WEDNESDAY, 16 1867 My company stayed with me till school time Everything went off f□nely to school the scholars all very studious THURSDAY, 17 Beautiful weather all the week very pleasant to me because the scholars are always much better on sunny days quite a thunder storm this afternoon for October A. Mc called this afternoon FRIDAY, 18 To day is my birth day 20 years old is it possible It seems so short a time �since I went to the old school and us children �played camp meeting on F[ ? ] hill October SATURDAY< 19 1867. Lydia had a lot of her relations helping her to make up the f□ame got home I heard that W. Johnston was dead SUNDAY, 20 Fleming took a preacher to Meaford this morning took Jim to the point and back got home about dark Sarah and I spent the evening at Georges Abbie came home this morning MONDAY, 21 Walked over to 7th this morning a stranger here all night friend of J. Hunter October TUESDAY, 22 Some what rainy B. Ls folks over to the 9th been up stairs all alone all the evening they are all gone to bed have to be moving off WEDNESDAY, 23 �We all went to W. Ls to pare apples took the �machine Mr. Wards folks there with theirs home about eleven THURSDAY, 24 Went to Mr. McLeans staying over night Mother got a letter andmetal photograph October FRIDAY, 25 1867 Got home shortly after dark a lot of our relations here to help us cut apples Catherina here all night she has been up a day or two getting home sick I got a letter from cousin Nettie SATURDAY, 26 Milton Kate & Lib went to Meaford this afternoon Abbie & I writing letters while they were gone SUNDAY, 27 Went to meeting this morning up the shore this afternoon did not get sold came home in the gig after dark another one of those good times which we always have �October MONDAY, 28 1867 Jamie brought me over this morning pretty near �cold enough to be pleasant quite warm in the middle of the day quite cloudy had a go at old sing. TUESDAY, 29 Tried to rain this morning Mr. Whitelaw over a while is building his son a new house took our machine over to W.B helped them all evening WEDNESDAY, 30 Myria & Bryan to Meaford took Hattie got her pictures taken October THURSDAY, 31 1867. Bryans folks over to J. Ls with their machine stayed home had a great sing. J. M. boasting how good he was going to be to his wife November FRIDAY, 1 Today is S. Ls birth day Anniversary nice little time I am knitting knitting knitting such awful work. SATURDAY, 2 Went to Meaford with �B. L. got Hatties & Adahs pictures went home with �B.P. got dinner walked home after dinner Lib had just got in ahead of me November SUNDAY, 3 1867. Rained this morning did not go to meeting considerable hail H. H. up with horse & buggy to H. C. brought me over to B. Ls tonight after the rain Hattie gave me one of her pictures MONDAY, 4 The white f□akes are warning us to wrap our overcoats closer around us the ground looks quite becoming in her robe of white and the moon smiling down on her enriches the scene TUESDAY, 5 Beautiful white carpet to go to school on this morning it all disappeared at night. Went to L. Ls to out aps. they will not get one in a corner again. I’ll not bother take them November WEDNESDAY, 6 1867. I am mad vexed cross if any one comes �too near me I’ll bite them �THURSDAY, 7 B. Ls folks are cutting apples I started some more knitting FRIDAY, 8 S & E. L called to the school for me to go home with them Sarah & Will came over and picked apples for us with the machine November SATURDAY, 9 1867. Sewing all day Abbie & I had a big singing time called at G. W. about two minutes. J. D. here this evening to see about the school. SUNDAY, 10 Went to meeting beautiful day and the roads not very bad ~ came home with us and so did A.P. had quite a time in the afternoon a bold time in the evening beautiful moonlight MONDAY, 11 Two new scholars today away from Kingston large school. Moving �again tonight November TUESDAY, 12 1867. �Quite a storm this morning. The folks all away to the sale did not buy themselves rich. WEDNESDAY, 13 Glorious sunset very pretty overhead but quite a mess under foot wonder if Mr. Deloon is sealed THURSDAY, 14 All sorts and kinds of weather to day rain hail snow and sunshine Sarah Adah & I went to Mr. Shields spent a very pleasant evening November FRIDAY, 15 1867. Walked right from the school house & got home just dark two or three folks to help peel apples quite a time with P. D SATURDAY, 16 �November MONDAY, 18 1867. Cold and snowing all this forenoon some �of the little fellows came crying this morning 34 scholars TUESDAY, 19 November THURSDAY, 21 1867. Myria with Mrs. Jay all day got a lot of news when she came home they had some great times out to the wedding FRIDAY, 22 The roads are all mud mud did not go home tonight cutting up all sorts to keep from getting lonely f□nished my knitting did some washing SATURDAY, 23 Went nearly to the Gravel on horseback up to R. C. hill after dinner the f□rst thing that caught my eye got home was buggy November SUNDAY, 24 1867. In this diary I write with Joy For here is written my Dear boy �And the writers love I ne’er can doubt When she calls her dear boy J. Trout And that Dear boys love can never vary �While heaven bless him with the love of Mary MONDAY, 25 Drizzle drizzle or pouring all day Abbie did not come f□xed my bunk this evening feel a little bit snoozy TUESDAY, 26 Fleming went by the school house afoot but no Abbie came Jim quite put out because he is not going to be hired November WEDNESDAY, 27 1867. I have 36 scholars coming to me now that I would not exchange for any other 36 that I know of & if their parents were off in heathendom think I could make something of them THURSDAY, 28 Myria and Bryan were to Mr. Osbornes & W. Laycox did not get home until nearly 10 the folks were singing all the evening I made a belt Jims �time is out to night FRIDAY, 29 �Jim Martin went away this morning felt awful bad when he carried out his chest fancied he was following a coff□n. Snowed & blowed so it is no use of thinking of going home November SATURDAY, 30 1867 Trimmed my hat made a dress skirt awful cold and snowing & blowing so that I am fenced in and the windows are frozen over so I can scarcely see out December SUNDAY, 1 The f□rst day of winter pretty cold tried to coax B. L to go to meeting did not succeed read all day tried to sing some did not make out rich MONDAY, 2 Our new hired man came this morning f□nished my dress this evening to bed 11 December TUESDAY, 3 1867. Storming like sixty �to day can hardly keep from freezing knitting mittens this evening �WEDNESDAY, 4 Kept some of my youngsters in to night they do enjoy some right up and down sport going down hill Put me in mind of old times W. Mackie here this evening THURSDAY, 5 Had quite an exhibition fewer here this evening I picked out one little piece about the crickets December FRIDAY, 6 1867. Thawing all day storming now so I guess I will not lose my ride tomorrow expected Mackies here this evening did not come SATURDAY, 7 my f□rst ride B. L s folks went over to cut wood went along mother away from home down to see Lydia who is very sick it was so stormy had to come home with them I felt sorry for poor little Abbie SUNDAY, 8 Went to meeting with B.L the meeting house all changed �around one wandering one brought back to the fold �came home in the cutter the folks went to see Lydia she is very bad home about ten December MONDAY, 9 1867. Cold stormy morning B took us to school with the oxen it looks as if winter had set in TUESDAY, 10 Has not got done storming yet everything went to [ ? ] to school I expect is is my fault as Jamie tells me but I must say along with Sarah it is too nice to stay in the house tonight WEDNESDAY, 11 B. L committing murder on a large scale - such a nice evening I do think B. L might go to see how Lydia is December THURSDAY, 12 1867. Charley brought us to school this morning awful awful cold brought us home again. Hattie �is in great glee because she is going to sleep with me �FRIDAY, 13 The teams are f□ying round today like as if if was town meeting in the city SATURDAY, 14 Home all day B. L had the sawing machine f□nished my mittens Finished my dress December SUNDAY, 15 1867. Went to meeting with B. L home with our folks two girls there B brought mother home took Abbie & I back MONDAY, 16 Sawing machine here yet cut out a dress helping her make it it is so pleasant to have Abbie with me TUESDAY, 17 Helping Abbie again Miss Mc called to school this afternoon it is 11 and here Myria sits I am afraid she is not going to night we had a great talk about old times �December WEDNESDAY, 18 1867. Jamie here tonight took �me to H.J.Cs for a ride back about ten hair curled no goodbye home eleven bed near twelve THURSDAY, 19 Working at sleeves scholars quite put out did not know examination FRIDAY, 20 Examination this forenoon no school this afternoon Miss Mc came home with a whole lot of folks and quite a time generally $ 11 December SATURDAY, 21 1867. We all went to Meaford Abbie disappointed about her pictures got some books cards etc, for scholars SUNDAY, 22 Got all ready for meeting Bryan went after horses and stayed home after all Cutter drove about dark �soon found out it was Frank stayed all night it was so stormy �MONDAY, 23 Folks went away this morning about daylight some pretty big drifts going to school The Italian here all night making Mottoes December TUESDAY, 24 1867. Had a very pleasant time this evening H & Lwere over had a very nice Christmas tree some singing just as the presents were distributed surprised me by a present also WEDNESDAY, 25 Abbie & I came home this morning in the cutter this morning made out my report alone all day got some Christmas presents with folks THURSDAY, 26 Monday May 18/68 It rained all day Thursday Friday Labour day and Sunday till about night wrote a letter to cousin Will and one to J. E. Laycox walked up this morning in the mud went to Georges yesterday rest of the day with Abbie May 28/68 �Went to meeting last Sunday with the waggon f□rst time Meaford �full of people. Bros Layton & Cox spoke special company in the after- noon a very pleasant evening stayed all night up in the gig next morning Very pleasant warm weather this week. The leaves are all out everything looks green good many Flowers out. Mr. Bond brought me a bouquet this morning some tulips in it other nice f□owers visiting twice this week Wednesday June 3 Last Sunday our folks went up the shore Abbie was Immersed in the evening the occasion was the most solemn of anything of the sort that I ever care to see June 17 The last two weeks have been full of events Bryan has been very sick and many of us were called to what we supposed to be his death bed but God in his providence has ordained it otherwise it is a great thing and mercy that he has been spared to his little ones a while longer but he was �not afraid to go. Death had no terror to him he bid them all a long farewell when he was so willing we could �not wish him to stay but it is a pleasure to think he is getting better same Fleming came down more than a week ago Lib did not come with him Abbie has been away all this month she went to Meaford the 5 th been there since! school goes pretty tough since I was to Bryans seems I have not life enough to keep the school going as it ought to be. Invited to a picking bee this afternoon at C. Ls going I expect Two marriages Sarah Leavens and Die Family both living Meaford Thursday June 25 Bryan is still very poorly mother and Milton are still there most of the time Mil & I did not go to meeting last Sunday Sarah walked down Abbie was there Frederick took her and he brought her home in the evening she enjoyed herself f□rst rate and did not seem to be as tired as might be expected came up in the �gig in the evening. Sarah was up here yesterday she says all the Derby folks were �down Monday in the S.S excursion Will and Lib went up to Bryans. Went to the 11th with Sarah to Mc Kinis “bee” in the evening My scholars are mostly sick with the measles only had 17 today and 18 are sick, Henry brought us in some Strawberries this evening Mrs. Long away to Euphrasia Farewell When eyes are beaming What never tongue can tell When tears are streaming From their crystal cell When hands are linked that dread to part And heart is not by throbbing heart O! bitter bitter is the smart Of them that bid farewell When hope is hidden That bain of bliss would tell And love forbidden I the breast to dwell When fettered by a viewless chain We turn and gaze and turn again Oh! death were merry to the pain Of them that bid farewell Heber Human Life Man’s life a book of history �The leaves thereof are days The letters mercies closely joined �The title is Gods praise Mason Another We live in deeds, not gears; in thoughts not breaths; in feelings not in f□gures over dial. He most lives who thinks most; feels the noblest, are to the best. Baily From social intercourse are derived some of the highest enjoyments of life. Where there is a free interchange of sentiment The mind acquires new ideas; and by a frequent excercise of its powers the understanding gains much vigour. The rule to be observed in all conversation is that we should not talk to ease ourselves but those that hear us. Wednesday Aug 28 / 68 My visiting is coming to a close for this time expect to start for Canada tomorrow evening. I am in Rochester at present came here yester- day. Linds & Net were home but auntie was gone to Gates. They were extremely glat to �see us it being 29 years since mother saw them. Nettie is a little chatter box �I am glad for she can make up for my quietness one of Libbies old teachers called here this evening her old perceptress is married she got 600 worth of presents/ Net & I went down to the city this afternoon did some shopping got a very bad cold For more information on Mary Williams Trout, 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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January 1, 1867 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d9bf5e8429b4aeb0a75443f833826e90.pdf 58b36f621c59f5a5ebbc2d9405ea994f PDF Text Text �������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/23677affba30ba0babc0373a2d9c4cfd.pdf 542748798462ce3416356ad71609170b PDF Text Text Matilda Hill (1856-????) 1884-1885 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Tillie Hill Douglas Village 1884 This is my Mother's book. Jessie H. Simpson "The Coming of the Silent Guest" Lo! England sends him back to us, With sealed eyes and folded palms: He drifts across the wintry sea, Which chants to him its thousand psalms. We proudly name and claim him ours; We take him, England from thy breast; We open wide our doors to him Who cometh home a silent guest. We lent him thee to teach thy sons The lesson of the Open Hand, Less famished lips should bless them less than him, - the stranger in their land. We but live, living unto thee, To be a solace to thy pair: But now we want his noble dust To consecrate it ours again. England we take him from thine arms; We thank thee for thy reverent care; If thou and we were ever friends, We should be so beside his bier. His memory should be a spell To banish spleen and bitterness Have kindlier thoughts of us, - for he Was tender unto thy distress, - As we have kindlier thought of thee Because of honor done to him; For, while we weep, we turn to see That English eyes with tears are dim,, 40 Friday February 15th/84 Mrs Jupp died this afternoon, her end was peace. just two weeks to day we buried Father what sore sad changes a few weeks can bring, death and Sickness seem all round us like warning voices saying, "Be Ye also ready". God does not afflict willingly but of necessity to bring more impressively to mind the lesson which is all important; but hardest of all to learn to be "always ready" Monday Feb 25th 1884 Uncle John came Saturday night. the train was very late on account of the storm, they had to send a special, as the morning train ran off the track half way to fergus some of the passengers were half famished for food. Uncle spoke twice yesterday I think everyone seemed pleased with what he said, he stayed over and has organized the Division tonight. R. Y Blythe, very unexpectedly, opposed it, for a few minutes he seemed likely to carry the day but, George Martin, with some others thought the present time was ours, the harvest time had come. If there was danger in delaying. So after taking the voice of the meeting, which was in favour of no postponment Landsdown Division, Sons of �Temperance, was organized in the Village of Douglas Monday Feb 25th 1884- The officers are C Jarrett {written over top: O.S.S.}, Mrs Mitchel {written over top: J.S.S.}, Lillie Currie {written over top: A.C.}, Mr Taylor {written over top: Conductor}, Alex Currie {written over top: R. S.}, Eunice Cause {written over top is: A. S.}, R Townsend {written over top: F. S.}, Mrs Wray {written over top is: Treasurer}, Jolui Spence {written over top: P.M.P.}, Mr Wray {written over top: {Celiaplin?}}, Mr Smith {written over top: W. P.}, then lastly, but, by no means leastly myself {written over top: W. A.}. I gave R. Y. a slice of my mind for his presumption, as I can call it nothing els. Uncle said, we were to forget all about it and pray for him. Well, I don't say, I wont but at the present time I feel greatly relieved and think the introductry part will do the prayer no harm to do Mr Blythe justice I must say; one redeeming feature in his character is that he never keeps spite. We will be as good friends tomorrow as if nothing had every happened {written vertically in left margin: Annie left for Nassagawago last week with Jane & {Jim?} Campbell.} Monday March 3rd, 1884 I believe this is the coldest weather we have had all winter. Still, I believe it is going to moderate now. Last Thursday was a terrific day, Mary and I went down to order some millinery and were nearly blown across the road, a fearful day for a fire, and yet - Mr. Black was burned out, he lost all he had excepting a small part of his Library and a few articles of furniture, the Insurance on the building and contents, each one thousand dollars. Mary Rodgers walked home from Fergus and had both of her feet frozen the same day. The Dr. is afraid she will loose part of them, it is a very sad case. Mary says she never saw such a sight. Yesterday morning Mr. Mc Kay (the student) came for breakfast, the trains were all blocked so they did not get through until Sunday morning. Our pump was frozen and when the student presented himself for breakfast it left us in rather an awkward position, however with the aid of friends we got something ready and he was in line to preach. Monday March 10th 1884 Mary Douglas was married on Wednesday 5th, were all invited but did not feel like going, may her future life be as sunny and bright as the day she left her girl-hoods home. I often think how little a girl know what is before her as she bids farewell to the old house. She leaves the love well tried and true. And ventures on love untried and new. A social was held at Peter Gerrie's on Friday 7th. Proceeds to buy books for Mr. Black, it was quite a success, they made nearly thirty dollars Mr. Hall preached yesterday �{Written vertically in left margin: Mrs. Beck had a little Daughter on the 26th of Feb. She is calling her for Aggie.} Monday March 16th 1884 We went to Fergus last Thursday to have babies Picture taken, but we just came home as we went for the artist was of the donkey persuasion and I feel like telling him what I think of him even yet. A second social was held at Peter {Girres?} which was as successful as the first. Gorge Martin went to Nassagaweya, Wednesday 12th for the lumber to fix the hall. We had a letter from Annie, who is there. She has been bad with ague. Mrs. Jeff Dobbie was in church last night. She is just starting for {dakalay?}. There were eleven joined the Division tonight. Mrs. Fleming Kitchen is altogether to Swall. Mr. Greasley thinks the hall will be ready for next Monday evening. Monday March 24th 1884 Jim Goodall left for Oregon last Wednesday. I think he disappointed his friends for they did not think he would go until they saw him on the train. He seemed quite pleased to go. I hope he may do well, and whether prosperity or adversity await him may he have the blessing. If he should never return he left me Baby & Harry for my own. Willie Simpson & Lillie Currie were in the store and we had some fun about the Bribery Case. I cut all the badges and my fingers were blistered. It is going to take over fifty yds of cotton before we get them finished. The Lodge is progressing rapidly. {Written vertically in left margin: I think we are going to have spring, the roads are breaking up. I was sitting out on the verandah Saturday 22nd, sewing} Saturday March 29, 1884 Had a good meeting at the Lodge on Monday and it was very crowded. I hope we will be in our own hall by next meeting. The ice went down while we were at the Division. It is about three weeks earlier than last year. The Bible Society meeting was held on Tuesday night in Mr. William's Church. It was a very rough night raining & blowing and very muddy roads. I went up to see the hall on Friday it looks much better & larger than I expected. I think it will be a grand palace when we get it finshed. Had a letter from Noble. It was really laughable. April Saturday 5th 1884 �We were in our new hall on Monday for the first time. It was the election of officers, so there was some fun. The Prayer meeting was here on Wed-nesday evening. Charlie Bick has sold out to Will Taylor. I do not known when he is going yet. Mrs Thorn & Lizze Marshall called this evening. I could not help feeling sorry for Mrs. Thorn. She appeared so sad: it matters little what we have here if we have not health to enjoy it. Mr. Lightbody's people moved over on Thursday. Had a letter from Jim Goodall, he arrived safely. I think he feels lonesome by his letter. {Written vertically in left margin: Mrs. {Meurin?} had a little boy Monday morning. Three weddings are on Wednesday. Snow, Mann & Clarke.} April Saturday 12th 1884 Was rather early for Lodge and called on Mrs McGregor, our Deputy Grand overthrew part of the election, there is a little hard feeling but I think it will all come right. Prayer & Business meeting held in the church on Wednesday evening. The later was the most orderly we have had for some time. Mr. Black is thinking of taking up the Fergus Station. I called to see Lizzie Marshall on Thursday evening and was almost sorry I went. Annie came home tonight, just eight weeks since she left. Cousin John's hand is keeping better, we sat talking until after twelve Saturday April 19th 1884 I was at Sunday School on Sunday morning. I think the school is growing - was at Lodge and came home quite disappointed I hope it is the last time we will have such confusion. Mr Black came but could not get in Wm Millican called while we were away, Annie did the honours, which was a great relief, he is very mannerly tries his prettiest not to appear awkward, and make believe his long extremities are part of himself. Prayer meeting at Mr Lightbodys. busy sewing for Mrs Beck. The first church refuse to let Mr Black go Had letters from our Jim and James Miller to day. James says his hand is not mending very fast I hope Mary will find the five dollar Bill Written vertically in left margin: Mr and Mrs Staler were at church on Sunday morning, I suppose they looked nice, newly married people always do, they say.} April Saturday 27th 1884 �Nothing very particular this week I went to Fergus this morning and had Garbutt's picture taken. We were late for the train thanks to Spence he ran the engine of the track May Saturday 3rd 1884 Mrs Hannah and I walked over to see Lizzie Johnstone April 27th Andrew and I went over to Miss Martins School. I thought I would not care to be a teacher for she seemed to have rather a loneseome time of it. Miss Martin came with us for tea and then they brought us all home in the evening We papered the hall on tuesday We got babys pictures to day they are not good at all Saturday May 24th 1884 John and Roy came on the wood train, looked like rain all day. Annie & Lizzie Lightbody went to the forks to meet Mr Brillau, {Can-?} John {Juir?} and a number of others played {Croque?} all day. We excluded going to Orangeville but did not marriage {in?} Tuesday May 27th 1884 Andrew Johnstone wants to Favorite he {intrudes?} taking a {leriu} at the {that?} haud-school Thursday 29th Mr Brillau left for New York {Written vertically in left margin: Wrote to Sev about an instructor} Tuesday June, 17th 1884 Mary left this afternoon for Markdale. She is going to take a qarter of music lessons. Saturday June, 21st 1884 Our picinic came off this afternoon, it was a grand success as far as money was concerned, but oh, dear the rain came on, and such a rain. I never witnessed, it just poured down in bucketfulls, muslins and crimps, together with all connected with the millinery line, could have been bought up at a large discount, the water ran in streams from the gentlemen's coat-tails and oozed out of their Boot tops. My head ached as though it were being torn from my shoulders. but after all we made the money and that is the main thing, our hall is nearly clear of debt, hurrah for temperance, cold water inside or outside. Tuesday, July 1st, 1884 �Anne and Rob. went to Little Toronto. Our boys played a Base ball match with the Toronto fellows and came off victorious. I went to Mrs. Lindsay, got a hen and set her, the first Start. Thursday 17th July 1884 Jim came up from Nassagaweya with my incubator. Wednesday July 23rd Set the incubator, got it going splendid. Prayer meeting at Mrs. Lindsays. {Written vertically in left margin: Mr. Lightbody went up to fish and thereby hangs a tale. Sat. 28th Excursion to Owen Sound. Sent the saddle with Mr. Cause} "If happiness be not the seat and centre of the breast We may be rich, or wise, or great, but never can be blessed" (Burns) Wednesday August 6th 1884 Doctor {Faeublyer?} was married to day. I watched the train as it bore them away, and oh, how many thoughts flitted through my mind. God forbid that young hopes should be blighted, tender affections crushed e'er they have scarcely bloomed. Oh that cruel monster drink what homes it as robbed of its brightest and best My incubator is doing {in-anly?} (Greville, Hill & Co.) {Written vertically in left margin: The piano in Sargents bush a failure} Monday Aug 18th 1884 The first egg chipped this morning, I could hardly believe my eyes Mrs. Bellamy died this morning Saturday Aug 23rd 1884 What a week I have had, nothing but chickens wherever I turn, I am nearly mad had grand success nearly a hundred chickens Thursday 4th Friday 5th September /84 Sunday School convention in Fergus I enjoyed the meetings very much, was at Mrs. Mullans for tea, & flower show in the evening �Sat. 6th. Came home in the afternoon, missed the morning train, I felt so sorry for Mrs. {Gerrie?} what a checkered life she has had, Oh: what a fearful curse drink is! Mrs. Hannah's {sixth?} son was born this morning {Written vertically in left margin: Sept 11th John Campbell came home with his bride they drove through the village like John white gloves and all. Friday 12th I had an interview with Jim, I felt sorry for him but I suppose it is all for the better, whatever comes or goes I wish him well for we have spent many happy hours together.} Friday Sept. 12th /84 Cleaned the church to day; I am so tired I do not feel like sleeping. I wonder what Mr. Ward will say. I think Marjory Blythe and I had better take a trip to Flanders until he cools off, If I had a man like Ward I would lie awake alnight before I would't have some plan invented whereby his lower extremities might move a little faster, if all els failed I would try Bill Rodgers receipt that he had for Lightbodys Old cuddy. Monday Sep. 22nd 1884 Just got home from Scarboro. what changes a week can bring poor Cousin Jimmie, who was so well only a few days ago, is done with earth & earthly things but his friends Sorrow not as those who have us hope, for although young, with everything bright & promising before him he had not forgotten that he was not to young to die, and had saught to remember the one thing needful. Johnie, Jane & I went in to the Exhibition, met Aunt Lizzie who showed herself off in her true colors. Andrew Johnson came out to Uncles on Saturday evening. Jim and Aunt Tillie went to the station in full dress to meet him. We made a pot of taffy and had quite a nice time. Andrew Uncle & I came into the city on the morning train. What a trial we had searching for tickets, Uncle lost two, one after the other, but we got to the city alright. It rained all day. We had to stay at Mr Taylors until noon, so we had quit {The following is a loose-leaf memorandum kept within the journal} MEMORANDUM FROM Benegough's Shorthand Antheneum and Type-Writing HEADQUARTERS 29 King St. West, Toronto TO 88 Maitland St, Toronto: Feb 5, '83 �My dear Friend Tillie, I snatched a moment in an interval between classes to express my sympathy with you and your afflicted mother and family in this sad trial you are called upon to endure. I heard about it yesterday by a letter from home. So sudden, it must have been a tremendous blow: it would have been hard enough in ordinary circumstances. One satisfaction to me in writing you is that I know you take the affliction wisely, as from the hand of one who is as kind as He is wise, and who can never do anything wrong. "I was dumb" said David. "I opened not my mouth, because thou didst it" What can we say in such a case? M would not find fault with Infinite widsom and Love. And I know God will comfort you, for "He is the Father of Mercies and the God of all Consolation." It is He who wipes away all tears from our eyes. {End of memorandum} a talk about the Scott Act Mrs Taylor is greatly in favour of it, she was telling me that Jake Alpaugh was to be married in a few weeks. After dinner we took the street cars down and went to see Mr Barker, he was teaching a class in short hand and was so pleased to see me. I had a nice talk with him, by what he says I don't think Andrew will make much at short hand, he is so far behind in other things that Mr. Barker thinks he will never be able to take a situation. Aunt Tillie came in on the afternoon train and braught baby. Jim came with me as far as Shutsville. I could not help admiring him he was so kind and thoughtful, I hope he may be kept from all temptation such as is common to youth, and have wisdom granted him to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and then he will be usefull in whatever sphere he may be placed. I met Sara Campbell at Shutsville so had company all the way home. Mrs. Mitchell met us at the station, and then we finished up the day by going to a temperance lecture in the church which was indeed well worth hearing, it was given by Han. Ansley Grey the temperance people have engaged him for fifteen lectures, so we expect to hear him again before he leaves our country. Sara Campbell says all the Fergus girls are crazy about him. If he gets that string of old maids after him he will have enough to do Tuesday Oct 14th 1884 We have just got the show safely over. We had a splendid day at the Division, did not make so much money but cleared all expenses, had a taffy off in the evening I think everyone enjoyed themselves It was very cold in the evening Nellie Cassidys concert was a complete failure. Mr & Mrs Clyne came out on the morning train Will Taylor is to be married to-morrow. �Jupp asked me to go for a drive was there ever anything worse, I did not know what to say I was so astonished, I think all these old roosters ought to be shot off. Monday Oct. 27th 1884 Mr. & Mrs. McGregor, Rev Mr Smith & Beattie together with Mr. Graul all came for tea They went in the evening to Mimosa, all started off smoking cigars and such is life, ministers, I suppose, are only mortal like ourselves. Oct 28th drove over to see Mr. Black, such a fraud, some men are confirmed humbugs. Oct 29th Mr. Grant's teameeting at the upper church. public opinion is of little worth, how soon the tide turns Highlanders with all their policy, and pretty sayings, get into trouble like other people. I hope the Collage Boys enjoyed their cake {Written vertically in left margin: Thursday, Oct 30st Spent the day at Misses Black and Simpsons It was a long day for the time of year Enjoyed the drive in the very much The Yankees came on the noon train} Thursday Nov, 20th 1884 Mrs. Wray died this morning, what a beautiful, long-to-be remembered death bed it will be to may we hear of them again, how sadly she will be missed, what great Blanks & sore places death makes, but as she told me once, and I have often thought so since, that death was sweet compared to what God in His wise Provdence, sometimes called His children to pass through Wednesday Nov. 19th 1884 Mrs Currie flew of the handle, this morning and took me to task over about a tub of butter, oh Well, "tis a long lane that has no turn" I did not mean to do Ms Currie a wrong in the transaction and my conscience is perfectly easy, so I know it will all come right Friday Dec 5th 184 Sold all the hens to {Juie?} Bellamy came to about twenty dollars so that was not so bad after all of the contracts ever I had anything to do with the cleaning of that hen house I think, was really the worst, Mrs. Mitchel whit washed it and it looks very nice, Went to hear the �Jubilee Fisk Singers in Fergus, the singing was beautiful to grand for me to appreciate it was raining nearly all day but cleared up nicely in the evening - we have been busy sewing for Aunt Mattie Uncle & Lizzie Lightbody and all who ever in the world ever dreamed that Lizzie Lightbody would need a wedding dress Friday 19th Dec. 184 Our friends left for Nassagaweeya this morning Uncle brought up a covered sleigh, so they were all packed in little-boy big-boy Carpet sack o & Bundles {Written vertically in left margin and into the page: Presented Lizzie May with a Locket & chain, such a night I never put in I was ashamed of our crowd Dec. Thursday 11th Had an entertainment in the Hall, it was rather a rough affair John {?}allry & Melin sang very nicely Dec. 17th Lizzie Lightbody was married this afternoon, everything passed off very well the Boys were a little noisy at night Mother & I went to the chruch meeting Mr. Black spoke very disrespectfully not at all befitting a gentleman much less a Minister Maggie Esson was married in the forenoon Dec. 25th Went over to Mr. Blacks Church to a social, it was very cold. I think Maggie Lightbody and cook are fair crazy} Thursday Jan. 1st 1885 Have got the teameeting safely over and I hope it will be the last we will ever have, The Boys behaved so shamefully Mr. Rea tried to keep order but it was of no avail, Mr. Clarke declares he will never come back to be abused in such a manner, Mr. Crane & Clark got quite hot over it, the singing was a successs, I do wish Will Lightbody could stay here all the time, he is just simply grand. Our oyster supper came off real {nice?} everything was just splendid, Emma Cause came and acted so nice, soap bubble blowing was something quite new I wish Smart had waited until warmer weather before he gave us so much fresh air, I hope Will Taylors prizes will come in useful. After closing with Singing & prayer we wished one another �a happy New Year, and then all went to their respective houses. Sleighing all gone what a change from Christmas Saturday night Jan. 3rd Social over and everything cleaned up. the {christmas?} tree looked very nice, but the noise was dreadful Wednesday April 22nd/85 Mrs. Lightbody died this afternoon, she was very nice and did not appear to be suffering any pain, just {slipped?} quietly away. Mr. Millican came in and had a nice prayer Mrs. Hannah and I went to see about the shroud, they will miss her very much but I think she was a good woman with all her short comings. April 23rd - went to Division, Mr Smith was bringing the law down very pointedly. So we dismissed and came home - April 24th Mrs. Lightbody was buried this afternoon, Will came by the noon train, Mr. Blacks part in the ceremony was very cold and and unchristian-like the boys were so tender about their Mother & it seemed as if they could hardly tolerate him. Mr. Campbell called and had worship, he appears to be very nice 27th Mattie & Mr. Grant came this afternoon May 24th/85 very quite {quiet} in the village, Annie & Mary spent the day at Mr. {Louthts?}. I went for a drive in the evening, we are getting along real well with the sewing. I think we will be done in about three weeks. {Written vertically in the left margin: May 13th Mattie went home yesterday we got all her sewing done.} Thursday July 2nd 1885 Well, Well Old Diary - Wonders will never cease, I think we have given the village gossips material enough to work on for the next ten weeks to come, such a day in Douglas as the 30th of June will be long remembered. I do not Know when I ever felt so sad it seemed as if the sun would never shine again, when Annie told me that she could not marry Willie Brittain, that she would rather die than take him, for the first instant I thought my heart would burst its prison wall to be free. I cannot enter into details and tell you everything, but after we had raised all the sleeping ones, and told them the strange news, John went for Willie Brittain. He �acted very gentlemanly all through, but all his persuasions were in vain Annie still said she could not go, then W. H. Clarke came and he gave us such a lecture all round, but still it made no difference, things were all at a standstill, the neighbours all left their work, and stood in groups at every corner, K.Y.B. near{l}y spoiled his batch of bread. After diner we all went to class and left them, I was so glad to get away, not for the sake of enjoying myself but I felt I could hardly live if I did not get out someplace, Aunt had everything just beautiful, she was very kind and said not to be too much cast down as there was always a silver Lining to every cloud and relief was sure to come, perhaps not in just the way we looked for it, but it would surely come, so we started home and {continued from previous page} I wondered where that relief would ever come from. Aunt sent a story of the cake and I wished it would only fall out of the buggie on the way home for I did not Know what to do with it, but the relief was nearer than I imagined for when we got home Mother told me that Annie was married and away, what a great burden had rolled away, the very air seemed to be free and I thought I could breath easier, I went to bed but was so overjoyed I could not sleep, Bert & John came up from Toronto Aunt Tellie left for home this morning, what a strange ending after so much preparation Bert & Kay went home after breakfast, she is in a great state about his face, she send if John had brought him to Toronto she would have sent them both to a hotel and not answered either of them. Monday July 6th Had a letter from Annie, they arrived safely and got through the custom house Officers {Hand?} without any trouble, she said she was as happy as she could be, just fancy, after all the headaches, heartaches and every other Kind of ache that mortal man or woman is subject, getting a letter like that. I went to church last night, and could not listen to sermon for thinking every person was looking at me and saying; what fools Hills have made of themselves. Our house seemed so dull Yesterday, Bert & John & Willie & Willie Simpson came for tea {Written vertically in the margin: Marjory Blythe Yesterday and broke down the morning} Friday July 10th/85 �Mary came home from Nass.{Nassagawago} with her new teeth, they look just splendid better that ever expected, I picked ten qts of strawberries this afternoon, and put them down, I had no idea the little patch would do so well, sat up last night with Mrs McGregors Babies, twins, I think one of the little things will hardly live, John Hannah is real sick I am afraid Mrs. Hannah be worn out waiting on him, I am afraid the neighbours are not doing their duty. Mary had letter from Brittain. I think By the tone of it that he thinks I persuaded Anne not to go with him, I feel real hurt about it for I am sure I never said one word against him, but perhaps it will all come right sometime and if it never does I need not mind for God knows all things even the very inner most thoughts of our hearts - I went for a drive in the evening it was quite chilly. I don't think I was very good company, I felt so dull and my thoughts seemed so scattered Sat. July 11th/85 Miss Emma Martin was married this afternoon, under an apple tree in the Orchard, we got a peep of them when they came to the station with the aid of the telescope Tuesday July 14th/85 Our S.S. {Sunday School} Scholars had their picnic in Mr. Rodgrs bush, the day was not every promising but it turned out real nice, Mary said it was the first Picnic she has been at for a long time. Emma & Mr. Campell walked home together, I suppose the gossips have them married next week. Monday July 20th/85 Mrs. Simpson died this morning, something about the news, I cannot tell, why, but I felt so sad Mrs. Lindsay's Baby was buried this forenoon Mr. Black made quite an address, Frank Martin came home on this evenings train Thursday 23rd July Mrs Slater {added above the line: from Hamilton} called in the evening, she appears to be a very nice person, I did not go to the Division. Willie is so sorry about his Mothers death, How nice to know they sorrow not as those who have no hope. She knew in whom she trusted, in her Redeemer she looked for strength Monday July 27th/85 �Bert & John moved to Hillsburgh Mary went down to help them to fix up things generally Mr. Campbell & I walked over to Mr Martins, played a few games of Croquet and had a nice dish of strawberries & cream, just got home in time to miss a good drive I felt provoked all the rest of the walk. Jamie Bradley says Sheppard is to be married tomorrow, he and Lillie have fallen out, and he has made friends with his old girl in Elora and are going to be married right off, but someway I don't think it's true, but we will see Thursday Aug 6th/85 Excursion to Toronto, Barrie Orilia Mary & Burt intended going, But Roy was sick, so Mary & Garbutt spent the day at John's Friday Aug 7th - I walked down to see Mrs. Quarrie this-afternoon. we had quite a long talk about Dr. Tamblyn, how strange things turn round, she is fretting every day about Cassie and could only wish she had her back again. Mr Quarrie drove me home in the evening and we met Mrs Tamblyn, with her {written vertically in the margin: baby at the station she looks real nice and her baby is just a beauty, she says she is just calling him Jim} Sat. Aug 8th/85 - Had a letter from Annie Not at all a promising morning for a pleasure trip still it did not rain, so me down to Elora, and spent the afternoon among the rocks, if we go again, I think we will invite some others to go along, and I am sure we would have a grand time. the rain Kept off all day, the drive home was pleasant - And so it is in every thing there is a change - I think Willie is a real Christian, of course, there are short comings, but when is there who has not it is strange how the wheels of time turn, and bring about things we never dreamed of - Carriage wheels even change their places and thereby hangs a tale Monday 10th Fixed Grivelle's quilt, Mr. Campbell called, & Sarah Campbell in the afternoon, so we had some fun Thursday Aug 13th/85 Had a despatch from Stayner Aunt Ann died this morning. Mother intended going but could not make the connection, we have no idea what could have been wrong, as we had not heard of her being ill. was just starting for the Division when the rain came an so did not go �Aug 19th Mrs. Tamblyn & her Mother called, I think they are going to Mr Millicans for tea, I was over seeing Mrs. Marshall, she does not look so poorly as I expected to find, she has her hair all cut off and I rather like her apperance I believe it improves her {Written vertically in the left margin: Ellen Russel was married on the 22nd of June and no one knew anything of it until the 2nd week in Aug. I don't think she has gained very much in doing things that style, nor yet in getting the man she has either, I feel thankful I escaped} Friday 21st Aug - Mr. Campbell called for me to go with him to see Mrs. Marshal if he intends anything beyond friendship with Emma Cause, he is a deceitful man. Emma was fixed in great style to receive him, I am sure she was looking for him we did not stay long, I told Mr Campbell I did not wish to take him away so after we got out he said it is better this way you know - I packed for a while & then went for a drive, Willie brought a beautiful bunch of roses in full bloom at this time of the year just fancy Sat 22nd The Boys behaved really to bad to night I don't believe I ever knew boys so ignorant in all my life I was so annoyed I gave one of them a bath of cold water for his impudence Mrs Taylor had a little girl Thursday Aug. 27th Excursion to Elora from Sheetsville For more information on Matilda Hill, 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 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, Wellington County, West Garafraxa Township, Ontario Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1884 UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/788bdd09361fcb3014cdbfde34f731a8.pdf 1d2a3ff4b6ab09bb862fb059e510041d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Original Title: "Cherries" Written over Title: "1928" Along spine says "1928" twice https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5a48e2dc4dea246b36987ce76466a565.pdf bce047583c942559f8ade3c8b14db6b2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. 1928 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8986a102e9838b6859225d7e68bcbe51.pdf 0fa5341f938025e8c3a52b4cccc14b2e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == 1928 == {New dates are written in the left hand of margin} === Jan. 1 Sunday 1 === Osmond and Harry stayed all night. It has been colder all day and snowing and blowing. Osmond went home after having an early breakfast and came back for dinner. Harry went to his Uncle's funeral,Mr.Moore's. Osmond went home this afternoon and came back to-night. === Jan. 2. Monday 2. === Snowed last night. Mr. and Mrs. williams came down for supper. Hnery was here. Osmond was here last night. Maudie went down to mrs. Yellands Osmond was here for tea. === Jan. 3. Tuesday 3. === Very cold and a little snow. John took Jim Wearer a piece of baby beef. Harrry went home after dinner. Harrry took his car and took {MelbaRosamondSweet_1928_004.pdf continuation of MelbaRosamondSweet_1928_003.pdf for entry date of Jan 3} John and the milk to the factory. I have written a letter to Lucretia and Nellie Hart. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4b28d57755a792bc989c9a4b8e6c0fb.pdf 57fe817405beff08018a14cbd3c0612b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {continuation of previous page (003)} John and the milk to factory. I have written a letter to Lucretia and Nellie Hart. === Jan. 4. Wednesday 4. === bold. We washed and Melba did part of the ironing. Harry came down (and suprised us tonight) and is going to stay all night. === Jan. 5. Thursday 6. === Some warmer. Melba finished the ironing. Harry took John Melba and I to his Father's home to night and we had an nice time. They had the carpenters there. Harry helped dad put put some new planks in the cow stable. Harry took Melba and I to {Aylmer?}. === Jan. 6. Friday 6. === Nice day. Harry took the car keys home with him. John and Melba went to London and took Mrs. Williams with them. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59977a641aac570618dd0996ea336217.pdf d2611773538787979e77678ea90d1833 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Jan. 6. Friday 6. === I started the car with a wire. We went to choir practise. === Jan. 7. Saturday 7. === Muddy. Maude, Melba and I went to St. Thomas and Harry brought Melba home. We took Mrs. Williams up town with us. === Jan. 8. Sunday 8 === Muddy. Harry was here all night. Osmond came tonight and we all went to church with him. Mr. Allen preached. Osmond has taken Mand to Sparta. Harry and Melba went to church this morning. === Jan. 9, Monday 9. === A very dull dreary day. Mother and I put on my red quilt. Harry went home this morning. Era was over this morning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9db48535c422322c2dc867a8b82bf313.pdf 3ff4f7a9f9f90cca0e499a9a5594b167 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Jan. 10. Tuesday 10. === Dull black old day. Froze a little last night, but thawed out again today. John has gone to Alberta tonight. We have been quilting all day. learned some beef ales. === Jan. 11. Wednesday 11. === An other dull old day, but mild. Snow all gone for days now and plenty of mud. I drove to St. Thomas at noon and then went with Harry over to London to see about a piano. Maude and Osmond were here tonight . Mrs. Davies was down this afternoon. Mother washed while I was away. Have been quilting. === Jan. 12. Thursday 12. === An other dreary dull day with non sunshine Eugene came over and cut up the beef this morning and we canned. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/adb97f4a930f53e0e427cdb0139bc179.pdf 9420861767f7f1cd7dca3933b2a756c5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Jan. 12. === fourteen quarts. We quilted untill we were tired out. Mason & Riech man was here. == Jan. 13 Friday 13. == Dull all day. Osmond brought Maude home tonight. The mud is terrible. Two men with a car became stuck and in front and we helped them out. Melba and I have been canning beef and quilting. Jim Weaner was down tonight. === Jan. 14. Saturday 14. === Snowed a little and mud something awful. Froze a lttle last night and all thawed out today. Mand went to {Aylnes?} with dad on the milk wagon this morning and they both had a hair cut. They girls went to St. Thomas for they lessons. Then Mand came home and Harry and Melba went to London to a show. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/788df8dd8672f1201967c034be0619cd.pdf 47681968e284707ef884e942c10a2ef8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Jan. 14 ===They came home for supper. {lecil?} scraped the road. Harry is going to stay all night. === Jan. 15 Sunday 15. === Much colder tonight. Harry and Melba took some grape wine to Mrs. Appleford this morning and went in to see Eugene and Ateta. John went up and got Jim and Mrs. Neaver to come down to night and they played music for them. Osmond came for tea and then took Mand to Sparta none of us went to church as roads were so bad. Practiced for the opening of continuation school. === Jan. 16. Monday 16. === Very cold dull and dark. {illegible letter, lut} storm. Harry and I went up to St. Thomas early this morning to see what could he done about the piano. Came home for dinner. Harry went home this afternon. Mother + I have fun quilting. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/88cd4d64f1ed86d9c865d522b8f1f9bc.pdf e51588317aadccc172e3c964f6bb91f5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Jan. 17 Tuesday 17. === Sun shone some today. Melba and I have quilted all day. === Jan. 18 Wednesday 18. === A very nice day. Sun really shone. We washed but they did not get dry. Osmond and Maud came home for supper. Harry down this afternoon Dad drew mannre. === Jan. 19. === Thursday 19. A terrible windy, rainy day. The piano tuner came this morning and took to works to London. We finished my red quilt. Hurray. === Jan. 20. Friday 20. === Very cold all night and all day. {Bluotry?} and a little snow. Harry was down and took Melba down to Sparta where they played for the opening of the continuation o {choot?} Osmond brought {Maude? or Mand} home tonight. Harry was down for dinner. Dad was up to join Wearess this afternoon. I made a night dress for {Mand? or Maud?}. {There is a person with the name of Ma()d. They tend to be associated with Osmond. There is some ambiguity on whether there is an a or a u in the name. There is also a person named Maude. } https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/712230cf0699a57756f581bd8d2adf14.pdf b4774c73229c560929db1b6b33286178 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ===Jan. 21. Saturday 21.=== Cold. Snowed a little and blowing hard from the west all day. {Mand or Maud} and I went to St. Thomas. {Mand or Maud} took her lesson. We went to Aylmer. ===Jan 22. Sunday 22.=== Nice day. Eugenes and and Harry were here for dinner. Osmond came at night and we all went to church but dad. He and {Mand or Maud} went to Sparta. ==Jan. 23. Monday 23.=== Thawed. Lovely day. John got a barrel from Enoch Mills for a meat barrel. After dinner he went and paid Mr. Saper for the windmill. Tonight he has gone up to Jim Wearess. Charlie Marchant was here today and got the {frilly lamp?}. We have been fixing {Snond's?} clothes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bfa0680fc592fb225339121c2e1609a4.pdf 5d4b4cd08fc35a1a8addf004a452154c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ===Jan 24. Tuesday 24.=== Snowed last night and this morning, then turned to rain and is passing down tonight. John walked down to Bayde and he brought him home. The piano tuner tuned the piano this afternoon. His name is Lawson. I took the meat out of the brine and Mella has carried it up. Mella washed but couldn't hang out the clothes. The bird cage went flying ha. ===Jan 25. Wednesday 25.=== Rained last night and snowed and snowed and blew a gale all day. Harry came as for as Orwell and had a break down and his father came for him. We put a quilt on today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8ff14a2592928e1af2f788436315732a.pdf 8f8622cd04c47ec200b8cf17de5b5ee6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ===Jan 26. Thursday 26=== Very strong and blustery this morning, but sun came out and was a nice day. Snowed nearly all night. We hung out some of the clothes. We quilted hard all day. ===Jan. 27. Friday 27=== Snowed all day. We have been quilting. Osmond brought {Mand or Maud} home tonight. ===Jan. 28. Saturday 28.=== Snowed hard last night. The girls went to St. Thomas and took Mrs. Chine with them. Had a fine time waiting for her and she came home on the {unintelligible} Harry came down and we all went to Mr. Phelph's for supper and evening. ==Jan. 29. Sunday 29.=== Very cold, but bright. Harry stayed all night. After dinner Harry and Mella went up to his home for supper. Mrs. Williams came back with them for the evening. Osmond brought Eugenia and Floyd Churchill out for tea. {Mand or Maud} went back with them. Friday is Harry's birthday. Jim Weaner was down this afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/35502f9233423470716c86199549506a.pdf 2033c74481a89d094e99adba229b647d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ===Jan. 30. Monday 30.=== Very cold last night, about twelve below. Mrs. Davis came down after dinner and went to town with Ms. She came in when we came back and then I took her home. Boyd went to George Rychmans to trade {binders?} We washed. Went to the Dr. Sinclaire for medicine. ===Jan. 31. Tuesday 31.=== Fine day. John took Mrs. Ganters {pink, seemed to be forgotten then squished in} barrel home, this afternoon. Mella joined while I finished {Mand's or Maud's} green dress. Mrs. Davis brought me a Jack Rabbit. ===Feb 1. Wednesday 1=== Nice day. Harry came this afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a561fe24d46567afe1eb25fedbf053ff.pdf daf7337798aa1e5acda12556e238e83d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ===Feb. 2. Thursday 2.=== Bright. The old bear could see his shadow. Harry stayed all night and helped draw {hay?}. Melba and I went to Aylmer and got a pattern to cut my dress. ===Feb. 3. Friday 3.=== A very nice day. Sun shone off and on. Harry and dad went to look for some cows before dinner. Harry went home after dinner. I went for Maud. ===Feb. 4. Saturday 4.=== Thawed a lot and made the new {Sarwm?} hill so slippery the girls went around. Bright day. Harry came before dinner and Charlie Clarke also so they drew hay. In the evening we all went to the Arnolds. Osmond came also. ===Feb. 5. Sunday 5.=== Nice day. harry stayed all night. He and Melba took his watch to Mr. Goneher and then to church. Osmond came for supper but was too late to go to church. Little John got his life cut. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/187750332fc97d3d89cf4856dc42907c.pdf 7faa02efd6610977fc2ed869415b3bd6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ===Feb. 6. Monday 6.=== Nice day. Very cold last night. Thawed some today but cold again tonight. Harry went with John down to to see a cow but she was sold. Harry went home after dinner. Harry did the chores this morning. Melba and I put her blue quilt on tonight. John went up to Jim Weavers. Gladys {Casilstone?} came to Alberts to night. ===Feb. 7. Tuesday 7.=== Rainy all day, and very icy out. Dad fell down ha. We washed and quilted. ===Feb. 8. Wednesday 8.=== Very icy this morning. Rained in the night. Harry came down. We finished Melba's quilt. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/262126caf1ffc6be356ccb88ea7d221c.pdf 769932b2ff1adda899102039652cd52d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ===Feb. 9. Thursday 9.=== Thawed. Melba went to Aylmer this afternoon and had to go into Berts to fix a tire. Osmond came tonight and took Mama Melba and I over to Mr. Applefords, to practise her song. John went down to Alberts. Star freshend today. Had the Dr. for her. ===Feb. 10. Friday 10.=== Thawed. John drew manure and to to night he went away some place so I was alone and I wennt over to {Mr. Corc's?} for the evening. Harry came and took Melba to Sparta to the banquet. Osmond brought them home and is staying all night. ===Feb. 11. Saturday 11.=== Snowed some last night and to night. M and Melba went for their lessons. Osmond came out and they have all gone up to the rink skating. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/edd42167f079fd149571a374b8a3eaf3.pdf 1de7e4e4ecfb1584a817d4d573ecbcb5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ===Feb. 12. Sunday 12.=== A very nice bright day. Harry stayed last night. Mr. Pound came out for dinner, and dad took him home after dinner. We all went to the Methodist church tonight. The Legion was there. Harry and I went up after his watch in the afternoon. ===Feb. 13. Monday 13.=== A grand day. We went out to Grace's to practise after dinner. Mother satyed with Aleta {Capital "A" written over lowercase "a"}. Dad drew manure. ===Feb. 14. Tuesday 14.=== {Different person writing} Rained all day, The roads are very muddy. Osmond & Maudie wanted Melba to go to a {Raeicd?} at {Bopewha gew?}, but the rain was so terrible she dident go. The Alma Daughters had a gathering. Melba and Grace intended to {reiug?}. but the storms prevented them. Ive washed but helped {stain on the paper} the elothers in the tref. I have been setting Melbas quilt tger ather {presumably together} & Melba has been embroydering Maudies handkerchiefs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/97d290379d7839f2520b0f19326a58b8.pdf f2a62174c3f3cbcbc0215c3d1de3a6ce Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ===Feb. 15. Wednesday 15=== Rather nice but wind, & cloudy. Snowed a few minutes. Ive hung part of the clothes out, & they got partely dry. Melba has been embroydering. Maudies herechiefs & I have been working on Melba's velvet quilt. {Ive?} were looking {illegible} williams down, but she didn't come. ===Feb. 16. Thursday 16=== {returns to original writing} Dull and spitting sleet off and on. Hung the remainder of the clothes out. Mrs. Williams and Harry came down today. Mother cut Mrs. Williamss dress out. Harry and I took Mauds dress to Sparta. ===Feb. 17. Friday 17=== Snowed some last night but melted to day. & was muddy. Melba & I went to Aylmer this afternoon. Maudie & Osmond come to night, & brought oysters & we had an oyster supper. John has been drawing manure. Melba ironed. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c2b56af618b82c68375cd7e6ea891566.pdf 04b6cd373d7732851c43cf1571df5578 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. & Asmond came to night, & brought oysters & we had an oyster supper. John has been drawing manure. Melba ironed. Feb 18 Saturday 18 Cold. John went & got {name} Phelps & {name} Phelps, {name} Turner, {?} & Asmond for tea. Maudie & Melba went to St. {?} for their {?}. Maudie went to Aylmer in the morning. John went when he took the milk & had his hair cut. Feb 19 Sunday 19 A terrible day, {Snowing?} & {Storming?} still at it {?} night. Harry didn't stay {crossed out word} all night. Asmond came for tea & Maude has gone back to Sparta. Feb. 20. Monday 20. A terrible cold wind blowing all day. Very cold tonight. George Davis had trouble with his car last night and they came in here. Dad and {name} got the {?}. Mother has been sewing. I have been embroidering hand kerchiefs. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/977ee8472ab3990dcddc6053aa232819.pdf 26a310c4e4d2c9cb5ec8486748edf60a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. ===Feb. 21. Tuesday 21=== Very cold. Melba & I went to Aylmer. I stayed with Mary & Lass, whale Melba went up town. {Asmond?} & Maudie came hear to night for supper after they came from St Thomas. {He mashed?} & Melba ironed to night. ===Feb 22 Wednesday 22=== Milder and dull all day. Snowed some after after dinner and tonight it is raining hard. Mrs Williams and Harry came down for dinner and Mother worked on her {dress?}. Mr. Williams got a pin in his throat this morning. They stayed for supper. Harry brought me a lovely box to pack things in. ===Feb. 23. Thursday 23 === Slushy this morning & all day. Rained last night. Turned cold to night & {?} up hard. Melba & I went to Aylmer this morning. To night Melba & I went to Sparta to {continues} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f881f3520911c00f8adbf129a06d19f6.pdf 7a6e4b2225b1db88311c5092e2db3ea8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {continued} practice for the play. John had Charley Clarke helping him draw hay this morning. ===Feb 24 Friday 24=== Cold, snowed some a blustry by spells. John went to Eugenes to see a {illegible} of tired Simo. Eugene was sick in bed with a bad cold. Harry came down & he helped Melba fix a tire. Harry & Melba , have gon to Sparta, to help with the play, they are haveing in the united Church. ===Feb 26 Saturday 25.=== Very cold last night,. was four below Melba went to little Aylmer to get her Father, he took old Ashyre over there for Harry Argyle {illegible} ship. Harry came down to night, after tea he & Melba went to Aylmers & got some {castro?} ail fore the little {illegible}. Then Harry took George Davis & went up to {Andrevio?} fore a taide spoon of whisky. Maudie & Melba each got a new dress. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25ef41236629ace93a87b10cd7c6ab2b.pdf 75367d951239f4a1df040a4324b47245 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/aa93d04126ad90b6b0d5348111c40aa3.pdf 0ac1cfdbed562242a0b0b538ce5e54fa Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {At the top of the page, March 1 1928 is crossed out} March 29 Wednesday 29 {persumably a mistake, meant to be February 29} Snowed a few flurries, last night {?} to day. Harry & his mother came down this afternoon & stayed with us for tea. I finished the black dress for Mrs Williams. John took a {grist of mill?}, & didn't get home untill after supper. I had the chores all done. I have fired the grey dress for Mrs Williams to night, Mrs Davis was in a minute for home tomato seeds. Thursday March 1 March 1 Thawed {?}, & it thawed, still the wind was very cold. & blowing hard to night John, Melba, & I all went over to Eugenie's, Melba & I went to {name} Appleyard for a little while. {for Apple ford?}. Mac, & Grace all went to St Thomas. I cut Maudies yellow dress, & have it half done. Melba & I went on to Aylmer, & John walked from https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/adad2f27e13ecebc95777e23cae1d012.pdf adc17298ac096c24da4df8430db36f2d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. John {Shinner?}'s home. Nella went & had Mr. Smith play, for her to sing. I was in to see her mills a few minutes. March 2 March 2 Friday 2 Blustry. Nella & I took Mr. Smith & Hellen to Union to a play. Nella {?}, & Maudie helped with the play. John didnt want to go, so he went up to {persumably a place}. Asmond brought Maudie home March 3 Saturday 3 {3 is written over a 2, presumably a mistake} Nice & bright, but very cold. Maudie & Nella went to St Thomas, for their lessons. Nella has {?} up there Harry came up {too?} & got her, & Maudie came home. John was down to see Alberts {?}. March 4 Sunday 4 Very cold, snowed & very flustry. Harry & Asmond were there for tea. We all went to Church, but Dad. Maudie has gone to her {?}, with Asmond. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db43c5a407dd44ca12bfc3350bdba5a4.pdf 8b84fa781fff9a9cb71e24df956a55de https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/47d6da662644c9773a31908f4df8ec2a.pdf 7d6e88744d613b907ba5eac32fc82d97 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March Thursday 8 A very bright day but cool. Thawed some but frozen hard tonight and a strong cold east wind blowing. Mother and I went out to {Sew. Applefords?} and took Grace her dress. Asmond and Maud have gone to the {?} at home. March Friday 9. {date is written in blue, while the following content is written by someone else in black} Snowed & rained, made it quite icy Eugene came over for some things that we baked for Aleta. Asmond brought Maudie home, Mrs. Davis & Maiden {down home?} March 10 Saturday 10 Nice & bright, thawed some, but cold to night. The girls & I went over to London, I had {?} with Mrs. Siggers. Harry is down to night March 1 {persumably a mistake, meant to be March 11} Sunday 11 Lovely day. thawed, the roads are muddy. Harry stayed all night, & he & Melba have gone to St Thomas Church. Asmond came for dinner https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1d4e3156bbdae7b220de4586949c1c46.pdf 8b9e354c0316d8bd375ab903f5b0fa3a https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e4114c6f4e1c532ac3ce6b3b0095a77f.pdf df777222f78196e1cf2fc47ac838e4b7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 15 Thursday 15 Cold wind, but thawed some, froze hard last night. John took some cakes down to Floyd {?}, for Eugenes Mr {name} was down to night. The wood cutters started cutting wood this morning. Melba has been cleaning the clothes rooms upstairs. Maudie will be home tomorrow night good. March16 Friday 16 Cold. Sadie came in. Cloudy most of the day. Asmond brought Maudie home to night. March 17 Saturday 17 Nice day. Asmond stayed all night last night. Maudie was sick all night & to day, we had Dr Mc{Loay?} & he says it is intestinal flue. Asmond came back to night & had tea & is agoing to stay all night. His Mother & Eugene are staying with Mr {Hafaker?}, for a day, or to, Melba went to St Thomas {scribbled out word} for her lesson, & then is agoing to a party at Mr William's John {drove?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ef03f0430f2226fc482be811d295743f.pdf 05fba2715f6de2da72bbbc3be1ede0d3 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c8e11f3a776ac572ddc49e776b9e0c7f.pdf 7b1c28776d8d9c38c536aa7e2c0227c6 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb50f91ac37179a8f68b0563aef8cdda.pdf b8864a6db2e6db0fe925104118a20d3e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mar. 22. Thursday 22. gone up to Jims tonight. He drew manure and split wood. Maudie is some better. Mar.23. Friday 23. {in the corner, a word similar to Star is written in black, by a different person} A fine day and bright. Dad was down helping Asmond this afternoon. Asmond came out tonight and brought some oranges and marmalade. I was out to Aleta's and Mr. Applefords this morning. I went to choir practise and down to Louis's for some eggs. {black pen, different person} March 24 Saturday 24 Lovely day, & {?}. Asmond brought his Mother & Eugene out to night. Mrs Hilfoatrie, Dorethy, Margret & {name} were here this afternoon. They brought a lovely crock of tulips, & a lovely {Crock of Hauressers?} from Mrs Marshall Harry came down & brought a beautiful Nagalia frew them all. Harry & Asmond both got stuck & John had {?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1a20c21c353eff2253ab60860382fe57.pdf 034d0ef146e8e0b2f6388d4df86d6087 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 25 Sunday 25 Sprinkled some & very foggy all day. The cars helpt getting stuck in the mud down by Charley Gelarke's farm all day. Osmond was here for tea, but went home before dark. Harry was here for tea. John was up to Jim Weavers. Mar.26. Monday 26. A dull day. Rained tonight. Terribly foggy this morning and part of the day. Roads are in a terrible condition. Mother is pricing Mand a quilt. Clarence acted as bread man this morning. Harry stayed all night. Maud is much better. March 27 Tuesday 27 Froze hard last night, but thieved me the deer to day. Snowed some last night & some to day, was blowing very hard this morning. Armond came & brought our potatoes, that are got of Ray Harney. After dinner he took Mellow to Aylrey, St. Thomas & London. John has been splitting wood all day. Osmond was here for supper. Maudie was up part of the day. Maudie got a lot of butter from the school children tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55411a3de7a092ba68bc85347d164083.pdf b0d643c64643a178bc2177c3a209ee45 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mar. 28 Wednesday 28 Nice thawed some, but the weird was cold. Melba & I washed & Melba ironed. John split wood. Marslie was up all day. He home Melbo;s things, all done for tomorrow might. Took the masonie banquet. Mar. 29 Thursday 29 Cloudy, & a cold wind. Thawed a little. But very cold to night. Harry came & took <s>Maudie</s> Melba to st Thomas, to the Masonie banquet, to night. I am piecing a churn-dash for Maudie. John drew some manure & then split wood. Augene got a {illegible} for Mrs. Appleford. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5fb66659f8b24af2f4fea181b3f9cedd.pdf 8432f98c931258183aadbb47425640c5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. March 30 Friday 30. Raw east wind. Cold. Wind wa so strong one could hardly face it. Sleet came; it also rained and froze. Melba and Harry stayed at Mrs. Willam's all night. They came back here in the forenoon. Amond came out to-night. We played checkers and other games. Asmond went home early and Harry stayed all night. Mar. 31. Saturday 31. A bright day; it thawed; wind changed to the west. Harry split so much wood that it made dad tired throwing it in. Mother and Dad went out to see Mrs. Appleford and then to see Aleta and {?}. They stayed there for dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d36080e1203a35005599d153a4ad978a.pdf 96764779be7df4c59ef3bdf87153d656 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. We had dinner at home ─ we three. Harry and Melba went to St. Thomas in time for Melba to take her lesson. They were going to Mrs. Williams for supper and then to Bessie Farney's for a little pastry. Mother made a cushion for Mrs. Appleford and Dad took it to Mrs. Thompsons. Isabella Young was here this afternoon. April 1 Sunday 1 Thawed, the roads are almost inpassible. Asmond came for dinner, & tea. Maudie & Asmond walked up to George Dariel's this afternoon. Harry & Melba went up to his Mother's for an air cushion for Mrs. Appleford, but it was no good. John went up to Jims {harvest?} this fournoon. And down to Albert's after dinner The bee's worked to day, on {?} that I put for them. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eb78c2b23c6bac1d9c68002595b27309.pdf 927f0bc10bc5c53f2aa9aa5edd2b3ee2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 2 Monday 2 Thawed but cold wind. John split some wood. John went to Aylmer this morning with the milk wagon. Melba went with the car, while it was {?}. {?} fired the {culvent?} east of our place, & the one by Clareneis gate. April 3 Tuesday 3 It rained and thundered and lightning was quite sharp. Mother and Melba washed, and put the clothes out about noon, when it stopped raining and the sun and wind came out. Asmond came out this afternoon, after he had the back of his car fixed with a new glass. He had dinner when he came and stayed for supper. Ther roads dried and settled some to - day. April 4 Wednesday 4 Lovely & warm. Sprinkled a little rain a few times. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e02148aca6962981de0b55f1c5b02a9a.pdf 93590a4893fe898452e2169fec293b99 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. saw that the grass grew some for the first time. John was to Ayburn this morning. I split wood after dinner. Osmond came out with some flocks for the wood shed. Was here for dinner & tea. The roads was to loud. Beesie Young got stuck down by John S. Kinners & they had to draw her out. Cecil went to lodge, he tried to drive through blaresee's yard, got stick & had to back up, & come through be the corner after all, got through but was all he could do. April 5 Thursday 5 It rained last night and this morning. Clarence Gelland died yesterday afternoon and Mrs. Appleford passed away this morning about two o'clock. Cecil drove his car out their orchard and down the side-road. Then they are going to London to see 18th degree work put on. Osmond and Verne drew logs to-day. Osmond phoned out after supper to offer to take us to Appleford or to Gellands to night or any time to-morrow. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/33118a39ea634b851b70ceff85769177.pdf ea06ba977c213369413020ec00a2ca30 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 6 Friday 6 Lovely & {illegible}. Melba & I went to the Appleford's & took some things over for the funeral. Harry came down this afternoon & is staying all night. Osmond came after dinner & took Maudie down to has Gellaud's they brought Clarence home, a corpse Maudie went from there dorse to Osmond's for tea, when they came home at night, they got stuck in the mud this side the rail road track, shed tried to pull there out but coudln't with one horse, Albert's was array. Osmond walked up, & got {illegible} old Mike he took there through. Harry & Melba went down with them on the milk wagon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/111bd767f4d63002578f54ca5eb28a7d.pdf 4c3482d02b7eebf9d7688718ad233405 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 7 Saturday 7 Rained nearly all day, rained so hard & the roads were, so muddy we couldn't go to Mrs. Appleford's funeral. The Paulbear's had to carry her to the road & the lane was too muddy & no footing for them, I guess they had all they could to get there, Harry is a going to stay again to night. Harry & Melba painted the reseen doors, all the reseens on the veranda. John got agrist & got his horn cut. April 8 Sunday 8 Cold wind. But very muddy Snowing off and on all day Snowing off hard sense tinkes you could hardly see the bars the {illegible} melted to night it is freezing hard. Osmond came with his car to night. Harry stayed all night John was up to Jeno Meaver's https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3a6ff1792d9b16c010a8574579c80b4.pdf fcba775865665b78d741e89c92477820 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 9. Monday 9 Sprinkled and snowed a little. Cold all day. Ground froze hard last night and it thawed very little to - day. Mother and I went to Aylmer this morning to get Mother some medicine. Harry helped do up the chores this morning and then went home. John Matthews {nurse's?} father was buried to-day. Asmond came out for dinner. He and I went to Eugene's to return syrup bottles, and to Appleford's and got my dress and coat. Then we went to Aylmer and I got my hair cut; first time in 6 weeks. First time I have been to Aylmer since I had Jaundice. We made all our trips by 8th. {?} have travelled this road for two weeks until we went to-day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f7be87f83615c87926db59a9224ae351.pdf 08fb19552c362dabb3c826476c75d5a1 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 10 Tuesday Bright day, but there was a raw wind all the afternoon. Did a washing. Melba and I went to St. Thomas and got paint for veranda ceiling. We painted part of ceiling this P.M and re-trimmed part of the white. Mother washed the car this afternoon. April 11 Wednesday 11 Thawed some. Cold east wind. We had George Davis & family Bert & Mrs Ashton were all up for the evening. April 12 Thursday 12 Cloudy. John & Asmond drew hay. After dinner Asmond & Maude went to Sparta & then to St Thomas Then to {?} & Asmond did his chores, then they came back for supper. Maud & Asmond went to Aylmer. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d8252b5ff0216b50ef894709750db00b.pdf d54904458f6e7dba16916bcac163a2bf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 13 Friday 13 Cold wind but nice. John & I went to Aleta's, John & Eugene went fishing. they caught eighteen. Eugene kept {?} Grace came over to Aleta's & brought her Mothers coat, & I am agoing to make it over for Grace Harley came down & took the girls to Sparta. They & Harry are agoing to play there to night Melba went to Aylmer & got her hair cut. John was down to Albert's this fournoon. Asmond is agoing to bring the Girls home. April 14 Saturday 14 Snowed some & rained. Asmond came & took, Harry & all of us up to Davie's. We had a good time. Maudie took Melba up to Mrs William's & they all went London. Harry stayed all night <s>Asmond & Maudie & I all went to the United Church. Harry</s> https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06450b4a0a68545c554682a4caff2080.pdf 0df3d64feb4c9cbe45299a47324070ef Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. {written at the top of the page} <s>and Melba went to the Baptist</s> April 15 Sunday 15 Cold & spitting snow, some times. Asmond Maudie & I all went to the United Church. Harry & Melba went to the Baptist Asmond has taken Maudie down to Mrs Yelland's to night Maudie has been home for four weeks. The Davis Girls {?} April 16 Monday 16 {different person} Very bright this morning but dull and cold this afternoon. I painted some on the veranda. Went to Clarissa Millers to the Alma Daughters. Eva was over. April 17. Tuesday. 17. A nice bright day. Snowed quite a lot during night and some this morning. Dad fixed shingles on drive barn and I painted and raked. Mother weeded out grass. We washed and ironed. Mrs. Daire was down this morning. Charlie Clarke helped us this afternoon rake. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a8e69007d63fde26298ba112f0634783.pdf 306b24c95fc480384cadd9b100b4f644 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Wednesday April 18. Tuesday 18. Bright but cold. I varnished Maudies bedroom floor. Harry came down and he and I went up to Aunt Belles for some hens eggs for Harry. I went out to see "Ben Has" and mother stayed at Mrs. Showis. April 18 Wednesday 18 {everything written on this date is crossed out with one big X} Nice day. But started raining to night at ten. Asmond & Maude, brought a car load, of girls, to Aylmer to hear Ben Hass. Mellba went & I went & stayed with Mrs. Showis. Harry was down, he & Melba went up to Aunt Bell's, for some eggs, for Mrs. Williams. My knee is better that Grace the {frock?} in. John took Albert, & the {teaten?} to Eugenes to day. I have been working in the flower garden & Melba has been painting {crossed out words} April 19 Thursday 19 Cold & windy. Grace & Gene were over. I shortened a dress for https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/81efa23a0bbc53e90a5f8d621d5648fb.pdf 5ddecc44a57e021bceef6e136c4f18f0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Grace, & fitted her Mother's coat on her. April 20 Friday 20 Warmer a little. Cold to night John brought a big white cow of Dill Ackhart, Boyde helped him get her home. John & Albert went out to Eugenes for some fish, but they only got two. Melba went to Aylmer when the tork her Dat to Mrs Ackhart's. Melba went to choir practice, I went down to see Minnie Teeple & got some Chrysanthumum's Asmond brought his Graphone out to night. I built a fence around the flower garden. Melba has been painting raking yard & house cleaning. April 21 Saturday 21 Rained & snowed & froze. Maudie & Melba went to St Thomas for their lessons. Harry brought https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/025067767df8df33e60313cf771bd352.pdf d72f53573bc182b0dd8aee1ac01ae0c4 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Melba home & stayed all night. April 22 Sunday 22 Cold & rained a little to night. John Maudie & I all went to Aleta's, little John is sick in bed wuth {rloumatism?} caused from his teeth. Grace & Gene came over to Eugenes. They came for the coat I made over, for Grace. Harry & Melba went to church. Asmond came & took Maudie back to Mrs Yelland's April 23 Monday 23 Saw shore a little while. It is raining a little to night. Harry & Melba went to Eugenes to night. Harry helped Melba all the four-noon rake the lawn & move boxes out in the garden for the hen's & little chicken's. After dinner John & Harry cleaned up seed outs John had one of his bad spells this morning. April 24 Tuesday 24 Cold & cloudy, sprinkled snow a very little & some hale. John & Harry went to Aylmer for some https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c409feb1ae3af167905916ee79fc8eba.pdf a342d717b1654e24437bcf4309358c22 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. repairs for the disks. April 25 Wednesday 25 Cold, but bright. Harry went home to night. He is agoing to lodge. Harry had been helping John all day. Melba has been raking the yard. This afternoon Melba went to Aylmer with the eggs. had over six dollars worth. I spaded up enough in the little garder for a bed of lettuce. Maude & Asmond took some of ther schollars up to St Thomas. to take a lesson of Mrs Carrey. April 26 Thursday 26 Nice day. We washed, & the washing dryed nicely. Harry came down to night is agoing to stay all night. Charley Clarke helped this afternoon draw straw. {Larenga Hendershot?} came to day. April 27 Friday 27 Cold wind, but nice. Asmond brought Maudie home to night Harry & Melba went up to Mabel {Ries?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d23036837526fe2ae0030bf095869df7.pdf a4097ab72e72ec2043dbd861e0e86502 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. to a party to night. John started ploughing his corn field this morning. Melba ironed & we put manure on the flower garden. April 28 Saturday 28 Nice & warm the bees <s>worked all day</s> came out some. Harry & Melba went to St Thomas, & Maudie & I went to St Thomas drove au car. Harry's brother & his wife came & Harry & Melba had tea with them. John ploughed all day. Maudie & I went to Aylmer from St Thomas & I got some shrubs from Mrs Dunett. I planted some of the {crossed out word} seeds. April 29 Sunday 29 Warm The bees worked all day. Raining hard to night. Maudie & I went to Church to night. Harry & Melba went over to Mrs Appleford's to night. John & Harry went to Mr Coles & got {?} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea44ee6fead2e3ef9a9062a729fa0f1f.pdf 2d45f5a7be6cba08eefcdbf647b1d195 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. April 30 Monday 30 Colder than yesterday. I planted some more {?} seeds & radishes They are having a big surprise for {Clarence Cot?} to night. Harry went home after dinner. He e has been having a weeks holiday down here. John started working on the ground to day. Eugene brought a man for himself, & for us from London to day Our man stick so you can hardley keep one's supper down {?} May 1 Tuesday {different handwriting} Nice day but cold wind. Dad has been {discing?} all day. Our new man has been raking. I went to town this afternoon. Grace and Jean were here to try Jean's Hack dress on, then they went on to town. Mr. Davis came after a pattern. We washed. I am working on my quiet blocks. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b87947f4ee14381dea1e5adeb0265415.pdf ac0b8642a54ae94bc535dcceb3d111bc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 2. Wednesday 2. Nice bright day. Maud and Asmond were here tonight. Mr. Showers was here for eggs this afternoon. I ironed. May 3. Thursday 3. Lovely bright warm day. I went to St. Thomas this morning. got a pair of slippers and a hat. I went to Sparta and took Mauds dress along with my coat. Eugene was over for a while tonight. Jre. Phillips buildings were burned today. Dad has one field done. May 4. Friday 4. {different handwriting} {Cighty?} in the shade to <s>g</s> day. Melba went to St Thomas, & took her hat back. she didn't like it. Melba went to, Mrs Smith's & to Choir practice. I stayed with Mrs Shower's. John went to Toney's to a sale after dinner The man worked the {team?}. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d08a1b936a81c5f6d052fe9a77fd6f0f.pdf b5f288b8744267b405a7cba13c664ae0 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. John has one field sown & another nearly worked up. The man & I have {wilked?} for three nights May 5 Saturday 5 Cold, cloudy & rained off and on all day, Maudie & Melba went to St Thomas. Harry brought Melba home, & Maudie went to Sparta. Harry is agoing to stay all night. John ploughed the garden. Harry & Melba went to the hospital, to see Asther Rogers, he had his <s>tonsils</s> tonsils & appeudi cts out. May 6 Sunday 6 Nice day. Asmond came & took us to Church. Harry & Melba went to Aylmer Church this morning & to St Thomas to night The. The man went to the noud's & got five eggs. Aleta & the Children were over for dinner Eugene had the tester there. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5a5e87b5d85ea7da1fec3a4df8a32c5d.pdf 962d86d53fa8c52cb9ec7090ed170230 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 7. Monday 7. Grand bright day, but very cold east wind blowing. Dad finished the second field. Maud went early this morning and took her school children up to the Asatorical Contest. May 8 Tuesday 8 A beautiful day. We washed, then Mother and I went down to Mr. M c Connelle after apple trees. I painted part of the kitchen ceiling after dinner. I went out to sing with Helen at Miss Gunstons tonight and Mother went with me. May 9. Wednesday 9. Grand day. Mother and John finished fixing fences around there fruit trees. Harry came down in the afternoon and he and I went down to Louise's after tea for eggs. I finished the kitchen ceiling. Went to town this morning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/70aca1a1e9a67e7470e7ec50e030b25e.pdf 67338fcb9b48226070db1c49c6942339 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 10. Thursday 10. Another wonderful day. Sprinkled a little a few times. Looks like rain tonight. Mother and John have worked in the garden all day. I have been painting on the veranda. Dad had finished sowing another field. May 11. Friday 11. Very bright with a cold wind blowing this afternoon. We papered the kitchen today and I painted some. I went to town this morning after some more paper. Tonight we went out to choir practice. May 12. Saturday 12. {different handwriting} Very cold. cold north west wind Melba went to Sparta for Maudie & then they went to St Thomas. Harry brought Melba home. The man John & I put most of the garden or put the rest of the potatoes in John finished seeding https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/e448e2a246a4fb0f4278950df2fd5c51.pdf 217684b04522b4d358f32f214c1737fb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. When Maudie came home, she took The man & I to Aylmer. I went down & stayed with Mrs Showers & fixed Maudies hat over May 13 May 13 Sunday 13 Cool. Hard frost last night. Asmond came for dinner to day. This afternoon, Asmond, Dad & Maudie went to Aleta's, but Aleta & the Children were down to the cemetary. Asmond, Dad & I went for some medicine for Melba, Maudie took Maude Thompsons & Mrs Rogers to Church this morning. It seems every thing has gone vroid to day May 14 Monday 14 Nice day. John ploughed. May 15 Thursday 15 Warm. I took the bees out of the packing boxes. We washed. The man helped us. Every thing went upside - down. Maudie & Asmond came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/51f16a4d666212eb6aa7592067a6d5e0.pdf 6362caccc07f5134c0198f2b9d7efb2b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. to night. John ploughed in the corn field. May 16 Wednesday 16 Colder, & rained some. Melba ironed. Harry came down this afternoon. John has been ploughing. Melba ironed. The man & I put in some of the garden. Harry and Melba have gone out for some ice cream. May 17 Thursday 17. Rained hard on and off all day. The grass has grown a lot today. I have made two pairs bloomers and {underokist?} for Maud. Mother and the man have been fixing fence. Dad was over to Clarence's this afternoon. Too wet to plough. May 18. Friday 18 Real warm all day. Foggy this morning. Sprinkled a little to night. We papered the pantry and I have painted part of it. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2fc2e2b62b20863821c93937cfd9f36e.pdf 725d2a52a02d53b06d38b2e153d6d084 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 18. Friday 18. I went to town this afternoon. Maud and Asmond were here tonight. Dad was down to Asmonds getting pasta. Mother and I went to choir practice. Everyone tried. May 19. Saturday 19. {Rosamand's handwriting} Rained off and on. Melba took her lesson. There she & Harry went over to see Mrs Briggers. Asmond brought Maudie home & they took me to Aylmer with them. John & the man was digging post holes. May 20 Sunday 20 Lonely day. Harry took Melba to <s>chur</s> church. John Harry, Melba & I all went to Mr Appleford's & to Eugenes, to night Asmond came after dinner & took Maudie, up to St Thomas, to get flowers to send over to Mrs Marshell, at the hospital in London Then they came home https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bde2009671ef189af1b4cf4515159072.pdf 377cf33d504eeceaab708d7cce80b7f6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. & went right back to Mrs Yellands May 21 Monday 21 Louise & {?} family stopped in on their way up to her Fathers Sunday. {Melba's handrwriting} We painted the veranda and I started the kitchen chairs. We went to town for gas and then down to Mary's for some Apples. I took dad out town before dinner to get Fopsy, after she was shod. Mr. Lindsay was here trying to sell cars. A very warm day. {Rosamand's handwriting} May 22 Tuesday 22 Warm, lovely day. Mr Stafford sheared the sheep. Melba & I went to St Thomas. Asmond brought Maudie home & they brought ice cream. We were all in bed, when they came. The man helped us wash May 23 Wednesday 23 Very cold all day. John is working his corn ground. Melba ironed & is painting she went to Aylmer. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/134d5a66c01613711ab0a064cc5de6e1.pdf 60acc372a09ddf9ef395d3d7a46e2245 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. got new curtains for the kitchen & made them. The man has been trimming the apple trees & cutting the limbs up in wood & putting it in the wood-shed. I made the east steps all over to day & painted them. Mrs Davis was in to see us a little while this morning. John was in to Clarence Coxe's to night May 24 Thursday 24 Queen Victoria's birthday Nice day Harry came from London this morning & put up the {?}. Harry is working in London. Melba & Harry went down to Port Stanley, after dinner. We have all been playing cards to night. John worked the corn ground before dinner, after dinner he went for shingles. The brought old Mr Holmes over to Mr Coxe's this afternoon, he cut an artrey in his leg & bleed to death. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/caf4778fd5f094fa0eb481b43ea4dd70.pdf 0f4401e7486d87ca00d66a8534ee658a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 25 Friday 25 {Melba's handwriting} Cold all day and very cold tonight. Mr. Home's funeral was this afternoon. {Rosamand has written "Dad went" above}. Mother and I have been sewing. We went to choir practice. Mr. Ed Erview died yesterday. May 26. Saturday 26. {Rosamond's handwriting} Lovely day. Melba went for her lessons then down for Maudie, then to Aylmer for Maudie, to get a hair cut. I have been working Melba green flowered dress. Asmond came to night & is helping Maudie fix her wheel for Margret, Harvey. John & the man have been fixing fence & making a gate. Harry came over from London to night. May 27 Sunday 27 {Melba's handwriting} Bright but very cold. I went to church this morning and Harry got his gonesater fixed. Harry and I went to church tonight. Asmond, Maud and Mother went to the Methodist https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c00b5b072dff9f3a8b798c73ace7cd80.pdf 8fb4b2fe5266bc826021359b3043f373 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 27 Sunday 27 church. Dad, Maud and Asmond went to the Liaker church at Sparta this morning. Asmond and Maud took Margaret Harvey's wheel down after dinner and came home in time for church. Dad was up to Jims this afternoon. May 28 Monday 28 Very cold this morning. Dull, cold and rained off and on all day. Rained hard this afternoon. Dad worked on corn ground some this morning. Mother finished my green dress. {Rosamond's handwriting} May 29 Tuesday 29 Rained off & on all the afternoon We washed & the clothes, got dry between the showers. Melba & I went to Aylmer then to St Thomas for to get my new hat; John & the man worked part of the corn ground. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d3ef63db56ba6923a01d5196199a4271.pdf e07c0283ade3a5b81093ef72f48afa7b Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. May 30 Wednesday 30. Very cold and rainy. Rained real hard after dinner. Asmond came and brought some seed potatoes and is staying all night. Eugene was over this afternoon. Mr. Simons came out and finished putting up the sereens. Dad has been planting corn. May 31. Thursday 31 A fine day but cold wind. I went to town after dinner. Mr. Martin came and got our {?} tonight. Asmond and Maud came tonight and are staying all night. I was painting some on the veranda. {Rosamond's handwriting} June 1 Friday 1 Cold. Turned the cows out after dinner for the first time. Melba went to choir practice I went as far as Maude Thompson's, John went up to Jim weaver's. John drew manure. Alita was over for her chickens {Written on the left side: Melba went to Aylmer after dinner} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/fca115411d923105e5741379beb086e8.pdf 06e0cc4601ebf8d8f5ca8755ffcdc482 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June Sat 2 Cold & windy. Melba went for her lesson, . Harry came down to night. Asmond brought Maudie home & is staying all night. John drew manure all day. Sold little Rate, & Tiney, to Bert Summers. June 3 Sunday 3 {Melba's handwriting} Very bright all day but a cool wind blowing. Harry and I drove out town this morning for some medicine for Harry. In the afternoon we drove down to Fort Bruce. Mothers dad, Maud and Asmond went out to Mr. Applefords and Eugenes last night. June 4 Monday 4. Very cold, windy and rainy. Wind is blowing very cold tonight. Our two cows, tiny and the black heifer went this morning. Mother and I went to town and took the iron down to Mary Heiphley. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/28d3e408139f13f47979f54d9c0bafb7.pdf e05ebd06469744f5f3101f4601c5cb30 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 4 Monday 4 Maud and Asmonday stayed all night Sunday night and went home this morning. June 5 Tuesday 5 Very cold and rained all day. Strong wind blowing. I have been doing some painting and varnishing. Mother has been sewing on Maud's waist. Dad was over to Mr. Coxe tonight. He helped Boyd put on a load of straw this morning. Telephone men were here today. Andrew Davis' boy came after some cabbage plants. June 6 Wednesday 6. Another terrible rainy day and quite cold. The water is standing all over the ground. Raining hard tonight. I went to town with Mrs. Davis this morning. We washed. Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Rogers were out for some cabbage plants. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3d178cf5db022b7682eba4c5f70edf47.pdf 99c5dccc535e490d482e01420ae537f3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 6 Wednesday 6 Albert was up this morning for some plants. Shed has had a slight stroke. Mother has been sewing. June 7 Thursday 7. A wonderful day. Sun shone all day. Mother and I went down for Maud tonight and brought her wheel home from Mr. Millards. Dad has been down to Boyds helping him shingle the house. He came home for dinner, but stayed for supper. We hung out the clothes and ironed. June 8 Friday 8. Bright this morning. Started to rain this afternoon. Mother and I went to town this morning. We went down and got our iron, from Mr. Heiphegh. I took Maud down to school this morning. Uncle Louis was here after dinner for plants. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/44cdee5a940667cba92e4f94ec0dfa68.pdf 7cb31e842db22ada65816aa3b64bb5e6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 9. Saturday 9 Melba took Mary & Lass to St Thomas with {?} Harry came down to night. I was not looking for him. Asmond brought Maudie home Melba went to Aylmer after tea for some groceries John cut thisltes. June 10 Sunday 10 Nice day. Harry stayed all night last night. Eugene's were all over for dinner & we enjoyed having them. Eugene, John, Harry & Asmond all went to {?} Patteis after dinner. Asmond came back to night for Maudie. June 11 Monday 11 Lovely & warm, for a change. Melba went to Sparta fr Maudie & they went to the Alma Daughter's, at Alma. John went & https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/57a85e337e68009a4f72e2c6306de156.pdf d2acdcc24679411e8208bdc4a6162135 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. helped. Asmond all day, with his corn ground, he left the horse's down there. Dick & Mike. Asmond brought him home, & took Maudie back to Mrs Yelland Mrs Ashton was up for some cabbage plants & visited, in a long time after dinner. Melba varnished the Parlor & bedrooms. I have been working in the garden's untill I am tired out. {Melba's handwriting} June 12 Tuesday 12 Perfectly lovely day. Finished the parlor today. I took dad down to Asmonds this morning and he brought home a load of posts. We washed and ironed some. Using our gasoline iron again. After dinner we took Mrs. Ashton a chicken feeder and Mrs. Davis a pattern. I clipped some around the bees. Mother has been working in the gardens. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0bdfa19afc0ee5bc8ca5160f5f4828fa.pdf 423b9e74dfbc437529db9f5af73fa9b8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 13. Wednesday 13. A fine day but strong wind. Rather hot and close most of the day. Mrs. Thompson and I went down to Tillsonburg this morning. Mr. & Mrs. Phelps came over this evening for cabbage plants. I finished the ironing. Dad harrowed his corn ground and drew manure. I went to Kingsmill this morning to take a letter. June 14. Thursday 14. Fine day, quite warm this morning but very cold and windy tonight. Mother and I went to town this afternoon. Asmond and Maud came home tonight and brought us some ice cream. Mother has been sewing on my dress. Dad has been drawing manure. June 15. Friday 15. Grand day but very cold again tonight. Froze a little last night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3102328b513879ab9d476eb33ec4e13e.pdf 90b33834d55c570a7e651fb16118601e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 15 Friday 15. Eugene was here for dinner. Asmond Eugene and I went to St. Thomas this afternoon. Mother and I went out to choir practise. Dad has been drawing manure. June 16. Saturday 16. {Rosamond's handwriting} Lovely day. John drew manure all day. Asmond came to night & he, Maudie, John & I all went to Tilson furge. Maudie had broken one of her teeth. Melba went to Sparta for Maudie. Then they went to St Thomas & Melba went on to see Mrs {name}. Harry brought her home. I finished Melba's blue & white dress. June 17 Sunday 17 Lovely day. Lewis & Jessie Scott were here stayed, at Aunt Bells' all night, they they all came down for dinner. Mr Yelland & family were all here for tea. Lewis and Jessie went back to Detroit after dinner. Harry was here all night. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b5b878368036edfe0f19398f840e497a.pdf 5c5897032b363b31fa3f1850e6630a97 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Asmond came & they all went to Church, but I. June 18 Monday 18 Nice this fournoon, But we have had some very heavy showers. Melba has been sick with the tooth-ache all day. John cultivated the corn before dinner I {?} started Maudie's waist to day. June 19 Tuesday 19 Nice day. Mr Ashmore came to night with Mr Huckstable. We have had a fine visit with him. He has come to the big convention at Toronto. Melba & I went out to York school-house, to see a man, to put down a hard wood floor. Then we went by way of lake Whitican to Tilsenburge, to have Melbas teeth fixed. John & Melba have been mowing the lawn. Mr Mathew's animal got in with our corns to day https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/55b8b2501eb4c02af0681fea8633ee24.pdf 6520367bc49af1d787cfff6ec9599f9a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 20 Wednesday 20 Warm. Harry called to night from London. Mr Ashmore was here all night. After dinner John took him out to Aunt Amey Clarke's. John has been cutting thistles. I finished Maudie's dress. June 21 Thursday 21 Raine by spells this morning. don't think I ever got so wet in a rain. Melba went to Aunt Amey's, for Mr Ashmore. Then after supper Melba took him back to see the Filby's John has been cutting thistles out the oats. Asmond brought Maudie out to night June 22 Friday 22 Warm. Rained some. Had a swarm of bees. Melba took Mr Ashmore down to Mrs Mard Benners, then left him at Aunt Amies. After dinner we went to <s>Tilson brrg</s> Tilsonburg. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8df633109d0215e0f641ba9e20c2de25.pdf 55ff662cbbd8695abc94e06a82a4b10f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 23 Saturday 23 Lovely day. Melba went to Aylmer. John cut thistles Asmond Brought Maudie out. Harry came down & is staying all night. June 24 Saturday 24 Lovely & warm. Asmond came to night & took Maudie to Sparta Harry & Melba went to Church. John was up visiting Jim this morning & after dinner he went down to Albert's. June 25 Monday 25 {Melba's handwriting} Bright day, but looks like rain tonight. A strong wind blowing. Mother and I went to Tillsonburg this morning about my tooth and I sure have a fine tooth ache tonight. Asmond was here for supper. He brought {?} for Boyd and Eugene. Dad went to Isaac Prince's funeral this afternoon. Dad has been cutting thistles. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8168e1c9465bcce9de356e2402d376b4.pdf 2d53ea6229a2990e19836f5c509fe140 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 26. Tuesday 26. Cold and dull. Rained a little tonight. I went out to Aleta's and we made twenty four pies and seven cakes. Herbert and Beatrice rode to school with me. June 27. Wednesday 27. Wonderful day. We washed and ironed some. Cleaned upstairs and beat the din<s>n</s>ing room carpet. Went to town after dinner, then out to Aleta's. Had forty men for supper. Mrs. McCallum and some friends were here this afteroon. June 28 Thursday 28 Grand day. We finished the ironing. Boyd brought his cultivator up this morning and dad and I did the potatoes tonight. Mother and I went to town and St. Thomas after dinner. Got Mother new pair of shoes & me a dress. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/bfa14644980edbb710ca8f64957cf0fc.pdf 19e50ee1120cf36f8caca175a31774bb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. June 29 Friday 29. Very rainy day by spells. Cold and sprinkling tonight. I went to town this morning. Mowed lawns this afternoon and tonight. June 30 Saturday 30 {Rosamond's handwriting} Nice day. Mowed the lawn's had the little Locker foy, he helped a little. Asmond brought Maudie home to night. John cut thistles July 1 Sunday 1 Very warm. Harry came after dinner & stayed all night. Asmond came out to night. John went down to Asmond's this morning, & stayed for dinner. We were all home all day, I will never forget this Sunday July 2 Monday 2 Very warm. Mrs Davis & Maiden came in for some lettuce, on their way from Aylmer. John cultivated his corn & cut thistles. Melba & I have been sewing. Maudie has been correcting the Children's exames. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/39dbd23605e466aac74aa1078268939b.pdf 2780d3d4e50a050e41240a10b2394d9a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 3 Tuesday 3 Nice day. Maudie & Melba went fishing this morning. After dinner Maudie Mrs Thompson & I went fishing caught five cat fish but two of them got away. John has been cutting thistles out of the oats. Albert's were all up to night. {Melba's handwriting} July 4 Wednesday. 4. A very hot day. Asmond was killed this afternoon. Poor Boy. Maud went to Sparta this afternoon, and took some school papers down. We washed. Henry Percy came out for us and he had his supper here. Gene and Aleta were here for a little while tonight. Phoned Mr. Ashmore to come. July 5 Thursday 5. Very hot today. Maud and I went to St. Thomas about noon. Grace and Jean came over this morning and stayed for dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/06e1c991a498d98d10f7b49bc61fe506.pdf 7fc8814e3593907a07624a12306efd21 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Maud Johnson and children came up this morning. Bert Ashton took our milk. We all went for Mr. Ashmore to night and then down to Mrs. {Urnns?}. We were in to see Mrs. Williams for a few minutes today. Cecil came in this morning. Eva was over also. Eugene and dad went to St. Thomas this afternoon. Had two light showers. Dr. Davis was here this morning. Dad and Maud were to town this morning. {Rosamond's handwriting} July 6 Friday 6 Very warm. Asmond was buried to day. We took Mr Ashmore to the depo from the burying grounds. After supper, Melba took Mrs Ashton down to Asmonds grave, & they brought some flowers home for Maudie Eugene was over before dinner https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0b12cbccdfc5f3351233485303fb1eab.pdf bc0816ec408dee9a9b3fb8e27b20ae3c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aleta drove over & took John with her July 7 Saturday 7 Very warm. Henery Percey, Eugene & Aleta Gene Walters & little Genie were here. John & Maudie went to St Thomas this morning. After dinner they went down to Asmond's. Melba went to Aylmer after supper. Melba & I got the lawn's nearly all out. July 8 Sunday 8 {Melba's handwriting} Sure has been a real hot day. Maud and dad went out to Eugenes for a few minutes after dinner. Long lonesome day. July 9. Monday 9. Rained hard this morning and this afternoon. Helen Caverly came out tonight for a while. Henry and Aileen came out to see us for awhile. Dad, Maud and I went to St. Thomas this morning. Mr. Tornkin came this morning but it rained so he went home in the afternoon. Mayden & Mrs. Davis were in. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b76f077fdc09aaf15c525ebc6a78cf92.pdf be448035a4af2f80ffa040e421932ee3 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 10. Tuesday 10. Nice day sprinkled a little John & Charlie {Toupkins?} have been <s>crossed out word</s> cultivation corn Mrs Yelland has been here trimmming the hedge. John & Maudie went to {Highsmill?}. We washed & Melba has the ironing all done. July 11 Wednesday 11 A grand day. Quite hot. Mrs. Thompson drove up this morning and stayed all day. I went out for Mrs. Cline after dinner and she stayed for supper. Dad and I took her home and then went down {crossed out "fo"} to Mrs. McKays and then to Oswell. July 12. Thursday 12. Grand day. I went to Aylmer this morning. Helen barely came out for supper and is staying all night. Mrs. Mc Kay came out and fixed fence this morning. Dad and Maud went down to the https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ed73a33595b184df8b68788c5a5cb9ee.pdf 39d0b7f4c103113a0fb910d6fa3b6bba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 12. Thursday 12. inguest at Sparta. Charlie was here helping us today. July 13. Friday 13. Cold all day and raining hard and blowing hard tonight. Mother and Maud went up for Mrs. Wiggins this morning. Aleta came in a few minutes on their way down fishing. Mr<s>s</s>. Potts was here last night to see about fixing our roof. {Rosamond's handwriting} July 14 Saturday 14 Rained off and on most of the day. Maudie & I took Mrs {name} back to London this morning. Maudie got her, an new dress in St Thomas, on our way back. Harry came about one to day. Harru & John went to Aylmer, for some shingle-nails. Harry mowed half of the lawn. John has been cutting thistles when it diden't rain. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c15d78a163cddef752d14fe92da69dde.pdf 63a868c8458fa5ea6356ec7df1709d6d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 15 Sunday 15 Rained off & on a little. Harry stayed all night last night, went back to humberstone to night about seven. Harru & Melba had dinner with Mr & Mrs Williams. John, Maudie, Melba & I all drove down to Henery Percey's to night a little while. John was up to Jim Weaver's this morning. July 16 Monday 16 {Melba's handwriting} Very nice day except for a shower we had this afternoon. Mr. Potts was here helping shingle. Charlie was here also. Maud and I went out to Eugene's after dinner, then to town and back to Eugenes. Then Eugene and Maud went to St. Thomas. {Rosamond's handwriting} July 17 Tuesday 17 Warm no rain. Maudie & Melba took Mr {Allen?}, down to Mrs Gunns. Maudie went to Aleta's for a loaf of bread, & had her supper. Audra Davis, Selma & https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/677d393a527e0d67cf6492566fcd3483.pdf 25b860a4b6124907a182ebd1c27a9efb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Doris came for the evening. Melba, {name}, {name} & I went to Aylmer for ice cream. We washed. Pot's was here shingling the barn. Charley Tampkin's was helping with the hay. July 28 Wednesday 18 {Melba's handwriting} A very nice day. The men drew in six loads of hay. Maud went to town this morning. Had a flat tire. Charlie was here all day. I was sick all day. We ironed. Margaret Killpatrick was here this after noon. July 19. Thursday 19. Dull all morning. Rained a little during the night. Raining and thundering tonight. Maud Mother and the Arnolds went fishing this afternoon. Charlie was here today. The men hoed corn this morning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6b97a2681d9783332c92c94f04c42231.pdf 0b51304e56bf314f7c28e908f86c8999 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 20 Friday 20. Cloudy all day and sprinkled a little. Mary Arnold, Lass, Melba and Maude went to London via. St. Thomas. Mary got a new navy Gorgette Dress. We left Mary's at about 20 minutes to 1 P.M. The girl's gave us a wonderful dinner in London. We drove to Spring Bank, on our way home. I brought some white Satin for a new waist. Charlie Tompkins was here and started to plough for fall wheat. Real cold to-night. {Rosamond's handwriting} July 2<s>2</s>1 Saturday 2<s>2</s>1 Very hot. Charley helped all day & his Father after dinner. Maude, went to Aylmer twice & St Thomas once. Melba & I have been doing cherries & Current's. {Melba's handwriting} July 22. Sunday 22 Rained hard all morning, but was lovely and bright this afternoon. Real warm all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1e6dd63f59e31dbe4d17fc2b6665c0f8.pdf 4a0dbdac0568a07dd5184790a6a79fba Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 22 Sunday 22. Aleta and children came over this afternoon and they went with Mother, Maud and I down to Asmond's grave. They stayed for tea. Mother has a terrible headache. Maud and I went out to see Dr. Davis after supper. July 23. Monday 23. Bright day with several light showers and some thunder. Sun very hot. Cool tonight. Dad got old "Bill" shod. Maud went out after Dad this morning and took him out after dinner to get him. I canned cherries and currents. Helen Caverly was out this morning and took eight boxes of currents with her. Mr. Facey was here to see Dad. Mr. Potts and his son finished the barn roof. Maude got puffed Rice candy, Lass Arnold made for girls' trip. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/840870c8d58cf8baad6afd13fc87b1c4.pdf 65338906618968035c73cdcec81ee547 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 24. Thursday 24. Fine day; very hot; no rain. All sweet family up early. Mother and I did the washing. Then we all watched Melba go; even to Dad. They left at 8.02 A.M. I baked cookies and a cake. Dr. Davis was here this morning, and saw Topsy. Grace and Jean came this afternoon and brought a cantaloupe. Charlie Tompkins & his father came to help dad with the hay, this afternoon. Mother and I went to Jessie Marchant's for veal hearts. Grace and Jean brought 3 gts. of Black Currants. {Rosamond's handwriting} July 25 Wednesday 25 Very hot The two men were here Eugene & Aleta brought the hay loader over. They came in the {?} wagon, & Polly. Maudie ironed. Hellen Selma, Delma, Mrs {?} & Melba {?} came home from the fall's to night, had their supper here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6f8274116aeaa47414d463b49aa990f4.pdf 42d44f646d81102b8d7c4d96a5574f52 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 26 Thursday 26 Very hot. The two men were here & helped with the hay. Melba went to Sparta, to bill Harvey's for new potatoes. Maudie went to Aylmer after dinner. The girl's, have been mowing lawns and canning fruit. I have been picking cherries. Goose berries & black currents. July 27 Friday 27. Rained hard this morning about eleven. Charlie and his Father were here in the morning. Jessie Merchant came out this afternoon and extracted honey. Maud went to town this afternoon. Mr. McClirsch and McClirsch and Mr. and Mrs Rec<s>h</s>ord were here for tea and the evening. July 28 Saturday 28 Dull and cold this morning. Cool all day and real cold again tonight. Maud and Mother went https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3f143f69734774706c7cef89c7a514bb.pdf 10a56f0f1d703ada2713b80e8e38c8ff Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 28 Saturday 28 to town this morning and then to St. Thomas. When they came home they went out to Earl Adams for a swarm of bees. Harry sent me some lolly peppers through the mail. I canned black currents. July 29 Sunday 29 A grand day and quite cool. Very cool tonight. We all went out to Eugenes for dinner. We went out to see Dr. McLay about dads finger. Mother, Mrs. Thompson and I went to church tonight. Dr. Davis was out this morning. July 30 Monday 30 A lovely day. I went to town this morning, took the mower knife out. We papered the toilet. Mr. Barnum died last night. Charlie and his Father were here. Mr. Percy and Henry were here too this afternoon. Mr. Hodge was here to see about the floors https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b56e8a465a28a339f830cd2ab019dbe1.pdf 3eee70d945455a719953d0eb178fd624 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. July 30 Monday 30 Maud and Mother went to town tonight after the mower knife. July 21. Tuesday 31. Another fine day. We washed and ironed and I finished papering the toilet. Maud went out for Eugene's man before dinner and she and Mother took him home after supper, and took some honey to town. Asmond's sale was to day. Charlie and his dad were here. Aug. 1. Wednesday 1 {Rosamond's handwriting} Find Day. Cloudy this afternoon. I went to St. Thomas this morning but did not see Mr. Mc Cimmon. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Mc Kenney were here from the states, and so were Mr. and Mrs. Will Mc Kenney of Springfield and Mrs. {Ewen?} from Detroit. I went to Aylmer after https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0eb03424d9580051c490db208b33b24c.pdf 609ca1a9e03f44a49786b79679766211 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. supper, for the mail and then went to see Mr. Mc Cimmon at his home, and came back to see Dr. Coll Sinclair to-night. Charlie was here all day. {Melba's handwriting} <s>July</s> Aug. 2 Thursday 2 Very warm and sultry. Raining hard tonight. Maud went down fot Mabelle this morning and she is staying all night. Mr. and Mrs. Williams came here this afternoon and stayed for tea. Charlie and his dad were here. Mother went with Ham Mc Kenneys to town and then down to the cemetrey. Aug. 3. Friday 3. A terrible hot day. Strong breeze but very hot. I took Mabelle Fatherguill home after dinner. Aleta came over and brought Jamie and Dorothy and left them with us, then Mother and I took them home part way tonight. Terrible storm and north. Bert came for his honey tonight. The two men were here. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/6c1f7ac7d087232766bca81aa4fbc16d.pdf fcffbe0a49b34ccc6962938b1fb114d2 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 4. Saturday 4. Terribly hot. Thunder and rain to night. I went to town this morning. Maud went this afternoon. Mother and Maud went out to Aleta's to night to see her for she has been sick. Provincial Man from Toronto was here this morning. Mother was over to Eva's for some apples. The two men were here all day. Aug. 5. Sunday 5. Very hot all day. Rained hard just after supper. Mr. Thompson and Boyd came up for dinner and tea. Boyd and dad went out to see the Dr. after dinner but he was away. After supper we all went out and Mother went down to see Mrs. Showers. Rained hard this morn. Aug. 6. Monday 6. Very hot and close, with terrible heavy due this morning. The two Toronto police were here this morning. Maud and I went to https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/7e01fcec41cfe7a9ea1b8a4d9a9f1ea9.pdf 8111e7f4320b92e402b0b0e5ac647611 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 6 Monday 6. town tonight and looked at Mr. Millers and Binghams hard wood floors. Mr. Barker came after apples tonight. Aug. 7. Tuesday 7. Very hot. Heavy fog this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Williams came and took me with them for a ride to Springfield. They took Mr. and Mrs. Wood home. Mother and Maud went to town and then to St. Thomas. Charlie was here all day. Mr. Williams stayed for tea. Eva was over. Aug. 8. Wednesday 8 Terrible hot day. Little rain last night. Mother and Maud went down to Sparta tonight and then to Asmond's grave. Bert and his man helped us this afternoon. Jessie was out for some vegetables. Charlie was here. Maud went to town this morning. Mabelle sent us some {burics?} this morning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/25f65017b3c5c713e37fd32c7a2a5b9b.pdf 2dfcee6279fbde77cbfc1ae37994025f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 9. Thursday 9. Very hot again today. Rained hard last night. We three went to town this afternoon. Charlie was here. I am putting my embroidered quilt together. To day was Carnation picnic. Aug. 10. Friday 10. Very hot as normal. Charlie was here. Mabelle sent us berries and everything to make jam with. I met Nosima {Trill?} at Rogers Corners for them, then went on down town. Maude has been sick all day. Aug. 11. Saturday 11. Cool and fine for working. Had a terrible storm at Sparta last night and burned three barns. Maud and Mother went to town this morning and to St. Thomas tonight. Mr. Sturges was here to see about roding the house. Drew hay in the drive barn. Charlie was here. Real cool tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ccebca7f9447a0a604e4d5f0ab99af5b.pdf 457403694c6e9e8c3b47171bf9a3bcb7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 12. Sunday 12. Rather cool all day, and real cold tonight. No one came, but Maud and I went down to the cemetry and put flowers on Asmond'a grave. Aug. 13. Monday 13. Grand day. Not too hot. I went to town after some hay loader rope and then out to Eugenes to help them with the threshers. Maude and Mother went up after the mail. Mr. Kilpaticks were here this this afternoon. Charlie was here. Aug. 14. Tuesday 14. A lovely day. Pretty warm this after-noon. Finished the hay today. Maud and Mother went to Sparta and town this morning. Maud and Doris, and Margaret went after weeds this afternoon. Margaret is here tonight. Mrs. Weaver was down this afternoon. Mabelle sent me a new dress today and some berries. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ea606cf792d5fcb95e0ec967be50b988.pdf 944d9ded46997a6a0a3805899b2dc998 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 15 Wednesday 15. Terrible hot day. Maud and Miss Killpatrick went to town this morning, then to Bruce after dinner and then to Mr. Caverly's for tea. Maud went to town at noon for the binder knife. I was down to Mrs. Ashtons a few minutes this morning planning for Miss Hughes wedding. Charlie threshed for Crosby until about four o'clock. Charlie Marchant came after the lambs this afternoon. Aug. 16. Thursday 16. Another terrible hot day. Mr. Sturgess was here and put rods on the house. Mr. Killpatrick came after Maud and Margaret so Maud is going to stay down there. Mr. Bonsers friend came after some honey. Mother and I took the iron down to Mr. Hei<u>gh</u>phlleighs tonight. Charlie was here all day. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a01e46a63dd0cad887e8307691a769d9.pdf fbbced7ad5e2c70318179ad82031d9ec Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 17. Friday 17. Another hot day, little breeze now and then. Aleta left baby and John here while they went to St. Thomas. I went to town after dinner. Mother and I went to Mabelles after berries tonight. Dad went to town this morning for repairs for binder. Mr. Storgis finished the roding. Ohire Clarke was here this afternoon. Charlie was here. Aug. 18 Saturday 18. A lovely day. We washed and ironed. Canned jam and pickles. Mr. Kilpatricks brought Maud home this afternoon. Mother and I went to town tonight, Charlie was here. Aug. 19 Sunday 19. Lovely day. Mother and Maud went down to the Aylmer Cemetery this morning. To day was {dearation?} Day. Dad, Maud and https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ec550acf706057bca95959afcc2a92e2.pdf ab9fecae235141ba4e44ad516f91f6be Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 19. Sunday 19. I went down to Seminary Cemretry after dinner. Mother and I went to church tonight. Aug. 20. Monday 20. Fine day. Quite hot but there was a little breeze. I made a trip to Aylmer this morning and got a load of lumber for the dining-room floor. Then Mother went with me on my second trip for more lumber, paper, nails etc. This afternoon Melba and I went to St. Thomas. I got glass supports to put under the castors of the dining room furniture. Dad and Charlie Tompkins finished the oats to-day. Aug. 21 Tuesday 21 Rained about ten-thirty. Cool to night. We washed and I ironed. Helen came out for tea. Maud went to St. Thomas and had her https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a5bd74c64cef628e519118d17f4682cf.pdf 1b937c811e9bbbd1632f33e1aad9a111 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 21. Tuesday 21 hair curled. Charlie was here to day. Hodge and Berdan came and started the floor this morning. Aug. 22. Wednesday 22. Lovely day. I canned apples today. Mr. Hodge came this morning but wouldn't stay, so Maud went out and Mr. Simons came out and looked at it. We took up the floor which Hodge put down. Aug. 23.. Thursday 23. A grand day. Maud went for Mr. Simons and took him back. I went to Aylmer after dinner for some nails and some lumber. Davis is here tonight. Dad helped Mr. Crosby thresh this afternoon. Canned some appled today. Aug. 24. Friday 24 Dull and rained this morning. Dad went up and helped Mr. Crosby to thresh, but it rained. Maud went after Mr. Simons https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0d3199698637adb85064e8d40e0e9e2f.pdf a84c574c0f7ea9a28b2a85d7c3d63514 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 24. Friday 24. and Mother and Maud took him home, then went in down to Mabelles. She sent berries and tomatoes. Mother and I went to town this afternoon. Aug. 25. Saturday 25. Lovely day. Very cool tonight. I went to town twice after lumber and once for plaster board. Maud went for Mr. Simons and Maud and Mother took him home. Dad was threshing at Mr. Crosbys. Mr. Davis brought some plaster board out to us. Aug. 26 Sunday 26. Fine day. Mabelle came out this afternoon with Mrs. Moderaft and she is staying all night. Maud and Dad went to the S. Cemetery this morning. Louise and family stopped in for a few minutes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3fb74719262a3707631a1ba556e6d120.pdf 5229acd1c15354f110f86783d59342b9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 27. Monday 27. Fine day and very hot. Bert and Chris helped dad draw oats all day. Mr. Simons was here. Mabelle and I went to Aylmer this afternoon after lumber etc. Maud and Mother have taken Mabelle home. Aug. 28 Tuesday 28. Very warm. Rained this afternoon Dad helped Clarence all day. I went after Joe Hart this morning and he helped dad over to Clarences this afternoon. Mr. Simons was here. Mrs. Davis came down for a pattern. Mr. Will Ashton passed away. Aug. 29. Wednesday 29. Lovely hot day. I went to St. Thomas this morning for things for Mr. Simons. They threshed at Clarence's and George Davis, Belle Young and Grandmother were here tonight. Mr. Mills came out for apples. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c127e3c8a8730c0eebe2026a47c73c78.pdf 75d118e1f8a23d671c5af74b00bf338d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aug. 30. Thursday 30. Lovely day and quite warm. Helen Caverly was here this afternoon and also Doris. I was up to St. Thomas this afternoon and got my hair waved. Mr. Simons was here. Uncle Frank died yesterday. Mrs. Smith was here after honey. Davis's were here after cinnamon this morning. Threshed at George Davis today. Aug. 31. Friday 31. A grand cool day. Everybody tired. We papered my bedroom to day. Maud and Mother have gone to Mabelles tonight. Mr. Simons was here. Mr. Wadill was here from Sparta after tea. I went to town after dinner Mr. Clarke was here after honey this morning. They threshed at George's this morning and Mr. Coxs this afternoon. Will Ashton was buried. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/458f87b42eae7d533a434b91d5d89941.pdf 58e996eb3a45b851f9dfebbca8540a02 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. Saturday 1 Beautiful day. Harry came back little after twelve. Has gone on home to night. Harry + Melba went to Aylmer, Harry went [fr?] to see the Dr. Maudie + I took the Simon's home + then they all went to St Thomas, to get lock for the doors, Joe Heart the boy went home to night, we had thrashers, this afternoon + for tea. [Melba's handwriting] Sept. Sunday 2. Rained a little about one o'clock, but was nice all day. Dad and Maud went down to the cemetery after dinner. Henry came down this afternoon. Mother and Maud went out to Mr. Showers twice this evening. They went down after Joe. Sept. Monday 3. Cold and windy. Rained on and off all day. Doris was out for https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9d104ac641004cccd4bd7bf98e52ebab.pdf 4be031bb4a8f84bba5d626bb6bd7b3de Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept 3. Monday 3. here votes tonight. Henry and I were up to Mr. Williams for dinner and afternoon. Harry has gone home to Humberstone tonight. Maud and Mother have gone to take Mr. Simons home. Eugenia came out this afternoon. Mr. Showers was burried today. Sept. 4. Tuesday 4. Lovely day. Cool all day and cold tonight. Doris was out last night after votes. Miss Kilpatrick and Margary Baldwin came home with Maud from school at noon. Eugenia came out after dinner. Mother and the girls went to take Mr. Simons home. Boyd came and helped draw in hay oats all day. Sept. 5. Wednesday 5. A grand day. Mr. Simons and I worked on the floor all day, filling it. Dad was threshing at [Angusl?] https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8051013b37110fd054291c9bf6361ff8.pdf 4a8ea3ac2b8e3ed189a2faee57233182 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 5. a Wednesday 5. and Joe at Berts. Selma came out this afternoon for some votes. I was over to give Eva a message. They have gone to take Mr. Simons home. We washed. Sept. 6. Thursday 6. Dull pour of afternoon and rained about four o'clock. Threshed at Berts and then at Boyds this afternoon. Doris was out this morning, after votes and shawl. We ironed, canned fruit and lots of things. [Rosamond's handwriting] Sept. 7 Friday 7 Lovely day. Maudie went for Mr Simons Melba, Maudie, Margret + I took him home. Then we took Margret home. Then drove down with some cucumbers for Mrs Williams. John + Joe were threshing for Boyde Charley Johnston was here, + offered me forety dollars for the Gaby beef https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/83cd15753dc9979bb8e58e617f297d35.pdf c4bf38c99f8f08178848f68035fa8b5a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 8. Saturday 8. Wonderful day. I went to Aylmer this morning after some linoleum, then home, and to St. Thomas where I got some for the pantry. Mr. Simoms finished tonight. Maud and Mother have gone to take him home. Beat the parlor rug tonight and dusted all through. Took Joe home. Jim Weaver was here this morning. Dad and Joe were helping him this afternoon. Took Mrs. Williams down a few more cucumbers. [Rosamond's handwriting] Sept 9 Sunday 9 Lovely day. John came from Mr Martains to see us. Then after dinner, John took him back. Eugene + [Aliton?] + the Children came over, for some weeds. Roy Harveys' came out this evening. a little while, + Mabel. Doris + Mr Summers came for the evening. Melba + I went to church. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/348ffbdff09c8070f6f50cf3df6c37a9.pdf 5954c08f605caae91f31e1e23db2f5b6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept 10 Monday 10 A very warm day. I varnished the parlor closeroom, bedroom and parlor. Mother and I went up to Mrs. Weavers tonight. I painted part of my bedroom. Mrs. Mills was out for some cucumbers. Maud went home with Margaret tonight. Dad has been working on his wheat ground. Sept. 11. Tuesday 11. Very warm and raining tonight. The girls are staying here tonight for dad wanted the car to go after wheat wiith. Boyd went with him with his car. Boyd helped dad draw straw this morning and was here for dinner. He brought us a bushel of pears. Doris was out tonight. Sept. 12 Wednesday 12. Very hot. The girls were up to Margarets. We washed. I canned pickles. I straightened up the parlor. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8614d9ba85eab6755c3f5a3d68706de0.pdf bf3484377eee47de8b0f682d8cd7c8df Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 13. Thursday 13. Very hot this morning, but turned cool towards noon. We ironed and canned pears. Mr. Davis was in this morning. The girls came home tonight and Margaret brought Mother some aluminum and me a dust pan. We washed the linoleum this morning. Sept. 14. Friday 14. Very nice day. Looks like rain to night. Aleta came over after Mother and I and then Eugene took us all to the fair. Maud has gone home with Miss Kilpatrick tonight. Bert was in for a few minutes this morning. Dad washed on wheat field. Sept. 15. Saturday 15. Nice but very windy. Mr. Simons came out tonight and finished up. Maud came home from Kilpatricks about four o'clock. Boyd was here for dinner. They fixed Boyds' roof today. Dad went after the drill before supper. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/93a788b645f1a3d6aa323812ae4907c8.pdf dcfeb6aee403b36de5c201f0cc4e5b89 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 16. Sunday 16. Grand day. I went down for Mabelle this morning and when I got home Mr. Wiggins were here. Maud and I had to hitch Mike on the car to start it. Mabelle is staying all night. Mr. Wiggins came from Hensel where they moved a week ago. Sept. 17. Monday 17. Lovely day. Boyd came this morning and helped dad sow his wheat and was here for dinner. The girls went to St. Thomas after school and then they came down here for supper and now they have gone back to Margarets for the night. Mother and I went out to Mr. Phelps for some asters. Canned fruit. Sept. 18 Tuesday 18. Fine day. Aleta came over for dinner and took us to the school fair. Mauds' school won the cup and books. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/234d7af290994419f997f1850d7b7e83.pdf 36b394d531c55d0efad599aedfe6b25a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 19. Wednesday 19. Cold and windy. Raining tonight. Mr. and Ms. Phelps were over for tea. Maud stayed at Mrs. Kilpatricks last night. She came home this morning and she and Mother went to town. Then Maud took honey out tonight. Mrs. Sinclair and Mr + Mrs. Eugene Davis were out this afternoon. Canned tomatoes. Sept. 20 Thursday 20. Lovely cold windy day. Rained all night and nearly all day. Margaret came home with Maud tonight. Mrs. Davis came down for some pears. Jessie Merchant came out for pears tonight. We canned plums. Made me a new nightgown. Sept. 21. Friday 21. Very windy and quite cool. Rained some tonight. Maud has gone home with Margaret tonight. The Rawleigh man was here. Dad threshed at Uncle Lewis. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b42c0858982a8cc225b3ed46986cca65.pdf c20363172adf44ac2531fa148c3af482 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 22. Saturday 22. Bright and windy. Dad helped Uncle Lewis thresh this morning. Maud came home after dinner. Dad and I went to town this afternoon. Mrs Dr. Clarke died yesterday. Sept. 23 Sunday 23. Cold and rained part of the time. We were all up to Mr. Kilpatricks for dinner. After dinner we girls went down to Seminary cemetery. Margaret and we girls went to church tonight. Sept. 24 Monday 24. Cold and rained off and on. Mabelle came home with Maud tonight. Mother Mabelle, and I went and took some plums up to Aunt Belle tonight. Uncle Lewis was here this afternoon. Bert was here tonight for plums. Mother was up to Uncle Lewis west place after tomatoes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59c74b57fff1ba216aa7bbbf6ebc6c0a.pdf e7b1fda9ff6d7c33d547a9d7768708d7 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 25 Tuesday 25. Cold and windy and sprinkled some. Mabelle came out tonight with Maud. Dad finished getting the corn binder fixed. Mrs. Davis got us some [cillars?]. Raining hard tonight. Sept. 26. Wednesday 26. Cold and damp. Margaret came home with Maud tonight. Mrs. Williams came down today and had a time getting her car started. Have my green quilt all pieced. Dad helped Bert fill [silo?]. Thursday 27. Sept. 27. Cold and rained some this morning and some tonight. Selma brought us out some tomatoes. Mother and I went out to see Mrs. Showers tonight, and mailed a letter to Harry. Dad helped Bert fill [silo?] this morning, then cut corn this afternoon. Mother fell and hurt her leg very badly. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a9b7689197540af33cca9948f56c881e.pdf c0626822fc03dd799d22f64219f9eb87 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Sept. 28 Friday 28. Nice day, but cold, and very cold tonight. Mother and I went out to choir practice. Mr. Home was here hunting for a lost dog. Mother stayed at the Arnolds tonight. Sept. 29. Saturday 29. Lovely day. Dad helped George fill [silo?] today. Mother, Maud and I went to St. Thomas this afternoon. Mr. Simons and Mr. McConnell were out to see about the furnace. Started Maud's plaid dress. Sept. 30. Sunday 30. Lovely day. Maud went out for the Arnold girls and they had supper with us. Then we all went to church. After church we went in to see Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and then went and bid the McLays goodbye. Maud and dad were over to see Mr. Condon this morning. Dad was away with the car this afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a5883e563a1291496ff25e58a605256d.pdf 891e43059f83d710d30e50cd7478e8cb Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 1. Monday 1 Warm, and cloudy by spells. Mabelle came home with Maud tonight. Aleta and baby were here for dinner. Audrey came for bread. Mother cut Mauds new winter dress out. Dad has been shocking corn. Oct. 2. Tuesday 2. Rained this morning. We washed and put out the clothes just before dinner. We went to Mr. Win Christie's funeral with Mrs. Davis this afternoon. Mabelle came home with Maud tonight. They went to St. Thomas before they came home. Dad has been shocking corn this afternoon. Oct. 3. Wednesday 3. Terrible fog last night. The clothes never dried, but brought them in. Very foggy again tonight. Mr. and Mrs. Williams came down this afternoon and stayed for tea. Maud went home for supper with Margaret and now they have just come home. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0002eccad12294d1972f774905830c40.pdf 401b02e08c01e0672cf47d60c40d179c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 4 Thursday 4 Poured down rained this morning untill nearly noon. Davis came home with Maud and Margaret for dinner. They have gone to the banquet tonight. Aleta came over and brought baby and Jeanie and then went to the Women's Institute but they had posponed it so she came back here. Ironed, finished Maud's shepherds cheque dress. Making quilt blocks tonight. Oct. 5. Friday 5. Rained hard this morning. Girls came home for dinner. Mother and I took Margaret home after supper and we went in to see Johnnie and Adamsie. After dinner became brighter. Quilting. Oct. 6. Saturday 6. Very foggy last night. Nice day, but looks like rain tonight. Maud went to town this morning, and Mother and she have gone tonight. Maud and I drew - stones this afternoon. Dad finished his corn shocking. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0d5ca8a4cb9e7d0a66f1fdc5af9eb438.pdf 97513f67566179fa54bc029760204fbf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct 7. Sunday 7. Grand day, far too nice to have to stay in. Maud and Dad went to Aylmer to see Mrs. Ashbaughs, then to Sparta and after milons. Eugene and family were over after dinner and here for tea. Belle Youngs was out for help tonight. Mother and I went to church and took Mrs. Thompson. Oct. 8 Monday 8. Very nice day and quite warm. It is raining hard tonight. Mabelle came home with Maud tonight. She brought some lovely candy. We have been working on Maud's mauve quilt. Aleta came over for a few minutes after taking her chickens out. Selena came out for the chickens. Oct. 9. Tuesday 9. Grand day. We washed and ironed. Canned peaches, and pieced quilts. Mother and I went out after the chairs tonight. Jim came down tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2c54e1d0d85637aa815bdd0eed9bd03f.pdf d7f52b03fa6207d6d2eed7aabc53d39e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 10. Wednesday 10. A wonderful day. Mrs. Williams came down after dinner. I was sick in bed all day with my heart. Charlie Merchant was out in the morning and brought Mother a bee feeder. Oct. 11 Thursday 11. One of the nicest days this Fall. Real hot about noon. Mr. Putman came after Dad, and then Eugene and all went to the plowing match. Mother and I did all the chores then went out for Dad. Maud had the serum un her arm again. Oct. 12. Friday 12. Perfectly wonderful day. Mother and I went to choir practice. Mother has been quite sick for the last few days with her arm. Dad ploughed. Oct. 13. Saturday 13. Cloudy and rained. Mother and Maud went to town this afternoon. Doris came out tonight and took us to the show. Mother is sick. Audrey came for supper. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a7372d9bd418920cbedb99214d41d601.pdf 35c7db27e223a7a039baa8dd488852bd Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 14. Sunday 14. Grand day. Too nice to stay in. I went to church twice today. Jim Rodgers had a stroke last Wednesday. Dad and Maud went down to the cemetery this afternoon. Jim Weaver and Lizzie were down for a while tonight. Mother has been sick in bed all day. Oct. 15. Monday 15. Nice day. Mother is some better. Dad has been plowing all day. Kept me busy doing Mother's work. Oct. 16. Tuesday 16. Rained off and on all day. Thundering and lightning tonight. Mother was just about the same. I washed, but as it rained they did not dry. Dad plowed. Oct. 17. Wednesday 17. Very rainy and dull. Mother was some better today. I started my churn dash quilt today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b744f5eda2e557e70164ad356740445e.pdf d2029e4107e5f6846fce8443a5a48cbc Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 18. Thursday 18. Rained all night and some this morning. Dad went down and got Tipsy shod this morning. Clothes got dry at last. Dad plowed. I have been quilting. Oct. 19. Friday 19. Rained off and on. Dad plowed. Maud went with me out to choir practice. Cold and windy. Been working on my quilt. Oct. 20 Saturday 20. Rainbow this morning. It rained off and on early this morning. Maud and Mother went to town this morning and tonight also. I quilted in my spare time. Mother went out to do her chores this evening for the first time for a week. Oct. 21. Sunday 21 Grand day. I went to church this morning took Ms. Thompson and Rogers https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4f603150ecb0464912a5e0dc043af0f2.pdf e1689a74933420a070f3fb7b64ce5c3f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 21. Sunday 21 Ms. Rogers gave me my quilt today. Mother Ms. Rogers and I went to the United Church to their anniversary. Dad and Maud went down to the cemetery this afternoon. Davis was here for a few minutes. Aunt Belle + Uncle Lewis were here. Oct. 22. Monday 22. Very nice day, cloudy by spells. We all went out to the supper at the United church. Margaret came home with Maud tonight. Oct. 23 Tuesday 23. Dark and dull most of the day. Dad plowed. We finished my churn dash quilt and I put my embroidered one partly on. Oct. 24. Wednesday 24. Cool. Sun shone off and on and rained hard about four and six o'clock. We washed. Went after apples. I took and went for Maud. Been quilting on my quilt. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/c3a6fc86d9479d7755b560fd588b8233.pdf 4353fb683b4cec33bd22faf5cf4457ea Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Oct. 25. Thursday 25. Nice but cold this morning, but rained very hard after dinner. Sent the quilts home to St. Thomas this morning. Mother and I went after cider apples tonight. Jessie Merchant came out for my Haloween suit this afternoon. Maud is sick tonight. {Rosamand's handwriting} Oct 26 Friday 26 Beautiful day. Melba + I took Mary + Jess to London. They each got a new hat, the cost of both were 24.60. We brought them back to Aylmer. <s>I came</s> Melba + I came home. Melba took Audra some ice cream. Then Melba went for Maudie. Melba went to Choir practice + I went + stayed with Mrs Showers. John ploughed all day. Oct. 27 Saturday 27 Rained off + and all day. Maudie took the apples + made cider, three cans. John + Maudie went to Aylmer https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ed379ce25b9ebdd7d1a32129b0308e4f.pdf b0d5eb13d954bf13348a33239567b7b5 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. after dinner. John finished the field, east of the south garden. Mrs George Youell, got three chickens + Maudie took Mrs Height a chich for a present. We were all quilting to night. {Melba's handwriting} Oct 28 Sunday 28 Cold and cloudy. Rained hard tonight and and snowed some. I went to church this morning. It was anniversary Sunday. Mother and I went to church tonight and Maud and Dad went to see Margaret Kilpatrick. John Selperks was here for dinner and Dad took him home. Oct. 29. Monday 29. {"Wrong" is written circling the first entry} Quite a nice day. We washed and straightened up the summer kitchen. Eva was over and dug dahlias. Mr. Oct. 29. Monday 29. Very very cold. Snowed a wee bit off and on. Fred Simms took Dad out to see his cattle and https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/051401916f001cec0982a8251d8a46a0.pdf 84610b228710a9d32838fb825fe80657 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Aleta brought him home. Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Bentley came over this afternoon. Oct. 30 Tuesday 30. Quite a nice day. We washed and straightened the summer kitchen. Eva was over and dug dahlias. Mr. Sales came out this afternoon and helped Dad fix the drive barn stables. Bert came after some cider. Dad went to town after some lumber this morning. We are all tired. Oct. 31 Wednesday 31 Lovely day, quite warm. We worked in the garden, pickled tomatoes, ironed and went Hallowening to St. Thomas, Caverly, Arnolds. Maud took Mrs. Bingham and Adams down to Mrs. Bertons. Eva was over. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/68b7029c4a092b1f42ea2a3e12f2bba9.pdf 900364fdb7ff57f9950e6551cd072a3d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov 11 Thursday 1 Cloudy + warmer. We thrashed. Maudie took all the Hallowean things back.,this morning. Maudie found the {neenber's?} we lost last night, + the stocking cap. Nov 2 Friday 2 Rained some last night. Dull all day. Sprinkled by spells. Grace and Jean were over this afternoon. Clarence was over tonight to help Dad fix his wagon. Finished my embroidered quilt tonight. Nov. 3. Saturday 3. A very dull day. Rained last night and nearly all the afternoon. We went to St. Thomas after dinner. Maud got a new dress. Mother and Maud have gone to town to night. Dad has been plowing. Nov. 4 Sunday 4 Bright but cold. We all went out to Eugene's for <s>Christma</s>s dinner. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a42bd31c92b3bdc1c86dc68078da74ad.pdf abfbef00414e420ccb5fca6ecec31b9a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 4 Sunday 4 Mother and I went to church to night. Nov. 5. Monday 5 Bright this morning, but dull and windy this afternoon. Dad has been plowing. I have been cleaning house. Mother and I went up for the paper tonight, and Bert came up after his. Nov. 6. Tuesday 6. Bright, but very windy. We washed and I ironed. We all went over to Mr. Coxs tonight. Dad was in to Clarences a few minutes tonight. Mother took Eva over a fen-bulbs at noon. Nov. 7 Wednesday 7. Very nice day. Real warm. Raining to night. Aleta, Jeanie, Dorothy came over and brought Henry to help dad take in corn. George, Berts' man, Clarence helped Dad. Aleta and I went to town this morning. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0e216dc1cc7593cf25d33e3eeafaf299.pdf 79e0b8e8211847995dd2d10a37ec8672 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. == Across the Editor's Desk == <table> <tr> <td> Every part has had experience with teh child who won't eat. Of course every child will eat, if you take the sentence literally, but not every child will eat the things that are good for him, or her, as the case may be. In the effort to present articles that get right down into intimate, interesting and pertinent family problems, we offer this month, among other things, and article by Gladys Denny Schultz on the foregoing subject. We think such articles are of interest to 100 percent our readers. What do you think? Pursuant to the Better Homes and Gardens policy of encouraging the building of homes where children may feel at home, we present his month a thoughful artcile by Leland McBroom on a house where special thought has been give to the needs of children. "The house is the child's world," say Mr. McBroom. Had you thougt of that? The grown-ups have their wordaday contacts in the wide world, but the horizon of the pre-school child is usually limited ot teh confines of the home and garden. How to make the child's world as usefeul and pleasant as possible is the problem of the thoughtful home-maker. It is desired that the child shoudl become a good citizen of the world, and it si therefore necessary that he fit into the scheme of the little world in which he finds himself during the first, three or four years of life. One of the real charter members of the Better Homes and Gardens family is Francis Asbury Robinson, who has had charge of our landscaping depeartment since the beginning of the magazine. M. Robinson received his trainign in Darmouth and Harvard, where he obtained a master's degree. He was in France during 1918 and 1919 with the 313th Engineers, and rose from private to captain during that time. For fourteen years he has been a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Mr. Robinson was landscape architect-in-chief of the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia in 1925. Other interesting commission which he has undertaken are the grounds at Dartmouth College and Wbash College; the Waterworks parks in Des Moines, Iowa; in Orlando, Florida, and Birmingham, Alabama; and numerous state fairs and expositions. Color is being used so freely in the home these days that a large array of new problems present themselves. The indiscriminate use of color is worse than no color at all. Color to be effective, must be studied and employed with proper balance, with restraint and with regard to harmony. There are certain laws of relationships taht must be observed in order to keep colors living peacefully together. That is why Ross Crane's arrticle in thsi issue is of special value at this time. </td> <td> One of the most remarkable items of commendatino yet received by Better Homes and Gardens is that concerning a woman in Oregon. We quote directly from the letter of one of our subscribers: "One member of the family was in a very serious condition with diabetes. I sent a copy of your magazine to the family, for I was sure an article in that number would encourage them. They read snatches of the article to her. . . . Her viewpoint was changed concerning the disease, so she perked right up and conseted to be taken to the hospital to start the insulin treatment. . . . No wshe is quite herself again, adn is the joy of her family. . . . They write me frequently to tell me that I save dher life with that article." The term "Better Homes and Gardens" or part of it, are used frequently these days in connection with expositions and other projects with the subject indicated. The name of this magazine is therefore well justified by events. This name was adopted because it is a thoroly and characteristically American statement of the ambition of home-owners. "To make our best better" is the slogan of a group that is doing great work among American young people, and this is the idea that Better Homes and Gardens seeks to encourage. Constant improvement, constant striving toward higher and higher levels of achievement, is charaterisitc of American civilization. It is youthfully enthusiastic in its ambition to attainj better living. The spirit of realizable anticipation is mroe netralling than the other world illusions of ficition. It was youthful opitmism that made this country what it is now and will make it still greater. Better Homes nad Gardens is therefore in tune with American progress as it applies to the fundamental element of civilization - the home. In the February issue, metnion was made of the "Better Back Yards for Children" contest. If you wish to have complete annoucement, write to the Back Yard Playground Contest Department, Better Homes and Gardens, Des Moines, Iowa. A leaflet containing complete annoucement will be mailed to you at once. Desiring to be of service to garden clubs, we have arranged to furnish clubs with courses in landscape architecture, these course to be taken up in the meetings so as to be of benefit to all the members. Announcements have been made in previous issues, but if you ahve not seen them, a letter to Better Homes and Gardens will quickly bring the desired information. Landscape architecture is not a formidable theme, altho it requires consdierable study. It is a fascinating subject and one which is appropriate for garden clubs. Editor {Signature of editor} </td> </tr> <table> 74 {Page number} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ebace73d0229f373552955e92ca0aee1.pdf 3a284fd95a590aca5e4caade29abfb98 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d9bf7733110d1908a016d59c0581be28.pdf 935c1683f814f151832c4435a26997af Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 8. Thursday 8. Cold and very windy. Eugene was here for dinner. Mother and I went to St. Thomas tonight to get my hair done. Bert came after his mail. Dad has been plowing. Nov. 9. Friday 9. Cold and windy. Became real cool towards night. Mother was over to Evas to see about a goose, but did not get one. No choir practice. Nov. 10 Saturday 10. Cold, snowy day. Lass, Mary, Mrs. McGotham, Mother, and Maud all went to St. Thomas this morning. Maud and I went up to the show tonight. Maud was to town all afternoon. Dad has been plowing. Sunday 11. Nov. 11. Grand day in the morning but became cooler in the afternoon. Maud and I went to Woodstock. Harry was here when we came home. Maud and Mother went to church tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/41ba2101f676f444e177e81da45ff5f6.pdf 42eec8a145342248afd2add93a12fe7a Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 12. Monday 12. Dull and sprinkling a little off and on. Harry came down in the afternoon and stayed for tea and the evening. Maud and Mother went to the Arnolds for tea and then they all went to St. Thomas to a show. Mrs. Williams became sick in the night and Harry had to go home. Nov. 13. Tuesday 13. Nice day, quite warm. Harry came down after supper. Dad has been plowing all day. Nov. 14. Wednesday 14. Rather nice day. Harry went back to Humberstone today. Mrs. Davis was down for a few minutes tonight. Maud has gone home with miss Kilpatrick tonight. Eva was over for some mustard. Everybody has gone to the shower at Mr. Fergnsons. Nov. 15. Thursday 15. Almost terrific wind. We washed and https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/44d746b864e5070473bd2c44c8439d8a.pdf a7151fa37b9944e9bcf45cab37b97f09 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. dried the clothes on the installment plan. Mabelle Fathergill came out this afternoon. Margaret came home with Maud tonight. Mr. Summerville was to the school seeing about the letter today concerning Mr. Marshell. We put Maud's quilt on tonight. Nov. 16. Friday 16. Terrible rainy day. Just pouring down tonight. Mother and I went to choir practice. Man came about the Farmers Advocate. Nov. 17. Saturday 17. Rainy day. Eugene and John were here for dinner. Maud and Mother were to town this morning. Maud and I were up to the Girls Institute, for the first meeting. Dad finished his plowing tonight. Nov. 18 Sunday 18. Cold and rained by spells. We all went down to Mr. Peroys for dinner. Mother and I went to church tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1658601f047fa1427bb4180cebc3edcc.pdf d34f174f89b22f036296fda8fc3b64b8 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 19. Monday 19. Rainy and snowed a little. Terrible pond of water out in front. Dad went to town this morning. Mother and I were both sick all night and today. Nov. 20. Tuesday 20. Very disagreeable day. Rained some and snowed some. Maud and I went out to Dr. Clarke to see about Maud's tooth. Dad was up to Jims this afternoon. Nov. 21 Wednesday 21. Terrible day. Snowed off and on all day. Snowing quite hard tonight. The deer hunters came home yesterday. We killed hens today and Mother and Maud took them out before supper. We finished Maud's quilt. Nov. 22. Thursday 22 Bright this morning but cold wind all day and snowed some this afternoon. Snow did not all thaw. Jim was down after dinner for Dad to drench his cow. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a15ff9cdc1434d1be681f2698b314435.pdf 02ed9f3b4b33a461a4eda2a0068ac4c9 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 23. Friday 23. Nice this morning, but dull and windy this afternoon. We washed and I ironed. Dad was up to Jims three times. Dr. Davis was up to Jims and here for a few minutes. Nov. 24. Saturday 24. Nice part<s>ly</s> of the day. Cold at night. Maud went to town to get her tooth filled, and in the evening we three went to town and then we went out to Mr. Applefords and Eugenes. Dad has gone up to Jims. Eugene is sick today. Nov. 25. Sunday 25. Bright and cold. Maud went out this morning and got me some medicine then she went on down to see {Melma?} Caverly. Dad went up to Mr. Conchers for his watch. We all went to bed real early. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b828352d6ee24facca4546e727cebb06.pdf cfdd9ec82eee3ecdae29c9a57d9ea220 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Nov. 26. Monday 26. Bright, cold and windy. Warren McKenney and his wife and Will McKenney were here this afternoon. Grace and Jean were here tonight. Dad has been drawing up rails. Nov. 27. Tuesday 27. Cold this morning, but became milder and the snow nearly all went away. Dad drew rails. Mother and I picked chickens. I went to town with Mrs. Davis <s>to</s> this afternoon and took out the chickens. Rolland Mills and Blake Miller were here for money for the church. Maud has gone home with Margaret tonight to go to the Big Choir in Grace Church. Nov. 28. Wednesday. 28 Cloudy and dull. Mother and I finished the killing of chickens for one more year. Maud and I took https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f363f7b96d88baff6a41a36b4c42cdde.pdf d708dda49c4ea9b2c715857a13761aed Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. them out and she got her tooth treated. Nov. 29 Thursday 29. Rained early this morning. Aleta and Dorothy came over and went with Mother and I up to the Grace United Church to hear the choir. Mr. Gloin died to night. Aleta stayed all night. Nov. 30 Friday 30 Very rainy all day and cold. I took Maud down to school and then went on to take my hair wave, then I went back to the school and waited for Maud. We went in to see Bill Bates for a few minutes. Dec. 1. Saturday 1. {Rosamond's handwriting} Muddy, cold, + cloudy. Maudie went to Aylmer this morning to have her tooth treated. After dinner they went to St Thomas's Both took a dancing lesson. I washed yesterday + Melba ironed this morning. I finished packing the bees. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9c33d1778c1a0a331d048f57a4401ef7.pdf 1b94179e1ff92d3f786fc1bcff5d4f0d Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec 2 Sunday 2 Cloudy, Melba + I took Mrs Rogers to Church, + brought Mrs {Elgis?} Clarke, to her home to night. John was up to Jim Meavers this this morning. Dec 3 Monday 3 {Melba's handwriting} Rained during the night and quite hard this morning. I took Maud to school, then after dinner I went to St. Thomas, then down for Maud. Dad was up to Jims tonight. {Rosamond's handwriting} Dec 4 Tuesday 4 Muddy Cloudy all day. Raining to night. Maudie + Melba went to the Farmers Banquit. John dug a post hole east of the garden after dinner. John had to go down to the woods to get the big horses after dark. Dec 5 Wednesday 5 {Melba's handwriting} Cold and trying to snow. Mother and we girls went to St. Thomas to see Miss Lee. Put Maud's green quilt on. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/5a25c5bff7ab2ef18e7b2261ef8261d7.pdf 5db772ddd78dc7e8e3a93475dde6e2b6 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 6. Thursday 6. Very cold. Snowed a wee bit during the day. Eugene brought our pigs over tonight. Dad went to Mr. Bodkins sale. Dec. 7 Friday 7. Very cold, snowed some about four o' clock. Henry and Aleen were out this evening. We washed and I beat the rug and waxed my bedroom floor. Mother has a very sore thumb. Dec. 8 Saturday 8 Very cold last night and all day. Few little snow flurries. Floyd Churchill and Eugenia came this afternoon for the victrola. Dad and Maud went to town after dinner. Mother has been making my pink taffeta waist. Dec. 9 Sunday 9. Cold and cloudy most of the time. Eugene and family were over this afternoon. All MR. Pereys were out for dinner and stayed for supper. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/60a9e1a0cad056320520baa174fc1924.pdf 690b7fce1ac2e6a0431352a0c44e0b6f Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. Monday 10. A wonderful day for this time of year. Dull but not very cold. Boyd came up this afternoon and helped Dad raise the woodshed and was here for supper. Margaret Killpatrick came home with Maud tonight. {Rosamond's handwriting} Dec 11 Tuesday 11 Lovely day, so warm the bees came out. {I?} Jasper sawed wood, all day for Ms. Clarence, Boyde, George Davis, Claude that lives at Lewis McHenneys. Charley Tompkin's helped us. Maudie + Melba has the tooth ache, + a terrible sty on her eye. John was sick all night + all day, but was out he has a terrible cold. Herbert + Betrice came in + had their supper. Claude took John out to pay his taxes. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8eee54ade9fe09b1f44808ff1822230e.pdf 363006a0113eec275effef7f1c3df670 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 12. Wednesday 12. Lovely day. Boyd came up this afternoon and helped Dad put blocks under the woodshed. Very foggy this morning Mother went with Maud and I up to Miss Lees tonight. My sty has been very bad all day. Dec. 13. Thursday 13. A wonderful day. Real warm. Mother and I went to town to night. I had my teeth fixed, Mother got medicine for she has intestinal flu. Dad got lumber for the back steps and did some to them. Dec. 14. Friday 14. Very misty. Dad was over to Mr. Cox's this morning for the spirit level, but Cecil brought it and the mail over later. John Reptman was here for awhile. Walter Ashton came for the threshing money. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ee4de878b7ee7451a9d478b9943eae58.pdf b4c174948f5cd2568a76760cc2b46acf Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Dec. 15. Saturday 15. === Very foggy and specially tonight. Mother, Maud and I went to Sr. Thomas tonight. Maud went to town this afternoon. Dad finished the back steps. Took Maud's green quilt off. === Dec. 16. Sunday 16. === A very dull foggy day. Sprinkling a little tonight. We three went to church tonight. Mr. {Gilbart?} spoke tonight. Very quiet day. Dad is kind of sick. === Dec. 17. Monday 17. === Rained all day. Roads are in a fine condition. Worked some towels for ms. Yelland. Margarete Lamb was in an auto accident last night. === Dec. 18. Tuesday 18. === Very cold and snowed a few flurries all day. Dad has gone {Illegible} tonight. Dad went down town this morning. Maud went home with miss Kilpatrick tonight. Mother made mrs. {illegible} switch today. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/2986f74c70f4cda85d614971ed5fb94e.pdf 1dfedc4cc43e0ee76661b490484e771e Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Dec. 18. Tuesday 18. === {Continued from previous page} Kilpatrick tonight. Mother made mrs. {Hert. Smiths ?} switch today. === Dec. 19. Wednesday 19. === Lovely morning but real cold. {illegible} snow storms all the afternoon. We washed and they were nearly dry by noon. We three went to Sr. Thomas tonight. Mother stays at mrs. {Foultons?}. I cut the Christmas tree today. Dad was down to Boyds for a few minutes after dinner. === Dec. 20. Thursday 20. === My birthday. Very cold, but quite clear, this morning, but {about?} three o'clock it began to snow and we had quite a snow storm. Blew real hard tonight. Mr. {Larn?} came after the white {ducks?} this morning. Margaret came home with Maud tonight. {illegible}losed school tonight. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/eabf7e69475958b1489a83d01f5e6e14.pdf 2fad303069890b6de30a84530023e37c Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Dec. 21. Friday 21. === Very bright and very cold. Snappy cold. I went to town this afternoon and tonight Maud and Mother have taken Margaret up home. Harold Martin brought the geese up this morning, so we picked them and made mince meat. All {tried?} tonight. {Mayden?} Davis came home. === Dec. 22. Saturday 22. === Very cold this morning, a wee bit warmer this afternoon. I went to town this morning to get my tooth treated. Eugene came for dinner and visited all the afternoon. Mother and I are working on my little {horse?} dress. === Dec. 23. Sunday 23. === {Hand writing changes} Lovely day, Roads {illegible} & good, {illegible}, Maudie & Melba went to mr {Applefored's ?} this afternoon. To night we all went to {illegible}the methodis church. John went up {illegible} {beavers?} this morning. {Notes in left hand margin} https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/56cbebd9674b28b6f1e5880dbdae129f.pdf 138bc027e68385ca5e9de2b8de863b11 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. === Dec. 24. Monday 24. === Beautiful day. Thawed some. Dad and Maud went to Sr. Thomas this afternoon. Isabelle Young was out this morning to get Maud to help her with her {report?}. She came out this afternoon and brought some candy to Maud. Maud and Mother went to Kingsmill for the paper to night. === Dec. 25. Tuesday 25. === Lovely day. Eugene and children were over for Christmas. We had a very nice day. Mr {Dance?} came too. Mrs Davis came down for a loaf of bread. Santa was good to us all. === Dec. 26. Wednesday 26. === Beautiful day. Thawed quite a good deal. Mother and Maud went to {Sparta?}, then to Sr. Thomas this morning. Maud and I went to town this afternoon. I had some teeth treated. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dae9e4243024843ed65f6da74788d175.pdf 7cf7febc67754300eb7b909379927284 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Dec. 27. Thursday 27. Very mild day. Thawed quite deep. Looked like rain all day. We washed and they got nearly dry. I have ironed some. No one came and no one went away. Mother is not feeling very well. Dec. 28. Friday 28. Grand day. I went to town this morning to get my teeth treated. Then Maud and Mother went to Aylmer after dinner and got some medicine for Mother. Bill Bates and Madge were here for tea and Maud went for them and Dad has taken them home. Dec 29. Saturday 29 As the day progressed the cold strengthened. The wind became quiite strong. There were snow flurries all afternoon and evening. Maude went to the dentist this morning. Melba did a washing. Melba went to the dentist this afternoon. https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/db724a88616cb76b41a96adf95a6794f.pdf 59455e6ae8addad2ac447df9bfdb7276 Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. Mother, Melba and Maude went to Sr. Thomas to-night. We took Dad with us {a far a?} {Illegible}. When we came back Dadd had gone home. We brought grapes etc. for Frank Elliot who has a broken arm. Maude brought home 6 wine glasses with a star pattern. === Dec. 30. Sunday 30. === Perfectly grand day. {Maud?} and Dad went to {Illegible} this morning and took some fruit down to Frank Elliot who broke his arm. We all went to Grce methodist church to {night?} and took Mrs. Rogers with us. Dad went down to mr. Perceys this afternoon. === Dec. 31. Monday 31. === Goodbye 1928. This has been a most beautiful say all day long. Maud and I were down skating for a while this afternoon. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sweet Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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 1881-1999 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 19th & 20th Century, Elgin County, Dorchester South Township and Malahide Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. 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Title A name given to the resource Melba & Rosamond Sweet Diary, 1928 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Melba Rosamond Sweet Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928 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, Malahide Township Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1928 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Original Title: "Cherries" </p><p>Written over Title: "1928" </p><p>Along spine says "1928" twice </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>1928 </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="1928">1928</span></h2> <p>{New dates are written in the left hand of margin} </p><p>=== Jan. 1 Sunday 1 === Osmond and Harry stayed all night. It has been colder all day and snowing and blowing. Osmond went home after having an early breakfast and came back for dinner. Harry went to his Uncle's funeral,Mr.Moore's. Osmond went home this afternoon and came back to-night. </p><p>=== Jan. 2. Monday 2. === Snowed last night. Mr. and Mrs. williams came down for supper. Hnery was here. Osmond was here last night. Maudie went down to mrs. Yellands Osmond was here for tea. </p><p>=== Jan. 3. Tuesday 3. === Very cold and a little snow. John took Jim Wearer a piece of baby beef. Harrry went home after dinner. Harrry took his car and took </p><p>{MelbaRosamondSweet_1928_004.pdf continuation of MelbaRosamondSweet_1928_003.pdf for entry date of Jan 3} </p><p>John and the milk to the factory. I have written a letter to Lucretia and Nellie Hart. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{continuation of previous page (003)} </p><p>John and the milk to factory. I have written a letter to Lucretia and Nellie Hart. </p><p>=== Jan. 4. Wednesday 4. === bold. We washed and Melba did part of the ironing. Harry came down (and suprised us tonight) and is going to stay all night. </p><p>=== Jan. 5. Thursday 6. === Some warmer. Melba finished the ironing. Harry took John Melba and I to his Father's home to night and we had an nice time. They had the carpenters there. Harry helped dad put put some new planks in the cow stable. Harry took Melba and I to {Aylmer?}. </p><p>=== Jan. 6. Friday 6. === Nice day. Harry took the car keys home with him. John and Melba went to London and took Mrs. Williams with them. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>=== Jan. 6. Friday 6. === I started the car with a wire. We went to choir practise. </p><p>=== Jan. 7. Saturday 7. === Muddy. Maude, Melba and I went to St. Thomas and Harry brought Melba home. We took Mrs. Williams up town with us. </p><p>=== Jan. 8. Sunday 8 === Muddy. Harry was here all night. Osmond came tonight and we all went to church with him. Mr. Allen preached. Osmond has taken Mand to Sparta. Harry and Melba went to church this morning. </p><p>=== Jan. 9, Monday 9. === A very dull dreary day. Mother and I put on my red quilt. Harry went home this morning. Era was over this morning. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>=== Jan. 10. Tuesday 10. === Dull black old day. Froze a little last night, but thawed out again today. John has gone to Alberta tonight. We have been quilting all day. learned some beef ales. </p><p>=== Jan. 11. Wednesday 11. === An other dull old day, but mild. Snow all gone for days now and plenty of mud. I drove to St. Thomas at noon and then went with Harry over to London to see about a piano. Maude and Osmond were here tonight . Mrs. Davies was down this afternoon. Mother washed while I was away. Have been quilting. </p><p>=== Jan. 12. Thursday 12. === An other dreary dull day with non sunshine Eugene came over and cut up the beef this morning and we canned. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>=== Jan. 12. === fourteen quarts. We quilted untill we were tired out. Mason &amp; Riech man was here. </p><p>== Jan. 13 Friday 13. == Dull all day. Osmond brought Maude home tonight. The mud is terrible. Two men with a car became stuck and in front and we helped them out. Melba and I have been canning beef and quilting. Jim Weaner was down tonight. </p><p>=== Jan. 14. Saturday 14. === Snowed a little and mud something awful. Froze a lttle last night and all thawed out today. Mand went to {Aylnes?} with dad on the milk wagon this morning and they both had a hair cut. They girls went to St. Thomas for they lessons. Then Mand came home and Harry and Melba went to London to a show. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>=== Jan. 14 ===They came home for supper. {lecil?} scraped the road. Harry is going to stay all night. </p><p>=== Jan. 15 Sunday 15. === Much colder tonight. Harry and Melba took some grape wine to Mrs. Appleford this morning and went in to see Eugene and Ateta. John went up and got Jim and Mrs. Neaver to come down to night and they played music for them. Osmond came for tea and then took Mand to Sparta none of us went to church as roads were so bad. Practiced for the opening of continuation school. </p><p>=== Jan. 16. Monday 16. === Very cold dull and dark. {illegible letter, lut} storm. Harry and I went up to St. Thomas early this morning to see what could he done about the piano. Came home for dinner. Harry went home this afternon. Mother + I have fun quilting. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>=== Jan. 17 Tuesday 17. === Sun shone some today. Melba and I have quilted all day. </p><p>=== Jan. 18 Wednesday 18. === A very nice day. Sun really shone. We washed but they did not get dry. Osmond and Maud came home for supper. Harry down this afternoon Dad drew mannre. </p><p>=== Jan. 19. === Thursday 19. A terrible windy, rainy day. The piano tuner came this morning and took to works to London. We finished my red quilt. Hurray. </p><p>=== Jan. 20. Friday 20. === Very cold all night and all day. {Bluotry?} and a little snow. Harry was down and took Melba down to Sparta where they played for the opening of the continuation o {choot?} Osmond brought {Maude? or Mand} home tonight. Harry was down for dinner. Dad was up to join Wearess this afternoon. I made a night dress for {Mand? or Maud?}. </p><p><br /> {There is a person with the name of Ma()d. They tend to be associated with Osmond. There is some ambiguity on whether there is an a or a u in the name. There is also a person named Maude. } </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>===Jan. 21. Saturday 21.=== Cold. Snowed a little and blowing hard from the west all day. {Mand or Maud} and I went to St. Thomas. {Mand or Maud} took her lesson. We went to Aylmer. </p><p><br /> </p><p>===Jan 22. Sunday 22.=== Nice day. Eugenes and and Harry were here for dinner. Osmond came at night and we all went to church but dad. He and {Mand or Maud} went to Sparta. </p><p><br /> </p><p>==Jan. 23. Monday 23.=== Thawed. Lovely day. John got a barrel from Enoch Mills for a meat barrel. After dinner he went and paid Mr. Saper for the windmill. Tonight he has gone up to Jim Wearess. Charlie Marchant was here today and got the {frilly lamp?}. We have been fixing {Snond's?} clothes. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>===Jan 24. Tuesday 24.=== Snowed last night and this morning, then turned to rain and is passing down tonight. John walked down to Bayde and he brought him home. The piano tuner tuned the piano this afternoon. His name is Lawson. I took the meat out of the brine and Mella has carried it up. Mella washed but couldn't hang out the clothes. The bird cage went flying ha. </p><p>===Jan 25. Wednesday 25.=== Rained last night and snowed and snowed and blew a gale all day. Harry came as for as Orwell and had a break down and his father came for him. We put a quilt on today. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>===Jan 26. Thursday 26=== Very strong and blustery this morning, but sun came out and was a nice day. Snowed nearly all night. We hung out some of the clothes. We quilted hard all day. </p><p>===Jan. 27. Friday 27=== Snowed all day. We have been quilting. Osmond brought {Mand or Maud} home tonight. </p><p>===Jan. 28. Saturday 28.=== Snowed hard last night. The girls went to St. Thomas and took Mrs. Chine with them. Had a fine time waiting for her and she came home on the {unintelligible} Harry came down and we all went to Mr. Phelph's for supper and evening. </p><p>==Jan. 29. Sunday 29.=== Very cold, but bright. Harry stayed all night. After dinner Harry and Mella went up to his home for supper. Mrs. Williams came back with them for the evening. Osmond brought Eugenia and Floyd Churchill out for tea. {Mand or Maud} went back with them. Friday is Harry's birthday. Jim Weaner was down this afternoon. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>===Jan. 30. Monday 30.=== Very cold last night, about twelve below. Mrs. Davis came down after dinner and went to town with Ms. She came in when we came back and then I took her home. Boyd went to George Rychmans to trade {binders?} We washed. Went to the Dr. Sinclaire for medicine. </p><p>===Jan. 31. Tuesday 31.=== Fine day. John took Mrs. Ganters {pink, seemed to be forgotten then squished in} barrel home, this afternoon. Mella joined while I finished {Mand's or Maud's} green dress. Mrs. Davis brought me a Jack Rabbit. </p><p>===Feb 1. Wednesday 1=== Nice day. Harry came this afternoon. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>===Feb. 2. Thursday 2.=== Bright. The old bear could see his shadow. Harry stayed all night and helped draw {hay?}. Melba and I went to Aylmer and got a pattern to cut my dress. </p><p>===Feb. 3. Friday 3.=== A very nice day. Sun shone off and on. Harry and dad went to look for some cows before dinner. Harry went home after dinner. I went for Maud. </p><p>===Feb. 4. Saturday 4.=== Thawed a lot and made the new {Sarwm?} hill so slippery the girls went around. Bright day. Harry came before dinner and Charlie Clarke also so they drew hay. In the evening we all went to the Arnolds. Osmond came also. </p><p>===Feb. 5. Sunday 5.=== Nice day. harry stayed all night. He and Melba took his watch to Mr. Goneher and then to church. Osmond came for supper but was too late to go to church. Little John got his life cut. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>===Feb. 6. Monday 6.=== Nice day. Very cold last night. Thawed some today but cold again tonight. Harry went with John down to to see a cow but she was sold. Harry went home after dinner. Harry did the chores this morning. Melba and I put her blue quilt on tonight. John went up to Jim Weavers. Gladys {Casilstone?} came to Alberts to night. </p><p>===Feb. 7. Tuesday 7.=== Rainy all day, and very icy out. Dad fell down ha. We washed and quilted. </p><p>===Feb. 8. Wednesday 8.=== Very icy this morning. Rained in the night. Harry came down. We finished Melba's quilt. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>===Feb. 9. Thursday 9.=== Thawed. Melba went to Aylmer this afternoon and had to go into Berts to fix a tire. Osmond came tonight and took Mama Melba and I over to Mr. Applefords, to practise her song. John went down to Alberts. Star freshend today. Had the Dr. for her. </p><p>===Feb. 10. Friday 10.=== Thawed. John drew manure and to to night he went away some place so I was alone and I wennt over to {Mr. Corc's?} for the evening. Harry came and took Melba to Sparta to the banquet. Osmond brought them home and is staying all night. </p><p>===Feb. 11. Saturday 11.=== Snowed some last night and to night. M and Melba went for their lessons. Osmond came out and they have all gone up to the rink skating. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>===Feb. 12. Sunday 12.=== A very nice bright day. Harry stayed last night. Mr. Pound came out for dinner, and dad took him home after dinner. We all went to the Methodist church tonight. The Legion was there. Harry and I went up after his watch in the afternoon. </p><p>===Feb. 13. Monday 13.=== A grand day. We went out to Grace's to practise after dinner. Mother satyed with Aleta {Capital "A" written over lowercase "a"}. Dad drew manure. </p><p>===Feb. 14. Tuesday 14.=== {Different person writing} Rained all day, The roads are very muddy. Osmond &amp; Maudie wanted Melba to go to a {Raeicd?} at {Bopewha gew?}, but the rain was so terrible she dident go. The Alma Daughters had a gathering. Melba and Grace intended to {reiug?}. but the storms prevented them. Ive washed but helped {stain on the paper} the elothers in the tref. I have been setting Melbas quilt tger ather {presumably together} &amp; Melba has been embroydering Maudies handkerchiefs. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>===Feb. 15. Wednesday 15=== Rather nice but wind, &amp; cloudy. Snowed a few minutes. Ive hung part of the clothes out, &amp; they got partely dry. Melba has been embroydering. Maudies herechiefs &amp; I have been working on Melba's velvet quilt. {Ive?} were looking {illegible} williams down, but she didn't come. </p><p>===Feb. 16. Thursday 16=== {returns to original writing} Dull and spitting sleet off and on. Hung the remainder of the clothes out. Mrs. Williams and Harry came down today. Mother cut Mrs. Williamss dress out. Harry and I took Mauds dress to Sparta. </p><p><br /> ===Feb. 17. Friday 17=== Snowed some last night but melted to day. &amp; was muddy. Melba &amp; I went to Aylmer this afternoon. Maudie &amp; Osmond come to night, &amp; brought oysters &amp; we had an oyster supper. John has been drawing manure. Melba ironed. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>&amp; Asmond came to night, &amp; brought oysters &amp; we had an oyster supper. John has been drawing manure. Melba ironed. </p><p>Feb 18 Saturday 18 </p><p>Cold. John went &amp; got {name} Phelps &amp; {name} Phelps, {name} Turner, {?} &amp; Asmond for tea. Maudie &amp; Melba went to St. {?} for their {?}. Maudie went to Aylmer in the morning. John went when he took the milk &amp; had his hair cut. </p><p>Feb 19 Sunday 19 </p><p>A terrible day, {Snowing?} &amp; {Storming?} still at it {?} night. Harry didn't stay {crossed out word} all night. Asmond came for tea &amp; Maude has gone back to Sparta. </p><p>Feb. 20. Monday 20. </p><p>A terrible cold wind blowing all day. Very cold tonight. George Davis had trouble with his car last night and they came in here. Dad and {name} got the {?}. Mother has been sewing. I have been embroidering hand kerchiefs. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>===Feb. 21. Tuesday 21=== Very cold. Melba &amp; I went to Aylmer. I stayed with Mary &amp; Lass, whale Melba went up town. {Asmond?} &amp; Maudie came hear to night for supper after they came from St Thomas. {He mashed?} &amp; Melba ironed to night. </p><p><br /> ===Feb 22 Wednesday 22=== Milder and dull all day. Snowed some after after dinner and tonight it is raining hard. Mrs Williams and Harry came down for dinner and Mother worked on her {dress?}. Mr. Williams got a pin in his throat this morning. They stayed for supper. Harry brought me a lovely box to pack things in. </p><p><br /> ===Feb. 23. Thursday 23 === Slushy this morning &amp; all day. Rained last night. Turned cold to night &amp; {?} up hard. Melba &amp; I went to Aylmer this morning. To night Melba &amp; I went to Sparta to {continues} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{continued} practice for the play. John had Charley Clarke helping him draw hay this morning. </p><p>===Feb 24 Friday 24=== Cold, snowed some a blustry by spells. John went to Eugenes to see a {illegible} of tired Simo. Eugene was sick in bed with a bad cold. Harry came down &amp; he helped Melba fix a tire. Harry &amp; Melba , have gon to Sparta, to help with the play, they are haveing in the united Church. </p><p>===Feb 26 Saturday 25.=== Very cold last night,. was four below Melba went to little Aylmer to get her Father, he took old Ashyre over there for Harry Argyle {illegible} ship. Harry came down to night, after tea he &amp; Melba went to Aylmers &amp; got some {castro?} ail fore the little {illegible}. Then Harry took George Davis &amp; went up to {Andrevio?} fore a taide spoon of whisky. Maudie &amp; Melba each got a new dress. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{At the top of the page, March 1 1928 is crossed out} </p><p>March 29 Wednesday 29 {persumably a mistake, meant to be February 29} Snowed a few flurries, last night {?} to day. Harry &amp; his mother came down this afternoon &amp; stayed with us for tea. I finished the black dress for Mrs Williams. John took a {grist of mill?}, &amp; didn't get home untill after supper. I had the chores all done. I have fired the grey dress for Mrs Williams to night, Mrs Davis was in a minute for home tomato seeds. </p><p>Thursday March 1 March 1 Thawed {?}, &amp; it thawed, still the wind was very cold. &amp; blowing hard to night John, Melba, &amp; I all went over to Eugenie's, Melba &amp; I went to {name} Appleyard for a little while. {for Apple ford?}. Mac, &amp; Grace all went to St Thomas. I cut Maudies yellow dress, &amp; have it half done. Melba &amp; I went on to Aylmer, &amp; John walked from </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>John {Shinner?}'s home. Nella went &amp; had Mr. Smith play, for her to sing. I was in to see her mills a few minutes. </p><p>March 2 March 2 Friday 2 Blustry. Nella &amp; I took Mr. Smith &amp; Hellen to Union to a play. Nella {?}, &amp; Maudie helped with the play. John didnt want to go, so he went up to {persumably a place}. Asmond brought Maudie home </p><p>March 3 Saturday 3 {3 is written over a 2, presumably a mistake} Nice &amp; bright, but very cold. Maudie &amp; Nella went to St Thomas, for their lessons. Nella has {?} up there Harry came up {too?} &amp; got her, &amp; Maudie came home. John was down to see Alberts {?}. </p><p>March 4 Sunday 4 Very cold, snowed &amp; very flustry. Harry &amp; Asmond were there for tea. We all went to Church, but Dad. Maudie has gone to her {?}, with Asmond. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March Thursday 8 A very bright day but cool. Thawed some but frozen hard tonight and a strong cold east wind blowing. Mother and I went out to {Sew. Applefords?} and took Grace her dress. Asmond and Maud have gone to the {?} at home. </p><p>March Friday 9. {date is written in blue, while the following content is written by someone else in black} Snowed &amp; rained, made it quite icy Eugene came over for some things that we baked for Aleta. Asmond brought Maudie home, Mrs. Davis &amp; Maiden {down home?} </p><p>March 10 Saturday 10 Nice &amp; bright, thawed some, but cold to night. The girls &amp; I went over to London, I had {?} with Mrs. Siggers. Harry is down to night </p><p>March 1 {persumably a mistake, meant to be March 11} Sunday 11 Lovely day. thawed, the roads are muddy. Harry stayed all night, &amp; he &amp; Melba have gone to St Thomas Church. Asmond came for dinner </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 15 Thursday 15 Cold wind, but thawed some, froze hard last night. John took some cakes down to Floyd {?}, for Eugenes Mr {name} was down to night. The wood cutters started cutting wood this morning. Melba has been cleaning the clothes rooms upstairs. Maudie will be home tomorrow night good. </p><p>March16 Friday 16 Cold. Sadie came in. Cloudy most of the day. Asmond brought Maudie home to night. </p><p>March 17 Saturday 17 Nice day. Asmond stayed all night last night. Maudie was sick all night &amp; to day, we had Dr Mc{Loay?} &amp; he says it is intestinal flue. Asmond came back to night &amp; had tea &amp; is agoing to stay all night. His Mother &amp; Eugene are staying with Mr {Hafaker?}, for a day, or to, Melba went to St Thomas {scribbled out word} for her lesson, &amp; then is agoing to a party at Mr William's John {drove?} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mar. 22. Thursday 22. gone up to Jims tonight. He drew manure and split wood. Maudie is some better. </p><p>Mar.23. Friday 23. {in the corner, a word similar to Star is written in black, by a different person} A fine day and bright. Dad was down helping Asmond this afternoon. Asmond came out tonight and brought some oranges and marmalade. I was out to Aleta's and Mr. Applefords this morning. I went to choir practise and down to Louis's for some eggs. </p><p>{black pen, different person} March 24 Saturday 24 Lovely day, &amp; {?}. Asmond brought his Mother &amp; Eugene out to night. Mrs Hilfoatrie, Dorethy, Margret &amp; {name} were here this afternoon. They brought a lovely crock of tulips, &amp; a lovely {Crock of Hauressers?} from Mrs Marshall Harry came down &amp; brought a beautiful Nagalia frew them all. Harry &amp; Asmond both got stuck &amp; John had {?} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 25 Sunday 25 Sprinkled some &amp; very foggy all day. The cars helpt getting stuck in the mud down by Charley Gelarke's farm all day. Osmond was here for tea, but went home before dark. Harry was here for tea. John was up to Jim Weavers. </p><p>Mar.26. Monday 26. A dull day. Rained tonight. Terribly foggy this morning and part of the day. Roads are in a terrible condition. Mother is pricing Mand a quilt. Clarence acted as bread man this morning. Harry stayed all night. Maud is much better. </p><p>March 27 Tuesday 27 Froze hard last night, but thieved me the deer to day. Snowed some last night &amp; some to day, was blowing very hard this morning. Armond came &amp; brought our potatoes, that are got of Ray Harney. After dinner he took Mellow to Aylrey, St. Thomas &amp; London. John has been splitting wood all day. Osmond was here for supper. Maudie was up part of the day. Maudie got a lot of butter from the school children tonight. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mar. 28 Wednesday 28 Nice thawed some, but the weird was cold. Melba &amp; I washed &amp; Melba ironed. John split wood. Marslie was up all day. He home Melbo;s things, all done for tomorrow might. Took the masonie banquet. </p><p>Mar. 29 Thursday 29 Cloudy, &amp; a cold wind. Thawed a little. But very cold to night. Harry came &amp; took <s>Maudie</s> Melba to st Thomas, to the Masonie banquet, to night. I am piecing a churn-dash for Maudie. John drew some manure &amp; then split wood. Augene got a {illegible} for Mrs. Appleford. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 30 Friday 30. Raw east wind. Cold. Wind wa so strong one could hardly face it. Sleet came; it also rained and froze. Melba and Harry stayed at Mrs. Willam's all night. They came back here in the forenoon. Amond came out to-night. We played checkers and other games. Asmond went home early and Harry stayed all night. </p><p>Mar. 31. Saturday 31. A bright day; it thawed; wind changed to the west. Harry split so much wood that it made dad tired throwing it in. Mother and Dad went out to see Mrs. Appleford and then to see Aleta and {?}. They stayed there for dinner. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>We had dinner at home ─ we three. Harry and Melba went to St. Thomas in time for Melba to take her lesson. They were going to Mrs. Williams for supper and then to Bessie Farney's for a little pastry. Mother made a cushion for Mrs. Appleford and Dad took it to Mrs. Thompsons. Isabella Young was here this afternoon. </p><p>April 1 Sunday 1 Thawed, the roads are almost inpassible. Asmond came for dinner, &amp; tea. Maudie &amp; Asmond walked up to George Dariel's this afternoon. Harry &amp; Melba went up to his Mother's for an air cushion for Mrs. Appleford, but it was no good. John went up to Jims {harvest?} this fournoon. And down to Albert's after dinner The bee's worked to day, on {?} that I put for them. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 2 Monday 2 Thawed but cold wind. John split some wood. John went to Aylmer this morning with the milk wagon. Melba went with the car, while it was {?}. {?} fired the {culvent?} east of our place, &amp; the one by Clareneis gate. </p><p>April 3 Tuesday 3 It rained and thundered and lightning was quite sharp. Mother and Melba washed, and put the clothes out about noon, when it stopped raining and the sun and wind came out. Asmond came out this afternoon, after he had the back of his car fixed with a new glass. He had dinner when he came and stayed for supper. Ther roads dried and settled some to - day. </p><p>April 4 Wednesday 4 Lovely &amp; warm. Sprinkled a little rain a few times. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>saw that the grass grew some for the first time. John was to Ayburn this morning. I split wood after dinner. Osmond came out with some flocks for the wood shed. Was here for dinner &amp; tea. The roads was to loud. Beesie Young got stuck down by John S. Kinners &amp; they had to draw her out. Cecil went to lodge, he tried to drive through blaresee's yard, got stick &amp; had to back up, &amp; come through be the corner after all, got through but was all he could do. </p><p>April 5 Thursday 5 It rained last night and this morning. Clarence Gelland died yesterday afternoon and Mrs. Appleford passed away this morning about two o'clock. Cecil drove his car out their orchard and down the side-road. Then they are going to London to see 18th degree work put on. Osmond and Verne drew logs to-day. Osmond phoned out after supper to offer to take us to Appleford or to Gellands to night or any time to-morrow. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 6 Friday 6 Lovely &amp; {illegible}. Melba &amp; I went to the Appleford's &amp; took some things over for the funeral. Harry came down this afternoon &amp; is staying all night. Osmond came after dinner &amp; took Maudie down to has Gellaud's they brought Clarence home, a corpse Maudie went from there dorse to Osmond's for tea, when they came home at night, they got stuck in the mud this side the rail road track, shed tried to pull there out but coudln't with one horse, Albert's was array. Osmond walked up, &amp; got {illegible} old Mike he took there through. Harry &amp; Melba went down with them on the milk wagon. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 7 Saturday 7 </p><p>Rained nearly all day, rained so hard &amp; the roads were, so muddy we couldn't go to Mrs. Appleford's funeral. The Paulbear's had to carry her to the road &amp; the lane was too muddy &amp; no footing for them, I guess they had all they could to get there, Harry is a going to stay again to night. Harry &amp; Melba painted the reseen doors, all the reseens on the veranda. John got agrist &amp; got his horn cut. </p><p>April 8 Sunday 8 Cold wind. But very muddy Snowing off and on all day Snowing off hard sense tinkes you could hardly see the bars the {illegible} melted to night it is freezing hard. Osmond came with his car to night. Harry stayed all night John was up to Jeno Meaver's </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 9. Monday 9 Sprinkled and snowed a little. Cold all day. Ground froze hard last night and it thawed very little to - day. Mother and I went to Aylmer this morning to get Mother some medicine. Harry helped do up the chores this morning and then went home. John Matthews {nurse's?} father was buried to-day. Asmond came out for dinner. He and I went to Eugene's to return syrup bottles, and to Appleford's and got my dress and coat. Then we went to Aylmer and I got my hair cut; first time in 6 weeks. First time I have been to Aylmer since I had Jaundice. We made all our trips by 8th. {?} have travelled this road for two weeks until we went to-day. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 10 Tuesday Bright day, but there was a raw wind all the afternoon. Did a washing. Melba and I went to St. Thomas and got paint for veranda ceiling. We painted part of ceiling this P.M and re-trimmed part of the white. Mother washed the car this afternoon. </p><p>April 11 Wednesday 11 Thawed some. Cold east wind. We had George Davis &amp; family Bert &amp; Mrs Ashton were all up for the evening. </p><p>April 12 Thursday 12 Cloudy. John &amp; Asmond drew hay. After dinner Asmond &amp; Maude went to Sparta &amp; then to St Thomas Then to {?} &amp; Asmond did his chores, then they came back for supper. Maud &amp; Asmond went to Aylmer. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 13 Friday 13 Cold wind but nice. John &amp; I went to Aleta's, John &amp; Eugene went fishing. they caught eighteen. Eugene kept {?} Grace came over to Aleta's &amp; brought her Mothers coat, &amp; I am agoing to make it over for Grace Harley came down &amp; took the girls to Sparta. They &amp; Harry are agoing to play there to night Melba went to Aylmer &amp; got her hair cut. John was down to Albert's this fournoon. Asmond is agoing to bring the Girls home. </p><p>April 14 Saturday 14 Snowed some &amp; rained. Asmond came &amp; took, Harry &amp; all of us up to Davie's. We had a good time. Maudie took Melba up to Mrs William's &amp; they all went London. Harry stayed all night <s>Asmond &amp; Maudie &amp; I all went to the United Church. Harry</s> </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{written at the top of the page} <s>and Melba went to the Baptist</s> </p><p>April 15 Sunday 15 Cold &amp; spitting snow, some times. Asmond Maudie &amp; I all went to the United Church. Harry &amp; Melba went to the Baptist Asmond has taken Maudie down to Mrs Yelland's to night Maudie has been home for four weeks. The Davis Girls {?} </p><p>April 16 Monday 16 {different person} Very bright this morning but dull and cold this afternoon. I painted some on the veranda. Went to Clarissa Millers to the Alma Daughters. Eva was over. </p><p>April 17. Tuesday. 17. A nice bright day. Snowed quite a lot during night and some this morning. Dad fixed shingles on drive barn and I painted and raked. Mother weeded out grass. We washed and ironed. Mrs. Daire was down this morning. Charlie Clarke helped us this afternoon rake. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Wednesday April 18. Tuesday 18. Bright but cold. I varnished Maudies bedroom floor. Harry came down and he and I went up to Aunt Belles for some hens eggs for Harry. I went out to see "Ben Has" and mother stayed at Mrs. Showis. </p><p>April 18 Wednesday 18 {everything written on this date is crossed out with one big X} Nice day. But started raining to night at ten. Asmond &amp; Maude, brought a car load, of girls, to Aylmer to hear Ben Hass. Mellba went &amp; I went &amp; stayed with Mrs. Showis. Harry was down, he &amp; Melba went up to Aunt Bell's, for some eggs, for Mrs. Williams. My knee is better that Grace the {frock?} in. John took Albert, &amp; the {teaten?} to Eugenes to day. I have been working in the flower garden &amp; Melba has been painting {crossed out words} </p><p>April 19 Thursday 19 Cold &amp; windy. Grace &amp; Gene were over. I shortened a dress for </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Grace, &amp; fitted her Mother's coat on her. </p><p>April 20 Friday 20 Warmer a little. Cold to night John brought a big white cow of Dill Ackhart, Boyde helped him get her home. John &amp; Albert went out to Eugenes for some fish, but they only got two. Melba went to Aylmer when the tork her Dat to Mrs Ackhart's. Melba went to choir practice, I went down to see Minnie Teeple &amp; got some Chrysanthumum's Asmond brought his Graphone out to night. I built a fence around the flower garden. Melba has been painting raking yard &amp; house cleaning. </p><p>April 21 Saturday 21 Rained &amp; snowed &amp; froze. Maudie &amp; Melba went to St Thomas for their lessons. Harry brought </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Melba home &amp; stayed all night. </p><p>April 22 Sunday 22 Cold &amp; rained a little to night. John Maudie &amp; I all went to Aleta's, little John is sick in bed wuth {rloumatism?} caused from his teeth. Grace &amp; Gene came over to Eugenes. They came for the coat I made over, for Grace. Harry &amp; Melba went to church. Asmond came &amp; took Maudie back to Mrs Yelland's </p><p>April 23 Monday 23 Saw shore a little while. It is raining a little to night. Harry &amp; Melba went to Eugenes to night. Harry helped Melba all the four-noon rake the lawn &amp; move boxes out in the garden for the hen's &amp; little chicken's. After dinner John &amp; Harry cleaned up seed outs John had one of his bad spells this morning. </p><p>April 24 Tuesday 24 Cold &amp; cloudy, sprinkled snow a very little &amp; some hale. John &amp; Harry went to Aylmer for some </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>repairs for the disks. </p><p>April 25 Wednesday 25 Cold, but bright. Harry went home to night. He is agoing to lodge. Harry had been helping John all day. Melba has been raking the yard. This afternoon Melba went to Aylmer with the eggs. had over six dollars worth. I spaded up enough in the little garder for a bed of lettuce. Maude &amp; Asmond took some of ther schollars up to St Thomas. to take a lesson of Mrs Carrey. </p><p>April 26 Thursday 26 Nice day. We washed, &amp; the washing dryed nicely. Harry came down to night is agoing to stay all night. Charley Clarke helped this afternoon draw straw. {Larenga Hendershot?} came to day. </p><p>April 27 Friday 27 Cold wind, but nice. Asmond brought Maudie home to night Harry &amp; Melba went up to Mabel {Ries?} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>to a party to night. John started ploughing his corn field this morning. Melba ironed &amp; we put manure on the flower garden. </p><p>April 28 Saturday 28 Nice &amp; warm the bees <s>worked all day</s> came out some. Harry &amp; Melba went to St Thomas, &amp; Maudie &amp; I went to St Thomas drove au car. Harry's brother &amp; his wife came &amp; Harry &amp; Melba had tea with them. John ploughed all day. Maudie &amp; I went to Aylmer from St Thomas &amp; I got some shrubs from Mrs Dunett. I planted some of the {crossed out word} seeds. </p><p>April 29 Sunday 29 Warm The bees worked all day. Raining hard to night. Maudie &amp; I went to Church to night. Harry &amp; Melba went over to Mrs Appleford's to night. John &amp; Harry went to Mr Coles &amp; got {?} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 30 Monday 30 Colder than yesterday. I planted some more {?} seeds &amp; radishes They are having a big surprise for {Clarence Cot?} to night. Harry went home after dinner. He e has been having a weeks holiday down here. John started working on the ground to day. Eugene brought a man for himself, &amp; for us from London to day Our man stick so you can hardley keep one's supper down {?} </p><p>May 1 Tuesday {different handwriting} Nice day but cold wind. Dad has been {discing?} all day. Our new man has been raking. I went to town this afternoon. Grace and Jean were here to try Jean's Hack dress on, then they went on to town. Mr. Davis came after a pattern. We washed. I am working on my quiet blocks. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 2. Wednesday 2. Nice bright day. Maud and Asmond were here tonight. Mr. Showers was here for eggs this afternoon. I ironed. </p><p>May 3. Thursday 3. Lovely bright warm day. I went to St. Thomas this morning. got a pair of slippers and a hat. I went to Sparta and took Mauds dress along with my coat. Eugene was over for a while tonight. Jre. Phillips buildings were burned today. Dad has one field done. </p><p>May 4. Friday 4. {different handwriting} {Cighty?} in the shade to <s>g</s> day. Melba went to St Thomas, &amp; took her hat back. she didn't like it. Melba went to, Mrs Smith's &amp; to Choir practice. I stayed with Mrs Shower's. John went to Toney's to a sale after dinner The man worked the {team?}. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>John has one field sown &amp; another nearly worked up. The man &amp; I have {wilked?} for three nights </p><p>May 5 Saturday 5 Cold, cloudy &amp; rained off and on all day, Maudie &amp; Melba went to St Thomas. Harry brought Melba home, &amp; Maudie went to Sparta. Harry is agoing to stay all night. John ploughed the garden. Harry &amp; Melba went to the hospital, to see Asther Rogers, he had his <s>tonsils</s> tonsils &amp; appeudi cts out. </p><p>May 6 Sunday 6 Nice day. Asmond came &amp; took us to Church. Harry &amp; Melba went to Aylmer Church this morning &amp; to St Thomas to night The. The man went to the noud's &amp; got five eggs. Aleta &amp; the Children were over for dinner Eugene had the tester there. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 7. Monday 7. Grand bright day, but very cold east wind blowing. Dad finished the second field. Maud went early this morning and took her school children up to the Asatorical Contest. </p><p>May 8 Tuesday 8 A beautiful day. We washed, then Mother and I went down to Mr. M c Connelle after apple trees. I painted part of the kitchen ceiling after dinner. I went out to sing with Helen at Miss Gunstons tonight and Mother went with me. </p><p>May 9. Wednesday 9. Grand day. Mother and John finished fixing fences around there fruit trees. Harry came down in the afternoon and he and I went down to Louise's after tea for eggs. I finished the kitchen ceiling. Went to town this morning. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 10. Thursday 10. Another wonderful day. Sprinkled a little a few times. Looks like rain tonight. Mother and John have worked in the garden all day. I have been painting on the veranda. Dad had finished sowing another field. </p><p>May 11. Friday 11. Very bright with a cold wind blowing this afternoon. We papered the kitchen today and I painted some. I went to town this morning after some more paper. Tonight we went out to choir practice. </p><p>May 12. Saturday 12. {different handwriting} Very cold. cold north west wind Melba went to Sparta for Maudie &amp; then they went to St Thomas. Harry brought Melba home. The man John &amp; I put most of the garden or put the rest of the potatoes in John finished seeding </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>When Maudie came home, she took The man &amp; I to Aylmer. I went down &amp; stayed with Mrs Showers &amp; fixed Maudies hat over </p><p>May 13 May 13 Sunday 13 Cool. Hard frost last night. Asmond came for dinner to day. This afternoon, Asmond, Dad &amp; Maudie went to Aleta's, but Aleta &amp; the Children were down to the cemetary. Asmond, Dad &amp; I went for some medicine for Melba, Maudie took Maude Thompsons &amp; Mrs Rogers to Church this morning. It seems every thing has gone vroid to day </p><p>May 14 Monday 14 Nice day. John ploughed. </p><p>May 15 Thursday 15 Warm. I took the bees out of the packing boxes. We washed. The man helped us. Every thing went upside - down. Maudie &amp; Asmond came home </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>to night. John ploughed in the corn field. </p><p>May 16 Wednesday 16 Colder, &amp; rained some. Melba ironed. Harry came down this afternoon. John has been ploughing. Melba ironed. The man &amp; I put in some of the garden. Harry and Melba have gone out for some ice cream. </p><p>May 17 Thursday 17. Rained hard on and off all day. The grass has grown a lot today. I have made two pairs bloomers and {underokist?} for Maud. Mother and the man have been fixing fence. Dad was over to Clarence's this afternoon. Too wet to plough. </p><p>May 18. Friday 18 Real warm all day. Foggy this morning. Sprinkled a little to night. We papered the pantry and I have painted part of it. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 18. Friday 18. I went to town this afternoon. Maud and Asmond were here tonight. Dad was down to Asmonds getting pasta. Mother and I went to choir practice. Everyone tried. </p><p>May 19. Saturday 19. {Rosamand's handwriting} Rained off and on. Melba took her lesson. There she &amp; Harry went over to see Mrs Briggers. Asmond brought Maudie home &amp; they took me to Aylmer with them. John &amp; the man was digging post holes. </p><p>May 20 Sunday 20 Lonely day. Harry took Melba to <s>chur</s> church. John Harry, Melba &amp; I all went to Mr Appleford's &amp; to Eugenes, to night Asmond came after dinner &amp; took Maudie, up to St Thomas, to get flowers to send over to Mrs Marshell, at the hospital in London Then they came home </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>&amp; went right back to Mrs Yellands </p><p>May 21 Monday 21 Louise &amp; {?} family stopped in on their way up to her Fathers Sunday. {Melba's handrwriting} We painted the veranda and I started the kitchen chairs. We went to town for gas and then down to Mary's for some Apples. I took dad out town before dinner to get Fopsy, after she was shod. Mr. Lindsay was here trying to sell cars. A very warm day. </p><p>{Rosamand's handwriting} May 22 Tuesday 22 Warm, lovely day. Mr Stafford sheared the sheep. Melba &amp; I went to St Thomas. Asmond brought Maudie home &amp; they brought ice cream. We were all in bed, when they came. The man helped us wash </p><p>May 23 Wednesday 23 Very cold all day. John is working his corn ground. Melba ironed &amp; is painting she went to Aylmer. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>got new curtains for the kitchen &amp; made them. The man has been trimming the apple trees &amp; cutting the limbs up in wood &amp; putting it in the wood-shed. I made the east steps all over to day &amp; painted them. Mrs Davis was in to see us a little while this morning. John was in to Clarence Coxe's to night </p><p>May 24 Thursday 24 </p><p>Queen Victoria's birthday Nice day Harry came from London this morning &amp; put up the {?}. Harry is working in London. Melba &amp; Harry went down to Port Stanley, after dinner. We have all been playing cards to night. John worked the corn ground before dinner, after dinner he went for shingles. The brought old Mr Holmes over to Mr Coxe's this afternoon, he cut an artrey in his leg &amp; bleed to death. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 25 Friday 25 {Melba's handwriting} Cold all day and very cold tonight. Mr. Home's funeral was this afternoon. {Rosamand has written "Dad went" above}. Mother and I have been sewing. We went to choir practice. Mr. Ed Erview died yesterday. </p><p>May 26. Saturday 26. {Rosamond's handwriting} Lovely day. Melba went for her lessons then down for Maudie, then to Aylmer for Maudie, to get a hair cut. I have been working Melba green flowered dress. Asmond came to night &amp; is helping Maudie fix her wheel for Margret, Harvey. John &amp; the man have been fixing fence &amp; making a gate. Harry came over from London to night. </p><p>May 27 Sunday 27 {Melba's handwriting} Bright but very cold. I went to church this morning and Harry got his gonesater fixed. Harry and I went to church tonight. Asmond, Maud and Mother went to the Methodist </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 27 Sunday 27 church. Dad, Maud and Asmond went to the Liaker church at Sparta this morning. Asmond and Maud took Margaret Harvey's wheel down after dinner and came home in time for church. Dad was up to Jims this afternoon. </p><p>May 28 Monday 28 Very cold this morning. Dull, cold and rained off and on all day. Rained hard this afternoon. Dad worked on corn ground some this morning. Mother finished my green dress. </p><p>{Rosamond's handwriting} May 29 Tuesday 29 Rained off &amp; on all the afternoon We washed &amp; the clothes, got dry between the showers. Melba &amp; I went to Aylmer then to St Thomas for to get my new hat; John &amp; the man worked part of the corn ground. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 30 Wednesday 30. Very cold and rainy. Rained real hard after dinner. Asmond came and brought some seed potatoes and is staying all night. Eugene was over this afternoon. Mr. Simons came out and finished putting up the sereens. Dad has been planting corn. </p><p>May 31. Thursday 31 A fine day but cold wind. I went to town after dinner. Mr. Martin came and got our {?} tonight. Asmond and Maud came tonight and are staying all night. I was painting some on the veranda. </p><p>{Rosamond's handwriting} June 1 Friday 1 Cold. Turned the cows out after dinner for the first time. Melba went to choir practice I went as far as Maude Thompson's, John went up to Jim weaver's. John drew manure. Alita was over for her chickens {Written on the left side: Melba went to Aylmer after dinner} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June Sat 2 Cold &amp; windy. Melba went for her lesson, . Harry came down to night. Asmond brought Maudie home &amp; is staying all night. John drew manure all day. Sold little Rate, &amp; Tiney, to Bert Summers. </p><p>June 3 Sunday 3 {Melba's handwriting} Very bright all day but a cool wind blowing. Harry and I drove out town this morning for some medicine for Harry. In the afternoon we drove down to Fort Bruce. Mothers dad, Maud and Asmond went out to Mr. Applefords and Eugenes last night. </p><p>June 4 Monday 4. Very cold, windy and rainy. Wind is blowing very cold tonight. Our two cows, tiny and the black heifer went this morning. Mother and I went to town and took the iron down to Mary Heiphley. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 4 Monday 4 Maud and Asmonday stayed all night Sunday night and went home this morning. </p><p>June 5 Tuesday 5 Very cold and rained all day. Strong wind blowing. I have been doing some painting and varnishing. Mother has been sewing on Maud's waist. Dad was over to Mr. Coxe tonight. He helped Boyd put on a load of straw this morning. Telephone men were here today. Andrew Davis' boy came after some cabbage plants. </p><p>June 6 Wednesday 6. Another terrible rainy day and quite cold. The water is standing all over the ground. Raining hard tonight. I went to town with Mrs. Davis this morning. We washed. Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Rogers were out for some cabbage plants. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 6 Wednesday 6 Albert was up this morning for some plants. Shed has had a slight stroke. Mother has been sewing. </p><p>June 7 Thursday 7. A wonderful day. Sun shone all day. Mother and I went down for Maud tonight and brought her wheel home from Mr. Millards. Dad has been down to Boyds helping him shingle the house. He came home for dinner, but stayed for supper. We hung out the clothes and ironed. </p><p>June 8 Friday 8. Bright this morning. Started to rain this afternoon. Mother and I went to town this morning. We went down and got our iron, from Mr. Heiphegh. I took Maud down to school this morning. Uncle Louis was here after dinner for plants. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 9. Saturday 9 Melba took Mary &amp; Lass to St Thomas with {?} Harry came down to night. I was not looking for him. Asmond brought Maudie home Melba went to Aylmer after tea for some groceries John cut thisltes. </p><p>June 10 Sunday 10 Nice day. Harry stayed all night last night. Eugene's were all over for dinner &amp; we enjoyed having them. Eugene, John, Harry &amp; Asmond all went to {?} Patteis after dinner. Asmond came back to night for Maudie. </p><p>June 11 Monday 11 Lovely &amp; warm, for a change. Melba went to Sparta fr Maudie &amp; they went to the Alma Daughter's, at Alma. John went &amp; </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>helped. Asmond all day, with his corn ground, he left the horse's down there. Dick &amp; Mike. Asmond brought him home, &amp; took Maudie back to Mrs Yelland Mrs Ashton was up for some cabbage plants &amp; visited, in a long time after dinner. Melba varnished the Parlor &amp; bedrooms. I have been working in the garden's untill I am tired out. </p><p>{Melba's handwriting} June 12 Tuesday 12 Perfectly lovely day. Finished the parlor today. I took dad down to Asmonds this morning and he brought home a load of posts. We washed and ironed some. Using our gasoline iron again. After dinner we took Mrs. Ashton a chicken feeder and Mrs. Davis a pattern. I clipped some around the bees. Mother has been working in the gardens. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 13. Wednesday 13. A fine day but strong wind. Rather hot and close most of the day. Mrs. Thompson and I went down to Tillsonburg this morning. Mr. &amp; Mrs. Phelps came over this evening for cabbage plants. I finished the ironing. Dad harrowed his corn ground and drew manure. I went to Kingsmill this morning to take a letter. </p><p>June 14. Thursday 14. Fine day, quite warm this morning but very cold and windy tonight. Mother and I went to town this afternoon. Asmond and Maud came home tonight and brought us some ice cream. Mother has been sewing on my dress. Dad has been drawing manure. </p><p>June 15. Friday 15. Grand day but very cold again tonight. Froze a little last night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 15 Friday 15. Eugene was here for dinner. Asmond Eugene and I went to St. Thomas this afternoon. Mother and I went out to choir practise. Dad has been drawing manure. </p><p>June 16. Saturday 16. {Rosamond's handwriting} Lovely day. John drew manure all day. Asmond came to night &amp; he, Maudie, John &amp; I all went to Tilson furge. Maudie had broken one of her teeth. Melba went to Sparta for Maudie. Then they went to St Thomas &amp; Melba went on to see Mrs {name}. Harry brought her home. I finished Melba's blue &amp; white dress. </p><p>June 17 Sunday 17 Lovely day. Lewis &amp; Jessie Scott were here stayed, at Aunt Bells' all night, they they all came down for dinner. Mr Yelland &amp; family were all here for tea. Lewis and Jessie went back to Detroit after dinner. Harry was here all night. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Asmond came &amp; they all went to Church, but I. </p><p>June 18 Monday 18 Nice this fournoon, But we have had some very heavy showers. Melba has been sick with the tooth-ache all day. John cultivated the corn before dinner I {?} started Maudie's waist to day. </p><p>June 19 Tuesday 19 Nice day. Mr Ashmore came to night with Mr Huckstable. We have had a fine visit with him. He has come to the big convention at Toronto. Melba &amp; I went out to York school-house, to see a man, to put down a hard wood floor. Then we went by way of lake Whitican to Tilsenburge, to have Melbas teeth fixed. John &amp; Melba have been mowing the lawn. Mr Mathew's animal got in with our corns to day </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 20 Wednesday 20 Warm. Harry called to night from London. Mr Ashmore was here all night. After dinner John took him out to Aunt Amey Clarke's. John has been cutting thistles. I finished Maudie's dress. </p><p>June 21 Thursday 21 Raine by spells this morning. don't think I ever got so wet in a rain. Melba went to Aunt Amey's, for Mr Ashmore. Then after supper Melba took him back to see the Filby's John has been cutting thistles out the oats. Asmond brought Maudie out to night </p><p>June 22 Friday 22 Warm. Rained some. Had a swarm of bees. Melba took Mr Ashmore down to Mrs Mard Benners, then left him at Aunt Amies. After dinner we went to <s>Tilson brrg</s> Tilsonburg. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 23 Saturday 23 Lovely day. Melba went to Aylmer. John cut thistles Asmond Brought Maudie out. Harry came down &amp; is staying all night. </p><p>June 24 Saturday 24 Lovely &amp; warm. Asmond came to night &amp; took Maudie to Sparta Harry &amp; Melba went to Church. John was up visiting Jim this morning &amp; after dinner he went down to Albert's. </p><p>June 25 Monday 25 {Melba's handwriting} Bright day, but looks like rain tonight. A strong wind blowing. Mother and I went to Tillsonburg this morning about my tooth and I sure have a fine tooth ache tonight. Asmond was here for supper. He brought {?} for Boyd and Eugene. Dad went to Isaac Prince's funeral this afternoon. Dad has been cutting thistles. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 26. Tuesday 26. Cold and dull. Rained a little tonight. I went out to Aleta's and we made twenty four pies and seven cakes. Herbert and Beatrice rode to school with me. </p><p>June 27. Wednesday 27. Wonderful day. We washed and ironed some. Cleaned upstairs and beat the din<s>n</s>ing room carpet. Went to town after dinner, then out to Aleta's. Had forty men for supper. Mrs. McCallum and some friends were here this afteroon. </p><p>June 28 Thursday 28 Grand day. We finished the ironing. Boyd brought his cultivator up this morning and dad and I did the potatoes tonight. Mother and I went to town and St. Thomas after dinner. Got Mother new pair of shoes &amp; me a dress. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 29 Friday 29. Very rainy day by spells. Cold and sprinkling tonight. I went to town this morning. Mowed lawns this afternoon and tonight. </p><p>June 30 Saturday 30 {Rosamond's handwriting} Nice day. Mowed the lawn's had the little Locker foy, he helped a little. Asmond brought Maudie home to night. John cut thistles </p><p>July 1 Sunday 1 Very warm. Harry came after dinner &amp; stayed all night. Asmond came out to night. John went down to Asmond's this morning, &amp; stayed for dinner. We were all home all day, I will never forget this Sunday </p><p>July 2 Monday 2 Very warm. Mrs Davis &amp; Maiden came in for some lettuce, on their way from Aylmer. John cultivated his corn &amp; cut thistles. Melba &amp; I have been sewing. Maudie has been correcting the Children's exames. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 3 Tuesday 3 Nice day. Maudie &amp; Melba went fishing this morning. After dinner Maudie Mrs Thompson &amp; I went fishing caught five cat fish but two of them got away. John has been cutting thistles out of the oats. Albert's were all up to night. </p><p>{Melba's handwriting} July 4 Wednesday. 4. A very hot day. Asmond was killed this afternoon. Poor Boy. Maud went to Sparta this afternoon, and took some school papers down. We washed. Henry Percy came out for us and he had his supper here. Gene and Aleta were here for a little while tonight. Phoned Mr. Ashmore to come. </p><p>July 5 Thursday 5. Very hot today. Maud and I went to St. Thomas about noon. Grace and Jean came over this morning and stayed for dinner. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Maud Johnson and children came up this morning. Bert Ashton took our milk. We all went for Mr. Ashmore to night and then down to Mrs. {Urnns?}. We were in to see Mrs. Williams for a few minutes today. Cecil came in this morning. Eva was over also. Eugene and dad went to St. Thomas this afternoon. Had two light showers. Dr. Davis was here this morning. Dad and Maud were to town this morning. </p><p>{Rosamond's handwriting} July 6 Friday 6 Very warm. Asmond was buried to day. We took Mr Ashmore to the depo from the burying grounds. After supper, Melba took Mrs Ashton down to Asmonds grave, &amp; they brought some flowers home for Maudie Eugene was over before dinner </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aleta drove over &amp; took John with her </p><p>July 7 Saturday 7 Very warm. Henery Percey, Eugene &amp; Aleta Gene Walters &amp; little Genie were here. John &amp; Maudie went to St Thomas this morning. After dinner they went down to Asmond's. Melba went to Aylmer after supper. Melba &amp; I got the lawn's nearly all out. </p><p>July 8 Sunday 8 {Melba's handwriting} Sure has been a real hot day. Maud and dad went out to Eugenes for a few minutes after dinner. Long lonesome day. </p><p>July 9. Monday 9. Rained hard this morning and this afternoon. Helen Caverly came out tonight for a while. Henry and Aileen came out to see us for awhile. Dad, Maud and I went to St. Thomas this morning. Mr. Tornkin came this morning but it rained so he went home in the afternoon. Mayden &amp; Mrs. Davis were in. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 10. Tuesday 10. Nice day sprinkled a little John &amp; Charlie {Toupkins?} have been <s>crossed out word</s> cultivation corn Mrs Yelland has been here trimmming the hedge. John &amp; Maudie went to {Highsmill?}. We washed &amp; Melba has the ironing all done. </p><p>July 11 Wednesday 11 A grand day. Quite hot. Mrs. Thompson drove up this morning and stayed all day. I went out for Mrs. Cline after dinner and she stayed for supper. Dad and I took her home and then went down {crossed out "fo"} to Mrs. McKays and then to Oswell. </p><p>July 12. Thursday 12. Grand day. I went to Aylmer this morning. Helen barely came out for supper and is staying all night. Mrs. Mc Kay came out and fixed fence this morning. Dad and Maud went down to the </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 12. Thursday 12. inguest at Sparta. Charlie was here helping us today. </p><p>July 13. Friday 13. Cold all day and raining hard and blowing hard tonight. Mother and Maud went up for Mrs. Wiggins this morning. Aleta came in a few minutes on their way down fishing. Mr<s>s</s>. Potts was here last night to see about fixing our roof. </p><p>{Rosamond's handwriting} July 14 Saturday 14 Rained off and on most of the day. Maudie &amp; I took Mrs {name} back to London this morning. Maudie got her, an new dress in St Thomas, on our way back. Harry came about one to day. Harru &amp; John went to Aylmer, for some shingle-nails. Harry mowed half of the lawn. John has been cutting thistles when it diden't rain. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 15 Sunday 15 Rained off &amp; on a little. Harry stayed all night last night, went back to humberstone to night about seven. Harru &amp; Melba had dinner with Mr &amp; Mrs Williams. John, Maudie, Melba &amp; I all drove down to Henery Percey's to night a little while. John was up to Jim Weaver's this morning. </p><p>July 16 Monday 16 {Melba's handwriting} Very nice day except for a shower we had this afternoon. Mr. Potts was here helping shingle. Charlie was here also. Maud and I went out to Eugene's after dinner, then to town and back to Eugenes. Then Eugene and Maud went to St. Thomas. </p><p>{Rosamond's handwriting} July 17 Tuesday 17 Warm no rain. Maudie &amp; Melba took Mr {Allen?}, down to Mrs Gunns. Maudie went to Aleta's for a loaf of bread, &amp; had her supper. Audra Davis, Selma &amp; </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Doris came for the evening. Melba, {name}, {name} &amp; I went to Aylmer for ice cream. We washed. Pot's was here shingling the barn. Charley Tampkin's was helping with the hay. </p><p>July 28 Wednesday 18 {Melba's handwriting} A very nice day. The men drew in six loads of hay. Maud went to town this morning. Had a flat tire. Charlie was here all day. I was sick all day. We ironed. Margaret Killpatrick was here this after noon. </p><p>July 19. Thursday 19. Dull all morning. Rained a little during the night. Raining and thundering tonight. Maud Mother and the Arnolds went fishing this afternoon. Charlie was here today. The men hoed corn this morning. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 20 Friday 20. Cloudy all day and sprinkled a little. Mary Arnold, Lass, Melba and Maude went to London via. St. Thomas. Mary got a new navy Gorgette Dress. We left Mary's at about 20 minutes to 1 P.M. The girl's gave us a wonderful dinner in London. We drove to Spring Bank, on our way home. I brought some white Satin for a new waist. Charlie Tompkins was here and started to plough for fall wheat. Real cold to-night. </p><p>{Rosamond's handwriting} July 2<s>2</s>1 Saturday 2<s>2</s>1 Very hot. Charley helped all day &amp; his Father after dinner. Maude, went to Aylmer twice &amp; St Thomas once. Melba &amp; I have been doing cherries &amp; Current's. </p><p>{Melba's handwriting} July 22. Sunday 22 Rained hard all morning, but was lovely and bright this afternoon. Real warm all day. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 22 Sunday 22. Aleta and children came over this afternoon and they went with Mother, Maud and I down to Asmond's grave. They stayed for tea. Mother has a terrible headache. Maud and I went out to see Dr. Davis after supper. </p><p>July 23. Monday 23. Bright day with several light showers and some thunder. Sun very hot. Cool tonight. Dad got old "Bill" shod. Maud went out after Dad this morning and took him out after dinner to get him. I canned cherries and currents. Helen Caverly was out this morning and took eight boxes of currents with her. Mr. Facey was here to see Dad. Mr. Potts and his son finished the barn roof. Maude got puffed Rice candy, Lass Arnold made for girls' trip. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 24. Thursday 24. Fine day; very hot; no rain. All sweet family up early. Mother and I did the washing. Then we all watched Melba go; even to Dad. They left at 8.02 A.M. I baked cookies and a cake. Dr. Davis was here this morning, and saw Topsy. Grace and Jean came this afternoon and brought a cantaloupe. Charlie Tompkins &amp; his father came to help dad with the hay, this afternoon. Mother and I went to Jessie Marchant's for veal hearts. Grace and Jean brought 3 gts. of Black Currants. </p><p>{Rosamond's handwriting} July 25 Wednesday 25 Very hot The two men were here Eugene &amp; Aleta brought the hay loader over. They came in the {?} wagon, &amp; Polly. Maudie ironed. Hellen Selma, Delma, Mrs {?} &amp; Melba {?} came home from the fall's to night, had their supper here. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 26 Thursday 26 Very hot. The two men were here &amp; helped with the hay. Melba went to Sparta, to bill Harvey's for new potatoes. Maudie went to Aylmer after dinner. The girl's, have been mowing lawns and canning fruit. I have been picking cherries. Goose berries &amp; black currents. </p><p>July 27 Friday 27. Rained hard this morning about eleven. Charlie and his Father were here in the morning. Jessie Merchant came out this afternoon and extracted honey. Maud went to town this afternoon. Mr. McClirsch and McClirsch and Mr. and Mrs Rec<s>h</s>ord were here for tea and the evening. </p><p>July 28 Saturday 28 Dull and cold this morning. Cool all day and real cold again tonight. Maud and Mother went </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 28 Saturday 28 to town this morning and then to St. Thomas. When they came home they went out to Earl Adams for a swarm of bees. Harry sent me some lolly peppers through the mail. I canned black currents. </p><p>July 29 Sunday 29 A grand day and quite cool. Very cool tonight. We all went out to Eugenes for dinner. We went out to see Dr. McLay about dads finger. Mother, Mrs. Thompson and I went to church tonight. Dr. Davis was out this morning. </p><p>July 30 Monday 30 A lovely day. I went to town this morning, took the mower knife out. We papered the toilet. Mr. Barnum died last night. Charlie and his Father were here. Mr. Percy and Henry were here too this afternoon. Mr. Hodge was here to see about the floors </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 30 Monday 30 Maud and Mother went to town tonight after the mower knife. </p><p>July 21. Tuesday 31. Another fine day. We washed and ironed and I finished papering the toilet. Maud went out for Eugene's man before dinner and she and Mother took him home after supper, and took some honey to town. Asmond's sale was to day. Charlie and his dad were here. </p><p>Aug. 1. Wednesday 1 {Rosamond's handwriting} Find Day. Cloudy this afternoon. I went to St. Thomas this morning but did not see Mr. Mc Cimmon. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Mc Kenney were here from the states, and so were Mr. and Mrs. Will Mc Kenney of Springfield and Mrs. {Ewen?} from Detroit. I went to Aylmer after </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>supper, for the mail and then went to see Mr. Mc Cimmon at his home, and came back to see Dr. Coll Sinclair to-night. Charlie was here all day. </p><p>{Melba's handwriting} <s>July</s> Aug. 2 Thursday 2 Very warm and sultry. Raining hard tonight. Maud went down fot Mabelle this morning and she is staying all night. Mr. and Mrs. Williams came here this afternoon and stayed for tea. Charlie and his dad were here. Mother went with Ham Mc Kenneys to town and then down to the cemetrey. </p><p>Aug. 3. Friday 3. A terrible hot day. Strong breeze but very hot. I took Mabelle Fatherguill home after dinner. Aleta came over and brought Jamie and Dorothy and left them with us, then Mother and I took them home part way tonight. Terrible storm and north. Bert came for his honey tonight. The two men were here. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 4. Saturday 4. Terribly hot. Thunder and rain to night. I went to town this morning. Maud went this afternoon. Mother and Maud went out to Aleta's to night to see her for she has been sick. Provincial Man from Toronto was here this morning. Mother was over to Eva's for some apples. The two men were here all day. </p><p>Aug. 5. Sunday 5. Very hot all day. Rained hard just after supper. Mr. Thompson and Boyd came up for dinner and tea. Boyd and dad went out to see the Dr. after dinner but he was away. After supper we all went out and Mother went down to see Mrs. Showers. Rained hard this morn. </p><p><br /> Aug. 6. Monday 6. Very hot and close, with terrible heavy due this morning. The two Toronto police were here this morning. Maud and I went to </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 6 Monday 6. town tonight and looked at Mr. Millers and Binghams hard wood floors. Mr. Barker came after apples tonight. </p><p>Aug. 7. Tuesday 7. Very hot. Heavy fog this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Williams came and took me with them for a ride to Springfield. They took Mr. and Mrs. Wood home. Mother and Maud went to town and then to St. Thomas. Charlie was here all day. Mr. Williams stayed for tea. Eva was over. </p><p>Aug. 8. Wednesday 8 Terrible hot day. Little rain last night. Mother and Maud went down to Sparta tonight and then to Asmond's grave. Bert and his man helped us this afternoon. Jessie was out for some vegetables. Charlie was here. Maud went to town this morning. Mabelle sent us some {burics?} this morning. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 9. Thursday 9. Very hot again today. Rained hard last night. We three went to town this afternoon. Charlie was here. I am putting my embroidered quilt together. To day was Carnation picnic. </p><p>Aug. 10. Friday 10. Very hot as normal. Charlie was here. Mabelle sent us berries and everything to make jam with. I met Nosima {Trill?} at Rogers Corners for them, then went on down town. Maude has been sick all day. </p><p>Aug. 11. Saturday 11. Cool and fine for working. Had a terrible storm at Sparta last night and burned three barns. Maud and Mother went to town this morning and to St. Thomas tonight. Mr. Sturges was here to see about roding the house. Drew hay in the drive barn. Charlie was here. Real cool tonight. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 12. Sunday 12. Rather cool all day, and real cold tonight. No one came, but Maud and I went down to the cemetry and put flowers on Asmond'a grave. </p><p>Aug. 13. Monday 13. Grand day. Not too hot. I went to town after some hay loader rope and then out to Eugenes to help them with the threshers. Maude and Mother went up after the mail. Mr. Kilpaticks were here this this afternoon. Charlie was here. </p><p>Aug. 14. Tuesday 14. A lovely day. Pretty warm this after-noon. Finished the hay today. Maud and Mother went to Sparta and town this morning. Maud and Doris, and Margaret went after weeds this afternoon. Margaret is here tonight. Mrs. Weaver was down this afternoon. Mabelle sent me a new dress today and some berries. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 15 Wednesday 15. Terrible hot day. Maud and Miss Killpatrick went to town this morning, then to Bruce after dinner and then to Mr. Caverly's for tea. Maud went to town at noon for the binder knife. I was down to Mrs. Ashtons a few minutes this morning planning for Miss Hughes wedding. Charlie threshed for Crosby until about four o'clock. Charlie Marchant came after the lambs this afternoon. </p><p>Aug. 16. Thursday 16. Another terrible hot day. Mr. Sturgess was here and put rods on the house. Mr. Killpatrick came after Maud and Margaret so Maud is going to stay down there. Mr. Bonsers friend came after some honey. Mother and I took the iron down to Mr. Hei<u>gh</u>phlleighs tonight. Charlie was here all day. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 17. Friday 17. Another hot day, little breeze now and then. Aleta left baby and John here while they went to St. Thomas. I went to town after dinner. Mother and I went to Mabelles after berries tonight. Dad went to town this morning for repairs for binder. Mr. Storgis finished the roding. Ohire Clarke was here this afternoon. Charlie was here. </p><p>Aug. 18 Saturday 18. A lovely day. We washed and ironed. Canned jam and pickles. Mr. Kilpatricks brought Maud home this afternoon. Mother and I went to town tonight, Charlie was here. </p><p>Aug. 19 Sunday 19. Lovely day. Mother and Maud went down to the Aylmer Cemetery this morning. To day was {dearation?} Day. Dad, Maud and </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 19. Sunday 19. I went down to Seminary Cemretry after dinner. Mother and I went to church tonight. </p><p>Aug. 20. Monday 20. Fine day. Quite hot but there was a little breeze. I made a trip to Aylmer this morning and got a load of lumber for the dining-room floor. Then Mother went with me on my second trip for more lumber, paper, nails etc. This afternoon Melba and I went to St. Thomas. I got glass supports to put under the castors of the dining room furniture. Dad and Charlie Tompkins finished the oats to-day. </p><p>Aug. 21 Tuesday 21 Rained about ten-thirty. Cool to night. We washed and I ironed. Helen came out for tea. Maud went to St. Thomas and had her </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 21. Tuesday 21 hair curled. Charlie was here to day. Hodge and Berdan came and started the floor this morning. </p><p>Aug. 22. Wednesday 22. Lovely day. I canned apples today. Mr. Hodge came this morning but wouldn't stay, so Maud went out and Mr. Simons came out and looked at it. We took up the floor which Hodge put down. </p><p>Aug. 23.. Thursday 23. A grand day. Maud went for Mr. Simons and took him back. I went to Aylmer after dinner for some nails and some lumber. Davis is here tonight. Dad helped Mr. Crosby thresh this afternoon. Canned some appled today. </p><p>Aug. 24. Friday 24 Dull and rained this morning. Dad went up and helped Mr. Crosby to thresh, but it rained. Maud went after Mr. Simons </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 24. Friday 24. and Mother and Maud took him home, then went in down to Mabelles. She sent berries and tomatoes. Mother and I went to town this afternoon. </p><p>Aug. 25. Saturday 25. Lovely day. Very cool tonight. I went to town twice after lumber and once for plaster board. Maud went for Mr. Simons and Maud and Mother took him home. Dad was threshing at Mr. Crosbys. Mr. Davis brought some plaster board out to us. </p><p>Aug. 26 Sunday 26. Fine day. Mabelle came out this afternoon with Mrs. Moderaft and she is staying all night. Maud and Dad went to the S. Cemetery this morning. Louise and family stopped in for a few minutes. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 27. Monday 27. Fine day and very hot. Bert and Chris helped dad draw oats all day. Mr. Simons was here. Mabelle and I went to Aylmer this afternoon after lumber etc. Maud and Mother have taken Mabelle home. </p><p>Aug. 28 Tuesday 28. Very warm. Rained this afternoon Dad helped Clarence all day. I went after Joe Hart this morning and he helped dad over to Clarences this afternoon. Mr. Simons was here. Mrs. Davis came down for a pattern. Mr. Will Ashton passed away. </p><p>Aug. 29. Wednesday 29. Lovely hot day. I went to St. Thomas this morning for things for Mr. Simons. They threshed at Clarence's and George Davis, Belle Young and Grandmother were here tonight. Mr. Mills came out for apples. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 30. Thursday 30. </p><p>Lovely day and quite warm. Helen Caverly was here this afternoon and also Doris. I was up to St. Thomas this afternoon and got my hair waved. Mr. Simons was here. Uncle Frank died yesterday. Mrs. Smith was here after honey. Davis's were here after cinnamon this morning. Threshed at George Davis today. </p><p>Aug. 31. Friday 31. A grand cool day. Everybody tired. We papered my bedroom to day. Maud and Mother have gone to Mabelles tonight. Mr. Simons was here. Mr. Wadill was here from Sparta after tea. I went to town after dinner Mr. Clarke was here after honey this morning. They threshed at George's this morning and Mr. Coxs this afternoon. Will Ashton was buried. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. Saturday 1 Beautiful day. Harry came back little after twelve. Has gone on home to night. Harry + Melba went to Aylmer, Harry went [fr?] to see the Dr. Maudie + I took the Simon's home + then they all went to St Thomas, to get lock for the doors, Joe Heart the boy went home to night, we had thrashers, this afternoon + for tea. </p><p>[Melba's handwriting] Sept. Sunday 2. Rained a little about one o'clock, but was nice all day. Dad and Maud went down to the cemetery after dinner. Henry came down this afternoon. Mother and Maud went out to Mr. Showers twice this evening. They went down after Joe. </p><p>Sept. Monday 3. Cold and windy. Rained on and off all day. Doris was out for </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept 3. Monday 3. here votes tonight. Henry and I were up to Mr. Williams for dinner and afternoon. Harry has gone home to Humberstone tonight. Maud and Mother have gone to take Mr. Simons home. Eugenia came out this afternoon. Mr. Showers was burried today. </p><p>Sept. 4. Tuesday 4. Lovely day. Cool all day and cold tonight. Doris was out last night after votes. Miss Kilpatrick and Margary Baldwin came home with Maud from school at noon. Eugenia came out after dinner. Mother and the girls went to take Mr. Simons home. Boyd came and helped draw in hay oats all day. </p><p>Sept. 5. Wednesday 5. A grand day. Mr. Simons and I worked on the floor all day, filling it. Dad was threshing at [Angusl?] </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. 5. a Wednesday 5. and Joe at Berts. Selma came out this afternoon for some votes. I was over to give Eva a message. They have gone to take Mr. Simons home. We washed. </p><p>Sept. 6. Thursday 6. Dull pour of afternoon and rained about four o'clock. Threshed at Berts and then at Boyds this afternoon. Doris was out this morning, after votes and shawl. We ironed, canned fruit and lots of things. </p><p>[Rosamond's handwriting] Sept. 7 Friday 7 Lovely day. Maudie went for Mr Simons Melba, Maudie, Margret + I took him home. Then we took Margret home. Then drove down with some cucumbers for Mrs Williams. John + Joe were threshing for Boyde Charley Johnston was here, + offered me forety dollars for the Gaby beef </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. 8. Saturday 8. Wonderful day. I went to Aylmer this morning after some linoleum, then home, and to St. Thomas where I got some for the pantry. Mr. Simoms finished tonight. Maud and Mother have gone to take him home. Beat the parlor rug tonight and dusted all through. Took Joe home. Jim Weaver was here this morning. Dad and Joe were helping him this afternoon. Took Mrs. Williams down a few more cucumbers. </p><p>[Rosamond's handwriting] Sept 9 Sunday 9 Lovely day. John came from Mr Martains to see us. Then after dinner, John took him back. Eugene + [Aliton?] + the Children came over, for some weeds. Roy Harveys' came out this evening. a little while, + Mabel. Doris + Mr Summers came for the evening. Melba + I went to church. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept 10 Monday 10 A very warm day. I varnished the parlor closeroom, bedroom and parlor. Mother and I went up to Mrs. Weavers tonight. I painted part of my bedroom. Mrs. Mills was out for some cucumbers. Maud went home with Margaret tonight. Dad has been working on his wheat ground. </p><p>Sept. 11. Tuesday 11. Very warm and raining tonight. The girls are staying here tonight for dad wanted the car to go after wheat wiith. Boyd went with him with his car. Boyd helped dad draw straw this morning and was here for dinner. He brought us a bushel of pears. Doris was out tonight. </p><p>Sept. 12 Wednesday 12. Very hot. The girls were up to Margarets. We washed. I canned pickles. I straightened up the parlor. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. 13. Thursday 13. Very hot this morning, but turned cool towards noon. We ironed and canned pears. Mr. Davis was in this morning. The girls came home tonight and Margaret brought Mother some aluminum and me a dust pan. We washed the linoleum this morning. </p><p>Sept. 14. Friday 14. Very nice day. Looks like rain to night. Aleta came over after Mother and I and then Eugene took us all to the fair. Maud has gone home with Miss Kilpatrick tonight. Bert was in for a few minutes this morning. Dad washed on wheat field. </p><p>Sept. 15. Saturday 15. Nice but very windy. Mr. Simons came out tonight and finished up. Maud came home from Kilpatricks about four o'clock. Boyd was here for dinner. They fixed Boyds' roof today. Dad went after the drill before supper. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. 16. Sunday 16. Grand day. I went down for Mabelle this morning and when I got home Mr. Wiggins were here. Maud and I had to hitch Mike on the car to start it. Mabelle is staying all night. Mr. Wiggins came from Hensel where they moved a week ago. </p><p>Sept. 17. Monday 17. Lovely day. Boyd came this morning and helped dad sow his wheat and was here for dinner. The girls went to St. Thomas after school and then they came down here for supper and now they have gone back to Margarets for the night. Mother and I went out to Mr. Phelps for some asters. Canned fruit. </p><p>Sept. 18 Tuesday 18. Fine day. Aleta came over for dinner and took us to the school fair. Mauds' school won the cup and books. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. 19. Wednesday 19. Cold and windy. Raining tonight. Mr. and Ms. Phelps were over for tea. Maud stayed at Mrs. Kilpatricks last night. She came home this morning and she and Mother went to town. Then Maud took honey out tonight. Mrs. Sinclair and Mr + Mrs. Eugene Davis were out this afternoon. Canned tomatoes. </p><p>Sept. 20 Thursday 20. Lovely cold windy day. Rained all night and nearly all day. Margaret came home with Maud tonight. Mrs. Davis came down for some pears. Jessie Merchant came out for pears tonight. We canned plums. Made me a new nightgown. </p><p>Sept. 21. Friday 21. Very windy and quite cool. Rained some tonight. Maud has gone home with Margaret tonight. The Rawleigh man was here. Dad threshed at Uncle Lewis. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. 22. Saturday 22. Bright and windy. Dad helped Uncle Lewis thresh this morning. Maud came home after dinner. Dad and I went to town this afternoon. Mrs Dr. Clarke died yesterday. </p><p>Sept. 23 Sunday 23. Cold and rained part of the time. We were all up to Mr. Kilpatricks for dinner. After dinner we girls went down to Seminary cemetery. Margaret and we girls went to church tonight. </p><p>Sept. 24 Monday 24. Cold and rained off and on. Mabelle came home with Maud tonight. Mother Mabelle, and I went and took some plums up to Aunt Belle tonight. Uncle Lewis was here this afternoon. Bert was here tonight for plums. Mother was up to Uncle Lewis west place after tomatoes. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. 25 Tuesday 25. </p><p>Cold and windy and sprinkled some. Mabelle came out tonight with Maud. Dad finished getting the corn binder fixed. Mrs. Davis got us some [cillars?]. Raining hard tonight. </p><p>Sept. 26. Wednesday 26. Cold and damp. Margaret came home with Maud tonight. Mrs. Williams came down today and had a time getting her car started. Have my green quilt all pieced. Dad helped Bert fill [silo?]. </p><p>Thursday 27. Sept. 27. Cold and rained some this morning and some tonight. Selma brought us out some tomatoes. Mother and I went out to see Mrs. Showers tonight, and mailed a letter to Harry. Dad helped Bert fill [silo?] this morning, then cut corn this afternoon. Mother fell and hurt her leg very badly. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. 28 Friday 28. Nice day, but cold, and very cold tonight. Mother and I went out to choir practice. Mr. Home was here hunting for a lost dog. Mother stayed at the Arnolds tonight. </p><p>Sept. 29. Saturday 29. Lovely day. Dad helped George fill [silo?] today. Mother, Maud and I went to St. Thomas this afternoon. Mr. Simons and Mr. McConnell were out to see about the furnace. Started Maud's plaid dress. </p><p>Sept. 30. Sunday 30. Lovely day. Maud went out for the Arnold girls and they had supper with us. Then we all went to church. After church we went in to see Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and then went and bid the McLays goodbye. Maud and dad were over to see Mr. Condon this morning. Dad was away with the car this afternoon. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 1. Monday 1 Warm, and cloudy by spells. Mabelle came home with Maud tonight. Aleta and baby were here for dinner. Audrey came for bread. Mother cut Mauds new winter dress out. Dad has been shocking corn. </p><p>Oct. 2. Tuesday 2. Rained this morning. We washed and put out the clothes just before dinner. We went to Mr. Win Christie's funeral with Mrs. Davis this afternoon. Mabelle came home with Maud tonight. They went to St. Thomas before they came home. Dad has been shocking corn this afternoon. </p><p>Oct. 3. Wednesday 3. Terrible fog last night. The clothes never dried, but brought them in. Very foggy again tonight. Mr. and Mrs. Williams came down this afternoon and stayed for tea. Maud went home for supper with Margaret and now they have just come home. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 4 Thursday 4 Poured down rained this morning untill nearly noon. Davis came home with Maud and Margaret for dinner. They have gone to the banquet tonight. Aleta came over and brought baby and Jeanie and then went to the Women's Institute but they had posponed it so she came back here. Ironed, finished Maud's shepherds cheque dress. Making quilt blocks tonight. </p><p>Oct. 5. Friday 5. Rained hard this morning. Girls came home for dinner. Mother and I took Margaret home after supper and we went in to see Johnnie and Adamsie. After dinner became brighter. Quilting. </p><p>Oct. 6. Saturday 6. Very foggy last night. Nice day, but looks like rain tonight. Maud went to town this morning, and Mother and she have gone tonight. Maud and I drew - stones this afternoon. Dad finished his corn shocking. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct 7. Sunday 7. Grand day, far too nice to have to stay in. Maud and Dad went to Aylmer to see Mrs. Ashbaughs, then to Sparta and after milons. Eugene and family were over after dinner and here for tea. Belle Youngs was out for help tonight. Mother and I went to church and took Mrs. Thompson. </p><p>Oct. 8 Monday 8. Very nice day and quite warm. It is raining hard tonight. Mabelle came home with Maud tonight. She brought some lovely candy. We have been working on Maud's mauve quilt. Aleta came over for a few minutes after taking her chickens out. Selena came out for the chickens. </p><p>Oct. 9. Tuesday 9. Grand day. We washed and ironed. Canned peaches, and pieced quilts. Mother and I went out after the chairs tonight. Jim came down tonight. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 10. Wednesday 10. A wonderful day. Mrs. Williams came down after dinner. I was sick in bed all day with my heart. Charlie Merchant was out in the morning and brought Mother a bee feeder. </p><p>Oct. 11 Thursday 11. One of the nicest days this Fall. Real hot about noon. Mr. Putman came after Dad, and then Eugene and all went to the plowing match. Mother and I did all the chores then went out for Dad. Maud had the serum un her arm again. </p><p>Oct. 12. Friday 12. Perfectly wonderful day. Mother and I went to choir practice. Mother has been quite sick for the last few days with her arm. Dad ploughed. </p><p>Oct. 13. Saturday 13. Cloudy and rained. Mother and Maud went to town this afternoon. Doris came out tonight and took us to the show. Mother is sick. Audrey came for supper. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 14. Sunday 14. Grand day. Too nice to stay in. I went to church twice today. Jim Rodgers had a stroke last Wednesday. Dad and Maud went down to the cemetery this afternoon. Jim Weaver and Lizzie were down for a while tonight. Mother has been sick in bed all day. </p><p>Oct. 15. Monday 15. Nice day. Mother is some better. Dad has been plowing all day. Kept me busy doing Mother's work. </p><p>Oct. 16. Tuesday 16. Rained off and on all day. Thundering and lightning tonight. Mother was just about the same. I washed, but as it rained they did not dry. Dad plowed. </p><p>Oct. 17. Wednesday 17. Very rainy and dull. Mother was some better today. I started my churn dash quilt today. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 18. Thursday 18. Rained all night and some this morning. Dad went down and got Tipsy shod this morning. Clothes got dry at last. Dad plowed. I have been quilting. </p><p>Oct. 19. Friday 19. Rained off and on. Dad plowed. Maud went with me out to choir practice. Cold and windy. Been working on my quilt. </p><p>Oct. 20 Saturday 20. Rainbow this morning. It rained off and on early this morning. Maud and Mother went to town this morning and tonight also. I quilted in my spare time. Mother went out to do her chores this evening for the first time for a week. </p><p>Oct. 21. Sunday 21 Grand day. I went to church this morning took Ms. Thompson and Rogers </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 21. Sunday 21 Ms. Rogers gave me my quilt today. Mother Ms. Rogers and I went to the United Church to their anniversary. Dad and Maud went down to the cemetery this afternoon. Davis was here for a few minutes. Aunt Belle + Uncle Lewis were here. </p><p>Oct. 22. Monday 22. Very nice day, cloudy by spells. We all went out to the supper at the United church. Margaret came home with Maud tonight. </p><p>Oct. 23 Tuesday 23. Dark and dull most of the day. Dad plowed. We finished my churn dash quilt and I put my embroidered one partly on. </p><p>Oct. 24. Wednesday 24. Cool. Sun shone off and on and rained hard about four and six o'clock. We washed. Went after apples. I took and went for Maud. Been quilting on my quilt. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 25. Thursday 25. Nice but cold this morning, but rained very hard after dinner. Sent the quilts home to St. Thomas this morning. Mother and I went after cider apples tonight. Jessie Merchant came out for my Haloween suit this afternoon. Maud is sick tonight. </p><p>{Rosamand's handwriting} Oct 26 Friday 26 Beautiful day. Melba + I took Mary + Jess to London. They each got a new hat, the cost of both were 24.60. We brought them back to Aylmer. <s>I came</s> Melba + I came home. Melba took Audra some ice cream. Then Melba went for Maudie. Melba went to Choir practice + I went + stayed with Mrs Showers. John ploughed all day. </p><p>Oct. 27 Saturday 27 Rained off + and all day. Maudie took the apples + made cider, three cans. John + Maudie went to Aylmer </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>after dinner. John finished the field, east of the south garden. Mrs George Youell, got three chickens + Maudie took Mrs Height a chich for a present. We were all quilting to night. </p><p>{Melba's handwriting} Oct 28 Sunday 28 Cold and cloudy. Rained hard tonight and and snowed some. I went to church this morning. It was anniversary Sunday. Mother and I went to church tonight and Maud and Dad went to see Margaret Kilpatrick. John Selperks was here for dinner and Dad took him home. </p><p>Oct. 29. Monday 29. {"Wrong" is written circling the first entry} Quite a nice day. We washed and straightened up the summer kitchen. Eva was over and dug dahlias. Mr. Oct. 29. Monday 29. Very very cold. Snowed a wee bit off and on. Fred Simms took Dad out to see his cattle and </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aleta brought him home. Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Bentley came over this afternoon. </p><p>Oct. 30 Tuesday 30. Quite a nice day. We washed and straightened the summer kitchen. Eva was over and dug dahlias. Mr. Sales came out this afternoon and helped Dad fix the drive barn stables. Bert came after some cider. Dad went to town after some lumber this morning. We are all tired. </p><p>Oct. 31 Wednesday 31 Lovely day, quite warm. We worked in the garden, pickled tomatoes, ironed and went Hallowening to St. Thomas, Caverly, Arnolds. Maud took Mrs. Bingham and Adams down to Mrs. Bertons. Eva was over. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov 11 Thursday 1 Cloudy + warmer. We thrashed. Maudie took all the Hallowean things back.,this morning. Maudie found the {neenber's?} we lost last night, + the stocking cap. </p><p>Nov 2 Friday 2 Rained some last night. Dull all day. Sprinkled by spells. Grace and Jean were over this afternoon. Clarence was over tonight to help Dad fix his wagon. Finished my embroidered quilt tonight. </p><p>Nov. 3. Saturday 3. A very dull day. Rained last night and nearly all the afternoon. We went to St. Thomas after dinner. Maud got a new dress. Mother and Maud have gone to town to night. Dad has been plowing. </p><p>Nov. 4 Sunday 4 Bright but cold. We all went out to Eugene's for <s>Christma</s>s dinner. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov. 4 Sunday 4 Mother and I went to church to night. </p><p>Nov. 5. Monday 5 Bright this morning, but dull and windy this afternoon. Dad has been plowing. I have been cleaning house. Mother and I went up for the paper tonight, and Bert came up after his. </p><p>Nov. 6. Tuesday 6. Bright, but very windy. We washed and I ironed. We all went over to Mr. Coxs tonight. Dad was in to Clarences a few minutes tonight. Mother took Eva over a fen-bulbs at noon. </p><p>Nov. 7 Wednesday 7. Very nice day. Real warm. Raining to night. Aleta, Jeanie, Dorothy came over and brought Henry to help dad take in corn. George, Berts' man, Clarence helped Dad. Aleta and I went to town this morning. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span id="Across_the_Editor's_Desk"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Across_the_Editor.27s_Desk">Across the Editor's Desk</span></h2> <table> <tbody><tr> <td> <p>Every part has had experience with teh child who won't eat. Of course every child will eat, if you take the sentence literally, but not every child will eat the things that are good for him, or her, as the case may be. </p><p>In the effort to present articles that get right down into intimate, interesting and pertinent family problems, we offer this month, among other things, and article by Gladys Denny Schultz on the foregoing subject. We think such articles are of interest to 100 percent our readers. What do you think? </p><p>Pursuant to the Better Homes and Gardens policy of encouraging the building of homes where children may feel at home, we present his month a thoughful artcile by Leland McBroom on a house where special thought has been give to the needs of children. "The house is the child's world," say Mr. McBroom. Had you thougt of that? The grown-ups have their wordaday contacts in the wide world, but the horizon of the pre-school child is usually limited ot teh confines of the home and garden. </p><p>How to make the child's world as usefeul and pleasant as possible is the problem of the thoughtful home-maker. It is desired that the child shoudl become a good citizen of the world, and it si therefore necessary that he fit into the scheme of the little world in which he finds himself during the first, three or four years of life. </p><p>One of the real charter members of the Better Homes and Gardens family is Francis Asbury Robinson, who has had charge of our landscaping depeartment since the beginning of the magazine. M. Robinson received his trainign in Darmouth and Harvard, where he obtained a master's degree. He was in France during 1918 and 1919 with the 313th Engineers, and rose from private to captain during that time. For fourteen years he has been a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects. </p><p>Mr. Robinson was landscape architect-in-chief of the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition at Philadelphia in 1925. Other interesting commission which he has undertaken are the grounds at Dartmouth College and Wbash College; the Waterworks parks in Des Moines, Iowa; in Orlando, Florida, and Birmingham, Alabama; and numerous state fairs and expositions. </p><p>Color is being used so freely in the home these days that a large array of new problems present themselves. The indiscriminate use of color is worse than no color at all. Color to be effective, must be studied and employed with proper balance, with restraint and with regard to harmony. There are certain laws of relationships taht must be observed in order to keep colors living peacefully together. That is why Ross Crane's arrticle in thsi issue is of special value at this time. </p> </td> <td> <p>One of the most remarkable items of commendatino yet received by Better Homes and Gardens is that concerning a woman in Oregon. We quote directly from the letter of one of our subscribers: "One member of the family was in a very serious condition with diabetes. I sent a copy of your magazine to the family, for I was sure an article in that number would encourage them. They read snatches of the article to her. . . . Her viewpoint was changed concerning the disease, so she perked right up and conseted to be taken to the hospital to start the insulin treatment. . . . No wshe is quite herself again, adn is the joy of her family. . . . They write me frequently to tell me that I save dher life with that article." </p><p>The term "Better Homes and Gardens" or part of it, are used frequently these days in connection with expositions and other projects with the subject indicated. The name of this magazine is therefore well justified by events. This name was adopted because it is a thoroly and characteristically American statement of the ambition of home-owners. "To make our best better" is the slogan of a group that is doing great work among American young people, and this is the idea that Better Homes and Gardens seeks to encourage. Constant improvement, constant striving toward higher and higher levels of achievement, is charaterisitc of American civilization. It is youthfully enthusiastic in its ambition to attainj better living. The spirit of realizable anticipation is mroe netralling than the other world illusions of ficition. It was youthful opitmism that made this country what it is now and will make it still greater. Better Homes nad Gardens is therefore in tune with American progress as it applies to the fundamental element of civilization - the home. </p><p>In the February issue, metnion was made of the "Better Back Yards for Children" contest. If you wish to have complete annoucement, write to the Back Yard Playground Contest Department, Better Homes and Gardens, Des Moines, Iowa. A leaflet containing complete annoucement will be mailed to you at once. </p><p>Desiring to be of service to garden clubs, we have arranged to furnish clubs with courses in landscape architecture, these course to be taken up in the meetings so as to be of benefit to all the members. Announcements have been made in previous issues, but if you ahve not seen them, a letter to Better Homes and Gardens will quickly bring the desired information. Landscape architecture is not a formidable theme, altho it requires consdierable study. It is a fascinating subject and one which is appropriate for garden clubs. Editor {Signature of editor} </p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> 74 {Page number}<table></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov. 8. Thursday 8. Cold and very windy. Eugene was here for dinner. Mother and I went to St. Thomas tonight to get my hair done. Bert came after his mail. Dad has been plowing. </p><p>Nov. 9. Friday 9. Cold and windy. Became real cool towards night. Mother was over to Evas to see about a goose, but did not get one. No choir practice. </p><p>Nov. 10 Saturday 10. Cold, snowy day. Lass, Mary, Mrs. McGotham, Mother, and Maud all went to St. Thomas this morning. Maud and I went up to the show tonight. Maud was to town all afternoon. Dad has been plowing. </p><p>Sunday 11. Nov. 11. Grand day in the morning but became cooler in the afternoon. Maud and I went to Woodstock. Harry was here when we came home. Maud and Mother went to church tonight. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov. 12. Monday 12. Dull and sprinkling a little off and on. Harry came down in the afternoon and stayed for tea and the evening. Maud and Mother went to the Arnolds for tea and then they all went to St. Thomas to a show. Mrs. Williams became sick in the night and Harry had to go home. </p><p>Nov. 13. Tuesday 13. Nice day, quite warm. Harry came down after supper. Dad has been plowing all day. </p><p>Nov. 14. Wednesday 14. Rather nice day. Harry went back to Humberstone today. Mrs. Davis was down for a few minutes tonight. Maud has gone home with miss Kilpatrick tonight. Eva was over for some mustard. Everybody has gone to the shower at Mr. Fergnsons. </p><p>Nov. 15. Thursday 15. Almost terrific wind. We washed and </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>dried the clothes on the installment plan. Mabelle Fathergill came out this afternoon. Margaret came home with Maud tonight. Mr. Summerville was to the school seeing about the letter today concerning Mr. Marshell. We put Maud's quilt on tonight. </p><p>Nov. 16. Friday 16. Terrible rainy day. Just pouring down tonight. Mother and I went to choir practice. Man came about the Farmers Advocate. </p><p>Nov. 17. Saturday 17. Rainy day. Eugene and John were here for dinner. Maud and Mother were to town this morning. Maud and I were up to the Girls Institute, for the first meeting. Dad finished his plowing tonight. </p><p>Nov. 18 Sunday 18. Cold and rained by spells. We all went down to Mr. Peroys for dinner. Mother and I went to church tonight. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov. 19. Monday 19. Rainy and snowed a little. Terrible pond of water out in front. Dad went to town this morning. Mother and I were both sick all night and today. </p><p>Nov. 20. Tuesday 20. Very disagreeable day. Rained some and snowed some. Maud and I went out to Dr. Clarke to see about Maud's tooth. Dad was up to Jims this afternoon. </p><p>Nov. 21 Wednesday 21. Terrible day. Snowed off and on all day. Snowing quite hard tonight. The deer hunters came home yesterday. We killed hens today and Mother and Maud took them out before supper. We finished Maud's quilt. </p><p>Nov. 22. Thursday 22 Bright this morning but cold wind all day and snowed some this afternoon. Snow did not all thaw. Jim was down after dinner for Dad to drench his cow. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov. 23. Friday 23. Nice this morning, but dull and windy this afternoon. We washed and I ironed. Dad was up to Jims three times. Dr. Davis was up to Jims and here for a few minutes. </p><p>Nov. 24. Saturday 24. Nice part<s>ly</s> of the day. Cold at night. Maud went to town to get her tooth filled, and in the evening we three went to town and then we went out to Mr. Applefords and Eugenes. Dad has gone up to Jims. Eugene is sick today. </p><p>Nov. 25. Sunday 25. Bright and cold. Maud went out this morning and got me some medicine then she went on down to see {Melma?} Caverly. Dad went up to Mr. Conchers for his watch. We all went to bed real early. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov. 26. Monday 26. Bright, cold and windy. Warren McKenney and his wife and Will McKenney were here this afternoon. Grace and Jean were here tonight. Dad has been drawing up rails. </p><p>Nov. 27. Tuesday 27. Cold this morning, but became milder and the snow nearly all went away. Dad drew rails. Mother and I picked chickens. I went to town with Mrs. Davis <s>to</s> this afternoon and took out the chickens. Rolland Mills and Blake Miller were here for money for the church. Maud has gone home with Margaret tonight to go to the Big Choir in Grace Church. </p><p>Nov. 28. Wednesday. 28 Cloudy and dull. Mother and I finished the killing of chickens for one more year. Maud and I took </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>them out and she got her tooth treated. </p><p>Nov. 29 Thursday 29. Rained early this morning. Aleta and Dorothy came over and went with Mother and I up to the Grace United Church to hear the choir. Mr. Gloin died to night. Aleta stayed all night. </p><p>Nov. 30 Friday 30 Very rainy all day and cold. I took Maud down to school and then went on to take my hair wave, then I went back to the school and waited for Maud. We went in to see Bill Bates for a few minutes. </p><p>Dec. 1. Saturday 1. {Rosamond's handwriting} Muddy, cold, + cloudy. Maudie went to Aylmer this morning to have her tooth treated. After dinner they went to St Thomas's Both took a dancing lesson. I washed yesterday + Melba ironed this morning. I finished packing the bees. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Dec 2 Sunday 2 Cloudy, Melba + I took Mrs Rogers to Church, + brought Mrs {Elgis?} Clarke, to her home to night. John was up to Jim Meavers this this morning. </p><p>Dec 3 Monday 3 {Melba's handwriting} Rained during the night and quite hard this morning. I took Maud to school, then after dinner I went to St. Thomas, then down for Maud. Dad was up to Jims tonight. </p><p>{Rosamond's handwriting} Dec 4 Tuesday 4 Muddy Cloudy all day. Raining to night. Maudie + Melba went to the Farmers Banquit. John dug a post hole east of the garden after dinner. John had to go down to the woods to get the big horses after dark. </p><p>Dec 5 Wednesday 5 {Melba's handwriting} Cold and trying to snow. Mother and we girls went to St. Thomas to see Miss Lee. Put Maud's green quilt on. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Dec. 6. Thursday 6. Very cold. Snowed a wee bit during the day. Eugene brought our pigs over tonight. Dad went to Mr. Bodkins sale. </p><p>Dec. 7 Friday 7. Very cold, snowed some about four o' clock. Henry and Aleen were out this evening. We washed and I beat the rug and waxed my bedroom floor. Mother has a very sore thumb. </p><p>Dec. 8 Saturday 8 Very cold last night and all day. Few little snow flurries. Floyd Churchill and Eugenia came this afternoon for the victrola. Dad and Maud went to town after dinner. Mother has been making my pink taffeta waist. </p><p>Dec. 9 Sunday 9. Cold and cloudy most of the time. Eugene and family were over this afternoon. All MR. Pereys were out for dinner and stayed for supper. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Dec. Monday 10. A wonderful day for this time of year. Dull but not very cold. Boyd came up this afternoon and helped Dad raise the woodshed and was here for supper. Margaret Killpatrick came home with Maud tonight. </p><p>{Rosamond's handwriting} Dec 11 Tuesday 11 Lovely day, so warm the bees came out. {I?} Jasper sawed wood, all day for Ms. Clarence, Boyde, George Davis, Claude that lives at Lewis McHenneys. Charley Tompkin's helped us. Maudie + Melba has the tooth ache, + a terrible sty on her eye. John was sick all night + all day, but was out he has a terrible cold. Herbert + Betrice came in + had their supper. Claude took John out to pay his taxes. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Dec. 12. Wednesday 12. Lovely day. Boyd came up this afternoon and helped Dad put blocks under the woodshed. Very foggy this morning Mother went with Maud and I up to Miss Lees tonight. My sty has been very bad all day. </p><p>Dec. 13. Thursday 13. A wonderful day. Real warm. Mother and I went to town to night. I had my teeth fixed, Mother got medicine for she has intestinal flu. Dad got lumber for the back steps and did some to them. </p><p>Dec. 14. Friday 14. Very misty. Dad was over to Mr. Cox's this morning for the spirit level, but Cecil brought it and the mail over later. John Reptman was here for awhile. Walter Ashton came for the threshing money. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>=== Dec. 15. Saturday 15. === Very foggy and specially tonight. Mother, Maud and I went to Sr. Thomas tonight. Maud went to town this afternoon. Dad finished the back steps. Took Maud's green quilt off. </p><p>=== Dec. 16. Sunday 16. === A very dull foggy day. Sprinkling a little tonight. We three went to church tonight. Mr. {Gilbart?} spoke tonight. Very quiet day. Dad is kind of sick. </p><p>=== Dec. 17. Monday 17. === Rained all day. Roads are in a fine condition. Worked some towels for ms. Yelland. Margarete Lamb was in an auto accident last night. </p><p>=== Dec. 18. Tuesday 18. === Very cold and snowed a few flurries all day. Dad has gone {Illegible} tonight. Dad went down town this morning. Maud went home with miss Kilpatrick tonight. Mother made mrs. {illegible} switch today. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>=== Dec. 18. Tuesday 18. === {Continued from previous page} Kilpatrick tonight. Mother made mrs. {Hert. Smiths&#160;?} switch today. </p><p>=== Dec. 19. Wednesday 19. === Lovely morning but real cold. {illegible} snow storms all the afternoon. We washed and they were nearly dry by noon. We three went to Sr. Thomas tonight. Mother stays at mrs. {Foultons?}. I cut the Christmas tree today. Dad was down to Boyds for a few minutes after dinner. </p><p>=== Dec. 20. Thursday 20. === My birthday. Very cold, but quite clear, this morning, but {about?} three o'clock it began to snow and we had quite a snow storm. Blew real hard tonight. Mr. {Larn?} came after the white {ducks?} this morning. Margaret came home with Maud tonight. {illegible}losed school tonight. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>=== Dec. 21. Friday 21. === Very bright and very cold. Snappy cold. I went to town this afternoon and tonight Maud and Mother have taken Margaret up home. Harold Martin brought the geese up this morning, so we picked them and made mince meat. All {tried?} tonight. {Mayden?} Davis came home. </p><p>=== Dec. 22. Saturday 22. === Very cold this morning, a wee bit warmer this afternoon. I went to town this morning to get my tooth treated. Eugene came for dinner and visited all the afternoon. Mother and I are working on my little {horse?} dress. </p><p>=== Dec. 23. Sunday 23. === {Hand writing changes} Lovely day, Roads {illegible} &amp; good, {illegible}, Maudie &amp; Melba went to mr {Applefored's&#160;?} this afternoon. To night we all went to {illegible}the methodis church. John went up {illegible} {beavers?} this morning. {Notes in left hand margin} </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>=== Dec. 24. Monday 24. === Beautiful day. Thawed some. Dad and Maud went to Sr. Thomas this afternoon. Isabelle Young was out this morning to get Maud to help her with her {report?}. She came out this afternoon and brought some candy to Maud. Maud and Mother went to Kingsmill for the paper to night. </p><p>=== Dec. 25. Tuesday 25. === Lovely day. Eugene and children were over for Christmas. We had a very nice day. Mr {Dance?} came too. Mrs Davis came down for a loaf of bread. Santa was good to us all. </p><p>=== Dec. 26. Wednesday 26. === Beautiful day. Thawed quite a good deal. Mother and Maud went to {Sparta?}, then to Sr. Thomas this morning. Maud and I went to town this afternoon. I had some teeth treated. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Dec. 27. Thursday 27. Very mild day. Thawed quite deep. Looked like rain all day. We washed and they got nearly dry. I have ironed some. No one came and no one went away. Mother is not feeling very well. </p><p>Dec. 28. Friday 28. Grand day. I went to town this morning to get my teeth treated. Then Maud and Mother went to Aylmer after dinner and got some medicine for Mother. Bill Bates and Madge were here for tea and Maud went for them and Dad has taken them home. </p><p>Dec 29. Saturday 29 As the day progressed the cold strengthened. The wind became quiite strong. There were snow flurries all afternoon and evening. Maude went to the dentist this morning. Melba did a washing. Melba went to the dentist this afternoon. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mother, Melba and Maude went to Sr. Thomas to-night. We took Dad with us {a far a?} {Illegible}. When we came back Dadd had gone home. We brought grapes etc. for Frank Elliot who has a broken arm. Maude brought home 6 wine glasses with a star pattern. </p><p>=== Dec. 30. Sunday 30. === Perfectly grand day. {Maud?} and Dad went to {Illegible} this morning and took some fruit down to Frank Elliot who broke his arm. We all went to Grce methodist church to {night?} and took Mrs. Rogers with us. Dad went down to mr. Perceys this afternoon. </p><p>=== Dec. 31. Monday 31. === Goodbye 1928. This has been a most beautiful say all day long. Maud and I were down skating for a while this afternoon. Dad went out to {nomination?} this afternoon and took {le larence?} </p><p>{Continuation from next page} </p><p>and family. {illegible} came over with the mail and came in for a few minutes. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{Continuation from previous page} </p><p>and family. {illegible} came over with the mail and came in for a few minutes. </p></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{Piece of paper print with text placed within diary} </p> <h2><span id="Suppose,_Mr._Speeder!"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Suppose.2C_Mr._Speeder.21">Suppose, Mr. Speeder!</span></h2> <p>Supposing your child should leave its own yard For a romp or in search of a ball; If its mother were busy and had not the time To step out and give it a call; Supposing some speeder should race down yoru street, As if he were taking a dare - And crush the life out of your little girl, Mr. Speeder, do you think you would care? </p><p>Supposing your mother were crossing the street - Your mother now feeble and old, And some reckless driver should knock her side, Leaving her lifeless and cold. Could you find and excuse for this careless act? Would you really think it is fair? Now putting yourself in this fellow's place- Mr. Speeder, do you think you would care? </p><p>Supposing a loved one you hold very dear Were a victim of some speeder's game; And lay in bed just day after day All crippled and helpless and lame; Supposing he never could walk any more, No longer yoru pleasures could share; Just lay there and suffered day in and day out- Mr Speeder, do you think you would care? </p><p>How little you care for other man's pain In your reckless pleasure and greed; How little you care what it costs someone else, As you travel at dare-devil speed; But just let it strike in your family some day For you and your loved ones to share- Then you'll slacken your speed and you'll take time to think, And then Mr. Speeder, you'll care. </p><p>- Boston Post </p></div> untranscribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a80b394ec59546c39a5bb6f67917807d.pdf 252ac9b9b137e96827624f103936cce3 PDF Text Text ����fl f ������59 ����63 � https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f2f773cd13a4f003d7ba68d2bdc9abce.pdf 8181dbe7c4bf2365201c2c50534cb582 PDF Text Text 64 �65 1 ��67 ��69 �70 �71 ���74 r ���77 �� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1a4260ce18e442966aadd6fd83c7d24c.pdf 8a2df38aecae173b34044156d7265cc2 PDF Text Text Milton Dyment (1880-1969) 1907-1911 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers Expenses in connection with Valen's Swamp. {Arrow pointing to Valen's: Beverly Twp {Township}. Wentworth County} Oct 1907. Dec 3rd 1907. Dec 3rd 1907. saw $100 axes 150 axe Handles 50 Beetle rings 50 sawhandles 20 {dipper?} 5 sawset 40 Groceries 165 file 10 Paper 45 Hay & straw 180 Horse expence 60 Bread & soap 30 Lumber Lath & shingles stove & Pipe 1410 nails 42 Lock 60 Buck saw 65 Horses to hay 50 hooks staples & Hinges etc 50 185 �Dec. 19/07 Jan 21st/08 Horse hire 350 Hotel Lodgeing 150 Groceries, file. Etc. 245 Groceries, etc. 174 Jan 7th/08. Gave Tellford $60.00 for one acre of {seder?} and recieved receipt. ∞ Jan 24th/08 Bought this book from Orton for $2.75. “ 25 “ 26 Bennetts Theatre Matine Hamilton A Razor hone from Parks & Parks Snow Storm Hamilton “ 27 Wintry. At the Savoy. “ 27 Paid In full for Violin. Bow. Case. & Book. “ 25 $1.25 $5.00 Jan 25th, 1908. Hamilton. snow storm. Feb 4th 1908. Hamilton Decidedly cold Feb 6th Mr Gilmour Hamilton Feb 6th 1908 Dear Sir. I hear you intend putting ice in. As my brother and I is not busy at Presant. I thought I would write and ask you what you would give us for hunderd P, locks, for cutting, of some stated size you to use your team for scraping snow if neccessary, Yours Truly. M. Dyment. Feb 11th Arton. Noah. Henry. Mable. Rilla {short for Lorilla}. and Myself Happened to meet at 141 James St North Hamilton. Feb 19th Helped Noah Load a car of Potatoes. Mar 14th. Helped Orton Move from 141 James North to 63 Kindred Ave. �Mar 14th Sindicate Co sold Percheron Stallion to Hamilton & Hawthorn of Simcoe for $800.00 Mar 26th gave Henry $80.00 for expences and note to pay my share of each. Mar 31st I finished playing in the Hamilton. Y.M.C.A. checker tournament, in which thirty men were to play for a silver cup, and I won the cup, and Mr Best presented it to me April the 2nd. a list of the fellows If {I} played with, and the order of the points lost and won. 4 6 6 6 4 4 6 6 2 Won “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ Mar 31st Won 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 2 4 J. Mcqueen Fleming H Smith Simpson Belzner Deacon Sears A S Potter N. Long. Lost. “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 G. Giguere J C Jury P McGregor Marshall Lumsdum W Englis E Loiselle Best. Unknown Lost 0. “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 Mar 6th Henry. Noah & Myself spent some time in prospecting Mr Forbes Bush near Sulfer Springs Mar 12. To Hamilton. cold and dull. Jerseyville. April. 8/1908, Dear Sis For one Dollar enclosed, Please send me the Family Herald and Weekly Star one year. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. �Jerseyville. Ont. April 14th. I played with the Hamilton Y.M.C.A checker team against the Hamilton City team. the score was twelve game’s twelve draw’s and twenty nine games in favor of the City team. May 3rd to Hamilton. Cold my twenty eight birth day. Jerseyville Aug 25th 1908 Dear Sir. your card of the 15th recieved. I want -3 pieces for the out side of the one big wheel (No R233) and about a doz links for the carrier chain, and a doz links for the chain that runs the shaker. I could meet you in Hamilton someday next week and get them, If you would let me know just when and where to meet you. Yours Very Truly. Milton Dyment Jerseyville Ont. Sep 5th 1908. Was to Toronto Fair. " 12 Gave through out the summer for Hired help nine and a half Dollars to Allan Vansickle. eight Dollars to C. Smith. five Dollars to Syrus Drake and Twenty and three quarters to Andy Swazye. " 12 Gave two Dollars and fifty five cents to a gentlement in Mrcormick ware room Hamilton, for three lugs, shaker chain, and a doz links for carrier chain. of the Hoover digger. " 12 To Hamilton. Warm. Very dry weather. " 12 A pair of shoes from Gilbert Hamilton Kin Sr. Three and a half Dollars. Nov 14 Cold. To Bennetts Matinee " 15 Cold. To Hamilton " 20 fine and warm. Loaded a car of potatoes at Summit Station for Mr Barrett for 52ct per bag. " 22 At Hamilton. to Ortons, fine and warm. " 27 Loaded potatoes for Mr Barrett at Summit �" 28 Finished loading car of potatoes at 52ct per bag. " 28 Paid Loyd Dodman five Dollars in full for work. " 28 Paid Sylvester Dodman One Dollar and a half in full for work. " 28 Paid Gess Willson three Dollars in full for work. " 30 Warm with some rain. " 30 Paid Mr John Rouse for fifty Dollar Note he had against Noah and Me. Dec 1 Cold, covered Potato Pits. " 2 Cold. covering Potato Pits. " 3 Warmer. came to Hamilton. Dec 4 Wintry. At Bennets theatre at night " 4 At the court Room. " 17 Bought and Paid in full $80.00 for marked timber about 2 acres from Noah Dyment " 17 Recieved Thirty of the Sixty Dollars I was to recieve for handling the Potatoes. " 24 Warm. Hamilton. Chrmans {Christmas}.Tree Jerseyville Jan 18 Paid Charles Morris 1.25 in full for work. " 18 Engaged Seth Vansickle. to help cut cedar post. " 19 Martin Vansickle drove Seth Vansickle. George Cornell and Myself to cedar swamp near Valen's. " 20 fine and warm, cut cedar. " 21 fine and warm, cut cedar. " 22 Rain. George, Seth, and I walked from swamp to Jerseyville " 22 Went to hamilton on T.H.&B. 1P.M �" 23 Bennetts after noon. " 25 fine Weather. cut wood. " 26 cut wood. " 27 Walked to Ancaster and drew $25 of my account. to H branch Bank. and went on to Hamilton. " 28 Touring the town. " 29 Heavy gales of snow. spent some time at Liberal club. " 28 Was to Brittanna Rink 8.P.M and seen Miss Winters who won the Star Walking race for ladies last fall win from Mrs Grifith in a five mile walking contest Time 43 minutes and a half. Mayor McLaren presented the fifty Dollar silver cup go her imediately after the race. " 30 Cold and Stormy. Feb 1 cut wood. " 2 Was Pall bearer for the burial of Mileda Vansickle " 3 cut wood. Nice weather. " 4 Was to Lynden. At methodist Church to Lecture. " 5 Came to Hamilton. Warm. Feb 5 Long boat Defeated Shrubb in Marathon Race Madison Squar garden New York. Feb 6 Hamilton. Toured the town. Feb 7 Hamilton. Fine and warm. " 10 Went to the ceder swamp. " 11 cut cedar. Mr Sault helped 1 day " 12 cut cedar Mr Sault helped 1 day. " 13 cut cedar Mr Sault helped 1/2 day. �" 13 Paid Mr Sault three & one quarter Dollars in full for work. and eggs. " 9 Paid Charles Morries seventy five cents in full for work. " 9 Paid Mr Peterkin one Dollar in fall for work. " 15 came to Hamilton. Stormy " 16 Very stormy. Hamilton. " 17 Cold. Hamilton. " 14 Work & eatebles in connection with swamp March 3 Hamilton. Stormy. " 3 W Howell and Paterson Duit. " 4 Hamilton Wintry. " 15 To cedar swamp. for tools. " 16 Bought and paid. Noah twenty dollars in full for his interest in sprayer. " 16 Sold two white oak logs & an axe to (Noah) for $9.00. " 16 Sold 150 feet in log length to Noah for eleven dollars. " 17 Sold to Noah 60 feet log length for six dollars. " 18 Helped Noah draw logs " 19 Bought and paid in full three Dollars for his interest in large cask. " 20 Helped Noah cut and draw logs. to the amount to 122 feet in log length. and has 58 feet to his credit " 20 Paid Seth Vansickle three Dollars in full for work cutting cedar sometime ago. through the hands of George Cornell. " 20 Simpson and Shrubb foot race. Toronto. �" 21 Hamilton over Sunday. " 22 Paid G Cornell 3 {Above it reads: $} infull sometime ago for work. March 1909 Jerseyville March 27, 1909 Mr J Whitehead Walkerton. Ont. Dear Sir, Your question under the circumstance is a hard one to answer, you not stating weather {whether} you have had any experience in raising potatoes or not. I might say such a piece of ground ought to be in good fertility for potatoes, and in an average year with proper seed, and the right kind of care done in the cheapest manner possible, there ought to be a good profit. But as I dont know weather you have had any experience in the business or not, I wont advice you to raise 25 or 30 acers the first year. you'll find it requires experience to get the best results. Spraying for blight alone requires some skill, I might say my experience in the business which has been for several years, a profit could be had in the last, with prices much lower than this year. Yours Truly M. Dyment Jerseyville. Ont. " 28 Fine. Hamilton. Jerseyville March 29. 1909 Mr Barrett Brantford. Ont. Dear Sir. We are about to ready to ship potatoes So if you want a car potatoes, write me at once. We have been offered sixty three¢ for a car per bag to load them ourselves. We thought we'd give you a chance to make an offer. Yours Truly. M Dyment Jerseyville. 1909 April 10 Jerseyville April 10 1909 Mr Zavitz �Dear Sir Please send me two medium varieties of Potatoes (286) for experiment. Yours Truly, Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. " 8 Paid George Paterson six and a half Dollars in full for a Paris cultivator. Jerseyville April 8, 1909, Mr Broughton Dear Sir I have been expecting word from you stating the price of those four Pieces I was needing for the Rolins Planter I would like word at once. Yours Truly Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. " 7 Paid Mr V Dodman $3.50 in full for work. " 7 Paid Mr G Wilson $3.50 in full for work. " 7 Paid Mr G Smith $1.25 in full for work. " 8 finished loading a car of Potatoes of Potatoes. " 10 Was to Bennetts theater after noon and heard Mrs E Fay answer questions etc. " 17 Paid L Dodman $1.00 for work. " 17 Recieved Payment in full $156.80 for Potatoes from Mr Barrett. " 19 Paid George Baguley $37.50 in full for cutting 42 ¾ cord of wood. “ 19 Paid Mr Howard Knap $7.50 in full at his own residence for Potato cutter. " 20 Paid 50cts to H Vansickle for work. 1909 April 21st Paid L Dodman 75cts in full for work. " 21st Paid Bradshaw Bro's 10cts in full for repairing. �Jerseyville April 30th 1909 W C Wells Dear Sir I have no potatoes for sale now. Yours Truly. M Diamond {not Dyment?} " 30 Cold and damp Hamilton June Planting Cottage Empire Dempseys seedling Our own Empire state Burpeese extra early Rose of the north 1st row 2nd row 3rd row 4th row row 5th June 13 Hamilton. March 6 1911 March 7 Paid Vansickle's $2.25 for butter for Mable. " 6 Jerseyville Feb 23. 1911 Mr Carrol Hamilton Ont Dear Sir We have been holding our potatoes for advance in prince, If you could pay us a Dollar a bag the former part of march, we would lay a car load of fine stock in for you. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. �Jerseyville. Ont. " 6 March 6. Recieved $2.50 in full for wood from Mrs Smith. " 6 March 6. Paid Mrs Wait for the renewal of my subscription to the family Herald and Weekly star. Montreal. Quebec. One Dollar in full. " 6 March 6. Paid Mr John Lee 45cts in full for Mits. " 6 March 6 cold. and fair. cutting wood. March 7 March 7. cold and fair. cutting wood. " 7 Paid Mr. John Lee. three cents in full for stove pipe wire " 7 Jerseyville March 7. 1911 Mr Thompson Dear Sir We have quoted prices to other parties, and are waiting for an answer. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville. " 9 March 8 fine and mild, cutting wood, to Alberton Tea Meeting " 9 March 8. Recieved eight Dollars and seventy five cents in full for wood, from Hugh Toland. " 9 March 9. Mild and cloudy. cutting wood. " 9 March 9. Gave Noah Dyment five Dollars for the five Dollars I borrowed March 4. 1911. " 12 March 12 Warm and rainy. Was to Methodist Church Jerseyville to hear Mr Cousin's preach anniversary sermon, and subscribed 50cts, and paid Mr Hildreth the same in full. " 14 March 13. Noah and I got father's sap pan for which We agree to give him a gallon of syrup. 14 March 15 Noah and I borrowed Mr Cliver Howells sap pails and spile's �"14 March 14 Fine and warm Trapping. " 14 March 14 I bought four hundred one Dollar Shares of the Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co. Limited. from G M Jones agent for one hundred Dollars. and gave note for thirty Day's from date. and got receipt for settlement in full. " 14 March 14. Roy Kelly borrowed Noah’s wagon and returned it 1911 March 14. Jerseyville March 14 1911 Dear Sister Noah and I are each sending you Five Dollars as a gift. am sorry you are not well. Let us know how you are getting along. I am busy now I have started to tap. Your Loving Brother. Milt. " 16 Very cold. " 16 March 16 Helped Roy Kelly afternoon loading manure. " 16 Borrowed one Dollar from Noah Dyment. " 16 March 16 Bought and paid in full one Dollar and ten cents for a pair of rubbers from Black's Clerk. " 16 March 16 Finished cutting sixteen cords of stove wood, at fifty cents per cord, and recieved payment in full for same. " 16 March 16 Paid Noah Dyment in full eight Dollars. for the use of his team drawing my cedar posts from the swamp to Valen's Corner's. " 17 March 17. Cold. and Blustry. " 17 March 17. helped Roy Kelly. draw manure one day. " 17 March 17 Recieved one Dollar of the one Dollar and eighty seven and a half cents, from Roy Kelly that he owed me for March the 16 and March the 17. " 19 Jerseyville March 20 1911 �Mr Woodhouse. Dundas Dear Sir I would like to have pay for the car load of wood I shiped {shipped} to you Dec 22, 1910. Yours Truly M Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. " 19 Wrote to Professor Zavitz of the Agricultural College Guelph to send me experiment 28C, first choice, 28B, second choice, for. 1911 year’s experiment. 1911 March 20 March 20. Recieved one Dollar and twenty cents from Mable Dyment March 19. to give to Mrs E. Vansickle. which I did give in full for four pounds Butter March 20. 1911. " 20 Jerseyville. March. 20 1911 Mr. H. Knox Lynden. Dear Sir The price on Blue Vitrol {a.k.a. copper sulfate: used as insecticide} by the barrell. at Wood and Vallance hardware store to day is five cents per lb. I didn't price anywhere else. Yours Truly. M Dyment. " 20 March 20. Rain at first clearing and turning colder. Came from Hamilton on the T.H.&.B 11.14. " 21 March 21. Fine and warm. drawing manure. and helping Oliver Howell move a building to Fred Howells. " 21 March 21 The card I wrote to H Knox March 20 about Blue Vitrol, I burnt. " 23 March 23. Taylor Olmstead's sale. Very cold. drawing manure and boiling sap. �" 23 Jerseyville March 23. 1911 Mr Siddall Hamilton Dear Sir Your letter of the 22nd recieved We intend to ship potatoes to Hamilton soon. just when, I cant say. We have four or five car load's for sale yet, Ill likely write you again or call on you, when we are about to sell. Yours Truly, M Dyment. 1911 March 23 Jerseyville March 23 1911 National Drug Co Hamilton Dear Sir’s Quote me your cash price on two Barrells of Blue Vitrol, or about twelve hundred lbs, and one hundred of paris green, laid down here at Jerseyville Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. “ 24 March 24 fine and cold. was drawing manure. W C Vansickle took dinner with us. “ 24 Jerseyville March 24 1911 Woodhouse & Co Dundas Dear Sirs. �Your letter recieved, I packed car full, and estimated there was thirteen and a half cords of wood or more in the car, which at Four Dollars and a half a cord would amount to sixty Dollars and seventy five cents. Yours Truly. M. Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. “ 24 Jerseyville March 24. 1911 W C Wells Brantford Dear Sir Your letter of the 22nd recieved. I have potatoes for sale of the common variety and would take a Dollar a bag for twenty bag on car at Jerseyville this month. Yours Truly M Dyment Jerseyville Ont. 1911 March 28 March 25. Recieved one Dollar as payment in full for work done. for Roy Kelly 16 and 17 march “ 28 March 25 Recieved one Dollar as loan from Noah “ 28 March 25 Noah and I agreed to load a car of potatoes, for which Amos Dyment agreed to give us eighty cents per bag on car at Jerseyville. April 3 March 30. Loading potatoes “ 3 March 31 Finished loading car of potatoes. to be shipped to Amos Dyment. “ 3 April 1 Recieved sixty Dollars and seventy five cents for wood shiped Dec 22. 1910 to Woohouse and Co Dundas. At Bank of Commerce. Dundas. “ 3 April 1 Noah recieved two Hundred and sixty Dollars in full for car load of potatoes of three hundred and twenty five bags. Shipped and sold to Amos Dyment. “ 3 April 1 Lent Noah Dyment sixty Dollars. “ 3 April 1 Sold car load of potatoes to M Cornell John St. Grocer at eighty seven cents per bag to be delivered in the week of April the 3rd. �“ 3 April Recieved five Dollars interest from Orton Dyment on notes past due. “ 3 April 2 Was to Hamilton. Cold. “ 3 April 3 Recieved the sixty Dollars I lent to Noah Dyment April 1st. “ 3 April 3 Reciepted the bill Woodhouse and Co sent me when sent the check on the Bank of Commerce at Dundas for wood. For sixty Dollars and seventy five cents. “ 7 April 7 paid frank Miller fifty and a half Dollars in full for a note he had against Mr John hunter, fifty three Dollars including interest to be paid May 24th 1911. “ 7 April 7. Jess Wilson Helped one day at potatoes. “ 8 April 8. Jess Wilson Helped one day load potatoes. “ 8 April 8. Paid Jess Wilson two Dollars {Above it reads: and half} in full for work April 7 and 8th. “ 8 April 8. Paid N Smith twelve dollars in full for shiping car of potatoes. “ 8 April 8 Recieved fourty cent to give J Wilson to pay for horse shoeing and recieved three cents back. “ 12 April 11. Paid M Carroll three Hundred and twenty five bags of potatoes in at eighty seven cents per bag and Noah recieved only twenty five Dollars on them. “12 April 11 Noah and I bought one bag of Potates by the name of Bovee for two Dollars. He paid Steel Briggs “ 12 April 12. Boiled Sap. Rainy 1911 April 12 April 12 Jerseyville Mr Dunlop Hamilton Ont Dear Sir �We will take ninty-five cents per bag for 400 bags of potatoes on car at Hamilton, freight prepaid. {Diagonally it reads: if you want them answer by return mail.} Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville Ont April 15 April 14. Noah and I had some settling up. We settled for the one trip off his ticket amounting to twenty five cents and for the Dollar I borrowed on March 16 and the Dollar I borrowed on March 23 and for the twenty four day that Rob helped me last summer, I gave him twenty four Dollars. He settled for the interest on the twelve hundred and two hundred Dollar Notes for a year giveing me eighty four Dollars he paid me eight Dollars in full for small Potatoes. He settled for the one hundred and thirty Dollars that he owed me on the car of Potatoes tha {that} Amos Dyment got. in settling I am to get the fifty nine Dollars and fifty five cent that’s coming to him from Mr Carroll. etc. In the end he owed me the twelve Hundred Dollar note, and interest since Dec 27, 1910, and the two Hundred Dollar note, and interest since April 7 1911, and one hundred and thirty three Dollars and seventy five cents to be handed to me soon. “ 15 April 14 Paid Mr Lee in full five cents for Mucilage. “ 15 April 15 Arthur Lee. Agent for the Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co Limited Sold me six hundred shares of stock in the mentioned Co for one hundred and fifty Dollar’s. and gave note to be paid in thirty days from date, and Receipt recieved. " 19 Roy Kelly Got two Posts out of the pile Noah and did not Pay for them. Value thirty cents " 19 April 19 H. Vansickle Paid in full thirty cents for two Posts. 1911 April 19 April 19. Sold Noah Dyment seventy six Posts for nine Dollars. " 19 Jerseyville. April 19 1911 Mr Barrett. Brantford. Dear Sir We offer you a car {Above it reads: load} of good carman potatoes to be loaded at once, at ninty cents per bag. {Diagonally it reads: Let us know at once if you want them.} Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. �Jerseyville Ont April 19 Jerseyville April 19 1911 The Dawson Elliott Co. Toronto Dear Sir’s I noticed your Ad in the Farmer's Sun. We have three or four car loads of good potatoes of our own grown to sell. you might make us an offer for a car load, if you like or let us know what is your commission. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville Ont " 19 Jerseyville April 19. 1911 Vance & Co. Toronto Dear Sir’s We have three or four car loads, of good potatoes for sale. All are own grown. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville Ont. 1911 April 22 April 22 The letter of the 19th I wrote to Mr C Barrett I did not post or send. " 22 April 22 Mr H Herman got twenty seven bags of seed potatoes and Paid thirteen 50 {Above it reads: cts} Dollars in full. two Dollars 60 {Above it reads: cts} of which I recieved for my share in full. April 26 April 24 Paid Mrs E Vansickle one Dollar and Thirty cents for four pound’s of butter. for Mable. April 26 April 26. Paid Mr Lee five cents for four bolts and nuts. April 26 April 26 Ros helped me four hours. �April 26. April 26. J Wilson helped one day. April 26 April 26 Jerseyville April 26 1911 David Fraser Hamilton Dear Sir. Your letter of the 24th just recieved. The address was wrong. As we are loading a car of potatoes on TH & B at Jerseyville, and want to finish seeding before we load. any more. We wont quote any price just now. We have three car load of carman potatoes to sell yet. Yours Very Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville. Ont. April 26 April 26 Jerseyville April 26. 1911 Vance & Co Toronto Dear Sir We are just loading a car of Potatoes now, and we want to finished seeding before we load any more. So we dont care to quote prices just now. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville. Ont. 1911 April 28 April 27 Jess Wilison. Helped one day. " 28 April 27 Ros helped eight hours. " 28 April 28 Paid Agent Smith thirty five cents for frieght on bags. �" 28 April 28 Recieved one Dollar and seventy cents for two bags of Potatoes, in full and gave Noah half. " 28 April 28 Gave Colman Howell two Dollars to buy me a gallon of Formalin {aqueous formaldehyde solution} which he did at two Dollars. " 28 April 28 Jess Wilison helped one day. " 28 April 28 Gave Jess WIlison five Dollars, fifty cents, over payment in full for 26th 27th 28th. " 28 April 28 Ros helped eight hours. " 28 April 28 Billed car of Potatoes out for Hamilton. " 28 April 28 Recieved twenty five cents as my share from Noah for Potatoes Mr Jamieson got. May 3 May 1 Jess Helped one day. " 3 May. 3 Jess Helped one day. " 3 May 3 Ros Helped four hours " 3 May 3 Paid R. Black in full one Dollar and seventy eight for Rags Bread and a Pair of Pants. " 3 Jerseyville May 3 1911 Messrs Soloman & Stevens Hamilton Dear Sir Your letter recieved containing check as payment in fill for car of Potaotes you bought over Phone May 1st. We are loading. another car now about 350 bags some being in loose, our bags being away, These we expect will be in Hamilton Friday morning ready to unload. If you want these at 93ct per bag on car at Hamilton Let us know at once. We have two small car loads to offer later. Yours Very Truly M Dyment. Jerseyville. �Ont. May 3 May 3 In settling with Noah the standing account he owes me one Hundred and thirty nine Dollars and seventy cents. " 3 Cold. Sending Potatoes. 1911 May 7 May 4 Jess Wilison helped one day " 7 May 4 Ros Helped eight hours. " 7 May 5 Jess Helped one day. " 7 May 5 Ros helped eight hours. " 7 may 5 R Baguley helped one half day. " 7 May 4 R Baguley helped one day. " 7 May 6 Jess helped one day. " 7 May 5 Delivered nineteen Bags of Potatoes to Brooks Bros unpaid to get ninety cents per bag. " 13 Jerseyville May 13. 11 Mr Petrie Hamilton Dear Sir Your letter recieved, We have only about five Hundred bags of potatoes now. There we want to hold a while. We might write you again. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. " 13 May 8 Jess helped one day. �" 13 May 9 Jess helped one day. " 13 May 10 Jess helped one day. " 13 May 11 Jess helped one day. " 13 May 12 Jess helped one day. " 13 May 13 Jess helped one day. " 13 May 13 {Ros?} helped one day " 13 May 13 Roy. Baguley helped one day. " 13 May 13 Paid Roy Baguley two Dollars and a half in full for two and a half days work. " 13 May 13 Paid Noah three Dollars in full for six days work done by Ros. " 13 May 13 Paid Jess Wilison fifteen Dollars in full for eleven day work. done the last two weeks. " 13 May 13 Recieved Noah and me seventeen Dollars and ten cents in full from J Brooks for Potatoes and settled for them with Noah " 13 May 13 Recieved Noah and me One hundred and fourty nine Dollars from Amos Dyment for potatoes. loaded to day balance Due fifty cents 1911 May 13 May 13 Paid Father one hundred and one Dollars and sixty cents in full for Potatoes he loaded for Carroll. " 13 May 13 Recieved money in full for check we recieved from Stevens and Soloman for Potatoes through Amos Dyment amounting to Six hundred and eight seven Dollars and thirty three cents. " 13 May 13 Recieved nine Dollars in full from Noah for seventy six Posts. " 13 May 13 Recieved some money from Noah in settling up so as to have against him one hundred Dollars exactly. besides the Notes. " 22 May 20 Paid Jess Wilison seven Dollars besides the fifty cents he owed one. Witch {which} is payment in full for the weeks work of the 20th. " 22 May 22 Very hot. Planting. �" 22 May 22 Jess helped one day. " 25 May 25 Jerseyville May 25/11 Dear Cousin You can have 500 posts or more at ten cents each taking them as they come. If you intend to take them, write " 29 May 27 Paid Jess Wilison seven Dollars and seventy five cents in full. for the weeks work of the 22nd of may. " 29 May 27 Received seventy five cents in full for seed Potatoes. " 31 May 31 Jerseyville May 31st 1911 Mr Petrie St Cathrines Dear Sir We are loading our last car load of potatoes, which will be something like four hundred bags. These are extraordinary fine {Above it reads: solid} white stock. If you want them at one Dollar and five cent per bag on car at St Cathrines let us know by Saturday night. Most of these will be left in bags weighted to ninty lbs each, and the empty bags could be shipped back Yours Truly Dyment Bros. Jerseyville. Ont. 1911 June 8 June 3rd Paid Jess Wilson eight Dollard and seventy five cents in full for the weeks work. June 8 June 3rd Paid Elie V. two Dollars and a half in full for two days work June 2. and 3rd. and he is two recieve some potatoes for Jun 1 afternoon. �June 8 June 7. Just got home from unloading car of potatoes. June 10 June 10. Paid Jess Wilson seven and a half Dollars in full for the weeks work June 10 Recieved seventy five cents in full from Jess Wilson for three Bags of potatoes. June 10 June 10 Delivered to Elie V. two and a half Bags of potatoes as payment in full for work June 17 June 17 Paid Jess Wilson seven Dollars and fifty cents for the weed work of six days. June 24 Jerseyville June 24 1911 Mr Leddicoate Waterdown Dear Cousin As another party is thinking of buying the remainder or a large quantity of posts. I would like to know when you will have yours all away. So as to be able to sell the bunch with out reserving any. As I havent sold any to anybody but you you might state if the pile has been meddled with. Yours Truly. Milton. June 24 June 23. Was to Mr Fletcher’s office. Hamilton and Paid him two hundred {Above it reads: & 60$} {Above it reads: the} Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co Limited. June 26 June 26 Recieved five Dollars from E Vansickle as part Payment for seventy {Above it reads: posts} at twelve cents each. June 26 June 26 Paid E vansickle two Dollars and eighty cents in full for twelve lbs of Butter for Mable. July 4 July 4 Very hot. " 4 July 4 Paid Dan Wilson two Dollars. and twenty five cents in full for July 4 one day and July 3rd one half day. �1911 July 4 June 28 Mr Jones and Mr Fletcher come here for supper and I bought for a note of five hundred and sixty Dollars to be paid before Oct 31st. Two thousand and eight hundred shares in The Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co. July 4 June 28 Recieved five Dollars in full for W Almstead of Ancaster for the use of my Potato Planter. July 4 June Paid Howard Knox forty nine Dollars in adition {addition} to the Fifteen he had Recieved from Noah for nine hundred lbs of the Vitrol and one hundred lbs of Paris Green. July 4 bought of Noah his share of note agaisnt G. Woodworth. which we recieved June 24 to be paid five months after date. and paid ten Dollars in full for same. July 4 July Settled up with Noah. everything except notes July 5 Jerseyville July 5 1911 Dear Sirs For the two Dollar Postal order. Send me enough packing to pack the two plungers of my spramotor and The one end of one plunger that the hole is in that fastens to the plunger bar and Three of those little bolts that goes through the plunger bar’s and two plunger bar’s and the rest of the money in disc’s and in washers and in packing. {Diagonally below it reads: in haste.} Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville Ont July 5 July 5 Very hot Jess helped me one day. July 8 July 8 Paid Jess Wilson eight Dollars and seventy five cents in full for work to Date. Five Dollars for the week of June the 19. four days. and the rest for July 5th 1 day July 6th one half day July 7 one half day July 8 one half day. July 17 July 10 Jess Worked one half day. July 17 July 14 Jess Worked one day. �July 17 July 14 Paid Ervin ten cents in full for work. July 17 July 15 Jess helped one Day. July 17 July 17 Brought a pair shoes at Hamilton Royal Shoe store for six Dollars and a half. 1911 July 24 July 29. Paid Jess Wilson three Dollars and seventy five cents in full for done July 10 ½ day July 14 1 day July 15 1 day. July 24 July 29 Paid Ethel Vansickle one Dollar and eight cents in full for butter Mable had got. July 24 Paid Mr Lee 45ct in full for Melon. Aug 5 August Jerseyville Aug 5 1911 Enclosed fine 25 cents for disc and washers in haste Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. Aug 12 Aug 5 Paid Mr Ervin 10 cts in full for work. " 13 Aug 9 Paid E Vansickle $1.07 cts in full for butter. " 13 Aug 11 Recieved only 30 worth of commission in shares and bought Noah’s 50 {Above it reads: 40} worth and recieved 500 shares of the Co for some. Jerseyville Aug 15 1911 Dear Sirs I recieved reciept for the 25cts I sent you for discs, and washers for Spramotor but I have not recieved the goods. Please send at once. I had to make a disc out of tin. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Aug 23 Jerseyville Aug 23. 1911 �Mr Markle Dear Sir. I would like you to pay the 28 {Above symbol for dolalrs?} note and interest I have against you, when it falls due Aug 27 1911. I could wait until Dec 1st 1911 if it is any better for you. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. Aug 31 Jerseyville Dear Friend Your card recieved with thanks. I expect to be after posts next week. All though the summer has been hot and dry my potatoes of 32 acres promises a good yield. We have just got rural mail delivery. in this vacinity {vicinity} Tomorrow is the first gathering so this will be the first card in the box. I must say in finishing dont play too many dominoes. I remain as ever your friend. Milton. Jerseyville. Ont. Aug 31 Jerseyville. Aug 31. 1911 Dear Sir. I can get the team some day next week. So. Ill get you post as soon as possible. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Sept 10 Sept 9 I drew W. Book 89 Posts and received $13.00 in full. " 10 Sept 9 I drew Noah 84 Posts. " 10 Sept 9 Recieved $2.00 in full for wood from Mr R Telford, which he got out of the swamp. Jerseyville Sept 19 1911 Mr Alderson Dear Sir �Please leave in Hamilton some pace A 22 for my potato Digger, as soon as possible and drop a card. Yours Truly M Dyment William B. Vansickles address 133 Bold St. Jerseyville Sept 25 1911 Dear Sir As we are about ready to handle potatoes I Would like to have those bags, about 140 in number I think you have of ours. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville Sept 25 1911 Dear Cousin I would like to have those 42 potato bags which you got last spring. We expect to handle some potatoes soon. Yours Truly. M Dyment Jerseyville Sept 25 1911 Mr Alderson Carlisle Dear Sir I wrote to you sometime ago, stating I wanted A22 for my potato digger, and havent heard from you. I have been heeding it. Please write at once and let me know where to go for this piece A22. Yours Truly. M Dyment. 1911 Sept 25 Sept 25 Paid Mr Ervin 25 cts in full for work �Sept 25 Sept 29 Got notes renewed I had against E Vansickle first note 121 {Above it reads: $ 1906}. Dec 21ts 1911 at 7ct per annum = $161.23 second note $100 {Above it reads: $} March 26. 1907 to Sept 29. 1911 = 131.50 posts $3.40 due all toll = $296.13. I recieved a $2.46 note for a year, and a fifty Dollar note for three Months. as settlement Sept 30 Paid Wesley Morris $1.50 in full for work Sept 30 Jerseyville Sept 30. 1911 Mr Zavitz Guelph. Dear Sir I generally Plant thirty acres, of potatoes each spring, and this year my potatoes tops got frozen, before the potatoes had come to maturity. What would you advise me to do. would seed from this years crop be fit for planting. I spray for Blight. Yours Truly Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. 1911 Oct 5 Oct 4 Got gas pipe from Roy Kelly and offered to pay for it and he refused to take any pay. " 5 Oct 4 Paid Taylor 35 cts in full for work. " 5 Oct 4 Lent Noah $5.00 in addition to $1.00 he had borrowed the other day. " 5 Oct 5 Jerseyville Oct 5 1911 Mr Alderson Dear Sir Send me through mail if possible two V36 Brass Box's with out the Part they fit in, or oil tube I got A22 repaired {so?} I am in no rush for it just now. Yours Truly. �Milton Dyment. Jerseyville Oct 7 Oct 7 Paid Taylor 25cts in full for work done this day. " 9 Oct 9 Paid Mr Powers 25cts in full for work to Day. Jerseyville Oct 9. 1911 Messrs Stevens and Soloman Dear Sirs. Your letter of the 6th recieved. Owing to the day weather through July and August our potatoes will not yield so well as they did last year. and will be some what smaller, but I think will make a very nice sample. We are just in the midst of digging just now, and do not intend to sell untill they are all harvested, and will give {your’s?} prices Later. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. " Oct 14 Paid Wesley Morris’ $4.00 in full for this week’s work of five and a half day. " 19 Oct 18 Paid Vansickle’s $1.20 infull for 4lbs butter Mable had got. " 19 Oct 19 Recieved $15 from Mary Baguley as interest on Mortage on Mr Baguleys lot. interest being paid to Oct 12. 1910 and wrote on envelope reciept. " 28 Oct 28 Paid Wesley $8.60 in full for the Last two weeks of 8 ¾ days. " 28 Oct 28 Ordered car for potatoes to load Monday. 1911 Oct 28 Oct 27 paid at the Merchants Bank. Hamilton a $5.60 not {note} I gave the Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co for 2.800 shares of stock. " 28 Oct 27 Sold to Mr Toland 1 ¼ cord of wood. Limbs for $2.50. and recieved Payment in full. �" 28 Oct 27 Drew Mr Crockran {likely Cochran} ½ cord of wood and recieved $2.50 in full Jerseyville Oct 27 1911 Mr Alderson Carlisle Dear Sir Find inclosed post office money order $2.10 for 2 Brass Boxes and postage. I have not got A22 yet, but will Call for it some day I happen down to City. I am just about through digging now. I have dug a lot of potatoes withit, and with a few repairs it would be about as good as a new machine. I remain Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont. Jerseyville Oct 17 1911 Mr Penfold Dear Sir Your card recieved. We could not give you a price on our potatoes just now. But will give you prices soon. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville. Nov 4 Nov 3 Noah started to Cobalt. " 4 Nov 4 Paid Welsey $4.50 infull for the weeks work of 6 days. " 4 Nov 4 Drew G. Swartz ½ cord of wood $1.25 unpaid. " 4 Jerseyville Nov 4 1911 �Dear Sirs Inclosed find shiping bill. You will find 288 Bushells of 288 Bags containing 90lbs, so there is 420 Bags by weight. I lost my sewing needle Other wise I could of got 90lb in nearly every Bag. which would of been much better. We have not got many bags left so send us our 315 bags as soon as possible. there was 70cts freight on the bags you sent us. I ordered car for Monday morning and expect to of gotten it out Tuesday night. but it did not come untill thursday morning, then I expected to have it sent down Friday night, but My Brother went away. Friday and didnt get much help. I am sorry to have disapointed you. Bags in haste. I remain Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville Ont. Nov 9 Nov 7 Recieved $2.50 in full for wood ½ cord for church from R R Black. Which he recieved a year ago. Nov 9 Nov 7. Paid R Black 66cts in full for 12 sugar sack and 6 Bags. Nov 9 Nov 7 Recieved $1.35 in full for wood from Mr Peterkin and Noah recieved 25cts from him for drawing it this day. " 10 Paid Vansickle’s $1.20 in full for butter. " 10 Nov 7 Paid Noah $5.00 in full for Potatoes R Brown. got. Nov 4th Jerseyville Nov 9 1911 Dear Sirs Recieved your letter of the 7th containing check $399.00 as payment in full for car of potatoes Big 4. 7547 and 70cts freight on the Bags. We have about all the potatoes promised We are to sell at the present time, not knowing what kind of weather we will have to open pits, We have a car load in the cellar to sell after we quit the pits and will likely give you prices. Yours Truly. M Dyment. �Jerseyville. Nov 9. 1911 Mr C Barrett Toronto Dear Sir Your letter recieved. We have all the potatoes sold we care to promise, not knowing what the weather will be like to open pits. We have a car load in cellar to offer later. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Nov 13 Paid Wesley Morris $3.50 in full for work. 3 + 2/3 days. " 13 Charles Barrett Address 960 Bloor St Toronto " 13 Albert Case 49 Smith Ave. Jerseyville Nov 15 1911 Mr Penfold Dear Sir We have been offered, and sold a quantity of our potatoes for $1.25 per bag. We would let you have some at the same price, if you let us know at once. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville Ont. " 18 Nov 16th Recieved $2.50 in full for a cord of wood from G Swartz. " 18 Nov 18 Paid Rob Jamieson 40cts in full for work. " 18 Nov 18 Paid W Morris 55cts in full for work. " 18 Nov 23 paid Jess Wilson $3 in full for work Nov 22 & 23. �" 23 Nov 23 Paid Ervin $1 in full for shoeing this Day. " 23 nov 22 Paid C Howell for Ball of twine and am to recieve 60cts in change. Jerseyville Nov 23. 1911 Dear Sir We could let you have some potatoes, at $1.25 per bag at the barn. If you take them next week. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville Jerseyville Nov 23. 1911 Mr Carr & Co New York Dear Sirs Your letter recieved. Potatoes I think {Above it reads: Potatoes} are two far to think of exporting any now, and are scarce in this neighborhood. They are about a dollar and a half on Hamilton market {Below it reads: per Bag.} Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont 1911 Nov 25 Nov 24 Gave Mable & Elliott 12 Bags of potatoes. " 25 Nov 24 Rob & I drew a load of potatoes to Hamilton. " 25 Nov 25 Rob & I put 200 bags of potatoes in Mr Siddle’s cellar on hughson st. South for $1.15 per bag. and recieved payment in full. " 25 Nov 25 Gave Rob Jamieson $1.00 on the weeks work. " 25 Nov 24 Ross paid Vansickle for Mable’s butter. �" 25 Nov 25 Paid Noah in full for his half interest in car potatoes We on loaded. Nov 25. Nov 25 Recieved Payment in full from Noah for help through out the summer. Nov 25 Paid Noah in full for helped through the full. Nov 25 Nov 25 Paid Noah $9.50 in full for the help Ross gave me This fall 26 days. Nov 25 Recieved from Noah $72 dollars in full interest on the Nov 25 Nov 25 $1200.00 note I have against him, this paying the interest to the 28th of Dec 1912.. Nov 25 Nov 25. Settled with Noah to date he owes me now $2.00 note & interest & $1,200.00 note and some commission in selling C & F. stock Nov 28 Nov Paid Mr Ervin 10cts in full for repairing fork. Dec 1 Dec 1 Recieved $50 in full for load of potatoes A Vansickle got. Nov 30. " 1 Dec 1 Recieved $18,65 in full from W Book for posts. " 1 Dec 1 Paid Rob Jamieson $6.75 in full for work to Date Jerseyville Dec 1 1911 Dear Sir Your Letter of the 28th recieved, There has been a lot of turnips loaded here, a great many car loads of fine stock has gone out this season, but I beleave {believe} They are getting scarce now. I could of loaded some for you had you wanted some sometime ago. but I dont know just where I could get any now. However if I find a quantity I will drop a line. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville. 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Scanned Manuscript Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Expenses in connection with Valen's Swamp. {Arrow pointing to Valen's} Beverly {name?}. Wentworth County</p> <p>Oct 1907. saw $100 axes 150 axe handles 50 beetle rings 90 sawhandles 20 {illegible} 5- sawset 40</p> <p>Dec 3rd 1907. Groceries -165 file 10 Paper 45- Hay &amp; straw 180 Horse {illegible} 60 Bread &amp; soap 30</p> <p>Dec 5th 1907. Lumber Lath &amp; Shingles 1410 stove &amp; Pipe 185- Nails 42 Lock 60 Bucksaw 65- Horse to hay 50 hooks staples &amp; Hingles etc 50 Horse hire 50</p> <p>Dec 12th. 1907. Groceries. etc. 100 Groceries 265-</p> <p>Dec 19/17 Hotel Lodging 150 Groceries, file. etc 245-</p> <p>Jan 21st/08 Groceries, etc, 174</p> <p>Jan7th/08. Gave Teflford $60.00 for one acre of ceder and recieved receipt. {sideways eight}</p> <p>Jan 24th/08 Bough this book from Arton for $2.75.</p> <p>" 25 Bennetts Theater {illegible} Hamilton</p> <p>" A Razor hone from Parks &amp; Parks</p> <p>" 26 Snow Storm Hamilton.</p> <p>" 27 Wintery. At the Savoy.</p> <p>" 27 Paid in full for Violin. Bow. Case &amp; Book.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan 25th, 1908. Hamilton. snow storm.</p> <p>Feb 4th 1908. Hamilton Decidedly cold</p> <p>Feb 6th Mr Gilmour Hamilton Feb 6th 1908 Dear Sir. Then you intend putting ice in. As any brother and I is not bury at fresant. I thought I would write and ask you what you would give us for hunderd {illegible}, afor rutting, of some stated size you to use your team for acraping snow if necsessary, Yours Truly. Mr Dyment.</p> <p>Feb 11th Arton. Noah. Henry. Mable. Pilla. and Myself Happend to meet at 141 James St North Hamilton.</p> <p>Feb 19th Helped Noah Load a car of Potatoes.</p> <p>Mar 14th. Helped Arton Move from 141 James North to 63 Kindred Ave.</p> <p>Mar 14th Sindicate {illegible} sold Percheron Stallion to Hamilton &amp; Hawthorn of Simcoe for $800.00</p> <p>Mar 26th gave Henry $80.00 for expenses and note to pay my share of each.</p> <p>Mar 31st I finished playing in the Hamilton. Y.M.G.A.U checkers tournament in which thirty men were to play for a silver cup, and I won the cup, and Mr Best presented it to me April the 2nd. a list of the fellos I played with, and the order of the points lost and won.</p> <p>4 Won J. Mcqueen Lost. 2</p> <p>6 " Fleming " 0</p> <p>6 " H Smith " 0</p> <p>6 " Simpson " 0</p> <p>4 " Belzner " 2</p> <p>4 " Deacon " 2</p> <p>6 " Jeans " 0</p> <p>6 " A S Potter " 0</p> <p>2 " N. Long. " 4</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mar 31st 6 Won S Giquere Lost " 0</p> <p>6 F {name?} " 0</p> <p>6 Lees " 0</p> <p>6 P McGregor " 0</p> <p>6 Marshall " 0</p> <p>6 Lumsdum " 0</p> <p>6 W {name?} " 0</p> <p>6 E Louiselle " 0</p> <p>2 Best. " 4</p> <p>$ Unknown. "2</p> <p>Mar 6th Henry. Noah &amp; Myself spent some time in prospecting Mr Forbes Bush near Sulfer Springs</p> <p>Mar 12. To Hamilton. cold and dull.</p> <p>Jerseyville. April. 8/1908 Dear Sir For one Dollar enclosed, Please send me the Family Herald and Weekly Star one year. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment.</p> <p>Jerseyville. Ant.</p> <p>April 14th. I played with the Hamilton Y.M.G.A checkers team agaisnt the Hamilton {illegible} team. the score was twelve games twelve draws and twenty nine games in favor of the {illegible} team.</p> <p>May 3rd to Hamilton. Cold my twenty eight birthday.</p> <p>Jerseyville Aug 25th 1908 Dear Sir. your card of the 15th recived. I want -3 peices for the out side of the one big wheel (No R203) and about a doz links for the carrier chain, and a doz links for</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>the chain that runs the shaker. I could meet you in Hamilton someday next week and get them, If you would let me know just when and where to meet you. Yours Very Truly. Milton Dyment</p> <p>Jerseyville Ant.</p> <p>Sep 5th 1908. Was to Toronto Fair.</p> <p>" 12 Gave through out the summer for Hired help nine and a half Dollars to Allan Vansickle. eight Dollars to G. Smith. five Dollars to Symus Drake and Twenty and three quarters to Andy Swazyer.</p> <p>" 12 Gave two Dollars and fifty five cents to a gentlement in Mr Corvick ware room Hamilton, for three lugs, shaker chain, and a doz links for carrier chain. of the Hoover digger.</p> <p>" 12 To Hamilton. Warm. Very dry weather.</p> <p>" 12 A pair of shoes from Gilbert Hamilton Kin St. Three and a half Dollars.</p> <p>Nov 14 Fold. To Bennetts Malinee</p> <p>" 15 Cold. To Hamilton</p> <p>" 20 fine and warm. Loaded a car of potatoes at Summit Station for Mr Barrett for 52ct per bag.</p> <p>" 22 At Hamilton. to Artons. fine and warm.</p> <p>" 27 Loaded potatoes for Mr Barrett at Summit</p> <p>" 28 Finished loading car of potatoes at 52ct per bag.</p> <p>" 28 Paid Loyd Dodman Five Dollars in full for work.</p> <p>" 28 Paid Sylvester Dodman One Dollar and a half in full for work.</p> <p>" 28 Paid Gess Willson three Dollars in full for work.</p> <p>" 30 Warm with some rain.</p> <p>" 30 Paid Mr John Rouse for fifty Dollar Note he had agaisnt Noad and Me.</p> <p>Dec 1 Cold, covered Potato Pits.</p> <p>" 2 Cold. coverin Potato Pits.</p> <p>" 3 Farmer. came to Hamilton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Dec 4 {illegible}. At Bennets Theatre at night</p> <p>" 4 At the court Room.</p> <p>" 17 Bought and Paid in full $80.00 for marked timber about 2 acers from Noah Dyment</p> <p>" 17 Recieved Thirty of the Sixty Dollars I was to recieve for handling the Potatoes.</p> <p>" 24 Warm. Hamilton. {illegible}. Tree oat Jerseyville</p> <p>Jan 18 Paid Charles Morris 1.25 in full for work.</p> <p>" 18 Engaged Seth Vansickle. to help cut cedar post.</p> <p>" 19 Martin Vansickle drove Seth Vansickle. George Bornett and Myself to cedar swamp near Valen's.</p> <p>" 20 fine and warm, cut cedar.</p> <p>" 21 fine and warm, cut cedar.</p> <p>" 22 Rain. George, Seth, and I walked from swamp to Jerseyville</p> <p>" 22 Went to hamilton on T.H.&amp;B. 1P.M</p> <p>" 23 Bennetts after noon.</p> <p>" 25 fine Weather. cut wood.</p> <p>" 26 cut wood.</p> <p>" 27 Walked to Ancaster and drew $25 of my account. to H branch Bank. and went on to Hamilton.</p> <p>" 28 Touring the town.</p> <p>" 29 Heavy gales of snow. spent some time at Liberal club.</p> <p>" 28 Was to Brittanna Rink 8.P.M and seen Miss Wintess who won the Star Walking race for ladies last fall win fromthis {illegible} in a five mile walking contest Time 43 minutes and a half. Mayor McLaren presented the fifty Dollar silver cup go her imediately after the race.</p> <p>" 30 Cold and Stormy.</p> <p>Feb 1 cut wood.</p> <p>" 2 Was Pall bearer for the burial of Mileda Vansickle</p> <p>" 3 cut wood. Nice weather.</p> <p>" 4 Was to Lyndon. At methodist Church to Lecture.</p> <p>" 5 Came to Hamilton. Warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Feb 5 Long boat Defeated Shrubb in Marathon Race Madison Squar garden New York.</p> <p>Feb 6 Hamilton. Toured the town.</p> <p>Feb 7 Hamilton. Fine and warm.</p> <p>" 10 Went to the ceder swamp.</p> <p>" 11 cut cedar. Mr Sault helped 1 day</p> <p>" 12 cut cedar Mr Sault helped 1 day.</p> <p>" 13 cut ceder Mr Sault helped 1/2 day.</p> <p>" 13 Paid Mr Sault three &amp; one quarter Dollars in full for work. and eggs.</p> <p>" 9 Paid Charles Morries seventy five cents in full for work.</p> <p>" 9 Paid Mr Peterfin one Dollar in fall for work.</p> <p>" 15 came to Hamilton. Stormy</p> <p>" 16 Very stormy. Hamilton.</p> <p>" 17 Cold. Hamilton.</p> <p>" 14 Work &amp; eatebles in connection with swamp</p> <p>March 3 Hamilton. Stormy.</p> <p>" 3 WHowell and Paterson Duit.</p> <p>" 4 Hamilton Windy.</p> <p>" 15 To cedar swamp. for tools.</p> <p>" 16 Bought and paid. Noah twenty dollars in full for his interest in sprayer.</p> <p>" 16 Sold two white oack logs &amp; an axe to (Noah) for $9.00.</p> <p>" 16 Sold 150 feet in log length to Noah for eleven dollars.</p> <p>" 17 Sold to Noah 60 feet log length for six dollars.</p> <p>" 18 Helped Noah draw logs</p> <p>" 19 Bought and paid in full three Dollars for his interest in large cash.</p> <p>" 20 Helped Noah cut and draw logs. to the amount to 122 feet in log length. and has 58 feet to his credit</p> <p>" 20 Paid Seth Vansickle three Dollars in full for work cutting cedar sometime ago. through the hands of George Fornell.</p> <p>" 20 Simpson and Shrubb foot race. Toronto.</p> <p>" 21 Hamilton over Sunday.</p> <p>" 22 Paid G Fornell $3 in full sometime ago for work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 1909</p> <p>Jerseyville March 27, 1909</p> <p>Mr J Whitehead Walkerton. Ont.</p> <p>Dear Sir, Your question under the circumstance is a hard one to answer, you not stating weather you have had any experience in {illegible} potatoes or not. I might say such a peice of ground ought to be in good fertility for potatoes, and in an average year with proper seed, and the right hand of care done in the cheapest manner possible, there ought to be a good profit. But as I dont know weather you have had any experience in the business of not, I wont advice you to raise 25 or 50 acers the first year, you'll find it requires experience to get the best results. Spraying for blight alone requires some skill, I might say my experence in the business which has been for several years, a profit could be had in the last, with prices much lower than this year. Yours Truly M. Dyment Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>" 28 Fine. Hamilton.</p> <p>Jerseyville March 29. 1909</p> <p>Mr Barrett Brantford. Ont.</p> <p>Dear Sir, We are about to ready to ship potatoes So if you want a car potaotes, write me at once. We have been offered sixty three for a car per bag to load them ourselves. We thought we'd give you a chance to make an offer. Yours Truly M Dyment Jerseyville</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1909 April 10 Jerseyville April 10 1909</p> <p>Mr Javity</p> <p>Dear Sir Please send me two medium varieties of Potatoes (28b) for axperiment. Yours Truly, Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>" 8 Paid George Paterson six and a half Dollars in full for a Paris cultivator.</p> <p>Jerseyville April 8, 1909,</p> <p>Mr Broughton</p> <p>Dear Sir I have been expecting word from you stating the price of those four Pieces I was needing for the Rolins Planter I would like word at once. Yours Truly Milton Dyment Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>" 7 Paid Mr D Dodman $3.50 in full for work.</p> <p>" 7 Paid Mr G Wilxon $3.50 in full for work.</p> <p>" 7 Paid Mr G Smith $1.25 in full for work.</p> <p>" 8 finished loading a car of Potatoes of Potatoes.</p> <p>" 10 Was to Bennetts theater after noon and heard Mrs E Fay answer questions {illegible}</p> <p>" 17 Paid L Dodman $1.00 for work.</p> <p>" 17 Recieved Payment in full $156.00 for Potatoes for Mr Barrett.</p> <p>" 19 Paid George Bagiley $37.50 in full at his own residence for Potato cutter.</p> <p>" 20 Paid 50cts to H Vansickle for work.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1909 April 21st Paid L Dodman 75cts in full for work.</p> <p>" 21st Paid Bradshaw Bro's 10cts in full for repairing.</p> <p>Jerseyville April 30th 1909</p> <p>W C Wells</p> <p>Dear Sir I habe no potatoes for sale now. Yours Truly. M Diamond</p> <p>" 30 Cold and damp Hamilton</p> <p>June Planting College Empire 1st now Sempseys seedling 2nd now our own Empire state 37d now {illegible} early 4th now Rose of the north now 5th.</p> <p>June 13 Hamilton.</p> <p>March 6 1911 March 4 Paid Vansickle's $2n25 for butter for Mable.</p> <p>" 6 Jerseyville Feb 23. 1911</p> <p>Mr Carrol Hamilton Ont</p> <p>Dear Sire We have been holding our potatoes for advance in prince, If you could pay us a Dollar a bag the former part of march, we would lay a car load of fine stock in for you. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>" 6 March 6. Recieved $2.50 in full for wood from Mrs Smith.</p> <p>" 6 March 6. Paid Mrs Wait for the renewal of my subscription to the family Herald and Weekly star. Montreal. Quebec. One Dollar in full.</p> <p>" 6 March 6. Paid Mr John Lee 45cts in full for Mits.</p> <p>" 6 March 6 cold. and fair. cutting wood</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March 7 March 7. cold and fair. cutting wood.</p> <p>" 7 Paid Mr. John Lee. three cents in full for stove pipe wire</p> <p>" 7 Jerseyville March 7. 1911</p> <p>Mr Thompson</p> <p>Dear Sir We have quoted prices to other parties, and are waiting for an answer. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville.</p> <p>" 9 March 8 fine and mild, cutting wood, to Alberton Tea Meeting</p> <p>" 9 March 8. Recieved eight Dollars and seventy five cents in full for wood, from Hugh Toland.</p> <p>" 9 March 9. Mild and cloudy. cutting wood.</p> <p>" 9 March 9. Gave Noah Dyment five Dollars for the five Dollars I borrowed March 4. 19911.</p> <p>" 12 March 12 Warm and rainy. Was to Methodist Church Jerseyville to hear Mr Cousin's preach anniversary summons,</p> <pre>And subscribed 50cts, and paind Mr Hildreth the same in full. </pre> <p>" 14 March 13. Noah and I got father's sap pan for which We agree to give him a gallon of syrup.</p> <p>14 March 15 Noah and I borrowed Mr Cliver Howells sap pails and spile's</p> <p>"14 March 14 Fine and warm Trapping.</p> <p>" 14 March 14 I brought four hundred one Dollar Shares of the Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co. Limited. from G M Jones agent for one hundred Dollars. and gave note for thirty Day's from date. and got receipt for settlement in full.</p> <p>" 14 March 14. Roy Kelly borrowed bandwagon and returned it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 March 14. Jerseyville March 14 1911</p> <p>Dear Sister Noah and I are each sending you Five Dollars as a gift. am sorry you are not well. Let us know how you are getting along. I ran busy now I have started to tap. Your Loving Brother. Milt.</p> <p>" 16 Very cold.</p> <p>" 16 March 16 Helped Roy Kelly afternoon loading manure.</p> <p>" 16 Borrowed one DOllar from Noah Dyment.</p> <p>" 16 March 16 Bought and Paid in full one Dollar and ten cents for a pair of rubbers from Black's Clerk.</p> <p>" 16 March 16 Finished cutting sixteen cords of stove wood, at fifty cents per cord, and recieved payment in full for same.</p> <p>" 16 March 16 Paid Noah Dyment in full eight Dollars. for the use of his team drawing my cedar posts from the swamp to Valen's Corner's.</p> <p>" 17 March 17. Cold. and Blusty.</p> <p>" 17 March 17. helped Roy Kelly. draw manure one day.</p> <p>" 17 March 17 Recieved one Dollar of the one Dollar and eighty seven and a half cents, from Roy Kelly that he owed me for March the 16 and March the 17.</p> <p>" 19 Jerseyville March 20 1911</p> <p>Mr Woodhouse. Dundas</p> <p>Dear Sir I would like to have pay for the car load of wood I shiped you Dec 22 1910. Yours Truly M Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>" 19 Wrote to Professor Javity of the Apriculural College Guelph to send me experiment 28G, first choice, 28B, second choice, for. 1911 paris experiment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 March 20 March 20. Recieved one Dollar and twenty cents from Mable Dyment March 19. to give to Mrs E Vansickle. which I did give in full for four pounds Butter March 20. 1911.</p> <p>" 20 Jerseyville. March. 20 1911</p> <p>Mr. H. Knox Lynden</p> <p>Dear Sir The price on Blue Vitrol by the barrell. at wood and Vallance hardware store to day is five cents per lb. I didn't price anywhere else. Yours Truly. M Dyment.</p> <p>" 20 March 20. Rain at first clearning and turning colder. Came from Hamilton on the T.H.V.B 11.14.</p> <p>" 21 March 21. Fine and warm. drawing manure. and helping Oliver Howell move a building to Fred Howells.</p> <p>" 21 March 21 The card I wrote to H Knox March 20 about Blue Vitrol, I burnt.</p> <p>" 23 March 23. Taylor Almstead's sale. Very cold. drawing manure and boiling sap.</p> <p>" 23 Jerseyville March 23. 1911</p> <p>Mr Siddall Hamilton</p> <p>Dear Sir Your letter of the 22nd recieved We intend to ship potatoes to Hamilton soon. just when, I cant say. We have four or five car load's for sale, yet, Ill likely write you again or call on you, when we are about to sell. Yours Truly, M Dyment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 April 12 April 12 Jerseyville</p> <p>Mr Dunlop Hamilton Ont</p> <p>Dear Sir We will take ninty-five cents per bag for 400 bags of potatoes on car at Hamilton, frieght prepaid. if you want them answer by {illegible} mail. Yours Truly. Dyement Bros. Jerseyville Ont</p> <p>April 15 April 14. Noah and I had some settling up. We settled for the one trip off his ticket amounting to twenty five cents and for the Dollar I borrowed on March 16 and the Dollar I borrowed on March 23 and for the twenty four day that Rob helped me last summer, I gave him twenty four Dollars. He settled for the intrest on the twelve hundred and two hundred Dollar Notes for a year giving me eighty four Dollars he paid me eight Dollars in full for small Potatoes. He settled for the one hundred and thirty Dollars that he owed me on the car of Potatoes the {illegible} Dyment got in settling I am to get the fifty nine Dollars ond fifty five cent that coming to him from Mr Garreld. In the end he owed me the twelve Hundred Dollar note, and interest since Dec 27, 1910, and the two Hundred Dollar note, and intrest since April 7 1911, and one hundred and thirty three Dollars and seventy five cents to be handed to me soon.</p> <p>April 14 Paid Mr Lee in full five cents for Mucilage.</p> <p>April 15 Arther Lee. Agent for the Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co Limited Sold me six hundred shares of stock in the mention Co for one hundred and fifty Dollars. and gave note to be paid in thirty days from date, and Receipt recieved.</p> <p>" 19 Roy Kelly Got two Posts out of the {illegible} the other day from North and did not Pay for them. Value thirty cents</p> <p>" 19 April 19 H. Vansickle Paid in full thirty cents for two Posts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 March 28 March 25. Recieved one Dollar as payment in full for work done for Roy Kelly 16 and 17 March</p> <p>" 28 March 25 Recieved one Dollar as loan from Noah</p> <p>" 28 March 25 Noah and I agreed to load a car of potatoes, for which {illegible} Dyment agreed to give us eighty cents per bag on car at Jerseyville.</p> <p>April 3 March 30 Loading potatoes</p> <p>" 3 March 31 Finished loading car of potatoes to be shipped to {illegible} Dyment.</p> <p>"3 April 1 Recieved sixty Dollars and seventy five cents for wood shiped Dec 12 1910 to Woodhouse and Co Dundas at Bank of Commerce Dundas</p> <p>" 3 April 1 Noah recieved two hundred and sixty Dollars in full for car load of potatoes of three hundred and twenty five bags shipped and sold to {illegible} Dyment</p> <p>" 3 April 1 Lent Noah Dyment sixty Dollars.</p> <p>" 3 April 1 Sold car load of potatoes to Mr Carrol John St Green at eighty seven cents per bag to be delivered in the week of April tthe 3rd.</p> <p>" 3 April Recieved five Dollars interest from Arton Dyment on notes past due.</p> <p>" 3 April 2 Was to Hamilton. Cold.</p> <p>" 3 April 3 Recived the sicty Dollars I lent to Noah Dyment April 1st</p> <p>" 3 APril 3 Recipted the bill Woodhouse and CO sent me when sending the check on the Bank of Commerce at Dundas for wood for sixty Dollars and seventy five cents.</p> <p>" 7 April 7 paid frank Millar fifty and a half Dollars in full for a note he had against Mr John Hunter, fifty three Dollars including interest to be paid May 24th 1911</p> <p>" 7 April 7 Jess Wilison Helpedon day at potatoes.</p> <p>" 8 April 8 Jess Wilison Hlped one day load potatoes</p> <p>" 8 April 8 Paid Jess Wilison two Dollars and half in full for work April 7 and 8th.</p> <p>" 8 April 8 Paid N Smith twelve dollars in full for shiping car of potatoes.</p> <p>" 8 Recieved fourty cent to give J Wilison to pay for horse shoeing and recieved three cents back.</p> <p>" 12 April 11 Paid Mr Carroll three hundred and twenty five bags of potatoes in eighty seven cents per bag and Noah recieved only twenty five Dollars on them.</p> <p>" 12 April 11 Noah and I brought on bag of Potatoes by the name of Rover for two Dollars he paid Steel Briggs for them.</p> <p>" 12 April 12 Boiled Sap. Rainy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 12 April 12 Jerseyville April 18 1911</p> <p>Mr Dunlop Hamitlon Ont</p> <p>Dear Sir We will take ninty five cents per bag of 400 bags of potatoes on car at Hamilton, freight prepaid. if you want them answer by {illegbile} mail. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville Ont</p> <p>April 15 April 14 Noah and I had some settling up. We settled for the one trip off his ticket amounting to twenty five cents and for the Dollar I borrowed on March 16 and the Dollar I borrowed on March 23 and for the twenty for day that Rob helped me last summer, I gave him twenty four Dollars. He settled for the interest on the twelve hundred and two hundred Dollar notes for a year giving me eighty four Dollars he paid me eight Dollars in full for small Potaotes. He settled for the one hundred and thirty Dollars that he owed me on the car of Potaotes that {illegible} Dyment got in settling. I am to get fifty nine Dollars and fifty five cents that coming to him from Mr Carroll. In the end he owed me the twelve Hundred Dollar note and interest since Dec 27. 1911, and the two Hundred Dollar note, and interest since April 7 1911, and the one Hundred Dollar and thirty three Dollars and seventy five cents to be handed to me soon.</p> <p>" 15 April 14 Paid Mr Lee in full five cents for Mucilage</p> <p>" 15 April 15 Arther Lee. Agent for the Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co Limited Sold me six hundred shares of stock in the mentioned Co for one hundred and fifty Dollars and gave note to be paid in thirty days from date, and Reciept recieved.</p> <p>" 19 Roy Kelly Got two Posts out of the {illegible} the other day from Noah and did not Pay for them. Value thirty cents</p> <p>" 19 April 19 H Vansickle Paid in full thirty cents for two posts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 April 19 April 19. Sold Noah Dyment seventy six Posts for nine Dollars.</p> <p>" 19 Jerseyville. April 19 1911</p> <p>Mr Barrett. Brantford.</p> <p>Dear Sir We offer you a car load of good carman potatoes to be loaded at once, at ninty cents per bag. Let us know at once if you want them. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville Ont</p> <p><br />APril 19 Jerseyville April 19 1911</p> <p>The Dawson Elliott Co. Toronto</p> <p>Dear Sirs I noticed your Ad in the Farmer's Sun. We have three or four car loads of good potatoes of our own grown to sell. you might make us an offer for a car load, if you like or let us know what is your commission. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville Ont</p> <p>" 19 Jerseyville April 19 1911</p> <p>Vance &amp; Co. Toronto</p> <p>Dear Sirs We have three or four car loads of good potatoes for sale. All are own grown. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville Ont</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 April 22 April 22 The letter of the 19th I wrote to Mr C Barrett I did not post or send.</p> <p>" 22 April 22 Mr H Herman got twenty seven bags of seed potatoes and Paid thirteen Dollars in full two Dollars of which I recieved for my share in full</p> <p>April 26 April 24 Paid Mrs E Vansickle one Dollar and Thirty cents for four pounds of butter for Mable</p> <p>April 26 April 26 Paid Mr Lee five cents for four bolts and nuts</p> <p>April 26 April 26 Ros helped me four hours.</p> <p>April 26 April 26 J Wilison helped one day</p> <p>April 26 April 26 Jerseyville April 26 1911</p> <p>David Fraser Hamilton</p> <p>Dear Sir Your letter of the 24th just recieved. The address was wrong. As we are loading a car of potatoes on THUB at Jerseyville, and want to finish seeding before we load any more. We wont quote any price just now. We have three car load of carman potatoes to sell yet. Yours Very Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville Ont</p> <p>April 26 April 26 Jerseyville April 26. 1911</p> <p>Vance &amp; Co Toronto</p> <p>Dear Sir We are just loading a car of Potatoes now, and we want to finished seeding before we load anymore. So we dont care to quote prices just now. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville. Ont</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 April 28 April 27 Jess Wilison. Helped one day</p> <p>" 28 April 27 Ros helped eight hours.</p> <p>" 28 April 28 Paid Agent Smith thirty five cents for frieght on bags</p> <p>" 28 April 28 Recieved one Dollar and seventy cents for two bags of Potatoes, in full and gave Noah half.</p> <p>" 28 April 28 Gave Colman Howell two Dollars to buy me a gallon of Formalin which he did at two Dollars.</p> <p>" 28 April 28 Jess Wilison helped one day</p> <p>" 28 April 28 Gave Jess WIlison five Dollars, fifty cents, over payment in full for 26th 27th 28th.</p> <p>" 28 April 28 Ros helped eight hours</p> <p>" 28 April 28 Billed car of Potatoes out for Hamilton.</p> <p>" 28 April 28 Recieved twenty five cents as my share from Noah for Potatoes Mr Jamison got.</p> <p>May 3 May 2 Jess Helped one day.</p> <p>" 3 May 3 Jess Helped one day.</p> <p>"3 Ros Helped four hours</p> <p>" 3 May Paid R Black in full one Dollar and seventy eight for Bags Bread and a Pair of Pants.</p> <p>" 3 Jerseyville May 3 1911</p> <p>{illegible} Soloman &amp; Slevens Hamilton</p> <p>Dear Sir Your letter recieved containing check as payment in fill for car of Potaotes you bought over Phone May 1st. We are loading another car now about 350 bags some being in loose, car bags being away. these we expect will be in Hamilton Friday moring ready to unboard. If you want these at 93ct per bag on car at Hamilton Let us know at once. We have two small car loads to offer later. Yours Very Truly M Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>May 3 May 3 In settling with Noah the standing account he owes me one hundred and thirty nine Dollars and seventy cents.</p> <p>" 3 Cold. Sending Potatoes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 May 7 May 4 Jess Wilison helped one day</p> <p>" 7 May 4 Ros Helped eight hours.</p> <p>" 7 May 5 Jess Helped one day</p> <p>" 7 May 5 Ros helped eight hours.</p> <p>" 7 may 5 R Baguley helped one half day.</p> <p>" 7 May 4 R Baguley helped one day.</p> <p>" 7 May 6 Jess helped one day.</p> <p>" 7 May 5 Delivered nineteen Bags of Potatoes to Brooks Bros unpaid to get ninety cents per bag.</p> <p>" 13 Jerseyville May 13. 11</p> <p>Mr Petrie Hamilton</p> <p>Dear Sir Your letter recieved. We have only about five hundred bags of potatoes now. There we want to hold a while. We might write you again. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>" 13 May 8 Jess helpeed one day.</p> <p>" 13 May 9 Jess helpeed one day.</p> <p>" 13 May 10 Jess helpeed one day.</p> <p>" 13 May 11 Jess helpeed one day.</p> <p>" 13 May 12 Jess helpeed one day.</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Jess helpeed one day.</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Ros helped one day</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Roy Baguley helped one day</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Paid Roy Baguley two Dollars and a half in full for two and a half days work</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Paid Noah three Dollars in full for six days work done by Ros.</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Paid Jess Wilison fifteen Dollars in full for eleven day work done the last two weeks.</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Recieved Noah and me seventeen Dollars and two cents in full from J Brooks for Potatoes and settled for them with Noah</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Recieved Noah and me One hundred and fourty nine Dollars from {illegible} Dyment for potatoes loaded to day balance fifty cents</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 May 13 May 13 Paid Father one hundred and one Dollars and sixty cents in full for Potatoes he loaded for Carroll.</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Recieved money in full for check ive recieved from Stevens and Soloman for Potatoes through Amos Dyment amounting to Six hundred and eight seven Dollars and thirty three cents.</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Recieved nine Dollars in full from Noah for seventy six Posts.</p> <p>" 13 May 13 Recieved some money from Noah in settling up so as to have agaisnt him one hundred Dollars exactly. besides the Notes.</p> <p>" 22 May 20 Paid Jess Wilison seven Dollars besides the fifty cents he owed on witch is payment in full for the weeks work of the 20th.</p> <p>" 22 May 22 Very hot. Planting.</p> <p>" 22 May 22 Jess helped one day.</p> <p>" 25 May 25 Jerseyville May 25/11</p> <p>Dear Cousin You can have 500 posts or more at ten cents each taking them as they com. If you intend to take them, write</p> <p>" 29 May 27 Paid Jess Wilison seven Dollars and seventy five cents in full. for the weeks work of the 22nd of may.</p> <p>" 29 May 27 Received seventy five cents in full for seed Potatoes.</p> <p>" 31 May 31 Jerseyville May 31st 1911</p> <p>Mr Petrie St Cathrines</p> <p>Dear Sir we are loading our last car load of potatoes, which will be something like four hundred bags. These are extraordinary fine solid white stock. If you want them at one Dollar and five cent per bag on car at St Cathrines let us know by Saturday night. Most of these will be left in bags weighted to ninty lbs each, and the empty bags could be shipped back. Yours Truly Dyment Bros. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 June 8 June 3rd Paid Jess Wilson eight Dollard and seventy five cents in full for the weeks work.</p> <p>June 8 June 3rd Paid Elie V. two Dollars and a half in full for two days work June 2 and 3rd and he is two recieve some potatoes for June 1 afternoon.</p> <p>June 8 June 7. Just got home from unloading car of potatoes</p> <p>June 10 June 10. Paid Jess Wilson seven and a half Dollars in full for the weeks work</p> <p>June 10 Recieved seventy five cents in full from Jess Wilson for three Bags of potatoes.</p> <p>June 10 June 10 Delivered to Elie V. Two and a half Bags of potatoes as payment in full for work</p> <p>June 17 June 18 Paid Jess Wilson seven Dollars and fifty cents for the weed work of six days.</p> <p>June 24 Jerseyville June 24 1911</p> <p>Mr Leldicoste Waterdown</p> <p>Dear Cousin As another party is thinking of buying the remainder or a large quantity of posts. I would like to know when you will have yours all away. So as to be able to sell the bunch with out reserving any. As I havent sold any to anybody but you might state if the pile has been meddled with. Yours Truly. Milton.</p> <p>June 24 June 25 Was to Mr Fletchers office. Hamilton and Paid him two hundred Dollars in full for twelve hundred shares in the Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co Limited.</p> <p>June 26 June 26 REcieved five Dollars from E Vansickle as part Payment for seventy posts at twelve cents each.</p> <p>June 26 June 26 Paid E Vansickle two Dollars and eighty cents in full for twelve lbs of Butter for Mable.</p> <p>July 4 July 4 Very hot.</p> <p>" 4 July 4 Paid Dan Wilson two Dollars and twenty five cents in full for July 4 one day and July 3rd one half day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 July 4 June 28 Mr Jones and Mr Fletcher come here for supper and I bought for a note of five hundred and sixty Dollars to be paid before Oct 31st. Two thousand and eight hundred shares in The Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co.</p> <p>July 4 June 28 Recieved five Dollars in full for W Almstead of Ancestor for the use of my Potato Planter.</p> <p>July 4 June Paid Howard Knox forty nine Dollars in adition to the Fifteen he had Recieved from Noah for nine hundred lbs of the Vistol and one hundred lbs of Paris Green.</p> <p>July 4 bought of Noah his share of note agaisnt G Woodworth which we recieved June 24 to be paid five months after date and paid ten Dollars in full for some.</p> <p>July 4 July Settled up with Noah everything expect notes</p> <p>July 5 Jerseyville July 5 1911</p> <p>Dear Sirs For the two Dollar Postal order. Send me enough packaging to pack the two plungers of my supramotors and The one end of one plunger that the hole is in that fastens to the plunger bar and Three of those little bolts that goes through the plunger bars and two plunger bars and the rest of the money in {illegible} and in washers and in packing in haste. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville Ont</p> <p>July 5 July 5 Very hot Jess helped me one day.</p> <p>July 8 July 8 Paid Jess Wilson eight Dollars and seventy five cents in full for work to Date. Five Dollars for the week of June the 19. four days and the rest for July 5th 1 day July 7th one half day July 7 one half day July 8 one half day.</p> <p>July 17 July 10 Jess Worked one half day.</p> <p>July 17 July 14 Jess Worked one day.</p> <p>July 17 July 14 Paid Ervin ten cents in full for work.</p> <p>July 17 July 15 Jess helped one Day.</p> <p>July 17 July 17 Brought a pair shoes at Hamilton Royal Shoe stor for six Dollars and a half.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 July 24 July 28 Paid Jess Wilson three Dollars and seventy five cents in full for done July 10t 1/2 day July 14 1 day July 15 1 day.</p> <p>July 24 July 29 Paid Ethel Vansickle one Dollar and eight cents in full for butter Mable had got.</p> <p>July 24 Paid Mr Lee 45ct in full for Melon.</p> <p>Aug 5 August Jerseyville Aug 5 1911</p> <p>Enclosed fine 25 cents for disc and washers in haste Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>Aug 12 Aug 5 Paid Mr Ervin 10 cts in full for work.</p> <p>" 13 Aug 9 Paid E Vansickle $1.07 cts in full for butter.</p> <p>" 13 Aug 11 Recieved only 50 worth of commission in shares and bought Noah 50 worth and recieved 500 shares of the Co for some.</p> <p>Jerseyville Aug 15 1911</p> <p>Dear Sirs I recieved recipt for the 25cts I send you for discs, and washers for Spramotors but I have not recieved the goods. Please send at once. I had to make a disc out of tin. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville.</p> <p>Aug 23 Jerseyville Aug 23 1911</p> <p>Mr Marble</p> <p>Dear Sir I would like you to pay the 28 note and interest I have agaisnt you, when it falls due Aug 27 1911. I could wait until Dec 1st 1911 if it is any better for you. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Aug 31 Jerseyville</p> <p>Dear Friend Your card recieved with thanks. I expected to be after posts next week. All though the summer has been hot and dry my potatoes of 32 acers promises a good yield. We have just got usual mail delivery in this vacinity Some snow is this first gathering so this will be the first card in the bag. I must say in finishing dont play too many dominoes. I remain as ever your friend. Milton. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>Aug 31 Jerseyville Aug 31 1911</p> <p>Dear Sir I can got the team some day next week. So. Till get you post as soon as possible. Yours Truly. M Dyment.</p> <p>Sept 10 Sept 9 I drew W. Book 89 Posts and received $13.00 in full.</p> <p>" 10 Sept 9 I drew Noah 84 Posts.</p> <p>" 10 Sept 9 Recieved $2.00 in full for wood from Mr R Telford which he got out of the swamp.</p> <p>Jerseyville Sept 19 1911</p> <p>Mr Alderson</p> <p>Dear Sir Please leave in Hamilton some pace A 22 for my potato Digger, as soon as possible and drop a card. Yours Truly M Dyment</p> <p>William B. Vansickle address 133 Bold St.</p> <p>Jerseyville Sept 25 1911</p> <p>Dear Sir As we are about ready to handle potatoes I Would like to have those bags, about 140 in number I think you have of ours. Yours Truly. M Dyment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jerxeyville Sept 25 1911</p> <p>Dear Cousin I would like to have those 42 potato bags which you got last spring. We expect to handle some potatoes soon. Yours Truly. Mr Dyment Jerseyville Sept 25 1911</p> <p>Mr Alderson {illegible}</p> <p>Dear Sir I wrote to you sometime ago, stating I wanted A22 for my potato digger, and havent heard from you. I have been heeding it. Please write at once and let me know where to go for this peice A22. Yours Truly. M Dyment</p> <p>1911 Sept 25 Sept 25 Paid Mr Ervin 25 cts in full for work</p> <p>Sept 25 Sept 29 Got notes renewed I had against E Vansickle just note 121. Sept 29 1911 at 7ct per {illegible} $121.25 renewed note $100 march 26 1907 to Sept 29 1911 = 131.50 posts $3.40 due all toll = $296.13. I recieved a $2.46 note for a year, and a fifty Dollar note for three months as settlement</p> <p>Sept 30 Paid Wesley Morris $150 in full for work</p> <p>Sept 30 Jerseyville Sept 30 1911</p> <p>Mr Javity. Guelph</p> <p>Dear Sir I generally Plant thirty acres of potatoes each spring, and this year my potatoes got frozen, before the potatoes had come to maturity. What would you advise me to do. would seed from this years crop be fit for planting. I spray for Blight. Yours Truly Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 Oct 5 Oct 4 Got gas pipe from Roy Kelly and offered to pay for it and he refused to take any pay.</p> <p>" 5 Oct 4 Paid Taylor 35 cts in full for work.</p> <p>" 5 Oct 4 Lent Noah $5.00 in addition to $1.00 he had borrowed the other day.</p> <p>" 5 Oct 5 Jerseyville Oct 5 1911</p> <p>Mr Alderson</p> <p>Dear Sir Send me through mail if possible two V3G Brass Box's with out the Part they fit in, or oil take I got A22 repaird a I am in no rush for it just now. Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville</p> <p>Oct 7 Oct 7 Paid Taylor 25cts in full for work done this day.</p> <p>" 9 Oct 9 Paid Mr Powers 25cts in full for work 1 Day.</p> <p>Jerseyville Oct 9. 1911</p> <p>Messrs Stevens and Soloman</p> <p>Dear Sirs. Your letter of the 6th recieved. Owing to the day weather through uly and {illegible} our potatoes will not yield so well as they did last year and will be some what smaller, but I think will make a very nice sample. We are just in the midst of digging just now, and do not intend to sell untill they are all harvested, and will give you a price lagter. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>" Oct 14 Paid Wesley Morris $4.00 in full for this week work of five and a half day.</p> <p>" 19 Oct 18 Paid Vansickle $1.20 infull for 4th letter Mable had got.</p> <p>" 19 Oct 19 Recieved $15 from Mary Baguley as interest on Mortage on Mr Baguleys interest being paid to Oct 12 1910 and work on envelope reciept.</p> <p>" 28 Oct 28 Paid Wesley $8.60 in full for the last two weeks of 8 days</p> <p>" 28 Oct 28 Ordered car for potatoes to load Monday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 Oct 28 Oct 27 paid at the Merchants Bank. Hamilton a $5.60 not I gave the Cobalt Frontenac Mining Co for 2800 shares of stock.</p> <p>" 28 Oct 27 Sold to Mr Toland 1 1/4 cord of wood limb for 50 and readed Payment in full.</p> <p>" 28 Oct 27 Drew Mr Crockcan 1/2 cord of wood and recieved $2.50 in full</p> <p>Jerseyville Oct 27 1911</p> <p>Mr Alderson Carlisle</p> <p>Dear Sir Find inclosed post office money order $2.50 for 2 Brass Boxes and postage. I have not got A22 yest, but will Call it some day I happen down to Gily. I am just about through digging now. I have dug a lot of potatoes withit, and with a few repairs it would be about as good as a new machine. I remain Yours Truly. Milton Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>Jerseyville Oct 17 1911</p> <p>Mr Penfold</p> <p>Dear Sir Your card recieved. We could not give you a price on our potatoes just now. But will give your prices soon. Yours Truly. Dyment Bros. Jerseyville.</p> <p>Nov 4 Nov 3 Noah started to Cobalt.</p> <p>" 4 Nov 4 paid Welsey $4.50 infull for the weeks work of 6 days.</p> <p>" 4 Nov 4 Drew G. Swarty 1/2 cord of wood $1.25 unpaid.</p> <p>" 4 Jerseyville Nov 4 1911</p> <p>Dear Sirs Inclosed find shaping bill. You will find 288 Bushells of 288 Bags containing 90lbs, so there is 420 Bags by weight. I lost my sewing needle othewise I Could of got 90lb in nearly every Bag which would of been much better. We have not got many bags left so send us our 315 bags as soon as possible.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>there was 70cts freight on the bags you sent us. I ordered car for Monday morning and expect to of gotten it out Tuesday night, but it did not come untill thursday morning, then I expected to have it sent down Friday night, but My Brother went away Friday and didnt get much help. I am sorry to have disapointed you. Bags in haste. I remain Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>Nov 9 Nov 7 Recieved $2.50 in full for wood 1/2 cord for church from R R Block. Which he recieved a year ago.</p> <p>Nov 9 Nov 7. Paid R Black 66cts in full for 12 suagr sack and 6 Bags.</p> <p>Nov 9 Nov 7 Recieved $1.35 in full for wood from Mr Peterkin and Noah recieved 25cts from him for drawing it this day.</p> <p>" 10 Paid Vansickle $1.20 in full for butter</p> <p>" 10 Nov 7 Paid Noah $5.00 in full for Potatoes R Brown got Nov 4th</p> <p>Jerseyville Nov 9 1911</p> <p>Dear Sirs Recieved your letter of the 7th containing check $399.00 as payment in full for car of potatoes Big 4. 7547 and 70cts frieght on the Bags. We have about all the potatoes promised We are to sell at the present time, not knowing what kind of weather we wil have to open pits, We have a car load in the cellar to sell after we quit the pits and will likely give you prices. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville. Nov 9. 1911</p> <p>Mr C Barrett Toronto</p> <p>Dear Sir Your letter recieved. We have all the potatoes sold we care to promise, not knowing what the weather will be like to open pits. We have a car load in cellar to offer later. Yours Truly. M Dyment.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Nov 13 Paid Wesley Morris $3.50 in full for work. 3 1/2 days.</p> <p>" 13 Ghackes Barrett Address 960 Bloor St Toronto</p> <p>" 13 Albert Gase 49 Smith Ave.</p> <p>Jerseyville Nov 15 1911</p> <p>Mr Penfold</p> <p>Dear Sir We have been offered, and sold a quantity of our potatoes for $1.25 per bag. We could let you have some at the same price, if you let us know at once. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> <p>" 18 Nov 16 Recieved $2.50 in full for a cord of wood from G Swarty.</p> <p>" 18 Nov 18 Paid Rob Jamison 40cts in full for work.</p> <p>" 18 Nov 18 Paid W Morris 55cts in full for work.</p> <p>" 18 Nov 23 paid Jess Wilson $3 in full for work Nov 22 &amp; 23.</p> <p>" 23 Nov 23 Paid Ervin $1 in full for shoeing this Day.</p> <p>" 23 nov 22 Paid O Howell for Ball of twine and am to recieve 40cts in change.</p> <p>Jerseyville Nov 23 1911</p> <p>Dear Sir We could let you have some potatoes, at $1.25 per bag at the barn. If you take them next week. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville</p> <p>Jerseyville Nov 23. 1911</p> <p>Mr Carr &amp; Co New York</p> <p>Dear Sirs Your letter recieved. Potatoes I think Potatoes are two far to think of expanding, any noe, and are scarce in this neighborhood. They are about a dollar and a half on Hamilton market per Bag. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1911 Nov 25 Nove 24 Game Mable &amp; Elliott 12 Bags of potatoes.</p> <p>" 25 Nov 24 Rob &amp; I drew a load of potatoes to Hamilton.</p> <p>" 25 Nov 25 Rob &amp; I put 200 bags of potatoes in Mr Siddles cellar on burgham st. South for $1.15 per bag and recieved payment in full</p> <p>" 25 Nov 25 Gave Rob Jamison $1.00 on the weeks work.</p> <p>" 25 Nov 24 Ross paid Vansickle for Mables butter.</p> <p>" 25 Nov 25 Paid Noah in full for his half interest in car potatoes We loaded Nov 25.</p> <p>Nov 25 Recieved Payment in full from Noah for help through out the summer.</p> <p>Nov 25 Paid Noah in full for helped through the full</p> <p>Nov 25 Nov 25 Paid Noah $9.50 in full for the help Ross gave me This fall 26 days</p> <p>Nov 25 Recieved from Noah $72 dollars in full interest on the</p> <p>Nov 25 Nov 25 $1200.00 note I have agaisnt him this paying the interest to the 28th of Dec 1912</p> <p>Nov 25 Nov 25 Settled with Noah to date he owes me now $2.00 not &amp; interest &amp; $1,200.00 note and some comission in selling C &amp; F stock</p> <p>Nov 28 Nov Paid Mr Ervin 10cts in full for repairing fork.</p> <p>Dec 1 Dec 1 Recieved 50cts in full for load of potatoes A Vansickle got Nov 30</p> <p>" 1 Dec 1 Recieved $18,65 in full from W Book for posts.</p> <p>" 1 Dec 1 Paid Rob Jamison $6.75 in full for work to Date</p> <p>Jerseyville Dec 1 1911</p> <p>Dear Sir Your Letter of the 28th recieved. There has been a lot of turnips loadedhere, a great many car loads of fine stock has gone out this season, but I beleave They are getting scarce now. I could of loaded some for you had you wanted some sometime ago, But I dont know just where I could get any now. However if I find a quantity I will drop a line. Yours Truly. M Dyment. Jerseyville. Ont.</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed