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Title A name given to the resource Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1911 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DAILY JOURNAL 1911</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM FROM 1910.</span></h2> <p>Public school opened Jan 3. 1911. Norman Flath, teacher.</p> <p>Trustees Tom Stephenson. Jas McEving robert Philp.</p> <p>School opened Sept 5 Alva Armstrong teacher</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January NEW YEARS'S DAY (DOMINION) SUNDAY, 1 (1-364) 1911</span></h2> <p>Mr. Clarke, Olive and I down to Local option muting in From Hall in evening. Mr + Mrs. Henderson annie Fox, Miss Duncan + Miss Moeison called in afternoon. Ross Ninnie+Alice up for tea. Very dull. Mislinq night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2 (2-363)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing in earn Mr. Clarke Olive and i went to Grandma for tea and went to concert in Hale. Very windy afternoon and evening. Very mild forenoon. Snow had dissappeared but in night.</p> <p>Percy Irvine and Myrtle Cara married</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3 (3-362)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Father took wad of chop to town in P.M. Mary Philip, Alice and I over to spend the evening. Mr + Miss Rudd Mr. Edger Lowes. Craig, his sister Miss tought and Miss Shanks.</p> <p>Quite cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY, 4 (4-361) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring, Gasoline stay press came at noon. Olive and I took Mr. Clarke to station this morning. Father at school meeting. {illegible} Tom Henderson brought out an iron bed, spings and matress. Blew a gale all night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 5 (5-360)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Men pressing hay.</p> <p>Very stormy cold day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">EPIPHANY (QUEBEC) FRIDAY, 6 (6-359)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and toan down two loads pressed hay in afternoon. Men off wark this A.M. machine refused to go. Pressing in afternoon.</p> <p>Cold day.</p> <p>Adam Welmage Buried.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY, 7 (7-358) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Watt. Ross and Brock drawing pressed hay to station. Got out eight wads. Boys all went home to night. Rather mild day. Started to storm towards evening. Moved press down to old driving house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8 (8-357)</span></h3> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>Very dull day.</p> <p>Rained for while after dinner then a heavy storm of soft snow. Cleared about six o'clock and became very windy. Windy veering to west.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 9 (9-356)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and making a hay rack. Harry down here in afternoon. Sarah Burrows over here. Mr. McCoul + Dowling came out to press hay but the other boys did not come so they went home after dinner.</p> <p>A very stormy forenoon, but cleared at night and was a perfect moonlight night olive and I went for a trip on snowshoes. Had an imitation to a dance in hall but could not go. Annie fox + Mike gaysen married at 6:30 a.m. I started for seattle on 9 A.M. train.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY, 10 (10-355) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father did chores Brock, Watt, Ross and Harry drawing hay in afternoon. The three boys came and Roy and father had to help in mow. Brocj went to town in forenoon. Took in seven wads hay. Finished pressing about 5 P.M. Percy Priester went home other two stayed. Norman Flath spent evening here. Quite a nice day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11 (11-354)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores. Brock + Ross took a wad of hay in forenoon and Brock another after dinner. Came on rain about 1.30 P.M. rained quite heavily, got colder and snowed heavily. Very dull forenoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 12 (12-353)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores and helped load hay. Ross and Brock each took a load in forenoon and they with Roy, Watt and Harry took all but one wad in afternoon. I took mother down to Grandma's to spend a few days. A beautiful day. Very bright. Easy wind at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January FRIDAY, 13 (13-352) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father took last load of pressed hay to goldstone in forenoon. Brock did chores. Changed box on sleigh and choring in afternoon.</p> <p>Mild day. Foggy and misting at times.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14 (14-351)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores. Watt and Brock drew six loads of ice from town. Mr. Burrows heeping pack of ice.</p> <p>Mild day, misty and foggy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 15 (15-350)</span></h2> <p>Brock went for mother after dinner. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Woeling and Mr. Jim Barry here in afternoon and for tea.</p> <p>Quite bright at times then stormy colder to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 16 (16-349) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father went to Mr. Elliatte with pig, in forenoon Brock did chores.</p> <p>Cold day. Little stormy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17 (17-348)</span></h3> <p>Watt and Brock each brought a load of ice in forenoon. Father did chores. He went to see about getting an engine to thresh- In afternoon. Olive and I up to see Minnie Walker after tea.</p> <p>A very fine day. But quite sharp.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18 (18-347)</span></h3> <p>father and Brock did chores and getting ready for clover theresher. Mr. Roberts brought his portable engine here at noon. Men took waggons to other barn and brought up the chaff. Father down to Mr. Walker after tea. Olive walked to town this forenoon.</p> <p>A beautiful bright day.</p> <p>Harry brought some chop for us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 19 (19-346) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Mr. Wetzels came about four o'clock with clover. Heller. Brock went down to Mr. Priesters to see where Mr. Roberts was. A stormy day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20 (20-345)</span></h3> <p>Finished the clover threshing about four o'clock. Roy and Harry helped for a while then then Mr. Walker and Wat. All of Uncle Rich'd young folks and we three left at 4.30 to drive out to geo Thompsons for tea. Got home at two. a dull day. Misting and rainy at night. Werzels moved away to Mr. Duffs. They changed $8.00. Mr. Roberts- $4.00</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21 (21-344)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Brock took mother to town in afternoon. Mr. Roberts moved his engine away this afternoon.</p> <p>Very blustry at times all day and pretty cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY, 22 (22-343) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Brock up to ask about Cassie Mckay and over to Woodisse's</p> <p>dull day- very calm-</p> <p>a few flakes of snow at 5:20 P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 23 (23-342)</span></h3> <p>Father choring forenoon. Brock up to geniadale and got Paddy shod, brough home can of washing from factory. Both cleaning all the Kens. Norman Flath over here in evening. Jack McKay called this evening. want Brock for pall-bearer.</p> <p>dull day- not very cold- windy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24 (24-341)</span></h3> <p>Father took chop to town and pig to Elliatt in fornoon. Brock choring drawing manure in afternoon. Olive and I walked to town in P.M. and skated in evening. Stayed all night with Grnadma.</p> <p>A beautiful sun shiny day.</p> <p>not cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY, 25 (25-340) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father went to Mr. Elliott's (below Drayton) for pig. Olive and I walked out from town in forenoon. Mother, Brock and I went to Cassie McKay's funeral. Brock was a pall bearer. Cassie 19 years old. Mr + Mrs. Jake Corbitt came down and speant the evening.</p> <p>Mild day-no sunshine</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 26 (23-339)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and drawing out manure.</p> <p>very mild day. a heavy mist falling. no sunshine</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27 (27-338)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing manure a very disagreeable day. very mild. raining and very foggy. snow disapperaing.</p> <p>no sunshine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY, 28 (28-337) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores, drawing out manure and got in some corn. Mother and I at town in afternoon. Chas Walker and Cecile down for game of euchre in evening.</p> <p>A bright sinshiny day. Quite a strong briize.</p> <p>roads icy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 29 (29-336)</span></h3> <p>Father and mother went over to Dick Lowes for dinner and afternoon. Geo and Mabel Thompson down for dinner. Harry down also a very nasty dull day. Quite a shower of rain in forenoon milk and foggy to - night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 30 (30-335)</span></h2> <p>The men choring. A very stormy day. A high wind {weather?} and at times you could not see the road.</p> <p>Norm. Flath came over after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY, 31 (31-334) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men choring and drawing out manure. Storm abated through night. Was quite calm buh snowed a lot to-day.</p> <p>cold day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY, 1 (32-333)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing out manure. A terrible cold east wind blowing. A very stormy afternoon-real cold.</p> <p>Sleeted through night and wind went round to west.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Candlemas Day. THURSDAY, 2 (33-332)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring all day.</p> <p>A very stormy day. Calmed at eve, a patch of sunshine at noon, and at times in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY, 3 (34-331) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and filled up a grist for chop. Father took it to mill after dinner. A stormy forenoon. Calmer afternoon. Brock and Harry went to J.J. Wowling's douce in Hall in evening. dull all day no sunshine.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (35-330)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. getting in corn and sifting ashe's. Mother , Olive and I at town in afternoon. Called up to see Helen Robertson. Quite beustry at night and sqallo through the day, (no sunshine, and every day been stormy since Feb. came in)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5 (36-329)</span></h3> <p>Olive and I went to church in morning and went to Uncle Rish's for dinner. Old Mr. McLennan here for dinner. Alex McLennon here for tea.</p> <p>A beautiful bright sunny day. but pretty sharp. Its exceedingly bright "sun-dogs" this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 6 (37-328) 1911</span></h2> <p>The direct opposite to yesterday. The worst storm I ever saw. Blew a hurrican from the east. Could not see the road, and was very cold. Men did the chores. Watt over here in afternoon. Storm raged from Sunday mid-night till Monday mid-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (38-327)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father went to town in afternoon. I snow-shoed to town in forenoon had dinner with Grandma and rode out with Mr. Grffen. Olive and I over to Henry Hilbrw's after tea. A beautiful sunny day. Roads (cross) full of snow.</p> <p>Olive 21 years old.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8 (39-326)</span></h3> <p>Brock did chores Father dilivered four barrels to Gucker.</p> <p>Drawing turnips in afternoon. Quite fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY, 9 (40-325) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock did chores. Father took five hogs to station. Harry Philip here for dinner. Drew turnips from box stall to barn.</p> <p>Fine day.</p> <p>Always Fleminq up here in weninq.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (41-324)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and cleaned hen-pens. Brock took Olive and I to town in afternoon. A euchre party at Miss Duncan's, very nice time (all ladies)</p> <p>Jim Brady here for tea.</p> <p>Rather bright day. a trifle stormy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11 (42-323)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Brock helped Harry to deliver horse, Frank Page came out for dinner and went to Rothsay with Dad gone to cheese+butter co. meeting. Brock came down to skate and we came home with him. Beauitful bright day. Quite.</p> <p>Father went to connertaine meeting in Rothway with Harry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Febraru SUNDAY, 12 (43-322) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Mother went over to see Mrs Josh Gregory after tea. Called into Wooddisse's.</p> <p>Quite mild all day dull.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 18 (44-321)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Father helped Watt kill a beed in afternoon. Alwyn Fleming and Norman Floth here in evening for game of euchre.</p> <p>A mild dull day. Getting windy towards evening.</p> <p>Father 55 years old.</p> <p>Uncle Jim 38 " ".</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">St. Valentine's Day. TUESDAY, 14 (45-320)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores.</p> <p>A very stormy day.</p> <p>Storm from east.</p> <p>snowed and blew all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Febraru WEDNESDAY, 15 (46-319) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and Father walked out to town in afternoon. Took express parcel to other Baker.</p> <p>Quite a stormy day. windy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16 (47-318)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and cleaned pig pens. Brock took cream up to factory in afternoon. 91 lbs. Dull towards night. a little sunshine at noon. Father shoveled a track through big drift in front of house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17 (48-317)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Brock drove Olive and I over to see Mrs. Gregory then he drove mother to town to stay all night with Grandma. A dull dreary day. Raining in forenoon. colder towards night. Carnival in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY, 18 (49-316) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and brought in a couple loads of corn in forenoon. Brock went to town for mother in afternoon. Father sifting ashes.</p> <p>Like a March day. very stormy at times then clear and bright. not too cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19 (50-315)</span></h3> <p>Father and mother went over to Geo Walker's for dinner, and to see old Mrs. Walker.</p> <p>A perfect day. Beautiful sunshine all day. A crisp air. Mrs. Burrows went to bed. mr. Flath up. She's threatened with pneumonia.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 20 (51-314)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and filled up grist. Father took it to town in afternoon. A beautful sunny day.</p> <p>Mrs. Burrows not very well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY, 21 (52-313) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing manure. Olive Brock and I went down to skate. Olive stayed all night at Graudinas, Uncle Will was up.</p> <p>Rather blustry at times all day. quite cold.</p> <p>Helped do Burrows chores this A.M. Mrs. Burrows ill with pneumonia. Nurse Hanna attending.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (53-312)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores then he went over and did Burrows chores. Brock went to school for Normam about eleven a.m.. Mrs Bodying. She passed away about eleven - ten A.M. Mother over there all afternoon. Father and Brock went to town in afternoon. Norman Flath and Alwyn Fleming here in afternoon. Very stormy at times. Dad + mother at B's in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 23 (54-311)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and Brock took cream up to factory. 89 lbs. Father and brock drawing manure in afternoon. Aunt Emma here in P.M. She and mother went over to B's. Dad over after tea. Alwyn and Harry Philp here in evening. Rather blustry all day and very windy. Getting milder at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Febraru FRIDAY, 24 (55-310) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and drew out manure, finished it. Brock and I went to presentation at Jake Carbitts at night. Mrs. Henderson, Mr. + Mrs. Jim Ackerman called in afternoon. Brought out spray of flowers for us. I over at Burrow's baking. A beautiful sunny day, Balmy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (56-309)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. then Brock went down for Grandma and right after dinner took Norman Flath down and back and then took Grandma home. I over there baking. Brock went over in evening. A beautiful sunny day. very mild. snow throwing quickly.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 26 (57-308)</span></h3> <p>Mrs. Burrow's funeral.</p> <p>Father was a pall bearer. Olive went with Harry. He here for dinner and tea. A disagreeable day. very mild A.M. snow turning to rain. Wind went to west and getting colder towards night. Dad over to B's after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 27 (58-307) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and cleaning up clover seed.</p> <p>Very stormy at times then quite bright sunshine. Quite windy.</p> <p>Hetty over here in forenoon. Brock took some things from Burrow's for Mr. Henderson.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (59-306)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Dad up to Harry's after dinner but he not home. We three at town in afternoon. Up to see quite sunny day, but blustry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec &amp; N.W.T.) WEDNESDAY, 1 (60-305)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. then we three went to Eva Hefkey's funeral, Sarah Burrows and Mrs. Supper from Harriston here in evening also Harry Lowes and Alex McLennon. A very stormy afternoon. Very Windy</p> <p>Memorial service in Meth. Church for Wva. Olive and {name?} Rube. Hambeys to see Mr. + Mrs. Chas Thompson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 2 (61-304) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring. Father took heifer up yo Woodisse's in afternoon. sifted ashes when he came home. Little blustry at times- then sunny.</p> <p>Brock took cream up to factory. 190 lbs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3 (62-303)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father helping Harry philip draw manure in P.M. Up after tea to help dose sick cow. Brock took chop to town in cutter.</p> <p>A beautiful bright sunny day. Lovely night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (63-302)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Father helping Harry draw out manure Brock went to town in afternoon. broke shaft coming home.</p> <p>Quite cold day. rather bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY, 5 (64-301) 1911</span></h2> <p>Ella and Harry Lowes here for tea. A beautiful bright morning but got dull and quite a heavy fall of snow.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 6 (65-300)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Father helped Harry finish drawing manure. Olive and I snow-shoed over to see Mrs. Ike MacIsaac in afternoon. Jake Carbitt assessor here over night Harry Philip came down for game of euchre. A beautiful sunny day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (66-299)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores, then dad took cutter down to get shaft fixed. Brought John Philip in for dinner, then he went to Mrs. Noble's funeral (from Jack Noble's) was a pall-bearer. Olive and shoed into town. Olive stayed all night. Very nice day. rather strong east wind. Father and mother 29 years married. Heard joe Fatheringhan died very suddenly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY, 8 (67-298) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father did chores. Brock took mother to grandma's and Olive came home with him. Got pats shoe set. Brock took grist to town in afternoon. Father gone up to see Chas. Walker. He sick in bed. Stayed all night. Very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 9 (68-297)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father took cream to factory- 70 lbs.</p> <p>Got first cream cheque $7.02. Brock went to town for mother. Dad and she at joe {illiegable?}'s funeral in afternoon. very long funeral. Quite fine forenoon, but got dull. and came on rain about tea time. Brock up to see Mr. Walker at night. very mild day. we cleaned stove pipes.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (69-296)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and cleaning clover seed. Turned out a beautiful day. Freezing towards alight. Splendid moonlight now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY, 11 (70-295) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and brought in some earn mother up to Chas. Walker for tea. Caught more cold. We three down town after tea. Had a skate. Very dull day. not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 12 (71-294)</span></h2> <p>A very dull day.</p> <p>Brock up to Harry's in afternoon. Father up to Chas. Walker after tea. not very cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 13 (72-293)</span></h3> <p>Olive weighs 109 1/2 lbs.-128 lbs. Father and Brock did chores and started to cut wood in bush after dinner. a beautiful spring day. Harry Lowes and Harry Beal here for tea norman Flath over and speant evening.</p> <p>Mr. MacIssac's have son.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY, 14 (73-292) 1911</span></h2> <p>Olive walked to town in forenoon. Had dinner with {name?}. Father and Brock did chores then dad took pig up to {illigable} Walton's. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. We three over to a presentation at Mr. Craig's in evening-prescuted Mr. E with a block fur coat. Mrs. E- a purse of money + jean- a locket and chain. Douse after. Beautiful spring day. could note a change in weather spring day. could note a change in weather through the night. Mother very miserable with cold. Watt cleaned out chimminey for us.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15 (74-291)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and Father went to conservative meeting in town. He a conveger.</p> <p>A very stormy day. Quite cold at night and windy.</p> <p>Mr. Chambers of Harriston candidate for local house.</p> <p>Wayne Eugene Hopkins Roberts 1 year old.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16 (75-290)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and went to J. A. Craigs sale.</p> <p>A very stormy cold day.</p> <p>Father took cream up to factory.</p> <p>127 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY, 17 (76-289) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and cutting wood in bush. Chas. Walker here in afternoon and for tea. Rather dull day. Snowing at times. not cold to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURSDAY, 18 (77-288)</span></h3> <p>Brock took Olive to town in forenoon Dad took down $60.00 of clover seed to Patterson + Hilborn. Bath went to Jim Kidd's sale in P.M. Bought 8 month cold for $45.00</p> <p>A beautiful bright day.</p> <p>Brough home a bbl. sugar for Gibb's.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19 (78-289)</span></h3> <p>Olive and I walked to Grandma's for dinner and speant afternoon Father up to Woodisse's.</p> <p>Rather bright forenoon, but wind went round to west and it snowed a little.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 20 (79-286) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men choring and cutting wood. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. A very stormy forenoon for a few hours, cleared at noon and a bright P.M. very windy.</p> <p>Dr. Griffen and Norman Flath out for evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21 (80-285)</span></h2> <p>Men choring and cutting wood in bush. Brock helped Harry philip take four head cattle to Draton this morning. Ike McIsaac brought back cart. Harry here for dinner. A beautiful morning. Got dull at night. Nasty east wind blowing.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (81-284)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and took white hen down to low driving-house. Brock went to town with cart in afternoon. Got clover cheque cashed. Father in bush. Rained for while this morn. The got colder and snowed. Very stormy. 26 years old today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 23 (82-283) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father did chores. Brock took Olive to station. She starting for Kingston but staying in Guelph over night. Brock took cream up to factory. Men in bush in afternoon. Quite find at times, very windy. Q over at Burrows in afternoon.</p> <p>Took up cream- 96 lbs. Cheque $19.57</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24 (83-282)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and cutting wood in afternoon. Harry Philp helping this P.M. Maria Flatly over here in-afternoon.</p> <p>A very beautiful day, but wind was cold.</p> <p>Old Mrs. Martin died.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (84-281)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores. Brock took down grist of chop in forenoon. Harry helping cut wood in afternoon. I walked to town in forenoon and back at ngiht.</p> <p>A beautiful bright day. Quite warm. Neither slighting or wheeling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY, 26 (85-280) 1911</span></h2> <p>Mr. Craig here for finner. Father went over to see old Mr. Walker. I over to see Retta Hilborn in afternoon. Dull day- raining at night. Old Mr. Walker very low.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 27 (86-279)</span></h3> <p>Men choring. A very disagreeable day. Very heavy showers in forenoon- misting and rainy forenoon.</p> <p>Turned very much colder at night. Old Mrs. Martin buried in Arthur.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (87-278)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring. Father splitting wood in bush. Brock went to town got letter from Olive. She arrived safely. A very stormy day- Blustry</p> <p>Jim Kidd and family went west.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY, 29 (88-277) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father went to Mr. Henry Walker's funeral in afternoon. I took backRetta's umbrella this afternoon. Walked over with Norman. Snowy this forenoon. Fairer in P.M. nasty east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 30 (89-276)</span></h2> <p>Choring Father took cream to factory. Brock took mother down to Grandma's. Cutting wood in afternoon. Very stormy morning. Lot of snow fell through night. Quite mild about noon. Ray and Elven got a bag clover seed.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31 (90-275)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and cutting wood in afternoon. Uncle Rich'd here in afternoon. Charlie Walker and Cecil here in evening.</p> <p>Quite cold windy day.</p> <p>Rather sunny.</p> <p>Winnie McEvning 26 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 1 (91-274) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father took ram down to Tucker.</p> <p>Quite blustry at times.</p> <p>Uncle Richd and Aunt Emma called. Want me to do some sewing.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (92-273)</span></h3> <p>Brock went to town for mother. Father over to engine for Mrs. Gregory. She just about the sauce. A very heavy snow fall in forenoon. Blustry at times in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 3 (93-272)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and cutting wood in bush. A very fine bright day, but a cold east wind blowing.</p> <p>Will Gregory arrived home from west to see his mother.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY, 4 (94-271) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father and Uncle Rich'd went to town on some business in afternoon. Brock went down for wal-oil. Minnie Walker here in afternoon. Norm Flath here in evening. Turned out very disagreeable rained all afternoon. Mabil Thompson 30 years old.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (95-270)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Father at bush in afternoon. Brock took me to town in afternoon. Quite rainy forenoon. rained all night. cleared at noon and colder this evening. Jane Lappen married to Jack Forest, in Kingston. Olive and Ben Lappen stood up with them.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 6 (96-269)</span></h3> <p>Brock + Robt charning. Brock took Clara + Richards + Robt took up the cream to factory. B + L- called to here how Mrs. Gregory was + Saw Will Gregory afternoon Brock + Robt went to the bush but was drove hom with a storm of thunder + rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY, 7 (97-261) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men choring and cutting wood. Fine day- windy.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8 (98-267)</span></h3> <p>Choring, Father splitting wood Brock and mother at town in afternoon. Gerald brought me home in evening. Quite a fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 9 (99-266)</span></h3> <p>Home all day</p> <p>Very bright but windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April MONDAY, 10 (100-265) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men did chores. Father at bush in afternoon. Brock took grist of chip to town in afternoon. Lover at Burrows in afternoon</p> <p>Billie Moare from Gevitadle couse to stay all night. A perfect day and beautiful night. Heard frogs to day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (101-264)</span></h3> <p>Harse Show in Drayton. Mr. Moare father and Brock down. I walked up to sew for Mrs. Greleaven (as far as school with Norm.) Pete Corrigal came home with Moare, drunk.</p> <p>A very windy day, from east.</p> <p>Quite bright and sunny.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12 (102-263)</span></h3> <p>Men choring. Brock met Olive at noon train. She came to Toronto on Sat. even. Jack and Jane went to west that evening. Father took pig up to Ike Walkton's. Mr. Hill drove me home from factory.</p> <p>A very disagreeable day. raining.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 13 (103-262) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father went to Elara Horse show, back at night, Brock met him. sewing at Burrows. Brock took my cream-91 lbs. got incubators from Ray's.</p> <p>A dull day. Rained quite heavily about three. Misting all evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 14 (104-262)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and cleaning up seed wheat. Mary Philp here in evening.</p> <p>Windy, but bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15 (105-260)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Dad splitting wood in bush. Olive and went to town in forenoon. Stella Chubb cause up from Guelph at noon. Brock took Olive to 4:30. She gone to Elara (C.H. Thompson's) for summer. Percy McEveing speant evening here. A dull cold day. Snow- flurries.</p> <p>Mrs. Gregory died. 10 P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY, 16 (106-259) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Uncle Will here for dinner. Mother went to town with him. Retta Hilborn here for tea. Brock up to C. Walker veru blustry and stormy at times in forenoon. Quite fine P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 17 (107-258)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and cutting wood. I took stella to afternoon train Mother cause hom with me. Brock and I over to Gregory's. Gavin Montgomery here in evening. Quite bright-but cold wind. Will Gregory called.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18 (108-257)</span></h3> <p>Men choring. Father and Mother went to Mrs. Gregory's funeral also Brock. Father was a pall-bearer. A beautiful spring day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY, 19 (109-256) 1911</span></h2> <p>Choring and killed pig. Harry helped. Brock sick in bed with sore throat. I went up to John Philp's to sew. Very nice spring day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20 (110-255)</span></h3> <p>Father choring and cutting up pork. Brock and Ches. Walker went to Kenilwarth Horse Show. A beautiful day. Henry Hilborn here for wheat. Da took up cream- $20.97</p> <p>Olive has had measels since going to Elora. She has been very miserable.</p> <p>Grandma very sick with a cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21 (11-254)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and Brock took mother to town in afternoon. Dad feeling very miserable, a very sore throat. I came home from John Philp's in evening. Dad and Uncle Rich'd to town this forenoon. Nasty day- raining and snowing. Min Walker + Will Gregory called, also Retta Hilborn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 22 (112-253) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and piling wood in bush. Will Gregory came here for tea. Mrs. Walker and Cecil here for fea minutes after tea. Mother very miserable to-day. Mr. Hodge here for sued wheat and peas $7.35.</p> <p>Pretty cool but bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23 (113-252)</span></h3> <p>I went down to see how grandma was. Mother very miserable also Brock and Dad. Hosheal here for tea. Gerald here after tea.</p> <p>A few flurries of snow and quite cool.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 24 (114-251)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and fanning up the seed. Very fine day- cool wind. School starts after Easter vacation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY, 25 (115-250) 1911</span></h2> <p>First day work on land.</p> <p>Men did chores and turned all younf cattle out in field, then took cults and disced root in ground. Dad sowing wheat in afternoon. I over at B's in afternoon, many here, also Chas. Walker in evening. A beautiful day. Dick Lowes barn all his stock and grain + implements burned to ground at 12 o'clock night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (116-249)</span></h2> <p>Men did chores and working on land with two teams. Mother and I at town in afternoon. A beautiful bright warm day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27 (117-248)</span></h3> <p>Men working back at poplars Brock took cream up to factory 152 lbs. I at B's in afternoon. dull like ram in forenoon, very fine afternoon. Dad not feeling well at all.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April FRIDAY, 28 (118-247) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men working on land. Sowing oats above poplars. Da feeling very miserable. A rather sultry day. Dull like rain in afternoon</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (119-246)</span></h3> <p>I went to town in forenoon for garden seeds. Men working garden patch- planted potatoes. Mangalo and vergtable seeds in afternoon. Brock and I at town in evening.</p> <p>Quite find but loking like rain.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 30 (120-245)</span></h3> <p>Father went to Mr. Reaman's funeral in afternoon. Came home and mother and he went ober to Dick Lowes.</p> <p>A dull rainy day. Warm.</p> <p>Great growth on now. Lawn very green to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 1 (121-244) 1911</span></h2> <p>A dull May Day.</p> <p>Men choring and cleaning peus. Brock got Paddy clipped at Ike MacIsaacs in afternoon. Sara B. and Miss McLeud over in forenoon. Dull and misty peud with hail thunder + lightning about five o'clock. Cooler at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2 (122-243)</span></h3> <p>Choring and father plowing sod. Brock at town in afternoon. Many here this afternoon. Very dull and cold. Brought cattle and sheep in again.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3 (123-242)</span></h3> <p>Brock did chores Dad plowing sod I over at Burrows. Janet McDonald here in evening to get sewing done. Quite bright afternoon, but scuds snow in forenoon.</p> <p>Cold.</p> <p>Brock took hens + roosters over to Dick Lowes and went to town in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY, 4 (124-241) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men did chores. Father plowing sod. Brock took cream to factory. 121 lbs.</p> <p>Lizzie Hilborn and two children here in afternoon. Mr. Kemp from Listowel here for tea. A very bright-day, but a very cold wind blowing.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY. 5 (125-240)</span></h3> <p>Brock discing. Father finished plowing. Mother and I at town in afternoon. Minnie Walker here in evening to see about sewing.</p> <p>Beautiful bright day. A little warmer, but wind still cool. Put young cattle out again.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6 (126-239)</span></h3> <p>Brock discing all day on corner field Dad sowed and harrowed field next to Jack.</p> <p>A beautiful bright warm day</p> <p>Mother 48 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 7 (127-238) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock went down to Hagertey's Wad, Carrie and Jack Gordon here in afternoon, also Ella Gregory. Beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8 (128-237)</span></h3> <p>Men went back to other place. Have 14 acres to work there. Father went to town at noon (to bank.)</p> <p>A very fine day.</p> <p>Mr. Kemp called this evening, but could not stay. Cecil Walker here. Dr. Fred Burrows and his father over here in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9 (129-236)</span></h3> <p>Men finished sowing and harrowing 14 acres field on other place. Brock discing at home in afternoon. I walked out to town in morning. Rode hom with Uncle Jim and Graugina in afternoon. A very fine day. Pretty warm. Let cows out to grass at noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY, 10 (130-235) 1911</span></h2> <p>Dad sowed and harrowed peice back by line fence. Brock discing in forenoon, then he got some chop in afternoon. Quite dull till about four o'clock then cleared up. A few spatters of rain at noon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11 (131-234)</span></h3> <p>Men sowing in field at carmer. Got caught in heavy storm about 4.30 P.M.</p> <p>A very windy hot day.</p> <p>I went up to sew for Minnie Walker.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12 (132-233)</span></h3> <p>Finished seeding at noon. Cultivating little arch and in afternoon. Mother at town in afternoon. Adam Flath here for dinner. Grandma has "shingles".</p> <p>A very windy day. cooler at night.</p> <p>I sewing at Minnie Walker's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY, 13 (133-232) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father took wad chop to town in forenoon. Planted a couple apple trees in afternoon. Brock got Paddy shod to town after tea. Grandma has shingles. I came home from men's in afternoon. Coal morn, but very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14 (134-231)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church.</p> <p>Brock went for mother after tea.</p> <p>Rather bright. a little cool.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 15 (135-230)</span></h3> <p>Men working on root ground Father at a Trustee's meeting at Mr. McEveing's in evening.</p> <p>Quite fine forenoon. Dull afternoon Little shower after tea. Windy forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY, 16 (136-229) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father digging over {illegible} beds. Brock took mother to town in afternoon. Drove me up to Minnie's in morning. Harry Philp here in evening. Dull and showery. very sultry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17 (137-228)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock trimming rose bushed, spurce trees and planting dahlias, Brock took me up to minnie's in morning. Lot of thunder and lightning and a few heavy showers. Very sultry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18 (138-227)</span></h3> <p>Father trimming spruce trees. Brock took mother to town in afternoon Janet McDonald here to be fitted in evening. A very warm day.</p> <p>Took off storm doors and put on screen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY, 19 (139-226) 1911</span></h2> <p>{empty}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20 (140-225)</span></h3> <p>I went to town in forenoon. Men tagging sheep and washed them in afternoon. Janet called for her dress. We washed the buggy after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (141-224)</span></h3> <p>Father and mother drove out to Mable's and were home at sewn P.M. Ross and Cecil were here in forenoon I walked down to see Grandma.</p> <p>A very hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 22 (142-223) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock drawing manure to root ground. Mother took me up to sew aat Ella Gregory's. A very warm day. Mother went to town and beought Grandma out here.</p> <p>Thunder storm and rain thro' night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23 (143-222)</span></h2> <p>Drawing manure in afternoon</p> <p>Choring in forenoon.</p> <p>Heavy storm about six or seven this Evening. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">VICTORIA DAY (DOMINION) WEDNESDAY (144-221)</span></h2> <p>Father plowing root-ground. I came home from Gregory's at 9 A.M. We went to town. Olive came up at noon, and we came home about eight. Uncle Will out here in afternoon. Dr. came out after tea to see Grandma. Quite a cool cloudy day at times. Not a very large crowd in town. Granadma had shingles.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 25 (145-220) 1911</span></h2> <p>Planting potatoes. Brock took Olive to station in morning and me over to Gregory's at noon. Pretty warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26 (146-219)</span></h2> <p>Powed corn and finished potatoes to-day. I finished at Ella Gregory's and came to min Walker at 3.30 P.M. A very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27 (147-218)</span></h2> <p>Father sheared sheep and prepared flower graden. We planted it after tea. Brock went to town in evening.</p> <p>A very warm day. Grandma got up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 28 (148-217) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock and I went up to hear Ren. Brett's farewell sermon in evening. Father and Mother over to ask for Mr. McIsaac. She died about 4 pP.M. Sarah Burrows here for tea. Rose Winnie and Alice Page called in aft. Quite windy and warm. Mr. Cassiday called to see Grandma at noon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29 (149-216)</span></h3> <p>Men drawing out manure for goat ground. Mrs.Gine Gucker called this afternoon. A little cooler today. Sarph Burrow left fo Wpg this a.m. to meet. her interded husband WM. Jones, Elkharm man.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30 (150-215)</span></h2> <p>I finished dewing at Minnie Walkers. Father and Mother at Mr. McIsaac's funeral. Brock hoeing turnips potatoes.</p> <p>Quite fine day.</p> <p>6 1/2 at Mins.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY, 31 (151-214) 1911</span></h2> <p>Drawing out manure betern showers. Heavy rain at noon. I up to aunt Emma's and cut out dress for Mrs. Fenton over to see Dace Kenip and Annie Elliott married in church. Chas Walker here in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 1 (152-213)</span></h3> <p>Men drawing out manure for goats. Mother and I went to town in afternoon.</p> <p>cool and broight, quite windy.</p> <p>Mowed lawn</p> <p>Lizze Moare come down to be fitted.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (153-212)</span></h3> <p>Men drawing out manure on to root ground. a couple of showers to day.</p> <p>Quite cloudy at times.</p> <p>Reoatted big farm this a.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 3 (154-211) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father started to plow down manure on root ground. Brock choring and took woal to town in afternoon 19 cents cash, 20 cents trade. 53 lbs. woal. Brock and I down town in evening. Lizze moare to be fitted. Fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (155-210)</span></h3> <p>Home all day. Percy and Rose McEcing called in afternoon. Brock up at Ray's.</p> <p>rather dull and cloudy. shower in evening. cool.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5 (156-209)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on root ground. Brock at Bob. Hagerty's raising all day. Quite bright at times- again. almost misting.</p> <p>Uncle Will 43 yrs. old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 6 (157-208) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father plowing root-ground. Brock went to Mr. McEving's to press hay. Uncle Jim out here in afternoon.</p> <p>Not very bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (158-207)</span></h3> <p>Father finished plowing root-grounf. Brock pressing hay at Mr. McEcing. Brock took me to town in evening. I stayed with Mr. I.Heuderson's.</p> <p>A fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8 (159-206)</span></h3> <p>Father scuffing and howing potatoes. Brock finished at Mr. McEving's about two o'clock.</p> <p>Rather dull and scultiry.</p> <p>I sewing at Mr. Hoack's for Rella.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 9 (160-205) 1991</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock hoeing mangals between showers. Brock came for me to town this evening.</p> <p>A good shower about noon and a heavy electric storm this afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (161-204)</span></h3> <p>Robt and Brock finished hoeing mangols and charing up. I took mother over + sams.</p> <p>Brock went to town at night</p> <p>Misty and showery</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11 (162-208)</span></h3> <p>Looking like rain. It came on about nine and rained for an hour. Ove and Shomkions from Elora came at 1-,30 for Yhompsen and Robt went to Wolddissee aft. Mr + Mrs. Hambly came our for tea. Heavy wind and rain storm. John Philip's farm obas buried by lightning..</p> <p>Clara went to Elara with them</p> <p>Fine evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 12 (163-202) 1911</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring round and filling up Chop. Robt took it to town afternoon. Brock took a heifer up to Wooddissee.</p> <p>Brough young cattle out of bush + put them on other jalaee cool+showery</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (164-201)</span></h3> <p>Very Misty, showery, cool day</p> <p>Robt + Brock cutting weeks and charing round Yorn Brett round.</p> <p>I took Mother back to Drayton very cool.</p> <p>Rochard down with corn.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (165-200)</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock working on the root ground with the tool yeams.</p> <p>fine cold day</p> <p>Working on the young orchard.</p> <p>Scuffing mangols after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 15 (166-199) 1911</span></h2> <p>Working with two yearns on the root ground all day</p> <p>Very fine cool day</p> <p>Robt gone with Carrie to Yorise Eve.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (167-198)</span></h3> <p>Brock went to Drayton for turnips seed. Robt ridging up for Yurnips in the forenoon, very warm.</p> <p>After finished ridging and saved them. Towards night. Saved them. Towards night. Brock charing round all day. Robt down to McEvnings to a meeting of the school-board. Engaged Mrs. Armstrong.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (168-197)</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock charing sound all day. Moved the laion.</p> <p>Brock down town at night</p> <p>Fine all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 18 (169-196) 1911</span></h2> <p>Beautiful day all day</p> <p>robt brock + 1 home all day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19 (170-195)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock took fat steer to drayton, forewover. Sold to Yucker at 6 1/4 per lb. $76. 80 started this oft to do road work. drawing grovel with Colto very frie day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (171-194)</span></h2> <p>Robt during road work</p> <p>Brock gone to Guelph model farm execursion fire day</p> <p>Swarm of Bees came off and returned to the hive they came out of</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Wednesday, 21 (172-193) 1911</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock doing road work all day {illegible} day dust very deep on the road</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (173-192)</span></h2> <p>Robt + B finished roash work at noon</p> <p>Robt howing in {place?} and took Jacks {illegible} up in pit for last load. Brock + Pat Draiyte hat day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (174-191)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock went back to gout out cattle of other place morning when Robt seuffling care and potatoes rest of the day {illegable} B- up to wooddirsee &amp; duvern Hilberin for Strau buerre but did noy get any yhen and got 16 boxes. The respect them after night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 21 (172-193) 1911</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock doing road work all day</p> <p>fine day</p> <p>dust very deep on the road</p> <p><br /> {paper covering paragraph}</p> <p>skirt pattern 4208 Standard waist 24"</p> <p>Robt + Brock went back to gout out cattle of other place morning when Robt seuffling care and potatoes rest of the day {illegable} B- up to wooddirsee &amp; duvern Hilberin for Strau buerre but did noy get any yhen and got 16 boxes. The respect them after night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 24 (175-190) 1911</span></h2> <p>Robt + B- hoding potatoes and mangos all dat, then after tea Robt went back behind the corn to pull weeds and Brock went to {illegable) at night.</p> <p>Cool at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25 (176-189)</span></h2> <p>Brock Robt + I at home all day. Hot + cool by {illegable}</p> <p>Ant Gasmeau + Wat here Evening</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (177-188)</span></h2> <p>Robt help'd me pick strawberries then mow'd all afternoon</p> <p>Brock at wilmat helping dig well. Misty afternoon but hot aft + night.</p> <p>Robt at woodassee with a helffer at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 27 (179-187)</span></h2> <p>Robt cutting fence corners and howing a sevarm of bees and putting up hay for moon. Brock finished cutting alf alfa and raked it. Then went up to the woods to help wot and wood. Robt putting up hay aft and went to pray for {illegable} (hot)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (179-186)</span></h2> <p>Robt took load of cheese to Moorefield farenoon and Brock up at Bassrow bush cutting wood. Then Both putting {illegable} the rest of the hay. I went to Drayton aft and brought Mother out with me. Very windt and cool. much like first. (little frost)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29 (180-185)</span></h2> <p>Robt and Brock drawing in the after hay breesy but very hot I baked bread + washed Mother helped fore then picking strawberries oft got five boxes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 30 (181-184) 1911</span></h2> <p>Robt hoeing potatoes + corn Brock went to town +see about cherries but did not come.</p> <p>Then Both hoeing aft</p> <p>I picked 3 bot of s-berries</p> <p>I took mother home at night</p> <p>mother {illegable)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July DOMINION DAY (DOMINION) SATURDAY, 1 (182-183)</span></h2> <p>Robt + B- finished corn + potatoes and the cocumbers foremore</p> <p>The cleaning pens and charing aft. Brock + I went to Town to meet clara but did not come {illegiable}</p> <p>Beautiful hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (183-182)</span></h2> <p>Robt + I at home all day most fearful hot. Thermometer 98 in the shade</p> <p>Brock went up to Roger + Elaines afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 3 (184-181) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock took tream down, shod on fore feet and got chop. Father pouding out milk-cows. Mr Riddals upset hid load of milk.</p> <p>1 cow home from Elora on evening train. Brock met me Eleedingly hot and dusty.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4 (185-180)</span></h2> <p>Father at Hussey's farm- raising. We extracting honey all day. Mr. Burrows helping in afternoon. Home four crewers full of honey.</p> <p>A terribly hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (186-179)</span></h2> <p>Started to cut hay on other place, cutting making and putting up. Ideaurs rains went round us to-day. A heavy wind storm early + her mom, but no rain here. a very warm day and quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 6 (187-178) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father drawing wal all day</p> <p>Brought four loads. mary calms down and we went to a party at J. Walkers.</p> <p>Very hot day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7 (188-177)</span></h3> <p>Father and mother over at Dick Lowes, all day. Raising their barn. brock finished drawing wal. Brough there wal. a very warm day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8 (189-176)</span></h3> <p>Wrawing in what hay was cut. Brofer and I at town in very hot and dusty.</p> <p>Bertha M. Evning up in evening to get sewing done.</p> <p>stanley meu arking hey you raising on monday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 9 (190-175) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day-</p> <pre>Very warm </pre> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 10 (191-174)</span></h2> <p>Men mowing and raking hay. Brock went to Mr. Mills raising in afternoon. Father cieling hay and took two waggons to town after tea to get tires set. Chas Walker here in evening.</p> <p>a very warm day. I {illegiable} rain. a few drops fell.</p> <p>a damp night.</p> <p>Brett Huderson had an operation for appendicites- (Flash, Wallace, Mum)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11</span></h2> <p>Men cutting raking and ciling hay. Gremed field potatoes after tea.</p> <p>very warm. Showers going round us. Quite windy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY, 12 (193-172) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men drawing in hay from other place. got up seven loads. Mother and I went to town in evening.</p> <p>a fine day- pretty breezy</p> <p>{illegible}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 13 (194-171)</span></h2> <p>Men finished at noon drawing in the hay. Cutting in other 14 acre field in afternoon. I went to every bush. Got four pints in 3 hrs.</p> <p>Quiete fine and windy- Showers going round us</p> <p>Wallace Miller came at eleven o'clock to patch barn roof. finsihed at four</p> <p>$1.25.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (195-170)</span></h2> <p>Men cutting and putting up hay.</p> <p>First rain in four weeks fell this evening after tea. Nice little shower. I {illegible} about June so are never out of the ground. Everything suffering for rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 15 (196-169) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men cutting and putting up hay back on other place. Cut and put up a little behind little driving houses. I went to town about noon. Sent a parcel away to Olive.</p> <p>Rather fine but came on rain at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 16 (197-168)</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Harry and Mary Philip called in afternoon.</p> <p>Quite a heavy shower through night and early this morning.</p> <p>Raining again after tea.</p> <p>Beautiful showers.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17 (198-167)</span></h2> <p>Quite lot of rain through night. Dull morn, but cleaned and was fine day. windy. cool night- Father cutting weeks out of potatoes.</p> <p>Cutting and putting up hay behind little diriving horse in afternoon.</p> <p>Brock 18 years old. weighs 106 lbs.</p> <p>I weight 123 1/2 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY, 18 (199-166)</span></h2> <p>Men finished cutting and coiling up hay behind little driving house and started to cut in field by wire feur on home place.</p> <p>Mother and i at very- bush in afternoon. Brock and i went to Christian garden party in evening.</p> <p>Fine day. Very nice evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19 (200-165)</span></h2> <p>Men drawing hay from other place. Mother and i heeping in mow.</p> <p>Very windy afternoon. Came a heavy rain about five o'clock. Wad got drenched going for cows.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (201-164)</span></h2> <p>Men finished cutting and raked and coiled up hay in field beside wire fence. Mother at town in afternoon. Men brought one load hay from other place after tea. Mary+hiy here in evening. Brock went up to set chop. Walker about keeping in hay.</p> <p>a very fine day. warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY, 21 (202-163) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men finished drawing hay off field on other place at noon. Mother and I helped in Mow. Chas. Walker came to help after dinner. Drew in field behind little driving horse. Got hay park ready after tea. A fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22 (203-162)</span></h3> <p>Mr. Chas Walker helping men draw in field beside fine fence. Finished it. Put it in driving-horse loft. I went to town in afternoon. Father went up to Bill Moore's Gemiatdale and they went to look at Fatheringham's cult. Windy day-pretty cool evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23 (204-161)</span></h3> <p>Mother and I up to E. church in morning. Mr Tebbs preached Father went up to Harry's in afternoon. Very dull day. A little rain full in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 24 (205-160) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men cleaned pens, banked potatoes and filled up four bag's old potatoes for Charlie Thompson Elora. Father took them to town in afternoon. Seuds of rain and very windy all day. Sent potatoes by freight- 4 bags 40 cents.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 25 (206-159)</span></h3> <p>Brock helping Harry lay cement. Dad. Churing round. Mother went to town in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowes and Graace Brett cause for tea and speant evening. Seuds of rain off and on to-day.</p> <p>Ray here for bag potatoes.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (207-158)</span></h3> <p>Father putting gate on at end of shed in place of bars. Built- a little dence between alfalfa and manglos on other place. Raked and drew in raking off field beside wine-fence. Rather dull, but clearing up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 27 (208-157) 1911</span></h2> <p>Mowed and raked corner of bush and piece over by Jack's line fence and drew it in also stacked a little in corner of bush. Harry and Ray helping in afternoon. Billy moare here for tea. Mother and I picking raspberries all day. about 16 lbs.</p> <p>A fine day. little cloudy in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28 (209-156)</span></h2> <p>Men cut and shocked Dalbeny oats and cut timoty seed. I at town in afternoon. Chas. Walker down for honey 37 lbs @ 10 cents.</p> <p>Quite fine day. Ross here evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (210-155)</span></h2> <p>Cutting and stocking barley. cut with colts. Brock went to town in evening. Took ad. Flath's honey 20 lb. Robert Fathering hom dilvered a year old colt here this morning. Paid $115 for her. Rather dill forenoon. Few drops of rain fell.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 30 (211-154) 1911</span></h2> <p>Mother and I left here at 7 A.M. and drove to Elara. Got there at 10.30 and speant the day with Olive and Mr. Thompson's. A pretty warm day. We were down at rocks in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 31 (212-153)</span></h3> <p>Men went out and worked up the turnips. They're no use this year. Then drew timothy seed and Dalbeny oats. I went to town in afternoon. Lilian Sole came out with me. A very fine day- pretty hot. Mrs. Harrington died also Mrs. Smith Drayton.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 1 (213-152)</span></h3> <p>Father went to town with chop in forenoon. Brock greened potatoes. Drawing in barley in afternoon. I took Lilian Sole down to 4.32 train. A very warm day. windy. Heavy rain about six P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 2 (214-151) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock went to town in morning for repairs for binder. Father hoeing. After dinner they cut mixed grain below peas. Alwayn brought his grandaughter and Mrs. Geo. Walker up for tea. A very warm sultry day. Heavy rain about six o'clock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 3 (215-150)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on root ground. Came up a heavy shower of rain in afternoon and again at tea-time. Very sultry.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4 (216-149)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on root-ground in forenoon. Brock got Paddy shod at gevitdole. Cutting barley and stooking it in afternoon. Finished corner field. Mr. Fielding, tea-man called, also Retta Hilborn.</p> <p>Very dull and foggy, but cleared off and was very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 5 (217-148) 1911</span></h2> <p>Cutting and stocking oats behind Poplars. Finished cutting out below peas. Brock and mother went to town in evening. Mother stayed all night with Grandma. A very hot day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 6 (218-147)</span></h3> <p>Father up at Wooddisse's. I went down town for mother after tea.</p> <p>A very hot forenoon. Heavy rain in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 7 (219-146)</span></h3> <p>Cutting and stooking back of poplars. I at town in forenoon. Uncle Will and Grandma called after tea.</p> <p>Pretty warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 8 (220-145) 1911</span></h2> <p>Cut goose-wheat and finished cutting oats behind poplars. All grain cut and stocked on home place.</p> <p>Cool breeze all day. Little dull in afternoon. Misty after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9 (221-144)</span></h3> <p>Started to cut oats in back field on other place. I went down to meet night train. Olive did not come. Fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10 (222-143)</span></h3> <p>Finished cutting oats on other place at noon. Drew in barley in afternoon. All went to Pres, Garden Party at Montgomery's. Came up a big rain and spoiled garden party. Got dull towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY, 11 (223-142) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father plowing on root-ground. Brock cleaning pens. Mother went to town for flour. Fine day. I up to Mary Philip's in evening. Ike Walton's little boy died. John Philp taken down with pneumonia.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12 (224-141)</span></h3> <p>Men finished drawing in barly and drew a few oats. I went to town after tea for Miss. Duncan.</p> <p>A very fine day-warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 13 (225-140)</span></h3> <p>Miss Duncan and mother went up to Ike Walton's in forenoon. Mr. Thompson, his niece and Olive drove up from Elora. A beautiful bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 14 (226-139) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men drawing oats from behind poplars. Mother took Miss Duncan home this forenoon. Tom Anderson from W'P'G. Called accompanied by Dr. Dow of Toronto. Dr. Dowes auto. A pretty hot day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 15 (227-138)</span></h3> <p>Heavy rain at breakfast time. Men mowing back grain and cleaned calf pens. In afternoon Father took grist to town and Brock cleaned pig-pens. I went round by town and called on Mr and Mrs. I Roberts from Cupar. Dask. Over to Wilmat drewery's in evening. Father and Mother went up to John Philp. He sick with pneumonia.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16 (228-137)</span></h3> <p>Brock went up and got Chas. Walker and got in two loads of oats. Then a heavy rain came on. Brock took pig over to Ad. Flath's in afternoon. Little rain in evening.</p> <p>Came out fine after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 17 (229-136) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock took tp hogs to markey. Sold to Geo. Tucker. 72 lb- $29.25. Chester and Chas. Walker came down and drew with two teams all afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Roberts. Cupar, Sask here for tea. Very fine day. Sprinkling rain after tea. John Philp died at 12 o'clock this night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 18 (230-135)</span></h3> <p>Father went up to John Philip's in forenoon and over to Rathsay. I took Mother to town before dinner. Chas. and Chester Walker helping draw in finished back of Poplars and got a load off other place. A very windy day. Seuds of rain in forenoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19 (231-134)</span></h3> <p>Finished harvesy. Chas. and Chester Walker helping Drawing from other place. Father drove up to Harriston to hear R.L. Barden speak. Left here at four P.M. and home between two and three A.M. Brock went to town in evening. Beautiful day. Quite windy. cool evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 20 (232-133) 1911</span></h2> <p>All of us at John Philip's funeral in afternoon. A beautiful day. evenings cool. Wat Burrows over here in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 21 (233-132)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock took heifer and four lamps also {illegable). Father pulled peas in afternoon with scythe. Brock cutting little orachads. I down to Winnie Mc E. in evening.</p> <p>A fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22 (234-131)</span></h3> <p>father just-started to plow in root ground when word came to go up to help Will. Philip finished harvest, so he and Brock took team and went. Mother and I were in town all day. Quite fine but came on rain after tea. Windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 23 (235-130) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock at Chas. Walker's threshing in forenoon. Father plowing all day on root-ground. Geo. Adams and Lillie Corbitt came down from Polmerston for dinner and stayed rest of day. Mrs. Thompson Alex McLellan here in evening. A very nice day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 24 (236-129)</span></h3> <p>Father finished plowing root-ground. Brock cultivated it in forenoon. Bath working at line fence between Jack and us.</p> <p>Rather dull forenoon. Bright-afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25 (237-128)</span></h3> <p>Men cultivated and harrowed root ground for fall wheat, in forenoon. Rolled it after dinner. Brock up to Wooddisse's for seed wheat after tea. Father at school meeting at Mr. McEvning's in evening.</p> <p>A fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 26 (238-127) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father sowed fall wheat in forenoon. Harrowed in afternoon. Brock and I at town in evening. Very nice day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 27 (239-126)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I went down to Pres. Church in evening. Rev Masewell spoke. Dull. a couple of showers in afternoon and quite a heavy one as we ere going to church.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28 (240-125)</span></h3> <p>Brock choring. Father took grist to town. In afternoon both went up to see ditching-machine work at Wooddisse's. Jack Walker and Mr. Clark, conservative candidate here for tea.</p> <p>Rather dull and a few showers. Looking like frost to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 29 (241-124) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock filling wood shed with dry-wood. I at town in afternoon.</p> <p>Quite nice day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30 (242-123)</span></h3> <p>Men filling wood shed. Brock drove me up to Mrs. John Philips in morning. Mrs. Elmer Smith (Ella Michen) here to see me. Fine day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 31 (243-122)</span></h3> <p>Finished wood at noon. drawing out log and dead trees for wood. Mother went to town and brought grandmother out with her. Fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 1 (244-121) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men drawing dry ash and logs out of bush for wood. Mother and G.mother up to cemetery in forenoon. Brock took G.mother hom after tea. I came home from Mrs. G.F. Philp's after dinner. Pretty warm day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2 (245-120)</span></h3> <p>Father went back to pull willows out of ditch on other place, came up a big rain and thunder storm about nine o'clock. At Wilmot Drurry's threshing in afternoon. Brock and I in town in eve. Helen Robertson came out with us. Pretty high wind while storm was on and also sharp lightning.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 3 (246-119)</span></h3> <p>Hellen and I went for drive in afternoon. Took her home after tea. Srther Botth and children here for tea. Father over to Ike. Mac Isaac's.</p> <p>Lovely day-windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September LABOUR DAY (DOMINION) MONDAY, 4 (247-118) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men started to plow in corner field. Norm. Perkin brought out a new riding plow for brock. Lovely day. Flies bad on horses.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5 (248-117)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing till noon. Mother drove me up to Mrs. J. Philp's men fixed. Harms stall in afternoon. Heavy rain in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 6 (249-116)</span></h3> <p>Brock plowing all day. Father at Elwin's threshing in afternoon. Quite hazy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 7 (250-115) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father at Roy's threshing in forenoon. plowing in afternoon. Brock plowing all day. I came home from Mrs. J. Philp's before dinner. Dull all day. cool.</p> <p>Recived a necklet of rose beads from May McKay. Los Angeles.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8 (251-114)</span></h3> <p>Men finished plowing barley field. Mother at town all day with Granma. Not very bright at times. Ada Philp-George's baby 2 months old.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 9 (252-113)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing in field where peas were. Brock and I went to town in evening. Father went to town at noon. Back buisness. He has a very sore finger.</p> <p>Beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY, 10 (253-112) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock came for me after tea. I speant day with Maud and Beckie Pollock. A lovely day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11 (254-111)</span></h3> <p>Men cultivating and harrowing where peas were. Rather dull morning but cleared off a little showers about six o'clock. Edwin Philp returned to Winnipeg. Heavy storm about 10 P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 12 (255-110)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing beside corn all day. I went to town in afternoon. Quite cool day. bright</p> <p>frost to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September (wednesday, 13 (256-109) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men finished plowing beside corn and went back to line fence to plow. Went to a political meeting in town after tea. Bright day but very cool night-heavy frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14 (257-108)</span></h2> <p>Men cultivating and harrowing barley ground. A dull day. Came on rain about six o'lock. A load out from town for corn. Olive came up from Elora and came out with them. A misty night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (258-107)</span></h3> <p>A very dull forenoon. Brock took Olive down to morning train then they for a grist ready and Brock took it to mill after dinner. Father cutting corn in afternoon. Cleared at noon and was pretty hot at time in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY, 16 (259-106) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock harrowing and cultivating corner field. Mother at town in afternoon. A very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17 (260-105)</span></h3> <p>Mother and I up to church in morn. Father and Harry went up to Davidson Bros. in Minto. A beautiful fall day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 18 (261-104)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock cutting corn all day. Corn badly frozen last wed. night. I sewing a silk dress for mother.</p> <p>Lovely day. east wind. looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 19 (262-103) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men finished cutting corn about 4.30 P.M. Brock took pig over to ad. Flath's and went up to Wooddissee's after tea. Father harrowed strip above Poplars. Fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20 (263-102)</span></h3> <p>Men cultivating and harrowing back by line fence. Father walked to town about five o'clock to get plow culter sharpened. I at town this forenoon. A beautiful day. Cloudy this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 21 (264-101)</span></h3> <p>Dominion Elections.</p> <p>Men started to plow sod on other place. worked till noon. rain came on. Father went to vote. Brock went to town after tea. Luarier Gov't over thrown. Bourden's Majority. Clark elected by majority in North Wellington.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 22 (265-100) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men plowing sod on other place. Rev. and Mrs Calguhoon called this afternoon. Father at town after tea. A beautiful bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23 (266-99)</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod on other place. Brock helping wooddisse's fill siles. I went to town to meet Violet-Walker at ngiht. Beautiful bright day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 24 (267-98)</span></h3> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Peacock and Mrs. Johnson here for tea. Mr. Gordon and Jack called in afternoon. We went up to Rothsay church at night.</p> <p>very nice day.</p> <p>Quite heavy rain after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 25 (268-97) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod on other place. Brock finished helping Wooddisse's at corn. Mary here in afternoon. Violet-went home with her. Dull all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26 (269-96)</span></h3> <p>Men finished plowing sod for twitch-grass at noon. Harrowing and cultivating in afternoon. Beautiful autumn day. warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 27 (270-95)</span></h3> <p>Violet came down from Mary's this morning. Drizzling and rainging all forenoon. Violet and I took mother to 4.30 train. She and Grandma gone to Guelph. Brock down with chop in afternoon. Cleared up after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 28 (271-94) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men cross plowing round poplars Harry came for Violet before tea. Brock and I went to a dance in hall in evening. A farewell for Norman Flath. qQuite a fine day a heavy rain through the night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29 (272-93)</span></h3> <p>Brock went to town for cool-ail. Flath took two pigs over to Ad. Flaths and brought home sheep. Both plowing sod on other place in afternoon.</p> <p>A very dull day. misty.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 30 (273-92)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing sod. Violet came down from Mary's this morning. We all went to town after tea.</p> <p>Rather fine, but raw east wind at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 1 (273-91) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Rained all forenoon. Windy and cooler in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2 (275-90)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing sod on other place. I took Violet-to noon train. She gone to Hanover.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3 (276-89)</span></h3> <p>Men finished plowing sod on other place at noon. Plowing in corner field in afternoon. Adam Flath called here after tea. Quite fine morning but became dull and started to rain about three. strong east wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 4 (277-88) 1911</span></h2> <p>Drayton Fall Fair.</p> <p>Men plowing in forenoon. Brock and I went to Fait in afternoon and stayed for concert. Had tea with Mrs. Gorden.</p> <p>A very windy day. came on rain about Fine. Mr. Davidson, from mint stayed here all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 4 (278-87)</span></h2> <p>Men cross plowing. I went to town aafter dinner for mother. She cause up from Guleph at noon. Dull forenoon. Quite bright afternoon, but raw wind. Mr. Davidson went hom this morning.</p> <p>Violet-Walker 27 years old. She gone to Guelph to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6 (279-86)</span></h2> <p>Rained quite heavily almost all day. Wat over in afternoon. Cold east wind and rain. Mr. Clark- 32 yrs. old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 7 (280-85) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock making crate to father chickens, in forenoon. Plowing in corner field in afternoon. Quite windy and cold in morning but was a beautiful afternoon and swell moonlight-night. Brock went down to post office in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8 (281-84)</span></h2> <p>Father went over to Tom Miller's in afternoon. Harry Philp here in afternoon. Mr and Mrs. J. Henderson and Miss Duncan called here. A beautiful sunny day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 9 (282-83)</span></h3> <p>Father at Mr. Morrison's threshing till 3 P.M. then plowing Brock plowing all day. A beautiful day. Lovely moonlight-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 10 (283-82) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men raised potatoes to-day/ Brought them up to barn and we helped pick them over. Just had a waggon load. Started to sprinkle rain just when potatoes were up. Did not amount to much. but was heavier after tea. quite warm at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11 (284-81)</span></h3> <p>Father took grist to mill in forenoon. Brock plowing. He plowing when he came from town. Rather dull misty morning. Fewer in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 12 (285-80)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing in corner field finished it. Mother and I at town in afternoon. Turned out a beautiful afternoon. A trifle windy.</p> <p>Rev. and Mrs. Colguhoon called in P.M.</p> <p>I got black feet hat with tan wings. $3.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY, 13 (286-79)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock rained few potatoes in garden patch, then started the mangols. Mother and I picked few apples on other place in afternoon. A beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14 (287-78)</span></h3> <p>Brock cultivated sod on other place. Father working at mangols. Finished them and cleaned out pens and horse stable. Brock and I went to town in evening. Lovely day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 15 (288-77)</span></h3> <p>A beautiful autumn day. Father and mother went over to Will Hodge's for dinner. Brock and I to Meth Church Drayton in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 16 (289-76) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock plowing back behind poplars at line fence. Mr. Jim Bready here for dinner. A beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17 (290-75)</span></h3> <p>Percy McEving and Jennie Goulding's wedding day. A very wet day. Dull and dark. No sunshine. Men choring round barn.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18 (291-74)</span></h3> <p>An ideal day. Warm and sunny. Father plowing back by line fence. Brock at Ike MacIsaac's threshing. Mother at town all day. I house cleaning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 19 (292-73) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock went to MacIsaac's threshing. Finished about 10.30, then the men finished plowing back by line fence and started on pea-ground. Brock and I went to dance in hall given by R.A.N. Club. Olive came up to it and came out home. A beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20 (293-72)</span></h3> <p>Men. Father plowing. Brock at Harry's threshing till 2.30 then plowing. Mr. and Mrs. Rube Trelener here for tea and speant evening. I took Olive to morning train. A dull foggy morning. Got cooler in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21 (294-71)</span></h3> <p>Father went up to Harry and got a grist of grain and took it to mill. Brock plowing Father plowing in afternoon. Rather dull and cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 22 (295-70) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Very heavy rain almost all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 23 (296-69)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing sod all day. Quite heavy scuds of rain at times. Cool and very windy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24 (297-68)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing sod all day. Next to Jack's. Brock took me up to sew for Mrs. Philp. Seuds of rain at times. cool.</p> <p>Mother at town in afternoon. Father brought my mail by to Philps after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 25 (298-67) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men finished plowing sod at noon then went back on other place. Quite a nice day.</p> <p>Wan Mitchell brought a barred of snow apples from station from Olive at Clara.</p> <p>Will Philp brought me home P.M.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 26 (299-66)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock plowing in forenoon brought up a load of hay from low. Father at Jack Walker threshing in afternoon. Rather bright forenoon dull in evening. Snowing after tea.</p> <p>Geo Adam and Lillie Carbitt apeut afternnon and evening here.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27 (300-65)</span></h3> <p>Ground white with snow. Father at Mr. McEving's threshing all day. Brock charing and took (illegable) to chick down to Liezs $11.39 (illegable)</p> <p>Quite bright snow nearly all dissappeared.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 28 (301-64) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father at Mr. McEvnings till three o'clock then went to mossers. Brock plowing all day. I at town in afternoon. Quite a fine day, pretty cold wind.</p> <p>Alive and Will Chiy cause for Mrs. Philips dress after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY,29 (302-63)</span></h3> <p>Father went over to Jack Toursies after dinner. I took mother down to grandma's after tea.</p> <p>A beautiful bright-day very windy and cold wind also.</p> <p>Johnny Toursis died this morning at 7 a.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thanksgiving Day. MONDAY, 30 (303-62)</span></h3> <p>Father at Mr. Morse's Threshing till eleven then at I. Hilbarns. Brock plowing all day. Very calm day- not extra bright.</p> <p>Annie Craig called for half an hour at six o'clock. Jack Walker called for her and went to town supper in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 31 (304-61) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father at Isaac Hilborn's threshing till three o'clock. Brock charing in farenoon, then he and I went to Johnny Toirses' funeral in afternoon. Mother came from town with us. Very heavy rain in forenoon.</p> <p>Little soft snow in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Novemeber ALL SAINTS DAY (quebec) WEDNESDAY,1 (305-60)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing all day on other place. Quite bright mroning, but got dull and snowed heavily from four o'clock. Ground whith buth snow.</p> <p>Florence Kell's funeral makes third in quick succession.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 2 (306-59)</span></h3> <p>Brock + Robt charing and cleaning out the hen pens + getting them all in. Then during some fighting in stable and went back on the other place for young cattle and cloths.</p> <p>raw + cold</p> <p>had frost night</p> <p>heavy snow storm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY, 3 (307-58) 1911</span></h2> <p>Rather fine. Brock took Clara to train to fo to Palmerstan for a few days. Robt charming forma. Both gone to Jalough aft. But Brock broke a bolt in the plough as had to unhitch and go to Drayton to get in fixed colder at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (308-57)</span></h3> <p>Brock Charning + sifting ashes fore Robt at Bursos Yhreshin till three o'clock. Then back gloughing Brock plonghing all afternoon rather fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5 (309-56)</span></h3> <p>Dull + Dark all day but nothing falling. George + Mabel here for dinner and tea. also an freshman for tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 6 (310-55) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock + Robt charning off on all day. Steady heavy rain all day. rained at night then rained in the night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (311-54)</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock + the McIsaac clipping goaddy till 11 oclock</p> <p>Then Robt chored + Brock went to town and got Joan of books for himself. Then event (illeigable).</p> <p>Robt cleaning away barrels + wire fence. Windy + dark with acute of rain all day (very windy)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8 (312-53)</span></h3> <p>Men plowing all day. Mother at town in afternoon. I came home with her.</p> <p>Chas. Walker here in evening.</p> <p>dull all day. Father down to Mr McEving's. he sick. heartened with pneumonia</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 9 (313-52) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men finished plowing on other place.</p> <p>Very fine day.</p> <p>Father down to see Mr. McEving.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (314-51)</span></h3> <p>Heavy rain through night. Men brought upload of hay from lower barn. Cleaning out work shed and getting up kittes for to kill pig. Picked up walnuts and rest of apples. Brough up apples from lower house. Quite bright day windy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11 (315-50)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and Wat Helping kill pig.</p> <p>Dull and quite misty. sultry.</p> <p>Very windy to night and lightning.</p> <p>Dather down to see Mr. McEving raised dahlias.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY, 12 (316-49) 1911</span></h2> <p>Rained in forenoon. Getting colder and turned to snow. almost a blizzard at times in afternoon. I went up to mary's in afternoon.</p> <p>Real cold west wind all day and night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 13 (317-48)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores and brought pig over into cellar frozen to hand to cut up. Father walked to town in afternoon and called to see Mr. McEving. Brock took some hens up to Harry's. very blustry at times all day and very cold and windy.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14 (318-47)</span></h3> <p>Brock went to town for coal-oil Father did chores and salted meat and stored it in old house. went to see about Tom Miller in afternoon. Brock took Mather to town. Unell Will rather sick. He also took pain and guinea. fore over to dr. Mitchell's. A nasty afternoon. heavy fall of snow. Father down to see Mr. McEving.</p> <p>He a little better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 15 (319-46) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men cleaning out granary and barn floor got load of hay from other barn. I went for mother in afternoon.</p> <p>a very storm afternoon at times. not so very cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16 (320-45)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and fixed granary. cold day. dull and dark, but calm. Father down to see Mr. Eving in evening.</p> <p>Pollock + Goulding called also Armie Walker.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17 (321-44)</span></h3> <p>A very disagreeable day. Snowing and blowing for while this morn then sleuthing and raining to night. men did chores put on storm doors. Brock overr to Tom Millers in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bready and Roxy here for dinner and till four o'clock.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Saturday, 18 (322-43) 1911</span></h2> <p>Very stormy afternoon. Brock went to town after dinner. Wid chores in forenoon and sifted ashes.</p> <p>Not so very cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19 (323-42)</span></h3> <p>A very stormy day by times.</p> <p>Father down to see Mr. McEving in evening. He not so well yesterday. Brock up to Ray's in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 20 (321-41)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Then father started to flail onto. Brock went over to get Wileal to shoat old Dick. The cause after dinner.</p> <p>A very nice day. quite mild a fine snow fell for a while this forenoon.</p> <p>Had cutter out for final.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 21 (325-40) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and farmed up three bags grain for chop. Brock took it to town in afternoon. Father flailed 100 sheves in afternoon.</p> <p>A beautiful sunny day.</p> <p>Quite a sharp night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (326-38)</span></h3> <p>Brock did chores. Father went over to Sussea Gillries to get Syndicate machine to thresh. Choring and cleaning pews. Down to Mr. McEning's after tea. He sitting up marry down in afternoon. A lovely day. Rather mild. Quite a heavu hoar. Frosy on trees this morning.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28 (327-38)</span></h3> <p>I went to town in morning. Men did chores then cutting threshing wood till noon. Brock took evlts and met the machine at Glo. Shart's syndicate machine Wilson's + Gillrie bet the machine and threshers went home. Lovely morning. Soft snow falling in afternoon.</p> <p>R..a.n. Club Dance in hall- could not go. London Harpers- music</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Novmber FRIDAY, 24 (328-37) 1911</span></h2> <p>Threshing all day. Had seventeen hauds for dinner.</p> <p>A lovely day. Colder to night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (329-36)</span></h3> <p>Finished threshing about 1:30. Men moved engine to Gillrie's. Brock helped them half way to Rosworth. Left separator here. Men straightining up in afternoon. Brock and I went to town after tea. A fine day. Little snow at times. Not very cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 26 (330-35)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I went lion church in afternoon.</p> <p>Quite mild, thawed quite a bit. Shifts of snow at times.</p> <p>Lillian Benson 1 year old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 27 (331-34) 1911</span></h2> <p>A beautiful day. mild and sunny.</p> <p>Father and Brock did chores, filled up Harry's grain and took it home in forenoon. After dinner Brock took a grist to mill. First time his calts sure to town. He drove me down to meet evening train. Expected to see Ethil Baker, but did not. She and her mother going to Ripley. Mary Philp here in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (332-33)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and straightening round in driving house. Father down to see Mr. McEving after tea.</p> <p>A very wet forenoon chored in afternoon and wind changed round to west.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 29 (333-32)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and fixing round barn. Brock took mother to town. Mary brough down a dress to be made. Turned out a lovely sunny day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 30 (334-31) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men choring. Brock went down for Mother in forenoon. Mary here liu P.M. Gavin called, asking us over for the evening.</p> <p>Father down to school meeting at Mr. McEving's.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 1 (355-30)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores and drew in corn in afternoon. Mary down in afternoon. Elgin Brett called also Mr. Wickson and Mr. Chmbers, con. candidate.</p> <p>rather mild soft snow fell in P.M. Father went down to wllte Mosser's but they had retired.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2 (336-29)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and drew in corn, Choring in afternoon. Mary here in afternoon. Got her dress.</p> <p>Quite stormy in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 3 (337-28) 1911</span></h2> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>A beautiful sunny day, but quite frosty.</p> <p>Father down to Mosser after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4 (338-27)</span></h3> <p>Nomination Day to Provincal elections.</p> <p>Father did chores in forenoon. Brock took grist to town. Both at town in P.M. Father up to Mr. Morrison's after tea. Quite a nice day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5 (339-26)</span></h3> <p>Father took pig to Elliott's below Draytom. Drawing in corn in afternoon. Father went to a meeting in Pathway and Mother went to Aunt Emma.</p> <p>A lovely day. Beautiful moonlight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 6 (340-25) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and finished drawing in the corn.</p> <p>Awa Armstrong respect evening here (teacher)</p> <p>A beauiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY,7 (341-25)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores, unloaded a load of corn and started drawing manure.</p> <p>Mother and I went to town in afternoon. I stayed in Town.</p> <p>Rather nice day. little sprinkle of rain in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) FRIDAY, 8 (342-23)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores and got waggon up from low barn and cleaned up gust. Brock took it to town after dinner. Quite bright- till evening, then quite a rain. mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 9 (343-22) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men did chores fishing at pig. (Illegible), leaned them out and sifted ashes.</p> <p>a very dull foggy day. very dirty and muddy under soot.</p> <p>I came home from town with Elwin and Mary. a very dark evening.</p> <p>Father oven to Ad. Flaths in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10 (344-21)</span></h2> <p>Brock went up to Woodesses in afternoon</p> <p>Dull all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11 (345-20)</span></h2> <p>Provincial electrions. Premier Whitney returned to office. majority over N.W. Rowell.</p> <p>Mr W.C. Chaubers elected. majority over Mr. McEving. defeated candidate.</p> <p>Men did chores and father rated in P.M. Brock at town in evening.</p> <p>A very wet day. very mild and sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 12 (346-19) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores. Cutting up some fallen apple trees on other place.</p> <p>Dull all day. very mild. for this time of year. Snow all gone and roads as aoft and spongy as in the Spring.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13 (347-18)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock did chores and cutting apple trees on other place. Brock went to town for mail after tea,</p> <p>A beautiful day. Freezing at night. Freezing at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14 (348-17)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores took six hogs to town $69.00 Brock paid takes in afternoon $80.20 at Rathsay Luke Olby's got gauder here weighed lbs.</p> <p>Brock weighs 116 lbs. 12 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 15 (349-16) 1911</span></h2> <p>Csround covered white with snow this mroning.</p> <p>men did chares and cleaned out water - trough and tawk. Mother and I went to town in afternoon. I stayed in with Grandma</p> <p>Rather nice day. Nat very bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16 (350-15)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores put in bees, cleaned pens, sisted ashes. Brock calle for</p> <p>Nasty day. Sleeting and snowing at times.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17 (351-14)</span></h3> <p>Lover to see Rette Hibbon in afternoon</p> <p>Quite dull. Crusty and frozen</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 18 (352-13) 1911</span></h2> <p>Father did chores. Brock took grist- to town in forenoon. Drawing manure in afternoon.</p> <p>Not very bright day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19 (353-12)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores then drawing out manure. Brought up some green from bush for xmas decorating. Sarah Reilly and Zladys here in afternoon. Brock went to Jack's for goos in evening</p> <p>Quite fine day. Sunny forenoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20 (354-11)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores killed and picked geese and 6 turkeys. Brock down to wm. (illegaible) for gauder and took a dressed goose over to the Mac Isaac for Christmas.</p> <p>A.M. ideal, sunny day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 21 (355-10) 1911</span></h2> <p>Men did chores and cleaned pens. Sleeped us decorate a little at noon. Mother and I went to town in afternoon.</p> <p>Very dull and rather foggy. Little rain in afternoon. Norman Flath spent the evening here the home from dental college in Chicago. Been attending college three months.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22 (356-9)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores. Brock took box of foul to station. Shipping to Guelph. Went to Geviatdall in afternoon to get Paddt shod. Mrs Moore not at home very foggy forenoon. Raining from three o'clock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23 (357-8)</span></h3> <p>Father did chores. Brock went to (illeigable) and got Paddy shod. The and I met whine at night train.</p> <p>Train pretty late.</p> <p>Dull raw wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 24 (358-7) 1911</span></h2> <p>Fome all day till evening then we went down to Pres. Church. Wrayton in evening.</p> <p>dull but not too cold.</p> <p>splendid wheeling.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CHRISTMAS DAY (DOMINION) MONDAY, 25 (359-6)</span></h3> <p>All had dinner at home. Mother, Aline and I went to grandma's in afternoon. jum and will up north. Flath come over after tea. Wr Glffer and Mr. Greine also came out and speant evening. Had all pleasant (illegable)</p> <p>Rather dull all day. raw wind.</p> <p>Ella Gregary and Nathanial Mitchill married.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26 (360-5)</span></h3> <p>Men did chores and cut apple trees on other place.</p> <p>Dull day. Sleeting and raining at night.</p> <p>Brock to town in forenoon with guinea. Town for Mrs. Glo {illeigable}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 27 (361-4)</span></h2> <p>Father did chores. Brock started at 8 A.M. for gevitdall to get calts shod for first time. Home at 7.30 P.M.</p> <p>Turned out a very stormy day.</p> <p>not very cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28 (362-3)</span></h3> <p>another very stormy day. Father did chores. Brock took Olive to morning train. Brock whittle tree and Paddy got away. Olive went to station with Billy Lowes. Father walked out to town in P.M. no snow on concessions, but side roads drifted. a wet storm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29 (363-2)</span></h3> <p>Men choring and filled up chap. It snow. Shad out to foron in afternoon. Walked out again about 6:30. Norm cowe to a party, Brock also.</p> <p>a beauitful bright day. a pet.</p> <p>Retta Hillborn here in morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 30 (364-1) 1911</span></h2> <p>Brock took down chap in morning, then took a load of brick from station to Edgie Beusoms, then went to town for chap.</p> <p>Norm came over in evening. Father did chores.</p> <p>A raw cold east wind, storming at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY,31 (365)</span></h3> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>Cicil Walker here in afternoon and for tea.</p> <p>nasty day. raw wind, rained for time. wind mouled round to meet, got colder and blew very hand all night, storming.</p> <p>Finis.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM.</span></h2> <p>{"returned." written over following text}</p> <p>Oct, 21 - 1911</p> <p>Weight of grain to HarryPhilp</p> <p>1225 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM.</span></h2> <p>Honey sold.</p> <p>Chas Walker- 37 lbs - 3.70</p> <p>Adam Flath- 20 " 2.00</p> <p>J. Neuestoad- 10 " 1.00</p> <p>Oct., 10-1911.</p> <p>Hane 48 Jars of pickles- all sizes of jars</p> <p>106 jars fruit- all sizes.</p> <p>I turkey to walmal- Drunry.</p> <p><br /> Dec. 14-1911</p> <p>17 lb. @13 cents gauder to Luke Oxby- $2.20</p> <p>15- " goose to Jack Walker Chauged.</p> <p>Dec. 20 - guader from WmMacker-$1.15</p> <p>2 dressed geese to C.H. Thompson-</p> <p>3 " " " Guelph-</p> <p>5 " turkeys "-</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Jan. 4 Men with hay- press</p> <p>Arnot Jackson, Percy Priesten.</p> <p>Weather head (E.d Stephenson, Mike Wouwling, Mr. MacCaul.)</p> <p>Feb 9-</p> <p>5 gal. Wal-oil.</p> <p>Mar. 18. lbbl. sugar from gibbs.</p> <p>Mar. 28- 1 hundred flour from Gibb</p> <p>Apr. 4- 5 gal coal-oil.</p> <p>July 17- 5-gal coal oil.</p> <p>Sept 29- 5 gal wal-oil</p> <p>Nov. 14- 5 " " ".</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT-FEBRUARY Rec'd Paid</span></h2> <p>Feb. 19 Sunday Mrs. Burrows went to bed. Had her up about 4 P.m.</p> <p>Feb. 20. mrs. B. much same. Has symptoms of pneumonia.</p> <p>Feb. 21. About 3 a m. mrs. B. took worse. Watt. went for her. Flath. Took him home about 9a.m. and brouhgt a nurse, miss Hanna. Pneumonia has developed.</p> <p>Feb. 22. Wed. Mrs. B. unable to speak. Could not be roused. She died about eleven a.m. Brock went for Norman. Mother and nurse washed and dressed her.</p> <p>Feb. 23-</p> <p>Feb. 24-</p> <p>Feb. 25 We all over and doing what we could to help. Grandma and mother over Sat. P.m. abeautiful casket it was, Style of couch with canopy top. Very pretty flowers, "maisons" wreath, pillow from family wreath from four Grandchildren (a very pretty one) Hyacinthes from miss {Naecker?} and our spray.</p> <p>Feb. 26 The funeral. Rev. Fletcher conducted a short service at house. Spake very very quickly. Ross drove {mortimers}, Jack Walker took pall-bearers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT-MARCH Rec'd Paid</span></h2> <p>Frank Page, Chas Walker, John Newstead, Uncle Rich'd mr. morrison and father. Watt had telephone put in on wed. forenoon.</p> <p>Feb. 24. Will Richard's baby died.</p> <p>Web. 25-Sat. Eva {Stefkey?} taken very ill at mr. {Staacks} home where she went to stay with {Rella?}, at one A.m. Sunday. She died Sunday evening at 8P.m. {her.} pronounced it pneumonia She suffered greatly - smothering feeling. 23 years. 6mo, 6 days old. {Baules?} of beautiful flowers. Funeral on Tues P.M. memorial service in meth. church, which was nicely decorated. {her.} Giffen, Hosheal Hilborn, Roy Garbutt, John McNab, Bob. Kirkpatrick, Will Andrews were pall-bearers. Turned out a very stormy afternoon. We went to R.R. Hambly's to see mr &amp; mrs, Chas. Thompson who came up from Elara for funeral.</p> <p>Mar-7- Old mrs. Sam Noble buried from Jack Noble's Da a pall-bearer.</p> <p>Mar. 6 - Old mrs. Tommy Wilson buried</p> <p>" 9 - Jae Fatheringham buried - makes the sixth death in The</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT-APRIL Rec'd Paid</span></h2> <p>near neighborhood in two weeks.</p> <p>april 25. Wick Lowes barn burned down about 12 o'clock this night - 9 horses, 28 cattle 20 hohs and sheep, poultry and every thing else. Fire a mystery. One pig &amp; the dog escaped.</p> <p>apr. 30- mr. Reaman died from being thrown out of buggy Winnie O'Bayel (mrs Ray Graham) buried, Tues, and mr. Clarke, Killed at Parry Sound, all died within a week.</p> <p>From June 11- to July 13- no rain fell here. July - 14 a little shower in evening and more July 16.</p> <p>July 22 - Turnips just through the ground.</p> <p>July 21- Wrayton voted on by-law and got a flax-mill in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Date Rec'd Paid.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT-MAY may Red'd Paid</span></h2> <p>Dr. melville Giffen came to Drayton Oct. 31-1909</p> <p>Sept. 14- a load came out for corn mr. Henderson, Norman Flath, Hod. Hilborn, Jack Hefkey, mr. Turner flax mill manager, mr. Boyer, {bawk} reliever. miss Duncan, Jess Cunningham, Lena Fox, madge Smith, [mausger?] Becky Pollock, and Olive came up from Elora and came out with them.</p> <p>Nov., 3, 1911- I went to Parmerston to visit Lillie Corbitt. Geo. Adams, Lillie and I went to moving pictures in evening. Sat. afternoon Geo. and we girls up town. In evening Will. McCaughim came over and we four went to {Gery} Bros. minstrel Show. Sunday, Boys came, spent afternoon and evening. Went to Pres. church in evening. Mon. we four went to moving pictures in evening Geo. over Tues. forenoon and came to depart at 1.10</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{written on loose paper:}</p> <p>Jan. 1 - 1911.</p> <p>Sunday- mr. Clarke, Olive and I down to Local option meeting in Town Hall. in evening. mr. &amp; mrs. Henderson, annie Fod, miss {Weincane?} &amp; miss mureson drove out here in afternoon. Ross Winnie &amp; Alice Page up in afternoon and stayed for tea. Very dull nasty night. misting at night. mr. Clarke very drowsy in P.m.</p> <p>{end of loose paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT-NOVEMBER Rec'd Paid</span></h2> <p>Aug. 7. 1911. Met Mr. Ranesbottom, {D.O.F.} organizer.</p> <p>July 8- Born to mr &amp; mrs. W.W. George a son - John Frederick.</p> <p>Oct. 5. Born to mrs. &amp; mrs. (annie Fox) m.j. Gaynor- Portland, Oregon, Rese michel. (Essie Porter)</p> <p>Oct 17 Born to mr. &amp; mrs. R.B. Burlaud a son.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{On loose paper:}</p> <p>Jan. 2- {1911/1914?}. Monday. Father and Brock went choring and drawing in corn Olive, mr. Clarke and I went down to Grandmas for tea and wnt to concert in Hall. A very windy afternoon and evening. Very mild forenoon and snow disappeared a lot. colder at night.</p> <p>{End of loose paper}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{On second half of same loose paper as before}</p> <p>Father</p> <p>Father</p> <p>$5.150_____</p> <p>Herb. Beusou's Farm to Wm Elliott.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/59f099a5684fe942568fbabb41a2660f.pdf 04e9fa0db5f53641e5ef268c3e763bd7 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/355aa84062919794fadb4355bf2885a9.pdf 54dbf84b08572c8651f716ed26a2e4b7 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cf5735a08fd416f7debc5bea28cde31d.pdf 57dc0a8422ad13219922ef856bca4550 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 Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1910 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>DAILY</p> <p>JOURNAL</p> <p>1910</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Top Right of Page}</p> <p>Clara Philip</p> <p>Wrayton</p> <p>Onto.</p> <p></p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">DOMINION DIARY</span></h3> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Daily Journal</span></h2> <p>...for...</p> <p>1910</p> <p></p> <p>PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY</p> <p>THE COPP, CLARK COMPANY, LIMITED</p> <p>64 &amp; 66 FRONT STREET WEST, TORONTO</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{on slip of paper}</p> <p>Martha Chambers. 273 Sunnyside Avenue Ottawa South P.O. Ottawa</p> <p>{written on left} 1422 Queen W. Toronto.</p> <p>Tues 25- P.m Wed 26- all day Thur 27- P.m. Fri 28- all Sat. 29- a.m. Mon 31-} 1/2 Tues 1-} Thur 4- P.m. Fri 5- P.m. Mon-7 all day. Tues-8 a.m.</p> <p>{calculations on right}</p> <p>30 60 30 60 30 60 30 30 60 + 30= 470</p> <p>30 60 30 60 30 60 30 30 30= 3.60 {$94.50?}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Sheet inserted between diary pages of random calculations, signatures and smudges.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>The home of Mr. and Mrs. Rich'd Philip, /3th con. of Marybore' was the scene of a happy event on Wednesday Sept. 29, 1909 at 4 pm. when their elder daughter Miss Mabel Irene became the bride of Mr Geo.H.Thompson, 9th [son?] . Arthur. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R. Brett L. Jh. of Rothsay, the house being prettily decorated with mauve and white asters. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown princess gown [unknown word] cream [meticulous?], with trimmings of satin, lace and sequin. She carried a shower boquet of roses</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{written on slip of paper}</p> <p>2</p> <p>roses and valley lilies. She was attended by her cousin Miss Clara Philp who was attired in mauve silk {mull?} and carried pink carnations. The grrom was ably supported by Mr L.H. Howard, Arthur. After congratulations had been extended to the happy couple the guests partook of a dainty luncheon. The many beautiful presents received by the bride bespeak the high esteem in which the young couple are held. Among them being a beautiful oak secretary and bookcase</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{written on slip of paper}</p> <p>3</p> <p>combined, also silver teaspoons from the choir and congregation St. James church Rothsay where she had been a valued member and organist for the past three years. The young Mr. and Mrs. Thompson left for their home that evening wearing the bride wearing a green broadcloth suit with lace blouse and hat to match. Their many friends wish them a long and happy life together. Guests were present from Guelph, Elora, Arthur, Palmerston, Drayton, Flesherton and other points.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Ontario, Mrs. Geo. Thompson. Farewell, Ontario. Mrs. Geo. Thompson. Farewell, Ontario Miss Mabel Philp. Mrs. George Thompson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January NEW YEAR'S DAY (Dominion) SATURDAY, 1 1910 (1-364)</p> <p>Father and Brock in bush in afternoon done chores in forenoon. Olive and I walked to Grandma's for dinner, and skated in afternoon, walked home after.</p> <p>Raw wind, heavy for came on towards evening.</p> <p>Norman Roberts, Cupar Sask, and Georgie Ellis married.</p> <p>Willie Wuekering and Margaret Grey married.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 2 (2-363)</p> <p>Mr. and Mrs. T. Henderson, Brett, Annie and Lena F osc, Madge Smith, Nellie Robertson, and her friend Mr. Arthur Brown drove out in two cutters far an hour or so. Olive and I went back and had a tea with Nellie and went to Methodist Church at night. Brock drove down for us. Mr. Brown is a very nice singer.</p> <p>MONDAY, 3 (3-362)</p> <p>Father done the chores and Brock took some chops to town in forenooon.</p> <p>Fixing stall for horse in cow stable.</p> <p>A very, very stormy day.</p> <p>Worse at night. Geo. Fose, Reene, Dr. E. Flath, R.R. Hambly</p> <p>Will. Richard's + {not sure} J. F. Elliott councillors for Wrayton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January TUESDAY, 4 1910 (4-361)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores in forenoon.Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Mother ar Wrayton all day. We had invitations to a card paerty at Bechie Pallock's and a dance at B. Wucherings {not sure}.</p> <p>Very bright day, but very cold.</p> <p>East wind.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 5 (5-360)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Father took pig up to the. Walton's in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I over to tea at Burrows</p> <p>Had a good goose-dinner.</p> <p>Very disagreeable day. raw east wind sleeting in forenoon, wind went round to west at night.</p> <p>quite mild in afternoon.</p> <p>EPIPHANY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 6 (6-359)</p> <p>Father and brock done the chores and cutting wood in bush.</p> <p>Olive and I snowe - shoed up to Mary's after tea.</p> <p>a little snow falling all day.</p> <p>not very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY, 7 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and went to bush to cut wood in forenoon. Father and Mother over to old Mrs. Gillrees funeral in afternoon.</p> <p>Turned out quite stormy.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 8</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Brock drove we girls down to Wrayton. The men in bush in afternoon. rather stormy, and very cold.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 9 Olive and I at Presbiterian Church</p> <p>Wrayton in forenoon. Brock came for us after dinner.</p> <p>very bright and quite sharp.</p> <p>roads are heavy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January Monday, 10 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and went to bush in forenoon. Father took pig up to I. Waltons in afternoon. Will Gregory came for tea and spent the evening. Harry Philp came down after tea. Had a game of cards. Fine forenoon rather dull and getting milder towards evening.</p> <p>Tuesday, 11</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cutting wood in bush. Mother at town in afternoon.</p> <p>Wednesday, 12</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and Brock went to town in forenoon for ceral-ail. At bush in afternoon. We had an invitation to Madge Smith's skating party. Wid not go. very mild day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January THURSDAY, 13 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cutting woor in bush. Brock took Olive and I down to I.H. Henderson's. We went to a party at Annie Fox's and stayed with them. strong, raw east wind blowing Getting stormy. Jon and Jack Walker here in P.M. for L R.I. Red roosters.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 14</p> <p>Father and Brock choring all day. Father came down to Mr. Henderson's for us this forenoon</p> <p>Very stormy, and windy. North-east wind. A great deal calmer at night.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 15</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and filled up some chup. Father took grist to mill in afternoon and Brock took mother down to grandma's, Uncle Richrd called here in evening. Beautiful bright day. Got foggy towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY, 16 (16-349) 1910</p> <p>Brock went to Grandma's for mother in forenoon. Gin and Mabel Jhompson, Mary, and Harry Philip here for dinner, also Mr. and Mrs. Wick Lones. Uncle Rich'd Aunt Emma Gerald and Ray here in afternoon and for tea.</p> <p>Dull all day.</p> <p>very heavy hair-frost on every thing.</p> <p>MONDAY, 17 (17-348)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and went for the chup. Cutting wood in bush in afternoon. Mother and Olive up to see Miss Stone and Aunt Emma in afternoon, at Rathsay. Will Gregory called in this afternoon. Percy, and Nellie + Winnie Mc Ewing and Stan. Ellis up here in evening.</p> <p>rather dull, cold and rain.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 18 (18-347)</p> <p>Father and Brock round stables all day. Lizzie Hilborn here in afternoon and evening. Tom Lowes from Brandon came here about five o'clock. very stormy all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January WEDNESDAY, 19 1910</p> <p>Father done the chores, Brock took Tom Lanes to Drayton. then came back and took Olive and I to the 1.40 train. stayed in Gullph till six and then went on to Toronto. Tom Long here. Father took Olive's trunk down and went down town. Down to Jack Walker's when he came home. Fine day, but pretty cold</p> <p>THURSDAY 20</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and Jack Walker helped kill a pig. Mother and Brock at Drayton in afternoon.</p> <p>very mild warm day. misting a little at night.</p> <p>Olive left Toronto for Keewatin at 10.10 P.M. travelling Pullman. Ella Meihm {not sure} went along to Edmonton to be married to C. E. Smith.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 21 Choring salted and put away park.</p> <p>quite mild, but got colder towards. night{over} soft snow falling.</p> <p>I came up from Toronto to-night. Went to a party at R.R. Hambleys and stayed at T. Stendersons.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SATURDAY, 22 1910</p> <p>Choring. Brock came for one after dinner.</p> <p>Terribly stormy this morning.</p> <p>and a high wind all day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 23</p> <p>Father and mother went down to Mr. W. Peacock's in afternoon</p> <p>rather stormy all day</p> <p>roads heavy.</p> <p>MONDAY, 24</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father at bush in afternoon. Brock went to town. Got two cards back from Olive. I took a piece of meat to Grandmother.</p> <p>very fine day. rather mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY, 25 (25-340) 1910</span></h3> <p>Robt choring. Brock took Clara up to John Philps &amp; then went to the bush forenoon. Both in the bush afternoon. very mild day Miss Stone Died at 7. P.M</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (26-339)</span></h3> <p>Robt &amp; Brock choring &amp; in the bush. forenoon. Mild Brock &amp; I went to town I went to mothers &amp; Brock went to sale, at O.Z. Henry. Terrible snow storm at 4 o/c</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27 (27-338)</span></h3> <p>Robt choring &amp; Brock went to town to get {float?} iron fixed. forenoon Brock choring round. Robt &amp; I went to Miss Stone funeral. and went to Richs for tea Raw and windy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY, 28 1910</p> <p>Father in bush in forenoon</p> <p>Went with Jack Walker to Johnson's with a pair of colts. Had tea at Jack Nobbe's..</p> <p>rather nice day. not very cold.</p> <p>SATURDAY,29</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chors in forenoon. Father cutting wood in bush. Brock and Mother at town in afternoon. I walked home from John Philp's about five o'clock. Brock and I went to town after tea.</p> <p>Very nice day. quite mild.</p> <p>Heavy falls of light snow about after tea</p> <p>SUNDAY, 30</p> <p>Mr. and Mrs Jack Ritch and children here for dinner and tea.</p> <p>A fine snow falling.</p> <p>not very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January MONDAY, 31 1910</p> <p>Broke took me up to John Philp's in morning. Cleaned up grist of chop. Brock took it to town in afternoon and T at her went to bush.</p> <p>Quite a nice day. not too cold.</p> <p>February TUESDAY, 1</p> <p>Father and Walt started to put in ice. Getting it in Drayton.</p> <p>Brock came up to John Philp's about 4P.M. for me and we went to Shreded {not clear}</p> <p>Wheat Banquet in Presby terian Church.</p> <p>Beautiful bright day.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 2</p> <p>Father, Watt and Jack Walker each brought a load of ice in forenoon. packed it in after dinner. Brock took mother to town. She gone to Guelph on 4.32 train. Charlie Walker here for dinner. Aaron Walton got a R. I. RED. ruaster.</p> <p>Beautiful forenoon. a few flurries of snow in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February THURSDAY, 3 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and cleaned hen pen. Father took pig up to Ike Walton's in afternoon</p> <p>Jack Walker up here in afternoon.</p> <p>Blw and drifted through the night roads very heavy this morning.</p> <p>colder to- night. Beautiful bright afternoon.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 4</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and in bush. Father met night train. Mother came up from Gullph.</p> <p>Quite fine all day, but came up a terrible blizzard about 8. P.M.</p> <p>Filled up the roads.</p> <p>SATURDAY 5</p> <p>Choring and Father went to town with Art. Page in afternoon.</p> <p>Stormy, cold day.</p> <p>Mr. Page sold his farm, 183 acres, to the Mc Isaac for $8,280. he taking Mr. Mc Isaac's house in town.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SUNDAY, 6 1910</p> <p>Father over to Frenk Pages in P.M. Bock down to Jack's and I up to Mary's.</p> <p>very sharp day.</p> <p>14° below zero in morning.</p> <p>MONDAY, 7</p> <p>Father done chores. Brock drove me up to John Philp's in morning.</p> <p>very sharp all day. Got pretty blustry towards night.</p> <p>roads. very heavy, high and narrow.</p> <p>Horses {?} off them.</p> <p>Olive 20 years old.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 8</p> <p>Father and Brock in bush in forenoon and done chores. Father at bush in afternoon Brock took mother to town. I came home from John Philp's.</p> <p>Beautiful bright day. not very cold.</p> <p>roads bad. not well tracked.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec &amp; N.W.T.) WEDNESDAY, 9 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon</p> <p>Father went to Mr. Cuttings sale in afternoon, bought through-bred Jersey cow, coming three, for $59.00</p> <p>I snow-shued to town in forenoon, came home with Brock in afternoon.</p> <p>quite mild forenoon, bret turned quite cold after dinner</p> <p>THURSDAY, 10</p> <p>Father choring, then he and Brock in bush.</p> <p>Quite fine forenoon. blowing a little in afternoon</p> <p>real cold.</p> <p>FRIDAY 11</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and finishing rolls in wringer, in forenoon</p> <p>very cold day. 10° below zero in morrning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SATURDAY, 12 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Father took Tom pig up to the Waltons at noon. Brock went to Rothsay to milk letting. Mother went to town to stay all night with Grandma, with father in the afternoon. Lot of snow fell through night, snowing off and on all day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 13</p> <p>Brock Father went for mother to Wrayton in afternoon and went to Mrs. John Bettesons funeral.</p> <p>very stormy and cold</p> <p>Father 54 years old</p> <p>Uncle Jim 37 years. old.</p> <p>st. Valentine's day {added by the writer} MONDAY, 14</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores, then father went up to S. Walton's for pig. Both went to bush in afternoon. Father went over to Ad. Flath's for a pig after tea.</p> <p>Bright day, snowing a little at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February TUESDAY, 15 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and went to bush in afternoon.</p> <p>Very blustry and stormy, from the easrt. Roads very high and tracks heavy.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 16</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cut wood in bush.</p> <p>Jack Walker here for dinner.</p> <p>Harry got his team down on side road 4 our men helped him out and Brock went up home with him.</p> <p>Quite bright, but was a stormy forenoon.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 17</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and went to bush.</p> <p>Jim Bready here for dinner.</p> <p>Real fine all day. snowing at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February FRIDAY, 18 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and brought up a couple jags of wood from bush in afternoon.</p> <p>Brock and I down to oyster supper in Christian Church.</p> <p>I up to Mary's in forenoon.</p> <p>Quite bright and cold, blewing quite steadely all day.</p> <p>may Gardon and Uncle John called to say may was being married on Feb. 23.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 19</p> <p>Father done the chores. Brock took a couple bags of chop to mill.</p> <p>Father went to town after dinner with some more shey. Brought home fine pairs of shoes, bought at Campstons sale fot $4.95. stormy forenoon.</p> <p>Beautiful afternoon.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 20</p> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Quite fine day. raw south wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February MONDAY, 21 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock did the chores and cleaned hen pen in forenoon.</p> <p>In the bush cutting wood in afternoon.</p> <p>Brock and I down to carnival in rink at night.</p> <p>Quite a fine day. frosty.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 22</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cutting wood in bush.</p> <p>Henry Heslltine here for dinner. He's ardering all dogs to be muzzled.</p> <p>Quite fine all day. Started to snow about seven o'clock and got up a big storm through the night.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 23</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores.</p> <p>Eg. and Jack Benson here for dinner and spent the afternoon.</p> <p>A terrible storm all day. calmed about five o'clock and came very brigh.</p> <p>I snow-shoed up to Mary's at tea time.</p> <p>real frosty night.</p> <p>May Gordons married to Alva Cook.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February THURSDAY,24 1910</p> <p>Father went to town in afternoon with chop. Mother and Brock at town in forenoon</p> <p>Brock and I up to Ada Philp's wedding in afternoon.</p> <p>rather cloudy for a few hours in morning, but turned out a most beautiful bright, clear day. Ada was married at 4 P.M. to Will W. George.</p> <p>Jack Walker here for dinner.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 25</p> <p>Father done chors and went to town in afternoon with chup.</p> <p>Brock over at Frank Page's helping press hay.</p> <p>A little milder.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 26</p> <p>Father choring. Brock over at Page's helping press haytill three o'clock.</p> <p>I snow-shoed to town and back in afternoon. Then Brock and I went down for Grace Mason at night.</p> <p>nasty wet night, soft snow fell then furned to rain and rained nearly all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SUNDAY, 27 (58-307) 1910</p> <p>Home all day. Brock took Grace home after tea.</p> <p>Very mild day. some soft snow fell</p> <p>MONDAY, 28 (59-306)</p> <p>Father done chores and took a couple bags of grain down to station to Ed. English in afternoon. Will and Ella Gregoreg, Harry, Elwin, Mary, Min, Ches and Wella down this evening.</p> <p>Mr. &amp; Mrs. A. Cook (Mary Gordon) started for moose jaw.</p> <p>very mild all day.</p> <p>Brock helped Pages take out cattle this forenoon. Helping press hay this afternoon.</p> <p>March TUESDAY, 1 (60-305)</p> <p>Father done chores and went to town twice with chop. Brock over at Pages all day helping press hay.</p> <p>Mild day and rather misty.</p> <p>Ed. English, Mr. Mihm and Jack Winn left for west to-day taking 40 horses</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March WEDNESDAY, 2 (61-304) 1910</p> <p>Father done chores and went over to Page's in afternoon. Brock there helping press hay. Finished about four P.M.</p> <p>Father went to town for Olive's letter after tea. Very fine day.</p> <p>quite mild. fog for a few hours in A.M.</p> <p>Flora McDonald and Art. Smith married.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 3 (62-303)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores, then went to bush to draw out some wood but it was too wet. Then cut down some trees in old orchard. Brock and Mother at town in afternoon. Got a bag of flour. Jake Carbitt, assessor, here for tea and stayed all night.</p> <p>Very fine day. thawing a lot.</p> <p>Roads full of patch-hales.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 4 (63-302)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cutting down trees in orchard rest of day.</p> <p>Ray and Elwin Gerald brought down a Legharn rooster which came from Little Harris bay.</p> <p>very fine day, snow melting a lot,</p> <p>Will Gregory and Wallace Walker started for the west to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SATURDAY, 5 (64-301) 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and cut down some trees in orchard</p> <p>Brock took Mother and I to town in afternoon. very fine day. almost hot. roads very bad. towns-line full of pitch-holes.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 6 (65-300)</p> <p>Brock to Elwin's in afternoon.</p> <p>Heavy thunder, with lightning and rains in morning.</p> <p>showers occasionally through day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 7 (66-299)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores.</p> <p>Father went to town after dinner</p> <p>Got my trunk and suit-case {illegible} 2.25</p> <p>Turned real cold through night and was very stormy at times all day.</p> <p>Quite a heavy wind.</p> <p>Father and Mother 28 years married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March TUESDAY, 8 (67-298) 1910</p> <p>Father helped with chores and then went over to Frank Page's to help get articles ready for sale. Brock ove to sale. They bough this year olds calves which Page had got at our sale. Jack Ritch called for gobbler.</p> <p>Quite stormy forenoon, cleared towards night.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 9 (68-297)</p> <p>Father done chores. Brock took "Wiek" up to Ray's. He going to draw chup. Brock drove me to ton in forenoon. Ray and Brock drawing chup</p> <p>Father splitting wood in orchard.</p> <p>very dine day. thawing through day. Freezing at night.</p> <p>THURSDAY 10 (69-296)</p> <p>Father choring. Brock helping boad up moveables at Page's in forenoon. Came for me in afternoon and got Paddy shod on front feet.</p> <p>Beautiful bright day.</p> <p>Bill Gass brought back the oats he got when they where burned out.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March FRIDAY , 11 (70-295) 1910</p> <p>Father choring and cutting ice away from door step. Brock up helping Ray fill chop and went with him to town in afternoon. Ray here for dinner. Henry Heseltine here in forenoon.</p> <p>very fine day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 12 (71-294) Father and Bock choring. Ray took down some chops for us. in forenoon. Father, Brock and I at town in afternoon, to see Mr. Malcalanson, but he wasn't down. I'll get my ticket from Mr. Robertson</p> <p>Berth to Winnipeg $ 4.00 &amp; ticket to Cupar $ 27.80 (Tourist.)</p> <p>very fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 18 (72-293)</p> <p>Brock took Mother down to Grandma's in morning and went for her at night.</p> <p>Turned colder and became very stormy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March MONDAY, 14 (73-292) 1910</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores, then Brock went up to Ray's for "Wick + "sam". and father went for the grist in afternoon. Bob. Haggerty here for dinner.</p> <p>very stormy all day. cleared at night.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 15 (74-291)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and drew up wood from bush in afternoon. Wat. Burrowes over here in evening.</p> <p>Quite fine day, but a little stormy in afternoon. wind got up towards night.</p> <p>Buff goose started to lay</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 16 (75-290)</p> <p>Father done the chores and drew up wood from bush. Brock took Mother and I down town this forenoon then drawing wood in afternoon. Winnie McEwing up here in afternoon. Harry, Uncle Rich'd Aunt Emma, Mary and Miss Hussey here this evening.</p> <p>very fine all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March THURSAY, 17 (76-289) 1910</p> <p>Clara started for Cupar this morning</p> <p>Brock took her to the train + Robt took her tunk + got a shoe set fore {not sure}. Then drawing up wood aft John + Mrs Philp brought the trays</p> <p>FRIDAY, 18 (77-288)</p> <p>Da and I choring all forenoon, then cutting wood in orchard.</p> <p>very fine day.</p> <p>Queen's hotel stables and shed, were burned also a cow and a pig</p> <p>bronze goose started to lay</p> <p>SATURDAY, 19 (78-287)</p> <p>Da and I choring and catching roosters for sale at Jos. Davidsons sale, forenoon. Mother and I went to town and took the young roosters and turkeys. to</p> <p>Very fine day, roads bad. got home at 6.30 o'c</p> <p>Heavy rain in the night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SUNDAY, 20 (79-286) 1910</p> <p>Choring all forenoon, I went up to Woodissee's for a while in afternoon.</p> <p>Very fine day but turning colder this evening. Clara with Olive today at Keewatin</p> <p>MONDAY, 21 (80-285)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then cutting wood in the archard. cut down one of the big spruce trees. forenoon</p> <p>I walked out to town for l Lara's card</p> <p>Clara left Keewatin for Wpg</p> <p>S he got into Keewatin at elevan am, Sat. very fine day Phoebe started to lay</p> <p>TUESDAY, 22 (81-284)</p> <p>{Clara 25 years old}</p> <p>Da and I done the Chores. then cutting wood in the poplers till noon.</p> <p>Then after dinner I took the cart and took Wismer's butter. Da picking over cabbage and apples.</p> <p>{Clara staying with Ealenor + Betty today in Wpg.}</p> <p>Da picking over cabbage and apples. Very fine day, snow going fast, roads very good</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March WEDNESDAY, 23 (82-283) 1910</p> <p>Clara started from Wpg for Cupar at 10 to 8 {illegible} got there at 9 P M</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then cutting wood in the poplers till noon.</p> <p>Then after dinner I went down for Clara's letter Da and Mother cleaning the pipes and stove. very fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 24 (83-282)</p> <p>Robt + Brock choring and sewing wood in the poplars all day</p> <p>beautiful weather balmy + mild</p> <p>snow going fast</p> <p>GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 25 (84-281)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores and then I took mother to grandma's went after her about five. Da splitting wood in poplars. Very fine day though a little windy</p> <p>Olive went up to Wpg. + staid till sunday night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SATURDAY, 26 (85-280) 1910</p> <p>Da and I done the chores. then sawing wood in poplars rest of the day. Da gone to Drayton at night. Very fine day, snow nearly all gone</p> <p>SUNDAY, 27 (86-279)</p> <p>Choring in fore noon.</p> <p>up to church in forenoon about 30 people out.</p> <p>Dull day. wind in the east</p> <p>Grey goose layed</p> <p>EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) Monday, 28 (87-278)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then he started to plough the piece up from the poplars. Then he went to town at noon, plowing rest of day. Two cattle-buyers here</p> <p>fine day. a little windy.</p> <p>Got Claras first letter of her safe arrival at Cupar</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March TUESDAY, 29 (88-277) 1910</p> <p>Da and I done the chores, then he plowing all day. Adam Flath here fixing cistern in forenoon</p> <p>beautiful day like Indian Summer</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 30 (89-276)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores. Then he plowing all day. Mother and I at town in the afternoon.</p> <p>Very fine day a few drops of rain about ten Oìclock. am</p> <p>THURSDAY, 31 (90-275)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores. Then plowing rest of day. I went down to office aft.</p> <p>Windy and turning colder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April FRIDAY, 1 (91-274) 1910</p> <p>Da and I choring, then he plowing all day. Drove down a few posts of the wire fence at noon. Uncle Richard {illegible, probably "brought"} up the mail</p> <p>beautiful day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 2 (92-273)</p> <p>Daplowing all day. I splitting a bit of wood in the orchard.</p> <p>I went down for Olive's letter at night. Very fine day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 3 (93-272)</p> <p>I went up to church this morning. Da went over to Wilmot's forenoon. Mr Craig here for a while this aft.</p> <p>fine day but east wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April MONDAY, 4 (94-271) 1910</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then he plowing rest of the day. I spreading a bit of manure in the afternoon.</p> <p>Dull day a little shower about six.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 5 (95-270)</p> <p>Da plowing all day. I up to Uncle Rich'd after-noon. Mother at Drayton. Veery nice day. but a little windy.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 6 (96-269)</p> <p>Da finished plowing corner field about four, then we cleaning up wheal. Mr J. Soden. here for wheat got five bus. I down to town for clover-seed aft. Dull day. snowing at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April THURSDAY, 7 (27-268) 1910</p> <p>Da and I choring then cleaning up wheat cleaned it all up 22 bags. I went down to town for Olive's letter and sold Neckers Bros. sixteen bags. Da over to W. Drewys at night for turkeys. windy snow flurries</p> <p>FRIDAY, 8 (98-267)</p> <p>Da done the chores and I took the wheat down to Necker's got $ 38.08 for it. Then after dinner Da cultivated the root ground on the other place. I down town at night</p> <p>cold day, finer in the afternoon.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 9 (99-266)</p> <p>I done the chores, Da went back and sowed the wheat on the root ground and harrowed it in the afternoon.</p> <p>fine day, but strong wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SUNDAY, 10 (100-265) 1910</p> <p>i up to church in morning.</p> <p>Ross here in afternoon. Also Mr and Mrs Thompson and Hazel.</p> <p>Fine day coolwind.</p> <p>MONDAY, 11 (101-264)</p> <p>Done the chores then hitched up the colts to the disk. They go very good. After dinner we were cleaning seed. Two cattle buyers here. cold forenoon and rained near all afternoon.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 12 (102-263)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then he went back behind the poplars to plow in morning Then aft. he disking with colts and I cultivating in corner bield</p> <p>fine day quine a frost at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April WEDNESDAY, 13 (103-262) 1910</p> <p>Da plowing sad till about ten then harrowed the corner field after dinner sowing in corner field. I down to town in evening.</p> <p>fine day.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 14 (104-261)</p> <p>Finished sowing in corner field then {illegible}-ed it. before dinner. Then after dinner disking and cultivating in field back of poplars.</p> <p>fine day strong wind till evening</p> <p>FRIDAY, 15 (105-260)</p> <p>Da sowing in field back of poplars</p> <p>John Duckering here in forenoon fixing the windmill. I took him to town after dinner. Came on rain about four o'clock.</p> <p>East wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SATURDAY, 16 (106-259) 1910</p> <p>Da finished sowing and harrowing field back of poplars in forenoon then working next to the line fence. Mother and I at Drayton in afternoon East wind dull dark day. started to rain about 8 p.m.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 17 (107-258)</p> <p>Harry came down after breakfast looking for a colt that had got away from him last night {*He &amp;} I hitched up and drove around all forenoon found it at Jack Walkers.</p> <p>Cold drizzling rain all day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 18 (108-257)</p> <p>I took our a grist of chops in forenoon then Da uncovered the roses. Then afterdinner working back at line fence sowed and harrowed it.</p> <p>Fine day. rain at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April TUESDAY, 19 (109-256) 1910</p> <p>Da + Brock choring and fanning up seed grain</p> <p>A very steady rain all day</p> <p>trying to fix cistern pump and broke it</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 30 (110-255)</p> <p>Done the chores then drowing bush out of orchard in forenoon. I went to the Spring S how. Da drawing and piling wood out of orchard.</p> <p>Dull dark day. Fine at times.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 21 (111-254)</p> <p>Da and I done the chores then picking up a piece of the poplars in forenoon.</p> <p>After dinner Da went back to plow back of poplars finished it, then plowing in the poplars. Fine drying day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April FRIDAY, 22 (112-253) 1910</p> <p>Da and I done the chores, then he finished plowing in the poplars. forenoon plowing in orchard and planting sun-flowers and corn. Mr Pte Ritcheson Ritcheson here for dinner. sold him dunc (the steer) for 7 1/4 cts.</p> <p>fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 23 (113-252)</p> <p>Da and I sawing wood in chip yard in forenoon then plowing rest of orchard in afternoon. Walt Plant and Bob Slemmon here in evening dull cold day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 24 (114-251)</p> <p>Da over to J. Towris and Jon Miller for dinner and spent the afternoon</p> <p>Cool day but bright</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April MONDAY, 25 (115-250) 1910</p> <p>Da and I done the chores. then breaking up wood and piling it in up in forenoon</p> <p>Raining hard in morning then terrible winday till about noon.</p> <p>We raking up chips yard and taking it over to the bush pile. fine afternoon</p> <p>Ma took grandma back home and got chummy.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 26 (116-249)</p> <p>Done the chores, thn went over to move stones at the little orchard, came on rain about ten or hafl past. cleared off about noon.then piling wood in afternoon.</p> <p>Dull day.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 27 (117-248)</p> <p>Done the chores then piling and splitting wood Ross here after stock-rack</p> <p>Finished piling wood</p> <p>Dull day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April THURSDAY, 28 (118-247) 1910</p> <p>Done the chores then tagging sheep. Went over to other place to move stone and I came over about half past ten and Carrie had just foaled colt smart, Carrie seemed a little sick so I went down after dinner for the vet.</p> <p>fine day cool wind.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 29 (119-246)</p> <p>Done the chores, then cleaning up pens. Raining quite hard in forenoon. Jack came up to see Carrie and stayed for dinner</p> <p>Carrie sick after dinner. I wentdown and told the vet to come up. and got Dick shod, Carrie has colic.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 30 (120-245)</p> <p>Done the chores. Jack and Wat. come over and helped us load Dunk. Jack went to Moorfield with us. Got $105.10 form him Tom Miller come about ten oclock to make bee hives.</p> <p>Dull cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SUNDY, 1 (121-244) 1910</p> <p>Home all day.</p> <p>Very Dull Rainy Day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 2 (122-243)</p> <p>Done the chores then went to bush for poles to fix the barnyard. Tom Millar came about ten oclock. Started to rain about ten. Raining rest of day. very hard.</p> <p>Working at bee-hives</p> <p>TUESDAY, 3 (123-242)</p> <p>Done the chores. Da fixing the barnyard fence fore-noon Ma went totown in aft. Da moving some stones at little orchard I helping Tom.</p> <p>Cloudy forenoon fine aft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May WEDNESDAY, 4 (124-241) 1910</p> <p>Done the chores, then moving rest of stones and through out the fence and put it up about a rod farther out got it all done but wireing it.</p> <p>Very fine day.</p> <p>ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 5 (125-240)</p> <p>I done the chores, Da plowing in little orchard and I picked up some stones in forenoon</p> <p>Then finished plowing it and harrowed it in afternoon. I. Down to town at night</p> <p>fine day but cool wind.</p> <p>Put young cattle in the bush and the cows on the other place.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 6 (126-239)</p> <p>I done the chores. Da disking in little orchard harrowed it and started to drill it up for mangolds finished it after dinner and sowed them also pit in some garden stuff.</p> <p>fine cool day. Edward VII died at 11.45 PM.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SATURDAY, 7 (127-238) 1910</p> <p>Planting trees in little orchard also some early potatoes in forenoon.</p> <p>Then plowing down old strawberry patch in afternoon. Billi Moorss. young horse here in forenoon fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 8 (128-237)</p> <p>Around home all day.</p> <p>I down to Jack's for while in afternoon</p> <p>Mrs Ed Burraws here in aft.</p> <p>Fine day.</p> <p>MONDAY, 9 (129-236)</p> <p>Done the chores then disking pea ground and harrowing it before{d} dinner then sowed peas and harrowed it in after noon</p> <p>Fine day dull at noon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May TUESDAY, 10 (150-235) 1910</p> <p>Da disking and I sowing in back field on the other place. in fore.</p> <p>Then after dinner I harrowed what I sowed in forenoon. Came on a very heavy rain about six. Dull dark day. Tom Miller came in fore.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 11 (131-234)</p> <p>Da disking and I sowing in back field in forenoon. Tom Miller came went home about ten. Da {finished} sowing and harrowed it in after moon</p> <p>I down town at night. cool. day.</p> <p>heavy frost at night</p> <p>THURSDAY, 12 (132-233)</p> <p>Da disking and I cultivating in field beside goose wheat finished it by noon. I hen do sowing barley on it and harrowing after tea</p> <p>Very cool day heavy frost</p> <p>Tom went home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May {X NC B} FRIDAY, 13 (133-232) 1910</p> <p>Da finished sowing and harrowing</p> <p>barley ground about milking then plowing</p> <p>patch behind barn after tea. Jim Bready here for tea. Harry down after tea. F inished seeding today Very cold snowing near all day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 14 (134-231)</p> <p>Da disking and harrowing orchard in forenoon then Tom Miller came at noon and he and da made a milk stand and put it at the road. Charlie F lath here at noon for potatoes. I took ma to town aft. and went after her in the evening fine but cool.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 15 (135-230)</p> <p>I up to church in morning. Da down to Jack for while in forenoon. Then after tea he went over to see Leio F lath</p> <p>Very fine day..</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May MONDAY,16 (136-229) 1910</p> <p>I uesday</p> <p>Da harrowing root and corn ground in fore</p> <p>I down town with 2 bags of chop.</p> <p>I hen cutting and planting potatoes</p> <p>finished about milking time</p> <p>Winday day very dark at times</p> <p>{Monday} TUESDAY, 17 (137-228)</p> <p>Disking and cultivating root and corn ground Edgie Benson here for load of hay about ten o'clock</p> <p>Rather bright day. heavy rain at night</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 18 (138-227)</p> <p>sprouting potatoes in forenoon then tinkering around in aft.</p> <p>Elwin and Ray in at night</p> <p>Very winday cold day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May THURSDAY, 19 (139-226) 1910</p> <p>Da plowed the road side then we picking stone the rest of the day.</p> <p>fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 20 (140-225)</p> <p>Da went back to pick stones I took ma to Gandma's and left her and went for her after tea, picking stones till noon then it came on rain and mizzled all aft. We planting dahlia's in afternoon. King Edward buried today.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 21 (141-224)</p> <p>I choring. Da went down for our plank to the mill also got some chop. in forenoon. Then after dinner we built a fence around the plot of grass below the orchard and put the pigs in it</p> <p>Dull morning but turned out very hot</p> <p>Edgerton Benson and Lizzie Mitchel here for dinner.</p> <p>saw commet</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SUNDAY, 22 (142-223) 1910</p> <p>Da went over to Iks and Lowery's in after {new line} noon.</p> <p>Dull day raining at times.</p> <p>MONDAY, 23 (143-222)</p> <p>Da choring. then disked a piece for corn and sowed it before dinner. I down town for seed corn in forenoon. Sowing some flower seeds in afternoon. Very dull misty morn-ing {new line} showers of rain off and on. Heavy rain at noon</p> <p>VICTORIA DAY (Dominon) TUESDAY, 24 (144-221)</p> <p>Ma and I went to town to spend the day. Da digging over chip yard and choring</p> <p>I bought ma home about 5 P M and then I went back to the concert.</p> <p>beautiful day. Very long crowd. hall full.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May WEDNESDAY, 25 (145-220) 1910</p> <p>Da disking and sowing corn in forenoon</p> <p>I choring and fixing up some fence. Da disked and sowed little strip beside poplars to Kaffir Corn. Bob Gass here for hay. Grandma and Nellie here for tea Fine day. but cool night.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 26 (146-219)</p> <p>Da plowing orchard in fore. Came on rain after dinner and we were just choring and grinding mower knife and scythe.</p> <p>Dadown to town and got a new lown mower</p> <p>FRIDAY, 27 (147-218)</p> <p>Howed goose-berries and currant bushes. and cut some grass on the lawn then picking stones on barley field in after noon.</p> <p>fine day a little winday</p> <p>Arvin {not sure} down to get teeth our of colt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SATURDAY, 28 (148-217) 1910</p> <p>Da picked stones off of the back 14 acre field in forenoon. I choring. Mother at Drayton. Billy Moore and Mike Bender here. We picking stones in aft. I to town at night took Lowon Morew to Pattersons fine day quite warm.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 29 (149-216)</p> <p>I up to Uncle Richrd's in afternoon for sprayer. Home rest of day.</p> <p>Dull day. with heavy thunder showers.</p> <p>MONDAY, 30 (150-215)</p> <p>Cleaned the hen pens and sprayed them</p> <p>Willie Elliot here for potatoes got 6 bags for $ 2.00 Cold rain all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May TUESDAY, 31 (151-214) 1910</p> <p>Da went down to the bush for maple trees got out 18 teen in forenoon. then after dinner we got them and planted them in vacent places in the row. Dull day cold and like rain Archie Makwell here for potatoes wed night</p> <p>June WEDNESDAY, 1 (152-213)</p> <p>Cleaning up back-grainary in forenoon</p> <p>Then plowed a piece of sod on side road and drew two loads for banking.</p> <p>Jack Brooks here in forenoon.</p> <p>Very heavy snow storm from 5 am till ten o'cl then turned to rain</p> <p>THURSDAY, 2 (153-212)</p> <p>Da and Brock drawing banking {illegible} loads</p> <p>Brock came down to noon train to meet me. Came from Keewatin.</p> <p>quite cold and dull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 3 (154 - 211) 1910</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing banking, cold wind but much brighter</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (155 - 210)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing banking, leveling and sewing grass seed on it. Ma and I to Drayton in afternoon. Washed buggy, after tea. Fine day, quite warm but cooler towards evening and looking like rain. Clara spend 24th may in Lipton with Meru.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 5 (156 - 209)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Roy here for dinner. Raining in forenoon, quite cold and dull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 6 (157 - 208) 1910</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing out manure on root ground. We washed and cleaned pipes. A little shower in afternoon dull and cold wind. Set out 2 doz pansy plants at noon. Mrs T Henderson got them from Hamilton. 16 loads of manure to - day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (158 - 207)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing out manure unto the root ground. Roy helping also Harry with his team. Drew out forty eight loads. Brock down town after tea for mail and sugar. Bright and warmer but high wind through day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 8 (159 - 206)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished drawing out manure on root ground. Drew up two loads of wood from poplars after tea. Red Polly - ten pigs warm bright day with a slight sprinkle in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 9 (160 - 205) 1910</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing root ground until about ten then took team to Drayton. Ploughing and harrowing in afternoon. I rode down to town with him. Had dinner with grandma and tea with Miss Duncan. Home about eight. Mary here in eveing. A lovely warm day {right side of text; Got BBl. Sugar from Gibb $16.75} Brock choring and p[ainted some hives.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (161 - 204)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing and harrowing root ground. Brock choring. Da moved lawn after tea. Warm day but looking like rain at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 11 (162 - 203)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing back on root ground, came on heavy rain about eleven so had to stop. Working at hives in old house in afternoon. Rained though the night and steady since about eleven.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 12 (163 - 202) 1910</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church in morning. At home rest of day. Da and Ma order to see Louis F Loth after tea and went on to Drayton to grandmas. Home about 9.30 Pass up in evening to see Brock. Real misty in morning but cleared towards noon. windy but not cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 13 (164 - 201)</span></h2> <p>Da banking along wire fence against Burrows sheep. Brock choring &amp; tending bees in forenoon. One swarm came off. Da washing sheep after noon also Brock. Mrs Mausser here in afternoon and Bob Gass here for load of hay. Lovely warm day. Da scuffled potatoes on other place after supper and went to Drayton.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 14 (165 - 200)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing and harrowing root ground. Brock choring. Ma to Drayton in afternoon. Hoeing potatoes on other place after tea. Very hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 15 (166 - 199) 1910</span></h2> <p>Da diccing root ground and hoeing on other place after tea. Brock choring Ma &amp; I picking potatoes out of pit after tea. Mr Bell here with duck eggs. Walt brought home his new team. Very hot sultry day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16 (167 - 198)</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing root ground and got about thirty rows riged up before rain came on about four p.m. Quite a bitter thunder storm. Brock to town in afternoon for turnip seed. Mrs Barry here for little while, and Crackers came in out of the rain. Harry's colt ran away. He here for tea, A terrible hot day, hardly of breath of air moving.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 17 (168 - 197)</span></h2> <p>Da clipping spruce in forenoon &amp; untill about four this afternoon. then went out and sewed what ground he had riged up, At spruce after tea again and up to Harry's. Mr I Hilborn here for a fag {bundle} of hay. Charlie plant called to see Da. Brock choring &amp; washed buggy. An occasional sprinkle but quite windy close and thundry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 18 (169 - 196) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da drilled up rest of turnip ground and Roy helped him sew in morning, finished six after dinner. Then sheared the sheep. Got through about seven. Brock and I to town in evening. Fine day, rather warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19 (170 - 195)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I left for Elora about seven a.m and got there about 9.15. Dwon to Mr Thompon's. Got home about eleven Da and Ma at home all day. Very hot and fine.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 20 (171 - 194)</span></h2> <p>Choring in forenoon. Da up helping Roy shear his sheep. Got home about three. Then digging out round dabbia's at road. Brock up to uncle Richards and {illegible}'s with a pup. warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 21 (172 - 193) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da scuffled potatoes and corn on other side of house, Brock hoeing among potatoes. Planted some more corn where it was missed after tea. Ma went to town about 8.30 this morning and got back at six. Very hot sultry day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (173 - 192)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring, Planted some more corn that was missed, Hoeing in other place in afternoon. Carrots Warm day but quite a breeze. Norm Floth sick in bed with Inflammatory Rheumatism.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 23 (174 - 191)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing marigols in other place. I to Drayton in afternoon with Dick. very hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 24 (175 - 190) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da scuffled among currant bushes and potatoes. Went to Mr Withers funeral after dinner then all over to Garden party at Montgomery's. Lovely day with a nice breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (176 - 189)</span></h2> <p>Choring Da scuffled among currant bushes Da diccing orchard and mowed lawn. Then sewed buckwheat on it after dinner and harrowed it. Ma and Da down at W. Nesckers 10th anniversary. Brock to station at night to meet Eerie but she didn't come. Pass here to say when to start road work Warm day with a little breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 26 (177 - 188)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. very warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 27 (178 - 187) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock doing road work, Jack Walker here for dinner. Harry and Roy in to-night to say old Sam died last night. Cloudy. came in a nice gentle rain about eleven cleared about five. Brown sick with fever.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (179 - 186)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock doing road work all day. Jack Walker here for dinner, helping draw gravel in afternoon. Walk took his team to station to J Brady. Cleared up nicely and was quite warm lovely night. Mr R Garbutt here to see me.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 29 (180 - 185)</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Robt &amp; Brock finished road work fore then aft dinner Robt cutting a small piece of Alfafa &amp; Clover terrible hot weather Brock took Olive to the tain for Elora, then home choring Still very hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 30 (181 - 184) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Robt got ready and drew 4 loads of hay to Wismers two fore noon &amp; two in aft. Sold hay for $11 00/ ton Jack Walker helping all day. Brock choring round &amp; Paris {Gruming?} Earley potatoes Robt brought a load of shingles from Drayton for the Passonage. Rictory stable at Rothsy very warm day. Jake Carbitt called to get Robt to bring shingles.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July DOMINION DAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 1 (182 - 183)</span></h2> <p>Brock took shingles to Rothsay Early morn and then took me down home staid all day with mother Robt &amp; Brock raking and putting up clover &amp; alfafa very hot weather. Brock cam for me at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2 (183 - 182)</span></h2> <p>Robt &amp; Brock &amp; Jack put on a load of hay, for Dr Griffin Robt took it down fore. Jack &amp; Alioyn Flemming here for Dinner. Hived a swarm of Bees after dinner, Brock gone to Teviotdale with Carrie, &amp; Robt banked the potatoes then took Wool to Drayton at night still very hot &amp; smoky.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 3 (184 - 181) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock and I at E - Church fore At home rest of day much cooler Brock gone to camp at Moorefield at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4 (185 - 180)</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Brock went to town with chop and Robt snowing then Brock raking and Robt putting up hay</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">5 TUESDAY, 5 (186 - 179)</span></h2> <p>Mowing &amp; Raking and putting up hay all day. Jack helping all day. Drawing in clover &amp; alfafa Mrs J Lawling &amp; Mrs Wilson here in aft &amp; for tea terrible hot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY, 6 (187 - 178) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Brock mowing hay back at the wind mill. Robt &amp; Jack putting up hay Brock raking afternoon and Robt &amp; Jack putting up Rev Fletcher &amp; B Robertson &amp; friend called here for Uncle Willie &amp; Grandma here for Dinner Terrible hot day sent butter to Wismer with Willie.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7 (188 - 177)</span></h2> <p>Little rain last night Robt mowing fence corners fore Brock cleaning stables &amp; paris greening potatoes cutting in afternoon</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8 (189 - 176)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Finished cutting and raked up hay. Da putting it up worked until ten at night. I came home on seven train Brock &amp; I went on to methodist garden party. Molly foaled about 12 at night. Da and Brock up all night. Da went out &amp; got Ms Ewing's, Watt and Jack to help raise hen. Nice day. Old Mrs Benning is dead.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 9 (190 - 175) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Ross, Willie Ellie &amp; Jack helping Da draw in. Got in about 18 acres. Brock to town in morning for meat. Terrible hot day. Threatening and threatening Thundering and threatening rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10 (191 - 174)</span></h2> <p>Old Molly died this morning about seven. Jack &amp; Watt helping Da bury her in the forenoon. Here for dinner. At home all day. Chas Walker here in evening. Rained real hard off and on at times all day. Molly 20 yrs old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11 (192 - 173)</span></h2> <p>Brock to town in morning. Da scuffled turnips. Hoeing in afternoon. Very warm day with a little breeze in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY, 12 (193 - 172) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da helping Wilmot saw wood in morning and Watt in afternoon. Brock helping Jack draw banking for his dump in forenoon. Both here for dinner, choring in afternoon. Raining real hard off and on all day. Load up from Drayton, in Mrs Henderson, Maud, Beckie, Madge, Miss McGuire, Helen, Miss Ellie, Harr, Mill, Cyril, Mr Garbutt.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13 (194 - 171)</span></h2> <p>Brock took Ma to Drayton in forenoon &amp; went after her after tea. Helping Ms Ewings cut hay in afternoon. Brock Da helping Burrows saw wood at other place all day. Mrs Lom Bleeman buried to-day. Drown herself. Nice cool bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14 (195 - 170)</span></h2> <p>Brock down for about an hour or so in morning to help Ross finish curring. Da choring round and pitched off load in barn. Then drew rest of new hay. Ross &amp; his father &amp; Jack helping. Got through about three. Then all down helping Ms Ewings rake &amp; put up hay. Warm fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY, 15 (196 - 169) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Brock drove me down in afternoon to town I at Dr. Coraw's for tea. walked home about dusk. Fine but very warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16 (197 - 168)</span></h2> <p>Cleaned calf &amp; pig pens in morning. Mr W Moore here for dinner. Da went to town with him in afternoon. Brock choring. Dr. Giffen here to see colt. Quite rainy &amp; dull until noon then cleared off a little.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17 (198 - 167)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I at church in morning. Home rest of day. No one here, except Dr Giffen called this a. m to see colt. Cloudy at times and a little cool, Art Wells down to-day at {sentence left unfinished}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 18 (199 - 166) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock hoeing roots all day. Brock took down a couple of bage of chop in morning and went for them about five. I went down with him &amp; stayed all night. Party at H. B. Robterston's. Warm day with a little wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUEDAY, 19 (200 - 165)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock helping Ms Ewings to-day draw in their hay and raking Jack's. I walked home this morning. Mr Henderson out for oats to-night warm day but fine.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20 (201 - 164)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing turnips until about nine. Then down helping Jack draw in till three then Ms Ewings drawing in. Da home about nine. Uncle Jim &amp; Grandma here for an hour in forenoon. Over to cemetry. Grandpa's stone put up yesterday. Fine day, warm and looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 21 (202 - 163) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock hoeing roots in forenoon, Da to Drayton in afternoon and scuffled a few rows of turnips when he came home. Da hoeing after supper and Brock choring. Thundering and lightening but not much rain heavy rain thro night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22 (203 - 162)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing and scuffling roots all day. Ma down to Drayton in afternoon and got Dick shod. Miss A Doyle and Helen called in for a minute out driving. Warm close day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23 (204 - 161)</span></h2> <p>Choring then scuffling some turnips and hoeing in afternoon, and after supper Brock up for Joe Fotheringham in morning to see Colt. He not at home so came down after tea. Ma &amp; I down for the mail. Little sprikle while we were away. Very hot close day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 24 (205 - 160) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Brock's handwriting?} Home all day. Ma and Da over to Dick Lowes after tea. Came up a big Thunder storm with some hail. Gerald here for a little while Mr. Brett and Will and {Olive??} came in out of the storm. Raint day with some wind but very close.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25 (206 - 159)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock to town this morning. Da back on other place fixing fence so Cows can get on new pasture. Then hoeing roots in afternoon Brock extracting honey Watt helped. Had 73 1/2 lbs at night Jim Callinow &amp; Mr Mason called to see about getting some hay. Quite windy &amp; a little cooler.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26 (207 - 158)</span></h2> <p>Some chores. Da scuffling roots. Brock &amp; we extracting rest of honey. Had 116 lbs altogether. Frank Page here for dinner. Hoeing and finished scuffling in afternoon. Fine day with a little breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY, 27 (208 - 157) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da choring in forenoon and hoed the last of the turnips. Brock down helping Mc Ewings cut. Both there after dinner putting up hay. Came on a little shower about three so {meu?} came home. Da over for Mr Raymond to fix windmill. Took him home after tea and round by Drayton. I up to Mary's in evening. Warm day but cleared up to-wards night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28 (209 - 156)</span></h2> <p>Jack and Ross here in morning helping cut hay on other side of poplars. Then down at McEwings &amp; Jack's until about four. Here putting up what was cut. Brock raked it in afternoon. Then down after tea and drew in M. Ewings Mable, Rosalie &amp; Miss Grant called. Mrs Barry here for gooseberries. Lovely day with a nice breeze. Ma down to see Mrs. Walker.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29 (210 - 155)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock down helping Jack and McEwings draw ice. Finished at both places. Came up here after team and drew in two or three loads. Mary and Hazel Layton here in Evening. Ma to town in afternoon. Warm day. Threatened rain in afternoon. Sprinked a little but none to hurt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 30 (211 - 154) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Jack and Ross helping cut hay by Jack's line fence. Got it raken and put up. I up to Palmerston with Annie Foa. She drove me out after tea. Brock to town in evening. Cool day with high wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 31 (212 - 153)</span></h2> <p>Home all day until evening then Brock and Ma down to Grandma's Fine cool day. Robertson Brought Helen out with them.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 1 (213 - 152)</span></h2> <p>Jakc and Ross here helping draw in hay. Got all in but one load when it came on rain. Quite a little shower Jack cut the fall wheat. Helen here all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 2 (214 - 151) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock cut little field by bush. Raked it after dinner. Jack helped put it up. I took Helen back to town. Roslie was to come but could not make connections on account of strike. Bernice Deacker came up with snap of house. sew in last load out of field by road after tea. Very warm close day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3 (215 - 150)</span></h2> <p>{In Brock's handwriting} Jack and Ross helping cut hay on other place. Brock raked it after dinner and they put it up. Unloaded the load in the driving house. Rosalie came on nine train, Uncle Willie &amp; Grandma called. Mr Thus Hill and Olive in and Art Booth here for dinner. Watt helped in afternoon. Came up thunder storm about six thirty, quite a little shower.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THUSDAY, 4 (216 - 149)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da cut hay down near bush in morning. Brock to town with two bags chop. Raking and put up hay in afternoon. Rosalie and I up to Walkers in evening. Very windy a little cloudy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY, 5 (217 - 148) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} {Written in top margin: "Caleb Lowes buried"} Watt, Jack, Ross, Harry, Roy &amp; Elwin helping draw in last of hay to-day also the little patch of fall wheat. Mrs John Elliot of Kenora &amp; a Miss Burns here for dinner. Brock, Rosalie and I down for mail in evening. Mr Bender here for dinner. Very windy and cloudy at times</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6 (218 - 147)</span></h2> <p>Bock raking hay fields in morning. Rosalie &amp; I up calling on McKays. Lawlier's McDonalds &amp; Newsleads. she stayed there for tea. We to town in evening. Da putting up rakings. Windy &amp; bright at times but warmer. Hoeing strawberries and cleaned horse stables in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 7 (219 - 146)</span></h2> <p>Brock Rosalie &amp; I up to church in morning, at Aunt Emma's for dinner. Rosalie stayed for team and came home after church. Little cloudy but warmer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 8 (220 - 145) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock to town in morning. Da and Watt drew in rakings and took the wheat up to Chas Walkers. Hoeing roots in afternoon. I having a little party for Rosalie. Brock went down for Grace and took her back. Warm and bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9 (221 - 144)</span></h2> <p>Da scuffled roots in forenoon. Brock hoeing until rain came on quite a shower about 10.30. Took Rosalie to noon train and Grace back. Both hoeing in afternoon. Sultry day. looking like rain, showery after tea. Heavy rain this night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 10 (222 - 143)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring in forenoon. Da took over pig to Beet Towriss's. Hoeing roots in afternoon. Fine warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 11 (223 - 142) 1910</span></h2> <p>Hoeing roots all day. Mother to town in afternoon. Brock up to Harry's and Roy's after tea but no one home got Chummie from Wilmot's. Ms Fielding here. Fine warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12 (224 - 141)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring and hoeing roots in morning. Da over to Bert Townie's for pig. Hoeing in afternoon. Da took two pigs up to Walton's after tea. Brock to town for Clara's letter. I up to Mary's after tea. Lovely fine day but warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 13 (225 - 140)</span></h2> <p>Harry &amp; Roy here bef helping cut the alsike. Got it cut and drew in. Had to get Mr. Morrison's pea harvester. Very hot sultry day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 14 (226 - 139) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Ma and Da went over to Art Booths about eleven. Home at five. Brock up to see Fatheringham about the colt. Jersey calved on other place so went back and brought her up to orchard. Looking very like rain. Cloudy at times. Very sultry &amp; hot. Thunder &amp; lightning after team but no rain</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 15 (227 - 138)</span></h2> <p>Da took old Dick and went down to help Jack with his barley. Dr Cassidy out to set Mrs Walker's leg, she broke it Friday. M down in forenoon and again in evening. Brock to town in morning. Then pulling weeds in currant bushes after dinner. Threatened rain all day. Very black, thundry &amp; close. Da home about four, a little shower after that. opened Ginger's hip this morning</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 16 (228 - 137)</span></h2> <p>Da scuffling roots in forenoon. Brock pulling wees in potatoes. Took Carrie down in cart in afternoon to get her shod. Da took Dick and went down to Jack's after dinner. Cutting &amp; shocking up. Up to Walton's after supper for pigs. Took Pady &amp; the cart. Sultry close day. Very threatening all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 17 (229 - 136) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Jack brought up Lottie for third horse. Cut the barley on other place and shocked it. Very hot day. Thunder storm through the night and quite a heavy rain. Ma down to see Old Mrs. Walker. I up to Mary's after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18 (230 - 135)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock cleaned up barn floor in morning. Brock took Ma to town in afternoon. Da down with load of chop. I down to Walker's &amp; McEwings in eveing Dull &amp; misty in morning but fine &amp; warmer towards evening. Mr. Burrows fell down steps and brock a rib or two.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 19 (231 - 134)</span></h2> <p>Jack up with Lottie and cut the wheat. Got through about four o'clock. Then started the oats back on sideroad. Brock &amp; Da shocking up. Mr Brelay, Della Stinson &amp; her sister here for tea. Came after we had got started. Bock and I down town at night. Nice fine day with breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 20 (232 - 133) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Cutting oats back on sideroad. Jack had to go for is binder in morning. Ours wouldn't work. Da and Brock shocking. Striker out and hung screen door in forenoon. Brock &amp; Ma down to town to-night. Staying with Grandma. Da up to Wm Moore's with Carrie. Lovely warm day. Quite a little frost last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (233 - 132)</span></h2> <p>Harry came down in morning stayed for dinner. Brock went for Ma after tea, Da down to Jack's. Lovely day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 22 (234 - 131)</span></h2> <p>Heavy storm early this morning. Da and Brock choring. Jack up and cutting oats next line fence in afternoon. Mr Henderson here for oats and stayed for tea. Got 50 bu. Brock up to Woodisee's after supper for Da's crutches. Mr. Henderson took them to Norm Floth. Brightened a little but still looking like rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 23 (235 - 130) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Jack here this morning finished cutting oats on sideroad at noon. Then went down after dinner to cut some at Jack's but came on rain home about three. Da and I down to towen in evening and met Marie. Brock at Will Powells flaxbee. Very dull with shower in afternoon. Bock at Chas Walkers threshing in forenoon. Helping Harry shock up until rain came one. Threshed load of wheat for us at Walkers 6 1/2 bags.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24 (236 - 129)</span></h2> <p>Da choring Brock to town to get Hughie Hughs to come out and fix binder. Here for dinner and got it fixed. Da cutting in corner field in afternoon. Brock to Ikes thresking in aft also cut raked alfafa and they put it up after tea. Da mowed it in morning. Quite warm &amp; threatening rain. Marie here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 25 (237 - 128)</span></h2> <p>Da cutting in the corner field at sideroad down bad. Chester here with builder &amp; team. Cutting at 14 ac on other place. Brock back shocking up. Watt helped Da show for while in forenoon and again after dinner. Little shower at noon. Da stopped about five and went back to Chester. Came on rain about six. Very heavy and strong wind. Raining all evening. Very close through the day. Marie here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY, 26 (238 - 127) 1910</span></h2> <p>Chester here cutting in morning. Finished 14 ac about 12.30. Da and Brock shocking. Chester and Watt with his team cutting in corner field. Brock &amp; Da shocking. I walked to town in afternoon. Ma down to see Mrs. Walker after supper. Ales McLeman here about noon for Marie. Cool with little breeze. Cleared up nicely after rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27 (239 - 126)</span></h2> <p>Chester here all day helping draw in. Cleared the corner field of oats. Mr Walker came down with team in afternoon and finished cutting it about hour and half. Da Brock &amp; Ma to town at night for Miss Duncan and Annie. Put up patch of clover behind driving house after tea. Fine day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 28 (240 - 125)</span></h2> <p>Brock, Miss Duncan and Ma over to cemetry in morning. Bob Gass and Maggie here in after noon and for tea. Bock and I took the girls to town after tea. Nice day but warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 29 (241 - 124) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock and Da drew in barley on other place. Finished by six then went for one load of red alfafa clover after supper. Wm Moore called with thistle seed. Misty in morning but turned out a lovely day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30 (242 - 123)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing in oats from back on sideroad all day. Brock drove me down to a euchre party at Miss Duncans. Came home with Mr &amp; Mrs McQooae. Fine day but sultry. rain through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 31 (243 - 122)</span></h2> <p>Choring and working round in forenoon leveled mows and fixed gaps put away the binder, got up one load of oats from back at sideroad before supper and one after. Brock up to Walkers to see about getting Chester. Quite dull in morning with little shower but cleared up in afternoon. Heard Mrs Jim McDonald was dead.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 1 (244 - 121) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock brought up last two loads from back at line fence and choring in forenoon. Mr Adam Floth helping in afternoon. Drew in 3 loads from 14 ac. on other place. Brock up to Walkers after supper for a calf. Fine day but dull at times, heavy dew.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (245 - 120)</span></h2> <p>Chester here helping all day. Finished drawing in the 14 acres and got one load of wheat. I walked to town this morning Lovely day, rather cool with little breeze</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3 (246 - 119)</span></h2> <p>Mr. Walker and Chester here with team also Watt. Drew in wheat in forenoon. Came on heavy shower after dinner. Da choring all afternoon. Brock and Ma to town. Fine but close morning, looking like rain dull in afternoon and showery. Gave Chester $5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY, 4 (247 - 118) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Ma and Da down to Jack Ritches for dinner and tea. Brock up to Uncle Richie for while in afternoon. Rather cool, bright and cloudy and spells</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">LABOR DAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 5 (248 - 117)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and doing odd jobs. Cleaned pens in forenoon and horsestable, then brought over sheep and lambs and divided them, fixing fence in afternoon. Very heavy rain in morning, very dull and close all day with an occasional sprikle.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6 (249 - 116)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring, took pigs back to other place and fixed fence. Brock down with chop in afternoon but did not get it home with him, got Carrie shod and a bbl of salt. Da pulling weeds in strawberries. Dull and damp in morning but clearing up in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY, 7 (250- 115) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da choring and pulling weeds in strawberry patch in morning. Brock went down for chop with team. Da pulling weeds in little orchard on other place in afternoon, Brock took a load of cheese to Moorefield. Brock and I down town in evening. Fine cool day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8 (251 - 114)</span></h2> <p>Da cut the few oats in strawberry patch, then Brock cut Alfafa on other place and Da digging potatoes in little orchard. After dinner Brock raked the hay and they got in put up. Ma down to see Mrs Walker after tea. Bright warm day. Clouded up about four and we had a little shower at six. Quite a bit of lightening at night and high wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9 (252 - 113)</span></h2> <p>Brock cut red clover this morning also law and took pea harvesters to Roy's. Da tie up trees in little orchard. Brock raked clover after dinner and they put it up. Da finished it after tea. Ma walked to town this afternoon. Brock went for her after tea and brought Grandma out. Fine cool day, windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY, 10 (253 - 112 1910)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da at Issac Hilborn's threshing all day. Brock done chores, raked oat stubble in corner field and drew in after dinne one load. Ma and Grandma down to see Mrs Walker after tea. Brock drove me down to town. Stayed at J. Henderson's over Sunday. Chas Walker came down and went to town with Da. Lovely bright day but a little cold. Heavy frost last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11 (254 - 111)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Brock brought Grandma home and got me. Nice day and bright. Brock up to Roy's in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 12 (255 - 110)</span></h2> <p>Brock at Issac Hilborn's threshing until noon. Watt and Roy helped Da draw in the Alfafa &amp; red clovers in forenoon. Harry down after dinner with his team and pulled peas and Da drawing them in. Got about half pulled &amp; in. Brock got pea harvester from J Hilborn. Fine day, but cloudy at times and looking like rain. Very misty at night. Mr Burrows {Sentence left unfinished}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 13 (256 - 109) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da took load of Alfafa down to D. Henderson home by noon. Brock choring. Harry and Roy came down before dinner. Working at peas. Watt helping draw in in afternoon. Harry went home when he finished pulling about 3. Brock took pea harvester back to Hillborns before supper. Lovely day and quite warm but cool at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (257 - 108)</span></h2> <p>Da started to cut corn this morning. Cutting all day. Brock choring around, feeling quite miserable all day. Ma and I to Drayton in afternoon. I stayed all night with Grandma. Nellie and Lily up. Lovely day and quite warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THUSDAY, 15 (258 - 107)</span></h2> <p>Da cutting corn all day. Brock drew in the few oats in strawberry patch. After dinner drew up a couple of loads of wood and brough in a load of corn, feeling better. Bob Corbett here for supper. Brock and I down to a dance in the hall. I walked out this morning. Lovely sunny warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 16 (259 - 106) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da went out and started Brock to plough back at line fence. He cutting corn rest of day and Brock ploughing. Mr Wm Garneau called this morning to see Da for a little while. Beautiful day, very warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (260 - 105)</span></h2> <p>Da cutting corn all day. Brock ploughing. Brock and I to town at night. Fine day and warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 18 (261 - 104)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church this morning. Da over to Tom Millers after dinner got home about 8.30. Dull and cold all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September MONDAY, 19 (262 - 103) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da cutting corn all day. Brock ploughing back at line fence. I walked to town in afternoon. Lovely day but warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (263 - 102)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock taking up potatoes all day. Ma to town in afternoon. Eleven from Drayton out here at night for corn feed. Mr &amp; Mrs Henderson, Madge, Annie, Helen, Miss Duncan, J Cunningham, Mike, Cyril, Mr. Griffen, and Mr Barneyoat. Nice day but little dull and cold in afternoon. Lovely night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21 (264 - 101)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished potatoes and brought in a load of corn. I to town in afternoon. Brock took Ma to train this morning. She gone to Guelph for few days. Lovely cool day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 22 (265 - 100) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring and filling woodhouse. Da over to Wilmont's in evening for a little pig. Gave $5 xx/100 for it. Lovely bright day. Heavy frost last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (266 - 99)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished filling woodhouse about four. Drew in a load of corn, then harrowed potatoe patch and picked up the potatoes. Brock and I down to meet Ma, she came home from Guelph. Dull day but warm, looking like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24 (267 - 98)</span></h2> <p>Choring and cleaning pens. Da went to Montgomery's for our two pigs that got over there. Brock to town in afternoon with a couple of bags of chop. Da ploughing in 14 ac. on other place. Brock took me to town at night, staying with Helen. Dull cold misty day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY, 25 (268 - 97) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock up at Wm Lowry's in afternoon, Mr. Craig here. Brock came down after tea to Robertsons. Dull cold day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (269 - 96)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drawing out manure all day on corner field. Ma down to see Mrs. Walker after tea and Brock at party at McKee's. Very dull and misty day. Cecil brough invitations to McKee's party in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27 (270 - 95)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drawing out manure on other place. Da down to town in evening. Very heavy rain in morning but clearing up after dinner and a little cooler.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY, 28 (271 - 94) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing back by line fence all day. Brock picked apples in morning, after dinner cleaned horsestables and cut a load of corn. Cool day but clearing up nicely</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29 (272 - 93)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day. Brock drove Ma &amp; I down town in morning. She stayed at Grandma's all day. Up to Raymonds to see about duck but could not get one. Up to Joe Bells in afternoon for our duck and got a drake. Down for Ma at night. Lovely bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30 (273 - 92)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day near line fence. Brock to town in morning with a few bags chop in buggy. Took down some more after dinner and brought other home. Then up to Workmans for a duck. Took me to Miss Cunningham's after tea. Tom Woodissee called to get Brock to help them to-morrow. Lovely day but looking like rain to-wards night. Little thunder and lightening but not much rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 1 (274 - 91) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock helping Woodissee's fill their silo, Da drew three loads of coal from station, and one load down town for Mr Floth. I walked out this morning. Nice morning but turned very windy and cold to-wards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (275 - 90)</span></h2> <p>Home in forenoon. Da up to Roy's in afternoon and Brock at McDonals to tell them about the coal. Fine day but a little dull at night and a few drops of rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 3 (276 - 89)</span></h2> <p>Da drew three two load of coal home and some more down town for Mr. Floth. Brock and Woodissee's in forenoon. Came home after dinner, topping a few turnips in afternoon. Roy here at night. Fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 4 (277 - 88) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring. Watt brought over a couple of pig troughs in afternoon. Raining all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (278 - 87)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring in forenoon, Da ploughing back at line fence all day. We three down to Drayton show in afternoon. I stayed for concert. Dull and close day, came on rain about 5.30 Rainy night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 6 (279 - 86)</span></h2> <p>Brock came down to Grandma's for me this morning, Da and he choring round rest of day and cleaning pens. Raining all day. Will Walker called off 14th.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY, 7 (280 - 85) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing all day, Brock choring and over to Ike's in forenoon. Roy in for some grain for chop. Brock choring in afternoon. Mr &amp; Mrs Henry Perkin here fore tea &amp; to spend evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8 (281 - 84)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day, Ike McIssac clipped Paddy in forenoon. Brock to town in afternoon with a couple of bags of chop. He and I down at night. Fine day but little cloudy to-wards evening and a few drops of rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 9 (282 - 83)</span></h2> <p>Mr &amp; Mrs Chas Thompson from Elora here for dinner and tea. Da &amp; Mr Thompson up to Woodisee's in afternoon. Rather a dull cool day looking like rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 10 (283 - 82) 1910</span></h2> <p>{Handwriting questionable, looks like Olive's} Da ploughing all day finished 16 acres on the other side of turnips. Brock up to Rays threshing from ten oclock I took Olive down to train 4.36 to go to Elora for two weeks We drove Paddy beautiful day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (284 - 81)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day till 6'oclock. Then went to Marrisons threshing Brock up at Roys threshing till 5'oclock very beautiful day John Richs sale. I went to see old Mrs Walker Eve. She was out in the kitchen for the first time in 8 weeks.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12 (285 - 80)</span></h2> <p>Da at Morrisons threshing till four Brock ploughing fore. Brock &amp; I at Moorefield to show to see Y. Longboat run 10 mils Bright but cold north wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October THUSDAY, 13 (286 - 79) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Robt ploughing all day Brock out Harrys threshing all day fine bright weather</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (287 - 78)</span></h2> <p>Robt ploughing all day Brock at {Massers?} threshing all day beautiful day Robt gone to Teviotdale at night for a calf. got two new show on Paddy</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15 (288 - 77)</span></h2> <p>Robt ploughing all day Brock at J. Walkers threshing all day I at Drayton afternoon beautiful day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 16 (289 - 76) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} All at home Brock &amp; I up to E. Church Harvest-home services beautiful day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17 (290 - 75)</span></h2> <p>Robt ploughing fore &amp; Brock at Wilmots threshing. Then in aft started to take up Mangols took up four loads terrible warm weather</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18 (291 - 74)</span></h2> <p>Brock took chop to town &amp; sent Honey to Jim. Robt ploughing little Breeze some cooler working at Mangols aft. finsihed Had 8 loads of little orchid</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 19 (292 - 73) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Brock down to town with chop fore Robt ploughing beautiful day Robt ploughing aft &amp; drawing in corn. Uncle Jim &amp; Grandma here for tea Sarah Ridley &amp; children here for tea</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20 (293 - 72)</span></h2> <p>Robt finished ploughing pea ground and started to cut the standing corn Brock helping. I went to town &amp; Mother came out with me. Got the crutches for Mrs Walker &amp; took them in Miggling &amp; cold &amp; dull.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21 (294 - 71)</span></h2> <p>Robt &amp; Brock finished the corn forenoon Robt ploughing little patch on other place. aft. Brock cleaning pens and choring aft cool &amp; not much sunshine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 22 (295 - 70) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Elizabeth's handwriting} Robt ploughing all day Miggling &amp; raining most of the day Brock down town fore for {cole?} oil. got a little pig at J Helbornes D Burrows brought the mail Claras letter &amp; {O-Card?}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23 (296 - 69)</span></h2> <p>All at home all day very dull &amp; quite cool</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 24 (297 - 68)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Started to take up turnips. Topping and drawing all day. Ma took Grandma home in afternoon. Brock came for me at night. Came from Elora. Rather fine but quite a shower through night. 7 loads</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 25 (298 - 67) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Topping and drawing turnips all day. Alwyn here for dinner. Bright and dull at times. 6 loads</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (299 - 66)</span></h2> <p>Topping and drew in 6 loads. Brock took down thirty chickens to Irvine before supper. 11 cents {cents symbol used in place of "cents"} per lb. $13.20 Rather dull started to miggle about five. Wet night. Bill Woods called with taxes $74.80 Heavy thunder and lightening and hail through night. Mrs Thompson to see about buying white hens.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 27 (300 - 65)</span></h2> <p>Da topping turnips all day. Brock choring in forenoon, then took down a couple of bags of chop in buggy after dinner. Very dull dirty day. raining off and on.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY, 28 (301 - 64) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring and putting in the hens. Da out and ploughed some in corner field before dinner. Ploughing in afternoon Brock to town with a couple bags of chop. Very dirty day. Heavy flurries of soft snow off and on all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (302 - 63)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and fixing stable. Brought over the young cattle from other place. Da finished this corner field alll but a little strip of corn ground in afternoon. Brock choring and up to Walkers for some sand for hens. Dull and cold, Snow at times. Froze quite hard at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 30 (303 - 62)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I left about 9.01 for Mable's Got there 10.30. Home by eight. Da up to Chas Walkers for a while in afternoon. Rather cold windy day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 31 (304 - 61) 1910</span></h2> <p>Da topping and pulling turnips. Brock drew in nine loads. Ma helped unload. Lovely day, Sunny &amp; warm. I down to Drayton methodist hot supper with Roy THanksgiving Day. Perry McEwing up to see us for a while in forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November ALL SAINTS DAY (Quebec) TUESDAY, 1 (305 - 60)</span></h2> <p>Da topping and pulling turnips. Chester here helping. Drew in eleven loads. Sarah Hilborn over for a couple of pounds of butter. Fine day but looking a little like rain. Jimmie Ritch called in afternoon. Alwats here in eveing. Chester down for some oats after supper.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 2 (306 - 59)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring in forenoon and brought pigs from other place. Da topping turnips. Chester here with team helping in afternoon Got in nine loads. Chester took two of them home. Ma to town in afternoon. Rain and very high wind through night, but cleared off fine. Little rain wind all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 3 (307 - 58) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock at McEwings threshing. Da finished topping and harrowed out greystones. Got one load before dinner. Roy and Watt each drew home three loads turnips. Da got one more load after dinner then Ma &amp; he over and got carrots and beets in little orchard. Alwyn here in afternoon. Fine day and bright but a little cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 4 (308 - 57)</span></h2> <p>Da and Watt butchering in forenoon. Da at McEwings in afternoon. Brock at threshing in forenoon and after dinner choring and putting in carrots. Alwyn here in evening. Lovely bright day but cool wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5 (309 - 56)</span></h2> <p>Da down at McEwings finished about half past nine. Then home and cut up pig. At Chas Walkers threshing in afternoon. Brock choring, brought in load of corn and took a couple of bags chop to town. I walked down in afternoon. Brock took Ma down to Grandma's after tea. Fine day but little dull. Started to snow about six, but very soft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY, 6 (310 - 55) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Quite a heavy fall of snow early this morning. Cleared off and was quite bright but started to snow again about five. Brock down for Ma before milking.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 7 (311 - 54)</span></h2> <p>Brock at Burrows threshing. Finished to-night Da started to plough the big fourteen acre field on other place below windmill. Mr Wm Clarke called after tea. Da and he over to Watt's to see about selling him a seperator. Cold and snowing at times. Uncle John came for his heifer this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8 (312 - 53)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing in fourteen acres on other place all day. Brock choring and took down a couple of bags of chops. Ma took me down as far as station before dinner I walked home in evening. Getting my teeth fixed. Rather cold and showy snowy at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 9 (313 - 52) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing on other place in forenoon. Brock choring all day and drew in a load of corn in afternoon. Da at Hambly's sale on tenth in afternoon Bought 8 calves $127. xx/100. Rather fine in morning but mild. Quite a heavy shower in afternoon. East wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10 (314 - 51)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring round all day and tying up the calves Da got at sale. A very wet day. Started to rain in night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11 (315 - 50)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing on other place. Ma to town in morning. Brock over to Wm Lowray's for a pig in afternoon. Gave $4 for it. Bright at times in morning but snowy. Strom afternoon and drifting. Local option meeting in town to-night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY, 12 (316 - 49) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da down to Wards first thing this morning to see about getting threshers, choring and got in two loads of corn. Cleaned up wheat and some chop in afternoon. Fine day. Snowed a little in morning but turned milder and quite bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 13 (317 - 48)</span></h2> <p>Brock up to Uncle {Richies?} (Roy's place) in afternoon. Rest of us home all day. Snowing in morning, windy and rather cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 14 (318 - 47)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring in morning and Da down with wheat and chop to town, home about 2 o'clock. Brock at Craig's threshing in afternoon and asking hands for ours to-morrow afternoon. I walked to town in afternoon to get tooth fixed. Mild day but rather dull. Brought 2 cup flour.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 15 (319 - 46) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock at Craig's threshing in forenoon. Harry came down in morning and helped Da get barn ready for machine. Came over right after after dinner and threshed this afternoon. (Stickney's {gasolene?} outfit) Sarah helped up at tea time. Fine day but not very bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 16 (320 - 45)</span></h2> <p>Threshing this forenoon but afterdinner something went wrong with the seperator and they worked at it all afternoon. Men went home about four o'clock. Threshers to town at night. Rather dull, with cool wind and a little snow in afternoon. Lovely moonlight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 17 (321 - 44)</span></h2> <p>Threshing in morning but had trouble with separator. Got it fixed about ten. Brock went for Tom Walker to fix it but he couldn't come. Finsihed about two o'clock. Ross helped Da take engine to Waters. Brock choring. Sarah helped with dinner. Threshing was $16. Dull mild day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY, 18 (322 - 43) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing on other place. Brock choring. Drew in load of corn after dinner.Brock up to factory in afternoon for a can of buttermilk. Ma and I to town in forenoon. Cold south westerly wind, fall of snow in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 19 (323 - 42)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing on other place all day. Brock choring in forenoon and took up dahlia roots in afternoon. He and I down town at night. Mild day but dull.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 20 (324 - 41)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church in morning. Home rest of day. Dull and rather cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 21 (325 - 40) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock at Ike McIssac's threshing. Da ploughing and done chores. Fine in morning but got very dull and foggy. Soft snow at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 22 (326 - 39)</span></h2> <p>Brock home from Ike's about eleven. Da ploughing all day. I walked to town in morning and home after dinner. Chas Walker here the afternoon and for tea. Lovely morning (hoar frost) thawing and much duller in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23 (327 - 38)</span></h2> <p>Brock choring in forenoon and down with chop after dinner. Up to dentist with aching tooth. Da ploughing on other place. Dull but real cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 24 (328 - 37) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da finished ploughing 14 ac on other place about 4 pm there drew in load of corn. Brock choring. Ma to town in afternoon. Mild but roads very muddy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 25 (329 - 36)</span></h2> <p>Da started to plough for roots behind poplars. Brock choring in forenoon &amp; up for buttermilk to factory in aft. but did not get any. I walked to town. Bertha Thellie McEwing here in evening Dull day and dirty, Colder with frost and a little snow at night. Cleaned pipes and stone.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26 (330 - 35)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing for turninps behind poplars Brock choring in forenoon to town in afternoon with chop and see about his tooth. Dull cold wind. {In Clara's handwriting} {Dallies?} baby born 9.15 p.m. Lilian Rae Benson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY, 27 (331 - 34) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Home all day. Strong east wind all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 28 (332 - 33)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and drew in three loads of corn. Orm Henry here in morning for a load of hay. Cleaned hen house and pens after dinner. Sleeting nearly all day. Raw and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29 (333 - 32)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing behind poplars all day. Brock choring in forenoon and to town in afternoon with chop. Harry brought it home and stayed for supper. Fine soft snow falling off &amp; on all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 30 (334 - 31) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing all day. Brock choring and down to McEwings in afternoon. Ross and he trading hens. Ross got a pup. Henry Hazeltine here for dinner. Bright but rather soft. Sleighs out to-day for first.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 1 (335 - 30)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day. Brock choring Ma and I to town in afternoon. Cold north wind with a little snow.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (336 - 29)</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing all day but pretty stiff Brock choring and up to factory for can of butter milk in afternoon. Cold &amp; rather frosty with a little snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 3 (337 - 28) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da ploughing. Finished behind poplars abour four o'clock. Brock choring and to town with chop in afternoon. Fine day but freezing considerable.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (338 - 27)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I over to Dick Lowes for dinner and tea. Lovely bright day but frosty real sharp at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5 (339 - 26)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in morning and brought in bees. Brock to town in afternoon with two bags chop. Da up to Jogn Crocker's sale with Silas Armstrong. Fine day but very sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 6 (340 - 25) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da choring and making box to hold corn in afternoon. I up to Mary's at night. Rode home with Harry. Me Bert Germmerson he was drunk. Da &amp; Harry took him in to Jack Walkers. Fine but sharp Brock went to Fat Stock show this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (341 - 24)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in forenoon &amp; drawing in corn in afternoon. Ma to town. Herman West here in morning to but Paddy. East wind and fine sifting snow all day. Cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CONCEPTION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 8 (342 - 23)</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Brock came home from Guelph at noon. Walked out. Mary Minnie &amp; Della Stinson here for tea and Cecil in evening. Terrible stormy day. Moderated towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 9 (343 - 22) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring in morning. Da to town in afternoon with load of chop. Brock and Ma up to Roy's in afternoon to see Harry. Had his finger cut in pulper. Lovely bright day but frosty.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (344 - 21)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in morning. Da cleaning pens in afternoon and Brock up to pay taxes and get some buttermilk. Fine day but cold, east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 11 (345 - 20)</span></h2> <p>Brock &amp; I up to Shepards girls funeral in afternoon. Went on to Drayton had tea &amp; went to church with Miss Duncan. Fine day with a little snow falling.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 12 (346 - 19) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring in forenoon &amp; Brock up to McKee's for gobler 18 lbs @ 18 cents {cents symbol used in place of word "cents"}. Adam &amp; Geo Hath called in morning wanting 2 geese. Drawing in corn in afternoon. Lovely bright day but real sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (347 - 18)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da took down some chop and eight bags grain in morning. Down with load of grain after dinner. I walked to town in morning and home in afternoon. Rather fine in morning but got colder with a high wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (348- 17)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and cleaning grain. Jack Brooks here in morning. Da took town pig to Jack Brooks after dinner, then came home and took load of grain. I up to Walkers for tea, Brock came up after. Bright but very high wind and drifting. Pig wighted 490 lbs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 15 (349 - 16) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring and cleaned up load of grains. Da took it out in afternoon. Real cold day, stormy and drifting.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (350 - 15)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in morning and cleaning up grain. Da took down a load afternoon dinner. Brock drove Ma to town in afternoon. Fine bright day but cold. Old Mr. Kidney buried.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (351 - 14)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores &amp; cleaned up more grain. Da took down a load in afternoon, Brock up to factory for buttermilk but didn't get any. Fine day but looking like a thaw, rather cold wind. Got 1 cup of Purity flour about this time. $2.75.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 18 (352 - 13) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} At home all day. dull day and misty looking like a thaw.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19 (353 - 12)</span></h2> <p>Brock done chores. Da helped pick the geese. Steamed them, picked twenty four started at 9.20 and through by seven. 1 lustry but heavy fall of snow towards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (354 - 11)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drew in corn in morning. Da choring and sifted ashes in afternoon. Brock and I took down the 18 geese to Neackers after dinner got $29.25. Fine day but cold. Got Clara's trunk.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 21 (355 - 10) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock choring and morning and cleaned up load of grain. Da took it down after dinner and Brock went with parcels to Iwines and took Ad. Floth's geese and paid him for coal. Fine day but real cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (356 - 9)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and cleaned all the pens and stables. Lovely day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRADAY, 23 (357 - 8)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon. Brock took Ma to town after dinner Da up to factory for buttermilk and a can of sand from Walkers. Very stormy day from east Alwyn here in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 24 (358 - 7) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Da and Brock done chores and cleaned up chop. Brock met Clara at noon. She came from Cupan. Da took down chop in afternoon. Stormy at times. {In Clara's handwriting} Essie Porter married to Ben Burland at 3 p.m. to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CHRISTMAS DAY (Dominion) SUNDAY, 25 (359 - 6)</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Brock went for Grandma in morning she here for dinner and tea, Brock and Ma took her home in evening. A lovely bright day but cold at night and stormy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (360 - 5)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and drew in some corn, after dinner drawing in turnips from box stall. dull and got quite windy about four.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 27 (361 - 4) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Clara's handwriting} Father and Brock choring in forenoon. drew in some corn in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I went to town in afternoon. Very nice day, not bright, but not too cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (362 - 3)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock did chores and went up to school meeting. Choring in afternoon. Jack and Annie Craig come here about five and stayed for tea. Ten years since Jack went away. Quite mild day, not bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29 (363 - 2)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring. I went to town in forenoon and brought out {Qailer?} Robertson and Miss M. Park-Wilson. took them home about five. Very disagreeable day. Soft snow falling all day. dull. men drawing manure in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December FRIDAY, 30 (364 - 1) 1910</span></h2> <p>{In Clara's handwriting} Father and Brock choring and dad took round school notices in forenoon. Olive and Brock met at night train and got Mrs. Clarke from Keewatin, Sarah Burrows over here in evening. Quite a cold evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 31 (365)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock drawing in corn in afternoon and choring in forenoon. Mrs. Clarke, Olive and I down town in afternoon. Very nice day. Quite bright. Harry came down after tea and We had cards oysters. We sat the old year out and the new one in.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{BLANK HEADER}</span></h2> <p>{blank entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM.</span></h2> <p>{Handwriting questionable, Brock's?} Should you want any more picures of this house the number &amp; address is 2033 Carted &amp; Issac Galt. Ont.</p> <p>{In Clara's handwriting} Paid to Miss Mary Duncan the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for Mr Jas Duncan on May 14th 1910.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{BLANK HEADER}</span></h2> <p>{In Olive's handwriting} Aug 11. Got bag of flour 3.45 cash.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{BLANK HEADER}</span></h2> <p>{Blank entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January 11, 1910. A load out from town for oysters.</p> <p>Mrs. Jon Hendersons, Norm. Flath Miss Duncan, Miss Lee White. Maud and Beekie Pollock. Madge Smith, Ethel Kirkpatrick Mike O' Hara, Milt Hambly Bob. Kirkpatrick Hod Hilbarn. Mrs. Patterson, Annie Fox</p> <p>Jan 12, Invited to Madge Smith's skating party.</p> <p>January. 13, 1910. Hing and I are to a party at Annie Fox's Had a most enjoyable time. Progressive {Euchre?}. Mrs. &amp; Mrs. Yeo. Fox, Annie, Mrs. &amp; Mrs. J.H. Hendersons, Miss Duncan """ Wick Henderson """ John {Lung?} &amp; Edith {Lung?}. Mrs. W. G. Robertson O Mrs. Jim Robertson, Mike Milt, John {Mcnabb?}. Hod Hilborn, Dr.Giffen. Mr. + Mrs. McIsaac Will {Quinn?} Ethel Kirkpatrick, Aline and I Jessie Cunningham, Alice Robertson.</p> <p>Jan. 21st 1910. I went to a surprise party at R. R. Hawbleys for miet. He going to North Bay to entres a bank. Those present mrs and mrs aJ. Heudersons, Annie Jose, Jessie Cunningham, Hod Hilbarn, Madge Smith, Milt, Norm Glath, Alice Robertson, John Menab, Mike O'Hara, Beckie + Maud Pollock Dr.Giffen, mrs. &amp; mrs. Hawblyt gone milt a pearl tie-pins Harry Roberto</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cebec93d6b3f2e4ddd616544ec17d251.pdf a2a9d654bf3ae9e4c468e4d554b329c7 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/d318599313020b897cffecc89e743021.pdf dabea936b150945bb53d5f14c73e4dbb https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/596b9e9f17121a4fc4f588517f91288a.pdf e6bd7463b2aca6956a0c46b4d23531a6 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 Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1909 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{title inside red box} - Daily Journal 1909</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Large letters} Calender 1909-10</p> <p>1909</p> <p>{Underneath}</p> <p>1910</p> <p></p> <p>{Large letters} Paper made, and bound in Canada</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Floaral border surrounding page}</p> <p>{Top right corner on top of border} Clara Philp</p> <p>{Drawing of maple leaf}</p> <p>{Large letters}</p> <p>Daily journal for 1909</p> <p>{Tiny snowflake drawing}</p> <p>Toronto:</p> <p>Published by</p> <p>The Brown Brothers, limited</p> <p>Manufacturing Stationers</p> <p>51 and 53 Wellington Street West</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Diarst used large letters} Daily Journal 1909</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Memorandum from 1908</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM FROM 1908</span></h2> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY New Year's Day (Dominion FRIDAY 1 (1-364) 1909</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores. Fixing lid on trough in shed. Olive, Brock and I down to Ministrel Concert in town. Very stormy all day, cold. cleared at night. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 2 (2-363)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and sifted coal ashes. Cleaned clock in afternoon. Uncle Rich'd here forenoon. Fine day. inclined to be mild. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SUNDAY 3 (3-362) 1909</span></h2> <p>Brock went down for mother in forenoon. Sarah Burrows over here in evening. dull, but quite mild. slight mist at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 4 (4-361)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores. then Jack Walker helped them take the Bull to Draytons. Da and Jack went over to vote in afternoon. We three up to a meeting in the Rectory forming an A. Y. P. A. Brock took mother back to town again. very mild all day. little spatters of rain at night: sleighing bad. McArthur (Lib.) Reeve.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5 (5-360)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores. Da took {grist?} of chop to town in afternoon. Brought home a bbl. sugar, from Guelph. mild forenoon, getting cold towards night. Da went over to see Earl Lowes after tea. He slightly improved. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY WEDNESDAY 6 (6-359) 1909</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and cleaned big pens. In afternoon Da went up to Wooddisse's for a year old {Oyshire Beell?}. Brock went to town about five o'clock. very stormy and windy all day. very cold wind at night. Jim Kitley got own gobbler {illegible} Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7 (7-358)</span></h2> <p>Da choring, cleaned clock and trimming maple trees along road in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I over to see Earl Lowes in afternoon. {Drus?}, Lucy and {Flath?} tapped him. Got 1/2 gal. fluid. Fine day. rather cold. frosty night. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8 (8-357)</span></h2> <p>Father done chores, trimming maple trees in afternoon. We cleaned six small chickens. Mrs.(Elder) Garbutt here in afternoon. rather dull. raw east wind we went for a short snowshoe.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY SATURDAY 9 (9-356) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cleaned pens. Finished trimming maple trees in afternoon. Rube Ireleauem here in afternoon. Brock went to town with him. dull, raw east wind. Mother at Grandma's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10 (10-355)</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in morning. Mother walked out about one o'clock. Father and Mother over to hear how Earl Lowes is. He feeling better. mild day. little rain in afternoon sleeting at night. Had buggy to church.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11 (11-354)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock doing chores and drawing out manure. Brock took mother back to town again. Inclined to be stormy all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY TUESDAY 12 (12-353) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done chores and filled up chop. He took it to town and Brock went to Geo Walkers to see bee hives. Olive went to Drayton to stay over night. Bill Barry here for five bags of his potatoes. sleighing better again. Quite a lot of snow fell through night. and this forenoon. Lovely afternoon. Brock got Leghorn Rooster from Bob Sass. Mother at Grandma's {written vertically on left}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY (13-352)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Drove {cults?} on lines after dinner, then picking up brush under maple trees. We three up to A. Y. P. A. meeting in evening. very cold east wind blowing. Mother at Grandma's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 14 (14-351)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring. Brock went to town after dinner with 49 lbs butter for Benson Bros. Father trimmed a couple of maple trees. very foggy at times. not very cold, but wind moved from south to west to night. Mother at Grandma's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY FRIDAY 15 (15-350) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done chores in afternoon went to bush and got out some logs. Mabel down this afternoon. Beautiful day. sharp night. Mother at Grandma's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16 (16-349)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and took five loads of logs to mill and brought home a load of lumbers. exceedingly cold day very strong east wind foggy. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17 (17-348)</span></h2> <p>Brock went for Mother in forenoon Father at Edward Green's funeral in afternoon. fine forenoon, but windy and stormy in afternoon. not up to church. cistern pump was frozen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY MONDAY 18 (18-347) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and got a load of saw logs before dinner. Took them to mill afternoon. Buck took mother back to town. Beautiful bright day, quite sharp. Hicks Gimblet brought a R.J.R. rooster from Express Office.</p> <p>TUESDAY 19 (19-346) Father and Brock done the chores and cut saw logs before dinner. Took them to mill in afternoon and brought home a little lumbers. Quite cold east wind, but got milder towards Wemming. , wind moving towards Mr. Carrie left {illegible}. Gone to Cowtrightwest. Mother at grandma's.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 20 (20-345) Father and Brock done the chores and cut some saw-logs. Took them to mill after dinner and brought home some lumber. Brock took down seven dozen eggs for Uncle Willie. Olive walked to town in forenoon, came home with Brock. Up to A.Y.P.A. in evening. Lovely forenoon, rather raw wind in afternoon. Mr. Craig here to buy egs. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY THURSDAY 21 (21-344) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores and cut some logs. Took them to mill in afternoon. Brock sifted ashes in afternoon. Very mild. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>FRIDAY 22 (22-343) Father and Brock done chores and cleaned out all pens. I walked to town in afternoon, very dull, heavy showers at times. mild. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>SATURDAY 23 (23-342) Father and Brock done the chores. Brock up for Harry, then went back forwith him and helped fill up some chop. Harry took some for us. Dad went down to pile out lumber at mill. Staying at Grandpa's all night. Nathaniel Mitchell called this forenoon. Brock at town in afternoon. Heavy rain, early this morning with thunder and lightning. dull and very foggy all day Mother at Grandma's. Very mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY SUNDAY 24 (24-341) 1909</p> <p>Father came home this morning We up to church. Brock went down to Drayton this afternoon. Very dull forenoon, almost misting at noon. cleared off. quite high wind, very bright sunshiny afternoon. Has been a great thaw. snow almost gone every field bare. mild day. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>MONDAY 25 (25-340)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Brock went to town. Father piling rest of lumber and cleaned pens. About four o'clock he went over to see Tom Miller, called in to hear gow Earl Lowes is. Earl much the same. Very windy, quite bright sunshine at times. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>TUESDAY 26 (26-339)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chroes sawing small poles and rails in afternoon. Minnie Walker called in evening for trays and forks. Beautiful moon to-night. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY WEDNESDAY 27 (27-338) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and splitting up some wood in yard. We three up to a party at Minnie Walkers. Father walked down to Drayton in afternoon. Very snowy in forenoon. Cleared off at night. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>THURSDAY 28 (28-337)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chroes in forenoon. Brock took me to town in afternoon Father took down a few bags of chop and brought home cutting box from station Father went after tea to stay up with Grandpa Benson. Beautiful bright day. Had an invitation to a party at {Lue} Corbitt's mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>FRIDAY 29 (29-336)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Repotting plants in afternoon Norm. Perkin came out this forenoon for to set up cutting box. Stayed for dinner. Very stormy all day. raw cold east wind. mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JANUARY SATURDAY 30 (30-335) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon Went to town in afternoon. Brock drove us up to Rothsay to help get ready for supper Tuesday evening. Very stormy all day, quite cold. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>SUNDAY 31 (31-334)</p> <p>Father went down for mother before dinner. We not up to church exceedingly cold wind, although quite bright.</p> <p>FEBRUARY MONDAY 1 (32-333)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring. Crock took mother back to Drayton this morning. Sifted ashes after dinner. Uncle Rich'd and John Walker, Portage{-la-}Prairie, here in afternoon. Father up to Mr. Morrisons in evening. cold east wind. Cleaned stove-pipes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY TUESDAY 2 (33-332) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring. Ed. English from Kento, man. came here in forenoon and stayed till evening. Olive Brock and I up to Rothsay in afternoon. Helping get ready for oyster supper in church basement. Very starry forenoon, cleared off and was nice day afternoon and evening. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 3 (34-331)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Tom Miller came after dinner. He and father working at goose-pen. Went to town in evening. Olive walked down in afternoon. Brock and I up to clean up at church. Took Mabel with us. Very nice day. not very cold. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>THURSDAY 4 (35-330)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and helping Tom build goose-house. Brock took load of chop to town in afternoon. Olive and I went out for a tramp on snow-shoes. Beautiful moon light night. fine day. Thawing. Sam Rennie here to see Tom. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY FRIDAY 5 (36-329) 1909</p> <p>Grandpa died about eleven o'clock to-night {above: "slept away."} Father and Brock choring and helping Tom with goose-house. Tom went away about four o'clock to play for dance at Ed. {Luinn's}. Retta Hilborn here to rent old house for their hired man. Father staying up with Grandpa. Very dull day. snow going quickly. a couple showers in afternoon. Very mild. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>SATURDAY 6 (37-328)</p> <p>We. Father and Brock done chores in forenoon sifted ashes in afternoon. Brock, Olive and I down to Grandma's in afternoon. Sarah Burrows over here in evening. Beautiful day. mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>SUNDAY 7 (38-327)</p> <p>We three up to church in morning. Father down to Grandma's in afternoon Grace Mason walked out this forenoon. We took her back after tea. Beautiful bright day. Mother at Grandma's Olive 19 years old to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>FEBRUARY MONDAY 8 (39-326) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores, At Grandpa Benson's funeral in afternoon. Large funeral. Had short service at house. Cold wind rather stormy forenoon, bright after. Joe Charmbers and Rachel came down for funeral. Stayed here over night. Tom Miller came here and went away again.</p> <p>TUESDAY 9 (40-325)</p> <p>Choring. Brock took Joe and Rachel and little Sarah over to Uncle Sams in afternoon. Very stormy and very cold east wind. Mother at Grandma's Dick Chambers married to Miss Smith {Leamington}</p> <p>WEDNESDAY 10 (41-324)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring: Tom Miller came along in forenoon. Working at goose-house. Tom went home at night to play for dance at Harvey's. Jack Brooks here for dinner. Very stormy day. High wind. Storming all night. Mother at Grandma's. Fierce blizzard just at noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Thursday 11 (42-323) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and fixed a flail in afternoon. Very stormy all day. Lot of snow falling. Heavy wind pretty sharp. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>Friday 12 (43-322)</p> <p>Father choring and sifting ashes. Tom came after dinner working at goose house. Olive and Brock went to town in forenoon. Harry Philip took a grist of chop down for us. Brock went with him. Olive walked home. Father walked to lodge (a.o.u.w) Beautiful day. quite mild. Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Saturday 14 (44-321)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring. Tom Miller and father working at goose-house. Brock went up to Milk letting with Jack Walker. I went to town for mother in afternoon. Beautiful day. little sharp. Father 53 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Sunday 14 (45-320) 1909</p> <p>St.Valentine's Day. All home all day. very stormy all day. cold east storms.</p> <p>Monday 15 (46-319)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores, then father went to {illegible} Cowan's funeral. Buried from noon train to Derryadd. Brock took mother back to town. Tom Miller came after dinner, working at bee hives, dull day. cold north east wind.</p> <p>Tuesday 24 (47-318)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and helping Tom make bee hives. very storm afternoon. Lot of snow fell today. cutters running again. very cold wind this morning. warmer towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Wednesday 17 (48-317) 1909 Will Powell and Alma Wilson married</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon Father went for a jag of lumber to mill We started to Mrs. Swarbrick funeral, but found it had been postponed. Up to A.Y P.A evening, John at the hiues till noon, then went to Dave Johnson's sale. Fine forenoon, stormy in afternoon, cleared at night, little milder.</p> <p>Thursday 18 (49-316)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Brock went to town in afternoon. Father and John working at goosehouse in afternoon. Father fine, little drowsy at times in afternoon.</p> <p>Friday 19 (50-315)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores then drew the goose house out of the farm. Brock went for Mother in afternoon. John went over to Mr. Smith's this forenoon very nasty day, quite a little rain. It rained colder through night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Saturday 20 (51-314) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores in forenoon. We three up to Mrs. Swarbrick's funeral in afternoon. I snowed - shoed to Drayton in evening. Had a delightful skate</p> <p>not very bright day. Mary Brown of Chesterwald Alta called for a couple of hours this forenoon.</p> <p>Sunday 21 (52-313)</p> <p>Annie Joe and I snow-shoed out from Drayton this forenoon, went part way back with her. Brock up to see Wallac Walker. Beautiful day.</p> <p><br /> Monday 22 (53-312)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing out manure. Olive and I snow-shoed to town this evening, and came out with Mr. Smith, Ella Mihm, Lila Doyle and Mr. Davis. John and Mrs. Henderson brought out the sleigh. Jack Allen here in evening. Beautiful, bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February Tuesday 23 (54-311) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and drawing manure. Willie Page here for dinner and a few hours in afternoon. We three went to a Carnival on the rink at night. misty all day, heavy shower at noon and rained heavily through the night. mild.</p> <p>Wednesday 24 (55-310)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and dipped water out of horse stable. At bee hives in afternoon. Wind gone to the west.Very icy and high wind cold. few snow flurries in afternoon. wheels running again.</p> <p>Thursday 25 (56-309)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring. I over to see Retta Hilborn in afternoon. Very stormy forenoon. quite bright afternoon and cold. Stiff breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February, Friday 26 (57-308) 1909 Father choring and drew out a couple loads manure on to strawberries. Too icy to get to other place. Brock and mother went to town this afternoon. Got paddy shod. Quite a fine day. Mild evening. Father walked to lodge.</p> <p>Saturday 27 (58-307) Father and Brock done the chores. Father took few bags of chop to town in afternoon and got team shod. Mr. and Mrs. Gd. English came in forenoon and stayed for dinner. Olive and I walked to town in afternoon Rode home with Harry Philp. Father smiled. Little choring in evening.</p> <p>Sunday 28 (59-306)</p> <p>Olive Brock and I up to church forenoon. Father and mother down to Jack Walkers in evening. Beautiful bright day, but quite sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Monday, March 1, 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and finished drawing out manure. Brock at Rhame's sale in afternoon.</p> <p>Dull all day. Rather bleak and wind.</p> <p></p> <p>Tuesday, March 2, 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon and sifted ashes. Brock and Mother over to see Edgie Benson's wife and called to see Miss Stone. Father tearing down old kitchens on other place. We three up to Uncle Richard's to spend evening. Miss Allen and Jack there. An ideal March day. Beautiful, warm, sunshiny.</p> <p><br /> Wednesday, March 3, 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and tearing down old kitchen.</p> <p>A very stormy day. Coiuld scarcely imagine anything more directly opposite to yesterday. Lot of soft snow falling from east.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Thursday 4 (63-302) 1909</p> <p>Father done the chores in forenoon. Went over to Billy Smith's sale in afternoon to see John Miller. Mother and Brock at town. Quite stormy all day. rather cold.</p> <p>Carl Louies not as well again. Back to back.</p> <p>Friday 5 (64-301) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father took a few bags of chop to town. Olive and I snow-shoed to town and went to Club. Had a very pleasant evening. Stormy at times. not very cold. Beautiful noon-light night.</p> <p>Saturday 6 (65-300) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Over taking down old kitchen in afternoon. We three down to skate in evening. Olive and I came home from Drayton at noon walked. Beautiful bright day. soft snow falling at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Sunday 7 (66-299) 1909</p> <p>We three up to church in forenoon. Father down to Mr. Mc-Erwings ino afternoon. Rather nice afternoon. Blowing quite hard this forenoon. No snow on concessions, plenty in ditches Father and Mother 27 years married.</p> <p>Monday 8 (67-298)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Jack Walker helped them load 12 hogs. Took them to J.J Dowling. Mother and Brock at Allent Mitchell's baby's funeral in afternoon. Jack Allen here for tea. Rode up to Rotheay with Brock. ate gone to Pam cake Social. Beautiful bright day. J.onc.Lagan's birthday</p> <p>Tuesday 9 (68-297)</p> <p>Father and Brock choring and flailing flare. Mary Mabel, Elwin, Starry and Mrs. Stinson here in evening. Dull day. sleeting in forenoon. Uncle Sam came out from town for Mother. Grandma sick. J.onc.Lagan's Birthday. 20 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Wednesday 10 (69-296) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Father flailing flax in afternoon. Brock and Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Pull day. Quite foggy, sometimes sleeting again snow falling. Got very blustry about six to night.</p> <p>Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Thursday 11 (70-295)</p> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Brock at town in afternoon, Father finished flailing flax. Rather stormy all day. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>Friday 12 (71-294)</p> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Fanned up flax. Drove colts and sifted ashes in afternoon. Jim Mc. Groaan here. Beautiful bright day.</p> <p>I have bad cold. Mother at Grandma's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Saturday 13 (72-293) 1909 Father and Broke done chores and filled up some chop. Took it to town in afternoon. Brock went for mother, but she could not come. Grandma has Inflammation of Bladder. Beautiful bright day. Heard Herb Page was dying in West. Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Sunday 14 (73-292) Brock down to Grandma's in afternoon. Roy Philip here in afternoon. Dr Cassiday called this afternoon. Says I have slight touch on Bronchitis. am feeing much better. Rather stormy at times. Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Monday 15 (74-291) Father and Brock choring. Chester Walker and father cutting dead ash trees in bush. Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Olive and he went to a dance at Sam Crockers in evening. Uncle Rick called in evening. Beautiful bright day. Old Mr Wm McKay died. Mrs. Price died. Mother at Grandmas, Ret and Lin Hilborn called. Qiulting Friday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Tuesday 16 (75-290) 1909 Father and Brock choring. Chester here They cutting wood. Dr Cassiday called with my medicine. Art Page called No word from Herb. Very stormy all day and blowing all night, Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>Wednesday 17 (76-289) St.Patrick's Day. Brock went for Mother at noon. Father choring in forenoon, Went to Mr. McKay's funeral in afternoon. Terrible stormy day.</p> <p>Thursday 18 (77-288) Father and Brock choring in forenoon. Father took Mother back to town this afternoon. Tom Miller came at noon. He and Tom up to Rothsay in evening to see {illegible} Beautiful bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Friday 19 (78-287) 1909 Father and Brock done the chores, then Tom and they working at ice house Wat and Charlie Walker helping in afternoon. Brock drove Olive and I over to see Earl Lowes in afternoon. He up seeing in Bill Barry was cutting ice. Tom gone to play at Al {unknown name} dance. rather snowy forenoon mild afternoon little colder after tea. Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Saturday 20 (79-286) Father and Brock done the chores. Tom Miller came at noon. Wat and Charlie Walker working at ice house. Father and Wat drew four loads od ice from Rothsay. Olive and I at {illegible} in afternoon with "Pat". Beautiful bright day. Wooddisse Bros. called with seed oats. Mother at Grandma's</p> <p>Sunday 21 (80-285) Olive and I up to church in forenoon, Father walked to town after tea, Brock up to Elwin's in afternoon. Beautiful day. "Herb Page died in Regina Hospital On Sat 13th Mar appendicites. Buried in {illegible}" Mother at Grandma's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March Monday 22 (81-284) 1909 Father and Brock done the chores. Father went for shingles to Drayton in forenoon. Brought a load of ice from Rothsay in afternoon. {illegible} it coming home. Charlie Walker and Wat packing ice. Beautiful bright day. I 24 years old. Mother at Grandma's. Olive sent first letter to Stewart.</p> <p>Tuesday 23 (82-283) Father went for two loads of ice to Rothsay in forenoon. Brock done chores. Tom Miller came at noon. Working at ice house. Charlie Walker helping, Olive and I at quilting at Mabel's. Brock up in evening. Beautiful bright day warm. snow going quietly. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <p>Wednesday 24 (83-282) Father and Brock done the chores and dipped water out of horse stable. Fixing at beehives in afternoon. turning colder all day wind gone to the west. very icy and pretty cold snow flurries in afternoon very high Finished ice house. Tom gone to play at dance at Tom Murphy's. very disagreeable day Lot of snow fell, then at times raining, sleeting, then heavy snow fall. Jack Walker here in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH THURSDAY 25 (84-281) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father done the cores and packing ice. Brock went to town in forenoon. He and Jack Walker went to {Edge?} Bensons's sale in afternoon. Dull day. quite windy and inclined to be stormy. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 26 (85-280)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores, then packing sawdust round ice. Harry came down and helped cut saw logs in afternoon. Father went to A.O.U.W lodge to night. rather dull forenoon, brightened up and was beautiful afternoon. {Tom Long?} here for dinner. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27 (86-279)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and brought up a load of saw logs from bush. Harry helped cut some more logs after dinner, then father took logs to mill. Olive walked to town in afternoon. Brock and I went down after tea. Beautiful day. Snow melting. Mr. Davis rented shoes and skates for Olive and I and we had a very pleasant skate.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH SUNDAY 28 (87-278) 1909</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock, and I up to church in forenoon. Mother and walked, or at leat got a ride, part way home. Brock took her back to Grandma's in afternoon. Lovely forenoon, a few snow falls in afternoon. Edge Benson's wife died. Snow going. Getting honey combed. sleighing almost gone again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 29 (88-277)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and brought up a couple of saw logs and left them at the house. Drawing up wood from bush and putting some in wood house. I walked to town this afternoon. Beautiful bright day. sleighing just gone. Olive got first communication from Stewart.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30 (89-276)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and filled up some chop. Took it to town in afternoon. Brock and I at Edgie Benson's wife's funeral. Olive walked to town this morning. Tom Miller came after dinner. Brock went for Dr. {name?} when we came from funeral. "Susan" cow sick. Dead before he got here. Mabel and {Della Stinson?} here for tea. Raw day. snow flurries.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MARCH WEDNESDAY 31 (90-275) 1909</span></h2> <p>Done the chores. Working at sheep house Boarding it up on inside. Uncle Willie called this forenoon. Father and Tom at {Drayton?} at night. We three up to A. Y. {illegible letter}. A. Beautiful bright day. cool wind. Winnie {McEning?} twenty four years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL THURSDAY 1 (91-274)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Then he and Tom working at shed. Brock went down and brought Mother and Grandmother out here in forenoon. Olive walked to town in afternoon. Father and Mother went over to see Earl {Lowes?} in evening. Roy {Philip?} here in evening. Beautiful day. Lovely moon light night. snow gradually going.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 2 (92-273)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. then working at shed. finished it, and Tom went home after tea. Gave him $10xx Brock at town in afternoon Dull day, snowing and raining in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 3 (93-272) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Straightning up in sheep house. Olive and I went to town about noon. Got {25?} sap buckets. Very disagreeable day. Soft snow falling. very muddy. Olive sent her three reecomends to R. N. Stewart also photo. {illegible}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4 (94-271)</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Brock up to Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon. Olive and I down to see Mrs. Walker after tea. Beautiful bright day. dull and cloudy in evening. Mabel Philp 28 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 5 (95-270)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores and brought two loads of saw dust from Rothsay and packed the ice. Rose got stock rack in morning. Beautiful day. warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 6 (96-269) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores in forenoon and took potatoes out of cellar to root house. Helping Jack Walker clean up seed grain in afternoon. Brock up at Uncle Rich'ds boiling down sap. Olive and I at town in afternoon. Very dull foggy day. misty afternoon, mild. Rosalie {Brooker?} 24 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 7 (97-268)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and painting bee hives in afternoon. Very miserable day. snow flurries at times. Very high wind all day and continued all night. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 8 (98-267)</span></h2> <p>Father choring and flailing peas. Brock to town in afternoon, then up helping gather sap. Roy here in afternoon also Mr and Mrs. Brett and baby. Father gone over to Dick Lowes in evening. Beautiful day. Wind gone down. very calm to night. A lot of damage done over the country by yesterday's gale.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL Good Friday (Dominion) FRIDAY 9 (99-266) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and flailing peas. Uncle Jim came up at noon and went back on 4.32. Had a horse at train and drove out for dinner. Ground white with snow this morning. Heavy snow falls and quite stormy. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10 (100-265)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores. Brock took three turkeys to town to be sold in made up sale. After dinner he and Roy went to town. Turkeys brought $3.50. Father drawing manure with sleigh. Nasty cold day. stormy. Olive got word from R. N. Stewart {Keewatin?} that he had accepted her at $20 month (board and lodging in) He, baker and confectioner.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Easter Sunday SUNDAY 11 (101-264)</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Bright day, but cold east wind blowing. roads rough.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL Easter Monday (Dominion) MONDAY 12 (102-363) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores. Brock went up to help boil down sap. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. Father down with chop. Got Olive's trunk and suit case at Fisher's. Margaret McDonald and father called this forenoon asking us to taffy pull Wednesday evening. Rose brought stock rack back. Bright warm day, but vey windy. Bill Barry putting his potatoes in {bags?}.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13 (103-262)</span></h2> <p>Brock boiling down with {name?}. Father done the chores and filled up some potatoes for Mr. Thompson. Bill Barry filled up the rest of his potatoes, and he took them down with father. Mother took Grandma over to Uncle Sams, and she went on to Rothsay saw Miss Stone and Edith Lowes. She going West on Thursday. Percy and Winnine up this evening. very disagreeable day. raining in foreafternoon. turned cold and snowed in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 14 (104-261)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores and took Olive's trunk to station. Mother and I down town in afternoon Mabel and Mary Philp here in afternoon. Brock up boiling sap. {He?} up to A. Y. {illegible letter}. A. We up to McDonalds for an hour in evening. Dad took Bill Pollock up home and called for us at McDonalds. Sarah Burrows over in evening. Beautiful day, roads muddy. cool wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL {X drawn in heading} THURSDAY 15 (105-260) 1909</span></h2> <p>{noticeable change in handwriting from previous pages} Olive went of on the Morning train to Keewatin. Clara went to Toronto with her. Brock took them to train Robt went along too beautiful day all day Brock drove to Horse Show afternoon Robt trimming spruce trees and choring. I {cleansing?} maple syrrup</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FIRDAY 16 (106-259)</span></h2> <p>Robt choring forenoon raining Early Brock up at sugar bush all day very wet afternoon at night Baker {boilled?}. Robt started at trimming the spruce. Mother came back from {name?}. fine for two or three hours</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 17 (107-258)</span></h2> <p>{change in handwriting to same as previous pages} Mr. C.E. Smith left Bank and town. Gone home to Toronto for a couple weeks then going West. {change in handwritting to same as current page} Robt choring and fixing {illegible} table Brock drove to Drayton to post letter to {Olive?} then up at sugar bush forenoon. Robt finisheed spruce and sifted Ashes Brock choring aft. Mother + I down to Drayton afternoon fine day. got card from clara Robt walked to town for word from Olive. got none</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SUNDAY 18 (108-357) 1909</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring. rain thunder + lightenng brightened up at noon rain agian in the evening</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 19 (109-256)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring and asking hands for a wood Bee in forenoon. Robt choring and grinding the {Axe?}. Brock gone to town afternoon got two cards from Olive rain morning fine for a spell, then rain again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 20 (110-255)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring. Jack Walker helping fall trees rest of forenoon very fine afternoon wood Bee Eight hands sawing got Eight cards cut very fine Robt gone to Drayton and got the first letter from Olive</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL WEDNESAY 21 (111-254) 1909</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring Robt + C. Walker went to bush to split wood fore. started to rain. come up and went to fan up wheat. I answered Olive letter and Brock took it to post {teeming?} rain Robt + Brock choring aft. drizzling and Dull all afternon George Walker here for seed wheat Grandma very hoarce but not sick</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22 (112-253)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring then C. Walker + Robt down at bush splitting wod forenoon Robt finished {illegible} the Bush afternoon and Brock went to Drayton post. Got plants from {Rennies?} Robt + Brock potting them and fixing them cold raw wind</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 23 (113-252)</span></h2> <p>Robt + Brock choring and flailing peas forenoon Robt flailing afternoon + choring C. Walker here for seed wheat. Brock gone to P. O. {Took?} Bill Barrys potatoes to barn Walt Plant here to look at Old House</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL SATURDAY 24 (114-251) 1909</span></h2> <p>{change in handwriting to same as before page 45} Father and Brock done the chores. Brock met me at noon train, then he took a grist to mill in afternoon. Father went for a load of coal after tea. Got a letter from Olive. Beautiful bright day. rather cool wind. Father flailing peas in afternoon. Frank Page called, in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25 (115-250)</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Raining in forenoon, turned colder and was very windy. dull day. Stella Chubb 21 years old, on 26.th</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 26 (116-249)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores and finished flailing peas. Cleaned pens in afternoon. Brock took team to get shod and delivered two bags potatoes to Harry Newton. Joe McDonald here for seed wheat. Jack {Noecker?} came to buy potatoes. Walt {Plant?} started to tear down old house on other place. Beautiful bright warm day Mrs.Tom Brett went to General Hospital {Guelph?} for operation.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL TUESDAY 27 (117-248) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring. Mr. {W?}. Roberts here for seed wheat in morning. I drove Mother and Grandma to town this morning. Mother stayed. Started to rain about tew o'clock. Rained very heavily till after dinner. Cleared off at night and turned quite cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28 (118-247)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Brock went to town for Mother in afternoon. Father cutting wood out of limbs in orchard. Brock and I up to A. Y. {P?}. A in evening. very bright day. wind cold. last wind to night. Letter from Olive.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 29 (119-246)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock choring and picking over potatoes. Brock took a letter to mail to Olive after dinner. Terribly stormy all day. very high wind. Lot of snow fell. continued through the night. Thunder and lightning very heavy rain and sleet in night. Blew over a little hen house at east end of driving house</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">APRIL FRIDAY 30 (120-245) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father took "Red Polly" down to Stephen's in afternoon. Dull all day. quite foggy. Quite mild to night. Cecil Walker here in morning for pattern.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY SATURDAY 1 (121-244)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon Brock and Mother went to Drayton in afternoon. Father took load of old house down for Walt. Plant. {5?} loads went this afternoon. Dull cold forenoon. Snow storms in afternoon. very thick heavy blizzards towards night. Got a letter from Olive. Well and liking her work.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 2 (122-243)</span></h2> <p>At home all day. Very stormy all day. Fearful thick blizzards at times. cold strong wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY MONDAY 3 (123-242) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and got ready to kill a pig. Jack and {illegible} H. Walker helped butcher. Brock took me to town about five o'clock. Tom Craig here in afternoon. Very heavy fall of light snow this morning. Cleared off, sun came out, got little colder. snow almost all gone at night. +</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 4 (124-241)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon cleaned pig pen, and cut up pork. made sausage in afternoon. Brock took some meat to Uncle Richds and Jacks. Got two pigs from Roy and one from McEwings. I got ride home from town with Howard Hilborn about four. Beautiful day. saw Will Herron. He erecting {Hefkey + Metz?} awning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 5 (125-240)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. plowed little patch of sod in front of old house planted potatoes and garden vegetables on it in afternoon. Brock went to town. Got a letter from Olive and a cheque of $25.00 for mothers from Uncle Jim and Will as a birthday gift. Beautiful balmy day. Kinrade murder case, Hamilton, ended. Jury returns open verdict. murder committed by some one unknown to them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY THURSDAY 6 (126-239) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores, then helped Bill Barry at orchard fence on other place. Brock took few bags of chop to town. Got a calf from Mr. Thompson. Mother went down with Brock and walked home in afternoon. Uncle Jim up. Mother 46 years old. Jim Bready here for dinner for first time. Has old St. Clair. Fine day till about four, then came on quite a rain. very warm forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 7 (127-238)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father and Bill finished putting fence round little orchard on other place, then fixing up lane fence here. Aunt Emma here. I walked over to Mr. Craigs with piece of pork, in afternoon. Beautiful bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 8 (128-237)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father cultivated turnip ground and sowed wheat in afternoon and harrowed it. Bill Barry finished fence at noon. I at town in afternoon. Beautiful bright day, warm. Got card + letter from Olive.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY SUNDAY 9 (129-236) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father at Jack Walkers in forenoon and again after dinner. He has a sick cow. Very dull, raining in forenoon and again at six.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 10 (130-235)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores, put manure over rhubarb, spaded up pansey bed and planted sweet peas. Brock took Tom Henderson and Pfeffer some potatoes. Very dull all day. rained nearly all the time. Turned quite cold. Baker called.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 11 (131-234)</span></h2> <p>Father done the chores and down to help Jack with a sick cow. Working at some flowers round house. After dinner plowed little patch of sod on other place. Brock and Mother to town after tea. Got letter from Olive. Beautiful bright day. Wind cool. We house cleaning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MAY WEDNESDAY 12 (132-233) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores, then Father cultivated little corner at bush and sowed and harrowed it. Down to Jack's in evening. We house-cleaning. Very fine day. scarcely any breeze stirring. Alice Page 24 years old. Put nine head of young cattle in bush.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 13 (133-232)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Father cultivated corn and {mangal} patch behind barn and sowed barley which he got from Mr McEwing's this morn. Jim Bready here for dinner. Brock took a letter to Olive after dinner. Rather dull morning, but brightened up looking like rain to-night. We house-cleaning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 14 (134-231)</span></h2> <p>Father cultivated little front field on other place and took over seed in forenoon. Brock at town for {tare} seed. Came on rain at noon and rained all afternoon. Jack Walker here afternoon. Brought home seed from other place. Very bright hot forenoon. We house cleaning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Saturday 15 (135-230) 1909 Father done the chores, then planted dahlias. Brock down with {illegible}. Mother and I at town in afternoon Men planting an orchard on other place. Put in 22 fruit trees. Rather dull forenoon brightened after dinner, but there was a heavy rain at tea time with thunder and lightning.</p> <p><br /> Sunday 16 (136-229) Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Hoesheal Hilfarm here in afternoon and for tea. Dull and cold all day. little shower at times.</p> <p>Monday 17 (137-228) Father went back and cutlivated in 14 acre field and other place in forenoon. Sowed oats and seeded in afternoon. Up to Chas Walker at noon and night to see nick home. I sewing at Uncle {unknown name} afternoon. Roy drove me home. Dull day misty at times cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Tuesday 18 (138-227) 1900 Father cultivating, and harrowing. Roy sowing finished the field. Brock done the chores. He and Mother over to see Earl Lowes. He much the same. Then went down to Mrs. Spurrel's to{illegible} camarys. I up at Aunt Emma's sewing. Dull forenoon, but gradually cleared up. Put 9 {illegible} of young cattle on other place.</p> <p>Wednesday 19 (139-226) Fther sowed little field on other place and harrowed it. Then cutlivated potato patch beside it. Brock and Mother at Drayton in P.M. Got letter from Olive. I finished at Aunt Emma's Quite nice day, cleared very slowly. Roy here for oats at noon.</p> <p>Thursday 20 (140-225) Father cultivated and sowed about four acres in root field on other place. Jim Bready here for dinner. A Mrs. Moore and Limsay for tea. Very nice day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Friday 21 (141-224) 1909 Father cultivating, sowed and harrowed piece next to line fence behind Poplars. I drove mother to town this morn. She walked home in the evening. Fine day. Was dull at noon, but cleared off again.</p> <p>Saturday 22 (142-223) Father cultivated, sowed and harrowed about four acres on other place. Billy Barry here for some of his potatoes. Brock and I at town in evening, Beautiful day. Bell Telephone Co. erecting poles up this road. Put in poles in this mile. Going as far as {unknown name}. Put cows out</p> <p>Sunday 23 (143-222) Brock and I up to church in forenoon. S. Burrows over here in evening. Brock up to Harry's after tea. Beautiful morning. Darkened down at noon, and rained for an hour our so. Came out fine and was an ideal May evening. cows stayed out all night for first.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Monday 24 (144-221) 1909 Father finished seeding. Put in little patch behind old driving house. Brock and I at Drayton all day. I stayed with Annie {illegible}. Brock put paddy in Mr.Thompoon's stable. Beautiful bright warm day. Jack {unknown name} called paid his stand, {illegible}</p> <p>Tuesday 25 (145-220) Father cultivating all day For Roy on the Bell Farm. We cleaning cellar Lovely day, cloudy at night and cooler.</p> <p>Wednesday 26 (146-219) Father working on potato patch and new orchard in forenoon. Cultivating for Roy in afternoon. Brock at town in afternoon. Lat letter from Olive. Beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Thursday 20 (147-218) 1909 Father took out hogs came to $96 plowed roadside in front of house. Took a bag of potatoes to express office for {illegible} chambers. Jim Bready here for dinner. Mrs Wm Moore here for tea dull day rained for while this morning and again after tea.</p> <p>Friday 28 (148-217) Father and Brock cutting and planting potataoes on other place all day. drinking and misty all day. Telephone men came in, in afternoon.</p> <p>Saturday 29 (149-216) Father plowed old orchard, planted corn and sunflowers, and put in garden seeds on other place. Brock at town in morning. Beautiful bright day. great growth of everything.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Sunday 30 (150-219) 1909 Brock and I upto church. Jom Craig here for dinner. Mr and Mrs Thompoon and hanel for tea. Father down to Jack Walker's helping him skin his{illegible} old cult, after tea. Very warm day.</p> <p>Monday 31 (151-214) Father went up with Jack Walker to cheese factory, then working on Mangol ground. Brock diced roadside while he was away. Jack {unknown name} here for dinner for first time. very warm day {illegible} any breeze this forenoon. Will Herron twenty-three years old.</p> <p>June Tuesday 1 (152-213) Father working on Mangol ground in forenoon. Washed the sheep in afternoon. Very warm forenonn rather cloudy afternoon. Bill Barry here for potatoes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Wednesday 2 (153-212) 1909</p> <p>Father working mangol ground and sowed them. Wat. got drill and sowed his after tea. Brock took Mother to town. She stayed all night. S.Burrows went along. Beautiful day. Very hot at times. Looking like rain.</p> <p>Thursday 3 (154-211)</p> <p>Father drawing manure on to turnip ground. Jim Bready here for dinner. Brock helped Jack Walker take 3 young cattle over to {Gee.} Walkers. Got paddy shod at Breandle's with steel shoes. Very warm day. showers going round.</p> <p>Friday 4 (155-210)</p> <p>Father not feeling well today, but drew manure on to turnip ground I helping Mr. Burrows at dinner. Harry Philp here in evening. Quite fine little sprinkle of rain in afternoon. pretty hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Saturday 5 (156-209) 1909</p> <p>Father drawing manure to root ground in forenoon, Helping Harry cut wood in afternoon. Brock at Drayton with team in afternoon. fine bright day. Uncle Willie years old Art Garneau running shop now. Mr. G, going to Hamilton.</p> <p>Sunday 6 (157-208)</p> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon Dull day, cool. spitting rain in evening Trinity Sunday.</p> <p>Monday 7 (158-207)</p> <p>Father shearing sheep all day, Had 18. Brock sicing on root ground. Jack Touriss here for dinner. Very fine day. Brock and I over to see Earl Lowes He pretty low, Geo. Green operated on for appendicities.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Tuesday 8 (159-206) 1909</p> <p>Father drawing manure in forenoon working on root ground in afternoon. Brock washed his harness this afternoon, Wheeled to town after tea. No letter from Olive. Beautiful bright day. cool breeze this morning. Earl Lowes died this AM, 5 O'clock</p> <p>Wednesday 9 (160-205)</p> <p>Father working root ground and sowing corn. Brock whelled up to Woddisse's for seed corn. Mother at town in afternoon. I very sick all day Beautiful day, cool evening.</p> <p><br /> Thursday 10 (161-204)</p> <p>Father working on root ground in forenoon. Jim Bready here for dinner Father rode down to cemetary with him and back with Mr. Moore, Mother, Brock and I over to Earl Lowes funeral Large funeral. Fine day, but not very bright, cleared up in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Friday 11 (162-203) 1909</p> <p>Father working on root ground. I took mother to town in morning. Brock down after dinner to get Hosheal Hilborn to come and solder trough at drilled {illegible}. He could not come till after tea so Brock went for him and father took him back Mother came with Brock in afternoon. Beautiful day very dry. Breyy Henderson six years old.</p> <p>Saturday 12 (163-202)</p> <p>Father working on root ground, Brock and I down to town after tea. Took a parcel for Olive to Uncle John. He going west on Tuesday. Very fine day.</p> <p>Sunday 13 (164-201)</p> <p>Father up to Uncle Rich'ds in evening. All at home rest of day. Heavy rains all day. thunder and lightning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Monday 14 (165-200) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock setting out cabbage plants in forenoon. Hoeing and seuffling among currentss and garden stuff. Jack Towriss here for dinner. Mother and I papered washroom to-day. Father over to see Wat's colt {illegible} not very well. Dull all day. cool.</p> <p>Tuesday 15 (166-199)</p> <p>Father working on root ground and hoeing among gooseberries in evening. Brock hoeing some. Quite a heavy frost this morning. cleared off and was a bright day.</p> <p>Wednesday 16 (167-198)</p> <p>Father ridging up turnips Jack Walker sowed them in afternoon. Brock at town at noon for Olive's letter. Uncle Jim and Grandma here in forenoon. I down to Mc Ewing's in evening Beautifu; bright day. not to warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Thursday 17 (168-197) 1909</p> <p>Men sprouting potatoes in forenoon. Leveled a pile of sand and ashes in front of house in afternoon. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Mr Wm Moore here for tea. I over to a quilting at Alice Pages' in afternoon. Rode home with Gussie {uncertain name}. Brock up to see Elwin in evening. {illegible} and raining all forenoon, cleared off and was lovely evening. looking like frost.</p> <p>Friday 18 (169-196)</p> <p>Father and Brock drawing clay from Hilborns hill and filling up round house. Mother and Brock went down to Mrs. Spourle's for a bird, Paid $3.00 for one. Very fine day. Very high wind blowing frost this morning. Mother at Drayton in forenoon.</p> <p>Saturday 19 (170-195)</p> <p>Father and Brock drawing clay from Hilborn's Hill for banking. I went to town in afternoon and brought Jessie Manser and Cora White out. Brock at town in evening. Beautiful bright day. quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Sunday 20 (171-194) 1909</p> <p>Cora, Jessie and I over to hion in forenoon to hear Mr. Atkin's farewell sermon. Took the girls down town for church after tea. Arthur Booth and his four children here in afternoon. Beautiful day, but very windy.</p> <p>Monday 21 (172-193)</p> <p>Father and Brock drawing clay in forenoon. Father took wool down town in afternoon. I walked to town and stayed all night. J. Jowries here for dinner also Mr.Baes and Chas. Mannell working with road grader. Mrs. Bill Barry and filled up rest of their potatoes. Very warm.</p> <p>Tuesday 22 (173-192)</p> <p>Brock drew three loads of clay from C.Walkers in forenoon, Father in bed forenoon, {Sciatiea} in hip. Drawing clay in afternoon. Brock helping saw wood at Wilmat Drewery's. I walked out from town to-night. Sewing at Mrs. Gordan's. {Steamy} rain at noon. very sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE WEDNESDAY 23 (174-191) 1909</p> <p>{different handwriting} Roby helping saw wood at Burrows all day. Brock choring round forenoon then went to Drayton aft for chop Very hot and sultry all day Brock and I down to Drayton after tea. took {Wistner's Butter donor}. Got a letter from Olive &amp; photo &amp; letter from May. Took them down to Clara. At Mrs Gordon</p> <p>THURSDAY 24 (175-190)</p> <p>{different handwriting} {Commissioned} the road work Brock drawing gravel and Robt shoveling in pit very hot at times Clara still in Drayton J.{U}.W. Bready here for Dinner Sent a letter to Olive today</p> <p>FRIDAY 25 (176-189)</p> <p>Working on the road all day Brock driving team Robt shoveling in the pit Very hot about four o'clock Scots little Girl here for rhubarb from Drayton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JUNE SATURDAY 26 (177-188) 1909</p> <p>{different handwriting} Robt scuffling potatoes forenoon hoeing afternoon Brock cleaning calf pen fore - down to Drayton with chop for {chickens}. Then down after milking for Clara. Very hot day</p> <p>SUNDAY 27 (178-187)</p> <p>Father and mother went to Jack Rich's before dinner. Harry and Mabel here in afternoon. Very warm, and dusty.</p> <p>MONDAY 28 (179-186)</p> <p>Brock took Olive's letter to office, then cutting dock in grain. Mr. {Towries} here for dinner. S. Burrows and Mrs Barry here in evening. Very hot day. Old Mr. Bishop died.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Tuesday 29 (180-185) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock cutting dock for grain in forenoon. Father at John Philp's raising. Brock and i downtown in evening went for lunch and spent the evening with the crowd "down by the riverside" Very warm day. quite a breeze.</p> <p>lovely moon. light night.</p> <p>Wednesday 30 (181-184)</p> <p>Father at John Philp's raising all day. Mother at town all day. at Mr. Bishop's funeral in afternoon. Brought Grandma out with her. Very warm day.</p> <p>July Dominion Day (Dominion) Thursday 1 (182-183)</p> <p>Father and Brock picked stone off grain in forenoon. hoeing in new orchards in afternoon. Brock wheeled to town in afternoon. Got Olive's letter. Very bright day. quite a strong breeze. cooler towards night. very dusty.</p> <p>J. Bready here for dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 2 (183-182) 1909</span></h2> <p>Mother tool Grandma home after tea. Quite a heavy shower about nine o'clock to - night. Hot through day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 3 (184-181)</span></h2> <p>Father took a load of hay to Wismer in forenoon. Hoeing in afternoon. Brock and I in town in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 4 (185-180)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon over to Camp meeting, stayed for both services. Lovely day. cool breeze when driving.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 5 (186-179) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father hoeing mangals all day. Brock at town in forenoon. Hoeing in afternoon. Mr. {Lowriss?} here for dinner. Father at town this evening. Very fine all day. Mangals very uneven and full of {"fose - tail"?}. Got a lovely large cake from Olive. Was badly packed and icing was jarred off sides and cracked on top.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 6 (187 178)</span></h2> <p>Father hoeing mangals all day. Brock hoeing potatoes. Uncle Willie and Grandma called in afternoon. Beautiful day. Done up our first pick of strawberries.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNSEDAY (188-177)</span></h2> <p>Father finished hoeing mangals in afternoon. Ridged up some to sow over again with greystone turnip. Went up to Rothsay to help raise addition to Uncle Rich'ds barn. Brock wheeled to town after tea for Olive's letter. very fine day very dry and dusty.</p> <p>{printed in bottom left corner of page} S. 5</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 8 (189-176) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father sowing over turnips in forenoon. working among roots in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Mother at town in afternoon. Father took 3 bag Potatoes to Mr. Wismer after tea. very hot all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 9 (190-175)</span></h2> <p>Father banked up potatoes. Went to town after dinner, to see Dr. Cassiday. Mother was stung {with a?} bee. Her face terribly swollen. He and Brock hoeing in new orchard. very warm looking like a shower this evenin</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 10 (191-174)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock hoeing turnips in forenoon. Father at old Mr. Gillrie's funeral in afternoon. Brock and I went to town after tea Came on a heavy rain about six and rained very heavily through evening. very warm day. Uncle Jim and Nellie came up to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY SUNDAY 11 (192-173) 1909</span></h2> <p>Brock, Mother and I over to Camp meeting in afternoon. Uncle Jim and Nellie came here for tea. very sultry day. Jeff McCombe preached a {scribbled out illegible word} sermon to the orangemen.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 12 (193 172)</span></h2> <p>Orange Celebration in Drayton. Mother, Brock and I went away early this morning. Father hoeing, and separated a can of milk which came home from factory. Brock brought mother home at six and came back for Stella and I after concert. Stella Chubb came up on noon train. terrible hot day, when it cleared off very heavy mist this morning. quite a large crowd.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 13 (194-171</span></h2> <p>Father hoeing turnips all day. Brock paris-greened potatoes in afternoon. I took Stella to station to - night. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY WEDNESDAY 14 (195-170) 1909</p> <p>Father hoeing and ^also Brock. Father went down for Olive's letter at night. Very warm all day. Got a card from Stella to-night saying Roy got part of some fingers taken off</p> <p>THURSDAY 15 (196-169)</p> <p>Father and Brock hoeing turnips all day. I went down in morning for Nellie. Jim Bready here for dinner. Nell and I went to town after tea. Very warm. A shower of rain at noon.</p> <p>FRIDAY 16 (197-168)</p> <p>Father and Brock hoeing turnips in forenoon Father helping Jack Walker draw in hay in afternoon. Brock greening potatoes in afternoon. Mother took Nellie back to town this morn. She gone home on 4.32. Fine day, quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>JULY SATURDAY 17 (198-167) 1909</p> <p>Father and Brock finished hoeing and scuffling {roots}. Father at town for a pair of shoes in evening. I walked down in afternoon and Brock came for me after tea. fine day. Brock 16 years old. Did not get a letter from Olive.</p> <p>SUNDAY 18 (199-166)</p> <p>Mother and I up to church this forenoon. Very dull, misty at times. quite cool, strong wind. Cleared off in afternoon and was a very bright evening.</p> <p>MONDAY 19 (200-165)</p> <p>Father got out mower and Jack Walker came up and the two mowers cut the field back of old orchard. Brock raked half of it and they put some up. I went down town after tea for a letter from Olive, but never got one. Very windy and cool. Mr. {Misner}, piano tuner spent the forenoon on our piano. Charged $4.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY TUESDAY 20 (210-164) 1909</span></h2> <p>Brock rahed rest of our hay when dew dried off. Jack and Father got it up about five o'clock. After milking he took mower and helped Jack cut some. Young fellow called taking orders for enlarging pictures. We picking red currants in evening. fine day, but very dull towards night, like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 21 (202-163)</span></h2> <p>Father trimming trees in forenoon, mowing fence corners in afternoon Mother went to town in forenoon and brought Miss Duncan out with her after dinner. Dull forenoon. little fairer in P.M. Heard that Hamp Bishop was dead and his corpse was on way home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 22 (203-162)</span></h2> <p>Father mowing grass in big ditch. Jim Bready here for dinner. I took Miss Duncan home after tea. Dull day. Quite a heavy rain at noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY FRIDAY 23 (204-161) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock re-potting plants in forenoon. Brock took me to town after tea. I gone to a presentation to Annie {fox?}. Gave her a suitcase. Very wet day. cool at night. Hamp Bishop's corpse arrived home from West. A stroke was cause of death. Body in bad shape.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 24 (205-160)</span></h2> <p>Father took some chop down this forenoon and went to Hamp Bishops funeral. Brock came after me. Father plowed a little strip of sod over sane fence and harrowed it, for garden next spring. We finished picking red currants after tea. {Well?} day, cold wind, cleared at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 25 (206-159)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church in morning. Mr {Wavis?} took some snap shots. Miss {Wimcaw?} and her friend Miss {Ida Breakill?} here for tea. very fine day. quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY MONDAY 26 (207-158) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock at Jack's drawing in will five o'clock. Then they took in a couple of loads hay here after tea. Mother took me to town after tea to a euchre party at Miss Duncan's for Miss Breakill. Had a nice evening. Went to Grandma's to stay all night. Quite hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 27 (208-157)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock turned out some coils of hay. Jack came up and drawing in all day here. Little Wallace Miller here patching barn roof. Brock took him part way home. I got a ride out from town with Mr. {Gw?} Fox. Up to Minnie's and Mabel's after tea. very hot day. Saw those off to the West. Annie Fox to Pincher Creek, Alta. Bob Garbutt and Bob Kirkpatrick to Saskatoon, Sask. Miss Daley.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 28 (209-156)</span></h2> <p>Took in jag of hay after breakfast. Father went down and helped Jack cut some hay, then came home and cut the field next to bush. Helping Jack coil up his after tea. Brock gone to town after tea. Helping us pick gooseberries and black currants. very warm. little breeze. looking like a shower.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY THURSDAY 29 (210-155) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father mowing fence corners in forenoon and {houd?} some among strawberries. Brock raked up the hay in afternoon. Jack and father put some of it up. Mother went to town in morning. Jim Bready here for dinner, {last?} trip. Mr. John McLaughlan came over from Burrows in afternoon. Dull. Thick and misty in forenoon. Came out very hot after dinner and quite a breeze. Came on a very heavy storn just after tea. Terrible wind and rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 30 (211-154)</span></h2> <p>Father cutting hay back of Poplars, raked it and Jack Walker helped coil some after tea. Mr. {Chas?} Walker and Cecil here for gooseberries in morning. Mabel and Mary picked theirs in afternoon. I out to berry patch in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 31 (212-153)</span></h2> <p>Brock finished cutting piece hay behind Poplars, and raked it. Father cutting fence corners, then he and Jack {tout?} it up in coil. Brock and I down town after tea. Got Olive's letter. very nice day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SUNDAY 1 (213-152) 1909</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to Church in forenoon. Brock and Elwin up to Harry's in afternoon. Mr Jack Kennedy from Detroit called to see Mother this afternoon. very fine day. nice breeze. Mr S.M. Clemens hung himself to a tree in his orchard this evening. Despondency.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 2 (214-151)</span></h2> <p>Father turned out our hay till Jack came back from factory, then drew in there till noon. Brock took letters to station, then took Molly down to draw off hay. Drawing in here with two teams this afternoon. Mr. Craig helping. I out to berry bush this a.m. Mabel down and picked some black currants. Beautiful day. lovely breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 3 (215-150)</span></h2> <p>Rose and Percy McEwing came up and helped draw in hay back of Poplars. Then he and Father cut timothy back there and Brcok raked it. Jack W. and Percy put it up. About four, the two mowers started, and cut 14 rounds on a 14 acre field on other place. Raked and put most of it up. I at town P.M. Mary Philp here for her black currants. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST WEDENSDAY 4 (216-149) 1909</span></h2> <p>Ross Jack and father finished cutting hay on other place. Raked and put it in coil, and drew in some in afternoon. I walked down to May Gordon's in forenoon and went up to {Palmereton?} Old Boys with her Came back on special and stayed all night. Brock and Elwin drove up. Left here about six in evening. Home 2.30 a.m. very fine day. little sprinkle of rain after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 5 (217-148)</span></h2> <p>Finished haying. 48 loads. Ross and Percy McEwing with team, Wat. Wilmat and Jack Walker helping draw in hay. Finished drawing from other place and drew from behind Poplars. Mother went to town and brought Grandma out with her. very fine day. May Gordon drove me home this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 6 (218-147)</span></h2> <p>Father hoeing in forenoon (at strawberries.) at Charlie Walker's threshing tall Wheat in afternoon. Used the machine which he and {Goulding?} bo't, for first time. He and Brock brought in a load of hay from along open ditch. Brock hoeing P.M. Got team {shod?} in forenoon. very warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SATURDAY 7 (219-146) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock hoeing and working among small fruit. I went out to berry-bush in forenoon. About four o'clock he went down to Jack Walker's to help in with a jag of hay. Brock and Mother took Grandma home after tea. Got letter from Olive. Very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 8 (220-145)</span></h2> <p>I down to Mr. McEwings in evening. Home rest of day. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 9 (221-144)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock put a fence between clover field and old orchard in forenoon. Got out binder after dinner and cut barley and a strip of oats across big ditch. Brock took mail to station in morning. We cleaned pipes and stove. fine day. strong breeze in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 10 (222-143) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock cut and shocked the Timothy in forenoon. Took a load of cheese to moorefield in afternoon. Mary Philp brought Grace and Mrs.Tom Brett here in afternoon. Elgin came for them after tea. Mr. Mallory called for a lb. butter Quite breezy afternoon, very dusty. rather cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 11 (223-142)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock scuffling and hoeing roots all day. I went to town after tea for Olive's letter, but did not get one. quite warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 12 (224-141)</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Brock went to town at noon for Olive's letter, but did not get it. Father down after tea. I down to Gussie Noeckers to spend the evening. Had an enjoyable time very fine day. little dull towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST FRIDAY 13 (225-140) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father and Brock scuffling and hoeing turnips all day. Elwin, Roy and Mr. Burrows helping. Myrtle Burrows over here in evening very warm day. fearful dusty. Ross McEwing called this A. M.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 14 (226-139)</span></h2> <p>Father, Brock and Harry drew in barley, oats and Timothy seed in forenoon. Hoeing turnips in afternoon. Mother and Brock at town after tea. very fine, hot, dusty day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 15 (227-138)</span></h2> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon Harry Philp and father started for Geo. Hilborn's, Luther, about three o'clock. Going to pick huckle berries monday. Dull and misty all forenoon. brightened up towards evening. Rev. Harton preached.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST MONDAY 16 (228-137) 1909</span></h2> <p>Brock helping Roy take a heifer to moorefeild in forenoon. Father came home about six to - night. I met noon train Ada Hymmen + Stella Chubb came up. Very heavy rain in forenoon Showery rest of day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 17 (229-136)</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod back of Poplars. Brock cutting fence corners. We girls to town in afternoon. Dull day, misty in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDSESDAY 18 (230-135)</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod all day. Mother at town. We girls down to Mr. McEwings in evening. quite fine day. Ross McEwing started for {Lumsaw?}, also Frank McLagan for Moose Jaw.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST THURSDAY 19 (231-134) 1909</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod all day. Brock down town twice with chop. We three girls went up to cheese factory with Jack Walker this morning. very foggy morn. cleared off and was pretty warm. good breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 20 (232-133)</span></h2> <p>Father plowing sod all day. Brock hoeing. Ada, Stella and I went up to school and over to see Mabel in afternoon. Percy, Winnie, Roy, Elwin, Mary, Harry and Mabel down to spend the evening. Mr. Fielding (tea - man) called this A. M. quite fine day. few showers at times. cool night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 21 (233-132)</span></h2> <p>Father finished plowing sod at noon cutting barley behind old driving - house. Brock done cutting, he {stooking?}. Ada, Stella and I at town this afternoon. Brock down after tea. very fine day. Frost visible this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST SUNDAY 22 (234-131) 1909</span></h3> <p>Ada, Stella and I up to church in forenoon. All of us down to Christian Church, Drayton in evening. {I?} baptised after service. Harry Philp took ada. All went for a drive after church. Beautiful day. Mrs. Geo Giles died this a.m. Mr.Horton preached. Jane {illegible} out at church. {illegible} Walton died about 9 o'clock this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 23 (235-130)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock cutting and {illegible} oats on other place, all day. I took girls to morning train. They gone back to Guelph. Brought home 50 lbs. {illegible} for us and 50 for Roy. Beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 24 (236-129)</span></h3> <p>Finished cutting oats in 14 acre field, noon and started to cut in next fiels. very fine day. Mrs. Geo Giles, {illegible} Walton, and Mabel Scott buried to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST WEDNESDAY 25 (237--128) 1909</span></h3> <p>Finished cutting eight acres on other place at noon. Cut oats back by line fence in afternoon, Mother and I at town in afternoon. Got 5 baskets tomatoes from Guelph {illegible} basket. exceedingly hot day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 26 (238--127)</span></h3> <p>Father cut goose-wheat and started to cut little patch of oats on other place. Brock helping Jack draw in, in forenoon. Jack up {illegible} goose-wheat in afternoon. I up sewing at Mabel's. Very warm day. breezy in P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 27 (239--126)</span></h3> <p>Father finished cutting the harvest at noon. Helping Jack Walker draw in. Brock there all day. I up at Mabel's sewing. Father {illegible} after tea wheat was cut this A.M. very fine day. Myrtle Burrow's called to say good-Bye, she going back to {illegible} to teach.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY 28 (240--125) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock brought in two loads from little patches on other place, then both down at Jack's till supper time. Jack came up and they drew here after tea. Mother and I went to town after tea. Mother stayed in with grandma. Fine all, but slight shower at noon, and rain about nine o'clock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 29 (241--124)</span></h3> <p>Mrs. {J?}Henderson, Mike and J.J. Davis walked out for dinner. Bob {illegible}, Mr. and Mrs.{illegible} and Jane came along about 3:30 and stayed for tea. Mother rode home with Uncle Sam. Beautiful day. quite breezy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 30 (242-123)</span></h3> <p>Father, Brock and Jack Walker drawing in all day. Brought two {illegible} from line {fence?} and then drew from 14 acre field on other place. Tom Henderson and Janet called this evening. I took Olive's letter to mail this morning. Very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST TUESDAY 31 (243--122) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father, Jack Walker and Brock drawing {ice?} from other place. Came on rain about four o'clock. Quite a heavy rain. a little dull at times all day. Cool north wind since {illegible}.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 (214--121)</span></h3> <p>Father discing sod back of Poplars in forenoon. Brock finished in afternoon, he {illegible} goose-wheat for Jack Walker. Mother at town in afternoon. Dull cold day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 2 (245--120)</span></h3> <p>Father Jack and Brock drawing {ice?} all day, finished drawing off other place and brought in a load of goose wheat, and put {illegible}{illegible}. very fine breezy day. Big White frost this morning. Gerald took Olive's letter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 3 (246-119) 1909</span></h3> <p>Finished Harvest. Finished drawing in here in afternoon and went down and drew in Jack’s goose-wheat. Jane Lappen came here in forenoon. I walked to town in a.m. and rode back with Mabel. Father up to Bob Gass’ in evening their farm burned to ground at noon. Quite fine day, but very much like rain at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4 (247-118)</span></h3> <p>Heavy rain through night. Dull and very misty all forenoon. Father and Brock divided sheep and lambs. Father plowing on other place in afternoon. Brock took some chop to town. Mother took Jane up to Gass’s Bill Gass got our waggon and some oats in afternoon. Dull and quite cool at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 5 (248-117)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Brock up to Gass’ in afternoon. Dave Kemp here in evening. Fine brought day, but very windy, cool, frost in night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER LABOUR DAY (DOMINION) MONDAY 6 (249-116) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father harrowing back of Poplars in forenoon. Plowing on other place in afternoon. Brock took Olive’s letter down and got two plow points. I up to Mabel’s in afternoon. Brock at mr. McErning’s helping harvest in afternoon. Very fine day, but very windy, went down in evening and is quite warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7 (250-115)</span></h3> <p>Father stayed at Brock to cultivate back of Poplars then he went to Isaac Hilborm’s threshing. Mabel and I went to Drayton in forenoon. I gone up to Mabel’s to make her wedding dress. Very fine day, but cool wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 8 (251-114)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock went to Isaac Hilborn’s threshing. Finished there about about nine. Father discing and harrowing back of Poplars. Brock at Mr. McErnings helping harvest. I up at Mabel’s serving. Beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 9 (252-113) 1909</span></h3> <p>Brock raked barley stubble, then they brought it in. father plowing. Mother at Drayton all day. I up at Mabel’s. Rather dull, but cleared off and was quite bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10 (253-112)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brought young cattle out of brush at noon. Brock and Roy gone to town in evening. I up at Mabel’s all day. Very fine day. Maud Spurrel buried to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 11 (254-111)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day. Brock scuffling turnips in forenoon. Dull forenoon, but brightened up in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SUNDAY 12 (255-110) 1909</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Hazel out in afternoon. Stayed for tea. Father done Jack Walker's milking. He went to {illegible}. very warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 13 (256-109)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing in forenoon, at Mr.{illegible} threshing in afternoon. {illegible} machine. I up sewing for Mabel. Brock picked some apples to {illegible} to Olive and took some chop down to mill. very fine day. warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 14 (257-108)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock at Mosser's threshing till noon, then at Jack Walker's. Brock went up to Harry's to thresh, but machine did not come till six. I up sewing at Mabel's. Mother helping Mrs.Walker. very warm day. roads very dusty.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY 15 (258-107) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father threshing at Roy's for barn, and then a couple of hours at Mr. Morrison's. (metz) Brock at Harry's threshing (Walker's machine) till three o'clock {illegible} at Mabel's. Heavy shower early in morning, then again, a heavy shower rain at noon. I {illegible} quite cold towards night. {illegible} Noble and Billy Brown married in {illegible} Church, Rothsay.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 16 (259-106)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day. Brock took a box of apples (51 lbs) down to ship to Olive. cost ${2.40?}. I sewing at Mabel's bright, but cold wind. Mother at town in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 17 (260-105)</span></h3> <p>Father finished plowing about ten o'clock then cut and {illegible} the corn on other place. Brock harrowing. I sewing at Mabel's. fine day, cool nights. Mabel and I at Drayton in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 18 (261-104) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock digging potatoes all day. Have 19 bag rows up, about 18 bags. I up at Mabel's this forenoon. Father went to station for barrel of sugar, after tea. Brock and I down after tea. Beautiful day, cool nights.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 19 (262-103)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon Father and Mother over to Mr.Hodge's for dinner. Brock over to Walker's in afternoon. very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 20 (263-102)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock picking potatoes all day. Made a pit. I finished Mabel's skirt and took at home. Have her seqing done. made wedding dress, green cloth skirt and silk waist. A load of 14 came out from town for corn. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER TUESDAY 21 (264- 101) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock finished the potatoes this evening. We picked pears. Uncle Jim and Grandma here this forenoon. Mr Butt called this afternoon very fine day. Quite windy at noon. Aunt Emma and Mary called in this evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22 (265-100)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock filling wood shed. I went to Mrs. Glandolis and stayed all day. Mr. Frank Cage brought us a basket of Green Gage Plum. Dull and misty in forenoon Ida Corbitt and Henry Blair married at 4 p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 23 (266-99)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock brought up the last load of wood and a couple loads of poles and logs. Came on a heavy rain. Cleared at noon. Took team and got them shod in afternoon. Got Bed-room dishes from Uncle Jim for Mabel. Heavy rain with thunder and lightning early this morning. Cool evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER FRIDAY 24 (267--98) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowed potato patch and sowed Fall Wheat in afternoon. Brock went to Mr.Geo {illegible} for seed wheat, after dinner. Beautiful morning, but got dull. Heavy shower gone round.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 25 (268--97)</span></h3> <p>Father cultivating on other place. Brock brought lambs over to this place and took me to {J?}.Henderson's after tea. Mabel and Gerald called this afternoon. Rather bright, but cold wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 26 (269--96)</span></h3> <p>Brock up to church in forenoon. Came for me to Mr. Henderson's at night. I at {J?}.Henderson's. Went to Children's Day, in Presbyterian Church a.m. {Foresters?} {illegible}. Town Hall in P.M. Christain Song Service in evening, then up to {illegible} Robertsons to hear Mr.Craig sing. Dull and cold all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER MONDAY 27 (270-95) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing back by line fence. Brock took some chop to town in morn. Mother went up and helped put on last icing on Mabels cake in afternoon. Old. Mrs. Walker, J helma, and Nell McErning here in p.m. Brock and I up to presentation to Mabel. Gave her a {illegible) + ½ {illegible} silver spoons. Very cool, hard frost at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 28 (271-94)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing. “Molly” not well to-day. Brock went for vet. He came out at noon. Horse has sore throat. I went to town with Mabel this a.m. Grandma and Martha Chaubers here for tea. Fine forenoon but got dull.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 29 (272-93)</span></h3> <p>Mabel Philip and Geo Thompson arrived at 4.30. p.m. Lionel G. Howard, Arthur and myself stood with them. Father at town in forenoon. Brock drove me back to Uncle Rich’ds in forenoon. Very nasty day. Rained nearly all forenoon cleared at noon and the sun shone out quite brightly. Turned dull and misty again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 30 (273-92) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowed for a while this forenoon but had to come in. Rained very hard, clear aft p.m. but raining again at night. Uncle Rich’d brought back dishes. Very dull, raw cold wind and quite a bit of rain.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER FRIDAY 1 (274-91)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing in forenoon. Brock took mother to town. They brought up a load of mangols after dinner. Mr R. R. Hambly came on to {illegible} about sale. Brock went for mother about five. Nasty wet afternoon. Cold and raw.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY (275-90)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing. I went to town for Olive’s letter in afternoon. We pickling and preserving peaches. Dull and raw wind. Misty at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SUNDAY 3 (276-89) 1909</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to Harvest Home services both morning and evening. Dull all day, rather mild.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 4 (277-88)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day and went to town after tea. Brock took some chop down in morning. Mr. Bob Mitchell called in here in forenoon. Quite a fine day, very foggy in morning.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 5 (278-87)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing, back at Poplars all day. Brock at {Wilmals?} threshing in forenoon, took a bag of oats up to Mr. Brett, in afternoon. A most beautiful sunny warm day. Working “Molly” half a day now. Uncle Jim and Nellie Sole married at 8.a.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 6 (279-86) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day. Brock and I at Drayton Fall Fair. I stayed in for concert. Beautiful day, large clouds. Helen B. Robertson, Little Marjorie Monroe dancer, Chas. Emery and Rob’t Wilson both {comic?}. Artists at concert.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 7 (280-85)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day. Brock choring. Mr. Charlie Thompsonbrought his cow out this morning and got some oats. I walked out from town this afternoon. Beautiful bright day. Very warm this afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 8 (281-84)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing in forenoon. At Bob Gass’ in afternoon putting foundation on barn wall. Mother at Drayton all day. Brock at Henry Hilborn’s threshing from four o’clock. Beautiful bright day. Very warm. No breeze at all windmill won’t pump</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SATURDAY 9 (282-83) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing in forenoon, at Mr McErning threshing in afternoon. Went to town after tea. Brock at Henry Hilborn’s threshing in forenoon. Brought up a load of corn and mangals; went up to Harry’s for some barley, took it down and got it chopped. Beautiful day. Little breeze.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 10 (283-82)</span></h3> <p>Brock up to Harry’s in afternoon. Home all day. Beautiful bright, balmy day. Looking like change in weather.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 11 (284-81)</span></h3> <p>Father at Mr McErning’s threshing. Finished by 5 p.m. Brock drove mother up to Bob Gass’ and went for her after tea. He choring and Wilmat and he brought home young cattle from other place. Quite heavy rain early this morn, and again after tea. Rather dull through day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER TUESDAY 12 (285-80) 1909</span></h3> <p>Our Sale. Getting cattle and sheep in, in forenoon. Morrison Hodge came over in forenoon. Had 18 men for tea. Had snow flurries this afternoon. Cold wind. Father brought up the three cattle from other place at night. Stormy night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 13 (286-79)</span></h3> <p>Father finished plowing back of Poplars and started on other place in middle of afternoon. I walked to town in afternoon. Dull all day, a little snow falling all day, a cold wind all day. Corbitt and Art +Lowery came after their sheep,, Mr. Casey came for Md Jersey, Mr Page came for is calves.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 14 (287-78)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing all day on other place. Uncle Will and Grandma here in afternoon also on {illegible} for a little {illegible} {illegible}. Cold wind, but quite sunny at times. Rainy after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER FRIDAY 15 (288-77) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Mother at town in afternoon. We cleaned pipes and stove in forenoon. Brock and I picked apples in afternoon. Dull cold day. Heavy snow fall just at six. Mr. Craig came for his sheep.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 16 (289-76)</span></h3> <p>Father at Frank Pages in threshing all day. Brock choring. I at town in afternoon, very nasty day. Quite snowy, almost rain, towards evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 17 (290-75)</span></h3> <p>Home all day. Very dull, scuds of snow in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER MONDAY 18 (291-74) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place. Went to station to meet evening train old Mr. McJarvish’s body arrived from the west, Dauphin, Man. Brock choring and picking apples. Mary Philip here in afternoon. Brock took lambs to Moorfield in forenoon. very snowy, wet forenoon. Sprinkles of rain and snow in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 19 (292-73)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock taking up mangols. Father, pall bearer at Mr. McJarvish’s funeral in afternoon. Dull all day. Very hard frost to-night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 20 (293-72)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing in forenoon. He and Brock finished taking up mangols in afternoon. Mother at Drayton all day. Beautiful bright day. Leaves falling in showers this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER THURSDAY 21 (294-71) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock pulling back mangols in forenoon. Plowing in afternoon. Brock drove me up to Mary’s to sew and Roy brought me home. Very nasty day. Heavy scuds of rain, off and on all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 22 (295-70)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing Brock took me up to Mary’s then went down to see how percy was. Down to Mrs. Spurrell’s for a bird in afternoon. Dull and misty.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 23 (296-69)</span></h3> <p>Father finished plowing {illegible phrase written above the rest of the entry} behind Poplars. Went for a load of coal in afternoon. Brock over to Ad. Flath’s and round by Drayton in morning. Dull day. Misting at times. Father, at town at night. Drew up threshing wood after he unloaded coal.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SUNDAY 24 (297-68) 1909</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church. Went to Uncle Rich’ds for dinner. Dw. and Mable were there. Mrs. J. MacIntosh and Sarah Burrows here in evening. Father down to see Percy after tea. Dull morning but cleared and was very sunshiny. Heavy frost at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 25 (298-67)</span></h3> <p>Thanksgiving Day. Father and Brock topping and draw-ing turnips. Got in seven loads. Mr Harold Ramshaw and Alwyn Heming here for dinner. I up sewing for may this p.m. Rather fine, but raining after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 26 (299-66)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock working at turnips. Drew in 7 loads. I sewing at Mary’s. Jack Walker here for dinner and tea. Also Gw Walker. Lovely day. Balmy wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 27 (300-65) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock at the turnips. Drew 8 loads. Father tops and pulls them with the hoe. Mother at town all day. Raw wind. Flurries of snow in afternoon. Quite a storm. About six. Ground white. Jack here for dinner and tea. A fellow in and took a snap of house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 28 (301-64)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock getting barn ready to thresh. At turnips in afternoon. Got 3 loads. Machine met with accident at Walter’s, so could not come here. Jack Walker and Dane Kemp took 3 loads of turnips for himself. Both here for tea. Jack for dinner. Father at town after tea. Did not thaw much. North wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 29 (302-63)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock working at turnips Got all the {illegible} turnips in at noon. Jack Walter + Wade Kemp helping, also Gordie Giger. {Illegible} machine got here about nine o’clock. Threshed this afternoon. Beautiful sunshiny day. Cold north wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER SATURDAY 30 (303-62) 1909</span></h3> <p>Finished threshing here at noon and moved to Burrow’s. Brock took a bag or so of chop to town in afternoon. I went up and finished Aunt Emma’s waist about 5 p.m. Fine day. Beautiful night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Halloween {added in by Clara herself} SUNDAY 31 (304-61)</span></h3> <p>I walked down to Grandma’s in a.m. Home again at night. Father and Mother went over to Dick Lowes. They away. Mother went up to see Miss Stone. A beautiful day. Very balmy and hazy. A pet day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 1 (305-60)</span></h3> <p>Finished taking up roots. Eddie Plant here all day. Father and Dane Kemp stopping in forenoon and moved to Uncle Rich’ds and threshed some. Roy drew home some turnips. I walked to town in evening. Very fine balmy day. Jack W. 2 meals. Uncle Rich’d here for dinner [{illegible} thinks someone tampered with machine. Was all forenoon fixing it]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER TUESDAY 2 (306-59) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father at Uncle Rich’ds threshing and also at Morrison’s. Brock and Eddie Plant sifting ashes in forenoon. Mother came to town this afternoon, Uncle Will and Grandma went to Guelph on 4.32. I came home with mother. Very disagreeable day. Raining and misting, was very splashy. Jack W. here for 2 meals</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 3 (307-58)</span></h3> <p>Father at Henry Hilborn’s threshing in forenoon. Brock took grist to Drayton in forenoon, picking snow apple’s at Jack’s. Father plowing on other place. Jack W. and Dave Kemp here for two meals. Cold wind, rather dull. Brock and I down to Mr. McErning’s after tea</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 4 (308-57)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brock picking apples down at Jack’s and on other place. Jack W. here for dinner. {Illegible} of rain and snow at times then lovely sunshine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER FRIDAY 5 (309-56) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place, below turnips Brock picking apples. Mother at Drayton in forenoon. I drove her up to Aunt Emma’s after dinner, then went over to Mrs. J. Butt’s with cucumbers. Got a basket of onions. Jack W. here for 2 meals. Beautiful day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 6 (310-55)</span></h3> <p>Father started to plow back sod field on other place, next to McErning’s. Brock at town in forenoon. Jack W. here for two meals. Beautiful day. Quie warm. Norm. Perkin here for dinner, took old cutting box away.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 7 (311-54)</span></h3> <p>Harry Philip took me out to Mabel’s {pencilled out word} in forenoon. We went to church at Riverston in afternoon, Mr. Nursl preached. Brock went up to Woodisse’s in afternoon. Very fine but about 4p.m. got dark and started to rain about eleven. Kept it up almost all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 8 (312-53) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock dug out key over drain at horse stable and filled it in with stone. Brock cleaned henhouse in p.m. father plowing in p.m. Jack W. 2 meals. Harry and I arrived home about {illegible}. Dull forenoon, cleared off in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 9 (313-52)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing sod all day. Brock at town getting “Paddy” clipped. Jack W. here 2 meals. {Illegible} over in evening, “Buffalo Bill” Boyd called here this forenoon, {illegible} Md Mrs. Shepherd. Quite fine day, cold east wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 10 (314-51)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brock choring. Jack W. 2 meals. Mother at town in afternoon. Dull all day. Quite a fog, almost rain at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER THURSDAY 11 (315-50) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brock choring and brought in carrots beets and cabbage. Aunt Emma here in afternoon. I went to town this morning and walked home at night. Jack W. 2 meals. Beautiful, balmy day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 12 (316-49)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brock choring. Old Mr Shepherd got a jag of hay at noon. Jack W. 2 meals. Misty and showery for a while this forenoon, cleared and was lovely day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 13 (317-48)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing on other place all day. Brock took down a couple bags of chop in afternoon, to town. Jack W. 2 meals. Quite fine till three o’clock, then a heavy deep fog settled over the land.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SUNDAY 14 (318-47) 1909</span></h3> <p>Mother and Brock up to Presbyterian church this morning. Mr Edmison preached. Brock over to Tom Miller’s and Jack {illegible} in afternoon. Beautiful {Indian?} Summers day. Pretty warm day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 15 (319-46)</span></h3> <p>Father plowing sod on other place all day. Brock choring and finished gathering in the apples. Nother at town in afternoon. Jack W. 2 meals. Raw dull cold day . looking like a storm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 16 (320-45)</span></h3> <p>Father plowed till eleven o’clock. Started to sleet, then turned to rain and continued all day. Very dull, angry looking and dark. Brought sheep home this p.m. Jack W. here for dinner. {Added in by Elizabeth} Fearful heavy rain all night also heavy wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Elizabeth wrote the following entry:</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 17 (321-44)</span></h3> <p>Robt finished ploughing 14 acres of Sod on other place at 11 oclock. The started there, in the corner sod field. J.W. here Heavy snow storm and high wind all afternoon. Clara got ready and went to Guelph Brock took her down. Robt choring afternoon Covered potato pit.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 18 (322-43)</span></h3> <p>Robt ploughing sod all day. Bob Gass here for staw Staid for dinner. Brock choring forenoon then went to Drayton with chop afternoon. Snowing a little all day J.W. here for D+S.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 19 (323-42)</span></h3> <p>Robt ploughing sod all day much finer Brock choring + with chop in the afternoon. Dave Kemp rode home with him + said for tea and all night. J.W. here for D+S.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER SATURDAY 20 (324-41) 1909</span></h3> <p>Robt ploughing Sod all day Brock + D Kemp cleaned out the kitchen chimney. Brock choring and Kemp went to {illegible} for his trunk along with old Dick. took it to Harry’s and back for dinner. J.W. here for D + Supper. Brock choring round and helped me to churn. Rather fine day but rained at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 21 (325-40)</span></h3> <p>All at home all day Robt, Brock + I Clara in Guelph Dull, dark + cloudy</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 22 (326-39)</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock choring forenoon Robt at Drayton afternoon Brock choring round and helping me. Raining very early. Rained all day and fog. on to the {illegible} and everything. Terrible {illegible} storm. Great damage done to trees. Colder at night and snowing</p> <p><br /> {Elizabeth Philip had written this entry}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER TUESDAY 28 (327-38) 1909</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock choring then Robt down to help J.W. load pig but got word not to take them. Then came home and peeled a {fur?} {illegible} forenoon. Then drawing out manure. The trees and everything outside still loaded with ice. J.W. here for Dinner + supper. Bright sun but cold wind. Mr+Mrs Hodge here evening to pay for cattle Mrs. J Corbitt + Lizzie Dickening begging for that supper.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 24 (328-37)</span></h3> <p>Robt + Brock choring and drawing out manure. Brock help J.W. load pigs. I went to Drayton forenoon and back at five. J.W. not home to day William Lowery brought back oats + Hicks Gimlett brought little sack of hay on other place. Trees still loaded not thawing any. Cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 25 (329-36)</span></h3> <p>Robt choring and drawing out manure to little orchard. Brock helped me churn Thawing a very little J.W. not here today. Robt gone to Drayton, got Olive bitter cold + freezing at night.</p> <p>{Elizabeth Philip seems to have written this entry. She commonly refers to her husband as "Robt" in all of her journals.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER FRIDAY 26 (330-35) 1909</span></h3> <p>Great change in the weather this morning. Misty and quite mild. Henry Hazzeltine came to dig ditch across the road. Robt helped him finished about four. Brock choring forenoon then took some cabbage to Rothsay and to Mary’s afternoon. Still thawing at night. {Elizabeth seems to have written this entry}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 27 (331-34)</span></h3> <p>{From here, returns to Clara's handwriting} Father choring and digging a drain round driving-house to let the water away. Brock got paddy shod and met me at noon. I had an enjoyable time in Guelph. Very fine forenoon. Mother over to Mr. Hatch’s in afternoon road very muddy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 28 (332-33)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Father over to Mr. Hatch’s baby’s funeral in afternoon. Dane Kemp here in evening. Very dull, misty and rainy in afternoon. Turning colder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER MONDAY 29 (333-32) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father choring and cutting up broken limbs. Brock took down a bag of chop in morning. Plowed little garden patch for next year. Very fine day. Freezing hard at night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 30 (334-31)</span></h3> <p>Father done the chores, cutting up broken limbs in orchard. Plowing behind Poplars in afternoon. Mother at Drayton all day. Brock down with load of chop in forenoon. Very fine bright day. Freezing hard at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 (335-30)</span></h3> <p>Father went for load of coal to Ad. Plath’s coal house (2260 lbs) in forenoon. Plowing behind Poplars in afternoon. Brock and I down town after tea. Beautiful day. Lilly Morrison and Fred Giles married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 2 (336-29) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father done chores. Brock took pedigree {of?} calf up to Roy. Then they sawed and split up some dead ash in Poplar brush. Father plowing behind polars in afternoon. Henry Perkin here for dinner. Brock drove him home after dinner. Mary Philip here in morn. Beautiful bright day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 3 (337-28)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and cutting up old apple trees in orchard. {Illegible} H. Walker got a young gander here $1.48¢ Dull all day. Quite foggy. We washed woodwork in kitchen.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 4 (338-27)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock cutting up apple trees in forenoon. Father ploughing in afternoon Brock took some chop to town in afternoon. Dull foggy day. Mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SUNDAY 5 (339-26) 1909</span></h3> <p>Brock drove me down to Grandma’s just before dinner and came for me about four o’clock. I went up to see Annie Fox for an hour or so. Rather bright in forenoon, but got dull raw east wind blowing. Raining at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 6 (340-25)</span></h3> <p>Father done chores and went down for chop. Could not get it. Splitting wood in orchard. Brock over to Mr. Hilborns. Weighed bee hives and put them in cellar. 82; 69; 43 lbs. Tied up row bushes. Dull day, raw cold wind. We made Xmas cake.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 7 (341-24)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock choring and cleaning hen pens. Father went to Drayton about three o’clock. Very threatening forenoon, started to storm. Very stormy and windy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 8 (342-23) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father took brock to station. He gone to Winter Fair at Guelph. Father choring and walked to town after tea for Olive’s butter. Very stormy and cold all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 9 (343-22)</span></h3> <p>Father choring and cleaned goose-pen. Went to meet evening train, but Brock did not come. Very stormy and cold. Strong westerly wind blowing. Lots of snow on 12th line.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 10 (344-21)</span></h3> <p>Father choring, over to H. Hilborns in forenoon and sifted ashes. Brock came home from Guelph at noon and walked out. Very stormy all day, lots of snow fell to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SATURDAY 11 (345-20) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores in forenoon. Brock took mother down to town this afternoon. She staying with grandma. Father took load of {mangols?} to A.O. Wisner. Beautiful bright day, cutters and sleighs running.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 12 (346-19)</span></h3> <p>Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Brock went down to grandmas for mother in afternoon, Eg. Benson came here in afternoon and stayed all night. Very cold raw wind blowing, got very stormy towards evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 13 (347-18)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Brock went to Rothsay to pay taxes ($70.55). Eg. Benson went up to Gass’. Very disagreeable day. Raining and misting nearly all day. Mild to-night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER TUESDAY 14 (348-17) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Father painted storm door and went to town after dinner. Very stormy all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 15 (349-16)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Father painted kitchen chairs. Brock and I at town in afternoon. Jack Walker up for dinner. Will Gregory called this afternoon. He came home from west yesterday. Pretty stormy all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 16 (350-15)</span></h3> <p>Father and brock done chores and drawing out manure. Brock and I up to “Fish Supper” in English Church in evening. Quite fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER FRIDAY 17 (351-14) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father drawing out manure and done the chores. Brock and I up helping straighten up in church in afternoon. Very mild forenoon, but wind went round to west, snowed quite heavily. Quite cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY 18 (352-13)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done the chores. Brock took some chop to town in afternoon. We picked 9 geese. Quite cold and very stormy at times.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY 19 (353-12)</span></h3> <p>Brock and mother went down to see grandma in forenoon. Rather stormy and cold. Olive started at 2.30 a.m. for home. Miss Bain coming with her to Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER MONDAY 20 (354-11) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done the chores {Illegible} came and they killed and picked 14 turkeys. Brock went to town with a couple bags of chop and brought home a barrel to pack fowl in. Packed them at night. 8 geese- 13 turkeys. Quite snowy all day. Olive arrived in Toronto 3.30 p.m. Essie met her and she went with her.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY 21 (355-10)</span></h3> <p>Father took bbl. fowl to station and brought home a load of coal from Plath’s. Got another load in afternoon mother and I at Drayton in afternoon. Not very bright. Olive came up to Guelph from Toronto.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 22 (356-9)</span></h3> <p>Father brought three loads coal from Drayton. Brock and I went down to meet Olive on night train. Train 1hrs.30mins late. Rather cold night. She not changed any- looks real well and feels fine. Car. North and Bob Burns married at Palmerston.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER THURSDAY 23 (357-8) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores and drew out manure. Dull and inclined to be mild. Uncle Rich’d called to see Olive in afternoon, and Sarah Burrows at night.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 24 (358-7)</span></h3> <p>Father done chores and cleaned out pens also finished getting manure out. Brock, Olive and I went to Grandma’s in forenoon had dinner and spent a couple hours in town in afternoon. Up to a party at Jake Corbitt’s in evening. Rather cold wind, snowed quite heavily through night.</p> <p></p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Christmas day (DOMINION) SATURDAY 25 (359-6)</span></h3> <p>Home all day. Mr and Miss. Duncan out for dinner and spent the afternoon. Rather raw east wind. Soft snow falling, {illegible} frosted. Father gave me a gold watch for Xmas, also got a fountain pen.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER SUNDAY 26 (360-5) 1909</span></h3> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Uncle Will and Grandma here for tea. Jack Walker and Alviyn Fleming here in evening. Rather stormy morning, but turned out quite fine. Father at Mr. Udy’s funeral in p.m.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY 27 (361-4)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done the chores, cleaned all the pens and went back for plow. We washed a large washing. Very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (362-3)</span></h3> <p>Father drew up the ash from bush after dinner. Father and Brock done chores and cut up some dry ash in bush in forenoon. Brock and Mother at town in afternoon. Ritta Hilborn here in afternoon for an hour. Mr. and Mrs. J Henderson, Miss Duncan, Nellie Robertson and Annie Fox out here in evening. Quite nice day. Very heavy snow fall in morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 29 (363-2) 1909</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done chores. Father went to town in forenoon. Putting in new axe handles in afternoon. Henry Heseltine here in afternoon. Olive, Brock and I over to spend the evening with Ella and WIllie Gregory. Lovely day, but very sharp. Jack Brooks and Maud Cosford.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY 30 (364-1)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done the chores in forenoon, putting in axe handles and cutting “dead ash” in bush. Mary Philip called this afternoon. Olive and I over to see Ritta Hilborn in afternoon. Quite fine and bright but started to storm in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY 31 (365)</span></h3> <p>Father and Brock done the chores and cutting wood in bush. Olive and I in Drayton this afternoon. Mr. Chas. Walker and Cecil here in evening. Quite fine day, pretty cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February 23- ‘09.</span></h3> <p>Olive and I invited up to Merrell Robertson after skating, for lunch. Those present: Mrs. Doyle, Mike O’Hara, Mr. Davis, Maud Pollock, Harry Clemens, Lila Doyle, Mr + Mrs. R. Olive Madge Smith Milton Hambly, Mary and Margaret Robertson.</p> <p>Mr J. W. Jake left Drayton School at Xmas 1908. Entered Queen’s University Kingston. Olive and I met him in Toronto April 15, ‘09. He went West for the holidays. Regina. Mr. Rogers (married) came in Mr Jake’s place. He did not get along well so was asked to resign at Easter. A Mr. Casseluan, Kingston took his place.</p> <p>E. Elmer Smith left Drayton April 17th 1909. Spent a couple of weeks at home in Toronto, then went west. Henry Roberts took his place.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sept 27. 1909.</span></h3> <p>J.J Waris left Drayton and went to Mt Forest. Mike took his position as teller, Henry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <p>Roberts took mikes job and Mr. jarell from Kindcardine took is furior.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Nov. 18, 1909</span></h3> <p>I went to Guelph on 4.32. Had tea with Jim and Nellie. Saw Ada Hymmen Thur. at noon. Nellie and I down town in afternoon I called into Mrs. Chubb’s about six. Just saw Ray. Saw Stella Fri. morning We went round and saw Mrs.Chubb then went to Mrs. Coghlan. Had four fillings put in. Two in forenoon and two in afternoon Saturday had filling done in forenoon then had dinner and spent the rest of the day with Stella went to moving pictures. They came home with us. Sunday I went to church with Uncle Willie and had dinner at the hotel with Will. Walked with Stella in p.m. and spent the evening at jim’s. Lily and Bird there for tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <p>{Page is empty}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDA</span></h2> <p>{Page is empty}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DATE CASH ACCOUNT- JANUARY RECEIVED PAID</span></h2> <p>4. Sold Bull to J. J. Dowling 55.00</p> <p><br /> 5. Paid Post- Office Box for ‘08 8 ‘9 3.00</p> <p><br /> 4. “ Lodge {illegible} (2 lodges) to end of Feb</p> <p><br /> 5. BBL Sugar from Guelph {illegible} 50¢</p> <p><br /> 6. Sold Gobbler to Jim Kitley 1.55</p> <p><br /> 18. Got Rhode Island Rooster from Mr. Milne, Paisley Express 2.00 .55</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DATE BILLS PAYABLE- OCTOBER DOLLS. CTS.</span></h2> <p>Sept 20 1909. A load out for corn Mr and Mrs. J Henderson, Mike O’Hara, Beckie Pollock, Miss {Maser?}, Cora White, Horsheal Hilborn, Miss Reid, Madge Smith, Mrs. (Waris?), Ella Mihm, Nellie Robertson, Miss Duncan, Mrs. Herb Patterson.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">RECEIVABLE</span></h2> <p>Dec, 24, 1909 Olive, Brock and I up to a party at jake Corbitts. Mr. + Mrs. Corrigan, Mr. Jes. Adams, Miss. J. Weleh and Mr. Will Burns.</p> <p>Dec 28, 1909 Mr. and Mrs. J Henderson, Miss Duncan, Nell Robertson and annie Fore out for evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Presented a suitcase to Annie {tod?] , July 23. '09</p> <p>She going to Pincher Creek Alta, to clerk</p> <p>Very disagreeable night. Those present.</p> <p>Miss Duncan, Mr. J. Henderson</p> <p>Mr. &amp; Mrs. R. Henderson - Miss Ella Mihn</p> <p>" " " J. Lung. - Mr. &amp; Mrs. McIsaac</p> <p>" " " Mrs. Robertson - Bob Kirkpatrick</p> <p>Miss N. B. Robertson - Cara White</p> <p>Mrs. &amp; Miss Muriel Robertson. - Mr. Davis</p> <p>Mrs. Doyel. - Norm. Flath</p> <p>Dr. &amp; Mrs. Flath - my-self.</p> <p>Mrs Dr Coram &amp; lady friend -</p> <p>Mrs P. Pollock, Maud &amp; Beckie -</p> <p>Mr. R R. &amp; Milton Hambly -</p> <p>Aug. 12, 1909. Spent the evening at</p> <p>Gussie {Noeekers?}. Those present.</p> <p>Chester and Minnie Walker</p> <p>Arthuer " Alice Page.</p> <p>Percy " Rose McErving</p> <p>Howard " Seth Hilborn</p> <p>Percy " Alva Armstrong</p> <p>Bernice {Noeeker?}</p> <p>M. A. {Oytara?}</p> <p>Beckie Pollock</p> <p>Arthur Armstrong. Mr. J.J. Harris.</p> <p>Vera Wippel &amp; Chrissie Thompson</p> <p>Louis Wippel, ALvin Bassett</p> <p>Mrs. Bassett, baby Faith,</p> <p>Lussie, Miss {Noeeker?} and myself.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>"As our flag floats out to the breeze,</p> <p>memories fly back to me keen;</p> <p>Again I'm a lass gathering Shamrocks</p> <p>In a frock all made in green."</p> <p></p> <p>Met at Chubb's April 22nd '09</p> <p>Mr. Les. Miller from Harriston</p> <p>Mr. Ray Marilock</p> <p>Mr, Bob. Cockran (Scotch)</p> <p>Frank and Will.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">RECEIVABLE</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">ONTARIO</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank.</td> </tr><tr><td>Acton</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Agincourt</td> <td>Metropolitan</td> </tr><tr><td>Ailsa Craig</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Alexandria</td> <td>Ottawa. Union</td> </tr><tr><td>Alfred</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Almonte</td> <td>Montreal. Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Alton</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Alvinston</td> <td>Merchants Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Allandale</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Allenford</td> <td>Farmers</td> </tr><tr><td>Alliston</td> <td>Home. Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ameliasburg</td> <td>Metropolitan</td> </tr><tr><td>Amherstberg</td> <td>Molsons. Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ancaster</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Arkona</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Arnprior</td> <td>Nova Scotia. Ottawa</td> </tr><tr><td>Arthur</td> <td>Royal. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Athens</td> <td>Merchants. Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Atwood</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Auburn</td> <td>Sterling</td> </tr><tr><td>Aultsville</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Aurora</td> <td>Montreal. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Avonmore</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Aylmer</td> <td>Molsons. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ayr</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ayton</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Baden</td> <td>Dominion</td> </tr><tr><td>Bancroft</td> <td>Metropolitan</td> </tr><tr><td>Barrie</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>Toronto.</p> Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bath</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bayfield</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beachburg</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beamsville</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Beaverton</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beeton</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Belle River</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Belleville</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Farmers.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Standard</p> United Empire.</td> </tr><tr><td>Berlin</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Hamilton.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> Nova Scotia.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank.</td> </tr><tr><td>Berlin</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bethany</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Blackstock</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Blenheim</td> <td>Commerce. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Blind River</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bloomfield</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Blyth</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bobcaygeon</td> <td>B.N. America.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bolton</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bond Head</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bothwell</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bowmanville</td> <td>Montreal. <p>Royal,</p> Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bracebridge</td> <td>Crown. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bradford</td> <td>Standard. Toronto</td> </tr><tr><td>Brampton</td> <td>Dominion. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brantford</td> <td>B.N. America. <p>Commerce.</p> <p>Hamilton.</p> <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Standard.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brechin</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bridgeburg</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brigden</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bright</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brighton</td> <td>Metropolitan. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brockville</td> <td>Crown. <p>Metropolitan.</p> <p>Molsons.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brooklin</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brownhill</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brownsville</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brucefield</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Brussels</td> <td>Metropolitan. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Burford</td> <td>Crown. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Burgessville</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Burlington</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cache Bay</td> <td>Quebec</td> </tr><tr><td>Cainsville</td> <td>B.N. America.</td> </tr><tr><td>Caledonia</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cambray</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Camden East</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Campbellford</td> <td>B. N. America. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cannington</td> <td>Home. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cardinal</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cargill</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Carleton Place</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Carps</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>Castleton</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cayuga</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chatham</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chatsworth</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cheltenham</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chelsey</td> <td>Hamilton. Merchants</td> </tr><tr><td>Chesterville</td> <td>Molsons. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chippawa</td> <td>Royal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Claremont</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Clifford</td> <td>Traders. Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cobalt</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Imperial.</p> Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cobden</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cobourg</td> <td>Dominion. <p>Metropolitan</p> <p>Standard.</p> <p>Toronto.</p> United Empire.</td> </tr><tr><td>Colborne</td> <td>Standard. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Coldwater</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Collingwood</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Montreal.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Comber</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cookstown</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cooksville</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Consecon</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Copper Cliff</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cornwall</td> <td>Montreal. <p>Royal.</p> Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Courtwright</td> <td>Traders. Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Craighurst</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Crediton</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Creemore</td> <td>Merchants. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Crysler</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dashwood</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dehli</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>De Lorimer</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Delta</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Deseronto</td> <td>Montreal. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dorchester</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Drayton</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dresden</td> <td>Commerce. Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Drumbo</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dublin</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dundalk</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dundas</td> <td>Commerce. Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dungannon</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>Dunnville</td> <td>Commerce. Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dunsford</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Durham</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dutton</td> <td>Molsons. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>East Toronto</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Eganville</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Eglinton</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Elgin</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Elmira</td> <td>Metropolitan. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Elmvale</td> <td>Toronto. Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Elora</td> <td>Merchants. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Embro</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Englehart</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Enterprise</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Erin</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Essex</td> <td>Crown. Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ethel</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Everett</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Exeter</td> <td>Commerce. Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fenelon Falls</td> <td>B.N. America. Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fenwick</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fergus</td> <td>Imperial. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Finch</td> <td>Merchants. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fingal</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Flesherton</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Florence</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fonthill</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fordwich</td> <td>Hamilton. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Forest</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fort Erie</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fort Frances</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fort William</td> <td>Commerce <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Northern.</p> <p>Traders.</p> Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Frankford</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Galt</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Toronto.</p> United Empire.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gananoque</td> <td>Merchants. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Georgetown</td> <td>Hamilton. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Glencoe</td> <td>Merchants. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Goderich</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA-Continued</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank.</td> </tr><tr><td>Goderich</td> <td>Montreal. Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gore Bay</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gorrie</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Grafton</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Grand Valley</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Granton</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gravenhurst</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Grimsby</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Guelph</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Metropolitan.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Royal.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hagersville</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Haileybury</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Haliburton</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hamilton</td> <td>Hamilton. <p>- North End Br.</p> <p>- East End Br.</p> <p>- West End Br.</p> <p>- Deering Br.</p> <p>B.N. America.</p> <p>- Barton St.</p> <p>- Victoria Ave.</p> <p>Commerce.</p> <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Imperial</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Molsons.</p> <p>- Market Br.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>- Sherman Ave.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>Traders.</p> <p>- East Branch.</p> <p>United Empire.</p> - Locke St.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hanover</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Harriston</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Harrietsville</td> <td>Traders</td> </tr><tr><td>Harrow</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Harrowsmith</td> <td>Metropolitan</td> </tr><tr><td>Hastings</td> <td>Toronto. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Havelock</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hawkesbury</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hawkestone</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hensall</td> <td>Molsons</td> </tr><tr><td>Hepworth</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hespeler</td> <td>Dominion. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hickson</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Highgate</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hillsburg</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hillsdale</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hintonburgh</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Holstein</td> <td>Montreal. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Huntsville</td> <td>Dominion</td> </tr><tr><td>Ilderton</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Inglewood</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ingersoll</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>Lucan</td> <td>Merchants. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lucknow</td> <td>Hamilton. Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lynden</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Madoc</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mallorytown</td> <td>Crown. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Manotick</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Maple</td> <td>Sterling. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Markdale</td> <td>Merchants</td> </tr><tr><td>Markham</td> <td>Metropolilan. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Marmora</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Massey</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Martintown</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mattawa</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Maynooth</td> <td>Metropolitan</td> </tr><tr><td>Maxville</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Meaford</td> <td>Merchants. Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Melbourne</td> <td>Home. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Merlin</td> <td>Molsons</td> </tr><tr><td>Merrickville</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Merritton</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Metcalf</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Midland</td> <td>B. N. America. <p>Hamilton.</p> Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mildmay</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Milton</td> <td>Farmers. <p>Hamilton.</p> Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Milverton</td> <td>Hamilton. Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Millbrook</td> <td>Montreal. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Millbank</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mitchell</td> <td>Hamilton. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mille Roche</td> <td>Metropolitan. Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Moorefield</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Monkton</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Morrisburg</td> <td>Molsons. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mountain</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mount Albert</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mount Bridges</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Mount Forest</td> <td>Montreal. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Napanee</td> <td>Crown. <p>Dominion.</p> Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Nestleton</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Neustadt</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Newboro</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Newcastle</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>New Dundee</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Newington</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Newmarket</td> <td>Montreal. Toronto</td> </tr><tr><td>New Hamburg</td> <td>Hamilton. Western.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>Owen Sound</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Paisley</td> <td>Traders, Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pakenham</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Palermo</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Palmerston</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Paris</td> <td>Commerce. Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Parkhill</td> <td>Commerce. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Parry Harbor</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Parry Sound</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Ottawa.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pefferlaw</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pembroke</td> <td>Ottawa. <p>Royal.</p> Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Penetanguishene</td> <td>Western</td> </tr><tr><td>Perth</td> <td>Merchants. <p>Montreal.</p> Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Peterborough</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>Ottawa.</p> <p>Royal.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Petrolea</td> <td>Metropolitan. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Philipsville</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pickering</td> <td>Western</td> </tr><tr><td>Picton</td> <td>Metropolitan. <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Standard.</p> United Empire.</td> </tr><tr><td>Plantagenet</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Plattsville</td> <td>Western</td> </tr><tr><td>Pontypool</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Arthur</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Molsons</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Burwell</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Colborne</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Credit</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Dalhousie</td> <td>Sterling,</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Dover</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Elgin</td> <td>Hamilton. Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Hope</td> <td>Montreal. <p>Toronto.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Portland</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Perry</td> <td>Commerce Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Rowan</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Port Stanley</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Powassan</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Prescott</td> <td>Merchants. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Preston</td> <td>Merchants. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Priceville</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Princeton</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stirling</td> <td>United Empire.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stittsville</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stony Creek</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stouffville</td> <td>Farmers. <p>Standard.</p> Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stratford</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Strathroy</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Standard.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Streetsville</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sturgeon Falls</td> <td>Quebec. Traders</td> </tr><tr><td>Sudbury</td> <td>Montreal. <p>Toronto.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sunderland</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sutton West</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sydenham</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tamworth</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tara</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tavistock</td> <td>Western. Traders</td> </tr><tr><td>Tecumseh</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Teeswater</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thamesford</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thamesville</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thedford</td> <td>Commerce</td> </tr><tr><td>Thessalon</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thorold</td> <td>Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thornbury</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thorndale</td> <td>Home</td> </tr><tr><td>Thornhill</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thornton</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tilbury</td> <td>Dominion. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tillsonburg</td> <td>Traders. Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tiverton</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Toronto</td> <td>Commerce. <p>- Bloor &amp; Yonge</p> <p>- Market Br.</p> <p>- Parkdale.</p> <p>- Parliament St.</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Bathurst</p> <p>- Queen East</p> <p>- Spadina &amp; College</p> <p>- Yonge &amp; College.</p> <p>- Yonge &amp; Queen.</p> <p>Crown.</p> <p>- Agnes Street.</p> <p>- Spadina &amp; College</p> <p>Dominion.</p> <p>- Avenue Road</p> <p>- Bloor &amp; Bathurst</p> <p>- Broadview Ave.</p> <p>- City Hall.</p> <p>- Doverc'rt &amp; Bloor</p> <p>- Dundas St.</p> <p>- Market</p> <p>- Queen St. W. Br.</p> <p>- Sherburne St.</p> - Spad. Ave. &amp; Coll.</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td></td> <td>Merchants. Traders</td> </tr><tr><td>Innerkip</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Inwood</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Iroqois</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Islington</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Janetville</td> <td>United Empire</td> </tr><tr><td>Jarvis</td> <td>Hamilton</td> </tr><tr><td>Jasper</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Jordan</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kearney</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Keene</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Keewatin</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kemptville</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kenora</td> <td>Imperial. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kerwood</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Killaloe</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kinburn</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kincardine</td> <td>Merchants. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>King City</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kingston</td> <td>B. N. America. <p>Crown.</p> <p>Commerce.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kingsville</td> <td>Molsons. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kinmount</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kirkfield</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Kleinburg</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lakefield</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lanark</td> <td>Ottawa</td> </tr><tr><td>Lancaster</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lansdowne</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Latchford</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lawrence Station</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Leamington</td> <td>Merchants. <p>Traders.</p> Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lefroy</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lindsay</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Farmers.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Linwood</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Listowel</td> <td>Hamilton. Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Little Britain</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Little Current</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>London</td> <td>B.N. America. <p>Market Sq.</p> <p>Commerce.</p> <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Home.</p> <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Molsons.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>London North</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>London East</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>L'Original</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>New Liskeard</td> <td>Imperial. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>New Lowell</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>New Toronto</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Niagara</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Niagara Falls</td> <td>Hamilton. ImperialUp. Brg,</td> </tr><tr><td>Niagara Falls</td> <td>Royal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Niagara Falls So.</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>North Augusta</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>North Bay</td> <td>Imperial. <p>Ottawa.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>North Claremont</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>North Gower</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>N'th. Williamsburg</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Norwich</td> <td>Molsons. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Norwood</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Norval</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Osnabruck Centre</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oakville</td> <td>Merchants. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Odessa</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oil Springs</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Omemee</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Orangeville</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Hamilton.</p> Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Orillia</td> <td>Dominion. <p>Merchants.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Orono</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Osgoode Station</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oshawa</td> <td>Dominion. Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ottawa</td> <td>Ottawa. <p>- Bank St.</p> <p>- Bank St. and Fourth Ave.</p> <p>- Bank St. and Gladstone Av.</p> <p>- Rideau St.</p> <p>- Somerset St.</p> <p>B. N. America.</p> <p>Crown, Spark St.</p> <p>- " Rideau St</p> <p>Commerce.</p> <p>- " Bank St.</p> <p>Dominion.</p> <p>Imperial.</p> <p>- " Bank St.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>- " Bank St.</p> <p>Molsons.</p> <p>Nationale.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>Quebec.</p> <p>Royal.</p> <p>- " Bank St.</p> <p>Standard.</p> <p>- " Dalhousie St.</p> <p>Union.</p> - " Market Br.</td> </tr><tr><td>Otterville</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Owen Sound</td> <td>Hamilton. <p>Merchants.</p> Molsons.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Queensville</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rainy River</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Renfrew</td> <td>Merchants. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Richmond Hill</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Richmond</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ridgetown</td> <td>Molsons. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ridgeway</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ripley</td> <td>Hamilton. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rockwood</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rodney</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Roseneath</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Russell</td> <td>Ottawa</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Catherines</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Imperial.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>Sterling.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Clements</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Davids</td> <td>Imperial.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. George</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Mary's</td> <td>Montreal. <p>Traders.</p> Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Thomas</td> <td>Dominion. <p>Home.</p> <p>Imperial</p> <p>- East End.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> Molsons, E. End.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sandwich</td> <td>Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sarnia</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Montreal.</p> <p>Toronto.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sault Ste. Marie</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Imperial.</p> Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Schomberg</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Scotland</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Seaforth</td> <td>Commerce. Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Seeleys Bay</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sebringville</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Selkirk</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shakespeare</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shannonville</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sharbot Lake</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shedden</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shelburne</td> <td>Toronto. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Simcoe</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Hamilton.</p> Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Smith's Falls</td> <td>Molsons. <p>Ottawa.</p> Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Smithville</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Southampton</td> <td>Farmers. Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sombra</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sparta</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Springbrook</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Springfield</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Springford</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stayner</td> <td>Toronto</td> </tr><tr><td>Stevensville</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Toronto</td> <td>Dominion - Contd. <p>- Yonge &amp; Cottinghman</p> <p>- Union Stock Yds.</p> <p>- Victoria St.</p> <p>Farmers</p> <p>Home.</p> <p>- Bloor &amp; Bathurst.</p> <p>- Church St.</p> <p>- Queen St. W.</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Bathurst.</p> <p>Imperial.</p> <p>- Bloor &amp; Spadina</p> <p>- King &amp; Spadina</p> <p>- King &amp; York</p> <p>- Market.</p> <p>- Yonge &amp; Bloor</p> <p>- Yonge &amp; Queen</p> <p>Metropolitan</p> <p>- College &amp; Bathurst</p> <p>- Dundas &amp; Arthur</p> <p>- King St. West</p> <p>- Market</p> <p>- Parkdale</p> <p>- Queen E. &amp; Lee Av.</p> <p>- Queen &amp; McCaul.</p> <p>Sovereign</p> <p>- Market.</p> <p>- Labor Temple.</p> <p>Standard.</p> <p>- Bay St.</p> <p>- Market.</p> <p>- Parkdale.</p> <p>- Yonge St.</p> <p>Sterling.</p> <p>- Adelaide &amp; Simcoe</p> <p>- Parkdale</p> <p>Toronto.</p> <p>- Dundas St.</p> <p>- Elm St.</p> <p>- King &amp; Bathurst</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Bolton.</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Parlia't.</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Spadina.</p> <p>- Yonge St.</p> <p>Traders.</p> <p>- Avenue Road.</p> <p>- Riverdale.</p> <p>- King &amp; Spadina.</p> <p>- Yonge &amp; Bloor.</p> <p>United Empire.</p> <p>- North Toronto.</p> <p>Hamilton.</p> <p>- College &amp; Ossingt'n</p> <p>- Queen &amp; Spadina.</p> <p>- Yonge and Gould.</p> <p>B. N. America.</p> <p>- Yonge St.</p> <p>- Bloor &amp; Lnasd'ne.</p> <p>- King &amp; Dufferin.</p> <p>Merchants.</p> <p>- Parkdale.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>- Carlton St.</p> <p>- Queen St.</p> <p>- Richmond St.</p> <p>- Yonge St.</p> - Wellington St.</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CHARTERED BANKS IN CANADA-Continued.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Place</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>Toronto</td> <td>Molsons <p>- Queen &amp; Beacons[field.</p> <p>Ottawa.</p> <p>- Broadview.</p> <p>Nova Scotia.</p> <p>- Dundas St.</p> <p>Quebec.</p> <p>Royal</p> Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Toronto Junction</td> <td>B. N. America. <p>Commerce.</p> <p>Hamilton.</p> <p>Molsons.</p> Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tottenham</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Trenton</td> <td>Farmers. <p>Molsons.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Tweed</td> <td>Montreal. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Unionville</td> <td>Standard</td> </tr><tr><td>Uxbridge</td> <td>Dominion. Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Vankleek</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Varna</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Verner</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Victoria Harbor</td> <td>Toronto. Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wales</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Walkerton</td> <td>Commerce. Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Walkerville</td> <td>Commerce. Home.</td> </tr><tr><td>Walton</td> <td>Standard</td> </tr><tr><td>Wallaceburg</td> <td>Montreal. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wallacetown</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Warkworth</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Warren</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Warsaw</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waterdown</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waterford</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waterloo</td> <td>Commerce. <p>Molsons.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Watford</td> <td>Merchants Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Webbwood</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Welland</td> <td>Imperial. <p>Nova Scotia.</p> Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wellandport</td> <td>Sterling.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wellesley</td> <td>Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wellington</td> <td>Metropolitan. Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>West Lorne</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Westmeath</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Weston</td> <td>N. N. America. Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Westport</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wheatley</td> <td>Merchants. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Whitby</td> <td>Dominion. Western.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wiarton</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place</td> <td>Name of Bank</td> </tr><tr><td>East Hatley</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Eastman</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Farnham</td> <td>East. Townships. St. Hyacinthe.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fraserville</td> <td>Molsons. <p>Montreal.</p> Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Frelighsburg</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Fort Coulonge</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gaspe Basin</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Gentilly</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Granby</td> <td>East. Townships. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Grand Mere</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hemmingford</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Henryville</td> <td>De St. Jean.</td> </tr><tr><td>Howick</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Hull</td> <td>Ottawa. Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Huntingdon</td> <td>E's't Township.</td> </tr><tr><td>Iberville</td> <td>East'n Townships St. Hyacinthe.</td> </tr><tr><td>Inverness</td> <td>Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Jeune Lorette</td> <td>Provinciale</td> </tr><tr><td>Joliette</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Knowlton</td> <td>East'n Townships Molsons</td> </tr><tr><td>Lake Megantic</td> <td>East'n Townships Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>L'Assomption</td> <td>St. Hyacinthe.</td> </tr><tr><td>La Prairie</td> <td>d'Hochelaga.</td> </tr><tr><td>L'Ephiphanie</td> <td>Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lachine</td> <td>Merchants. <p>Molsons.</p> Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Lachute</td> <td>Ottawa</td> </tr><tr><td>Lacolle</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Lawrenceville</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Lennoxville</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Levis</td> <td>B. N. America. <p>Montreal.</p> Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>L'Islet</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Longueuil</td> <td>N. N. America.</td> </tr><tr><td>Louiseville</td> <td>d'Hochelaga.</td> </tr><tr><td>Magog</td> <td>E's't Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Masonville</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Maniwaki</td> <td>Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Marieville</td> <td>East'nTownships</td> </tr><tr><td>Marbleton</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Matane</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Montmagney</td> <td>Nationale. Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Montreal</td> <td>B. N. America. <p>- St. Catharine St.</p> <p>Montreal.</p> <p>- Hochelaga.</p> <p>Papineau Ave.</p> <p>Point St. Charles.</p> <p>Seigneurs St.</p> <p>Ste Anne de Bellevue</p> <p>St. Henri.</p> <p>West End Branch</p> Westmount.</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>Place.</td> <td>Name of Bank.</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr><tr><td>Your text here...</td> <td>Your text here...</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <table><tbody><tr><td>Wiarton</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Williamston</td> <td>Farmers. Merchants</td> </tr><tr><td>Winchester</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Windsor</td> <td>Commerce. Dominion. Merchants. Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wingham</td> <td>Commerce. Dominion. Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Winona</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Woodbridge</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Woodstock</td> <td>Commerce Crown. Imperial. Molsons. Traders</td> </tr><tr><td>Woodville</td> <td>Standard.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wooler</td> <td>Metropolitan.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wroxeter</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wyoming</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Yarker</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Zephyr</td> <td>Farmers.</td> </tr><tr><td>Zurich</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr></tbody></table><h3><span class="mw-headline">Quebec</span></h3> <table><tbody><tr><td>Acton Vale</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Amqui</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Arthabaska</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ayres Cliff</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Aylmer</td> <td>Crown.</td> </tr><tr><td>Baie St. Paul</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beauceville</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beauharnois</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beauport</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bedford.</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Beebe Plain</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Beloeil</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Berthierville</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bishop's Crossing.</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Black Lake</td> <td>East'n Townships Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bromptonville</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Buckingham</td> <td>Montreal. Ottawa.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cedar Hall</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chambly Basin</td> <td>De St. Jean.</td> </tr><tr><td>Chicoutimi</td> <td>Molsons. Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Clarenceville</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Coaticook</td> <td>E's't Townships. Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cookshire</td> <td>East'n Townships. Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Coteau Station</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Cowansville</td> <td>E's't Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dalhousie Sta.</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Danville</td> <td>Eastern Township. Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Deschaillons.</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>D'Israeli</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dixville</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Drummondville</td> <td>Molsons. De' St. Hyacinthe.</td> </tr><tr><td>Dunham</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>East Broughton</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Montreal</td> <td>Molsons: St. James St. St. Catharine St Market and Harbor. St. Henri. Maisonneuve. Merchants: 1255 St. Cathe's St St E. 310 St. Cathe's St. W. 1330 St. Lawrence St. St. Louis. La Banque Pro: 972 Beaubien. 1138 Ontario St. 316 Rachel St. 271 Roy St. 3151 Notre Dame. Eastern Abattoir. d'Hochelaga: Notre Dame St. W S. Catharine St. E. " Centre Hochelaga: St. Henry. Point St. Charles Mount Royal Av. Western Abattoir Commerce: West End Dominion: Bleury St. Eastern Townships: St. Catharine St. St. Lawrence St. W Imperial. Ottawa. Nationale. Nova Scotia. Quebec: St. Catharine St. St. Henry Royal: West End. St. Catherine St. St. Paul. Annex. Sterling. Toronto: St. James St and McGill. St. Catharine St. Board of Trade. Point St. Charles. Maisonneuve. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Murray Bay</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Napierville</td> <td>de St. Jean.</td> </tr><tr><td>New Richmond.</td> <td>Nova Scotia</td> </tr><tr><td>New Carlisle</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Nicolet</td> <td>La Banque Nat.</td> </tr><tr><td>North Hatley</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Ormstown</td> <td>East'n Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Paspebiac</td> <td>Nova Scotia.</td> </tr><tr><td>Philipsburg</td> <td>Eastern Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pierrieville</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Plessisville</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Quebec</td> <td>Quebec: Upper Town. St. Roch.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Jooste</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Joseph, Beauce,</td> <td>E's't Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Jovite</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Marie Beauce</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Ours</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Paschal</td> <td>Nationale. Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Polycarpe</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Raymond</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Remi</td> <td>De St. Jean.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Romuald</td> <td>Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Scholastique</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Therese</td> <td>Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Tite</td> <td>Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sawyerville</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Scotstown</td> <td>E. Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Shawville</td> <td>Merchants.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shawinigan Falls.</td> <td>Nationale. Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sherbrooke.</td> <td>Eastern Townships: Wellington St. d'Hochelaga. Merchants. Nationale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sorel</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stanbridge East</td> <td>East. Townships</td> </tr><tr><td>Stanstead</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sutton</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sweetsburg</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Terrebonne</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Thetford Mines.</td> <td>E. Townships. Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Three Rivers</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Nationale. Provinciale. Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Trois Pistoles</td> <td>La Banque Nat'l.</td> </tr><tr><td>Upton</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Valcourt</td> <td>East. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Valleyfield</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Vercheres</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr><tr><td>Victoriaville</td> <td>Molsons Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Viariville</td> <td>d'Hochelaga</td> </tr><tr><td>Ville Marie</td> <td>Quebec.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waterville</td> <td>E. Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waterloo</td> <td>East'n Townships Molsons.</td> </tr><tr><td>Westmount</td> <td>Royal: Victoria Ave.</td> </tr><tr><td>West Stefford</td> <td>E's't Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Windsor Mills</td> <td>E's't Townships.</td> </tr><tr><td>Yamachiche</td> <td>Provinciale.</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Manitoba</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Alexander</td> <td>B. N. America</td> </tr><tr><td>Altona</td> <td>Montreal. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Baldur</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Beausjour</td> <td>Northern.</td> </tr><tr><td>Belmont</td> <td>B. N. America</td> </tr><tr><td>Birtle</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Boissevain</td> <td>Dominion. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Bradwardine</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Neepawa</td> <td>Commerce</td> </tr><tr><td>Ninga</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oakville</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Oak Lake</td> <td>Merchants</td> </tr><tr><td>Oak River</td> <td>B. N. America</td> </tr><tr><td>Pierson</td> <td>Northern</td> </tr><tr><td>Pilot Mound</td> <td>Hamilton. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Pipestone</td> <td>Northern.</td> </tr><tr><td>Plumas</td> <td>Royal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Portage la Prairie</td> <td>Commerce. Imperial. Merchants. Montreal. Ottawa. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rapid City</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rathwell</td> <td>Northern</td> </tr><tr><td>Reston.</td> <td>R.N. America</td> </tr><tr><td>Roblin</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Roland</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rosenfeld</td> <td>Montreal.</td> </tr><tr><td>Rossburn</td> <td>Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Russell</td> <td>Merchants. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Selkirk</td> <td>Dominion.</td> </tr><tr><td>Shoal Lake</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Snowflake</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Somerset</td> <td>Northern.</td> </tr><tr><td>Souris</td> <td>Merchants. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Sperling</td> <td>Northern.</td> </tr><tr><td>Stonewall</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Strathclair</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Swan River</td> <td>Commerce. Toronto.</td> </tr><tr><td>Swan Lake</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Boniface</td> <td>d'Hochelaga. Northern.</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Pierre</td> <td>d'Hochelaga</td> </tr><tr><td>Terherne</td> <td>Commerce.</td> </tr><tr><td>Virden</td> <td>Ottawa. Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Waskada</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wawanesa</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>West Selkirk</td> <td>Traders.</td> </tr><tr><td>Wellwood</td> <td>Union.</td> </tr><tr><td>Winkler</td> <td>Hamilton.</td> </tr><tr><td>Winnipeg</td> <td>Northern: Main &amp; Selkirk Portage &amp; Furby William &amp; Nena B. N. America. Commerce: Alexander Ave. Blake St. Elmwood. Fort Rouge. North. Norwood. Portage Ave. Ross. Ave. Dominion: North End. N'tre Dame St. Portage Ave.</td> </tr></tbody></table></div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/8fc22a47346c968b429a542fe54f16ba.pdf d9b751da668bd2b0b4385421a030b2b0 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/b29c3204bcf01d69a82f8a161a94a3dc.pdf 74850b9b4d768720840060fe5ceb68a8 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/185c71827d2b8f963add8bec742720fa.pdf 3e0e16d8b414381b51f1608428b0263e 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 Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1908 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Clara Philp Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor 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, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Wednesday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Da back on other place chopping willows. Brock and Art Garneau hunting in afternoon. I went up to a Euchre party at Aaron Waltons, for Miss Young, with Roy and Mary. Geo Holland and Olive at a concert in Hall (Sherlock male Quartette.) very bright day. not very cold. Annie Craig and her father called this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Da cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Ma at Drayton. Olive and I went over to Burrows and Mrs. Yake &amp; Myrtle came over with us for a few minutes this evening. rather nice day. little snow flurry in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon. Da back cutting willows in afternoon. Brock at town with a couple bags of chop. Josh. Burrows called this morning. Rose McEwing here for tea. Da and Ma up to tea and spend the evning at Chas. Walkers. Most beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Da cutting willows on other place in afternoon. very snowy forenoon. quite stormy at times. very high wind at evening and through night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 5</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to English Church in morning. Mr. and Miss Duncan here in afternoon and for tea. Beautiful bright day. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 6</span></h2> <p>{Writing in this entry is much darker than previous entries and is slanted to the right as opposed to the left. Much tighter writing as well pressing the margins. Reference to Clara in third person suggests different diarist.} Da done chores in morning and went to vote, then back cutting willows in afternoon. Brock took Clara to Drayton in morning. Gone to sew for Mrs.Coram. Grandpa not very well. Upa down all afternoon. He is dizzy and rather stupid. Brock started to school. Lovely bright day. Art Garneau and Mr. Hood out hunting and left their horse here. Got three skunks. Geo Lase in for reeve in Drayton and J. Davidson. W..Richards, H.O. Gillrie and Mr. Duncan for the council.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Tuesday, 7 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring all forenoon. Cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Back at school. Clara at Drayton. Art Garneau and Mr. Hood out here after skunks. got four. Fine day. rather mild. Geo. Dixon {reeue?}. Bryden, Mr. Arthur, Thompson and J. McDonald for council. Annie O'Boyel married to Tom Quinn.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 8</span></h2> <p>Da choring all forenoon. Cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Grandpa about the same. Mr. McDonald called in afternoon with a calendar. Clara at Drayton, Brock at school. Fine in forenoon but gentle fall of snow in afternoon, not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 9</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Ma and I up to Mr. A. Walton's baby's funeral in afternoon. Da sold lambs to J. Dowling for J 1/2. Rather stormy in forenoon but nice in afternoon. Very frosty and cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Friday, 10 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Grandpa some better. Brock at school. Fine day but very cold bleak east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 11</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Cutting willows on other place in afternoon. Mr. McEwing here for a while in morning. I went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Brock down with grist. Then after tea took Ma down to stay all night with Grandma. Mr. Carrie there for tea. Lovely day. very bright and roads splendid.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 12</span></h2> <p>Ma at Grandma's all day, not up to church. Terrible stormy day and rather cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Monday, 13 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Brock took Clara to Drayton in morning. John Walker up to help Da load lambs. He took them to Drayton got home about four o'clock. I went down for Ma about five. Brock went to school at noon. Rather stormy and drifting at night. cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. not feeling very well. Down at Drayton in afternoon. Quite stormy at times but not very cold. Ed. Waters married to Mabel Wilson in Drayton.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 15</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon and brought Clara home. Fine in forenoon but very stormy towards night. not very cold. Ethel Hilborn and Tom Fairweather married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thrusday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, picking over apples in afternoon. quite bright day. little stormy at times. cold. Roy Philp called towards evening with Milo Walker.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in forenoon picking over apples in afternoon. Ma went to town to see how Grandpa was feeling. Very stormy for a couple of hours this afternoons\. blowing a little all day. roads getting pretty full with snow. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday,18</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon. fixing up hen house in afternoon.very stormy day. High wind all day. roads very heavy and almost filled in. Beautiful bright moonlight night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 19</span></h2> <p>Olive and I walked over to see Alice Page. Brock came after us, as Uncle Rich'd and Aunt Emma, with Mr. and Mrs. Milo Walker came here. quite fine day. roads pretty badly drifted.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 20</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. He and Watt plowed the road with Molly after dinner then Da scraped away the snow from stable doors. Olive and I up to Harry's and Mabel's home in evening. beautiful bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 21</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, then went for two loads of coal in afternoon. Bill Barry came down and got three bags of potatoes and Sam Crocker took them home for him. quite fine afternoon, rained quite smartly at times in afternoon. very mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon and filled up twenty bags of chop. Ma went to Drayton and Sarah Burrows went with her. Ross and Winnie McEwing and Chas. Walker up here in evening. very blustery and stormy forenoon. fine afternoon. Da unloaded a load of coal after dinner. Got an invitation to a party at Geo Nobles' from Will Gregory.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 23</span></h2> <p>{Writing different from previous entries and continues into following entries. Same slant as before but these letters are longer and more tightly packed than before.} Da done the chores in forenoon. down at Jack Walkers in afternoon. quite a lot of snow fell through night. very stormy all day and very cold last night. Wallace Walker and Cecil called for some liquor tonight. Winnie not well. Geo Noble's party.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Took out a grist of chop in afternoon. Olive walked to Drayton this forenoon. Ma went up to see Mabel and Minnie Walker in afternoon. I over baking for Mrs. Burrows. Very fine bright day, but pretty sharp wind. Miss {Shrut?} has given up the school, her health gave out. Miss Rosalie Brooker has the school. Margaret MacDonald has been promised her certificate.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon then Da went to town with Harry in afternoon. Mr. Carrie called after tea. We put our name on his cushion top. pretty cold wind, air rather thick, blowing some. roads heavy. Last grist of chop spoiled at mill. Cattle nor horses will not eat it.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26</span></h2> <p>Olive and I drove ourselves up to English Church in forenoon. turned out very stormy. Lot of snow fell, east storm. roads full.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, then he and Ma went to town to see how Grandpa is. Very stormy day and quite cold. roads full and very heavy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, then went to Drayton in afternoon. Ella Gregory here in forenoon and asked us to spend Wednesday evening at her home. very soft snow falling in forenoon, turned colder and blew very hard. roads very heavy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 29</span></h2> <p>{writing in margin next to date margin- zero this morning} Da done the chores in forenoon, then cleaned the clock in afternoon. Jim Bready and Jim Callison called here in afternoon. Chas. Walker's called for Olive and I, and we went over to {Josh?} Gregorys to spend the evening. Will Gregory called here in evening. quite a fine day, but pretty sharp. very cold night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 30</span></h2> <p>{writing in margin next to date- 8% below zero} Da done the chores in forenoon. Went to town in afternoon for boots for Brock. Ma down to see old Mrs. Walker in afternoon. very nice day, but pretty sharp. very cold night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January Friday, 31 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. cleaning pens in afternoon. Ma at Drayton all day. Olive up to see Mary this afternoon. very disagreeable, cold east wind all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Saturday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in forenoon. Da went to town in afternoon. Got a ride home with Mr. Page. Terrible stormy day. cold. roads very full of snow. I got a pair of snow shoes from Guelph.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 2</span></h2> <p>Brock walked down to Grandma's across fields in afternoon. Very stormy afternoon. Lot of snow fell this forenoon. pretty cold. Mr. Carrie did not get up to church this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Monday, 3 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day, and shovelling some snow in afternoon. I walked over to see Retta Hillborn in afternoon on my snow shoes. quite fine day. a little stormy in afternoon. cold. Jack Walker up here in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 4</span></h2> <p>{writing much fainter in this entry} Da choring all day. 12 {degree symbol} below zero. I drove Ma to town in afternoon. She staying all night with Grandma. Beautiful bright day, but pretty sharp. Uncle Jim came up.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. I went down for Mother after breakfast. Uncle Rich'd brought Miss Grant here about four o'clock. Fearful stormy day. An East storm, very cold wind. lot of snow fell. roads filling up very quickly. Everything frozen up in the stables. Water works frozen up in shed. Had to water cattle with pails.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday, 6 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Miss Grant here. Terrible stormy all day. Stormed all night and still storming tonight. Storm from west today. cold. not one sleigh or cutter passed along this road today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and then walked out to town. Got home about two o'clock. I drove Edith Grant up to Harry's about five o'clock. Jack Walker up here in evening. Mike not feeling well. Inclined to be stormy. Cold wind from north. Quite sunny at times. Olive 18 years old today.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday. 8</span></h2> <p>Da choring. I walked up to Miss Stone's this forenoon and had dinner. Olive walked to Drayton in afternoon with snow-shoes. Brock went down with Mr. Morrison. Beautiful bright day, but very cold. Maryboro Cheese and Butter Co. meeting in Rothsay. Isaac Hilborn and John Walker hauls this route $1.25c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Sunday, 9 1908</span></h2> <p>I walked up to church on my snow shoes, had dinner with Miss Stone, then went over to Moorefield with Mr. Carrie, then he drove me home. A beautiful bright clear sunshiny day. cold east wind. 14{insert degree symbol} below zero.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 10</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoo, then he, John Walker and Wat plowed the road in afternoon. I walked over to Page's in afternoon, on snow shoes. Beautiful bright day. very mild. Dr. Farewell out to see Mike.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 11</span></h2> <p>Da doing chores all day. Exercising Mike for a little while. Olive snow-shoed over to Drayton this afternoon. Beautiful bright day. quite mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Wednesday, 12 1908</span></h2> <p>Da doing the chores and cleaned out pens. Ma went to Drayton in forenoon. Had an upset, but nothing hurt. Olive, Brock and I up to spend the evening at Mabel and Harry's. very mild, little shower of rains at night, foggy night: D</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Went to a Conservative Meeting in Drayton in afternoon. Hon. Adam Beck spoke. Daddy rode home with Rube. Treleaven. very foggy all day. snow disappearing. Da 52 years old. Uncle Jim 35 years old. Old Mr. Tucker dead.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">St. Valentine's Day Friday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Went over to Hilborn's and paid Hosheal for threshing. Sarah Burrows over here for tea. very dull foggy forenoon. rained steadily all afternoon and evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Saturday, 15 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon. Da went over to Old Mr. Tuckers funeral in afternoon and over to Drayton. Very stormy afternoon. Very small funeral. Not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 16</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church this morning. Da walked over to see Mr. Edward Green in afternoon. Had tea with Mr. Craigs. Beautiful day at times, then very heavy falls of snow. Mr. Chas. Walker here after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 17</span></h2> <p>{change in writing, matches previous change, much more difficult to read, tighter, darker, shorter letters with opposite slant to Clara} Mentions Da, so likely Olive writing} Da doing chores and cleaned out pens. Clara walked down to Drayton this morning to sew for Grandma. Mike died this afternoon about half past five. Watt, Harry and J. Walker here at night. Soft snow falling in forenoon but cleared up towards noon and quite fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Tuesday, 18 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Then Mr. and he over to Mr. R. Fairs funeral in afternoon. I walked down to Drayton in afternoon to carnival. Brock down at night. Mr. Chas. Walker, Will Gregory and Watt here at night to play cards. Art Garneau here for a while in forenoon. Fine day but rather cold East wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 19</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Down to Drayton in afternoon with a couple of bags of chop. I walked home from Drayton this morning. Clara and Mr. Carrie walked out about five. Mr. Carrie stayed for tea and went up to Harry's in Evening with us. Presented Mabel with "Tea Set" and "two rockers". Rather stormy and worse towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 20</span></h2> <p>Da choring round all day. Clara walked back to town this morning on "snow shoes". The Assessor Mr. J. Corbitt here. Lovely bright day but sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Friday 21 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Then at Drayton in afternoon. Clara walked home from town in afternoon on her snowshoes. Miss Brooker here for tea and stayed all night. not very cold but soft snow falling and rather stormy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning. Mr. and Brock down to Drayton in afternoon also Da. Clara took Miss Brooker to Harry's about five o'clock. Harry here in afternoon to borrow stock rack. Lovely morning but snowed in afternoon. Not very cold and bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 23</span></h2> <p>Clara and I at church in morning. Home rest of day. Lovely morning but snowing in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Monday, 24 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. choring and cleaning pens in afternoon. Harry brought back stock rack. Lovely bright day but quite sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Clara walked back to Drayton on snow shoes. Da down in afternoon with horse and cutter. Brought a hundred of flour. Raw wind and inclined to be a little stormy towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Sifting ashes and choring in afternoon. Clara sewing for Grandma. Quite stormy and drifting a lot. cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February Thursday, 27 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores today. not feeling well. Shoulders very painful. Clara in Drayton. Quite stormy and cold, drifting.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. {Then?} down to Drayton with horse and cutter for shop. Jack Walker here in afternoon. Clara walked home from Drayton on snow shoes about three. Stormy and cold. (windy)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 29</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Then ploughed road in afternoon. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. {?} Carrie called. Lovely day. Very bright but a little sharp.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Sunday, 1 1908</span></h2> <p>Da down to John Walkers in afternoon to see a sick cow. {?} Carrie here for tea. Very stormy day, roads filling up quickly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Clara went down to Drayton this morning to sew for Mrs Chas. White. Da breaking lane and cleaning pens in afternoon. Rather mild this morning but colder and snowing in afternoon. no train down until about three o'clock and then only a snow plough. Baker called</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morening. Choring and cleaning up grist in afternoon. Mr. Chas. Walker here in afternoon. Ma and Da up at Chas. Walker's in evening to play euchre. I went to Drayton in afternoon to skate, stayed all night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Wednesday, 4 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Down to Drayton in afternoon with team and a load of chop. Walked home from Drayton this morning. Lovely bright day, and not very cold. Retta and Lizzie Hilborn called in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Then took down a grist of chop and brought home yesterdays. Ma up at Uncle Richards in afternoon and stayed for tea. Uncle Richard called. Fine day but not as bright as yesterday. East wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 6</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Choring and making flower pots in afternoon. Rain and sleet in morning until noon. Very foggy but cleared off about four and sun came out. Wind raised towards evening and terrible high wind at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Saturday, 7 1908</span></h2> <p>{Clara took back over the diary. Can tell by stylistic and linguistic changes, as well as reference to Olive in third person later in this entry.} Da done the chores and cleaned out pens in afternoon. Brock went to town and I came home with him. Fine all day but not very bright. rather cold wind. Da and Ma 26 years married tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 8</span></h2> <p>Olive and I up to English Church in forenoon. Mr. Yale walked out this afternoon and stayed for tea. Olive, he and I walked over to see Retta in afternoon. dull day, inclined to be mild.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 9</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and drew out manure in afternoon. Jack Brooks here for dinner. Very fine forenoon, but started to snow in afternoon. Frank Mc.Lagan's birthday. New hotel keeper started in the Royal Hotel.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Tuesday, 10 1908</span></h2> <p>{Writing in this entry much larger and ink much darker than usual.} Da done the chores and drew out manure in afternoon. quite a fine day, but not very bright. East wind tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 11</span></h2> <p>{Writing back to normal size and pressure for Clara} Da done the chores in forenoon. Went to Drayton with Art. Page in afternoon. Went to see the Dr. He says Da has Neuralgia in his head. Mr. Carrie called in and stayed for tea. Beautiful bright day. very high wind. Snow disappearing today. Lovely moonlight night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and went down with Mr. Craig for coal in forenoon. He drew a load for us as our team could not go on road. Unloaded coal after dinner. Da drew out manure from pens. Mrs. Walker and Thelma here in afternoon and Jack came up for tea. Ma at town all day. Beautiful bright day, snow very soft. East wind tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Friday, 13th</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and drew out manure in afternoon. very dull forenoon almost raining at times. cleared off towards evening and was quite bright. colder. freezing quite hard. Will Gregory called to say good-bye. He started for Saskatoon this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and drew out some manure in afternoon. Jack Walker helped in afternoon then they went back and fixed windmill. Brock at town in afternoon. I walked across fields to post office in forenoon. quite fine forenoon, very dull after dinner started to rain about four o'clock. roads very soft.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 15</span></h2> <p>Heavy showers of rain in forenoon turned to snow at noon. colder towards night. Home all day. Just one cutter went past here, to-day, {Hosheal?} no church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Monday, 16 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon and drawing manure back to line fence at Uncle Rich'ds. I took Olive to station 4.36 train tonight. She gone to Guelph. very fierce snow storm this morning. cleared up and was a lovely day, but quite cold. My goose started to lay.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">St. Patrick's Day. Tuesday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. I walked to town in afternoon and stayed all night. Went to Minstrel Show. Home talent assisted by six Guelph boys. rather fine afternoon. Quite heavy fall of snow in forenoon. East wind. I quilting for while at old Mrs. Mitchells.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 18</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. Ma came down for me. Grace Mason came out with us. Grace and I walked up to see Mabel and called at the school. Then we three went up to church in evening. rather dull day. started to sleet and rained quite heavily. turning colder. {written in left margin "George Pollards birthday"}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Thursday, 19 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring and drawing manure all day. Olive came home in afternoon. couldn't get her teeth filled for a few days. Mr. Carrie came here about ten o'clock. stayed for dinner, tea, and spent the evening, then walked home. Harry, Mabel and Rosalie Brooker here to spend evening. quite fine at times, came on quite stormy about six then cleared off. Beautiful moonlight night. {In left margin, sideways "Mr. Reynolds, Guelph died today (painter)"</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 20</span></h2> <p>{oddly high number of ink smears on this entry. until now diary had been very well kept and had very few smears. Smears only really affect this entry.} Da done the chores and finished drawing manure. Ross McEwing here with his team of colts hitched up. Olive, Grace and I walked up to see Minnie Walker but she was away, we went over to Harry's and spent the evening. Beautiful bright day. Lovely night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 21</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores and filled up some chop. Da took chop to town Ma and Brock took Grace home in afternoon. Got a bag of flour from Mr. Thompson. Beautiful bright day. Will Gregory's birthday. 28 yrs. old. May Gordons. 31 yrs. old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Sunday, 22 1908</span></h2> <p>Olive and i up to church this morning. Cyril preached. Mr. and Mrs. Clemens and Miss Duncan came out this afternoon and stayed for tea. Cecil Walker here for tea. Beautiful forenoon, duller afternoon quite strong wind. mild, roads getting soft. I 23 years old today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 23</span></h2> <p>{More ink blotches on this entry, most likely bleed through from previous page.} Da done chores in forenoon. helping Jack Walker fan up seed grain in afternoon. Jack up here this morning. rather dull forenoon, but came out fine and bright. Snow thawing quite a bit. rained some throughout the night. thunder and lightning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon and cleaned out pens in afternoon. Ma went up for Miss Stone in forenoon and Brock drove her home after tea. Nasty day. very snowy at times. Snow soft. turned colder towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Wednesday, 25 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Down at Jack Walkers till four o'clock. He and Mother up to Josh Gregorys to spend the evening. quite a nice day. cold east wind at night. moderated through night and was quite mild.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores this forenoon. At Jack Walkers in afternoon. Mother at Drayton all day. dull all day. rained a shower about seven tonight. very mild. Received word that Joe Chamber's baby boy is dead.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Jack Walker up here in afternoon helping clean up grain. Jim Bready and Mr. Tom Allan here for dinner. Mary Philp and Myrtle Woods here in afternoon. dull all day. now east wind. raining at night. lot of lightning and thunder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Saturday, 28 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Jack Walker up here in afternoon helping clean up seed grain. I walked to town this forenoon. Had dinner with Grandma. dull foggy forenoon turned colder in afternoon and cleared off. roads rather soft. bad pitch holes on town line. Saw Mr. Dick.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 29</span></h2> <p>Olive and I walked to church this morning. Tom Henderson and Wad. Gordon walked out for dinner. Da went back to town with them and went to Mr. Duncans. rather dull day. quite cold. Snow flurries towards night. (Mr. Dick starts for Toronto on Monday and sails from St. John, and on Thursday for Scotland.) {vertical writing in left margin "Brock up to see {?}" }</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 30</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Jack Walker and he cleaning up grain till five o'clock, then went over to see the horse at Hilborn's. Olive walked to town this afternoon. Hosheal Hilborn here in forenoon for seed wheat. very fine bright day. wind rather cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March Tuesday, 31 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon, he and Jack Walker fanning up grain in afternoon. I up sewing for Aunt Emma. Foggy day, almost rain. A Mr. O'Donnel from 9th Arthur here to buy seed wheat. Lila Morrison 18 years old. Winnie McEwing 23 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Wednesday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Mr. Carrie walked out in afternoon. Stayed all night. no church. Fine day, till about five o'clock. then rained heavily, getting colder and froze on to trees. very disagreeable night. high wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and took Mr. Carrie home about six o'clock. A terrible stormy day. Snowing and blowing very hard. cold. a west storm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Friday, 3 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, then took a grist of chop to town. I down to Mrs. Walkers to use machine in afternoon. quite cold day and very stormy at times</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and filled up a grist. Da took it to town in afternoon. Mother and Brock down also. Sarah Burrows over here in evening. Da over to see a sick cow at Wat's. Beautiful bright sunshiny day. Mabel Philp 27 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 5</span></h2> <p>Olive and I drove up to church in forenoon. Roads very bare on gravel. Rained steadily for a few hours in afternoon. Mr. Carrie went home from Rothsay, did not preach in Moorfield.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Same diary page as previous pdf, includes newspaper clipping of what appears to be a graduation list with certain names underlined}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Monday, 6 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, cleaned out pig pens and cleaning up on barn bank. Over to Burrow's in evening. Olive walked to town this afternoon. lovely day till five o'clock, then turned duller and started to rain gently about six o'clock. Rosalie Brooker 23 years old today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da choring in forenoon. plowed the snow in our lane in afternoon. Jack Walker up here. I up making a waist for Minnie Walker. Olive came up in evening. lovely day. bright and mild. rained through night and froze on.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 8</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Helping Watt Burrows to clean up seed grain in afternoon. very disagreeable day. quite misty all forenoon. foggy at times in afternoon, pretty high wind at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Thursday, 9 1908</span></h2> <p>Horse Show. Da and Brock done the chores and walked down to Drayton in afternoon. Very nice day. Ground was frozen hard this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 10</span></h2> <p>{Olive has taken over the diary again} Da done chores in morning. Jack Walker and Da back in forenoon to fix windmill on other place. Ma and Clara to Drayton in afternoon. Clara stayed overnight with Grandma. Da helping Watt clean grain in afternoon. Fine day but threatening rain, cloudy. Lovely night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 11</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning. Choring in afternoon. Brock went to Drayton about half past four for Clara. She sewing at Mrs. Rich Henderson's. Mr. Walker and Cecil here in Evening. Terrible high wind all day and flurries of snow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Sunday, 12</span></h2> <p>{Writing in this entry very large compared to Olive's normal writing. Still stylistically similar, suggests still Olive writing.} Brock, Clara and I up to church in morning. Retta Hilborn here in afternoon. Clara walked back to Drayton this morning. Da at Uncle Rich'd at night. Fine in morning, flurries of snow in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning and straightened up driving house. Picking rails up on flats behind barn. I walked to Drayton in afternoon. Gave a {Jew?} his dinner and fed his horse. Clara sewing at R. Henderson's. Brock over at Mr. Morrison's this evening boiling down. Fine day, bright and sunny.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning. Drawing rails off flats in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lowes called in afternoon to see if Clara would go to sew. Miss Brooker here for tea. Mabel came down in evening. Harry brought us two jars of syrup. Lovely day warmer towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Wednesday, 15 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning, moving fence between the little patch and the flats in afternoon. Percy McEwing gave Clara a ride home from Drayton this evening. Brock, Clara, and I up to Rothsay to church tonight. Rained in morning but cleared off towards noon. Fine in afternoon. Quite cool wind and a heavy frost at night. {Written sideways in left margin "Lou Mitchell married today."}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da choring in morning. Moving rails in afternoon. Clara and Retta out collecting for Bible Society this forenoon. Brock at Hilborns tonight to ask them to wood-bee. Also at Morrison's and Page's in morning. Fine day but very cold wind, frost at night. E. Henry here for seed wheat.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Good Friday (Dominion) Friday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning and trimming out currant bushes. Set out fruit trees in afternoon and cleaning up chip yard. J. Walker here for wheat. Brock down there in morning for bag of potatoes, also took Harry up two bags of carrots at night for his horse. Ma took Clara down to Mrs. Gordons this morning. Fine bright day but rather cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Saturday, 18 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning. Jack Walker and Da in bush falling trees in morning but too wet in afternoon for the bee. Da in bush for while in afternoon. Brock went for Clara after tea. Brock had Paddy hitched up today. Rained all day until about four then cleared off.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Easter Sunday. Sunday, 19</span></h2> <p>We up to church in morning. Dave Kenf here in afternoon. Roy came down in evening and Brock and he hitched up Paddy. Quite dull and misty but cleared off towards noon. Bright in afternoon but rather windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Easter Monday (Dominion) Monday, 20</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning then Da in bush until noon. Had a wood-bee this afternoon. Harry Lowes came for Clara this evening to go to sew. Heavy fall of snow in the night but nearly all gone by noon. Bright day but cold north wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Tuesday, 21 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning then Da in bush until noon splitting wood. At Mr. Morrison's wood-bee in afternoon. Brock and Ma at Drayton in afternoon. got Dick shod. Fine bright day but cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon, then Da splitting wood in bush until noon. At Wilmott's wood bee in afternoon Brock down to Drayton in afternoon with team and load of chop. Got horses shod on front feet. Beautiful day and rather windy but quite warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 23</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in morning then Da splitting and piling wood in forenoon and afternoon, finished it. Brock and I went down with team and load of chop in afternoon. Got horses shod on hind feet. I walked home. Planted {clematis?} and rose this evening. Terrible hot day, scarcely a breath of wind, little cooler towards night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Friday, 24 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores in morning then Da started to cultivate in field the other side of orchard where the wheat was. Cultivating in afternoon also. Brock to Drayton in afternoon to get plough coulter sharpened. Cooler and rather dull, looking like rain. rained a little this evening. Wind rather high at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores then Da started to plough on other place. Ploughing in afternoon. Brock to Drayton in afternoon an Hoshel came over for seed wheat. Harry Lowes brought Clara home tonight. Fine day until about four o'clock, then started to rain. Rained until about six and again in the night, hail, thunder &amp; lightning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 26</span></h2> <p>Clara, Brock, and I up to church. Da up to {Woodissale's ?} in afternoon, to see separator. Winnie and Percy here for tea. Brock had Paddy hitched up to-night. Fine day. Wind went down towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Monday, 27 1908</span></h2> <p>{Entry is very cramped and full, writing over the margins to fit everything in.} Cleaning up where stone wall fell in this morning in shed, Da and Brock done chores in morning. Then Da ploughing sod on other place till dinner ploughing in afternoon. Jim McGrogan here for dinner. Mr. Montgomery called at noon. Mr. Chas. Walker here in evening about wheat. Clara and I up to Harry's in evening. Raining off and on in morning, cleared up a little in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da ploughing sod on other place afternoon and morning. Ross here for seed wheat. Brock took home Uncle Richard's turkey this afternoon. Brock up to tell C. Walker he can get wheat. Da at Drayton tonight. Clara went with him to sew at Mrs. Gordon's. Raining off and on all day. Colder towards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 29</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da ploughing on other place, finished over there and ploughed little patch behind orchard. Mr. J. {Towirss?} called this evening to get a stand for horse. Raining off and on all day. fine soft snow falling about five, rather raw and cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April Thursday, 30 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da ploughing sod by the bush morning and afternoon. Brock down to Drayton this morning to get Paddy shod. Quite dull and cold all day. Frost last night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Friday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da ploughing all day in field by the bush. Mr. H. Gillrie called this evening with rose bushes. Da down to J. Walkers tonight. Fine day but quite cld. Very heavy frost last night.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning pens in morning. Brock to Drayton with grist of chop. Da ploughing in afternoon in patch back of barn. Brock down in afternoon for Clara. Very heavy snow storms off and on all day. Snow flakes huge and soft. Rather cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Sunday, 3 1908</span></h2> <p>Clara, Brock and I up to church with Pat. Ma and Da over to Dick Lowes for dinner and tea. Mr. Barrie here for a few minutes in afternoon. Lovely day but cool at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 4</span></h2> <p>{Clara has started writing again}</p> <p>Da choring and finished ploughing little piece beyond the ditch. Sowed it after tea. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Ross McEwing got our stock rack this morn. We two girls with Harry, |Rosalie and Mabel spent the evening at Mr. McEwing's. very nice day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and Brock drove the cultivator. Working in field next to road behind old house. Da sowed it to wheat in afternoon and harrowed it after tea. Mother and Olive cleaned the Library. I finishing a black dress for myself. J. Toriss called. very fine day, dull looking at night. East wind all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Wednesday, 6 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores and filled up some chop. Da back on other place in afternoon with Isaac Hilborn getting little maple trees. Uncle Jim called this afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner, first time. Rained quite heavily for while in forenoon, also in afternoon. raw and foggy. Mother 45 years old. {written sideways in left margin "Sold Elsie to J. Bready"}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores and got ready some chop. Da took it down in afternoon. Very disagreeable day. Rain from east almost all day. cold and wet under foot.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 8</span></h2> <p>{Olive taken over diary again} Da done the chores and Brock took Clara down to Mrs. Gordons to sew. making hen pen in afternoon and fixing a place for rhubarb. Da up to Uncle Richards after dinner to see him on business. Ma took Miss Stone's plants home. Raining in morning but cleared off in afternoon but still cloudy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Saturday, 9 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Then went down to other place for rhubarb and planted it. Harrowed old strawberry patch and planted potatoes on it. Scuffling and cleaning out among currant bushes. Ma went to Drayton this morning and came home after tea. Fine day quite windy in afternoon. Great drying day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 10</span></h2> <p>Clara walked home this morning. We up to church. Ma and Brock over to cemetry in afternoon with Pat. Mr. Lowry here in afternoon. Fine day. windy but went down in the evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 11</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores, then Da took seven away got home about noon. Brock down in afternoon with a couple of bags of chop. Da cultivating in field back of poplars in afternoon. Clara sewing for Mabel this afternoon. Fine and very hot until about four and then high wind and a little shower. Raining at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Tuesday, 12 1908</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning, Brock drove Clara up to Mable's. Then drawing out manure until noon. Mr. Towriss here for dinner. Da cultivating in field back of Poplars in afternoon. Quite a rain in morning but cleared up towards noon. Fine in afternoon. Terrible high wind at noon but went down towards evening. Alice Page 23 yrs. old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. Da finished cultivating in field back of Poplars by noon and sowing until about half past four when it started to rain. Rained all evening. Brock down to Drayton this morning. Clara at Mable's. Mr. Bready here for dinner. Da and Uncle Richard to town this evening to see A. S. Lown. Topsy twin calves. Fine warm morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and cleaned up some chop. Brock took it out in afternoon. Ma took Clara down this morning to T. Henderson's to sew. Da down with Uncle Richard this afternoon to Drayton to see A. S Lown. Cool and dull this forenoon but started to rain about three o'clock. Raining off and on all evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Friday, 15 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and took carrots out of cellar in morning. Taking out apples and vegetables in afternoon. Brock and I to Drayton in afternoon to pay H. Irvine. Da down to J. Walkers this evening. Raining in morning but stopped about ten. Dull all day and misty towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores and put ten young cattle out to grass. Drawing out manure in afternoon and scuffled currant bushes in evening. Brock went for Clara after tea. Fine day. Drying fast.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 17</span></h2> <p>Mr. Morley preached. {This sentence written by Clara, rest of entry written by Olive.} We up tp church in morning. Mr. McEwing up in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Hazel called for a short time in afternoon. Put four cows on other place. Lovely day. bright and warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Monday, 18 1908</span></h2> <p>{This and subsequent entry written by Clara's mother. Can tell by reference to Clara's father as Robert instead of Da. Writing not as neat as her daughters', harder to read.} Robt working on the 14 acres behind the barn. Clara walked to Drayton to sew at T. Hendersons. Brock took me to {?} aft. very fine day but looking like rain.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 19</span></h2> <p>Robt working behind the barn forenoon. Brock took Olive to train going to Guelph to get her teeth fixed. finished behind barn about three {ink spot} aft then started in next to J. Walker. Brock choring round. A little rain aft. John Towriss here for Dinner.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 20</span></h2> <p>{Clara writing again.} Da cultivating and sewing in field by road. Jim Bready here for dinner. Warm day. Jas. Cook buried.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Thursday, 21 1908</span></h2> <p>[Clara writing} Da choring and plowed mangol patch. Brock took a few bags of chop to town in buggy. I came home from Drayton after dinner. Got a ride with Ross McEwing. Dull misty morning. rather bright for while afternoon. Raining again after tea. Rube Treleaven and Wm. Clark called this afternoon. Seeing about Cream Separator. Brock over to Wm Lowery's for potatoes.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating and sowing on other place. Brock choring. Olive came home from Guelph on night train and walked out. Had two teeth crowned, the other root drawn and gold filling put in. Retta Hilborn over in evening for a dozen turkey eggs. Beautiful day. quite warm. Very heavy growth of grass and foliage on the trees. cows stayed out all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 23</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating and sewing on other place. harrowed it after tea. Brock went to Drayton in afternoon. very fine day. cloudy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Sunday, 24 1908</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Brock took Ma down to Grandma's and went for her after tea. Dave Kemp here in evening also Mr. and Mrs. Thompson called. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Victoria Day (Dominion) Monday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating. Brock, Olive and I down to celebration in town. Olive and I stayed with Mr. Thompson and went to concert. very warm day. Marathon Road race from Moorefield to Drayton.</p> <p>1. Huegins from Guelph - 29 min 10 sec 2. Banker Smith Town - 29 " 11" 3. Russell Dynes - Moarefield 29 " 12" 4. Herb Sturtridge 33 min</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da sowing barley and harrowing. Bill Moody here for Mr. Towriss. Da down to Jack Walkers in evening. very heavy rain this afternoon, sultry. Showery this forenoon. Olive and I walked home from town this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Wednesday, 27 1908</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing and working mangol patch. Jim Bready here for dinner. Brock took Ma down to Grandma's to help her house clean. Bill Barry came down this forenoon and picked over his potatoes. Mr. Wm Clarke and Mr. D. Sinclair brought a DeLaval Cream Separator here at milking time. Set it up and run milk through. Beautiful bright day. quite warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ascension Day (Quebec) Thursday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da running mongol around. Ridged it up and sowed them. Helped put in garden vegetables in afternoon. Brock down town with 2 bags of chop in forenoon. He and Da delivered "Elsie" to Mr. Stinsons for Jim Bready, after tea. Mr. Carrie wheeled out this afternoon, but went away at five. Looking very much like a shower. Did sprinkle. Very warm day. quite a breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 29</span></h2> <p>Da working in corner of bush. Brock choring and over to Geo. Shorts for seed peas, in evening. did not get any. Rosalie Brooker came down after school and stayed all night. Mr. Carrie came along about 4.30 and stayed for tea and spent the evening. very warm afternoon, a couple of showers this forenoon. lot of lightning tonight. sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May Saturday, 30 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and trimmed horses manes and tails. Brock took Rosalie home after dinner, then went over to Lowerys for potatoes, but could not get any. got a bag from Mr. Morrison. Brock went for Mother after tea, to Drayton. Very heavy rain in forenoon, and quite a heavy storm about five. Da trimming evergreens in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 31</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church this forenoon. Ross McEwing up for a while this afternoon. rather fine at times then showery afternoon.. turned colder.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Monday, 1</span></h2> <p>{ Stylistic and linguistic differences suggest different writer for this entry. 'Dad' instead of 'Da' or 'Robert', use of first names only, and the addition of prices makes me think Brock is writing.}Harry and Roy helped Dad take five head of young cattle to Moorefield this forenoon. trimming spruce trees and scuffled currant bushes. Mr. Jackson from Parker here in afternoon. Beautiful bright day. Inclined to be cold. Got a bag flour from Mr. Thompson $3.00. {roughly $70 today} paid Wm Clarke for Separator $68.00. {roughly $1600 today}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Tuesday, 2 1908</span></h2> <p>Brock went to town this forenoon. Da working in corner of bush. planted 12 rows of potatoes, some corn and some flax. Mr. Towriss here for dinner. Beautiful bright day. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hilborn up here about six o'clock to see our Separator work.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da working on little patch on other place. Got it sowed and harrowed it after tea. Brock took Ma down to town and Olive went for her in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Lovely day, and beautiful calm night. Angelina Swarbrick married to Geo. French. One of our best cows "Maud" died this forenoon. Do not know cause. Tindall came out about six and skinned her.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da working on corn ground and sowed it. Brock at town with chop in afternoon. Brock drove up for Joe Fotheringham after breakfast, the old Jersey sick. He and Ab. Corbitt came. Says it is milk fever. Cow better tonight. Uncle Willie here this afternoon. Olive and I down to Jack Walkers in evening. Beautiful day. vestry meeting.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Friday, 5 1908</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating root ground. After tea took big kettle over to calves and got out roller. Rube Treleaven called this evening to see if we liked separator. Beautiful bright warm day. We washed buggy tonight. Roy brought his colt to pasture with ours for company.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 6</span></h2> <p>Da working on potato ground in forenoon. Tagged sheep and all washed sheep after dinner. Mother at town in afternoon. Ross McEwing up and oiled windmills. very fine day. warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 7</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Da and Mother down to Tom Hendersons for dinner. Art. Page here in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Hazel called this evening. Very warm. rather dull for a time in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Monday, 8 1908</span></h2> <p>{Written in date "Election Day"} Da over and helped Wat. skin and bury one of his little black team. Died very suddenly. then he working on potato ground. Over to vote at noon. Brock wheeled to town after tea. very warm and sultry. quite a wind storm and few drops of rain after tea. Mr. McEwing (Lib) defeated Jim Tucker (Con) majority 33. Whitney government sustained.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 9</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock, Bill Barry and Jack Walker cutting and putting in potatoes here today. Put in 12 rows for Bill and 32 rows of our own. I sewing at Jack Walker's. Mr. Towriss here for dinner. fine day, cooler in afternoon. Strong wind. Da up to see Joe Fotheringham tonight. Give calf a cup of strong black tea for scours.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 10</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure for turnips all day. Brock went to town this forenoon. Brought home a Collie dog from Ike MacIsaac. Jim Bready here for dinner also a fellow from Arthur Tp. hunting cattle O'Rielly. Fine day, inclined to be cool. Bert Towriss married to Bertha Woolly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Thursday, 11 1908</span></h2> <p>Drawing manure on to turnip ground all day. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Got 1 1/2 Doz. Pineapples from Uncle Jim $ 1.50. Jack Walker up here in evening. Took "Nellie" (dog) away with him. dull forenoon rather brighter afternoon. cool. Frost this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground in forenoon. Jack Walker and he sheared our sheep in afternoon. Da went to town after tea. Hoeing in strawberries after tea. Mr. Carrie called this afternoon. Stayed a couple hours. Beautiful bright day. cool evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing manure on to turnip ground. We three down town after tea. pretty warm day. came up quite a wind for a while about ten o'clock. Big storms gone round.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Sunday, 14 1908</span></h2> <p>Mother, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. quite windy. few drops of rain turning cooler at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 15</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground all day. I walked down town before dinner and back about four. rather dull day. quite cool. heavy frost tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground all day. Mr. Towriss here for dinner. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Very fine day, and quite warm. Cool evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Wednesday, 17 1908</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground all day. Jim Bready here for dinner. Olive and I walked up to Harry's in evening, but they were away. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 18</span></h2> <p>Da working at root ground. Roy and came down and helped him. Sowed the turnips this afternoon. Worked very late. Brock went to town after dinner for turnip seed. Warm day, rather cloudy evening. Few drops of rain at noon. rain needed badly.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 19</span></h2> <p>Da plowing orchard. Ross McEwing called this evening saying Grandma wanted to see Mother. She and Brock went down after tea. Uncle Alex Chambers dying. Thunder storm in afternoon and a couple of showers. sultry; windy. Guild Concert; artists; Miss E. E. {Wegle?}, Miss B. Robertson, Miss Helen Bell Robertson, Rev. J. S. Carrie B. A, and Manchester quartette from Galt. J. S. C. did not sing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Saturday, 20 1908</span></h2> <p>Da working in orchard and cutting thistles in grain after tea. Brock drove Olive and I up to Minnie Walkers to a quilting in afternoon, then we at town in evening. Mrs. Kirkpatrick died very suddenly about five o'clock this evening. fine day. good breeze. someone snicked our four pails we used to feed the calves, they were over by red gate.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 21</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church this morning. Ma went down to Grandma's in afternoon. Mrs. Hilborn and Retta with Willie Hilborn and his son Ormie here after tea. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da scuffled mangols in forenoon. He and Mother went down to Mrs. Kirkpatrick funeral came this far with them. Olive Brock and I went up to the Church. She buried in old English Church grounds. terribly hot day. Heavy rain, thunder and lightning storm after tea. A very large funeral. Mr. J. S. C. spoke very highly of Mrs. Kirkpatrick. She had a beautiful casket. Orton would have been 13 yrs. old had he lived.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Tuesday, 23 1908</span></h2> <p>{written into date "Presbyterian Garden Party. Rothsay."} Brock took team down to get shod also took wool to J. Lunz's. Da and Uncle Rich'd went to Guelph on Philp estate business. Could not get home tonight. Mr. Touriss here for dinner. very warm day. very heavy rain at noon then a smart shower about four and again after tea. very high wind for while lot of thunder and lightning. Heavy storms gone round.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 24</span></h2> <p>Brock driving team to do road work. Bill Barry shovelling in pit (Wooddiesel pit) Da came home from Guelph at noon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Rosalie came down after school and stayed for tea. We walked back with her. Da and Uncle Rich'd went to Drayton after tea. very fine day. good breeze. Strawberries are ripening. Olive at town in forenoon. Jack Brooks got a veal calf tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da shovelling in pit all day also Bill Barry. Brock driving team. Ma at town this forenoon. Down to see Mrs. J. Hilborn in afternoon. She has blood poisoning in her foot. Harry Newton came out and hung a screen door. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, (baker) out here in evening. fine day. cool. good breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Friday, 26 1908</span></h2> <p>Da shovelling in pit all day. Also Bill Barry. Brock driving team. Olive at town in afternoon. Mr. Carrie here for tea. Olive and I up to a committee meeting at the church, in evening. picking strawberries all day. Da and Jack Walker up to Joe Fotheringham's in evening with Jack's horse. Beautiful day. hot sun shining.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing and scuffling. At town at night, picked stones in afternoon. Olive and I went to Elora and spent the day at the Rocks. Beautiful day. hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 28</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I over to Lion in morning. Had dinner at Dick Lowes. Mr. and Mrs. Hodge here for dinner. Uncle Jim, Grandpa and Grandma called this afternoon. Beautiful day. good breeze in afternoon. Harry and May McKay start for Drayton today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June Monday, 29 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing little patch on other place for summer fallow. We picked 7 pails of strawberries off this forenoon. I took over a crate to Mrs. Wm Hodge, and came round by Drayton. Hicks Gimlet asking hand for his raising. fine day. looking like rain in afternoon. came on a steady rain after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 30</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow. Brock took a crate of berries to Mrs. Gordon in forenoon and saw Dr. about rash on his face. Olive and I up to E. Church Sunday School Picnic, in afternoon and evening. Quite fine all day. slight shower about tea time. Mr. Towriss here for dinner.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Dominion Day Wednesday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow in forenoon. At Hicks Gimlets raising in afternoon. Olive went to Gordons for Eleanor Walker, in morning, then after she Eleanor went to up to Harry's and Brock took her to town after tea. Jim Bready here for dinner. Picking strawberries in afternoon. Mr. Carrie wheeled out, had tea, then we went over to Retta's and had a game of tennis. Beautiful day. Mr. Craig called in afternoon with his nephew Mr. Albert Craig, carpet traveller. Alvena Noecker married to Bertram Willoughby.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Thursday, 2 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow all day. Brock and Wallace Walker finished hoeing the mangols. Mother at Drayton in afternoon with Mrs. Henderson's berries. Olive and I took 12 boxes up to Mabel's after tea. Mabel and Edith called in the afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow. Brock took down a couple bags of chop in afternoon. Edith Grant rode home with him. Mrs. Walker and Thelma up here in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow between showers. Brock went to town after the chop in afternoon. Quite a steady shower this forenoon then a heavy rain this afternoon. sultry.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Sunday, 5</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in morning, Cyril preached. Mr. Carrie in Guelph. Olive and I down to McEwing's in evening. quite fine day.</p> <p></p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 6</span></h2> <p>Da down helping Jack Walker cut wood till five o'clock. Brock harrowed behind old drivew summer fallow. then went to Drayton after dinner. Mrs. Craig here to visit afternoon. Mabel helped up pick strawberries. Mrs. Jon. MacDonald came after her berries in evening. Mr. Towriss came for tea and stayed all night. He and Da went to town after tea. extremely hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da harrowing and plowing on rape ground between the rains. planted out a few strawberries. Bob Mitchell and Dalton here for dinner. Ran in out of rain. A number of very heavy rains today, also two heavy thunderstorms. windy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Wednesday, 8 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing summer fallow, finished at noon, then drew two loads of coal, from {Ad.?} Flath's car. Olive walked to town in forenoon. Edith Grant came down in afternoon and went to Garden Party at E. G. Henry's with us. Beautiful day. cool forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 9</span></h2> <p>Da drew four loads of coal. Took a heifer down to Jack Brook's in evening. Ma down to Grandpa's all day. I picked a few gooseberries. Got 2 baskets of cherries $ 1.90 for the lot. Beautiful day. Catholic Picnic.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 10</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed rape ground in forenoon sowed and harrowed again afternoon. Cultivating summer fallow after tea. we pitting and canning cherries. Beautiful day. Lovely moon-light night. Bron Garden party.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Sunday 12 Saturday 11 1908</span></h2> <p>{This entry and the following one were switched by Clara, likely by mistake, and the marked dates were crossed out and switched. Ink in these two entries much darker, but writing consistently Clara's.} Grace and we three up to English Church in morning. We three girls drove over to Moorefield to camp meeting in afternoon, then took Grace home and went to church with her. Mother and Brock over to camp also. Stayed for the two services. Percy McEwing here in afternoon. Da done all the milking and had everything straightened up. Beautiful day. very warm and dusty. quite windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 11 Sunday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer fallow all day. Olive and Brock went to town after tea and brought Grace Mason out with them. Retta Hilborn here for butter after tea. Mrs. White and Cora here to spend afternoon and stay for tea. very fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock scuffling and hoeing roots. Har. Coram, Lizzie and Willa out here in afternoon and evening. Came up a heavy storm between six and seven o'clock tonight. Lot of rain fell and lightning was seven. Lovely rest of day. Later - Quite a lot of damage done by storm. English Church spire struck. Harry and May McKay arrived at noon at Uncle John's from Los Angeles, California.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Tuesday, 14 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock scuffling and hoeing turnips. Bill Barry here in afternoon and scuffled his potatoes. Harry McKay walked out from Uncle John's in morning. The two May's came out for dinner. Olive and Harry up to Uncle Rich'ds round by Rothsay and McKay's. Mother and Harry went to town in afternoon. He stayed down. Beautiful day. Grandpa's foot pretty sore. Doctor says it denotes gangrene.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da, Brock and Bill Barry finished hoeing roots, Jim Bready here for dinner. Olive and Brock and I down town after tea to see Grandpa. His foot is a little better. cool day and evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da over at Bob Mitchells helping move out barn, all day. Ma at Drayton. Bill Barry and Brock hoed potatoes and paris-greened them. Harry Philp and Harry McKay, called in this evening. fine day inclined to be dull at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Friday, 17 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock straightened up in driving house in forenoon. Rained steadily from early morning till about five o'clock. very heavy rain. every place standing flooded. Brock 15 years old.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 18</span></h2> <p>Da at Bob Mitchell's raising. Got barn up. Brock went to Drayton for load of tile in afternoon. Harry McKay came down this morning. Harry Philp brought May's trunk and she out after tea. Ma and Brock down town after tea to see Grandpa. We all walked up to Harry's for {maek-a grip?}. Mr. Carrie called this evening. quite nice day. inclined to be cool.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 19</span></h2> <p>Harry, Olive, Brock and I up to church. This morning, then all went over to Camp meeting at Moorefield. May went with Harry Philp. dull and dark forenoon, little rain after dinner, cleared off, and was a lovely afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Monday, 20 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Henry Heseltine getting started to put a drain across calf pasture. Working at ditch in afternoon also. Mother went down to town after dinner. Da cut the hay on calf pasture and brought it in. Harry and Brock went down to mill for chop. May and I up to Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon. Mr. Carrie came out after tea and spent the evening, also Retta, Hosheal, and Sadie Carpenter. Da helped Jack Walker put up some hay after tea. fine day. Brock went up to Shepherd's for raspberries.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 21</span></h2> <p>Da plowing out some ditch for Henry and filling in some. After dinner he drew some rails and fixed a place for the calves in low orchard. Uncle Willie here in evening, also Sarah Burrows. Adam Flath called for his coal money $48.00. fine day. calm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da started to cut hay on other place in forenoon. Raked it after dinner. Then Jack Walker and Bill Barry came and they had it up at tea time. Harry digging all day. After tea Da and Bill went down and helped put up Jack's hay, then the men went to town. Mother and Brock went up to Barry's for berries, after tea. May and I at town in evening. 23 lbs. Berries. very fine day. quite warm. Jim Bready here for last time. Paid his bill $8.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Thursday, 23 1908</span></h2> <p>Da mowing in forenoon. Raked and finished putting up the field. Jack Walker and Bill Barry helping. Henry finished digging for a time. Retta Hilborn over here in morning. Harry, May and Olive went over to Retta's in afternoon. I went over after tea. Took Mr. C. E. Smith and Mr. Carrie along with me. Harry patching barn in forenoon. very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da cut a few rounds in hay field behind the Poplars. Then they started to draw in from other place. Bill Barry helping. Harry patching barn roof and helping in moww. May and Luella Fallis here in evening. Mother at town in afternoon. Grandpa's foot has little sore on it. very warm day; but a good breeze. Harry Newton here and put a pump in our cistern.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da, Bill Barry and Brock drawing in hay from other place, all day. Put some of it in the driving house. Harry McKay went to town in morning. We young people all went to town after tea. Mr. Carrie called in this evening on his way to Riverston. very hot day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Sunday, 26 1908</span></h2> <p>Brock, May, Harry, Olive and I up to English Church in forenoon. Mr. Perry preached. May and Harry went to McKays from church. Ma walked down to Grandma's and Brock went for her after tea. Mabel and Harry here in evening. exceedingly warm afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da cut for a few hours in morning back of Poplars, then Brock raked and they coiled it up. Brock at Jack Walkers till four o'clock with horse drawing off for him. Bill Barry came along at four. After tea they brought in two loads. Jack came up. Mr. Carrie called for a few minutes about five o'clock. Ma wen up to Barry's for 21 lbs of berries. Ted Wood called to measure Bill Barry for suit. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry put up hay for a while, then Da cut and Bill filled in some ditched and done some scuffling. Jack Walker came up about eleven and raked. coiling it up and drew after tea, two loads. Ma at town, brought Miss Duncan out with her. Harry Philp went up to McKays for May and Harry and we all went to Christian Church Social on Prof. J. N. Dale's lawn. exceedingly hot day. no breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July Wednesday, 29 1908</span></h2> <p>Da, Bill Barry, Jack Walker and Brock drawing in hay all day into driving house. Ma and Brock took Miss Duncan home after tea. She not feeling well. I took Harry and May up to McKay's after tea. Harry walked and May up to McKay's after tea. Harry walked to town this morning. exceedingly warm day. no breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 30</span></h2> <p>Da mowed 14 acres on other place, Bill Barry, Jack and Brock took in a load from near line fence. after dinner Jack raked and they put up hay. Very light and thistly. Bill and Da at Drayton at night. very hot day. windmills pumped today. J.S.C gone on his holidays to Goderich.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 31</span></h2> <p>Finished haying. Da, Bill, Jack and Brock drawing hay and stacking it in old orchard. Jack finished raking it this morning. Harry McKay brought down their grips and went up to stay at Harry's. quite windy all day. dull for while in morning. cool evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Saturday, 1 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry fenced the hay stacks on other place. Greened the potatoes in afternoon. Bill gone home before tea. Gave him $10.00 Brock drove me to station this morning. I went to Joe Chambers. Olive took May and Harry McKay to 4.36, they gone to Guelph. Beautiful day. quite hot. Da went for a barrel of sugar at station after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 2</span></h2> <p>Brock drove Mother down to Grandpa's in morning and went for her after tea. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 3</span></h2> <p>Old Home Week in Guelph. Da plowing summer fallow all day. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Met 4.36 and I came home. very hot today. Thunder and lightning through the night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Tuesday, 4 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on summer-fallow all day. Brock took some chop to mill in afternoon. Threatening rains all afternoon very warm. started to rain about eight-o'clock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring round fixing horses stalls. Brock took me to station to 9. am train. I going to Guelph. Picked up rails along side road in afternoon. dull all forenoon, brightened up after dinner. A terribly heavy rain through the night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 6</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing mangols all day. Brock took down a load of rails to Grandpa's in forenoon, then met the noon train. I came home from Guelph. Olive, Mother and Brock went over to a garden party at Hugh Montgomerys this evening. Beautiful day. little windy. came on a heavy shower about eleven o'clock tonight.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Friday, 7 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock hoeing mangols. all day fine but cool</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 8</span></h2> <p>Da scuffling and Brock and he hoed 50 rows. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Arthur Booth called this afternoon. Beautiful day, quite cool evening. we had an invitation to go with Presbyterian Choir to Pike Lake today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 9</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to E. Church in forenoon. Old Mr. McLennan here for dinner and tea. Ross McEwing up here in afternoon. fine day. I rode up to church with Mr. Carrie.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Monday, 10 1908</span></h2> <p>finished hoeing turnips. Da and Brock scuffling and hoeing turnips all day. Olive started to walk to town after dinner. Met Harry and May coming home from Guelph, so came back with them, then took them up to Harry Philps. Hack Walker helping hoe. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowes called this evening. want me to sew for them. dull day. looking like rain. Started to rain about nine o'clock. { some initials and end of entry?}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 11</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on summer fallow all day. Mother down to see Grandpa's all day. I finished Thelma's dress and took it home. very warm day. Grandpa's foot not swollen very much Black spot at his toe, size of fifty ct. piece.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Civic Holiday, Drayton Wednesday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock planting out strawberries, Uncle Jim out here in forenoon. Uncle Richd brought Aunt Emma to spend the afternoon. very dull. rained hard in the morning and again in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Thursday, 13 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock working among strawberries. brought little calves up to a new pasture. Brock and Mother to Drayton after. Dr. says Grandpa's foot is worse. Ella Gregory and Annie Ednison called this afternoon. Ed. Wooddisse here for dinner. dull forenoon with little rain, cleared off and was fine, little sultry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on summer fallow, then took down roller to other barn, and brought up binder. Arthur Booth here for dinner, put an attachment on binder to help balance it. Price $7.00. Brock cut barley next to bush, other side of roots. Da shocking I walked to town, had dinner with Mrs. Gordon. Mr. Carrie walked out with me and had tea. Harry McKay called, also Grace Mason and Harvey Haack. Beautiful day. very heavy dews at night this past week.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 15</span></h2> <p>Brock cutting oats and Da shocking, could not start early on account of heavy dews. we three down town after tea fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Sunday, 16 1908</span></h2> <p>Brock took Mother down to Grandma's in forenoon. Went for her after tea. Da went down to see Howard Hilborn. He has Rheumatic Fever. Jack Brooks out here in afternoon also Marie Black and Alex McLellan Neil Anderson Andy and Carmina Adams called. little shower in forenoon dull day. Mr. Carrie in Tilsonburg. Mr. Beattie had prayer in Rothsay.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drawing some lumber into the barn very dull day, quite rainy at times.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 18</span></h2> <p>Da cleaning up round chip yard and helping me re-pot plants. Brock cutting oats behind poplars. Da shocking in afternoon. Had to cut them one way. Mother went down to Drayton met night train, Aunt Sarah Chambers came up from Toronto. Quite fine day. Gave a strange man his dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Wednesday, 19 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock cutting long grass round barn dump, then started to cut about eleven o'clock Ma and Aunt Sarah in Drayton all day. Uncle Will up. Olive up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea went down to Uncle John's with Harry and Roy. Da down for twine after tea. quite a shower in morning. turned out fine cold wind. cool night. Mr. Fielding, (tea man) called.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 20</span></h2> <p>Finished cutting field behind Poplars. Da shocked it. Mother drove Auntie over to Uncle Sam's this morning. Hugie Hughes and a Massey-Harris, head agent out this morning and fixed binder. It was putting out loose sheaves. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 21</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock cut the goose wheat and shocked it. Muriel Roberts on and Madge Smith came out for Olive this forenoon and brought her back after tea. Mr. Carrie came out this afternoon then went to Harrys for tea and came back here after tea. Da up to see Bill Barry but could not get him. Harry May and Mary here for a few minutes after tea. very fine all day. Mother down to see Howard Hilborn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 22</span></h2> <p>{Olive writes in the diary this whole page} Da and Brock drawing in barley and oats all day. Jack McKee here helping. Mother took Aunt Sarah to noon train. May and Harry came down after dinner and Clara and I went with them to Neackers for tea. Went to Drayton at night from there. Fine day, quite cool night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 23</span></h2> <p>Clara, Brock and I up to church in morning. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Hazel here for tea and to spend evening. Brock took Clara to Dick Lowes this evening to sew. Fine day. cool at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock and Jack McKee drawing in oats all day. Harry here for dinner, May came here after dinner. I took her to 4.31 train. They going to Bracebridge. Fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Tuesday, 25 1908</span></h2> <p>{Olive writing the entire page} Da, Brock and Jack finished drawing in oats in forenoon. Then all down helping J. Walker draw in and got home about four. Da started to cut 14 acres on other place. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Miss Brooker here for tea. Nice day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da cutting at 14 acres in other place all day. Jack Walker and Jack McKee brought other two loads after tea. Brock went to Drayton tonight for {canary?} Fine day. cool at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da finished cutting 14 ac. on other place about three o'clock. Tried to cut oats at low driving house but couldn't. Jack McKee here helping all day. Jack Walker came about ten, drawing in all day finished 14 acres. Miss Magee and her mother came about half past four and stayed until about six. Nice day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Friday, 28 1908</span></h2> <p>{Pretty sure Olive writing due to references to Clara and Brock in third person, however writing style very different. Possibly a new pen.} Da cut little patch down at low driving house in morning. Jack McKee here all day and Jack Walker. Drew in goose wheat and the few oats. Alwyn here for a while in afternoon. Muriel and Madge here for tea. Fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 29</span></h2> <p>Jack McKee, Da and Brock down at McEwings drawing in all day. Brock came home sick at noon with bad headache. I down to Drayton this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Lowes brought Clara home tonight. Fine day and warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 30</span></h2> <p>Clara and I at church this morning. Mother down to grandma's this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Gordon called this evening. Fine but quite warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August Monday, 31 1908</span></h2> <p>{Clara has taken over the diary again} Da and John McKee down to McEwings till about six o'clock. They finished harvest. Brock down to Drayton with a few bags of chop. Miss Stone walked down at noon. Mother drove her home after tea. Uncle Rich'd and Aunt Emma called this evening. very warm day. rather smoky. Willie Moore and Katie Elliot ran away to Listowel and got married.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Tuesday, 1 1908</span></h2> <p>Da discing summer fallow. Mother went down for Grandpa and Grandma and took them home after tea. Mr. Carrie called after tea. quite a nice day, good breeze. a couple of little showers in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da started to harrow summer fallow, but came on rain. Cleaned up a few bags of chop and went to town. Got horses shod. Olive and I up to Harry's after tea. little showers at time. quite cool. Putting blue clay on Grandpa's foot. Thinks it is helping it.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Thursday, 3 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing wood up from bush and filling wood-shed. Olive at Drayton in afternoon. Uncle Will and Grandpa called about six o'clock. Beautiful day. Uncle Rich'd down here in evening. I have a bad cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing up wood from bush. Mother over to see Mrs. Henry Hilborn in afternoon. Alwyn Fleming here for tea. Lovely day. a good breeze this afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da cultivating summer fallow Brock, Olive and I at town in evening. beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Sunday, 6 1908</span></h2> <p>{Clara continues to write, this day and the next have darker writing and a different writing style that her usual. I suspect she was in a rush or using a different pen.} Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon Earl and Ella Lowes down to see Howard Hilborn after tea. rather dull morning, cleared off, was bright and very windy. cool evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">LABOR DAY (Dominion) Monday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure at Jack Walkers in forenoon. After dinner, Mr. Crombie cam over and cut our corn with corn-harvester, gave him $2.00 Da and Jack putting up corn. Grace Mason came out in afternoon, then Brock and I drove her home and came back for Mother. Spent the evening at Mr Craig's. Mabel, Retta and Minnie Walker here after tea. Mother and Brock at Grandma's in afternoon. Beautiful day. Lovely moonlight night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 8</span></h2> <p>Da drawing out manure at Jack Walker's all day. I took Olive to nine train, She done to Toronto Exhibition Fare $1.85. Da and Jack finished shocking our corn by moonlight. Fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Wednesday, 9 1908</span></h2> <p>Da drawing manure at Jack Walker's drew in his wheat after dinner. very fine day, quite a breeze today. Windmills pumped. Has been calm for a few days. Geo. Moore and Cora Wray married.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 10</span></h2> <p>{Clara's mother Elizabeth takes over the diary. Can tell by change in writing style and reference to Clara's grandfather as "Father".} I took Clara to train Gone to Toronto. round to see Father and home. Robt finished the manure at Walkers forenoon &amp; started to pull peas afternoon terrible hot dry weather Brock choring round all day</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 11</span></h2> <p>{Elizabeth writing} Robt gone out to disk summer fallow forenoon then finished pulling peas {Clara takes over} At Isaac Hilborn's threshing in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Saturday, 12 1908</span></h2> <p>Da finished pulling peas in forenoon Jack Walker and Ross McEwing helped draw them. Mother and Brock at town after tea. very dry weather.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 13</span></h2> <p>Home all day. very fine day. Da over to see Tom McKee. He fell off his barn on Saturday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 14</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer-fallow all day Cut and took in a few oats down next Jack's line fence.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Tuesday, 15 1908</span></h2> <p>Dad working on summer-fallow in forenoon. Drew a load of cheese to Moorefield. Mother came down and met Olive and I at night train. fine day. good breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da ploughing on summer-fallow all day. Mother went to town in afternoon. Grandpa still keeping clay on his foot. Seems to be helping it. Very calm, warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer-fallow all day. Annie Craig walked over this forenoon and stayed all day. Brock and Mother drove her home after tea. very warm day. cool evening. very smoky.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Friday, 18 1908</span></h2> <p>Da working on summer fallow all day. Mother up to see Minnie Walker and Mabel in afternoon. very fine day. very smoky. thunder, lightning, and a little rain after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 19</span></h2> <p>Da drawing sand to Drayton for Charlie Walker. Mother and Brock down town in afternoon. very dull and misty all day. quite cool at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 20</span></h2> <p>{Written in date: Thanksgiving Services. 11. a.m. 7 P.m.} Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Rev. Thomas Farr, Gorrie preached. Mother down to Grandma's. Jack and Walker here in afternoon. beautiful day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Monday, 21 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing back on other place. Mother went up to Geo. Falkner's in afternoon for Annie Ednison. Harry McKay and Roy Philp called this evening. Brock picking stone in forenoon. Over to Mr. Morrisons in evening. very fine day. dry and very hot.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da and Wat scraped out ditch that runs from in front of poplars across the little patch behind barn. Mother and Annie Edmison at Grandma's and called at Montgomerys. Percy McEwing went to Wilmots threshing for an hour in evening. very hot smoky day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 23</span></h2> <p>Da at Hosheals' threshing all day. Metz's machine(carriers.) Olive and I took Annie Edmison up to Ella Gregorys with "Paddy" in forenoon. Mr. Carrie here in afternoon. quite warm day a few drops of rain.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Thursday, 24 1908</span></h2> <p>Da cultivated summer- fallow in forenoon. He and Brock cut some corn which was standing near the turnips. very hot day. smoky.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed summer-fallow in forenoon and went to town with Bob Maxwell. At Chas. Walkers' threshing in afternoon. Brock over to Herb Benson's sale. Bought a set of double harness for $14.00. May McKay came here this morn. Olive walked to town this morning. Mother down to Mossers in afternoon. very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da threshing all day. Finished at Chas. Walkers and threshed out harry Philp. Machine came here at night. (Mr. Metz's) Mother at town forenoon, Brock went over to Benson's for his harness in afternoon. May and I down town with Harry Philp after tea. Olive asking Hilborn's to thresh. very hot smoky day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Sunday, 27 1908</span></h2> <p>May, Olive, Brock and I up to church this morning. Went down to tea at Grace Mason's and went to church with her. quite sultry and very smoky. cooler at night. a night breeze all day. Mr. Carrie's farewell service today.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 28</span></h2> <p>Threshing here all day. Had 22 men. Moved machine to Burrows after tea. harry McKay here. cool, with quite heavy showers of rain in afternoon. cold night. Bill Barry here and stayed all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 29</span></h2> <p>Da at Burrows threshing till four o'clock then the machine went to Jack Walker's, Mother helping old Mrs. Walker in afternoon. May and I went for a drive to Rothsay with Mr. Carrie, after tea. cool all day. cold night. quite a wind. McEwings and Isaac Hilborn's bought a heifer for beef ring and took it away tonight. Brock at town in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September Wednesday, 30 1908</span></h2> <p>Da at Jack Walkers, finished there about noon and moved to McEwings. Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Carrie called and took May to a concert in Moorefield. Mr. Barry stayed all night. showery at times all night. Beautiful night. cool. Put a fire in furnace for first time.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Thursday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da at McEwings threshing all day. Brock picking a few apples. May, Olive and I went up to McKay's and round by Drayton in afternoon. Brock took Mother down to Grandma's after tea. disagreeable day. rain and hail at times. very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 2</span></h2> <p>Da finished threshing at McEwing's and went to Morrison. Brock helped McEwing's take cattle to Drayton, then went on to Mr. Haggertys with them. Had dinner there. Rosalie Brooker and Miss Bolton here for tea. Brock went for Mother in afternoon. turned out quite fine. cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Saturday, 3</span></h2> <p>Very heavy frost. Da finished threshing at Morrison's and went to Uncle Rich'ds Finished home place. Rosalie went away this afternoon. Miss Bolton went after dinner. May went up to Uncle Richds Harry McKay came here. Miss Duncan and Fred out for tea. Brock up at Uncle Rich'ds. beautiful clear day. cool night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 4</span></h2> <p>Harry McKay, Olive and I went up to church, but there wasn't any minister, so we went to Presbyterian Church. Went up to Uncle Rich'ds for afternoon and went to Grandma's in forenoon. Beautiful bright warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 5</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock at Uncle Rich'ds threshign till noon. then Da at pages threshing. Olive went to Drayton in afternoon Harry McKay went with her. Mr. Carrie came out and spent the afternoon and evening. May and Harry Philp here on horseback in evening. Beautiful bright day. Lovely moon light night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Tuesday, 6 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock started to raise potatoes. May came here this afternoon. had a little party in evening. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 7</span></h2> <p>{Written in date: Drayton Fall Fair} Da and Brock picking potatoes. Ma helping in afternoon. Brock, May, Olive and I down to Fair in afternoon. We girls stayed for concert. Mr. and Mrs. Barry came down to pick their potatoes. quite fine. little shower about six o'clock.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 8</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished picking potatoes Bill Barry and his wife here picking their own potatoes. Finished them. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Carrie out for tea and spent the evening May here. Very fine day. Beautiful night. cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Friday, 9 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock picking mangols. all day. Took in eight loads. May and I down to Drayton in forenoon. May went up to Harry's this evening. Mother picked geese. Beautiful bright day. Heavy frost this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 10</span></h2> <p>All helping take up mangols. Had 20 loads. Da took last load down to Mr. Thompson. Harry Philp and May McKay called here on their way to Guelph. Beautiful day, till about three o'clock. then turned dull and cooler. Quite a shower after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 11</span></h2> <p>Brock took Ma down to Grandpa's after dinner, went for her after tea. Home all day. very dull and cold Da up to see Mr. Morrison after tea. He sick with pneumonia. No English Church.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Monday, 12 1908</span></h2> <p>Da started to plow stubble on other place. Up to Mr. Morrisons after tea. Went to Drayton for them, and then up there rest of night fixing a pump. Brock went down to mill twice with chop in morning. Picking apples. May and Mary Philp called in afternoon. Beautiful day. Hard frosts at night. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da, McEwing's Boys, Jack walker and Wat went up and tool in Mr. Morrisons mangols.at Mosser's threshing in afternoon. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon, up to Harry's in evening. Mother and I up to Mr. Morrisons for a few minutes after tea. Harry McKay here in afternoon. Brock down to mill for some chop. Beautiful day.</p> <p>Wednesday, 14</p> <p>Da at Mossers threshing all day till eleven o'clock, then Isaac Hilborn's Brock picking apples. Mabel brought May here about six o'clock. We all went to station to see May and Harry McKay off. Gone to Palmerston for the night. Beautiful bright day. Fred Duncan and Maude Bucham married.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Thursday, 15 1908</span></h2> <p>Da finished threshing at Isaac Hilborns about eleven o'clock. Cutting the flax. Up to Mr. Morrisons in evening. Brock up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea. Beautiful balmy day. May and Harry McKay. left Palmerston at 8.30 AM for Detroit.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing in our corn. Roy and Alwin came after their colt. It got so breachy it would not stay here. Mother at Drayton in afternoon. Da up to Mr. Morrisons in evening. Two Morrison men here in afternoon. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 17</span></h2> <p>Da helping take in Mr. Morrison's corn in forenoon. Plowing in afternoon on other place. Olive walked to town in afternoon. Got a Brown felt hat. $3.50 Brock took in some straggling pieces of corn in forenoon. Da up to Morrisons in evening. Beautiful warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Sunday, 18 1908</span></h2> <p>Olive Brock and I up to Presbyterian Church in morning. Mr. McKay of Harriston preached. Mother walked down to Grandmas, Brock went for her in evening. Da up to Mr. Morrison's in afternoon. Beautiful day. Very smoky. No English Church. Mrs. Geo. Wray buried. (stroke.)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 19</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on other place all day. Brock took down some chop in forenoon and went for it after dinner. Olive and I walked up to Mr. Morrison's after tea. rater dull forenoon, brighter after. strong east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 20</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Mother went to Drayton this forenoon. Brock brought home his colts from other place. Drawing light wood from Poplars. very fine and bright. strong east wind, rather cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Wednesday, 21 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock down twice with chop. I walked down town after dinner. Got a Navy Blue hat $4.50 Beautiful day. very smoky. quite a breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Up to Mr. Morrisons in evening. Brock drawing old rails from other place. Beautiful day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 23</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock throwing back mangols in root. house. Beautiful day. east wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Saturday, 24 1908</span></h2> <p>Da went back to plow, but came on rain and he came up about ten o'clock. Went back again about three. Brock went to town with chop. in forenoon. rainy and dull. Uncle Rich'ds here in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 25</span></h2> <p>Brock and Ma down to Drayton, then we three went up to church. Mr. Brett from Damascus, preached. I went for mother around five. dull all day. foggy. Da over to Mr. Morrisons and Lowerys.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 26</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing 14 acre field on other place at noon. Went over to vote, then he and Brock topping and drawing turnips. Brock took down some chop in forenoon. Down after tea to hear election returns. Laurier Gov't sustained. Martin, reformer, elected in this riding. Mr. Carrie called this afternoon. dull in morning, but cleared off and was fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Tuesday, 27 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock topping and drawing turnips all day. We got ready three ducks this forenoon. Mother at town this afternoon. We girls house cleaning. Bill Woods called with tax receipts $70.55{insert cent symbol}. rather fine day. sprinkling of rain at six P.M.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock brought in a load of turnips, then came on a gentle rain. cleaned hen pens, and finished topping turnips. Da gone up to Uncle Rich'ds in evening. dull all day. Mr. Ghent brought out a hive of bees $6.00</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 29</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock brought in 9 loads of turnips. Da fell off fence and hurt his arm this morning. I sewing for Mary Philp all day. making Green dress. very foggy morning. cleared off and was fine day. little mist in evening. Retta Hilborn called.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Friday, 30 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing in turnips all day. Roy came down about 3.30 and helped bring in some. I sewing at Mary's. First snow storm today. Quite stormy at times in afternoon. cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Hallowe'en Saturday, 31</span></h2> <p>Da took two loads of turnips to Mr. Thompson today, and finished getting in our own turnips. Mother at town this afternoon. Rosalie here this afternoon and for tea. Uncle Rich'd called this evening. He has been to Guelph on Business for the estate. dull and cold all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November All Saints Day (Quebec) Sunday, 1</span></h2> <p>{writing in this entry messier than usual for Clara. Seems rushed.} Da over to Morrisons in afternoon. All home rest of day. Inclined to be a bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Monday, 2 1908</span></h2> <p>{Today and Tuesday's entries continue to be scribbled.} Da and Brock helping at a bee at Morrisons to take up roots in forenoon. Da plowing in afternoon. in little bush lot. quite a nice day. Presbyterian Fowl Supper. Rothsay</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da plowing and went to Drayton at noon with Uncle Rich'ds and again at night on business for the estate. Mother at Drayton today. I sewing at Mary Philp's. very foggy but cleared off, very windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 4</span></h2> <p>{Clara's writing no longer scribbled} Da plowing on summer fallow. Jim Bready here for dinner. I up sewing at Mary's. Brock changed a goose with Mr. Haggerty. very stormy at times and real cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Thursday, 5 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on summer-fallow all day. Brock took a goose and changed it for a buff one with Mr. Hagerty. Went to town for chop this afternoon. fine all day. very windy and quite cold. Methodist Fowl Supper, Rothsay. Dr R. McWilliam has sold out his property and practice to Dr. Cassiday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 6</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on summer fallow all day. We killed and dressed 13 ducks. Brock took ten of them to Drayton and sent them to Uncle Jim. Mr. P. Richardson called this afternoon. dull all day, inclined to be mild ground white with snow this morning, but nearly all gone tonight.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 7</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing summer-fallow, then went back and started to plow sod next line fence on home place. Da and Uncle Rich'd at town night. Mother down town for dinner. Brock met night train. Got Graham and David Porter. They at O.A. College, Guelph. quite a fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Sunday, 8 1908</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock, Graham, David and I up to church in morning. then we all down to Grandma's after tea. rather dull all day. cold breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thanksgiving Monday, 9 Day</span></h2> <p>Brock and Dave went round by town, got a gun, put horse in at Wilmots and Graham went over to hunt. Three boys hunting in Burrows swamp in afternoon. Da plowing sod. All down to Fowl Supper (Methodist) at night. quite fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 10</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod. Brock took Graham and Dave to station. I down town all day. fine day. not very bright. quite mild this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Wednesday, 11 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing sod all day. Brock choring. rained through night, turned colder with snow. clear and bright all day. started to storm after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da finished plowing the sod, then plowing little strip behind barn. Mother and Olive went to town this forenoon, stayed for dinner. very blustry and snowy at times then again, quite bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 13</span></h2> <p>Da finished little patch at noon, then started to plow up new seeded on other place. Brock down twice with chop. Brought a hen crate out from Irvine's. dull, but clear all day. Hiram Mosser's little boy buried from Otto's this afternoon. good plowing now.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Saturday, 14 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. I walked to Drayton in forenoon. Brock came after me in afternoon. quite fine forenoon. after dinner snowed heavily. not very cold. Dr. MacWilliam's sale of Household furniture.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 15</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to church in morning. Olive and Mother down to Grandma's and up to see Dr. He says Olive has a thick neck on both sides. not bad though cold wind. quite {wnitry?}. Brought young cattle home from other place. Everything tied up now.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 16</span></h2> <p>Jack Walker came up and helped Da load lambs. Da took them to Moorefield. Jack helped Brock crate 40 hens and he took them to Henry Irvine. $7.75. Lambs $42.xx Jack helping sort up old sheep and put them on rape. a terrible snowy afternoon, blowing. Lot of snow fell.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Tuesday, 17 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon Brock down to Dr. MacWilliams sale in afternoon. Da took five sheep to Luke Rhome's. Brock took cutter to town. Beautiful bright forenoon. duller after dinner. not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 18 {star drawn in}</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing out manure and done the chores. quite mild. not very bright. a Mr. McLeod here to get a mast for windmill. Mr. Carrie gone to an appointment in Fergus, Mr. Brett here at Rothsay. Papered the kitchen. 3 double rolls and 1 " " border</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 19</span></h2> <p>Done chores and drew out manure to other place in forenoon. Plowing on other place in afternoon. Mother at town in afternoon. very mild all day. Sprinkle of rain at noon. wheels running again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Friday, 20 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Mother went up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. She has been very sick. Stomach trouble. Beautiful bright warm day. snow nearly gone again. freezing at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 21</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock down with chop in forenoon. I up making a waist for Rosalie. Lovely day. Freezing at night</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 22</span></h2> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowes and Russell, Mr. Tom Henderson, his mother and two children here for dinner Beautiful day, quite hazy and warm. like Indian Summer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Monday, 23 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock took Mother down to stay at Grandma's, in afternoon. Quite bright day and very warm, turned duller towards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock choring round. I up to Aunt Emma's in forenoon for shirt pattern. Wat, and Dave Kemp here in evening. very disagreeable at times. quite smart showers off and on all day. quite warm. Jack Carrie's birthday. Mother at Grandpa's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 25</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock down to Grandma's for Mother in forenoon. Men do the chores at noon and before they go to work. dull all day. quite foggy. John and Ada Philp called in at noon to say Neal was dead.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Thursday, 26 1908</span></h2> <p>Da plowing on other place all day. Olive and I walked to town in forenoon. Uncle Jim came out in forenoon. I stayed in town over night. very windy, but was a bright afternoon. Rosalie down for tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 27</span></h2> <p>Da plowed till eleven o'clock, came up, got his dinner and met noon train. Neal Philp's corpse came off Da was a pall-bearer. took corpse to Cap. Smiths house, then over to Church and buried in Victoria dull day. cold wind, and very strong. Rosalie do</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. Brock brought Mother to Grandma's and I came home. beautiful bright day, quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November Sunday, 29 1908</span></h2> <p>We three up to church in forenoon. Bob Mitchell, Lizzie and Leslie here in afternoon. very foggy, but cleared away and was bright. raw wind. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 30</span></h2> <p>Da plowing all day. finished the 14 acre field and plowed the little patch behind old orchard, done some in rape ground also. Mother at Grandma's. very mild all day. heavy showers of rain at times. (Brock got our sheep, which were away from Rhome's and took them to Uncle Rich'ds) Did this on Tuesday</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Tuesday, 1</span></h2> <p>Da plowed all day. Brock took me to town in afternoon and brought Mother home. pretty stormy, cold day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Wednesday, 2 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon. Jack Walker helped them kill our pig. Uncle Willie out here in forenoon. Jake Corbitt and Rev. Brett. called in forenoon. very stormy and cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 3</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cutting up the pork. Brock brought Mother to town and I came home with him. We three up to Rothsay to spend the evening at the Rectory (Mr &amp; Mrs Brett) Mr. McEwing here in evening to pay for beef-ring heifer. Isaac Hilborn brought cheese cheques. Mother up to see Miss Stone in forenoon. rather fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 4</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and putting a loft in one of the hen pens Olive and I making sausage. rather stormy, quite a bit of soft snow fell. Tom Henderson drove a surprise party here and brought mother along. Had a most enjoyable feast of oysters and a very pleasant evening. Maude and Beckie Pollock, Muriel Robertson, Miss Duncan, Ella Mihm, Mrs. Henderson, Mike O'Hara, C E. Smith, Mr. Davis, Milton Hawbly, Mr. Yake.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Saturday, 5 1908</span></h2> <p>Da choring and cleaning hen and pig pens. Brock to town twice with for chop. Edgie Benson called this evening for Wyndotte Cockrel $1.00 We churned and I made up the butter for first time. cold raw wind. quite snowy at times. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 6</span></h2> <p>We three up to church in forenoon At home rest of day. quite raw wind and stormy in afternoon. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 7</span></h2> <p>{Olive writing} Da choring and drawing out manure. Brock took Clara to Drayton this afternoon and brought Mother home. Drifting and very stormy in afternoon, cold wind but calmed a little towards evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Conception Day (Quebec) Tuesday, 8 1908</span></h2> <p>{Olive writing for entire page} Da done chores in morning and helped J. Walker take two cattle to Drayton. Brock went to Guelph this morning to Fat Stock Show. choring in afternoon and shut up lambs. Howard Hilborn here to change a goose. Mrs. Morrison here to buy a goose. cold and rather stormy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 9</span></h2> <p>Da done chores and killed chickens We picked eighteen this morning. choring and down to W. Daley's for {goblet?} in afternoon also up to Uncle Richards. Mrs. Craig and Jennie here to change a goose. Fine day but cold. Roy down after tea to trade a turkey.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 10</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in morning then went away about twelve with twenty eight turkeys and eighteen chickens. Sold them to J. Dowling. Ma went home down to Grandma's This afternoon and Clara came home. Brock came back from Guelph today at noon. Raw wind and soft looking. {Clara wrote following sentence} Turkeys and chickens brought $33.xx</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Friday, 11 1908</span></h2> <p>{This and following entry written by Olive} Da and Brock choring and cleaning pens. Drawing out manure in afternoon. Rosalie came for tea and stayed all night. Da down to Drayton at night. Sent 42 lbs of butter to Guelph. Quite dull and rained a little in morning. raw wind. {Following sentence written by Clara} Mother at Grandma's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 12</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores then drawing out manure. Rosalie here for donner, went home after dinner. Bill {Sass?} here for tea. Fine day with some snow off and on. Da up to Rothsay to pay taxes. {?} to see Miss Stone for a few minutes. {Clara wrote following sentence} Ma at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 13</span></h2> <p>{Clara resumes writing} Olive, Brock and I up to church in forenoon. Da went down Drayton, got Mother and went to Mr. Clemens'. Arthur and Alice Page here in afternoon and for tea. quite heavy falls of snow at times. Not very cold. Mother at Grandma's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Monday, 14 1908</span></h2> <p>{Olive writing} Da and Brock done chores. Then we picked eleven geese Mrs. Burrows here helping. Then drawing out manure. Got all out but about a load. Brock went down for Ma about five o'clock. Fine day. looking like a thaw. Mr. Walker brought back the oats he borrowed. {Next line written by Clara} Ma at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 15</span></h2> <p>{First half of entry written by Olive} Da and Brock done chores, then we picked eleven geese. Mrs. Burrows here helping. Brock took Ma back to Drayton about four o'clock this afternoon. Raw wind, thawing all day. {Rest of entry written by Clara} Hosheal Hilborn and Georgie Tennyson called this evening to see if I could help her sew. Sold six geese to Gibb Bros. 2 " " T. Henderson Gave 1 to Mrs. Burrows, one to Wismer and our own.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 16</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores. Brock traded a rooster with Arthur Perkin at Rothsay and brought home our cheese from factory. I at town in afternoon. da down for rails. Tom Miller came to make doors, but went to town with Da came along about midnight and went home. fine day. rather mild. Ma at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Thursday, 17 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and cleaning pens. Tom Miller came at noon to make storm doors. raw east wind. snowing. Ma at Grandma's</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday, 18</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring in forenoon. Da helping Jack Walker kill a pig in afternoon. Tom working at doors. Olive, Brock and I down to an "At Home" and presentation in Drayton school. Had an enjoyable day evening. fine day not very cold. Ma at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 19</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and helping Tom at Doors. Brock got Paddy shod in forenoon. Tom went home at night. Jim Davidson buried. quite fine, cold. Ma at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Sunday, 20 1908</span></h2> <p>Brock went down for mother to Grandma's and also brought Willa Coram out. Myrtle Burrows over in afternoon. A sleigh load of young people called in, Mike, Beckie, Jessie Manser, Muriel Robertson, Mr. J. W. Yake Madge Smith, Mr. Daniels. I out for walk on snow shoes. very stormy at times again quite bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 21</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring. Da at town at night. Brock took Mother and Willa back to town in forenoon. very sunny afternoon. Put loft in other hen-pen. English Church Christmas Tree, Rothsay.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, 22</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring. Tom Miller came along at noon. making and fitting storm doors. Olive and I went to town in afternoon. Stayed for Presbyterian Christmas Tree. nice day. Rosalie Brooker gone home to Cleveland today. Mother at Grandma's</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Wednesday, 23 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and helping Tom fit storm doors. Beautiful day. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 24</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done chores. We three at town in afternoon. Da sifted coal ashes. Tom Miller went home this forenoon. Has made five storm doors. $5.00 Lovely day. sleighing poor on concessions. Mother at Grandma's.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Christmas Day (Dominion) Friday 25</span></h2> <p>Choring. Brock drove down to Grandma's after dinner. not very bright. snowing. Mother at Grandma's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Saturday, 26 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and tar papering hen house. rather cold and storming a little all day. Ma at Grandma's. Have about two dozen eggs now.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Sunday, 27</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I went up to church in forenoon. Da went to Grandma's for Ma. Turned out very stormy. High wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Monday, 28</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drawing out manure. Brock took Ma back to Drayton about four o'clock. Charlie Walker and Cecil here in evening. Beautiful day, bright and inclined to mild. Nomination day in Moorefield, for Reeve's and Councillors. {Written sideways in left margin "Sent 47 lbs Butter to Uncle Jim"}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December Tuesday, 29 1908</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring. Brock and Olive to Drayton in afternoon. Brock got a pup from J. J. Dowling. Finished taking out manure in forenoon. Taking down old kitchen in afternoon. Henry Heseltine here in morning. Beautiful bright day. very warm. Da over to see Earl Lowes in evening. He has pneumonia now. Had pleurisy first.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday, 30</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring and drawing parts of the old kitchen and putting it in barn. Olive, Brock and I over to spend the evening at Mr. Craigs. Norman tucker there. lovely afternoon. sleet and rain through night and in morning. Mrs. Morrison called at noon to pay for goose.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thursday, 31</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock choring, took Uncle Rich'd and Morrison's sheep home and brought ours home from Rich'ds. Arthur Booth and Mr Hagerty called this evening. Paid them seven dollars for tongue carrier on binder. very stormy all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Payable- September</span></h2> <p>At party Oct. 6, 1908 Howard and Seth Hilborn. Winnie, Percy and Ross McEwing. Sarah &amp; Watt Burrows. Mary {illegible}, Roy, Myrtle Woods. Hosheal and Retta Hilborn Minnie &amp; Chester Walker Harry &amp; Mabel Philp, Rosalie Brooker {Illegible name} Art. Page Jean Craig. John McKee. Ella Gregory Geo. {illegible}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Payable- October</span></h2> <p>Party at lunch on Moorefield Camp Grounds July 19, 1908. May Gordon; Harry Philp; May McKay; Harry McKay; Olive, Brock and myself. Evening spent at Retta's. July 23, 1908. Olive, May, Harry, Mr. Carrie, Minnie Walker, Mr. Gordon, Miss {Inch?} Mr. C Smith, myself</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Receivable</span></h2> <p>I went up to see Joe Chambers on Aug 1st. Bought a ticket to Owen Sound $1.25 went as Hepworth Parkhead, then took a ticket for Hepworth 10{insert cent symbol}. got a livery from Clarence Lyne for $1.25 and he drove me out to Joe's. Went over to see Aunt Sarah, had tea with her. Sunday morning. Joe and Rachel took me for a row on Mud lake, after dinner Rachel and I walked up to Alberts. Had tea and Albert drove us home. In the mean time Essie and Chrissie arrived at Joe's. they had been camping on the Sauble, all went for a row after tea. Monday, Joe brought us all to Allenford to the 1.40 train Essie Chrissie, Juan, Clara, Aunt Sarah and I. Had Mr. O'Hearme down with us.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Payable- November</span></h2> <p>Party to Elora Rocks June 27, 1908. Harry Philp, Rosalie Brooker, Dave Kemp, Margaret Grout, Joe Higgins, Lillian Corbitt, Harvey Reed, Lizzie Duckering Edith Grant, Rev. Carrie, Mabel Philp, Mary Philp, Olive and myself. Had a nice time.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Receivable</span></h2> <p>Strawberries we have sold.</p> <p>1/2 crate to Mrs. Burrows. 1.00</p> <p>1/2 " " Jack Walker 1.00</p> <p>1 " " Mrs. Hodge 2.00</p> <p>1 " " Mrs. Gordon 2.00</p> <p>1 " " Mrs. Henderson 2.25</p> <p>Gave one crate to Eleanor Walker.</p> <p>" half a " Mabel</p> <p>1/2 crate to Mrs. Burrow for Hetly &amp; Maria 1.00</p> <p>1 " " " Joe MacDonald 2.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Bills Payable - December</span></h2> <p>The Moss Rose, The angels of the flowers one day Beneath a rose tree sleeping lay __ That spirit to whose charge 'tis given To bathe young buds in dews of heaven. Awakening from his light repose, The angel whispered to the rose; "Oh, fondest object of my care, Still fairest found, where all are fair; For the sweet shade thou giv'st to me Ask what thou wilt, tis granted thee". "Then", said the rose, with deepening "On me another grace bestow" glow The spirit paused in silent thought What grace was there that flower had not, 'Twas but a moment, __ o'er the rose a veil of moss the angel throws, and roped in nature's simplest weed could there a flower that rose exceed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Last page in diary, no lines or sections} Far Away. Where is now the merry party I remember long ago, Laughing round the Christmas fireside brightened by its ruddy glow Or in Summer's balmy evening, in the field upon the hay? They have all dispers'd and wander'd- Far away, Far away Some have gone to lands far distant and with strangers made their home Some upon the world of waters all their lives are forced to roam; Some are gone from us forever, longer here they might not stay- They have reached a fairer region Far away- Far away.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/9227a0d5dbfd8c7fe8acf19f2e54d500.pdf 968901aad08afe914d86497b04469dba PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb29155b7e50a8b1ee2fb104dabbd62a.pdf bb8f74091975fedb9a323a6df563f663 PDF Text Text Elizabeth Philp (1864 – 1943) 1897 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Pages 1 to 27 are printed documents - calendars, etc.} {Pages 28 & 29 are blank} Diary for 1897 {Printed list of holidays in 1897} {Pages 31 & 32 are blank} January FRIDAY, 1 (1-364) 1897 Robt choring & working in the shed I up to Rothsay with crock of butter Misty & Mizzling all af SATURDAY, 2 (2-363) Robt choring all day very fine day SUNDAY, 3 (3-362) All at home all day Jas McEwing here for tea. very fine day January MONDAY, 4 (4-361) 1897 Robt choring & over to 14th to vote. fore choring and down to Drayton to hear the state of the pole McEwing & Hamilton Elected. for county very dull wet day bad roads TUESDAY, 5 (5-360) Robt choring fore �fanning up oats & down to Drayton eve. Da & Ma up to Rothsay rather cold WEDNESDAY, 6 (6-359) Robt choring fore & fanning up oats & down to Drayton clear & cold January THURSDAY, 7 (7-358) 1897 Robt choring & down to Drayton with oats & pig Father & I down to Drayton aft Clear & cold FRIDAY, 8 (8-357) Robt choring & fanning up oats & down to Drayton late in the eve, Da & Ma over to Sams very fine SATURDAY, 9 # {crosshatch design drawn after the 9} (9-356) Robt choring & down to Drayton with oats lovely bright day Sam helping Da fan his oats January SUNDAY, 10 (10-355) 1897 At home all day Children down home for a little while very fine day �MONDAY, 11 (11-354) Robt choring & down to Drayton with Mr. North took Irons of bobsleighs down to get fixed very clear bright day TUESDAY, 12 (12-353) Robt choring fore fanning up oats & down to Drayton then up to Rothsay at night. clear & cold January WEDNESDAY, 13 (13-352) 1897 Robt choring fore putting Irons on bobsleighs & started to Draw out Manure trees rimed & looking like soft weather THURSDAY, 14 (14-351) Robt choring fore & drawing out manure aft. very fine day FRIDAY, 15 (15-350) Robt choring fore very fine day. Jim Lowes came here at noon & Tom Lowes here aft. very fine roads looking misly January SATURDAY, 16 (16-349) 1897 Robt choring fore. Drawing out manure aft Tom Lowes came here at noon & went down to Drayton aft �very fine roads. very like soft weather. SUNDAY, 17 (17-348) At home Children & I down home for a while very Dismal day raining almost all day MONDAY, 18 (18-347) Robt choring fore. January TUESDAY, 19 (19-346) 1897 Robt choring & fanning up chop & a load of grain cold & clear WEDNESDAY, 20 (20-345) Robt choring fore. Down at McEwings helping bucher house at four then over to Burrow's helping bucher. Cold but clear. Osc North came down Morn. THURSDAY, 21 (21-344) Robt choring fore. Os North went over for Carrie Robt & Oss went to Drayton aft clear but cold January FRIDAY, 22 (22-343) 1897 Robt choring fore & back on the other place helping Cooper skid logs aft turned out fearful stormy SATURDAY, 23 (23-342) Robt took Carrie home & went round by Drayton choring the rest of day very stormy �SUNDAY, 24 (24-341) very stormy all day I down home a couple of hours Robt up at Richs for a while January MONDAY, 25 (25-340) 1897 Robt choring fore, very fine fanning up chop aft turned terrible stormy at noon TUESDAY, 26 (26-339) Robt choring and helping Perkin thresh his clover all day very cold & stormy WEDNESDAY, 27 (27-338) Robt at Perkin threshing fore. Then aft Dinner moved here & started to thresh aft rather fine but cold. January THURSDAY, 28 (28-337) 1897 Robt finished threshing clover & done up chores & went to Henry Hilborns to thresh aft fine but cold We had four bags of clover FRIDAY, 29 (29-336) Robt, choring fore helping Frank Page kill a beef aft light snow falling. SATURDAY, 30 (30-335) All at home till Eve then children & I down at home. Booth & wife here for an hour or so. �beautiful fine day. Robt choring & down to Drayton with chop. took Carry down at night very fine day January SUNDAY, 31 (31-334) 1897 At home all day till Eve. then children & I down home. Booth & wife here for an hour or so Beautiful bright day. fine sleighing February MONDAY, 1 (32-333) Robt choring fore. Skidding logs aft. Carrie English {English written in later} finished sewing & I took her home very fine TUESDAY, 2 (33-332) Robt choring fore finished logs aft very fine weather February WEDNESDAY, 3 (34-331) 1897 Robt choring fore & down to Drayton for salts for steer up at Richds helping kill beef very fine day THURSDAY, 4 (35-330) Robt choring fore & down to Drayton fore for Salts for steer up at Richds helping kill beef beautiful day Drawing out manure aft FRIDAY, 5 # (36-329) Robt choring fore �drawing out manure aft inclined to be soft mild bright day February SATURDAY, 6 (37-328) 1897 Robt choring fore soft snow falling. turned to rain. drawing out manure aft and out to P.O. eve SUNDAY, 7 (38-327) All at home but down children down home a while Olive seven years old. R.B.S.W. {hand written} MONDAY, 8 (39-326) Robt choring & up to Rothsay with load of corn very fine day Duncan & Fred here for a while February TUESDAY, 9 (40-325) 1897 Robt choring & fanning up chop & oats I down to Drayton aft very fine day Moody got load of straw WEDNESDAY, 10 (41-324) Robt choring fore & out to Drayton aft very fine day 2 THURSDAY, 11 (42-323) Robt choring fore & helping Perkins cut feed clear but very cold raw wind. �February FRIDAY, 12 (43-322) 1897 Robt choring & down at the bush cutting blocks aft Cooper helping very stormy Sold five head of Cattle took down to Noeckers for 110 Dollars SATURDAY, 13 (44-321) Robt choring fore back sawing blocks in the bush. Cooper helping very fine Duncans all over in the Eve Robt 47 years of age & Jim 24 SUNDAY, 14 (45-320) Children down at home a while very blustering & stormy February MONDAY, 15 (46-319) 1897 Robt choring & fanning up oats & down to Drayton got front shoes on horses very fine day TUESDAY, 16 (47-318) Robt choring fore commenced to draw logs out of bush on other place Cooper helping aft very fine day �I over at Sams . aft. WEDNESDAY, 17 (48-317) Robt choring fore drawing logs aft up to Fishers Mill fine day February THURSDAY, 18 (49-316) 1897 Robt choring fore & drawing logs aft very fine day FRIDAY, 19 (50-315) Robt choring fore drawing logs aft finished for the time very fine day SATURDAY, 20 (51-314) Robt choring & fanning up oats & down to Drayton fine fore. Stormy aft Clara & Brock over to Sams with Grandpa. February SUNDAY, 21 (52-313) 1897 Very fine day Both up to see McTavish before leaving McDonnalds place Children all at home �MONDAY, 22 (53-312) Terrible Stormy Robt took children to School & choring rest of the day TUESDAY, 23 (54-311) Robt choring fore Back to our bush working at logs took one load to Fishers mill February WEDNESDAY 24 (55-310) 1897 Robt choring fore, rather stormy working at logs aft fine aft. THURSDAY, 25 (56-309) Robt choring fore at the logs aft Stormy fore rather fine aft FRIDAY, 26 (57-308) Robt choring fore North here for dinner Cooper here for load of straw Robt went to bush for load of logs & took them to mill. fine �February SATURDAY, 27 (58-307) 1897 Robt choring round all day not feeling very well very Stormy roads pretty well filled up. SUNDAY, 28 (59-306) All at home all day but children gdown home for a while very bright clear aft Robt up to Richd for a while March MONDAY, 1 (60-305) Robt gone to take a load of pigs to Moorefield for Sam. Os North here finished the day choring March TUESDAY, 2 (61-304) 1897 Robt choring fore fanning up oats aft & choring fine WEDNESDAY, 3 (62-303) Robt choring fore & fanning up oats take out to Drayton aft with chop fine I down to Drayton aft very stormy THURSDAY, 4 (63-302) Robt down to Drayton for load of chop. Sam went down with me to Drayton aft �fine fore but terrible stormy aft March FRIDAY, 5 (64-301) 1897 Robt choring fore & over to Burrows aft helping kill a beef. Sold to Corbett a caff @ $?7 Hughes brought the Turnip Pulper SATURDAY, 6 * {asterick hand drawn} (65-300) Robt choring & down to Drayton for Sams & Das flour then up to the factory to Milk letting. round to Sams with flour & home very fine bright day SUNDAY, 7 (66-299) very bright Day. Mother & I over to Sams . aft. Robt gone to Tuckers with with Daisy Deane Fifteenth anniversary of our wedding March MONDAY, 8 (67-298) 1897 Rob,t took a calf over to Moorefield. home & spent the rest of the day choring fine TUESDAY, 9 (68-297) Robt choring fore. Mizzling " {fore} Robt started to draw out manure rather soft & foggy WEDNESDAY, 10 (69-296) Robt choring fore drawing out manure aft very fine day roads very soft & sloppy �I down at home helping cut out squares for a quilt. March THURSDAY, 11 (70-295) 1897 Robt choring fore & drawing out manure finished very fine day Mother & I sewed quilt together. FRIDAY, 12 (71-294) Robt choring fore fanning up chop & oats aft rather fine & soft fore, very stormy aft SATURDAY, 13 (72-293) Robt choring fore out to Drayton aft with oats & chop very fine day Sam went to Palmerston to meet Eliza Porter March SUNDAY, 14 (73-292) 1897 All at home except Clara & Olive went to see Grandpa & Grandma frightful stormy all day MONDAY, 15 (74-291) Robt choring & drawing up wood to the house & down to Fathers fine bright day TUESDAY, 16 (75-290) Robt choring fore & drawing up wood & down to Fathers. I went over to Sams for Eliza Porter then all down to Drayton to an At home in the hall of the I.O.F �March WEDNESDAY, 17 (76-289) 1897 Robt choring & drawing up wood. Emma & May & Nellie Gordon. Eliza Porter here till night & then Robt took her over to Sams & brought Mother home Dr MacWilliam opened the lump on the Babys head {head underlined in blue ink. and Harold Benson written in blue ink below} Brigh lovely day THURSDAY, 18 (77-288) Robt choring & drawing up wood very dull & foggy L{on}e Flath here an hour or so Da gone to Drayton got letters from the boys Roads braking FRIDAY, 19 (78-287) Robt choring & gone to take a load of Moveables over to the Eight of peel for McTavish. roads very soft enclined to be soft heavy rain March SATURDAY, 20 (79-286) 1897 Robt choring fore & up to McTavishs for a load of oats to keep in store for some time then took straw down to Fathers Joe Chambers came down & staid all night with us rather fine SUNDAY, 21 (80-285) Robt choring & then we took Joe over to Sams & brought Eliza back with us to stay at Mothers.all night very bright day. Children went down to Mothers �MONDAY, 22 (81-284) Robt choring fore Then Joe & Sam came over & all went down to Drayton. aft very bright & warm but roads soft & bare Robt & Clara over at Sams at night Clara 12 years old March TUESDAY, 23 (82-283) 1897 Robt choring fore Sam took Joe & Eliza to station for home Robt started to put on logs at Fishers putting on all aft, soft wet snow falling very disagreeable WEDNESDAY, 24 (83-282) Robt choring putting on logs & drawing home lumber soft snow falling miserable day THURSDAY, 25 (84-281) Robt choring putting on logs & bringing home lumber finer March FRIDAY, 26 (85-280) 1897 Robt taking in logs & putting them on & drawing lumber home & Choring miserably soft underfoot �SATURDAY, 27 (86-279) Robt choring & gone up for the last load of lumber choring & down to Drayton to meet Jim at night Home for a couple of weeks if not sent for SUNDAY, 28 (87-278) at home fore Children & I down home aft Jim & Robt over to Sams very fine day thawing March MONDAY, 29 (88-277) 1897 Robt choring & fanning up chop & down to Drayton with it & to get the horses shod. fearful bare roads took crock of butter to Blilers TUESDAY, 30 (89-276) Robt choring & taking down Straw to Da Jim helping drawing manure aft Da & Ma down to McLennans beautiful bright day roads bad 3 WEDNESDAY, 31 (90-275) Robt choring fore & drawing out manure. finished. fine day Jim & I up to Rothsay Jim at Edmisons & I up to see Ellen Stone. Jim got word to go back. Jim gone over to Sams at night very fine day. �April THURSDAY, 1 (91-274) 1897 Robt choring fore fine day Robt trimming some evergreens & choring round. Mother & I over to Sams to see Baby. Dr. Mc. opened a lump on its shoulder. fine but roads very bad FRIDAY, 2 * {asterisk hand drawn} (92-273) Robt choring & then both up to Norths. had a fine visite Went to see the triplets all doing well. Six weeks old SATURDAY, 3 (93-272) Robt choring. Alex Withers here for oats Robt ovr to Sams bee, the bee put off on account of Andrew Barrys death. killed by a tree falling. aged 22 years. April SUNDAY, 4 (94-271) 1897 Robt choring & down to Hilborns with Fancy & up to his Fathers to see Ellen Stone. Mother & I up over to Mr Barrys . roads fearful bad. looking very like rain raining hard at night MONDAY, 5 (95-270) Robt, choring fore. At Andrew Barrys Funeral aft very large one, & the roads terrible bad. TUESDAY, 6 (96-269) Rob,t, choring fore & up to Rothsay with Judy to leave her till their cow comes in. Round to Sams to wood bee aft dark & dull fore �rather fine aft roads bad April WEDNESDAY, 7 (97-268) 1897 Rob,t choring fore fanning up oats & took them to Drayton aft. dull & heavy looking roads bad THURSDAY, 8 (98-267) Rob,t choring & fanning oats. fore took them to Drayton aft. snowing heavy all aft. Young Moodys here with sleigh for oats FRIDAY, 9 (99-266) Rob,t choring fore got eight head of cattle dehorned over at Burrows helping kill pigs aft. rather fine. April SATURDAY, 10 (100-265) 1897 Rob,t choring fore & Da helping fan load of oats. took them to Drayton aft. I gone over to see about getting Carrie & Round by Drayton raw & cold very bad roads SUNDAY, 11 (101-264) At home all day Children & I down home a while very fine bright day MONDAY, 12 (102-263) Robt. choring fore & up to Newstead's sawing wood aft. very fine day Art Garneau brought out a Kite & Jack. �April TUESDAY, 13 (103-262) 1897 Robt choring fore & down to Drayton with load of chop. got it back with him raining almost all day. very dull WEDNESDAY, 14 (104-261) Robt choring fore & up sawing wood at Newsteads aft. dull fore rather fine aft. THURSDAY, 15 (105-260) Robt choring fore & fanning up chop & taking it down. Drayton horse Show Children & I up at Richd's aft very fine day April FRIDAY, 16 (106-259) 1897 Good Friday Robt choring fore & at Coopers wood bee in McEwings bush dull fore. Mother & I washing blankets SATURDAY, 17 (107-258) Robt choring fore & loading turnips. took them to Rothsay came home & went to Drayton for chop. rather fine day. Os North came for Jack SUNDAY, 18 (108-257) At home all day Easter Sunday Children & I down home for tea turned very windy aft. �April MONDAY, 19 (109-256) 1897 Rob,t choring fore Snowing & very windy & raw fanning up grain aft TUESDAY, 20 (110-255) Robt choring & started to Palmerston with a grist at early dinner. home & brought four hundred of flour very cold raw wind WEDNESDAY, 21 (111-254) Robt choring fore & building fence between barn & Driving house very sultry & looking like rain. the two girls over to Sams. all day & walked home April THURSDAY, 22 (112-253) 1897 Robt choring fore & at Burrows wood bee aft very fine day. over to Englishs for Carrie & round by Drayton at night FRIDAY, 23 (113-252) Robt choring fore Da helping fan up seed grain. very fine heavy rain all aft. SATURDAY, 24 (114-251) Robt choring fore & fanning up seed grain. very fine day Carrie walked home Robt gone to Drayton at night for Timothy seed. April SUNDAY, 25 (115-250) 1897 All at home all day �Mother here a while aft very heavy rain about noon but got fine toward Evening MONDAY, 26 (116-249) Robt choring & fanning up oats Da helping dull weather We emp{y}ed straw ticks TUESDAY, 27 (117-248) Robt choring fore fanning up grain Da helping. rather fine Ma & I cleaning the sparerooms April WEDNESDAY 28 (118-247) 1897 Robt choring fore Drawing up hay from other place Wat Burrows helping fine Da & Ma gone over to see Robt Mitchell THURSDAY, 29 (119-246) Robt choring fore & picking stone of the ground for the wheat looking very like rain Mother & I cleaning front room. FRIDAY, 30 (120-245) Robt started to plough sod. ground hardly fit �very backward spring May SATURDAY, 1 (121-244) 1897 Robt choring & piling lumber aft very Dull & Mizzling SUNDAY, 2 (122-243) Misserable dull day Both up to Rothsay aft Children all at home. MONDAY, 3 (123-242) Robt choring fore & finished piling lumber & started to pile wood Mother & I down to Drayton Mizzling dull day May TUESDAY, 4 (124-241) 1897 Robt finished piling wood & choring and fixing up things aft rather fine day WEDNESDAY, 5 (125-240) Robt choring & taking manure of potatoes pits Moving them in to barns Da helping very fine day THURSDAY, 6 (126-239) Robt choring. feeling terrible miserable took seven pigs to Moorefield ploughing rest of day. Sam & Chriss gone to Drayton, left Baby with me �rather fine day Ma 34 years old May FRIDAY, 7 (127-238) 1897 Robt choring, & ploughing Sod all day. very fine day Da gone to Drayton at noon for a piece of the plough SATURDAY, 8 (128-237) Robt choring, & ploughing sod then down to Adams for the old black pig very fine day SUNDAY, 9 (129-236) Children & I down home for a while & left Orton & rest of us went to the bush for wild flowers very hot rain at milking time. & heavy wind May MONDAY, 10 (130-235) 1897 Rob,t spring-toothing barley & wheat ground at it all day rather fine TUESDAY, 11 (131-234) Robt finished spring toothing & harrowed both pieces fore, them went to McEwings for barley aft sowed both pieces aft WEDNESDAY, 12 (132-233) Robt went out to spring tooth �heavy rain & hail at noon. ploughing potato patch aft very late wet spring May THURSDAY, 13 (133-232) 1897 Robt spring toothing forenoon & aft till four oclock. then heavy shower. Mrs Boothe here for a couple of hours FRIDAY, 14 (134-231) Robt choring up & fixing place for calves. down to McEwings aft getting Insurance applicaton made out Steady rain all day till four oclock then I went up to Rothsay for Ealenor. SATURDAY, 15 135-230) Robt choring & building fence round barn yard rather fine today. May SUNDAY, 16 (136-229) 1897 Rather fine day I took all the children up to Rothsay aft. Robt at home all day MONDAY, 17 (137-228) Robt sowing oats & harrowing them fine day �4 TUESDAY, 18 (138-227) Robt springtoothing fore & sowing peas aft fine day May WEDNESDAY, 19 (139-226) 1897 Robt spring toothing fore & sowing peas aft very fine day looking like rain at night THURSDAY, 20 (140-225) Robt spring toothing fore commenced to rain about ten oclock heavy rain all aft Mr. {Mr written possibly by Clara} McEwing here to tell us Murphy has a fearful shoulder. Robt down to see him very late seeding have about forty acres to put in yet FRIDAY, 21 (141-224) {Possibly Clara writing} Da down to see Merphy in forenoon Da back on other place spring toothing land very wet. Ma gone to Drayton. fine day. May SATURDAY, 22 (142-223) 1897 {possibly Clara writing} Da finished sowing oats in the big field at the line fence �Rather fine day. SUNDAY, 23 (143-222) Ma and us children down to Grandma's Uncle Jim came home on the wheel about ten o'clock. Heavy rain in morning Da up at Grandpa Philps. Uncle Jim over at Uncle Sams. MONDAY, 24 (144-221) {Elizabeth resumes writing} Robt spring toothing in the back field all day rather fine day May TUESDAY, 25 (145-220) 1897 Robt sowing & harrowing oats all day rather fine cool wind WEDNESDAY, 26 (146-219) Robt spring toothing all day Brown here sowing very fine day Carrie came to sew for children THURSDAY, 27 (147-218) Robt spring toothing all day Brown & Harrie. Tom & Watt all here helping very fine cool day May FRIDAY, 28 (148-217) 1897 Robt working corn ground �Mizzling all forenoon dull & cold SATURDAY, 29 (149-216) Robt working in corn ground fore @ Drayton at noon for corn I took Carrie home aft Finished corn ground & sowed it rather fine SUNDAY, 30 (150-215) At home all day till Evening then both over to Duncans very cold wind May MONDAY, 31 (151-214) 1897 Robt spredding manure all day rather dull & Mizzling cold wind June TUESDAY, 1 (152-213) Robt. spredding manure on the mangol ground fore. single ploughing mangol ground. very drying day. windy WEDNESDAY, 2 (153-212) Robt working on mangol ground fore, & in the aft gone back on other place to spring toothing then over to Duncans at night for barley. fine June THURSDAY, 3 (154-211) 1897 Robt gone to Drayton to get the horses Shod. & a lot of more fixing up things done. �raining most of the day FRIDAY, 4 (155-210) Robt working potato ground & planting them rather fine day but cold in the evening SATURDAY, 5 (156-209) Robt up at his Fathers all day. I down to Drayton aft & took the Girls along to Englishs to stay all night little rain at evening June SUNDAY, 6 (157-208) 1897 At home all day Children came home at noon. heavy rain aft. MONDAY, 7 (158-207) Robt down to Helfe Hilborns to help take down his barns heavy rain afternoon TUESDAY, 8 (159-206) Robt at Hilborns this forenoon digging between the little Evergreens aft Mother & I making soap. very fine day June WEDNESDAY, 9 (160-205) 1897 Robt spredding manure on the turnip ground rather fine day THURSDAY, 10 (161-204) Robt working up Mangol ground fore. rigdging up & sowing Mangols aft very fine day �FRIDAY, 11 (162-203) Robt drawing out manure onto the turnip ground all day fine June SATURDAY, 12 (163-202) 1987 Robt working on Turnip ground & Spredding manure Washing the sheep aft fine over to Bill Hodges at night SUNDAY, 13 (164-201) All at home all day beautiful day MONDAY, 14 (165-200) Robt sowing x & seeding down barley away back on the other place. all day. land none too fit. Mother & I at Drayton aft very warm finished seeding June TUESDAY, 15 (166-199) 1897 Robt gone back to Harrow fore drawing out manure aft Aunty Gass here Carrie came to sew WEDNESDAY, 16 (167-198) {Someone else writing} At Hilborns Raising all day raised with Tachel down to drayton at night to get a letter from Willie THURSDAY, 17 (168-197) Shearing Sheep all day over to hodges in Evining down toHome at night to see about Going east �June FRIDAY, 18 (169-196) 1897 Drawing manure all day for turnips SATURDAY, 19 (170-195) Gone to Palmerston with wool warm day Wool worth 19 cts per lb Cash had 110 lbs. Willie came home by night train Chriss here. aft SUNDAY, 20 (171-194) At home all day Jim came up on wheel Sam and Chriss here & Willie June MONDAY, 21 (172-193) 1897 Drawing out manure Morning then ploughing Sam helping Williel and Grandma gone to Ottawa TUESDAY, 22 (173-192) working turnip land all day Orton two years old WEDNESDAY, 23 (174-191) working turnip lang all day June THURSDAY, 24 (175-190) 1897 finished working turnips and sowing in Evening Eliza took sick Dr here Eliza gone to bed with Symptoms of fever pults 122. Tempture 102. FRIDAY, 25 (176-189) working head lands and sowing fore noon Cutting thistels aft warm day {different writer} Clara gone up to School to have the picture taken �Clara stopped School SATURDAY, 26 (177-188) {different writer} Choring and cutting thistels all day June SUNDAY, 27 (178-187) 1897 At home all day Miss Duncan here Sam and Criss here Eliza in bed very warm MONDAY, 28 (179-186) Choring and cutting thistels all day up to Teviotdale to see about a girl TUESDAY, 29 (180-185) Choring and cutting thistels all day June WEDNESDAY, 30 (181-184) 1897 {Elizabeth resumes writing} Robt finished cutting thistles in the barley very hot Grandpa Philp & Miss Stone here aft. Ellen took away all the dirty cloths to wash for me July THURSDAY, 1 (182-183) Choring around all day up to woodes at night Aunty Gass came to see me. Chriss over aft. Aunty Gass went home with her FRIDAY, 2 (183-182) Scuffling potatoes and corn very warm Eliza up for first time Miss Duncan here Emma down all day Mary & Emma done some baking July SATURDAY, 3 (184-181) 1897 hoeing potatoes and choring all day very warm Miss Duncan here Eliza up Dr McWilliam here picking stone on oats aft noon fearful hot �Grandpa Philp down with the cloths washed & ironed & some baking SUNDAY, 4 (185-180) at home all day Miss Duncan here Eliza very poorly Dr Mac McWilliam here Jim came home in morning very warm. Jim took Miss Duncan home 5 MONDAY, 5 (186-179) Started road woork Thermometer 90 deg in shade Brown drawing & shoveling July TUESDAY, 6 (187-178) 1897 Working on road drawing Gravel Brown driving team. WEDNESDAY, 7 (188-177) Working on road finished Orton got hurt fearful hot weather Brown driving team Peter Doyl died Gregory Mill Burned very hot weather THURSDAY, 8 (189-176) Down to Drayton morning to see Dr Home and choring fore {different writer} Poor little Orton took change for the worst at noon & Died about four oclock Mary Duncan here July FRIDAY, 9 (190-175) 1897 Robt & Sam gone to see about a lot in Derry {?dd} Jim came home at Eleven. Terrible sorrowful day Jim & John Gordon went to Palmerston to meet Dick & Eliza Porter. �SATURDAY, 10 (191-174) Dear Little Orton buried at twelve left the house at Eleven Mrs Edmison & Aunty Philp staid at the house. Robt took Mrs Edmison home aft Jim went to Drayton to send a message to Ma to know when she would be home Miss Duncan went home SUNDAY, 11 (192-173) Aunt Eliza Died Miss Duncan here with us all day Jim & Eliza here rain fore. Much cooler Jim & Eliza over at Sams eve July MONDAY, 12 (193-172) 1897 Robt gone to Palmers Harriston for lumber Eliza helped me wash very fine cool day. Da took her over to Sams Eve fine day little rain at night TUESDAY, 13 (194-171) Robt scuffiling potatos & banking them went to Rothsay but rained heavy aft Dick & Eliza came over aft. Robt took Eliza to Drayton to train to go home. WEDNESDAY, 14 (195-170) Robt mowing the grass round the front & back doors & up to Rothsay all aft Children & I down home scrubbing & fixing up for Ma Comming home. �Miss Duncan came in the Eve. July THURSDAY, 15 (196-169) 1897 Robt paris greening potatoes fore I gone down to meet Mother on the 11.30. Robt gone with load of Cheese to Moorefield & round by Drayton & got Horses shod. Dick Chambers went along pretty hot day FRIDAY, 16 (197-168) Robt gone back to scuffle fore .. then down to McEwings helping with barn aft Mother, Children, & I round to the cemetry aft frightful heavy rain after five in the eve. SATURDAY, 17 (198-167) Robt at McEwings all day helping at barn. then down to Drayton for the groceries Sam & Dick went along fine day July SUNDAY, 18 (199-166) 1897 At home all day children & I down home a little while Much cooler MONDAY, 19 (200-165) Robt hoeing turnips fore. greening potatoes aft Mother & I washing blankets & quilts looking very like rain put down 7 big gems of gooseberries & rheubarb TUESDAY, 20 (201-164) Robt gone to Drayton with a load of chop choring & down to the mill for it in the eve. rain aft �July WEDNESDAY, 21 (202-163) 1897 {lines of child's scribbling} Robt hoeing children & I down to Drayton & round by Englishs to pay Carrie. Both over to Hilborns at night Robt gone down to see Craigs boys THURSDAY, 22 (203-162) Robt hoeing turnips all day Children & I at Grandman Burrows funeral aft. rain at night. Mary Duncan & Maggie Bell here after the funeral. FRIDAY, 23 (204-161) Robt went out to hoe but a heavy rain fell fore. choring round aft very dull. July SATURDAY, 24 (205-160) 1897 Rob,t hoeing turnips all day Pages boys & Craigs boys here helping hoe Robt down to Drayton at night fine day SUNDAY, 25 (206-159) All down to Mothers a little while rather fine day Sam & Chriss over home Grandpa Philp 78 years �MONDAY, 26 (207-158) Robt hoeing turnips finished first time going through them. Pages twins helping and Craigs Boys here aft quite a heavy rain Eve. July TUESDAY, 27 (208-157) 1897 Robt went away to hunt the too pigs. found them and took them to Hodges very dull rainy day. What is written for today was done on Wednesday WEDNESDAY, 28 (209-156) What is written for today was done on Tuesday Robt choring round fore took Mark out to get Shod aft home & cleaned out chips out of wood house & Emptied Leach barrels Miserable dull day Mizzling all day THURSDAY, 29 (210-155) Robt gone to bush to pick berries fore got pailful & went to plough aft in the pasture field rather fine July FRIDAY, 30 (211-154) 1897 Robt scuffled turnips fore Greening potatoes aft and Robt hoeing in the potatoe patch aft Eve fearful heavy storm of rain, thunder & lightening about milking time Mr North called in Eve �SATURDAY, 31 (212-153) Robt hoein ploughing fore in the pasture field. hoeing turnips aft rather fine day but ground wet. Both over to Hodges at night Ma with the Children August SUNDAY, 1 (213-152) Jim came home on the wheel Clara, Olive & I up to Church. Brock at home with Robt at home the rest of the day very fine day August MONDAY, 2 (214-151) 1897 Robt started haying mowing in the field next to Trask. Jim took Ma & the Children over to Sams. raked & put up hay Evening very fine forenoon TUESDAY, 3 (215-150) Robt mowing Das piece of hay then mowing in our own field. fore. Robt raking & putting up hay aft Children & I round to Craigs to get the boys to help in the hay WEDNESDAY, 4 (216-149) Robt finished mowing in the field next to Trask. mowed the clover in front & cut round field at the corner fine forenoon Aft raining a little all aft Scuffling in the turnip patch �August THURSDAY, 5 (217-148) 1897 Robt hoeing the bean patch fore fine drying morning raking hay next to Trask & finished putting it up Willie Craig here fine drying aft Ma & Girls gone up to Rothsay FRIDAY, 6 (218-147) Rob,t drawing in hay all day finished the field next to Trasks Art Garneau Craig & boys here helping draw in very fine day Da drawing up loads with Nell & then took Molly aft. SATURDAY, 7 (219-146) Rob,t mowed down the corner field very fine day. Da went to Drayton for the Sugar from Jims August SUNDAY, 8 (220-145) 1897 At home all day threatening rain Sam & Chriss over home Evening MONDAY, 9 (211-144) Robt drawing in hay fore Art Garneau here fore. heavy short rain at noon Oss North, Man & team here at noon but had to go home on account of the rain Robt scuffed turnips all aft Mizzling aft �TUESDAY, 10 (222-143) Robt choring round fore Mizzling & very dull Took load of chop out to Drayton aft. dull August WEDNESDAY, 11 (223-142) 1897 Robt went with Dutchess to Tuckers fore. then in the aft putting up hay turned out fine aft THURSDAY, 12 (244-141) Robt mowing clover fore heavy short rain at noon cutting fence corners a while aft then putting up hay Eve. I went over to get help at Craigs Eve FRIDAY, 13 (225-140) Robt drawing in hay all day Art Garneau & Mr Craig here all day Craigs boys here aft. took in a load of rakings for Da in Eve fine day August SATURDAY, 14 (226-139) 1897 Rob,t drawing in hay all day. little rain at night Art Garneau & Mr Craig helping all day SUNDAY, 15 (227-138) All at home all day looking like rain raining a little Evening �MONDAY, 16 (228-137) Robt gone back on other place to mow clover worket till 11 o/clock then heavy rain. moving straw all aft in the barn August TUESDAY, 17 (229-136) 1897 Robt gone back to finish mowing clover on other place. fore. Then in the aft. mowing down the too pieces of barley. rather windy & cool. no rain today Aunty Gass & Bobs wife here aft WEDNESDAY, 18 (230-135) Robt raking & putting up hay back on other place till five oclock. then heavy rain Craig here aft. THURSDAY, 19 (231-134) Very dull Robt mowing fence corners. aft back on other place Shaking up a few winrows & putting it up after supper drying aft August FRIDAY, 20 (232-133) 1897 Robt gone over to Craigs & Sams & raking up the barley fore. Craigs boys here aft helping draw in the barley. very fine aft. SATURDAY, 21 (233-132) Robt stacking hay back on other place. Drury, Cooper Charlie Walker & Art Garneau here helping finished about five oclock. then drawing in too loads of barley after Supper fine all day �SUNDAY, 22 (234-131) Children & I up to Church morn Jim came home & went back next morning. fine all day Childrin & I down home for a while August MONDAY, 23 (235-130) 1897 Cooper & Robt drew in a gag of barley & then went back & tied up Coopers flax & loaded up too loads took it to mill aft & then went back & fixed the top of hay stack fine day TUESDAY, 24 (236-129) Rob,t got out the bindger & cut the piece of spring wheat fore Then down at McEwings helping aft helping move out the barn fine all day till might then rain. WEDNESDAY, 25 (237-128) Rob,t helping at McEwings all day. very fine day. rather cool. August THURSDAY, 26 (238-127) 1897 Rob,t at McEwing helping forenoon then raking over barley ground. after supper drew it in very fine day. FRIDAY, 27 (239-126) Robt cutting oats with the binder from ten till half past six very fine day. Mr Fielding here with tea took 17 lbs of green & 2 lbs of black. @ 40¢ SATURDAY, 28 (240-125) Rob,t shocking oats all day �very nice day August SUNDAY, 29 (241-124) 1897 Looking very like rain but cleared off till Evening Both over at Sams aft. took Brock with us a heavy rain at night. MONDAY, 30 (242-123) Rob,t cutting oats between the peas . . & stooking up in the Evening. very fine day. TUESDAY, 31 (243-122) Rob,t shocking oats forenoon and afternoon started to cut oats on the other place. fine day. September WEDNESDAY, 1 (244-121) 1897 Robt shocking up oats away back on the other place fore moving straw in the barn aft dull fore. & raining very steady all aft. THURSDAY, 2 (245-120) Robt down to Drayton with chop fore. Cutting oats aft cool & fine FRIDAY, 3 (246-119) Robt cutting oats all day very fine day Mother & I down to Drayton aft. September SATURDAY, 4 (247-118) 1897 Robt finished cutting oats on other place & cut Das patch before dinner Art here all day �Both shocking up afternoon SUNDAY, 5 (248-117) Girls & Jim up to Church Morning Both up to Rothsay at night very fine day Jim Clara & Ma down to Drayton Church aft. MONDAY, 6 (249-116) Robt drawing in wheat and oats all day very hot Art Craig & (two boys here aft) Jim & all the Children over to Sams aft September TUESDAY, 7 (250-115) 1897 Robt drawing in oats all day Art & Craig here looking like rain but kept fine WEDNESDAY, 8 (251-114) Very fine weather Craig boys & Art here helping draw oats all day fine THURSDAY, 9 (252-113) drawing oats all day Art & Wm. Rolicka Rockela here helping September FRIDAY, 10 (253-112) 1897 Robt finished drawing oats & pulled the peas. took load of oats up to Rothsay after night fine day �Wm Rockela here all day SATURDAY, 11 (254-111) Raining fore Robt choring Gone to get horses shod aft down again at night to take back twine to Henrys SUNDAY, 12 (255-110) At home all day down to Mothers fine day September MONDAY, 13 (256-109) 1897 Robt choring forenoon went to Palmerston aft for flour fine cool day. Got two baskets of plums for 50¢. TUESDAY, 14 (257-108) Robt cutting barley from 10 oclock finished cutting for this season I down to Drayton aft very hot aft WEDNESDAY, 15 (258-107) Robt & Craig Shocking barley fore Craig Boys here aft all drawing & stacking peas finished peas Jim up from Guelph �September THURSDAY, 16 (259-106) 1897 Robt covering pea Stacks & Down to Drayton for the fruit from Guelph helping Perkin all aft fine FRIDAY, 17 (260-105) Robt over to Sams all day helping with peas fine day heavy frost SATURDAY, 18 (261-104) Robt drawing in the barley Craig & Boys here till three oclock Robt back mowing a few oats & getting then in finished Harvest. fine day September SUNDAY, 19 (262-103) 1897 At home all day Children & I down at home Sam & Chriss over aft. cold & cloudy MONDAY, 20 (263-102) Ma gone back to North Gower to wait on Aunt Be{tty} Sam took her to Arthur Station Carrie here to sew Robt started to cut the corn fine day big frost that cut the corn TUESDAY, 21 (264-101) Robt cutting corn fine day �September WEDNESDAY, 22 (265-100) 1897 Robt working among the corn took Carrie home & went round by Drayton at night fine day THURSDAY, 23 (266-99) Robt shocking corn finished the corn very fine weather. Went to Drayton for the Tomatoes FRIDAY, 24 (267-98) Robt asking hands to thresh & helping Perkin a few hours fore. Fisher Here threshing pea Stack Aft. very fine. Carrie here aft September SATURDAY, 25 (268-97) 1897 Robt helping Cooper thresh till 3 oclock then choring & straightening up things rest of day very fine Week SUNDAY, 26 (269-96) All at home all day very high wind Bill Gass here aft MONDAY, 27 (270-95) Rob,t started to take up the potatoes terrible lot rotten rather fine �September TUESDAY, 28 (271-94) 1897 Rob,t finished taking up the potatoes had about 16 bags & the small ones fine day Mr Butterworth here for a sheep WEDNESDAY, 29 (272-93) Robt covering potato pit & getting ready to draw wood. Drawing wood aft fine weather THURSDAY, 30 (273-92) Drawing wood all day from the bush & piling in the wood house. October FRIDAY, 1 (274-91) 1897 Robt still drawing wood to the woodhouse down to Drayton at night Saturday, 2 (275-90) Robt finished drawing to woodhouse fore. Then drawing up wood to thresh. down to Drayton at night for a barrel of pares from Willie SUNDAY, 3 (276-89) Jim came up & went over to Sams till noon then Robt & Jim went up to Palmerston to John Jennings funeral Sam & Chriss over in the Eve. very hot dry weather �October MONDAY, 4 (277-88) 1897 Robt piling wood & gone to George Drurys threshing very hot & Smoky weather TUESDAY, 5 (278-87) Robt threshing at Burrows all day from 11 o clock. Took Brock down to Drayton to get too Teeth fixed. Drayton show little rain at night WEDNESDAY, 6 (279-86) Robt finished at Burrows & went on to Trasks mizzling & dull all day October THURSDAY, 7 (280-85) 1897 Robt threshing at Garner Pages all day rather fine day FRIDAY, 8 (281-84) Robt helping Hilborn thresh till three oclock then went to McEwings rest of day rather fine day 7 SATURDAY, 9 (282-83) Robt choring fore Down to Drayton with chop. aft fine day but cold wind at night �October SUNDAY, 10 (283-82) 1897 Children & Grandpa over to Sams for dinner I went over to the graveyard aft. Met Children comming home & took them round with me very cold wind Evening MONDAY, 11 (284-81) Robt drawing in corn fore down to Drayton aft for chop went for a load of wood to the bush looking very like rain heavy rain all night TUESDAY, 12 (285-80) Robt drawing out manure rather dull October WEDNESDAY, 13 (286-79) 1897 Robt commenced to plough started on this place fine weather THURSDAY, 14 (287-78) Robt took lambs to Drayton fore ploughing aft & up to Rothsay at night fine FRIDAY, 15 (288-77) Robt ploughing all day fine �October SATURDAY, 16 (289-76) 1897 Robt ploughing all day ground frightful hard fine weather Mary Duncan here SUNDAY, 17 (290-75) All at home Jim came up from Guelph on Wheel very fine Mary Duncan here MONDAY, 18 (291-74) Robt ploughing all day cool October TUESDAY, 19 (292-73) 1897 Robt ploughing all day fine & hasy Da gone to Arthur for Meet 917mother. WEDNESDAY, 20 (293-72) Raining. Robt ploughing till eleven raining again about four. Craigs boys brought over a dressed sheep. THURSDAY, 21 (294-71) Robt ploughing all day Mother & I peeling pears & preserving them fine cool day. �October FRIDAY, 22 (295-70) 1897 Rob,t ploughing all day Mother & I picking the Geese Cooper laying the floor in there wood house very fine day SATURDAY, 23 (296-69) Robt ploughing all day very fine weather Robt at Drayton at night SUNDAY, 24 (297-68) Children & I down home Jim up home Sam & Chriss there Bill Gass Aunty & Ann Eliza there aft. very fine day October MONDAY, 25 (298-67) 1897 Robt ploughing all day very fine day TUESDAY, 26 (299-66) Robt ploughing all day very fine weather brought in the Cabbage WEDNESDAY, 27 (300-65) Robt over at Sams Threshing all day very fine day �October THURSDAY, 28 (301-64) 1897 Robt ploughing all day very fine FRIDAY, 29 (302-63) Rob,t ploughing all day looking dark like snow at night SATURDAY, 30 (303-62) Rob,t ploughing all day. groungd white with snow finished in that field all but head land. October SUNDAY, 31 (304-61) 1897 Robt & all at home till Eve. Children & I down home for a while. gone back to see young cattle. very fine day November MONDAY, 1 (305-60) Robt gone over to Flaths for our heiffer filling up chop & took it to Drayton. & brought home a little barrel of Sugar from Guelph. Topping turnips aft. dull like rain down for the chop at night TUESDAY, 2 (306-59) Robt choring fore raining from 10 oclock choring round aft Steady drizzling rain �November WEDNESDAY, 3 (307-58)1897 Robt started to take in Turnips Topping & harrowing them out Da helping Top very fine day THURSDAY, 4 (308-57) Robt drawing in turnips Craigs boys here aft very fine day FRIDAY, 5 (309-56) Robt working at turnips Willie Craig & J{oh}nie here Mr Craig took load of Turnips to Rothsay to Grandpa Philp Mother & I went to Drayton aft started to rain November SATURDAY, 6 (310-55) 1897 Robt choring & throwing back turnips in the roothouse topping Turnips all aft. Miserable day snowing & Mizzling all day SUNDAY, 7 (311-54) Children & I went over to Sams aft very fine & mild. MONDAY, 8 (312-53) Robt choring & pulling turnips with hoe all day �Miserable day November TUESDAY, 9 (313-52) 1897 Robt drawing in corn fore. heavy fall of snow Robt choring aft Miserable snowy day WEDNESDAY, 10 (314-51) Robt choring Rich here fore cutting corn. & out for a load of turnips cold & frosty THURSDAY, 11 (315-50) Raining Robt took girls up to School. & choring fore brought in two loads of Turnips toward Evening November FRIDAY, 12 (316-49) 1897 Robt choring fore & wheeling out the morter out of the stable. heavy wind all af day & snowing in flurries SATURDAY, 13 (317-48) Robt choring fore. covered potatoe pits unloaded a load of turnips & brought in one. & went to Drayton at night. cold and snowing some SUNDAY, 14 (318-47) All at home all day. very dull fore. Snowing & sleeting towards Evening. Booth & Mrs. Here for two hrs. �very dull & miserable weather. November MONDAY, 15 (319-46) 1897 Robt choring fore & drawing turnips all aft. a foggy, dark, dirty day sloppy & soft underfoot TUESDAY, 16 (320-45) Robt choring fore drawing in Turnips. topping very little sunshine aft cold wind & drawing in Some more heavy rain last night colder & freezing at night WEDNESDAY, 17 (321-44) Robt choring & working at the turnips one of Craigs boys here. cold but clean under foot November THURSDAY, 18 (322-43) 1897 Robt working at turnips all day Craigs boys took Star to Drayton & helped aft with turnips Wat Burrows helping fine day to take up roots finished turnips FRIDAY, 19 (323-42) Robt choring & working at the turnips all day took load of turnips to Charlie Stepenson. aft not very fine SATURDAY, 20 (324-41) Robt choring & fanning up chop & took it & Some lumber to be dressed to Drayton �rather fine day November SUNDAY, 21 (325-40) 1897 Dull kind of day at home Except down to Mothers for a while cold wind at night MONDAY, 22 (326-39) Robt choring & down out aft for the carrots Charley came aft Robt gone to Drayton for chop & lumber in the Eve, Da & Ma here helping chop Cabbage for Saurkraut TUESDAY, 23 (327-38) Robt choring all day & Charlie gone to Perkins threshing {writer changes for next line} Da drawing in corn. November WEDNESDAY, 24 (328-37) 1897 Robt choring fore Charlie at Perkin & gone to Frank Pages aft. Down helping kill pig aft Sam helping THURSDAY, 25 (329-36) Robt choring fore Charlie at Frank Pages threshing 8 FRIDAY, 26 (330-35) Charlie choring all day Robt gone out to plough but it started to rain & had to stop Mr North came down �November SATURDAY, 27 (331-34) 1897 Robt & Mr North fitting sash in to Das Windows. fore. & making two storm doors & gone to Drayton with chop. fine fore rather colder comming on to night SUNDAY, 28 (332-33) rather fine day Children & I round to the Graveyard in the Eve. Robt & Charlie up at Richds MONDAY, 29 (333-32) Robt & Charlie choring & working in the stable very stormy & snowing November TUESDAY, 30 ( 334-31) 1897 Robt & Charlie choring & Robt gone to Drayton with plank to get sawd for the stable & bring home chop very stormy December WEDNESDAY, 1 (335-30) Robt & Charlie choring & down at the stables Mother & I gone to Drayton aft cold & rather snowy Robt down for a Jack THURSDAY, 2 (336-29) Robt & Charlie choring & working at the Stable fine day December FRIDAY, 3 (337-28) 1897 Robt & Charlie working at the Stable & choring �rather fine day SATURDAY, 4 (338-27) Robt & Charlie working under the barn & down to Drayton at night sleeting & rain SUNDAY, 5 (339-26) Children & I down home for a while rather fine aft December MONDAY, 6 (340-25) 1897 Robt choring round all day. Charlie at Isaac Hilborns threshing all day Carrie came to sew at noon good sleighing TUESDAY, 7 (341-24) Charlie at Hilborns & McEwings threshing all day Robt choring & down to Drayton with chop Called for it at night Carrie went home at night Robt & I took her home WEDNESDAY, 8 (342-23) Robt choring round & getting ready to thresh Charlie at McEwings all day December THURSDAY, 9 (343-22) 1897 Robt & Charlie at McEwings threshing fore Machine m/oved here & started to thresh aft �fine day FRIDAY, 10 (344-21) Threshing all day till four oclock. then took Machine home to Fishers. drizzling dirty day. SATURDAY, 11 (345-20) Robt up at Richds all day helping take out turnips Charlie & the Team up aft. Down to Drayton at night December SUNDAY, 12 (346-19) 1897 Children & I down home for a while aft Terrible dull dark day snow all gone roads soft MONDAY, 13 (347-18) Robt over to Craigs & round to S Cemetry to fix Orton's grave. home & over to Hodges. fore. Aft went out to plough Charlie & Brock went to Coopers for our bags TUESDAY, 14 (348-17) Robt & Charlie choring fore Robt gone to Drayton with chop. very misty & dull. December WEDNESDAY, 15 (349-16) 1897 Robt & Charlie choring fore. Working at the Stable aft. colder �THURSDAY, 16 (350-15) Robt gone round for Carrie & round home by Drayton fore. Charlie & Robt working at stable aft rather colder FRIDAY, 17 (351-14) Soft snow falling all day Robt & Charlie choring & working at Stables. Robt took Carrie home & went round by Drayton at night December SATURDAY, 18 (352-13) 1897 Charlie choring Robt down to Drayton fore. Aft Both up at Richds Threshing rather cold & stormy Robt up to pay taxes at night SUNDAY, 19 (353-12) Rather fine day Oss North here. Children went down home for a while MONDAY, 20 (354-11) Robt & Charlie choring & fanning up oats Robt took them to Drayton aft rather fine December TUESDAY, 21 (355-10) 1897 Robt & Charlie choring & fanning up oats Robt took them down aft. WEDNESDAY, 22 (356-9) Killing Geese �Mrs Burows & Ma helping & Robt took them to Add Flaths. Charlie choring Robt. down to Drayton at night with a load of oats THURSDAY, 23 (357-8) Robt at Richds threshing all day frightful Stormy day Charlie choring December FRIDAY, 24 (358-7) 1897 Robt & Charlie at Rich fore North came to put on Storm doors & windows Robt helping him aft Charley gone on a holliday Robt gone down to Meet Willie train 2 1/2 hrs late cold night SATURDAY, 25 (359-6) Robt choring. Xmas Willie here for an hour or so then started down East at noon. Sam brought Jim from Guelph Jim took Willie down to train sleighing very good. rather a fine day SUNDAY, 26 (360-5) Robt choring Children & I down home for dinner Jim home mild fore. stormy aft. �December MONDAY, 27 (361-4) 1897 Robt choring af fore fanning up oats & took them to Drayton aft. Jim went back home Ma & I went up to see Mrs Huston & called to see Aunty Gass. very fine TUESDAY, 28 (363-3) Robt choring fore Sam over & helped Da fan up his oats & took them away Da helping fan oats Robt took them to Drayton Frank Page called for his feathers Sold him $4.00 feathers WEDNESDAY, 29 (363-2) Robt choring around all day. Emma Bishop Married started to sown {snow} at noon rather Stormy aft December THURSDAY, 30 (364-1) 1897 Robt choring fore. snowing Da helping fan up oats Ma here helping Me aft Mrs Boothe here aft Soft snow falling Da took Girls over to Sams for all day & went for them FRIDAY, 31 (365) Robt done some chores & loaded five pigs & took them to Drayton home & finished chores & took load of oats to Drayton Isaac Hilborn here at night Willie arrived from the East with Aunty. Cold For more information on Elizabeth Philp, 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 Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1897 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Elizabeth Philp 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, Mayborough Township, Ontario Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY, 1 (1-364) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; working in the shed I up to Rothsay with crock of butter Misty &amp; Mizzling all af</p> <p>SATURDAY, 2 (2-363)</p> <p>Robt choring all day very fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 3 (3-362)</p> <p>All at home all day Jas McEwing here for tea. very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January MONDAY, 4 (4-361) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; over to 14th to vote fore charing and down to Drayton to hear the state of the pole McEwing &amp; Hamilton Elected. for county very dull wet day bad roads</p> <p>TUESDAY, 5 (5-360)</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton eve. Da &amp; Ma up to Rothsay rather cold</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 6 (6-359)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton clear &amp; cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January THURSDAY, 7 (7-358) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton with oats &amp; pig Father &amp; I down to Drayton aft Clear &amp; cold</p> <p>FRIDAY, 8 (8-357)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton late in the eve, Da &amp; Ma over to {Sams?} very fine</p> <p>SATURDAY, 9 # {crosshatch design drawn after the 9} (9-356)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton with oats lovely bright day Sam helping Da fan his oats</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY, 10 (10-355) 1897</p> <p>At home all day Children down home for a little while very fine day</p> <p>MONDAY, 11 (11-354)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton with Mr. North took front of bobsleighs down to get fixed very clear bright day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 12 (12-353)</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton then up to Rothsay at night. clear &amp; cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January WEDNESDAY, 13 (13-352) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore putting front on bobsleighs &amp; started to Draw out Manure trees rimed &amp; looking like soft weather</p> <p>THURSDAY, 14 (14-351)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing out manure aft. very fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 15 (15-350)</p> <p>Robt choring fore very fine day. Jim Lowe's came here at noon &amp; Tom Lowes here aft. very fine roads looking misty</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SATURDAY, 16 (16-349) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore. Drawing out manure aft Jim Lowes came here at noon &amp; went down to Drayton aft very fine roads. very like soft weather.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 17 (17-348)</p> <p>At home children &amp; I down home for a while very dismal day raining almost all day</p> <p>MONDAY, 18 (18-347)</p> <p>Robt choring fore.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January TUESDAY, 19 (19-346) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up chop &amp; a load of grain cold &amp; clear</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 20 (20-345)</p> <p>Robt choring fore. Down at McEwings helping bucher home at four then over to Burrow's helping bucher. Cold but clear. Osc North came down Morn.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 21 (21-344)</p> <p>Robt choring fore. Os North went over for Carrie Robt &amp; Osc went to Drayton aft clear but cold</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January FRIDAY, 22 (22-343) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; back on the other place helping Cooper skid logs aft turned out fearful stormy</p> <p>SATURDAY, 23 (23-342)</p> <p>Robt took Carrie home &amp; went round by Drayton choring the rest of day very stormy</p> <p>SUNDAY, 24 (24-341)</p> <p>very stormy all day I down home a couple of hours Robt up at Richs for a while</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January MONDAY, 25 (25-340) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore, very fine farming up chop aft turned terrible stormy at noon</p> <p>TUSDAY, 26 (26-339)</p> <p>Robt choring and helping Perkin thresh his clover all day very cold &amp; stormy</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 27 (27-338)</p> <p>Robt at Perkin threshing fore. Then aft Dinner moved here &amp; started to thresh aft rather fine but cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January THURSDAY, 28 (28-337) 1897</p> <p>Robt finished threshing clover &amp; done up chores &amp; went to Henry Hilborns to thresh aft fine but cold We had four bags of clover</p> <p>FRIDAY, 29 (29-336)</p> <p>Robt, choring fore helping Frank Page kill a beef aft light snow falling.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 30 (30-335)</p> <p>All at home till Eve then children &amp; I down at home. booth &amp; wife here for an hour or so. beautiful fine day. Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton with chop. took Carry down at night very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>January SUNDAY, 31 (31-334) 1897</p> <p>At home all day till Eve. then children &amp; I down home. Booth &amp; wife here for an hour or so Beautiful bright day. fine sleighing</p> <p>February MONDAY, 1 (32-333)</p> <p>Robt choring fore. Skidding logs aft. Carrie {line pointing to word written on a slant above and slightly to the right of "Carrie"} English {Word written above and slightly to the right of "Carrie"} finished sewing &amp; I took her home very fine</p> <p>TUESDAY, 2 (33-332)</p> <p>Robt choring fore finished logs aft very fine weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February WEDNESDAY, 3 (34-331) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; down to Drayton for salts for steer up at Richds helping kill beef very fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 4 (35-330)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; down to Drayton fore for Salts for steer up at Richds helping kill beef beautiful day Drawing out manure aft</p> <p>FRIDAY, 5 # {crosshatch design drawn after the 5} (36-329)</p> <p>Robt choring fore drawing out manure aft inclined to be soft mild bright day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SATURDAY, 6 (37-328) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore soft snow falling. turned to rain. drawing out manure aft and out to R.O. eve</p> <p>SUNDAY, 7 (38-327)</p> <p>All at home but down children down home a while Olive seven years old.</p> <p>R.B.S.W. {hand written} MONDAY, 8 (39-326)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; up to Rothsay with load of corn very fine day Duncan &amp; Fred for a while</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February TUESDAY, 9 (40-325) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up chop &amp; oats I down to Drayton aft very fine day Moody got load of straw</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 10 (41-324)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; out to Drayton aft very fine day</p> <p>2 THURSDAY, 11 (42-323)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; helping Pperkins {"P" and "p" on top of each other} cut feed clear but very cold raw wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February FRIDAY, 12 (43-322) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down at the bush cutting blocks aft Cooper helping very stormy Sold five head of Cattle took {"took" inserted in between and above "Cattle" and the next word "down"} down to Noeckers for 110 Dollars</p> <p>SATURDAY, 13 (44-321)</p> <p>Robt choring fore ack sawing blacks on the bush. Cooper helping very fine Duncans all over in the Eve Robt 47 years of age &amp; Jim 24</p> <p>SUNDAY, 14 (45-320)</p> <p>Children down at home a while very blustering &amp; stormy</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February MONDAY, 15 (46-319) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton got front shoes on horses very fine day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 16 (47-318)</p> <p>Robt choring fore commenced to draw logs out of bush on other place Cooper helping aft very fine day I over at Sams. aft.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 17 (48-317)</p> <p>Robt choring fore drawing logs aft up to Fishers Mill fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February THURSDAY, 18 (49-316) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing logs aft very fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 19 (50-315)</p> <p>Robt choring fore drawing logs aft finished for the time very fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 20 (51-314)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up oats &amp; down to Drayton fine fore. Stormy aft Clara &amp; Brock over to Sams with Grandpa.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SUNDAY, 21 (52-313) 1897</p> <p>Very fine day Both up to see McTavish before leaving McDonnalds place Children all at home</p> <p>MONDAY, 22 (53-312)</p> <p>Terrible Stormy Robt took children to School &amp; choring rest of the day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 23 (54-311)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Back to our bush working at logs took one load to Fishers mill</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February WEDNESDAY 24 (55-310) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore, rather stormy working at logs aft fine aft.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 25 (56-309)</p> <p>Robt choring fore at the logs aft Stormy fore rather fine aft</p> <p>FRIDAY, 26 (57-308)</p> <p>Robt choring fore North here for dinner Cooper here for load of straw Robt went to bush for load of logs &amp; took them to mill. fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>February SATURDAY, 27 (58-307) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring round all day not feeling very well very Stormy roads pretty well filled up.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 28 (59-306)</p> <p>All at home all day but children gdown {g and d superimposed} home for a while very bright clear aft Robt up to Richd for a while</p> <p>March MONDAY, 1 (60-305)</p> <p>Robt gone to take a load of pigs to Moorefield for Sam. Os North here finished the day choring</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March TUESDAY, 2 (61-304) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up oats aft &amp; choring fine</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 3 (62-303)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; farming up oats take out to Drayton aft with chop fine I down to Drayton aft very stormy</p> <p>THURSDAY, 4 (63-302)</p> <p>Robt down to Drayton for {"with" written in a lighter hand under the word "for"} load of chop. Sam went down with me to Drayton aft fine fore but terrible stormy aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March FRIDAY, 5 (64-301) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; over to Burrows aft helping kill a beef. Sold to Corbett a caff @ $ {scribbled "$" and something else here} 7 Hughes brought the Turnip Pulper</p> <p>SATURDAY, 6 * {line star hand drawn here} (65-300)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton for Sams &amp; Das flour then up to the factory to Milk letting. round to Sams with flour &amp; home very fine bright day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 7 (66-299)</p> <p>very bright day. Mother &amp; I over to Sams. aft. Robt gone to Tuckers with with Dairy Dean Fifteenth anniversary of our wedding</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March MONDAY, 8 (67-298) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t took a calf over to Moorefield. home &amp; spent the rest of the day choring fine</p> <p>TUESDAY, 9 (68-297)</p> <p>Robt choring fore. Mizzling " {quotation marks used to indicate the word "fore from other sentence as the word "mizzling" is below the other sentence} Robt started to draw out manure rather soft &amp; foggy</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 10 (69-296)</p> <p>Robt choring fore drawing out manure aft very fine day roads very soft &amp; sloppy I down at home helping cut out squares for a quilt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March THURSDAY, 11 (70-295) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing out manure finished very fine day Mother &amp; I sewed quilt together.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 12 (71-294)</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up chop &amp; oats aft rather fine &amp; soft fore, very stormy aft</p> <p>SATURDAY, 13 (72-293)</p> <p>Robt choring fore out to Drayton aft with oats &amp; chop very fine day Sam went to Palmerston to meet Eliza Porter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SUNDAY, 14 (73-292) 1897</p> <p>All at home except Clara &amp; Olive went to see Grandpa &amp; Grandma frightful stormy all day</p> <p>MONDAY, 15 (74-291)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; drawing up wood to the house &amp; down to Fathers fine bright day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 16 (75-290)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing up wood &amp; down to Fathers. I went over to Sams for Eliza Porter then all down to Drayton to an At home in the hall of the I.O.F</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March WEDNESDAY, 17 (76-289) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; drawing up wood. Emma, May &amp; Nellie Gordon. Eliza Porter here till night &amp; then Robt too her over to Sams &amp; brought Mother home Dr MacWilliam opened the lump on the Babys head {"head" underlined in blue ink. Arrow pointed down to word below written in blue ink (as opposed to black)} Harold Benson {word written in blue ink below previous sentence} Brigh lovely day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 18 (77-288)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; drawing up wood very dull &amp; foggy Lue Flath here an hour or so Da gone to Drayton got letters from the boys roads braking</p> <p>FRIDAY, 19 (78-287)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; gone to take a load of Moveables over to the Eight of peel McTavish. roads very soft inclined to be soft heavy rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March SATURDAY, 20 (79-286) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; up to McTavishs for a load of oats to keep in store for some time then took straw down to Fathers Joe Chambers came down &amp; staid all night with us rather fine</p> <p>SUNDAY, 21 (80-285)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; then we took Joe over to Sams &amp; brought Eliza back with us to stay at Mothers. all night very bright day. Children went down to Mothers</p> <p>MONDAY, 22 (81-284)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Then Joe &amp; Sam came over &amp; all went down to Drayton. aft very bright &amp; warm but roads soft &amp; bare Robt &amp; Clara over at Sams at Clara 12 years old night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March TUESDAY, 23 (82-283) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore Sam took Joe &amp; Eliza to station for home Robt started to put on logs at Fishers putting on all aft, soft wet snow falling very disagreeable</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 24 (83-282)</p> <p>Robt choring putting on logs &amp; drawing home lumber soft snow falling miserable day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 25 (84-281)</p> <p>Robt choring putting on logs &amp; bringing home lumber finer</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March FRIDAY, 26 (85-280) 1897</p> <p>Robt taking in logs &amp; putting them on &amp; drawing lumber home &amp; choring miserably soft underfoot</p> <p>SATURDAY, 27 (86-279)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; gone up for the last load of lumber choring &amp; down to Drayton to meet Jim at night Home for a couple of weeks if not sent for</p> <p>SUNDAY, 28 (87-278)</p> <p>at home fore children &amp; I down home aft Jim &amp; Robt over to Sams very fine day thawing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>March MONDAY, 29 (88-277) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up chop &amp; down to Drayton with it &amp; to get the horses shod. fearful bare roads took crock of butter to Blilers</p> <p>TUESDAY, 30 (89-276)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; taking down straw to Da Jim helping drawing manure aft Da &amp; Ma down to McLennant beautiful bright day roads bad</p> <p>3 WEDNESDAY, 31 (90-275)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing out manure. finished. fine day Jim &amp; I up to Rothsay Jim at Edmisons &amp; I up to see Ellen Stone. Jim got word to go back. Jim gone over to Sams at night very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April THURSDAY, 1 (91-274) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring for fine day Robt trimming some evergreens &amp; choring round. Mother &amp; I over to Sams to see Baby. Dr. Mc. opened a lump on its shoulder. fine but roads very bad</p> <p>FRIDAY, 2 * {line star hand drawn here} (92-273)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; then both up to Norths. had a fine visite Went to see the triplets all doing well. Six weeks old</p> <p>SATURDAY, 3 (93-272)</p> <p>Robt choring. Alex Withers here for oats Robt oar to Sams bee, the bee put off on account of Andrew Barrys death. killed by a tree falling. aged 22 years.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SUNDAY, 4 (94-271) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down to Hilborns with Fancy &amp; up to his Fathers to see Ellen Stone. Mother &amp; I up over to Mr Barrys. roads fearful bad. looking very like rain raining hard at night</p> <p>MONDAY, 5 (95-270)</p> <p>Robt, choring fore. At Andrew Barrys Funeral aft very large one, &amp; the roads terrible bad.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 6 (96-269)</p> <p>Rob,t, choring fore &amp; up to Rothsay with Judy to leave her till there cord comes in . Round to Sams to wood bee aft dark &amp; dull fore rather fine aft roads bad</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April WEDNESDAY, 7 (97-268) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t choring fore farming up oats &amp; took them to Drayton aft. dull &amp; heavy looking roads bad</p> <p>THURSDAY, 8 (98-267)</p> <p>Rob,t choring &amp; farming oats. fore took them to Drayton aft. snowing heavy all aft. young Moodys here with sleigh for oats</p> <p>FRIDAY, 9 (99-266)</p> <p>Rob,t choring for got eight head of cattle dehorned over at Burrows helping kill pigs aft. rather fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SATURDAY, 10 (100-265) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t choring fore &amp; Da helping fan load of oats. took them to Drayton aft. I gone over to see about getting Carrie &amp; Round by Drayton raw &amp; cold very bad roads</p> <p>SUNDAY, 11 (101-264)</p> <p>At home all day Children &amp; I down home a while very fine bright day</p> <p>MONDAY, 12 (102-263)</p> <p>Robt. choring fore &amp; up to Newstead's sawing wood aft. very fine day Art Garmeau brought out a Kite &amp; Jack.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April TUESDAY, 13 (103-262) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; down to Drayton with load of chop. got it back with him raining almost all day. very dull</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 14 (104-261)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; up sawing wood at Newsteads aft. dull fore rather fine aft.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 15 (105-260)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; farming up chop &amp; taking it down. Drayton horse Show Children &amp; I up at Richds aft very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April FRIDAY, 16 (106-259) 1897</p> <p>Good Friday Robt choring fore &amp; at Coopers wood bee in McEwings bush dull fore. Mother &amp; I washing blankets</p> <p>SATURDAY, 17 (107-258)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; loading turnips. took them to Rothsay came home &amp; went to Drayton for chop. rather fine day. Os North came for Jack</p> <p>SUNDAY, 18 (108-257)</p> <p>At home all day Easter Sunday Children &amp; I down home for tea turned very windy aft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April MONDAY, 19 (109-256) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t choring fore Snowing &amp; very windy &amp; raw farming up grain aft</p> <p>TUESDAY, 20 (110-255)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; started to Palmerston with a grist at early dinner. home &amp; brought four hundred of flour very cold raw wind</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 21 (111-254)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; building fence between farm &amp; driving house very sultry &amp; looking like rain. the two girls over to Sams. all day &amp; walked home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April THURSDAY, 22 (112-253) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; at Burrows wood bee aft very fine day. over to Englishs for Carrie &amp; round by Drayton at night</p> <p>FRIDAY, 23 (113-252)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Da helping fan up seed grain. very fine heavy rain all aft.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 24 (114-251)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; farming up seed grain. very fine day Carrie walked home Robt gone to Drayton at night for Timothy seed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April SUNDAY, 25 (115-250) 1897</p> <p>All at home all day Mother here a while aft very heavy rain about noon but got fine toward Evening</p> <p>MONDAY, 26 (116-249)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up oats Da helping dull weather We empoyed straw tincks</p> <p>TUESDAY, 27 (117-248)</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up grain Da helping. rather fine Ma &amp; I cleaning the sparerooms</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>April WEDNESDAY 28 (118-247) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore Drawing up hay from other place Wat Burrows helping fine Da &amp; Ma gone over to see Robt Mitchell</p> <p>THURSDAY, 29 (119-246)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; picking stone of the ground for the wheat looking very like rain Mother &amp; I cleaning front rooms.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 30 (120-245)</p> <p>Robt started to plough sod. ground hardly fit very backward spring</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SATURDAY, 1 (121-244) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; piling lumber aft very Dull &amp; Mizzling</p> <p>SUNDAY, 2 (122-243)</p> <p>Misserable dull day Both up to Rothsay aft Children all at home.</p> <p>MONDAY, 3 (123-242)</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; finished piling lumber &amp; started to pile wood Mother &amp; I down to Drayton Mizzling dull day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May TUESDAY, 4 (124-241) 1897</p> <p>Robt finished piling wood &amp; choring and fising up things aft rather fine day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 5 (125-240)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; taking manure of potatoes pits Moving them in to barn Da helping very fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 6 (126-239)</p> <p>Robt choring. feeling terrible miserable took seven pigs to Moorefield ploughing rest of day. Sam &amp; Chriss gone to Drayton, left Baby with me rather fine day Ma 34 years old</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May FRIDAY, 7 (127-238) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring, &amp; ploughing Sod all day. very fine day Da gone to Drayton at noon for a piece of the plough</p> <p>SATURDAY, 8 (128-237)</p> <p>Robt choring, &amp; ploughing sod then down to Adams for the old black pig very fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 9 (129-236)</p> <p>Children &amp; I down home for a while &amp; left Orton &amp; rest of us went to the bush for wild flowers very hot rain at milking time. &amp; heavy wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May MONDAY, 10 (130-235) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t spring-toothing barley &amp; wheat ground at it all day rather fine</p> <p>TUESDAY, 11 (131-234)</p> <p>Robt finished spring toothing &amp; harrowed both pieces fore, them went to McEwings for barley aft</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 12 (132-233)</p> <p>Robt went out to spring tooth heavy rain &amp; hail at noon. ploughing potato patch aft very late wet spring</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May THURSDAY, 13 (133-232) 1897</p> <p>Robt spring toothing forenoon &amp; aft till four oclock. then heavy shower. Mrs Booth here for a couple of hours</p> <p>FRIDAY, 14 (134-231)</p> <p>Robt choring up &amp; fixing place for calves. Down to McEwings aft getting Insurance applicaton made out Steady rain all day till four oclock the I went up to Rothsay for Ealenor.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 15 135-230)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; building fence round barn yard rather fine today.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SUNDAY, 16 (136-229) 1897</p> <p>Rather fine day I took all the children up to Rothsay aft. Robt at home all day</p> <p>MONDAY, 17 (137-228)</p> <p>Robt sowing oats &amp; harrowing them fine day</p> <p>4 TUESDAY, 18 (138-227)</p> <p>Robt springtoothing fore &amp; sowing peas aft fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May WEDNESDAY, 19 (139-226) 1897</p> <p>Robt spring toothing fore &amp; sowing peas aft very fine day looking like rain at night</p> <p>THURSDAY, 20 (140-225)</p> <p>Robt spring toothing fore commenced to rain about ten oclock heavy rain all aft Mr. {"Mr" is written in someone else's handwriting} McEwing here to tell us Murphy has a fearful shoulder. Robt down to see him very late seeding have about forty acres to put in yet</p> <p>FRIDAY, 21 (141-224)</p> <p>{Someone else writing, perhaps one of the children - Clara or Olive} Da down to see Merphy in forenoon Da back on other place spring toothing land very wet. Ma gone to Drayton. fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May SATURDAY, 22 (142-223) 1897</p> <p>{one of the children writing possibly Clara}</p> <p>Da finished sowing oats in the big field at the line fence Rather fine day.</p> <p>SUNDAY, 23 (143-222)</p> <p>{one of the children writing possibly Olive}</p> <p>Ma and us children down to Grandma's Uncle Jim came home on the x wheel about {"wheel" written above "the" and "about"} ten o'clock. Heavy rain in morning Da up at Grandpa Philps. Uncle Jim over at Uncle Sams.</p> <p>MONDAY, 24 (144-221)</p> <p>{Elizabeth is now writing}</p> <p>Robt spring toothing in the back field all day rather fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May TUESDAY, 25 (145-220) 1897</p> <p>Robt sowing &amp; harrowing oats all day rather fine cool wind</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 26 (146-219)</p> <p>Robt springtoothing all day Brown here sowing very fine day Carrie came to sew for children</p> <p>THURSDAY, 27 (147-218)</p> <p>Robt springtoothing all day Brown &amp; Harrie. Sown &amp; Watt all here helping very fine cool day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May FRIDAY, 28 (148-217) 1897</p> <p>Robt working corn ground Mizzling all forenoon dull &amp; cold</p> <p>SATURDAY, 29 (149-216)</p> <p>Robt working in corn ground fore @ Drayton at noon for corn I took Carrie home aft Finished corn ground &amp; sowed it rather fine</p> <p>SUNDAY, 30 (150-215)</p> <p>At home all day till Evening then both over to Duncans very cold wind</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May MONDAY, 31 (151-214) 1897</p> <p>Robt spredding manure all day rather dull &amp; Mizzling cold wind</p> <p>June TUESDAY, 1 (152-213)</p> <p>Robt. spredding manure on the mangol ground fore. single ploughing mangal ground. very drying day. windy</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 2 (153-212)</p> <p>Robt working on mangol ground fore, &amp; in the aft gone back on other place to spring toothing {the "ing" is more of a star than a stroke through} then over to Duncans at night for barley. fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June THURSDAY, 3 (154-211) 1897</p> <p>Robt gone to Drayton to get the horses Shod. &amp; a lot of more fixing up things done. raining most of the day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 4 (155-210)</p> <p>Robt working potato ground &amp; planting them rather fine day but cold in the evening</p> <p>SATURDAY, 5 (156-209)</p> <p>Robt up at his Fathers all day. I down to Drayton aft &amp; took the Girls along to Englishs to stay all night little rain at evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June SUNDAY, 6 (157-208) 1897</p> <p>At home all day Children came home at noon. heavy rain aft.</p> <p>MONDAY, 7 (158-207)</p> <p>Robt down to Help Hilborns to help take down his barns heavy rain afternoon</p> <p>TUESDAY, 8 (159-206)</p> <p>Robt at Hilborns this forenoon digging between the little evergreens aft Mother &amp; I making soap. very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June WEDNESDAY, 9 (160-205) 1897</p> <p>Robt spredding manure on the turnip ground rather fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 10 (161-204)</p> <p>Robt working up Mangol ground fore. rigging up &amp; sowing Mangols aft very fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 11 (162-203)</p> <p>Robt drawing out manure onto the turnip ground. all day fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June SATURDAY, 12 (163-202) 1987</p> <p>Robt working on Turnip ground &amp; Spredding manure Washing the sheep aft fine over to Bill Hodges at night</p> <p>SUNDAY, 13 (164-201)</p> <p>All at home all day beautiful day</p> <p>MONDAY, 14 (165-200)</p> <p>Robt sowing x &amp; seeding down {"&amp; seeding down" is above sowing} barley away back on the other place. all day. land none too fit. Mother &amp; I at Drayton aft very warm finished seeding</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June TUESDAY, 15 (166-199) 1897</p> <p>Robt gone back to Harrow fore drawing out manure aft Aunty Gass here Carries came to sew</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 16 (167-198)</p> <p>{Someone else is writing}</p> <p>At Hilborns Raising all day raised with Tachel down to drayton at night to get a letter from Willie</p> <p>THURSDAY, 17 (168-197)</p> <p>Shearing Sheep all day over to hodges in Evening down Home at night to see about Going east</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June FRIDAY, 18 (169-196) 1897</p> <p>Drawing manure all day for turnips</p> <p>SATURDAY, 19 (170-195)</p> <p>Gone to Palmerston with wool warm day Wool worth 19 cts/16 {Written as cts over a line with 16 being below the line} per lb Cash had 110 lbs. Willie came home by night train chriss here. aft</p> <p>SUNDAY, 20 (171-194)</p> <p>At home all day Jim came up on wheel Sam and Chriss here &amp; Willie</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June MONDAY, 21 (172-193) 1897</p> <p>Drawing out manure Morning then ploughing Sam helping Willie and Grandma gone to Ottawa</p> <p>TUESDAY, 22 (173-192)</p> <p>working turnip land all day Orton two years old</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 23 (174-191)</p> <p>working turnip lang all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June THURSDAY, 24 (175-190) 1897</p> <p>finished working turnips and sowing in Evening Eliza took sick Mr here Eliza gone to bed with Symptoms of fever pults 122. Tempeture 102.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 25 (176-189)</p> <p>working head lands and sowing here morn butting thistels aft warm day Clara gone up to School to have the picture taken Clara stopped School</p> <p>SATURDAY, 26 (177-188)</p> <p>Choring and cutting thistels all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June SUNDAY, 27 (178-187) 1897</p> <p>At home all day Miss Duncan here Sam and Criss here Eliza in bed very warm</p> <p>MONDAY, 28 (179-186)</p> <p>Choring and cutting thistels all day up to Teviotdale to see about a girl</p> <p>TUESDAY, 29 (180-185)</p> <p>Choring and cutting thistels all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June WEDNESDAY, 30 (181-184) 1897</p> <p>Robt finished cutting thistles in the barley very hot Grandpa Philp &amp; Miss Stone here aft. Ellen took away all the dirty clothes to wack for me</p> <p>July THURSDAY, 1 (182-183)</p> <p>Choring around all day up to woodes at night Aunty Gass came to see me. Chriss over aft. Aunty Gass went home with her</p> <p>FRIDAY, 2 (183-182)</p> <p>Scuffling potatoes and corn very warm Eliza up for first time Miss Duncan here Emma down all day Mary &amp; Emma done some baking</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July SATURDAY, 3 (184-181) 1897</p> <p>hoeing potatoes and choring all day very warm Miss Duncan here Eliza up Mr McWilliam here picking stone on oats aft morn fearful hot Grandpa Philp down with the clothes washed &amp; {?} &amp; some baking</p> <p>SUNDAY, 4 (185-180)</p> <p>at home all day Miss Duncan here Eliza very poorly Mr Mac McWilliam here Jim came home in morning very warm. Jim took Miss Duncan home</p> <p>5 MONDAY, 5 (186-179)</p> <p>Started road woork Thermometer 90 deg in shade Brown drawing I shoveling</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July TUESDAY, 6 (187-178) 1897</p> <p>Working on road drawing gravel Brown driving team.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 7 (188-177)</p> <p>Working on road finished Orton got hurt fearful hot weather Brown driving team Peter Doyl died Gregory Mill Burned very hot weather</p> <p>THURSDAY, 8 (189-176)</p> <p>Down to Drayton morning to see Dr Home and choring fore Poor little Orton took change for the worst at noon &amp; Died about four oclock Mark Duncan here</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July FRIDAY, 9 (190-175) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Sam gone to see about a cat in Derry{?} Jim came home at Eleven. Terrible sorrowful day Jim &amp; John Gordon went to Palmerston to meet Dick &amp; Eliza Porter.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 10 (191-174)</p> <p>Dear Little Orton buried at twelve left the house at Eleven Mrs Edmison &amp; Aunty Philp staid at the house. Robt took Mrs Edmison home aft Jim went to Drayton to send a message to Ma to know when she would be home Miss Duncan went home</p> <p>SUNDAY, 11 (192-173)</p> <p>Aunt Eliza Died Miss Duncan here with us all day I'm &amp; Eliza here rain fare. Much cooler Jim &amp; Eliza over at Sams eve</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July MONDAY, 12 (193-172) 1897</p> <p>Robt gone to Palmers Harriston for lumber Eliza helped me wash very fine cool day. Da took her over to Sams Eve fine day little rain at night</p> <p>TUESDAY, 13 (194-171)</p> <p>Robt scuffling potatoes &amp; banking them went to Rothsay but rained heavy aft Dick &amp; Eliza came over aft. Robt took Eliza to Drayton to train to go home.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 14 (195-170)</p> <p>Robt moving the grass round the front &amp; back doors &amp; up to Rothsay all aft Children &amp; I down home Scrubbing &amp; fixing up for Ma Comming home. Miss Duncan came in the Eve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July THURSDAY, 15 (196-169) 1897</p> <p>Robt paris greening potatoes fore I gone down to meet Mother on the 11.30. Robt gone with load of Cheese to Moorfield &amp; round by Drayton &amp; got Horses shod. Dick Chambers went along pretty hot day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 16 (197-168)</p> <p>Robt gone back to scuffle fore. then down to McEwings helping with barn aft Mother, Children, &amp; I round to the cemetry aft frightful heavy rain after five in the eve.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 17 (198-167)</p> <p>Robt at McEwings all day helping at barn. then down to Drayton for the grocerris Sam &amp; Dick went along fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July SUNDAY, 18 (199-166) 1897</p> <p>At home all day children &amp; I down home a little while Much cooler</p> <p>MONDAY, 19 (200-165)</p> <p>Robt hoeing turnips fore. greening potatoes aft Mother &amp; I washing blankets &amp; quilts looking very like rain put down 7 big germs of gooseberries &amp; rheubarb</p> <p>TUESDAY, 20 (201-164)</p> <p>Robt gone to Drayton with a load of chop choring &amp; down to the mill for it in the eve. rain aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July WEDNESDAY, 21 (202-163) 1897</p> <p>{scribbling across 5 lines on the paper, looking like a young child learning to write alphabet letters. several "letters" about 2 dozen of them }</p> <p>Robt hoeing children &amp; I down to Drayton &amp; round by Englishs to pay Carrie. Both over to Hilborns at night Robt gone down to see Craigs boys</p> <p>THURSDAY, 22 (203-162)</p> <p>Robt hoeing turnips all day Children &amp; I at Grandman Burrows funeral aft. rain at night. Mary Duncan &amp; Maggie Bell here after the funeral.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 23 (204-161)</p> <p>Robt went out to hoe but a heavy rain fell fore. choring round aft very dull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July SATURDAY, 24 (205-160) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t hoeing turnips all day Pages boys &amp; Craigs boys here helping hoe Robt down to Drayton at night fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 25 (206-159)</p> <p>All down to Mothers a little while rather fine day Sam &amp; Chriss over home Grandpa Philp 78 years</p> <p>MONDAY, 26 (207-158)</p> <p>Robt hoeing turnips finished first time going through them. Pages twins helping and Craigs Boys here aft quite a heavy rain eve.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July TUESDAY, 27 (208-157) 1897</p> <p>Robt went away to hunt the two pigs. found them and too them to Hodges very dull rainy day. What is written for today was done on Wednesday</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 28 (209-156)</p> <p>What is written for today was done on Tuesday Robt choring round fore took Mark out to get Shod aft home &amp; cleaned out chips out of wood house &amp; Emptied Leach barrels Miserable dull day Mizzling all day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 29 (210-155)</p> <p>Robt gone to bush to pick berries fore got pailful &amp; went to plough aft in the pasture field rather fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>July FRIDAY, 30 (211-154) 1897</p> <p>Robt scuffled turnips fore Greening potatoes aft and Robt hoeing in the potatoe patch aft Eve fearful heavy storm of rain, thunder &amp; lightening about milking time Mr North called in Eve</p> <p>SATURDAY, 31 (212-153)</p> <p>Robt hoein ploughing fore in the pasture field. hoeing turnips aft rather fine day but ground wet. Both over to Hodges at night Ma with the Children</p> <p>August SUNDAY, 1 (213-152)</p> <p>Jim came home on the wheel Clara, Olive &amp; I up to Church. Brock at home with Robt at home the rest of the day very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August MONDAY, 2 (214-151) 1897</p> <p>Robt started haying mowing in the field next to Trask. Jim took Ma &amp; the Children raked &amp; put up hay evening over to Sams. very fine forenoon</p> <p>TUESDAY, 3 (215-150)</p> <p>Robt mowing Das piece of hay then mowing in our own field. fore. Robt raking &amp; putting up hay aft Children &amp; I round to Craigs to get the boys to help in the hay</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 4 (216-149)</p> <p>Robt finished mowing in the field next to Track. mowed the clover in front &amp; cut round field at the corner fine forenoon Aft raining a little all aft Scuffling in the turnip patch</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August THURSDAY, 5 (217-148) 1897</p> <p>Robt hoeing the bean patch fore fine drying morning raking hay next to trask &amp; finished putting it up Willie Craig here fine drying aft Ma &amp; Girls gone up to Rothsay</p> <p>FRIDAY, 6 (218-147)</p> <p>Rob,t drawing in hay all day finished the field next to trask Art Garneau Craig &amp; boys here helping draw in very fine day Da drawing up loads with Nell &amp; then took Molly aft.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 7 (219-146)</p> <p>Rob,t mowed down the corner field very fine day. Da went to Drayton for the Sugar from Jim</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August SUNDAY, 8 (220-145) 1897</p> <p>At home all day threatening rain Sam &amp; Chriss over home evening</p> <p>MONDAY, 9 (211-144)</p> <p>Robt drawing in hay fore Art Garneau here fore. heavy short rain at noon Osc North, Man &amp; team here at noon but had to go home on account of the rain Robt scuffed turnips all aft Mizzling aft</p> <p>TUESDAY, 10 (222-143)</p> <p>Robt choring round fore Mizzling &amp; very dull Took load of chop out to Drayton aft. dull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August WEDNESDAY, 11 (223-142) 1897</p> <p>Robt went with Dutchess to Tuckers fore. then in the aft putting up hay turned out fine aft</p> <p>THURSDAY, 12 (244-141)</p> <p>Robt mowing clover fore heavy short rain at noon cutting fence corners a while aft then putting up hay Eve. I went over to her help at Craigs Eve</p> <p>FRIDAY, 13 (225-140)</p> <p>Robt drawing in hay all day Art Garneau &amp; Mr Craig here all day Craigs boys here aft. took in a load of rakings for Da in Eve fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August SATURDAY, 14 (226-139) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t drawing in hay all day. little rain at night Art Garneau &amp; Mr Craig helping all day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 15 (227-138)</p> <p>All at home all day looking like rain raining a little Evening</p> <p>MONDAY, 16 (228-137)</p> <p>Robt gone back on other place to mow clover worket till 11 o'clock then heavy rain. moving straw all aft in the barn</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August TUESDAY, 17 (229-136) 1897</p> <p>Robt gone back to finish mowing clover on other place. fore. then in the aft. mowing down the two pieces of barley. rather windy &amp; cool. no rain today Aunty Gass &amp; Bob wife here aft</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 18 (230-135)</p> <p>Robt raking &amp; putting up hay back on other place till five oclock. then heavy rain Craig here aft.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 19 (231-134)</p> <p>Very dull Robt mowing fence corners. aft back on other place shaking up a few winrows &amp; putting it up after supper drying aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August FRIDAY, 20 (232-133) 1897</p> <p>Robt gone over to Craigs &amp; Sams &amp; raking up the barley fore. Craigs boys here aft helping draw in the barley. very fine aft.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 21 (233-132)</p> <p>Robt stacking hay back on other place. Drurg, Cooper Charlie Walker &amp; Art Garneau here helping finished about five oclock. then drawing in too loads of barley after Supper fine all day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 22 (234-131)</p> <p>Children &amp; I up to Church morn Jim came home &amp; went back next morning. fine all day Children &amp; I down home for a while</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August MONDAY, 23 (235-130) 1897</p> <p>Cooper &amp; Robt drew in a gag of barley &amp; then went back &amp; tied up Coopers flax &amp; loaded up too loads took it to mill aft &amp; then went back &amp; fixed the top of hay stack fine day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 24 (236-129)</p> <p>Rob,t got out the bindger {Original seems to be binger, but the g is crossed out and the d is written instead} &amp; cut the piece of spring wheat fore then down at McEwings helping aft helping move out the barn fine all day till night then rain.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 25 (237-128)</p> <p>Rob,t helping at McEwings all day. very fine day. rather cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August THURSDAY, 26 (238-127) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t at McEwing helping forenoon then raking over barley ground. after supper drew it in very fine day.</p> <p>FRIDAY, 27 (239-126)</p> <p>Robt cutting oats with the binder from ten till half past six very fine day. Mr Fielding here with tea took 17 lbs of green &amp; 2 lbs of black. @ 40 c</p> <p>SATURDAY, 28 (240-125)</p> <p>Rob,t shocking oats all day very nice day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>August SUNDAY, 29 (241-124) 1897</p> <p>Looking very like rain but cleared off till Evening Both over at Sams aft. took Brock with us a heavy rain at night.</p> <p>MONDAY, 30 (242-123)</p> <p>Rob,t cutting oats between the peas. &amp; stooking up in the Evening. very fine day.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 31 (243-122)</p> <p>Rob,t shocking oats forenoon and afternoon started to cut oats on the other place. fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September WEDNESDAY, 1 (244-121) 1897</p> <p>Robt shocking up oats away back on the other place fore moving straw in the barn aft dull fore. &amp; raining very steady all aft.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 2 (245-120)</p> <p>Robt down to Drayton with chop fore. Cutting oats aft cool &amp; fine</p> <p>FRIDAY, 3 (246-119)</p> <p>Robt cutting oats all day very fine day Mother &amp; I down to Drayton aft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September SATURDAY, 4 (247-118) 1897</p> <p>Robt finished cutting oats on other place &amp; cut Das patch before dinner Art here all day Both shocking up afternoon</p> <p>SUNDAY, 5 (248-117)</p> <p>Girls &amp; Jim up to Church Morning Both up to Rothsay at night very fine day Jim Clara &amp; Ma down to Drayton Church aft.</p> <p>MONDAY, 6 (249-116)</p> <p>Robt drawing in wheat and oats all day very hot Art Craig &amp; (two boys here aft) Jim &amp; all the Children over to Sams aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September TUESDAY, 7 (250-115) 1897</p> <p>Robt drawing in oats all day Art &amp; Craig here looking like rain but kept fine</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 8 (251-114)</p> <p>Very fine weather Craig boys &amp; Art here helping draw oats all day fine</p> <p>THURSDAY, 9 (252-113)</p> <p>drawing oats all day Art &amp; Wm. Rolicka Rockela here helping</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September FRIDAY, 10 (253-112) 1897</p> <p>Robt finished drawing oats &amp; pulled the peas. took load of oats up to Rothsay after night fine day Wm Rockela here all day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 11 (254-111)</p> <p>Raining fore Robt choring Gone to get horses shod aft down again at night to take back home to Henrys</p> <p>SUNDAY, 12 (255-110)</p> <p>At home all day down to Mothers fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September MONDAY, 13 (256-109) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring forenoon went to Palmerston aft for flour fine cool day. Got two baskets of plums for 50₵.</p> <p>TUESDAY, 14 (257-108)</p> <p>Robt cutting barley from 10 oclock finished cutting for this season I down to Drayton aft very hot aft</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 15 (258-107)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Craig Shocking barley fore Craig Boys here aft all drawing &amp; stacking peas finished peas join up from Guelph</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September THURSDAY, 16 (259-106) 1897</p> <p>Robt covering pea Stacks &amp; Down to Drayton for the fruit from Guelph helping Perkin all aft fine</p> <p>FRIDAY, 17 (260-105)</p> <p>Robt over to Sams all day helping with peas fine day heavy frost</p> <p>SATURDAY, 18 (261-104)</p> <p>Robt drawing in the barley Craig &amp; Boys here till three oclock Robt back mowing a few oats &amp; getting then in finished harvest. fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September SUNDAY, 19 (262-103) 1897</p> <p>At home all day Children &amp; I down at home Sam &amp; Chriss over aft. cold &amp; cloudy</p> <p>MONDAY, 20 (263-102)</p> <p>Ma gone back to North Gower to wait on Aunt {Beve?} Sam took her to Arthur Station Carrie here to sew Robt started to cut the corn fine day big frost that cut the corn</p> <p>TUESDAY, 21 (264-101)</p> <p>Robt cutting corn fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September WEDNESDAY, 22 (265-100) 1897</p> <p>Robt working among the corn took Carrie home &amp; went round by Drayton at night fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 23 (266-99)</p> <p>Robt shocking corn finished the corn very fine weather. Went to Drayton for the Tomatoes</p> <p>FRIDAY, 24 (267-98)</p> <p>Robt asking hands to thresh &amp; helping Perkin a few hours fore. Fisher Here threshing pea stach aft. very fine. Carrie here aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September SATURDAY, 25 (268-97) 1897</p> <p>Robt helping Cooper thresh till 3 oclock then choring &amp; straightening up things rest of day very fine week</p> <p>SUNDAY, 26 (269-96)</p> <p>All at home all day very high wind Bill Gass here aft</p> <p>MONDAY, 27 (270-95) Rob,t started to take up the potatoes terrible lot rotten rather fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>September TUESDAY, 28 (271-94) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t finished taking up the potatoes had about 16 bags &amp; the small ones fine day Mr Butterworth here for a sheep</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 29 (272-93)</p> <p>Robt covering potatoe pit &amp; getting ready to draw wood. Drawing wood aft fine weather</p> <p>THURSDAY, 30 (273-92)</p> <p>Drawing wood all day from the bush &amp; piling in the wood house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October FRIDAY, 1 (274-91) 1897</p> <p>Robt still drawing wood to the woodhouse down to Drayton at night</p> <p>Saturday, 2 (275-90)</p> <p>Robt finished drawing to woodhouse fore. Then drawing up wood to thresh. down to Drayton at night for a barrel of pares from Willie</p> <p>SUNDAY, 3 (276-89)</p> <p>Jim came up &amp; went over to Sams till noon then Robt &amp; Jim went up to Palmerston to John Jennings funeral Sam &amp; Chriss over in the Eve. very hot dry weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October MONDAY, 4 (277-88) 1897</p> <p>Robt piling wood &amp; gone to George Drurys threshing very hot &amp; smoky weather</p> <p>TUESDAY, 5 (278-87)</p> <p>Robt threshing at Burrows all day from 11 o clock. Took Brock down to Drayton to get too teeth fixed. Drayton show little rain at night</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 6 (279-86)</p> <p>Robt finished at Burrows &amp; went on to Trasks mizzling &amp; dull all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October THURSDAY, 7 (280-85) 1897</p> <p>Robt threshing at Garner Pages all day rather fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 8 (281-84)</p> <p>Robt helping Hilborn thresh till three oclock then went to McEwings rest of day rather fine day</p> <p>7 SATURDAY, 9 (282-83)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Down to Drayton with chop. aft fine day but cold wind at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October SUNDAY, 10 (283-82) 1897</p> <p>Children &amp; Grandpa over to Sams for dinner I went over to the graveyard aft. Met Children comming home &amp; took them round with me very cold wind Evening</p> <p>MONDAY, 11 (284-81)</p> <p>Robt drawing in corn for down to Drayton aft for chop went for a load of wood to the bush looking very like rain heavy rain all night</p> <p>TUESDAY, 12 (285-80)</p> <p>Robt drawing out manure rather dull</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October WEDNESDAY, 13 (286-79) 1897</p> <p>Robt commenced to plough started on this place fine weather</p> <p>THURSDAY, 14 (287-78)</p> <p>Robt took lambs to Drayton fore ploughing aft &amp; up to Rothday at night fine</p> <p>FRIDAY, 15 (288-77)</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October SATURDAY, 16 (289-76) 1897</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day ground frightful hard fine weather Mary Duncan here</p> <p>SUNDAY, 17 (290-75)</p> <p>All at home Jim came up from Guelph on Wheel very fine Mary Duncan here</p> <p>MONDAY, 18 (291-74)</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day cool</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October TUESDAY, 19 (292-73) 1897</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day fine &amp; hasy Da gone to Arthur for Meet mother. {above the "m" on mother has what appears to be the number 917}</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 20 (293-72)</p> <p>Raining. Robt ploughing till eleven raining again about four. Craigs boys brought over a dressed sheep.</p> <p>THURSDAY, 21 (294-71)</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day Mother &amp; I peeling pears &amp; preserving them fine cool day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October FRIDAY, 22 (295-70) 1897</p> <p>Rob,t ploughing all day Mother &amp; I picking the Geese</p> <p>Cooper laying the floar in there wood house very fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 23 (296-69)</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day very fine weather Robt at Drayton at night</p> <p>SUNDAY, 24 (297-68)</p> <p>Children &amp; I down home join up home Sam &amp; Chriss there Bill Gass Aunty &amp; {Am?} Eliza there aft. very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October MONDAY, 25 (298-67) 1897</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day very fine day</p> <p>TUESDAY, 26 (299-66)</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day very fine weather brought in the Cabbage</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 27 (300-65)</p> <p>Robt over at Sams threshing all day very fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October THURSDAY, 28 (301-64) 1897</p> <p>Robt ploughing all day very fine</p> <p>FRIDAY, 29 (302-63)</p> <p>Rob,t ploughing all day looking dark like snow at night</p> <p>SATURDAY, 30 (303-62)</p> <p>Rob,t ploughing all day. ground white with snow finished in that field all but head land.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October SUNDAY, 31 (304-61) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; all at home till Eve. Children &amp; I down home for a while. gone back to see young Cattee. very fine day</p> <p>November MONDAY, 1 (305-60)</p> <p>Robt gone over to Flaths for our heiffer filling up chop &amp; took it to Drayton. &amp; brought home a little barrel of Sugar from Guelph. Topping turnips aft. dull like rain down for the chop at night</p> <p>TUESDAY, 2 (306-59)</p> <p>Robt choring fore raining from 10 oclock choring round aft steady drizzling rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November WEDNESDAY, 3 (307-58)1897</p> <p>Robt started to take in Turnips Topping &amp; harrowing them out Da helping Top very fine day</p> <p>THURSDAY, 4 (308-57)</p> <p>Robt drawing in turnips Craigs boys here aft very fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 5 (309-56)</p> <p>Robt working at turnips Willie Craig &amp; {Jepine} here Mr Craig took load of Turnips to Rothsay to Grandpa Philp Mother &amp; I went to Drayton aft started to rain</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SATURDAY, 6 (310-55) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; throwing back turnips in the roothouse topping turnips all aft. Miserable day snowing &amp; mizzling all day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 7 (311-54)</p> <p>Children &amp; I went over to Sams aft very fine &amp; mild.</p> <p>MONDAY, 8 (312-53)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; pulling turnips with hoe all day miserable day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November TUESDAY, 9 (313-52) 1897</p> <p>Robt drawing in corn fore. heavy fall of snow Robt choring aft miserable snowy day</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 10 (314-51)</p> <p>Robt choring Rich here fore cutting corn. &amp; out for a load of turnips cold &amp; frosty</p> <p>THURSDAY, 11 (315-50)</p> <p>Raining Robt tool girls up to school. &amp; choring fore brought in two loads of turnips toward Evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November FRIDAY, 12 (316-49) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; wheeling out the morter out of the stable. heavy wind all af day &amp; snowing in flurries</p> <p>SATURDAY, 13 (317-48)</p> <p>Robt choring fore. covered potatoe pits unloaded a load of turnips &amp; brought in one. &amp; went to Drayton at night. cold and snowy some</p> <p>SUNDAY, 14 (318-47)</p> <p>All at home all day. very dull fore. Snowing &amp; sleeting towards Evening. Booth &amp; Mrs. Here for two hrs. very dull &amp; miserable weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November MONDAY, 15 (319-46) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore &amp; drawing turnips all aft. a foggy, dark, dirty day sloppy &amp; soft underfoot</p> <p>TUESDAY, 16 (320-45)</p> <p>Robt choring fore drawing in Turnips. topping very little sunshine aft cold wind &amp; drawing in some more heavy rain last night colder &amp; freezing at night</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 17 (321-44)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; working at the turnips one of Craigs boys here. cold but clean under foot</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November THURSDAY, 18 (322-43) 1897</p> <p>Robt working at turnips all day Craigs boys took star to Drayton &amp; helped aft with turnips Wat Burrows helping fine day to take up roots finished turnips</p> <p>FRIDAY, 19 (323-42)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; working at the turnips all day took load of turnips to Charlie Stephenson. aft not very fine</p> <p>SATURDAY, 20 (324-41)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; farming up chop &amp; took it &amp; home lumber to be dressed to Drayton rather fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SUNDAY, 21 (325-40) 1897</p> <p>Dull kind of day at home Except down to Mothers for a while cold wind at night</p> <p>MONDAY, 22 (326-39)</p> <p>Robt choring &amp; down out aft for the carrots Charley came aft Robt gone to Drayton for chop &amp; lumber in the Eve, Da &amp; Ma here helping chop Cabbage for Saurkraut</p> <p>TUESDAY, 23 (327-38)</p> <p>Robt choring all day &amp; Charlie gone to Perkins threshing {possibly one of the children writing next line} Da drawing in corn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November WEDNESDAY, 24 (328-37) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore Charlie at Perkin &amp; gone to Frank Pages aft. Down helping kill pig aft Sam helping</p> <p>THURSDAY, 25 (329-36)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Charlie at Frank Pages threshing</p> <p>8 FRIDAY, 26 (330-35)</p> <p>Charlie choring all day Robt gone out to plough but it started to rain &amp; had to stop Mr North came down</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November SATURDAY, 27 (331-34) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Mr North fitting sash in to Das Windows. fore. &amp; making two storm doors &amp; gone to Drayton with chop. fine fore rather colder comming on to night</p> <p>SUNDAY, 28 (332-33)</p> <p>rather fine day Children &amp; I round to the Graveyard in the Eve. Robt &amp; Charlie up at Richds</p> <p>MONDAY, 29 (333-32)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; working in the stables very stormy &amp; snowing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>November TUESDAY, 30 ( 334-31) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; Robt gone to Drayton with plank to get sawd for the stable &amp; bring home chop very stormy</p> <p>December WEDNESDAY, 1 (335-30)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; down at the stables Mother &amp; I gone to Drayton aft cold &amp; rather snowy Robt down for a jack</p> <p>THURSDAY, 2 (336-29)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; working at the stable fine day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December FRIDAY, 3 (337-28) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie working at the stable &amp; choring rather fine day</p> <p>SATURDAY, 4 (338-27)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie working under the barn &amp; down to Drayton at night sleeting &amp; rain</p> <p>SUNDAY, 5 (339-26)</p> <p>Children &amp; I down home for a while rather fine aft</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December MONDAY, 6 (340-25) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring round all day. Charlie at Isaac Hilborns threshing all day Carrie came to sew at noon good sleighing</p> <p>TUESDAY, 7 (341-24)</p> <p>Charlie at Hilborns &amp; Mc Ewings threshing all day Robt choring &amp; down to Drayton with chop Called for it at night Carrie went home at night Robt &amp; I took her home</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 8 (342-23)</p> <p>Robt choring round &amp; getting ready to thresh Charlie at McEwings all day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December THURSDAY, 9 (343-22) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie at McEwings threshing fore Machine around here &amp; started to thresh aft fine day</p> <p>FRIDAY, 10 (344-21)</p> <p>Threshing all day till four oclock. then took machine home to Fishers. drizzling dirty day.</p> <p>SATURDAY, 11 (345-20)</p> <p>Robt up at Richds all day helping take out turnips Charlie &amp; the team up aft. Down to Drayton at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December SUNDAY, 12 (346-19) 1897</p> <p>Children &amp; I down home for a while aft Terrible dull dark day snow all gone roads soft</p> <p>MONDAY, 13 (347-18)</p> <p>Robt over to Craigs &amp; round to S Cemetry to fix Orton's grave. home &amp; over to Hodges. fore. Aft went out to plough Charlie &amp; Brock went to Coopers for our bags</p> <p>TUESDAY, 14 (348-17)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring fore Robt gone to Drayton with chop. very misty &amp; dull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December WEDNESDAY, 15 (349-16) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring fore. Working at the stable aft. colder</p> <p>THURSDAY, 16 (350-15)</p> <p>Robt gone round for Carrie &amp; round home by Drayton fore. Charlie &amp; Robt working at stable aft rather colder</p> <p>FRIDAY, 17 (351-14)</p> <p>Soft snow falling all day Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; working at stables. Robt took Carrie home &amp; went round by Drayton at night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December SATURDAY, 18 (352-13) 1897</p> <p>Charlie choring Robt down to Drayton fore. Aft Both up at Richds threshing rather cold &amp; stormy Robt up to pay taxes at night</p> <p>SUNDAY, 19 (353-12)</p> <p>Rather fine day Asc North here. Children went down home for a while</p> <p>MONDAY, 20 (354-11)</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; farming up oats Robt took hem to Drayton aft rather fine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December TUESDAY, 21 (355-10) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie choring &amp; farming up oats Robt took them down aft.</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 22 (356-9)</p> <p>Killing Geese Mrs Burows &amp; Ma helping &amp; Robt took them to Add Flaths. Charlie choring Robt. down to Drayton at night with a load of oats</p> <p>THURSDAY, 23 (357-8)</p> <p>Robt at Richds threshing all day frightful stormy day Charlie choring</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December FRIDAY, 24 (358-7) 1897</p> <p>Robt &amp; Charlie at Ricg fore North came to put our storms doors &amp; windows Robt helping him aft Charley gone on a holliday Robt gone down to Meet Willie train 2 1/2 hrs late cold night</p> <p>SATURDAY, 25 (359-6)</p> <p>Robt choring. thomas Willie here for an hour or so then started down East at noon. Sam brought Jim from Guelph Jim took Willie down to train sleighing very good. rather fine day</p> <p>SUNDAY, 26 (360-5) {the brackets done over in ink}</p> <p>Robt choring Children &amp; I down home for dinner Jim home mild fore. stormy aft.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>December MONDAY, 27 (361-4) 1897</p> <p>Robt choring fore farming up oats &amp; took them to Drayton aft. Jim went back home Ma &amp; I went up to see Mrs Huston &amp; called to see Aunty Gass. very fine</p> <p>TUESDAY, 28 (363-3)</p> <p>Robt choring fore Sam over &amp; helped Da fan up his oats &amp; took them away Da helping fan oats Robt took them to Drayton Frank Page called for his feathers Sold him $4.00 feathers</p> <p>WEDNESDAY, 29 (363-2) Robt choring around all day. 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May 21, 1912 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. William Sunter Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>1912-1914 Wm. Sunter</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Calendar 1909-1910}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Daily Journal for 1912{Stroke added to 1919 to change 1919 into 1912}</p> <p>Toronto: Published by The Brown Brothers, Limited Manufacturing Stationers, 51 and 53 Wellington Street West</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p><br /> {William Sunter frequently makes comments or summarizes his day in the right hand margin of the page. Some of our transcribers have indicated this by inserting {W.R.M.} meaning "written in the right margin".}</p> <p>May Tuesday 21 1912 The rain of yesterday has continued to day almost without {cessation?}, and it has raised the river to great proportions, last night the rain prevailed nearly all night and this morning the iron bridge was down again, and worse than ever, because the wall on the south-end has all fallen this time, so the work of laying a temp-arary brdge, as they did yesterday, goes for nothing, it is rather discouraging, especially for {Geo. Robertson?} the blacksmith who has quite a large run of customers below the bridge, Harold went {up?} tothe farm this ev'g {took?} a ride over to the town line in the stage. Mary returned by the stage from Guelph to day. She went in yesterday by stage.</p> <p>Daily Journal 1912</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Kenneth McDougalls address 566 St. Clarence ave Toronto Ont.</p> <p>Miss Jessie Marshall 1 Elm Street {Galt?} Ont.</p> <p>Wm. Sunter 10168- 113{th?} Street Edmonton Alta.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Wednesday 22 1912</p> <p>An awful downpour of rain this forenoon, let up some this afternoon, but the land has got a terrible soaking our garden, through the centre of the lot, is in a complete {swim?} there has been a great run to the mill to day with chopping and they have {taken?} it all round by the saw mill, and wheel it all in by the foot bridge. {Eward?} was {down?} with a load of chop brought Harold down with him, he went up home last night, got a sitting (15) of eggs from Reads. 30{¢?} I have been cutting up cedar posts for the fire, and splitting the tamarac we got of Suttons.</p> <p>Baptist minister Clarence V. Richeson electricuted yesterday morning for the murder of {amis Limell?} his Sweetheart Ewart at the mill this afternoon got setting of eggs from reads (15) cutting wood</p> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p>Thunder {and} lighting and rain last night, fine and warm sunshine to day, and it would require a {term?} of it to day up the land, our garden is in a terrible state of wet. I went over to McKenzies this morning, and remained until 4 oclock {Pte.?} John {and} Willie were building a fence on the south side of their lane their {illegible} is not so best looking as some others around. John gave me a buggy ride to Smith {and} {Name?} corner, they were moving the old Stewart Store over to Smiths as I came past for home had a letter from Alex. Springfield giving particulars of his illness</p> <p>thunder {and} lightning last night. visited McKenzie to day. Moving the old Joe Stewarts store building to Smiths letter from Alex.Springfield giving an account of his recent illness</p> <p>Friday 24</p> <p>A beautiful day, the grass is growing fine, and the plum trees are in full bloom, as thick almost as rose bushes. I let out the water from our back garden last night through by Robertsons and Abbotts ditch, and this morning the lot looks much drier than it did yesterday. I finished splitting the tamarac wood (Suttons) but I think shall have to make their splitting some smaller yet. The Boys are having fun with the fire crackers.</p> <p>Growth {refined?} at present. letting away water from lot. Splitting stove wood. Boys having great sport with fire crackers</p> <p>Saturday 25</p> <p>Beautiful weather has set in these few days back and to day has been very fine sunshine {and} warm, and it is much needed as the land is saturated in many places so that it will take quite a while to dry it up for seeing in potatoes {and symbol} vegitables, I have finished up the splitting and piling of our stove wood, and Maggie has raked and cleaned up all the yard {and} lawn. I let off considerable stagnant water from the land {behind?}</p> <p>Got $1.00 worth wheat for {illegible} damaged at 80% {illegible} Fine drying weather and land needs it badly. splitting and piling stove wood. Maggie cleaning up.{Eward? and Gertie?} {and} {Errett?} here tonight</p> <p>Sunday 26</p> <p>Clear sunshine and warm to day, splendid growing weather, the land is drying up fast. The 2 churches have been well attended both morning and night. Maggie twice there {Errett?} drove down this forenoon and went home as soon as possible McKenzies here</p> <p>fine weather great growth a {stir?} with both churches. {twice?} at meeting. John Black from Guelph didnt call here</p> <p>Monday 27</p> <p>Very warm all day, cloudy this morning and forenoon but no rain of any account, thunder cloud to the north, we hear there was the shock of an earthquake this morning at Streetsville Natlie Abbott says she felt it here at about 8 oclock, Mother also speaks of having felt some shaking of the window, dug the ground and planted some potatoes for early use, {(granMount's)}</p> <p>put in our first early potatoes reports of an earthquake this morning at Streetsville, Natlie Abbott felt it here she says ground drying up fast. but very wet in garden</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>May Tuesday 28 1912</p> <p>Very warm to day again, we expected in the morning that it might turn out to be dry all day, although there were clouds around, in this we have been dissapointed, as there were two showers this afternoon, the last one was very heavy Maggie and I have dug out and moved the side gravel walk in front of the houde, we wheeled the gravel to the back and filled upthe old track with earth, and cut sods at the back shed to sod it over. This heavy rain coming {Meaford?} this evening.</p> <p>heavy rain again this afternoon, we cant get on with our garden work at all. did some work however letter from Brother Alex.{Meaford?}</p> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p>The heavy rain of yesterday afternoon has left the land very wet. there was some rain again this morning and the weather was dull and threatning but did not turn out wet afternoon. I fixed up round the entrance to back house laying sods. and spreading the gravel after making it ready to receive it, after tea Maggie and I laid the sods we brought from the back street yesterday, {Ewart?} and Gertie and Errett were here this evening, {Ewart?} took his seven fat hogs to Rockwood to day they weighed better than we all expected, about 216 average @ $8.40 = $127.00 he placed ${175.00?} to my credit in Bank. he also sold his fat cattle to Alex. White @ $7.50 {per 100?} to give back a dollar on account of the poorer steer, cattle are up but I think he made a good sale.</p> <p>Mr McDowell {illegible} one of these days {illegible} Fixing up around the back of {plane?} Sodding some this afternoon {Ewart?} and Gertie here this evening {Ewart?} delivers his hogs to day and sold his cattle to go next Wednesday</p> <p>Thursday 30</p> <p>Weather fine, hope it may continue so as to dry up the land again, we are cutting and laying sods {these?} times and it is hard work. we bring them through the garden from the back street around the edge of the south fence. Maggie helps to get them into rolls and persists in helping to wheel them.</p> <p>cutting and laying sods</p> <p>Friday 31</p> <p>Beautiful weather and everything is blooming, the lilacs have just blown out in full bloom. Maggie {and} I have cut 3 or 4 loads of sods and laid them this afternoon, sodding north side of house on the banking. I have been also sprouting the potatoes, and doing other fixing up. Maggie is hurrying up her work as she thinks of going to Guelph tomorrow</p> <p>Summer bloom {illegible} on a fine appearance</p> <p>June Saturday 1st</p> <p>Beautiful weather continues, there is an extra rapid growth on at the present time, but the land is too wet for working on root grounds, quite a number of farmers cannot even get their manure out. George Loree {and} Mr Barber drove to Guelph to day to make a fina settlement about their farm purchase, our Maggie accompanied them to do some shopping for ourselves. I understand they got their business settled up. John McKenzie {and} Bella drove to Guelph also I have been busy sprouting {and} sorting our potatoes. got them finished, there are about 2 bushels in a bag and 16 pails in boxes. Maggie McKenzie and our Mary with us</p> <p>George Loree and Mr Barber to Guelph settling up. our Maggie took the opportunity to go with them and do some shopping</p> <p>finished sprouting and sorting potatoes</p> <p>Sunday 2</p> <p>Rain on again, really it is a serious time for wet, a day or two's dry weather is all we get when on comes another rain, the land in general does not get time to dry, and there is a good deal of scalding and of {green?}, the June meeting at grand valley is having bad weather for their first day, Mr Gripps occupies the pulpit here in {illegible} place to day, no meeting here at night. Maggie there forenoon, McKenzies also.</p> <p>first meeting at Grand Valley to day and bad weather for them.</p> <p>McKenzies here forenoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>June Monday 3 1912 King's Birth day.</p> <p>A very fine day, after the rain, this is the first time the King's Birth day, has been approinted a holyday. the old Holyday of his mother, the 24th May, was duly observed too. Ewart drove down to get 2 bags oats chopped, and I rode up with him, and cut 5 bags or more of potatoes for him, he planted his feed corn, and also some potatoes. I walked back to see his crops. with the exception of some scalded spots they look very well, the fall wheat seems to be doing fairly well, the land for potatoes is in fair condition. got 3 dollars from him to day</p> <p>Mailed letter to Bro. Alex Meaford. Went up with Ewart, and I cut about 5 bags, or more of potatoes for {seed} Crops looking fairly well.</p> <p>Tuesday 4</p> <p>Very fine weather to day. warm and pleasant, spent a long time this forenoon looking over papers and accounts, afternoon I dug this west end of the garden. and after tea Maggie helped me- and we dug up large portion of the old garden patch in addition. the south east corner was pretty soft and wet, but it is getting so late that we feel as if we must do something with it, John McKenzie {dunned?} for payment of balance of Dr.Howitts account, 30 dollars. John paid 50 dollars 6 years ago and thought that perhaps he would not look for more</p> <p>Dug up a part of garden for vegetables. getting {late?} and a little wet John McKenzie {dunned} for the old {illegible}</p> <p>Wednesday 5</p> <p>Very cold this morning, think there was a slight frost last night Willie McKenzie came along this morning on his way to Guelph to see Dr. Howitt about his account, and said he would like so much that I would go with him. I consented to go and we reached Guelph somewhere about 11 oclock, I tried to see W.O. Stewart, and succeeded at about one oclock, but he was not much use to me, so went to see Dr. Howitt, and after stating our business,and pleading for substantial reduction on account he dismissed the matter by referring us to his son the Lawyer, we then {illegible} there and after a while R. McKinnon introduced us to Mr. Howitt, who was not long in offering to give us a receipt in full, for ten dollars as I proposed, he said his father had phoned him in regard to the matter. Willie had taken money out of the Bank, and as he got a settlement for less than he expected. put the money again before leaving. Ewart took his cattle to Rockwood this morning, but have not heard this evening what the result is, he returned home about noon. paid for {mercury?} to day, when in Guelph</p> <p>Willie McKenzie and I drove to Guelph to day, and got a final settlement with Dr. Howitt for his charge of $80.00 for operating on Willie 9 years ago, John paid him 50 dollars 6 years ago. and he was now {dunning?} for the balance of thirty dollars, we beat him down to settle for ten dollars</p> <p>Thursday 6</p> <p>Rain again this morning, really it begins to look as if we are to be troubled badly to get our potatoes planted. I planted a few today on the house end of the lot. I wish the rest of the ground was as dry. Maggie sowed the vegetable seeds yesterday. I made out a cheque for $100.00 to Robert McWilliams, to pay off the note held against John McKenzie, it is 2 months overdue and John gave me a dollar to pay for that, and I paid it to Geo. Marshall when I gave him the cheque and got the note from him, the business has been losely done, as the last years interest is not endorsed and it only calls for 5 per cent. Bella and Maggie have been here this afternoon. John this morning.</p> <p>Planted a few more potatoes in the garden. Paid Robert McWilliams by Cheque $100.00 to pay John McKenzie note in {Maggies?} favour. John agreed to pay 6 per cent by word of mouth.</p> <p>Friday 7</p> <p>Weather fine to day. Maggie and I fixed up a cucumber bed and put a barrow load of manure in it. I wheeled a couple of barrow loads to the other end of the lot and she and I cut out new diamond out of the lawn and placed the sods in a {illegible} round the southside of summer kitchen, sowed the cucumbers to day. There was a heavy white frost this morning.</p> <p>Sodding and sowed cucumbers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Saturday 8 1912</span></h2> <p>Weather very fine to day, sunshine and warm Ewart brought down the team and plow this morning and plowed the lost back of the premises, I had wheeled out to the back all the available manure and spread it, the land is pretty wet through the low part of the lot. but it does not seem ro harden as some soil does. Ewart had it all plowed and harrowed by about 11 oclock, and after running down for some 2 bags of chop at the mill, he put off for home, he had 5 acres to {caltivate?} this afternoon if possible.</p> <p>Ewart plowed the potatoe patch to day. Land pretty wet through the low part of the lot He was at the mill.</p> <p>Sunday 9</p> <p>Beautiful weather to day. the land has dried up wonderfully to day. it looks as if we will soon get a good seed bed for our potatoes. we had a visit of Bella before church going this morning, Maggie went home with her this afternoon, and Mary prepared the dinner for us. George also had dinner with us, he is too shy in coming in that way. We would like him to be more social, I wrote a fairly long letter to Alex. Springfield Mass. I also wrote a few lines to Mc Jacob Smith, who, we understand, is now very ill and very low at the present time, lately, it seems, she expressed a desire to be remembered to mother and I. and to be told of her low condition at the present time.</p> <p>Bella here this morning. Maggie went with them this afternoon. George and Mary with us. Wrote a letter to Alex Sp'f'd Also a few lines to Hanah Smith</p> <p>Monday 10</p> <p>Weather really very fine and pleasant to day, the land has dried up so as to {take?} the seed, I cut a little more than 2 bushes of potatoes for planting this morning, Ewart was down at the store for "Black Strap" to give his young cow which does not seem to be well, Maggie planted out a quantity of raspberry bushes this morning and after dinner, she and I planted all the potatoes on the lot. excepting 6 rows that I had planted before, we also planted a little corn for the table, we left a small patch for tomatoes and cabbage.</p> <p>Land dried up rapidly planted our potatoes to day. Also some corn left some land for tomatoes and cabbage.</p> <p>Tuesday 11</p> <p>A very fine day, very warm and the land begins to have thr appearaance of being dry and dusty, there were indications of rains approach but they disappeared pretty soon again. A little shower would do no harm even now, especially where the land is baked in any way. Maggie and I have been cleaning off the gravel and other stuff from the entrance to the place and hoeing some. There is quite a rapid growth now taking place, and I have been cutting grass {to.?} to clean up.</p> <p>Warm and dry. A shower would do good notwithstanding the recent rains.</p> <p>Wednesday 12</p> <p>Dull and threatning this forenoon, some rain fell through the night which, no doubt, will do good. frequent moderate showers is what is wanted during the growing time. I planted out 28 or so, of tomatoe plants. Errett forgot to ask his father if he could get the horse and buggy for me to day.</p> <p>Sent up asking of Ewart?? for horse and buggy tomorrow. Got 2 dozen tomatoe plants from Mrs. Robertson for 20 {cents?} planted them. Fanny Benson was married to day to Steward Royce {Rock?}</p> <p>Thursday 13</p> <p>Weather fine, some rain, the rains have softened up the soil a little, we laid off the place for a cedar hedge, and Maggie and I drove over to McKenzies Errett brought down the horse and buggie for us this morning, and we dug up about 50 small cedar bushes and planted them, after making a trench. we were late before getting done. drove to Rockwood this forenoon and got</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Throughout this diary William has crossed out all of the printed dates and penned in the correct dates; thus I have transcribed these entries according to the dates that William wrote.}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_Saturday_15_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June Saturday 15 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_16"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_17"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_18"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_19"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_20"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 20</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Saturday 15 1912</span></h2> <p>Very dull and overcast this morning, we had prepared for going to Erin this morning, but the weather threatening a change we did not go. Mrs. Robertson was going with me to go to the dentist the rain held up fairly well until about 2 oclock, when it came down good and hard, as G.A. Abbott expressed a desire to have a cedar hedge like what we had planted, I thought I would gratify her by going over by McKenzies and get the cedar trees. Nettie went with me, but we had just got past G. Gray's gate when the rain began to fall and it soon poured and kept it up for long. Nettie + I drove in to McKenzie's when we waited till the rain was over and then John helped me dig up and load up 30m more 7 very suitable cedar trees. when done, Kittie + I drove up to Ewarts, Errett driving me down to Guelph road. Harold also. last night, a better received from James J. Hill saying he would give $500.00 towards improving the cemetery. {Written in the margin to the right of the date} heavy rain this afternoon drove over to McKenzies and got some cedar bushes to make a hedge for Abbotts drove up to Ewarts, Errett drove me home letter from J.J. Hill saying he will give $500.00 towards fixing the cemetery.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 16</span></h3> <p>Quite a heavy rain this afternoon, with thunder, it appears we have to put up with an over abundance of moisture, Ewart + Gertie were down this evening and, we made arrangements for Errett to bring the horse + buggie in the morning if the weather appears to be fine as I wish to go to Erin to visit and see Uncle Thomas Tolton. I wrote a letter to feenie at Edmonton to day, and expect to mail it in the morning. Errett (tomorrow morning.) {Written in right margin noted as W.R.M.} Thunder and rain. Ewart + Gertie down to day wrote a letter to Edmonton</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 17</span></h3> <p>A fine day, as there was promise of a good day. I made - ready for the drive to Erin, Errett Brought along the horse + buggy before going to school, Mrs. Geo. Robertson went with me, she went to see about her teeth at Dr Abbott's. I paid $2.25 for my dues to Overland, only expected to pay $1.50 as I paid that amount before for this year, but he tells me the usual fee of three dollars was found to be inadequate for meeting the current expenses this year, and the fee - had to be raised 75 c. to meet them. Uncle Thomas looks much the same as when I was over before, but he is duller and has less to say. the rest of them are well. I bought a piece of sole leather from Archie for 75 c. and got a bottle of baselene{?} for Mother 10c. {W.R.M.} drove to Erin to day. Mrs Robertson with me. paid - dues A.O.W.W. got a piece of leather for repairing not much change in Uncle Thos. Toltons condition.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 18</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Cooler than yesterday. I drove up to Ewarts to day, and helped him some at preparing posts for his wire fence and we dug 2 posts holes down by the gate at the line. he plowed at his root land this forenoon, and harrowed it, it was rather wet and soggy. had a letter from brother Jamie this evening , he speaks of coming down if he hasn't worn out his welcome, I bought 50 cts worth envelopes at Marshalls this evening. and 25 cts postage stamps {W.R.M.} drove up to Ewarts to day helping to prepare for building wire fence. letter from brother James Envelopes + postage stamps</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 19</span></h3> <p>very fine day. I drove up to Ewarts this morning with the horse and buggy. reached then about 9 o'clock. helped to plow a little and afterwards cut a lot of burdocks with spade. dug post hole + c. on driving home took Mrs Baldick to D. Robertson corner on her way home, Bella came here this a.m. {W.R.M.} again at Ewarts helping Ewart Bella here to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 20</span></h3> <p>very fine weather to day, warm + dry. I hoed in the garden this forenoon all that was fit to hoe, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, raspberries +c. Bells here to day. Willie + Maggie came for her this evening, repaired Harold's shoe this afternoon, also sewed the lap rugs rippings. Mary also here to day making up a dress Blouse for Harold. Bella also helping. {W.R.M.} hoeing in the garden. Bella helping make Harolds blouse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_Friday_21_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June Friday 21 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_22"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_23"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_24"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_25"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_26"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_27"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 27</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Friday 21 1912</span></h2> <p>very fine and beautiful weather, excepting, perhaps that cool nights prevail, and although the sun shines out clear + warm, there is a cool wind through it all. our last planted potatoes do not show through the ground yet and we have been expecting to see them by this time. We planted them on the 10th. I sharpened my axe this morning and cut + pealed some 7 or 8 poles (cedar) for making a climbing frame for Maggie's sweet peas I bought 91.2 lbs galvanized wire. 39 a pound from Dan Simons, and we fitted them into position 5 strands of wire. I mailed a letter to brother James this morning, watered tomatoes, raspberry new plants + hedge this nig {W.R.M.} Sharpened my axe and cut + peaked Cedar poles for a rack for carrying sweet peas by the house bought wire mailed a letter to Bro. James.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 22</span></h3> <p>Hot sunshine, though a cool air, the land and crops would be the better of a nice little rain again, growth is somewhat backwards on account of the late cool weather. the potatoes show very little yet but they are coming, Ewart drove to Guelph to day. he had 6 bags potatoes, which he sold at an average of $1.65. also about 48 lbs of wool at 21 c per lb. = about 20 dollars in all. Gertie + he got their Photos taken together, it is a good picture four dollars a dozen at Burgess Ann unwell with the cold, half soled Erretts Boots to day. not doing much {W.R.M.} weather drying up the land fast potatoes backwards Ewart to Guelph to day. sold 6 bags potatoes $1.65 per bag. got their photos. 1/2 soled Erretts Boots bad with the cold</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 23</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, pleasant and clear sunshine, a shower of rain would now be welcomed, as the top of the ground is dusty and dry. Ewart + Gertie drove down to day and had dinner with us. I have not felt well to day, my cold is a long in breaking up. finished reading Gambles Book. The Titanic's foundering and all in connection with it. {W.R.M.} Ewart + Gertie down to day Sick with the cold. finished reading Gambles Book Titanic Tragedy</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 24</span></h3> <p>Warmer than usual last night, and very warm in the sun to day. we expected rain to day, a little fell but nothing of consequence I hoed in the garden some to day. the potatoe bugs are getting plentiful on our earliest potatoes. I killed a lot of them to day. but we will have soon to use paris green. I bought 1.2 lb package to day 15 cts at Marshalls, watered the tomatoe plants. and cedar hedge {W.R.M.} hoed in garden potatoe bugs bad. got paris green to day. watering the hedge + tomatoe plants.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 25</span></h3> <p>Dry + warm to day, in the blaze of the sun it has been hot there was a very heavy dew this morning, I bought of Hortop 68 lbs of feed wheat for the hens costing 85 c. young charlie McDougal brought it up from the mill for me. and I rode up the 7 line with him to Willie Lorees and walked across the fields to Ewarts, getting there at noon. - after dinner I ran the turnip sower empty over the drills as Ewart made them, and Ewart sowed them afterwards, {Written above words in line} and acre + half {Back on line} Errett drove me home after. we had the lawn mower {W.R.M.} bought 85 cts worth wheat for the hens went up to the farm, helped - Ewart with his turnips sowing brought down the lawn mower</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 26</span></h3> <p>Another dry, warm day, thought there would be rain, there fella little but nothing of consequence. a little rain would now be welcome. John Roszal + Isabella came on a visit to day. they arrived here between ten + eleven oclock, and stayed till about 7 P.M. John is quite a cripple with rheumatism. we water the things in the garden {W.R.M.} John Roszel and Isabella paid a visit to day. watering the garden +c -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 27</span></h3> <p>Continues dry, a little cool at night, we need a little rain, because hot in the sun through the day, I cut the lawn this morning, hoed some of the potatoes. to most part are not up sufficiently to hoe. Children's night at church has drawn a large crowd. fine moonlight for Them to night. 3 or 4 men now at the bridges - They are now drawing gravel. and otherwise preparing to building. I took a walk down this evening there, and also much as far as McDougals. {W.R.M.} cutting the lawn children's night our Maggie + the Boys at it. walk down to the bridge + McDougals men working at the bridges</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_.2B_July_Friday_28_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June + July Friday 28 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_30"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_July_1"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday July 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 3</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June + July Friday 28 1912</span></h2> <p>Continues dry and warm. the top of the ground is getting dry and dusty, but it is moist underneath, and as the crops are green + healthy looking for the most part we would not think they were suffering yet. it would please us now however to see a shower it was given out that a meeting would be held this afternoon in the interest of the cemetery, but as there was only 8 plotholders who responded to the call, it was decided that another meeting should be held shortly. it is surprising how little interest is taken in the business of the cemetery. Ewart drew 2 loads of gravel for us this afternoon, I expected to have to draw it tomorrow but as Ewart got through with his own this forenoon, he said he would do ours this afternoon. {W.R.M.} very hot to day. meeting of plot holders called for to day a failure. Ewart drew 2 loads of gravel for us this after noon. he finished his own this forenoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 29</span></h3> <p>Keeps very dry, there were indication of rain but they blew over. and it is cooler than yesterday, we would like to see some rain, but none comes, George Weather stone finished up his roadwork this afternoon. the Literary society here, have taken an excursion to Berlin to day. the reduced rates to day for dominion celebrations induced then to picnic there, McKenzies mare had a colt a few days since. both doing well so far {W.R.M.} Everton road work finished to day Literary society makes an excursion to Berlin. reduce rates an induce ment.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 30</span></h3> <p>Continues hot and dry. became cooler this evening, I have kept the house pretty closely to day reading a large portion of the book I have on loan from David Tolton, "The Redemption of the world" Mr Williams arguments to refute the orthodox - contention for the immortality of the soul, are, I think spec-ially conclusive. {W.R.M.} reading the Book I got on loan from David Tolton. the - "Redemption of the world," by Williams.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday July 1</span></h3> <p>Dominion day. Some frost this morning, and a cool air has, more or less, prevailed all day. I have cut round mary's fence, the long grass, and carried our own to the drive house. also cut some of Mrs Wells at the house, she intends taking it into her stable when it makes into hay. I also hoed 8 rows of the potatoes. we have heard of a great storm out by Regina. in the north west, it is said the half of the town is blown down and many people killed and injured, hope it may not be so bad as reported. {W.R.M.} cooler to day a little frost this morning cutting grass round fences and Mrs Wells yard, word has come that Regina has been taken with a cyclone.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 2</span></h3> <p>Continues hot in the sun, and though signs of rain sometimes arise they just as often blow over without rain coming, if it wasn't that there is considerable moisture underneath vegitation would become stunted. I went up to Ewarts to day and helped him at the post - holes. we brought from the bush some poles for braces, I drove down with Prince + buggy and intend going back tomorrow morning. bought 6 lbs nails for the fence, 2 lbs 6 inch spikes {W.R.M.} up at Ewarts helping at post holes drove home with Prince and buggie bought nails for the pole</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 3</span></h3> <p>A terribly hot day in the sun. I drove up to Ewarts this morning, we soon got the holes ready for the posts, but I had the misfortune to forget the take up the nails I bought last night, so had to drive down for them, we soon got them. we soon got them placed so that Ewart could finish them, and I changed my clothes an after dinner drove over to the burial of Mrs Hanah Smith at Conningsby{?}. there was a large funeral, I saw the cospse{?} in the church. I returned by the upper side road and Ewart drove me down home {W.R.M.} Hanah Smith (Hindley) was buried this after noon. I attend ed the funeral at Ewarts this forenoon, before The funeral</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Thursday_4_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July Thursday 4 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_5"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_6"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_7"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_8"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_9"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_10"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_11"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 11</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Thursday 4 1912</span></h2> <p>Extremely hot and dry. I dug the patch of ground for the cabbage plants this forenoon, and cut and peeled 2 poles of cedar to make an enclosure for the chickens, toawrds evening I rode up with John McDermott to Wilsons on the town line, and got 60 cabbage plants. afterwards walked up to Ewarts and drove home with the mare + buggy and keeping her all night so we might have her in the morning to scuffle our potatoes. {W.R.M.} hot + dry - cut poles for making chicken yard. got 60 cabbage plants got the mare for tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 5</span></h3> <p>Another blister of a day. the extreme heat has an enervating effect on us all especially mother who seemed to feel it the most. I hoed awhile at the potatoes this morning, and about 10 oclock borrowed Weatherston's scuffler and scuffled the potatoes before dinner, after dinner we (Maggie + I) planted out 60 cabbage plants, watering the holes while planting, and I placed shingles so as to protect them from the blaze of the sun. after tea I drove up the mare + buggy to Ewarts. and while there quite a thunder + rain storm came up, wetting the land well, Ewart drove down with Prince we found there has been little of no rain at Everton. {W.R.M.} very hot + sultry. scuffled our potatoes this forenoon. planted 60 cabbage plants was up at Ewarts a nice rain up there but none here hardly</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 6</span></h3> <p>The thunder storm of yesterday has not cooled the air very much, and another hot day has been experienced, I hoed at the potatoes this forenoon, but did not do much this afternoon as I made ready to be present at the funeral of David Cunningham which arrived at the Cemetery at about 3.30, there were about 30 rigs at the funeral. an a pretty large gathering of people. (Everton Cemetery.) {W.R.M.} David Cunning ham buried this afternoon. John + Bella McKenzie at the funeral and came down a little while</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 7</span></h3> <p>Very hot again to day. Maggie has attended church both times as usual, and I staid with mother, I wrote a letter to the friends at Edmonton. which I hope to mail tomorrow morning. Mother feels the heat oppressive. I walked up to Evelighs to enquire about D Luttrell, and found he is keeping better {W.R.M.} wrote a letter to Edmonton. Luttrell some better.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 8</span></h3> <p>Dull this morning but cleared up to be a hot day again, I rose before 5 this morning and hoed 4 rows of potatoes before breakfast I finished up the other 4 rows about 11 oclock, Ed. Abbott came home about 3 P.M. and I spent awhile with him, Hector Parker also came along with the statutes, but he should have brought those of 1897 instead of what he had, he contends that in purchasing more land for the cemetery the municipal council will have to be applied to, in order to make a legal purchase. Mailed letter + Photos to Edmonton {W.R.M.} Peter Matthews burial this after Ed. Abbott home this afternoon finished hoeing potatoes. erecting a yard for chickens Mrs Lynn. Holy oke I think died to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 9</span></h3> <p>Weather hot + dry, we hear of electric storms in other places, with rain, perhaps our turn may not be far away have been fixing up a yard for the small chickens. cut the grass in the Miss Robertson's garden +c. {W.R.M.} Weather hot and sultry. Mother feels it oppressive</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 10</span></h3> <p>Hot but a welcome thunder cloud came along and left us some rain, the rain kept falling for about an hour perhaps. and no - doubt will do much good. I planted a 5c package of sweet corn, the most of the other did not grow. {W.R.M.} planted corn a little welcome rain.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 11</span></h3> <p>A little cooler, and the dust is laid by the rain yesterday. I + Maggie put up the chicken wire fence, and put the chicks in. they are hard to keep in. paris greened some of the potatoes. Errett + Harold came down with Prince and buggy. They are preparing to go to the Picnic tomorrow. {W.R.M.} fixing up chicken yard. Errett + Harold. Ewart also down</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Friday_12_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July Friday 12 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_13"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_14"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_15"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_16"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_17"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_18"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 18</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Friday 12 1912</span></h2> <p>The Weather this morning looked somewhat threatening but the mist that early prevailed scattered after awhile and and a dry hot day followed. our folks started off for Stanley park Picnic along with others who gathered in front of the church about 8.30. Errett brought down Prince + buggy last night and Geo. Robertson + wife and our youngsters. with come of theirs drove there Maggie intended riding in our rig, but went with some one else, they had a nice day of it, so they say, they were very late in getting back home. I Paris greened our potatoes, they were getting rather bad {W.R.M.} our folks went to Stanley park picnic. Errett brought down Prince + buggy last night. Geo. Roberston drove him over I paris greened the potatoes. good turn out to pic nic, and good time</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 13</span></h3> <p>Another hot day. I rose shortly after 5 oclock this morning and hoed at our potatoe patch till dinner time, and after having a good noon spell. I finished up the hoeing and also hoed the cabbage patch, I had 5 rows of the potatoes done yesterday. the rest to day. A card to day from Alex announces the death of Mrs Lynn. {W.R.M.} hoed the potatoe patch and cabbage +c - a card from our Alex announces the death of Mrs Lynn.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 14</span></h3> <p>the heat to day has been excessive, I was in hopes that a thunder cloud would visit us. and give vegitation a drink and cool the air. but it did not come, Bella was here to day. she attended the 2 meetings with Maggie, and went home in the evening with her own folks. James Abbott + wife drove over to day. Ed. accompanied them to Erin, he intends leaving for Owen Sound tomorrow. and goes from there to Duluth. calling at Sue St Marie, where he expects to see his Uncle Willie Mitchell who is very poorly. {W.R.M.} very hot. Bella over to day with us was at 2 meeting with Maggie James Abbott + wife over from Erin. Ed. went of with them to night.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 15</span></h3> <p>very hot this forenoon, threatening rain with thunder, afternoon a big cloud gathered and broke into a heavy shower which - lasted about half an hour perhaps. it will do good although we would have liked it to have lasted longer. Geo. Robertson and I hauled out the pump. and I made leather valves for it. but did not get it finished, it got cooler this evening {W.R.M.} a nice shower to day. Geo. Robertson helped me at the pump to - day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 16</span></h3> <p>Cooler last night and to day. the rain of yesterday has made things look better, but the ground soon dries up again. I notice that the corn I planted last Wednesday was up an inch high yesterday. I was looking after material for altering the roof of the house in expectation that brother James would soon be down. I got a card this evening however saying that he is poorly and we now hardly expect him. I was looking after lumber to cover the top of our well and think I may get it from Wm Tovell. there is none at the mill. I cut poles for making the top and carried them home this evening. Geo. Loree carried a long one for me a piece of the way. {W.R.M.} things improve from the rain a card informing us that Bro. James has been very poorly. not likely he will visit us. Cut poles for top of well. expect lumber for it from Wm Tovell</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 17</span></h3> <p>Warmer than yesterday. I walked up to Wm Tovell's corner and sorted out enough of old lumber to cover our well top, and paid 50cts for it. he was only charging me 20cts but I thought it too little. he put in another board or two however{?}, it is good stuff and I was glad to get it. I got John McKenzie to take it down for me, also a wheelbarrow I bought from Wm Smith for 2 dollars {W.R.M.} Paris greened the potatoes this afternoon They were buggie again bought some lumber from Wm Tovell. for covering well bought a wheelbarrow from Wm Smith</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 18</span></h3> <p>Cooler again to day, and rained quite awhile this afternoon. I made a platform for the well top to day. Mrs Bryant came last night and has been with us since got a letter from Bro. Alex Meaford. he has been wondering why I am so long in writing I have thought it his turn. but must be mistaken. Brother James very poorly {W.R.M.} Mrs Bryant here letter from Bro. Alex nice rain this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Friday_19_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July Friday 19 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_20"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_21"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_22"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_23"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_24"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 24</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Friday 19 1912</span></h2> <p>Weather fine again, have been hoeing in the garden some. The little rain that falls soon dries up again, and we should take advantage of the softening of the land that a little rain makes, to hoe some Mr Luttrell is yet very poorly. and gives his friends much concern I fear he will not recover. haying has been hindered by the rain yes-terday. got 50 cts worth. oatmeal from Joe Stewart, they left it at Willie Tovells. {W.R.M.} a little fall of rain does good. Davis Luttrell very poorly haying hindered by the rain. 50cts worth oatmeal Joe Stewarts</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 20</span></h3> <p>Rather dull all day. and much cooler, some people thought there was frost this morning, Harold came home this evening his father brought him part of the way. he says, he and Errett helped his Pa to take in 3 loads of hay to day. I have been trying to get a sand pump to clean out our well. but only got an old one which id out of order. if Ewart had sent down for me I would have gone up to help him at the hay. Mrs Boyant is yet with us. Bella also came along this morning. and Mary too. she is making a dress for herself and Maggie is helping to fit her.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 21</span></h3> <p>Heavy rain the most of last night and to day every thing is so nicely freshened up. this is the finest rain of the season and no doubt will do much to improve the crops. it was pretty cool this forenoon but it became warmer afternoon. I have written 2 letters to day. a long newsy one to Sister Bessie, Vancouver, and one to Brother Jamie, Meaford. {W.R.M.} heavy rain last night. will go good to the grain and root crops. wrote to sister Betsy, Vancouver and one to Bro James, Meaford</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 22</span></h3> <p>Considerably cooler but a fine pleasant day. I would have liked very well to have {Inserted above writing on line} had {Back on line} some outside employment. but as Maggie wished me to repair her shoes. I sat inside to fix them, I also repaired mothers felt Boots, I took down the old sand pump to Dan. Simonds, to have it put in good shape to work. he expects to have it ready tomorrow morning. the men are on at the work of the bridge and Dan is also with them. I got + paid for a 100 lb bag of Royal Household flour $3.00 {W.R.M.} fine weather repairing Maggie shoes. also mothers felt boots. looking after sand pump got 100 lb sack household flour (royal)</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 23</span></h3> <p>Has kept comparatively cool today although warmer than yesterday, the Heatherstones hauled in a number of loads of hay to day and I wouldn't have thought it a good hay making day at all it has been cloudy and threatening rain. Ewart was at the mill, yesterday he cut some grass. but it does not make good. Mrs Bryant went to Guelph by stage this morning. she has spent very pleasant few days with us. I got Geo. Robertson this morning to help with the pump. he tried the sand pump, but it did not work well, and we put down the pump itself and it brought up the dirt better than the other. I got the crown-ing{?} all ready and made a step. so if it gets fairly right. I will nail it down {W.R.M.} not very good hay making day Mrs Bryant went off on stage this morning Geo. Robertson helping to clean the well. sand pump does not work well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 24</span></h3> <p>The weather continues cloudy and threatening but does not rain after all. it is not good hay weather although there are some taking it in. Ewart went to Guelph to day. he drove to Rockwood accompanied by Gertie who waited in Rockwood while he took the cars to + from Guelph, the boys, Ewart{?} + Harold drove down with the other buggy. and I took the opportunity to go up to the farm. I had not much pleasure in going up then because of finding the young filly, that was foaled yesterday, quite sick, I hurried down to Hiram Swackhammer, who was at Bentley Wilsons, and he gave it a number of infections and partially relieved it, but it could not swallow so we could not give it medicine and it died before dark. it was sprightly on in the morning and gave little warning of being unwell but the mare has been losing her milk and it is said what the colt sucks from its mother is a binding nature for the bowels, and the colt should be given Castor oil from the first. {W.R.M.} Ewart + Gertie at Rockwood + Guelph. went to farm found the filly sick, got Swack harm. but too far gone and died this evening. very sudden bad turn. have had opening medicine sooner</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Thursday_25_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July Thursday 25 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_26"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_27"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_28"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_29"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 29</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Thursday 25 1912</span></h2> <p>Cloudy and warm all day, threatning rain, but none comes here, Ewart was down this morning getting the mower knife new sectioned, he is feeling bad over the loss of his nice young filly I have been walking round a bit, but not doing any work much the bridge men are working hard and are now making considerable of a show. there are six of them and it seems like hard work. 1 men feeding the mixing machine with gravel, while the Boss empties the sacks of cement with the machine, and 2 men with wheelbarrows each wheeling the mortar from the machine and emptying it int the boxing which forms the walls at each side of the bridge it is steady hard work. another man (making the sixth) fills in stones in the mortared boxing and packs it while filling. {W.R.M.} Ewart getting the mower knife fixed up some an account of how the perform their operations</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 26</span></h3> <p>A very good hay making day. and I thought Ewart would have sent down Errett this morning for me to help him, but he didn't, I went onto the roof and did some patching to the shingling, Ewart was down this evening, he + Errett hauled in 7 loads of hay to day, he would like me to go up tomorrow and help to coil up what he cuts in the forenoon {W.R.M.} a good hay making day patching the roof of the house</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 27</span></h3> <p>Has been a good haymaking day. I went up this morning to Ewarts, Errett met me on the 7th at Jackson's gate. we took in a large load of hay before dinner after that Ewart had cut a large portion of the hay in front field south. we afterwards coled{?} it all up. which kept us going till near quitting time. Ewart + Errett took in the rakings to finish up the field between the barns, there have been fifteen loads in the field. Ewart is turning in the cattle there to night. Ewart drove me down this evg. he got the pitman of mower fixed so as to fit tighter. {W.R.M.} helping Ewart at the hay to - day. finished up the field between the barns. 15 loads Errett a good help to Ewart. Ewart drove me home to night got pitman fixed this evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 28</span></h3> <p>A fine day. Sunshine and not too hot. good filling weather for the grain I finished up the reading of the book I got on loan from David Tolton, all but an addition at the end, taken from another book. I have been much inter ested in its reading although it did not remove the difficulties in the way of my accepting the conclusion of the author and his following. the Bible he contends is the only authority, and, as it is the word of God. it is sufficient for the establishment of the Church and all its forms and and old time ordinances, at least, that is implied otherwise it would be of no force. to this I demur, the old Church became apostle, and of necessity had to the reproduced, and can a dead letter fill the Bill. it is an important question and all hangs on the word authority. I give the author (Mr Williams) credit for presenting his view of the matter in a concise and reasonable way. without the leash show of acrimony or a spirit of dictation. supporting all his - conclusions by a reference to the word, but, he at times has to allow that the translators acted from a bias. he is certainly, however a great Bills Student. to my mind and great exposition of its teachings and contents {W.R.M.} have finished the reading of the Book the "Redemption of the world" I have been much interest in the reading of it. I think the author is a great Bills Student and a great and truthful expositor of its teaching + cont ents. would like a second reading some time by + bye.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 29</span></h3> <p>Another very fine day, the forenoon and all morning had an unsettled look. it would clean up and become cloudy again but eventually cleared up an settled so, I hoed the garden stuff this forenoon. and went through afterwards over the potatoe patch and hoed the weeds out. and seeing the bugs numerous went at it and paris greened them getting done before supper, Ewart, Errett + Gertie were here This evening, made arrangements to go up. Tomorrow and help {W.R.M.} hoed the garden stuff forenoon paris greened potatoes after noon. Ewart, Gertie + Errett here this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_.2B_August_Tuesday_30_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July + August Tuesday 30 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_31"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_1st_August"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 1st August</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_4"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July + August Tuesday 30 1912</span></h2> <p>A fine hay day. Errett drove down this morning and took me up to the farm. getting these about ten oclock. I churned Gertie's churning of butter. and just got it done about noon. was fully an hour - and half at it. we took in 8 loads of hay. 2 slings to the load, it was in fine condition. Ewart paris greened his potatoes this forenoon, Errett took Harold and I to Eveleigh comes this evening. sad news has reached Gilbert McCarter's people today of the sudden deaths of heart failure of his son Norman at "Swift Current" Sask. he just had been married about 6 weeks, and passed away so suddenly makes it extremely sad, it seems he was a very worthy young man and prospering. the family is prostrated with grey. John McKenzie and Bella are here this evening. they say the body is expected here on Thursday - evening. {W.R.M.} Ewart has now 15 loads of hay in from the field between the Barns and six out of front field south word has arrived of the sudden death by Norman McCarters Swift Current - Sask.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 31</span></h3> <p>Beautiful weather. those having hay making on hand are having the very last of weather for the purpose. I have not been very well to day and have not put out my hand to do much. went down to see the bridge builders at work they have started to make the way clear for building the second bridge. they have built the cement railing on the first one on the south side next the mill. and are taking the boxing of it. it is a good looking piece of work - the cement men and the Everton team were victorious by 2.0. {W.R.M.} fine hay making weather. down viewing the bridge - men at work cement worker and Everton football team had a contest this evening, Everton men victorious</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 1st August</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, a nice shower came along this afternoon and freshened things up round here, it did not extend far however Geo. Loree {Written above line} says {Back on line} they had very little over at their farm, Ewart + Gertie + Errett drive down towards evening. Ewart was at J. Weatherston's with the mare her time counts from now, I wrote a letter to our Alex. Ship'd,{?} this evening Mary + Maggie busy making preparations for the garden party tomorrow night Wm Mitchell of Sault Marie, died to day. he had been long an invalid. {W.R.M.} Ewart down with the mare to Weathers-tones. wrote a letter to Alex. Sp'f'd{?} this evening preparing for the garden party tomorrow. William Mitchell died at Sault Maire</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 2</span></h3> <p>This is the day the night of which was sometime ago set apart for the garden party to be held at Wm Robertson (Dougland's Son) for the purpose of raising funds for improving the cemetery, and it unfortunately has been rainy up to 4 or 5 oclock when it cleared off fairly well and, I should think, the party had a fairly good night afterwards they postponed the Rockwood g. party. so the way is left clear for this one. George Loree, drove to Guelph to day for the ice cream 10 galls at first 15 Gallons were ordered but they phoned to bring only 10. They were very much downcast on account of the prevailing wet through the day, but when it brightened up some their spirits rose in proportion since the above writing, it has transpired that garden party did not turn out so badly after all, there was $95.25 taken at the gate. and contributions which brought it up to about $100.00 the Booth and other things helped to pay expenses. at this writing cannot say the sun that is over . (W.R.M.} The Garden party at Willie Roberston's was carried out to a fairly good finish. the night cleared up fairly well. the crowd would have been much greater had not the wet weather intervened. parties interested were dejected on account of the unfavourable weather, but it turned out not so badly as the weather improved Burial of Norman McArthur took place this afternoon</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 3</span></h3> <p>A fine day after the rain of yesterday. the folks are all tired after their work + anxiety of yesterday + last night, it was fortunate that the rain stopt early in the afternoon. but, for all that there were many who did not appear who otherwise would have done so but for the rain. {W.R.M.} Weather improved bridge work going on -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h3> <p>Very cool turn of the weather, people are thinking that it is too cold for good filling of the grain. this has been a fine pleasant day though cool. Maggie went over to McKenzies with Bella from church and Mary took her place here. I had a walk up to the cemetery and went round inside viewing the tomb stones +c. {W.R.M.} cool but pleasant Bella here to day Maggie over with them. I had a walk to the cem -etery this afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Monday_5_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August Monday 5 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_6"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_7"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_8"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_9"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_10"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_11"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August Monday 5 1912</span></h2> <p>Cool again last night, and to day it was rather cool for ripening and filling the grain, barley is being cut, and oats are colouring come a heavy shower of rain fell this afternoon. and the weather does not seem settled, I have not felt well to day and have not put out my hands to do much, took a walk down to see the bridge workers, they have found rock, so they expect to be on with the concrete tomorrow {W.R.M.} harvesting the barley bridge men have struck the rock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 6</span></h3> <p>a turn warmer last night and to day, it looked as there might be rain to day but it held off. this has been a better day for the crops than for dome time past. I found the potatoes rather buggy again, and I went over and picked them off. I did not like to paris green them any more if possible, but may have to do it yet. the paris green I got from Marshall was last years an am afraid it had lost its strength some what, it does not seem good from some cause. {W.R.M.} Weather warmer, the potatoe bugs are increasing and I picked them off this afternoon may have to paris green them again.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 7</span></h3> <p>Weather nice and warmer to day, threatening some rain some but nothing came of it, although the wind has been from the east and cloudy this forenoon, Mary has had a busy time this forenoon preparing for her company in the afternoon. the young folks came to hand about 3 P.M. they made quite a big looking gathering, and quite a bit increased by the presence of older people, they seemed every one to enjoy themselves well. Errett drove down Prince and buggy. and the Duffield boys came with him. I made ready and placed the horse + buggy at the front verandah to take Mother along. but she declined going after all. she does not feel well at present. {W.R.M.} a fine day Mary had a good gathering of her S.S. children to day they seemed to enjoy themselves well. mother was expected to go too, but declined at the eleventh hour.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 8</span></h3> <p>Heavy rain last night, and considerable fell this forenoon, it cleared off nicely this afternoon, and was very warm, the men at the bridge put in a good afternoons work, 2 wheelbarrows - running steadily filling in the concrete into the boxes on the south end of the bridge, Ewart was here this afternoon and I half soled his boots, and half heeled them. too wet to day to work on the land. {W.R.M.} rain last night and this forenoon fine afternoon 1/2 soled Ewart's (and heeled) boots down viewing - the bridge men at work.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 9</span></h3> <p>The weather still remains unsettled, rain has been falling this afternoon the men working at the bridge are having rather disagreeable weather for their work, they are wiling away trying to come to the rock to form a foundation for the north wall of the 2 bridge they now have the south wall up full height. they are digging out the earth + stones while the water may be 6 inches deep. of course they are wearing rubber boots. Mr Croft tells me the preparations for building this 2nd bridge is a worse job than that of the larger bridge now built. the meeting of plot owners of the Everton Cemetery was fairly well attended this evening, and the business of electing seven trustees was accomplished very quietly, their names are as follows. David Robertson. H.H. Horton. Wm Tovell. Alex. Burns. Josiah Stewart. Hugh Mitchell. and Joe Benham, who are to confer with the women's institute next Wednesday evening with regards to the Hill donation {W.R.M} rainy and very unsettled weather bad turn of weather for bridge builders meeting this evening of plot holders of Everton cemetery, election of trustees, accomp-lished all right</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 10</span></h3> <p>Weather yet unsettled. the day was fairly fine a part of the time, but heavy showers in the afternoon made it very unpleasant, there is too much rain for this time of the year, we should now be on the edge of harvest. and the ripening of the grain is being retarded by the excessive moisture and so much cool weather prevailing. Ewart, Gertie + Errett here this evening. {W.R.M.} rain prevailing causes dullness and concern about crop prospects</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11</span></h3> <p>A rainy day, we are certainly having an awfully wet time, it really folks very serious especially for those who have their hay to finish up, also those who haven't got their fall wheat housed, the minister from Hillsbroft{?} is recujoying{?} the pulpit for Mr Welsnar who is away among his friends just now {W.R.M.} I wrote a letter to Cousin James Tunney to day. Maggie twice at Church to day. Hillsburgh{?} minister to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Monday_12_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August Monday 12 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_13"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_14"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_15"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_16"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_17"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 17</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August Monday 12 1912</span></h2> <p>Quite warm to day and yet has an unsettled appearance but little or no rain, hope it will now dry up for awhile. we are hoping that as the moon changes to day. there may also be a change in the weather. I have had a sore time from rheumatism to day. which may be an indication of a change in the weather. have not done any work of consequence. the men at the bridge are thoroughly tired of the sloppy work among the water. {W.R.M.} sore with rheumatism to day. mailed a letter to cousin James Turney. men at the bridge discouraged.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 13</span></h3> <p>The weather has been much finer to day than has - prevailed for some time, rather close and warm however. but we are hoping the weather may settle some now. Maggie McKenzie is here to day and her Aunts Mary Loree and our Maggie have - been fitting her with a dress. I have repaired her boots to day. sewed up rippings, and half soled them, the men at the bridge worked till 7 oclock this evening. the commenced to fill in the troublesome hole this afternoon about 5 oclock, and it is now pretty well filled up with water, they say they will have to bale it out in the morning {W.R.M.} Maggie McKenzie here to day getting a dress fitted and made repairing a pair of shoes for Maggie McKenzie commenced fill in the cem ent this afternoon to thee{?} last wall at 2-bridge</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 14</span></h3> <p>Thunder + lightning prevailed last night and some rain . to day has been fine however and work outside has gone on, I repaired Maggie McKenzies other pair of boots (dressed) ones, there was a Bilffer{?} society meeting this evening in the Methodist church, John McKenzie + Bella, also Willie + Maggie were then. the Women's institute meeting was held this afternoon at the back room of the Disciple Church {W.R.M.} Thunder + lightning last night. 1/2 soled another pair of boots (dress) for Maggie McKenzie women's institute meeting to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 15</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, a little cooler and weather looks more - settled, I see Weatherston's have been laying out their barley to dry and taking it in. Geo. Robertson has fixed up his water fixing for setting tires, I helped him some, we afterwards cleaned out our well and fixed the pump, and cemented the inside on top of the rock cutting. I afterwards put the top on. {W.R.M.} Weathersons turning out their barley to dry helped Geo. Robert-son to cement his trough for tire{?} setting cleaned out our well and got the pump in again. and put the top on well</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 16</span></h3> <p>Quite cool last night and this morning, but warm sunshine through the day. the weather is very fine + pleasant, Geo. Roberston and I hauled up Abbotts pump out of the well, and we had a dangerous looking job at it. Grace Ann Abbott and our Maggie helped to steady the monstrous thing, the long iron pipe 16 feet long with about 4 feet of additional pipe and the head of the pump at the end of it, made a formidable appearance, and dangerous if it happened to slip. we succeeded in getting it down safely and I was very glad when we did, we had a tedious time getting it apart, and making a new valve, we got it all done however, but something got into the bore of the well and the pump is 6 inches higher than before I got our well going all right to all appearance. and I nailed on the platform and cut sods and placed them round the edges of it. the bridge men completed both sides of the bridge to day. and some filling up besides. Dan Simons worked up till this evening with them, he goes to Ewarts tomorrow. Ewart was down here this evening {W.R.M.} Geo. Roberston and I hauled out Abbotts pump and put in a new leather valve the old one - having given out. we had a tedious job getting it out was a dangerous job. got our well cleaned out and pump in again. bridge men have the side walls done this evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 17</span></h3> <p>Fairly fine this forenoon, but became unsettled and some rain this afternoon, which increased towards night, the wet spell is not over with though the harvest is on. the bridge men have erected the top of the flat bridge and placed 12 steel spanners across, besides smaller steel rods, they expect to put the concrete on on Monday. they are also filling up the top of the big bridge I have repaired a pair of shoes for Maggie, and done other choring {W.R.M.} Bridge men - at work at the saw mill bridge repairing Maggie shoes no word from Megford very long in writing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Sunday_18_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August Sunday 18 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_19"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_20"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_21"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_22"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_23"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 23</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August Sunday 18 1912</span></h2> <p>Quite a fall of rain again last night, but dry and fine to day although giving evidence that the weather is yet unsettled it is quite warm this evening and cloudy and we are very desirous that dry weather will now prevail, so as to dry up the grain that is cut and further harvest operation generally. Bella McKenzie with Willie + Maggie have been here to day. They had dinner with us and I went over to their place this afternoon with Willie + Maggie and after tea. came home again with them. they are at the Methodist meeting, their own not being open to night, Bella did not go home this afternoon. {W.R.M.} rain last night very wet harvest. Bella McKenzie here to day. I took a drive over to their place and came back again in the evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 19</span></h3> <p>Weather again unsettled, there was quite a fall of rain again last night, and though little or no rain to day it does not turn fine, a good deal of grain is cut and much of it ready for cutting and this wet weather makes the situation a serious one. I have been preparing the place under the house for building a stone wall. it is - very damp and dark down there. Ewart + Gertie came down this morning Gertie stayed all day to get a garment made, and Ewart came back at night for her. I gave Marshal a cheque for $5.00 and sent $2.00 away for ear dreems{?} Mr Mcnal and Charlie Benham and maximal nelson wade{?} down at the bridge inspecting to day. I was there awhile with them, they have let the job of a further extension of the cement wall of 40 feet. to cost $125.00 from the far end of the big bridge on side next the mill, towards the flume, the smaller bridge is ready to receive the cement, concrete {W.R.M.} Weather unsettled very bad for harvest, am at raid harm will come of it Ewart + Gertie down, the latter here all day. member of the council inspecting the work at the bridges.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 20</span></h3> <p>Unsettles looking early this morning but afterwards cleared up to be a fine day. Mary and Harold went off to Guelph this morning by stage. Mary had promised to take a holiday for Harold and herself to Guelph and there is not much peace until it is over with. I have been again working under the house and it is now ready to begin building the wall. Mother has been visiting with the Robertson girls to day. and Maggie + I join her for our tea this evening. {W.R.M.} Harold and his Aunt Mary went to Guelph by stage this - morning, mother visited at the Roberston girls to day, and Maggie and I joined her to tea afterwards</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 21</span></h3> <p>Weather fine to day. Only one shower, last night was rough, heavy thunder + lightening, with heavy pours of rain, really this is a serious time for farmers, their harvest operations should be on full blast and nothing can be done to forward it. I sold and soled my boots to day. got my ear drums by mail to night {W.R.M.} Thunder storm last night, but fine to day. soled + healed my boots to day. got my ear drums.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 22</span></h3> <p>Weather fine all day up till about 5 oclock when a black cloud came down upon us and a heavy down pour of rain, this was the night set for Ospringe presbyterian garden party. and the heavy rain which fell just as people were making ready for going to it killed it clean out, in consequences it was indifen{?} postponed after all preparations being made. I went up to Ewarts to day to look at his grain (barley) if any thing could be done to help it it was not in as bad condition as might have been expected and so we left it, we then hitched the team after dinner, and went to Standish's and cut 6 heavy poles to cover the Culvert at entrance to the lane, had them home before the rain.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 23</span></h3> <p>A fine day, Errett came down with the buggy this morning and I went up again to Ewarts, we went immediately at the culvert, he had it uncovered when I got there, we first fitted in 5 new cross pieces and had it about covered by dinner time. after we went to our new bush and got 2 more poles and fitted there, spiking the whole on the cross pieces with harrow was and covered it with 2 loads of earth + gravel {W.R.M.} weather fine to day. got card last night that Mary Stephens is much worse and death may be expected. Finished Ewarts Culvert.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Saturday_24_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August Saturday 24 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_25"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_26"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_27"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_28"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_29"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 29</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August Saturday 24 1912</span></h2> <p>Weather quite unsettled yet. this forenoon was fine and we had hopes it would remain so but had to put up with more rain, and pretty heavy too while it lasted. really the harvest situation has become a serious problem. I wheeled round some stones {Written above line} from {Back on line} the Roberston girls house and also brought the pile of our own from behind the poultry yard . I received a letter from brother Alex. this evening he makes no apology for being so long in writing and makes no mention of getting my card I mailed last Thursday morning {W.R.M.} Rain, Rain a card from Lore - nts{?} says Mary Stephens is holding her own. but is yet quite low a letter from Bro. Alex Meaford wheeling stones for wall under neath the house</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 25</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. threatening some but no rain fell, it has been close and warm and lightning flashing around this evening. Maggie has been twice at meeting to day. Bella McKenzie also the young - folks along, the latter also this evening, Mr + Mrs Welsman arrived home last night after a 3 weeks vacation. we had a call from Arthur Botton + child. they were on their way up to Ewarts {W.R.M.} no rain to day. very close + warm. the Welsmans arrived home. Bella here a call from Mr + Mrs Arthur Botton when on their way up to Ewarts.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 26</span></h3> <p>Weather as unsettled as ever, last night was terrible with thunder + lightening, Geo. Marshall told me he thinks he never saw the likes of it in his life before for a long time it was one contiuous sparkling of electricity and a rolling of thunder. - we hear that Mr Gards. in the vicinity of Marden, had his barn burnt to the ground, we also hear of a shock of grain being burnt in the field on {Written above line} I rain {Back on line} Jackson's farm. I rode up with Neil McLean over to McKenzies. just in time to have our dinner, Harold was with me. I got Willie McKenzie to go to the 2nd line gravel pit. below Ospringe, and took a yard of sand for us to Everton. to build the wall under the house, at the back verandah, and when we got supper ive drew up 1 loads of stones from John Reed's places. No, one before and one after supper. I paid him a dollar, which he did not wish to take, for - doing it. Marshall wanted to charge one a dollar for about half a load {W.R.M} great thunder + lightening last night. constant blaze + noise Willie McKenzie drew me a load of sand from 2 line gravel pit. Engine and after wards 2 loads of stone from John Reeds lot. Evertons paid Willie a dollar. Marshal wanted a dollar for a part of a load of sand.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 27</span></h3> <p>Quite cool last night and dry, and the day has continued much the same, very pleasant and a valuable day for drying the wet grain. I have been choring some around and made a start to fix under the house, took the boards up on side Verandah and find that I can put the stones under the house from that way, + also the light to show to do the work. I walked down to McDogals to enquire about Mary Stephens, they had a letter from Kenneth this evg. and he reports poor Mary is in a very bad way. the doctor gives them no encouragement to expect her to get better. {W.R.M.} fine drying day. made a start to build under the hove{?} Kenneth McDougall reports Mary Stephens in a bad way</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 28</span></h3> <p>A change again this morning in the weather, quite dull and threatened rain all day. it did not rain much but enough to make them cancel the order for the garden party, so we can't say when it will now be, the thing may be abandoned in the mean time indefinitely. - I riddled some sand and mixed lime in a portion making it into mortar so to be ready to build, had quite a talk with David Jackson Maggie + Mary paid a visit to Ed. McDougal's folks this evening. the mail did not bring us our paper this evening, some thing wrong. others in the same plight. {W.R.M.} Cancellation of garden Party riddling sand for use under the house. Maggie and Mary. visiting at McDougals papers not to hand this evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 29</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. if it would only continue fine for a couple of weeks it would be of immense benefit to the country. some farmers are getting a little of their grain housed but, I rather think it is not in good condition Ewart has not taken in anything, but a load of fall wheat.{W.R.M.} fine day - great anxiety about the crops that are exposed to the wet weather</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_.2B_September_Friday_30_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August + September Friday 30 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_31"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_Sep._1"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Sep. 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_4"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_5"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_6"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 6</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August + September Friday 30 1912</span></h2> <p>Weather again unsettled looking, no rain however beyond a few drops. Ewart drove down this morning and I went up with him. I shocked up all day at oats, Ewart cut 4 acres of oats this afternoon, finishing up the cutting + binding for this season, he has about 4 acres of peas to pull. they are almost a failure of a crop. farmers are very dull over the situation in not getting a chance to save their crops no sooner than the grain gets a little dried than down comes more rain. Ewart sow had a litter of 14 pigs and to day down to 8 or 9. she does not take care of them. Ewart drove me home this evening. {W.R.M.} unsettles weather. Ewart drove down this morning and I went up with him and helped him shuck oats. Ewarts sow has pigs. she is losing{?} some through carelessness</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 31</span></h3> <p>Weather very good to day, threatened a change this forenoon but became fine afternoon. got 90c worth wheat for the hens this forenoon started about 11 oclock to the wall under house and worked this afternoon, it is slow work, as I have all the stones to wheel, and mortar to make and wheel round, but patience + perseverance will do it. {W.R.M.} sent a card this morning to erase R.R.I. from my address. Montreal Herald and Star 90 cts worth of chicken feed</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Sep. 1</span></h3> <p>Very wet again last night, really this is awful weather for harvest. wish it would only take a turn, rained a little this forenoon. though dull and threatening no rain of any account we had the McKenzie's and George + Mary Loree to dinner and a pleasant time this afternoon, I wrote a long letter of 6 pages to day to brother Alex. Meaford, his letter to my last was only the size of a postscript compared to it, Willie said good bye, he intends starting for north west Tuesday morning {W.R.M.} rain last night bad for harvest wrote brother Alex. Meaford Willie Mc Kenzie bade us good bye. intends going off Tuesday morning for north west</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 2</span></h3> <p>Weather as unsettled as ever, very misty to day and damp. close + warm this afternoon, Errett drove down the Gertie mare + buggy with his mother. Mary + Maggie made up a pair of pants for Errett, he goes to school tomorrow. I worked under the house this afternoon. {W.R.M.} Errett drove down with his Ma. Mary and Maggie made a pair of pant for him to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3</span></h3> <p>Dull + threatening rain this morning, but cleared up very nicely, very warm and the air damp, the grain in shock is growing rather badly. Ewart drove the team + low {Written above line} waggon {Back on line} with grain rack, and took home 10 square of shingles a two dollars a square, and 2 square of 2 class a $1.25 a square, W. Hortop gave an extra bunch of the latter to make up deficiencies. have been under the house working to day, tired of it no head room. {W.R.M.} air damp but no rain to day Ewart drove home 12 square of shingles to day. working under the house tired of it. poor head room.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 4</span></h3> <p>Misty in the morning as usual for some time but turned out a fine day. very warm and hardly breeze ersay{?} to be a good drying day for the wet shocks, however we hope this dry weather may continue. I have been working under the house to day again, got the wall all built excepting about 5 feet by south x {Written above line} small {Back on line} verandah, have flushed what is done {W.R.M.} misty morning a warm, but not a good drying day. working under the house.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 5</span></h3> <p>Bright + clear this morning but a heavy shower visited Everton before dinner, and another shower towards night. the first, we hear, did not fall up at Ewarts, fortunate that it didn't. I have been under the house some to day. facing up the ends of the sleepers which were too much exposed to the cold {W.R.M.} 2 showers - pass around working some under the house mortaring ends of sleepers.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 6</span></h3> <p>Another bright day and very hot, big clouds passed - along but fortunately no rain, I finished up the building under the house this afternoon. and was a little short of stones but a few under the verandah, covered with earth served to let me out. I gave Will. Horton a cheque for $22.50 in payment for the shingles the other day {W.R.M.} very hot to day, finished building under the house. paid shingles by check $22.50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_Saturday_7_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September Saturday 7 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_8"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_9"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 9</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_10"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 10</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_11"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_12"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_13"><span class="tocnumber">2.3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 13</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Saturday 7 1912</span></h2> <p>A very fine day, the weather seems more settled and though warm and a nice breeze there is not the same sultriness that has so lately prevailed, the McKenzies came along this morning and picked about 3 baskets of plums for themselves. Gertie + Errett drove down also and got about 2 baskets. I went up with them and helped to take in 6 loads of oats. they were in fair condition, Ewart helped Charlie Duffield to thresh this forenoon. Gertie brought a nice basket Asn{?} apples from their father's folks. {W.R.M.} the McKenzies picking plums for themselves also, Maggie picking for Gertie up helping Ewart to draw in the oats Ewart threshing at Charlie Duffields</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8</span></h3> <p>A fine day, moderately warm, valuable harvest weather, if it only keeps like this for awhile, Bella McKenzie {Written above line} + Maggie {Back on line} was at their meeting, and John drove them down again this evening our Maggie attended both meetings too. I wrote a long letter to Mrs Kerr, Hamilton Asylym, in answer to one I received from her a few days ago. Errett drove Prince + buggy down to Sunday school {W.R.M.} fine weather not looking too well to night wrote a letter to Mrs Kerr - Hamilton</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 9</span></h3> <p>A very fine day the sun shone out brightly and hot, but there was little or no breeze so the grain sis not dry out very fast. I went up with Ewart this morning and we cut a lot of the bands of the barley. and drew in a load before dinner. we drew in 2 or 3 loads after dinner but as they did not dry out as well as we would like, we quit the barley and drew in 2 loads of oats out by the orchard. the oats were fairly dry, and good grain and long straw. Harold walked up from school , and rode home with me after dark with Gertie + buggy Maggie sold 2 baskets of plums to Renton 25cts each. plums are plentiful. Mailed a letter to Mrs Kerr this morning. {W.R.M} at Ewarts to day helping him at harvest. cutting the twine of bands and laying out the barley to dry drew in 3 or 4 loads of it. also 2 loads of oats Sold 2 baskets plums to Rentons mailed a letter to Mrs Kerr.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10</span></h2> <p>Weather continues fine for harvest and I went up to Ewarts to help at his harvest. we drew in 3 loads of oats and gave the barley all the times we dare. so as to dry out, we then drew in the balance of the barley, 3 loads, before supper. Ewart cut the principal of the bands and for all the stuff was hard to dry. after supper we took in 2 more loads of oats. which made 8 loads in all to day I staid up there to night. {W.R.M.} drew in 3 loads of oats at Ewarts before dinner. + later 2 more. and 3 loads of barley 8 loads in all. barley hard to dry out after being laid out.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 11</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful day. and we have had a very busy day. fields of stooks stood this morning, but we went at it with a will, there was a heavy dew, but as we had a load to spread and a sling load, it gave them a chance to dry. we then hauled 3 loads before dinner, and did not put off much time at noon Charlie Duffield fortunately came along. I think about 2 oclock. and they drew in while I spread the bulk of them, in that way I think there were 12 loads taken in before quiting. I came home to night. Ewart drove me down {W.R.M.} a busy day helping Ewart Charlie Duffild also helping this afternoon. think there were 12 loads taken in Ewart drove me home in buggy.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 12</span></h3> <p>Continues fine, farmers have now cause for feeling jubilant over the opportunity for saving their crops. Ewarts on Tuesday last took barley into the barn. he talks of it having been cut a month or more, I went up again to Ewarts this morning and we drew in 2 loads of oats and pulled some peas with the revolving rake before dinner, after dinner Ewart pulled the balance of the peas with sulky rake (between 3+4 acres altogether) took them in in 3 loads, a poor crop but better then we expected. kept us till dark to dispose of them {W.R.M.} Ewart finished harvest tonight took in to day - 2 loads of oats and pulled and hauled in 3 of peas. sulky rake - worked well in finishing up</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13</span></h3> <p>At home to day for the first this week. plastered outside of wall of back verandah + tightened up the boards of floor of verandah and nailed them down, inserted about 1 1/2 inch piece to fill the shrinkage. our folks selling plums at 25stc a large basket an open air social held at Mary's this evening, I passed off well and pleasantly. {W.R.M.} pulling and selling plums @ 25cts per large basket. they are plentiful this season</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_Saturday_14_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September Saturday 14 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_15"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_16"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_17"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_18"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_19"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_20"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_21"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 21</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Saturday 14 1912</span></h2> <p>Weather continues fine + pleasant, slight shower to day. I have been under the house to day and finished up the work there, and gathered the debris together and cleaned up yard, bought him feed, chop + bran 60cts worth Ewart was at the mill and brought it up for us. {W.R.M.} finished under the house fixing hen feed 60cts</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15</span></h3> <p>Very heavy rain has fallen to day. the most of it was over between 3+4 in the afternoon however. the harvest is principally over in this section of country however which is a fortunate thing for the farmers. Bella was here to day. and went home with John + Maggies evening {W.R.M.} Dougal Robertson paid us a visit heavy rain Bella here to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 16</span></h3> <p>A beautiful day, sunshine and quite warm I have been doing up some chores around, repairing Mary's shoe, and, after dinner shovelled off some of the old shingles from house roof and partially covered them with better shingles Mary + Maggie picked 2 baskets plums. sold to Wm Barber, 25c per basket = 50cts {W.R.M.} choring and repairing shoes and shingling house roof. 2 baskets plums sold to Wm Barber</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17</span></h3> <p>Threatened rain to day. but it held up well all day for all. after dark it began to rain some and looks as if we might have an oncome{?} more on less Ewart drove down this morning on purpose to take Mother + Maggie up to their house for a visit. they have been talking about it some time and they went to day. Mother was delighted with her visit to the old place and much pleased to find Ewart + Gertie so comfortable. it was pretty near dinner time by the time they reached there, and I think, it was between 8+9 before they got back home. Ewart was plowing this afternoon. I was shingling some on the house roof while they were away. {W.R.M.} rain at night but held up- through the day Mother + Maggie visiting up at Ewarts to day - mother enjoyed it shingling on the house</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 18</span></h3> <p>Considerable rain must have fallen last night but it cleared up this morning. and the day was moderately fine, although cloudy + threatening. the surroundings kept damp and indeed rather wet for comfort. I repaired Mary's boots to day. it kept me quite a time to do them. after Harold came home I took in hand to repair his boots. and they kept me at it till about 9 oclock. {W.R.M.} repairing pair of Mary's shoes also Harold's</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 19</span></h3> <p>Fairly fine all day up to about 5 P.M. when quite a heavy plump from a black cloud fell, I was at Ewarts and was getting ready to start home with Errett when the heavy shower came along and having to wait till too late Ewart had to run down in the buggy with me. I rode up this forenoon with Ab {Undecipherable word). and I took off the siding from the walls of the horse stable and pulled out the grout in preparation for the renovation of the stable {W.R.M.} heavy rain cloud. taking off siding and grout from - horse stable wall</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 20</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Errett drove down to school with Prince and I drove him up this morning. and helped Ewart to cart away the grout from the horse stable and put it on the ends of the lane. (down at the Culvert, and at the entrance of upper gate I went to see Jim Standish about coming with his Jacks to raise the building a bit , but he could not leave Al young at his Silo. come tomorrow morning if fine {W.R.M.} up at Ewarts carting off the grout + debris</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21</span></h3> <p>Quite dull and unsettled looking this morning, but after awhile these conditions changed and a bright fin day followed. I drove up this morning to Ewarts, and called for James Standish on the way. who went up with me to have a look at the horse stable. we took up a Jack. but we did not go to work with it. Jim is sick after taking him home again. I helped Ewart to pick + bag 30 bags potatoes, we were late in getting done as we only had some 6 bags done before dinner time. Ewart intends taking his load to Orton on Monday {W.R.M.} paid 2 dollars to Jim Standish for the poled covering the Culvert at line gate. he is sick now helping Ewart to pick and bag potatoes (30 bags) to take to Orton</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_Sunday_22_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September Sunday 22 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_23"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_24"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_25"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_26"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_27"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_28"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_29"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 29</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">September Sunday 22 1912</span></h2> <p>Forenoon fine but threatning rain afternoon rained heavily really we are having terrible wet weather. no sooner a fine day arrives then we get paid up for it on the next day or so Maggie was at church this forenoon and visited at Wm Everts this afternoon. coming to church with Everts. evening Mary took Maggie place with us and George went with Ethel + John Atton on a visit. I wrote a letter to brother James {W.R.M.} Rain again makes it unpleasant wrote a letter to Bro. James Meaford.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 23</span></h3> <p>Weather turned finer and to day has been finer than was expected early this morning. Ewart took his load of potatoes up to Orton this afternoon, the price dropped to 45cts per bag. his 30 bags were chiefly little sugar sacks +c. but they weighed 29 bags, 2610 lbs. = $13.05. John Reed fell off an apple tree this A.M. and was hurt, but it is not known yet how much. mailed letter to Bro. James {W.R.M.} Ewart took a load of potatoes to Orton. afternoon John Reed fell from an apple tree and hurt.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 24</span></h3> <p>Rain again this morning and kept it up less or more all day. I took the chance of a ride up to Ewarts with Wm Jackson, although wet and uncomfortable he + I put forward the work of the horse stable some by Jacking it up and clearing out the foundation of the rotten sill +c. Mrs. Baldick was there, but going home again to night. I drove home with Prince + buggy. and Errett took them home. he had just come there from school, John Reed passed a good night last night and as he has been fairly well to day, it is hoped he is not so seriously - injured, as we feared he might be {W.R.M.} Rain again all day. helping Ewart at house stable. mailed letter to Bro. James John Reed doing fairly well</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 25</span></h3> <p>Look of sunshine to day. but has not rained, warmer to night and cleared up some but does not appear settled after all. Ewart + Gertie were here to day, Ewart at the mill, he brought up 100lbs Royal household flour, and 50lb pastry flour for us. 25 lbs graham flour. I gave him a check for $15.00 and he gave me the balance $9.60 or so cash I have been cutting some stove wood in 2 and doing some other chores bought this evening from Marshall 50lbs shingle nails and 30 lbs 3 inch @ 3.75 100 = $2.75 in all. { W.R.M.} unsettled weather Ewart + Gertie got 100 lbs Royal Household flour 25lbs graham flour and 50 lbs pastry flour gave him a check for $15.00 he gave me $9.60 the balance bought nails from Marshall</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 26</span></h3> <p>Weather fair. Errett drive down to horse + buggy as he went to school and I spent the day up on the farm pulling down the balance of the growth and cleaning out the foundation for the cementing. Johnny was at Rockwood and got 9 sacks of $1.50 a sack with 10 c rebate on each sack returned. Ewart drove over to yoangs{?} and bought 7 planks. 5 inches wide, 112 feet. = $ 2.42 I gave him $2.00 so owe 42c. he is a pretty light business man. he took to 2 cents. I had a hard job to get some of the old work apart. came home tonight {W.R.M.} at Ewarts to day at the horse stable Johny got 9 sacks cement at Rockwood{?} Ewart got 7 planks at Ospringe for stable foundation</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 27</span></h3> <p>A fine day, Errett drove horse + buggy down this morning again and I went up again to help Ewart. I plowed some this forenoon and gangplowed this afternoon. the pea land was terribly grown up with thistles and it was impossible to make a good job of the work Johny has helped Ewart at the boxing and cementing and will probably get pretty well through with the balance tomorrow staying to night at Ewarts. {W.R.M.} at Ewarts plowing to day. Johny helping Ewart at cement foundation stay up there to night.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 28</span></h3> <p>Very cloudy all day and threatned rain. but it did not fall till near night I finished the gang plowing this morning. and plowed the balance of the day excepting to give time to Errett to harrow the gangplowing ground towards night. I helped Ewart to clean up the debris. after Johny + be finishing the cement work. {W.R.M.} gang plowed to day - Errett harrowed it. Ewart and I cleaned up the debris.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 29</span></h3> <p>Some rain through the night, but the day has been fairly fine I intended writing to Alex. mass. but on account of visitors could not accomplish it. I wrote a short letter to Aunt Isabel Nixon and enclosed it in our Maggies to Nellie Nixons (Mrs Tocher) Port Rowan) {W.R.M.} wrote a short letter to Aunt Isabel Maggie also wrote to Mrs. Tocher.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#September_.2B_October_Monday_30_Sep._1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">September + October Monday 30 Sep. 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_October_1"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday October 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_4"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_5"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_7"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 7</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September + October Monday 30 Sep. 1912</span></h2> <p>A fine day, {Written above line} heaviest frost of this fall this morning {Back on line} drive up to Ewarts this morning, and plowed up till noon in the field behind the orchard as usual. Ewart drove over to see Coffey about coming to help cement the floor of the Box Stall in horse stable. but he cannot come until getting in his buckwheat, so Ewart pulled 2 loads of beets and we handle them home, the potatoes are rotting now badly. {W.R.M.} hard frost I have been at Ewarts plowing and otherwise helping took in two loads beets.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday October 1</span></h3> <p>Very cold last night and this morning, but did not observe any frost. I remained at Ewarts all last night plowed again this forenoon. Ewart pulled 3 loads of beets and I hauled them up to the root house and unloaded the first 2, the last load, we both came home with them Harold had the toothache very bad last night and gave his Aunt Maggies little or no rest. Errett and I drove home this evening. Ewart + Gertie drove over to Ospringe, got a letter this evening from Alex. Sp'g'd. {W.R.M.} Stayed all night at Ewarts took in three loads of beets Errett drove me home. Ewart + Gertie to Ospringe this evg. letter from Alex Springfield</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 2</span></h3> <p>Continues pretty cool. but the weather is fairly fine. some rain last (Written above line} 2 {Back on line} nights {Written above line} ago {Back on line} but not enough to stop the drawing in of the buckwheat. John Coffey got his in yesterday, and he helped Ewart to cement the box stall to day charged him $1.25 for it. I plowed all day, and drove the horse down at night to Everton {W.R.M.} John Coffey and Ewart cementing Box stall to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 3</span></h3> <p>Cool but a fine pleasant day. somewhat threatening towards night Ewart cut the corn and stacked it up. and finished pulling the beets and I hauled them and unloaded them. Ewart also shovelled the shingles off the east side of the stone piggery{?} roof. Mary went upto Ewarts to day with me. {W.R.M.} plowing at Ewarts and finished beets barely 7 loads in all. Mary went up with me</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 4</span></h3> <p>A beautiful day, warm and pleasant. Mary + Maggie planned to go to Rockwood show and take the 2 boys along. I was to stay with mother and keep house. and the 2 buggies were to drive - down together. Geo. Loree + Mary in theirs, and our folks in ours Geo. gave notice he wished an early start after dinner. Maggie could not get ready as soon as he was ready and he went off without them. so they impressed me into the service and mother staid with G.A. Abbott there was a good turn out. {W.R.M} took out of the Bank $10.00 ordered the winter coal from Lundy Rockwood. Rockwood show, ordered The coal. Mother stayed with Mrs Abbott</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 5</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, I went up to Ewarts and plowed for him to day in the orchard. Ewart took off the balance of the shingles also the sheeting and rafters. I spent quite a while taking out the old nails out of the sheeting and Ewart plowed at the time. he drove me home with Prince + buggy. {W.R.M.} plowed for Ewart in orchard he took off the roof from stone piggery.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h3> <p>A fine day. It looks as if we are to have more settled weather now. Bella has been with us to day, she attended the church forenoon + night. we had a call from Leonard{?} McWilliams this forenoon he and Walter drove to Guelph to see their father who is at present at the Gen. Hospital and very poorly indeed, he is no better to day. the doctors have been preparing him to undergo an operation but they don't consider him in a fit state yet to risk a surgical operation. {W.R.M.} Bella with us to day a call from Leonard Mc William, his father very poorly</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 7</span></h3> <p>Weather continues fine, I had intended to start taking up the potatoes to day but Mary + Maggie concluded to set up their heating stoves and clean the pipes +c. and wanted me to help them. and I did so, and regulates some other things that required looking after, the stove pipe business kept them late at work. and they had quite a Pic nic over them to night {W.R.M.} helped Mary and Maggie to set up the stones and pipes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Tuesday_8_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October Tuesday 8 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_9"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_10"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_11"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_12"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October Tuesday 8 1912</span></h2> <p>Pretty cold last night + this morning, and the day was fine but the air was quite cold, I dig 6 rows of the potatoes this forenoon and intended to dig more, but Maggie thought that as there was some appearance of rain we had better go at the picking of them she helped me to pick after finishing her washing, and it was well we did not take up any more than we did as we found them very tedious to do. the rot has done terrible work, there may be 3.4. or 5 times tainted ones to one of sound, and they are very difficult to distinguish which are sound we carried in to the stable. 14 pails of what we consider fairly sound. received a letter from Uncle Alex. Meaford this evening {W.R.M.} Weather fine and dry - digging our potatoes. the rot is very bad. letter from Uncle Alex Meaford</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 9</span></h3> <p>A bad turn of the weather again. threatned rain this forenoon and I did not venture to dig out any potatoes until about 11 o clock when I dug up 2 rows, as it began to spit some rain we decided to pick them up and house them, and barely got them together when the rain came on. and a very wet time followed this afternoon. {W.R.M.} more rain only took up 2 rows of potatoes to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 10</span></h3> <p>Dull and threatning rain again to day, but very little fell - however, the land has got another wetting I did not take up any potatoes to day. Ewart drove down to the mill this morning - with a bag of oats to roll. and I embraced the opportunity to bring up 65. cents worth of chop + bran mixed for the hens, he is plowing in the stony corner in the back field. Agnes Marshall told me this evening that Uncle Tick McWilliams is expected to be operated on tomorrow morning, Mary had a quilting Bee this afternoon + Mr Welsman took mother to + from it. it was very dark when he returned A Sovenier Card from Willie McKenzie this afternoon. he is well, says he will write me {W.R.M} too wet to dig potatoes. paid 65 cents for feed for the hens - Ewart at the mill. Mary had a quilting Bee to day. Mr. Welsman took mother there in his buggy.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 11</span></h3> <p>This morning opened out extremely dull with a dense fog, the fog remaining for a long time, and the sun remained hidden the most of the day. there was not much, if any, rain. however, the land and all exposures kept quite damp for the most part all day. John McKenzie was at the mill and brought Bella + Maggie along. Bella brought 16lbs of butter, which our Maggie is putting down for winter's use, She is getting 27c per lb for it. we did not pay for it. Rick McWilliams was operated {Written above line} on {Back on line} to day at Guelph at about 11 a.m. he is very low. fears are entertained that he won't recover. I cleaned out - the hen house. took out 5 or 6 barrow loads of stuff to the compost heap. {W.R.M.} dense fog. Sunless day the McKenzie's here to day, Bella brought butter. 16 lbs Rick McWilliams operated on to day. he is very low and weak cleaned out hen house</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 12</span></h3> <p>Heavy thunder storm last night with rain, and to day has been cold and cloudy, no rain however. the land is too wet to take up potatoes, I have sawed in 2, 4 barrow loads of the McKenzie stove wood for the Range. and doing up some other chores. Mr + Mrs Gamble went to Guelph to day to see about an ear trumpet for Mrs Gamble they took one of my ear drums to Mr Petric to see if it would assist the trumpet to make her hear. Rick McWilliams is reported to be doing well after the operations of yesterday. Maggie got a basket of ripe tomatoes from Guelph by Marshall for 35 c to day. {W.R.M.} Thunder storm last night and more rain Mr + Mrs Gamble to Guelph, have away my ear - drum. Rick McWilliams reported as doing well since operation basket ripe tomatoes.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h3> <p>Cool, but fine. I wrote a letter to Alex Springfield to day. Ruth McWilliams called to see us. she came out here last night, and stayed at Walters all night. Walter drove her to Guelph again to day. she came along to see her father, and being anxious to go home and her sister Lizzie wishing to get home, while nons{?} at Charlies. she telegraphed for her to come. and she goes back to Clear Lake tomorrow {W.R.M.} wrote a letter to Alex. Springfield Ruth Rogers paid us a visit</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Monday_14_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October Monday 14 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_15"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_16"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_14"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_18"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_19"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October Monday 14 1912</span></h2> <p>Fine to day. and dry. we have taken up potatoes to day. it is an unpleasant job on account of the terrible percentage of rotten ones, we made up the quantity lifted and put into the stable 34 pails, we put them into the cow stall. mailed letter to Alex. Springfield also a card to Mrs Garbut Peterson. Maggie has helped pick the potatoes. {W.R.M.} digging up the potatoes, 34 pails taken in which we expect may be sound.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 15</span></h3> <p>Frosty last night and quite a cold wind all day - we had nearly 8 rows of potatoes to take up this morning and I got a fair start at them and finished the digging of them before dinner. Maggie and I picked them and I wheeled them to the stable in the afternoon. it was very cold as a high cold wind prevailed all the time. the ground is strewed with rotten potatoes. but, for all that, we made up out pile to 62 pails of what we call good, of course, there are some that may have to be thrown out on a second inspection. {W.R.M.} finished digging the potatoes 62 pails of what we think is good. the ground is covered with rotten + tainted ones.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 16</span></h3> <p>Very hard frost last night, Ewart told me the ground carried him on the plowed land. I chanced it up to Ewarts this morning, in order to prepare for working at the horse stable tomorrow with Robert Parky, on going up however. I found that Gertie had been sick since 11 oclock last night, and Ewart had driven to Rockwood to see the doctor, the telephone being out of repair, the doctor being engaged there - was considerable delay entailed. he expected to get up there about 9 a.m. but it was nearly noon before he reached there, and Gertie was suffering up to that time. she was releaved at about 3 oclock, but the child was dead, a pretty little boy. on coming home tonight. I cancelled the engagement with Parker for tomorrow, on account of Gerties illness {W.R.M.} trouble at Ewarts to day Gertie confined Baby dead. Robert Parker was coming to day to work at horse stable - but we stopt him.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14</span></h3> <p>Frost again last night and to day has been fine and clear sunshine and a little cool. Gertie has had a very good day and gives good hopes of being soon over her trouble, the doctor took a run up to see her to day. and he was well pleased to find her so well. I plowed quite a piece to day, we would have liked to have Parker on tomorrow, but he couldn't promise to come anytime soon on account of having on hand Maude's pig pen. {W.R.M.} took up the other 2 rolls of felt (tar) and paid $3.50 for the 3 rolls. I plowed quite a piece to day Parker cannot come to us now</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 18</span></h3> <p>Extremely misty this morning, but it eventually cleared up to be moderately fine until 5 oclock at night when rain set in. visitors at the show would have a bad home coming on account of the rain. I have plowed to day for Ewart he worked at the stable got the wall ready for sheeting. next to the lane. Maggie left here to go to Erin with the McKenzies, she rode with me this morning to the Town Line where we met John McKenzie coming to meet her. Gertie seems to be doing nicely she was visited by her 2 sisters. Mrs. Mary Aitrows{?}, and Emma. Mrs Baldick and Mr{?} Wm Peavoy are in charge and are doing nicely. Errett + I drove home this evening. {W.R.M.} Erin show to day. plowed to day for Ewart Gerties doing well. Maggie at Erin show to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 19</span></h3> <p>Cool to day but fine after the rain of last night which was very heavy, Errett and I drove up to the farm this morning, and I plowed all day in the gang plowed pear land doing a fair day's work. Ewart fixed in the studding on to the plank on the end of the stable in the cattle shed. he spiked on 2X4 pieces to the old studs. he also picked the balance of his apples, Ewart drove me home in the buggy. {W.R.M.} I have plowed all day at Ewarts. Ewart working at stable the while. also picking their apples.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20</span></h3> <p>Beautiful weather today, bright sunshine and fairly warm, Bella McKenzie was at church this forenoon, Maggie both meeting we had several visitors. I read considerable, but needed and took rest, tired from yesterdays work. {W.R.M.} tired and resting to day reading also</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Monday_21_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October Monday 21 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_22"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_23"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_24"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_25"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_26"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October Monday 21 1912</span></h2> <p>White frost as usual last night. but beautiful weather through the day. Maggie and I sorted and laid by our potatoes in the cellar. 5 bags to Mary's cellar, and 7 1/2 to our own. 5 pails to the bag. we had fully 4 pails to throw out at the second sorting. Geo. Loree dug his to day. he considered he had but 5 bags altogether of good ones. a large crop is left on the ground. I went up to the Dougald Robertson this afternoon, to engage him to help us at the stable, he promised to go on Wednesday morning. I rode across the concession with James Henry Reed{?} in his Auto to Smiths Cor. Ewart was down this evening, Errett comes with buggy tomorrow evening. {W.R.M.} laying past our potatoes an auto ride Geo Loree digging his potatoes engaged Dug Roberston to help at the horse stable</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 22</span></h3> <p>Very dull and indications of rain impending this morning, but little rain fell this forenoon however. afternoon it was very dissagreeable as rain fell continuously, and on in the night it fell heavily. I drove up in the buggy to Ewarts, Errett brought Prince and buggy down as he went to school. I finished the plowing of the big field behind the orchard. Ewart went a couple of rounds on head lands, but had to quit on account of the rain. he lined up quite a bit of the end of the stable in the cattle shed. {W.R.M.} rain this afternoon interfering with our work.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 23</span></h3> <p>Quite dull and threatning rain this morning. the wind high and temperature low made it anything but comfortable to the exposed, however, as the day advanced matters changed for the better, I drove up this morning with Prince + buggy. and took Dougald Robertson along. he + Ewart put in the end of the horse stable, by putting in 4 or 7{?} studdings, the doorway and 2 windows. and the outside lining we intend continuing at it tomorrow (weather permitting) I plowed all day. in the back field, (south). Ewart has been looking after the threshers {W.R.M.} dissagreeable weather, Dougald Robertson helping at horse stable. Ewart looking after threshers</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 24</span></h3> <p>Continues dull and lowering, rained an hour or so about 11 a.m. I called again for Dougald Robertson, we took in a couple of loads of turnips before leaving for Ewarts. we lined up perhaps an hour or little more before dinner, but rain coming on had to quit about 11 oclock. after dinner we continued the lining and finished the side next the lane Ewart drove to Rockwood this afternoon, and Dougald + I drove home after tea {W.R.M.} Dougald Robertson and I at work at Ewarts horse stable.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 25</span></h3> <p>Weather yet quite unsettled, and an unpleasant drizzling of rain has prevailed the greater part of the day. more especially in the afternoon I plowed at Ewarts the greater part of the day. the machine did not arrive at Charlie Duffield's place till after 3 oclock. and as the rain came on harder a little while after that they decided not to continue the thresh-ing. abd Ewart came home and took the plow in hand as it slackened off again I drove home this evening and I {W.R.M.} unpleasant weather - plowing at Ewarts.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 26</span></h3> <p>Cold, but sunshine again and pleasant. the land is very wet, but Errett + I took in 4 loads of swede turnips, one before dinner, and 3 after. came home before tea. Errett driving me down to Smith's Corner Ewart attended Charlie Duffield's threshing. they finished there, and filled the tank for Ewart's threshing on Monday. I spoke to Jamie Duffield for 2 lbs n. spy apples price $1.50 per Ba. {W.R.M.} Errett + I took in 4 loads of swede turnips to day ordered two B lbs apples of Jamie Duffield</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h3> <p>The weather much improved this morning and the day has been fine throughout. Bella here this morning to church Maggie then twice, quite a number of visitors to day. I began a letter to Bro. Alex. Meaford, but on account of the visitors was prevented from going on with it, especially Kenneth McDogal who came late to see us, and remained till about bed time {W.R.M.} better weather letter writing to Bro. Alex Meaford. Kenneth Mr Dougal paid us a visit</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#October_Monday_28_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">October Monday 28 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_30"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_31"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_Nov_1."><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday Nov 1.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 2</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">October Monday 28 1912</span></h2> <p>Dull day with a cold raw, wind. and threatning rain some Errett drove down this morning to take his Auntie Maggie up to Ewart's threshing to day. they started to thresh about 7. and took but, a short spell at dinner time. and had done about one oclock. they then went right on at Johnny's and may have threshed his out by night Mary staid with Mother + I to day. this being thanksgiving day. Harold went up with them. Errett drove he and Aunt Maggie down before dark. I cut up some stove wood and put it into the wood house, also lifted the cabbage and wheeled them to the stable. bought 100 lb sack of Redpath sugar for $5.25 and paid by check. gave a 10 dollar cheque and got the balance in cash. {W.R.M.} Thanksgiving day. Ewart threshed to day. Maggie there helping them Mary here Keeping house 100 lbs sugar a $10.00 chick to Marshall</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 29</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, not very cold, rather mild if anything I went up to Ewarts this morning with Prince + buggy. Errett drove him down as he went school. I plowed to day. in the back field (south) 5 1/2 rods wide. just an acre or so. barring a strip in a low place in the filed that is very strong, it was very pleasant work. I made arrangements to go to Erin tomorrow if good weather tosurhes{?}. Tolton, and get a storm sash and staff to make a stable door {W.R.M.} went up to Ewarts and plowed an acre arranging to go to Erin tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 30</span></h3> <p>Dull and threatning rain this morning. but kept dry after all. Errett drove the horse + buggy for me this morning. and I drove to Erin, reaching there in about an hour + half drive. I paid a nice little visit to the Stephans had my dinner there, along with a Mr Hedden, one of the disciple preachers. I think Uncle Thomas is becoming more feeble as time passes I got stuff (tongued{?} + grooved) for making the stable door, and a storm sash for the parlor window from Mundell. $1.95. paid. I also paid Dougal Robertson $1.50 this morning, as I passed for his work at stable {W.R.M.} drove to Erin to day had dinner with Uncle Thomas Tolton paid Mundell for sash + door stuff. also paid Dougald Robertson for work</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 31</span></h3> <p>Mild to day. but overcast this afternoon. Mary + I drove up to Ewarts this morning. Errett drove down the horse + buggy. instead of plowing I worked at horse stable. got it ready for shingling at dinner time Mary helped me to place the tar felt on the 36 foot wall the lawn{?} and I put on 4 rows of shingles, by about 4:30 when we hitched up and drove away at 1/4 to 5. so as to meet Errett and send the horse and buggy home. Ewart was at Coffey's threshing and got quite sick he had to come home early and get hot drinks and go to bed. Gertie sat up to day for the first time out of the bed since taking to it. {W.R.M.} Mary + I drove up to Ewarts this morning putting on the tar felt and shingling Ewart at Coffey threshing and got sick</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday Nov 1.</span></h3> <p>Halloween night, {Written above line} last night {Back on line} and some rain falling, it is very dark. but the youngsters are out making noise, and likely playing tricks this has been a very cold day, especially as the wind has been high I rode up to Ewarts this morning with Al Young, he was at the mill with a load of chop. I did a little shingling, but had to put on the tar felt against a terribly high + cold wind blowing which made it tedious and unpleasant work. drove home this evening as I intend going up in {W.R.M.} went again to Ewarts could not get along well with high + cold wind.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 2</span></h3> <p>Very hard frost last night, and the land is quite hard frozen. we got word there is now coal in Rockwood, and that we can get it to day or Monday. so drove up to Ewarts to help to day or Monday. whichever suits him best. he thought we had better draw in some turnips so we took in 5 loads of white. and in the afternoon took in 3 loads swedes . The latter could not he cleaned very well on account of the {Undecipherable word} mud Errett + I drove down with Prince + buggy. Ewart not well after the threshing {W.R.M.} up again at Ewarts helping take in turnips Ewart unwell after threshing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Sunday_3_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November Sunday 3 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_4"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_5"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_6"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_7"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_8"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 8</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November Sunday 3 1912</span></h2> <p>Frost again last night, but the day turned out fine Errett drove down the horse + buggy this morning and walked home again after s. school was out. I drove up this afternoon so as to be ready to go to Rockwood tomorrow morning for coal {W.R.M.} Errett here to day, I drove up to Ewarts stayed all night.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 4</span></h3> <p>Cold + frosty last night, but the day was fairly mild though I had my fur coat wearing, started from Ewarts at about 8.30, reaching Rockwood about 10 oclock. Lundry was out of the Chesnut coal and I had to take Pea coal. 2640 . $5.75 per lbs = $7.63 got back to Everton shortly after one oclock. on getting dinner and the load off. it was past 3. so I drove to the school and got Errett to take the horses + wagon home. I went across nearly to the town line to see him safe from Antos. lifted ten dollars out of Bank. to pay coal +c. {W.R.M.} drove to Rock wood for coal got pea coal 2640lbs @5.75 = $7.63 took $10.00 out of Bank</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5</span></h3> <p>A fine day. Errett drove down the horse + buggy for me this morning and I drove up to Ewarts. got a bag of shorts at the mill for him Ewart sent a 2 dollars to pay for it which I paid and gave him back 15c change. I got on some tar felt. and shingled quite a piece of the stable wall to day. Ewart took in 4 or 5 loads of turnips finishing what he had up, Mr + Mrs Welsman paid a visit to Ewart's folks, the Welsmans proposed me riding to Everton with them, and I gladly accepted as it saved hitching up the other horse. Maggie had a busy day at home, cleaning up + changing things in the bed rooms. {W.R.M.} drove up to Ewarts pit on tar felt and shingled Mr + Mrs Welsman visit at Ewarts and I rode home with them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 6</span></h3> <p>very dull this morning, but, as the weather - frequently turns fine after just such a morning. I expected Errett to bring down the horse + buggy for me, as I told Ewart that I wished to stick at the shingling until about done with it, and I set out on foot expecting to meet Errett on the road Errett had come to school without bringing the horse but had not been seen by the folks at the corner, so I continued my walk all the way up. I delivered the book, Byron poetry, to Mrs Campbell, that I had on loan. Ewart was just starting off with a load of chop to the mill when I reached there and because I complained because he had not seen that Errett took the buggy in accordance with the reason I have started, he flew off at the - handle and said things he should not have said. rain came on very hard this afternoon. and I drove down the buggy to meet Errett coming from school, I turned at W y. Grays gate and walked home {W.R.M.} walked all the way up to Ewarts expected Errett to bring the horse delivered book to Mrs Campbell Byron's work.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 7</span></h3> <p>The heavy rain of last night ceased through the night, and this day has been fair, but continued dull and threatning looking Bella McKenzie with Willie + Maggie came along on a visit this afternoon, Willie had just arrived home last night, he reached Guelph on Tuesday night and he came along with Mrs Baptie yesterday. Willie is not enchanted with the north west, he had a nice visit at Edmonton and says he was well treated by the friends James Duffield delivered 2 barrels n. spy apples for which I paid him $3.00. three dollars is reasonable {W.R.M.} Bella McKenzie came along with Willie + Maggie Willie just now arrived from Manitoba James Duffield delivered 2 barrels N.S. apples. paid three dollars</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8</span></h3> <p>Weather very unsettled yet. this morning and forenoon gave promise of turning fine, but, like many other of the days of this season it went the wrong way. and rain set in again in earnest, I hitched to the buggie in time to meet Errett at the corner and from there I walked home. I made out to shingle some this forenoon. Ewart was hauling out manure {W.R.M.} shingling some at Ewarts Ewart hauling out manure</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Saturday_9_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November Saturday 9 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_10"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_11"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_12"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_13"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_14"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_15"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 15</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November Saturday 9 1912</span></h2> <p>Weather improved considerably to day. the sun shone out some, but not very much. the rain of yesterday wet up all the surroundings again. the cellar is flooded with water. others near by are in the condition, I have been at home to day, and been very busy choring around, getting some of the storm windows in line cleaning out the outhouse. pulling the corn stalks at Marys, and putting them up over the stable, repaired Nettie Abbotts shoes +c. {W.R.M.} busy choring to day. fixing the storm windows repairing shoes cellar flooded</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 10</span></h3> <p>Weather fairly fine to day. I was reading and kept pretty close to the house the greater part of the day. the war news is rather alarming at the present time, and I was perusing the portions of the Prophets which deals with the final winding up of the nations of the world during the latter days. Bella was here to day, and Willie also later on, he expected his mother was here and called to take her home {W.R.M.} reading and resting. the war news is interesting and rather alarming Willie McKenzie here</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 11</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Mild and dry, Errett drove down Prince and buggy this morning, he went to school, and I drove up to Ewarts Ewart and I both worked at the end of the stable and we finished it up by night, putting on the tar felt. and shingled the balance of the wall next the lane. nailing on the old - siding under the eves, we had to nail up and erect scaffolding to do the shingling +c. Mother has been fairly well for her to day {W.R.M.} up at Ewarts both working at the stable putting on tar felt and shingling</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 12</span></h3> <p>Quite mild and misty morning, and although the horse + buggy were here all night I somewhat hesitated to go up to Ewarts I drove up however, and it was just as well I did so, as we got quite a move forward with the work on the horse stable. Ewart helped me about a couple of hours before dinner, to put on 2 widths of the tar felt and shingle some. Ewart plowed after dinner, and I continued the shingling as far as the 63 inches would let me. the roll is 32 inches wide, and we lap it an inch. Ewart drove down with me this evening. Gertie + her mother got us to move the cook stove to day. they are preparing for winter. {drove up again to Ewarts. both working at the horse stable moved their cook stove into their living room</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 13</span></h3> <p>A very rainy day. I did not go up to Ewarts to day, the weather was so forbidding that I remained at home not doing much of anything. somewhat interested upon the arrival of the mail, with the detailed accounts of the Turkey Balkan war, in which the Turk is getting worsted badly {W.R.M.} rainy, stopt at home Percy Peavoy helped Ewart at stable</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 14</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, dry and some sunshine rather a rarity this season. I drove up to Ewarts this morning. Errett brought down the horse + buggy for me on his way to school. Gertie and her mother drove down with the little mare and paid a visit to Mother + Maggie. I was much pleased to find that Ewart had the end of the stable next the shed felted + shingled, he did it yesterday with the help of Peavoy in the afternoon. Peavoy offered to help him, which of course, was gratefully accepted. to day, Ewart + myself finished up the end excepting the inside lining of the wall of the stable next the house. we had the door to fit + hang, and to put on the third of the felt and finished shingling it looks as if now it will be a comfortable stable and am glad to see it seemingly done {W.R.M.} Geo. Marshall cashed a cheque for fifteen dollars for me. I drove up to Ewarts, and we hung the door on stable and and some shingling Gertie + her mother visit folks at Everton</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 15</span></h3> <p>Hard frost last night, and the land is quite hard frozen this morning. but more comfortable than when muddy, to get around assisted Mary to fix up her doors to make them warmer for winter. have been working at out stable floor, it is badly out of repair, and cutting wood for stove +c. {W.R.M.} Hard frost set in helped Mary some and fixing floor of our stable +c</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Saturday_16_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November Saturday 16 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_17"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_18"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_19"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_20"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_21"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_22"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 22</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November Saturday 16 1912</span></h2> <p>Frosty again last night and the ground is quite hard it is said the plow was shut out this forenoon, but running this afternoon. saved some cedar stove wood in two for kindling filling up the wh holes in stables + drive house with earth and intend to further repair stable floor, Harold has been exposing himself too much and is not at all well to night. Maggie McKenzie is here to night. {W.R.M.} rather frosty for plowing choring and stable fixing. Maggie McKenzie here</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 17</span></h3> <p>A fine day, the surroundings are more pleasant than when mud + mire has reigned supreme, Bella McKenzie has been at church this forenoon and evening and with us during the interval{?}. we paid her 8 dollars for butter received. there was also 2 dollars paid for her recently . ten dollars in all. Harold is rather a sick boy, and is very uneasy + troublesome at night {W.R.M.} a son of Wm Greives died last night. he has been long ill from Brights disease of Kidneys settled with Bella for butter</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 18</span></h3> <p>Frosty again last night, but only moderate. the day has been fine throughout. I have been quite busy fixing up things around. storing away cabbages, glazed the parlor storm sash after getting the 4 large panels from G. Marshall, paid him 85c for them, and 15c for clothes line $1.00 in all. {W.R.M.} choring settled with Marshall for storm sash storing cabbages in cellar.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 19</span></h3> <p>Slight frost last night. succeeded by a beautiful day. Thus ev'g is very fine with but little frost. I chanced it up to Ewarts this morning with Geo. Marshall and Robt. McWilliams, who were cutting wood at the latter place. I took a quantity of lumber out of the stone piggery and had a hard job cleaning it. it formed the poultry house and was very filthy. there is yet more to be taken out, and I may go at it tomorrow again. I lined a part of the end of stable with it. Harold went to school although not very well. Mr Grieves Junr was buried to day. Ewart is nearly done plowing the front field south, Gertie has not been well the last 2 or 3 days. Ewarts gave me a ride to the top of the hill at Grays on gravel. {W.R.M.} chanced it up to Ewarts. taking down and out the lumber out of piggery and cleaning it young Greives buried to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 20</span></h3> <p>Another fine day, it looks much like indian summer it is very acceptable this pleasant weather after such a long spell of unpleasant weather. I was again at Ewarts and taking out of the old piggery the greater part of the lumber comprising the double floor on upper flat. I had quite a unpleasant job in cleaning it. quit early and took home Prince + buggy to be ready in the morning. {W.R.M.} again at Ewarts, sorting the lumber of piggery. brought Prince down home to be ready for tomorrow.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 21</span></h3> <p>A most beautiful day for this time of the year. Maggie + I started off in fair time for John Roszels sale, I took Prince there intending to put him up for sale, it was late however, before they got through and the horses were the last thing, {Above line} sold {Back on line} expecting the grain, so there was a poor chance of selling him. Mr Nevils of Orton wanted to buy him, but would not go my price John's horses brought nearly $1100.00 and the cattle also went high, one con{?} brought $80.00. don't know how much the sale amounted to at this writing. {W.R.M.} at John Raszels Auction sale. put up Prince for sale but did not sell John's sale a success.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 22</span></h3> <p>Weather keep fine, Ewart finished his plowing entirely up shortly after dinner to day. the front field of sod, and the back field. south also. had a paper from Alex. Spdg. Alex has been nominated for an alderman but would not stand. I helped Ewart to haul in his stove wood. Ewart tells me he had offered me $40.00 for Prince before I took him to the sale. I did not understand it so, and suppose that now, as I offered him for that I told him I would not go back on his offer. an old account of Josiah Stewarts received from him to day, of Sep. 14th 1911 and Dec. 1911, are found to be an error. though not being cancelled in their books, it is not good business {W.R.M.} Ewart done plowing for season sold Prince to Ewart. I helped to draw in the stove wood an old account of Josiah Stewarts cancelled, a mistake regarding it Miss Mitchell laid up to day, with Quinsey{?} no school</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_Saturday_23_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November Saturday 23 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_24"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_25"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_26"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_27"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_28"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_29"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 29</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">November Saturday 23 1912</span></h2> <p>East wind, and cold and, raw, has prevailed to day. great rings round the moon at night several times lately would seem to forebode storm ahead but nothing has, as yet, come of it. Errett drove down the horse + buggy to day, and I went up an helped Ewart to finish up the hauling of his stove wood into the wood house, from the barn yard he drew some hard wood. that he had cut up from the bush also. we drew a quantity of lumber that I had cleaned and prepared out of the stone piggery to the {Written above line} straw {Back on line} shed above. also have some prepared to take to Everton. {W.R.M.} looks like an impending storm but nothing comes helped Ewart to draw his stove wood. working also at lumber</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 24</span></h3> <p>Dull and threatning and before bed time quite a white mantle covered the ground, Amos Tovell has been holding forth in disciple church A.M. + P.M. to day. Maggie went with the McKenzie's at the dinner hour, and Mary filled her place here, George {Written above line} Loree {Back on line} + Bella Stewart also dined with us {W.R.M.} Maggie at McKenzies Mary + Geo. Loree and Bella Stewart here</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 25</span></h3> <p>The first fall of snow of any consequence of the season, and a small one at that, the snow fell on soft ground and it is hardening from frost to day. I have been at home to day, and fixing up things some. Maggie and I put up the new storm window for the parlor. we also put away 2 barrels of spy apples. purchased from James Duffield, into the cellar. Ewart was down at the mill with a load of chop, and brought is a quantity of the old lumber from the stone highhouse and we put it up in the loft in driving house. I also bought 5 hemlock planks, 8 feet long, from Wm Horton. 48 24 feet, 96 48 feet inch 2c per foot = 96 c unpaid.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 26</span></h3> <p>Quite a wintry day. pretty cold, but moderately frosty. looks like we may have some cold weather. it has taken a large part of the afternoon to sew up and repair Ewarts old leather leggings. our hens are continuing to lay a few eggs daily, 2 or 3 a day. Maggie got 38 c a dozen from Marshall yesterday. Blakely inclined to quarrel with Geo. Weatherston now that the term has expired that he was bound over to keep the peace. Karisty{?} McKenzie, John's Cousin, has, we hear, committed suicide by hanging, she is to be buried tomorrow afternoon. Bella here to day. {W.R.M.} repairing Ewarts leggings Blakeley ugly with George Weatherston Maggie sold eggs at 38c to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 27</span></h3> <p>Wintry, but only moderately frosty, the little snow has been wasting some and we are thinking it might all go soon again. The day has been fairly fine, we hung the Kitchen storm door to day. The 2 have lately been painted and they dont dry well, or we would have had both hung before now, I have been laying the stable floor. The funeral of Christy McKenzie took place this afternoon, we were told they were to start from - Guelph at 2 P.M. and I figured they would reach the Cemetery here about 4 oclock. so I started up there and came in sight of the cemetery between 15+20 minutes to 4. but was told by Geo. Weatherston while unloading a load of hay at McCutcheons that the burial had taken place a half hour before and that they were all away. some disappointed I returned home. received a letter from Bro. James. {W.R.M.} Burial of Christie McKenzie this afternoon. She committed suicide John and Willie McKenzie there received a letter from Bro. James Meaford. putting on storm windows and other choring</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 28</span></h3> <p>Fairly fine to day, indeed it may be termed very fine for this day of the year. Miss Mitchell resumed teaching to day, although not well. I laid the floor in stable compete to day, plank below with inch covering Geo. Loree is threshing to day with Barbeis{?} machine, have the inch lumber in drive loft. {W.R.M.} miss Mitchell opened school again to day closed school last Friday stable floor</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 29</span></h3> <p>Colder to day and threatnes a storm, but does not materialize I have wheeled and piled all the hardwood short cut for the range into the wood house, also the block for the heater. put on the front storm doors, we now have all the storm windows and doors on. {W.R.M.} piling maple + beach short - wood in house also Blocks for heat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#November_.2B_December_Saturday_30_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">November + December Saturday 30 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_Dec._1"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday Dec. 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_4"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_5"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_6"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 6</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November + December Saturday 30 1912</span></h2> <p>The threatnings of change in the weather have not materialized into anything of consequence, this has been a very fine day for this - time of the year. these has been great traffic to and from the mill store + blacksmith shop. I expected a stray letter might turn up from some far away friends, but nothing appeared. The news from the seat of war in the Balkans is a little more pacific. it is - thought an armistice may be established for awhile, I have been cleaning up the yard to day cutting up boards + other {Written above line} small {Back on line} timber into stove lengths. {W.R.M.} fine weather for this time of year. friends long in writing war news interesting</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday Dec. 1</span></h3> <p>Dull day, but very moderate in temperature, the little snow that has covered the ground these few days back is pretty well melted off. Maggie McKenzie has been with us to day. Ewart + Gertie + Errett have also been with us this afternoon. Gertie remained with us till church time, while Ewart drove up home with the 2 boys, and returned after seeing to the chores. Mary has been away to day. Geo. Loree here this evening, Geo. Robertson + wife here awhile also. {W.R.M.} Ewart Gertie + Errett here Maggie Mc Kenzie also Geo. Robertson + wife</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 2</span></h3> <p>Dull and rainy this forenoon, cleared up some in the afternoon, but wet and disagreeable under foot. people have to keep in doors mostly. some drove out to the mill after dinner, but nothing done in the forenoon. mailed letter to Alex Spg'f'd {W.R.M.} Wm Hortop cashed a 15 dollar check for me, got $1.85 chick feed he owes me 15c change</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Errett drove down Prince + buggy this morning as he went to school. and I drove up to Ewarts, we butchered a sheep before dinner and dressed it, it was a very nice shearling, but her udder went wrong and Ewart was afraid to rick risk keeping her for breeding. after dinner we lined the passage ahead of the horses, on the barn side, with tar felt, and put on old Barn Siding to keep it straight. {W.R.M.} at Ewarts, killed and dressed a sheep he had a valuable ewe to die other day helping to line the horse passage with tar felt. Ewart drove me home this e'vg</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 4</span></h3> <p>Soft weather, but cold + raw wind makes it unpleasant. I half soled and partially heeled a pair of shoes for Maggie McKenzie to day. Harold has gone to school all week so far. got a nice piece of mutton from Ewart. too bad for him to lose so adorable{?} a ewe lately he says he would not have taken 15 dollars for her. {W.R.M} Ewart lost a fine ewe</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 5</span></h3> <p>This term of soft + damp weather continues on but it is raw and cold, which makes it unpleasant to be exposed to. I have been lining up the horse stable on the south side, and putting on tar felt, and nailing on top. the old siding boards that covered the horse stable on the farm and which Ewart brought down under a load of chops. they now answer a good purpose {W.R.M.} up at Ewarts putting on the tar felt Ewart brought down the old siding boards</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 6</span></h3> <p>The soft spell continues, but the cold is increasing and pointing to frost + cold this evening. Errett brought down Prince + buggy for me this morning, to take to Rockwood meeting of the B.O.H. I requested that me should meet early, as the days are short and nights dark + dreary, but the clerk + Reeve were so late in appearing that it was about 4.30 before any business was done. the doctor's Report was read and adopted, and his Bill presented. $14,05. the Bill of members were then made out. only 2 meetings having been held. John Farries' Bill for disinfecting +c was $13. mine 4 dollars for the meetings. and $4.00 for disinfecting Hortops + Robertsons houses on last years account. making $8.00. the remaining for members being $4.00 each. dark travelling home, kept the horse over night Errett also staid over. John Farries' account was $13.55. {W.R.M.} Board of Health meet-ing at Rockwood paid taxes for Everton into the Bank $2.62. the Bills of members of Board of health kept horse over night</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_Saturday_7_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December Saturday 7 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_8"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_9"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_10"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_11"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_12"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_13"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_14"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 14</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December Saturday 7 1912</span></h2> <p>Quite a change in the weather, Jack frost paved the the ground completely last night. but although now dry the surface is terribly rough, the wind has been very {Written above line} high {Back on line} to day and one feels it very much. I paid Marshall 35c for 15 lbs of tar felt. that we took of his roll to day, and which I returned this P.M. {W.R.M.} tar felt. pd change to cold weather no snow - however.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8</span></h3> <p>Very frosty + cold last night, and to day. has been cold throughout and increased towards night. it is quite a change from the moderate weather that has so long prevailed. Bella has been with us to day excepting church time. I have kept the house pretty much all say, too cold to be exposed outside. {W.R.M.} frost + cold increasing Bella with us to day. she is not so well,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 9</span></h3> <p>Pretty hard frost last night, and the wind has been high to day and very cold, I tightened up the door entering the horse stable. this forenoon, it was a very cold job on the hands. also this afternoon spread some old wall paper on the loft above the stables, and piled boards single file on top of the paper, Ewart drove down this evening, and I bought a new latch for his stable door. for the other is broken. Bella complains some, her stomach troubles her again Mary + Maggie also complain of colds. Mother keeps fairly well. {W.R.M.} very cold winter I have been trying to make the stable more comfortable Ewart this evening. got new rubber shoes for Errett.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10</span></h3> <p>Quite cold, perhaps not so frosty as yesterday but the wind has been very high and the full force of the cold has been given with it. I chopped the upper crust if the ground and banked up a part of the house with the unfrozen ground. Ewart brought down a wagon load of maple + Beech blocks for the heater. for which we were tankful to him. I put a portion of them into the wood house and piled the rest outside {W.R.M} banking house some. Ewart brought us down a load of blocks for the heating stove</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 11</span></h3> <p>A wintry cold and raw day, with Sunday snow showers. Maggie rode to Guelph with Willie McKenzie and his mother, Maggie McKenzie Kept house for us till her mother returned from Guelph at about 6 oclock or a little later, they report a large crowd in Guelph. Willie thinks he has seen a better show of cattle, but that other things were up to the mark. fixing + repairing shoes and doing Sunday jobs. {W.R.M.} Maggie to Guelph with Willie Mc Kenzie + his Mother Maggie McKenzie keeping house for us to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 12</span></h3> <p>A very cold and frosty air to day, and high wind which increases the old, as we thought it was possible that John McKenzie would drive to Guelph to day and call for me to go with him, I made ready and waited for a couple hours on him, lest he should come, he did not come however and it was just as well because it was so very cold. Ewart and Gertie were to Guelph (I think) to day. they surely were cold. {W.R.M.} we hear that Alex Currie of Erin village is dead - he has been quite a time ill from heart trouble got word that Mrs McGregor of West Toronto died on Sunday evening Nov. 24</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13</span></h3> <p>Not so cold as yesterday, but rather cold for comfort. this is the last day of the big show at Guelph and no doubt, there will be a great crowd there. I have been looking for a letter from each of the Alexanders {Written above line} Sunters {Back on line} for a good while, they each owe me a letter but there is no response yet. been trying to learn of the hour of burial of Alex Currie tomorrow but cannot find it for sure</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 14</span></h3> <p>The cold has moderated well down and this has been a very fine winter day. Ewart has been down to the mill with a load of chop. John Webb and Wife and daughter drove up to Abbotts to day. they have Thomas Webb's horse. and have him in our stable for the night, the funeral of Alex Currie took place this afternoon. They were to leave Erin at 12 or 12.30 they arrived here (I think) about 2 oclock. he was a Iborvman{?} and quite a number of members were present. {W.R.M.} Ewart to Mill John Webb. wife and daughter to Abbotts to day visiting funeral of Alex Currie to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_Sunday_15_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December Sunday 15 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_16"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_17"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_18"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_19"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_20"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_21"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 21</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December Sunday 15 1912</span></h2> <p>Moderately fine weather, not at all cold, but not much sunshine, John Webb + wife + daughter started off for home some where between 2 + 3 oclock this afternoon. they carried out poor Bella (Mrs Webb) and placed her in the buggy, she is very helpless, and so very unlike what she has always been we think she has enjoyed her visit fairly well. Mr + Mrs John Roszel drove along before the Webbs were off and their mare took the place in the stable that their horse occupied. they are staying over night with us. Willie McKenzie put his mare into the drive house till after church was over. so that we had a pretty full stable for awhile. {W.R.M.} John Webb + wife + daughter gone home to day John Roszel and wife came on and staying over night. Willie McKenzie here also.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 16</span></h3> <p>Fine day for this day of the year, Mr + Mrs John Roszel were up and around pretty early, and did not delay long after breakfast they were going to pay McKenzies a visit and have dinner with them. they seemed to enjoy their visit with us. John is good company. they intend moving to Hillsburgh about Jan. 1st when the tenants time is expired. Mother has been kept on the chat{?} pretty steady these two days. she walked into Abbots to see Bella. {W.R.M.} Mr + Mrs John Roszel a way again. mother walked into Abbots to see Bella Webb. James over from Erin</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17</span></h3> <p>An east wind has prevailed all day, and thick + foggy weather overhanging all, not cold, but very unpleasant for all. Mary has been here to day helping at serving and other work I wrote a letter last night to Joseph A McGregor, and finished and mailed it this morning, in reply to his containing the account of his mother's death and burial, have not done much to day, have not felt very well. {W.R.M.} Mary here sewing sent a letter to J. A. M Gregor in reply to his</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 18</span></h3> <p>Too fine a day for this day of the year. sunshine and warm, the frost is giving way on the top and makes sloppy walking. Austin McCutcheon brought up 100 of Royal Household and 50 lb of pastry flour from the mill not paid, mailed a letter to Jeenie. Edmonton this morning. {W.R.M.} got a cheque from Treasurer{?} for 8 dollars on Board of health account mailed letter to Edmonton, Jeenie</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 19</span></h3> <p>Great change in the appearance outside this morning, there has been quite a heavy snow fall through the night. there was no snow last night before dark at least, of any account, and this morning there must be between 4 + 5 inches. the mud ruled yes-terday, and sleighs are running to day. and to night it is preparing for the S.S. entertainment to morrow evening, they are having rehearsal to night. Geo. Loree provided the x tree yesterday {W.R.M.} heavy fall of snow last night gave B.O.H. cheque to Hortop and paid $4.25 for flour also $1.80 for oats 70c + 75 for oat chop for the hens.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 20</span></h3> <p>A little addition to the snow fall has made fairly good slipping and this has been a very fine winter's day. the S.S. entertainment came off this evening and was a very fair success. There was a very large attendance, Thomas Webb from Eden with his daughter, and Milly Webb were there. put his horse in our stable, Ewart + Gertie were also. Errett + Harold had a part to play. Harold + Irene Eveleigh a short dialogue Killed + dressed 5 rooster chickens they weighed 21 1/2lbs {W.R.M.} S.S. entertainment this evening. Thomas Webb and daughter at it. Ewart + Gertie and Errett here too. Killed 5 roosters weighed 21 1/2lbs good entertainment I + Mother present</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21</span></h3> <p>A little snow falling the most of the day and the sleighing is getting better all the time. I have been learning up things in the stable so that we can put in 2 horses. I have now for the most part have the whole building below protected with the tar felt, and the stable part covered over it with old 1/2 inch siding. {W.R.M.} making horse stable ready for reception of horses</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_Sunday_22_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December Sunday 22 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_23"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_24"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Christmas_Day_Wednesday_25"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Christmas Day Wednesday 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_26"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_27"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 27</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">December Sunday 22 1912</span></h2> <p>Colder some to day, and a more wintry appearance have kept the house pretty closely to day. the sleighs + cutters are doing the running to day. Mary has been sending away souvenr cards +c. I enclosed a few lines to Alex Springfield complaining of their remissve{?} in writing. {W.R.M.} a letter sent to Springfield kept house closely</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 23</span></h3> <p>Some colder than of late, the frost is keaner, the sleighing is now very fair, no wheels to be seen. the stage has been with the runners now for some days back. Ewart was to the mill this afternoon and Geo. Robertson shop. getting Prince shod. Maggie helped scrub the church floor this forenoon, getting out the stuff from horse stable, so as to be ready for our friends on Christmas day, who are invited to dinner. {W.R.M.} sleighing now fairly good. Ewart at the mill and black smith shop Maggie helping scrub the flour of church</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 24</span></h3> <p>Very fine winter day, a little snow has been falling to grease the sleighing. Bella came along to day to help Maggie to prepare things for the visitors who are invited to their Christmas dinner tomorrow I finished up the stable so as to accomodate horses tomorrow. and killed 3 fat hens for dressing up. they are good ones Mary provided one of them. I gave a dollar towards helping Mr Burnet who is {Written into margin} sick. {Back on page} we received a registered parcel from Edmonton, with quite a number of articles as Christmas presents. for the older folks as well as the children a Photo of Willie on a dapple grey. the outside paper of the parcel was torn and in bad shape. received my first Copy of the Toronto daily star. Kenneth McDougal + his wife paid us a short visit this afternoon. {W.R.M.} Bella here to day killed 3 fat fowls registered pkge from Edmonton Mr + Mrs Ken neth McDougal short visit gave a dollar in charity</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Christmas Day Wednesday 25</span></h3> <p>A fine pleasant winter day. there is now very good sleighing and people are taking advantage of it, there has been much driving back + forth. our friends came to hand before noon, excepting George Loree who was a little later. there were John McKenzie and Willie + Maggie or course Bella was here since yesterday morning Ewart + Gertie + Errett and George + Mary Loree. comprised, with ourselves the company. received a 12 dollar postal note from Alex Springfield, 4 dollars each to Mother + Maggie and Bella McKenize McKenzies, excepting Willie stayed to tea. Ewart + Gertie {Written above line} + Errett {Back on line} went off earlier to do the chores and go to their tea to Baldicks. {W.R.M.} had out friends to their Christmas dinner received a postal note from Alex Springfield Ewart, Gertie + Errett to Baldicks this evening</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 26</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, not very cold and bright sunshine, rather windy awhile afternoon. Maggie washed and her clothes dried quickly and she ironed them off hand before bed time. Ewart drove down to day and took Harold up home with him. I was out at the time and did not see him. the snow has been soft to day. {W.R.M.} Ewart down took Harold up with him</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 27</span></h3> <p>A little snow fall last night, which will make better slipping rather stormy this afternoon, high wind and snow clouds flying. upon invitation, Mother, Maggie + I had our "yule tide" dinner at G.A. Abbotts. Mary was also invited but could not attend conveniently Grace and Catherine Robertson were there also. they had a fine goose and other et ceteras, which went to make a fine set out. Nettie discoursed some good music on the organ after dinner and altogether we spent a very enjoyable afternoon. I recieved, by mail, a beautiful necktie and fancy pin from Mrs A. E. Sunter + family. Errett + Harold also recieved a story Book each. the Methodist S.S. School entertainment is on to night, our Maggie is in attendance, also the McKenzies excepting Willie. Mother enjoyed the afternoon well. {W.R.M.} had our yule tide dinner at G.A. Abbotts Robertson girls also there Christmas presents from Springfield Methodist S.S. entertain ment this ev'g</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#December_.2B_January_Saturday_28_1912"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">December + January Saturday 28 1912</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_30"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_31"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 31</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#new_years_day._Wednesday._Jan_1"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">new years day. Wednesday. Jan 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 3</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December + January Saturday 28 1912</span></h2> <p>Heavy fall of snow to day which was quite soft as it fell. but just cold enough to preserve the snow. I got out of patience waiting for word from Meaford and I mailed a card this morning reminding them that I had written last. and I had been looking a long time for a reply. I fear there is something wrong but hope not. Alex last was written on the 7th Oct. and it is very unusual for him to be so neglectful in writing. {W.R.M.} some sow falling. sent card to Meaford to learn of the cause of this long silence</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 29</span></h3> <p>Lots of snow on the ground this morning and the merry ring of the sleigh bells will now be heard everywhere the cold is very moderate and the temperature is nearly at the thawing point. Maggie went to McKenzie and Edna Stewart took her place in providing our dinner + supper. Grace Nelson + here Sister Kitty had tea with us. {W.R.M.} more snow good sleighing Maggie to McKenzies to day Grace Nelson and sister Kitty to tea with us</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 30</span></h3> <p>Cold moderate and weather fine. I have been working at Maggies felt Boots. putting on new cloth, the felt had given out. it is a very unpleasant job, had to use the needle instead of bristles {W.R.M.} fixing up Maggies felt Boots to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 31</span></h3> <p>Very fine day, and the sleighing is excellent. I had quite a job finishing up Maggie's Boots, a troublesome job. had a letter from Bertha Sunter Meaford, saying that her father has lately been quite miserable. he has a sore on his face which causes them great anxiety . I fear it proceeds from the sore he had under his eye and which yielded to treatment. this seems the cause of his long silence in writing. I received a letter from sister Betsy B.C. she speaks of being unwell for some time past. I think the scandal of Joe's divorce may be the cause. we were much shocked by the news. Bella McKenzie here to day helping Maggie. {W.R.M.} received a letter from Bertha Sunter Uncle Alex is quite poorly also got letters from Auntie Betsy B.C. bad news about Joe's domestic relations. divorce and both married again.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">new years day. Wednesday. Jan 1</span></h3> <p>An ideal day for new year, beautiful weather now prevails for the holidays and people are taking advantage of it . we spent a pleasant afternoon entertaining our visitors after partaking of dinner. Ewart + Gertie + Errett, Geo. Loree + Mary, and all the McKenzies, Mother has enjoyed the meeting of so many friends immensely. between social chat and good music we had a very enjoyable time indeed. Ewart's company left early, they were to tea at Baldicks {W.R.M.} Beautiful weather for new years day. had a very plowed gathering of friends. Ewart + Gertie left early to attend Baldicks tea {W.R.M.} Beautiful weather for new years day. had a very plowed gathering of friends. Ewart + Gertie left early to attend Baldicks tea</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 2</span></h3> <p>Fine weather prevails yet, and the winter is passing along, not doing much these times, a little shoe repairing. Mary is now with us, she + Maggie are making a new overcoat for Harold I mailed a letter to Edmonton, and one to Springfield, this or yesterday morning. Margaret and I are feeling very sorry about Uncle Alex trouble, they will not be able to enjoy the festive season very much, Auntie Betsy, B.C. also is out of sorts {W.R.M.} mailed letter to Edmonton and Springfield Auntie Betsy and Uncle Alex are both unwell shoe repairing</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 3</span></h3> <p>A thaw is on hand to day, softish weather has prevailed now for some time, we are having a very fine mild winter so far. perhaps we may have to pay up for thus yet before spring arrives. Mary has been working at Harolds coat a part of the time. she attended a meeting of their instituted at Welsmans. we had a call from Mr + Mrs Ch-arlton last night. Mrs Wells also, we saw Mr + Mrs Alex. McNiven from north Dakota to day. {W.R.M.} Thawing again Mary working at an over coat for Harold had a call from Mr+ Mrs Charlton saw Mr + Mrs Alex McNiven, N.D.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Saturday_4_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Saturday 4 1913</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_5"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_6"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_7"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_8"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_9"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 9</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Saturday 4 1913</span></h2> <p>Froze up again last night and a little of the snow greases up the sleighing which was in places getting poor. the sleighing now is grand. I have bought a new hand sleigh from Geo. Robertson and Errett + Harold have been running it. they are a little disappointed that it don't run as easily as the old ones that have been worn smooth but it will get over that in time. There was no political meeting at Erin last night. the Guthrie crowd were stuck on the road somehow it was very windy + stormy last night, they may have had an Auto and that would account for it. pasties have great coasting on the hill here these times Ewart was at the mill to day and here awhile. received a letter from R.McGregor {W.R.M.} we understand James Abbott has had a son and heir born to him last night. Hugh Guthrie struck on road to Pa{?} meeting Erin received letter from Roberts McGregor - Toronto.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 5</span></h3> <p>Quite a pleasant day, the snow is being preserved although it is about all that can be said of it. Bella has been with us this afternoon. She seems to be passably well, although not so well as she has been for the most part since the operation. I took a walk over to enquire how John Weatherston's daughter was doing, she is considered to be recovering Maggie has been twice, as usual, at church to day, and I have been with mother {W.R.M.} Bella with us to day walked over to John Weatherson enquiring about his sick daughter. she is getting better</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 6</span></h3> <p>A thaw last night and this morning the surroundings are soft and slushy. it was misty + raining this morning. I subscribed to day with Barrie Mutrie for the "Mercury" + "Montreal Herald + Star" have to pay Barrie this week $1.85 for them. have been trying to find out how the Municipal elections have resulted but cannot learn of it. have just heard that Jim Blakely last Sunday - morning assaulted and badly pounded John Symonds because blaming him for stealing away a bottle of whiskey from his premises {W.R.M.} Mrs G.A. Abbott went over to Erin to day on ac of Baby thawing to day Jim Blakely assaulting Jack Simonds yest erday.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 7</span></h3> <p>Slushy to day but getting colder at night fall, which increased to a gale by bed time and the frost + cold also increased. we hear that the smallhorns from Guelph are coming to morrow to live in the Henry brick house next us. so, it would appear that negotiations from Geo. Jestin must have fallen through {W.R.M.} change in weather. rumors about John Henry's brick house</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 8</span></h3> <p>Very windy and cold last night, and this morning snow drifts and icy surroundings prevail everywhere. the day has been quite cold. throughout. our thermometer has been saying zero but it used to show 10 degrees two low this however has been a cold day. received a letter from Jeenie Edmonton this afternoon, they intend leaving Edmonton on the 17th inst. to spend awhile in California Ewart delivered a fat sow + his ram lamb at Rockwood today. no range coal in Rockwood. so he couldn't bring us any - {W.R.M.} windy + cold to day. received letter from Jeenie Edmonton Ewart took sow + ram to Rockwood to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 9</span></h3> <p>A fine winter's day, pretty cold , but not nearly so much as yesterday the sleighing is splendid and the teams are out plentifully. Ewart + Gertie were down to day. Ewart was at the mill, he brought us up a bag of corn for our hens, costing a dollar + five cents. a letter from Aunt Margaret, Meaford to day, is rather doleful. Alex seems much depressed and does not seem to care to write. she says the sore on his face is surely spreading. but does not cause him much pain. and does not interfere much with his rest and sleep. W. Hortop cashed my check for $10.00. Mary here to day sewing {W.R.M.} corn for hen feed $1.05 Ewart + Gertie down here letter from Aunt Margaret Meaford. W.H. Hortop cashed my check for $10. paid Robertson for hand sleigh $1.75.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Friday_10_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Friday 10 1913</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_11"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_12"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_13"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_14"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_15"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_16"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 16</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Friday 10 1913</span></h2> <p>Quite a heavy thaw this morning. we think it must have been on the most of last night with considerable rain. everything is in a plash all day. Ewart was at the blacksmith shop and says he may perhaps go to Guelph tomorrow for a load of coal for us if it should by stormy he wont go, I sent word to Mr. Lundy {Written above line} by Jim Blakely {Back on line} not to send any coal to us till further notice. but I needn't have done it as Jim tells us that he hadn't it to send. we find Rockwood very unreliable for coal. {W.R.M.} Quite a thaw to day. Ewart down and says he may go for a load of coal to Guelph tomorrow</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 11</span></h3> <p>The thaw has held sway all day. although not so great as yesterday and towards {Witten above line} night {Back on line} it became colder. likely freeze to night. I lowered the heels of Mrs Wells' Boots, she bought them from our Mary, as they were a misfit for her. it is quite a contract to do them as the whole heel is fastened on by long nails and have not a good hold on the insole. to make a good job of them the heel should be taken off and rebuilt from the bottom up. Ewart arrived from Guelph about 3 oclock. with 2600 of the bottom up. Ewart arrived from Guelph about 3 oclock. with 2600 of nut coal for which he paid $10.05. I paid him $5.00 on it. and offered him $2.00 for himself, he would only accept of one dollar to pay his expenses however. I gave Wm Tovell as a contribution towards the cemetery and Maggie also gave him one from Mrs. Alice Bryant. {W.R.M.} thaw still on, but not so great as yesterday lowering heels of boots for Mrs Wells. not easy Ewart brought 2600 of coal casting $10.05 paid him 5 dollars on it and one for expenses. paid a dollar to Wm Tovell for cemetery also Maggie paid our from Mrs Bryant</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 12</span></h3> <p>very pleasant winter's day, but much colder than these two days past, the past night was wintry + stormy, the wind drifted the snow into heaps. We have had comfort in the house to day, the coal we got yesterday seems to be much better than what we got last at Rockwood, as it throws very much more heat. have written a letter to Willie + Jeenie Edmonton. {W.R.M} Weather pleasant but colder. wrote letter to Willie + Jeenie Edmonton.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 13</span></h3> <p>Pleasant weather continues, frosty, but {Written above line} only {Back on line} moderaly cold have not stirred out much to day; mailed the letter I write yes-terday for Edmonton, Bella came along to day, she is staying with Mary all night {W.R.M.} mailed letter to Willie + Jeenie Edmonton Bella came along to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 14</span></h3> <p>A very fine winter day. frosty last night, but we did not feel it uncomfortably cold in the house, like yesterday, I had nothing much on hand to day, reading, tending the fowls +c. Maggie washed yesterday and has her clothes in good condition to day. Bella with Mary to day in forenoon. This afternoon the three of them sewing here at Bella's dress +c. they are attending a meeting at the church this evening (a business meeting). I am writing a letter to night to Aunt Margaret Meaford in reply to hers of the 7th inst. Harold is away up to the farm to night. Errett had the horse to school with Duffeild's Cutter. I believe they are arranging to go week about with Duffields {W.R.M.} Maggie, Mary + Bella all sewing here this afternoon writing letter to Aunt Margaret Meaford.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 15</span></h3> <p>Temperature higher to day, and the snow has been wasting this afternoon, a little colder in the evening which may arrest the thaw. George A Marshall cashed a check of ten dollars for me to day. the water has been running down into the floor of wood house. the pipes being frozen. it has also been coming through the ceiling of the pantry from the gutter on the roof. it will have to be looked after at the right time. the three girls have been at work, same as yesterday. {W.R.M.} Geo Marshall cashed a check for me $10.00 piping not carrying away the rain water properly. the 3 girls hard at work</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 16</span></h3> <p>Quite a heavy thaw again, and the ground is pretty much covered over with a glare of ice. I went up to Wm Tovell's this morning for a piece of velvet that Joe Stewart brought from Guelph for Bella's dress that Mary is making the 3 are at work on it this afternoon. too misty + sloppy to do anything outside {W.R.M.} very icy a message + walk up to Wm Tovells</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Friday_17_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Friday 17 1913</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_18"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_19"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_20"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_21"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_22"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_20"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 20</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Friday 17 1913</span></h2> <p>The thaw still holds sway and the snow is melting away but leaving a great coating of ice all over, Errett was here last night and is off to school this morning along with Harold Ewart and Gertie were at a second dance at Smith's hall at the corner the girls have finished Bella's dress this afternoon, Mary did not get here till between 2+3 oclock. she was helping the dress chick for the market. Geo. Marshall takes them to Guelph tomorrow. I am writing a pretty long letter to sister Betsy. B.C. to mail in the morning {W.R.M.} still thawing dancing at Smiths hall Bella's dress done. writing letter to Aunt Betsy B.C.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 18</span></h3> <p>Weather again changed, the snow was pretty well gone this morning, only where ice abounded there was sleighing snow again fell fast this afternoon, and there was quite a blizzard of wind with our folks. McKenzies + Maggie with Roy Hindley + Nettie Abbott has a late visit to Josiah Roy home last night. it was about 2 A.M. when Maggie returned home Ewart + Gertie were here to day, I paid him the balance of coal money $5.00 also $1.85 to give Barrie Mutrie to pay sub. Montreal Star + Toronto Guelph Star Mercury. also figured up what I owed on cement +c for horse stable. he counted Coffey's day work $1.25. balance of price of plank to young{?} 42 c and the bare cement with sacks returned to be $6.50 {W.R.M.} The snow fell to day and renewed the sleighing a party at Josiah Roy's this evening paid Ewart balance of coal money $5.00 also gave $1.85 to pay Barrie Mutrie for Montreal Star and Toronto Guelph Mercury</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 19</span></h3> <p>Fine sleighing to day. the ice got well covered with snow yesterday and it was not so dangerous to walk over. and made fine sleighing. I kept the house pretty closely to day, reading + resting Peter Geary is very poorly to day. although a little better than he has lately been. he is considered to be in a dangerous condition {W.R.M.} wrote a letter to Hanah Stephens to day Peter Geary - very ill</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 20</span></h3> <p>Thaw again set in last night, and raining hard again the most of this afternoon. A party drove down to Mrs Soper this afternoon to cut stove wood out of Railway Tues. a number of girls with them Maggie + Nettie Abbott among them I mailed my letter to Hanah Stephens to day. {W.R.M.} party of young folks to Mrs Soper to cut wood for her</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 21</span></h3> <p>Blew up a strong wind last night and considerable snow fell it is very changeable weather, as the roads got very bare, this new snow will be very acceptable. Ewart brought down a grist of chop to the mill but did not stay for it as it was to be late before it would be ready, he intended going to Rockwood with his hogs tomorrow {W.R.M.} Ewart here with a grist of chop went home without it</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 22</span></h3> <p>Fine sleighing to day, and air frosty and dry again. we pre pared dinner for expected visitors, Mr + Mrs Davidson but they went to Abbotts instead, and came to us for tea. there was a mis understanding somehow but we had a very pleasant visit of them after all, and they walked up to Willie Tovells after night Ewart delivered his hogs to day. they weighed 700lbs the three and brought 56 dollars. 8c a lb. received reply from Hanah Stephens {W.R.M.} Ewart took 3 fat hogs to Rockwood weighed 700lbs 8c per lb $56.00 received a reply from Hanah Step-hens. Erin.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 20</span></h3> <p>Another change in the weather, this winter, so far is full of changes last night it must have rained a great part of the time, and to day it has hardly ceased to rain all the time. the snow again is greatly gone and ice instead, now prevails. I have read all through Hugh Guthrie's great speech on the naval question in the Mercury it certainly is a great effort. I notice the Turks are about to give up Adrianople Ewart was down to day. expecting to get his lower plate of teeth, but the did not arrive {W.R.M.} a rainy day a glare of ice again Ewart down in quest of his lower plate of teeth. they did not come the Turks about to sub mit</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#January_Friday_24_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">January Friday 24 1913</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_25"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_26"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_27"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_28"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_29"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_30"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 30</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">January Friday 24 1913</span></h2> <p>Moderate frost again last night, and everywhere to day is in a glit of ice, there is not much snow. but ice is in abun dance. Thos. Weatherston had an old horse die with him last ight. he was not of much value however, being 28 years old. there has been great pleasure taken out of sleighing with the little sleighs in the shape of {Written above line} a pair {Back on line} Bobs, linked together with a plank, and running from the top of this hill towards the Mill. I took a ride with the rest and rode from almost in front of Marshall's store to the Mill don, without a stop or a push, done quickly too {W.R.M.} Weatherston lost an old horse last night pleasure coasting on hill there - times. I got a ride with rest.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 25</span></h3> <p>Very fine weather very icy stepping around Though, Ewart + Gertie + Errett drove down this evening, They were out at the hill among the crowd sleighing on the hill they were out on the dam seeing the skating, they certainly have lively times on the hill and mill dam, it has been very pleasant while the moon rose early enough for them. these 3 nights or so. it is too late however in rising , and they have to use lanterns to light things up. I got notice to hold B.O.H. meeting on Monday {W.R.M.} Wmy{?} Gray brought us 720 lbs hay to day received notice of a meeting of B.O.H at Rockwood next Monday.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 26</span></h3> <p>Quite mild for a winter day, and the ice and snow is going. I walked up to Eeleigh's{?} to day to see if he could let me have him horse + rig tomorrow afternoon to go to Rockwood to organize the B.O. Health. he agreed to let me have it, Bella has been here since last night, and twice at church and home to night {W.R.M.} walked to Eveleigh's. engaged his horse +c for Monday.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 27</span></h3> <p>A stiff frost last night, and the surroundings are very - icy and slippery to day. it is dangerous for old people to walk about on them. I walked down to the mill and got 55 c worth of oat chop. Harry Benham brought it up for me, I got my check for ten dollars ($10.00) cashed from Will Hortop. I expected to have to go to Rockwood on account of B.O.H. but was phoned not to come. Wm M. Head could not attend, as he was sick, we understand. Geo. Jestin has bought the John Henry property, next door to us. last week some time {W.R.M.} Wm Hortop cashed a ten dollar check for me to day The notice counter manded for - Rockwood to day W.H. Hortop cashed a check for $10.00 hear Geo. Jestin has bought the Henry property</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 28</span></h3> <p>One of the cold nights and cold days of the season, icy ground prevails making it dangerous footing, received a card from Jeenie they had first arrived at Vancouver on the 202 and expected to sail from Victoria on the 22 {Unclear symbol} She also sent views of Edmonton which are interesting. Ewart was at the mill to day with a grist of chop. Jim Blaskely settled with George Weatherson this morning, to appear at court next Monday to answer for bad conduct to George. also for assault on John Symons. {W.R.M.} received card from Jeenie they were at VanCouver on their way to SanFranSisco Blakely settles with Geo. Weath-erston. but yet in trouble with John Symons</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 29</span></h3> <p>Cold and frosty and icy surroundings, the sleighing is only good partially, the roads in part are very bare of snow and the whole are being brought into service again, but it is dangerous travelling with wheels on account of slowing{?} round. {W.R.M.} icy. danger in travelling.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 30</span></h3> <p>Raining and thawing again to day. really this is queer weather. you never can guess what kind of weather we are going to have on the morrow. I half soled a pair of boots for G.A. Abbott to day. Mrs Robertson brought the 1/2 soles from Guelph yesterday. I gave $4.40 to Wm Tovell to pay to Wm{?} George for the hay I bought off him. {W.R.M.} gave $4.40 to Wm Tovell to pay Wesley Gray for the hay he brought us. Mrs Robertson got 1/2 soles yesterday and I repaired G.A. Abbotts shoes to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_January_Friday_31_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February January Friday 31 1913</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_Feb_1"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday Feb 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_4"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_5"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_6"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_7"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 7</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February January Friday 31 1913</span></h2> <p>Froze up again last night, and to day it is cold and frosty, the wheels are again on the roads, the Erin Stage is again mounted on wheels. got a letter brother Alex Meaford he does not say anything about his troubles. he enclosed a Photo of old Jack Peise, he says Brother Jamie is better than he has lately been. he extends us a kindly invitation to visit them. Harold unwell, have kept him from school yesterday and to day. got the book "Elpis Israil" at Meaford. {W.R.M.} letter from brother Alex to day does not mention his trouble Harold unwell from school these 2 days Photo of Jack Peise got Elpis Israel O.K.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday Feb 1</span></h3> <p>Hard frost last night, and it has been very cold to day, the wind being a little strong is partly the cause. the thermometer only shows 12 or so - above zero. one would think it was more however, by the feel of it. our hens are still laying a little, one, two, and sometimes 3 a day. Ewart here to day. says Charlie Baldick is laid up these times form Muscular Rheumatism. {W.R.M.} windy + cold hens laying a few eggs Charlie Baldick unwell.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2</span></h3> <p>A very cold + stormy day. Mother has been up out of bed to day and she would have been better in bed as she has been taking chills and not so well as she has been ordinarily. Bella has not ventured out to day. Maggie was at church forenoon. {W.R.M.} Mother is not so well to day - Bella not out</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 3</span></h3> <p>Some milder to day, and weather finer than these few days back Ewart was at the mill for Charlie Baldick to day, we received a letter from Jeenie to day. they have arrived safely in San Francisco after a delighful trip. also had a letter from Alex. Springfield they are well, and have been very busy. Jim Blakely and John Simonds are at Guelph to day rather late fracas, we are told it has cost Blakely $75.00, settles out of court. {W.R.M.} a letter from alex spsfd and one from Jeenie San Fransico. Blakely and Simons to day a Guelph</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 4</span></h3> <p>Colder to day and stormy, high wind and snow clouds passing around, Mother has kept her bed to day as well as these well as yesterday. Ewart + Gertie drove down to day to see Mother who is a little better to day. Maggie washed the clothes to day which was a cold job for such weather. {W.R.M.} Mother a little better Ewart + Gertie here to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 5</span></h3> <p>Very cold + frosty last night, and it has remained very cold all day. the wind is rather high which increases the cold in house the thermometer does not register as much frost as might be exp ected, it within 2 or 3 degrees of zero. Mary has been sewing here to day. Mother has been out of bed to day. she was getting pretty tired lying so long. the mill is being largely patronized just now the papers say the Balkan war is resumed since Monday night that the armistice expired, a little snow on the ice but not enough. {W.R.M.} cold night also day. near zero wrote a letter for Br other James Meaford</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 6</span></h3> <p>Cold + stormy all day. the wind has been very high and the cold seeks into the house very much, a little snow falling and drifting, Errett came here from school and remains all night the poor boy was very cold in walking to school this morning Mrs Weatherston {Written above line} sent{?} {Back on line} is sick and the doctor attending her, Bronchitis the trouble. Mr Burnett is operated on (I think) to day for trouble in head {W.R.M.} Temperature 2 above zero Errett here all night. Mrs Weatherston sent sick at present Burnett operated {Written above line} on</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 7</span></h3> <p>Continues stormy + cold, the wind high, but temperature slightly higher than yesterday. Mary here to day. Carried out over 20 pails water out of cellar. very windy + stormy towards night, Errett went home. {Written above line} expected {Back on line} got a ride from W. Jackson {Written above line} Ewart met him {Back on line} Harold got ride with A McCutcheon who is very kind + attentive to do what he can. Mother up again yesterday and to day. {W.R.M.} Mary here to day baleing water out of cistern Errett + Harold at school</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Saturday_8_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Saturday 8 1913</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_9"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_10"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_11"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_12"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_13"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_14"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 14</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Saturday 8 1913</span></h2> <p>Weather continues much the same we have been having a very rough time. The frost has not been so great. the high wind however causes much cold + discomfort. Ewart at the mill this afternoon. he tells us the corn has arrived at Rockwood. and he intends going after a load on Monday. {W.R.M.} Ewart at the Mill. he says the corn has arrived at Rockwood</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9</span></h3> <p>Not quite so windy and stormy to day. our Maggie at meeting twice to day. Bella came along this morning, and accompanied Maggie forenoon, at night she met their own rig at church we had quite a company this afternoon. Mary brought along Mrs David Stewart, and G.A. Abbott + Nettie came in also and waited for tea with us. we hear to day that Monday 10 Tolton, Albert's wife is dead, and they are bringing the body here there are no particulars of the cause of her death to hand. funeral next Thursday is expected {W.R.M.} word has come to day of the death of Albert Tolton's wife. some visitors cheer up - mother some</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 10</span></h3> <p>The sharpest frost of the season last night. here 9 degrees below zero. but a very pleasant day after all. it was however to cold to go outside much. I wrote a fairly long letter to Annie Sunter at Meaford in reply to one I received from her lately. she describes her father's condition more fully then the others have done {W.R.M.} 9 degrees below last night replied to a letter from Annie Sunter</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 11</span></h3> <p>not so frosty as yesterday, but windy and somewhat blus tery in spells. I got 2 bags of corn at the mill and Johnny brought them up for us. there were over 4 bushels @ 63c per Bu costing $2.40. Maggie McKenzie has been with us to day. we got an intimation of the death, and funeral of Albert Tolton's wife, which takes place on Thursday next to Coningsby{?} cemetery, at 2 P.M. from her father's residence, 3rd line Erin. {W.R.M.} got corn to day for the hens costing $2.70</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 12</span></h3> <p>Pretty cold this morning, our thermometer recorded 8 below. as about 8 oclock. which meant 2 above by Abbotts. which is right, it had just been about zero a little earlier, the cold kept up all day Ewart was with a load of chop for Baldic. mailed a letter to Jeenie San Francisco this morning, Mother was not very well last night but is some better this morning and fairly better to day. Errett here to night. {W.R.M.} temperature about zero. Ewart down with chop for Baldics Mother not very well</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 13</span></h3> <p>A very frosty and cold day with high wind which makes is piercing this was the day set for funeral of Mrs Albert Tolton, but it has been postponed on account of the train bearing the Body being delayed on the road somewhere about Sudbury. George Loree an Mary drove over to Thomsons' and the corpse arrived while they were there, they say that parties who were expected to tell of the postponement had failed to do so, and had caused great inconvenience. I got the promise of Wm Tovells horse and buggy to go to Rockwood to morrow, for B. Of Healths meeting {W.R.M.} very cold Geo.Loree + Mary go to Thompsons but no funeral till tomorrow detention on the Railway the cause of postponement</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 14</span></h3> <p>Not so cold as yesterday, and rather a pleasant day. I made ready and had dinner on the early side and reached Rockwood in good time for the meeting of the B. O. Health, but found that the doctor was at Guelph attending at an operation, and we had to wait for the 3.23 train . when he came to hand. The Law is changed, re the B. -ourd. but we got Through quickly. paid the insurance premium on farm $4.40 and took out $5.00 more. Funeral took place this afternoon. our folks on Toum Loree{?} did not attend. too bad, they should have made an effort {W.R.M.} Funeral of Mrs Albert Tolton this afternoon paid insurance premium $4.40 B.O. health meeting again appointed chairman</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Saturday_15_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Saturday 15 1913</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_17"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Tuesday_18"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_19"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_20"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_21"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_22"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 22</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Saturday 15 1913</span></h2> <p>Very moderate to day in cold or wind, near night however it became colder and snow began to fall, it would be a good thing if 5 or 6 inches of snow would fall, as at the present time there is neither good sleighing or wheeling. snow banks in places and bare ground much in majority. we have received word this afternoon that Wesley Fielding died to day about noon {W.R.M.} Wesly Field died to day his trouble was inflammation of the kidneys flurry of snow marked slipping again. Bella here to day. she is some better</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 17</span></h3> <p>Moderately cold only. beautiful clear sunshine, and among the most pleasant days of season, the runners are all at work in these parts, but so little snow will soon melt with the heat of the sun. it became colder as night approached. Maggie went off with a church party on a drive to the Moores the old McDougal homestead they are having a musical concert there beautiful moonlight drive Ewart + Gertie here this evening. Ewart not well and didn't go the funeral of Wesley Feilding. {W.R.M.} Wesley Fielding buried to day at Guelph</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 18</span></h3> <p>A fine day. moderately by cold, and fairly pleasant we were visited by Albert Tolton and his father in law Mr Angus Thompson before the dinner hour. they staid perhaps between 2+3 hours, and we had a very pleasant + enjoyable chat. Albert gave us many particulars in regard to his life in the north west, he has now his property in Taber, Sask. in the livery business he speaks of returning home in about a weeks time, he looks well but aging. {W.R.M.} weather fine visit of Albert Tolton of Father in law, Angus Thompson We had a sad mission from the north west he intends to soon return home.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 19</span></h3> <p>Mild and thawing to day. the sun has been out pretty hot and the snow has gone off with a rush I took the chance of getting a ride over to McKenzies - with Roy Hindley. he had 3 trips to the mill to day and returned home with him on the last trip about 5 P.M. the McKenzies are going to a entertainment at the union church at Coningsby{?} to night. I spoke for 4 or 5 cords of swamp wood from them, they are trying to raise funds to purchase a new organ. we hear of a number of deaths among an acqutentances{?} John Tovell living {Written above the line} (a son of Jonathans) {Back on line} near Hespeler, Anthony Finley, George Wood, Eramosa Rockwood a son of Matthias McCann, by railway accident. {W.R.M.} a number of deaths.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 20</span></h3> <p>A fine morning but changed a little to the worse as the day advanced. Bella came along with John as he drove to the mill. she a little better than she has lately been. wrote a long letter to Alex. Spgd Ewart + Gertie drove down to see Mother. who has not been so well Fred McWilliams was operated on to day for appendicitis {W.R.M.} wrote letter Alex. Springfield Bella and John McKenzie here Ewart + Gertie to see mother Fred McWilliam operated on for appendicitis</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 21</span></h3> <p>Froze up last night and every where it is hard and dry this morning. I have arranged our wood and yard so that I can saw the McKenzie stove wood in two. our hens are giving is 3 eggs a day these times. {W.R.M.} mailed letter this morning</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 22</span></h3> <p>A very dull day. with rain + snow falling in ice forming on exposures the runners at work again to day. stage on wheels and would have been even{?} with sleigh. Marshall at Guelph to day. purchased rubber bottle for Mother $2.00 at Petries{?} the old one persistently leaks. cleaning up the yard to receive fresh supply of stove wood. sawing the old stove wood in 2. {W.R.M.} rain + snow ice forming on exposures. Barrie Mutrie visits us</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#February_Sunday_23_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">February Sunday 23 1913</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_24"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_26"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_27"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_28"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_Saturday_1"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">March Saturday 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 3</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">February Sunday 23 1913</span></h2> <p>Hard frost and very cold this morning, the cold prevailed all day. enough of snow has fallen the late storm of snow, sleet and rain to make grand sleighing, there has not been better slipping all winter. Maggie twice at meeting. Willie + Maggie McKenzie also, but their mother came out at night only. I labored at my reading, and had a walk up to the grand evening {W.R.M.} fine sleighing at present. Willie and Maggie - McKenzie</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 24</span></h3> <p>Hard frost again this morning. 8 degrees below this morning by Abbotts thermometer, but it turned out very fine though frosty through the day. the McKenzie {Written above the line} family {Back on the line} drove to Guelph to day and sat for their pictures. Nettie Abbott accompanied them. Mother a little better, out of bed till night from the dinner hour. Joe Stewart brought 100 lbs Jewel flour. $2.70 (paid) {W.R.M.} Letter from Courier James Tourney{?} Joe Stewart brought 100 lbs Jewel flour</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 26</span></h3> <p>Not so frosty but raw and chilly, looks as if we may have a fall of snow or a change of some kind, Robert Parker was telling me that John Cutting up at drumhill is thought to be dying Mother is not so well to day, she seems to be weak on her limbs and unable to move on them. she is inclined to keep her bed. {W.R.M.} John Cutting very low - Mother not so well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 27</span></h3> <p>quite an addition to the snow this morning, and the sleighing is now grand. Ewart + Gertie were here to day. Mr Baldic is poorly yet. one of his cows is going wrong with her teats since she calved, and Ewart came for the needle for inserting into it. John Cutting died last night at 7 P.M. Mother keeps her bed. {W.R.M.} more snow and good sleighing Ewart + Gertie Baldics cow needing attention mother keeps her Bed.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 28</span></h3> <p>Moderately cold fine sleighing now. Ewart was at the ill to day for Mr Baldic who, at the present time, is not so well he gave his back too much to do in handling a calf and is feeling it now. Ewart got up on our roof to day and cleared some ice from the gutter. the water has been troubling us by being backed up and melting I have been cutting at the stove wood to day. {W.R.M.} John Cutting buried to day at Mimosa Presby Cemetery Town line died Wednesday night 7 P.M.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">March Saturday 1</span></h3> <p>Moderately fine to day, the sun has been softening the snow and more has fallen this afternoon and towards night, I have about finished cutting the stove wood and have piled the most of it. John McKenzie is drawing some wood to Mrs Wells these days. Ewart has been at the mill for himself to day, Mother is not well these days the new water bottle, Geo. Marshall got at Petrie's leaks and gives us trouble. {W.R.M.} snow melting and falling Mother not well at all. the rubber water bottle giving us trouble. it leaks</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 2</span></h3> <p>A very stormy day, snowing + blowing, and the roads are being filled up again. Maggie has not gone out to day. Mother is not an better and not very fit to leave. we have all kept pretty close to the house. Willie + Maggie McKenzie spent a good part of the afternoon with us. {W.R.M.} Snowing and blowing. Mother not any better</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 3</span></h3> <p>Very stormy this morning + forenoon, improved afternoon. I drew in the balance of the McKenzie stove wood to the house. the wind has left heavy snow drift. had to shovel them. our Johnny called to see his mother, first time since coming to Everton, don't know why he kept away, perhaps he knows. the roads are heavy and blocked in places {W.R.M.} Johnny called taking in - some McKenzies wood. stormy making snow drifts.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#March_Tuesday_4_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">March Tuesday 4 1913</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Wednesday_5"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Thursday_6"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Friday_7"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Saturday_8"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Sunday_9"><span class="tocnumber">1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Monday_10_Erin_Village"><span class="tocnumber">1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 10 Erin Village</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">March Tuesday 4 1913</span></h2> <p>Calmer to day and quite pleasant. I took a walk over to Henry Cuttings this forenoon and had a talk over the particulars of his brother Johns illness and death. Pneumonia seems to have been the immediate cause of his death at the last. called also to see Mrs Weatherston, she seems to be recovering roads are a little heavy with snow and not much travel on them. Harold got a ride to school with Austin McCutcheon on a big load, mother a little better {W.R.M.} visiting around heavy travelling Abney Brown died last week at Toronto</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 5</span></h3> <p>Temperature 6 below this morning, but calm, and not cold in the house. although cold, it has been a very pleasant day, clear sun shine and free from high wind. I replaced a pair of house slippers for Harold, put on a pair of heels on them. our hens are doing a little better this day or two. got a letter from Annie Sunter Meaford. her father is not improving. {W.R.M.} cold but calm repaired a pair of small shoes. received a letter from Annie Sunter Meaford</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 6</span></h3> <p>A very stormy morning, and pretty cold, the frost - increased as the day advanced. the thermometer showing 4 above zero the roads are filling up badly, and it is both heavy + dangerous travelling on them, the papers give accounts of the deadlock in parliament over the Naval policy. debating all night long, while much swearing{?} is indulged in, and remarks made not for enlightenment but bitter partisanship. Mother not well at all these times, her appetite is not good now. {W.R.M.} Cold + stormy roads being blocked with snow. a dead lock in parliament</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Friday 7</span></h3> <p>Quite a cold wave. the Abbott thermometer says this morning 10 below zero. that is the lowest that we have noticed this winter, the frost has been sharp all day, although it rose past zero. fine clear sunshine the roads, in places, are blocked, the stage ran to Guelph but did not return. quite a job shovelling round the place. snow hard + packed got a card from Colin Campbell, that their company expected to reach home last Tuesday. {W.R.M.} Very cold snow blocked roads. a card from Colin Campbell returning from Frisco.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 8</span></h3> <p>Another cold morning, and the day kept up wintry and cold. there is a little improvement in mother's condition there have been quite a number of visitors to her to day, Mrs Wm Tovell, and near neighbors, and Johnny and Ewart also. {W.R.M.} visitors to day Johnny + Ewart among them</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 9</span></h3> <p>Quite a change this morning, the temperature was milder and a thaw melting off the snow fast, some rain also, our summer kitchen was being flooded from the icy chocked pipes, and we had quite a job cleaning and fixing things to rights. Bella was here since yesterday she is away home from Church at night {W.R.M.} thaw making a mess from troughing and pipes Bella here</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Monday 10 Erin Village</span></h3> <p>A beautiful sunshine day, moderate frost through the night which made the surroundings dry, learning this morning that Abbotts were chancing it over to Erin with Stanley Stewart. I applied for a ride over there to get a tooth filled. and Six of us has a pleasant drive over. Dr James did my job - before dinner. and the rest afterwards taking him till about 5 P.M. I had dinner + tea at Stephens. Uncle Thomas seems fairly well for him I paid my dues to Overland{?} $2.00 which pays up to July 1st they have raised to $4.00 per year. I mailed a letter to Annie Sunter. Meaford, saying it was doubtful whether we could visit them as intended, because of Mother taking rather a backset in her general health. she has been perceptibly weaker and more helpless, and without she gets some better, we dare not leave her. got 50c worth oatmeal (paid) at Joe Stewarts, ordered 200 Sugar $4.90 per 100 I walked up to Dr Jims house after dinner to see his family. they are a pair of - interesting children, had a talk with Hedden to day on the difference between popular and true Religion. {W.R.M.} tooth filled Jim did it as a birth day gift over to Erin with Stanley Stewart paid A.O.U.W. dues up to July 1 got Oatmeal at Joe Stewarts. ordered sugar 200 lbs. mailed letter to Annie Sunter talk with Mr Hedden on popular and true reli gion. Harry Tovell sick La Grippe</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#April_Friday_25_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">April Friday 25 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_26"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_28"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesdy_29"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesdy 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_30"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_May_1st"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday May 1st</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">April Friday 25 1913</span></h2> <p>Quite a change in the temperature that has so long prevailed this has been a very hot day. it was fortunate for me that I gos so well through with the cutting of the stove wood before this great heat set in. I finished what was left of the 1 1/2 cords of the McKenzie stove wood before the sun got high enough to cause much heat, and then split up the uncut stuff for the other cook stove in the afternoon began splitting + filling the short stuff. Mother is geeling the heat to be oppressive, bought meat from Keough 35c. last week was the first for the season. Maggie McKenzie here this afternoon. Willi called for her this afternoon to take her to party for young people at Mrs. John Everts.{W.R.M} cant away a cord to Margaret{illegible} reminding Keough {illegible} of their delay in writing - got a letter this evening. from Margaret there is no important{illegible}-2nd time for Keough their brother got a fierd to day-</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 26</span></h2> <p>Dull + threating all day. but held up till about 5 oclock P.M. when a thunder plump brought on a heavy rain, which lasted quite a time I split about a cord + 1/2 of the stove wood and piled it against the fence in yard flad to get done with the sowing before the heat set in. not so hot to day though some neighbors are at their gardens but ours is to wet. Geo Jestin + wife are very busy papering + painting. Maggie + I have taken off the storm doors and put on the screen doors. misquitoes bit badly last night. while we were in bed.{W.R.M} split a cord and half stove wood. done sawing first as heat has set in ---taking off storm doors and putting on the screens ---</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h2> <p>The weather is broken again and the rain has fallen rather constantly the most of the say. the land is getting a great soaking now, and I fear ir will push seeding time very late it will require very favourable weather to make the land in good condition for wosing, the trees are showing thier green bud and leaf and the grass is showing green also.{W.R.M} rain on land wet freen on with leaf &amp; grass. ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 28</span></h2> <p>Quite windy and cool, the land has been terribly soaked by late rains, and this windy and drying day will do much to dry the land up, weeding has been going along some but not at all in a general way, the soil they say is soggy I split up quite a bit of the short wood and piled it Maggie is cleaning up our bed room to day. Mary helped remove the furniture and carpets. Mm Stortop cashe a chick for $20,00 for me.{W.R.M} got 30cporridge need at the mill --- 20 dollar chick Mm Stortop.-Maggie house cleaning.---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesdy 29</span></h2> <p>Continues cool, and a bery fine drying day. I finished the splitting the stove wood, and have 3 piles of over a cord + 1/2 each. there is a part of the 4 th " to pile yet, Ewart here at the mill this A.M., sent $6.00 to J.N. Kilgow for insurance of house.{W.R.M} piad insurance on the house---piling stove wood</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 30</span></h2> <p>High wind and a fine drying day. such weather is now badly needed. the land is not dry enough to provide a good seed bed, Mr. W m Lowell loaned me his horse + buggy to drive up to Ewarts this afternoon, also wanted to see Johnny. Ewart was working sod up to dry. he was using Charlie Duffields' disc for al little, but shortly quit it as he thought the cultivator made a better job Ewart has now about 12 acres sowed. I finished piling the short stove wood{W.R.M}Ewart has 12 acres sowed had Wm Lowel house &amp; reg to drive up to town line folks they are on the land and it is not too red finished piling our stove wood.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday May 1st</span></h2> <p>A splendid drying day, it has been very warm, the dust has been flying on Ewarton streets this is, I think, the 3 rd day that Automobille has been used for carrying the mail and passengers I baled the warer out of the cellar to day, there was a large quantity. Dougald Robertson plastered the floor of Abbots cellar, this afternoon, helped to wheel a fun loads of and for them also helped Mary who has been papering her parlour-{W.R.M} John Everts gos badly hurt by being gored by a cattle beast. Dougal Robertson plasters Abbotts cellar floor-wheeling sand for them</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_Friday_2_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May Friday 2 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_6"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_7"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_8"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_9"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Friday 2 1913</span></h2> <p>The warmth continues and the land is drying up fast. the dust is flying on the road, Maggie changed out the cellar to day, I helped her by carrying out the dirty stuff and handing down the clean water. I cleaned out the hen house ^(or hen {manifre?}) and dug it into this upper end of the garden, and planted 3 round of potatoes on the ground. a number of people I have been talking to ^({hapting?} who) have just finished their seeding do not so late after all. {W.R.M} Maggie and I carrying out the water out of cellar --- planted some potatoes for early use ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 3</span></h2> <p>Another very hot day, the sun hasshone out as hot as midsummer, I havebeen cleaning and burning off, dug some more and planted another couple of rows of potatoes. the garden is drying up pretty good, got $5.00 worth chop for the hens. received a letter from Jennin, Edmonton, they have been sick with Colds. Willie has also been in trouble with a sore hand, has had a growth Cut out, and again the 2nd time because it kept growing, they think that now it may stop, he has been six weeks confined to the house {W.R.M} hot weather planting potatoes --- letter from Edmonton --- Willie has been six weeks confined to the house</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 4</span></h2> <p>Continues close and warm, rain threatning, but none comes Bella and Maggie McKenzie come along to milking this forenoon William Events and the 2 Mrs Everts drove to Guelph to see John who lies in the hospital, they report that he seems doing well so far. {W.R.M} Bella McKenzie and Maggie the Everts drive to Guelph to see John ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 5</span></h2> <p>Another hot day, the ^(rain) threatning Continues, but none to hand yet, I dug quite a bit of the garden and used several barrow loads of dar compost heap. Maggie planted some dutch sets, and did some other garden work. we went over to Marys and wheeled away all the other potatoes, and put the sound ones in Mrs Gells' driving houses in a box, 3 bags I think. we also did the same with Marys', there was a great many rotten, Geo. Abbott &amp; wife visted us to day, Mailed a letter each to Auntie Margaret Sunter and brother James {W.R.M} sorting and placing the potatoes --- mailed letters to Mesfoud --- Geo. Abbott &amp; {urfweal?} ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 6</span></h2> <p>The great heat is over for the present, this evening is quite cool but no rain. I paid John Heatherston for the fence posts, a dollar &amp; five to, he said that would do, $1.25, he could not make change of a five dollar bill, besides there 3 rather imperfect, Here Jovell tells me he got a letter from James J. Hill, asking to whom he would remit the $500.00 I dug another portions of the garden to day, and Maggie and I sowed a quantity of garden stuff, I also planted more early potatoes {W.R.M} settled with John Heatherston for fence posts. --- James J. Hill {periling?} to Mrs Jovell about his promised $500.00. ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 7</span></h2> <p>Frost last night and cool this morning and all day. John Everts is reported as doing fairly well, Geo. Robertson helped me to raise the old picket fence out of the ground, we laid it up by props until getting the holes ready for the new posts. Maggie washing also cleaning up the pantry. {W.R.M} Tearing up the old picket fence in front of house ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 8</span></h2> <p>Frost again last night, and cool all day, dug all the post holes out and Geo. Robertson and I set the new posts in place and filled them in word came to day for Mrs Everts to go to Guelph, John has turned {illegible} I fear it is serious. McNelsman drover her in, John Everts is reported very {lorvs?} {W.R.M} Geo. Robertson helped me to set the posts for new fence. John Everts worse ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 9</span></h2> <p>Frost at night, and quite cold all day, john Everts very low all day and died at 9 P.M. Henery Cutting helped me to cut the fence posts the proper height, paid him ¢25 Everts brought some things down. he got 40 add bushels barley from Jno McGat at 50¢ per Bus Dan Simons to come tomorrow afternoon to put the wire fence up. I have to hustle to get it ready for him {W.R.M} ---John Everts died this {illegible} 9 P.M. --- I went down to get fence ready quickly for Simons tomorrow afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_Saturday_10"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May Saturday 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_11"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_12"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_13"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_14"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 14</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_15"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_16"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_17"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 17</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Saturday 10</span></h2> <p>Frost again last night and it has been cool all day, we are having a very cold spell this last week, and as the fruit blossom is now well sub in many places, I fear the frost will have done injury to fruit prospect. I have had a very busy day. Maggie and I measured the fence posts for the bottom scntling, and we cut out the matches to receive them about 2 inches deep. Dan. Simons came on about 2 oclock, and we fitted the stretchers and nailed them on and had the fence wire fastened on before tea, after which, Dan fixed up both gates before dark. Simon's Bill is $16.90. which he may wait a little for.{W.R.W.}received letter from Robert Portage La Prairie Mrs Morton has been very ill, now some better. --- Letter also from Menford. brother no change --- finished erecting front wire fence---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 11</span></h2> <p>Continues cold, but in other respect fairly fine and pleasant Bella &amp; John McKenzie drove down to the Ewarts home, where lie the remains of poor John who 30 unfortunately met his death. I walked down myself this afternoon and viewed the corpse he looked very natural, many callers were there to day.{W.R.W.}John Everts - remains lie at home. McKenzies &amp; I went down a little while</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 12</span></h2> <p>A very fine day, looked much like rain this afternoon I gos a ride down to Everts in time to come home with the procession I rode both ways with Hugh Robert Mcleutatreou. Maggie went to the church while I stayed with Mother during the time there, when ready for lifting for burial, I rode on the mail car to the cemetery, there was a large concourse at the frave, and the church was filled, our town-line freinds there. Mr + Mrs Wm Usherwood, also Mrs M. Crewson called + others.{W.R.W.}Funeral of John Everts this afternoon a large funeral --- Callers to day a number of old freinds &amp; acquaintances ---</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 13</span></h2> <p>Not quite so cold to day. a little rain last night, helped to aly the dust, more rain is needed provided it is warmer. the papers report much damage done to fruit prospects up London way. it is thought that Niagara district has escaped fairly well. Evert was at the mill to day. Gertie was down here with him. I have been fixing some around. took several loads of earth to found 17 house{W.R.W.}papers reported damage done to fruit prospects up by London Gertie and Evert down</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 14</span></h2> <p>Cool, but pleasant to day I have cut ^(13 arrow) x3 loads if sods from the back street, and wheeled them round to the front of our house and Maggie has placed them under the wire fense I also brought some earth, have been dismantling the fence between Robertson girls and us {W.R.W.} Maggie and I fixing fence in front of the house</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 15</span></h2> <p>very cold and raw east wind to day, hardly to be expected on this day of the year, have been fixing the old fence between Robertsons and us, thunder &amp; lighting this evening. Joe Stewart brought 100 lbs jewel flour, and 50cnt worth oatmeal. gave him check for $5.10 he gave me $2.00 back, his Bill being $3.10{W.R.W.}thunder and lightning. Joe Stewart brought us 100 of flour, and 50¢ worth oat meal (paid)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 16</span></h2> <p>A nice rain has fallen, and as is not very usual especially after thunder &amp; lightning it has turned warmer which is very welcome, I worked at the old lim fence this afternoon, and it is a tedious nasty job. so much of the material is rotten and unfit for use even for a make shift {W.R.W.} thunder and lightning and a turn warmer- working at the old fence</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 17</span></h2> <p>A beautiful turn of the weather, it is mild and bright sunshine, and everything wears an inviting appearance I half soled and heeled Erretts shoes this forenoon, Evert down at the mill i finished up our part of the line fence between the Robertsons and ourselves, {W.R.W.} half soled &amp; heeled Erretts shoes finished our part of the line fence in garden</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_Sunday_18_1923"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May Sunday 18 1923</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_19"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_20"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_21"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_22"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_23"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_24"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 24</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Sunday 18 1923</span></h2> <p>{Dominion Day was a day commemorating the granting of Dominion status in certain countries. On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain and a federation of four provinces: Nova Scotia; New Brunswick; Ontario; and Quebec. It was an official public holiday in Canada from 1879 to 1982, where it was celebrated on 1 July; The anniversary of this date was called Dominion Day until 1982. Since 1983, July 1 has been officially known as Canada Day!}</p> <p>Cool to day, but fine and pleasant, milder early in the morning but as the day advanced it became colder Maggie was at meeting twice, we have first learned to day that John Roszel has been very ill, and has had 2 or 3 - different doctors with him, it seems the rheumatism has- gone through his system and touched his heart, and there is great danger to life under those conditions, it is thought he is now slightly improved although not out of danger, Bella was here from last night until church time this forenoon {W.R.M.} John Roszel is now very sick, hanger--ously so!.---Bella McKenzie here to day---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 19</span></h2> <p>Frost last night, and very cool all day, I have planed the scantling some on the front new fence, and smoothed the posts ready for painting, at a meeting of the Trustees of the cemetery, ^{illegible} of the momeris institute this afternoon on the grounds considerable business was done, I was not there, but I am told they have bought an acre of land at the back of the present ground, price $150,00, they are laying out to fence it all round and have other improvements in view,{W.R.M.} a meeting of the cemetery trustees and the women's Institute - at the grave yard. planed the scantling on new fence in front.---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 20</span></h2> <p>Some milder to day, and weather very fine and pleasant, towards night it became dark &amp; lowering and giving indications of rain, I finished up the repairing of the Robertson's part of the line fence; cut up some stuff into stove lengths. and some other choring, Ewart was down at the mill to day, he tells me he sold his 3 young fat cattle yesterday at $6.75 per 100. to go in about 3 weeks.{W.R.M.} finished the Robertson's part of the line fence.---Ewart tells me he sold his fat cattle yesterday---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 21</span></h2> <p>Very dull this morning about 7 A.M. when shortly after it began to rain, and then rained heavily for a long time Harold went to school with Elmer MeGutchean who called for him and who was fotified with a good sized numberela, it remained rather wet &amp; dull all day. the rain will do good. received a letter from brother James this evening he talks of coming here on Monday the 2nd of June. {W.R.M.} rain &amp; not so cold-wet most of the time---George Easton caretaker of river side park forrest--- to Everton come tesy. from Guelph</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 22</span></h2> <p>A little cool, but a pleasant day, things are growing fairly well int he garden, the garden peas are showing good Dan. Simons + George Jestin have takekn up the old Stepper {illegible} fence, and put in the new posts, and stretchers, and have it now ready to receive the wire covering, we hear that Geo. Duffield is very ill from rupture of the stomack. it is considered to be very seious, I planted Mary's corn, and tomatoes to day I notice the Senati Caucus has decided the Naval Bill must go to the people. {W.R.M.} garden things are growing.---Geo. Jestin getting his new wire fence put up---Geo. Duffield very ill---Naval Bill to go to the people---received letter from Alex Springfield---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 23</span></h2> <p>Temperature a little milder, but still rather cool for good growing weather, I have been smoothing off the posts and stretchers of the new fence in front, Geo.Jesting took the best time he planed them before putting them on. he is hard at the work and has the back garden fence up and all finished this evening</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 24</span></h2> <p>A very fine day, some warmer than what has lately prevailed have spent a long time in sand papering our posts + stretchers on our new fence in front, and have improved it a good deal, Mary is sick to day, she had the doctor to see her, he says it is croup and Bronchitis. she is some better this evening. Mrs Brown, Orton buried to day she died of cancer of the stomach. Archie Stephens called to day. {W.R.M.} Mrs ---Brown of Orton buried to day. died of cancer in the stomach---</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_Sunday_25_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May Sunday 25 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_26"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_27"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_28"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_29"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_30"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 30</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">May Sunday 25 1913</span></h2> <p>Cool, but not an unpleasant day. Bella MeKenzie and Maggie have been here to day. our Maggie visited oover at McKenzie's this afternoon, George Lorce drove over there with McKenzie's "bic" &amp; buggie {cohile?} Bella took Maggies place here, I was at home, excepting in taking a walk up to the cemetery and looking over it awhile,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 26</span></h2> <p>Quite a cold day for this day of the year. this is cer-tainly a very cold + backward spring, growth is very slow, Ewart was down at the, mill this morning, and I rode up to the farm with him, had dinner with them, after helping them a little in the garden, went over to Johny's to try if he would pay up some of his arrear that he had so long owed me, but he declared he owed me nothing. as i had given him clear of them when paying for the farm, I showed him that matter depended on me getting the value of the farm, which I did not, and he kknew it, he was obstinate however and i suppose without I take measure to force it, it will never be paid, if his conscience allows him to this rob and plunder us as he has done since he married, we may have to try and live our time though it. {W.R.M.} paid Dan Simons for the fence building seventeen dollars---Ewart paid me the 25 dollars be borrowed of me some time ago.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 27</span></h2> <p>Raw arsd cold this morning and looked like rain this forenoon at noon a slight rain set in. which was unpleasant. I got Austin McLentcheon &amp; team to draw us up 2 loads of horse manuar we had them drawn &amp; spead at 9.30A.M. I settled with N. H. Horton for 12.2x4 scantling. $1.95. 58lbs chop 80¢ and manure providing arsd draining $1.50=$4.25 {W.R.M.} settlement with N. H. Horton to date. scantling chop + manure $4.25</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 28</span></h2> <p>A very fine day, a little cool however, I walked up to the corner after breakfast in order to see Ewart as he was driving to Rockwood, he was past about 5 minutes but left word at Smiths for me to meet him between 10 + 11 oclock, which I did and rode up home with him, and after dinner, I drove down Prince + buggy + plow harness, and plowed the garden and harrowed it, a hard job as the land was caked, i then drove the horse home, and found Ewart + folks all from home, I set out to walk home, but met Barrie Mutrie on the hill by the river, and he was good enough to turn round and drive me down to Wm Lowell's corner, it was very kind of Barrie, more thoughtful than my own folks, I don't get very much attention from that gnartes. I hear Mrd. Soper is thought to be about her last, she is at the hospital and has been sick at home for some days without attendance people not knowing of her sickness. they took her away in auto car {W.R.M.} Mrs Soper very ill. taken to Hospital.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 29</span></h2> <p>Another fine day. bright sunshine and fairly warm, hope it may become warmer. Maggie &amp; I have been busy planting potatoes we put them in with the hoe. spotting &amp; covering, we used about 8 pails of cuts, and was about even with the wire fence of hen yard there was 6 or 8 feet used for corn, beans and other sundries, we put only 2 cuts in hill</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 30</span></h2> <p>Quite as heavy white frost this morning but the sun came out strong and hot very soon. no doubt,it would have ^(been) better had it been clouded for awhile, the ground is already getting quite dry and in some places hard and lumpy. Maggie and I walked up to the cemetery and attended the funeral of Mrs. John Soper, she dies very soon after being taken to the hospital. there was a good attendance at funeral Ewart was down at the blacksmith shop with Billy and got 2 shoes set in front, he intends going to Guelph tomorrow and will take Maggie and I along. {W.R.M.}--- Mrs. Jno. Soper buried to day arrived from Guelph about 3P.M.---{NOTE: all funerals are marked with thick black boarders in the right hand margin}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#May_.26_June_Saturday_31_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">May &amp; June Saturday 31 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_June_1"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday June 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_2"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 2</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_3"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_4"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_5"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_6"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 6</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May &amp; June Saturday 31 1913</span></h2> <p>A very fine day although somewhat cool in the shade bright sunshine however shich made it hot and dry Maggie and I got a ride to Guelph to day with Ewart he had Johny's democrat and Gertie was also with us. she &amp; Maggie had quite a time shopping. I took 11 dollars with me and came home without a cent, I got a dollar out of it for a new straw hat, had my dinner at {Roch?} McWilliams whom I went to see, Richard is not very well, he says the surgical operation he submitted to was not a success. and he is not doing very well in other respects. our Bella was here this morning and not feeling well. Errett here to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday June 1</span></h2> <p>Very hot and dry to day, a black cloud towards night seemed to promise a shower but, barring a few sprinkles, it did not materialize, and a good shower is what we need now. it became colder after the cloud passed over, Bella here this morning also Errett, down for yesterday by mistake.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 2</span></h2> <p>The weather continues cold &amp; dry, we are much in need of moisture and warmer air so as to being on the growth of the crops I drove to Rockwood this morning and met brother James on the 10.10 train they were 10 minutes late, we loaded on his rather heavy tool box on behind, and drove home here with it, I took home the horse and rig and was back for dinner at 12.45.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 3</span></h2> <p>Fine day but no rain yet although there were signs last night and to day. brother James and I have kept at home, all day I half soled &amp; Heeled Starold's shoes, and Jamie fixed the cistern pump so that it draws the water without being primed</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 4</span></h2> <p>Cool at night and hot in the sun through the day brother James and I drove up to Ewarts this morning to shingle the horse stable, Errett brought down the horse and buggy for us as he went to school, Ewart helped us awhile, we put a new rafter in place and cleaned off a part of the roof of the old shingles and laid about 10 or 11 rows of shingles, John Weatherston's horse died to day, it is thought to have been caused from indigetion</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 5</span></h2> <p>Hard frost last night, this morning there have been been some inquirey done to garden stuff, Ewart has a very sore knee and he was down to see the doctor about it, the potatoe vines, he says, are blackened, ours dont seem to be hurt, brother and I were again at the stable roof to day, and laid about 13 rows, we had to clear off some of the old shingles, it was very hot through the day, we were not able to work hard and Ewart could not help us, the carring of the shangingles ourn to the roof is hard</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 6</span></h2> <p>Somewhat hot &amp; sultry to day , and towards night a heavy thunder cloud. passed around, and we got a good share &amp; it came down very heavily and thunder + lightning with it. we were glad to get the rain as it is very much needed I had Dan. Simons helping me to day at the horse stable rood , he drove me up with his horse with 2 sows. we put on quite a few shingles, about 16 rows, and we shovelled all the old ones off the rood. Dan carried up the shingles on the roof</p> <p>{no W.R.M }</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_Saturday_7_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June Saturday 7 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_8"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_9"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_10"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_11"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_12"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_13"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 13</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Saturday 7 1913</span></h2> <p>The thunder storm of last night had the effect of lowering the temperature and it has been cold and windy day. Dan Simons drove me up this morning to Ewarts and we finished up the shingling , it took us till night to do it, ^(night before)last night brother James (Friday morning) took ill and we phoned for the doctor about 1.30 A.M. he was some better before the doctor arrived, and he steadily recovered afterwards . his stomach seemed to be distended with gas, and pressing against his heart produced an awful feeling, he had great difficulty in breathing, and the cold sweat fairly poured out on him. I was so alarmed that I was anxious to have the doctor to see him, Ewart is some better to day byt not able to help us.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 8</span></h2> <p>Another very cold day, there end ice formed on the water this morning in the wash basin about the thickness of a copper we must be greatlly the better of the rain, and perhaps it may be as well that the air is cold and sunless, the land will not be so liable to bare, or the leaf wither with last nights frost</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 9</span></h2> <p>Frost again last night, it is said the grass was stiff with frost this morning, our basin with water exposed to the weather had not formed ice however, Mr Peach has finished George Jestin's cement foundation to day, but he has the front step to patch up yet, I have hoed up the garden patch to day potatoes, onions, peas, beets + c. Maggie &amp; Mary have painted the front fence the second coat of white to day. Uncle James has been preparing stuff to make window screens for summer</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 10</span></h2> <p>Continues cold and frosty at night, which is something very unusual for so late a time of the year, people are saying the grass was quite crispy under the foot this morning, and the day throught--out was cold and rather unseasonable for so late a date. Maggie has been busy painting the fense, and I have been trimming up things around the place, Uncle James is making screens for the windows</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 11</span></h2> <p>Cool but not so frosty as of late; the weather was grand and pleasant to day. planted out the tomatoes to day, Geo. Jestin expected Parker on to build his back kitchen this morning but he did not materialize. up awhile at Ewarts</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 12</span></h2> <p>Weather changing to moderate temperatue, Geo. Jestin got Parker on this morning, but he only remained for about the half day, and got up the baloon frame, brother James is working at the window screens, they will be a good thing hoeing in the garden and cleaning out lots of weeds</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 13</span></h2> <p>Quite warm, hot in the sun through the day, Maggie has been painting the fence and has it done overwhite with green on the scantling, she may yet put another coat on it, got word yesterday of the death of Geo. Raw of Galt. also of old Mrs Currie of Harbor Beach, Mich, both to be buried at Everton tomorrow.</p> <p>{no W.R.M.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_Saturday_14_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June Saturday 14 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_15"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 15</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_16"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_17"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_18"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_19"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 19</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Saturday 14 1913</span></h2> <p>A very hot day, the temperature was high, in the shade the thermometor registered 85 degrees. some rain is again needed, the funeral of Geo. Rea took place this afternoon and proved very disapointing to his many friend here, the undertakor hurried up the burial an hour before expected, it was given out to take place by leaving Guelph at one P.M. but they arrived at Everton about that hour, and Undertaker Mitchell would not wait as he had another funeral at Guelph on his return. so there were no freinds present but the Foresters to busy, quite a number were there afterwards and waited for the funeral of Mrs Neil Currie which came from Harbour Beach , Mich. there was a large gathering of freind + relations present John, the deceased's son told me his mother was 93 years old last September {W.R.M.}---Burial of Geo. Rae of Galt. also of Mrs Niel Currie. of - Harbour Beach Mich , U,S.A.--- Maggie at Guelph to day with McKenzies</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 15</span></h2> <p>Another very hot and rather sultry day, temperature the same as yesterday although there was a stiff wind blowing, thundery looking clouds threatned rain, but very little fell, just laid the dust for a little while, Ewart + Gertie + Errett were here for awhile this afternoon, Bella also at church. this forenoon she is not feeling very well at present, a Mr Milchele holding meetins which commence to day, he spoke at the grave of Mrs Currie yesterday {W.R.M.} Ewart gave me ten dollars to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 16</span></h2> <p>An extremely hot day, temperature 87 by our thermometor Ewart brought us a load of old shingles from the stable roof for kindling, his fat cattle areordered out tomorrow, and I rode up with them (Gertie &amp; Errett too) so as to help him tomorrow morning, helped him this evening with 2 loads of old shingles. kindlings</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 17</span></h2> <p>arose before 4 this morning. started with the 3 fat steers at 4.45 a.m. arrived at Rockwood nearly 4 hours afterwards, we went down by the Mitchell farm, which was the cooler road, the sky was overcast but about 8 oclock the sun shone out warm again. Duncan Stewart came down on the 9 oclock train and he lifted Mc. Lityres cattle Ewarts 3 weighed more than expected, 3200, the 2 bigger steers 2190, the little black one 1010. @ 6.75 per 100 = $216.00 in all, we were back at Everton just about 12 oclock. the price of cattle has gone back a little {W.R.M.} Ewart placed 190 dollars to my credit in the Bank. also 5 dollars in cash.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 18</span></h2> <p>cooler last night and this morning, but as the day advanced it became warmer, we are needing rain very much now. brother James has been working at our front door to day, he put on a piece to widen it, and inserted pieces into the old key holes &amp; c. nailing and gluing them on. we are thinking of fixing the roof of house and i bargained with John Reed for some old sheeting for the job if we do it</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 19</span></h2> <p>Cooler again and overcast through the nights, about 7 oclock this morning there was some rain fell, later on through the day a splendid shower came along which cannot fail of being of immense to the country, there was great need for it and people are releived Ewart was down at the blacksmith shop, brother James has got both the screen and main front door pieced up changed in their hangings, he has made a good job of the amin door, we are now thinking of undertaking to make a change in our house roof which will entail considerable trouble and expense, we will soon have to decide, as Jamie wants to be getting on with it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_Friday_20_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June Friday 20 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_21"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_22"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 22</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_23"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 23</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_24"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_25"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 25</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">June Friday 20 1913</span></h2> <p>Dull and rainy for the most part to day. and as it has been warm it will push on growth greatly if it keeps this kind of weather for awhile, we will expect a great change in the appearance of things shortly , I have written a letter to Jeenie Edmonton, to night, the meetings at the disciple church are going on, brother Jamie has been busy fixing up the front door and others to the and bed room, he has greatly imporved the, Parker and Geo. Jestin are about done with their job at the house to day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 21</span></h2> <p>Dull and threatning^(rain) this forenoon especially in the morning, but it cleared up to be very fine afternoon, we were arranged for to Puslinch Lake. a number from here took their own conveyance to Guelph, and hired a conveyance from there. to take them the rest of the way, we have first decided to day to put on a flattish cover over the butter of our house rood, we find the plaw of extending the raised shingle covering from the back to the extreme front, is a larger contract than we expected</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 22</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. the hot sun is drying everything up very fast, and as the land got a fair soaking, growth must be going on apace, the usual interest is being dis - played at the disciple church, our folks have not missed a meeting and I suppose, they are having some taken into the fold .</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 23</span></h2> <p>Very pleasant and beautiful weather, the crops on field and garden will likely soon present a much improved appearance, brother James has been filing up hand saws and we have been looking up the material for the fixing up of our house roof. I sent by Geo. Jestin for another 2 squares of roof covering material, (he has^(a) an square roll) costing $8.40. I gave him $8.50. also sent for a quantity of window ^(wire) screen. but did not send the money. i borrowed three dollars from brother James. {W.R.M.} got 2 square roll of roof cover-ing materia from Geo. Jestin, and sent for another roll costing alto gether $8.40. also window screening the morning for which I paid the stage driver $1.30---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 24</span></h2> <p>A very fine day, but very hot in the forenoon, after dinner a little more breeze sprung up which made it more tolerable brother James rode up to the farm with Hazel Bavouy this a.m. he prepared the old rafters that were on the old piggery, by cleaning them and cutting them shorter, and Ewart brought them down to night and gave Uncle James a ride down. I got 400 feet of inch hemlock from Wm Hortop and he sent it up for us. I helped load &amp; unload it, gave him a check for 20 dollars. and his Bill was $8.45 for the lumber and 50 lb sack of pastry flour. I got $11.55 in cash after paying his Bill. I got the screening for the windows this morning and paid $1.30 to the stage driver, who also brought a 2 square roll for roffing that I paid for yesterday. {W.R.M.} Bro. James &amp; I up to Ewarts---got 400 feet inch lumber from N. H. Horton. paid him $8.45 . gave him a check for $20.00 and he gave me $11.55 in cash - stage driver brou-ght screening from Erin, and 2 square roofing---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 25</span></h2> <p>Another extremely hot day, the thermometer recording 88 degrees a good breeze prevailed otherwise the heat. would have been very oppressive, Uncle Jamie + Maggie put on the screens on the frames and set them in the windows, we put a scaffolding afternoon so as to fix the roof of the house I hoed quite a few rows of potatoes received a letter from Bertha Sunter Collingwood, have first heard this evening that John Henry died to day {W.R.M.} ---John Henrey died to day - to be buried Friday---</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#June_.26_July_Thursday_26_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">June &amp; July Thursday 26 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_27"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_28"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_29"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 29</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_30"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 30</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday.2C_July_1"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday, July 1</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June &amp; July Thursday 26 1913</span></h2> <p>Another very hot day. very close toward night, after having quite a thunder plump which was a grand shower, Geo . Loree scuffed his potatoes this afternoon, and let me have the horse and scuffler to go through ours. I had them all hoed over with the exception of 6 or 8 rows. but the scuffler stirred up the soil better. they are now clean and in good shape, but the bugs are working some on them, Uncle James and i made our rafters ready to set up this afternoon, I borrowed Dan. Simons "cross" cut saw. and Jamie fixed up a stand to saw them on. paid jamie back the 3 dollars i borrowed from him.paid back cash {W.R.M.} a thunder - shower which will do good---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 27</span></h2> <p>The heat continues to be extreme. and a shower every day would do good, Jamie and I have been preparing the roof for thee rafters and have the ends of the building measured + c and the end rafters placed &amp; lined for inside ones, we made ready to meet the funeral at methodist church which came along about noon an opportunity was given to view the remains of poor John Henry he looked thinner than when saw him last. a good many of his Minto freinds were present, Geo. Loree met them at Guelph. {W.R.M.}---John Henrys funeral, laid him at rest at noon, his age was 89 years old october next---had a call from Ed, Towell to day, he gave us quite a bit of news about Edmonton. ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 28</span></h2> <p>There was a good breeze to day which helped to cool the air some, otherwise it would have been as hot as ever, brother James and i have had a busy day on the roof of house, we had all the rafters fixed and placed before dinner, got the help of Georges Loree and Jestin to put up the lumber on top. and james and I sheeted the roof in the afternoon, I nailed while James fitted and but, it kept us quite busy to do it.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 29</span></h2> <p>Continues hot, brother James was very poorly last night, I had only been but a short time in bed when mother waked me up and told me that he was sick, I rose and sat beside him till 4 oclock in the morning, Maggie also sat awhile, he did not appear so ill as ^(on) the attack of a short time ago , but bad enough indeed, he is some better to day . quite a stir at the church to day, I slept nearly all forenoon, to make up for last night's vigils .</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 30</span></h2> <p>Another very hot day. I offered my dollars to pay for my road work this morning, but Geo. Weathercloses all but reffused to accept it and said he would like so much if i would work it out. he gave me the job of throwing out the stones as they loaded the gravel at the pitt. so I went at about ten oclock, and did it, but it was very hot, and a busy job it proved to be. there were 5 teams drwing gravel, and sometimes 4 men shovelling into the wagon, I had dinner at Lorees on the farm, Shaw is very crippled up.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday, July 1</span></h2> <p>Dominion day. a good breeze has prevailed to day, but for all it has been very hot. the thermometor registering 85 to 88, terrible accounts of the great heat and terrible consequences of it, many deaths. I worked an hour + half this morning. paid up for yesterday i got John Weatherston to bring us a load of gravel from the pit I went and helped him load it, he first charged me 50 cts fir utm U gied 6 rows of the potatoes this afternoon, the bugs are getting thick on them, will have to paris green them soon brother Jamie is not very well, he got quicker over the attack the other time he took the bad turn.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Wednesday_2_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July Wednesday 2 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_3"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 3</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_4"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_5"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_6"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_7"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 7</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Wednesday 2 1913</span></h2> <p>Quite a breezy day, but it has also been very warm indeed very hot in the sun. the thermometer said 82 in the shade, Brother James has not been very well to day, he was some better as the day advanced , and seemed to be more reconciled to the idea of staying on still a little, this morning he talked dolefully and almost wished for being away for home we paris greened (Maggie &amp; I) the potatoes to day, the young bugs were becoming plentiful, I also hoed quite a piece of the patch, as well as the garden, this is spoken of as being the last of the revival meetings. at the disciple church.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 3</span></h2> <p>Very hot to day , brother James and I walked up to William Towell's and selected some boards for using on the gables of the roof of house, and Mr Lowell sent them along with a young man with a team, I have been hoeing the potatoes, Jamie is some better , telephone message announces B. O. Health meeting tomorrow afternoon, Mother suffers from pain in her side caused from falling on a chair while risen out of bed, also feels the heat bad.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 4</span></h2> <p>Another extremely hot and sultry day. I hoed 6 rows of potatoes this forenoon, cutting what weeds there are and gathering the soil around the hills, received a telephone message announcing the death of Uncle Thos. Tolton last night, I intended going over there to day, but on account of the B. O. H. meeting especially as a note from Hanah intimated her father was very ill, but not in immediate danger, I intended going over tomorrow, but this announcement of his death has come, the Board of Health met wit the district inspector and had a valuable interview and general instruction from him {W.R.M.} heavy thunder storm and great rain. caught mother nearing Rockwood going to B.O.H meeting , district inspector met us---$10.00 out of Bank--- paid Dr Mc Culloughs Bills for Jamies and ours. $5.00 .</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 5</span></h2> <p>Very hot again to day, alittle rain fell through the night, the thunder and rain of yesterday did not seem to cool off the air. I paid Wm Lowell for the horse to Rockwood 50¢. and 60 feet of old lumber a cent + 1/4 a foot 75¢ = $1.25 in all. I have done some ripping of the 10 inch lumber, and nailed up some supports for roof of house, Jamie finished up the gable, and is now working on the back gable. Harold has come home this evening and tells us that Ewarts' mare foaled this morning both doing well so far {W.R.M.} paid Wm Lowell Bill for horse and lumber</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 6</span></h2> <p>Much cooler this morning, and the temperature has steadily contiued to become colder all day. Uncle jamie and i have kept round the house a good deal, he and I however took a stroll down by the river on Wm Everts Bush, where the high rocky bluffs abound. Bella McKenzie + Maggie were here this morning, we are making things ready to be off for the funeral tomorrow, have engaged Wm Lowells horse + rig .</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 7</span></h2> <p>Continues cool and pleasant, it is quite an enjoyable change. we were early astin this morning, and brother James + I started up to Wm Lowell at sharp nine oclock. where we found the the mare + rig all ready for us . Maggie went with Ms Nelsman later on we drove over in about an hour + half many of the freinds had gathered Mr + Mrs Wm Tolton , Ben Tolton , the Stephens , Ed and his 3 sons. Alice + Bessie + husbands Uncle Thomas looked fairly natural, Bella Rosgel + eldest daughter ^(were there) John is yet quite ill, the cortegu drove to Mimosa cemetery by way of Ospring. John McKenzie and Bella and us pasted company there. Wm Lowell charged me 75cnts for the horse + buggy to the funeral which I paid. got 2 measures of oats, but only fed the one {W.R.M.} ---Funeral of Uncle Thomas Bolton to day. drove to Mimosa cemetery by Ospring--- paid 2 dollars to c overland, dues up to January 1914 . A.O,U {illegible}---- Ewarts colt died last night, disease same as last year.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Tuesday_8_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July Tuesday 8 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_9"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 9</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_10"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 10</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_11"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 11</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_12"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 12</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_13"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 13</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_14"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 14</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Tuesday 8 1913</span></h2> <p>Warmer than yesterday, I wnt over to Parkers to try and get him to help us to lay the roofing, he promised to come on Thursday morning, so Jamie and I had a steady job to get the buildings ready, Uncle jamie got the end sornice all done, he had all the old sheetings to saw off, and the old cornice to fit on, it kept us busy all day.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 9</span></h2> <p>Pretty warm again this forenoon, and between 3 + 4 oclock a heavy thunder cloud loomed up and emptied itself on us, it was a heavy rain, and freat hail stones poured down for awhile, Tobert Parker came along at seven oclcock this morning and we laid the roofing on the roof of house and had it done by 10 oclock, i was under the impression it was only 9 oclock, because my watch showed 9.05, but i had forgotten to wind it last night and it stoped as above so we were 3 hours at it instead of 2 as I thought, Parker charged me 75 cts which was moderate under the circumstances {W.R.M.} Albert Robertson and May Blacke married to day during the hail storm --- Wm Hebb, we hear, was buried to day, oh- Harbor Beach Michegan- ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 10</span></h2> <p>Cooler to day, and a very pleasant day for working jamie has closed in the back gable of the house to day. and I have been helping a little, although not well. enough to do much, James got through with the house between 3 + 4 oclock. I fixed round the chimney bottoms with the roofing cement, we had quite a few visitors this afternoon, got a letter from Annie Sunton Grimsby. {W.R.M.} got 35¢ worth sheat poridge meal. (pails)---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 11</span></h2> <p>A very fine day, clear and warm sunshine, things are growing finely at the present time, and the late hail storm does not seem to have done very much harm, Brother James and i walked up to Ewarts this morning. James went over by Standishs and fished down to the twon line reaching Ewarts just as were at dinner, we had a look at the condition of the Barn and concluded we could not do it ourselves, so, I suppose we shall have to engage a framer for awhile, Brother James talks of packing up soon for home, the Presbyterian picnic is held to day at Stanley Park, Erin {W.R.M.} Brother James and i walk up to Ewarts, Errett drove us down to the gravel--- James fishing on the old creek. --- Picnick at Stanley Park. Presbyterian--- viewing the Barn for repais. ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 12</span></h2> <p>Dull and threatning this morning and after awhile rain - began to fall, which continued with more or less severily until about noon or a little later. a great deal of rain fell for the time, we thought thePreparations of the orangeman would be of little awail, but the afternoon turned out fine and we hear they had a great time at Guelph, it is said that 16,000 came in on the trains, and that the procession took an hour to pass agiven point, some reports say 2 hours. brother Jamie and I have been lying up resting to day. had some outing this afternoon, tried the fishing after tea but got nothing. {W.R.M.} Heavy raind forenoon but cleard afternoon Orangemen under great display at Guelph. ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 13</span></h2> <p>Fine weather to day. brother James has made up his mind to return home and tomorrow one next day, he may go. John McKenzie has offered his mare + buggy tomorrow and to night we have settled to go then, James has packed up yesterday and Bella + Maggie comes to morrow morning with the rig. {W.R.M.} Bella Mc Kenzie here to day, + Jhn also at night--- brother James settled on going home tomorrow ---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 14</span></h2> <p>A few morning, brother James paris greened our potatoes this forenoon, Bella + Maggie McKenzie brought their washing to do, and Bella went with Jamie and i to the station for the 3.23 train shich Jamie - boarded for home. I gave Jamie four dollars and paid the doctors Bill $2.50 he objected taking it but. I made him take it he has done us some nice work and I did not like to take it without some scknowledgement. I took out 10 dollars from Bank. {W.R.M.} paris greened the potatoes this A,M, took brother to Rockwood this P.M train. took 10 dollars out of Bank. ---</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Tuesday_15_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July Tuesday 15 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_16"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 16</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_17"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 17</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_18"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 18</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_19"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 19</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_20"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 20</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_21"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 21</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_22"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 22</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Tuesday 15 1913</span></h2> <p>A very fine and pleasant day, sunshine and warm I have been hoeing our potatoes, a portion of them had not been the second time, so I hoed them to day. the balance 14 rows, I expect to hoe tomorrow, Mrs Bryant came to day and, we think she will likely stay awhile with us, Ewart was down at the mill to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 16</span></h2> <p>Another beautiful day. the dust is again flying it. looks like rain again and it would do good, although the haymaking would rather not see it. i suppose. Ewart was down at the mill to day. he tells me Errett was hoeing turnips and had them done to 9 rows, he says he makes a very good job of them, I finished the hoeing of the potatoes to day. 14 rows, which was the last,</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 17</span></h2> <p>Continues very warm and getting pretty dry again. it is good weather for haymaking and it is generally on now have not done much to day. beyond a few chores.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 18</span></h2> <p>Another fine haymaking day, very close and warm this afternoon, I have been hoeing some of the garden stuff. but not feeling well enough to do much work. had a visit of Mrs J.S. Loree. she took dinner with us. had other callers also, who helped to cheer mother who is keeping fairly well considering, received a Harbor Beach newspaper containing a obituary on Wm Webb, who died lately.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 19</span></h2> <p>Very close and warm to day, it would have been much more hard to bear but for a hustling wind that prevailed I took the chance of a ride over to McKenzie, John, was at the mill this morning and rode over to his place with him and had my dinner with them. Bella is not very well these days, as John had to go to Toy Hindlean this afternoon. I walked to Ewarts after dinner, Ewart had just finished cutting the 5 acre field of Hay (.2nd- field south.) and I raked up a gooddy task of it, and helped him in with 4 loads (2 sling loads, Errett and his father had taken in 2 previously. Ewart drove me home at night, his knee troubles him just now rather badly</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 20</span></h2> <p>some cooler to day. a heavy thunder plump with considerable hail and rain fell this afternoon, hqymakers would not like it. but it will be good for the growing grain and roots the ground was getting dry and too much dust for comfort.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 21</span></h2> <p>A fine hustling wind this day has prevailed which will very soon dry up the hay that was wet with yesterday's showers. Dougal Robertson came to Abbotts this morning and filled in the trench ^( about 2/3 of the way) they made for their walk to the house, he left for home after dinner. to work at the hay. our Maggie helped Nettie, at the tending , paid 95¢ token feEd {W.R.M.} GOT 95¢ worth of wheat + bunch wheat for the hens (Paid) Ob. Jestin---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 22</span></h2> <p>Another fine hay day. Dougal Robertson came to Abbotts and finished the cement walk building for them, Maggie again helped Nettie to tend, he was done eearly afternoon. Mrs Bryant + M. Blakely visited at Mitchells and McGulloughs to day. Geo Robertson &amp; wife have returned from a trip to Buffalo. loan of a book from R. Buterhart ("outlook") {W.R.M.} 100 flour from Stewart. (paid) $2.6{can't see the last digit}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_Wednesday_23_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July Wednesday 23 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_24"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 24</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_25"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 25</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_26"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 26</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Sunday_27"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Sunday 27</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_28"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 28</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_29"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 29</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">July Wednesday 23 1913</span></h2> <p>Dull and threatning rain, but did not materialize, somewhat clear and war, Maggie went off this morning to pick rasp berries along with Jeanny Lowell sho were carried carried to Peter Stewarts bush and brought home again in the early evening Maggie had fully 15 lbs of fruit picked in about 61/2 hours. Mary &amp; Mrs Bryant were with mother and remained within call.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 24</span></h2> <p>A little rain fell through the night. but the mowers were generally at work this morning, some people are done with haymaking, I rode up with John McCatcheon to Ewarts before dinner, found Ewart well through with their haying, Errett was raking the last 2 loads in field between the barns. and Ewart had cut the last piece next the road in front field north, we hauled in the 2 loads between the Barns, and 2 loads out of east cut, there is yet another load or more there, Ewart drove me down to Lowells corner.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 25</span></h2> <p>A fine day, not too hot x and almost ideal weather for comfort and pleasure. Ewart finished his haying to day. he has, I think 22 or 23 loads altogether counting 3 slings to the load , he has drawn them in by two slings to the load. which if counted, would make a third more loads , have been cutting up the remments of the wood workings and old posts &amp; c, into stove wood , clearing up the yard. no word yet from Uncle Jamie, wondering he does not write.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 26</span></h2> <p>Beautiful weather, but getting warmer, and a little rain fall would be very acceptable, it is getting dusty, have been cutting at the wood, also fixing the floor of the areandah, and plumbing up 2 or 3 posts of our front fence which were out of plumb,we are chocked to hear of the accidental and violent death, last night. of Angus Thomson of the 5thline, Erin. he was throwing out feed to his pigs from the back door of his barn, when he slid out, falling on his head and, it is said, breaking his neck.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Sunday 27</span></h2> <p>Very dry, but pleasant and enjoyable, a few visitors to day, but none of the McKenzies showed up. Maggie and Mrs Bryant attended the usual meeting at the church, mother found it rather hot for comfort, it is promising a hot shell</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 28</span></h2> <p>An extremely hot day, one of the most oppressively hot days of the season. I rode up to the farm with Ewart before dinner. and helped him this afternoon to make a hen yars. at the end of his cattle shed, he spread and nailed on wire netting about 5 feet high, and hung a door on, the burial took place this afternoon of Angus Thomson to Conningsleg {W.R.M.}--- Angus Thomson buried this - afternoon---</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 29</span></h2> <p>Another very hot day, the sun has been blzing out oppressively all day but especially in the afternoon we are anxiously looking for rain, so the air be moistened and the air cooled. had a lettler from brother Jamie, Meagords he is not very well, I walked over to the highlands on William Everts place, thinking to see an Aeroplane at Guelph, but saw nothing Mary rode to Guelph on the stage Auto. and took Harold with her. she wanted Errett too, but Ewart would not let him go, he may take him himself tomorrow. {W.R.M.} oppressively hot to day--- old home week taking many to Guelph. ---letter from borther Jamie --- Harold and his Aunt Mary Loree to Guelph to day. ---</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#July_.26_August_Wednesday_30_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">July &amp; August Wednesday 30 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_31st"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 31st</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_.2C_August_1"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Friday , August 1</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Augs._Saturday_2"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Augs. Saturday 2</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July &amp; August Wednesday 30 1913</span></h2> <p>Another extemely hot day, the heat has been awfully oppressive. Mother woke Maggie and I up last night about 11 oclock, in a great troubled condition, we thought she had been dreaming and. perhps, waked up in a fright, but we soon realized that it was more serous, as the left arm was nor paralizsed, the fact now flashed upon us that. she had now got the 2nd strock, it soon became avundantly plain that she had, and she suffered very much before night fall. Phlemh collected in her throat, threatning stranulation, we phoned to the doctor to come, but he replied, that though he would come if we insisted on it, it was practically useless, to expect any good from it. so we did not call him up. Ewart drove the democrat to Guelph and took the Baldics, I intercepted him up at the corner, and he drove down here on staying awhile, he concluded to go on and phone from Guelph later on to learn of her condition, he did so, and called on his way home. Mother was yet suffering, John McKenzie, Maggie + her mother came to had Bella remained, the others returned. Johny was down and drove round to let them know, the neighbors willingly lent their help in out trouble</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 31st</span></h2> <p>A very fine morning broke in on us, and the past night - was more peaceful and restful than i expected, Mary remained up all night with her mother, and allowed Maggie and others, (as well as myself) to go to rest, Mother became easier after being operated on , instead of medicine, and rested fairly well a long time, Ewart + Johny were both here this morning, I mailed a card each to Willie Edmonton, Alex' folks, Springfield, and Mabel Moore, Georgian mother however, this afternoon did not rest so well, and the attendants did not think her any better, but rather, if anything weaker, I am writing a letter to Alex. Sp'g'd so as to know how to act in case of the worst taking place Ewart + Johny and John McKenzie, also Willie + Maggie McKenzie were here to night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Friday , August 1</span></h2> <p>There were indications of rain last night and it would seem as if there had been rain somewhere as it is some cooler this morning and it remained cooler all day, we have been anxiously looking for rain as it. is badly needed, things are suffering now for of moisture I mailed a letter to son Alex this,^(more unpleasant) and enclosed {a slash runs through the 'ose'} a short letter to frandson Willie, complimenting him on his successful passing of the board ar Pharmacy College. I also sent cards to brother Jamie, Meaford. A. Stephons, Erin. Sophie Sunter Meaford, Mary also wrote to Mrs Garbut, Petorboro, all re.mothers condition. Mother seems weaker and very restless. she wants to be moved a freat deal, and is hard on the attendants Ewart's household was down this evening, G. N. Abbott sat up with Mary the most of last night, Bella is here, ubt not very well</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Augs. Saturday 2</span></h2> <p>Clear and hot sunshine and dry as ever. Mrs Garbut came along to night, it was only yesterday morning that Mary sent a card to her informing her of Mother's condition she hired an Auto at Guelph and Mr + Mrs Hefferrian assomp amid her, they retuned almost immediately, but Mrs Garbut remained, Ewart + Gertie have ben down.</p> <p>{no W.R.M.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#August_Sunday_3_1913"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">August Sunday 3 1913</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Monday_4"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Monday 4</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Tuesday_5"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Tuesday 5</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Wednesday_6"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Wednesday 6</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Thursday_7"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Thursday 7</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Friday_8"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Friday 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Saturday_9"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Saturday 9</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">August Sunday 3 1913</span></h2> <p>Somewhat overcast to day and looked much like rain for a long time, it came at last and a smart shower for a short while dampened the ground considerably, but the land is so very dry that the effect seems to be soon lost, it will freshen up things however, and, perhaps we get another shower soon. Dan Stewart and his daughter from Manitoba called on us, yesterday morning there was a disastrous fire at Erin Village, in which Archis Stephens store was burned out, we hear a portion of his stock was aved and had $2,000, insurance, Kenneth McDougale called on us to day</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Monday 4</span></h2> <p>The weather is very fine to day, and temperatue 72 is different than 90. had a telegram from Alex Sp'g'd, Mass. stating that he and Annie intend coming tomorrow to see mother, Annie Sunter went off on the stage Auto this morning, I fitted up the crossing over the ditch to day, in front of the house on the street. {W.R.M.} mother a little better to day (easier)</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Tuesday 5</span></h2> <p>Cool last night and this forenoon, but became close and warmer later on, Mrs Garbut went off again on the stage this morning Alex and Annie came along this evening. they hired a horse and buggy at Rockwood, at the dominion hotel, and intend keeping it as long as they are here, Alex looks very fat and heavy Annie on the other hand seems to be thinner buth both are fairly well.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Wednesday 6</span></h2> <p>A fine day, had a little shower in the afternoon, but it did not last long . we were devoutly wishing for more rain Alex. and I took a run up to Ewarts to day,(afternoon) Ewart took his hogs to Rockwood, ^(other{?}) 8 weighed nearly 1500 lbs making $147 odds. $9.90 the price. Alex and Annie sleep at Mary's at night, Mrs Bryant sticks to her post well, she is reliavle and king</p> <p></p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Thursday 7</span></h2> <p>A fine day, not over hot. but very dry, I drove up to Hillsbury this forenoon, and took Annie up to Ewarts' the 2 boys. Errett + Harold drove down this morning for a shispper tree and took Alex. up on returning, I reached hillsbury about one P.M. the road across by 17 side road was rough and stoney and we did not make as good time as in returning by Sladtoron on the new road. ^(as 6) I called for Alex + Annie but they staid later on and I drove home. Harold was with me to Hill's . Mother is not very well to night</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Friday 8</span></h2> <p>Another fine day, pretty close and hot in the sunshine, there were indications of rain this morning, but the stay cleared off again, and the hot + dry held on again. Alex. + Annie started for home, and made for Guelph, via, Rockwood, for the 2.35 P.M. train. they became sorry however, at starting away quite so soon from us, and after going to Guelph they hired a automobile at Soltons and came back, they all felt better that he did so, Mother included Ewart was down to the mill this evening, not feeling good aat taking off Harold ^(so)suddenly.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Saturday 9</span></h2> <p>Rain, and losts of it this morning, this is the first rain of consequence for a long time, it came on through the night with thunder + lightning, and lasted up to about noon today, we find the rain has gone down 5 or 6 inches, it will do an immense amount of good, I went with Alex. this afternoon awhile to try to catch some fish, but as Ewart + Geo Loree came along soon after I gave up my rod and they caught quite a few, received a short letter from Heanie, Edmonton, Willie is not very well, Mother, I think, is not holding her own very good, to me she seems sinking.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 20 A terribly hard frost for this time of year visited us last night and this morning our garden stuff presents a sorry appearance. We had the tomatoe plants covered but not as well protected as would liked, the potatoes and beans are badly cut + blackened</p> <p>Sunday 21 Dull to day, it is a.pity that yesterday was not like to day in the respect of sunshine, bright sunshine and hot betimes was not favourable conditions after such a hard frost Harold and I were alone to day, Maggie went to McKenzis to day, Maggie McKenzie was at Abbott but she did not come in here, Harold however prepared dinner + supper for us two, he did fine</p> <p>Minota Peavoy died this morning at 1/2 past 3</p> <p>Mrs Bates shke to day at Churok he came up from Port Perry last night</p> <p>Monday 22 An awfully hot day, in the sunshine it was hard to bear, it was some time before I could decide to go and spread gravel on the road work, but as Geor Weatherston was anxious that I could go {seems like someone tried to errance "that would go"}, I went, but it was rather too much for me, the gravel, for the most part this forenoon was laid towards the mill, on and before the hill, the rest of the day from between 10+ 11 oclock was laid on the road immediately above the cemetery</p> <p>road work. quite a good polited medting in steraphy hall to night I got th chair</p> <p>speakers were the candidate, Carpter will Lowell, Alex Gordon, Alex Stewart and Ben</p> <p>Hosking all spoke very well</p> <p>Tuesday 23 Another very hoy day, bright sunshine mostly, on occasional obscuring for a little, Maggie rode up with George and Mary Love to Peavoy's funeral for 2 P.m. it was large, I went to the church where the cortege arrived at about 3. Mr Welsman officiated, and came from Bowmanville he tells me his father is very poorly, he has been very ill down as Mr Longs, Mr Anderson, Guelph. Mrs Everts husband, died yesterday, at the hospital, he fell and broke his thigh while cutting grass in their house yard, he had the wheel barrow, at work at the time</p> <p>Minura Peavoy buried to day large funeral</p> <p><br /> Wednesday 24 Thunder + lightning last night and heavy rain, has rained some more to day, there is now rain enough for a little while, it is now too wet to work on the land, Bella Webb died last night at 11 oclock</p> <p>got some rotte oats for the chickens 45 cents</p> <p>Bella Webb died last night</p> <p>Thursday 25 Fine day, rapid growing weather, I hoed some potatoes to day, the land is drying again, we attended the funeral of Mr Anderson this afternoon, between 3 + 4 P.m. before the cortege arrived (the widow, previously Mrs Rufus Everts) was with the cortege, Mr Ben Mitchell officiated</p> <p>Friday 26 Weather fine, working some in the potatoe patch this morning but soon had to make ready for early dinner so as to get off to Eden to the funeral, John Mckenzie had dinner with us, and I rode with him, he called round by way of Colin Kitchens, but they were from home and after waiting perhaps an hour, we left for home, and had supper in Easton Ewart also came and Maggie rode with him, then was quite a large funeral, Mr Johnston from Acton was the undertaker. I met quite a number of old faces, John Ramsay is getting very feeble.he tells me he is 89 years old, met Mr + Mrs Thos Wilson, Mr Wilson is very shaky, the result of an accident, while driving on a horse power the cemetery s nicely arrayed, but is a little out of order as they have lost the caretaker, I think he died, I was over before. being present at the funeral of Geo, Thomas as the dentist</p> <p>Was at the funeral of Mr john Wells to day. {unclear word}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Saturday 27</p> <p><br /> Overcast and cooler, commenced to rain a little towards night but did not amount to much later on there was much thunder + lightning but not much rain, I finished hoeing the potatoes the second time, the recent rains set the weeds growing fast, had a Gettin from feenie Edmonton yesterday, their address is changed, Errett + Harold came down this evening, got another bottle of "rain king" and paid for it, the same agent as last year, got a receipt,</p> <p>wt bottle "rain king" yesterday or Thursday</p> <p>hoeing poatoes and garden</p> <p>Sunday 28</p> <p><br /> The greatest rain of the season, so far, fell to day, after dinner it literally flooded the ground for awhile, the spouting on the houses were inadequate for carrying off the water, our cistern overflowed it rained more or less all day, but with less volume than staid. great good no doubt, will result to the crops, Maggie Tourion to church. I kept indoors reading mostly, the boys at s.s. came last night</p> <p>Monday 29</p> <p><br /> Another rainy day, but not nearly so fierce as yesterday the land is getting fairly well soaked for the short time the rain has prevailed, the election to day has caused but little stir here 26 majority in our booth for Garter, before going to bed we learned bad news, although father elected the gov't is sustained by a large majority, John Black at Guelph committee rooms drops dead just as Barters victory was announced, heart failure from excitement is thought to be the cause, we have been anxiously hoping that the temperance question would have carried the liberals into power but they have met defeat, "the dog has returned to his vomit again +c"</p> <p>John Black- expires without a moments warning</p> <p>Tuesday 30</p> <p><br /> the weather has cleared up again, and this has been a very fine day, no doubt, the rain that has fallen on these last 2 days will greatly improve the crop prospect, it seems as if yesterday the heavens were weeping over the bad work of the elections that was being done, the sudden taking away of John Black has cast a gloon over the community here, Mrs G.A. Abbott went to Guelph this morning on account of it morning, the Tory party are rejoying over their victory, but I fear the wives + children of the Boogers have cause to wait instead, but party interest seems to blind the masses to all good. when it comes to action, although at present there has been an awakening Gertie and her sister Emma Baldick have been with us to day. they walked here and back</p> <p>Wednesday July 1 ( dominion day)</p> <p><br /> Dull and threatening rain, the rain did not come however, Maggie washed early this morning and hardly-expected to get them dried before rain, but she got them all in at dinner time, I have been working in the garden some. also wrote a letter to Bertha Sunter, Meaford in answer to her late letter containing a long poem by Matthew Arnold in honour of his father, who was dead but had left grand memories</p> <p>Thursday 2</p> <p><br /> A beautiful morning, and the day remained fine throughout, although perhaps a little cool, I mailed my letter to Bertha Sunter Meaford this morning I took a {uncertain word} ride up to the corner on the stage outs this afternoon and spent awhile with Wm Lowell, afterwards calling to see Henry Cuttiy digging the grave for John Black remains</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 3</p> <p><br /> Misty and dull this morning, made out a check for Rough for five dollars this morning, which he got cashed for me. when selling us beef. the weather, as the day advanced, as the advanced leared up fine and warm, I opened up the mixture for making the morriooon pills and found it so badly pulverized that I am sending it back to Stewart the drug gist for further pulverizing, a large seed which, I think, must be Bolocyntie does not seem to be even bruised, impossible to make small pills with. James Benham fell against the bad ploet this- a.m. breaking a rib rather badly hurt .</p> <p>James Benham fell this morning and hurt himself by</p> <p>breaking a rib against the bed while drinking</p> <p>Scuffling the potatoes and hoeing hem Benham holding his</p> <p>own so far John Blacks funneral visitation after noon largely attended his son George there</p> <p>Saturday 4</p> <p><br /> Beautiful weather, very hot at midday, I got the loan of George Lorees horse and cultivation, after he had done his, to run through our potatoes, which softened up the ground nicely and I afterward moulded up 9 rows of them with the hoe this is the third time I am hoeing and they seem to be overcoming the injury from the frost, the bugs are not bad on (unclear word) yet, the other things, excepting Beams, seem to do well John Black's funeral took place yesterday afternoon, his son Geoug was there from Saskatchewan</p> <p>Sunday 5</p> <p><br /> Fine weather continue, quite warm, Harold + Errett attended the S.S. this morning, Errett went off- home a little earlier than usual, some of the townline youngsters were going home and he accompanied them George Loree + Mary rode down to Acton with Alex, Cripps this afternoon in the Auts and were on their way back when they broke down on the base of the township on the Everton Lin, George + Mary walked from there home, I was at church this evening, and heard Mr Bates speak but could not make out his articulation at all satisfactory</p> <p>Monday 6</p> <p><br /> Very hot through the day, I have hoed among the potatoes and are done all to 6 rows, they are more easily hilled up since running the sciffer through them, we had a visit of David Oliphant and his son at dinner time to day, they went off again after dinner, they had a horse + buggy of Willi Usherwoods, who has started the livery business ive acton, he has bought out what I suppose to be the late John William establishment</p> <p>Tuesday 7</p> <p><br /> Continues hot + dry. I finished hoing our potatoe patch this forenoon, the tops are getting very much covered in parts with new patches of young bugs, and we must immediately get them sprakle with paris green, Geo Loree drove to Guelph to day and took his mother along Margareet + Mary are serving for Edna Robertson, Edna has been with them.</p> <p>A Mr Patton living beside Matt Farries was killed by a kick of one of his horses</p> <p>Wednesday 8</p> <p><br /> No change in weather conditions, we would like a good shower now again, the potatoe bugs have got thick on the tops and Maggie and I with a watering can teach soon sprays all the patch, we hear Robert Dewar is at Guelph hospital</p> <p>John McKenzie paid me 3 dollars on ac to day. Which {Unclear word} interest on note also.</p> <p>Thursday 9</p> <p><br /> Another very hot da, 90 about, I went to Rockwood this morning got a ride to the Rookwood line. and then walked down, Marshall took me, he was delivering twine I rode back with austin McButcheon and was in time for dinner, I got my Bank Book posted, and deposted 25 dollars, the crops down by Rockwood look better than up this way I think there must have been more rain down that way some speendid fields of oats from Crofts down to station, hay better too than here,</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Friday 10</p> <p><br /> Weather still very hot and dry, we are needing rain again very much, the last good rain that fell was on sunday the 28th ult. and on the 29th the day of the election, it rained pretty much all day, but very moderately, the heat has been so great since then however, that everything is dried up and more rain urgent by wanted. I went over the potatoe patch and paris greened some tops that had bugs on them, I made up the mixture for the Morison pills this afternoon, don't like the job and have put it off till now. Maggie has been working with Mary over the way to day</p> <p>Saturday 11</p> <p><br /> another very hot day. some apperance of the approach of rain, but did not come as yet, and we are longing for it we hear to night the good news that Robert Dewar at Guelph Hospital, is doing well since the operation, better than has been expected, hope it may continue until fully recovered, Mr Heddin came over on the stage this morning, and Mr Bates came on the stage from Guelph to take Mr Heddeis place tomorrow at Erin village Mrs Bryant came from Guelph on the stage, and intends paying Mary and us a visit</p> <p>Sunday 12</p> <p><br /> not so extremely hot to day, and some signs of change to night, hopes it may rain soon it is much needed Errett came down to day along with the Duffield boys. and returned with them Mr Hedden, Erin preacher, has been holding forth here to day, Mrs Bates, takes his place in Erin, I went to hear him at night but I have great difficulty in hearing the discourse, and can at lest, only partially gather the sense, Robert Dewar died at Guelph hospital this forenoon</p> <p>Robert Dewar died at Guelph this forenoon he was operated on a few days ago.</p> <p>Monday 13</p> <p><br /> A fine day, somewhat overcast, and we are hoping for rain , and a little falls betimes, but it comes so sparingly as to do little or no good, Mrs G, a, Abbott is away to Gulph this morning, they intend taking Robert Dewar's body up to- Paisley to day, his son + daughter are at Guelph looking after thing Mr Hedden started for home this morning, he called here but we were out.</p> <p>Tuesday 14</p> <p><br /> fine morning and warm, the day kept up so till after 4 P.m. when 2 clouds met. one from the south east and another from the west, and then there was a down pour well worth while, I think it is perhaps the best rain fall we had for a while, I think it is perhaps the best rain fall we had for a long time, it will, no doubt, help every thing along, our potatoes and garden truck were in need of it, I got wheat + milled oats at the mill costing $2.00 to day. Mary + Maggie hav made a vest for me, I took a walk up to Evelighs corner this evening and had a walk through his garden it is a splendid spot. he gave me a present of 2 pots of flowers double petunias.</p> <p>Wednesday 15</p> <p><br /> a very fine day after the refreshing rain of yesterday afternoon, little slarold and I walked up to the farm this forenoon, Ewart was just preparing to go to Guelph with James Duffield, who was goinf on buisiness Gertie also was attending a institute meeting at Campbells after dinner I had a walk round the place, the crops look very well, the old Parker cow calved while I was there back at the swamp, we hitched the mare to stone boat and brought the calf home on it Errett drove me down to Everlighn corner about 5 oclock P.m.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 16</p> <p><br /> Extremely close and warm this forenoon, looking over our patch of potatoes, I found some of the young bugs on them, and before dinner I went over the patch in about 1/2 an hour and paris greened those having bugs on them. it is necessary to kill the bugs down or else they soon hurt the crop, the farmer has trouble in keeping these enemies in check, I so by the papers the "army warm" has invaded the country west of Brantford and around, I wrote a letter to Bro, James, Meaford-</p> <p>Wrote letter to Bro James Meaford-</p> <p>Friday 17</p> <p><br /> Continues warm, but there is a breeze to day, and it is not nearly so stifling as yesterday, Mrs Charlton has been operated on at the Guelph hospital, and though weak and ill, she is doing as well as has been expected, Maggie has been with Mary to day again Mrs Bryant is there also</p> <p>Saturday 18</p> <p><br /> A very fine day, looked like rain in the morning, but it cleared off and became a much cooler evening I went over the potatoe patch again to day with Paris green. the bugs had increased since Thursday last, when I went over them then. I think a heaped tea spoonful is not enough for the fill od the sprinkling can, it is the better of a table spoonfull, the two boys came down from the farm this evening working round the place to day, cutting the lawn and trimming, paris greening +c.</p> <p>Sunday 19</p> <p><br /> Weather fine, but much cooler than has prevailed for some time, I have been reading a good deal to day in the forenoon after dinner Willie McKenzie and Stanley Stewart came along with a horse + buggy each and we stabled them, and they themselves had dinner with us. Maggie McK and Mre Stewart went with Mary after dinner they joined us and we had some good music for while, we all attended the evening meeting at church + heard Mr Bates</p> <p>Monday 20</p> <p><br /> Quite cool this morning + last night it is said there was fost this morning, I went to the mill and brought up to the house 22 lbs graham flour for porridge for Jno McKenzie, they expect to be in Everton Tuesday night, when they will get it, they left 5 of for it. I piled a lot of Mary's stove wood to day for her, they are prepa ring for a childerns social at the church for tomorrow night</p> <p>Tuesday 21</p> <p><br /> Milder this morning, and as the day advancd it became warm and hot at midday, Robert Royce is unloading a load of coal for the Robertson girls to day, as it seems like good coal I bargained with him to bring us a load, he says he might bring it tomorrow, but would not say for certain, Mary + Maggie are at work to day preparing at the church for their children's entertainment this evening, I finished piling Mary's stove wood to day-</p> <p>Wednesday 22</p> <p><br /> very hot + dry to day, with quite a breeze, Robert Royce brought along a load of coal, weighing 3 250 lbs @ $8.25 a tow, I gave him a check fro $21.66, we cleared the coal bin, and arranged the horse stall stall so as to hold the heating stove, +c. we also arranged things outside by putting the chickens in their yard. Harold is away home to day. Mr Charttman seems to be holding her own, Mrs Butchgrt came from Guelph to day. I was speaking with her there are the fleecy clouds this evening and th garden apperances indicate rain, distant sounds seem near to</p> <p>Gave cheque to pay coal account $21.66</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 23</p> <p><br /> when we roose this morning there had not been any rain, but it was much overcast, and it may have been past 10 a little when rain began to fall, and it then poured down pretty lively for half an hour or more, and continued to drizzle for another hour or two, we would liked to have it rain longer, but has fallen will do much good, I hald soled and partly heeled a pair of shoes for Mary to day. there is great excitement over the ravages of the "army warm" which has made its apperance in different localities, and done damage already estimated at $100,000 Maggie has preserved a basket of cherris to day</p> <p>a fine shower this forenoon which will do good, Ewart called this-forenoon, he was at the Clay Smith shop. he tells me he finished haying last night he reckong having 14 full loads of 20 fully of 2 slings to the load.</p> <p>Friday 24</p> <p><br /> Fine weather to day, but rather warm, I have been aware that the bugs have been gathering on the potatoes again but did not know that they were so bad a I found them this morning I bought a second pound of Paris greens. the remainder of the first pound just did the half of the patch, and I made sure this time of being strong enough, by putting 2 heaped teaspoonfuls in a sprinkling can of water. The first doing of them there was not enough of green, and done 3 or 4 times the bugs were not killed</p> <p>Saturday 25</p> <p><br /> Very hot in the sunshine to day, nice and cool last night and heavy fall of dew, we were late at the social party at Marys las night, 12 oclock on going to bed. there was a large gathering on the grounds around the house, and the people seemed to enjoy themselves well, Gipo Phonograph was-largely employed, but the crowd made rather much noise for having it well, the Alton Bros rendered some good musical pieces, others gave recit atisons +c, which seemed to be well received, a silver collection was made and ice cream served at the booth at 5 ,{uncertain word} a patch, after which a nice lunch was provided, Roy Hindley was chairman, and-everything went on merrily as a marriage Bell, Ewart + Gerti were present, but Ewart could not take any part, being unwell, I paid a visit this forenoon to Dan Talbots, he is some bette just now</p> <p>Sunday 26</p> <p><br /> The appearances for rain have passed off without any coming, and this has been a very hot day throughout thundry looking clouds have abounded and the sunshine a burning feeling, Mrs Bryants has kept in the house at Marys all day, she has not been well for some days. Maggie + Mary have been attnded church all day, I have kept the house, not looking well, took my usual walk before church time to the cemetery and around the block.</p> <p>Monday 27</p> <p><br /> much cooler this morning, and overcast, no rain here of any account but think there may have been local showers, there are so many accounts of the great need of more rain for the crops that one feels more anxious than usual to see it come</p> <p>Tuesday 28</p> <p><br /> Very dull this morning but it soon gave way to a brighter outlook, although rather cool, we made ready this morning so as to go to Stanley Park Pic nic (the usual S.S.) if a convenient chance turned up. Joe Stewart came along and took us, he had so many that I hesitated about going, but he pressed one to go, we had a very pleasant time there was a large gathering, and all seemed to {uncertain word} enjoyment Erret + Starvld were both there, the Base Ball match between Erin +Everton, was interbly 11 innig,</p> <p>Everton 9, it was a well matched game. Paid $2.00 a assessment dues A.O.W.W paid is jan 1915. Geo overland cell me that falling behind with the dues does not invalided the Benificar only looked off the last amount</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 29</p> <p><br /> Cool again to day, but very pleasant and clear sunshine I repaired a pair of shoes for Gertie this forenoon, they were worn and ripped badly in the uppers and hard to mend the news from the old country is alarming, home rule causes trouble enough, but the war scare in Europe is now terrible Ewart was down here this evening for bindu wine that did'nt come</p> <p>Thursday 30</p> <p><br /> Very fine day, rather cool and too dry, we have had several little rain falls but not enough to last long, Mrs Bryant came over from Mary's to day to stay awhile with us, Mary also came all day, the papers give an alarming account of the state of Europe at present, "Ware, is said to have been declared" and a number of the "Great Powers" are likely to be involved</p> <p>Friday 31</p> <p><br /> A continuation of the dry weather and we have been so anxiously looking for rain that does not come, Mrs Skerritt has been here getting fitted for a suit of clothes. Mary + maggie went over to the Loree farm this morning to pick berries, they went early and were back early, they expected her, she got the chance of a ride home,</p> <p>received a card from Bro James saying to meet him tomorrow morning at Rockwood</p> <p>Saturday August 1</p> <p><br /> Another hot + dry day, I drove to Rockwood this fore noon and met Bro James at 10:45. we were long in getting home drove slowly having a Box riding behind, and th Torell onare got a nail in her foot at the major hill, from which place we walked her Bro, james looks well he RECEIVABLE must be in better health than when here last time</p> <p>Sunday 2</p> <p><br /> Became overcast this forenoon, and after dinner we had a nice little shower which laid the dust and freshened things up a little, but much more would have been very welcome, Ewart + Gertic drove down to see- uncle james, and they say they think more rain fell up with them</p> <p>Monday 3</p> <p><br /> Cooler than what has lately prevailed for sometime very pleasant weather, Mr Marshall and son alex are very busy to day preparing for the "garden party" on the Base Ball grounds, under the auspicis of the Everton Literary society, to come off tomorrow evening, we are expecting cousins Jessie Marshall tomorrow evening by stage</p> <p>Wheat and oat chop for the hous cost $2.00</p> <p>Tuesday 4</p> <p><br /> Cool night, but warm through the day, cousin jessie Marshall and her little niece Georgina from Galt arrived on the stage this afternoon, they intend staying till Thursday morning, the Base Ball match between Rockwood + Everton which proceeded the garden party came off {"came off" is underlined} between 6 and 8 oclock P.M. and over the centre of allocation for the time the teams kept fairly uen until about the 5 10/16 inning that the Rockwood men widened the score, fair Fox and the Guelph Band afterwards catered to the enjoyment of the large crowd of visitors until about 10:30, Joe Benham was chairman, Fox acted as a conie throughout, perhaps that took best but I would rather otherwise, the Band played their part very well. the Marshall were with us, and seemed to enjoy it</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 5</p> <p><br /> A very hot day and things are drying up very much again, the dust on the roads is anckle deep in places. Uncle James and I took cousin Jessie Marshall down by the mill and around the rocks for awhile, and also went up to see the Base Ball match between Ewerton and Erin teams, it seems like as if the Erin team was not well please with the result of their game lately played at Erin, and would like another trail, it proved worse for them however, 14 to 4 Everton won, the war news is frightful to day in Globe Taking cousin peasin Myself round a little among the rocks We also were at the Base Ball game this evening</p> <p>Everton beat Erin 4-11 I think jessie marshall and her neice went off home this morning by stage, we have had a pleasant visit</p> <p>Thursday 6</p> <p><br /> continues hot + dry, Jessie marshall and her little nice (Willi Marshall daughter) went off on the Erin stage to Guelph this morning, we have had a very pleasant visit from them, Jessie is a particularly fine person they might have made a longer stay, but jessie had to return to her work at a dry goods store, no rain yet, for which we are anxiously looking</p> <p>Friday 7</p> <p><br /> Another hot + dry day, not so close as yesterday, a little breeze cools the air a little, the Globe says the hot weather prevails over the dominion, the grain is ripening up too-raipidly, the nations at war ar hard at slaying each other the Belgians have given the Germans a great trouncing wwhile the latter were forcing their way through their territory</p> <p>grain repining too fast, with the heat + drouth Belgians have given the Germans a hard fight</p> <p>Saturday 8</p> <p><br /> very hot, and very dry, the heat has been so great as to keep all that can do it RECEIVABLE to stick to the house Bro, James + myself have kept under cover the most of the time the ants, stage broke down somehow and the mails carried by Buggy. Very hot day too hot to be exposed to it, ants gave out to day</p> <p>Sunday 9</p> <p><br /> The heat has been over powering to day, I think it was perhaps more stifling to day than yesterday there beeing less breeze, I went with the rest to church this evening, Robert Stewart preached the read the chapter in {uncertain word}, John hattie beleved our report, +c, he made a very practical discourse and I could hear fairly, this afternoon a heavy rain cloud came along, and gave us a welcome down pour of rain John McKenzie spent the afternoon with us</p> <p>Monday 10</p> <p><br /> Cloudy for the most part and some rain falling now + then not so hot as yesterday, and towards evening it became still cooler, we are much pleased to have such a fine fall of rain, and are hoping that still more may come, the moisture has barely reached the roots of the potatoes yet, the war news is terrible although not so bad as reported yesterday to be.</p> <p>Tuesday 11</p> <p><br /> Cooler to day, and a nice breeze makes it pleasant the grain that has been cut, being wet will dry up nicely to day. Ewart drove down to give his uncle James a drive up o the old home and I went up with them, after dinner Ewart + uncle went fishing at the grand river, I paid mamie Campbell a short visit, they-have a fine baby girl, I read the Globe, which comes earlier than ones Ewarts chaps book well, roots also, he has all cut except the peas, after tea Ewart drove us down home, this rain will do much good</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 12</p> <p><br /> Weather much as yesterday, cooler than in the near past rain in the afternoon, fine for the most part, uncle James and I went down to the mill this morning and got a inch board of cedar and I ripped it into strips and James dressed and nailed them up in the pantry for hanging thing by, serious news about the war</p> <p>Thursday 13</p> <p><br /> Dull and threatening a good part of the day, thundered quite while and considerable rain fell, I went to the mill this morning, and got Mrs Rowan to bring up the 100 of of Roy al Hild flour I paid for, also 50 lbs pastry flour I bought and paid for to day the price has gone up $3.50 and $1.50=$5.00 for all, nice rain to day, war news causes much excitement, James and I fixed Mays cest en pump</p> <p>Friday 14</p> <p><br /> The weather has cleared up again, and there is a nice breeze to day the wetted grain in the fields, the drouth penetrated far into the ground and it takes a lot of rain to reach the roots the potatoes are hardly reached yet, but they are doing much better some now are as large as one's fist, and we have been using them for sometime, Ewart has cut his peas, but are rather soft to take in.</p> <p>Saturday 15</p> <p><br /> Fine day, a good breeze which will dry up the grain, Ewart was here this evening and the boys with him, he took his peas, he thinks there were 5 good loads, with Errett they took them in in 8 times, 7 times to day, also 4 loads of oats this forenoon, he says the peas were in good condition, uncle James seems to be thinking about home, says he will likely start RECEIVABLE for home next Friday Cousin James Turney died at 7-4:05 this evening</p> <p>Sunday 16</p> <p><br /> A little dull to day and some rain has fallen but {"but" is underlined} not at all unpleasant, these showers are appreciated as there so not too much rain yet by any means our potatoes, as well as other peoples, will now do better I have written a letter to Wills + jeenie Edmonton.</p> <p>Monday 17</p> <p><br /> A very fine day, but hardly a stiff enough breeze to- day up the grain sufficiently to draw in, Bro, James + I with little Harold, walked up to Ewarts this morning, and after dinner, we emptied our Book case of its contents, and brought down the whole concern, on the wagon, Ewart let us have the team + wagons, Bro. James is going to alter it somewhat so as to fit it into our front hall in the house, I drove back the wagon and after tea Ewart drove me to the corner jn the buggy and there got a ride home with Blarince Hortop, in getting out his buggy, his lines became entangled in one of my feet and the horse backing up was like to cause trouble, but we got off fairly safe after all, got word this morning of the ale alte of cousin James Turney as above recorded on the margin, we were vaulted on by our Griusby cousins to da. on their way to Meaford</p> <p>Iwin Hamiltons brother was rulled this morning by the ruck of a horse</p> <p>Brought down the book case from Ewarts with the team. Ewart gave me a ride to the corner when I got onwith I Larence Hortop, and was like to get hurt in getting out of the buggy. at our door.</p> <p>Wrote and card to now M Head about a meeting of the B.O. Health</p> <p>Tuesday 18</p> <p><br /> Heavy rain last night, and great thunder storm, I am afraid we will have bad accounts of burning alter this electric storm, the sky was illum-imated through night, fine through the day, a few showers, uncle james and I have been working at altering our book case, by cutting off about 4 or 5 inches off the back of the under half of it, making it narrow for the hall, James is a good hand for a job of that kind, he is very particular, hope the weather will soon settle + clean up there is so much harvest out good thing Ewart has his peas all into the barn. The accounts of the war proceedings is harrowing reading. The Germans seem to be getting cornered up, the Belgians ar brave defenders of their country and homes.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Date Bills Payable April Wednesday August 19</p> <p>very warm to day, and with but little breeze, we-would have liked to see a hustling wind. so as to day up the wetted grain, a dry spell is much needed now, as a great of the grain in this section is out in shock, and is quite wet, we have got the book case set up to day in the hall, it is a snugly fitted job, we hear there has been much damage done bu the electric storm of monday night, terrible war news.</p> <p>Thursday 20</p> <p>A very rainy day. Mary Lowee had arranged for holding her sunday school class party this afternoon but on account of the wet turn of the weather it has been postponed, Bro- James has been fixing up some at the book case now installed in Hall,the war news is still very exciting and barbarous</p> <p>Friday 21</p> <p>The rain has let up at last, and we hope it may continue dry for some time, at least long enough to allow of the harvest being completed. Mary held quite an interesting afternoon the weather was fine, quite a number of female friends were present and the youngster hugely enjoyed themselves, Errett and Hakoed among the rest! Mrs Bryant left for home this morning by Guelph stag. also Mrs, {unclear name} Black and the daughter, Geo. Heatherstone ill, gone to Fergus hospital.</p> <p>Saturday 22</p> <p>Weather fine. anxiously wishing it may continue. I fear it is almost too close and hot for its continuance,Bro James prepared his bagage and we went off for Receivable Rockwod with Mr Lowell oll cripple mare about noon, I got the glass cut for the book case and catch for the door of it, James went of on train at 3:20. got a bottle of medicine from Dr McCulluogh for self. 75 C paid. Paid Mr Lowel for horse 50 C. Harold was with us to Rockwood. The Germans have occupied Brussels an on the march.</p> <p>Sunday 23</p> <p>Raine again this forenoon, and looks as if there might be a chance hope it may not rain, the boys were at the S.S. this morning and Errete started off walking home before dinner, Maggie twice at church to day {Uncertain Name} officiating, Mr Bates completed his engagement last sunday, Mrs Weatherstone was taken up to her son Thomas, before returning, she intends seeing berge at the hospital</p> <p>Monday 24</p> <p>This morning opened up fine and gives promise of fine weather, bertic came along this morning wishing Metto go up and help take in the balance of their harvest, which I did, Ewart had a gwantity of the stoocks laid out to the fine breeze that prevailed and we were soon drawing in, before dinner we drew in 5 loads, 2 slings to the load, and afternoon we took in 9 loads of same, Errett built the loads and did well for a boy, I was spreading in the mow. O</p> <p>Tuesday 25</p> <p>Another fine day, and fairly cool, having staid at Ewarts all night, I was at hand this morning. we finished drawing in the last of harvest at about 2:30 p.m. 9 loads such as yesterday in all 8 to day, and 1 last night, to day we drew out of the field of 3 1/2 acres in front mixed wheat and oat, good crop Ewart brought me to Lowell's corner at night, we got word of Mr Steward coming to us to night while on his way from Meaford to home, also received letter from {Unclear name} B.C. who speaks of recovery from sickness, also letter from W.m. Head on bisness</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Date Bills Payable May Wednesday August 26</p> <p>cool and fine and pain, the late harvestes are in luck, they are getting a good chance to house their crops in good condition I have had a rest to day after my 2 days at harvest, William Stewart and wife and 2 children motored from Meaford, leaving there after mine this morning arriving here some after 3 P.m. coming by way of Shelbooune, they say they had a nice through excepting that some of the roads north were pretty rough, they partook of a lunch by the side of the road this side of Brisboone. no signs of rain, leaving the car by the side of house.</p> <p>Thursday 27</p> <p>Beautiful weather, our visitors rose in fair time this morning, although late in going to lud, and started after breakfast for home by way of uelph, about 9. closed Mr Stewart is a big heavy man and silly, he weighs I think 235 lbs he gave us a spin over to the town line and over to the foot of the hill by the school house n returning, his car is a "Ford" and nice to ride in he let it go at a great pace for a bit on our Mary and Magaret Stewart, got off and went over the cemetery while we had the spin month</p> <p>Friday 28th</p> <p>A little cool last night, and through the day also, have suffered much from rheumatism to day, think a change in weather must be iminent, looking that way a good deal to day. Ewart and Gerlie down this evening and Harold who is studying, Germans have entered french territory Victoria Rnk Lumh</p> <p>Sunday 29</p> <p>Raining last night and this- morning a shower on ime followed, but in the mare it cleared up to a fine day . there was but one meeting in disciple church a good many of new moonless f latter attended the methodists, Errett was here and walked home beofre dinner, Harold stays</p> <p>Monday 30</p> <p>Very foggy this morning, but cleared up fine, although cloudy and threatning towards evening, repaired- Harold's shoe so as to take him tomorrow to school, the vacation experice to day. the war news is exciting to day the allies seem to be in deadly eanest, the Germans seem to advancing a little towards Paris, but at a terrible cost. they have been losing both war and commerical ships and decimating their army terribly this last day {uncertain word} teud</p> <p>Thursday September 1</p> <p>Heavily overcast this morning and quite warm. as the day advanced it did hot cleared up, but rather begin to rain early, and rained heavily before and after dinner for a long time, we are swely getting pretty ell soaked now, Harold started to school this morning, there was a down pour of rain between 3 and 4 school, but let up past as school was let out and Harold must have gone home, we hear Ewart has the threshing machine with them last night, Maggie has been with Mary to day</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Date Bills Payable June September Wednesday 2</p> <p>weather yet unsettled. the sun coones out strong and hot! and a shower of rain fell on us about noon and other heavy clouds have been emptying assume Maggie and Mary have been a work at the Latter's house and I had dinner there, I have been weeding some in the garden hey pull easily since the rains, Grace Nelson tells me that John Robestsoni's widow died to be buried at Norval to Morrow.</p> <p>Thursday 3</p> <p>Cooler but weather still unsettled, we thought on account of clearness and coolness the rain would now let up, not so how ever as thunder cloud passed over afternoon and gave us quite a heavy rain awhile, we hear there is yet a large quantity of grain in stock up north, old Mr Reid has been up that way about five weeks, he thinks farmers will hardly be able to house it safely, Charles McNabe, the Reeve has been quite ill and does not seem to be impsoving</p> <p>Firday 4</p> <p>Weather still unsettled, this day has been fairly fine although some droppings of rain betimes in different localities, think Ewart thrashed yesterday or perhaps to day Maggie is now with Mary sewing again, O have cut the lawn to day</p> <p>Saturdat 5</p> <p>Weather has been fine to day. and pretty warm. I have been choring rounds some to day, and among other-things wheeled in 4 or 5 barrow loads of stove wood to the wood house. the war news is some what startling, the allies are putting in som heavy Receivable work in battle to check progress of Germans in march to Paris</p> <p>Sunday 6</p> <p>The usual Sunday shower fell to day, along with thunder and lightning, it is said there were 5 sundays in last month upon every one of which there was rain fell, less or more, the now discipte minester has been holding forth to day, he was up at Minosa this afternoon, I went to hear him this evening, but though a fairly distinct speaker, I could not catch all his words and that destroys the understanding of a discourse, he has a pleasing delievery, and has little trouble in expressing himself</p> <p>Monday 7</p> <p>Weather has turned quite cold and a strong breeze has been blowing, Maggie has been with Mary to day again Mrs Shaw Lorce has been with them getting filled with a cloak they are making, Ewart was at the mill this afternoon and saw the Base Ball match on the grounds, between Euerton and Rockwood, the latter won I was not there</p> <p>Tuesday 8</p> <p>Some frost last night, not hard enough to do any damage that we can see the air has been cold all day. Geouge Lestcie has had quite a number of loads of gravel drawn in to his yard to day, he must be building a Verandak, John McKenzie drove his Maggie and our Maggie to Rockwood this afternoon to meet the 6 oclock train for Toronto, they intend staying a few days. I half soled a pair of shoes for Gertic to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 9</p> <p><br /> Cool to day, and a slight frost last night again, but in harm from it, the weather is very pleasant, the Toronto visitors are having nice weather this wak so far, which helps the Shons. greatly, the war news favours the allies much, I took a walk up to Mr Touell's before tea, and took Elpis Isreal so as he could set what Dr Thomas made of the of the prophesis the boys went home after school, so I am alone to night.</p> <p>Thursday 10</p> <p><br /> a cool night with a little frost this morning, but a very warm day, pass as good midsummer day, some in disatious of rain again to night, George Festin + Roth S Parker are taking down and apart the old drive house + stable.he intends building a new I believe</p> <p>Friday 11</p> <p><br /> Cool last night, and a little frost but no infury from it, heavy dues, the day has been very fine, and fairly warm, a card from Maggie states they are having a fine line as Toronto, visited the Eaton store. Went to see Mrs M, Loyd but she was from home. gathered Mrs Well's pears they are of fine guadily a deger basket she only keeps one basket for hersely and generously presents the balance to her neighbour and friends, we come in for one, the Mckenzies one, not forgetting a near neighbour, I cleaned out the hen house- and sprinkled it with coal oil and insect killer, the house is infested with hen lice, the hens left their roost, it seemed to be hot for them, they are not laying well at all, I think it is caused from their fight RECEIVABLE with the lice</p> <p>Saturday 12</p> <p><br /> a little frost again last night; and though cool through the day, the weather is beautiful a card from Maggie tells us they are all well and they seem to be enjoying themselves Mrs James Benhams is very low at the present time, and little on no hope is entertained for his recovery, Eward down to day he is unwell, Errett is plowing at home, has a wheel on plow. got $1.00 worth of rolled oats for hens, gave a check for $10.00 A, H, Stontop</p> <p>Sunday 13</p> <p><br /> Weather a little cool, but fine sunshine and very pleasant, stayed in house for most part, reading +c, had a call from Doug old Robertson and he accompanid Mary an I in a walk up to the cemetery, and a stroll of inspection over among the tombstones, an agent of the Bible sociery has been holding forth this evening at the church, I did not attend</p> <p>Monday 14</p> <p><br /> a very fine day, cool at night, and pleasant through the day Gesilie drove down with buggy before dinner to day to take me up home for a short wisit, I enjoyed I enjoyed my visit very much, Ewart is plowing, I walked round the place, all looks well, his grain has avout filled all the lines with good grains, he estimates there is about 1000 bushels, 2 big bins mixed grain (oats and barly) he thinks about 40 bushels good peas, a couple of lines clear oats, we weighed the oats, and thought they weighed about 37 lbs bushel measure, from the threasing machine, {uncertain word} for a barrel of n. spy apples from James Duffield</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 15</p> <p><br /> another very fine day. the weather has settled up fine I have been fixing up some thing around to day- hous and their house, the lice has been giving them trouble Mary also been cleaning up the house +c, we waited supper for our folks from. Toronto exhibition, they came along about 7P.m. I gathered cedar bouyghs and pick in the bed house, James Dufield says he cleared his by their use Willow Mckenzie drove to the Rockwood for the 2 margaret. they {unclear word}</p> <p>Wednesday 16</p> <p><br /> Beautiful day, warm sunshine all day, I was laid up the fore part of the day. with bad Sciatica pain in the right leg. for quite a large part of the day, I could handly move about at all, it got better towards evening many is not well and would like to see the doctor Tom out, perhaps I may go with her if able.</p> <p>Thursday 17</p> <p><br /> very pleasant weather, but very hot sunshine, summer seems back again, I drove Mary, in the Lorees old house + buggy to Rockwood this forenoon. She has not been well lately and she wished to see the doctor, he was at Guelph, but left a note that he would be back at 11 a.m. it was 12 however. and then after gathering medicin we set off for home. I was measured by John Innes for a suit of clothes to cost 16 dollars, got my pass Book posted at the Bank, set time for meeting of B.O.H. next Monday-2P.m. Charles Mrs Nab is not likely to recover the doctor says.</p> <p>Friday 18</p> <p><br /> No change in weather, quite warm and dry, alittle pain again would be very acceptable, Maggie has been at Mary's sewing to day, war news terrible past noon.</p> <p>Saturday 19</p> <p><br /> Another very hot day, the dust on the roads +c is getting as bad as before these last rains, the autos make an intolerable cloud of dust when passing the dwellings of the people, the hands at the removed of the old fence around the cemetery, house got the posts all placed to day. they have {uncertain word} out every other post out of the old line of fence on either side and have all the new piece of ground with posts all placed, the war news reports bloody engagements</p> <p>Sunday 20</p> <p><br /> not any change in weather conditions keeps hot and dry have kept pretty close to the house, sciatica mreatning pretty much all the time, and at times crippling me up, Maggie + I took a walk slowly to the cemetery this afternoon and had a look over it awhile,</p> <p>Monday 21</p> <p><br /> an awffully hot day, with but little breeze, I drove down to Eden Mills this morning taking Nattie Abbott to John Webbs, John was working in the heat at a wire fence building, he came home to dinner, I left after dinner there +drove to Rockwood, and met the doctor + Mrs Head as the B. Health. agreed to meet again in November at my call at the R. station hotel, paid the doc for last bottle of medicine</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 24</p> <p><br /> Quite a change came over the weather this afternoon a big vlack thunder cloud came out of the west with a very high wind along with it, the rain poured pretty hard for a little while, but did not last long, the tempeature however went down cooler, Maggie went down to Eden Mills with Willi McKenzie and his father, there is a horse show there to day, and they are having a concert this evening, and the M. Lawish comedy Co", holding one of their enterainments Haly soled a shoe for G. Lowe</p> <p>Wednesday 23</p> <p><br /> Weather a little unsettled, rained some this forenoon and a few showers afternoon, it will do good however, as the land was getting very dry, and much dust prevailed, the automobile traffic raised alouds of disagreeable dust every where lately, sickening accounts of the particulars of the war the german submarines have sent 3 British cuisrs to the bottom in the North sea.</p> <p>Thursday 24</p> <p><br /> Quite dull and threatning rain. not much however, has fallen I walked up to Lowell's corner this morning, and paid Mr Eveleigh seven dollars, lacking 25+ for a 100 Lbs sugar, he is to deliever it, I paid Mr Louell for the use of the horse + buggy last monday. had dinner at Mary's along with Mr Tharp to day.</p> <p>Friday 25</p> <p><br /> cool to day, and this evening is cold enough to expect frost Mr Eveleig his boy brought along our 100 lbs bag of sugar, I pulled a basker RECEIVABLE of fairly ripe tomatoes this afternon and brought them into the house, I fear there will be a hard frost to night, no papers this evening and I walked up to the corner to get the war news, the germans seem to be losing ground</p> <p>Saturday 26</p> <p><br /> a heavy frost last night, I did well to take n the tomatoes last night, this evening we took in the green tomatoes, also the squashes, it is not so cold as however, I have been pulling the weeds out of the potatoe patch, I fear they may grow from the seed as they must have been done last year we understand Mr Benham has taken worse to day,</p> <p><br /> Sir James Whilney died suddenly to day at Toronto</p> <p>Sunday 27</p> <p><br /> Quite cool this morning and all day, but no frost that we could see, and it has been a fine clear day, Mr James' Benham, {unclear word}, died this morning at about six oclock, James Douglas young daughter also died this morning we hear her diseass was "Infantile Paralisis", Mrs Benham's trouble is of long standing, likely brought on and aggravated by his wifes lng illness (nervous prostation) James Benham deid this morning also miss Douglas daughter of James Dougles to day</p> <p>Monday 28</p> <p><br /> A very heavy frost this morning, the potatoe tops have got their final blackining up last night, the weeds that are growing among them sems unhurt, I wish they had gone too. 11 am busy pulling them out by the root these days, they have a great hold of the ground, I brought 2 loads of slabstone wood. paid $2.00 also wheat for the hens and chicks $1.70 I gave a check to W. Hortop for $5.00 and paid $2.70 to him and one dollar to austen Mr Cutcheon for last load.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Tuesday 29</p> <p><br /> Slight frost last night. Cool and fine to day. I have been busy pulling the weeds out of the potatoe patch to day, it is a hard task for my back. some of them are very hard to pull, which makes it hard to work. the funeral of James Benham took plave this afternoon to Johnston's cemetery, George and Mary were there, I was not there, could</p> <p>not get a chance, Maggie Mckenzie was here to day</p> <p>James Benham burried to day miss Douglas yesterday</p> <p>Maggie McKenzie here to dya pulling weeds out of potatoe patch</p> <p>Wednesday 30</p> <p><br /> Cool again last night and perhaps some frost I finished (or nearly so) the pulling of the weeds in the potatoe patch, and am sorry for its hard on the back I repaired a couple shoes for Maggie Blackely to day, the war news continues to report progress for the allies,</p> <p>finished weed pulling to day repairing shoe war news reports favour able + tie allies.</p> <p>Thursday October 1</p> <p><br /> Frost last night again, but this has been a very fine day, I picked off the corn cobs from the stocks on our and Mary's patch, and pulled the stalks also, and wheeled in 2 barrow loads this evening, I also served some rips on Harold's stoves, war reports still favourable</p> <p>Picked corn cobs. and- pulled the stalks and hauled some into the driving house repairing shoes</p> <p>Friday 2</p> <p><br /> A beautiful day, I drew in the bulance of the corn stalks this morning, and put them up in the loft of drina houses Ewart came along with the Mare+ buggy about noon, and took the boys and I to the Rockwood show this afternoon, there was a great crowd there and a good show of horses + cattle, the sheep also were good and hogs also, but there were fear RECEIVABLE of the fallen</p> <p>Rockwood show big attendance good show.</p> <p>Saw a good number of old aquaintances</p> <p>had my clothes fitted at Innes</p> <p>Saturday 3</p> <p><br /> The weather very fine, very warm to day, the land is getting very dry again and the dust is very unpleasant on the roads. Ewart + Certice are at Guelph to day. Mr+Mrs Baldie are with them, the war still goes on, constant fighting, reported the germans are being wasted, Mrs Early + Mr Brown have gone</p> <p>Sunday 4</p> <p><br /> Cool at night, but continues hot + dry through the day. Maggie at church as usual. Maggie McKenzie and Hilli hike to day. Also a visit from Ewart and Gertice this afternoon. I went to church this evening. Mrs Tharp was treating on the difference of mankind + the lower animals, morality + responsibility</p> <p>Monday 5</p> <p><br /> Hot + dry through the day, cooler at night, I turned the weed piles in potatoe patch so as to dry and burn, they will have to stand a little yet, for, I find, they wont burn up Parker has finished Geo. gesteins verandah, and is nearly done with the stable + drive home.</p> <p>Tuesday 6</p> <p><br /> Dull and threatning a change but none so far this day. Show Loree is very poorly just now George has stayed at home over night, John Webb + daughter of Eden are reisiting at G.A. Abbott's they are helping to pick apples +C. our Mary {Unclear word} nice lot of snow apples given them, well on for a Barrell for us. unvailed a ca {looks like someone tried to erase the last sentence}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Wednesday 7</p> <p><br /> no rain yet, though dull early in the day, later on it turned hot and dry. I walked over to see Shaw Loree this morning, he has been very poorly, he is a little better to day, George has been at weather son's threshing to day, and his mother has been alone with his father I dug Mrs Well's (sonsation) potatoes and took them to her, those are 6 pails</p> <p>Mrs {uncertain name} died to day meaford</p> <p>Thursday 8</p> <p><br /> Weather much the same hot + dry, a change came on towards night and a little rain fell not enough however to day the dust, which is plentiful Maggie McKenzie has been here to day and her 2 aunts have been busy making a waist for her, her father drove down for the chop Willie left at the mill last night and Maggie went home with him, they had a busy time finishing the dress. I took uo the rest of Mrs Well's potatoes (Gold Coin) and wheeled them home to her, 7 pails fine spuds</p> <p>Friday 9</p> <p><br /> A fine day up to the afternoon when rain set in for awhile Maggie and I took up 4 rows of potatoes before dinner, and rain then coming on, we only got in 3 more rows when the rain let up a little, think there are about 18 pails which we put under the cellar steps in boxes, they are an even sized crop and no rotten put into our cellar 18 pails potatoes</p> <p>Saturday 10</p> <p><br /> a good deal of rain fell through the night and up to noon to day, if we had started a day sooner to take up our potatoes, they would have RECEIVABLE been all up and housed before the rain, but there is plenty time yet before the frost and the rain was wanted and will do good as the land was very dry. to day's war news is sickening, the poor Belgians are made to suffer terribly through bombarding antwerp at the present</p> <p>Sunday 11</p> <p><br /> The rain has ceased and the wind is drying up the land again, Mary has been all night at Weatherstons where their youngest baby has been very ill, it died this morning about 5 oclock, he was a pretty little boy about 8 months old</p> <p>Monday 12</p> <p><br /> Somewhat cloudy and cooler, quite a change from the late hot + dry weather, the funeral and burial of Weatherstons child was given out for 2 p.m. to day, and the gathering was accordingly, but a hitch took place in the undertaker forgetting to send on the rough box in time, and it was after 4 oclock before they lifted Geo Weatherston baby was buried to day. Overton cemty</p> <p>Tuesday 13</p> <p><br /> Quite cld and overcast this morning. Gertie drove along about 9 olcock this morning to help make a pair of pants for Errett, I took up 2 rows of potatoes and bagged them for taking over to Mary's cellar, tide of war some against the allies by to days news, dressmakers have to day. Mrs John Ewets sold her farm a few days ago to Mrs Watess, eve hear.</p> <p>Wednesday 14</p> <p><br /> Not much, if any frost, but very cold this morning and was cool all day. Maggie and I dug up six rows of potatoes this afternoon and stored them in Mary's cellar, there are only 2 rows un dug. They have tunred out fairly well, we think they will average a bag to 20 rows , 20 bags or so in all and the quality is good and a good size.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Thursday 15</p> <p><br /> Weather again unsettled, a little rain on this afternoon I dug up scratched out amount rows of potatoes finishing the job, there was only a bag. the half of the average of the lot, they were next to the berry bushes, we have about 20 bag of fine potatoes all told about 6 bags in our cellar, the balance at Mary'sthis the first day of Erin show and the weather doesnt look promising the news from the seat of war is sickening reading, varied success attends both armies, a letter from meaford (sophie + Louie) tells us Mrs W Jestin died on Wednesday the 7th just with themselves all fairly well. also a long letter from Cousin Alick Turney, finances low, health good. but much praise for the country which keep producing all the time lucky for them surely.</p> <p>finished the potatoe liting + housing</p> <p>Friday 16</p> <p><br /> no improvement in weather conditions, it has rained less or more, all the day long, and this, the day of Erin show, it is too bad, last year they had unpleasant weather too, which makes it all the harder for the Managers of the show, papers misscarried this evening a thing eve don't like in these stirring war times</p> <p>Erin show, one of these days Ewarts {unclear word} sow brought him 10 pigs. all well</p> <p>Saturday 17</p> <p><br /> Weather improved, this day the weather has been fairly pleasant although, perhaps a little cold in early part, I half sold a shoe for George Loree, and repaired one of Marys, Ewart came to see me about his humps up at the farm, both of them have gone wrong, they will have to bed seen after</p> <p>Sunday 18</p> <p><br /> Weather fine, no visitors to day, I wrote a letter to the Sunter nieces, nettie Abbott and our Maggie and Mary and I took a walk up to the cemetery and looked pretty much all round RECEIVABLE it we had a pleasant walk</p> <p>Monday 19</p> <p><br /> Continues pleasant weather, I got a ride up with John Campbell to see if we could do anything with the pumps at the farm, I tried to fix the house pump but failed to make it any better I helped them in with a load of potatoes afterwards, and Ewart drove me home</p> <p>got 10 dollar check cash Geo H Harold repaird shoe for Mrs</p> <p>Loree and Nattie Abbott</p> <p>Tuesday 20</p> <p><br /> Misty morning but tunnel out fine day anxious about the war news, and the papers have misscarried to day, I got a cedar rail and cut it up into 3 lengths and made splits for staking up the raspberry bushes, and drove them in + faslening half og the bushes.</p> <p>Charles Mchal died to day so says G Lobe {unclear name} up through it was to morow motion</p> <p>Wednesday 21</p> <p><br /> Another very fine day after a misty moron Geo. Marshall has a lame book and wished me to take the collecting in the village for the war found. I have been doing it to day, but it is difficult to do as the men are from home in day time</p> <p>Thursday 22</p> <p><br /> A very fine day, cooler again, I half sold my best shoes to day. Mary and Maggie have helped Geo. Loree to take in turmps next afternoon, I made the return of war ap collection to Marshall this morning, nine dollars in all. W Harton $5.00 ole jestin $1.00 Ed. Mc Dougal $1.00, Mrs M Wells $ 2.00 =$9.00 } Marshall got Geo Loree's $2.00 Mr Lovells $2.00 and Mr Sunters $3.00 the war news reports continued success of the allies, the Germans seem to be losing on all hands for about a week past.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>James Turney</p> <p>4106 Jackson</p> <p>Chicago Ill. U.S.A.</p> <p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Account with Board of Health for 1913</strong></p> &lt;tbody&gt; &lt;/tbody&gt; <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong>1913</strong></p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p> </p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Feb 14</p> </td> <td> <p>Organising Meeting</p> </td> <td> <p>$ 2</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April 14</p> </td> <td> <p>2nd meeting &amp; expenses</p> </td> <td> <p> 2</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>July 4</p> </td> <td> <p>3d meeting with inspector</p> </td> <td> <p> 2</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p> </p> </td> <td> <p>seeing after dead sheep at Everts, &amp; got it buried</p> </td> <td> <p> 1</p> </td> <td> <p>00</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Dec 3</p> </td> <td> <p>paid $11.50</p> </td> <td> <p> 2</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table> &lt;tbody&gt; Prices of Joe Stewart's stove wood hard wood, 2 feet long delivered per cord $2.75 and $1.90 at the Bush. 4 dollars a cord 4 foot wood of hardwood limbs a load of tumarac, 14 inch wood about 3 cords face measure $4.00 took a few notes on diary for 1898 at the end of pages John McKenzie account in diary for 1906, at the end of Book from January 1914 to the present date is contained in this diary and from this date to January 1915, it is recorded in the end of the old diary for 1896 Sundown thoughts The filmy Counterpane of cloud doth fld (fold) the fields in Sleep; The healing silence of the dark, doth o'er my spirits creep; The winds, nurse mother of the night, have tucked the dasies in; Bathed in that vast forgetfulness, my weariness and Sin. Everton July 23. 1913 Reuben Butchart <table><tbody><tr><td> <p><strong>1914</strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> <td> <p><strong> </strong></p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Jan 26</p> </td> <td> <p>organising &amp; exps</p> </td> <td> <p>$2</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>April 27</p> </td> <td> <p>second meeting &amp;c</p> </td> <td> <p>$2</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr><tr><td> <p>Sep 21</p> </td> <td> <p>Third meeting</p> </td> <td> <p>$2</p> </td> <td> <p>50</p> </td> </tr></tbody></table></div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{A list of chartered banks in Canada}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{List of Chartered Banks in Canada (cont'd)}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{List of Chartered Banks in Canada (cont'd)}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{List of Chartered Banks in Canada (cont'd)}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{List of Chartered Banks in Canada (cont'd)} Several columns of written calculations.</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f01003f5d4398edf1f1423b54253566d.pdf abc629f8aa813fba0b4cdfd782c387fb PDF Text Text �������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/3e5ad4694f9ba3d56a641e68355645a0.pdf 99becba2f01f5325c8b76a69991341de PDF Text Text ����������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/f3ff319c6cfe4b8445ce768965748a4b.pdf 6d078f7bd9fceda7e0a127bdc10c062a PDF Text Text William Sunter (1831 – 1917) 1893 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers {Book cover} XRIMS A023 1893 {Handwritten} Diary - Wm. Sunter COLLIN'S SCRIBBLING DIARY. Interleaved {Handwritten} B298 CALENDAR, 1888. Collins' SCRIBBLING DIARY for 1888. Showing a Week at an Opening. London and Glasgow: WILLIAM COLLINS, SONS, & CO., Limited. {Blank page} JANUARY 1888. 1893 1 Sunday Considerable snow has fallen to day the temperature has been mild, the sleighing is likely now to be good. the girls were at meeting this forenoon. Bella & her Mother & I spent a while at Duffields this afternoon and had our tea with them. Willie and Jeenie drove up to Mimosa to day to spend their New Year. JANUARY 1888. 1893 2 Monday Quite a heavy fall of snow last night. Willie has been back at the Bush this forenoon for wood and thinks there is about a foot of snow on the level. there was considerable drifting as the wind was high. did not do much this forenoon as on account of losing sleep last night did not feel well. I rode up with Johny to Oustic and voted for Talbot for Dy Reeve, and George Armstrong, Robert Scott, & Wm Hindley for Councilors. Willie also followed me up and Voted about the same. Johny voted for drunken Hamilton, not much to his credit, I understand he has got in too by 2 votes. Councilors elected, �Armstrong, Scott, Loree. the roads are heavy. we had a visit of Duncan Anderson who is now down this way. we had our new years Supper at Willie's and Mr Anderson joined us. 3 Tuesday A very cold night has just passed. the thermometer recorded 12 degrees below zero. Willie has drawn home quite a quantity of stove wood to day. Ewart's shoes were not in order to start to school so I had to fix them up to day. I sewed up some rippings on a Boot for Richd. Mc Williams. Mc Williams' children are about to start driving to school and we have been trying to provide harness for the purpose. Bella and the girls have been visiting there to day. the roads are improving as they are travelled upon. the snow does not pack extra well on account of the cold snap. 4 Wednesday A very cold day, the frost was pretty nearly as kean as yesterday. Ewart got his teeth sent him by mail some days since but they do not fit, so we made up our minds to drive over to Erin Village this afternoon. After a lunch at about 11 oclock, we drove over and had the drive for nothing as the dentist did not put up an appearance to day, he is about moving to Acton and has his time engaged this week in consequence. it was very dissapointing to find matters in this shape after so long a drive on so cold a day. JANUARY 1888. 1893 5 Thursday A very stormy & cold day, the frost was kean as well as being stormy, considerable snow fell. I cut the rail for the stair way and got it into position by taking it in by the upper window. I bagged up 2 bags of mixed stuff and took it to Everton to grind they had so much on hand that I did not wait for it. I have been doing the chores as Ewart is to school and Willie has been at a stone drawing bee for Willie Theaker. Johny also was there. they drew the most of the stones away that Johny took off the land adjoining the Beaver Meadow. Jeenie is up home for a few days helping her Mother to fix up her store Books. 6 Friday �Frosty and cold last night, the frost was kean this morning, the cold however became less severe as the day wore on and the sun shone out some. Willie went to Toltons this morning to help thresh. I drove Ewart down to school this morning and called by way of Everton and got my chop, also got irons made to fasten on the rails on the stair way. Bella has been looking this day or two for John coming down, we guess he must think it too cold to risk the Baby out in. Johny is preparing a load of oats for Guelph tomorrow and I have had all the work of the chores on my hands. paid Robt. Mc Williams 12 dollars as interest on note, and settled for the mutton and he for mending Boots 75¢ balance on bull account $1.15. Maggie and her Mother and I visited at Johny's to night to see Barrie. {Margin} settlement with accounts 7 Saturday Frost less severe last night, and this forenoon was very fine. I was working quite a while in the shop to day mending shoes and harness. it became snowy again this afternoon. John Mc Kenzie drove down this afternoon or rather before dinner and took Bella and the Baby away home, it was storming pretty hard as they went away but it moderated down after awhile. I was at Everton this evening and got some mail. Johny was at Guelph with a load of oats. sold at 27½ cents. he called by Pipes Mill and brought home Willie's wheat grist, also Robt. Jestins. Willie's was 14 Bu. & 5 lbs. 8 Sunday Another snowy day. the snow is considered to be fully 14 or 15 inches on the level now. the girls & Willie drove to Everton this forenoon. Jeenie is unwell to day. they did not go down in the afternoon. Margaret & I visited the sick this evening. Robert Mc Williams and Barrie Mutrie over at Johny's. JANUARY 1888. 1893 9 Monday A very stormy day and quite an additional fall of snow, this evening it has become quite a bit colder again. I have been quite busy to day, shovelling snow, splitting wood and drawing it in to the house, putting up fixings for and hanging clothes lines. before night I hitched up Billie and drove over to Sam. Tovells and paid him $6.90 as interest on note. he wishes me to let the note lie over if I have any need for the money. I drove to Everton and Willie Loree made fresh holes in the hanging irons for the stair rail. I drove him up home and I drove across the side road home. I fixed on the stair rail this evening. the �flour received from Pipes Mill weighs 38 lbs to the Bushel. the young folks of Mc Williams commenced to drive to school this morning and Ewart gets a ride with them. {Margin} more snow. - choring at home - paid money - wheat grist from Pipes Mill. - driving now again to school. 10 Tuesday This has been what we think the coldest day of the season so far. the thermometer showed 22 below zero this morning and at noon it stood at 12 below. 14 at tea time and held on the same at evening. Ewart went to school with Mc Williams but came home with Willie who was down that way with the cutter. Ewart says a number of the scholars got frost bitten to day. I have heated the water for the pigs to day kept up the supply of split wood, and helped the other chores. the wind has been high and the snow is drifting some. the hens are thriving apparently through all the cold. I got 3 fresh laid eggs this morning when feeding the pigs and took them over to Barrie, poor Barrie does not gain strength very fast. Johny has been at home all day. {Margin} coldest day of the season so far. - 22 degrees below zero - hens laying 11 Wednesday An awfully cold night has passed, showing 25˚ below zero at about 5 oclock, at about 8 oclock it had risen 5 degrees. Willie & Ewart started after getting dinner early, to Erin Village. Ewart got his teeth fixed. Willie settled in full with Moses Hurren for his Boy's wages, taking 100 lbs of flour and some meat & cash. they drove round by Hillsburgh and their Uncle Thomas, and got the balance of note cashed at Dunbar's $24.50. I have been chore Boy to day, having all the stock to feed and look after up to the last as they were late in getting home. Maggie and Minnie have been visiting at Johny's this afternoon. Johny was at Everton this afternoon and found that Mary was unwell. Minnie and her Mother and I drove down in the evening and Minnie stayed while we came home. Mary was not as bad as we were led to think she might be. {Margin} extremely cold this morning which some what modified - Willie and Ewart away on a long drive to Erin and Hillsburgh - Dunbar's note paid $24.50. JANUARY 1888. 1893 12 Thursday Continues very cold but this has been a pleasant day although cold. Ewart went to school with Mc Williams' rig to day. Margaret and I drove over to Toltons to day and paid �a long talked of visit. we went over in the forenoon and had both dinner and tea with them. Maggie and her Mother visited at Robert Mc Williams this evening after we returned and, afterwards they walked up to see Barrie Mutrie while I drove down to Everton to bring Minnie home and get the mail. James Black and his wife were at Johny's this afternoon. James met what might have proved a very serious accident while hitching up to start home. in passing Johny's "Jan" mare she kicked out at Jim's horse it is supposed and struck him on the arm disabling it at the time. it is to be hoped it is not serious. {Margin} Ewart to school - paid a long and long talked of visit to Toltons - James Black kicked with Johny's Mare this evening. - went to Everton for Minnie 13 Friday Not quite so cold to day and rather fine this forenoon, became overcast afternoon. Ewart again to school to day with Mc Williams. Maggie, Minnie with their Mother and I hitched up the double team to the sleigh and drove up to Mc Kenzies after dinner. we saw threshing going on at Weatherstones as we were about passing there and stopt to enquire if any of the Mc Kenzies were there and found they were all there. we got Bella with us and John and his Mother followed on behind. Weatherston said he could get along without John which was lucky as they were visited by another neighbor as well as by us. - Mr & Mrs Bain - we had a very pleasant afternoon & drove home to find we had lost our bells. Willie drove up the cutter after ten oclock and found them near John's place. he went on to see the Baby and returned about 2 oclock A.M. 14 Saturday Another very cold day. I hurried through with my chores this morning and made ready to go to Guelph so as to catch the Bank before closing. I called at Mr Days to take him to Guelph on Smallhorn's account, if he was ready, but he was unwell. I was just in time for the Bank and took out the $25.00 that Heffernan paid on the note. they kept the discount, $24.85. I settles Rudd's Bill for house piping, got an axe and handle and other sundries. Alf. House rode home with me from Guelph. 15 Sunday Continues cold and frosty, the frost has got further into the turnip house than usual. the girls have been twice at Everton to day. Barrie Mutrie is improving some although very slowly. JANUARY 1888. 1893 �16 Monday A continuation of this long spell of cold and frost, the frost has got further into the turnip house than is very pleasant a good many of the turnips are frozen. Johny's cellar is letting the frost in rather much, although his turnip house is all right. I helped Johny & Willie away with their lambs this forenoon. Johny had 4 and Willie had 10 with our little one, we weighed them, Johny's 428, Willie's 1021. Johny sold his by the lump for 21 dollars, Willie's shrunk about 70 lbs, but Henry Duffield allowed Willie another quarter on the 100 because of Willie delivering in Guelph instead of Rockwood according to agreement. I have had the charge of both places on my hands to day, which with the work of wood &c has been rather much for me getting on comfortably with. 17 Tuesday Continues frosty and cold. Margaret & I started off for Rockwood this morning so as to catch the 10.52 train. Margaret intended staying at Stewarts until I returned from Georgetown but we found that Mrs Stewart had gone to Hillsburgh and she concluded to go on to Georgetown. we had a nice visit at Moores and returned on the 6 oclock P.M. train. I got a new note from Bennett for $118.00. I also paid Peter Laird Junr. $15.00 in full of account for the Bedroom set. the Pony is very lazy on the road at present, she was sick to night but she got over it in about an hours time. I paid Kate ten dollars ($10.00) that Willie sent down with me to pay on the cow. Walter & Mabel are both unwell, and James is not very well either. Joe is not strong and Kate not very either 18 Wednesday The frost and cold continues although not nearly so severe as some days in the past. the wood has become scarce with us and I drew up 3 loads to day. Willie went down the first time with me before dinner as the old track had got filled up and I had some shovelling to do at the gate ways. Willie took Mary home this afternoon and got Fred sharped all round at Willie Loree's. I had a very busy time this evening preparing wood for the stove and doing up my other chores. I intend going to Guelph tomorrow and am getting Johny's Jeenie. Minnie talks of going also to get a tooth pulled. she has suffered now quite a time from toothache. JANUARY 1888. 1893 19 Thursday �Weather somewhat moderated but yet quite winter like and cold. after feeding up the things, I got Johny's mare (Jeenie) and hitched her to our cutter and Minnie and I started for Guelph about ½ after nine. I put up at the "Victoria" and first went to Pringle's with Willies clock, then found the money had been paid in to the Bank by Heffernan and took it out. ($40.00) I then went with Minnie to Campbell the dentist and had her tooth taken out. he rubbed her face with his hands and before pulling which he considers secures painlessness - Minnie says she felt pain but not severe. we called on Mrs David Tolton and had dinner. I attended the meeting of S.W.F. institute. and heard several addresses and some discussion. Lessons learnt while judging prize farms - Hobson. an address on orchard Management - Caston. that took part in the discussion. McCrea, Whitelaw, Hill, Mah{??} Kennedy. {Margin} Guelph - we have heard to day that Mrs John Neustadt died last night at Eleven oclock. Just 12 hours after the operation took place. - Minnie had her tooth pulled to day. - took money from Bank. 20 Friday A very fine winter day. the cold has moderated perceptibly. I have had a very busy day, having had the charge of everything left to me. Willie went to a wood Bee for Colin Campbell in the afternoon, the girls and Ewart went to an entertainment at Hugh Blacks house which comes off this evening. the girls meet Ewart as he gets out of school. I paid Robert Mc Williams thirty five dollars on the 200 dollar note he holds against me, which makes now 95 paid on it, when I make it the 100 I am going to make a new note for the 100 and retire the old one. I helped Wm. to get Robert down stairs to his room. he is improving although still very feeble. Barrie Mutrie is improving very much now, he is able to take his usual walk with his crutches from this Bedroom to the big room. 21 Saturday A very beautiful, sunshiny day, the finest day for a very long time, the thermometer showed 15 or 16 above zero, and the change is very enjoyable. Margaret went to Guelph to day along with Lizzie they had Butter and eggs to the market, sold the (our) eggs at 23cts = 4½ doz. Lizzie got 19cts for Butter. they walked up to Mrs Sockets and saw Mrs Neustadt's remains. they appeared to be gratified by their visit, the funeral takes place tomorrow. I half soled my Boots and prepared my usual wood, also attended to some young pigs that I got from Robert Mc Williams that his sow refuses to nurse. 22 Sunday �Weather continues fine and the cold quite moderate. the girls were at Everton this forenoon and brought Maggie Mitchell up with them. Ewart drove them all down again in the evening. George & Mary paid us a visit to day. the Boys & I attended the funeral of Mrs Neustadt, leaving here about 2 oclock. P.M. and returning about 5 oclock. we met the cortege at Parkinsons. the burial was at the Centre burying ground. {Margin} Funeral of Mrs Neustadt - visitors JANUARY 1888. 1893 23 Monday A very fine day, little flurries of snow with gleams of sunshine, the snow has been very near the melting point. we are feeling releived that the iron grip of the steady frost is somewhat relaxed. the last of the little pigs that I have been trying to raise has died to day. we have an idea that they may have had their chances of life injured by the work of "black tooth". Johny has got started with his man this morning. they have taken in their straw stack and started at the swamp. Margaret & I drove to Everton this evening, we had tea at Marys and spent the evening there along with the 2 Mrs Abbott and Maggie Mitchell. I paid the taxes to Mrs Mc Kinnon $37.00. and settled my Bill with Alf. House. $2.95. he gave me back 20cts as I told him he was charging me 25cts more for putting on the shoes on the cutter than he bargained for, namely $2.00. Willie, Jeenie and the girls are visiting at Webbs this evening. I sent 3 dollars A.O.U.W. Asst & dues John Mc Kenzie & self. {Margin} moderate weather - young pigs from Robt. Mc Williams sow all dead to day - Johnys man came to him to day - settled with Alf House and paid taxes - visiting at Mary's - A.O.U.W. asst & dues Mc . & self 24 Tuesday Another very fine day, excepting that considerable snow fell on in the afternoon, the cold is now quite moderate. I drew up 3 loads of stove wood from the bush this afternoon the snow was falling fast part of the time, which made it rather a wet job. I was working in the shop awhile mending the single harness. Willie has been choring round fixing and cleaning out the pigs, his roan cow calved to day a nice heifer calf, she makes a great appearance for milk. Ewart, after doing up his chores went to Mimosa along with Willie & Jeenie this evening to the Patron Concert. Johny is away also he is one of the singers. Johny has been with his man in the swamp to day. Barrie has had �visitors from his old home neighborhood, he keeps better. {Margin} weather keeps mild - snowfall - mending harness - Willie's cow calved - concert at Mimosa 25 Wednesday Nice mild winter day, not very much sunshine however, I think I noticed the thermometer indicating 24 above zero. I have been working around at the chores and afterwards spent a long time in the shop sewing up the tugs of the light double harness which have long been badly ripped. Johny and his man are steady in the swamp. I bought a new axe and handle when in Guelph lately and Johny has it at work. I don't always get the cream of things although purchasing them. our hens are laying some now for quite a while. we get 4 & 5 generally a day and an odd time six. the girls were over seeing Barrie this evening. I did not get my accustomed visit to day paid to Barrie. I have just started to read the "Life of Hon. Alexr . Mc Kenzie." John Webb owns the Book and he offered me a reading. so far as I have got I feel much interested in the narrative. {Margin} mending harness - Johny and his man in the swamp - hens laying very fairly now. - started to read the Life of the Hon. Alexander Mc Kenzie JANUARY 1888. 1893 26 Thursday A very pleasant winter day. I was working in the shop this forenoon mending a single harness. After dinner I made ready and drove over to the Centre inn to the annual meeting of the Eramosa fire insurance company. they had just started to business when I arrived by red having read the auditors report. they had some discussion on the question of allowing insurance to the full amount of personal property in buildings, some contending that if offered a premium on burning, especially to tenants, the matter was left as lately arranged, to the full amount of loss. Elected as directors, Geo. Duffield, Arch. Johnston, David Rea, old Mr Armstrong retired. I drove Lizzie down to Crofts later this evening. they had word of Jeenie (Mrs Forrester) having met a serious accident by falling while carrying a kettle of boiling water and getting burned. Mrs Croft intends going to Oakville to morrow. {Margin} working in the shop - attended the Annual Meeting of Eramosa Insurance Company - drove Lizzie down to Crofts this evening - Joe Croft paid his note this evening - $36.00. 27 Friday �A little colder to day with east wind and indications of change, it is snowing this evening and blowing. I was again in the shop this forenoon putting heels on my Boots and sewing rippings. Willie being away at dinner time I had to do up the noon chores and, after dinner I went down with Johny to Talbots with his sow which was not required - to be hoped fortunately as she was taken there before - Willie was at Mc Kenzies at dinner time to day, they are all well and the Baby seems to be thriving nicely. Johny & his man are steadily working in the swamp. Willie was hunting help to day to enable him to do the same work. {Margin} mending my Boots - choring in Willie's absence - down to Talbot's with Johny 28 Saturday Misty and dissagreeable weather to day, the hoar frost hangs on to trees &c. in the evening there was quite a fall of rain. I went down to Robert Mc Williams to day and paid him the remaining five dollars on the note which reduced it to a hundred. I made out a new note for the Am't and dated it the 4th Jan. payable in a year. Margaret and I drove down to see little George Robertson who has been very sick this week from Conjestion & Bronchitis, he is now some better although still very unwell. {Margin} Heavy rain through the night and the snow was very much lessened Sunday morning 29 Sunday Finer to day, the girls have been twice at Everton to day. Ewart drove them down with the colt in the evening. Willie & Jeenie drove up to Mc Kenzies to day, and visited at Mimosa on their way home. Ewart & I had to do the chores. Margaret & I paid Barrie & his Mother a visit this evening {Margin} this forenoon it remained soft but it got colder afternoon JANUARY – FEBRUARY 1888. 1893 30 Monday Weather moderate & mild. hoar frost in the morning. we got the furnace going early this morning and on the boil by about nine oclock. Johny & Thom. Mc Dougal were on hand but Uncle Thomas did not come to hand till about ten oclock. Robert Jestin came along but, as we were waiting for Thomas they went up for his hog which he killed first, we had other 2 strung up before dinner, we got them all (7) hung up by about 3 oclock and I made ready and drove over to the Centre inn to the meeting of the Board of Health. we have a change of a member in the Reeve, Mr Fletcher, we had not much to do but �organize. {Margin} Furnace on early this morning - and we have had the help of Johny & Mc Dougal to help kill our pigs. Robt. Jestin also killed a big one - 1st meeting of Board of Health 31 Tuesday Somewhat stormy to day although not very cold, a dissagreeable east wind has prevailed all day. Willie and Robert Jestin took the pigs to Guelph. Robert had also 8 bags potatoes. Willie had 2 pigs, one weighed 150 lbs, the other 165. we had one 185 lbs. he got $8.50 per 100. Robert Jestin did not sell his Stag. all he was offered was $4.00 per 100 for it. Willie bought 2 small front quarters of beef he got it cheap $4.50 per 100, a young heifer from a Mr Wilson down at Shaw Station C.P.R. he brought us ½ a ton of coals. $3.25. a pair of long Boots for Ewart $1.50. I cut up our other 2 pigs. one weighed 172 the other 125 and salted them down. Johny borrowed a shoulder 24 lbs he also got a head 10 lbs. I have had to do up all the chores to day, as well as provide wood which had run entirely out. {Margin} Willie & Robert Jestin went to Guelph to day with the pork - bought beef. - also ½ ton coal. - Boots for Ewart - cut and salted pork to day. Feb. 1 Wednesday Rather a mild day, the customary hoar frost was present again this morning. towards evening it blew up colder after there had been perhaps a couple of hours snowing and blowing. I cut up our small quarter of beef and Margaret packed it away among snow in a box. it weighed 68 lbs. Willie paid me $6.70 being the balance out of the proceeds of the pig. $15.55. Maggie and her Mother and I drove over to Suttons this afternoon with Billie & cutter. Mr Sutton is very poorly he keeps his bed the most of the time. he is being very much enfeebled both in body & mind and is a great handful for Mrs Sutton who, though energetic and active for her age (70 years) can hardly be expected to have strength sufficient for the work. Mrs Mc Kenzie is now there and Annie Mc Kenzie from Guelph. Kate (Mrs Wm. Sutton) and the baby are both doing nicely, the baby is 2 weeks old to day I believe. in coming home we called at David Robertson. Eliza is now poorly from Grip, it is thought. the little Boy is getting better. {Margin} fixing up things this forenoon cut up the Beef and put away the coal. - visiting at Mark Sutton Senr this afternoon - Mr David Robertson sick. the Boy getting better. FEBRUARY 1888. 1893 �2 Thursday Rather colder to day, not so much that the frost is greater but that an east wind has been very raw and peircing. the wind drifted the snow very much through the night. I paid a visit to Robert Mc Williams this forenoon, he is improving now, although it has been very slow indeed in setting in. I spent awhile at the swamp where Johny and Thom. Mc Dougal are working. the snow is very deep down there and the lying timber (cedar) is so much covered by the snow as to increase the work of making it into cordwood very much. Willie has been about home the most of the day. I helped him cut up his beef, but the pig is too much frozen to cut up. it has turned out very stormy this evening {Margin} rather dissagreeable weather especially at night - cutting up meat. - down at the swamp where Johny is at work chopping - Johny has had quite a lot of visitors this evening. John Mutrie & wife, Arch. Johnston & Miss Johnston, Aggie Black & Maggie Scott. 3 Friday The wind has blown a hurricane to day and the snow has been driving before it till it is piled up in high drifts and through every cranny, the cold has not been great which was fortunate. I half soled a pair of Boots for R. J. Kerr. I charge 60cts for them, though there was a patch on the uppers & heel extra. Willie was helping Robt. Jestin break a colt this forenoon. I did up some of his chores. Johny & his man have been working in the Bush through all the storm. Ewart went to school along with Mc Williams they have the sleigh all the time, they say the roads are filling up badly. {Margin} very high wind which is piling up the snow into unsightly heaps. - Ewart to school. - at work through it. - Breaking R. Jestins colt. 4 Saturday The wind has gone down but, the cold has considerably increased since yesterday. the thermometer shows 7 or 8 below zero. I have been looking after the house wants in the matter of wood & water &c. and fixed up a blanket for Ewart to be used for the colt. I fixed on buckling straps and mended it up. Ewart has been helping at the chores and he and Willie have broken the road on the lane out to the line, quite a number have been out to day breaking the roads and shovelling snow. Willie drove down as far as David Robertsons. Eliza is still very poorly although a little better to day. Johny & his man have been cutting up the big pine logs down in the bush. {Margin} Colder again to day - �hands out shovelling snow and breaking the roads. - mending horse blanket and doing other chores. 5 Sunday Pretty cold but not quite so severe as yesterday, the roads having so lately been blocked up, the girls did not venture out this forenoon to Everton. Johny drove over Lizzie to Ospringe, this being Sacrament Sunday. I gave him my Letter for Meaford to mail. I enclosed a dollar in it to pay for the Globe. Margaret & I paid Robt. Mc Williams a visit this evening he is improving. Ewart & the girls drove to Everton this evening, also Willie. {Margin} no one out this forenoon - visiting Robt. McWilliams - the girl & Ewart to Everton this evening FEBRUARY 1888. 1893 6 Monday Quite a change in the weather from frost and cold to rain and thaw. it partook of the pancake thaw in the morning but it became softer and we had rain and thawing all day. there has not been any work of consequence going on to day either with Johny or here. the water was getting into our cellar from the leading pipe to the cistern chocking up with ice. I had quite a time liberating the water course and shovelling snow. Ewart went to school to day and we hardly liked to see him go as he has a cough & cold, but, of course, he rides with Mc Williams. I am writing a letter to Alex. Mc Gregor this evening, but, as all the rest are off to bed, I suppose I shall follow suit and finish up perhaps tomorrow. {Margin} A rainy day. - working at the water spouts - writing a letter to Alex. Mc Gregor. 7 Tuesday Froze up again and rather cold all day, dry however and pleasant. I have been choring around and trying to get things comfortable for our visitors, Barrie Mutrie & his Mother. I was fixing up the horse blanket that our colt tore up badly. the wood also got very low on account of the soft weather and rain. Johny brought over Barrie & his Mother after dinner in the sleigh, they spent a pleasant time with us, and Barrie did not seem to feel any bad effects from the exertion. it turned colder towards evening and Johny drove them over in Crofts Cutter. their young folks were visiting this afternoon. I mailed a letter to Alex. Mc Gregor and got the Monitor & a pamphlet from Alex. from Amherst, �illustrating the Town and giving an account of it. {Margin} Frost again. - visitors Barrie Mutrie and his Mother. - sent a letter to Alex Mc Gregor. - a pamphlet from Amherst. 8 Wednesday Rather cold and the wind increases the cold as it blows high and is drifting the snow up some. Maggie and Ruth Mc Williams have paid a visit to our folks to day. I have been at home all day, doing up our own chores and helping some at the Barn & stable chores. Johny was helping Albert Tolton to cut straw this afternoon and I went over at night and helped do up his work. Mrs Mutrie complains of a pain in her knee she first it felt it this forenoon and it has become very painful this evening. Eddie Abbott came along with Ewart from school this afternoon. there is no more school this week as the Teacher (Miss Mitchell) is going to attend the teachers Convention. {Margin} a cold day & the wind drifting the snow somewhat. - Ruth and Maggie Mc Williams pay a visit to day.- Eddie Abbott home with Ewart. - Teachers' Convention no school rest of the week. FEBRUARY 1888. 1893 9 Thursday Milder this morning and very pleasant outside although dull and threatning. we concluded as the chances for good weather were few that we had better go up to see the Mc Kenzies to day. Ewart & Eddie and the girls and their Mother and I started off in the sleigh with the Pony & her colt about ten oclock and arrived up there about noon. the roads on account of the late drifts were a little heavy in going up, the side roads are badly blocked but the upper one is open at John Reas, however we drove through Jam. Rea's farm to the other line in going up. we came home by way of the road in a blinding Snow Storm from the east which started about 2 oclock P.M. Bella & the Baby were well, the Baby grows splendidly but was very shy and made strange for awhile. John had just driven down to Everton mills and returned at about 4 oclock. he had dinner at Willies. Mother had to go down to Mary to night as she took sick. {Margin} mild this morning but an east wind brings up a huge snow storm afternoon - a sleigh load of us visited the Mc Kenzies - Mr and Mrs Mc Intosh visiting at Johnys this afternoon. 10 Friday There is to day quite an additional depth of snow to record and in places it is blown up into inconvenient piles. I drove the pony and cutter down our lane this afternoon to go to Everton for Mother and I had a very hard job to keep from upsetting. they shovelled it �out while I was away. Mary is better again. I was over at Johny's awhile this forenoon and saw Mr & Mrs Mc Intosh. they went away after dinner to Joe Crofts and took Mrs Mutrie with them. Mrs Mutrie's knee gives her some trouble and she is more concerned about it on account of the pain and swelling coming to it without any apparent Cause. I see by the papers that the snow is 4 feet deep on the level at Owen Sound and the report also says that 14 inches fell there in 24 hours. {Margin} more snow to record - shovelling roads &c - Johny's visitors away again - Mrs Mutrie also gone - reports of great depths of snow in places. 11 Saturday Very fine day and quite mild in the early part although getting colder towards evening. I drove Johny's team to Guelph taking Lizzie along with Margaret to the Market with Butter & Eggs. Lizzie had also 2 Bags dried apples which she sold to Fielding at 5¢ per lb. they sold the Butter & Eggs to Weatherstone the Baker at 22cts for Butter & 25cts for eggs. Johny drew out his wood with Frank and the Morton Mare. {Margin} fine drive to Guelph Market. 12 Sunday One of the finest days of the season. the sun shone out beautifully and the air was mild & fine. the girls went to meeting this forenoon. Ewart drove them there with Fred & the Cutter. he also drove them down in the evening. I remained at home all day. Willie & Jeeny were away the most of the day and I had to feed up at noon and at night. FEBRUARY 1888. 1893 13 Monday A very fine day, mild and pleasant. I have had to attend to the chores to day. both Johny & Willie have been at Henry Duffield's threshing all day. Johny had his team there and was one of the Machine Managers. I helped to up his chores this evening. I hitched up the pony and cutter and brought Barrie Mutrie over to day. he got over nicely and I took him back again in the evening he seemed to enjoy himself very well. 14 Tuesday Great fog and frost rind on every thing this morning which remained all forenoon on the trees, until rain began to fall about 2 oclock, the rain kept falling less or more till pretty �late at night. I hitched the Pony to the cutter and started off with Barrie Mutrie to Crofts at about one oclock arriving there about 2 oclock. we had not been long there when it began to rain. Johny and Willie have been drawing out the cedar cord wood this afternoon with 2 teams till they were both very wet. we thought it was getting cold enough to freeze this evening but at bed time it was raining on. 15 Wednesday Soft and rainy yet this morning but soon after day break the air got colder and frost was soon visible, every thing has been icy although the frost is by no means severe, it has been a very fine and pleasant day. I have had a very busy day. Johny has been threshing at Wm Barbers to day and he has engaged Ewart to see after his stock night & morning. I fixed them up at noon. I have also been doing some Boot mending, sewing up some seams on Johny Burnetts Boots. I also took to the mill 3 bags of chop this afternoon but could not wait, borrowed 70 lbs of Hortop, it was Johny's grist. Willie took a load of turnips to Rockwood for Robert Morton this afternoon. I brought up to Willie Theaker's the young lad he lately engaged. he has been unfortunate in getting ruptured and the doctors to day operated upon him. Dr Mc Cullough gave him his robe to wrap himself up in and I will try to get it down to him. FEBRUARY 1888. 1893 16 Thursday Frozen up again and it is very slippy getting round on the icy ground, it is not extra cold however. Johny is threshing to day again at Willie Barber's. Ewart does his work night and morning. Willie helped Robert Jestin kill his pigs this forenoon and in the afternoon he took down a grist of chop to Everton, he brought home his own grist and also brought home Johny's that I left yesterday. I have had the charge of the stock to day on account of Ewart having to do Johny's work, and Willie being away at Jestins. I forgot to send down to Dr Mc Cullough his robe that he gave us yesterday to wrap the young lad in he operated on. Johny & Lizzie are attending a select party at Willie Usherwood's to night . Johny does not appear to sympathize very much with his own freinds whom these creatures injured & wronged. 17 Friday Much colder than yesterday and the wind rising in the afternoon to a high pitch made it an extremely stormy afternoon. the roads are getting filled up with the drifting snow �which makes heavy travelling. as I unfortunately forgot to send down the Dr's robe with Willie yesterday, I had to hitch up and take it down to him this afternoon. I grudged hard to have to do so for no other purpose in the midst of so wild a storm, but, as I in a measure obligated myself to see it down to him in a reasonable time, I could not very well get out of it. I will try to be more careful in future in voluntarily obliging myself on such occasions, as my memory plays me false at times. Johny & Lizzie are off again to a "shin dig" to night at Joe Crofts. they must be kean for these things surely. I did not wonder at their desire to attend on this occasion, but last night they should have done without. {Margin} 8 below zero this morning 18 Saturday Not so stormy as yesterday and the temperature is more moderate. I sharped and set our crosscut saw this forenoon and split up a lot of stove wood, I hitched up the colt to the cutter and drove over to Wm Mc Phails for coal oil. I got 5 Galls at the old price 12½ cts per Gall. John Mc Kenzie and Bella drove down this afternoon, they are staying all night. the Baby makes strange which makes it somewhat unpleasant. we hope to see the weather remain good so as to let them home again. 19 Sunday Quite a drop in the temperature since last night the thermometer shows it colder this afternoon and the wind is rising and drifting the snow. it became so stormy as to make John Mc Kenzie afraid to start for home. he has got a cold and Bella prevailed on to stop all night they are now sorry to night they did not start off in the morning as it was neither so cold nor so stormy. the Baby is not nearly so troublesome to day, he is more reconciled to his company. FEBRUARY 1888. 1893 20 Monday A great drop in the temperature the thermometer showing 16 degrees below zero. it was also an awful night with wind through last night. we expect to hear of the roads being again blocked. John Mc Kenzie and Bella have been at their wits end to conclude on whether to go home or not. Johny made a start about ten oclock alone but, on learning that the town line was likely to be open he turned back and they all got dinner and made ready to start getting away at about ½ past one oclock. I fixed up a wind break and as the wind is from the north west Bella & the Baby sat with their backs to John on the �bottom of the sleigh. Willie & Jeenie goes to Mimosa in the cutter at same time. after returning home Willie says they had a terrible experience in getting across from the church to Mimosa but that they expected John would get through by way of Jamie Rea's without much trouble, we would like to hear how they got home and hope no harm befell them. 21 Tuesday A very cold morning, the thermometer showing 17 degrees below zero. the temperature however rose very much through the day and in the afternoon it had risen as much above as it had been below zero. we had also quite a fall of snow during the half of the afternoon. I have been doing quite a few chores to day among others I have put on four patches on the uppers on the shank of my Boots, they have been leaking for quite a while and making my feet cold and unpleasant. Willie took a grist of chop to Everton this afternoon, also took down the straw cutter and had a piece of steel put on the side of the mouth piece, where it had become much worn and rounded, we think he charges a little steep for the job. 75cts. he took it to Mr Hosking. 22 Wednesday Weather moderated and to day has been quite tolerable and enjoyable to the traveller. we had the company of Annie Mc Kenzie last night and to day I drove her up to her Brother John's. I promised some time ago to take her up. we found the roads very heavy but were not blocked so as to hinder us getting through, we drove through James Rae's place to the other line and took the fields from Weatherstone's gate to John's Barn, crossing the side line down in the hollow. we found the folks, with the baby, had suffered no harm in going home last Monday. Bella had fears on the road of the baby's feet being cold, but on arriving home it was found he was warm and comfortable as on unwrapping him he was happy & cheerful. we had about a five hours visit and returned after tea well satisfied. Colin Mc Millan has come to night to begin work for ½ a month at the rate of $10.00 per month. I filed our longest saw to day before going up to Mc Kenzies. FEBRUARY 1888. 1893 23 Thursday An awfully snowy day, not cold however, this is a wonderfully severe winter. I accompanied Willie & Colin to the bush and helped them to get the first tree, a big �maple, down, we had considerable trouble with it as the tree did not leave the stump after falling. before dinner I went up to Duffield's and borrowed their saw. after doing up the things I hitched up the colt, as the Pony cut herself yesterday, and I drove down to Everton for the mail, taking Annie Mc Kenzie to Usherwoods in the passing. on my way home I called at Webbs and got the bag of coal they owed us from last year. Willie and Colin hung well at the bush in the midst of that snow storm. I am nearly laid up to night from a lame back. George Black has sent a pamphlet containing a Sermon, "What we beleive And Why we beleive it". George's departure from Campbellism is very pronounced. {Margin} sent $2.00 for John Mc Kenzie's Ass'm't and my own A.O.U.W. also $1.50 for Releif - sent it by Wm Moore in open letter and paid him five cents. 24 Friday A very fine day, bright sunshine and not over cold. I have not been able to get around much especially in the forenoon. Johny has killed his pigs and, Willie & Colin have been helping also Henry Duffield and Robert Jestin. they finished up between 3 and 4 oclock, it being so late they did not go to the bush and instead went at shovelling and opening up our lane which has been blocked for some time. I did not venture to do much to day but, on account of Johny having so much on hand I went over after tea and cut up the three hogs he is keeping for himself. I took out all the fat and spare ribs, and took the bones out of the hams. {Margin} lame back to day 25 Saturday Another beautiful day. Johny and Lizzie went to Guelph to day with their pork. at home they weighed 170 each the 2 small ones, and the large sow (Blakeleys) 392 lbs. they nearly were as much at Guelph and he realized $8.40 for the 2 and $7.80 for the sow, per 100. Willie & Jeenie also went to town with Butter & eggs, 20 & 22 respectively. I have had to do up Johny's things at noon, and am not yet very able. Johny brought 2 barrells of coal for us $1.75. they report the roads as very heavy and terrible pitch holes in places. we have engaged a man named Kennedy to come and fix our Organ on Monday, he does it for $2.00. {Margin} Johny & Willies folks at Guelph to day. - Pork, eggs & Butter. Johny brought us ¼ ton or over of coal $1.75. 26 Sunday �A fine day. Ewart & and girls have been twice at Everton to day, he drove the colt there in the cutter as the Pony cut herself pretty bad the day I had her up to Mc Kenzies. I sent away a letter for mailing to Meaford. FEBRUARY 1888. 1893 27 Monday Continues fine. Willie cleaned up some stuff for chopping and went to Everton with it this forenoon. Colin Mc Millan and I went to the bush and we cut off 16 cuts on the same tree that they cut 13 off the but. Afternoon we all went down and we cut up a second smaller maple and a good deal of the balance of the first one, also split and piled a lot of it. the man, Mr Kennedy, fixed up the organ to day. he took from 11 oclock A.M. till after 6 P.M. to do it. Margaret and I took a drive after supper to see old Mr Loree who has been very poorly. he was a little better. 28 Tuesday very windy last night and considerable rain fell. threatened to be very soft and wet this morning but as the day wore on it improved a good deal. Willie and Johny started off along with Henry Duffield who had 2 steers and a sheep in his sleigh. the Boys had a steer each. Johny sold for $31.00. Willie for $33.50. Colin Mc Millan and I cut in the Bush from about 10.30 A.M. we helped them off with their cattle before going to the bush. we got along very well cutting wood this afternoon. they returned from Guelph in fair time, without any mishap, and did their business satisfactorily. 29 Wednesday March 1st Weather very fine, the sun shone out the forenoon so nicely as to make it very warm where we were working. it was somewhat gouly in the afternoon and considerable of a snow shower passed over. Willie did not come to the bush this forenoon as he felt used up. Colin and got along very well in the forenoon and Willie joined us in the afternoon. I saw along with Colin for the most part. Willie splits up and piles we have been helping to trim up some as it takes up quite a good part of the time to trim as they are so brushy. MARCH 1888. 1893 1 2 Thursday �A most beautiful day, the sun has shone out warmly although the wind has been frosty. Willie has helped Colin and I at the bush to day, we have cut among the beeches to day, and with the exception that they have been very brushy they cut and split very well. we think there is plenty cut for to fill the contract with Abbotts, and we intend starting in the swamp tomorrow if all is well. we have been driving the old mare to the bush which saves us a long walk. Ewart goes to the school steadily. Johny helped Henry Duffield to kill pigs to day. {Margin} we think we have enough cut of the hardwood to fill the contract to Abbotts - Johny helped Henry Duffield to kill pigs. 2 3 Friday A very moderate temperature to day, a little inclined to a slight snow fall at times, threatned rain in the morning but soon held up. Willie, Colin and I have all started to cut in the swamp. I put Johny's axe on the handle, it is one that went through the fire at Clunis & Pringles, it seems to hold a fair edge. I have been cutting principally by myself and got along very well. the snow is terribly deep in the swamp. it takes me to the breast in some places. we rigged up the old single sleigh to the shafts this afternoon the old Fanny mare cut up some with us in the morning and was nearly getting off on us by kicking over the shafts. it has been barely frosty enough to keep the snow from melting on a person while working among it. {Margin} Colin Mc Millan, Willie & I have all started to cut the tamarac timber in the Swamp for firewood - old mare cutting up. 3 4 Saturday Much colder to day, the frost has been quite a bit keaner than yesterday. the three of us have been again in the swamp to day, and I have again been working by myself while Willie & Colin have been working in a place further into the swamp. we measured from the line fence back 34 rods lest we might be infringing on Synnott's bush and we came to the conclusion we were all right as yet. Johny went to Guelph to day with a load of cedar wood. {Margin} Colin Mc Millan, Willie and I have been working in the swamp - Johny to Guelph to day with wood. 4 5 Sunday A fine day excepting that it was windy through the day. I felt so tired after such steady work in the bush last week that I kept the house all day. I read a good deal and wrote a letter to John Turney of 8 pages. Minnie stayed down after going to Everton forenoon and came home at night. Kitty Robertson paid us a visit. Came up with Maggie and �returned with her. {Margin} wrote a letter to John Turney. Kitty Robertson paid us a visit to day. MARCH 1888. 1893 5 6 Monday A fine day although a little cold and frosty. we have been working round home all day. Willie wanted to cut his corn to day and as Johny was away till 2 P.M. we had our hands full preparing for it, we had the horse power all to unbury out of the snow and fit up the cutter. I filed it all up before dinner giving it - the knives - a wider bevel. Johny drove over for Lizzie to Crofts her mother has been very ill all last week, her life almost despaired of. we cut up nearly all the corn but had a terrible job with it as it would not feed. {Margin} Colin and I engaged helping Willie to cut his corn. and in the first place remove the horse power from over bye. 6 7 Tuesday A very fine day. there was considerable frost through the night but after sunrise the temperature rose and it was warm all the rest of the day. the snow fell a good deal and the water was running off the buildings from the melting snow. the three of us were in the swamp all day, and it was rather warm work, and also rather wetting, the snow being so deep. Mr & Mrs John Webb paid us a visit this evening. they brought us ½ lb of Onion Seed for which I paid them $1.75. they got a pound from Steele in Toronto. {Margin} Colin Mc Millan, Willie & I were working in the swamp to day. - I paid $1.75 to John Webb for Onion Seed. 7 8 Wednesday Frostier last night and to day the snow has not been quite so wetting as yesterday. the three of us have been working in the swamp only that Willie did not do much in the afternoon on account of Grant Junr. the pump maker coming along and fixed the pump at the barn, he charged two dollars for it which, Willie considered an overcharge, as he had agreed to fix it without charge on a deal of a cistern pump. the latter to cost five dollars, or 25 pump logs - ten feet long - or 2 cts per foot, not altogether stipulating that they should all be the 10 feet long. but the number of feet must be provided. the new repairs provided for the barn pump were expected to be paid for. as we heard that Bessey Tolton was ill, as also Hanah and her Mother considerably under the weather, Margaret and I drove over there to night. we were pleased to find there was some �improvement, although Bessey had been very ill from inflammation of the inner ear. there was a great fuss going on on account of a lot of young folks congregated for making a raid on Richd Mc Williams folks. {Margin} Colin Mc Millan, Willie & I have been at the swamp - Grant the pump maker came and fixed the barn pump - Margaret and I hearing of sickness at Toltons drove over there this evening. MARCH 1888. 1893 8 9 Thursday A little frosty last night, but not enough to keep the snow from melting through the day. Colin and I were at the swamp this forenoon and we had some trouble with our rig on account of our hitching wire breaking. we had to leave it, while I rode the mare home at noon. Colin and I stayed up afternoon to help Willie to cut straw. Johny was to have been home to help him get things in order but as he was late in getting away to Crofts this forenoon, it was about 2 oclock before he returned. Robert Jestin and Henry Duffield also helped us, although between 3 and 4 oclock before we got fairly under way, we succeeded in getting quite a nice lot of straw cut. {Margin} Colin Mc Millan and I at the swamp this forenoon - we helped Willie to cut straw afternoon 9 10 Friday Another such day as yesterday the snow is going quite surely however every day and the bottom of the snow on the land is water logged. Colin and I were again at the swamp this forenoon and what I have recorded as happening to our rig was a mistake, as it was this morning it happened. Willie made quite a show of his bad temper this morning because I complained to him of getting our horse blanket torn to pieces by the colt being tied by him out in the shed yesterday with the blanket on him, when he ought to have known to take it off as this is the third time he - the colt - has done the same thing and I had to repair it twice. it is now, however, unmendable. I and Colin helped Johny to cut straw this afternoon as well as Willie. Thomy Webb, Thom Mc Doyal, Albert Tolton's wife and 2 little children were visiting this afternoon. they waited till nearly 2 this morning for him returning from Orton, but not coming all went to Bed. {Margin} Colin & I have again been at the Swamp this forenoon - helped at Johny's to cut straw this afternoon - Albert Tolton's wife & children visiting here this afternoon. 10 11 Saturday �Dull and softer this morning, the water is running pretty lively under the snow these times. Colin and I walked back this morning to the large elm tree at the lower corner of our sugar bush and we cut off 8 cuts off the but. I sharped and set the saw before going, as rain came on after dinner we did not return. his ½ month was in last night and I paid him five dollars to day. he would not charge for this forenoon. I drove him and Mary, who was up here since yesterday, home to night midst a pelting rain, in coming home again, Robert Jestin and another young man riding with me on the bad roads caused the harness to break in a pitch hole making trouble and nearly an hour's delay. {Margin} Colin & I started to cut a large elm tree this forenoon at the sugar bush - paid him $5.00 for ½ months wages - break down with the colt and cutter 11 12 Sunday Weather yet partakes of the soft and humid character it has lately assumed. Ewart drove the girls to meeting this forenoon and afterwards in the evening. Margaret & I went over to Toltons after dinner and stayed till after supper. their best mare died to day. she has been ailing a number of days and they have had the farrier but she is gone. {Margin} visit to Toltons to day, they lost a horse to day. MARCH 1888. 1893 12 13 Monday A slight frost and continued colder weather through the day has checked the great wasting of the snow which has been going on for some days. the low places have been filling up with water. I helped Johny to clean up 10 bags of mixed grain for chopping this forenoon, and also helped him load up the circular saw frame that he takes over to John Mutrie's to night, he intends helping them to thresh tomorrow. I wrote a letter to Auntie Kate to day and enclosed twelve dollars that Willie sends her to pay the balance of the price of the cow he bought of her. I mailed it this evening and registered it also mailing a letter to Mrs Peavoy at same time that I wrote to day. {Margin} a little colder which has stopped to some extent the great thaw. - Johny away at John Mutries threshing - sent 12 dollars to Kate Moore - sent letter to Mrs A. S. Peavoy. 13 14 Tuesday Very foggy this morning and quite a frost rhine there was quite a heavy shower of rain & icy hail before daylight this morning, and this forenoon kept very dull and uncertain looking, the afternoon was a little brighter and less damp. Colin Mc Millan and I finished �cutting the large elm tree that we started on last Saturday. I think there were 35 or 37. 20 inch blocks to the first heavy limb, & we cut them all to day excepting the 8 but cuts that was cut on Saturday, we split it all up to the 12 but cuts. Willie took down 2 loads of stove wood to Everton, the sleigh broke through considerably the first load but I think he put on too heavy a load. Margaret is called down to Willie Peavoys to day. {Margin} very foggy and colder - Colin Mc Millan and I have cut stove wood in the Bush - Willie has drawn 2 loads of wood to Abbotts Everton. 14 15 Wednesday Frosty and colder which has hardened the roads considerably. the sleighing and general getting around has very much improved. I have not done a great deal to day. I think I must have got a cold working out in the damp yesterday. Willie's (Dunbar) sow pigged 11 pigs last night. she lost 2 of them this morning. Joseph Mc Intosh and a comrade, named James Harrison, came here to night. Harrison is bying horses and intends looking around tomorrow. Willie took 2 loads of wood down to Abbotts. {Margin} Mrs Wm Peavoy had a son yesterday. improvement in the state of the roads &c. - Joseph Mc Intosh and a companion paid us a visit - Joe stays. 15 16 Thursday A fine day, the roads are now getting quite good. Joseph Mc Intosh and his freind Harrison are off to day looking up horses, Willie accompanied them over to James Hyndmans and they bought a mare from him for $120.00. Thomas Tolton's folks have been sawing with the machine to day & Arch. Stevens, who was there, met a serious accident by being knocked over by a party sleigh riding on a hill, it is not known how badly he is hurt. Johny has been to Guelph to day with a load of wood. Mr & Mrs John Mutrie paid us a visit this evening. Joe sung some to help entertain, we have just been hearing that Wm Farrish has become insolvent. {Margin} Willie went to Hyndmans and Joe and his freind, Harrison, bought a Mare. John Mutrie & wife visiting. 16 17 Friday The weather continues fine. frosty at nights and the roads are now in fine condition. Johny went to Guelph again to day with a load of wood. he tells me he got measured what he has in - six cords and a quarter - they are waiting till another season for the rest. the roads are very bare of snow near Guelph and makes very tough pulling for the horses. Willie took a load of wood to Abbotts and 9 bags grain to chop. I also after �helping him load up, drove over to the Talbot neighborhood and canvassed some for the Smallhorn fund. the Mitchells would not give anything. got the promise of some from Johny Loree and Alton. I was glad to learn that the deed is made and all settled. it is conveyed in fee simple to the 4 trustees, myself, H. Hortop, Dan Talbot & Mr Woodyat. {Margin} Johny at Guelph to day. - I have canvassed some for Smallhorn fund to day. & have learned the business is all done excepting to raise some more money. 17 18 Saturday Very beautiful day, the sun has shone out clear and warm, there is considerable frost at night however. I helped Johny to load up a load of turnips to take to Rockwood. there were 49 bushels & odd lbs. Willie took down a load of wood in the forenoon and after dinner he loaded up a load of turnips for Thomy Webb, they were stopped however by a telegram and Willie took down another load of wood to Abbotts. Maggie & Minnie and Joe Mc Intosh & Ewart drove up in two cutters to Mc Kenzies, (with Pony & Fred) they had a very fine day but complain of the state of the roads up that way. {Margin} Johny took a load of turnips to Rockwood - Willie took 2 loads of wood to Abbotts. 18 19 Sunday A wintry day, although somewhat mild. Ewart drove the girls to Everton this forenoon with Fred & cutter, they also went down again at night and Joe accompanied them. Margaret and I spent a while of the evening at Richd . Mc Williams. Johny & Lizzie were also there as well as Robert Mc Williams & Miss Paterson. {Margin} Joe and the girls to meeting - visiting. MARCH 1888. 1893 19 20 Monday Frosty last night but became mild and threatning looking through the day and, later on snow began to fall, which turned to rain. Willie and I hauled 4 loads of the tamarac poles out of the swamp this afternoon, he took a load of wood to Abbotts at Everton finishing up the contract with, he thinks, a little to spare. Joe & Margaret have been away visiting to day at David Robertsons and Joseph Hindley's. Mr Dunbar came over to see me about the new arrangements in connection with the Riley Society which takes effect on the 1st of April. we went over together to Erin, and Mr Wood could throw very little light on the matter. he promised however, to look into it and report immediately. I returned by way of Dunbars having left our Pony there, while Mr Dunbar drove one of his horses �over to Erin. about 3 oclock A. M. before retiring to bed. {Margin} Snow - hauling tamarac poles out of the swamp to home. - Mr Dunbar and I drove over to Erin to night 20 21 Tuesday Rain last night and, this has been a very soft day on the snow. the snow has wasted a great deal but, the air being cool kept the snow intact longer than it would otherwise have been. Joe an Margaret have been visiting to day at Millers and from that to Everton where they spent some time with Abbotts as well as with Mary. Willie and I have been drawing home tamarac poles for sawing with the circular saw. we drew up 2 loads before dinner and 5 afternoon, making 7 to day, and 11 loads in all so far. I drew up a load of dry stove wood before starting at the swamp this morning. Jeenie had Billie and the cutter away to Mimosa to day and we worked old Frank with the Morton Mare to day. received a Letter from Brother Alex to day {Margin} old James Kilgour died last night at Guelph. - Joe and Margaret visiting to day. - drew home 7 loads tamarac poles. 21 22 Wednesday Considerable frost last night which dried up the ground and checked the flow of water that set in from yesterday's thaw. Willie and I finished drawing the poles out of the swamp, excepting some cedar, there were 4 loads, making 15 loads in all. Willie cut down some to make a full load the last time while I drew up and disposed of the 15th load. Joe is moving round and talks of going home tomorrow. he thinks however he may remain over so as to attend the funeral of James Kilgour. Joe and I helped Willie to clean up a grist which he intends taking to Birge's Mill tomorrow. 10 Bags chop (oats) and 6 Bags wheat. {Margin} finished drawing the tamarac poles. - 15 loads - Joe Mc Intosh and I attended the funeral of James Kilgour - Willie drove over to Birges Mill MARCH 1888. 1893 22 23 Thursday A fine day. the snow is leaving very fast although there is now some check to the terrible flow of water we experienced some days ago. it is a good thing it is so as much damage might have resulted had there not been these repeated checks. Willie went to Birge's Mill to day with the grist he prepared yesterday. Joe and I went to meet the funeral of James Kilgour, which we understood was to leave Guelph at 11 a.m. we left here somewhere about one oclock and drove over nearly to Charles Sockett's gate �before meeting them. there was only a fair attendance at the funeral. John told me his father was taken off without a moments warning through heart failure. I sent away a letter to W.S. Duncan, Mrs Smallhorn's brother asking assistance to pay their house. got 50¢ worth sugar at Forester's. got the mail home with us 23 24 Friday A very fine day. Johny and Willie took each a load of turnips to Rockwood for Tho. Webb, this forenoon. I had to hustle round this forenoon to do up the chores so as to go myself and allow Willie to go to Cook's Sale afternoon. I was showing Johny's bull to a young man who wished to buy. young James Benham a Luther. I had also some trouble with a calf of Johny's. I got Henry Duffield to come and look at it. Robert Mc Williams and I operated on it, it had no natural passage from the bowels and we cut an opening but do not expect it will live, it is a pity as it is a nice well developed calf. I went to the sale with Henry Duffield, thinking to get a set of single harness. they went too dear however. I got a shovel, rake and hoe for 15$4¢. returned home by getting a ride to Willie Loree's place with Ed. Tovell and walked across the fields and getting my feet very badly wet. 24 25 Saturday Froze up again last night and thereby checking the rising floods again. the snow which was so deep has gone off in a fine easy manner after all. Mr Dunbar and I took a drive down to Rockwood this forenoon to see about getting Margaret & Mrs Dunbar to join on with the Releif Circle that is likely to be formed at Rockwood. Mr Iness the agent, was at Toronto, and we could do but little about it. we called at Crofts and had our dinner, and saw Barrie and his Mother, Mrs Mutrie is still in bed, although improving. 25 26 Sunday A very fine day, fine sunshine & the nights are beautiful as well. clear moonlight. the girls drove the Pony to Everton to day. the pony's foot is still unhealed up yet. they did not go to Everton in the evening but visited at Mc Williams, and Margaret and I visited at Henry Duffields. MARCH 1888. 1893 26 27 Monday �A very beautiful day. clear sunshine and mild. the snow is going very fast. I helped Willie to clean up some grain to take to mill to chop. he was in a hurry to get away this morning so as to get back in time to attend a sawing bee at Richd Mc Williams. I put off some time with a gentleman from Georgetown wanting to buy up a car load of apples. his name is Arnold, his address is at the end of this book. he thinks he may yet do business through me. I hitched up Billie to the cutter and drove down to Everton this afternoon expecting to meet a young lad from Guelph who engaged with Willie. they sent a card he is not coming. Dr Dryden examined Minnie, he says she needs some building up and is to bring up a bottle of Scott's Emulsion, for 80¢ (wholesale price) next Wednesday. got word to night of the death of Mrs Robt. Greire. {Margin} Grist Mill. - Sawing Bee. - Man from Georgetown looking after apples - a drive to Everton - Death of Mrs Robt. Greire Luther. 27 28 Tuesday Weather much as usual, very fine and beautiful through the day although cold and frosty at night. the snow drifts are so hard in the morning as to bear up a team and load over them. Willie and I took out the last of the poles out of the swamp (cedar) for fence stakes, we also took up 2 loads of tops for cutting with the circular saw. I finished splitting the elm tree cuts, and afterwards we went with Johny to the swamp and helped him awhile to cut some poles for sawing with the circular saw. his own swamp is flooded and he wants some timber to cut when we get all ready. Ewart is staying over night at Everton. my watch was pulled out of my pocket to day while handling a pole in the swamp and thrown quite a piece away. it is going yet however. {Margin} drawing poles out of the swamp also 2 loads of tops from Bush. - accident to my watch - Johny has started to cut poles in our swamp. 28 29 Wednesday Frosty at night but very fine through the day. Robert Jestin has a sawing bee to day and both Johny & Willie are at it. I drove over to Henry Dunbars this forenoon and got 14 Bushels of goose wheat. I helped clean it up and it was between 3 & 4 oclock before I got back home. the roads are not very good. the bare spots making heavy drawing. I paid 56¢ per Bushel for it, making $7.85. I paid him the balance $3.85, having paid him before $4.00. after returning home I started to ½ sole a pair of boots for Johny. had to leave them when getting one done as neither Ewart nor Willie were attending to the stock. Ewart is remaining again to night at Everton. {Margin} Sawing Bee at Robt. �Jestins. Johny & Willie at it. - got 14 Bus. goose wheat at Henry Dunbars - mending Johny's Boots. Ewart at Everton these 2 nights MARCH - APRIL 1888. 1893 20 30 Thursday Quite a fall of snow last night, and the wind howled and blew a hurricane, this however has been a mild and thawing day and all the snow that fell was all gone shortly after dinner time. I have been working in the shoe shop a part of the day, half soled and otherwise repaired a boot for Willie, and also half soled and partly heeled a Boot for Johny, the other I did yesterday. I have been choring some around also. Johny has been cutting in the swamp this afternoon. George Mc Williams has helped him. Willie has been drawing home some wood from the bush, one of stove wood, the other is logs to cut with the crosscut. Johny's calf died to day. it is wonderful it lived so long under the circumstances. {Margin} shoe mending to day. - Johny and George Mc Williams cutting poles at swamp. - Willie drawing wood from bush. - calf died to day. 30 31 Friday A very fine day. the snow suffers through the day, although a little frost at night that generally prevails, keeps it lingering some longer. Johny has drawn 3 loads of poles home this forenoon from the swamp. he fears the swamp and roads are about to break up and prevent him from getting enough home. Ewart and I drew up a couple of loads of stove wood from bush. the 1st one (Ewart brought) was the elm that I cut in the northwest corner of the bush. Willie attended Thomas Webb's sawing bee all day. Johny did so this afternoon. Margaret and I visited John Webb's folks this evening. Mrs Webb was upset out of the cutter about a week ago and got hurt, she is not well yet although some better than she was. 31 April 1st Saturday This morning opened up rather unpromisingly, it was rather dull and threatning looking and rain fell for quite a while. it cleared up however and the day turned out not so bad after all. Lizzie accompanied the Mc Williams to Guelph. they got 20¢ for butter, 14¢ for eggs. I have not been well to day, pains in back, chest & head. La Grippe symptoms. I put on a heel & sewed a hole in Alfred Duffield's Boot. also ½ soled Ewarts Boots, also fixed up our single harness some. �April 1 2 Sunday Weather getting softer, and as this is now fairly into April it is time that we had such weather as will clear away all the snow and bring us spring. it is only within this last few days that the runners have ceased to slide and altogether to resort to the wheels again. Minnie & Maggie drove the Pony to meeting this forenoon, they did not go out afternoon. APRIL 1888. 1893 2 3 Monday Very grey and lowering the most of the day. there was some frost last night and Johny took advantage of it to draw up 2 or 3 loads of poles from the swamp. Ewart is home from school on account of this being a holiday and he helped Johny. I am still under the weather but some better than yesterday. I did not get out of bed yesterday till noon. I finished writing a letter for Bro. Alex. Meaford, and drove down this evening and mailed it. there are yet great banks of snow on the Guelph road and driving with loads on the waggon is not over safe. I called to see Mary and had tea with her. Jamie Abbott came up home with me. he wants an axle and pair of wheels to rig up a hand cart, that he may use it for drawing chips and other truck. Johny & Willie attended Robert Morton's Sawing Bee. Johny afternoon, Willie all day. 3 4 Tuesday Very high wind to day, and rather cold too, the wind blows from the N. West. our bay window met an accident in having something blown against it and breaking a pane of glass 28 x 16. Ewart drove down a grist of chop to the mill for Johny to day. it was well on in the afternoon before he returned home. Jamie Abbott was made happy be me giving him the 2 front wheels of old Mc Intosh Buggie, and the axle, he is making up a hand cart. Johny & Willie attended a sawing bee at Albert Toltons. 4 5 Wednesday The wind has fallen and there has been considerable frost last night. this is fair day at Guelph and quite a number of the neighbours are away to it. I sent to Guelph with Richd Mc Williams for a pane of glass for our bay window. he brought it safely. 1 lb putty and the glass cost 27¢. Johny drove over this forenoon to John Mutries for the Circular Saw, he took our old heavy waggon and bottom of hay rack. Willie had quite a number of �hands at a sawing bee this afternoon. I have been attending to his chores the while. I also drove Minnie down about 3 oclock to see Dr Dryden at Heffernans. the Dr thinks Minnie is not in a very good state of health and we will have to see that she takes exercise when the weather gets fine. APRIL 1888. 1893 5 6 Thursday Quite hard frost last night the ground is quite hard this morning. Robert Jestin and Willie went to Rockwood this forenoon for empty apple barrells. Robert brought 30 and Willie 14. I helped Johny cut and bring up a load of poles from his swamp this forenoon as Willie was late in getting back from Rockwood I had to attend to his chores at noon. his brother in law James Campbell clipped his old mare this afternoon, the mare has been rather unwell these few days back from Diahrea. I drove to Everton this evening for the mail. a cold, easterly wind blows this evening. I hear Dr Mc Guire of Guelph has become insane and taken to the Toronto Asylum. 6 7 Friday Very high wind last night and and rain which has frozen as it fell, everything this morning is covered with ice. the apple packers came along from Robt. Jestins this morning and got fairly started to pack in Johny's barn when Willie suggested driving them up to Mrs Cawthra's to pack what she had, as the ice made slipping for the sleigh. they packed 5 Barrells for her and 3 for John Reid and after returning they finished packing about ten Barrells in Johnys barn. one of the men is stopping at Willies and the other two at Johny's. Willie's black sow (Mc Kenzies) pigged 8 pigs to day, while he was at Dublin to day. Minnie is not well to day, the fever is too high. 104. 7 8 Saturday Extremely high wind all day, which seems to be taking away the snow very fast, the last of the snow. the apple packers packed 3 Barrells for Willie this morning. there was some over but not enough of good to make out another barrell. they drove over to Robt. Kerr's. I half soled a pair of Boots for Thom. Mac's boy, and repaired a pair for Mrs Mac, in all 50¢. Willie went to mill to day with a grist of chop. Minnie is a little better to day. 8 9 Sunday �A very fine day. sunshine and mild. Minnie & Maggie went to meeting this forenoon. Ewart drove Maggie down at night. John Mc Kenzie and Bella drove down to day. John returned in the evening, but Bella and Baby remains for a few days. the baby is thriving & growing nicely. Minnie is a little better to day. APRIL 1888. 1893 9 10 Monday A very fine day. Some frost last night and the Boys moved over the horse power from the other barn before the ground got too soft. Willie's team brought it over on the sleigh. a pretty good pull on the bare ground. we set the machine ready for starting tomorrow morning to cut with circular saw. we expect John Mutrie along in the morning early as he has not come to night. I drove down Minnie to see Dr. Dryden at Heffernans. Minnie is not doing very well. she is too much fevered and she does not stand a very good exam. in the chest. 10 11 Tuesday Another very fine day. we got a pretty fair start at the cutting this morning some little time before 8, and finished up shortly after 11. there was 15 or 16 loads of poles &c. I think 20 loads would keep the machine very busy for a good forenoon and it would require then to be well handled and attended. we had 10 hands all told. Ewart & I, Johny & Willie, George Loree, Thomy Webb, Robt. Jestin, Robt. Morton, Dan. Tolton, John Mutrie. I drove at both Johny's and here. after dinner we moved the machine over to Johny's and we cut all his stuff in 2 hours. Johny kept the hands afterwards to split all he could till night. John Mutrie would not make any charge for our cutting and we should remember him some way. 11 12 Wednesday Rather a showery day. it looked gloomy and dull in the morning and it rained a while before dinner. we had different other showers but it did not settle down to a wet day. Johny took the 13 barrells of apples to Rockwood after getting early dinner. he started away in the midst of rain but it did not hold on long. John Campbell also took down 8 barrells. and after returning home about 6 oclock, he sold their little grey mare for sixty dollars, cash, to Sam. Tovell, who paid us a visit and waited for him. he took the mare home with him. I settled up with Henry Duffield this evening by paying him $1.35. his �acc't. was Beef $1.60, fence wire 50¢ - days work of George 75¢ = $2.85. my acc't. shoe mending $1.50. leaving me the above to pay. APRIL 1888. 1893 12 13 Thursday Weather pretty fair although not at all spring like. I helped Willie to clean up a load of chop for the mill which he took down after dinner. James Mc Dermott and Mr Brownridge came along to day while Willie was away. Brownridge was collecting for the horse service, Mc Lean had not taken note of the amount he agreed to take for the Pony & Willie's mare, but Mr Brownridge took my word for it and accepted the price agreed upon - $6.00 each, which I paid him. when Willie returned home he said that was the correct amount. they went over to see Johny. his book did not show that Johny had paid $5.00 at the time. he also did not dispute that. 13 14 Friday A very dull day and a very cold east wind has prevailed all day. Johny has made a start at the plow for the first to day. others of the neighbours have been at it all week. Thomy Webb I think has plowed all week. I mended Bella's shoes this forenoon, and helped Johny to clean up a grist of 8 bags of chop. Willie & Jeenie drove to Guelph after dinner. he took a bag of apples and sold it for 50¢. Mr Brownridge was round collecting yesterday (of which I have noted) Willie bought Clover & Timothy Seed for himself & Johny. red clover $4.50 Alsike $7.50. ½ & ½. Timothy $2.75. I had hard work to do up all Willie's chores and after dinner I took Johny's grist to the mill & waited till it was done and brought it home. 14 15 Saturday Quite a wintry appearance this morning snow has fallen to the depth of fully 4 inches and it kept fairly well the most of the day in these parts. Johny (& Lizzie) went to Guelph to day with the mare and buggie, they took our case of eggs which only lacked 8 eggs of being full. they made a mistake in the selling of them in stating the quantity to be 24½ dozen. they sold to Martin of the "Wellington" and we hope to get it rectified. Ewart hauled up 2 loads of stove wood from the bush while I split and prepared it for loading. Willie went to Joe Hindley's and got his seed peas - he pays 60¢ per Bushel. 6 Bags. Ewart & I did up Johny's chores. I have been hustling to get quite a number of home chores in shape to day. �15 Sunday {William did not correct date. It should be 16 Sunday} A very fine day. the snow is melting fast to day and the roads they say are very soft and heavy to travel on. John Mc Kenzie drove down to day, and Bella and the baby went off home with him after tea. the girls went to meeting this forenoon. we will all miss the baby very much he is so good and so interesting APRIL 1888. 1893 1617 Monday Dull and cool all day except that it was some brighter Afternoon, not unpleasant although the cool north wind made it a bit chilly. Minnie and her Mother drove the Pony down to Heffernan's corner to see Dr. Dryden, we are all glad to find the doctor found Minnie considerably better. he says her lungs are much freer and there are general indications of betterness. we had a visit of Mrs Peavoy (John Harris). I sewed some rippings on her boots, gratis, also a halter shank for Willie. I drew over a load of turnips from Johny's which he gives us for our cows. he opened the pit this morning. John Mutrie taking away 2 loads. I helped Johny clean up about 10 bags of stuff to chop. he took it down to the mill and brought it home with him. Mrs John Abbott paid Margaret Six dollars the balance of the wood money, it is now all paid up $12.00. {Margin} Abbott's wood all paid 17 18 Tuesday A very fine day. the frost was severe last night and the ground was quite hard for a time. Johny & I sowed Willie's grass seed this forenoon on the fall wheat ground next the Sugar bush. Willie plowed for Johny. he intends plowing a day or two for Johny as his own sod is too wet. I uncovered Johny's turnip pit and loaded another load of turnips that Johny is giving us. I drew one in yesterday, and Willie drew his in this evening. Maggie & Minnie took a drive over to Toltons to day. the day is so fine they stayed rather late however. Willie is getting Thomas Rafferty's boy. Thomas brought him along this evening. Johny & Lizzie drove over to John Mutrie's this evening. Mrs Mutrie Senr & Barrie are both there and they are not at all well. 18 19 Wednesday A very drying day. I think one of the most drying of this spring but, a very cold east wind blows and there is the look of a storm impending, the sun is casting a hazy glare as it �goes down. Johny & Willie have both been plowing on Johny's sod and have the piece nearly done. I helped Johny to measure off the large field and find the centre where he intends building a fence and divide it in two, 52 rods in all. 26 rods in each field. first field behind his barn. I loaded a load of turnips for Johny this morning and Johny drew it in. I also loaded another in the evening but he did not draw it in. I had quite a job taking off the handle off my axe and wedging it on again straight. I also wrapt wire on handle near the head where it wears when splitting. this is the day that Farrish's Creditors meet at Guelph to arrange his affairs. APRIL 1888. 1893 19 20 Thursday A terrible storm of wind and rain, the rain freezes as it falls and everything outside is caked heavily with ice. the wind increased in strength as the day wore on until about 4 oclock P.M. when it seemed to abate a little. I drove to Everton for the mail this evening, it was still stormy but nothing to what prevailed a couple of hours before. the stage reached Everton while I was there (6 oclock). I notice a great deal of timber blown down in Robert & Dan Talbot's bush mostly, if not all, up by the roots. Johny unloaded the turnips I loaded for him last night. I was afraid to see him open his barn doors but it did not affect that side of the barn so much as the wind is from the east. Ewart did not go to school to day. 20 21 Friday The weather yet remains wintry although it has been soft enough to melt off the ice. the snow that fell last night on the ice does not get away in a hurry. I started to sew up the rippings on our robe and Geo. Loree coming along (after dinner) with his boots to half sole and heel. I did them for him, also put on a patch on the toe of one of Johny's boots. just as we were going to sit down to tea we got word of Albert Tolton's oldest child (Hyndman) being very ill, and in a very short time afterwards Dan Tolton brought us word of his death. Margaret went down with him. it is a very sudden taking away of the little fellow. Dr. Mc Cullough was called this morning and he did not seem to think his case serious although he found inflammation of the bowel (afterwards and Dr Dryden) he rapidly got worse from about 2 oclock P.M. and died about 6. he appeared to be in convulsions for the last two hours. 21 22 Saturday �Weather quite cold yet although we are again getting clear of the ice and snow, this of itself will be a great help in making the air warmer. I have had quite a job to day sewing up the rippings of the old robe. and before I got through with it, I had to go to Everton. I drove the colt in the buggie and got Willie Loree to reset his shoes all round. I sent a letter to Mr Wood and the two cards of A.O.U.W. for self & Jno Mc Kenzie. double ass'm't & dues - $5.00. also $1.50 for releif making in all $6.50. I did not mail it but gave it Wm Moore to carry & deliver it and gave him 5¢ - I had tea with Mary and shortly after the colt was done and I paid Loree 40¢ for it and came on home. I brought Margaret down to Albert Tolton's but she got home before I returned. 22 23 Sunday Continues cold and ungenial, really we are having a very late and backward spring. we all went down to the funeral. the girls and Lizzie coming back home with the pony & buggie. I rode over with Johny. Willie had Billie & cart. R. J. Kerr accompanied him over, and Ewart returned with him. Ewart being one of the pall bearers he rode over with the others with Emerson Tolton. there was quite a number at the funeral. a good many only going part of the way. Mr Baker spoke over at the meeting house, where we were warmed, it was very raw and cold. APRIL 1888. 1893 23 24 Monday Fine day. threatning rain this evening. I helped Willie to load up 3 logs of elm on the trucks. he had quite a job fixing in one of the reaches that had given out. (this, however was done later on when the logs spoken of was sawn up and provided a stick for the purpose) Willie after taking them to the mill waited and brought the lumber home with him. he means it for waggon bottoms. Albert Tolton is not out of trouble yet, his wife has taken ill to day and Dan. was sent up for Margaret to go down and help nurse her, her fever was up so high as to cause uneasiness to Dr. Mc Cullough and they thought it best to bring Dr. Dryden also. Minnie was down to the corner and saw Dr. Dryden, he says she continues to improve. {Margin} took elm logs to Mill - Mrs Albert Tolton very ill - Minnie down to see Dr. Dryden 24 25 Tuesday Fine day, although the temperature is very cold all the time, which does not dry up the ground very fast. spring weather is much needed now so as to bring on seeding, but we �have a late spring now whatever betides. John Mc Kenzie and Bella drove down here to day. John paid up his Cash Account to me. $9.50. which included this month's ass'm't & dues for A.O.U.W. John went down to Everton for a bag of flour. they started home after getting early tea, taking with them a barrell of hard wood ashes 2 bags apples and a pig he bought from Willie. {Margin} John Mc Kenzie and Bella visit us to day - John pays up all arrearages of A.O.U.W. to this month inclusive 25 26 Wednesday Rather high wind to day, but drying up the ground which, at the present time is much needed. it keeps cold however and there is very little signs of vegitation. I helped Willie this forenoon to cut up a fallen cherry tree in the bush into 12 feet saw logs, and we loaded them on the trucks and brought them up to the house before dinner. Willie took them down to the mill afternoon. I drove down to Hugh Black's this afternoon to see about the Usherwood embroglio. Mr Black thinks I am safe enough in allowing him to sue and that I would be allowed my account. Minnie and I had tea with Mrs Black. Hugh & his Brother John left while we were there, to help fix up the beams on their new addition at the meeting house. Minnie stays at Everton with Mary, and I called, while on my way home, to see old Mr Loree who is now very low. he was sitting on a chair when I went there and Shaw & Mrs Loree lifted him into Bed. {Margin} four cherry logs to mill to day. - Minnie & I drive down to Hugh Black's - called to see old Mr Loree. APRIL 1888. 1893 26 27 Thursday Another windy and cold day. I had quite a job this forenoon helping Maggie and her mother to take down the stove pipes and clean and set them up again. after dinner Robert Mc Williams and Mr Walker of {Uta} came along to pay us a visit. Mr Walker had just seen Nichol Rogers about 2 weeks ago. Nichol wished to be remembered to us all. I was sorry after they left the house to learn that Mr Walker - a son of the Robt. Walker Senr of my old acquaintance - was a Mormon, as if I had known, I would have had some conversation with him relative to his Sect. Ewart drove the colt to school to day and brought home the mail at night. a letter from Alex to night. {Margin} A Mormon visits us. - Death of old Mr George Loree this ev'g at 6 oclock. - cleaning and setting up stove pipes. 27 28 Friday �Weather continues cold and backward. I helped Willie to sort up his potatoes this forenoon. he laid away in the barn about 24 bushels for using & seed, and bagged up 6 bags which he took up to Orton and sold for 70¢ per bag. he bought 10 bushels english barley from Peter Mc Donald for chopping, price 40¢ per bushel. we got word to day of the death of old Mr Loree which took place last night at about six oclock. Margaret and I drove down in the evening to see them. while on the road down we were met by Emerson Tolton on his way up to get his Aunt to go down as Mary, Albert's wife, had taken worse again. on returning from Lorees Margaret remained there and I drove home alone. {Margin} sorting potatoes Willie took 6 Bags to Orton - Albert Tolton's wife taken ill again. - Margaret & I to see old Mr Loree. 28 29 Saturday Rather finer than what has generally prevailed we are anxiously looking for more genial weather, the season is extremely late in opening up. Willie took 7 bags of chop to the mill this forenoon, 4 barley, 3 peas. Ewart drove Lizzie to Guelph with "Jeen" & buggie. Willie & the girls & mother & I attended the funeral of old Mr Loree. I drove "Billie'" in our buggie with Maggie & her mother. Willie took the colt Fred & cart Minnie rode with him. 2 oclock was the time appointed to start but it was three when they started. there was a good gathering of people, 55 vehicles. they had Tovell's hearse from Guelph. Mr Baker spoke at the house before lifting. 4 grandsons were the pall bearers, Geo. Loree, 2 Perrins & 3 Jestins. I helped Johny in with the last of his turnips out of the pit. {Margin} Funeral of old Mr Loree. - Ewart drives Lizzie to Guelph to day. - Willie to Mill. - and Johny taking in turnips 29 30 Sunday Very fine this forenoon, we were in hopes the weather had taken the needed turn but, the cold & damp again set in in the afternoon. Ewart drove the girls down to Everton in the morning and, as it was raining at night we did not go for them. I wrote a letter to Alex. Mc Gregor to day. {Margin} Fine forenoon wet at night - girls stopping all night at Everton APRIL MAY 1888. 1893 30 May 1 Monday Threatning rain in the early part of the day and, rained pretty steadily and heavily in the afternoon. I drove down to Everton this morning and mailed a letter to Alex. Mc Gregor. �on our way home Maggie & I called at Loree's. I took some notes to assist me in drafting up an obituary for old Mr Loree on returning home I started to write, and after dinner drove Margaret down to Webbs to help them mix paint. at ½ past 3, I hitched up again and drove down to the corner for Minnie whence she had come to see Dr. Dryden. Mr & Mrs Loree drove up in the evening and I wrote up the obituary notice, and Shaw took it away with him. we had a very pleasant visit from them. May 1 2 Tuesday Somewhat dull to day, but there has been no rain the land is some drier. we are beginning to feel very uneasy on account of the lateness of the season, the Boys have sowed no grain at all yet, and Willie feels particularly anxious on account of having nine acres of sod to plow. Johny & I drove down to Usherwood's this forenoon and, I told him of the day's plowing he owed me and, he seemed to look on the matter kindly saying if he owed me for that, he was only too glad to pay for it, and agreed to let the one account stand against the other. Johny has been moving a fence and Willie splitting wood, forenoon in the bush. Margaret & I drove down to see Mrs Albert Tolton, she is improving. fat hogs are, we hear, 6½ a hundred now. 2 3 Wednesday A little warmer to day. the sun shone awhile in the morning and gave promise of being the finest day of the season so far, but it became overcast again and remained so all day. I drove Maggie & her mother to Guelph to day. we got the loan of Mr Webb's mare and drove her with our colt they went finely together. We had 46 dozen eggs and sold to Mr Weatherston for 9½¢. Maggie got a tooth pulled at Campbells 50¢ another tooth that may have to come out soon he agreed to pull for 25¢. Margaret bought stuff for a Summer coat. we bought a dress for Bella's Boy - Willie - $1.55. I got 50 lbs cut nails $1.50. pair Boots $2.15. watch glass 15¢. I took in $16.00 brought back $4.50. I saw about the cutting of the cherry lumber at Bell's, to be cut into inch and edged. Willie has worked on the land to day. there is not much doing on the land towards Guelph, it is a terribly late season. MAY 1888. 1893 3 4 Thursday �The weather does not yet take up so as to dry off the land for working. the Boys have both been sowing working. Johny gang plowing and Willie has sowed some mixed crop for the first sown on either place. Maggie and her mother have been papering the pantry the work of clearing everything out and placing them all back again took up a large percentage of the time. I helped them quite a while to cut paper and paste &c. Willie drove down to Everton afternoon to get the cherry lumber that Mr Hortop promised to have ready to day. he got dissapointed however, as the mill broke down yesterday. Colin Campbell drove to Guelph to day and I sent a message to Petrie but he failed to see him. {Margin} spring weather much needed - first sowing done to day. - papering pantry 4 5 Friday Weather dry but dull and not as drying as we would like. Johny has sowed some mixed seed on his turnip ground, we cut some straw and hay at Johny's this morning with the one team. Willie's Boy & Ewart & Johny & I comprised the party. Maggie & her Mother papered the hall and stair way to day. Ewart & I cut some branches off the apple trees in our front orchard with the cross cut, and along in the afternoon we hitched on the colt to Willie's Cart and drove down to Rockwood. we got some lime for whitewashing and saw John Innes re, the Releif Society, he sent in the Names of Mrs Dunbar & Margaret sometime ago. I applied to Eli Stout for Money for Alex' start in business. he promised to have it for us if required. 5 6 Saturday Continues dry but cold, a little improvement to what has been prevailing. Ewart and I have been working in the orchard pruning and cutting up the limbs of the apple trees. I helped to fix up the lounge by greying the springs &c. Maggie & her Mother covered it anew in the bottom & end, and, I think, made a good job of it. Willie has been plowing sod with the 3 horses. Johny has finished plowing his sod in upper field and commenced to cultivate with Rob. Mortons cultivator. 6 7 Sunday A very fine day, beautiful sunshine and warm. this, I think, has been the finest day of the season so far. Ewart drove the girls twice to Everton. I walked over to Tolton's, had dinner there. Bessie is again unwell from a sore throat. I walked over to Dunbar's but he �was at Ospringe. Margaret & I paid Mortons a visit after supper, but we had to take another before we returned. MAY 1888. 1893 7 8 A very fine day. the sun has shone out brightly all day, and it has been warm and drying. the land is getting in much better condition for working on and people being so far behind are very eager to make the best of it. Johny has cultivated his sod and made it ready for sowing his peas. I helped him clean them up to night. Willie has been plowing with the three horses again to day. he says he plowed 36 yds wide and 40 rods long (over an acre & half) I mended up a pair of shoes for Johny and also ½ soled and otherwise repaired Johny Rafferty's shoes, after getting done with those things I started the garden work, burning the rubbish and commenced to regulate the Rhubarb bed. Minnie was to see the Dr. to day, he says she is improving. 8 9 Tuesday Another very fine, warm, drying day. the sun has shone brightly and I was astonished to find the thermometor register 86 degrees, it was in the sun however and, not exposed to the cool wind. Johny has sowed all his peas in the sod patch and harrowed them and nearly completed the rolling. Willie has plowed all day. he sold his steer to Barbers at 5¼¢, to be delivered in June. he also sold his 8 white hogs at 6.20 per lb to be delivered on next Thursday. I have been digging the Rhubarb patch and planted 19 new eyes and 12 of the old. the women have been cleaning up the rooms to day. coal stove &c. I had a telegram to day from Alex. he wants the money at once. 9 10 Wednesday Another very warm day and very drying. the land is getting nice for working now. Johny helped me out with 9 loads of manure this forenoon. he brought his team and trucks, we are preparing for our onions and early potatoes also the garden patch. After dinner I helped Johny out with 4 loads of manure and spread it from the waggon. after getting through with Johny I spread the nine loads of dung and Willie started to plow it in. after Ewart had his tea he plowed the balance of the time and Willie took the old mare up to Jestins and brought down the hog rack. Willie is pretty well through with plowing the sod. both he & Johny are further behind than they care for. but the land has been so wet. �MAY 1888. 1893 10 11 Fine day, land drying fast. Willie took his hogs to Rockwood (8) weighing 1330 lbs he took $80.00 for them by being stumped to sell by the dollar, by weight he lost $2.40. they were a nice lot of nice little hogs. I hitched up the Pony with the "Netty" mare & finished plowing the balance of the land left by Ewart last night. Henry Duffield sold ten cattle to Barber's and delivered them to day, $450.00 - Richd Mc Williams also delivered 5 steers $350.00. I drove down for the mail this evening and hurried home and borrowed Duffield's harrows and Ewart harrowed over what we have plowed. James Mc Lean, insurance ag't called and renewed our insurance at Johny's. paid him a dollar fees, and gave premium note for $25.50, insurance for $1600.00. Mc Lean is staying all night. Willie paid me sixty dollars. {Margin} Willie delivered his hogs at Rockwood this forenoon. - Duffield and Mc Williams also took their fat cattle there. - Insurance. - Willie paid me sixty dollars. 11 12 Friday A very fine day, warm and summer like. I hitched up early this morning and Minnie accompanied me to Rockwood, staying at Stewarts while I attended to the business concerning Alex' remittance. I got $200.00 from Mr Eli Stout which he loans from this date for 2 years at 6 per cent per Annum. I gave my note for the amount and Johny is to join in the note. I procured a Bank draft from Mr Ross, of the Savings Bank, costing 63¢ and sent if off by Letter to Alex. I had dinner at David Toltons and called on Mr Waters and settled to take Willie's cattle to his pasture, he charges the same all round although the one is average and if they are much smaller than the average that are in, he will take it into consideration but, he wishes me to settle with him when the time comes. I returned to Rockwood on the 6 oclock train getting tea at Stewarts & then starting home with Minnie. the colt was nice at Stewarts. I went up on the 10 oclock train. Mrs Stewart has been very sick lately, Mr Stewart also. {Margin} Rockwood on Alex' business - Guelph on the train. - Mr & Mrs Stewart both unwell. - horse also - remittance to Alex. and note given for the am't - sent $250 to Alex. 12 13 Saturday Another very fine da,. very warm. I fixed up the onion ground this forenoon, took out a load of hen manure & ashes and top dressed. afterwards cultivated it in with the Gale �harrow and harrowed it over repeatedly with the common harrow, stoning it also before dinner time. we had Willie's team after Ewart finished some harrowing on the sod. Willie took a grist to Everton with the colt and his mother. I just started the onion bed and getting along nicely when a heavy rain came on. we then salted away our dried meat and cut all our early potatoes. {Margin} taking out hen manure on Onion Bed, and worked it up. - salted away our dried meat. - cut early potatoes - Willie took a grist to Everton. 13 14 Sunday heavy rain last night. A very fine day but rather mucky after the heavy rain. Margaret & I drove the colt & buggie to Rockwood and paid a visit to Stewarts, Mrs Stewart is some better, their horse worse. Mr Stewart himself continues poorly. we attended the funeral of Geo Stout who died on Friday morning. we left the procession and came home on reaching the gravel road. Maggie rode down to meeting with us. {Margin} Rockwood. Funeral of George Stout. - visit with Stewarts. MAY 1888. 1893 14 15 A very fine day and very warm. Maggie & her Mother and I have been busy sowing onion seed. I laid out and raked the ground ahead of them. we finished up the first bed next the house and got the second bed south well under way. the ground was rather baked on account of the wet and late Season and hard work to pulverize with the rake. After tea I hitched up the colt to the buggie and drove down to David Robertsons and got 200 raspberrie springers, they have grown to nice little bushes. Maggie went with me to Mortons and got some currant cuttings and gathered all on my way back. Willie has been sowing peas in the sod field behind the orchard. Johny has been working up and sowing the hill field by the road. {Margin} sowing onion seed. - Willie sowed peas in sod field. - Johny sowing hill field - got raspberries to plant. and currant cuttings. 15 16 Tuesday Great deal of rain last night and to day, we would liked to have planted out the Bushes and Cuttings but could not on account of the wet. Ewart took down the colt and Buggie to school and brought home 3 Bags & ½ stuff from the mill at night, taking 2 Bags mixed grain in the morning for Johny. �16 17 Wednesday Weather still unsettled, some rain to day pretty heavy in the morning. Ewart did not go to school this morning, he got cold yesterday he helped Willie to drive his cattle to the pasture they started to go to Water's pasture but, finding he could do as well, if not better, at Loree's, he put them in there. I helped the women to fix up our room to day, we lifted the carpet in the forenoon and put on all the papers afternoon, whitewashed the ceiling forenoon, we were all busy. Minnie & I cut and measured while Maggie and her mother put it on the wall. I sent a card to Mr Waters telling him that Willie does not take his cattle to the pasture. I also mailed a letter to Bro. Alex. Meaford. MAY 1888. 1893 17 18 Thursday Weather cleared up once more. we shook and cleaned the carpet this morning - and Maggie and her mother laid it down before dinner. Ewart and I planted out the raspberry slips and the currants and Margaret and I afterwards worked at cleaning the strawberries of the weeds, dandelion &c. 18 19 Friday Weather keeps dry and the ground is improving very much in condition for working. Willie called us up this morning on finding the pony in a very bad state, she had been trying to foal and failed the colt dead and from her own struggles and condition it seems doubtful whether she will get over the ordeal or not. Willie drove over to see Mr Ashley about her and returned before dinner, he sent medicine and directions how to treat her. 19 20 Saturday Weather fine, the ground is getting more fit to work on. I was up all night with the mare. she passed a fairly tolerable time, although giving evidence of some pain. she eats well but does not get up on her feet. I drove over to see Mr Ashley and he thinks since she eats so well, she may get around all right again. I paid Mr Wood $2.00 for John Mc Kenzie & self Ass'm'ts A.O.U.W. Maggie and her mother finished sowing the onions this forenoon. {Margin} Paid $2.00 A.O.U.W.Ass'm'ts 20 21 Sunday �Fine day. the pony passed a bad night in the past. Willie drove over for Ashley and as soon as he came he gave it as his opinion that she would not get better, he considered the injury to her back would take her off. he is staying all night and commenced experiments on the pony to meet any possibility of her getting better MAY 1888. 1893 21 22 Monday Very fine day and warm. I was sitting up all night with the pony. Mr Ashley and Mr Coffey were up also till after 12 oclock. I had a terrible night as she seemed to get very much worse and became terribly restless & uneasy. as soon as Mr Ashley got up, he said it would be better to to see her at rest, so we got Robert Jestin to shoot her - we all feel the loss of her more than attaches to our ordinary stock, on account of the years of faithful service she has given. I am terribly tired and worn out with want of sleep and hard tugging with her. Willie and I dug a grave for her & her colt in the field behind the Barn, and covered them up before dinner. I went to Everton and got 2 Bags Bran 70¢. Minnie went with me. 22 23 Tuesday Very warm this forenoon. and just a little before noon there came up a terrible thunder cloud accompanied with heavy wind & rain. I was sorting the potatoes in the turnip house and it became so dark that I could not see to work. the fences around have been badly thrown down and several barn roofs are blown off & wrecked, among them are Richd Symott's Barn, the old Barn of the late John Stewart, Wm Barbers &c. the Boys sold their hogs to be delivered next Monday at Rockwood. John Farries bought them for Scott. price $6.50. I feel a little better after a good sleep last night. Margaret & I drove over to Toltons after tea. Bella has been very ill, the doctor having been called twice. she is a little better to day although yet very poorly. she looks very bad but I hope she may soon take a turn to get better 23 24 Wednesday A very fine day although the air is cool, the grass has made considerable progress notwithstanding all the wet, cold and backward weather. I notice too that the early sown grain is well forward for the time it has been sown. Ewart & Minnie took a run up to Mc Kenzies to day. they are in their usual except that the baby is not very well. Willie finished seeding to day. at noon he ran the Gale Harrow over our early potatoe land, �and we planted them (2 bags). Johny finished plowing his rough peice over the creek and harrowed it. he has yet to sow it and has the beaver meadow peice to plow and sow besides. Maggie and her mother sowed the most of the garden seeds to day. Mr Webb brought us up some "pop corn" for planting MAY 1888. 1893 24 25 Thursday A fine day, a cool air but drying. Willie has been rolling and I was thinking the land is hard enough without making it any harder. Johny has finished sowing and harrowing the rough piece by the swamp and has been preparing the way for plowing the beaver meadow, he is late in getting through seeding but he is all alone and the chores takes up some of his time daily. I have been working around helping plant strawberries, cutting the lawn with the mower. I also sharped up the mower and drove down to Everton, taking Maggie to help Mary at some baking. I trimmed up and cut the grass at the grave plot and did not get along very well on account of a piece being lost off the mower. got a newpaper from Alex describing the store opening Fessant & Sunter. {Margin} rolling the land which I think too hard already - mowing lawn - and grave plot at Cemetery - planting strawberries 25 26 Friday A passibly fine day but not rapid growing weather on account of the cold air prevailing. I was choring round considerable to day. I went down awhile this morning to where Johny was preparing for plowing at the beaver meadow. he had just got finished with the bed of the old fence cleaning up and I helped him pick up the broken limbs. Johny did a remarkable large day's plowing. I helped Margaret finish up the planting of the strawberries, we have put in an additional seven rows to the old 6 rows. Minnie & I attended the funeral of Laughlan Currie it was appointed for the leaving of the house at 2 oclock but it was about 4 before they arrived at Everton where we met them. there was religious service before burial. {Margin} Johny starting in to clean up his last field for crop. - strawberry patch planting - Minnie & myself attended funeral of Laughlan Currie 26 27 Saturday Very dull this morning and threatned rain, although remaining dull, cold & cloudy all day it did not rain. Margaret & I drove to Guelph with the colt and our own buggie for the first �time in that way. we had 28 dozen eggs and Jeenie 18 dozen, sold to Arthur Duffield at 10½¢ per dozen = $4.83. also sold traded a bag of dried apples to Fielding at 4¢ per Bushel = $1.35. got the buggie fixed. cross bar on shaft renewed $ 75¢, straps 10¢ = 85¢. piece of lawn mower 10¢, bought present for coming wedding $2.00. Bird seed 25¢. Margaret paid out all her money for sundries, window curtains &c. Johny finished seeding. {Margin} Guelph with colt and our own buggie for first time - marketing & shopping - Johny finished seeding to day. 27 28 Sunday Cool air continues, dry and clearer than yesterday. I walked over to Toltons this forenoon. Bella is thought to be a little better although she neither looks nor feels well yet. I returned home soon after dinner. George & Mary paid us a visit this afternoon. Maggie & Minnie drove Fred alone to meeting this forenoon. Ewart accompanied them in the evening. {Margin} visited at Toltons this forenoon - girls at Everton Meeting MAY 1888. 1893 28 29 Monday Very fine weather although the air is cool. Johny & Willie loaded up their hogs this morning weighing them as they ran them into the wagon. Willie's 4 averaged about 160 each and Johny's 6 nearly the same. at Rockwood they shrunk about 16 lbs each. I helped them load up in the morning and get away. after they left I hitched up old Frank & Fanny to the plow and plowed the potatoe patch and corn patch over again. Johny returned earlier than Willie and attended Mc Lean's raising of a Barn. Willie remained longer in Rockwood to hear the court trials, Wm Hindley versus Geo. Cutting Junr . Geo. Coughlin & Rassmore, on bad rape seed. {Margin} Johny & Willie with pigs to Rockwood. - Barn raising - Court in Rockwood - plowing for ourselves. 29 30 Tuesday A beautiful day, bright sunshine but not nearly so hot as often prevails at this Season of the year, this Spring has been a cold one throughout. I have been choring round at a good many jobs to day, digging in the garden, harrowing the ground I plowed yesterday with Johny's team. helped Johny to bag up a load of potatoes and helped him at his mare, she foaled afternoon down the lane leading to the creek. she seems all right. Johny has had a long term of watching her (5 weeks). Johny Mc Kenzie & Bella was down awhile with us, he brought up a 100 of flour for which I paid him a dollar & ½. Mrs �John Webb, Eden, paid us a visit to day she rode up with the Coulson's of Eden, freinds of Mc Dermotts and went home again with them this evening. {Margin} Johny's mare foaled to day. - 100 lbs flour - Mrs J. Webb. Eden. on a visit - John Mc Kenzie & Bella visiting 30 31 Wednesday Fine weather and, somewhat warmer than has generally obtained, every thing is in good shape for growing provided the weather comes in warm and moist. the grass is making a good appearance and gives promise of a fine crop if it continues to go along as it has been doing. Willie has been preparing both waggons for drawing the manure and started at it afternoon. John Smallhorn got through with Robert Morton this forenoon, and came along to help for a couple of days. I have been choring around to day, gathering wood &c and fixing up the garden. Johny is fixing up ground in preparation for drawing out the manure with John Smallhorn's help when he is done with Willie. {Margin} started manure drawing this afternoon Johny Smallhorn helping - Garden fixing and other chores MAY JUNE 1888 1893 June 31 1 Thursday A very warm day. the weather seems to have taken a turn to the usual heat to be looked for at this time of the year. John Smallhorn is helping Willie to load up manure. I also turned in and helped all day. we took it out of the shed and, of course was out of the sunshine but, it was very close and warm and made us lose considerable sweat. Willie is drawing it out on to the turnip land (and partly on the potatoe land). Some rain through the night makes the land a little cloggy but is setting on the growth rapidly. I got a letter from Alex. this evening giving the account of their opening out their drug Store in Holyoke, Mass. {Margin} manure drawing at which I help all day - Letter from Alex. with account of first opening of Store - sent a note of hand. June 1 2 Friday Another warm day, the growth is going on apace, the manure drawing came to an end, for the present, at dinner time and John Smallhorn went over to Johny's to help him. we drew out seven loads on our potatoe patch and I spread it nearly all so as to be ready for rolling and planting tomorrow. Willie got his all spread and Ewart rolled it. I started to cut our potatoes, and Mother finished up the cutting of four bags while I spread the �manure. After tea I hitched up Fred and drove down to Everton to hear the "Lecture on India" by Mr Jackson a disciple Missionary. the girls were there all day and returned home with me after the Lecture. A telegram to day from Meaford Announced the death of Mrs John Greive this morning. funeral Sunday. {Margin} finished up drawing the manure for the present. - potatoe patches both covered - Lecture at Everton I go to hear. - Death of Mrs John Greive, Meaford 2 3 Saturday Continues warm and close and toward night a terrible storm of thunder and rain visited us. the wind was very high for awhile and the rain fell in torrents. Willie plowed in the greater part of the potatoes before the storm. he first put in his own and went at ours when his seed ran out. Ewart dropped. I cut a quantity for Willie which he intended to plant but for the storm. there is great driving on the road to the Everton big meeting. {Margin} heavy rain to day. - Potatoe planting to day. - Big meeting in full blast. 3 4 Sunday More rain last night, but to day has been very fine and warm, the roads dried up rapidly. a terrible commotion in and around Everton. our folks down forenoon. I stay at home - I go down evening. James Moore came up with the folks. rides down with me in the evening. and goes home in Carryall. Mr Fowler speaks in house. I hear Mr Moffat who spoke outside adjoining Methodist Church, who reviews the prophecy and advent of Christ in old & new testements, dwelling considerably on the Commisson. I saw and spoke to old James Menzies, his two daughters also Mrs Brown & Mrs Early. {Margin} Fine day for big meeting and great advantage taken of it - James Moore up with a lot of Georgetown folks JUNE 1888. 1893 4 5 Monday Very warm, almost too much so for comfort, but the matter of comfort comes in of secondary importance when that of good growing weather is placed in the balance. Willie with Robt. Kerr washed his sheep this forenoon, and he plowed afternoon. Johny washed his & ours after dinner his mother and I & Lizzie helped him by warding them on the bank while he washed them on the east end of the bridge, the water being very �high, by recent rains, one could wash any place about the bridge {Margin} washing sheep to day. 5 6 Tuesday Continues hot and sultry, we expected rain again to day on account of the great heat forenoon, it must have rained some other where round as it cleared off and became quite cool towards evening. I drove down to Everton this forenoon for Johny with a bag of grain to chop, and returned home in time for dinner. I called to see Edie Abbott, who is very much fevered, although not so sick otherwise, his case somewhat puzzles the doctors until it is further developed. {Margin} Everton with a Bag of chop for Johny. - in to see Eddie Abbott. 6 7 Wednesday A little frost last night, it is strange how soon the temperature changes from hot to cold. this has been a beautiful day. Maggie and her Mother were hoeing the strawberry and raspberry patches. I mended up my old dress shoes so as to serve for every day wear. we had to begin making ready for the wedding by 3 oclock. I brought the cows up and they were milked about 4 oclock. as six oclock was the hour appointed for the ceremony we had to start off at 5. Maggie & Minnie started off on foot before we did and were taken up by Judson Tolton who was over at Albert's. Ewart and his Mother and I followed with our own rig. we were there in good time and others which they waited on were late in coming. it would be fully seven oclock before the Ceremony was gone through. there was a large company and freinds from a distance. there were three tables set. the old folks getting their supper first. the Bride & Groom occupying the centre seat. a few freindly remarks were indulged in after tea and the health of the newly married pair drunk in pure water. Mr & Mrs Baker left shortly after for home but the greater number remained until quite late. there was a sort of social formed for the rendition of pieces of music and recitations. I was appointed to the chair and we had quite an interesting and enjoyable programm carried out. it was past twelve oclock before we started for home and the girls accompanied the Toltons over in their 2 buggies (Dan & Albert) while we came home the same way as we went. it was 2 oclock A.M. before we retired to our nests. Thus ended with us the night of Hanah Tolton's wedding. a good many nice presents graced the table, and, I think, none too many as Hanah has been a very deserving young woman. Edward Stevens paid me five dollars to night as payment of my outlay for him while canvassing {Margin} hoeing among the �strawberries and rasps. - shoe fixing - Hanah Tolton's Wedding. - Ed. Stevens paid me five dollars ($5.00) JUNE 1888. 1883 7 8 Thursday Splendid weather, the crops are growing on apace, and notwithstanding the great amount of rain we have had this season, a little rain would do no harm now. I have hoed the greater part of the nearest block of onions this afternoon, the ground is very hard. Margaret helped me some towards the end. we got early tea and she & I made ready to go to the Everton Cemetery, we took with us the lawn mower, spade, rake, some water in a jug, and a lot of flowers in pots &c. it took us quite a time to get the plot all fixed up when we afterwards went down for the mail. Edy. Abbott is thought by the doctors to be some better and may possibly have got the turn for betterness. we got 16 plants of fine Tomatoes to night from Jane Abbott. {Margin} hoeing the Onion Beds. - after tea Margaret and I drove down to Everton and fixed the grave plots 8 9 Friday Warm to day but the wind has been pretty strong which has kept the air cooler than it would have been otherwise. John Smallhorn has been helping all day at Willies at the drawing out of the manure. I also helped them as John could not keep Willie going, the field being convenient to the barn, he was not long on being on hand always for the next load. there was a large number of loads taken out and the turnip land covered, and 2 loads to the good for the corn. two travelling sheep shearers shore Willie's 7 sheep for 35¢. Johny and his Boy have been drawing out their manure to day, as Willie has concluded to plow in that he has drawn John will now be at liberty to help Johny tomorrow. the girls and their Mother drove up to Mc Kenzies to day. they are all well. {Margin} Willie drawing out the manure John Smallhorn and I have helped him. - Willies sheep shore - the girls & Mother up to Mc Kenzies 9 10 Saturday Not so hot as has prevailed for some days. somewhat close for awhile in the forenoon however, and this evening there is thunder and threatnings of a storm. I have been working in the kitchen garden. Maggie & her mother & I have cut out all the weeds in the one block of onion rows. I also wheeled out some barrow loads of ashes on the patch of ground above the garden and gang plowed it at noon. we planted out 16 Tomatoe �plants we got from Janet Abbott. Willie has been plowing in the dung on the turnip land. Johny Rafferty spreading a good deal of it. John Smallhorn has helped Johny at his manure drawing to day. {Margin} planted Tomatoes - hoeing the Onion Bed. - Willie plowing turnip land. - John Smallhorn with Johny 10 11 Sunday A very fine growing day after the rain of last night. I was very little out to day feeling tired, the rain this morning and the threatning appearance of the weather kept the girls at home forenoon. after tea Ewart and them went to Everton. Margaret & I took a walk down to Webb's in the evening. I wrote a letter this afternoon to Alex and sent it down with the girls for mailing. {Margin} wrote letter to Alex. to day. Visiting at Webb's. JUNE 1888. 1893 11 12 Monday A very fine day. fine sunshine and warm. Johny has done his road work to day. his Boy & himself & team were out, they drew the gravel from Loree's pit, and placed it on the road fronting Willie Theaker's place. Willie intends doing his work tomorrow he is plowing in the manure for his turnips to day. I have been hoeing the onions and doing other chores around, after tea Willie & I built a new fence behind the barn to form a small yard leading from the shed doors to the lane. Willie has plowed hard all day at the turnip land, having got behind they are both anxious to see the manure plowed under. {Margin} road work Johny did his to day - Willie hard at the manure plowing under for the turnips - hoeing &cc. 12 13 Tuesday Another beautiful day. the sun shone out hot and it looked thundery, but did not come on. Willie & his team were doing the road work to day. I went also so that all the work would go in. the place has got off with 8 days this year, 4 apiece for the Boys. Washy Loree has got his own way this time of putting on the gravel, he did it well as far as it went, and made sure to get good stuff. each team drew six loads in the day and he has hopes he may get a grant from the Council to assist in gravelling some more. he thinks the statute labour insufficient to keep up the road as it should. we have sprinkled old slacked lime over our onion beds this evening. we had our dinners at Shaw Loree's to day. {Margin} Willie and team at the roads to day. I also went so as to put in the time to day. - dinner at Shaw Loree's to day �13 14 Wednesday Continues splendid growing weather. I cleared the fence off and started the job of making a hen yard at the south end of pig pen. I did not however get working at it very long as I helped Johny awhile to spread manure. he has on Albert Toltons team and was getting behind with the dung spreading. I had also to help Willie awhile at rolling. he is getting his corn plowed in to day. the Boy drops the corn in every 3rd furrow. Johny and I shore the sheep after tea this evening. Henry Duffield was there and took the place of one of us. shearing against each of us by turns. there were eight sheep, they have good fleeces. {Margin} started to clear the ground for forming a hen yard - Johny has Albert Toltons team helping him to day I helped awhile to spread dung - we shore our sheep this evening JUNE 1888. 1893 14 15 June A terribly hot day, and very close, the musquitos have bitten badly all day. I worked at post hole digging awhile this forenoon and placing the posts for the hen yard. it was so hot that very little head way could be made. after dinner Willie and his team drew out 4 loads of dung, the scrapings of the shed, on to our feed corn ground. I helped. John also has started to his. after tea they drove down to Heffernan's corner with their mares to see Joe Atwells stallion "Montana". I went down with Willie. the horse is a Thorough bred and considered to be a good one although he is lean in flesh. the Boys are intending to use him. {Margin} digging post holes - drawing manure on to our corn ground. - drove down to Heffernans. 15 16 Friday A very close and hot day again. casting up clouds, which, however, brought no rain. I plowed this forenoon in Willie's turnip land while he went up to Jeenies folks with her. after coming home Willie plowed in our corn. Johny Rafferty planted it in every third furrow. I do not feel like working to day am long in getting free of my cold and, keep wearing my underclothing in consequence which is very burdensome. we used 40 lbs of corn out of the first purchase and find that not enough. we got more (31 lbs) from Robt. Mc Williams. I used 12 lbs of it making in our patch 53 lbs used. about 70 rods of ground. Willie used 42 lbs on 96 rods, and Johny used 44 of his own & 19 of R. Mc Williams for �about 80 rods. {Margin} "Ida Queen" calved to day a roan heifer calf. Had little {Je}rsey to {J}ohny's Bull - corn sowed for feed 16 17 Saturday An extremely hot & sultry day, which culminated in a thunder storm and great down pour of rain. I worked at the hen yard posts this forenoon and put in the 7 posts next the front. the heat was most oppressive. after dinner Ewart & I hitched up the colt to the cart and drove up to Mc Kenzies. we had no rain of any consequence up there but we could see that down home they were getting a heavy rain. Mrs Mc Kenzie is down at Wm Burns this past week and expects to remain still another. John's crops look fairly well, we left for home at 8 oclock. Willie has been at Guelph to day. he had a bag of potatoes & wool. 18¢ for his wool without docking and a dollar for the potatoes. he got his turnip seed & hungarian grass seed and a box of celery plants for me. Lizzie was with him. Willie had Mrs Cawthra's horse & the Boy gang plowed his turnip land with his own team. {Margin} working at the hen yard. - drove up to Mc Kenzies afternoon - Willie drove to Guelph got celery plants 17 18 Sunday Another very warm day. the atmosphere is very close and sultry. I kept the house a great part of the day, reading & resting. the girls went to Everton twice, Ewart also in the evening. I took a walk afternoon (on about noon) to Duffields looking over his crops &c. in the evening took a stroll to the back of the place. the crops are doing finely in this hot, moist weather. {Margin} girls twice to Everton - reading & resting under the heat JUNE 1888. 1893 18 19 Monday A very pleasant breeze has prevailed to day and caused a tolerable coolness where otherwise it would have been very hot. I was early at work this morning, about 5, and, although assisting to fix up a gate and other chores, I got the balance of the post holes nearly completed (8) by dinner time. I drove down to Everton with Minnie. She saw the doctor and he says, she is so much better that, he gave her no medicine at present until he sees how she will do without it. I paid him $2.40 for 3 Bottles Emulsion. I paid him for the other 2 before. I got a bag of shorts & 25¢ worth of oatmeal at Hortops, 95¢. the Boys are working on their turnip land. Bella drove down to day accompanied with her baby & Mrs Thos. Weatherstone. they had a very pleasant visit. everything looks its �best at the present time. {Margin} finished digging post holes for hen yard. - drove to Everton this afternoon - paid for medicine to Dr. Dryden - Bella & Mrs Weatherston visits us. 19 20 Tuesday Continues hot, and today, as there has not been so much of a breeze, the heat is more oppressive. I dug round and took out 8 posts out of different places 6 out of the old back yard and the 2 that has stood in front of the horse stable. I planted them in after tea, with Ewart's help, into the fence forming the hen yard, so that the posts are all in now for that yard. I dug a trench and put in about 40 plants of Celery, making them about a foot apart. we are hoeing the Onions again. the strawberries have grown to a good size and, although green, the hens bother us by picking them off. we are tormented by them scratching at the potatoes. Johny is plowing his turnip land again Robt. Morton is helping him with two teams this afternoon. Willie is harrowing & rolling his land to day. {Margin} oppressively hot. been lifting out old fence posts &c. - trenching in Celery. - hoeing onions - Robt. Morton helping Johny to plow. 20 21 Wednesday Very close and hot until about 3 oclock P.M. when a heavy 2 hours rain cooled the air. I think last night was about the hottest of the season and very hard to sleep under its oppressiveness. I have been gathering the stuff & drawing nails &c for the boarding up of the hen yard. I sowed a quantity of turnips for Willie and he is afraid he will have to do them over again as they, the drills, are badly washed away with this 2 hours heavy rain. later on this evening we found the rain has been more severe than at first we thought, the land has been running badly and the growing crops are badly mashed up and covered in places. Margaret & I drove down to Morton's this evening to see Robie, who has come up from Bellville this morning. this is his first visit since leaving home last September and he seems somewhat bewildered and sedate over the changes. Ewart did not go to school to day as he is quite unwell, he seems to have taken the trouble that is so general just now. Maggie is also unwell. the Doctors at present are having a busy time of it. {Margin} close & hot, a heavy 2 hours rain. - sowing turnips for Willie. - Robt. Morton came home from Bellville to day. we were down to see him this evening. JUNE 1888. 1893 21 22 Thursday �Rather a dark threatning sort of a day. there was some sunshine forenoon but, on the whole it has been lowering, and a breeze keeps the air cool. Ewart has not yet gone to school he is some better to day however he helped me to put on the stretchers on the posts forming the hen yard. I had to go down with the team to get some cedar poles that I prepared in winter time for that purpose. Willie has been hauling out some manure on the ground he intends sowing with hungarian grass seed. he finds his turnip land badly run together and soaked with yesterday's rain and, he hardly knows how to work it up again. Margaret & I drove down to Everton this evening. Abbotts are some better, so also is Maggie Robertson although she is a sick girl yet, she had both inflammation of the Bowels & lungs. Our Maggie is yet ailing. {Margin} Ewart at home these days unwell. - putting on stretchers for hen yard - sickness at Everton & Robertsons - our own folks complaining 22 23 Friday Very fine day. a coolish north wind has blown stiffly the most of the day, and the temperature is made more enjoyable during this heated term. we heard last night at Everton that John Mc Kenzie has blood poisoning in his arm, so I drove up there to day to see him. I found it was true enough. Dr. Dow, of Bellwood, is treating it. they are poulticing it night & day and applying hot fomentations. they think it some better now and hope the disease is checked. I got Johny's Jeenie mare and, with our colt, drove up the democrat thinking to get some picketing as I returned. Lynnott had none cut however, and, as he had the mill shut down on account of shoving up his logs from the dam I had to come home without. I ordered 400 feet which I will go for as soon as I can. Willie is cultivating his turnip land over again, the rain having baked it up. Johny is also preparing his turnip land. the late terrible rains make the land unworkable. we have been getting much more than our share of rain. {Margin} I drive up to John Mc Kenzies he is laid up again with blood poisoning in his arm. - came home by way of Lynnott's Mill - Boys at work with their turnip land 23 24 Saturday Rather a hot day and thunder clouds passing around. Margaret and I were early astir this morning and started off to Guelph just at seven oclock. the colt drove finely and was very little over (if any) the 2 hours in going in. Margaret had 24 lbs butter & 19½ dozen eggs. 12¢ for the eggs. 15 & 16 for the butter. I settled the interest on the 500 to Hobson, getting his receipt. $27.50. I bought a bird cage & tongs 50¢. 200 cabbage �plants. 50 celery. we had our dinner at Toltons and they agree to board Ewart the three days he is trying for entrance to high school. on our returning homewards we saw a large black cloud ahead of us and judged that rain might be falling here. we found our surmises correct and the ground had got another soaking. Dep. Barber ordered out the cattle on Wednesday next. Willie's Steer & Pet. Mc Donald's go from here - {Margin} Guelph sundrie purchases. Marketing of Butter and eggs. - Paid cash to Hobson - fat cattle ordered out next Wednesday 24 25 Sunday Warm to day and thunder clouds again passing around. Ewart and his mother drove up to Mc Kenzies to day. Willie & Jeenie also drove there, we are all glad to find that John's arm is some better. they poulticed it night & day up till now and, the doctor seeing it to day, they may now quit. at Mc Kenzies they had a terrible hail storm as they were hitched up to start home. it frightened the horses and they had a hard job to keep them from breaking their ties and running away. I was at home all day all alone. Johny & Lizzie went to Ospringe and the girls walked to Everton. Johny Rafferty went to Mc Dermotts. "Jersey" cow taken again to day. not right. was taken on the 16th. {Margin} Ewart and his mother drive up to Mc Kenzies. - Willie & Jeenie also. hail storm up there. - I am at home all alone. "Jersey cow" JUNE 1888. 1893 25 26 Monday A very fine day, moderately cool and very pleasant. Somewhat cloudy & threatning but only a sprinkling in the evening. the women folks picked the first picking of strawberries to day and filled 26 Boxes they are mostly large and seem to be well flavoured. Willie has plowed his land for hungarian grass and I sowed it for him this afternoon. John Webb and Mrs Webb paid us a visit this evening. I have been choring about and boarding up the hen yard fence which goes slowly along there being so many other things on hand. Mrs Mc Kenzie (Goulding) of Guelph and Mrs John Everts Junr came along to see Harry Goulding and visited at Willies. Janet Abbott & Nettie are visiting here to night. Ewart is preparing for going to Guelph tomorrow for entrance examination to high school. I planted another row of celery to day. {Margin} first picking of Strawberries 26 Boxes. - sowed the hungarian. - visitors - Janet & Nettie Abbott - planted another row of Celery. �26 27 Tuesday A very warm and sultry day. thunder clouds passing around. I have been choring and fixing up around, and as Johny gave me his team, I hitched to the lumber waggon after dinner and went up to Lynnotts mill for the picketing I ordered the other day I was there. I was astonished to find on going up that from above Mc Dermotts the country had been visited with a heavy rain, it was late before I arrived back home with the lumber 140 pickets, he first charged $4.00 throwing in the 20 feet and only charging 10 dollars per 1000. he spoke of charging 11. the girls drove Ewart to town to day and returned all right. they sold the 26 Boxes strawberries to Hugh Walker at 6¢ per Box. {Margin} sultry and hot. - drove up to Lynnotts Mill for 400 feet of picketting. - the girls drove in Ewart to Guelph to day. he is trying the entrance examination. 27 28 Wednesday Continues warm although not so sultry as it sometimes has been. I was up this morning by 4 oclock helping Willie to get away with his Steer. we got our breakfast and were loaded and away by 5 oclock. the steer was very quiet and behaved well all the way, we dumped him out by the side of the road beyond the frog pond, and Willie led him into town with the humbug the rest of the way, he weighed on the market scales 1420. and went 1400 on the other after standing about 2 hours. he brought $73.50. I had dinner at David Toltons and saw Ewart. I bought a screen door at Bonds for a dollar and got enough of stuff to make another at Stewarts & Bonds for 66¢ the fixings were extra, spring, hinges 50¢ and latches & screws besides. there was a lot of cattle to ship to day. some talk of there being 18 car loads. principally among the Barbers. {Margin} Guelph. I went in with Willie, who took his fat steer to Barbers weighed 1400 price $73.50. - bought sundries. ½ Barrell of sugar, screen door &c. JUNE - JULY 1888. 1893 28 29 Thursday A warm day. although there were thunder clouds around none broke down on us. I scuffled our late potatoes this afternoon, also the raspberry patch. Willie scuffled our early potatoes, and Johny Rafferty helped at hoeing them. Willie & Johny have been at Goffe's raising the most of the day. we hoed up to tea time when I hitched up and drove over to Ospringe & Everton, Margaret went with me, we sold 22 Boxes strawberries, 7 Boxes 50¢ to Chs. Anderson. 7 for 50¢ Joseph Reid. 3. 25¢ John Hawkins. and 5 for �30¢ to Mrs Heffernan got empty Boxes home again. got 100 of flour $1.50 paid for it. the girls picked other 6 Boxes strawberries after we left this evening. {Margin} scuffling potatoes & raspberry patch. - hoeing potatoes - selling strawberries got 100 of flour $1.50 paid for it. 29 30 Friday Continues hot and dry, with the exception that some thunder clouds passing round may empty themselves at no great distance away. this season is rather remarkable for that. local showers prevail and some localities get a good deal more than their share. I hitched up the colt and buggie and Maggie and I drove to Guelph to day. we sold 10 Boxed strawberries to Mr Hoskin, in passing, for 70¢. we took a basket holding about 6 or 7 Boxes to Mrs David Tolton. Ewart got free from his entrance examination about noon. although proffered hard, Mrs Tolton would not accept any pay for Ewart's board while at his examination. the volunteers arrived by the train while we were there and I saw them going through a number of their exercises. I paid $4.60 as interest on the Abbott note which falls due next June. Maggie bought some dry goods. I bought a peice of remnant for a pair of pants 2½ yds 75¢. John Mc Kenzie & Bella & baby are here to night. {Margin} Maggie and I to Guelph to day. - drove in to get Ewart. - settled for interest - sold strawberries - volunteers - entrance examination July 30 1 Saturday Hot again to day and the land is drying on top and getting dusty notwithstanding all the rain we have had. this forenoon was particularly close and sultry. I did not feel able to move round at all hardly this forenoon and spent the time with the visitors in the house. Willie & Jeenie drove off this morning to Mimosa & Hillsburgh to spend their holiday, (Dominion day). the Mc Kenzies started off home about 3 P.M. Margaret and I drove down to Everton this evening and, took the lawn mower, rake and other fixings & flowers and, with Mary's help trimmed up the grave plot. afterwards went down for the mail matter before returning home. {Margin} John Mc Kenzie & Bella here to day & last night. - Margaret & I fix up the grave plot this evening July 12 Sunday Very warm and sultry. I walked over to Toltons and had dinner with them and afterwards went over to Dunbars. A good many visitors came there while I was there. I suppose on account of hearing that Mrs Dunbar had been very poorly, she is now some better. a �rain cloud came along and I walked home before dark and got wet by it. the girls were at meeting this forenoon. {Margin} walked over to Toltons & Dunbars - Mrs Dunbar poorly. JULY 1888. 1893 2 3 Monday A tremendous thunder storm visited us this morning between 3 & 4 oclock. there was considerable rain, it has been a fine clear day however throughout and the air is much cooler this evening than usual. Richard Mc William's Barn was struck this morning by the lightning but fortunately did not take fire, there was evidence of some fire over in Erin after the storm. I was over to Toltons and got the frame of a screen door made, the lightning struck an old tree near by their house, directly on the line between them and Smith Awrey, and nearly opposite their house. Ewart gale harrowed our early potatoes this evening. there was 21 Boxes strawberries picked to day. Johny has staked and fixed the greater part of his share of the line fence between him & Willie, they are both down this afternoon helping Willie Theaker place the sleepers on his Barn. {Margin} tremendous thunder & lightning - struck Richd Mc Williams Barn. - a building burnt over in Erin. - I have been over at Toltons & had a screen door made. - scuffled potatoes 3 4 Tuesday A fine day. the air is cooler since the storm of thunder & lightning. Ewart gale harrowed our early potatoes and Willie set them up with the plow and we hoed the soil round them. I got Ewarts help and we picketed the lane side of the hen yard. Willie has been working at the line fence getting it straightend up and preparing the stakes for driving. Margaret & I made a ghastly find in the back field this morning, having missed 12 large goslings we looked back there for them and found 5 or 6 lying mutilated by some wild animal. Jeenie has also one of her smaller ones gone making 13 in all. {Margin} gale harrowing the early potatoes. - nailing on the pickets on hen yard - 13 goslings killed. 4 5 Wednesday Rain again this morning and we were some time before deciding that I would drive up to Mc Kenzies for Bella, the appearances getting more favourable I drove up there and John & I drove up to the Martin homestead and gave it an inspection with the view of John renting it. John has made up his mind to give up his present place as he finds it hard to make anything on it and Mr Armstrong gave him liberty to leave before his term was up, which would be yet another year. we found they have a very comfortable �homestead, the farm is very light soil however and hilly at that. John would like a better farm but, he may make a bargain with them, he gets till the 1st of August to decide. we returned to John's about 1 oclock and after dinner Bella accompanied me home. Ewart & I hoed some potatoes and Willie helped us stretch the wire on top of the hen yard fence. Willie has been building and fixing up the line fence between he & Johny. {Margin} a drive up to Mc Kenzies and an inspection of the Martin homestead with a view of John renting. - Bella came down with me. - line fence fixing JULY 1888. 1893 5 6 Thursday A very fine day, overcast for some time but, no rain. the Annual excursion of the S.S. of Everton & Rockwood &c came off to day, and a good many of our neighbours are at it. Ewart & I have been hoeing awhile at the potatoes. I also hung the screen door in the front of the house. we also made the picket gate for the hen yard and set it up so as to let the hens out into the yard. Fred broke his poke and we had another to make. Ewart and Minnie drove down to Everton after tea and got the mail. Miss Cockburn came to sew to day. Bella, Maggie and Jeenie have all, by turns, been helping her. they consider Miss Cockburn a very clever dressmaker, good in her taste & design and very fast in her work. she charges 75¢ per day which is a little more than the ordinary charge but she seems to be worth more. {Margin} S.S. Excursion Everton and Rockwood to Toronto - Ewart and I fixing around. - Miss Cockburn came to sew. 6 7 Friday A very fine day but rather close and sultry. Ewart and I have finished hoeing the potatoes to day, they were very hard to do, the ground was very hard and foul with weeds making it very hard work to clean the land and soften it round the potatoes. the hens are having the benefit of the yard to day for the first. Mrs Albert Tolton and her Sister Bessie Thomson paid us a visit to day. Albert is working at road jobs these times. Miss Maggie Patterson is getting a dress cut and fitted by Miss Cockburn who does that extra work after hours. {Margin} Ewart and I finished hoeing the potatoes - Mrs Albert Tolton and her Sister visit us to day. 7 8 Saturday A little cooler through the day and much cooler in the evening. there was quite a thunder storm through the night accompanied with wind & rain. we had not nearly so much as �the Everton vicinity where injury was done to buildings &c. Wm Barber's barn roof again unroofed. Loree's old log barn blown down. Joseph Benhams old barn unroofed. Robt. Talbot's driving house blown off its foundation. Ewart & I have been working with the team, plowed the waste of land where the raspberries were planted, gale harrowed the potatoes and corn, afterwards spudded thistles. in the evening I drove over Miss Cockburn to her home near the old " Grove Inn". called for the mail on returning. {Margin} heavy storm of wind, thunder, lightning & rain. damage done in the neighborhood. - took Miss Cockburn home this evening. 8 9 Sunday A very fine day. John Mc Kenzie drove down from home this morning and went to Everton Meeting with Bella & the Baby. Afternoon they all returned and were accompanied by George Loree & Mary. John & Bella started off for home after tea. Maggie went up with them to stay a week or so. {Margin} Bella away home again to day. Maggie away with them. JULY 1888. 1893 9 10 Monday A very fine day, the air is cool, yet the sun shines hotly. I have been fixing up the hen yard hung the gate and drew out the posts with the horse and cleaned it pretty much up of the rubbish it contained. I also dug soil and built it round the bottom boards so as to shut off all the spaces that would allow of the hens getting out. Willie gale harrowed his corn to day also scuffled his potatoes. he has also drawn off the old fence which formed the little field between the barns. Mr & Mrs David Stewart came on us just as we were going to sit down to dinner and they remained till after supper. David was in a happy mood and they both seemed to enjoy their visit. they had their little Pony which was the first time I had seen it. Willie's old Jersey calved to day. {Margin} clearing out the hen yard for their occupation - visitors Mr & Mrs David Stewart. - Willie's old Jersey calved a Bull calf this evening. - his young red heifer to Bull 10 11 Tuesday A very warm and pleasant day some indications of rain which did not realize. I chored round considerable to day. among other things started the top of the posts in the hen yard and nailed up pointed boards to prevent the hens from lighting there. a number of hens got out somehow and the endeavour must be made to keep them in at pleasure. �Willie cut a small piece of grass in the low part of back field yesterday and made it into hay to day. I helped him to take it in to day. Johny went down to Rockwood & Acton to day. he took the train from Rockwood & return. 25¢. he was seeing Holmes about coming to buy his cattle. Margaret & I drove over to John Mutries this evening and spent a pleasant while with them. Margaret took over a few strawberries to Mrs Mutrie. we met Mrs Mutrie Senr & Mrs A. Alexander there. it was nearly twelve oclock before we got home again. {Margin} choring round considerable - Johny away in Rockwood & Acton - Margaret & myself take a run over to John Mutries 11 12 Wednesday Another beautiful summer day, a little rain in the morning and it looked as if it might continue some time but it cleared up soon again. I hoed quite a while on the onion bed to day. I made ready about 3 oclock and drove Minnie down to the corner to see the doctor. I also got the colt, Fred shod all round by Mr Hosking - he put 2 new shoes on in front and 2 of the old ones on behind. he charged me 90¢ which I paid. I got a Gall. coal oil. 10¢. Box shoe Blacking. 1 lb paris green = 43¢ at Casinos, fish 20¢ in all $1.59. Mrs Wm Burns died yesterday. she is to be buried tomorrow. I saw the dug grave and the rough box in it when I was walking past to get the mail, or rather on returning. I rode down with the doctor and came back by Marys. {Margin} hoeing the onions - drive to the corner to see the doctor and get the colt shod. - Mrs Burns dead, saw her dug grave - purchases paid all JULY 1888. 1893 12 13 Thursday A hot day, and sultry. I took a walk down to see Willies fall wheat and I see there is a little rust on it. I have been anxious to see it ripen up without getting rusted as the crop gives promise of being good. we finished hoeing the onions and pretty nearly finished hoeing up the ground of the young strawberries. we got dinner a little on the early side and the three of us, Minnie and her Mother & I, went off in the buggie to attend the funeral of Mrs Wm Burns. on reaching Everton appearances indicated rain and Minnie remained in Everton, we reached Hugh Blacks before the rain started. 2 oclock was the hour to lift, but they put it off till about ½ past 3. it was a large funeral, and we waited till they came along, turning at Maude's yard. we had tea at Abbotts before coming home. Geo. Loree paid me seven dollars for Mrs Peavoy's rent. he chd . four dollars for paper and a dollar for Hanbidge putting on the window. {Margin} looking at the fall wheat and �sorry to see the rust starting on it. hope it may not continue - hoeing onions & strawberries - Margaret &I drive down to Blacks to attend the funeral of Mrs Wm Burns. Minnie also goes as far as Everton. - rain. Mrs Peavoy's money from G. Loree. $12.00 in all with what he expended. 13 14 Friday An extremely hot and sultry day the heat of the sun has been so great as to make it almost sickening to work out in it. I have had a lot of tinkering to do to day, when cutting the lawn the grip on the end of the handle gave way and had quite a job fastening it on with wire also fixing the harness with wire Willie helped me. I sowed Willie's rape seed, put on about 3 lbs broadcast on an acre. Sowed it right & left at about 3½ paces. got Johny to mould up our potatoes after tea. Johny is not well. hearing that Mary is continuing unwell I hitched up the colt and Margaret and I drove down to see her. I also bought a bag of shorts and paid for it 70¢. the doctor was to see Mary to day, he says she must keep quiet in order to keep from vomiting. she seems quite poorly. {Margin} greatest heat of the Season. - cutting lawn and fixing up the lawn mower. - sowed rape seed for Willie. - got a bag of shorts for the pigs paid 70¢ for it. - Mary unwell. 14 15 Saturday Continues very hot, although there is a breeze to day which makes the heat more tolerable than yesterday. I hoed and fixed up about the half of our potatoes and as Willie needed my hoe as he has started to thin his turnips I let him have my hoe and I sharpened the scythe and cut the tops off the thistles in our grain patch. Willie moulded up his potatoes and Johny & his boy are thinning their turnips. Johny & Lizzie were down to Everton this evening seeing Mary and to lodge. Johny has sold his cow & steer for a very low price, 92 dollars with a possibility of 95 if meeting a good market. {Margin} hoeing potatoes - Willie began to thin his turnips - Johny sold his fat cattle 15 16 Sunday The heat has somewhat lessened but it is yet very warm. I drove Mother down to Mary's this morning. Johny brought us word this morning that Mary was very poorly. we found her very unwell. Ewart & Minnie drove up to Mc Kenzies and brought home Maggie with them. I was at home alone and Johny Rafferty alone at Willies. I wrote a letter to Alex. Mass. and the girls took it to Everton this evening. {Margin} I drove Mother down to Mary's - Minnie and Ewart up to Mc Kenzies - wrote a Letter to Alex. Holyoke �JULY 1888. 1893 16 17 Monday Weather still hot and dry. the air is cooler nights and mornings. the clouds although large and thundry looking betimes, seem higher than has prevailed and, we hope more settled weather may set in so that the haying may be successfuly through with. I drove Minnie down to Mary's this morning and brought home her mother, who was there all last night. Mary is some better this morning. Ewart is on helping Willie to thin his turnips this morning. I have about finished cutting the tops off the thistles in our grain patch, also hoeing and earthing up the potatoes. I fed our fowels in the potatoe patch so as to lead them in among the potatoe bugs. Johny has started to cut his hay, he says it is terribly heavy. {Margin} drove down Minnie to Mary's and brought home her Mother. - cutting thistles in the grain. - Ewart started to work for Willie this week. 17 18 Tuesday A cooler air although the sun shines hotly. the mowers are driving hard at it all around. the weather it is to be hoped is now more settled and will allow of haying being carried on with vigour. being such a heavy crop it is of much importance to have good weather to save it in. Willie got the most of his swede turnips hoed to day, I hoed about 5 rows of them this afternoon. Margaret and I picked the potatoe bugs to day. the hens are very destructive in scratching up the hills of potatoes. we try to coax them to take to the bugs. Johny has been cutting his hay. we have got a letter from Alex. Holyoke this evening. being dated on the 16th he and I must have written each other on the same day. Alex & his partner seem to be doing well. they are about opening up a second store, and he speaks quite confidently of their success. {Margin } good hay weather - Willie thinned the most of the swedes to day. - Letter from Holyoke - Alex is confident and hopeful of good success 18 19 Wednesday Very fine hay weather at last. every body seems bent in doing their best now that the weather is right. Willie plowed up the fence bottom of the old fence in the back which formed the little field between the barns. sowed it in rape & turnip seed mixed so as to rot the sod. Margaret & I took a ride down to see Mr Webb this forenoon. we were there last night and he was then poorly having been bad with his heart for 5 hours. he was not better till 5 this morning having been bad 12 hours. he is now some better but very �weak. we also drove down to see David Robertson's little boy, he has been very ill and yet in a critical condition. we again drove down this evening, he has been easier to day. I have been choring about a good deal, helping the boys some and hoeing some. I sharped the mowing knife for Willie, and Ewart had it broken while cutting in the back meadow. Willie put up the hay fork this afternoon. Johny moved the horse plow from the gang way and took drew in 2 loads of hay. {Margin} good hay weather and every body taking advantage of it. - John Webb unwell. - also David Robertsons Boy. - helping the Boys. JULY 1888. 1893 19 20 Thursday The Weather continues dry and hot. every body around is driving hard at the hay. the sound of the Mower is busy every where around, and it is well it is so, as the weather is very favourable and the hay is getting pretty ripe, and some of it is very heavy. I have been helping the Boys unload working the hay fork for Willie. and going over to Johny's at the interval of Willies loading. Margaret and I went down to Everton this evening going by way of Joe Hindley's for a fork that had been left there, and calling at David Robertson's to see their sick pet, Geordie, who was a little better. Drs. Mc Cullough & Dryden have both been attending to him and they have grave fears for his recovery. we then drove to Everton before coming home so as to get the mail. a Photograph of the drug store in Holyoke with Alex & Mr Fessant in view came to hand to night. {Margin} splendid haying weather and every body hard at it. - a drive round by Joe Hindley, David Robertson, Everton and home. - Holyoke drug store Photo. 20 21 Friday Very dry & hot, splendid hay weather. Johny got in all the hay he had cut by noon and spent the balance (he and Boy) of the day, at his turnips. I have been helping what I could to help off their loads of hay as they drove them in. I worked the hay fork for Willie. Ewart & Willie in the mow and Johny Rafferty leads out the Mare (the Morton) she is good at the job. I fixed up the lawn mower, by taking it apart I found the cog wheels were badly filled up, and after putting it together again and oiling it up it went so much easier it was not like the same machine at all. Maggie & Minnie drove down for Minnie to see Dr. Dryden. Maggie stayed with Mary, and Minnie returned home alone it seems Annie Abbott gave Minnie quite a tongue threshing because (as she contended) she (or some others of the family I suppose) were neglecting Mary who was not fit to be �left alone. I think Annie overstepped her duty a little. {Margin} haying & turnip hoeing. - drawing in hay. - David Robertson's child very sick. - Mary sick and Maggie staying with her 21 22 Saturday A very drying day although not so hot as some of the past. there were indications of rain this morning but they past off without result beyond a little sprinkling at Guelph. Margaret and I drove Fred & buggie to Guelph, starting at 7 oclock and getting there at 9.15. we had a bulky load of market produce. 30 dozen eggs, (13¢ per doz, 7 doz for J. Abbott & 9 for Mary and 4 for Jeenie) a crock of butter for Joe Fielding 24 lbs at 18¢ to be applied at Penfolds on the sugar A/c. 18 lbs of rolls at 19¢ a pail of raspberries $1.00. got the tires of hind wheels set on buggie. paid a dollar. fixed the top a little, no charge. got 25¢ oats for colt. 25¢ bird seed 5 lbs at Fittsimmons, picture framed (Alex & Fessant at store) and (Cincinatta & Chicago freinds) $1.60. shoes each for Ewart $1.50. Maggie $100. Minnie $1.25 = $3.75. walked up to Gowdys for a guard for mower 25¢ (paid). gave back one that didn't fit. Willie finished his haying excepting fence corners. Johny has been working at his turnips. Maggie has been with Mary for a day or two and we called there on our way home from Guelph. {Margin} Willie finished haying except corners. - Guelph marketing Butter, Eggs & fruit. - quite a number of purchases. 22 23 Sunday A much cooler day than what has prevailed for some time. the effect, probably, of thunder somewhere around. the ground is getting very dry now and the dust deep. Margaret and I have been at home all day excepting that I went down to Webbs in the evening. Mr & Mrs Henry Duffield gave us a Call in the evening and we escorted them to the side road homewards. the girls were twice at Everton. Geo. & Mary came up this afternoon. Mary is staying for awhile, not being well. Willie & Jeenie at Mimosa this afternoon till late. Johny & Lizzie also away at the same time. {Margin} kept home all day. - George & Mary - visiting & visited. JULY 1888. 1893 23 24 Monday Weather cooler to day, quite breezy, a little rain is wanted now to freshen up the potatoes and turnips and indeed all garden stuff. Ewart drove Maggie & Mother over to �Mutries berry patch, they returned home about 3 oclock, the berries are not so plentiful as they expected and they got out of patience after picking about 2 pails. Mary and I picked two thirds of a pail from our own garden patch. I hoed among the corn some. Johny has been cutting his meadow and quit a little early so as to drive Lizzie over to her brother Johns. Mrs John Mutrie is quite ill. Margaret & I went down to see little Geordie Robertson this evening, he is very low. Patsy Blanchfield from Cleveland came over here on a visit a week or so ago and died yesterday from inflammation of the bowels. very sad just to have left home and die. {Margin} need for rain - Berrying - hoeing the corn. - Mrs John Mutrie very ill. - have just heard that Patsy Blanchfield died in Guelph yesterday 24 25 Tuesday Warmer to day than yesterday and very windy the most of the day, no rain yet, although some indications have prevailed they have all passed over. Ewart and I hoed some along the corn, we both helped Johny some, I was more than half the day. Ewart raked it together for him and helped in with 2 loads. I then helped in with 4 loads, it was so windy the boys could not manage the loading very well. Willie has helped Robert Jestin to take in hay to day (18 loads) he intended to cut his fall wheat to day but Robert is going to help him any time he wants him. Willie borrowed 4 balls of twine from David Robertson. blue ribbon @ ¾¢ per lb. Maggie and her Mother picked some more berries to day, 3 pails for Sale and about ⅔ of one for our own use. they sold 2 pails to Robt. Mc William 90¢ each. {Margin} very windy - Ewart and I helped Johny at his hay to day. - Willie at Robert Jestins. - Berries sold to Robt. Mc Williams 25 26 Wednesday Another drying day and very high and scorching wind prevailing. the wind being so dry & hot must have a bad effect on the grain filling and growing crops. there was quite a thunder storm passed over through the night and a little rain fell which was very welcome. we hear the lightning has been doing damage around. one of the Taylors near Rockwood we hear had a valuable span of horses killed, and the Elliot (John Stewarts old place) windmill was struck and fired. I helped Johny haul in several loads of hay to day it was hard loading on account of the high wind. Robert Jestin cut round the fall wheat field for Willie with the Cradle and Willie raked & bound after him. Willie afterwards started the binder cutting a few rounds before night. they seem to think that although there is considerable rust on the straw the grain is not much affected by it, and �as there is a good crop of straw it is to be hoped there will also be a fair yield of grain. {Margin} thunder storm last night but high wind through the day again. - damage done - Willie started to cut his fall wheat. JULY 1888. 1893 26 27 Thursday A very fine day. the weather since the thunder storm is not so scorchingly hot, and the air, especially in the morning, is clear and healthful. Maggie and her Mother with Ewart and I drove over to the Mutrie berry patch this morning, and we all picked up to about 11 oclock A.M. when Ewart and I drove up to John Mc Kenzies to see about the reaper for our Johny who wants it to cut his barley. after dinner we loaded it up on the Waggon and after awhile Ewart &I returned to the berry patch where we left Maggie & her Mother. they had got along very well, having the 3 pails nearly filled and we remained to fill them up and pick an extra basket besides. on getting home we received a letter from Holyoke and one from Kelly at Clarksburg relative to Ewart accompanying Mr Kelly to Holyoke. it is sprung on us so suddenly we hardly know how to act so as to get matters ready. I wrote to Clarksburg this evening. Isaac Anderson came to see us this evening accompanied by John Webb. I escorted them home again. {Margin} Maggie & her Mother and Ewart and I drive over to Mutrie's berry patch. - Ewart and I drive up to John Mc Kenzies. - Letters about Ewart going to Holyoke. - Isaac Anderson paid us a visit. 27 28 Friday Another fine day. it became overcast in the afternoon and a little rain fell but just enough to lay the dust. I wrote a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford and another card to Clarksburg, sending all off by the mail this morning, the time is so short when Kelly expects to be away that we have to act promptly in the matter. Edy Abbott accompanied me from Everton and spent the day with Ewart. John Mc Kenzie brought the reaper down this afternoon and he and I drove over together to look at Geo. Smith's farm. it was raining some while we were there but we thought we saw it sufficiently to warrant the conclusion that it was too much rent $325.00. part of the plowable clearing, about 25 acres, is only moderately good land. the balance about between 40 & 50 acres is fairly good. while the rest of the 150 acres affords alone a run for cattle. I certainly cannot see where the value is for $325.00 or even considerably less, a year. {Margin} sent off letter and Card to Meaford this morning - John Mc Kenzie and I go over to see Geo. Smith's farm. - Cannot make it out to be a "Snap" �28 29 Saturday A beautiful day, although balmy and warm not oppressively hot. Ewart and his Mother and I drove to Guelph to day. we took to the market 4 Pails raspberries. one sold for 90¢, 1 for 80¢ and 2 for a dollar each to Grant p/t p'm't on a cistern pump which is to cost $4.50 the balance cash. sold 5 lbs butter @ 20¢ per lb. = $1.00. we got a suit of clothes for Ewart and other &c underclothing, trunk &c costing about twenty dollars in all. I took my overcoat in to get it dyed & pressed which for that costs $1.50. Johny finished up haying to day. Thom Mack built his stack. Willie also helped him. 12 loads in stack. back field of all straight from barn. it was very hard to cut, being a very heavy crop of grass in great part clover. {Margin} Ewart & his Mother and I drive to Guelph we purchase a suit of clothes for Ewart & other articles in view of his going off. - Thom Mac built hay stack for Johny. 29 30 Sunday A very fine day. some rain now would be very welcome. Ewart drove the girls to Everton this evening. the girls drove themselves in the forenoon. Mary also went with them in the evening so they had a good load. Margaret & I made a visit to Richd . Mc Williams this evening. John Neustadt & Mrs Sockett were there and waited till later before driving off. {Margin} Ewart drove the girls to Everton. - visit to R. Mc Williams. JULY - AUGUST 1888. 1893 30 31 Monday A very fine harvest day. the ground is very dry & dusty. there were indications of rain but they blew over. Johny cut some barley with the reaper but, as it did not work well on account of a broken casting on the table, he borrowed one of Robert Mc William's tables and at some trouble got on cutting again before after tea time. Ewart drove Minnie down to see the doctor. I also drove down this morning and got 60¢ worth shorts and 100 of flour, in all $2.10. not paid. I tried the experiment of coaxing the fowls on to the potatoes by feeding them a little on the patch. they seemed to lay hold in earnest on the bugs, but they would a good deal rather have the wheat thrown to them. {Margin} Johny in trouble with the Reaper. I helped him to fix it up. - Coaxing the fowls to eat the potatoe bugs - got 100 of flour from Everton August 31 1 Tuesday �Continues dry and not over hot. there has been a cool air although the sun shines a little hot. I put a cover on the front part of my boots today and sewed them on. Bella and Maggie Mc Kenzie have spent the day with us. Noel helped Willie to hoe the turnips and started off between 7 & 8 oclock with the women. Johny has been pulling some wild oats that he spied among his peas, he also paris greened his potatoes the second time. I have been anxious to hear from Clarksburg and we heard to our sorrow this evening. A letter card from Mr Kelly the young man's father informs us that his son started for Holyoke last Friday morning. received a letter from Bro. Alex. intimating he will likely be at Erin at 7.33 next Friday P.M. we are now at our wits end to decide how to get Ewart to Alex. it has been a badly managed affair. {Margin} Bella & Maggie Mc Kenzie spent the day here with us. Noel helping Willie hoe turnips. - Kelly gone to Holyoke we are displeased about it. badly managed. Aug. 1 2 Wednesday Weather yet very dry and though a little cool at night, pretty hot through the day. I helped Johny to fix up the reaper to day. Johny started to cut his barley. Willie went up to John Mc Kenzies to fix up his binder before starting it to work. John Mc Kenzie came down to night to be ready to go down to Nassagawea to see Allen & Samuel Ramsey's farms which we hear are to be rented this fall. he does not take kindly to renting Martin's farm near Belwood as he thinks it is too much the same kind of farm he is now on, hilly & sandy. one cannot be too particular in choosing a place on rent. the crops are now so risky and the price so low that we can hardly expect much surplus after obtaining a living. renters however, in order to do business have to get their surplus or else they cannot continue to do business in that way. {Margin} helping Johny to fix up the Reaper - Willie gone up to John Mc Kenzies to day. - John Mc Kenzie down to night so as to start out tomorrow morning to Nassagawea AUGUST 1888. 1893 2 3 Thursday Hot & dry to day, the flies have been going hard for the horse. John Mc Kenzie started off in the buggie in good time this morning for Nassagawea, we drove first to Allan Ramsay's place to see about his farm, which we heard would be for rent. the matter of renting however is yet unsettled as the present tenant has not decided to leave without he cannot get the place at a certain price and Mr Ramsay to do some fixings to the buildings. we then drove down to see Samuel Ramsay's place, calling at and getting �dinner at Samuel Scotts. S. Ramsay is not sure yet whether his place will be to rent or not, it depends whether his sons decide to go to Manitoba, or not. A's place is at $225.00 and S's at $175.00. we had tea with Bella Webb and returned home latish to find that Ewart had met a serious accident by falling off the colt while running away with him. Willie went for the Dr. to Everton in ten minutes. {Margin} John Mc Kenzie & I drive down to see Ramsay's farms. - didn't deal with either - Ewart met an accident which might have proved serious while we were away. 3 4 Friday Continues hot & dry. we are much wishing for rain, every thing is being badly parched up now. I helped Willie to mow away 2 or 3 loads of fall wheat to day. also helped Johny in with 2 or 3 loads of loose barley from the reaper. I worked up till 4 oclock when I quit and made ready to go meet Brother Alex. at Erin at 7.33. I just got there to see the train a little ahead of me. we staid awhile at the village and then had a fine drive home in the cool evening. we had to ford the river both times as the bridge builders stripped away the old bridge yesterday. we are in good hopes that Ewart has not sustained any serious injury by his fall off the horse yesterday, as he is around this afternoon, it seems almost miraculous how he escaped being killed when looking at the place where he was found, at the foot of a post, his head near a large stone & his Back near another smaller one, and unconscious for some time. {Margin} helped Willie to mow away some fall wheat. - also helped Johny in with some loose barley - drove over to meet Bro. Alex. at the C.P.R. Erin. 4 5 Saturday Hot and dry as usual, indications of rain around but none here. Bella & Maggie Mc Kenzie drove down to see us to day. Mr Henry Dunbar drove over to see about Ewart this morning. Brother Alex. rode over to Toltons with him. I drove Maggie Mc Kenzie down to Usherwood and went down again for her afternoon, afterwards drove our rig over to Toltons for Bro. Alex. and went to Everton before unhitching. the bridge builders laid the mud sill in centre bent to day and I saw that it was laid on a solid foundation. {Margin} Bella & Maggie Mc Kenzie - Henry Dunbar calls over to hear about Ewart - mud sill laid at the Bridge 5 6 Sunday �Dry & hot as ever until every thing is parched, the grain I fear will be light on account of the extreme heat & drouth. Bro. Alex & I took a walk down to see Jno Webb's awhile today, and took another stroll up to Jestins evening the girls had their usual turn to Everton. {Margin} Bro. Alex and I visiting a little round AUGUST 1888. 1893 6 7 Monday Moderately hot to day to what there it has been. A very fine harvest day. Brother Alex. & I drove to Guelph. I had some business to do and Alex. wished to see his wife's freinds. I drove him straight to Uncle Peter's and then went down to the town, got my overcoat, which was being dyed & pressed, it seems to be a good job. also got an ostrich feather dyed. 25¢. coat $1.50. cuffs bound 10¢ = $1.85. looking up how to get Ewart sent to Holyoke. decided to take advantage of the forthcoming excursion to the falls. Guelph civic holiday 14th good to return on the 15th. Ewart drove Minnie to the corner to see Dr. Dryden this afternoon with Willie's "Billie". we called at the hospital to enquire about Mrs Mutrie. saw Mr Mutrie and he seems to be somewhat hopeful about Mrs Mutrie. {Margin} Brother and I drive to Guelph together. - get some business done and see about Excursion to the falls - called at the hospital to see about Mrs Mutrie 7 8 Tuesday Continues dry & hot. we are tireing very much of this awfully parching weather. Brother Alex. & I went down to Everton this afternoon calling at Albert Toltons and walking in the woods to see the big tree which is 22 feet round the trunk. we also spent quite awhile walking through and inspecting the Cemetery. we then went to Mary's where we had our tea and spent a very pleasant while, returning home before it was very late. Alex. intends going over to Toltons to spend the day tomorrow, and next day he intends taking the train from Hillsburg for home. {Margin} Brother Alex. and I call at Albert Toltons - and visit the big Elm - afterwards visit the Cemetery and Everton 8 9 Wednesday No change from the terribly hot & dry weather this has been a very hot day. Brother Alex. walked over to Toltons this morning calling at Henry Duffield's for an hour. the bridge builders have been drawing stones &c at each end of the bridge and expect to have it so that teams can cross this evening. they have been a long time in getting it advanced to that stage. people have been out of patience to having the road obstructed �for a week. Margaret & I drove over to Toltons this evening. Bella had not been home very long and Thomas had been away and not returned when we left, so that Brother Alex. had rather a dull day after all over there. {Margin} Uncle Alex of Meaford walked over to Toltons to day. - Bridge builders having the road open to night. - Margaret & I drove over to Toltons this evening AUGUST 1888. 1893 9 10 Thursday An awfully hot day, really this weather appears to be fit to burn up everything and the parched state of all green vegitation causes general concern. grasshoppers are more general this summer than for many years past and in some places are doing a great deal of harm to growing crops & turnips. Johny took in the last of his barley to day. Willie was helping him. I drew a load of rails and prepared the stakes for fencing in the calf in the little orchard. Ewart is having a soft time just now in anticipation of his early leaving us. he wants to see some of the folks before he bids good bye to Canada for awhile. {Margin} terribly hot & dry - Johny took in the last of his barley - drawing stakes & rails to make a fence against the calf in the orchard 10 11 Friday An extremely hot day. the thermometer, I hear, stood from 95 to 100 in the shade to day. it was really sickening, the terrible heat. Ewart & the girls & I drove to Guelph to day. they sat at Burgess for their photographs, and I paid him $2.50 for them, also paid him 50¢ for another ½ doz. of little Willie Mc Kenzies photo. I changed Ewart's trunk for a valise as we fear the trunk taking would not work well on the excursion. we think we will have to go by the "Grand Trunk" as we could not be sure of getting back to Toronto by the Boat on the 15th. quite a nice shower in Guelph about 2 or 3 oclock, with thunder. on returning home we found that much more rain had fallen in our neighborhood, which was a very welcome circumstance. the air is much cooler and things are greatly freshened up. near Guelph the dust was little more than laid while out nearer home the puddles were general on the road. Maggie and I were at the hospital and up to see Mrs Mutrie in her room. she seems cheerful. {Margin} at Guelph to day with 2 Buggies. Ewart drove one and I the other. - quite a heavy rain at home this evening - not much at Guelph 11 12 Saturday �Weather much improved since the rain, the air is cool and the ground free from the burning dust, and all vegitation freshened up. what a transformation is brought about by the welcome rain. the roots were greatly in need of the moisture especially the potatoes & turnips. Willie fixed in false girts in the barn so as to lower the scaffold, Johny helped him. I built the fence in the little orchard and wired the stakes. I drove down to Everton in time to meet the stage and get a loaf of bread for our travelling lunch. got a card from Bro. Alex. announcing his safe arrival home. renewed receipt for insurance on Mrs Peavoy's house for which I shall have to pay $3.00. {Margin} a fall of much needed Rain. - a card from Bro. Alex. informing us as of his safe arrival home - insuring Mrs. Peavoy's house 12 13 Sunday Very fine weather. John Mc Kenzie and Bella drove down this morning. the Baby is thriving nicely and is very peacable and contented. I have got from John all the information necessary to find out the Campbells at Niagara falls. the girls went to Everton in the forenoon, and Walter Mc Williams drove them up to Mimosa this evening. quite a few callers to bid Ewart good bye. {Margin} John Mc Kenzie and Bella down to day - girls to Mimosa. AUGUST 1888. 1893 13 14 Monday A very fine morning. cool and pleasant. we were up early (½ past 4) and got ready for Guelph. the train is due to start from Guelph at 10.20, and Ewart and his Mother and I started from here about ½ after 7. we called up to see Mrs Mutrie in going in, and were on hand in good time. I left the horse (Fred) at the American in charge of William Marshall who is hostler there. the agent granted the ½ ticket for Ewart and our own 2 came to $4.40. we were delayed so long in Hamilton that we had no more time than to make connection with the train for Ewart on the other side. the confusion and turmoil of so many trains threw me somewhat off my guard and accepted a ticket for Ewart necessitating him to go to Buffalo and change on to the New York Central, while by the "West Shore" there would have been no such change, however he went off on the "Michigan Central" for Buffalo where he would then change for the Albany train and we hope to hear of his safe arrival at Holyoke. after getting Ewart away, Margaret and I left the Railway Station and made for the street Cars and after boarding them the conductor left us at a street and pointed the way to Alderman William Campbells. we were not long �in finding him out, he was from home but Mrs Campbell was very kind and invited us to stay, but if we did not wish to stay she provided an escort (a little girl) to show us the Cars that would take us to Malcolm Campbells house, which we did and met Wm Campbell there. we had our tea and a very pleasant time in the evening. Mrs Campbell seemed glad to see us and made every exertion to make us comfortable. they seem to be very comfortably situated. the farm which they work and on which they live is just outside the bustling part of the town, or rather City, and the Street Cars run past the door. there are 240 acres in it, 70 of which is in bush &c. the balance under the plow. they are milking about 15 cows and have a large stock of fowls. they speak well of the place for getting along. money seems more plentiful than in Canada, and the produce of the farm commands better prices. at present they speak of 29¢ for butter. 1.00 a pair for chickens and other things in proportion. their family consists of 2 little Boys and they have 2 hired men. the house is large & commodious and there was no trouble in finding room for us. if we only knew of our Boy being all right and arriving safely at his destination we have nothing more to be desired here to complete our contentment and enjoyment. the street cars & R. R. cars run in front of the Campbell residence & the calm Niagara beyond. {Margin} up early this morning and Ewart & his Mother & I off to Guelph for the excursion to Niagara falls. the account of our trip there, and getting Ewart away on the train for Holyoke 14 15 Tuesday We are this morning located about a mile & half above the Niagara falls by the side of the Niagara river, where it has settled down to fine smooth water. we found, on getting up after a fine nights rest, a very beautiful morning. the sun shone brightly and the Niagara river lay like a large Mirror on one side of the beautiful and level landscape around. away to the east was all the hum and turmoil of the town of Niagara falls & Susp'n Bridge with the roar of the great Cataract and the busy noise of the different R'y Stations and screaming locomotives. Mr Malcolm Campbell signified his intention of hitching up his horses and driving us round to see the sights and oiled up his rig for doing so, but just when about ready, his Brother John came along, wishing his help to fix up his baulky binder and thwarted all his good intentions. Mrs Campbell then stepped into the breach and escorted us all over from about nine oclock up to between one & 2 P.M. when she left us at the G.T.R. Station waiting for the G.T.R. train to cross the Bridge. Mrs Campbell paid our way, to which I objected, (30¢) to get a ride down and back on the steep incline to the river below, where we visited the Wharf of little Steamer �"Maid of the Mist" and the rocks around the foot of the American falls where we were baptized until the water ran of the rim of my hat, and my clothes well saturated in the beautiful rainbow, glinting in the Sunshine. after leaving this interesting spot we shot up again on the incline railway, and took in some of the sights from "Prospect Park" we then engaged a ride for 15¢ each on their local line of Carriages taking us to Goat Island and all the Islands in connection, Lund and the 3 Sisters. our remaining ½ ticket giving us a ride back again. these Islands and the surrounds formed one of the most enchanting features of our delightful trip. upon arriving back to Prospect Park we witnessed the passing of a very imposing procession, accompanied with 4 or 5 bands of music{ians} of a number of societies of the "Ancient Order of Hibernians". we then took the Electric Street Cars for the G. T. D'p't at the Bridge where, on arriving at about 1 oclock, we found we had yet about an hour and a half to spare before our train started across the bridge for home. after awhile our kind freind Mrs Campbell, who had escorted us all over, parted with us, and after resting & partaking of lunch our thoughts did not so much revert to the many and grand sights we had just witnessed as to the parting of our dear boy the night before on the net work of rails lying before us, and in heartfelt solicitude hoping & wondering whether he had safely arrived at his destination. making frequent enquiries at the telegraph operator if there were any messages for us. none however came. after crossing the Bridge and having some delay on this side we started for home at about 3 oclock P.M. and changed cars at Harrisburg arriving at Guelph about 7. found our horse all right, paid 50¢ for horse keep at "American" and gave 25¢ to hostler W. Marshall and called to see Mrs Mutrie who, we found much the same as on yesterday, and arrived home about 9 oclock, all of us anxious for definite knowledge regarding Ewart. {Margin} Niagara falls N.Y. - the account of our visit to and sightseeing of Niagara falls and surroundings - and also of our return trip home. 15 16 Wednesday A most beautiful rain last night Continues dry and hot although, of course, the shower of a few days ago freshened up things so that we can stand some more of this dry weather again without famishing. we have had, to day, a visit from David Mitchell and his party, consisting of himself & wife, daughter, two baby boys and sister in law Miss Retta Smith. we had them to dinner & tea and we had a pleasant time with them, they appeared to enjoy their visit very much. all of us for a spell engaging in Croquet playing, music &c. John Mc Kenzie & Bella came down this afternoon also and contributed to the amusement. we are all anxious however in regard to Ewart's safety and this evenings �mail has not yet brought us the intelligence we are all so earnestly looking for. our visitors all scattered for home, the Mitchells for their temporary one at Everton, after tea. Johny has been drawing in his peas, indications of oncoming rain spurring them on in increased energy. Willie got in 2 loads of peas when Johny got through {Margin} David Mitchell and his party have paid us a visit to day. - John Mc Kenzie and Bella visit us. Johny taking in his peas. - Willie got his started to take in. AUGUST 1888. 1893 16 17 Thursday A splendid rain last night, no thunder & lightning dash, but a fine, steady and moderate rain fall, it being very much needed it must do incalculable good. Mr Wells of Everton was telling me that it barely went to the very bottom of the potatoes, but very nearly so. I drove down to Everton in time so as to have our colt looked to, as he has been more or less lame on one of his hind legs for some time. Willie Loree put on a new shoe and thinks there is nothing wrong with his foot. on the stage reaching Everton we received the welcome intelligence by Card that Ewart had arrived at Holyoke in the best of spirits, and we hurried home to set at rest the unpleasant suspense of the folks at home. "hope deferred makes the heart sick" but we had not long to wait. {Margin} good rain last night came very moderately - Loree put a new shoe on Fred. - we are afraid of a jack spavin being started - received a card from Alex. announcing the safe arrival of Ewart. 17 18 Friday A very fine day. had quite a shower this afternoon which will yet do good to the roots that were so long famishing. the grass will improve under it. it was getting terribly dried up with the long continued hot & dry weather. I hitched up the colt (Fred) and drove down to Everton calling to see Dr. Dryden with Minnie who complains badly of a pain in back of her head. I got a letter by the mail from Ewart's own hand giving us the particulars of his ride to Holyoke after leaving us at the bridge. Alex was to Springfield to meet him according to arrangement but Ewart was let off at Westfield the station before reaching Springfield and Ewart had to go on to Holyoke alone. he hired a buss to take him to the store a very sensible act. {Margin} A valuable shower. - drove to Everton. got a letter from Ewart giving some account of his journey down to Holyoke. 18 19 Saturday �A very fine day. warm and pleasant. I was early up this morning and got the horses ready for Guelph. Johny's "Jeeny" & our Colt put to the democrat. Margaret & I accompanied by Lizzie & Annie Croft Day went in. we had a lot of Butter & eggs. some butter from Bella Mc Kenzie and Jeenie. our own & Lizzie got 22¢ per lb and 11¢ for eggs. I brought home a Barrell of salt, and a lot of sundries. got the box of democrat fixed at Penfold. when ready to come home we had quite a shower at Guelph but after coming home found it had missed us. we called to see Mrs Mutrie on our way home. she is in much the same way. {Margin} drove the democrat to Guelph to day. - got a Barrell of salt & other Sundries. - no particular change in Mrs Mutries condition. 19 20 Sunday A fine day. kept the house very close feeling tired. wrote a long letter to Ewart, and made good progress in one for Bro. Alex Meaford. Margaret & I paid Webbs a visit this evening. the girls have been twice at Everton and took down the letter, I wrote to Ewart, for Abbott to mail. {Margin} wrote a letter to Ewart. - the girls twice to Everton AUGUST 1888. 1893 20 21 Monday A very fine day, cool and pleasant. Margaret & I drove up to John Mc Kenzies getting there about noon or a little before. I had seen Allan Ramsay last Saturday at Guelph and he expressed a desire to deal with John Mc Kenzie, as he had heard well of him by one of his neighbours (Sam Mason) so I thought I had better see and tell John of it. I engaged with John to day to try and see Ramsay for him and see on what terms he will rent on. John is busy cutting his oats of which there is the most part ripe, his peas are also ready to be pulled. Johny at home here finished cutting his oats on the hill field and Willie commenced his field by the house here and, by night, had a great part of it cut, it is a fine crop. we returned home in the evening from Mc Kenzies. David Mitchell & party left there yesterday morning after staying all night. {Margin} Margaret & I drove up to Mc Kenzies - I saw Allan Ramsay on Saturday last and as he seemed anxious to make a deal soon with the farm, I wished John to know. 21 22 Tuesday Weather continues fine, heavy dews at night. this forenoon I hoed all the south onion bed, and weeded it, also some of the strawberries. afternoon I was working in the mow for Willie. he had Johny & Robert Jestin and man & team helping him, he finished �hauling in his peas and mixed stuff in the bottom of second field behind on left hand. Annie Sunter from Meaford came over to day along with her Auntie Bella. she has come to commence her duties at her school in Guelph next Monday. Margaret accompanied Auntie Bella down to see Mary, Alberts wife, who has been unwell for awhile. on coming back Margaret went up to see Mrs Jestin who also has been unwell from Grippe, she is a little better. Annie returned with her Aunt this evening but intends coming here tomorrow. {Margin} hoed all the south bed of onions - I helped mow away peas for Willie, also mixed stuff. - Auntie Bella is keeping better. 22 23 Wednesday A very warm day. dry & hot. the land is again showing signs of needing rain. the heat being, at times, so excessive is the cause of it drying up so soon again. I helped Willie this forenoon to finish shocking up his front field of oats. it is a fine crop. Johny is away over to Mutries threshing. I half soled Johny's Cobourgs this afternoon, he had to wear my shoes to day because of that and they hurt his feet badly. Annie Sunter did not return from Toltons till about 5 oclock this evening. she then drove down with the girls to Everton. I sent a letter to Toronto with a dollar for Releif Society, a special ass'm't for this month. I wrote a card to John Turney acknowledging his communication re his family's absence. sent a letter also to Bro. Alex. Meaford, {Margin} shocking up some oats in front field - half soled Johny's shoes - Annie Sunter - registered a letter for Releif Society Toronto. AUGUST 1888. 1893 23 24 Thursday The hot and dry weather still prevails, although harvest time, a shower would now be valued and appreciated. the girls and their cousin Annie drove up to Mc Kenzies to day. they took Fred & covered buggie. I helped Willie to shock up his mixed grain in the right hand back field. he cut down another piece of mixed stuff on the upper part of opposite field south, and he drove down to Everton and got the mail in the evening. Johny is helping Robert Mc Williams to draw in his peas. I hitched up Johny's mare - Nettie - to the buggie and drove over to Alexander Curries, Senr to let them know that we had seen Malcolm Campbell's folks at Niagara, as I was intending to write them soon, I wished to know how they all were. Malcolm's folks were kind to us and I would not wish to neglect them in any way. {Margin} girls & their Cousin Annie from Meaford drove up to Mc Kenzies. - I drove over to Alexander Curries. - shocking up grain after the binder. �24 25 Friday Continues dry & hot. this has been a particularly sultry day. and the nights are little better than the days in that respect. I arose early this morning and brought up the horse from the back pasture, and made ready to take Annie down to the stage. I took her trunk on the back of the buggie. I walked down to the corner while Margaret & Annie drove down. after getting Annie on board we drove on to Eden Mills, calling at Allan Ramsay's farm to see some of the buildings. we found there was a good cellar and the house, though reported to be somewhat cold in Winter, is fairly good looking and commodious. After getting dinner at Bella Webbs, I walked up to see Allan Ramsay. I found he was ready to do some repairing to the premises, but would only agree to reduce the rent from $250.00 to $240.00. I told him I didn't think John would give more than $225.00. after tea at Webbs we returned home, calling at Everton. {Margin} very close and hot. - Annie Sunter away to Guelph on the stage. - Margaret & myself drove to Eden Mills stayed at Webbs and saw Allan Ramsay about his farm. 25 26 Saturday A hot day again, there was a little shower this morning, not enough however to do much good. Willie drew in some 4 loads of oats this forenoon, and in the afternoon went over, along with the boy, to R.J. Kerr's to help him harvest. he was to have plowed our bit of waste land in our field but keeps putting it off, so I got the team myself and plowed it this afternoon. it was a hot job for me as I am not well to day, but I got tired waiting. I drove to Everton this evening for the mail and Minnie went with me. {Margin} a little shower this morning - Willie taking in oats forenoon. - helping R.J. Kerr afternoon - plowing in our plot. 26 27 Sunday Continues hot & dry. I walked up to Duffields for awhile this forenoon. John Mc Kenzie & Bella drove down to day. I wrote a few lines to his Sister to be shown John Fielding regarding his farm he wants to rent. also wrote a letter for Malcolm Campbell, Niagara and one for Robt. Wood with 2 dollars for assm't tomorrow morning. {Margin} visiting - John Mc Kenzie & Bella. - writing Letters AUGUST 1888. 1893 27 28 Monday �Continues dry and hot although there are indications of rain. there is some going round in thunder clouds and we got a little of it. I drove Minnie down to see Dr. Dryden this afternoon. he says Minnie has improved. I got a letter from Ewart this evening, he says he likes the business so far, and the people also. I called to see Mary, who has been poorly for some days. She is still very sick and is in need of help but her Mother is quite poorly to day and yesterday she has taken pills however and we have hopes they will help her, Minnie also being weakly. Maggie has her own time at home. Johny has taken in quite a lot of oats to day, also Robt. Mc Williams. Willie was helping them and expected to get in his too. he got in 2 loads but the rain made them rather damp and they quit. sent away 2 dollars A.O.U.W. {Margin} some little rain. - Minnie down to see Dr. Dryden. - Mary sick - drawing in oats. Johny & Robt. Mc Williams - Willie also 2 loads - A.O.W.U. 28 29 Tuesday Quite a little rain last night and every thing seemed pretty wet this morning. the air is much cooler now and early this morning looked as if we might have a wet day. it cleared up fine however and it got quite pleasant and airy. Johny & Lizzie were to have gone to Guelph to day on account of the operation on Mrs Mutrie. Lizzie went alone however and was home early with very bad news. the Drs. made the incision only to find that her case was hopeless, and did no more. they concluded her trouble is a fast growing Cancer, and it only a question of a little time when the end will come. it is a very sad affair. Margaret is some better to day and Willie drove her down as he took a grist to Everton. she came back again however as Maggie Robertson was there. Willie sold ten Bushel odds of fall wheat to Henry Duffield for seed. {Margin} more rain last night. it is very welcome. - this is the day Mrs Mutrie underwent the further operation - Margaret poorly. - Willie sold fall wheat to Henry Duffield 29 30 Wednesday A very fine day, although quite cool. the late rain seems to have broken up the long, hot, dry spell. I drove Mother down to Mary's this morning. Mary was very poorly last night, vomiting quite a bit. Dr. Mc Cullough was with her through the night. I got a letter from Meaford this morning, they are all well. he tells me I said nothing in my last card & letter about Mrs Mutrie. I wonder that I overlooked it. I meant to do it. Willie & Jeenie were at Guelph to day. Mrs Mutrie is as well as could be expected. she passed a bad night and, indeed nearly all the time after coming out of the effects of the chloroform. Mr Grant put �in our cistern pump this evening. I paid him $2.50 being the balance of its cost, the berries paying the other 2 dollars. I half soled & sewed rips on a pair of Boots for Willie Theaker's hired boy. 65¢ worth. also sewed a Boot for Mrs Mac. 10¢ this afternoon. {Margin} Mother gone down to Mary's to day. - Letter from Meaford. - Mrs Mutrie as well as could be expected. - Cistern pump put in to night. paid him for it in full. - mending Boots this afternoon AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 1888. 1893 30 31 Thursday A fine harvest day. very cool at nights and heavy dews. the boys have hauled in a lot of oats, and Willie has cut our piece of grain. I didn't get time to shock it up excepting one round. I prepared the democrat for going off early tomorrow morning with the excursionists and drove down to Everton for Mother who has been with Mary yesterday and to day. John Mc Kenzie & Bella were here when we arrived home from Everton. Johny & Lizzie drove to Guelph this evening leaving here about seven oclock. they are away in to see how Mrs Mutrie is keeping. September 31 1 Friday Continues very fine harvest weather. I set up the stuff in our field to day. Willie was helping Robt. Mc Williams to draw in and this afternoon came to help Willie to draw in 3 or 4 loads of mixed stuff. I helped them in the mow for Johny who, after helping others fixed up for finishing up cutting if possible at the Beaver Meadow. he hardly finished I think however. I got away about 6 oclock this evening with the span and democrat to meet the excursionists, taking Fred & John Mc Kenzies horse. the latter for want of a hind shoe got so lame that I got a shoe on him at Hoskins. met the Company about 8.30, highly delighted with their fine trip. Sept. 1 2 Saturday Weather continues dry & hot. what is written as having transpired yesterday should have been credited for to day. and visa versa. yesterday morning I drove down our company to Rockwood. John Mc Kenzie & wife Bella Mc Kenzie, our Maggie & Minnie. the train left about 6 A.M. I drove the colt and John Mc Kenzies horse. 2 3 Sunday �Continues fine and as dry as ever. the girls drove the colt to Everton this forenoon. the lame hind leg of the colt seems not to be improving any, as he limps considerably. I think I shall have him examined. SEPTEMBER 1888. - 1893 3 4 Monday Cool at night but hot and dry through the day. the Boys are from home Willie helping Thomy Webb to thresh. Johny has his Boy helping at the threshing while he himself is helping Robert Mc Williams to draw in his oats. I drove over the colt to Erin this afternoon and showed him to Mr Ashley. he says the joint has received a severe sprain all through and, although there are clear indications of a spavin forming yet he would not at all advise to blister or fire the part, if any treatment should be made apply only cold water libations and continue them as much and as long as possible. he also told me to get the heel of the shoe raised. 4 5 Tuesday Weather much as usual excepting that this evening the temperature fell quite perceptibly. likely thunder & rain has prevailed in some locality not very far distant. the Boys have been drawing in some oats to day. I drove down this evening and got the heel of Fred's shoe raised according to advice from Ashley. while at Everton I received a Telegram from Alex. Holyoke. telling me to meet him tomorrow noon at Guelph. we can not conjecture what is the cause of his coming so unexpectedly at this time. 5 6 Wednesday Cool last night and this morning. I drove Johny's mare (Jeenie) to our buggie to Guelph, accompanied by Lizzie who is going to see Mrs Mutrie. as I am getting the front tires set and the 2 rattling spokes renewed I got off pretty early leaving Lizzie at the Hospital. I was on hand at the Station at 12 oclock but Alex did not come on it, but sent a Telegram that he had failed to connect and to wait till 6.20 P.M. which I did and met him with his little Boy. he has brought him over to leave him here on account of domestic trouble. I bought 2 baskets plums $1.10. we arrived home after a pretty cool drive at about 9 oclock. I called up to see Mrs Mutrie who is, considering her hopeless condition, wonderfully cheerful and resigned. SEPTEMBER 1888. 1893 �6 7 Thursday Continues very fine weather. we had a nice little rain this morning its only fault being that it was too little, the ground is now extremely dry and rain is needed badly for the pastures and the turnips. we have all been keeping round Alex. to day as he intends starting home again tomorrow. Willie drove him up to Mc Kenzies this afternoon and the baby was very uneasy and fretful while Alex. was away. I drove Alex. down to Everton to see Mary taking little Willie with us he was in fine humor while down there at Mary's, playing with George and Mr Baker. 7 8 Friday Another very fine day. Alex. changed his mind relative to going home to day. he sent a telegram to Tessant to day, I got it away at 9:30 A.M. he got an answer back in the afternoon advising him to take the baby back again to Holyoke. I waited on till noon for the answer but as none came to hand I came back home to feed the horse and myself. Minnie drove down afternoon. I helped Willie mow away some of his stuff this afternoon. Alex pitched on a couple of loads for me while I loaded. we also hauled in our stuff in 3 loads. Johny also drew in all his to day so that we all finished up to day. {Margin} finished up all the harvest to day. 8 9 Saturday No particular change in the weather, only that there was frost last night, and the temperature has been cooler to day. we were up early this morning, and I drove Alex & his boy to Guelph, his mother also went along. we started off about 7.30 or later, and got Alex off at 10.20. he took along his Baby Carriage. John Mc Kenzie & Bella happened to get there in time to see him off. Robt. Jestin also saw him off. Margaret & I after returning from Guelph drove over to Toltons. Auntie Bella has been poorly again & not very much better yet. 9 Sunday A beautiful day. sunshine & warm we would enjoy some rain now very much, as everything is parched up. the girls drove to Everton forenoon & afternoon. Margaret & I paid Webbs a visit. we went down forenoon & had our dinner with them staying till about 4 oclock. had a visit of Archie Stevens & Hannah. Robt. & Mrs Morton were also in at Willies. �SEPTEMBER 1888. 1893 10 11 Monday Continues dry & hot with cool nights. the wind has blown from the east all day and it feels as if an east storm of some kind was brewing. I have been cleaning up the rubbish lately cut and burning it up. I also dug up our early potatoes and Maggie picked them into a pile on the ground. I covered them with straw and earth. Johny is making up a stone boat and I helped him awhile at it this evening. I took a board and hauled it over the onions to break them over so that they may ripen up sooner. Willie cut his hungarian grass to day. we think he has some notion of giving up the place. I told him to day he could have it for another year if he liked. Jeenie is somewhat discontented, it is hard to make some people otherwise then that. 11 12 Tuesday A very heavy mist was spread over the land this morning and it was some time before it cleared up, the day however broke out afterwards clear and bright and dry and warm as has been prevailing so long. Margaret and I banked up the celery this forenoon, while engaged at it Mrs Andrew and Mrs David Tolton with Miss Bessie and 2 children drove up the road this forenoon. they waved their handkerchiefs and I ran down to see them. they told me they were going to call tomorrow at dinner time. they were on their way farther over to Erin and going to Thomas' for dinner. Johny is busy cleaning up the rough field at the corner, he is getting rid of stumps & stones. 12 13 Wednesday Another dry and hot day although there has been considerable threatning. the Tolton rig came along with the occupants as stated yesterday. they had quite a load of other stuff with them, fruit &c. Bella had come down in the morning so we had quite a company. as the appearances indicated the possibility of rain, the Toltons became uneasy and although they seemed to enjoy their visit still they had a desire to start for home for fear of rain. Bella and the girls drove down to Everton expecting to get word from Alex. but none came to hand. they paid Mary a visit. SEPTEMBER 1888. 1893 13 14 Thursday �Weather dry & warm although yet threatning. Willie had a notion to draw in his hungarian grass which has been covered up for some time but found it too damp on examination. I drove down Bella's rig to Everton and got some wheat for her to feed the chickens and went in time so that I could leave Everton as soon as the mail was distributed. Bella wanted to hear about Alex. should there be any word from him. a long letter did come to hand informing us that he had a very tedious time in getting home and the baby sick besides he did not arrive home till Monday. I sent away a letter to Alex Mc Gregor. 14 15 Friday Quite a heavy thunder storm through the night, or rather early this morning. there was very little rain accompanying it however, which we very much regretted as rain at this time is very much needed. we had a call from Thomas Tolton and he had dinner with us. he was looking at the building roof and giving some advice. he went on to Alberts expecting to thresh there afternoon which they did not. I drove the colt & buggie over to Pattons, near by Allan Robertson's, and bought a square of 2nd class shingles for patching roof of shed. paid a dollar for them and brought them on the hind part of buggie. Robert Morton threshed this afternoon. 15 16 Saturday A very dissagreeable day. the wind has been very high and it has rained in showers less or more all day. Lizzie drove "Jeenie" in the buggie to Guelph. Margaret went with her. they had butter & eggs. ours was 17 lbs butter and some eggs. 22¢ per lb for all the butter. 14 for eggs. I intended being at the roof fixing but it was too wet. Mrs Mutrie was brought home to day in the Ambulance and stood the journey very well indeed. Lizzie & Mother went to the hospital to see her before she started for home. 16 17 Sunday The wind fell from the hurricane of yesterday to be a tolerably calm one to day, it also kept dry and pleasant. the girls drove to Everton this forenoon. Mr Webb walked up this morning to let me know there was to be a Workman's funeral to day in Erin. I could not drive myself conveniently and neither R. Mc Williams nor Robt. Jestin were disposed to go so I also had to remain at home. SEPTEMBER 1888. 1893 �17 18 Monday Quite a rain this forenoon. Willies hungarian grass is all out in cock yet. I was thinking it was unfortunate he did not take it in sooner but he tells me the wet has gone but a very little distance in. Willie started to plow in our front field. I told him a few days since that I would pay him to do some plowing for us. James Clark brought along a two furrow plow which I agreed to take at the same time upon which Willie was to take it, namely, 3 cords {B & N} wood delivered at their yard in Guelph by March next, and the old gang plow. Willie used it in the field behind the orchard after it came to hand, it worked well but, the point of one of the shares broke off short. 18 19 Tuesday A very fine day, extremely hot awhile. I worked pretty hard to day, dug up between 2 rows of the strawberries and otherwise working round this forenoon. Afternoon I was working on the shed roof, and after awhile left that to help Willie in with his hungarian hay. I turned out the cocks to the sun and Johny & his boy and Robt. Jestin helped us in with it. Willie took up about 8 bags potatoes, from 3 rows of his patch, they are very fine and large. Johny has been working at his corner field he is plowing it up and lifting the stones the while. 19 20 Wednesday Very fine day, warm and balmy. Willie drove to Guelph to day with the democrat taking 8 bags potatoes and other farm produce. Jeenie accompanied him, he visited the show in the afternoon which started yesterday, there was a large attendance to day. they have also some attractions in the evening. Willie got 60¢ for some of his potatoes and 70 for some. I have been fixing up the roof of the shed to day - laying shingles on the part over the drinking trough and patching other portions. Johny Rafferty helped carry the shingles &c and otherwise assisted as he had nothing particular to do. SEPTEMBER 1888. 1893 20 21 Thursday Another very fine day. I spent quite a time getting a pole to make a trough for the barn eve over the drinking trough in shed, also fixing at shed roof. Henry Duffield is threshing with Joseph Dunbars Steamer. Johny & Willie are both helping him. at night they complained of having been overrought. they cleaned out the barn, which usually took �about double the time and did not provide any additional help. I drove down to Everton for the mail this evening, got a letter from Ewart and one from Alexr . Mc Gregor. 21 22 Friday Continues beautiful weather. I am chronicling the business of a few days past and have made an error in stating that Duffield threshed yesterday. it should have been credited for this day. I have had to turn in to the gang plow. Willie left Johny Rafferty to plow and he only started when the plow rode over a small stone and in the concussion of righting itself again, an important part of its makeup got broken, the cogged part for raising & lowering. we then hitched to Johny's plow, and as Johny Rafferty did not seem to be doing good work, I staid till ½ past four. 22 23 Saturday Beautiful weather, but cooler than has usually prevailed. I finished up all the new shingles patching and also laid a good many old ones over the ragged part of the roof. Willie plowed in our south front field to day. Henry Duffield helped Willie kill a sheep for the threshing on Monday. I sharped a saw for John Webb this evening. and Margaret & I drove over to see Mrs John Mutrie after tea. Mrs Mutrie is comparitively cheerful although she must be cognizant of her impending doom. 23 24 Saturday Hard frost last night. a good many of the tender flowers are cut. the girls were twice at Everton to day. it has been cold though fine. I walked over to see Sister Bella and after getting dinner called at Dunbars on my way home. John Mc Kenzie & Bella visited Mc Cutcheons and called for tea on their way home. Johny & Lizzie drove over to John Mutries this afternoon. {Margin} Sister Bella not well at all this last week. SEPTEMBER 1888. 1893 24 25 Monday A very fine day, although for a time it was rather threatning looking. the threshers were on hand early this morning and had the machine on at work between 7 & 8 oclock. they had the machine here on Saturday night. I helped all day at the threshing, tramping and forking the straw, it kept them going till nearly dark and the stuff seem to turn out very well. some think there is about 250 bushels of oats in the corner of barn floor and all the �granary bins full. there must be close on 700 bushels of grain with the wheat they threshed before. {Margin} Willie Threshing. 25 26 Tuesday Splendid weather for threshing. Albert finished up at Willies last night and he got a fair start at Johny's this morning. they had Johny's peas through about 10 oclock and they think there is about 125 bushels of them. Johny seemed to have plenty of hands on and I did not feel like spoiling for a job, so let them alone and fire away. I made the eve trough and barked it that we intend for the barn, above the drinking place in shed. John Mc Kenzie called on his way home, he has decided to take Allan Ramsay's place, at $240. I wrote a letter to night for Alex. Mc Gregor, and one for Robt. Wood, with remmitance for 2 assmts, A.O.U.W. one for John Mc Kenzie and one for self. I wrote a card to Allan Ramsay telling him that John will take his place. {Margin} sent 6 dollars to A. Mc Gregor interest on note. - 2 dollars, 2 assess'ts A.O.U.W. 26 27 Wednesday Weather dry, cool and pleasant. I drove to Everton this morning and mailed the money letters. I found no card for Ramsay and had to write another to him. (had left it at home) I took down a bag of stuff to chop, and paid for it. Robert Jestin and Willie brought it home at night. John Mc Kenzie came down here this afternoon and got away our old Gowdy plow. he intends plowing with 2 teams as he gets a chance to use another horse - harvesting the onions these times. Miss Cockburn has come along this evening to do some sewing. SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 1888. 1893 27 28 Thursday Weather continues as it has been for some time, we would be glad to get some rain but, a very dry spell reigns supreme. Miss Cockburn has been here to day sewing and fitting anew a dress for Maggie, the dyer in Guelph dyed it black. I finished putting on all the shingles and also set up and bracketed the eve trough. Willie plowed in our front field it is very hard plowing, the land being very dry and baked. I drove down to Everton for the mail this evening 28 29 Friday �Cool to day and dry as usual the Sun shines hot through the day but, there is frost at night. the weather is simply magnificent all that we could now desire is a fall of rain as all grass and vegitation is suffering from the drouth. Willie finished up the plowing of the front field (mixed crop part) I cut 3 rows of corn and made it into sheaves this afternoon. 29 30 Saturday Frost at night, but through the day more beautiful could not be. Miss Cockburn finished up Maggie's dress early this forenoon. paid her a dollar & 75¢ for 2 days & ¼. Willie is helping Robert Mc Williams to thresh to day, and when Johny Rafferty finished up the gang plowing this forenoon, we borrowed Duffield's harrows and he harrowed the greater part of the ganging of this upper field (pea part). I had to look after him. Minnie drove to Everton this evening and Margaret and I afterwards drove up to Mc Kenzies, arriving up there between 8 & 9 oclock. Oct 30 1 Sunday A continuation of this very fine weather. John Mc Kenzie and I had a walk around this forenoon seeing their work. they calculate in having nearly 20 acres plowed but he is very anxious to have it all done so as to get down to the Ramsay place to plow. we left there for home about 4 oclock P.M. the girls & Colin Mc Millan drove the colt & buggie to Everton afterwards. OCTOBER 1888. {William did not change year to 1893} 1 2 Monday Continues dry and very pleasant, beautiful sunshine and warm through the day. cool at night, the frost is very hard some of these nights. yesterday morning it was very hard. Willie attended Robt. Mc Williams threshing this forenoon and Richd 's afternoon. I looked after Johny Rafferty while he harrowed the remainder of the gang plowing. he took the harrow home to Duffield's after dinner. Jeenie took Billie away, driving over to Toltons. I cut other 2 rows of the corn, and I helped Johny Rafferty draw some water to the pigs and he helped me draw in the pumpkins about 60 of them big & little. there are between 40 & 50 usable ones, some a good size. 2 3 Tuesday �Rather dull to day. looks considerably like rain, although it kept dry all day. I took Willie's place at the threshing to day and Willie plowed in the field behind the orchard. I am anxious to get the plowing done, as Willie is giving up the place and I don't want to buy a team till nearer Spring. Richd Mc Williams' stuff turned well out, there is thought to be considerably over a thousand bushels. there is a large proportion of it oats. it seems like all good stuff. Robert Mc Williams has been helping Johny to day to clean out the drain from his cellar, they dug it a foot lower than before and laid the tile and partly filled it in. 3 4 Wednesday A grand rain last night, wish it had only continued, it was dull and threatning the most of the forenoon but it cleared up fine afternoon. Acton Show is being held to day (2d day) and no doubt the fine afternoon will be very welcome. I sent a letter to Alex. Holyoke this morning and a card ordering the Mercury to them for a year. After dinner I drove up to Patons for another bunch of shingles, the roof patching is not yet complete without some more fixing. After coming home I plowed for Willie while he made up a place in the stable for his little pigs. Johny drove down to Everton a load of chop. he did not get it home as they can't work for want of water. OCTOBER 1888. 1893 4 5 Thursday A very beautiful day. the sun has shone out most splendidly and the temperature is warm and balmy. I tied up the feed corn this afternoon and worked in the garden some. Margaret has been working among the onions. Willie cleaned up a load of stuff for chop and for flour. Johny has helped Robert Mc Williams to open out a long drain. he plowed first and then softens up the under part with his Ruddelt invention before shovelling. Mrs Morton and Mrs Wm Theaker paid our folks a visit this afternoon. we received a letter from Alex. Holyoke tonight. 5 6 Friday Coudy and threatning this morning, the clouds thickened this afternoon and rain fell moderately for awhile, the wind was high from the south before it rained. Willie attended Coffey's threshing to day. Johny also. Harry Goulding has been plowing for Johny. our plowing stands as Jeenie has used Billie this afternoon. we bagged up 6 bags onions for Guelph tomorrow. Mr & Mrs John Webb paid us a visit this evening. we have much sympathy in common owing to similarity of domestic trouble pending. I intend driving �into Guelph tomorrow with the democrat taking Lizzie & Mother with the produce to the market. {Margin} Bagging up onions for Guelph tomorrow. - Webbs & ourselves 6 7 Saturday A very threatning looking morning, and it continued so all forenoon but little or no rain fell. cleared up fine afternoon. we left for Guelph about 7.30 and went in in about 2 hours. sold the Onions almost immediately at a dollar a bag, to Penetton. sold the pickles, 50 lbs at 3¢ per lb = $1.50. 17 lbs butter at 23¢ $3.91. 2 dozen & ½ eggs at 17¢ = 43¢. Lizzie sold her chickens 6 dozen. 3 pair $1.25. the rest at 50¢ per pair. bought some sundries. 2 undershirts woolen shirts for me $1.00. necktie 25¢. pr drawers 60¢. we met John Mc Kenzie & Bella who were to the market with potatoes & Butter the latter 22½¢ per lb. the potatoes 50¢ per bag. Willie finished a Coffey's threshing at noon. plowing at upper front field afternoon. {Margin} Guelph market 7 8 Sunday A very fine day. warmer than for some time past. I walked over this forenoon to Sister Bella. she is a little better than she was some days ago that she had a bad turn. John Mc Kenzie & Bella drove down in expectation of getting Mary up with them but, George objected and she did not go. we thought Minnie might have gone but she also kicked. so they had to return as they came. John is going to the Ramsay farm to plow tomorrow and Bella will be alone for awhile. OCTOBER 1888. 1893 8 9 Monday Very high wind to day. I had intended to go on the roof to day and finish up the patching by putting on the last bunch I bought at Paton's, but the wind was so high I did not venture. I then put in a few panes of glass in the stables and nailed on protection to save them from being broken again. I afterwards helped to fix up the onions which are being harvested in this fine weather. Willie has been helping at Robert Jestins threshing. Johny also. he strikes out the plowing for Harry Goulding. Margaret and I went to see the show stuff that Webb's have prepared for the show tomorrow, the parsnips and beets are as good, I think, as I ever saw. 9 10 Tuesday �A very fine day and not so windy as yesterday. Robert Jestin is threshing again to day and the boys are again helping him. I finished up the patching of the roofs to day. put on some on our house roof. I took 2 bags grain to the mill and got them chopped for the pigs. this makes 3 bags for them now. Willie is also taking down some chop, and getting some flour also. he left a bag of flour for us. {Margin} finished patching the roofs - 2 bags chop at mill. - pig feed - our own mix for chop - Willie gave us a bag of flour. 10 11 Wednesday A most beautiful day. the sun shone out brightly and it was very warm. I hitched up Fredy & Johny's Nettie to the democrat, and the girls & their mother and Harry Goulding & Webb's girls all rode with me. there was a great crowd of people there and though the quantity of exhibits seemed to behind former years, the quality seemed real good. the cattle seemed to foot up better than the horses. Currie obtained the prize for the herd, his Bull is a magnificent Animal. Elliott had a good herd. James Black took the prize for Collection of Apples, his Uncle Hugh generally took that prize. the judges got through in good time and the show broke up, I thought, earlier than usual. we got home before it was very dark. the weather was the most favourable for Rockwood than I ever remember of. Bella & Miss Wishart drove down to see the show, they left for home early. little Willie was with them. OCTOBER 1888. 1893 11 12 Thursday Very fine day. sunshine & warm. Willie started to plow out his potatoes to day, and Johny also. I helped Willie to pick his and he plowed out 10 rows of ours, leaving other 9 rows still to take up. Maggie and her mother and I picked them after dinner and we made 4 piles which I covered with straw and a thin coating of earth. in the forenoon we pulled a good share of the onions that are rather late of ripening up. the weather at the present time is good for harvesting them. {Margin} started this morning to take up our potatoes. all three of us. 12 13 Friday Dull and threatning like to day, although warm and pleasant. I have been busy all day among the potatoes. I helped Willie this forenoon to pick, he has Johny Rafferty and young Willie Mack picking after him. they have gathered and taken up the greater part of theirs to day. Willie plowed up the remainder of ours (9 rows) before dinner. Maggie & �her Mother picked them this afternoon while I carried them to the cellar. 25 bushels in all. I carried 4 pails, weighing a bushel at a time. I harrowed the ground after we were done and we got again about a bag. Johny got through with the taking up of his to day also. it has been splendid weather for the job. I wrote a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford, and intend to send it off in the morning tomorrow. {Margin} busy taking up the potatoes. all three of us Johny Willie and ourselves at the work. 13 14 Saturday Rain last night and this morning. quite a number of people went to Guelph Market but, it has been a miserably uncomfortable day for them. no out door work could be done, as the rain was falling very constant. I did some little shoe mending and also fixed up our old plow so as to do some work with it. took down the letter for Meaford and mailed it this morning, 14 15 Sunday Dull and unpleasant to be out side, it has been showery. the girls drove to Everton this morning, and they went again in the evening in the company of Walter Mc Williams. I kept at home the most of the day. wrote a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford. OCTOBER 1888. 1893 15 16 Monday A very fine day. Willie finished up taking up his potatoes to day. I helped him until it was time to start over to John Mutrie's where we have laid out to visit this evening for some time back. on getting our tea on sharp time we started over and found Mrs Mutrie, under the circumstances surprisingly well, it is really wonderful to see her so well as she is, people are begining to think that surely the doctors are mistaken in thinking her case so hopeless as they have represented. we would all like very much to learn that they have been mistaken. she is quite cheerful. 16 17 Tuesday Beautiful weather. cool a little but very pleasant and clear sunshine. the Mc Dermotts called for me at ½ past seven this morning and I was in the Court house the greater part of the afternoon and quite awhile in the forenoon. a breach of promise Case, and a cattle purchasing Case, of the Barbers and a Mr Craft, took up a long time, and �afterwards about 3 or 4 oclock Mc Dermott's Case came on, which kept the court busy till nine oclock. the plaintiffs Witnesses were tedious and took long to work up, while Mc Dermott's were soon over with. John Mc Kinnon, Dan Talbot & I respectively attested to the previous good character of the accused and a verdict of "Not Guilty" was in a few minutes returned by the jury to the joy of all his freinds. 17 18 Wednesday A very pleasant and beautiful day. bright sunshine and clear sky. a little mist has been prevailing lately in the mornings. Willie has plowed in the upper front field. I shovelled out the furrows in the corn patch piece that Willie plowed. OCTOBER 1888. 1893 18 19 Thursday A very fine day although not so pleasant as some of the weather that has past inasmuch as there was lack of sunshine. very misty this morning but it cleared off early. our girls are off with the Mc Williams to day to Erin Show, they have our democrat. Willie and Jeenie also went after dinner. Willie plowed up till between ten & eleven oclock in the upper front field. I hitched up Frank & the Morton Mare to our old Goudy plow and started to plow in the south back field but one. the flies are bad to day and the horses are uneasy in consequence. Johny is drawing out his manure some to the south corner field and some to the lower front one. Johnny drove Fred for the mail to night. they got home about 8 oclock. they saw their Uncle Joe at the show 19 20 Friday Another beautiful day. I had quite a job rigging up things to start the Colt to plow along with Frank. I got a pair of whiffle trees from Robert Morton to plow with and with the exception of tomorrow can have them for the next week without stop. Johny is drawing stones into his pig pen in order to raise. he came and held the plow a couple of rounds for me, before dinner, while I drive the colt & Frank. the colt goes finely, I plowed alone with him all afternoon. I never saw a young colt come in to the work faster or kindlier. we just have heard that James Lowrie is found to be afflicted with an inward growth which is likely to prove fatal in a few months. although he is getting to be an old man, still this is sad. 20 21 Saturday �Quite misty this morning and remained so until we reached Guelph. I drove the democrat there to day taking Margaret & Lizzie. we had 3 full bags onions, and a bushel, also 60 lbs of picklers. got a dollar a bushel Bag for them at Mc Elderry's, and 3¢ per lb for the half of the picklers & 2½ for the balance. Lizzie got 20¢ per lb for her firkin of butter, and for our rolls 24¢. Eggs 17¢ per Doz. I sent 50 dollars to Alex. today. borrowed from Robt. Mc Willams for 6 months at 8 per cent, per Annum. 21 22 Sunday A very beautiful day. the girls walked to Everton meeting to day. their mother and I drove over to Toltons where we had dinner. and afterwards went to Dunbars where we had a pleasant visit and our tea. Mrs Dunbar is very poorly and Auntie Bella is also in rather a poor state of health. she spits up considerable blood at present OCTOBER 1888. 1893 22 23 Monday Very beautiful weather. clear sunshine and balmy & warm for being so late in the season. I have plowed all day with Frank and the colt, it is surprising how tractable and good to plow the colt has got in a day or so. I made rather a short forenoon but in the afternoon the loss was mostly made up, I think the two can plow about an acre a day and not hurt themselves although Frank is very thin. Johny now thinks it is his teeth that causes the trouble, at one time he thought it might be worms. the boys have both helped Robert Jestin to saw with the Circular this forenoon. Willie plowed in the afternoon in the field behind the orchard. Uncle Thomas Tolton and Auntie Bella paid us a visit to day. Bella is not at all well these times, although she is better than in the past 23 24 Tuesday Another beautiful day. about 4 oclock P.M. it became somewhat overcast and a very cold west wind sprung up. I have plowed all day from about 9 in the morning. Willie plowed in same field as yesterday till 4 oclock when he hitched up Nettie to go and meet a man who thinks of dealing for her. I then changed Fred for the old mare and Minnie drove to Everton for the mail. A letter received from Alex tells us to meet his wife at Guelph. Thursday at noon. am getting along nicely with the plowing. I gave Robt. Mc Williams a note for Sixty dollars on Alex' account, payable in six months from last Saturday (21). I sent 50 to Alex and keeps 10 for myself for present use. it is at 8 per cent. Johnny is busy raising spruce and cedar trees and planting. {Margin} plowing - �Letter from Alex. Holyoke - gave note to Robert Mc Williams on Alex. account. $10.00 for Self. 24 25 Wednesday Fine day, although cooler than has generally prevailed this some time back. I have plowed a good part of the day, although there was fully two hours, (between 2 & 4 oclock P.M. that I helped in with the potatoe to the cellar from the pits. Margaret carried in the contents of 2 pits. and I carried in the 3 large ones. we think there are about 50 bushels of Elephants, and about 7 bushels of the {illegible} Ohio. the colt and Frank get along fairly well with the plow. Willie has started up his turnips, he pulls and tops and roots them for the market. OCTOBER 1888. 1893 25 26 Thursday Dull and lowering this morning and the weather was quite threatning up to about ten oclock when it began to rain a little. it did not rain much of any account however until after dinner, when, after that, we had a rainy and unpleasant afternoon. we started for Guelph to meet Annie (Alex' Wife) getting in there a little before 11. she did not come on the 12 oclock, but after waiting till the 3 oclock, I got word of her being at the junction, so drove up for her. on coming back we had our tea at David Toltons, having had dinner before that, and we immediately after started for home. Lottie Jestin returning with us. she rode in with us, having 2 baskets of fowls. sold her chickens at 45¢ per pair. (4 pair) Ducks 65¢ per pair 2 pair = $3.10 to Mc Ateer. 2 pr to Fielding 90¢. 26 27 Friday Still threatning some this morning and cooler, it cleared up however to be a tolerably fine day and, as it was the day for Thomas Webb's Auction Sale, was much desired and appreciated by them. I went down after dinner and got my Books ready before the Auctioneer (Thos. Ingram) commenced the sale. there was a large crowd and the bidding on the whole was good and spirited. I had quite a diligent job, and engaged my attention to the full. at night there was quite a trouble in making out the accounts as there were so many articles belonging other parties that had to be seperated from Webbs business. I think, however, that all the business was done up satisfactorily. 27 28 Saturday �Weather cooler and in the afternoon frequent snow showers gave it a wintry appearance. I hitched up Frank & Fred to day with the plow harness and though late in starting got quite a piece of plowing done. there was some rain in the morning which prevented any work being done in the field. Johnny & Willie were both at their turnips in the afternoon however. 28 29 Sunday Weather somewhat wintry in appearance to day. it has been cold and the snow clouds have been passing over us. the girls drove to Everton this forenoon but they did not go down at night. Annie wrote to Alex to day. I also sent him a few lines. Johnny takes it or sends in the morning OCTOBER & November 1888. 1893 29 30 Monday Hard frost last night the ground was quite hard this morning. I started the plow about nine oclock this morning and plowed steady until about five oclock when, on account of John Mc Kenzie & Bella being here, I unhitched the team and came up to supper. I broke my sole plate of the plow and had to get Willie's plow to go on with. Johnny has been drawing in his turnips, he tells me he has nineteen loads in to night. Willie & his boy helped him this forenoon. John Mc Kenzie took down 2 bags of stuff to chop for our pigs and he got it back with him again he had some flour for himself. they tell us that Mrs Carter's Sister is being married this morning up at Carter's house. they are soon going off to Philadelphia. {Margin} plowing - John Mc Kenzie & Bella - 2 Bags mixed stuff for chop for pigs 30 31 Tuesday Frost again last night which made the ground quite hard this morning, the day opened out fine however and it lasted throughout. I started to plow about 9 oclock and, as I found I had an acre to turn over to finish the field I went at it in earnest, and before I completed the head lands it was almost too dark to see the work. The colt has stood the job of plowing that stiff field remarkably well. I have been afraid lest the steady hard pulling would be bad for his leg, but, so far, there is no bad effects visible. Willie has been taking up his turnips and dressing them for market. Johnny has been drawing in his from the corner field and Willie has been helping of and on, he has 19 loads in to night I understand. �November 31 1 Wednesday Very fine day. I plowed this forenoon having started the piece on the north back field. the gang plowed part is very soft and does not work pleasantly. I did not plow this afternoon but went to Johny's turnip hauling in, we finished his hauling at about 5 P.M. and took one load for Willie. Lizzie helped Johny in with the turnips. Willie & his Boy & team also helped this afternoon Johnny took "Ida Queen" down to Sarles after dark. we hear of quite a lot of "Halloweve" tricks having been done last night, more than usual. the girls drove to Everton this evening they got a letter from Holyoke also one from Uncle Alex. Meaford Thomy Webb and wife and son left the paternal home this evening for Eden. {Margin } "Ida Queen" taken to Sarles this evening NOVEMBER 1888. 1893 1 2 Thursday A very fine day. sunshine and very pleasant. Willie has been taking in his turnips with two wagons. Johnny & his Boy & team have been helping. and I have quit the plow to help also. Johnny & Willie and I go ahead with knives dressing them and hauling to the pit with our team, while the Boys follow up with their team and haul to the turnips house what we leave. the girls drove to Everton this evening for the mail and had their drive for nothing. they made a mistake at the office and sent the Everton mail to Ospringe and kept the Ospringe mail at Everton so we will have to wait till things are made right again. we have just heard of the death of Mr Darling of Milton or near Milton. 2 3 Friday Heavy rain last night, but clear and frosty in the morning. we resumed work at the turnips same as yesterday, but it was not so pleasant on account of the rain through the night. we finished up the drawing and Willie counts on having in some 52 loads altogether of swedes. our mail came to hand to day. the Duffields brought it. the Globe gives a detailed account of the assassination, and the likeness of the Mayor of Chicago, and his intended wife Miss Annie Howard. the New Orleans Millionare also the Assassin, Prendergast, it is a sad winding up of the Great "World's Fair" 3 4 Saturday A very fine and beautiful day. fine clear Sunshine and warm. I plowed all day and got along fairly well. pretty nearly done with the stubble past the low, wet part of the field �near to Jestin's line. Frank was pretty well done out when night came, he is now very thin which makes him weak. the colt stands it well. Willie covered his turnips pit to day. and Johnny is fixing up his hog pen. he has quite a job with it, breaking out a door in the wall and filling up the bottom with stones and earth. 4 5 Sunday Weather very fine and balmy. the girls drove to Everton this forenoon with Fred and buggie. they also went at night. Walter Mc Williams drove them down in the evening. I got the loan of Billy and drove up to see James Lowrie who is now very low. he has sunk very rapidly since it became known that he had a malady likely to carry him off. 2 weeks ago, I beleive was the first time he was apprized of the nature of his disease NOVEMBER 1888. 1893 5 6 Monday Beautiful weather, this has been warmer than the average for some time. and clear sunshine. I fixed little Willie's shoe this morning before going out to work and before going out again afternoon I hauled in the Cabbage to the turnip house window. I plowed the balance of the time and got along fairly well. Willie bagged up some twenty bags of potatoes this afternoon which he intends soon taking to Guelph market. he took down a grist of chop this forenoon and got it home with him. Johny is working away at his hog pen. {Margin} got 80lbs of oats this morning from Willie. the other weights were 75. 77. 68 = 300 to date 6 7 Tuesday The weather continues fine and beautiful sunshine. warm and balmy strange that such exceptionally fine weather should prevail here, while in Manitoba they are having severe winter weather, we hear they have had sleighing for some time. I have been plowing and realy enjoy the work. the gang plowed part is very soft and as it has plowed deep on account of being so hard, the plow swims through the land rather loosely. I will soon now have all to do on the sod that Willie broke up which will firmer and easier for both myself and team. 7 8 Wednesday �Continues the same Magnificent weather. I hear many saying they never saw such a long unbroken term of grand weather so late in the season. it comes very acceptably to us this fall, that the place is falling into our own hands again. Willie took to Guelph to day 32 bags of potatoes he sold a quantity at 45 cents per bag, and the remainder at 40 cents, it is rather Singular that objection is made to them being too large. I have had pleasanter plowing to day on the old sod broken up this summer. we are having a sick horse on hand of Henry Duffield. he got so sick they sent for Mr Ashley. he is staying all night, he says he is a very sick horse. James Lowrie died this forenoon at eleven oclock. poor Man he sank very rapidly after learning of the nature of his malady. NOVEMBER 1888. 1893 8 9 Thursday Another beautiful day. I finished up the plowing of the back field on the north. Willie plowed some on the next field, and gave me his team to finish up with. he drove to Everton with his hew horse (Pete) to get him shod. I got done a little early and started the piece alongside of our garden before unhitching. old Frank is extremely thin just now and a hard days work does him up badly, the colt works well and stands it out better than Frank. {Margin} got 58 lbs oats to day for the horses. 9 10 Friday A change in the weather this has been rather a dull day, and very chilly. I plowed in the front field until about eleven oclock when I unhitched and prepared to go to the funeral of James Lowrie. Margaret and I started at one oclock with Fred and buggie. we were there about ¾ of an hour before they lifted at (½ past two) and we then drove back to the Town line and drove up to Bella's instead of going to Dublin with the funeral. there was a very large funeral being, I believe, about 120 or more rigs there. we found Bella & baby well, she has only the Boy (Noel) with her, John has been at Eden since Tuesday. we left for home after tea and were home again before it was quite dark. 10 11 Saturday An extremely misty day, the wind being from the east and rather chilly. Margaret and I started for Georgetown a little before 11 oclock, and arrived in Georgetown about 2 P.M. we had rather an unpleasant drive on account of the fog which prevailed, but the colt travelled down very nicely in a little more than 3 hours. the freinds were glad to see us and welcomed us. I drove Margaret & Kate down town to do some shopping at the �darkening. Joe arrived home shortly after and we spent a very pleasant evening. Joe brought home a turkey which is intended for tomorrow eating. {Margin} started for Georgetown have not been there since the 17th of January last. 11 12 Sunday The mist has cleared away and this has been a very pleasant day. we spent a very pleasant forenoon among the freinds and after doing justice to the turkey we started for home about 2 P.M. and arrived home about 6. the roads were good and Fred stood the drive well. we found the folks at home all well. NOVEMBER 1888. 1893 12 13 Monday Raining this morning which continued the greater part of the forenoon. we were helping Johny awhile in the early part of the forenoon to fix up the joists in his pig pen. and afterwards got ready to plow but the rain again coming on we did not commence until after dinner which we had early. I then finished up the front field and started in the field behind the Barn on Willies corn patch, but did not get much done, being a little showery it was not very pleasant working on the land this afternoon. Willie plowed this afternoon he is nearly done with the field behind the orchard. 13 14 Tuesday A very fine day. the frost made the ground a little hard in the morning and it was a little late before I hitched up in consequence. Willie took a grist to the mill this forenoon and finished up his field plowing after returning home. I am plowing at the last piece to day and expect I can have it so that it will be done early tomorrow. I skinned a sheep for Willie this morning that died. Willie brought home the terrible news of Mrs Sutton having been drowned in the cistern yesterday while they were all away to Robertson's Sale. poor Mark heard her scream about 2 oclock P.M. but of course was not able to get out of bed to help her. she had been working at the cistern getting water likely, there is no pump for it and the water has to be lifted out. 14 15 Wednesday A very rough day, heavy snow showers and frosty & cold. I made out to finish up my plowing and the folks thought I was foolish to work out in such a storm. I got done to the �turnip and potatoe land however and I feel better pleased to have it done. Willie is away down by Georgetown to see about the sale of some of his horses he took the new horse with him. Johny is now alone, his Boy is away to day. we have just heard to day that Mrs Sutton had been washing on Monday and had the trap door open taking out water, one pail was on the floor above and another one was in the cistern with her, it is a terribly sad ending to a long laborious and useful life, and what is now to become of her poor afflicted husband, really it is awful to contemplate. NOVEMBER 1888. 1893 15 16 Thursday Cold and something more of a wintry appearance and feel than has usually prevailed. I was fixing up around home this forenoon making our stock comfortable and hurrying to get ready for the funeral of Mrs Sutton which was set for one oclock. Margaret & I attended and though it was after the hour set before we reached there still we were there in plenty of time as they did not lift till about 3 oclock. there was a large funeral but we did not go along but returned by way of Everton to get the mail, we called on Mary and had our tea. Willie expected to attend the funeral on his way home from Stewartown but did not make it out. 16 17 Friday There was quite a covering of snow on the ground this morning but the day having been a little warm the snow left with great speed, and towards evening it was about all gone. Johny went to Guelph to day with a load of cedar wood to the Carriage builders Reid & Matthews. he brought home with him one Bll of Water Lime and a Barrell Portland Cement, also some lumber (dressed) for a door for his pig house. he was very late before he arrived home and Lizzie was quite uneasy about him. I was over at night and waited till he came home between 9 &10. 17 18 Saturday A little colder and the frost has hardened the ground a little this morning. Johny was a little late in starting the plow this morning but Willie was soon after on to help him and the two finished up the plowing of the beaver Meadow that completes his plowing excepting a part of his turnip land that he is not particular about. I carried home Robert Morton's double trees and helped Johny some. Lizzie drove over to Mutries and brought �her mother over with her. Barrie also came from Guelph with Robert Mc Williams this evening. 18 19 Sunday The frost last night hardened up the ground. the girls went to meeting with Fred & buggie as it was dry I let the horse go but he is now very bad with the scratches in one hind foot. Johny Mc Kenzie & Bella drove down to day to see us. they stayed over till latish and escaped a heavy snow shower that fell earlier in the afternoon. NOVEMBER 1888. 1893 19 20 Monday A finer day than we have had for some time. I have begun this forenoon to split up our round wood, but as the weather seemed mild and pleasant we decided to hitch up the colt to the buggie and Annie & Millie with Mother and I drove over to Toltons to visit in the afternoon, we left shortly after 2 and came home again about 8. Barrie Mutrie paid the girls a visit this afternoon and I drove him over to Johny's on our return from Toltons. Auntie Bella is a little better. Willie has been driving round with Jim Harrison who has come up to look after horses to buy. 20 21 Tuesday Continues moderately fine, although there are signs of change. I have been splitting up some of the tamarac ready for the stove, and I drew it in this evening with the old mare and stone boat. the girls drove up Fred to the buggie to Mc Kenzies this afternoon. they intend to stay all night. Mr Harrison bought the Pete horse from Willie to day and paid him 95 dollars Cash, he paid $100.00 Bill and Willie gave him 5 dollars back. 21 22 Wednesday very stormy to day. considerable snow has fallen from passing snow showers. Willie drove to the mill this forenoon with a chopping grist. the girls drove home from Mc Kenzies this afternoon. Willie hitched up his sorel colt to day in order to break it in and it soon drove along very nicely, it is surprising how soon these animals turn in to work and, so tractable. NOVEMBER 1888. 1893 �22 23 Thursday Rather cold to day. I hitched the colt to the cutter and drove down to Hugh Black's after dinner. Margaret and Annie (Alex' Wife) accompanied me to Everton and they staid at Mary's until I returned. I spent all the afternoon at Blacks he assisted me to draft a Will (Webbs) and had it done just as tea was ready. Judson Black was there and I was introduced to him, there were two young freinds from Toronto, a neice and her husband. Mr Black would not accept of any pay for his trouble. I called for the visitors on my way home and we got along very well although the colt is very slippy. Mrs Jestin visited here to day and Margaret away 23 24 Friday Continues raw and cold although the frost is not very severe. I was rather delayed from getting away as early as I wanted this morning. I attended a meeting of the Board of Health at 12.30 or 1 oclock P.M. it was called early on account of a reform meeting for appointing delegates to the reform convention soon to be held in Guelph. I could not get the colt sharped but took off his front shoes. Willie Abbott is very busy. the roads at the present time are extremely slippy and almost impassable for unsharped teams. sent over the money ($4.00, for payment of A.O.U.W. Ass'm't no. 14 and Releif no. 14. = $2.00 each. Self & John Mc Kenzie. {Margin} Board of Health meeting. and also a reform meeting. - A.O.U.W. Ass'm't + Releif Nos. 14 paid $4.00 24 25 Saturday Weather very moderate. the snow does not melt but very little. I went to Webbs this forenoon and got the Will all signed. Willie Bryden and I signed as Witnesses. afternoon I drove down to Willie Abbotts and he sharped the colt all round for which I paid him the cash 40¢. Willie & Robert Jestin drove Billie to Guelph to day in the Cart. Willie wanted to sell Billie, and Robert wanted to assist him. I had tea at Abbott's this evening while waiting to get the colt sharped. Willie has got word to take his turnips to Rockwood Monday. {Margin } Business with Webb. 25 26 Sunday Weather continues much the same a little dull and threatning this afternoon. the girls drove Fred & Cutter to meeting this forenoon. they did not go down in the evening. Jeenie is very sick to day and Mother is milking for her. Johny drove his folks down to Blakeley's. wrote a letter to Bro. Meaford, also 1 to Holyoke �NOVEMBER 1888. 1893 26 27 Monday Rather wet this forenoon but much worse late in the afternoon. Willie had a bee to day drawing turnips to Rockwood, some came early and had their loads disposed of and home to dinner. Willie got home to dinner and took a second load. there were quite a number, Henry Duffield, Robert Jestin, Robert Morton, George Mc Williams, Robert Mc Williams, John Mc Dermott, R. J. Kerr, our Johny & Willie twice. Willie was very wet and late in getting home the last time. {Margin} Willie has a Bee drawing turnips to Rockwood 27 28 Tuesday A very disagreeable day. it has rained almost constantly all day. Willie bagged up 15 Bags of potatoes this forenoon and I helped him, it did not rain hard when we were at it, but the wind was high and it was cold & stormy and we got a bad storm, the rain coming on worse after dinner Willie made up his mind not to go to Ballinafad with the potatoes but rather wait till tomorrow and go all the way to Stewartown. if need be, of course Jim Harrison may come up to day and have to return. I went up to Henry Duffields to see a lamb I thought of butchering for our use but he was from home. Mrs Duffield accompanied me down to pay our folks a visit. she has been up at Hanaha for a week or two Henry came down and spent the evening. 28 29 Wednesday A heavy snow storm to day. it began to fall this morning between 6 & 7 oclock and fell steadily all day, until to night there may be about 8 inches deep of snow. Willie went away after dinner with his 15 Bags of potatoes, and did not return yet this evening, the likely hood being that he drove through to Stewartown. Johny drove over to Mutrie's Stables. Wm Mutrie their late tenant allowed his pigs to run in the stables and they rooted the blocks all up. I bought a lamb (a weather) from Willie for $3.50. I thought of taking one from Henry Duffield for $3.00 but this one pleased me better. I killed it and it weighed 60 lbs dressed. NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 1888. 1893 29 30 Thursday �Moderate weather, just enough cold to keep the snow nicely, although Ed. Tovell, who was in Guelph to day, said the snow was getting pretty well mixed with the soil near the town. Willie took down other 5 loads of turnips to Rockwood to day. he had Robert Jestin, Wm Theaker, the young Man Coulson, Joseph Hindley, and Willie had Johny's team. Willie came home this morning from Colin Mc Millan's on the 5th line, where he stayed all night, having driven from Stewartown to there last night fearful that the rain which was then falling freely would take away the snow, and bother him to get home with 15 bags of apples on the sleigh. {Margin} got 120 lbs peas from Willie for the pigs Dec. 30 1 Friday Quite a little addition to the snow again to day. it is also cold enough to keep all that falls. the sleighing is now very good. Johny is drawing a few elm saw logs up to the portable saw mill at Mc Kinnon's Bush. Peter Dunbar came for Mother this morning to go to their place as his mother seemed to be near her last, she had taken very ill last night. I drove over afterwards and had my dinner at Toltons, and went to Dunbars before returning home. the Doctor had just been there and said he could hold out no hope that she would recover, he thought she might live a few days, he thinks it is a clot of blood on the Brain. Maggie drove down Minnie to see Dr. Dryden at the corner. he says the fever in the meantime is her chief trouble, her lungs are not nearly so bad as they were in spring. Dec. 1 2 Saturday A fine winter day. there is plenty of snow to make good sleighing now. Lizzie & I drove over to Dunbars this forenoon and called at Toltons on our way home where we had dinner before leaving for home. Mrs Dunbar remains in an unconscious state and does not look as there is much chance for her recovery. I split up a quantity of stove wood after coming home, and did up the {illegible} outside helping Johny Rafferty, as Willie & Jeenie are away to Guelph to day with apples & potatoes. he had a hard job selling his apples for 75¢ per bag. Willie got $1.00 worth of sugar for us. also paid a dollar to Savage for cleaning my watch. he got 73¢ for my lamb skin. 2 3 Sunday Quite a fall of snow to day and it was very stormy last night the snow drifting into all the crevices. the girls drove to meeting this forenoon, and I drove over to Dunbars afternoon. there is not much change in Mrs Dunbar's condition. Margaret came home �with me this evening. the roads are very heavy from the newly fallen snow, there were quite a number of visitors at Dunbars. Mr Fowlie, Mr Aikens & some of his family Alex. Currie & wife &c. DECEMBER 1888. 1893 3 4 Monday Moderately cold & frosty. we sometimes expect a change to softer weather but it holds on wonderfully well to winter. I have been helping Johny to cut the planks and lay them in his pig pen, he is making a good job of it. we heard that Mrs Robert Morton had been poorly for a few days back, so Margaret and I drove down after tea to night, we found she had been attacked again with the Grippe. She is now greatly better, the two Boys have also been laid up with it. Alice Webb has been attending to them. in coming home we met in with Mrs Webb who was concerned about John not returning from Robert Mc Williams where he had gone. I set her off home and said I would look after him. so I went to Robert Mc Williams and took him home, he was waiting on Robert who had been at the mill. Willie sold Billie this P.M. 4 5 Tuesday Continues fine winter weather. I have been splitting up some of our tamarac wood and intend taking it into the house. it gets snowed up now and again outside. I want to get our elm wood up first so as to have it after the tamarac is used up. we had a call from John and Mrs Mutrie who paid Lizzie a visit this afternoon I was sorry I did not know of their being there as I might have spent the afternoon with them. Mrs Mutrie is wonderfully well and quite smart. they were at Guelph yesterday I think, and the doctor (Howitt) expresses wonder at her appearance. our Johny has attended Richd Mc Williams threshing at the upper place. 5 6 Wednesday Very windy and stormy last night and we were somewhat afraid to start to Guelph, we ventured however, and the weather, after all, turned out more favourable than we expected. this being Fair day and, also the first day of the "Fat Stock Show" there was quite a lot of people in Town. we had 12 lbs of butter of our own and 20 lbs of Bella's. we called at Feildings and sold out right off for 23¢ per lb. Cash. Margaret bought quite a quantity of sundries. Willie took in "Billie" and delivered him to Mr Phin according to �agreement. Mr Phin gave him his check. I saw Mr Hobson and asked the favour of allowing the interest now due to lie over a couple of months, which he freely granted. DECEMBER 1888. 1893 6 7 Thursday Frosty, but a very fine winter day. I have been choring up until John Mc Kenzie & Bella came along. John turned out with his team and drew up 2 loads of elm stove wood for me, he paid me 12 dollars in Cash, which paid up from May to Nov. both inclusive also 2 quarters dues $1.00. and No. 14 Releif $1.00. making in all 11 dollars, the other dollar is to pay on this month. A.O.U.W. Willie is busy helping the Campbell boys to draw timber from Thomas Toltons to Mimosa {Margin} John Mc Kenzie paid up all arrearages on A.O.U.W. and a dollar for this month - got 3 Bushels of peas and 90 lbs of oats from Willie to day 7 8 Friday Fine winter day. the snow has kept well since it first fell. I have piled up the wood in the house that was drawn up yesterday, also split up the most of what remained of the tamarac. Margaret and I drove over to see Mrs Dunbar about the middle of the afternoon, they were busy hog killing and they were just at their 13th a large sow, think she will weigh about 400. they have them sold at 6¢ per lb. Mrs Dunbar is some better in all but her mind in that however, she is no better but, perhaps rather worse. poor woman she is far from being her former self. 8 9 Saturday Mild this morning and fine until rain began to fall about noon. Maggie and I drove "Fred" & buggie to Guelph. Johny & Lizzie also drove in. Johny took some potatoes and other produce to market, he got 40¢ per bag for potatoes, 23¢ for Butter, 19¢ for eggs. I got measured for a suit of clothes at Williamsons and also bought a fur cap. the cloth and cutting & trimmings costs $11.50. the fur cap $3.50 = $15.00 paid $10.00 on them. I sent home with Johny 3 bags coal. 400 lbs $1.25. $6.25 per ton. I could have had the cloth home with me, but the cutter said it would pay me to have them shrunk, and he offered to do it for me. so I left them till the first time in. got another Diary to day. 9 10 Sunday �Blew up colder again last night, we are againhaving an addition to the snow to day. and the soft snow & water have turned to ice. Maggie drove to Everton Meeting this forenoon. also S.S. Johnny & Lizzie got our Cutter to go to Ospringe meeting DECEMBER 1888. 1893 10 11 Monday A very mild and pleasant day up to between 2 & 3 oclock when an easterly storm of snow set in which grew in strength until it was indeed a very cold unpleasant night to be out driving in, the morning being so fine we thought we had better take advantage of it to take a run up to Mc Kenzies and pay them a visit. so we hitched up the colt with Willie's old mare and drove up, arriving about noon. Bella was both washing & baking but she soon had things comfortable and we spent a pleasant afternoon. our company was composed of Annie & Willie, Mother & Maggie & myself. we had an extremely unpleasant night to drive home in. the rest sat down in the bottom of the sleigh while I had to face the storm beating in my face. {Margin} visit to Mc Kenzies pleasant forenoon but stormy afternoon and night 11 12 Tuesday Quite an addition to the snow this morning, but to day has been tolerably fine. I was quite awhile choring round to day and then hitched up Frank with the colt ad drew up the 2 jags of elm stove wood that were left in the wood. Willie was at Guelph to day arranging about his Sale. I wrote it out to night for him also wrote a few lines to Brother Alex. who is printing the bills for Willie. Willie brought home my clothes from Williamsons all ready cut and trimmed for Annie to make. I returned the Cap which was damaged they are expecting another lot and gave a due bill for another one. 12 13 Wednesday A tolerably pleasant day although very frosty and cold, toward night it became very cold, and it was a hard matter to ride in a sleigh and keep warm. Johny took a load of cedar wood to Guelph to day and also took along Robert Morton's pig Box and brought home the young Berkshire sow he bought of Alexander Mc Intosh, Paisley Block. Willie mailed his letters this morning relative to his advertisement & Auction Sale Bills. I drove over to Mc Phails this afternoon and got 5 gall's coal oil. paid 60¢ for it. I drew in two loads of split tamarac stove wood and piled it up in the wood house. got five dollars from Willie to day. I sent away four dollars to the Releif Society. $2.50 assessment (special) and �$1.50 regular ass'm't. {Margin} Willie sent a letter to Guelph Mercury for ad. and also the same to Meaford to his Uncle for Bills DECEMBER 1888. 1893 13 14 Thursday Milder turn of the weather this forenoon and rain began to fall about ten oclock, it continued to rain heavily all afternoon and became quite a pancake thaw, the trees and every other thing exposed became coated with ice, would not wonder to see a repetition of the timber destruction if the wind should rise before the Coating melts off. Annie is making my coat these days, but Willie troubles her a good deal while she is at work. he does not like to see any of his freinds engaged in any other way than catering to his pleasure. 14 15 Friday A very dissagreeable day indeed the rain has been incessant all day and although very much of it melted into the snow and much of run off in that way, still quite a lot of it has been retained in the shape of ice which has been gradually thickening until now to {ny} a heavy coating is loading down every exposure. I have fears that if the wind should blow up strong and high the timber and even buildings will have all they can do to stand it. the orchards and shade trees are looking as if the strain will be too much for them. 15 16 Saturday The rain and ice storm has abated but, the weather has not become sufficiently mild to free the ice coated exposures from their terrible loads. many of the apple trees have already become sadly dilapidated and many of the shade & decorative maple trees look in much the same plight. Willie's Sale bills arrived at the post office this evening. and Willie distributed quite a few. his Uncle Alexander did well to act so promptly. I hardly expected them so soon. received a letter from Alexr Mc Gregor. 16 17 Sunday A fine pleasant day after such a terrible ice storm. fine sunshine but too frosty and cold to allow of the ice leaving hold of the trees. the ice which has formed is very thick and strong. Willie took Maggie & Minnie to meeting this forenoon. Fred cut himself bad in the �off frontfoot, and we have to keep him in the stable till some better. wrote a letter of 8 pages to Bro. Alex. Meaford DECEMBER 1888. 1893 17 18 Monday Another cold and wintry day. the ice remains, in great part, on every thing yet mostly as it fell, and we are now hearing of great damage done to the orchards. notably Charlie Baldricks, Mrs Perrins and others. our own, I fear, is badly injured among the rest. but as yet, not nearly so bad as what we hear of. Willie took my letter to mail. also a card to Dr. Dryden to brings Emulsion to Minnie next Friday. Annie also sent a letter to Alex. Holyoke. he also took his Mother to Mary's. George and her are both suffering from the Grippe. Willie drove over to Clancey's Sale to get Ingram to post his Sale Bills, and also to post some himself in various places he called for his mother and brought her home in the evening the Grippe has many victims in and around Everton. 18 19 Tuesday Continues cold and wintry. Johny would like to go to Guelph with wood but he is not well enough to venture the work. there are a great many people at the present time laid up with La Grippe. Willie took down 5 bags to chop also took some for Johny, he took Johny's team. he intended cleaning up some wheat and taking it down but on account of having to go for Johny he left it over. Annie has got along very nicely with my new coat and she is now started on the vest. little Willie troubles her some while at work, still she gets quite a bit done after all. 19 20 Wednesday Another frosty day. and cold. Willie & Colin Campbell drove to Guelph to day. he sold his fat hogs to Simpson to be delivered tomorrow and he engaged Robert Jestin & his team to take them in for him. I drove to Thomas' Sale this afternoon. Johny loaned me "Nettie". there was a great crowd there and the bidding was lively, the cows were too old for our wants, and the horse was too big and high strung for our purpose. the sale commenced an hour (12 oclock) earlier than I counted on and I was just an hour late. not feeling very well I did not stay till the finishing of the sale. and drove home by way of Townsends & Farries. the road was not well broken. the dilapidation from the ice storm down there is something terrible. telegraph & telephone poles & wires down, all kinds of trees and especially orchards have suffered. I dont suppose anything to the same �extent ever happened in the country. Letter from Holyoke to night all well and doing well. DECEMBER 1888. 1893 20 21 Thursday Much milder to day and though the snow is not melting yet it is softer, Johny took a load of wood to Guelph to day. Willie delivered his hogs to day. Robert Jestin drove his team in for taking them in for him, (12 hogs) weighing 2190 at $4.80 per 100 making $105.12. I have not been doing much but attending to the stock. I spent an hour or more putting on a patch on the felt boots I bought last year for 75¢ on account of being damaged. Johny has the loan of my old felts to day. Margaret & I drove down to Everton for the mail this evening and spent quite awhile with George & Mary who are both under the weather with the Grippe. they are some better. 21 22 Friday Softer to day the mild turn the weather has taken is particularly welcome at the present time on account of the ice that still clings to everything we hope the present soft spell will continue till all is clear of ice. Johny took in a load of the cedar wood again to day. he thinks he can fill in his contract in payment of his buggie in another load. he called at the centre, nomination proceedings were still going on as he left for home. Minnie went to the corner to see Dr. Dryden, getting a ride along with Maggie Mc Williams, they were driven down by Walter Mc Williams in the Cutter. I am feeling the Grippe rather bad to day. and don't feel inclined to leave the house, further than attending to our little stock and other wants. there is heavy rain this afternoon and evening. Dr. Dryden wishes Minnie to go and get examined by Dr. Howitt. 22 23 Saturday Looked rather unpropitious this morning it had been raining through the night but, although dull and damp early this morning, still early indications of clearing up were soon realized and we had a beautiful day. Minnie and I rode into Guelph with Johnny & Lizzie in the sleigh. Lizzie had 5 geese which she sold to Fielding at 60¢ each. also some butter & eggs. I had 30 dozen eggs in the case sold to Alex. Cutting at 18¢ ½ cash & ½ trade. took 8 cans Salmon $1.00. due Bill $1.70 and cash $2.70. bought cross cut saw & handles $3.75 at Richardsons. Minnie went to Howitt and was examined. paid him $2.00. he wrote a letter to Dr. Dryden, prescribing for her. �23 24 Sunday A beautiful day. the snow has gone away very fast. the wells will now get filled up with water. we have all remained at home to day. Willie & Jeenie drove off to Mimosa this afternoon DECEMBER 1888. 1893 24 25 Monday The weather started well early in the day but, as the day wore on it became cloudy and threatning looking until coming to rain and a dissagreeable after part of the day resulted. we are hoping it will clear all off by tomorrow as the sale is then coming off. James Harrison from Stewartown came along to Willie's and is staying all night. Willie has been preparing every thing for the sale. I got Johny's help to cut up the balsam logs in the yard. I want to split and pile them out of the way. we have had a very quiet Christmas. no visitors or other guests to enjoy the festive season. 25 26 Tuesday The weather has taken up and this morning gave promise of a fine day which was fully realized. the frost has been kean enough to harden up every thing around. we got all preparations completed before the commencement of the sale which did not begin till about 2 oclock instead of one, as advertized. there was a very good crowd and the bidding was fair with every thing except the horses which was very dull indeed. I bought the Wagon $12.00 harness $8.00. filly foal $15.00. steer $23.00. heifer $17.50. double trees $1.00. plow harness $1.75 Robt. Morton's mares did not go off. neither did Richd Mc Williams horses. 26 27 Wednesday The Weather Continues fine it was, however, colder to day than yesterday. John Mc Kenzie & Bella with little Willie came down yesterday. Bella remained all last night and John intended coming down to day after James Irvin's sale, which he did, and we all attended the social at Everton this evening. I attended the school meeting this forenoon, where I acted as Auditor for last years accounts, and acted as Secretary for the meeting to day. I took the Contract of putting in 4 cords dry cedar, 2 feet long for $1.49. per cord. I rode up to the sale with Robt. Jestin and came home again with John Mc Kenzie. John bought a new Tolton plow for $8.50. a gravel box $1.00 and an old �stone boat 50¢. I was bidding on a cow and a horse but got neither. I heard of a cow to be had from one Atchison, who was at the sale. and I promised to go up and see her tomorrow. Robt. Mc Kenzie's hen house wall {Numerical calculations} Johny's sow took 24th Dec 1892 1st month 7 days 2nd month 31 3rd month 28 4th month 31 5th month 19 116 time up April 19th 1893 For more information on William Sunter, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Sunter 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 19th Century, Wellington County, Eramosa Township, Ontario UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Book cover} XRMS A023</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Diary - Wm Sunter</span></h3> <p>COLLIN'S SCRIBBLING DIARY Interleaved</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Calendar for 1888}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Collins' SCRIBBLING DIARY For 1888 Showing a Week at an Opening London and Glasgow: WILLIAM COLLINS, SONS, &amp; CO., Limited</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Blank Page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1 Sunday</span></h2> <p>Considerable snow has fallen to day - the temperature has been mild, the sleighing is likely now to be good. the girls were at meeting this forenoon. Bella &amp; her Mother &amp; I spent a while at Duffields this afternoon and had our tea with them. Willie and Jeenie drove up to Mimosa to day to spend their New Year.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">3 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">4 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 Monday</span></h3> <p>Quite a heavy fall of snow last night. Willie has been back at the Bush this forenoon for wood and thinks there is about a foot of snow on the level. there was considerable drifting as the wind was high. did not do much this forenoon as, on account of losing sleep last night did not feel well. I rode up with Johny to Oustic and voted for Talbot for D{_} Reeve, and George Armstrong, Robert Scott, &amp; Wm Hindley for Councilor. Willie also followed me up and voted much the same. Johny voted for drunken Hamilton, not much to his credit, I understand he has got in too by 2 votes. Councilors elected, Armstrong, Scott, Loree - the roads are heavy . we had a visit of Duncan Anderson who is now down this way. we had our new years Supper at Willie's and Mr Anderson joined us.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very cold night has just passed. the thermometer recorded 12 degrees below zero. Willie has drawn home quite a quantity of stove wood to day. Ewart's shoes were not in order to start to school so I had to fix them up to day. I sewed up some rippings on a Boot for Richd McWilliams - Mc Williams children are about to start driving to school and we have been trying to provide harness for the purpose. Bella and the girls have been visiting there to day. the roads are improving as they are travelled upon. the snow does not pack extra well on account of the cold snap.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very cold day, the frost was pretty nearly as kean as yesterday. Ewart got his teeth sent him by mail some days since but they do not fit. so we made up our minds to drive over to Erin Village this afternoon. After a lunch at about 11 oclock, we drove over and had the drive for nothing as the dentist did not put up an appearance to day. he is about moving to Acton and has his time engaged this week in consequence. it was very dissapointing to find matters in this shape after so long a drive on so cold a day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">5 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">6 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">7 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">8 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very stormy and cold day. the frost was kean as well as being stormy. considerable snow fell. I cut the rail for the stair way and got it into position by taking it in by the upper window. I bagged up 2 bags of mixed stuff and took it to Everton to grind - they had so much on hand that I did not wait for it. I have been doing the chores as Ewart is in school and Willie has been at a stone drawing bee for Willie Theaker. Johny also was there. they drew the most of the stones away that Johny took off the land ajoining the Beaver Meadow. Jeenie is up home for a few days helping her Mother to fix up her store Books.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 Friday</span></h3> <p>Frosty and cold last night. the frost was kean this morning, the cold however became less severe as the day wore on and the sun shone out some - Willie went to Toltons this morning to help thresh - I drove Ewart down to school this morning and called by way of Everton and got my chop, also got irons made to fasten on the rails on the stair way. Bella has been looking this day or two for John coming down. we guess he must think it too cold to risk the Baby out in, Johny is preparing a load of oats for Guelph tomorrow and I have had all the work of the chores on my hands. paid Robt. McWilliams 12 dollars as interest on note, and settled for the Mutton and he for mending Boots 75c balance on bull account $1.15. Maggie and her Mother and I visited at Johny's to night to see Barrie. {in margin} Settlement with accounts -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Frost less severe last night, and this forenoon was very fine. I was working quite a while in the shop to day mending shoes and harness. it became snowy again this afternoon. John McKenzie drove down this afternoon or rather before dinner and took Bella and the Baby away home. it was storming pretty hard as they went away but it moderated down after awhile. I was at Everton this evening and got some mail. Johny was at Guelph with a load of oats. sold at 27 1/2 cents. he called by {Pipes?} Mill and brought home Willie's wheat grist, also Robt. Jestins. Willie's was 14 Bu. &amp; 5 lbs.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Another snowy day. the snow is considered to be fully 14 or 15 inches on the level now. the girls &amp; Willie drove to Everton this forenoon. Jeenie is unwell to day. they did not go down in the afternoon. Margaret &amp; I visited the sick this evening. Robert McWilliams and Barrie Mutrie over at Johny's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">9 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">10 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">11 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very stormy day and quite an additional fall of snow, this evening it has been quite a bit colder again. I have been quite busy to day, shovelling snow, splitting wood and drawing it in to the house. putting up fixings for and hanging clothes lines. before night I hitched up Billie and drove over to Sam. Tovells and paid him $6.90 as interest on note. he wishes me to let the note lie over if I have any need for the money. I drove to Everton and Willie Loree made fresh holes in the hanging irons for the stair rail. I drove him up home and I drove across the side road home. I fixed on the stair rail this evening. the flour received from Pipes Mill weighs 38 lbs to the Bushel. the young folks of McWilliams commenced to drive to school this morning and Ewart gets a ride with them. {in margin} ,pre snow. choring at home - paid money - wheat grist from Pipes Mill. driving {illegible} again to school.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>This has been what we think the coldest day of the season so far. the thermometer showed 22 below zero this morning and sat noon it stood at 12 below. 14 at tea time and held on the same at evening - Ewart went to school with the McWilliams but came home with Willie who was down that way with the cutter. Ewart says a number of the scholars got frost bitten to day. I have heated the water for the pigs to day - kept up the supply of split wood, and helped the other chores. the wind has been high and the snow is drifting some. the hens are thriving apparently through all the cold - I got 3 fresh laid eggs this morning when feeding the pigs and took them over th Barrie. poor Barrie does not gain strength very fast. Johny has been at home all day. {in margin} Coldest day of the season so far. 22 degrees below zero - hens laying -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>An awfully cold night has passed showing 25˚ below zero at about 5 oclock. at about 8 oclock it had risen 5 degrees. Willie &amp; Ewart started after getting dinner early to Erin Village. Ewart got his teeth fixed. Willie settled in full with Moses Herren for his Boy's wages, taking 100 lbs of flour and some meat &amp; cash. they drove round by Hillsburgh and their Uncle Thomas and got the balance of note cashed at Dunbar's $24.50. I have been Chore Boy to day, having all the stock to feed and look after to the last as they were late in getting home. Maggie and Minnie have been visiting at Johnys this afternoon - Johny was at Everton this afternoon and found that Mary was unwell. Minnie and her Mother and I drove down in the evening and Minnie stayed while we came home. Mary was not as bad as we were led to think she might be.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">12 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">13 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">14 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">15 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Continues very cold but this has been a pleasant day although cold. Ewart went to school with McWilliams' rig to day. Margaret and I drove over to Toltons to day and paid a long talked of visit. we went over on the forenoon and had both dinner and tea with them. Maggie and her Mother visited at Robert McWilliams this evening after we returned and afterwards they walked up to see Barrie Mutrie while I drove down to Everton to bring Minnie home and get the mail. James Black and his wife were at Johny's this afternoon. James met what might have proved a very serious accident while hitching up to start home. in passing Johny's "Jan" mare she kicked out at Jim's horse it is supposed and struck him on the arm disabling it at the time. it is to be hoped it is not serious. {in margin} Ewart to school - paid a long and long talked of visit to Tooltons - James Black kicked with Johny's Mare this evening. went to Everton fot Minnie -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 Friday</span></h3> <p>Not quite so cold to day and rather fine this forenoon. Ewart again to school today with McWilliams. Maggie, Minnie with their Mother and I hitched up the double team to the sleigh and drove up to McKenzies after dinner. we saw threshing going on at Weatherstones as we were about passing there and stopt to enquire if any of the McKenzies were there and found they were all there - we got Bella with us and John and his Mother followed on behind. Weatherston said he could get along without John which was lucky as they were visited by another neighbor as well as by us. - Mr and Mrs Bain - we had a very pleasant afternoon &amp; drove home to find we had lost our bells. Willie drove up the cutter after ten oclock and found them near John's place. he went on to see the Baby and returned about 2 oclock A. M.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Another very cold day. I hurried through with my chores this morning and made ready to go to Guelph so as to catch the Bank before closing. I called on Mr Day to take him to Guelph if he was ready on small hopes account, but he was unwell. I was just in time for the Bank and took out the $25.00 that Heffernan paid on the note. they kept the discount, $24.85. I settles Rudd's Bill for house piping, got an axe and handle and other sundries. Alf. Hous rode home with me from Guelph.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Continues cold and frosty. the frost has got further onto the turnip house than usual - the girls have been twice at Everton to day. Barrie Mutrie is improving some although very slowly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">16 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">17 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">18 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16 Monday</span></h3> <p>A continuation of this long spell of cold and frost. the frost has got further into the turnip house than is very pleasant and a good many of the turnips are frozen. Johny's celler is letting the frost in rather much, although his turnip house is all right. I helped Johny &amp; Willie away with their lambs this forenoon. Johny had 4 and Willie had 10 with our little one. we weighed them. Johny's 428, Willie's 1021. Johny sold his by the lump for 21 dollars, Willie's shrunk about 70 lbs, but Henry Duffield allowed Willie another quarter on the 100 because of Willie delivering in Guelph instead of Rockwood according to the agreement. I have had the charge of both places on my hands to day, which with the work of wood &amp;c has been rather much for me getting on comfortably with.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues frosty and cold. Margaret &amp; I started off for Rockwood this morning so as to catch the 10.52 train. Margaret intended staying at Stewarts until I returned from Georgetown but we found that Mrs Stewart had gone to Hillsburgh and she concluded to go on to Georgetown. we had a nice visit at Moores and returned on the 6 oclock P.M. train. I got a new note from Bennett for $118. I also paid Peter Laird Junr $15.00 in full of account for the Bedroom set. the Pony is very lazy on the road at preasant . she was sick to night but she got over it in about an hours time. I paid Kate ten dollars ($10.00) that Willie sent down with me to pay on the cow. Walter &amp; Mabel are both unwell, and James is not very well either. Joe is not strong and Kate not very either -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>The frost and cold continues although not nearly so severe as some days in the past. the wood has become scarce with us and I drew up three loads to day. Willie went down the first time with me before dinner as the old track had got filled up and I had some shovelling to do at the gate ways. Willie took Mary home this afternoon and got Fred sharped all around at Willie Lorees. I had a very busy time this evening preparing wood for the stove amd doing up my other chores. I intend going to Guelph tomorrow and am getting Johny's Jeenie. Minnie talks of going also to get a tooth pulled. she has suffered now quite a time from toothache.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">20 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">21 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">22 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <p>Weather somewhat moderated but yet quite winter like and cold. after feeding up the things, I got Johny's mare (Jeenie) and hitched her to our cutter and Minnie and I started for Guelph about 1/2 after nine. I put up at the "Victoria" and first went to Pringles with Willies clock. then found that the money had been paid into the Bank by Heffernan and took it out. ($40.00) I then went with Minnie to Campbell the dentist and had her tooth taken out. he rubbed her face with his hands and before pulling which he considers secures painlessness - Minnie says she felt pain but not severe. we called on Mrs David Tolton and had dinner. I attended the meeting of S.W.F. institute. and heard several addresses and some discussion. Lessons learnt while judging prize farms - Hobson. and address of orchard Management - Caston. that took part in the discussion. McCrea, Whitelaw, Schill, Mah{??} Kennedy - {in margin} Guelph - we have heard to day that Mrs John Neustadt died last night at Eleven oclock. Just 12 hours after the operation took place. Minnie had her tooth pulled to day. took money from Bank.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine winter day. the cold has moderated perceptibly. I have had a very busy day, having had the charge of everything left to me. Willie went to a wood Bee for Colin Campbell in the afternoon. the girls and Ewart went to an entertainment at Hugh Blacks house which comes off this evening. the girls meet Ewart as he comes out of school. I paid Robert McWilliams thirty five dollars on the 200 dollar note he holds against me, which makes now 95 paid on it, when I make it the 100 I am going to make a new note for the 100 and retire the old one. I helped Wm. to get Robert down stairs to his room. he is improving although still very feeble. Barrie Mutrie is improving very much now. he is able to take his usual walk with his crutches from this Bedroom to the big room.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very beautiful, sunshiney day. the finest day for a very long time. the thermometer showed 15 or 16 above zero, and the change is very enjoyable. Margaret went to Guelph to day along with Lizzie - they had Butter and eggs to the market. sold the (our) eggs at 23 cts = 4 1/2 doz. Lizzie got 19cts for Butter - they walked up to Mrs Sockets and saw Mrs Neustadts remains - they appeared to be gratified by their visit. the funeral takes place tomorrow, I half soled my Boots and prepared my usual wood, also attended to some young pigs that I got from Robert McWilliams that his sow refuses to nurse.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">22 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Weather continues fine, and the cold quite moderate. the girls were at Everton this forenoon and brought Maggie Mitchell up with them. Ewart drove them all down again in the evening. George &amp; Mary paid us a visit to day. the Boys and I attended the funeral of Mrs Neustadt, leaving here about 2 oclock. P.M. and returning about 5 oclock. we met the cortege at Parkinsons. the burial was at the Centre burying ground. {in margin} Funeral of Mrs Neustadt - visitors</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">23 Monday</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_24_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">= 24 Tuesday</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">25 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. little flurries of snow with gleams of sunshine. the snow has been very near the melting point. we are feeling relieved that the iron grip of the steady frost is somewhat relieved. the last of the little pigs that I have been trying to raise died to day. we have an idea that they may have had their chances of life injured by the work of "black tooth". Johny has got started with his man this morning. they have taken in their straw stack and started at the swamp. Margaret &amp; I drove to Everton this evening. we had tea at Marys and spent the evening there along with the 2 Mrs Abbott and Maggie Mitchell - I paid the taxes to Mrs McKinnon $37.00 and setttled my Bill with Alf. House. $2.95. he gave me back 20cts as I told him he was charging me 25cts more for putting on the shoes on the cutter than he bargained for, namely $2.00. Willie, Jeenie and the girls are visiting at Webbs this evening. I sent 3 dollars A.O.U.W. Ass't &amp; dues John McKenzie &amp; self. {in margin} moderate weather - young pigs from Robt. McWilliams sow all dead to day - Johnys man came to him to day - settled with Alf House and paid taxes - Visiting at Mary;s - A.O.U.W. asst &amp; dues Mc &amp; self -</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= 24 Tuesday</span></h2> <p>Another very fine day, excepting that considerable snow fell on in the afternoon. the cold is now quite moderate. I drew up 3 loads of stove wood from the bush this afternoon - the snow was falling fast part of the time, which made it rather a wet job - I was working in the shop awhile mending the simple harness. Willie has been choring around fixing and cleaning out the pigs. his roan cow calved to day a nice heifer calf. she made a great appearance for milk. Ewart after doing up his chores went to Mimosa along with Willie &amp; Jeenie this evening to the Patron Concert. Johny is away also - he is one of the singers. Johny has been with his man in the swamp to day. Barrie has had visitor from his old home neighborhood. he keeps better. {in margin} weather keeps mild - snowfall - mending harness - Willie cow calved. concert at Mimosa</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">25 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Nice mild winter day, not very much sunshine however, I think I noticed the thermometer indicating 24 above zero. I have been working around at the chores and afterwards spent a long time in the shop sewing up the tugs of the light double harness which have long been badly ripped. Johny and his man are steady in the swamp. I bought a new axe and handle when in Guelph letely and Johny has it at work. I don't always get the cream of things although purchasing them. our hens are laying some now for quite a while. we get 4 or 5 generally a day and an odd time six. the girls were over seeing Barrie this evening. I did not get my accustomed visit to day paid to Barrie. I have just started to read the "Life of Hon. Alexr McKenzie." John Webb owns the Book and he offered me a reading. so far as I have got I feel much interested in the narrative. {in margin} mending harness- Johny and his man in the swamp - hens laying very fairly now. started to read the Life of the Hon, Alexander McKenzie -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">26 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">27 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">28 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">29 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">26 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very pleasant winter day. I was working in the shop this forenoon mending a single harness. After dinner I made ready and drove over to the Centre inn to the annual meeting of the Eramosa fire insurance company. they had just started to business when I arrived by red having read the auditors report. they had some discussion on the question of allowing insurance to the full amount of personal property in buildings. some contending that if offered a premium on burning, especially to tenants, the matter was left as lately arranged to the full amount of loss. Elected as directors, Geo. Duffield, Arch. Johnston, David Rea, old Mr Armstrong retired. I drove Lizzie down to Crofts later this evening. they had word of Jeenie (Mrs Forrester) having met a serious accident by falling while carrying a kettle of boiling water and getting burned. Mrs Croft intends going to Oakville to morrow. {in margin} working in the shop - attended the Annual Meeting if Eramosa Insurance Company - drove Lizzie down to Crofts this evening - Joe Croft paid his note this evening $36.00.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">27 Friday</span></h3> <p>A little colder to day with east wind and indications of change. it is snowing this evening and blowing - I was again in the shop this forenoon putting heels on my Boots and sewing rippings. Willie being away at dinner time I had to do up the noon chores and after dinner I went down with Johny to Talbots with his sow which was not required, to be hoped fortunately as she was taken there before. Willie was at McKenzies at dinner time to day. they are all well and the Baby seems to be thriving nicely. Johny &amp; his man are steadily working in the swamp - Willie was hunting help to day to enable him to do the same work. {in margin} mending my Boots - choring in Willie's absence - down to Talbot's with Johny -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">28 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Misty and dissagreeable weather to day. the hoar frost hangs on to trees &amp;c. in the evening there was quite a fall of rain. I went down to Robert McWilliams to day and paid him the remaining five dollars on the note which reduced it to a hundred. I made out a new note for the Am't and dated it the 4th Jan. payable in a year - Margaret and I drove down to see little George Robertson who has been very sick this week from Conjestion &amp; Bronchitis - he is now some better although still very unwell. {in margin} Heavy rain through the night and the snow was very much lessened Sunday morning -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Finer to day, the girls have been twice at Everton to day. Ewart drove them down with the colt in the evening. Willie &amp; Jeenie drove up to McKenzies to day, and visited at Mimosa on their way home. Ewart &amp; I had to do the chores. Margaret &amp; I paid Barrie &amp; his Mother a visit this evening - {in margin} this forenoon it remained soft but it got colder afternoon -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JANUARY_.E2.80.93.E2.80.93_FEBRUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JANUARY –– FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">30 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">31 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb._1_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. 1 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY –– FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30 Monday</span></h3> <p>Weather moderate &amp; mild. hoar frost in the morning. we got the furnace going early this morning and on the boil by about nine oclock. Johny &amp; Thom. McDougal were on hand but Uncle Thomas did not come to hand till about ten oclock. Robert Jestin came along but, as we were waiting for Thomas they went up for his hog which he killed first. we had the other 2 strung up before dinner. we got them all (7) hung up by about 3 oclock and I made ready and drove over to the Centre inn to the meeting of the Board of Health. we have a change of a member in the Reeve - Mr Fletcher , we had not much to do but organize. {in margin} Furnace on early this morning and we had the help of Johny &amp; McDougal to help kill our pigs. Robt. Jestin also killed a big one - 1st meeting of Board of Health -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Somewhat stormy to day althogh not very cold. a dissagreeable east wind has prevailed all day. Willie and Robert Jestin took the pigs to Guelph. Robert had also 8 bags potatoes - Willie had 2 pigs, one weighed 150 lbs, the other 165. we had one 185 lbs. he got $8.50 per 100. Robert Jestin did not sell his stag. all he was offered was $4.00 per 100 for it. Willie bought 2 small front quarters of beef - he got it cheap $4.50 for 100. a young heifer from a Mr Wilson down at Shaw Station C.P.R. he brought us 1/2 ton of coals. $3.25. a pair of long Boots for Ewart $1.50. I cut up our other 2 pigs. one weighed 172 the other 125 and salted them dowm. Johny borrowed a shoulder 24 lbs - he also got a head 10 lbs. I have had to do up all the chores to day, as well as provide wood which had run entirely out. {in margin} Willie &amp; Robert Jestin went to Guelph to day with the pork - bought beef. also 1/2 ton coal. Boots for Ewart - cut and salted pork to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Feb. 1 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Rather a mild day. the customary hoar frost was present again this morning. toward evening it blew up colder after there had been perhaps a couple of hours snowing and blowing. I cut up our small quarter of beef and Margaret packed it away among snow in a box. it weighed 68 lbs. Willie paid me $6.70 being the balance out of the proceeds of the pig. $15.55. Maggie and her Mother and I drove over to Suttons this afternoon with Billie &amp; Cutter - Mr Sutton is very poorly he keeps his bed the most of the time. he is being very much enfeebled both in body and mind and is a great handful for Mrs Sutton who, though energetic and active for her age (70 years) can hardly be expected to have strength sufficiant for the work. Kate (Mrs Wm Sutton) and the baby are both doing nicely. the baby is 2 weeks old to day I believe. in coming home we called at David Robertson. Eliza is now poorly from Grip, it is thought. the little Boy is getting better. {in margin} fixing up things this forenoon and cut up the Beef and put away the coal. Visiting at Mark Sutton Senr this afternoon - Mr David Robertson sick. the Boy getting bettter.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">3 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">4 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">5 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Rather colder to day, not so much that the frost is greater but that an east wind has been very raw and peircing - the wind drifted the snow very much through the night. I paid a visit to Robert McWilliams this forenoon. he is improvng now, although it has been very slow indeed in setting in. I spent a while at the swamp where Johny and Thom. McDougal are working - the snow is very deep down there and the lying timber (cedar) is so much covered by the snow as to increase the work of making it into cordwood very much. Willie has been about home the most of the day. I helped him cut up his beef, but the pig is too much frozen to cut up. it has turned out very stormy this evening - {in margin} rather dissagreeable weather especially at night - cutting up meat. down at the swamp where Johny is at work chopping - Johny has had quite a lot of visitors this evening. John Mutrie &amp; wife, Arch. Johnston &amp; Miss Johnston, Aggie Black &amp; Maggie Scott.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 Friday</span></h3> <p>The wind has blown a hurricaine to day and the snow has been driving before it till it is piled up in high drifts and through every cranny. the cold has not been great which was fortunate. I half soled a pair of Boots for R. J. Kerr. I charged 60cts for them, though there was a patch on the upper heel extra. Willie was helping Robt. Jestin break a colt this forenoon. I did up some of his chores. Johny &amp; his man have been working in the Bush through all the storm. Ewart went to school along with McWilliams - they have the sleigh all the time, they say the roads are filling up badly. {in margin} very high wind which is piling up the snow into unsightly heaps. Ewart to school. at work through it. Breaking R. Jestins colt.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 Saturday</span></h3> <p>The wind has gone down but, the cold has considerably increased since yesterday. the thermometer shows 7 or 8 below zero . I have been looking after the house wants in the matter of wood &amp; water &amp;c. and fixed up a blanket for Ewart to be used for the colt. I fixed on buckling straps and mended it up, Ewart has been helping at the chores and he and Willie have broken the road on the lane out to the line. quite a number have been out to day breaking the roads and shovelling snow. Willie drove down as far as David Robertsons. Eliza is still very poorly although a little better to day. Johny and his man have been cutting up the big pine logs down in the bush. {in margin} Colder again to day. hands out shovelling snow and breaking out roads. mending horse blanket and doing other chores.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Pretty cold but not quite so severe as yesterday. the roads having so lately been blocked up, the girls did not venture out this forenoon to Everton. Johny drove over Lizzie to Ospringe, this being Sacrament Sunday. I gave him my Letter for Meaford to mail. I enclosed a dollar in it to pay for the Globe. Margaret &amp; I paid Robert McWilliams a visit this evening - he is improving. Ewart &amp; the girls drove to Everton this evening, also Willie.{in margin}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">6 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">7 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">8 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 Monday</span></h3> <p>Quite a change in the weather from frost and cold to rain and thaw. it partook of the pancake thaw in the morning but it became softer and we had rain and thawing all day. there has not been any work of consequence going on to day either with Johny or here. the water was getting into our cellar from the leading pipe to the cistern chocking up with ice. I had quite a time liberating the water course and shovelling snow. Ewart went to school to day and we hardly liked to see him go as he has a cough &amp; cold, but, of course he rides with McWilliams. I am writing a letter to Alex. McGregor this evening, but, as all the rest are off to bed, I suppose I shall follow suit and finish up perhaps tomorrow. {in margin} A rainy day. working at the water spouts - writing a letter to Alex. McGregor.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Froze up again and rather cold all day. dry however and pleasant. I have been choring around and trying to get things comfortable for our visitors, Barrie Mutrie &amp; his Mother. I was fixing up the horse blanket that our colt tore up badly. the wood also got very low on account of the soft weather and rain. Johny brought over Barrie and his Mother after dinner in the sleigh. they spent a pleasant time with us, and Barrie did not seem to feel any bad effects from the exertion. it turned colder toward evening and Johny drove them over in Crofts Cutter. their young folks were visiting this afternoon. I mailed a letter to Alex. McGregor and got the Monitor &amp; a pamphlet from Alex. from Amherst, illustrating the Town and giving an account of it. {in margin} Frost again. visitors Barrie Mutrie and his Mother. sent a letter to Alex McGregor. a pamphlet from Amherst.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Rather cold and the wind increases the cold as it blows high and is drifting the snow up some. Maggie and Ruth McWilliams have paid a visit to our folks to day. I have been at home all day, doing up our own chores and helping some at the Barn &amp; Stable chores. Johny was helping Albert Tolton to cut straw this afternoon and I went over at night and helped do up his work. Mrs Mutrie complains of a pain in her knee. she first it felt it this forenoon and it has become very painful this evening. Eddie Abbott came along with Ewart from school this afternoon. there is no more school this week as the Teacher (Miss Mitchel) is going to attend the teachers Convention. {in margin} a cold day &amp; the wind drifting the snow somewhat. Ruth and Maggie McWilliams pay a visit to day. Eddie Albert home with Ewart. Teachers Convention - no school rest of the week.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">9 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">10 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">11 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">12 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Milder this morning and very pleasant outside although dull and threatning - we concluded as the chances for good weather were few that we had better go up to see the McKenzies to day. Ewart &amp; Eddie and the girls and their Mother and I started off in the sleigh with the Pony and her colt about ten oclock and arrived up there about noon. the roads on account of the late drifts were a little heavy in going up. the side roads are badly blocked but the upper one is open at John Reas. however we drove through Jam. Reas farm to the other line in going up. we came home by way of the road in a blinding Snow Storm from the east which started about 2 oclock P.M. Bella &amp; the Baby were well. the Baby grows splendidly but was very shy and made strange for awhile. John had first driven down to Everton mills and and returned at about 4 oclock. he had dinner at Willies. Mother had to go down to Mary to night as she took sick.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10 Friday</span></h3> <p>There is to day quite an additional depth of snow to record and in places it is blown up into inconvenient piles. I drove the pony and cutter down our lane this afternoon to go to Everton for Mother and I had a very hard job to keep from upsetting - they shovelled it out while I was away. Mary is better again. I was over at Johny's awhile this forenoon and saw Mr &amp; Mrs McIntosh. they went away after dinner to Joe Crofts and took Mrs Mutrie with them. Mrs Mutrie's knee gives her some trouble and she is more concerned about it on account of the pain and swelling coming to it without any apparent Cause. I see by the papers that the snow is 4 feet deep on the level at Owen Sound and the report also says that 14 inches fell there in 24 hours. {in margin} more snow to record - shovelling roads &amp;c - Johny's visitors away again - Mrs Mutrie also gone - reports of great depths of snow in places.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Very fine day and quite mild in the early part although getting colder towards evening. I drove Johny's team to Guelph taking Lizzie along with Margaret to the Market with Butter &amp; Eggs. Lizzie had also 2 bags dried apples which she sold at Fielding at 5c per lb - they sold the Butter and Eggs to Weatherstone the Baker at 22cts for Butter &amp; 25cts for Eggs. Johny drew out his wood with Frank and the Morton Mare. {in margin} fine drive to Guelph Market.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 Sunday</span></h3> <p>One of the finest days of the season. the sunshone out beatifully and the air was mild &amp; fine. the girls went to Meeting this forenoon. Ewart drove them there with Fred &amp; the Cutter. he also drove them down in the evening - I remained at home all day. Willie and Jeenie were away the most of the day and I had to feed up at noon and at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">13 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">14 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">15 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, mild and pleasant. I have had to attend to the chores to day. both Johny &amp; Willie have been at Henry Duffield's threshing all day/ Johny had his team there and was one of the Machine Managers. I helped to up his chores this evening. I hitched up the pony and cutter and brought Barrie Mutrie over to day. he got over nicely and I took him back again in the evening - he seemed to enjoy himself very well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Great fog and frost rind on everything this morning which remained all forenoon on the trees, until rain began to fall about 2 oclock, the rain kept falling less or more till pretty late at night. I hitched the Pony to the cutter and started off with Barrie Mutrie to Crofts at about one oclock arriving there about 2 oclock. we had not been long there when it began to rain . Johny and Willie have been drawing out the cedar cord wood this afternoon with 2 teams till they were both very wet. we thought it was getting cold enough to freeze this evening but at bed time it was raining on.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Soft and rainy yet this morning but soon after day break the air got colder and frost was soon visible. every thing has been icy although the frost has by no means severe. it has been a very fine and pleasant day. I have had a very busy day. Johny has been threshing at Wm Barbers to day and he has engaged Ewart to see after his stock night and morning. I fixed them up at noon. I have also been doing some Boot mending, sewing up some seams on Johny Burnetts Boots. I also took to the mill 3 bags of chop this afternoon but could not wait. borrowed 70 lbs of Hortop . it was Johny's grist. Willie took a load of turnips to Rockwood for Robert Morton this afternoon. I brought up to Willie Theaker's the young lad he recently engaged. he has been unfortunate in getting ruptured and the doctors to day operate upon him. Dr McCullough gave him his robe to wrap himself up in and I will try to get it down to him.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">16 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">17 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">18 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">19 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Frozen up again and it is very slippy getting around on the icy ground. it is not extra cold however. Johny is threshing again to day again at Willie Barber's. Ewart does his work night and morning - Willie helped Robert Jestin kill his pigs this forenoon and in the afternoon he took down a grist of chop to Everton. he brought home his own grist and also brought home Johny's that I left yesterday. I have had the charge of the stock to day on account of Ewart having to do Johny's work and Willie being away at the Jestins. I forgot to send down to Dr McCullough his robe that he gave us yesterday to wrap the young lad in he operated on. Johny &amp; Lizzie are attending a select party at Willie Usherwood's tonight . Johny does not appear to sympathize very much with his own friends whom these creatures injured &amp; wronged.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17 Friday</span></h3> <p>Much colder than yesterday and the wind rising in the afternoon to a high pitch - made it an extremely stormy afternoon. the roads are getting filled up with the drifting snow which made heavy travelling. as I unfortunately forgot to send down the Dr's robe with Willie yesterday, I had to hitch up and take it down to him this afternoon - I grudged hard to have to do so for no other purpose in the midst of so wild a storm, but, as I in a measure obligated myself to see it down to him in a reasonable time, I could not very well get out of it. I will try to be more careful in future in voluntarily obliging myself on such occasions, as my memory plays me false at times. Johny &amp; Lizzie are off again to a "shin dig" to night at Joe Crofts. they must be kean for these things surely. I did not wonder at their desire to attend on this occasion, but last night they should have done without. {in margin} 8 below zero this morning -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Not so stormy as yesterday and the temperature is more moderate. I sharpened and set our crosscut saw this forenoon and split up a lot of stove wood. I hitched up the colt to the cutter and drove over to Wm McPhails for coal oil. I got 5 Galls at the old proce 12 1/2 cts per Gall. John McKenzie and Bella drove down this afternoon. they are staying all night. the Baby makes strange which makes to somewhat unpleasant. we hope to see the weather remain good so as to let them home again.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Quite a drop in the temperature since last night - the thermometer shows it colder this aftenoon and the wind is rising and drifting the snow. it became so stormy as to make John McKenzie afraid to start for home. he has got a cold and Bella prevailed on to stop all night - they are now sorry to night they did not start off in the morning. as it was neither so cold nor so stormy. the Baby is not so troublesome to day - he is more reconciled to his company.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">20 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">21 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">22 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 Monday</span></h3> <p>A great drop in the temperature the thermometer showing 16 degrees below zero. it was also an awful night with wind through last night. we expect to hear of the roads being again blocked. John McKenzie and Bella have been at their wits end to conclude on whether to go home or not. Johny made a start about ten oclock alone but, on learning that the town line was likely to be open he turned back and they all got dinner and made ready to start getting away at about 1/2 past one ockock. I fixed up a wind break and as the wind is from the north west Bella &amp; the Baby sat with their backs to John on the bottom of the sleigh. Willie &amp; Jeenie goes to Mimosa in the cutter at same time. after returning home Willie says they had a terrible experience in getting across from the Church to Mimosa but they expected John would get through by way of Jamie Rea's without much trouble. we would like to hear how they got home and hope no harm befell them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very cold morning, the thermometor showing 17 degrees below zero. the temperature however rose very much through the day and in the afternoon it had risen as much above as it had been below zero. we had also quite a fall of snow during the half of the afternoon. I have been doing quite a few chores to day among others I have put on four patches on the uppers on the shank of my Boots. they have been leaking quite a while and making my feet cold and unpleasant - Willie took a grist of chop to Everton this afternoon, also took down the straw cutter and had a piece of steel put on the side of the mouth piece, where it had become much worn and rounded. we think he charges a little steep for the job. 75cts. he took it to Mr Hosking.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">22 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Weather moderated and to day has been quite tolerable and enjoyable to the traveller. we had the company of Annie McKenzie last night and to day I drove her up to her Brother John's. I promised some time ago to take her up. we found the road very heavy but were not blocked so as to hinder us getting through. we drove through James Rae's place to the other line and took the fields from Weatherstone's gate to John's Barn. crossing the side line down in the hollow. we found the folks, with the baby, had suffered no harm in going home last Monday. Bella had fears on the road of the baby's feet being cold, but on arriving home it was found he was warm and comfortable as on unwrapping him he was happy and cheerful. we had about a five hours visit and returned after tea well satisfied. Colin McMillan has come to night to begin work for 1/2 month at the rate of $10.00 per month. I filed our longest saw to day before going up to McKenzies.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">23 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">24 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">25 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">26 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 Thursday</span></h3> <p>An awfully snowy day, not cold however. this is a wonderfully severe winter. I accompanied Willie &amp; Colin to the bush and helped them to get the first tree, a big maple, down. we had considerable trouble with it as the tree did not leave the truck after falling. before dinner I went up to Duffield's and borrowed their saw. after doing up the things I hitched up the colt as the Pony cut herself yesterday, and I drove down to Everton for the mail, taking Annie McKenzie to Usherwood in the passing. on my way home I called at Webbs and got the bag of coal they owed us from last year. Willie and Colin hung well at the bush in the midst of that snow storm. I am nearly laid up to night from a lame back. George Black has sent a pamphlet containing a Sermon. "What we believe And Why we believe it". George's departure from Campbellism is very pronounced. {in margin} sent $2.00 for John McKenzie Assm't and my own A.O.U.W. also $1.50 for Relief - sent it by Wm Moore in open letter and paid him five cents.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">24 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, bright sunshine and not over cold. I have not been able to get around much especially in the forenoon. Johny has killed his pigs and Willie &amp; Colin have been helping also Henry Duffield and Robert Jestin. they finished up between 3 and 4 oclock. it being so late they did not go to the bush and instead went at shovelling and opening up our lane which has been blocked for some time. I did not venture to do much to day but on account of Johny having so much on hand I went over after tea and cut up the three hogs he is keeping for himself. I took out all the fat and spare ribs, and took the bones out of the hams.{in margin} lame back to day</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">25 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful day. Johny and Lizzie went to Guelph today with their pork. at home they weighed 170 each the 2 small ones, and the large sow (Blakeley's) 392 lbs. they nearly were as much at Guelph and he realized $8.40 for the 2 and $7.80 for the sow per 100. Willie and Jeenie also went to town with Butter &amp; eggs. 20 &amp; 22 respectively. I have had to do up Johnys things at noon and am not yet very able. Johny brought 2 barrells of coal for us $1.75 - they report the roads as very heavy and terrible pitch holes in places. we have engaged a man named Kennedy to come and fix our Organ on Monday. he does it for $2.00. {in margin} Johny &amp; Willies folks at Guelph to day. Pork, eggs &amp; Butter. Johny brought us 1/4 ton or over of coal - $1.75.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">26 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. Ewart &amp; and girls have been twice to Everton to day. he drove the colt there in the cutter as the Pony cut herself pretty bad the day I had her up to McKenzies. I sent away a letter for mailing to Meaford.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEBRUARY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">27 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">28 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_Wednesday_March_1st"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">29 Wednesday March 1st</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">27 Monday</span></h3> <p>Continues fine. Willie cleaned up some stuff for choppiong and went to Everton with it this forenoon. Colin McMillan and I went to the bush and we cut off 16 cuts on the same tree that they cut 13 off the but. Afternoon we all went down and we cut up a second smaller maple and a good deal of the balance of the first one, also split and piled a lot of it. the man, Mr Kennedy, fixed up the organ to day. he took from 11 oclock A.M. till after 6 P.M. to do it. Margaret and I took a drive after supper to see old Mr Loree who has been very poorly. he was a little better.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">28 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Very windy last night and considerable rain fell. threatened to be very soft and wet this morning but as the day wore on it improved a good deal. Willie and Johny started off along with Henry Duffield who had 2 steers and a sheep in his sleigh. the boys had a steer each. Johny sold for $31.00 - Willie for 33.50. Colin McMillan and I cut in the Bush from about 10.30 A.M. we helped them off with their cattle before going to the bush. we got along very well cutting wood this afternoon. they returned from Guelph in fair time, without any mishap, and did their business satisfactorily.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 Wednesday March 1st</span></h3> <p>Weather very fine, the sun shone out the forenoon so nicely as to make it very warm where we were working. it was somewhat gouly in the afternoon and considerable of a snow shower passed over. Willie did not come to the bush this forenoon as he felt used up. Colin and got along very well in the forenoon and Willie joined us in the afternoon. I saw along with Colin for the most part. Willie splits up and piles - we have been helping to trim up some as it takes up quite a good part of the time to trim as they are so brushy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1_2_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1 2 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_3_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2 3 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_5_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">4 5 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1 2 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A most beautiful day. the sun has shone out warmly although the wind has been frosty. Willie has helped Colin and I at the bush to day. we have cut among the beeches to day and with the exception that they have been very brushy they cut and split very well. we think there is plenty cut for to fill the contract with Abbotts, and we intend starting in the swamp tomorrow if all is well. we have been driving the old mare to the bush which saves us a long walk. Ewart goes to the school steadily. Johny helped Henry Duffield to kill pigs to day. {in margin} we think we have enough cut of the hardwood to fill the contract to Abbotts - Johny helped Henry Duffield to kill pigs.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 3 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very moderate temperature to day. a little inclined to a slight snow fall at times. threatned rain in the morning but soon held up. Willie, Colin and I have all started to cut in the swamp. I put Johny's axe on the handle. it is one that went through the fire at Clines &amp; Pringle. it seems to hold a fair edge. I have been cutting principally by myself and got along very well. the snow is terribly deep in the swamp. it takes me to the breast in some places. we rigged up the old single sleigh to the shafts this afternoon - the old Fanny mare cut up some with us in the morning and was nearly getting off on us by kicking over the shafts. it has been barely frosty enough to keep the snow from melting on a person while working among it. {in margin} Colin McWilliam, willie &amp; I have all started to cut the tamarac timber in the swamp for firewood - old mare cutting up -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Much colder to day, the frost has been quite a bit keaner than yesterday. the three of us have been again in the swamp to day, and I have again been working by myself while Willie &amp; Colin have been working in a place further into the swamp . we measured from the line fence back back 34 rods lest we might be infinging on Synnotts bush and we came to the conclusion we were all right as yet. Johny went to Guelph to day with a load of cedar wood. {in margin} Johny to Guelph to day with wood.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 5 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A fine day excepting that it was windy through the day - I felt so tired after such steady work in the bush last week that I kept the house all day - I read a good deal and wrote a letter to John Turney of 8 pages. Minnie stayed down after going to Everton forenoon and came home at night. Kitty Robertson paid us a visit. Came up with Maggie and returned with her - {in margin} wrote a letter to John Turney. Kitty Robertson paid us a visit to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_7_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_8_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">7 8 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Monday</span></h3> <p>A fine day although a little cold and frosty. we have been working round home all day. Willie wanted to cut his corn to day and as Johny was away till 2 P.M. we had our hands full preparing for it. we had the horse power all to unbury out of the snow and fit up the cutter. I filed it all up before dinner giving it - the knives- a wider bevel. Johny drove over for Lizzie to Crofts - her mother has been very ill all last week, her life almost despaired of. we cut up nearly all the corn but had a terrible job with it as it would not feed. {in margin} Colin and I engaged helping Willie to cut his corn. and in the first place remove the horse power from over bye.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. there was considerable frost through the night but after sunrise the temperature rose and it was warm all the rest of the day. the snow fell a good deal amd the water was running off the buildings from the melting snow. the three of us were in the swamp all day, and it was rather warm work, and also rather wetting, the snow being so deep. Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb paid us a visit this evening. they brought us 1/2 lb of Onion Seed for which I paid them $1.75. they got a pound from Steele in Toronto. {in margin} Colin McMillan, Willie &amp; I were working in the swamp to day. I paid $1.75 to John Webb for Onion Seed.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 8 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Frostier last night and to day the snow has not been quite so wetting as yesterday - the three of us have been working in the swamp only that Willie did not do much in the afternoon on account of Grant Junr the pump maker coming along and fixed the pump at the barn. he charged two dollars for it which Willie considered an over charge as he had agreed to fix it without charge on a deal of the cistern pump. the latter to cost five dollars, or 25 pump logs - ten feet long - or 2cts per foot not altogether stipulating that they should all be the ten feet long. but the number of feet musty be provided. the new repairs provided for the barn pump were expected to be paid for. as we heard that Bessey Tolton was ill, as also Hanah and her Mother considerably under the weather, Margaret and I drove over there to night. we were pleased to find there was some improvement, although Bessey had been very ill from an inflammation of the inner ear. there was a great fuss going on on account of a lot of young folks congregated for making a raid on Richd McWilliams folks. {in margin} Colin McWilliams, Willie &amp; I have been at the swamp - Grant the pump maker came and fixed the barn pump - Margaret and I hearing of sickness at Toltons drove over there this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_11_Saterday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">10 11 Saterday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A little frosty last night, but not enough to keep the snow from melting through the day. Colin and I were at the swamp this forenoon and we had some trouble with our rig on account of our hitching wire breaking. we had to leave it, while I rode the mare home at noon. Colin and I stayed up afternoon to help Willie to cut straw - Johny was to have been home to help him get things in order but as he was late in getting away to Crofts this forenoon, it was about 2 oclock before he returned - Robert Jestin and Henry Duffield also helped us, although between 3 and 4 oclock before we got under way, we succeeded in getting quite a nice lot of straw cut. {in margin} Colin McMillan and I at the swamp this forenoon - we helped Willie to cut straw afternoon -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another such day as yesterday - the snow is going quite surely however every day and the bottom of the snow on the land is water logged. Colin and I were again at the swamp this forenoon and what I have recorded as happening to our rig was a mistake, as it was this morning it happened. Willie made quite a show of his bad temper this morning because I complained to him of getting our horse blanket torn to pieces by the colt being tied by him out in the shed yesterday with the blanket on him, when he ought to have known to take it off as this is the third time he - the colt- has done the same thing and I had to repair it twice. it is now, however, unmendable. I and Colin helped Johny to cut straw this afternoon as well as Willie. Thomy Webb, Thom McDoyal, Albert Tolton's wife and 2 little children were visiting this afternoon. they waited till nearly 2 this morning for him returning from Orton, but not coming all went to Bed. {in margin} Colin &amp; I have again been at the Swamp this forenoon - helped at Johny's to cut straw this afternoon - Albert Tolton's wife &amp; children visiting here this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10 11 Saterday</span></h3> <p>Dull and softer this morning. the water is running pretty lively under the snow these times. Colin and I walked back this morning to the large elm tree at the lower corner of our sugar bush and we cut off 8 cuts off the but. I sharpened and set the saw before going. as rain came on after dinner we did not return. his 1/2 month was in last night and I paid him five dollars to day. he would not charge for the forenoon. I drove him and Mary, who was up here since yesterday, home to night midst a pelting rain. in coming home again Robert Jestin and another young man riding with me on the bad roads caused the harness to break in a pitch hole making trouble and nearly an hours delay - {in margin} Colin &amp; I started to cut a large elm tree this forenoon at the sugar bush - paid him $5.00 for 1/2 months wages - break down with the colt and cutter -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Weather yet partakes of the soft and humid character it has lately assumed. Ewart drove the girls to meeting this forenoon and afterwards in the evening. Margaret &amp; I went over to Toltons after dinner and stayed till after supper. their best mare died to day. she had been ailing a number of days and they have had the farrier but she is gone. {in margin} visit to Toltons to day. they lost a horse to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH18881893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH18881893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_14_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">13 14 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_15_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">14 15 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH18881893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Monday</span></h3> <p>A slight frost and continued colder weather through the day has checked the great wasting of the snow which has been going on for some days. the low places have been filling up with water. I helped Johny to clean up 10 bags of mixed grain for chopping this forenoon, and also helped him load up the circular saw frame that he takes over to John Mutrie's to night. he intends helping them to thresh tomorrow. I wrote a letter to Auntie Kate to day and enclosed twelve dollars that Willie sends her to pay the balance of the cow he bought of her. I mailed it this evening and registered it also mailing a letter to Mrs Peavoy at same time that I wrote to day. {in margin} a little colder which has stopped to some extent the great thaw. Johny away at John Mutries threshing - sent 12 dollars to Kate Moore - sent letter to Mrs A. S. Peavoy -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 14 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Very foggy this morning and quitea frost rhine. there was quite a heavy shower of rain &amp; icy hail before daylight this morning, and this forenoon kept very dull and uncertain looking. the afternoon was a little brighter and less damp. Colin McMillan and I finished cutting the large elm tree that we started on last Saturday. I think there were 35 or 37 20 inch blocks to the first heavy limb &amp; we cut them all day excepting the 8 but cuts that was cut on Saturday. we split it all up to the 12 but cuts. Willie took down 2 loads of stove wood to Everton, the sleigh broke through considerably the first load but I think he put on too heavy a load - Margaret is called down to Willie Peavoys to day. {in margin} very foggy and colder - Colin McMillan and I have cut stove wood in the Bush - Willie has drawn 2 loads of wood to Abbotts Everton -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 15 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Frosty and colder which has hardened the roads considerably. the sleighing and general getting around has very much improved - I have not done a great deal to day. I think I must have got a cold working out in the damp yesterday. Willie's (Dunbar) sow pigged 11 pigs last night. she lost 2 of them this morning. Joseph McIntosh and a comrade named James Harrison came here to night. Harrison is bying houses and intends looking around tomorrow. Willie took 2 loads of wood down to Abbotts. {in margin} Mrs Wm Peavoy had a son yesterday. improvement in the state of the roads &amp;c. Joseph McIntosh and a companion paid us a visit - Joe stays -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16 17 Friday</span></h3> <p>The weather continues fine. frosty at night and the roads are now in fine condition. Johny went to Guelph again to day with a load of wood. he tells me he got measured what he has in - six cords and a quarter - they are waiting for another season for the rest. the roads are very bare of snow near Guelph and makes very tough pulling for the horses. Willie took a load of wood to Abbotts and 9 bags grain to chop. I also after helping him load up, drove over to the Talbot neighborhood and canvassed some for the Smallhorn fund. the Mitchells would not give anything. got the promise of some from Johny Loree and Alton. I was glad to learn that the deed is made and all settled. it is conveyed in fee simple to the 4 trustees, myself, H. Hortop, Dan Talbot &amp; Mr Woodyat. {in margin} Johny at Guelph to day. I have canvassed some for Smallhorn fund to day. &amp; have learned the business is all done excepting to raise some more money -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17 18 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Very beautiful day, the sun has shone out clear and warm. there is considerable frost at night however. I helped Johny to load up a load of turnips to take to Rockwood. there were 49 bushels &amp; odd lbs. Willie took down a load of wood in the forenoon and after dinner he loaded up a load of turnips for Thomy Webb. they were stopped however by a telegram and Willie took down another load of wood to Abbotts. Maggie &amp; Minnie and Joe McIntosh &amp; Ewart drove up in two cutters to McKenzies, (with Pony and Fred) they had a very fine day but complained of the state of the roads up that way. {in margin} Johny took a load of turnips to rockwood - Willie took 2 loads of wood to Abbotts.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18 19 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A wintry day although somewhat mild. Ewart drove the girls to Everton this forenoon with Fred &amp; cutter. they also went down again at night and Joe accompanied them. Margaret and I spent a while of the evening at Richd McWilliams. Johny &amp; Lizzie were also there as well as Robert McWilliams &amp; Miss Peterson. {in margin} Joe and the girls to meeting - Visiting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Monday</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#20_21_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Tuesday</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_22_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">21 22 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Monday</span></h3> <p>Frosty last night but became mild and threatning looking through the day and later on snow began to fall, which turned to rain. Willie and I hauled 4 loads of tamarac poles out of the swamp this afternoon. he took a load of wood to Abbotts at Everton finishing up the contract with, he thinks, a little to spare. Joe &amp; Margaret have been away visiting to day at David Robertsons and Joseph Hindley's. Mr Dunbar came over to see me about the new arrangements in connection with the Riley Society which takes effect on the 1st of April. we went over together to Erin, and Mr Wood could throw very little light on the matter. he promised however, to look into it and report immediately. I returned by way of Dunbars having left our Pony there, while Mr Dunbar drove one of his horses over to Erin. about 3 oclock A. M. before retiring to bed. {in margin} Snow. hauling tamarac poles out of the swamp to home. Mr Dunbar and I drove over to Erin tonight -</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Tuesday</span></h2> <p>Rain last night and this has been a very soft day on the snow. the snow has wasted a great deal but, the air being cool kept the snow intact longer than it would otherwise have been. Joe an margaret have been visiting to day at Millers and from that to Evertonwhere they spent some time with Abbotts as well as with Mary,. Willie and I have been drawing home tamarac poles for sawing with the circular saw. we drew up 2 loads before dinner and 5 afternoon, making 7 to day, and 11 loads in all so far. I drew up a load of dry stove wood before starting at the swamp this morning. Jeenie had Billie and the cutter away to Mimosa to day and we worked old Frank with the Morton Mare to day. received a Letter from Brother Alex to day - {in margin} old James Kilgour died last night at Guelph - Joe and Margaret visiting to day. drew home 7 loads tamarac poles.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 22 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Considerable frost last night which dried up the ground and checked the flow of water that set in from yesterdays thaw. Willie and I finished drawing the poles out of the swamp, excepting some cedar there were 4 loads, making 15 loads in all. Willie cut down some to make a full load the last time while I drew up and disposed of the 15th load. Joe is moving round and talks of going home tomorrow. he thinks however he may remain over so as to attend the funeral of James Kilgrour. Joe and I helped Willie to clean up a grist which he intends taking to Birge's Mill tomorrow. 10 Bags chop (oats) {in margin} finished drawing the tamarac poles. 15 loads - Joe McIntosh and I attended the funeral of James Kilgrour - Willie drove over to Birge's Mill -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_23_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">22 23 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_24_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">23 24 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">22 23 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. the snow is leaving very fast although there is now some check to the terrible flow of water we experienced some days ago. it is a good thing it is so as much damage might have resulted had there not been these repeated checks. Willie went to Birge's Mill to day with the grist he prepared yesterday - Joe and I went to meet the funeral of James Kilgour, which we understood was to leave Guelph at 11 A.M. we left here somewhere about one oclock and drove over nearly to Charles Sockett's gate before meeting them. there was only a fair attendance at the funeral. John told me his father was taken off without a moments warning through heart failure. I sent away a letter to W.S. Duncan, Mrs Smallhorn's brother asking assistance to pay their house. got 50cts worth sugar at Forester's - got the mail home with us -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 24 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Johny and Willie took each a load of turnips to Rockwood for Tho. Webb this forenoon. I had to hustle round this forenoon to do up the chores so as to go myself and allow Willie to go to Cook's sale afternoon. I was showing Johny's bull to a young man who wished to buy. young James Benham &amp; Luther. I had also some trouble with a calf of Johny's. I got Henry Duffield to come and look at it. Robert McWilliams and I operated on it. it had no natural passsage from the bowels and we cut an opening, but we do not expect it will live. it is a pity as it is a nice well developed calf. I went to the sale with Henry Duffield thinking to get a set of single harness. they went too dear however. I got a shoevel, rake and hoe for 15cts - returned home by getting a ride to Willie Loree's place with Ed. Tovell and walked acreoss the fields and getting my feet very badly wet.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Froze up again last night and thereby checking the rising floods again. the snow which was so deep has gone off in a fine easy manner after all. Mr Dunbar and I took a drive down to Rockwood this forenoon to see about getting Margaret &amp; Mrs Dunbar to join on to the Relief Circle that is likely to be formed at Rockwood. Mr Iness the agent, was at Toronto and we could do but little about it. we called at Crofts and had our dinner, and saw Barrie and his Mother. Mrs Mutrie is still in bed, although improving.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. fine sunshine and the nights are beautiful as well. clear moonlight. the girls drove the Pony to Everton to day. the pony's foot is still unhealed up yet. they did not go to Everton in the evening but visited at McWilliams, and Margaret and I visited at Henry Duffields.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_28_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">27 28 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_29_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">28 29 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very beautiful day. clear sunshine and mild. the snow is going very fast. I helped Willie to clean up some grain to take to mill to chop. he was in a hurry to get away this morning so as to get back in time to attend a sawing bee at Richd McWilliams. I put off some time with a gentleman from Georgewtown wanting to buy up a car load of apples. his name is Arnold. his address is at the end of this book. he thinks he may yet do business through me. I hitched up Billie to the cutter and drove down to Everton this afternoon expecting to meet a young lad from Guelph who engaged with Willie - they sent a card he is not coming. Dr Dryden examined Minnie. he says she needs some building up and is to bring up a bottle of Scott's Emulsion for 80cts (wholesale price) next Wednesday. got word to night of the death of Mrs Robt. Greire - {in margin} Grist Mill. Sawing Bee. Man from Georgetown looking after apples - a drive to Everton - Death of Mrs Robert Greire Luther.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">27 28 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Weather much as usual. very fine and beautiful through the day although cold and frosty at night. the snow drifts are so hard in the morning as to bear up a team and load over them. Willie and I took out the last of the poles out of the swamp (cedar) for fence stakes. we also took up 2 loads of tops for cutting with the circular saw . I finished splitting the elm tree cuts, and afterwards we went with Johny to the swamp and helped him awhile to cut some poles for sawing with the curcular saw. his own swamp is flooded and he wants some timber to cut when we get all ready. Ewart is staying over night at Everton. my watch was pulled out of my pocket to day while handling a pole in the swamp and thrown quite a piece away. it is going yet however - {in margin} drawing poles out of the swamp also 2 loads of tops from Bush. accident to my watch - Johny has started to cut poles in our swamp.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">28 29 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Frosty at night but very fine through the day. Robert Jestin has a sawing bee to day and both Johny &amp; Willie are at it. I drove over to Henry Dunbars this forenoon and got 14 Bushels of goose wheat. I helped clean it up and it was between 3 &amp; 4 oclock before I got back home. the roads are not very good. the bare spots making heavy drawing. I paid 56cts per Bushel for it, making $7. 85. I paid him the balance $3.85. having paid him before $4.00 . after returning home I started to 1/2 sole a pair of boots for Johny. had to leave them when getting one done, as neither Ewart nor Willie were attending to the stock. Ewart is remaining again to night at Everton. {in margin} Sawing Bee at Robert Jestins - Johny &amp; Willie at it. got 14 Bus. goose wheat at Henry Dunbars - mending Johny's Boots. Ewart at Everton these 2 nights -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MARCH_-_APRIL_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MARCH - APRIL 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_30_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">20 30 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_31_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">30 31 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31_April_1st_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">31 April 1st Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#April_1_2_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">April 1 2 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH - APRIL 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 30 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Quite a fall of snow last night, and the wind howled and blew a hurricane. this however has been a mild and thawing day and all the snow that fell was all gone shortly after dinner time. I have been working in the shoe shop a part of the day. half soled and otherwise repaired a boot for Willie and also half soled a Boot for Johny. the other I did yesterday. I have been choring some around also. Johny has been cutting in the swamp this afternoon. George McWilliams has helped him. Willie has been drawing home some wood from the bush. one of stove wood, the other is logs to cut with the crosscut. Johny's calf died to day. it is wonderful it lived so ling under the circumstances. {in margin} shoe mending to day. Johny and George MCWilliam cutting poles at swamp. Willie drawing wood from bush. calf died to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30 31 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. the snow suffers through the day, although a little frost at night that generally prevails, keeps it lingering some longer. Johny has drawn 3 loads of poles home this forenoon from the swamp. he fears the swamp and road are about to break up and prevent him from getting enough home. Ewart and I drew up a couple of loads of stove wood from bush. the 1st one (Ewart brought) was the elm that I cut in the northeast corner of the bush. Willie attended Thpmas Webb's sawing bee all day. Johny did so this afternoon. Margaret and I visited John Webb's folks this evening. Mrs Webb was upset out of the cutter about a week ago and got hurt. she is not well yet although some better than she was.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31 April 1st Saturday</span></h3> <p>This morning opened up rather unpromisingly. it was rather dull and threatning looking and rain fell for quite a while. it cleared up however and the day turned out not so bad after all. Lizzie accompanied the McWilliams to Guelph. they got 20cts for butter. 14c for eggs. I have not been well to day, pains in back, chest and head. La Grippe symptoms. I put on a heel &amp; sewed a hole in Alfred Duffields Boot. also 1/2 soled Ewarts Boots, also fixed up our single harness some.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">April 1 2 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Weather getting softer and as this is now fairly into April it is time that we had such weather as will clear away all the snow and bring us spring - it is only within this last few days that the runners have ceased to slide and altogether to resort to the wheels again. Minnie &amp; Maggie drove the Pony to meeting this forenoon. they did not go out afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_3_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2 3 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_5_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">4 5 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 3 Monday</span></h3> <p>Very grey and lowering the most of the day. there was some frost last night and Johny took advantage of it to draw up 2 or 3 loads of poles from the swamp. Ewart is home from school on account of this being a holiday and he helped Johny. I am still under the weather but some better than yesterday. I did not get out of bed yesterday till noon. I finished writing a letter for Bro. Alex. Meaford and drove down this evening and mailed it. there are yet great banks of snow on the Guelph road, and driving with loads on the waggon is not over safe. I called to see Mary and had tea with her. Jamie Abbott came up home with me. he wants an axle and pair of wheels to rig up a hand cart, that he may use it for drawing chips and other truck. Johny &amp; Willie attended Robert Morton's sawing Bee. Johny afternoon, Willie all day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Very high wind to day, and rather cold too. the wind blows from the N. West. our bay window met an accident in having something blown against it and breaking a pane of glass 28 x 16 - Ewart drove down a grist of chop to the mill for Johny to day. it was well on in the afternoon before he returned home. Jamie Abbott was made happy be me giving him the 2 front wheels of old McIntosh Buggie, and the axle. he is making up a hand cart. Johny &amp; Willie attended a sawing bee at Albert Toltons.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 5 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>The wind has fallen and there has been considerable frost last night. this is fair day at Gualph and quite a number of the neighbors are away to it. I sent to Guelph with Richd McWilliams for a pane of glass for our bay window. he brought it safely. 1 lb putty and the glass cost 27 cts. Johny drove over this forenoon to John Mutries for the Circular Saw. he took our old heavy waggon and bottom of the hay rack. Willie had quite a number of hands at a sawing bee this afternoon. I have been attending to his chores the while. I also drove Minnie down about 3 oclock to see Dr Dryden at Heffernans. the Dr thinks Minnie is not in a very good state of health and we will have to see that she takes exercise when the weather gets fine.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_7_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_8_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">7 8 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Quite hard frost last night - the ground is quite hard this morning. Robert Jestin and Willie went to Rockwood this forenoon for empty apple barrells. Robrt brought 30 and Willie 14. I helped Johny cut and bring up a load of poles from his swamp this forenoon as Willie was late in getting back from Rockwood - I had to attend to his chores at noon. his brother in law James Campbell clipped his old mare this afternoon. the mare has been rather unwell these few days back from Diahrea. I drove to Everton this evening for the mail. a cold easterly wind blows this evening. I hear Dr McGuire of Guelph has become insane and taken to the Toronto Asylum.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Friday</span></h3> <p>Very high wind last night and and rain which has frozen as it fell. everything this morning is covered with ice. the apple packers came along from Robt. Jestins this morning and got fairly started to pack in Johny's barn when Willie suggested driving them up to Mrs Canthras to pack what she had, as the ice made slipping for the sleigh - they packed 5 Barrells for her and 3 for John Reid and after returning they finished packing about ten Barrells in Johnys barn. one of the men is stopping at Willies and the other two at Johny's. Willie's black sow (McKenzies) pigged 8 pigs to day, while he was at Dublin to day. Minnie is not well to day. the fever is too high. 104.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 8 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Extremely high wind all day, which seems to be taking away the snow very fast. the last of the snow. the apple packers packed 3 Barrells for Willie this morning. there was some over but not enough of good to make out another barrell. they drove over to Robt. Kerr's. I half soled a pair of Boots for Thom. Mac's boy and repaired a pair for Mrs Mac, in all 50 cts. Willie went to mill to day with a grist of chop. Minnie is a little better to day -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. sunshine and mild - Minnie &amp; Maggie went to meeting this forenoon. Ewart drove Maggie down at night. John McKenzie and Bella drove down to day. John returned in the evening but Bella and Baby remains for a few days. the baby is thriving &amp; growing nicely. Minnie is a little better to day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_11_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">10 11 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Some frost last night and the Boys moved over the horse power from the other barn before the ground got too soft. Willie's team brought it over on the sleigh. a pretty good pull on the bare ground. we set the machine ready for starting tomorrow morning to cut with circular saw. we expect John Mutrie along in the morning early as he has not come to night. I drove down Minnie to see Dr Dryden at Heffernans. Minnie is not doing very well. she is too much fevered and she does not stand a very good exam. in the chest.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10 11 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine day. we got a pretty fair start at the cutting this morning some little time before 8, and finished up shortly after 11. there was 15 or 16 loads of poles &amp;c. I think 20 loads would keep the machine very busy for a good forenoon and it would require then to be well handled and attended. we had 10 hands all told. Ewart &amp; I, Johny &amp; Willie, George Loree, Thomy Webb, Robt Jestin, Robt Morton, Dan. Tolton, John Mutrie. I drove at both Johny's and here. after dinner we moved the machine over to Johny's and we cut all his stuff in 2 hours. Johny kept the hands afterwards to split all he could till night. John Mutrie would not make any charge for our cutting and we should remember him some way.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Rather a showery day. it looked gloomy and dull in the morning and it rained a while before dinner. we had different other showers but it did not settle down to a wet day. Johny took the 13 barrells of apples to Rockwood after getting early dinner. he started away in the midst of rain but it did not hold on long. John Campbell also took down 8 barrells. and after returning home about 6 oclock, he sold their little grey mare for sixty dollars, cash, to Sam Tovell, who paid us a visit and waited for him. he took the mare home with him. I settled up with Henry Duffield this evening by paying him $1.35. his acct. was Beef $1.60, fence wire 50cts- days work of George 75c = $2.85. my acct . shoe mending $1.50. leaving me the above to pay.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_14_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">13 14 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_15_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">14 15 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_Sunday_.7BWilliam_did_not_correct_date._It_should_be_16_Sunday.7D"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">15 Sunday {William did not correct date. It should be 16 Sunday}</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Weather pretty fair although not at all spring like. I helped Willie to clean up a load of chop for the mill which he took down after dinner. James McDermott and Mr Brownridge came along to day while Willie was away. Brownridge was collecting for the horse service - McLean had not taken note of the amount he agreed to take for the Pony &amp; Willie's mare, but Mr Brownridge took my word for it and accepted the price agreed upon - $6.00 each, which I paid him. when Willie returned home he said that was the correct amount. they went over to see Johny. his book did not show that Johny had paid $5.00 at the time. he also did not dispute that.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 14 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very dull day and a very cold east wind has prevailed all day. Johny has made a start at the plow for the first to day. others of the neighbours have been at it all week. Thomy Webb I think has plowed all week. I mended Bella's shoes this forenoon, and helped Johny to clean up a grist of 8 bags of chop. Willie &amp; Jeenie drove to Guelph after dinner. he took a bag of apples and sold it for 50cts - Mr Brownridge was round collecting yesterday (of which I have noted) Willie brought Clover &amp; Timothy Seed for himself &amp; Johny. red clover $4.50 {Alsike?} $7.50. 1/2 &amp; 1/2. Timothy $12.75. I had hard work to do up Willie's chores and after dinner I took Johny's grist to the mill &amp; waited till it was done and brought it home.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 15 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Quite a wintery appearance this morning - snow has fallen to the depth of fully 4 inches and it kept fairly well the most of the day in these parts. Johny (&amp; Lizzie) went to Guelph to day with the mare and buggie. they took our case of eggs which only lacked 8 eggs of being full. they made a mistake in the selling of them stating the quantity to be 24 1/2 dozen . they sold to Martin of the "Wellington" and we hope to get it rectifield. Ewart hauled up 2 loads of stove wood from the bush while I split and prepared it for loading. Willie went to Joe Hindley's and got his seed peas - he pays 60cts per Bushel. 6 Bags. Ewart &amp; I did up Johny's chores. I have been hustling to get quite a number of home chores in shape to day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">15 Sunday {William did not correct date. It should be 16 Sunday}</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. the snow is melting fast to day and the roads they say are very soft and heavy to travel on. John McKenzie drove down to day, and Bella and the baby went off home with him after tea. the girls went to meeting this forenoon. we will all miss the baby very much he is so good and so interesting -</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>\</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1617_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">1617 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_18_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">17 18 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_19_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">18 19 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1617 Monday</span></h3> <p>Dull and cool all day except that it was some brighter - Afternoon, not unpleasant although the cool north wind made it a bit chilly. Minnie and her Mother drove the Pony down to Heffernan's corner to see Dr Dryden. we are all glad to find the doctor found Minnie considerably better. he says her lungs are much freer and there are general indications of betterness. we had a visit of Mrs Peavoy (John Harris) - I sewed some rippings on her boots gratis. also a halter shank for Willie. I drew over a load of turnips from Johny's which he gives us for our cows. he opened the pit this morning. John Mutrie taking away 2 loads. I helped Johny clean up about 10 bags of stuff to chop. he took it down to the mill and brought it home with him. Mrs John Abbott paid Margaret Six dollars the balance of the wood money. it is now all paid up $12.00. {in margin} Abbott's wood all paid -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17 18 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. the frost was severe last night and the ground was quite hard for a time. Johny &amp; I sowed Willie's grass seed this forenoon on the fall wheat ground next the Sugar bush. Willie plowed for Johny. he intends plowing a day or two for Johny as his own sod is too wet. i uncovered Johny's turnip pit and loaded another load of turnips that Johny is giving us. I drew one in yesterday, and Willie drew his in this morning - Maggie &amp; Minnie took a drive over to Toltons to day. the day is so fine they stayed rather late however. Willie is getting Thomas Rafferty's boy. Thomas brought him along this evening. Johny &amp; Lizzie drove over to John Mutrie's this evening. Mrs Mutrie Senr &amp; Barrie are both there and they are not at all well.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18 19 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very drying day. I think one of the most drying of this spring but, a very cold east wind blows and there is the look of a storm impending, the sun is casting a hazy glare as it goes down. Johny and Willie have both been plowing on Johny's sod and have the piece nearly done. I helped Johny to measure off the large field and find the center where he intends building a fence and divide it in two. 52 rods in all. 26 rods in each field. first field behind his barn. I loaded a load of turnips for Johny this morning and Johny drew it in. I also loaded another in the evening but he did not draw it in. I had quite a job taking off the handle off my axe and wedging it on again straight. I also wrapt wire on handle near the head where it wears when splitting. this is the day that Farrish's Creditors meet at Guelph to arrange his affairs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_21_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_22_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">21 22 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_23_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">22 23 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A terrible storm of wind and rain. the rain freezes as it falls and everything outside is caked heavily with ice. the wind increased in strength as the day wore on until about 4 oclock P.M. when it seemed to abate a little. I drove to Everton for the mail this evening - it was still stormy but nothing to what prevailed a couple of hours before. the stage reached Everton while I was there (6 oclock) - I notice a great deal of timber blown down in Robert &amp; Dan Talbot's bush mostly, if not all, up by the roots. Johny unloaded the turnips I loaded for him last night. I was afraid to see him open his barn doors but it did not affect that side of the barn so much as the wind is from the east. Ewart did not go to school to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Friday</span></h3> <p>The weather yet remains wintry although it has been soft enough to melt off the ice. the snow that fell last night on the ice does not get away in a hurry. I started to sew up the rippings on our robe and Geo. Loree coming along (after dinner) with his boots to half sole and heel. I did them for him. also put on a patch on the toe of ien of Johny's boots. just as we were going to sit down to tea we got word of Albert Tolton's oldest child (Hyndman) being very ill, and in a very short time afterwards Dan Tolton brought us word of his death. Margaret went down with him. it is a very sudden taking away of the little fellow. Dr McCullough was called this morning and he did not seem to think his case serious although he found inflammation of the bowel (afterwards and Dr Dryden)- he rapidly got worse from about 2 oclock P.M. and died about 6 . he appeared tyo be in convulsions for the last two hours.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 22 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Weather quite cold yet although we are again getting clear of the ice and snow. this of itself will be a great help in making the air warmer. I have had quite a job to day sewing up the rippings of the old robe. and before I got through with it, I had to go to Everton. I drove the colt in the buggie and got Willie Loree to reset his shoes all around. I sent a letter to Mr Wood and the two cards of A.O.W.U. for self and Jno McKenzie. double assm't &amp; dues - $5.00. also $1.50 for relief making in all $6.50 - I did not mail it but gave it Wm Moore to carry &amp; deliver it and gave him 5c - I had tea with Mary and shortly aftert the colt was done and I paid Loree 40c for it and came on home. I brought Margaret down to Albert Toltons but she got home before I returned.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">22 23 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Continues cold and ungenial. really we are having a very late and backward spring. we all went down to the funeral. the girls and Lizzie coming back home with the pony and buggie. I rode over with Johny - Willie had Billie &amp; cart. R. J. Kerr accompanied him over and Ewart returned with him. Ewart being one of the pall bearers he rode over with the others with Emerson Tolton. there was quite a number at the funeral. A good many only going part of the way. Mr Baker spoke over at the meeting house where we were warmed. it was very raw and cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_24_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">23 24 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 24 Monday</span></h3> <p>Fine day. threatning rain this evening. I helped Willie to load up 3 logs of elm on the trucks. he had quite a job fixing one of the reaches that had given out. (this, however was done later on when the logs spoken of was sawn up and provided a stick for the purpose) Willie after taking them to the mill waited and brought the lumber home with him. he means it for waggon bottoms. Albert Tolton is not out of trouble yet. his wife has taken ill to day and Dan. was sent up for Margaret to go down and help nurse her. her fever was up so high as to cause uneasiness to Dr McCullough and they thought it best to bring Dr Dryden also. Minnie was down to the corner and saw Dr Dryden . he says she continues to improve. {in margin} took elm logs to Mill. Mrs Albert Tolton very ill - Minnie down to see Dr Dryden -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Fine day. although the temperature is very cold all the time, which does not dry up the ground very fast. spring weather is much needed now so as to bring on seeding, but we have a late spring now whatever betides. John McKenzie and Bella drove down here to day. John paid up his Cash Account to me. $9.50. which included this months Assm't &amp; dues for A.O.U.W. John went down to Everton for a bag of flour. they started home after getting early tea, taking with them a barrell of hard wood ashes 2 bags apple and a pig he bought from Willie. {in margin} John McKenzie and Bella visit us to day - John pays up all arrearages of A.O.U.W. to this month inclusive -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Rather high wind to day, but drying up the ground which, at the present time is much needed. it keeps cold however and there is very little signs of vegetation. I helped Willie this forenoon to cut up a fallen cherry tree in the bush into 12 feet saw logs, and we loaded them on the trucks and brought them up to the house before dinner. Willie took them down to the Mill afternoon - I drove down to Hugh Black's this afternoon to see about the Usherwood embroglio. Mr Black thinks I am safe enough in allowing him to sue and that I would be allowed my account. Minnie and I had tea with Mrs Black - Hugh &amp; his Brother John left while we were there, to help fix up the beams on their new addition at the meeting house. Minnie stays at Everton with Mary, and I called, while on my way home, to see old Mr Loree who is now very low. he was sitting on a chair when I went there and Shaw &amp; Mrs Loree lifted him in to bed. {in margin} four cherry logs to mill to day. Minnie &amp; I drive sown to Hugh Black's - called to see old Mr Loree.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_28_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">27 28 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_29_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">28 29 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_30_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">29 30 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Another windy and cold day - I had quite a job this forenoon helping Maggie and her mother to take down the stove pipes and clean and set them up again. after dinner Robert McWilliams and Mr Walker of {illegible} came along to pay us a visit. Mr Walker had just seen Nichol Rogers about 2 weeks ago. Nichol wished to be remembered to us all. I was sorry after they left the house to learn that Mr Walker - a son of the Robert Walker Senr of my old acquaintance - was a Mormon, as if I had known, I would have had some conversation with him relative to his sect. Ewart drove the colt to school to day and brought home the mail at night. a letter from Alex to night.{in margin} A Mormon visits us. Death of old Mr George Loree this ev'g at 6 oclock. cleaning and setting up stove pipes.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">27 28 Friday</span></h3> <p>Weather continues cold and backward - I helped Willie to sort up his potatoes this forenoon. he laid away in the barn about 24 bushels for using &amp; seed, and bagged up 6 bags which he took up to Orton and sold for 70cts per bag. he bought 10 bushels english barley from Pete McDonald for chopping. price 40cts per bushel - we got word to day of the death of old Mr Loree which took place last night at about six oclock. Margaret and I drove down in the evening to see them. while on the road down we were met by Emerson Tolton on his way up to get his Aunt to go down - as Mary, Albert's wife, had taken worse again. on returning from Lorews, Margaret remained there and I drove home alone. {in margin} sorting potatoes Willie took 6 bags to Orton - Albert Toltons wife taken ill again. Margaret &amp; I to see old Mr Loree.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">28 29 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Rather finer than what has generelly prevailed - we are anxiously looking for more genial weather - the season is extremely late in opening up. Willie took 7 bags of chop to the mill this forenoon. 4 barley, 3 peas. Ewart drove Lizzie to Guelph with "Jeen" and buggie. Willie &amp; the girls &amp; mother &amp; I attended the funeral of old Mr Loree. I drove "Billie'" in our buggie with Maggie &amp; her mother - Willie took the colt Fred &amp; cart - Minnie rode with him. 2 oclock was the time appointed to start but it was three when they started. there was a good gathering of people, 55 Vehicles. they had Tovell's hearse from Guelph. Mr Baker spoke at the house before lifting. 4 grandsons were the pall bearers, Geo. Loree, 2 Perrins &amp; 3 Jestins. I helped Johny in with the last of his turnips out of the pit. {in margin} Funeral of old Mr Loree. Ewart drives Lizzie to Guelph to day. Willie to Mill. and Johny taking in turnips -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 30 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Very fine this forenoon. we were in hopes the weather had taken the needed turn but, the cold &amp; damp again set in in the afternoon. Ewart drove the girls down to Everton in the morning and, as it was raining at night we did not go for them. I wrote a letter to Alex. McGregor to day. {in margin} Fine forenoon - wet at night - girls stopping all night at Everton -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#APRIL_MAY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">APRIL MAY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_May_1_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">30 May 1 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#May_1_2_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">May 1 2 Tuesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_2_.3D3_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">= 2 =3 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL MAY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30 May 1 Monday</span></h3> <p>Threatning rain in the early part of the day and, rained pretty steadily and heavily in the afternoon. I drove down to Everton this morning and mailed a letter to Alex. McGregor. On our way home Maggie &amp; I called upon Loree's. I took some notes to assist me in drafting up an obituary for old Mr Loree - on returning home I started to write, and after dinner drove Margaret down to Webbs to help them mix paint. at 1/2 past 3 I hitched up again and drove down to the corner for Minnie whence she had come to see Dr Dryden. Mr &amp; Mrs Loree drove up in the evening and I wrote up the obituary notice, and Shaw took it away with him - we had a very pleasant visit from them.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">May 1 2 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Somewhat dull to day , but there has been no rain, the land is some drier. we are beginning to feel very uneasy on account of the lateness of the season. the Boys have sowed no grain at all yet, and Willie feels particularly anxious on account of having 9 acres of sod to plow. Johny &amp; I drove down to Usherwood's this forenoon and, I told him of the day's plowing he owed me and, he seemed to look on the matter kindly saying of he owed me for that, he was only too glad to pay for it, and agreed to let the one account stand against the other. Johny has been moving a fence and Willie splitting wood, forenoon in the bush. Margaret &amp; I drove down to see Mrs Albert Tolton. she is improving. fat hogs are, we hear 6 1/2 a hundred now.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= 2 =3 Wednesday</span></h2> <p>A little warmer to day. the sun shone awhile in the morning and gave promise of being the first day of the season so far. But it became overcast again and remained so all day. I drove Maggie &amp; her mother to Guelph to day. we got the loan of Mr Webb's mare and drove her with our colt- they went finely together. we had 46 dozen eggs and sold to Mr Weatherston for 9 1/2 cts. Maggie got a tooth pulled at Campbells 50c - another tooth that may have to come out soon he agreed to pull for 25c. Margaret bought stuff for a Summer coat. we bought a dressd for Bella's Boy - Willie - $1.50 - I got 50 lbs cut nails $1.50. pair Boots $2.15. watch glass 15c - I took in $16.00 brought back $4.50. I saw about the cutting of the cherry lumber at Bell's, to be cut into inchand edged. Willie has worked on the land to day. there is not much doing on the land towards Guelph. it is a terribly late season.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_5_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">4 5 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Saturday</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#6_7_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Thursday</span></h3> <p>The weather does not yet take up so as to dry off the land for working. the Boys have both been sowing working. Johny gang plowing and Willie has sowed some mixed crop for the first sown on either place. Maggie and her mother have been papering the pantry - the work of clearing everything out and placing them all back again took up a large per centage of the time. I helped them quite a while to cut paper and paste &amp;c. Willie drove down to Everton afternoon to get the cherry lumber that Mr Hortop promised to have ready to day. he got dissapointed however, as the mill broke down yesterday. Colin Campbell drove to Guelph to day and I sent a message to Petrie but he failed to see him. {in margin} Spring weather much needed - first sowing down to day. repapering pantry -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 5 Friday</span></h3> <p>Weather dry but dull and not as drying as we would like. Johny has sowed some mixed seed on his turnip ground. we cut some straw and hay at Johny's this morning with the one team. Willie's Boy &amp; Ewart &amp; Johny &amp; I comprised the party. Maggie &amp; her Mother papered the hall and stair way to day. Ewart &amp; I cut some branches off the apple trees in our front orchard with the cross cut, and along in the afternoon we hitched on the colt to Willie's Cart and drove down to Rockwood. we got some lime for whitewashing and saw John Innes re, the Relief Society . he sent in the names of Mrs Dunbar &amp; Margaret sometime ago. I applied to Eli Stout for Money for Alex start in business. he promised to have it for us if required.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Continues dry but cold, a little improvement to what has been prevailing. Ewart and I have been working in the orchard pruning and cutting up the limbs of the apple trees. I helped to fix up the lounge by greying the springs &amp;c. Maggie &amp; her Mother covered it anew in the bottom &amp; end, and, I think, made a good job of it. Willie has been plowing sod with the 3 horses. Johny has finished plowing his sod in upper field and commenced to cultivate with Rob. Mortons cultivator.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Sunday</span></h2> <p>A very fine day. beautiful sunshine and warm. this, I think, has been the finest day of the season so far. Ewart drove the girls twice to Everton. I walked over to Toltons, had dinner there. Bessie is again unwell from a sore throat. I walked over to Dunbar's but he was at Ospringe. Margaret &amp; I paid Mortons a visit after supper, but we had to take another before we returned.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_8"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">7 8</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 8</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. the sun has shone out brightly all day, and it has been warm and drying. the land is getting in much better condition for working on and people being so far behind are very eager to make the best of it. Johny has cultivated his sod and made it ready for sowing his peas. I helped him clean them up to night. Willie has been plowing with the three horses again to day. he says he plowed 36 yds wide and 40 rods long (over and acre &amp; half) I mended up a pair of shoes for Johny and also 1/2 soled and otherwise repaired Johny Rafferty's shoes. after getting done with thiose things I started the garden work. burning the rubbish and commenced to regulate the Rhubard bed. Minnie was to see the Dr to day. he says she is improving.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine, warm, drying day. the sun has shone brightly and I was astonished to find the thermometor register 86 degrees. it was in the sun however, and not exposed to the cold wind. Johny has sowed all his peas in the sod patch and harrowed them and nearly completed the rolling . Willie has plowed all day. he sold his steer to Barbers at 5 1/4 cts to be delivered in June. he also sold his 8 white hogs at 6.20 per lbs to be delivered on next Thursday. I have been digging the Rhubarb patch and planted 19 new eyes and 12 of the old. the women have been cleaning up the rooms to day. coal stove &amp;c. I had a telegram to day from Alex. he wants the money at once.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another very warm day and very drying. the land is getting nice for working now. Johny helped me out with 9 loads of manure this forenoon. he brought his team and trucks. we are preparing for our onions and early potatoes also the garden patch. After dinner I helped Johny out with 4 loads of manure and spread it from the waggon. after getting through with Johny I spread the nine loads of dung and Willie started to plow it in. after Ewart had his tea he plowed the balance of the time and Willie took the old mare up to Jestins and brought down the hog rack. Willie is pretty well through with plowing the sod. both he &amp; Johny are further behind than they care for. but the land has been so wet.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_14_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">13 14 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1888 1893</span></h2> <p>Fine day. land drying fast. Willie took his hogs to Rockwood (8) weighing 1330 lbs to took $80.00 for them by being stumped to sell by the dollar. by weight he lost $2.40. they were a nice lot of nice little hogs. I hitched up the Pony with the "Netty" mare &amp; finished plowing the balance of the land left by Ewart last night. Henry Duffield sold ten cattle to Barber's and delivered them to day. $450.00 - Rich. McWilliams also delivered 5 steers $350.00. I drove down for the mail this evening and hurried home and borrowed Duffield's harrow and Ewart harrowed over what we have plowed. James McLean, insurance ag't called and renewed our insurance at Johny's. paid him a dollar fees, and gave premium note for $25.50, insurance for $1600. McLean is staying all night. Willie paid me sixty dollars. {in margin} Willie delivered his hogs at Rockwood this forenoon. Duffield and McWilliams also took their fat cattle there. Insurance. Willie paid me sixty dollars.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, warm and summer like. I hitched up early this morning and Minnie accompanied me to Rockwood, staying at Stewarts while I attended to the business concerning Alex' remittance. I got $200 from Mr Eli Stout which he loans from this date for 2 years at 6 per cent per Annum. I gave my note for the amount and Johny is to join in the note, I procured a Bank draft from Mr Ross, of the Savings Bank {costing?} 63 cts and sent if off by Letter to Alex/ I had dinner at David Toltons and called on Mr Waters amd settled to take Willie's cattle to his pasture. he charges the same all round although the one is average and if they are much smaller than the average that are in, he will take it into consideration but, he wishes me to settle with him when the time comes. I returned to Rockwood on the 6 oclock train getting tea at Stewarts &amp; then starting home with Minnie. the colt was nice at Stewarts. I went up on the 10 oclock train . Mrs Stewart has been very sick lately. Mr Stewart also. {in margin} Rockwood on Alex' business - Guelph on the train. Mr and Mrs Stewart both unwell. horse also - remittance to Alex. and note given for the amount - sent $250 to Alex.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine day. very warm. I fixed up the onion ground this forenoon. took out a load of hen manure &amp; ashes and top dressed. afterwards cultivated it in with the Gale harrow and harrowed it over repeatedely with the common harrow, stoning it also before dinner time. we had Willies team after Ewart finished harrowing on the sod. Willie took a grist to Everton with the colt and his Mother. I just started the onion bed and getting along nicely when a heavy rain came on. we then salted away our dried meat and cut all our early potatoes. {in margin} taking out hen manure on Onion Bed, and worked it up. Salted away our dried meat. cut early potatoes - Willie took a grist to Everton.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 14 Sunday</span></h3> <p>heavy rain last night. A very fine day but rather mucky after the heavy rain. Margaret &amp; I drove the colt &amp; buggie to Rockwood and paid a visit to Stewarts. Mrs Stewart is some better. their horse worse. Mr Stewart himself continues poorly. we attended the funeral of Geo Stout who died on Friday morning. we left the procession and came home on reaching the gravel road. Maggie rode down to meeting with us. {in margin} Rockwood. Funeral of George Stout. visit with Stewart.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1888 1893</span></h2> <p>A very fine day and very warm - Maggie &amp; her Mother and I have been very busy sowing onion seed. I laid out and raked the ground ahead of them. we finished up the first bed next the house and got the second bed south well under way. the ground was rather baked on account of the wet and late Season and hard work to pulverize with the rake. after tea I hitched up the colt to the buggie and drove down to David Robertsons and got 200 raspberrie springers. they have grown to nice little bushes. Maggie went with me to Mortons and got some currant cuttings and gathered all on my way back. Willie has been sowing peas in the sod field behind the orchard. Johny has been working up and sowing the hill field by the road. {in margin} sowing onion seed. Willie sowed peas in sod field. Johny sowing hill field - got raspberries to plant. and currant cuttings.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15 16 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Great deal of rain last night and to day. we would have liked to have planted out the Bushes and Cuttings but could not on account of the wet. Ewart took down the colt and Buggie to school and brought home 3 bags &amp; 1/2 stuff from the mill at night, taking 2 bags mixed grain in the morning for Johny.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16 17 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Weather still unsettled. some rain to day pretty heavy in the morning. Ewart did not go to school this morning. he got cold yesterday - he helped Willie to drive his cattle to the pasture. they started to go to Water's pasture but, finding he could do as well, if not better, at Loree's, he put them in there. I helped the women to fix up our room to day. we lifted the carpet in the forenoon and put on all the papers afternoon, whitewashed the ceiling forenoon. we were all busy - Minnie &amp; I cut and measured while Maggie and her mother put it on the wall. I sent a card to Mr Waters telling him that Willie does not take his cattle to the pasture. I also mailed a letter to Bro. Alex. Meaford.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_18_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">17 18 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_19_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">18 19 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_21_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17 18 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Weather cleared up once more - we shook and cleaned the carpet this morning and Maggie and her mother laid it down before dinner. Ewart and I planted out the raspberrie slips and the currants, and Margaret and I afterwards worked at cleaning the strawberries of the weeds, dandelion &amp;c.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18 19 Friday</span></h3> <p>Weather keeps dry and the ground is improving very much in condition for working. Willie called us up this morning on finding the pony in a very bad state. she had been trying to foal and failed. the colt dead and from her own struggles and condition it seems doubtful whether she will get over the ordeal or not. Willie drove over to see Mr Ashley about her and returned before dinner. he sent medicine and directions how to treat her.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Weather fine, the ground is getting more fit to work on. I was up all night with the mare. she passed a fairly tolerable time, although giving evidence of some pain. she eats well but does not get up on her feet. I drove over to see Mr Ashley and he thinks since she eats so well. she may get around all right again. I paid Mr Wood $2.00 for John McKenzie &amp; self Assmts A.O.U.W. Maggie and her mother finished sowing the onions this forenoon. {in margin} Paid $2.00 A.O.U.W.Assm'ts -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Fine day. the pony passed a bad night in the past. Willie drove over for Ashley and as soon as he came he gave it as his opinion that she would not get better. he considered the injury to her back would take her off. he is staying all night and commenced experiments on the pony to meet any possibility of her getting better -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_22_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">21 22 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_23_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">22 23 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_24_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">23 24 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 22 Monday</span></h3> <p>Very fine day and warm. I was sitting up all night with the pony. Mr Ashley and Mr Coffey were up also till after 12 oclock. I had a terrible night as she seemed to get very much worse and became terribly restless &amp; uneasy. as soon as Mr Ashley got up, he said it would be better to see her at rest, so we got Robert Jestin to shoot her - we all feel the loss of her more than attaches to our ordinary stock, on account of the years of faithful service she has given. I am terribly tired and worn out with want of sleep and hard tugging with her. Willie and I dug a grave for her and her colt in the field behind the Barn, and covered them up before dinner. I went to Everton and got 2 Bags Bran 70cts - Minnie went with me.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">22 23 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Very warm this forenoon. and just a little before noon there came up a terrible thunder cloud accompanied with heavy wind &amp; rain. I was sorting the potatoes in the turnip house and it became so dark I could not see to work. the fences around have been badly thrown down and several barn roofs are blown off &amp; wrecked. among them are Richd Symott's Barn, the old Barn of the late John Stewart, Wm Barbers &amp;c. the Boys sold their hogs to be delivered next Monday at Rockwood. John Farrier bought them for Scott. price $6.50. I feel a lettle better for a good sleep last night. Margaret &amp; I drove over to Toltons after tea. Bella has been very ill. the doctor having been called twice. she is a little better to day although yet very poorly. she looks very bad but I hope she may soon take a turn to get better</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 24 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day although the air is cool. the grass has made considerable progress notwithstanding all the wet, cold and backward weather. I notice too that the early sown grain is well forward for the time it has been sown. Ewart &amp; Minnie took a run up to McKenzies to day. they are in their usual except that the baby is not very well. Willie finished seeding to day. at noon he ran the Gale Harrow over our early potatoe land, and we planted them (12 bags) - Johny finished plowing his rough peice over the creek and harrowed it. he has yet to sow it and has the beaver meadow peice to plow and sow besides. Maggie and her mother sowed the most of the garden seeds to day. Mr Webb brought us up some "pop corn" for planting -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_28_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">27 28 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A fine day, a cool air but drying - Willie has been rolling and I was thinking the land is hard enough without making it any harder. Johny has finished sowing and harrowing the rough peice by the swamp and has been preparing the way for plowing the beaver meadow. he is late is getting through seeding but he is all alone and the chores take up some of his time daily. I have been working around helping plant strawberries, cutting the lawn with the mower. I also sharped up the mower and drove down to Everton, taking Maggie to help Mary at some baking. I trimmed up and cut the grass at the grave plot and did not get along very well on account of a piece being lost off the mower. got a newpaper from Alex describing the store opening Fessant &amp; Sunter. {in margin} rolling the land which I think is too hard already - mowing lawn - and grave plot at Cemetery - planting strawberries -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Friday</span></h3> <p>A passibly fine day but not rapid growth weather on account of the cold air prevailing. I was choring around considerable to day - I went down awhile this morning to where Johny was preparing to plow at the beaver meadow. he had just got finished with the bed of the old fence cleaning up and I helped him pick up the broken limbs. Johny did a remarkable large day's plowing. I helped Margaret finish up the planting of the strawberries, we had put in an additional seven rows to the old six rows. Minnie &amp; I attended the funeral of Laughlan Currie - it was appointed for the leaving of the house at 2 oclock but it was about 4 before they arrived at Everton where we met them. there was religious service before burial. {in margin} Johny starting in to clean up his last field for crop. strawberry patch planting - Minnie &amp; myself attended funeral of Laughlan Currie -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Very dull this morning and threatned rain. although remaining dull, cold &amp; cloudy all day, it did not rain. Margaret &amp; I drove to Guelph with the colt and our own buggie for the first time in that way. we had 28 dozen eggs and Jeenie 18 dozen. sold to Arthur Duffield at 10 1/2 c per dozen = $4.83. also sold traded a bag of dried apples to Fielding at 4 c per Bushel = $1.35. got the buggie fixed. cross bar on shaft renewed $ 75c, strap 10c = 85c. piece of lawn mower 10c , bought present for coming wedding $2.00. Bird seed 25c. Margaret paid out all her money for sundries. window curtains &amp;c. Johny finished seeding. {in margin} Guelph with colt and our own buggie for first time - marketing &amp; shopping - Johny finished seeding to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">27 28 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Cool air continues. dry and clearer than yesterday. I walked over to Toltons this forenoon. Bella is thought to be a little better although she neither looks nor feels well yet. I returned home soon after dinner. George &amp; Mary paid us a visit this afternoon. Maggie &amp; Minnie drove Fred alone to meeting this forenoon. Ewart accompanied them in the evening. {in margin} visited at Toltons this forenoon - girls at Everton Meeting -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_29_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">28 29 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_30_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">29 30 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_31_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">30 31 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">28 29 Monday</span></h3> <p>Very fine weather although the air is cool. Johny &amp; Willie loaded up their hogs this morning weighing them as they ran them into the wagon. Willie's 4 averaged about 160 each and Johny's 6 nearly the same. at Rockwood they shrunk about 16 lbs each - I helped them load up in the morning and get away. after they left I hitched up old Frank &amp; Fanny to the plow and plowed the potatoe patch and corn patch over again. Johny returned earlier than Willie and attended McLean's raising of a Barn. Willie remained longer in Rockwood to hear the court trials. Wm Hindley versus Geo. Cutting Junr - Geo. Coughlin &amp; Rassmore on bad rape seed. {in margin} Johny &amp; Willie with pigs to Rockwood. Barn raising - Court in Rockwood - plowing for ourselves.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 30 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A beautiful day. bright sunshine but not nearly so hot as often prevails at this Seasonof the year. this Spring has been a cold one throughout. I have been choring round at a good many jobs to day. digging in the garden, harrowing the ground I plowed yesterday with Johny's team. helped Johny bag to up a load of potatoes, and helped him at his mare. she foaled afternoon down the lane leading to the creek. she seems all right. Johny has had a long term of watching her. (5 weeks) Johny McKenzie &amp; Bella was down awhile with us. he brought up a 100 of flour for which I paid him a dollar &amp; 1/2. Mrs John Webb, Eden, paid us a visit to day - she rode up with the Coulson's of Eden, freinds of McDermotts and went home again with them this evening. {in margin} Johny's mare foaled to day. 100 lbs of flour - Mrs J. Webb. Eden. on a visit - John McKenzie &amp; Bella visiting -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30 31 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Fine weather and somewhat warmer than has generally obtained. every thing is in good shape for growing provided the weather comes in warm and moist. the grass is making a good appearance and gives promise of a fine crop if it continues to go along as it has been doing. Willie has been preparing both waggons for drawing the manure and started at it afternoon. John Smallhorn got through with Robert Morton this forenoon. and came along to help for a couple of days. I have been choring around to day, gathering wood &amp;c and fixing up the garden. Johny is fixing up ground in preparation for drawing out the manure with John Smallhorn's help when he is done with Willie. {in margin} started manure drawing this afternoon Johny Smallhorn helping - Garden fixing and other chores</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAY_JUNE_1888"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAY JUNE 1888</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#June_31_1_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">June 31 1 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#June_1_2_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">June 1 2 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_3_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2 3 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY JUNE 1888</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June 31 1 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very warm day. the weather seems to have taken a turn to the usual heat to be looked for at this time of the year. John Smallhorn is helping Willie to load up manure. I also turned in and helped all day. we took it out of the shed and, of course was out of the sunshine but, it was very close and warm and made us lose considerable sweat. Willie is drawing it out on the turnip land and partly on the potatoe land. Some rain through the night makes the land a little cloggy but is setting on the growth rapidly - I got a letter from Alex. this evening giving the account of their opening out their drug Store in Holyoke, Mass. {in margin} manure drawing at which I help all day - Letter from Alex. with account of first opening of Store - sent a note of hand.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">June 1 2 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another warm day. the growthis going on apace. the manure drawing came to an end for the present, at dinner time and John Smallhorn went over to Johny's to help him. we drew out seven loads on our potatoe patch and I spread it nearly all so as to be ready for rolling and planting tomorrow. Willie got his all spread and Ewart rolled it. I started to cut our potatoes, and Mother finished up the cutting of four bags while I spread the manure. After tea I hitched up Fred and drove down to Everton to hear the "Lecture on India" by Mr Jackson a disciple Missionary. the girls were there all day and returned home with me after the Lecture. A telegram to day from Meaford - Announced the death of Mrs John Greive this morning. funeral Sunday. {in margin} finished up drawing the manure for the present. potatoe patched both covered - Lecture at Everton I go to hear. Death of Mrs John Greive, Meaford,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 3 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Continues warm and close and toward night a terrible storm of thunder and rian visited us. the wind was very high for awhile and the rain fell in torrents. Willie plowed in the greater part of the potatoes before the storm. he first put in his own and went at ours when his seed ran out. Ewart dropped . I cut a quantity for Willie which he intended to plant but for the storm. there is great driving on the road to the Everton big meeting. in margin heavy rain to day. Potatoe planting to day. Big Meeting in full blast.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Sunday</span></h3> <p>More rain last night, but to day has been very fine and warm. the roads dried up rapidly. a terrible commotion in and around Everton. our folks down forenoon. I stay at home - I go down evening. James Moore came up with the folks. rides down with me in the evening. and goes home in Carryall. Mr Fowler speaks in house. I hear Mr Moffet who spoke outside adjoining Methodist Church, who reviews the prophecy and advent of Christ in old and nw testement. dwelling considerably on the Commisson. I saw and spoke to James Menzies, his two daughters, also Mrs Brown &amp; Mrs Early.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_5_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">4 5 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_7_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 5 Monday</span></h3> <p>Very warm, almost too much so for comfort, but the matter of comfort comes in of secondary importance when that of good growing weather is placed in the balance. Willie with Robt. Kerr washed his sheep this forenoon, and he plowed afternoon. Johny washed his and ours after dinner. his mother and I &amp; Lizzie helped him by warding them on the bank while he washed them on the east end of the bridge. the water being very high, by recent rains, one could wash any place about the bridge - {in margin} washing sheep to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot and sultry. we expected rain again to day on account of the great heat forenoon. it must have rained some other where round as it cleared off and became quite cool towards evening. I drove down to Everton this forenoon for Johny with a bag of grain to chop, and returned home in time for dinner. I called to see Edie Abbott, who is very much fevered, although not so sick otherwise. his case somewhat puzzles the doctors until it is further developed. {in margin} Everton with a Bag of chop for Johny. in to see Eddie Abbott.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A little frost last night. it is strange how soon the temperature changes from hot to cold. this has been a beautiful day. Maggie and her Mother were hoeing the strawberry and raspberry patches. I mended up my old dress shoes so as to serve for every day wear. we had to begin making ready for the wedding by 3 oclock. I brought the cows up and they were milked about 4 oclock, as six oclock was the hour appointed for the ceremony . we had to start off at 5. Maggie &amp; Minnie started off on foot before we did and were taken up by Judson Tolton who was over at Albert's. Ewart and his Mother and I followed with our own rig. we were there in good time and others which they waited on were late in coming. it would be fully seven oclock before the ceremony was gone through. there was a large company and freinds from a distance. there were three tables set. the old folks getting their supper first. the Bride &amp; Groom occupying the centre seat. a few freindly remarks were indulged in after tea and the health of the newly married pair drunk in pure water. Mr &amp; Mrs Baker left shortly after for home, but the greater number remained until quite late. there was a sort of social formed for the rendition of pieces of music and recitations. I was appointed to the chair and we had quite an interesting and enjoyable programm carried out. it was past twelve oclock before we started for home and the girls accompanied the Toltons over in their two buggies (Dan &amp; Albert) while we came home the same way as we went. it was 2 oclock A.M. before we retired to our nests. Thus ended with us the night of Hanah Tolton's wedding. a good many nice presents graced the table and, I think, none too many as Hanah has been a very deserving young woman. Edward Stevens paid me five dollars to night as payment of my outlay for him while canvassing - {in margin} hoeing among the strawberries and rasps. shoe fixing - Hanah Tolton's Wedding. Ed. Stevens paid me five dollars ($5.00)</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_1888_1883"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE 1888 1883</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#78_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">78 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_11_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">10 11 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE 1888 1883</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">78 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Splendid weather. the crops are growing on apace, and notwithstanding, the great amount of rain we have had this Season, a little rain would do no harm now. I have hoed the greater part of the nearest block of onions this afternoon. the ground is very hard. Margaret helped me some toward the end. we got early tea and she &amp; I made ready to go to the Everton Cemetery. we took with us the lawn mower, spade, rake, some water in a jug, and a lot of flowers in pots &amp;c. it took us quite a time to get the plot all fixed up when we afterwards went down for the mail. Edw. Abbott is thought by the doctors to be some better and may possibly have got the turn for betterness. we got 16 plants of fine Tomatoes to night from Jane Abbott. {in margin} hoeing the Onion Beds. after tea Margaret and I drove down to Everton and fixed the grave plots.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Friday</span></h3> <p>Warm to day but the wind has been pretty strong which has kept the air cooler than it would have been otherwise. John Smallhorn has been helping all day at Willies at the drawing out of the manure. I also helped them as John could not keep Willie going, the field being convenient to the barn, he was not long on being on hand always for the next load. there was a large number of loads taken out and the turnip land covered, and 2 loads to the good for the corn. two travelling sheep shearers shore Willie's 7 sheep for 35cts. Johny and his Boy have been drawing out their manure to day, as Willie has concluded to plow in that he has drawn - John will now be at liberty to help Johny tomorrow. the girls and their Mother drove up to McKenzies to day. they are all well. {in margin} Willie drawing out the manure - John Smallhorn and U have helped him. Willie's sheep shore - the girls &amp; Mother up to McKenzies.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Not so hot as has prevailed for some days. somewhat close for awhile in the forenoon however, and this evening there is thunder and threatnings of a storm. I have been working in the kitchen garden. Maggie &amp; her Mother &amp; I have cut out all the weeds in the one block of onion rows. I also wheeled out some barrow loads of ashes on the patch of ground above the garden and gang plowed it at noon. we planted out 16 Tomatoe plants we got from Janet Abbott. Willie has been plowing in the dung on the turnip land. Johny Rafferty spreading a good deal of it. John Smallhorn has helped Johny at his manure drawing to day. {in margin} planted Tomatoes - hoeing the Onion Bed. Willie plowing turnip land. John Smallhorn with Johny -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10 11 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine growing day after the rain of last night. I was very little out to day feeling tired . the rain this morning and the threatning appearance of the weather kept the girls at home forenoon - after tea Ewart and them went to Everton Margaret &amp; I took a walk down to Webb's in the evening. I wrote a letter this afternoon to Alex and sent it down with the girls for mailing. {in margin} wrote letter to Alex. Visiting at Webb's.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_14_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">13 14 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. fine sunshine and warm. Johny has done his road work to day. his Boy &amp; himself &amp; team were out. they drew the gravel from Loree's pit, and placed it on the road fronting Willie Theaker's place. Willie intends doing his work tomorrow - he is plowing in the manure for his turnips to day. I have been hoeing the onions and doing other chores around. after tea Willie &amp; I built a new fence behind the barn to form a small yard leading from the shed doors to the lane. Willie has plowed hard all day at the turnip land, having got behind they are both anxious to see the manure plowed under. {in margin} road work Johny did his to day - Willie hard at the manuew plowing under for the turnips - hoeing &amp;cc.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful day. the sun shone out hot and it looked thundery, but did not come on. Willie &amp; his team were doing the road work to day. I went also so that allthe work would go in. the place has got off wirth 8 days this year. 4 apiece for the Boys. {Washy?} Loree has got his own way this time of putting on the gravel . he did it well as far as it went, and made sure to get good stuff. each team drew six loads in the day and he has hopes he may get a grant from the council to assist in gravelling some more. he thinks the statute labour insufficient to keep up the road as it should. we have sprinkled old slacked lime over our onion beds this evening. we had our dinner at Shaw Loree's to day. {in margin} Willie and team at the roads to day. I also went so as to put in the time to day. dinner at Shaw Loree's to day -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 14 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Continues splendid growing weather. I cleared the fence off and started the job of making a hen yard at the south end of pig pen. I did not however, get working at it very long as I helped Johny awhile to spread manure. he has on Albert Toltons team and was getting behind with the dung spreading. I had also to help Willie awhile at rolling. he is getting is corn plowed in to day. the Boy drops the corn in every 3rd furrow. Johny and I shore the sheep after tea this evening. Henry Duffield was there and took the place of one of us. shearing against each of us by turns. there were eight sheep. they have good fleeces. {in margin} started to clear the ground for forming a hen yard - Johny has Albert Toltons team helping him to day - I helped awhile to spread dung - we shore our sheep this evening -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_15_June"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">14 15 June</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_16_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">15 16 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_17_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">16 17 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_18_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">17 18 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 15 June</span></h3> <p>A terribly hot day, and very close. the musquitos have bitten badly all day. I worked at post hole digging awhile this forenoon and placing the posts for the hen yard. it was so hot that very little headway could be made. after dinner Willie and his team drew out 4 loads of dung, the scrapings of the shed, on to our own feed corn ground. I helped . Johny has also started to his. after tea they drove down to Heffernan's corner with their mares to see Joe Atwells stallion "Montana". I went down with Willie. the horse is a Thorough bred and considered to be a good one although he is lean in flesh. the Boys are intending to use him. {in margin} digging post holes - drawing manure onto our corn ground. drove down to Heffernans.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15 16 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very close and hot day again. casting up clouds, which, however, brought us rain. I plowed this forenoon in Willie's turnip land while he went up to Jeenies folks with her. after coming home Willie plowed in our corn. Johny Rafferty planted it in every third furrow - I do not feel like working to day - am long in getting free of my cold and {illegible} wearing my undertaking in consequence which is very burdensome. we used 40 lbs of corn out oif the first purchase and find that not enough - we got more (31 lbs) from Robt. McWilliams. I used 12 lbs of it making in our patch 53 lbs used. about 70 rods of ground. Willei used 42 lbs on 96 rods, and Johny used 44 of his own &amp; 19 of R. McWilliams for about 80 rods.{in margin} "Ida Queen" calved to day a roan heifer calf. {illegible} little {Je}rsey to {J}ohny's Bull - corn sowed for feed -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16 17 Saturday</span></h3> <p>An extemely hot &amp; sultry day, which culminated in a thunder storm and great down pour of rain. I worked at the hen yard posts this forenoon and put in the 7 posts next the front. the heat was most oppressive. after dinner Ewart &amp; I hitched up the colt to the cart and drove up to McKenzies. we had no rain of any consequence up there but we could see that down home they were getting a heavy rain. Mrs McKenzie is down at Wm Burns this past week and expects to remain still another. John's crops look fairly well - we left for home at 8 oclock. Willie has been at Guelph to day. he had a bag of potatoes and wool. 18cts for his wool without docking and a dollar for the potatoes. he got his turnip seed &amp; hungarian grass seed and a box of celery plants for me. Lizzie was with him. Willie had Mrs Cawthra's horse &amp; the Boy gang plowed his turnip land with his own team. {in margin} working at the hen yard. drove up to McKenzies afternoon - Willie drove to Guelph got celery plants -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17 18 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Another very warm day. the atmosphere is very close and sultry. I kept the house a great part of the day, reading &amp; resting. the girls went to Everton twice. Ewart also in the evening. I took a walk afternoon (on about noon) to Duffields looking over his crops &amp;c. in the evening took a stroll to the back of the place - the crops are doing finely in this hot moist weather. {in margin} girls twice to Everton - reading &amp; resting under the heat -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_19_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">18 19 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_21_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18 19 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very pleasant breeze has prevailed to day and caused a tolerable coolness where otherwise it would have been very hot. I was early at work this morning, about 5, and although assisting to fix up a gate and other chores, I got the balance of the post holes nearly completed (8) by dinner time. I drove down to Everton with Minnie. She saw the doctor and he says she is so much better that, he gave her no medicine at present until he sees how she will do without it. I paid him $2.40 for 3 Bottles of Emulsion. I paid him for the other 2 before. I got a bag of shorts &amp; 25cts worth of oatmeal at Hortops. 95cts. the Boys are working on their turnip land. Bella drove down to day accompanied with her baby &amp; Mrs Thos. Weatherstone. they had a very pleasant visit. everything looks its best at the present time. {in margin} finished digging post holes for hen yard. drove to Everton this afternoon - paid for Medicine to Dr Dryden - Bella &amp; Mrs Weatherstone visits us.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot, as there has not been so much of a breeze, the heat is more oppresive. I dug round and took out 8 posts out of different places - 6 out of the old back yard and the 2 that has stood in front of the horse stalls. I planted them in after tea, with Ewart's help, into the fence forming the hen yard, so that the posts are all in now for that yard. I dug a trench and put in about 40 plants of Celery, making them about a foot apart. we are hoeing the Onions again. the strawberries have grown to a good size and although green, the hens bother us by picking them off. we are tormented by them, scratching at the potatoes. Johny is plowing his turnip land again - Robt. Morton is helping him with two teams this afternoon. Willie is harrowing &amp; rolling his land to day. {in margin} oppressively hot. been lifting out old fence posts &amp;c. trenching in Celery. hoeing onions - Robt. Morton helping Johny to plow.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Very close and hot until about 3 oclock P.M. when a heavy 2 hour rain cooled the air. I think last night was about the hottest of the Season and very hard to sleep under it's oppressiveness. I have been gathering the stuff &amp; drawing nails &amp;c for the boarding up of the hen yard. I sowed a quantity of turnips for Willie and he is afraid he will have to do them again as they, the drills, are badly washed away with this 2 hour heavy rain. later on this evening we found the rain has been more severe than at first we thought. the land has been running badly and the growing crops have been badly mashed up and covered in places. Margaret &amp; I drove down to Morton's this evening to see Robie who has come up from Bellville this morning. this is his first visit since leaving home last September and he seems somewhat bewildered and sedate over the changes. Ewart did not go to school to day as he is quite unwell. he seems to have taken the trouble that is so general right now. Maggie is also unwell. the Doctors at present are having a busy time of it. {in margin} close &amp; hot. a heavy 2 hour rain. sowing turnips for Willie. Robt. Morton came home from Bellville to day. we were down to see him this evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_22_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">21 22 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_23_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">22 23 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_24_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">23 24 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 22 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Rather a dark threatning sort of a day. there was some sunshine forenoon but, on the whole it has been lowering, and a breeze keeps the air cool. Ewart has not yet gone to school - he is some better to day however he helped me to put on the stretchers on the posts forming the hen yard. I had to go down with the team to get some cedar poles that I prepared in wintertime for that purpose. Willie has been hauling out some manure on the ground he intends sowing with hungarian grass seed. he finds his turnip land badly run together and soaked with yesterday's rain and, he hardly knows how to work it up again. Margaret &amp; I drove down to Everton this evening. Abbotts are some better, so also is Maggie Robertson although she is a sick girl yet. she had both inflammation of the Bowels &amp; lungs. Our Maggie is yet ailing. {in margin} Ewart at home these days unwell. putting on stretchers for hen yard - sickness at Everton &amp; Robertsons - our own folks complaining -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">22 23 Friday</span></h3> <p>Very fine day. a coolish north wind has blown stiffly the most of the day, and the temperature is made more enjoyable during this heated term. we heard last night at Everton that John McKenzie has blood poisoning in his arm so I drove up there to day to see him. I found it was true enough. Dr Dow, of Bellwood, is treating it. they are poulticing it night &amp; day and applying hot fomentations. they think it some better now and hope the disease is checked. I got Johny's Jeenie mare and with our colt drove up the democrat thinking to get some picketing as I returned. Lymott had none cut however, and, as he had the mill shut down on account of shoving up his logs from the dam I had to come home without. I ordered 400 feet which I will go for as soon as I can. Willie is cultivating his turnip land over again. the rain having baked it up. Johny is also preparing his turnip land. the late terrible rains make the land unworkable. we have been getting much more than our share of rain. {in margin} I drive up to John McKenzies - he is laid up again with blood poisoning in his arm. came home by way of Lymotts Mill - Boys at work with their turnip land.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 24 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Rather a hot day and thunder clouds passing around. Margaret and I were early astir this morning and started off to Guelph just at seven oclock. the cold drove finely and was very little over (if any) the 2 hours in going in. Margaret had 24 lbs of butter &amp; 19 1/2 dozen eggs. 12c for the eggs. 15 &amp; 16 for the butter. I settled the interest on the 500 to Hobson, getting hs receipt . $27.50. I bought a bird cage &amp; tongs 50c. 200 cabbage plants. 50 celery. we had our dinner at Toltons and they agree to board Ewart the three days he is trying for entrance to high school. on our returning homewards we saw a large black cloud ahead of us and judged the rain might be falling {illegible} we found our surmise correct and the ground had got another soaking. Dep. Ba{illegible} ordered out the cattle on Wednesday next - Willie's Steers &amp; Pet McDonald's go from here - {in margin} Guelph sundrie purchases. Marketing of Butter and eggs. Paid cash to Hobson - fat cattle ordered out next Wednesday -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Warm to day and thunder clouds again passing around. Ewart and his mother drove up to McKenzies to day. Willie &amp; Jeenie also drove there. we are all glad to find that John's arm is some better. they poulticed it night &amp; day up to now and the doctor seeing it to day, they may now quit. at McKenzies they had a terrible hail storm as they were hitched up to start home. it frightened the horses and they had a hard job to keep them from breaking their ties and running away. I was home all day all alone. Johny &amp; Lizzie went to Ospringe and the girls walked to Everton. Johny Rafferty went to McDermotts. "Jersey" cow taken again to day. not right. mistaken on the 16th. {in margin} Ewart and his mother drive up to McKenzies. Willie &amp; Jeenie also. hail storm up there. I am at home all alone. "Jersey cow"</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_28_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">27 28 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, moderately cool and very pleasant. Somewhat cloudy and threatning but only a sprinkling in the evening. the women folks picked the first picking of strawberries to day and filled 26 Boxes - they are mostly large and seem to be well flavoured. Willie has plowed his land for hungarian grass and I sowed it for him this afternoon. John Webb and Mrs Webb paid us a visit this evening. I have been choring about and boarding up the hen yard fence which goes slowly along there being so many other things on hand. Mrs McKenzie (Goulding) of Guelph and Mrs John Everts Junr. came along to see Harry Goulding and visited at Willies. Janet Abbott &amp; Nettie are visiting here to night. Ewart is preparing for going to Guelph tomorrow for entrance examination to high school. I planted another row of celery to day. {in margin} first picking of Strawberries - 26 Boxes. sowed the hungarian. visitors Janet &amp; Nettie Abbott - planted another row of celery.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very warm and sultry day. thunder clouds passing around. and as Johny gave me his team, I hitched to the lumber wagon after dinner and went up to Lynmotts mill for the picketing I ordered the other day I was there. I was astonished to find on going up that from above McDermotts the country had been been visited with a heavy rain. it was late before I arrived back home with the lumber 140 pickets. he first charged $4.00 throwing in the 20 feet and only charged 10 dollars per 1000. he spoke of charging 11. the girls drove Ewart to town to day and returned all right. they sold the 26 Boxes strawberries to Hugh Walker at 6c per Box. in margin} suntry and hot. drove up to Lymotts Mill for 400 feet of picketting. the girls drove in Ewart to Guelph to day. he is trying the entrance examination.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">27 28 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Continues warm although not so sultry as it sometimes has been. I was up this morning by 4 oclock helping Willie to get away with his Steer. we got our breakfast and were loaded and away by 5 oclock. the steer was very quiet and behaved well all the way. we dumped him out by the side of the road beyond the frog pond. and Willie led him into town with the humbug the rest of the way. he weighed on the market scales 1420. and went 1400 on the other after standing about 2 hours. he brought $73.50. I had dinner at David Toltons and saw Ewart. I bought a screen door at Bonds for a dollar and got enough of stuff to make another at Stewarts &amp; Bonds for 66cts, the fixings were extra. Spring, hinges 50cts and latches &amp; screws besides - there was a lot of cattle to ship to day. some talk of there being 18 car loads. principally among the Barbers. {in margin} Guelph. I went in with Willie, who took his fat steer to Barbers weighed 1400 price $73.50. bought sundreies . 1/2 Barrell of sugar , screeen door &amp;c.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JUNE_-_JULY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JUNE - JULY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_29_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">28 29 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_30_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">29 30 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#July_30_1_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">July 30 1 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#July_12_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">July 12 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE - JULY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">28 29 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A warm day. although there were thunder clouds around none broke down on us. I scuffled our late potatoes this afternoon, also the raspberry patch. Willie scuffled our early potatoes, and Johny Rafferty helped at hoeing them. Willie &amp; Johny have been at Goffe's raising the most of the day. we hoed up to tea time when I hitched up and drove over to Ospringe &amp; Everton. Margaret went with me. we sold 22 Boxes strawberries. 7 Boxes 50c to Chs. Anderson - 7 for 50c Joseph Reid. 3, 25c John Hawkins, and 5 for 30c to Mrs Heffernan - got empty Boxes home again. got 100 of flour $1.50 paid for it. the girls picked other 6 Boxes strawberries after we left this evening. {in margin} scuffling potatoes &amp; raspberry patch. hoeing potatoes - selling strawberries - got 100 of flour $1.50 paid for it.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 30 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot and dry with the exception that some thunder clouds passing round may empty themselves at no great distance away. this season is rather remarkable for that. local showers prevail and some localities get a good deal more than their share. I hitched up the colt and buggie and Maggie and I drove to Guelph to day. we sold 10 Boxed strawberries to mr Haskin, in passing, for 70cts. we took a basket holding about 6 or 7 Boxes to Mrs David Tolton. Ewart got free from his entrance examination about noon. although proffered hard, Mrs Tolton would not except any pay for Ewart's board while at his examinations. the volunteers arrived by the train while we were there and I saw them going through a number of their exercises. I paid $4.60 as interest on the Abbott note which falls due next June. Maggie bought some dry goods. I bought a piece of remnant for a pair of pants 2 1/2 yds 75cts. John McKenzie &amp; Bella &amp; baby are here to night. {in margin} Maggie and I to Guelph to day. drove in to get Ewart. settled for interest - sold strawberries - volunteers - entrance examination.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 30 1 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Hot again to day and the land is drying on top and getting dusty notwithstanding all the rain we have had. this forenoon was particularly close and sultry - I did not feel able to move round at all hardly this forenoon and spent the time with the visitors in the house. Willie &amp; Jeenie drove off this morning to Mimosa &amp; Hillsburgh to spend their holiday, Dominion Day. the McKenzies started off home about 3 P.M. Margaret and I drove down to Everton this evening and took the lawn Mower, rake and other fixings &amp; flowers and with Mary's help trimmed up the grave plot. afterwards went down for the mail matter before retuening home. {in margin} John McKenzie &amp; Bella here to day &amp; last night. Margaret &amp; I fixed up the grave plot this evening -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">July 12 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Very warm and sultry. I walked over to Toltons and had dinner with them and afterwards went over to Dunbars. A good many visitors came there while I was there. I suppose on account of hearing that Mrs Dunbar had been very poorly. she is now some better. A rain cloud came along and I walked home before dark and got wet by it. the girls were at meeting this forenoon.{in margin} walked over to Toltons &amp; Dunbars - Mrs Dunbar poorly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_3_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2 3 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_5_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">4 5 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 3 Monday</span></h3> <p>A tremendous thunder storm visited us this morning between 3 &amp; 4 oclock. there was considerable rain, it has been a fine clear day however throughout and the air is much cooler this evening than usual. Richard McWilliam's Barn was struck this morning by the lightning but fortunately did not take fire. there was evidence of some fire over in Erin after the storm. I was over to Tolton's and got the frame of a storm door made. the lightning struck and old tree near by their house, directly on the line between them and Smith Awrey, and nearly opposite their house. Ewart gale harrowed our early potatoes this evening. there was 21 Boxes Strawberries picked to day. Johny has staked and fixed the greater part of his share of the line fence between him and Willie. they are both down this afternoon helping Willie Theaker place the sleepers on his Barn. {in margin} tremendous thunder &amp; lightning - struck Richd McWilliams Barn. a building burnt over in Erin. I have been over at Toltons &amp; had a screen door made. scuffled potatoes -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. the air is cooler since the storm of thunder &amp; lightning. Ewart gale harrowed our early potatoes and Willie set them up with the plow and we hoed the soil round them. I got Ewarts help and we picketed the lane side of the hen yard. Willie has been working at the line fence getting it straightened up and preparing the stakes for driving - Margaret &amp; I made a ghastley find in the back field this morning, having missed 12 large goslings we looked back there for them and found 5 or 6 lying mutilated by some wild animal. Jeenie has also one of her smaller ones gone making 13 in all. {in margin} gale harrowing the early potatoes. nailing on the pickets on hen yard - 13 goslings killed.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 5 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Rain again this morning and we were some time before deciding that I would drive up to McKenzies for Bella. the appearances getting more favorable I drove up there and John &amp; I drove up to the Martin homestead and gave it an inspection with the view of John renting it. John has made up his mind to give up his present place as he finds it hard to make anything on it and Mr Armstrong gave him liberty to leave before his term was up, which would be yet another year. we found they have a very comfortable homestead. the farm is very light soiled, however and hilly at that. John would like a better farm but, he may make a bargain with them. he gets till the 1st of August to decide. we returned to John's about 1 oclock and after dinner Bella accompanied me home. Ewart &amp; I hoed some potatoes and Willie helped us stretch the wire on top of the hen yard fence. Willie has been building and fixing up the line fence between he and Johny.{in margin} a drive up to McKenzies and an inspection of the Martin homestead with a view of John renting. Bella came down with me. line fence fixing</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_7_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_8_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">7 8 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. overcast for some time but, no rain. the Annual excursion of the S.S. of Everton &amp; Rockwood &amp;c came off to day, and a good many of our neighbors are at it. Ewart &amp; I have been hoeing awhile at the potatoes. I also hung the screen door in the front of the house. we also made the picket gate for the hen yard and set it up so as to let the hens out into the yard. Fred broke his poke and we had another to make. Ewart and Minnie drove down to Everton after tea and got the mail. Miss Cockburn came to sew to day. Bella, Maggie and Jeenie have all, by turns, been helping her. they consider Miss Cockburn a very clever dressmaker, good in her taste &amp; design and very fast in her work. she charges 75cts per day which is a little more than the ordinary charge but she seems to be worth more. {in margin} S.S. Excursion Everton and Rockwood to Toronto - Ewart and I fixing around. Miss Cockburn came to sew.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day but rather close and sultry. Ewart and I have finished hoeing the potatoes to day. they were very hard to do. the ground was very hard and foul with weeds making it very hard work to clean the land and soften it round the potatoes. the hens are having the benefit of the yard to day for the first. Mrs Albert Tolton and her Sister Bessie Thomson paid us a visit to day. Albert is working at road jobs these times. Miss Maggie Patterson is getting a dress cut and fitted by Miss Cockburn who does that extra work after hours. {in margin} Ewart and I finished hoeing the potatoes - Mrs Albert Tolton and her sister visit us to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 8 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A little cooler through the day and much cooler in the evening. there was quite a thunder storm through the night accompanied with wind &amp; rain. we had not nearly so much as the Everton vicinity where injury was done to buildings &amp;c. Wm Barber's barn roof again unroofed. Loree's old log barn blown down. Joseph Benhams old barn unroofed. Robt. Talbot's driving house blown off its foundation. Ewart &amp; I have been working with the team, plowed the waste of land where the raspberries were planted, gale harrowed the potatoes and corn afterwards spudded thistles in the evening I drove over Miss Cockburn to her home near the old " Grove Inn". called for the mail on returning. {in margin} heavy storm of wind and thunder, lightning &amp; rain. damaged done in the neighborhood. took Miss Cockburn home this evening.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. John McKenzie drove down from home this morning and went to Everton Meeting with Bella &amp; the Baby. Afternoon they all returned and were accompanied by George Loree &amp; Mary. John &amp; Bella started off for home after tea. Maggie went up with them to stay a week or so. {in margin} Bella away home again to day. Maggie away with them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_11_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">10 11 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, the air is cool, yet the sun shines hotly. I have been fixing up the hen yard - hung the gate and drew out the posts with the horse and cleaned it pretty much up of the rubbish it contained. I also dug soil and built it round the bottom boards so as to shut off all the spaces that would allow of the hens getting out. Willie gale harrowed his corn to day also scuffled his potatoes. he has also drawn off the old fence which formed the little field between the barns. Mr and Mrs David Stewart came on us just as we were going to sit down to dinner and they remained till after supper . David was in a happy mood and they both seemed to enjoy their visit. they had their little Pony which was the first time I had seen it. Willie's old Jersey calved to day. {in margin} Clearing out the hen yard for their occupation - visitors Mr &amp; Mrs David Stewart. Willie's old Jersey calved a Bull calf this evening. his young red heifer to Bull.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10 11 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very warm and pleasant day - some indications of rain which did not realize. I chored round considerable to day. among other things, started the top of the posts in the hen yard and nailed up pointed boards to prevent the hens from lighting there. A number of hens got out somehow and the endeavor must be made to keep them in at pleasure. Willie cut a small piece of grass in the low part of the back field yesterday and made it into hay to day. I helped him to take it in to day. Johny went down to Rockwood &amp; Acton to day. he took the train from Rockwood &amp; returne. 25cts. he was seeing Holmes about coming to buy his cattle. Margaret &amp; I drove to John Mutries this evening and spent a pleasant while with them. Margaret took over a few strawberries to Mrs Mutrie. we met Mrs Mutrie Senr &amp; Mrs A. Alexander there. it was nearly twelve oclock before we got home again. {in margin} choring round considerable - Johny away in Rockwood &amp; Acton - Margaret &amp; myself take a run over to John Mutries -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful summer day, a little rain in the morning and it looked as if it might continue some time but it cleared up soon again. I hoed quite awhile on the onion bed to day. I made ready about 3 oclock and drove Minnie down to the corner to see the doctor. I also got the colt Fred shod all round by Mr Hosking - he put 2 new shoes on in front and 2 of the old ones on behind. he charged me 90cts which I paid. I got a Gall. Coal oil. 10cts - Box- shoe Blacking. 1 lb paris green = 43c at Casinos. fish 20c in all $1.59. Mrs Wm Burns died yesterday. she is to be buried tomorrow. i saw the dug grave and the rough box in it when I was walking past to get the mail, or rather on returning. I rode down with the doctor and came back by Marys.{in margin} hoeing the onions - drive to the corner to see the doctor and get the colt shod. Mrs Burns dead. saw her dug grave - purchases paid all -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_14_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">13 14 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_15_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">14 15 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_16_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">15 16 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A hot day, and sultry - I took a walk down to see Willie's fall wheat and I see there is a little rust on it. I have been anxious to see it ripen up without getting rusted as the crop gives promise of being good. we finished hoeing the onoins and pretty nearly finished hoeing up the ground of the young strawberries. we got dinner a little on the early side and the three of us, Minnie and her mother &amp; I went off in the buggie to attend the funeral of Mrs Wm Burns. on reaching Everton, we reached Hugh Blacks before the rain started. 2 oclock was the hour to lift, but they put it off till about 1/2 past 3. it was a large funeral, and we waited till they came along, turning at Maude's yard. we had tea at Abbotts before coming home. Geo. Loree paid me seven dollars for Mrs Peavoy's rent - he ch.-four dollars for paper and a dollar for Hanbidge putting on the window. {in margin} looking at the fall wheat and sorry to see the rust start on it. hope it may not continue - hoeing onions &amp; strawberries - Margaret &amp;I drove down to Blacks to attend the funeral of Mrs Wm Burns - Minnie also goes as far as Everton. rain. Mrs Peavoy's money from G. Loree. $12.00 in all with what he expended.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 14 Friday</span></h3> <p>An extremely hot and sultry day - the heat of the sun has been so great as to make it almost sickening to work out in it. I have had a lot of tinkering to do to day when cutting the lawn - the grip on the end of the handle gave way and had quite a job fastening it on with wire, also fixing the harness with wire Willie helped me. I sowed Willie's rape seed, put on about 3 lbs broadcast on an acre. Sowed it right &amp; left at about 3 1/2 paces. got Johny to mould up our potatoes after tea. Johny is not well. hearing that Mary is continuing unwell I hitched up the colt and Margaret and I drove down to see her. I also bought a bag of shorts and paid for it 70c - the doctor was to see Mary to day. he says she must keep quiet in order to keep from vomiting. she seems quite poorly. {in margin} greatest heat of the Season. cutting lawn and fixing up the lawn mower. sowed rape seed for Willie. got a bag of shorts for the pigs paid 70cts for it. Mary unwell.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 15 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Continues very hot, although there is a breeze to day which makes the heat more tolerable than yesterday. I hoed and fixed up about the half of our potatoes and as Willie needed my hoe as he has started to thin his turnips I let him have my hoe and I sharpened the scythe and cut the tops off the thistles in our grain patch - Willie moulded up his potatoes and Johny &amp; his boy are thinning their turnips. Johny &amp; Lizzie were down to Everton this evening seeing Mary and to lodge. Johny has sold his cow &amp; steer for a very low price. 92 dollars with a possibility of 95 if meeting a good market. {in margin} hoeing potatoes - Willie begun to thin his turnips - Johny sold his fat cattle -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15 16 Sunday</span></h3> <p>The heat has somewhat lessened but it is yet very warm. I drove Mother down to Mary's this morning. Johny brought us word that Mary was very poorly - we found her very unwell. Ewart &amp; Minnie drove up to McKenzies and brought home Maggie with them. I was at home alone and Johny Rafferty alone at Willies. I wrote a letter Alex. Mass. and the girls took it to Everton this evening. {in margin} I drove Mother down to Mary's - Minnie and Ewart up to McKenzies - wrote a Letter to Alex Holyoke -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_17_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">16 17 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_18_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">17 18 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_19_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">18 19 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16 17 Monday</span></h3> <p>Weather still hot and dry. the air is cooler nights and mornings. the clouds although large and thundry looking betimes seem highter than has prevailed and, we hope more settled weather may set in so that the haying may be successful through with. I drove Minnie down to Mary's this morning and brought home her mother, who was there all last night. Mary is some better this morning. Ewart is on helping Willie to thin his turnips this morning. I have about finished cutting the tops off the thistles in our grain patch. also hoeing and earthing up the potatoes. I fed our fowels in the potatoe patch so as to lead them in among the potatoe bugs. Johny has started to cut his hay, he says it is terribly heavy. {in margin} drove down Minnie to Mary's and brought home her Mother. cutting thistles in the grain. Ewart started to work for Willie this week.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17 18 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A cooler air although the sun shines hotly. the mowers are driving hard at it all around. the weather it is to be hoped is now more settled and will allow of haying being carried out with vigour. being such a heavy crop it is of much importance to have good weather to save it in. Willie got the most of his Swede turnips hoed to day. I hoed about 5 rows of them this afternoon. Margaret and I picked the potatoe bugs to day. the hens are very destructive in scratching up the hills of potatoes. we try to coax them to take to the bugs. Johny has been cutting his hay. we have got a letter from Alex. Holyoke this evening. being dated on the 16th he and I must have written each other on the same day. Alex &amp; his partner seem to be doing well. they are about opening up a second store , and he speaks quite confidently of their success. {in margin } good hay weather - Willie thinned the most of the swedes to day. Letter from Holyoke - Alex is confident and hopeful of good success -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18 19 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Very fine hay weather at last. every body seems bent in doing their best now that the weather is right. Willie plowed up the fence botton of the old fence in the back which formed the little field between the barns. sowed it in rape &amp; turnip seed mixed so as to rot the sod. Margaret &amp; I took a ride down to see Mr Webb this forenoon - we were there last night and he was then poorly having been bad with his heart for 5 hours. he was not better till 5 this morning, having been bad 12 hours. he is now some better but very weak. we also drove down to see David Robinson's little boy. he has been very ill and yet in a critical condition. we again drove down this evening. he has been easier to day. I have been choring about a good deal, helping the boys some and hoeing some. I sharpened the mower knife for Willie and Ewart had it broken while cutting in the back meadow. Willie put up the hay fork this afternoon. Johny moved the horse plow from the gang way and took drew in 2 loads of hay. {in margin} good hay weather and every body taking advantage of it. John Webb unwell. also David Robertsons Boy. helping the Boys.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_21_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_22_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">21 22 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_23_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">22 23 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Thursday</span></h3> <p>the Weather continues dry and hot. every body around is driving hard at the hay. the sound of the Mower is busy every where around, and it is well it is so, as the weather is very favorable and the hay is getting pretty ripe. and some of it is very heavy. I have been helping the Boys unload working the hay fork for Willie. and going over to Johny's at the interval of Willies loading. Margaret and I went down to Everton this evening going by way of Joe Hindley's for a fork that had been left there, and calling at David Robertsons to see their sick pet, Geordie, who was a little better. Dr. McCullough &amp; Dryden have both been attending to him and they have grave fears for his recovery. we then drove to Everton before coming home so as to get the mail. a Photograph of the drug store in Holyoke with Alex &amp; Mr Fessant is view came to hand to night. {in margin} slendid haying weather and every body hard at it. a drive round by Joe Hindley, David Robertson, Everton and home. Holyoke drugstore Photo.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Friday</span></h3> <p>Very dry &amp; hot. splendid hay weather. Johny got in all the hay he had cut by noon and spent the balance (and and Boy) of the day, at his turnips. I have been helping what I could to help off their loads of hay as they drove them in. I worked the hayfork for Willie - Ewart &amp; Willie in the mow and Johny Rafferty leads out the Mare (the Morton) she is good at the job. I fixed up the lawn mower by taking it apart I found the cog wheels were badly filled up. and after putting it together again and oiling it up, it went so much easier- it was not like the same machine at all. Maggie &amp; Minnie drove down for Minnie to see Dr Dryden. Maggie stayed with Mary, and Minnie returned home alone - it seems Annie Abbott gave Minnie quite a tongue threshing because (as she contends) she (or some others of the family, I suppose) were neglecting Mary who was not fit to be left alone. I think Annie overstepped her duty a little. {in margin} haying &amp; turnip hoeing. drawing in hay. David Robertson's child very sick. Mary sick and Maggie staying with her.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 22 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very drying day although not so hot as some of the past. there were indications of rain this morning but they past off without result beyond a little sprinkling at Guelph. Margaret and I drove Fred &amp; buggie to Guelph. starting at 7 oclock and getting there at 9.15. we had a bulky load of market produce. 30 dozen eggs (15 cts per doz, 7 doz for J. Abbott &amp; 9 for Mary and 4 for Jeenie) a crock of butter for Joe Fielding 24 lbs at 18 cts to be applied on the sugar {A?c} at Penfields -18 lbs of rolls at 19cts a pail of raspberries $1.00. got the tires of hind wheels set on buggie. paid a dollar. fixed the top a little. no charge. got 25cts oats for the colt. 25cts bird seed 5 lbs at Fittsimmons, picture framed (Alex &amp; Fessant at store) and (Cincinatti &amp; Chicago friends $1.60. shoes each for Ewart $1.50. Maggie $100. Minnie $1.25 = $3.75. walked up to Gowdys for a guard for mower 25cts (paid). gave back one that didn't fit. Willie finished his haying excepting fence corners. Johny has been working at his turnips. Maggie has been with Mary for a day or two and we called there on our way home from Guelph. {in margin} Willie finished haying except for corners. Guelph marketing Butter, Eggs &amp; fruit. quite a number of purchases.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">22 23 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A much cooler day than what has prevailed for sometime. the effect, probably, of thunder somewhere around. the ground is getting very dry now and the dust deep. Margaret and I have been at home all day exce-pting that I went down to Webbs in the evening. Mr &amp; Mrs Henry Duffield gave us a Call in the evening and we escorted them to the side road homewards. the girls were twice at Everton. Geo. &amp; Mary came up this afternoon. Mary is staying for awhile, not being well. Willie &amp; Jeenie at Mimosa this afternoon till late. Johny &amp; Lizzie also away at the same time. {in margin} kept home all day. George &amp; Mary visiting &amp; visited.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1888 1893</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_23_.3D24_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">= 23 =24 Monday</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= 23 =24 Monday</span></h2> <p>Weather cooler to day, quite breezy. A little rain is wanted now to freshen up the potatoes and turnips and indeed all garden stuff. Ewart drove Maggie &amp; Mother over to Mutries berry patch. they returned home about 3 oclock. the berries are not so plentiful as they expected and they got out of patience after picking about 2 pails. Mary and I picked two thirds of a pail from our own garden patch. I hoed among the corn some. Johny has been cutting his meadow and quit a little early so as to drive Lizzie over to her brother Johns. Mrs John Mutrie is quite ill. Margaret &amp; I went down to see little Geordie Robertson this evening. he is very low. Patsy Blanchfield from Cleveland came over here on a visit a week or so ago and died yesterday from inflammation of the bowels. very sad just to have left home and die - {in margin} need for rain - Berrying - hoeing the corn. Mrs John Mutrie very ill. have just heard that Patsy Blanchfield died in Guelph yesterday -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Warmer to day than yesterday and very windy the most of the day. no rain yet, although some indications have prevailed they have all passed over. Ewart and I hoed some along the corn. we both helped Johny some, I was more than half the day. Ewart raked it together for him and helped in with 2 loads. I then helped in with 4 loads. it was so windy the boys could not manage the loading very well. Willie has helped Robert Jestin to take in hay to day. (18 loads) he intended to cut his fall wheat to day but Robert is going to help him any time he wants him. Willie borrowed 4 balls of twine from David Robertson. blue ribbon @ 3/4 cts per lb. Maggie and her Mother picked some more berries to day. 3 pails for sale and about 2/3 of one for our own use. they sold 2 pails to Robert McWilliam 90cts each - {in margin} very windy - Ewart and I helped Johny at his hay to day. Willie at Robert Jestins. Berries sold to Robt. McWilliams</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another drying day and very high and scorching wind prevailing. the wind being so dry &amp; hot must have a bad effect on the grain filling and growing crops. there was quite a thunder storm passed over through the night and a little rain fell which was very welcome. we hear the lightning has been doing damage around. one of the Taylors near Rockwood we hear had a valuable span of horses killed, and the Elliot (John Stewarts old place) Windmill was struck and fired. I helped Johny haul in several loads of hay to day - it was hard loading on account of the high wind. Robert Jestin cut round the fall wheat field for Willie with the Cradle and Willie raked &amp; bound after him. Willie afterwards started the binder cutting a few rounds before night. they seem to think that although there is considerable rust on the straw the grain is not much affected by it, and as there is a good crop of straw it is to be hoped there will also be a fair yield of grain.{in margin} thunder storm last night but high wind throughout the day again. damage done - Willie started to cut his fall wheat.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_28_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">27 28 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_29_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">28 29 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_30_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">29 30 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. the weather since the thunder storm is not so scorchingly hot, and the air, especially in the morning, is clean and healthful. Maggie and her Mother with Ewart and I drove over to the Mutrie berry patch this morning and we all picked up to about 11 oclock A.M. when Ewart and I drove up to John McKenzies to see about the reaper for our Johny who wants it to cut his barley. after dinner we loaded it up on the Waggon and after awhile Ewart &amp;I returned to the berry patch where we left Maggie &amp; her Mother. they had got along very well having the 3 pails nearly filled and we remained to fill them up and pick an extra basket besides - on getting home we received a letter from Holyoke and one from Kelly at Clarksburg relative to Ewart accompanying Mr Kelly to Holyoke. it is sprung on us so suddenly we hardly know how to act so as to get matters ready. I wrote to Clarksburg this evening. Isaac Anderson came to see us this evening accompanied by John Webb. I escorted them home again - {in margin} Maggie &amp; her Mother and Ewart and I drive over to Mutrie's berry patch. Ewart and I drive up to John McKenzies. Letters about Ewart going to Holyoke. Isaac Anderson paid us a visit.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">27 28 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another fine day. it became overcast in the afternoon and a little rain fell but just enough to lay the dust. I wrote a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford and another card to Clarksburg, sending all off by the mail this morning. the time is so short when Kelly expected to be away that we have to act promptly in the matter. Edy Abbott accompanied me from Everton and spent the day with Ewart. John McKenzie brought the reaper down this afternoon and he and I drove over together to look at Geo. Smith's farm. it was raining some while we were there but we thought we saw it sufficiently to warrent the conclusion that it was too much rent $325.00. part of the plowable clearing, about 25 acres , is only moderately good land. the balance about between 40 &amp; 50 acres is fairly good, while the rest of the 150 acres affords alone a run for cattle. I certainly cannot see where the value is for $325.00 or even considerably less, a year. {in margin} sent off letter and card to Meaford this morning - John McKenzie and I go over to see Geo. Smith's farm. Cannot make it out to be a "Snap" -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">28 29 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A beautiful day, although balmy and warm not oppressively hot. Ewart and his Mother and I drove to Guelph to day. we took to the market 4 Pails raspbarries. one sold for 90cts, 1 for 80cts and 2 for a dollar each to Grant prt paym on a cistern pump which is to cost $4.50 the balance cash. sold 5 lbs butter at 20c per lb. = $1.00 we got a suit of clothes for Ewart and other &amp;c underclothing, trunk &amp;c costing about twenty dollars in all. I took my overcoat in to get it dyed &amp; pressed which for that costs $1.50. Johny finished up haying to day. Thos Mack built his stack. Willie also helped him. 12 loads in stack. back field of all straight from barn. it was very hard to cut being a very heavy crop of grass in great part clover. {in margin} Ewart &amp; his Mother and I drive to Guelph - we purchased a suit of clothes for Ewart &amp; other articles in view of going off. Thos Mac built hay stack for Johny.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 30 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. some rain now would be very welcome. Ewart drove the girls to Everton this evening. the girls drove themselves in the forenoon. Mary also went with them in the evening so they had a good load. Margaret &amp; I made a visit to Rich. McWilliams this evening. John Neustaldt &amp; Mrs Sockett were there and waited till later before driving off. {in margin} Ewart drove the girls to Everton. visit to R McWilliams.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JULY.E2.80.93.E2.80.93AUGUST_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JULY––AUGUST 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_31_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">30 31 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#August_31_1_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">August 31 1 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Aug._1_2_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Aug. 1 2 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY––AUGUST 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30 31 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine harvest day. the ground is very dry &amp; dusty. there were indications of rain but they blew over. Johny cut some barley with the reaper but, as it did not work well on account of a broken casting on the table, he borrowed one of Robert McWilliam's tables and at some trouble got on cutting again before after tea time. Ewart drove Minnie down to see the doctor - I also drove down this morning and got 60cts worth shorts and 100 of flour, in all $2.10. not paid. I tried the experiment of coaxing the fowls onto the pototoes by feeding them a little on the patch. they seemed to lay hold in earnest on the bugs, but they would a good deal rather have the wheat thrown at them. {in margin} Johny in trouble with the Reaper. I helped hinm to fix it up. Coaxing the fowls to eat the potatoe bugs - got 100 of flour from Everton -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">August 31 1 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues dry and not over hot. there has been a cool air although the sun shines a little hot. I put a cover on the front part of my boots today and sewed them on. Bella and Maggie McKenzie have spent the day with us. Noel helped Willie to hoe the turnips and started off between 7 &amp; 8 oclock with the women - Johny has been pulling some wild oats that he spied among his peas. he also paris greened his potatoes the second time. I have been anxious to hear from Clarksburg and we heard to our sorrow this evening, a little letter card from Mr Kelly the young man's father informs us that his son started for Holyoke last Friday morning. received a letter from Bro. Alex. intimating he will likely be at Erin at 7.33 next Friday P.M. we are now at our wits end to decide how to get Ewart to Alex. it has been a badly managed affair. {in margin} Bella &amp; Maggie McKenzie spent the day here with us. Noel helping Willie hoe turnips. Kelly gone to Holyoke - we are displeased about it. badly managed.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Aug. 1 2 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Weather yet very dry and though a lottle cool at night, pretty hot through the day. I helped Johny to fix up the reaper to day. Johny started to cut his barley. Willie went up to John McKenzies to fix up his binder before starting it to work. John McKenzie came down to night to be ready to go down to Nassagawea to see Allen &amp; Samuel Ramsey's farms wheich we hear are to be rented this fall. he does not take kindly to renting Martin's farm near Belwood as he thinks it is too much the same kind of farm he is now on. hilly &amp; sandy. one cannot be too particular in choosing a place on rent - the crops are now so risky and the price so low that we can hardly expect much surplus after obtaining a living. renters however, in order to do business have to get their surplus or else they cannot continue to do business in that way. {in margin} helping Johny to fix up the Reaper - Willie gone up to John McKenzies to day. John McKenzie down to night so as to start out tomorrow morning to Nassagawea -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_3_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">2 3 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_5_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">4 5 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 3 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Hot &amp; dry to day. the flies have been going hard for the horse. John McKenzie started off in the buggie in good time this morning for Nassagawea, we drove first to Alan Ramsay's place to see about his farm, which we heard would be for rent. the matter of renting however, is yet unsettled as the present tenant has not decided to leave without he cannot get the place at a certain price and Mr Ramsay to do some fixings to the buildings. we then drove down to see Samuel Ramay's place, calling at and getting dinner at Samuel Scott's. S. Ramsay is not sure yet whether his place will be to rent or not. it depends whether his sons decide to go to Manitoba or not. A's place is at $225.00 and S's at $175.00. we had tea with Bella Webb and returned home latish to find that Ewart had met a serious accident by falling off the colt while running away with him. Willie went for the Dr to Everton in ten minutes. {in margin} John McKenzie &amp; I drive down to see Ramsay's farms. disnot deal with either - Ewart met an accident which might have proved serious while we were away.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot &amp; dry. we are much wishing for rain. everything is being badly parched up now. I helped Willie to mow away 2 or 3 loads of fall wheat to day. also helped Johny in with 2 or 3 loads of loose barley from the reaper. I worked up to 4 oclock when I quit and made ready to go meet Brother Alex. at Erin at 7.33. I just got there to see the train a little ahead of me. we staid awhile at the Village and then had a fine drive home in the cool evening. we had to ford the river both times as the bridge builders stripped away the old bridge yesterday. we are in good hopes that Ewart has not sustained any serious injury by his fall off the horse yesterday, as he is around this afternoon. it seems almost miraculous how he escaped being killed when looking at the place where he was found. at the foot of a post, his head near a large stone &amp; his Back near another smaller one, and unconscious for some time. {in margin} helped Willie to mow away some fall wheat. also helped Johny in with some lose barley - drove over to meet Bro Alex. at the C.P.R. Erin.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 5 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Hot and dry as usual. indications of rain around but none here. Bella &amp; Maggie McKenzie drove down to see us to day. Mr Henry Dunbar drove over to see about Ewart this morning. Brother Alex. rode over to Toltons with him. I drove Maggie McKenzie down to Usherwood and went down again for her afternoon. afterwards drove our rig over to Toltons for Bro Alex. and went to Everton before unhitching. the bridge builders laid the mud Sill in centre bent to day and I saw that it was laid on a solid foundation - {in margin} Bella &amp; Maggie McKenzie, Henry Dunbar calls over to hear about Ewart - mud sill laid at the Bridge -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Dry &amp; hot as ever until everything parched, the grain I fear will be light on account of the extreme heat &amp; drouth. Bro. Alex &amp; I took a walk down to see Jno Webbs awhile today, and took another stroll up to Jestins evening - the girls had their usual turn to Everton. {in margin} Bro. Alex and I visiting a little round -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_7_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_8_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">7 8 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Monday</span></h3> <p>Moderately hot to day to what then it has been. A very fine harvest day. Brother Alex. &amp; I drove to Guelph. I had some business to do and Alex. wished to see his wife's freinds. I drove him straight to Uncle Peters and then went down to the town, got my overcoat, which was being dyed and pressed. it seems to be a good job. also got an ostrich feather dyed. 25c. coat $1.50. cuffs bound 10c = $1.85. looking up how to get Ewart sent to Holyoke. decided to take advantage of the upcoming excursion to the falls. Guelph civic holiday 14th good to return on the 15th. Ewart drove Minnie to the corner to see Dr Dryden this afternoon with Willie's "Billie". we called at the hospital to enquire about Mrs Mutrie. saw Mr Mutrie and he seems to be somewhat hopeful about Mrs Mutrie. {in margin} Brother and I drive to Guelph together. get some business done and see about Excursion to the falls - called at the hospital to see about Mrs Mutrie -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 8 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Continues dry &amp; hot. we are tiring very much of this awfully parching weather. Brother Alex. &amp; I went down to Everton this afternoon calling at Albert Toltons and walking in the woods to see the big tree which is 22 feet round the trunk. we also spent quite awhile walking through and inspecting the Cemetery. we then went to Mary's where we had our tea and spent a very pleasant visit and while returning home before it was very late. Alex. intends going over to Toltons to spend the day tomorrow, and next day he intends taking the train from Hillsburg for home. {in margin} Brother Alex. and I call at Albert Toltons - and visit the big Elm - afterwards visit the cemetary and Everton</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>No change from the terribly hot &amp; dry weather. this has been a very hot day. Brother Alex. walked over to Toltons this morning calling at Henry Duffields for an hour. the bridge builders have been drawing stones &amp;c at each end of the bridge and expect to have it so that teams can cross this evening. they have been a long time in getting it advanced to that stage. people have been out of patience to having the road obstructed for a week. Margaret &amp; I drove over to Toltons this evening. Bella had not been home very long and Thomas had been away and not returned when we left., so that Brother Alex. had rather a dull day after all over there. {in margin} Uncle Alex of Meaford walked over to Toltons to day. Bridge builders having the road open to night. Margaret &amp; drove over to Toltons this evening-</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1011_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1011 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Thursday</span></h3> <p>An awfully hot day. really this weather appears to be fit to burn up everything and the parched state of all green vegitation causes general concern. grasshoppers are more general this summer than for many years past and in some places are doing a great deal of harm to growing crops &amp; turnips. Johny took in the last of his barley to day. Willie was helping him. I drew a load of rails and prepared the stakes for fencing in the calf in the little orchard. Ewart is having a soft time just now in anticipation of his early leaving us. he wants to see some of the folks before he bids good bye to Canada for awhile. {in margin} terribly hot &amp; dry - Johny took in the last of his barley - drawing stake &amp; rails to make a fence against the calf in the orchard -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1011 Friday</span></h3> <p>An extremely hot day. the thermometer, I hear, stood from 95 to 100 in the shade to day. it was really sickening. the terrible heat. Ewart &amp; the girls &amp; I drove to Guelph to day. they sat at Burgess for their photographs, and I paid him $2.50 for them. also paid him 50cts for another 1/2 doz. of little Willie McKenzies photo. I changed Ewarts trunk for a valise as we fear the trunk would not work well on the excursion. we think we will have to go by the "Grand Trunk" as we could not be sure of getting back to Toronto by the Boat on the 15th. quite a nice shower in Guelph about 2 or 3 oclock with thinder. on returning home we found that much more rain had fallen in our neighborhood, which was a very welcome circumstance. the air is much cooler and things are greatly freshened up. near Guelph the dust was little more than laid while out nearer home the puddles were general on the road. Maggie and I were at the hospital and up to see Mrs Mutrie in her room. she seems cheerful. {in margin} at Guelph to day with 2 Buggies. Ewart drove one and I the other. quite a heavy rain at home this evening - not much at Guelph -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Weather much improved - since the rain the air is cool and the ground free from the burning dust and all. vegitation freshened up. what a transformation is brought about by the welcome rain. the roots were greatly in need of the moisture especially the potatoes and turnips. Willie fixed in false girts in the barn so as to lower the scaffold. Johny helped him. I built the fence in the little orchard and wired the stakes. I drove down to Everton in time to meet the stage and get a loaf of bread for our travelling lunch. got a card from Bro. Alex. announcing his safe arrival home. renewed receipt for insurance on Mrs Peavoy's house for which I shall have to pay $3.00. {in margin} a fall of much needed Rain. a card from Bro. Alex. informing us as of his safe arrival home - insuring Mrs. Peavoy's house -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Very fine weather. John McKenzie and Bella drove down this morning. the Baby is thriving nicely and is very peacable and contented. I have got from John all the information necessary to find out the Campbells at Niagra falls. the girls went to Everton in the forenoon, and Walter McWilliams drove them up to Mimosa tis evening. quite a few callers to bid Ewart good bye. {in margin} John McKenzie and Bella down to day - girls to Mimosa.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 14 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine morning. cool and pleasant. we were up early (1/2 past 4) and got ready for Guelph - the train is due to start from Guelph at 10.20, and Ewart and his Mother and I started from here about 1/2 after 7. we called up to see Mrs Mutrie in going in, and were on hand in good time. I left the horse (Fred) at the American in charge of William Marshall who is hostler there. the agent granted the 1/2 ticket for Ewart and our own came to $4.40. we were delayed so long in Hamilton that we had no more time than to make connection with the train for Ewart on the other side - the confusion and turmoil of so many trains threw me somewhat off my guard and accepted a ticket for Ewart necessitating him to go to Buffalo and change on to the New York Central - while by the "West Shore" there would have been no such change, however, he went off on the "Michigan Central" for Buffalo where he would then change for the Albany train and we hope to hear of his safe arrival at Holyoke. after getting Ewart away, Margaret &amp; I left the Railway Station and made for the street Cars and after boarding them the conductor left us at a street and pointed the way to Alderman William Campbells. we were not long in finding him out. he was from home but Mrs Campbell was very kind and invited us to stay, but if we did not wish to stay she provided an escort (a little girl) to show us the cars that would take us to malcolm Campbells house, which we did and met Wm Campbell there. we had our tea and a very pleasant time in the evening. Mrs Campbell seemed glad to see us and made every exertion to make us comfortable - they seem to be very comfortably situated. the farm which they work and on which they live is just outside the bustling part of the town, or rather City, and the Street Cars run past the door. there are 240 acres in it. 70 of which is in bush &amp;c the balance under the plow. they are milking about 15 cows and have a large stock of fowls. they speak well of the place for getting along. money seems more plentiful than in Canada, and the produce of the farm commands better prices. at present they speak of 29cts for butter. 1.00 a pair for chickens and other things in proportion - their family consists of 2 little Boys and they have 2 hired men. the house is large and commodious and there was no trouble in finding room for us. if we only knew of our own Boy being all right and arriving safely at his destination we have nothing more to be desired here to complete our contentment and enjoyment. the street cars &amp; R. R. cars run in front of the Campbell residence &amp; the calm Niagara beyond. {in margin} up early this morning and Ewart &amp; his Mother &amp; I off to Guelph for the excursion to Niagara falls. the account of our trip there, and getting Ewart away on the train for Holyoke -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 15 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>We are this morning located about a mile &amp; half above the Niagara falls by the side of the Niagara river where it has settled down to fine smooth water. we found, on getting up after a fine nights rest, a very beautiful morning. the sun shone brightly and the Niagara river lay like a large Mirror on one side of the beautiful and level landscape - around to the east was all the hum and turmoil of the town of Niagara falls and Susp'n Bridge with the roar of the great Cataract and the busy noise of the different R'y Stations and screaming locomotives. Mr Malcolm Campbell signified his intention of hitching up his horses and driving us around to see the sights and oiled up his rig for doing so, but just when about ready, his Brother John came along wishing his help to fix up his baulky binder and thwarted all his good intentions. Mrs Campbell then stepped into the breach and escorted us all over from about nine oclock up to between one &amp; 2 P.M. when she left us at the G.T.R. Station waiting for the G.T. trains to cross the Bridge. Mrs Campbell paid our way, to which I objected, (30cts) to get a ride down and back on the steep incline to the river below where we visited the Wharf of little Steamer "Maid of the Mist" and the rocks around the foot of the American falls where we were baptized until the water ran of my hat, and my clothes well saturated in the beautiful rainbow. glinting in the Sunshine. after leaving this interesting spot we shot up again on the incline railway, and took in some of the sights from "Prospect Park" - we then engaged a ride for 15cts each on their local line of Carriages taking us to Goat Island and all the Islands in connection, Lund and the 3 Sisters. our remaining 1/2 ticket giving us a ride back again. these Islands and the surrounds formed one of the most enchanting features of our delightful trip. upon arriving back to Prospect Park we {illegible ..essed} the passing of a very imposing procession accompanied with 4 or 5 bands of music{ians?} of a number of societies of the "Ancient Order of Hibernians". we then took the Electric Street Cars for the G. T. D'p't at the Bridge where on arriving at about 1 oclock, we found we had yet about and hour and a half to spare before our train started across the bridge for home. after awhile our kind friend Mrs Campbell who had escorted us all over, parted with us, and after resting &amp; partaking of lunch our thoughts did not so much revert to the many and grand sights we had just witnessed as to the parting of our dear boy the night before on the net work of rails lying before us and in heartfelt solicitude hoping &amp; wondering whether he had safely arrived at his destination. frequent enquiries at the telegraph operator if there were any messages for us. none however came. after crossing the Bridge and having some delay on this side we started for home at about 3 oclock P.M. and changed cars at Harrisburg arriving at Guelph about 7. found our horse all right. paid 50cts for horse keep at "American" and gave 25cts to hostler W. Marshall and called to see Mrs Mutrie who we found much the same as on yesterday, and arived home about 9 oclock all of us anxious for definite knowledge regarding Ewart. {in margin} Niagara falls N.Y. - the account of our visit to and sightseeing of Niagara falls and surrounding and also of our return trip home. 15 16 Wednesday A most beautiful rain last night continues dry and hot although, of course, the shower of a few days ago freshened up things so that we can stand some more of this dry weather again without famishing. we have had to day a visit from David Mitchell and his party, consisting of himself &amp; wife, daughter, two baby boys and sister in law Miss Retta Smith. we had them to dinner &amp; tea and we had a pleasant time with them. they appeared to enjoy their visit very much. all of us for a spell engaging in Croquet playing, music &amp;c - John McKenzie &amp; Bella came down this afternoon also and contributed to the amusement. we are all anxious however in regard to Ewart's safety - and this evening mail has not yet brought us the intelligence we are all so earnestly looking for. our visitors all scattered for home. the Mitchells for their temporary one at Everton, after tea. Johny has been drawing in his peas. indications of oncoming rain spurring them on in increased energy. Willie got in 2 loads of peas when Johny got through - {in margin} David Mitchell and his party have paid us a visit to day. John McKenzie and Bella visit us. Johny taking in his peas. Willie got his started to taking in.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_17_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">16 17 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#1718_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">1718 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_19_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">18 19 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16 17 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A splendid rain last night, no thunder &amp; lightning dash, but a fine, steady and moderate rainfall. it being very much needed it must do incalcuable good. Mr Wells of Everton was telling me that it barely went to the bottom of the potatoes, but very nearly so. I drove down to Everton in time so as to have our colt looked to, as he has been more or less lame on one of his hind legs for some time. Willie Loree put on a new shoe and thinks there is nothing wrong with his foot. on the stage reaching Everton we received the welcome intelligence by card that Ewart had reached Holyoke in the best of spirits, and we hurried home to set at rest the unpleasant suspense of the folks at home. "hope deferred makes the heart sick" but we had not long to wait. {in margin} good rain last night came very ,oderately - Loree put a new shoe on Fred. we are afraid of a jack spavin being started - received a card form Alex. announcing the safe arrival of Ewart.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1718 Friday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. had quite a shower this afternoon which will yet do good to the roots that were so long famishing. the grass will improve under it. it was getting terribly dried up with the long continued hot &amp; dry weather. i hitched up the colt (Fred) and drove down to Everton calling to see Dr. Dryden with Minnie who complains badly of a pain in the back of her head. I got a letter by the mail from Ewart's won hand giving us the particulars of his ride to Holyoke after leaving us at the bridge. Alex went to Springfield to meet him according to arrangement but Ewart was let off at Westfield the station before reaching Springfield and wart had to go on to Holyoke alone. he hired a buss to take him to the store - a very sensible act. {in margin} A valuable shower. drove to Everton. got a letter from Ewart giving some account of his journey down to Holyoke.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18 19 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. warm and pleasant. I was early up this morning and got the horses ready for Guelph. Johny's "jenny" &amp; our Colt put to democrat. Margaret &amp; I accompanied by Lizzie &amp; Annie Croft Day went in. we had a lot of Butter &amp; eggs. Some butter from Bella Mc{illegible} and Jeenie. our own and Lizzie got 22cts per lb and 11c for eggs. I brought home a Barrell of salt, and a lot of /sundries. got the box of democrat fixed at Pensold. when ready to come home we had quite a shower at Guelph but after coming home found it had missed us. we called to see Mrs Mutrie on our way home. she is in much the same way. {in margin} drove the domocrat to Guelph to day. got a Barrell of salt &amp; other Sundries. no particular change in Mrs Mutries condition.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A fine day. kept the house very close feeling tired. wrote a long letter to Ewart, and made good progress in one for Bro. Alex Meaford. Margaret &amp; I paid Webbs a visit this evening. the girls have been twice at Everton and took down the letter I wrote to Ewart, for Abbott to mail. {in margin} wrote a letter to Ewart. the girls twice to Everton -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_21_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_22_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">21 22 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_23_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">22 23 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Monday</span></h3> <p>a very fine day, cool and pleasant - Margaret &amp; I drove up to John McKenzies getting there about noon or a little before. I had seen Allan Ramsay last Saturday at Guelph and he expressed a desire to deal with John McKenzie, as he had heard well of him by one of his neighbors (Sam Mason) - so I thought I had better see and tell John of it. I engaged with John to day to try and see Ramsay for him and see on what terms he will rent on. John is busy cutting his oats of which there is the most part ripe. his peas are also ready to be pulled. Johny at home here finished cutting his oats on the hill field and Willie commenced his field by the house here and by night, had a great part of it cut. it is a fine crop. we returned home in the evening from McKenzies. David Mitchell &amp; party left there yesterday morning after staying all night. {in margin} Margaret &amp; I drove up to McKenzies - I saw Allen Ramsay on Saturday last and as he seemd anxious to make a deal with {illegible} the farm. wished John to know.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 22 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Weather continues fine, heavy dews at night. this forenoon I hoed all the south onion bed and weeded it. also some of the Strawberries - afternoon I was working in the mow for Willie. he had Johny and Robert Jestin and man &amp; team helping him. he finished hauling in his peas and mixed stuff in the bottom of the second field behind on left hand. Annie Sunter from Meaford came over to day along with her Auntie Bella. she has come to commence her duties at her school in Guelph next Monday - Margaret accompanied Auntie Bella down to see Mary, Alberts wife, who has been unwell for awhile. on coming back Margaret went up to see Mrs Jestin who also has been unwell from Grippe. she is a little better. Annie returned with her Aunt this evening but intends coming here tomorrow. {in margin} hoed all the south bed of Onions - I helped mow away peas for Willie also mixed stuff. Auntie Bella is keeping better.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">22 23 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very warm day. dry &amp; hot - the land is again showing signs of needing rain. the heat being at time, so exessive is the cause of it drying up so soon again. I helped Willie this forenoon to finish shocking up his front field of oats. it is a fine crop. Johny is away over to Mutries threshing. I half soled Johny's Cobourys this afternoon , he had to wear my shoes to day because of that and they hurt his feet badly. Annie Sunter did not return from Toltons till about 5 oclock this evening. she then drove down witht the girls to Everton. I sent a letter to Toronto with a dollar for Relief Society, a special assm't for this month. I wrote a card to John Turney acknowledging his communication re his family absence . sent a letter also to Bro. Alex. Meaford, {in margin} shocking up some oats in front field - half soled Johny's shoes - Annie Sunter registered a letter for Relief Socielty Toronto.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_24_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">23 24 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Ftiday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Ftiday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 24 Thursday</span></h3> <p>The hot and dry weather still prevails. although harvest time a shower would now be valued and appreciated. the girls and their cousin Annie drove up to McKenzies to day. they took Fred and covered buggie. I helped Willie to shock up his mixed grain in the right hand back field. he cut down another piece of mixed stuff on the upper part of opposite field south, and he drove down to Everton and got the mail in the evening. Johny is helping Robert McWilliams to draw in his peas. I hitched up Johny's mare – Nettie – to the buggie and drove over to Alexander Curries. Sent to let them know that we had seen Malcolm Campbell's folks at Niagrara, as I was intending to write them soon. I wished to know how they all were. Malcolm's folks were kind to us and I would not wish to neglect them in any way. {in margin} girls &amp; their cousin annie from Meaford drove up to McKenzies. I drove over to Alexander Curries. shocking up grain after the binder.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Ftiday</span></h3> <p>Continues dry and hot. this has been a particularly sultry day. and the nights are little better than the days in that respect. I arose early this morning and brought up the horse from the back pasture, and made ready to take Annie down to the stage. I took her trunk on the back of the buggie. I walked down to the corner while Margaret &amp; Annie drove down. after getting Annie on board we drove on to Eden Mills. Calling at Allan Ramsay's farm to see some of the buildings. we found there was a good cellar and the house though reported to be somewhat cold in Winter is fairly good looking and commodious. After getting dinner at Bella Webbs, I walked up to see Allan Ramsay. I found he was ready to do some repairing to the premises, but would only agree to reduce the rent from $250.00 to $240.00 I told him I did not think John wouldgive more than $225.00. after tea at Webbs we returned home calling at Everton. {in margin} very close and hot. Annie Sunter away to Guelph on the stage. Margaret &amp; myself drove to Eden Mills and saw Allan Ramsay about his farm.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A hot day again. there was a little shower this morning, not enough however to do much good. Willie drew in some 4 loads of oats this forenoon. and in the afternoon went over, along with the boy, to R.J. Kerr's to help his harvest. he was to have plowed our bit of waste land in our field but keeps putting it off. so I got the team myself and plowed it this afternoon. it was a hot job for me as I am not not well to day, but I got tired waiting. I drove to Everton this evening for the mail and Minnie went with me. {in margin} a little shower this morning - Willie taking in oats forenoon. heloing R.J. Kerr afternoon - plowing in our plot.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Continues hot &amp; dry. I walked up to Duffields for awhile this forenoon. John McKenzie &amp; Bella drove down to day. I wrote a few lines to his Sister to be shown John Fielding regarding his farm he wants to rent. also wrote a lettter for Malcolm Campbell, Niagara and one for Robt. Wood with 2 dollars for assm't tomorrow morning - {in margin} visiting John McKenzie &amp; Bella. writing Letters -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_28_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">27 28 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_29_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">28 29 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_30_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">29 30 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">27 28 Monday</span></h3> <p>Continus dry and hot although there are indications of rain. there is some going round in thunder clouds and we got a little of it. I drove Minnie down to see Dr. Dryden this afternoon. he says Minnie has improved - I got a letter from Ewart this evening. he says he likes the business so far, and the people also. I called to see Mary, who has been poorly for some days. She is still very sick and is in need of help but her Mother is quite poorly to day and yesterday - she has taken pills however and we have hopes they will help her. Minnie also being weakly. Maggie has her own time at home. Johny has taken in quite a lot of oats to day. also Robt. McWilliams. Willie was helping them and expected to get in his too. he got in 2 loads but the rain made them rather damp and they quit. sent away 2 dollars A.O.W.U. {in margin} some little rain. Minnie down to see Dr. Dryden. Mary sick - drawing in oats. Johny &amp; Robt. McWilliams - Willie also 2 loads - A.O.W.U.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">28 29 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Quite a little rain last night and every thing seemed pretty wet this morning. the air is much cooler now and early this morning looked as if we might have a wet day. it cleared up fine however and it got quite pleasant and airy. Johny &amp; Lizzie were to have gone to Guelph to day on account of the operation on Mrs Mutrie - Lizzie went alone however and was home early with very bad news. the Drs made the incision only to find that her case was hopeless, and did no more. they concluded her trouble is a fast growing Cancer, and it only a question of a little time when the end will come. it is a very sad affair. Margaret is some better to day and Willie drove her down as he took a grist to Everton. she came back again however as Maggie Robertson was there. Willie sold ten Bushel odds of fall wheat to Henry Duffield for seed. {in margin} more rain last night. it is very welcome. this is the day Mrs Mutrie underwent the furthur operation - Margaret poorly. Willie sold fall wheat to Henry Duffield -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 30 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, although quite cool. the late rain seems to have broke up the long, hot, dry spell. I drove Mother down to Mary's this morning. Mary was very poorly last night, vomiting quite a bir. Dr McCullough was with her through the night. I got a letter from Meaford this morning. they are all well. he tells me I said nothing in my last card &amp; letter about mrs Mutrie. I wonder that I overlooked it. I meant to do it. Willie &amp; Jeenie were at Guelph to day. Mrs Mutrie is as well as could be expected - she passed a bad night and indeed nearly all the time after coming out of the effects of Chloroform. Mr Grant put in our cistern pump this evening. I paid him $2.50 being the balance of its cost, the berries paying the other 2 dollars. I half soled &amp; sewed rips on a pair of Boots for Willie Theaker's hired boy. 65cts worth. also sewed a Boot for Mrs Mac. 10cts this afternoon - {in margin} Mother gone down to Mary to day. Letter from Meaford. Mrs Mutrie as well as could be expected. Cistern pump put in to night. paid him for it in full. mending Boots this afternoon -</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#AUGUST_-_SEPTEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_31_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">30 31 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31_September_1_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">31 September 1 Friday</span></a></li> </ul></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_Sept._1_2_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">= Sept. 1 2 Saturday</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_3_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">2 3 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">30 31 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A fine harvest day. very cool at nights and heavy dews. the boys have hauled in a lot of oats, and Willie has cut our piece of grain. I didn't get time to shock it up excepting one round. I prepared the democrat for going off early to morrow morning with the excursionists and drove down to Everton for Mother who has been with Mary yesterday and to day. John McKenzie &amp; Bella were here when we arrived home from Everton. Johny &amp; Lizzie drove to Guelph this evening leaving here about seven oclock. they are away in to see how Mrs Mutrie is keeping.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31 September 1 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues very fine harvest weather. I set up the stuff in our field to day. Willie was helping Robt. McWilliams to draw in and this afternoon came to help Willie to draw in 3 or 4 loads of mixed stuff. I helped them in the mow for Johny who, after helping others fixed up for finishing up cutting if possible at the Beaver Meadow. he hardly finished I think however. I got away about 6 oclock this evening with the span and democrat to meet the excurionists, taking Fred &amp; John McKenzies horse. the latter for want of a hind shoe got so lame that I got a shoe on him at Hoskilns. met the Company about 8.30, highly delighted with their fine trip.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= Sept. 1 2 Saturday</span></h2> <p>Weather continues dry &amp; hot. what is written as having transpired yesterday should have been credited for to day. and visa versa. yesterday morning I drove down our company to Rockwood. John McKenzie &amp; wife, Bella McKenzie, our Maggie &amp; Minnie. the train left about 6 A.M. I drove the colt and John McKenzies horse.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 3 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Continues fine and as dry as ever. the girls drove the colt to Everton this forenoon. the lame hind leg of the colt seems not to be improving any as he limps considerably. I think I shall have him examined.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.3D_SEPTEMBER_1888_.3D1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">= SEPTEMBER 1888 =1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_5_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">4 5 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h1><span></span><span class="mw-headline">= SEPTEMBER 1888 =1893</span></h1> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Monday</span></h3> <p>Cool at night but hot and dry through the day. the Boys are from home -Willie helping Thom Webb to thresh. Johny has his Boy helping at the threshing while he himself is helping Robert McWilliams to draw in his oats. I drove over the colt to Erin this aftrnoon and showed him to Mr Ashley. he says the joint has received a severe sprain all through and, although there are clear indications of a spavin forming yet he would not al all advise to blister or fire the part - if any treatment should be made apply only cold water libatious and continue them as much and as long as possible. he also told me to get the heel of the shoe raised.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 5 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Weathere much as usual excepting that this evening the temperature fell quite perceptibly. likely thunder and rain has prevailed in some locality not very far distant. the Boys have been drawing in some oats to day. I drove down this evening and got the heels of Fred's shoes raised according to advice from Ashley. while at Everton I received a Telegram from Alex. Holyoke. telling me to meet him tomorrow noon at Guelph - we can not conjecture what is the cause of his coming so unexpectedly at this time.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Cool last night and this morning - I drove Johny's mare (Jeenie) to our buggie to Guelph, accompanied by Lizzie who is going to see Mrs Mutrie. as I am getting the front tires set and the 2 rattling spokes renewed I got off pretty early, leaving Lizzie at the Hospital. I was on hand at the Station at 12 oclock but Alex did not come on it, but sent a Telegram that he had failed to connect and to wait till 6.20 P.M. which I did and met him with his little Boy. he has brought him over to leave him here on account of domestic trouble. I bought 2 baskets plums #1.10. we arrived home after a pretty cool drive at about 9 oclock. I called up to see Mrs Mutrie who is, considering her hopeless condition, wonderfully cheerful and resigned.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_7_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_8_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">7 8 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">9 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Continues very fine weather. we had a nice little rain this morning its only fault being that it was too little. the ground is now extremely dry and rain is needed badly for the pastures and the turnips. we have all been keeping around Alex to day as he intends starting home again tomorrow. Willie drove him up to McKenzies this afternoon and the baby was very uneasy and fretful while Alex was away. I drove Alex. down to Everton to see Mary taking little Willie with us - he was in fine humor while down there at Mary's playing with George and Mr Baker.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 8 Friday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine day. Alex. changed his mind relative to going home to day. he sent a telegram to Tessant to day. I got it away at 9:30 A.M. he got an answer back in the afternoon advising him to take the baby back again to Holyoke. I waited on till noon for the answer but as none came to hand I came back home to feed the horse and myself. Minnie drove down afternoon - I helped Willie mow away some of his stuff this afternoon. Alex pitched on a couple of loads for me while I loaded. we also hauled in our stuff in 3 loads. Johny also drew in all his to day, so that we all finished up to day. {in margin} finished up al the harvest to day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Saturday</span></h3> <p>No particular change in the weather, only that there was frost last night. And the temperature has been cooler to day. we were up early this morning, and I drove Alex &amp; his boy to Guelph. his mother also went along. we started off about 7.30 or later, and got Alex off at 10.20. he took along his Baby Carriage. John McKenzie &amp; Bella happened to get there in time to see him off. Robt. Jestin also saw him off. margaret &amp; I after returning from Guelph drove over to Toltons. Auntie Bella has been poorly again &amp; not very much better yet.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A beautiful day. sunshine &amp; warm - we would enjoy some rain now very much, as everything is parched up. the girls drove to Everton forenoon and afternoon. Margaret &amp; I paid Webbs a visit. we went down forenoon &amp; had our dinner with them - staying till about 4 oclock. had a visit of Archie Stevens &amp; Hannah. Robt &amp; Mrs Morton were also at Willies.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_11_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">10 11 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10 11 Monday</span></h3> <p>Continues dry &amp; hot with cool nights. the wind has blown from the east all day and it feels as if an east storm of some kind was brewing. I have been cleaning up the rubbish lately cut and burning it up. I also dug up our early potatoes and Maggie picked them into a pile on the ground - I covered them with straw and earth. Johny is making up a stone boat and I helped him awhile at it this evening. I took a board and hauled it over the onions to break them over so that they may ripen up sooner. Willie cut his hungarian grass to day. we think he has some notion of giving up the place. I told him to day he could have it for another year if he liked . Jeenie is somewhat disconrented. it is hard to make some people otherwise then that.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very heavy mist was spread over the land this morning and it was some time before it cleared up. the day however broke out afterwards clear and bright and dry and warm as has been prevailing so long. Margaret and I banked up the celery this forenoon. while engaged at it Mrs Andrews and Mrs David Tolton with Miss Bessie and 2 children drove up the road this forenoon. they waved their handkerchiefs and I ran down to see them. they told me they were going to call tomorrow at dinner time. they were on their way farther over to Erin and going to Thomas' for dinner. Johny is busy cleaning up the rough field at the corner. he is getting rid of stumps &amp; stones.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Another dry and hot day although there has been considerable threatning. the Tolton rig came along with the occupants as stated yesterday. they had quite a load of other stuff with them, fruit &amp;c. Bella had come down in the morning so we had quite a company. as the appearances indicated the possibility of rain, the Toltons became uneasy and although they seemed to enjoy their visit still they had a desire to start for home for fear of rain. Bella and the girls drove down to Everton expecting to get word from Alex, but none came to hand. they paid Mary a visit.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_14_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">13 14 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_15_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">14 15 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_16_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">15 16 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_17_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">16 17 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 14 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Weather dry &amp; warm although yet threatning. Willie had a notion to draw in his hungarian grass which has been covered up some time but found it too damp on examination - I drove down Bella's rig to Everton and got some wheat for her to feed the chickens and went in time so that I could leave Everton as soon as the mail was distributed. Bella wanted to hear about Alex. should there be any word from him. a long letter did come to hand informing us that he did have a very tedious time in getting home and the baby sick besides - he did not arrive home till Monday. I sent away a letter to Alex McGregor.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 15 Friday</span></h3> <p>Quite a heavy thunder storm through the night, or rather early this morning. there was very little rain accompanying it however, which we very much regretted as rain at this time is very much needed. we had a call from Thomas Tolton and he had dinner with us. he was looking at hte building roof and giving some advice. he went on to Alberts expecting to thresh there afternoon which they did not. I drove the colt &amp; buggie over to Pattons, near by Allan Robertsons and bought a square of 2nd class shingles for patching roof of shed. paid a dollar for them and brought them on the hind part of the buggie. Robert Morton threshed this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15 16 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very disagreeable day. the wind has been very high and it has rained in showers less or more all day. Lizzie drove "Jeenie" in the buggie to Guelph. Margaret went with her. they had butter &amp; Eggs. ours was 17 lbs butter and some eggs. 22c per lb for all the butter. 14 for eggs. I intended being at the roof fixing but it was too wet. Mrs Mutrie was brought home to day in the Ambulance and stood the journey very well indeed - Lizzie &amp; Mother went to the hospital to see her before she started for home.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16 17 Sunday</span></h3> <p>the wind fell from the hurricane of yestersday to be a tolerably calm one to day. it also kept dry and pleasant. the girls drove to Everton this forenoon. Mrs Webb walked up this morning to let me know there was to be a Workman's funeral to day in Erin - I could not drive myself conveniently and neither Rd McWilliams nor Robt. Jestin were disposed to go so I also had to remain at home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_18_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">17 18 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_19_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">18 19 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17 18 Monday</span></h3> <p>Quite a rain this forenoon. Willies hungarian grass is all out in cock yet. I was thinking it was unfortunate he did not take it in sooner but he tells me the wet has gone but a very little distance in. Willie started to plow in our front field. I told him a few days since that I would pay him to do some plowing for us. James Clark brought along a two furrow plow which I agreed to take at the same time upon which Willie was to take it, namely 3 cords B &amp; N wood delivered at their yard in Guelph by march next, and the old gang plow. Willie used it in the field behind the orchard after it came to hand. it worked well but the point of one of the shares broke off short.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18 19 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. extremely hot awhile. I worked pretty hard to day, dug up between 2 rows of the strawberries and otherwise working round this forenoon. Afternoon I was working on the shed roof. and after awhile left that to help Willie in with his hungarian hay. I turned out the cocks to the sun and Johny &amp; his boy and Robt. Jestin helped us in with it. Willie took up about 8 bags potatoes from 3 rows of his patch. they are very fine and large. Johny has been working at his corn field he is plowing it up and lifting the stones the while.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Very fine day. warm and balmy. Willie drove to Guelph to day with the democrat taking 8 bags potatoes and other farm produce. Jeenie accompanied him. he visited the show in the afternoon which started yesterday. there was a large attendance to day. they have also some attractions in the evening. Willie got 60cts for some of his potatoes and 70 for some. I have been fixing up the roof of the shed to day. laying shingles on the part over the drinking trough and patching other portions. Johny Rafferty helped carry the shingles &amp;c and otherwise assisted as he had nothing particular to do.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_21_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_22_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">21 22 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_23_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">22 23 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_24_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">23 24 Saturday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Another very fine day. I spent quite a time getting a pole to make a trough for the barn eve over the drinking trough in shed. also fixing at shed roof - Henry Duffield is threshing with Joseph Dunbars Steamer. Johny &amp; Willie are both helping him. at night they complained of having been over rought. they cleaned out the barn, which usually took about double the time and did not provide any additional help. I drove down to Everton for the mail this evening, got a letter from Ewart and one from Alex. McGregor.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 22 Friday</span></h3> <p>Continues beautiful weather. I am chronicling the business of a few days past and have made an error in stating that Duffield threshed yesterday. it should have been credited for this day. I have had to turn in the gang plow. Willie left Johny Rafferty to plow and he only started when the plow rode over a small stone and in the concussion of righting itself again an important part of its makeup got broken. the cogged part for raising and lowering . we then hitched to Johny's plow, and as Johny Rafferty did not seem to be doing good work, I staid till 1/2 past four.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">22 23 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Beautiful weather, but cooller than has usually prevailed. I finished up all the new shingles patching and also laid a good many old ones over the ragged part of the roof. Willie plowed in our south front field to day. Henry Duffield helped Willie kill a sheep for the threshing on Monday. I sharpened a saw for John Webb this evening. and Margaret &amp; I drove over to see Mrs John Mutrie after tea. Mrs Muitrie is comparitely cheerful although she muct be cognizant of her impending doom.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">23 24 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Hard frost last night. a good many of the tender flowers are cut. the girls were twice at Everton to day. it has been cold though fine. I walked over to see Sister Bella and after getting dinner called at Dunbars on my way home. John McKenzie &amp; Bella visited McCutcheons and called for tea on their way home. Johny &amp; Lizzie drove over to John Mutries this afternoon. {in margin} Sister Bella not well at all this last week.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day, although for a time it was rather threatning looking. the threshers were on hand early this morning and had the machine here on at work between 7 &amp; 8 oclock. they had the machine here on Saturday night. I helped all day at the threshing, tramping and forking the straw. it kept them going till nearly dark and the stuff seem to turn out very well. some think there is about 250 bushels of oats in the corner of barn floor and all the granary bins full. there must be close on 700 bushels of grain with the wheat they threshed before.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Splendid weather for threshing. Albert finished up at Willies last night and he got a fair start at Johny's this morning. they had Johny's peas through about 10 oclock and they think there is about 125 bushels of them. Johny seemed to have plenty of hands on and I did not feel like spoiling for a job, so let them alone and fire away. I made the eve trough and barked it that we intend for the barn, above the drinking place in shed. John McKenzie called on his way home. he has decided to take Allan Ramsay's place at $240. I wrote a letter to night for Alex. McGregor, and one for Robt. Wood, with remmitance for 2 assmts, A.O.U.W. one for John McKenzie and one for self. I wrote a card to Allan Ramsay telling him that John will take his place. {in margin} sent 6 dollars to A. McGregor interest on note. 2 dollars 2 assess'ts A.O.U.W.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>Weather dry, cool and pleasant. I drove to Everton this morning and mailed the money letters. I found no card for Ramsay and had to write another to him. ( had left it at home ) I took down a bag of stuff to chop, and paid for it. Robert Jestin and Willie brought it home at night. John McKenzie came down here this afternoon and got away our old Gowdy plow. he intends plowing with 2 teams as he gets a chance to use another horse - harvesting the onions these times. Miss Cockburn has come along this evening to do some sewing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#SEPTEMBER_.26_OCTOBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">SEPTEMBER &amp; OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_28_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">27 28 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_29_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">28 29 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_30_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">29 30 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Oct_30_1_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Oct 30 1 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER &amp; OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">27 28 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Weather continues as it has been for some time. we would be glad to get some rain but, a very dry spell reigns supreme. Miss Cockburn has been here to day sewing and fitting anew a dress for Maggie. the dyer in Guelph dyed it black. I finished putting on all the shingles and also set up and bracketed the eve trough. Willie plowed in our front field - it is very hard plowing the land being very dry and baked. I drove down to Everton for the mail this evening -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">28 29 Friday</span></h3> <p>Cool to day and dry as usual - the Sun shines hot through the day but there is frost at night. the weather is simply magnificent - all that we could now desire is a fall of rain as all grass and vegetation is suffering from the drouth. Willie finished up the plowing of the front field (mixed crop part) I cut 3 rows of corn and made it into sheaves this afternoon.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">29 30 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Frost at night, but through the day more beautiful could not be. Miss Cockburn finished up Maggie's dress early this forenoon. paid her a dollar &amp; 75cts for 2 days &amp; 1/4. Willie is helping Robert McWilliams to thresh to day. and when Johny Rafferty finished up the gang plowing this forenoon, we borrowed Duffield's harrows and he harrowed the greater part of the ganging of this upper field (pea part) - I had to look after him. Minnie drove to Everton this evening and Margaret and I afterward drove up to McKenzies, arriving up there between 8 &amp; 9 oclock.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">Oct 30 1 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A continuation of the very fine weather. John McKenzie and I had a walk around this forenoon seeing their work. they calculated in having nearly 20 acres plowed but he is very anxious to have it all done so as to get down to the Ramsay place to plow. we left there for home about 4 oclock P.M. the girls &amp; Colin McMillan drove the colt &amp; buggie to Everton afterwards.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>== OCTOBER 1888 == (William did not change year to 1893)</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">1 2 Monday</span></h3> <p>Continues dry and very pleasant. beautiful sunshine and warm through the day. cool at night, the frost is very hardsome of these nights. yesterday morning it was very hard. Willie attended Robt. McWilliams threshing this forenoon and Rich'd s afternoon. I looked after Johny Rafferty while he harrowed the remainder of the gtang plowing. he took the harrow home to Duffield's after dinner. Jeenie took Billie away driving over to the Toltons. I cut other 2 rows of the corn, and I helped Johny Rafferty draw some water to the pigs and he helped me draw in the pumpkins about 60 of them big &amp; little. there are between 40 &amp; 50 usable ones, some a good size.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">2 3 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Rather dull to day. looks considerably like rain, although it kept dry all day. I took Willie's place at the threshing to day and Willie plowed in the field behind the orchard. I am anxious to get the plowing done, as Willie is giving up the place and I don't want to buy a team till nearer Spring. Rich'd McWillaims stuff turned well out. there is thought to be considerably over a thousand bushels. there is a large proportion of it oats. it seems like all good stuff. Robert McWillaims has been helping Johny to day to clean out the drain from his cellar. they dug it a foot lower than before and laid the tile and partly filled it in.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A grand rain last night, wish it had only continued. it was dull and threatning the most of thre forenoon but it cleared up fine afternoon. Acton Show is being held to day (2nd day) and no doubt the fine afternoon will be very welcome. I sent a letter to Alex. Holyoke this morning and a card ordering the Mercury to them for a year. After dinner I drove up to Patons for another bunch of shingles. the roof patching is not yet complete without some more fixing. After coming home I plowed for Willie while he made up a place in the stable for his little pigs. Johny drove down to Everton a load of chop . he did not get it home as they can't work for want of water.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_5_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">4 5 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_7_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_8_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">7 8 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">4 5 Thursday</span></h3> <p>A very beautiful day. the sun has shone out most splendidly and the temperature is warm and balmy. I tied up the feed corn this afternoon and worked in the garden some. Margaret has been working among the onions - Willie cleaned up a load of stuff for chop and for flour. Johny has helped Robert McWilliams to open out a long drain. he plowed first and then softens up the underpart with his Ruddelt invention before shovelling. Mrs Morton and Mrs Wm Theaker paid our folks a visit this afternoon . we received a letter from Alex. Holyoke tonight.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Friday</span></h3> <p>Coudy and threatning this morning. the clouds thickened this afternoon and rain fell moderately for awhile. the wind was high from the south before it rained. Willie attended Coffey's threshing to day. Johny also. Harry Goulding has been plowing for Johny. our plowing stands as Jeenie has used Billie this afternoon. we bagged up 6 bags onions for Guelph tomorrow. Mr &amp; Mrs John Webb paid us a visit this evening. we have much sympathy in common owing to similarity of domestic trouble pending. I intend driving into Guelph tomorrow with the democrat taking Lizzie &amp; Mother with the produce to the market. {in margin} Bagging up onions for Guelph tomorrow. Webbs &amp; ourselves -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Saturday</span></h3> <p>A very threatning looking morning, and it continued so all forenoon but little or no rain fell. cleared up fine afternoon. we left for Guelph about 7.30 and went in in about 2 hours. sold the Onions almost immediately at a dollar a bag to Penelton. sold the pickles, 50 lbs at 3cts per lb = $1.50. 17 lbs butter at 23c $3.91. 2 dozen &amp; 1/2 eggs at 17c = 43c. Lizzie sold her chickens 6 dozen. 3 pair #1.25. the rest at 50cts per pair. bought some sundries. 2 undershirts woolen shirts for me $1.00. neckties 25c - pr drawers 60cts - we met John McKenzie &amp; Bella who were to the market with potatoes &amp; Butter - the latter 22 !/2 cts per lb. the potatoes 50cts per bag. Willie finished a Coffey's threshing at noon. plowing at upper front field afternoon. {in margin} Guelph market -</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">7 8 Sunday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. warmer than for some time past. I walked over this forenoon to sister Bella. she is a little better than she was some days ago that she had a bad turn. John McKenzie &amp; Bella drove down in expectation of getting Mary up with them but, George objected and she did not go. we thought Minnie might have gone but she also kicked. so they had to return as they came. John is going to the Ramsay farm to plow tomorrow and Bella will be alone for awhile.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_11_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">10 11 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Monday</span></h3> <p>Very high wind to day. I had intended to go on the roof to day and finish up the patching by putting on the last bunch I bought at Paton's, but the wind was so high I did not venture. I then put in a few panes of glass in the stables and nailed on protection to save them from being broken again. I afterwards helped to fix up the onions which are being harvested in this fine weather. Willie has been helping at Robert Jestin's threshing. Johny also. he strikes out the plowing for Harry Goulding. Margaret and I went to see the show stuff that Webb's have prepared for the show tomorrow. the parsnips and beets are as good, I think, as I ever saw.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day and not so windy as yesterday. Robert Jestin is threshing again to day and the boys are again helping him. I finished up the patching of the roofs to day. put on some {illegible} our house roof. I took 2 bags grain to the mill and got them chopped for the pigs. this makes 3 bags for them now. Willie is also taking down some chop, and getting some flour also. he left a bag of flour for us. {in margin} finished patching the roofs - 2 bags chop at mill. pig feed our own mix for chop - Willie gave us a bag of flour.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">10 11 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A most beautiful day. the sun shine out brightly and it was very warm. I hitched up Fredy &amp; Johny's Nettie to the democrat and the girls &amp; their mother and Harry Goulding &amp; Webb's girls all rode with me. there was a great crowd of people there and though the quantity of exhibits seemed to behind former years, the quality seemed real good. the cattle seemed to foot up better than the horses. Currie obtained the prize for the herd. his Bull is a magnificent Animal. Elliott had a good herd. James Black took the prize for Collection of Apples. his Uncle Hugh generally took that prize. the judges got through in good time and the show broke up, I thought, earlier than usual. we got home before it was very dark. the weather was the most favorable for Rockwood than I ever remember of. Bella &amp; Miss Wishart drove down to see the show. they left for home early. little Willie was with them.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Thursday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Thursday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Friday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Friday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_14_Saturday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">13 14 Saturday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_15_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">14 15 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Thursday</span></h3> <p>Very fine day. sunshine &amp; warm. Willie started out plow out his potatoes to day, and Johny also. I helped Willie to pick his and he plowed out 10 rows of ours, leaving other 9 rows still to take up. Maggie and her mother and I picked them after dinner and we made 4 piles which I covered with straw and a thin coating of earth. in the forenoon we pulled a good share of the onions that are rather late of ripening up. the weather at the present time is good for harvesting them. {in margin} started this morning to take up our potatoes. all three of us.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Friday</span></h3> <p>Dull and threatning like to day, although warm and pleasant. I have been busy all day among the potatoes. I helped Willie this forenoon to pick. he has Johny Rafferty and young Willie Mack picking after him. they have gathered and taken up the greater part of theirs to day. Willie plowed up the remainder of ours (9 rows) before dinner. Maggie &amp; her Mother picked them this afternoon while I carried them to the cellar. 25 bushels in all. I carried 4 pails weighing a bushel at a time. I harrowed the ground after we were done and we got again about a bag. Johny got through with the taking up of his to day also. it has been splendid weather for the job - I wrote a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford, and intend to send it off in the morning tomorrow. {in margin} busy taking up the potatoes. all three of us Johny Willie and ourselves at the work.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 14 Saturday</span></h3> <p>Rain last night and this morning - quite a number of people went to Guelph Market but, it has been a miserably uncomfortable day for them. no outdoor work could be done as the rain was falling very constant. I did some little shoe mending and also fixed up our old plow so as to do some work with it. took down the letter for Meaford and mailed it this morning,</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 15 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Dull and unpleasant to be out side. it has been showery. the girls drove to Everton this morning, and they went again in the evening in the company of Walter McWilliams. I kept at home the most of the day. wrote a letter to Brother Alex. Meaford.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_16_Monday"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">15 16 Monday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_17_Tuesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">16 17 Tuesday</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_18_Wednesday"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">17 18 Wednesday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline">15 16 Monday</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Willie finished up taking up his potatoes to day. I helped him until it was time to start over to John Mutrie's where we have laid out to visit this evening for some time back. on getting our tea on sharp time we started over and found Mrs Mutrie, under the circumstances surprisingly well. it is really wonderful to see her so well as she is. people are beginning to think that surely the doctors are mistaken in thinking her case so hopeless as they have represented. we would all like very much to learn that they have been mistaken. she is quite cheerful.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">16 17 Tuesday</span></h3> <p>Beautiful weather. cool a little but very pleasant and clear sunshine - the McDermotts called for me at 1/2 past seven this morning and I was in the Court house the greater part of the afternoon and quite awhile in the forenoon. a breach of promise Case, and a cattle purchasing Case, of the Barbers and a Mr Craft, took up a long time and afterwards about 3 or 4 oclock McDermott's case came on which kept the court busy till nine oclock. the plaintiffs wittnesses were tedious and took long to work up, while McDermott's were soon over with. John McKinnon, Dan Talbot &amp; I respectively attested to the previous good charactor of the accused and a verdict of "Not Guilty" was in a few minutes returned by the jury to the joy of all his friends.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">17 18 Wednesday</span></h3> <p>A very pleasant and beautiful day. bright sunshine and clear sky. a little mist has been prevailing lately in the mornings. Willie has plowed in the upper front field. I shovelled out the furrows in the corn patch piece that Willie plowed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_19_Thursday_.28292-74.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">18 19 Thursday (292-74)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Friday_.28293-73.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Friday (293-73)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_21_Saturday_.28294-72.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Saturday (294-72)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_22_Sunday_.28295-71.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">21 22 Sunday (295-71)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">18 19 Thursday (292-74)</span></h3> <p>A very fine day although {Undecipherable word} So pleasant as some of the weather that has past was much as there was lack of sunshine. very misty this morning but it cleared off early. our girls are off with the McWilliams today to Erin Show. They have our democrat. Willie and Jeenie also went after dinner. Willie plowed up till between ten and eleven oclock in the upper front field I hitched up Frannie and the Morton Mare to our old Goudy{?} plow and started to plow in the south back field by one. the flies are bad to day and the horse are uneasy in consequence. Johnny is drawing out his manure some to the South corner filed and some to the lower front one. Johnny drove Fred for the mail to night. They got home about 8 oclock. they saw their Uncle Joe at the show</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Friday (293-73)</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful day. I had quite a job rigging up things to start the Colt to plow along with Frank. I got a pain of whiffle trees from Robert Morton to plow with and with the exception of tomorrow can have them for the next week without stop. Johnny is drawing stones into his pig pen in order to raise he came and held the plow a couple of rounds for Me, before dinner, while I drive the colt and Frank. The colt goes finely, I plowed alone with him all afternoon. I never saw a young colt come in to the work faster or kindlier. we just have heard that James Lowrie is found to be afflicted with an inward growth which is likely to prove fatal in a few months. although he is getting to be an old man. still this is sad.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Saturday (294-72)</span></h3> <p>Quite misty this morning and remained so until we reached Guelph. I drove the democrat there to day taking Margaret and Lizzie. We had 3 full bags onions and a bushel. also 60 lbs of picklers got a dollar a bushel Bag for them of McElderry's and 3 00 per lbs for the hay of the pickles and 2 1/2 for the balance. Lizzie got 20cts per lb for her firkin of butter. and for our rolls 24cts, Eggs 14 per Doz. I sent 50 dollars to Alex today. borrowed from Robt McWillams for 6 months at 8 per cent per annum.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">21 22 Sunday (295-71)</span></h3> <p>A very beautiful day. the girls went to Everton meeting to day. Then mother and I drove over to Toltons where we had dinner. and afterwards went to Dunbars when we had a pleasant visit and our tea. Mrs Dunbar is very poorly and Auntie Bella is also in rather a poor state of health. She spits up considerable blood at present</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_23_Monday_.28296-70.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">22 23 Monday (296-70)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_24_Tuesday_.28297-69.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">23 24 Tuesday (297-69)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Wednesday_.28298-68.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Wednesday (298-68)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">22 23 Monday (296-70)</span></h3> <p>Very beautiful weather. clear, sunshine and balmy and warm for being so late in the season I have plowed all day with Frank and the colt. it is surprising how tractable and good to plow the colt has got in a day or so. I made rather a short forenoon but in the afternoon the loss was mostly made up. I think the two can plow about an acre a day and not hurt themselves although Frank is very thin. Johnny now thinks it is his teeth that cause the trouble, at one time he thought it might be worms. the boys have both helped Robert Jestin to saw with the Circular this forenoon. Willie plowed in the afternoon in the field behind the orchard, Uncle Thomas Tolton and Auntie Bella paid us a visit to day, Bella is not at all well these times, although she is better than in the past</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">23 24 Tuesday (297-69)</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful day. about 4 oclock P.M. it became somewhat overcast and a very cold west wind sprung up. I have plowed all day from about 9 in the morning. Willie plowed in same field as yesterday till 4 oclock when he hitched up Nettie to go and meet a man who thinks of dealing for her, I then changed Fred for the old mare and Winnie drove to Everton for the mail. A letter received from Alex tells us to meet his wife at Guelph. Thursday at noon. am getting along nicely with the plowing. I gave Robt. McWilliams a note for Sixty dollars on Alex account, payable in six months from last Saturday (21) I sent 50 to Alex and keeps 10 for myself for present use. It is at 8 per cent. Johnny is busy raising spruce and cedar trees and planting. {The rest is written in the left margin next to this date} plowing Letter from Alex. Holyoke gave note to Robert McWilliams on Alex account. $10.00 for Sely.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Wednesday (298-68)</span></h3> <p>Fine day, although cooler than has generally prevailed this some time back. I have plowed a good part of the day, although there was fully two hours. between 2 and 4 oclock P.M. that I helped in with the potatoe to the cellar from the pits. Margaret carried in the contents of 2 pits. and I carried in the 3 large ones. we think there are about 50 bushels of Elephants{?} and about 7 bushels of the {Written above line} part {Back on line} Ohio. the colt and Frank get along fairly well with the plow. Willie has started up his turnips. he pulls and tops and roots them for the market.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Thursday_.28299-67.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Thursday (299-67)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Friday_.28300-66.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Friday (300-66)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_28_Saturday_.28301-65.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">27 28 Saturday (301-65)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_29_Sunday_.28302-64.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">28 29 Sunday (302-64)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Thursday (299-67)</span></h3> <p>Dull and lowering{?} this morning and the weather was quite threatening up to about ten oclock when it began to rain a little it did not rain much of any account however until after dinner, when, after that, we had a rainy and unpleasant afternoon. we started for Guelph to meet Annie (Alex wife) getting in there a little before 11. she did not come on the 12 oclock, but after waiting till the 3 oclock I got word of her being at the junction, so drove up for her. on coming back we had our tea at David Toltons. having had dinner before that and we immediately after started for home. Lottie Jestin returning with us she rode in with us. having 2 baskets of fouls. sold his chickens at 45 cts per pair. Ducks 65 cts per pair 2 pair {long line} $3.10 to McAteu. 2 pr to Fielding 90 cts.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Friday (300-66)</span></h3> <p>Still threatening some this morning and cooler. it cleared up however to be a tolerably fine day and as it was the day for Thomas Webb's Auction. Sale was much desired and appreciated by them. I went down after dinner and got my Books ready before the Auctioneer (Thos. Ingram) commenced the sale. there was a large crowd and the bidding on the whole was good and spirited. I had quite a diligent job, and engaged my attention to the full. at night there was quite a trouble in making out the accounts as there were so many articles belonging other parties that had to be separated from Webbs business. I think however, that all the business was done up satisfactorily.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">27 28 Saturday (301-65)</span></h3> <p>Weather cooler and in the afternoon frequent snow showers gave it a windy appearance. I hitched up Frank and Fred to day with the plow harness and though late in starting got quite a piece of plowing done. there was some rain in the morning which prevented any more being done in the field. Johnny and Willie went both at their turnips in the afternoon however.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">28 29 Sunday (302-64)</span></h3> <p>Weather somewhat wintry in appearance to day. it has been cold and the snow clouds have been passing over us. the girls drove to Everton this forenoon but they did not go down at night. Annie wrote to Alex to day. I also sent him a few lines. Johnny takes it or sends in the morning</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#OCTOBER_.7BWritten_in.7D_.2B_November_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">OCTOBER {Written in} + November 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_30_Monday_.28303-63.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">29 30 Monday (303-63)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_31_Tuesday_.28304-62.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">30 31 Tuesday (304-62)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#.7BWritten_in.7D_November_31_1_Wednesday_.28305-61.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">{Written in} November 31 1 Wednesday (305-61)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER {Written in} + November 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">29 30 Monday (303-63)</span></h3> <p>Hard frost last night the ground was quite hard this morning. I started the plow about nine oclock and plowed steady until about five oclock when on account of John McKenzie and Bella being here, I unhitched the team and came up to supper. I broke my sole plate of the plow and had to get Willie's plow to go on with. Johnny has been drawing in his turnips. he tells me he has nineteen loads in to night. Willie + his boy helped him this forenoon John McKenzie took down 2 bags of stuff &amp; chop for our pigs and he got it back with him again he had some flow for himself. they tell us that Mrs Carter's sister is being married this morning up at Carter's house. they are soon going off to Philadelphia. {The rest is written in the left margin besides the date} plowing John McKenzie + Bella 2 Bags mixed stuff for chop for pigs</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">30 31 Tuesday (304-62)</span></h3> <p>Frost again last night which made the ground quite hard this morning, the day opened out fine however and it lasted throughout. I started to plow about 9 oclock and as I found I had an acre to turn over to finish the field I went at it in earnest and before I completed the head lands it was almost too dark too see to work. The colt has stood the job of plowing that stiff field remarkably well. I have been afraid but the steady hand pulling would be bad for his leg. but, so far, there is no bad effects visible. Willie has been taking up his turnips and dressing them for market. Johnny has been drawing in his from the Corner field and Willie has been helping of and on, he has 19 loads in to night I understand.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{Written in} November 31 1 Wednesday (305-61)</span></h3> <p>Very fine day. I plowed this forenoon having started the piece on the north back field. the gang plowed part is very soft and does not work pleasantly. I did not plow this afternoon but went to Johnny's turnip hauling in, we finished his hauling at about 5 P.M. and took one load for Willie. Lizzie helped Johnny in with the turnips. Willie + his Boy + team also helped this afternoon Johnny took "Ida Iwen{?}" down to Sarles after dark. we hear of quite a lot of "Halloweve" tricks having been done last night. more than {Undecipherable word} the girls drove to Everton this evening they got a letter from Holyoke also one from Uncle Alex + Meaford Thomy{?} Webb and wife and son left the paternal home this evening for Eden {The rest are written in the left margin} "Ida Iwen" taken to Sarles this evening</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_Thursday_.28306-60.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">12 Thursday (306-60)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_3_Friday_.28307-59.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2 3 Friday (307-59)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Saturday_.28308-58.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Saturday (308-58)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_5_Sunday_.28309-57.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">4 5 Sunday (309-57)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">12 Thursday (306-60)</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. Sunshine and very pleasant. Willie has been taking in his turnips with two wagons. Johnny + his Boy + team have been helping. and I have quit the plow to help alas. Johnny + Willie and I go ahead with knives dressing them and hauling to the pit with our team. while the Boys follow up with their team and haul to the turnips home what we leave. the girls drove to Everton this evening for the mail and had their drive for nothing. they made a mistake at the office and sent the Everton mail to Ospringe and kept the Ospringe mail at Everton so we will have to wait till things are made right again. we have just heard of the death of Mr Darling of Milton or near Milton.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2 3 Friday (307-59)</span></h3> <p>Heavy rain last night but clear and frosty in the morning. we resumed work at the turnips same as yesterday but it was not so pleasant on account of the rain through the night. we finished up the drawing and Willie counts on having in some 52 loads altogether of swedes{?}. our mail came to hand to day. the Duffields brought it. the Globe gives a detailed account {Written above the writing in line} of the assassination {Written in line again} and the likeness of the Mayor of Chicago and his intended wife Miss Annie Howard. the New Orleans Millionare also the assassin. Prendergast. it is a sad winding up of the Great "Worlds Fair"</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Saturday (308-58)</span></h3> <p>A very fine and beautiful day. fine clear Sunshine and warm. I plowed all day and got along fairly well. pretty nearly done with the stubble part, the low, wet part of the field near to Jestin's line. Frank was pretty well done out when might came, he is now very thin which makes him weak. the colt stands it well. Willie covered his turnips pit to day. and Johnny is fixing up his hog pen. he has quite a job with it, breaking out a door in the wall and filling up the bottom with stones and Earth.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">4 5 Sunday (309-57)</span></h3> <p>Weather very fine and balmy. the girls drove to Everton this forenoon with Fred and buggie they also went at night. Walter McWilliams drove them down in the evening I got the loan of Billy and drove up to Lee James Lowrie who is now very low. he has sunk very rapidly since it became known that he had a malady likely to carry him off. 2 weeks ago. I believe was the first time he was apprized{?} of the nature of his disease</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Monday_.28310-56.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Monday (310-56)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_7_Tuesday_.28311-55.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Tuesday (311-55)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_8_Wednesday_.28312-54.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">7 8 Wednesday (312-54)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Monday (310-56)</span></h3> <p>Beautiful weather this has been warmer than the average for some time. and clear sunshine I fixed Willie's shoe this morning before going out to work and before going out again afternoon I hauled in the Cabbage to the turnip house window. I plowed the balance of the time and got along fairly well. Willie bagged up some twenty bags of potatoes this afternoon which he intends soon taking to Guelph market. he took down a grist of chop this forenoon and got it home with him. Johnny is working away at his hog pen. {Written in the left margin next to the date} got 80lbs of oats this morning from Willie. the other weights were 75.77.68 = 300 to date</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Tuesday (311-55)</span></h3> <p>The weather continues fine and beautiful sunshine. warm and balmy strange that such exceptionally fine weather should prevail here, while in Manitoba they are having severe winter weather, we hear they have had sleighing for sometime. I have been plowing and realy enjoy the work. the gang plowed part is very soft and as it has plowed deep on account of being so hard, the plow swims through the land rather loosely. I will soon now have all to do on the sod that Willie broke up which will firmer and easier for both myself and team.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">7 8 Wednesday (312-54)</span></h3> <p>Continues the same Magnificent weather. I hear many saying they never saw such a long unbroken term of grand weather so late in the season. it comes very acceptably to us this fall. that the place is falling into our own hands again. Willie took to Guelph today 32 bags of potatoes he sold a quantity at 45 cents per bag. and the remainder at 40 cents it is rather Singular that objection is made to them being too large. I have had pleasanter plowing today on the old sod broken up this summer. we are having a sick horse on our hand of Henry Duffield. he got so sick they sent for Mr Ashley. he is staying all night, he says he {?} very sick horse. James Lowrie died this forenoon at eleven oclock. poor Man he sank very rapidly after learning of the nature of his Malady.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Thursday_.28313-53.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Thursday (313-53)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Friday_.28314-52.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Friday (314-52)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_11_Saturday_.28315-51.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">10 11 Saturday (315-51)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Sunday_.28316-50.29_MARTINMAS_Scotch_Quarter_Day."><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Sunday (316-50) MARTINMAS Scotch Quarter Day.</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Thursday (313-53)</span></h3> <p>Another beautiful day. I finished up the plowing of the back filed on the north. Willie plowed some on the next field, and gave me his team to finish up with. he drove to Everton with his hew horse (Pete) to get him shod. I got done a little early and started the piece alongside a little early and started the piece alongside of our garden before unhitching. old Frank is extremely thin just now and a hard days work does him up badly. the Colt works well and stands it out better than Frank. {Written on left margin next to date} got 58 lbs oats to day for the horses.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Friday (314-52)</span></h3> <p>A change in the weather this has been rather a dull day and very chilly I plowed in the front field until about eleven oclock when I unhitched and prepared to go to the funeral of James Lowrie. Margaret and I started at one oclock with Fred and buggie. we were there about 3/4 of an hour before they lifted at (1/2 past two) and we then drove back to the town line and drove up to Bellas instead of going to Dublin with the funeral. there was a very large funeral being, I believe, about 120 or more rigs there. we found Bella + baby well, she has only the Boy (Noel) with her, John has been at Eden since Tuesday. we left for home after tea and were home again before it was quite dark.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">10 11 Saturday (315-51)</span></h3> <p>An extremely misty day. the wind being from the east and rather Chilly. Margaret and I started for Georgetown a little before 11 oclock and arrived in Georgetown about 2 P.M. we had rather an unpleasant drive on account of the fog which prevailed. but the colt travelled down very nicely in a little more than 3 hours. the friends were glad to see us and welcomed us. I drove Margaret + Nate{?} down town to do some shopping at the darkening. Joe arrived home shortly after and we spent a very pleasant evening. Joe brought home a turkey which is intended for tomorrow eating. {Written in the left margin nest to the date} Started for Georgetown have not been there since the 17th of January last.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Sunday (316-50) MARTINMAS Scotch Quarter Day.</span></h3> <p>The mist has cleared away and this has been a very pleasant day. We spent a very pleasant forenoon among the friends and after doing justice to the turkey we started for home about 2 P.M. and arrived home about 6. the roads were good and Fred stood the drive well. we found the folks at home all well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Monday_.28317-49.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Monday (317-49)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_14_Tuesday_.28318-48.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">13 14 Tuesday (318-48)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_15_Wednesday_.28319-47.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">14 15 Wednesday (319-47)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Monday (317-49)</span></h3> <p>Raining this morning which continued the greater part of the forenoon. we were helping Johnny awhile in the early part of the forenoon to fix up the joists in his pig pen. and afterwards got ready to plow but the rain again coming on we did not commence until after dinner which we had early. I then finished up the front field and started in the field behind the Barn on Willies' corn patch. but did not get much done. being a little showery it was not very pleasant working out the land this afternoon. Willie plowed This afternoon he is nearly done with the field behind the orchard.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">13 14 Tuesday (318-48)</span></h3> <p>A very fine day. the frost made the ground a little hard in the morning and it was a little late before I hitched up in consequence Willie took a grist to the mill this forenoon and finished up his field plowing after returning home I am plowing at the last piece to day and expect I can have it so that it will be done early tomorrow I skinned a sheep for Willie this morning that died. Willie brought home the terrible news of Mrs Sutton having been drowned in the cistern yesterday while they were all away to Robertson's Sale. poor Mark heard her scream about 2 oclock P.M. but of course was not able to get out of bed to help her. She had been working at the cistern getting water likely. then is no pump for it and the water has to be lifted out.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">14 15 Wednesday (319-47)</span></h3> <p>A very rough day. heavy snow showers and frosty + cold. I made out to finish up my plowing and the folks thought I was foolish to work out in such a storm. I got done to the turnip and potatoe land however and I feel better pleased to have it done. Willie is away down by Georgetown to see about the sale of some of his horses he took the new horse with him. Johnny is now alone, his Boy is away to day. we have just heard today that Mrs Sutton had been washing on Monday and had the trap door open taking out water, one pail was on the floor above and another one was in the cistern with her. it is a terribly sad ending to a long laborious and useful life. and what is now to become of her poor afflicted husband, really it is awful to contemplate.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_16_Thursday_.28320-46.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">15 16 Thursday (320-46)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_17_Friday_.28321-45.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">16 17 Friday (321-45)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_18_Saturday_.28322-44.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">17 18 Saturday (322-44)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_19_Sunday_.28323-43.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">18 19 Sunday (323-43)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">15 16 Thursday (320-46)</span></h3> <p>Cold and something more of a wintry appearance and feel than has usually prevaded I was fixing up around home this forenoon making our stock comfortable and hurrying to get ready for the funeral of Mrs Sutton which was set for one oclock. Margaret + I attended and though it was after the hour set before we reached there still we were there in plenty of time as they did not lift till about 3 oclock. there was a large funeral but we did not go along but returned by way of Everton to get the mail, we called on Mary and had our tea. Willie expected to attend the funeral on his way home from Stewartown but did not make it out.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">16 17 Friday (321-45)</span></h3> <p>There was quite a covering of snow on the ground this morning but the day having been a little warm the snow left with great speed, and towards evening it was about all gone. Johnny went to Guelph to day with a load of cedar wood to the Carriage builders Reid + Matthews. he brought home with him one Bll{?} of Water Lime and Barrell Portland Cement. also some lumber (dressed) for a door for his pig house. he was very late before he arrived home and Lizzie was quite uneasy about him. I was over at night and waited till he came home between 9 + 10.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">17 18 Saturday (322-44)</span></h3> <p>A little colder and the frost has hardened the ground a little this morning. Johnny was a little late in starting the plow this morning but Willie was soon after on to help him and the two finished up the plowing of the beaver Meadow that completes his plowing excepting a part of his turnip land that he is not particular about. I carried home Robert Morton's double trees and helped Johnny some. Lizzie drove over to Mutries and brought her mother over with her. Barrie also came from Guelph with Robert McWilliams the evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">18 19 Sunday (323-43)</span></h3> <p>The frost last night hardened up the ground. the girls went to meeting with Fred + buggie as it was dry I let the horse go but he is now very bad with the scratches in one kind foot. Johnny McKenzie + Bella drove down to day to see us. they stayed over till latish and escaped a heavy show shower that fell in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Monday_.28324-42.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Monday (324-42)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_21_Tuesday_.28325-41.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Tuesday (325-41)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_22_Wednesday_.28326-40.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">21 22 Wednesday (326-40)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Monday (324-42)</span></h3> <p>A finer day then we have had for some time. I have begun this forenoon to split up our round wood, but as the weather seemed mild and pleasant we decided to hitch up the colt to the buggies and Annie + Willie's with Mother and I drove over to Toltons to visit in the afternoon we left shortly after 2 and came home again about 8. Barrie Mutrie paid the girls a visit this afternoon and I drove him over to Johnny's on our return from Toltons. Auntie Bella is a little better. Willie has been driving round with him Harrison who has come up to look after horses to buy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Tuesday (325-41)</span></h3> <p>Continues moderately fine, although there are signs of changer. I have been splitting up some of the tamarac ready for the stove. and drew it in this evening with the old mare and stone boat. the girls drove up Fred to the buggie to McKenzie this afternoon. they intended to stay all night. Mr Harrison bought the Pete horse from Willie to day and paid him 95 dollars Cash. he paid $100.00 Bill and Willie gave him 5 dollars back.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">21 22 Wednesday (326-40)</span></h3> <p>very stormy to day. Considerable snow has fallen from passing snow showers. Willie drove to the mill this forenoon with a chopping grist. the girls drove home from McKenzies this afternoon. Willie hitched up his sored colt to day in order to break it in and it soon drove along very nicely, it is surprising how soon these animals turn in to work and, so tractable.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_23_Thursday_.28327-39.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">22 23 Thursday (327-39)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_24_Friday_.28328-38.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">23 24 Friday (328-38)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Saturday_.28329-37.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Saturday (329-37)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Sunday_.28330-36.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Sunday (330-36)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">22 23 Thursday (327-39)</span></h3> <p>Rather cold to day. I hitched the colt to the Cutter and drove down to Hugh Blacks after dinner. Margaret and Annie (Alex + Wife) accompanied me to Everton and they staid at Mary's until I returned. I spent all the afternoon at Blacks he assisted me to draft a Will (Webb) and has it done just as tea was ready. Judson Black was there and I was introduced to him. There were two young friends from Toronto. A niece and her husband. Mr Black would not accept of any pay for his trouble. I called for the visitors on my way home and we got along very well although the colt is very slippy. Mrs Jestin visited here to day and Margaret away</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">23 24 Friday (328-38)</span></h3> <p>Continues raw and cold although the frost is not very severe. I was rather delayed from getting away as early as I wanted this morning. I attended a meeting of the Board of Health at 12:30 or 1 oclock P.M. it was called early on account or a reform meeting for appointing delegates to the reform convention{?} soon to be held in Guelph. I could not get the colt sharped his took of his front shoes. Willie Abbott is very busy. the roads at the present time are extremely slippy and almost impassable for unsharpened teams. sent over the money ($4.00 for payment of A.O.U.U. Assmt nc{?} 14 and Relief no 14. $2.00 each. Self + John McKenzie. {The rest is written in the left margin next to the date} Board of Health meeting and also reform meeting. A.O.W.W. Assmit + Relief Wos 14 paid $4.00</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Saturday (329-37)</span></h3> <p>Weather very moderate. the snow does not melt but very little. I went to Webbs this forenoon and got the Will all signed. Willie Bryden and I signed as Witnesses. afternoon I drove down to Willie Abbotts and he sharped the colt all round for which I paid him the cash 40 cts. Willie + Robert Jestin drove Billie to Guelph to day in the Cart. Willie travel to sell Billie and Robert wanted to assist him. I had tea at Abbotts this evening while waiting to get the colt sharped. Willie has got word to take his turnips to Rockwood Monday. {The rest is written in the left margin next to the date} Business with Webb</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Sunday (330-36)</span></h3> <p>Weather continues much the same a little dull and threating this afternoon. the girls drove Fred + Cutter to meeting this forenoon. they did not go down in the evening. Jeenin{?} is very sick to day and Mother is milking for her. Johnny drove his folks down to Blakeley's. wrote a letter to Bro. Meaford, also 1 to Holyoke</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Monday_.28331-35.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Monday (331-35)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_28_Tuesday_.28332-34.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">27 28 Tuesday (332-34)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28_29_Wednesday_.28333-33.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">28 29 Wednesday (333-33)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Monday (331-35)</span></h3> <p>Rather wet this forenoon but much worse late in the afternoon. Willie had a bee today drawing turnips to Rockwood, some came early and had their loads disposed of and home to dinner. Willie got home to dinner and took a second load there were quite a number. Henry Duffield., Robert Jestin, Robert Morton, George McWilliams, Robert McWilliams, John McDermott, R.J. Kerr, our Johnny: + Willie twice. Willie was very wet and late in getting home the last time. {The rest is written in the left margin next to the date} Willie has a Bee drawing turnips to Rockwood</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">27 28 Tuesday (332-34)</span></h3> <p>A very disagreeable day. it has rained almost constantly all day. Willie bagged up 15 Bags of potatoes this forenoon and I helped him, it did not rain hard when we were at it, but the wind was high and it was cold + stormy and we got a bad storm. the rain coming on after dinner Willie made up his mind not to go to Ballinafad with the potatoes but rather wait till tomorrow and go all the way to Stewartown. if need be, of course Harrison may come up to day and have to return. I went up to Henry Duffields to see a lamb I thought of butchering for our use but he was from home. Mrs Duffields accompanied me down to pay our folks a visit, she has been up at Hanaha{?} for a week or two Henry came down and spent the evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">28 29 Wednesday (333-33)</span></h3> <p>A heavy snow storm to day it began to fall this morning between 6 + 7 oclock and fell steady all day. until to night there may be about 8 inches deep of snow. Willie went away after dinner with his 15 Bags of potatoes and did not return yet this evening. the likely hood being that he drove through to Stewartown Johnny drove over to Mutrie's Stables. Wm Mutrie their late tenant allowed his pigs to run in the stables and they rooted the blocks all up. I bought a lamb (a weather) from Willie for $3.00 but this one pleased me better. I killed it and it weighed 60 lbs dressed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#NOVEMBER-DECEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#29_30_Thursday_.28334-32.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">29 30 Thursday (334-32)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Dec..7BWritten_in.7D_30_1_Friday_.28335-31.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Dec.{Written in} 30 1 Friday (335-31)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Dec._1_2_Saturday_.28336-30.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Dec. 1 2 Saturday (336-30)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_3_Sunday_.28337-29.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">2 3 Sunday (337-29)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">29 30 Thursday (334-32)</span></h3> <p>Moderate weather just enough cold to keep the snow nicely, although Ed Tovell, who was in Guelph to day, said the snow was getting pretty well mixed with the soil near town. Willie took down other 5 loads of turnips to Rockwood to day. he had Robert Jestin Wm Theaker, the young Man Coulson, Joseph Hindley. and Willie had Johnny's team. Willie came home this morning from Colin McMillans on the 5th line, where he stayed all night, having driven from Stewartown to there last night fearful that the rain which was then falling freely would take away the snow. and bother him to get home with 15 bags of apples on the sleigh. {The rest is written in the left margin next to the date} got 120 lbs peas from Willie for the pigs</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Dec.{Written in} 30 1 Friday (335-31)</span></h3> <p>Quite a little addition to the snow again to day. it is also cold enough to keep all that falls. the sleighing is now very good. Johnny is drawing a few elm sant logs up to the portable saw mill at McKinnon's Bush. Peter Dunbar came for Mother this morning to go to their place as his mother seemed to be near her last. she had taken very ill last night. I drove over afterwards and had my dinner at Toltons, and went to Dunbars before returning Home. the Doctor had just been there and said he could hold out no hope that she would recover. he thought she might live a few days, he thinks it is a clot of blood on the Brain. Maggie drove down Minnie to see Dr Dryden at the corner. he says the fever in the meantime is her chief trouble, her lungs are not nearly so bad as they were in spring.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Dec. 1 2 Saturday (336-30)</span></h3> <p>A fine winter day. there is plenty of snow to make good sleighing now. Lizzie + I drove over to Dunbars this forenoon and called at Toltons on our way home where we had dinner before leaving for home. Mrs Dunbar remains in an unconscious state and does not look as there is much chance for her recovery. I split up a quantity of stove wood after coming home. and did up the {Undecipherable word} outside helping Johnny Rafferty. as Wille + Jeenie are away to Guelph to day with apples + potatoes. he had a hard job selling his apples for 75 cts per bag. {The remainder is written double over in the same line} Willie got $1.00 worth of sugar for us. also paid a dollar to savage for cleaning my watch. he got 73 cts for my lamb skin.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2 3 Sunday (337-29)</span></h3> <p>Quite a fall of snow to day and it was very stormy last night the snow drifting into all the crevices. the girls drove to meeting this forenoon, and I drove over to Dunbars afternoon. there is not much change in Mrs Dunbar's condition. Margaret came home with me this evening. the roads are very heavy from the newly fallen snow, there were quite a number of visitors at Dunbars. Ms Fowlie, Mr Aikens + some of his family abrt Currie + wife + C</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_4_Monday_.28338-28.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">3 4 Monday (338-28)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_5_Tuesday_.28339-27.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">4 5 Tuesday (339-27)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_6_Wednesday_.28340-26.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">5 6 Wednesday (340-26)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">3 4 Monday (338-28)</span></h3> <p>Moderately cold + frosty. we sometimes expect a change to softer weather but it holds on wonderfully well to winter. I have been helping Johnny to cut the planks and lay them in his pig pen. he is making a good job of it. we heard that Mrs Robert Morton had been porly for a few days back, so Margaret and I drove down after tea to night. we found she had been attacked again with the Grippe. She is now greatly better. the two Boys have also been laid up with it, Alice Webb has been attending to them. in coming home we met in with Mrs Webb who was concerned about John not returning from Robert McWilliams where he had gone I set her off home and said I would look after him. so I went to Robert McWilliams and took him home, he was waiting on Robert who had been at the mill. Willie sold Billie {The rest runs into the next section} this P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">4 5 Tuesday (339-27)</span></h3> <p>Continues fine winter weather. I have been splitting up some of our tamarac wood and intend taking it into the house. it gets snowed up now and again outside. I want to get our elm wood up first so as to have it after the tamarac is used up. we had a call from John and Mrs Mitchie who paid Lizzie a visit this afternoon I was sorry I did not know of their being there as I might have spent the afternoon with them. Mrs Mutrie is wonder fully well and quite smart. they were all at Guelph yesterday I think. and the doctor (Howite) expresses wonder at her appearance. our Johnny has attended Rich McWilliams threshing at the upper place.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">5 6 Wednesday (340-26)</span></h3> <p>Very windy and stormy night and we were somewhat afraid to start to Guelph. we ventured however and the weather, after all, turned out more fav. ourable than we expected. this being Fair day and also the first day of the "Fat Stock Show" there was quite a lot of people in town. we had 12 lbs of butter of our own an 20 lbs of Bella's. we called at Feildings and sold out right off for 23 cts per lb. cash. Margaret bought quite a quantity of sundries. Willie took in "Billie" and delivered him to Mr Phin according to agreement. Ms Phin gave him his check. I saw Mr Holson and asked the favour of allowing the interest now due to he a couple of months, which he freely granted.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_7_Thursday_.28341-25.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">6 7 Thursday (341-25)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#7_8_Friday_.28342-24.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">7 8 Friday (342-24)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Saturday_.28342-23.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Saturday (342-23)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Sunday_.28344-22.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Sunday (344-22)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">6 7 Thursday (341-25)</span></h3> <p>Frosty but a very fine winter day. I have been choring up until John McKenzie + Bella came along. John turned out with his team and drew up 2 loads of elm stone wood for me. he paid me 12 dollars in Cash. which paid up from May to Nov. both inclusive also 2 quarters dues $1.00 and no 14 Reliy{?} $1.00. making in all 11 dollars, the other dollars is to pay on this month. A.O.W.W. Willie is very busy helping the Campbell boys draw tinder from Thomas Toltons to Mimosa {Written in the left column next to the date} John McKenzie paid up all arrear ages on A.O.U.W. and a dollar for this month got 3 Bushels of peas and 90 lbs od oats from Willie to day</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">7 8 Friday (342-24)</span></h3> <p>Fine winter day. the snow has kept well since it first fell. I have piled up the wood in the house that was drawn up yesterday. also split up the most of what remained of the tamarac Margaret and I drive over to see Mrs Dunbar about the middle of the afternoon. they were busy hog killing and they were just at their 13th a large sow. think she will weigh about 400. they have them sold at 6 c per lb. Mrs Dunbar is some better in all but her mind in that however, she is no better but, perhaps rather worse. poor woman she is far from being her former self.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Saturday (342-23)</span></h3> <p>Mild this morning and fine until rain began to fall about noon. Maggie and I drove "Fred" + buggie to Guelph. Johnny + Lizzie also drove in. Johnny took some potatoes and other produce to market. he got 40 cts per bag for potatoes. 23 cts for Butter 19 c for eggs. I got measured for a suit of clothes at Williamsons and also bought a fur cap. the cloth and cutting + trimmings costs $11.50. the fur cap $3.50 - $15.00 paid $10.00 on them. I sent home with Johnny 3 bags coal. 400 lbs {Written above the rest of the line} $6.25 per ton {Back on the line} $1.25 I could have had the cloth home with me. but the cutter said it would pay me to have them shrunk and he offered to do it for me. so I left them till the first time in. got another Diary to day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Sunday (344-22)</span></h3> <p>Blew up colder again last night. we are having an addition to the snow to day. and the soft snow + water have turned to ice. Maggie drove to Everton Meeting this forenoon. also S.S. Johnny + Lizzie got our Cutter to go to Ospringe meeting</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#10_11_Monday_.28345-21.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">10 11 Monday (345-21)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Tuesday_.28346-20.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Tuesday (346-20)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Wednesday_.28347-19.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Wednesday (347-19)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">10 11 Monday (345-21)</span></h3> <p>A very mild and pleasant day up to between 2 + 3 oclock when an easterly storm of snow set in which grew in strength until it was indeed a very cold unpleasant night to be out driving in the morning being so fine we thought we had better take advantage of it to take a run up to McKenzies and pay them a visit so we hitched up the colt with Willie's old mare and drove up, arriving about noon. Bella was both washing + baking but she soon had things comfortable and we spent a pleasant afternoon. our company was Composed if Annie + Willie, Mother + Maggie + myself. we had an extremely unpleasant night to drive home in. the rest sat down in the bottom of the sleigh while I had to face the storm beating in my face. {Written in the left margin next to the date} visit to McKenzie pleasant forenoon but stormy afternoon and night</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Tuesday (346-20)</span></h3> <p>Quite an addition to the snow this morning but to day has been tolerably fine. I was quite awhile choring round to day and then hitched up Frank with the colt ad drew up the 2 logs of elm {Written above rest of line} stove wood {Back to line} that were left in the woods Willie was at Guelph to day arranging about his sale. I write it out to night for him. also wrote a few lines to Brother Alex who is printing the bills for Willie. Willie brought home my clothes from Williamsons all ready cut and trimmed for Annie to make. I returned the Cap which was damaged they are expecting another lot and gave a due bill for another one.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Wednesday (347-19)</span></h3> <p>A tolerably pleasant day although very frosty and cold. towards night it became very cold and it was a hard matter to ride in a sleigh and keep warm. Johnny took a load of cedar wood to Guelph to day and also took along Robert Morton's pig Box and brought home the young Berkshire sow he bought of Alexander McIntosh. Paisley Block. Willie mailed his letters this morning relative to his advertisement + Auction sale Bills. I drove over to McPhails this afternoon and got 5 galls coal oil. paid 60 cts for it. I drew in two loads of split tamarac stove wood and piled it up in the wood house. got five dollars from Willie to day I sent away four dollars to the Relief Society. $2.50 assessment, (special) and $1.50 regular assmt {Written in left margin next to date} Willie sent a letter to Guelph Mercury for ad. and also the same to Meaford for his Uncle for Bills</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_14_Thursday_.28348-18.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">13 14 Thursday (348-18)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_15_Friday_.28349-17.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">14 15 Friday (349-17)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_16_Saturday_.28350-16.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">15 16 Saturday (350-16)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_17_Sunday_.28351-15.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">16 17 Sunday (351-15)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">13 14 Thursday (348-18)</span></h3> <p>Milder turn of the weather this forenoon and rain began to fall about ten oclock. it continued to rain heavily all afternoon and became quite a pancake thaw. the bees and every other thing exposed became coated with ice. would not wonder to see a repetition of the timber destruction if the wind should rise before the Coating melts off. Annie is making my coat these days, but Willie trouble her a good deal while she is at work. he does not like to see any of his friends engaged in any other way than catering to his pleasure.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">14 15 Friday (349-17)</span></h3> <p>A very disagreeable day indeed the rain has been incessant all day and alth -ough very much of it melted in the snow and much of run off in that way. still quite a lot of it has been retained in the shape of ice which has been gradually thickening until now to ny a heavy coating is loading down every exposure I have fears that if the wind should blow up strong and high the timber and even buildings will have all they can do to stand it. the orchards and shade trees are looking as if the strain will be too much for them.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">15 16 Saturday (350-16)</span></h3> <p>The rain and ice storm has abated but the weather has not become sufficiently mild to free the ice coated exposures from their terrible loads. many of the apple trees have already become sadly dilapidated and many of the shade + decorative Maple trees look in much the same plight. Willie's Sale bills arrived at the post office this evening. and Willie distributed quite a few. his Uncle Alexander did well to act so promptly. I hardly expected them so soon. received a letter from Alex McGregor.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">16 17 Sunday (351-15)</span></h3> <p>A fine pleasant day after such a terrible ice storm. fine sunshine but too frosty and cold to allow of the ice leaving hold of the trees. the ice which has formed is very thick and strong. Willie took Maggie + Minnie to meeting this forenoon. Fred cut himself bad in the off frontfoot. and we have to keep him in the stable till some better. wrote a letter of 8 pages to Bro. Alex Meaford</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_18_Monday_.28352-14.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">17 18 Monday (352-14)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_19_Tuesday_.28353-13.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">18 19 Tuesday (353-13)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_20_Wednesday_.28354-12.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">19 20 Wednesday (354-12)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">17 18 Monday (352-14)</span></h3> <p>Another cold and wintry day. the ice remains, in great part, on everything yet mostly as it fell and we are now hearing of great damage done to the orchards. notably Charlie Baldricks, Mrs Perrins and others our own I fear, is badly injured among the rest. but as yet, not nearly so bad as what we hear of. Willie took my letter to mail. Also a card to Dr Dryden to brings Emulsion to Minnie next Friday. Annie also sent a letter to Alex. Holyoke. he also took his mother to Mary's. George and her are both suffering from the Grippe. Willie drove over to Clancey's Sale to get Ingram to post his sale Bills and also to post some himself in various places he Called for his mother and brought her home in the evening the Grippe has many victims in and around Everton.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">18 19 Tuesday (353-13)</span></h3> <p>Continues cold and wintry. Johny would like to go to Guelph with wood but he is not well enough to venture the work. there are a great many people at the present time laid up with La Grippe Willie took down 5 bags to chop also took some for Johny, he took Johny's team. he intended cleaning up some wheat and taking it down but on account of having to go for Johny he left it over. Annie has got along very nicely with my new coat and she is now started on the vest. little Willie troubles her some while at work, still she gets quite a bit done after all.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">19 20 Wednesday (354-12)</span></h3> <p>Another frosty day. and cold. Willie + Colin Campbell drove to Guelph to day. he sold his fat hogs to Simpson to be delivered tomorrow and he engaged Robert Jestin + his team to take them in for him. I drove to Thomas' Sale this afternoon. Johnny loaned me "Nettie". there was a great crowd there and the bidding was lively, the cows were too old for our wants, and the horse was too big and high strung for our purpose. the sale commenced an hour {Written above line} (12 oclock) {Written back on line} earlier than I counted on and I was just an hour late. not feeling very well I did not stay till the finishing of the sale. and drove home by way of Townsends + Farries. the road was not well broken. the dilapidation from the ice storm down there is something terrible. telegraph + telephone poles + wires down. all kinds of trees and especially orchards have suffered. I dont suppose anything to the same extent ever happened in the country. Letter from Holyoke to night all well and doing well.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_21_Thursday_.28355-11.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">20 21 Thursday (355-11)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_22_Friday_.28356-10.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">21 22 Friday (356-10)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_23_Saturday_.28357-9.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">22 23 Saturday (357-9)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_24_Sunday_.28358-8.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">23 24 Sunday (358-8)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">20 21 Thursday (355-11)</span></h3> <p>Much milder today and though the snow is not melting yet it is softer, Johnny took a load of wood to Guelph to day. Willie delivered his hogs to day. Robert Jestin drove his team in for taking them in for him. (12 hogs) weighing 2190 at $4.80 per 10 making $105.12. I have not been doing much but attending to the stock. I spent an hour or more putting on a patch on the felt boots I bought last year for 75 cts on account of being damaged. Johnny has the loan of my old felts to day. Margaret + I drove down to Everton for the mail this evening and spent quite awhile with George + Mary who are both under the weather with the Grippe. they are some better.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">21 22 Friday (356-10)</span></h3> <p>Softer to day the mild turn the weather has taken is particularly welcome at the present tome on account of the ice that still clings to everything we hope the present soft spell will continue till all is clear ice. Johnny took in a load of the cedar wood again to day. he thinks he can fill in his contract in pay ment of his buggie in another load. he called at the centre, nomination proceedings were still going on as he left for home. Minnie went to the corner to see Dr Dryden. getting a ride along with Maggie McWilliams, they were driven down by Walter McWilliams in the Cutter. I am feeling the Grippe rather bad to day. and don't feel inclined to leave the house, further than attending to our little stock and other wants there is heavy rain this afternoon and evening. Dr Drydan wishes Minnie to go {The rest is written into the following section} and get examine by Dr Howett.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">22 23 Saturday (357-9)</span></h3> <p>Looked rather unpropitious this morning it had been raining through the night but, although dull and damp early this morning. still early indications of clearing up were soon realised and we had a beautiful day. Minnie and I rode into Guelph with Johnny + Lizzie in the sleigh. Lizzie had 5 geese which she sold to Fielding at 60 cts each. also some butter. {Written above words in line} + eggs. {Back on line} I had 30 dozen eggs in the case sold to Alex. Cutting at 18 cts 1/2 cash + 1/2 trade. took 8 cans Salmon $1.00. due Bill $1.70 and cash $2.70. bought cross cut saw + handles $3.75 at Richardsons. Minnie went to Howitt and was examined. paid him $2.00 he wrote a letter to Dr Dryden. prescribing for her.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">23 24 Sunday (358-8)</span></h3> <p>A beautiful day. the snow has gone away very fast. the wells will now get filled up with water we have all remained at home to day. Willie + Jeenie drove off to Mimosa this afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#DECEMBER_1888_1893"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_25_Monday_.28359-7.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">24 25 Monday (359-7)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_26_Tuesday_.28360-6.29_CHRISTMAS_DAY._Bank_Holiday."><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">25 26 Tuesday (360-6) CHRISTMAS DAY. Bank Holiday.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_27_Wednesday_.28361-5.29_Bank_Holiday_in_England_and_Ireland"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">26 27 Wednesday (361-5) Bank Holiday in England and Ireland</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER 1888 1893</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">24 25 Monday (359-7)</span></h3> <p>The weather started well early in the day but, as the day wore on it became cloudy and threatening looking until coming to rain and a dissagreeable after part of the day resulted we are hoping it will clear all off by tomorrow as the sale id then coming off. James Harrison from Stewartown came along to Willies and is staying all night. Willie has been preparing everything for the sale. I got Johnny's help to cut up the balsam logs in the yard I want to split and pile them out of the way. we have had a very quiet Christmas. no visitors or other guests to enjoy the festive season.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">25 26 Tuesday (360-6) CHRISTMAS DAY. Bank Holiday.</span></h3> <p>The weather has taken up and this morning gave promise of a fine day which was fully realized. the frost has been kean enough to harden up everything around. we got all preparations completed before the commencement of the sale which did not begin till about 2 oclock instead of one, as advertised. there was a very good crowd and the bidding was fair with everything except the horses which was very dull indeed. I bought the Wagon $12.00 harness $8.00. filly foal $15.00. steer $23.00. heifer $14.50. double trees $1 00. plow harness $1.75 Robt Morton's mares did not go off. neither did Rick McWilliams horses.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">26 27 Wednesday (361-5) Bank Holiday in England and Ireland</span></h3> <p>{Written over the dates descriptors} The Weather Continues fine {Written in line} it was, however, colder to day than yesterday. John McKenzie + Bella with little Willie came down yesterday. Bella remained all last night and John intended coming down to day after James Irvin's sale, which he did, and we all attended to social at Everton this evening. I attended the school meeting this forenoon where I acted as Auditor for last years accounts, and acted as Secretary for the meeting to day. I took the Contract of pf putting in 4 cords dry cedar. 2 feet long for $1.49. per cord. I rode up to the sale with Robt. Jestin and came home again with John McKenzie. John bought a new Tolton plow for $8.50. a gravel box $1 00 and an old stone boat 50 c I was bidding on a cow and a horse but got neither. I heard of a cow to be had from one Atchison, who was at the sale. and I promised to go up and see her tomorrow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Robt McKenzie's hen house wall {Numerical calculations follow}</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ad04254cb5c676b571f11d29aa9f8856.pdf 7ca42a9daff6b99f605b034bd3f2a4e0 PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/24954a6d499e66aa850d04b8348c33d5.pdf dd73840a2effe926a6f8d56d86269703 PDF Text Text William Sunter (1831 – 1917) 1892 Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers DAILY JOURNAL 1892 {Handwritten} Diary - John McKenzie {This is the inside of the cover and contains a 1889 full year calendar and 1890 for the months January to April} DAILY JOURNAL FOR 1889. TORONTO: PUBLISHED BY BROWN BROTHERS, MANUFACTURING STATIONERS. {This page provides typed written information with the following headings: Rates of Postage, Money Orders, Post Office Savings Bank, Fixed and Moveable Festivals, Anniversaries, &c., Bank Holidays, LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1889.} DIARY, 1889. {Blank page} {Purple date stamp} JAN 1892 {Purple date stamp} JAN 1 1892 FRIDAY 1st very fine day. no snow at all. roads quite muddy. Bella & I were up home (T.G's) for dinner, also Sandy & Em., Jno & Annie, Mr & Mrs Jno Moore, from Limehouse. All the T.G. family were present but bill. Stopped taking Herald & commenced " mercury. {Purple date stamp} JAN 2 1892 at shot - closed down. {Purple date stamp} JAN 3 1892 Sunday Snowed nearly all day, cold at church in morning. {Purple date stamp} JAN 1892 {Purple date stamp} JAN 4 1892 �Cold, but no sleighing Election day, at shop all day shop closed down. Normie weaned this date 19 months 2 days old {Purple date stamp} JAN 5 1892 Fine day. Bella & I at Annie K's for tea Dr R Orton was buried today {Purple date stamp} JAN 6 1892 Snowing & Blustry all day at shop. {Purple date stamp} JAN 1892 {Purple date stamp} JAN 7 1892 Snowed quite a bit last night & early this morning, about 2 in snow on Ground. cold. Bella, Normie & I up home for tea. {Purple date stamp} JAN 8 1892 Very cold & frosty this A.M. Good sleighing for cutter around the city. Mr. A Smith drove to Morriston this A.M. oysters .10¢ {Purple date stamp} JAN 9 1892 Very cold. at shop all day some sleighing about town Oysters .20¢ {Purple date stamp} JAN 10 1892 Cold but very fine day, a little more snow last night. G.E.B. & J. Clark took their sleighs this A.M. for first time Monday at church in evening Bella & myself. {Purple date stamp} JAN 11 1892 {Purple date stamp} JAN 11 1892 Cold 3 degrees below Zero last night & very fine day. at shop all day. sleighing very good in city {Purple date stamp} 12 - 15 {blank} {Purple date stamp} 16 Cold but fine winter day. Olly Abbot took sick at Mr Jas Talbots here today (rong date) {Purple date stamp} 17 Sunday {Purple date stamp} JAN 1892 {Purple date stamp} 18 - 21 {blank} �{Purple date stamp} 22 Beemer not at work today. Sick {Purple date stamp} 23 {blank} {Purple date stamp} 24 Bella & I drove Mrs Abbot out Home to Everton. Had dinner & tea a Robt. Talbots. Mrs A. came back with us. Olley A. some better. {Purple date stamp} JAN 1892 {Purple date stamp} 25 R M c Kenzie took his child to Hospital this A.M. with Dyphtheria. {Purple date stamp} 26 Mr Smith went to Mt Forest this A.M. splendid sleighing {Purple date stamp} 27 Fine day. but cold. Normie has a bad cold this P.M. {Purple date stamp} JAN 1892 {Purple date stamp} 28 very fine day. lots of snow. Mr T. Pearson commenced to cut my wood this A P.M. Normie some better. {Purple date stamp} 29 Fine day. Thawing. at shop all day. (payday). Robt. M c Kenzie's child died this A.M. with Dyphtheria. Fisk Jubillee Singers sang in Dublin St M. Ch. last evening & a great treat. full house. {Purple date stamp} 30 very fine day. thawing. Bella & Mrs French out for driving this afternoon. at shop all day. Mr & Mrs J. Moore and Jennie Fraser here today {Purple date stamp} 31 Sunday {Purple date stamp} FEB 1892 {Purple date stamp} FEB 1 1892 - 11 {blank} �{Purple date stamp} 12 very cold plenty of Snow. Bella & I went out with a sleighing party to Rich d Carters Eramosa. {Purple date stamp} 13 {blank} {Purple date stamp} 14 Sunday. Snowed nearly all day roads drifted very bad in some places. {Purple date stamp} FEB 1892 {Purple date stamp} 13 15 Very fine day. lots of snow. Brother Will left for Brandon. Man. via C.P.R. this P.M. {Purple date stamp} 16 {blank} {Purple date stamp} 17 Mrs M. A. Keables died this A.M. in Cleveland 18 {Purple date stamp} FEB 1892 {Purple date stamp} 18 very fine day, splendid sleighing. Mrs Keables' body was brought to Guelph on noon train today. Bella & her Sister Jennie & Normie were out for a drive this afternoon. went up to see my father in evening. {Purple date stamp} 19 very stormy all day. at Mrs Keables funeral in afternoon. {Purple date stamp} 20 very fine day, at shop all day. {Purple date stamp} 21 Sunday. Beautiful day. thawing. went for a drive with Jumbo. {Purple date stamp} FEB 1892 {Purple date stamp} 22 Very fine day snow going fast Loading car Rollers for Ingersoll this afternoon. �Rollers .60¢ {Purple date stamp} 23 - 28. MAR 1 - 6 {blank} {Purple date stamp} MAR 1892 {Purple date stamp} 7 very fine day. Thos W. Gowdy & wife here for tea also Geo. M c Callister & Miss P. Ellis. {Purple date stamp} 8 No sleighing in town. Thos W. Gowdy & wife left today for Moose Jaw, Manitoba. sold him our Boy team to take with him also a Land Roller and Disk Harrow. {Purple date stamp} 9 - 12 {blank} {Purple date stamp} 13 Sunday. Home all day. {Purple date stamp} MAR {Purple date stamp} 14 {blank} {Purple date stamp} 15 very cold, & windy. Wm Abbott & Hy Talbot left for the N. West T. this P.M. with 2 car loads of stock. {Purple date stamp} 16 {blank} {Purple date stamp} MAR {Purple date stamp} 17 very fine day but cold. Loading Car of Impliments for A. A. Hudgin. Picton, today {Purple date stamp} 18 no sleighing in town but rather cold & snowing a little all day. Had a post card from Brother Will. {Purple date stamp} 19 - 31. APR 1 - rest of diary {blank} For more information on William Sunter, check out the “Meet the Diarists” section under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1857 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1892 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1893 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1895 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1896 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1898 William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1912-1914 Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. William Sunter Diary Collection, University of Guelph Archives. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. May 13, 1857 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource William Sunter Diary & Transcription, 1892 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 1892 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. William Sunter Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William Sunter 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 19th Century, Wellington County, Eramosa Township, Ontario 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">JAN. TUESDAY 1 (1-364) 1889</span></h3> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY 2 (2-363)</span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JAN._THURSDAY_3_.283-362.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JAN. THURSDAY 3 (3-362) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JAN_1_1892_FRIDAY_1st_.284-361.29"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">JAN 1 1892 FRIDAY 1st (4-361)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JAN_2_1892_SATURDAY_5_.285-360.29"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">JAN 2 1892 SATURDAY 5 (5-360)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JAN_3_1892"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">JAN 3 1892</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JAN. THURSDAY 3 (3-362) 1889</span></h3> <p>JAN 1892</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JAN 1 1892 FRIDAY 1st (4-361)</span></h3> <p>very fine day. no snow at all. roads quite muddy. Bella &amp; I were up home (T.G's) for dinner, also Sandy + Em., Jno &amp; Annie, Mr &amp; Mrs Jno Moore, from Limehouse. All the T.G. family were present but bill. Stopped taking Herold &amp; commenced " mercury.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JAN 2 1892 SATURDAY 5 (5-360)</span></h3> <p>at shot - closed down.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">JAN 3 1892</span></h3> <p>Sunday</p> <p>Snowed nearly all day, cold at church in morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> January Monday 4 1892 </pre> <p>Cold, but no sleighing Election day, at shop all day shop closed down Normie weaned this date 19 months 2 days</p> <pre> January Tuesday 5 1892 </pre> <p>Fine day. Bella &amp; I at Annie K's for tea Dr R Orton was buried today</p> <pre> January Wednesday 6 1892 </pre> <p>Snowing &amp; blustry all day at shop</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Jan Thursday 7 1892 </pre> <p>Snowed quite a bit last night &amp; early this morning, about 2 in snow on ground cold Bella, Normie &amp; I up home for tea</p> <pre> Jan Friday 8 1892 </pre> <p>Very cold &amp; frosty this A.M. Good sleighing for cutter around the city. Mr. A Smith drove to Morriston this A.M. oysters .10 c</p> <pre> Jan Saturday 9 1892 </pre> <p>Very cold at shop all day some sleighing about town oysters .20 c</p> <pre> Jan Sunday 10 1892 </pre> <p>Cold but very fine day, a little more snow last night. G.E.B. &amp; J Clark took their sleighs this A.M. for first time /Monday/ at church in evening Bella &amp; myself</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Jan Monday 11 1892 </pre> <p>Cold 3 degrees below zero last night &amp; very fine day. at shop all day. sleighing very good in city</p> <pre> Jan Tuesday 12 1892 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> Jan Wednesday 13 1892 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Jan Thursday 14 1892 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> Jan Friday 15 1892 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> Jan Saturday 16 1892 </pre> <p>Cold but fine winter day. Olly Abbot took sick at Mr Jas Talbots tea here today (rong date)</p> <pre> Jan Sunday 17 1892 </pre> <p>Sunday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Jan Monday 18 1892 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> Jan Tuesday 19 1892 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> Jan Wednesday 20 1892 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <pre> Jan Thursday 21 1892 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> Jan Friday 22 1892 </pre> <p>Beemer not at work today sick</p> <pre> Jan Saturday 23 1892 </pre> <p>[blank]</p> <pre> Jan Sunday 24 1892 </pre> <p>Bella &amp; I drove Mrs Abbot out Home to Evaton. Had dinner &amp; tea a Robt Talbots. Mrs A. came back with us. Olley A.some better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JAN_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JAN 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Jan._25_MONDAY_28_.2828-337.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. 25 MONDAY 28 (28-337) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_TUESDAY_29_.2829-336.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">26 TUESDAY 29 (29-336)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_WEDNESDAY_30_.2830-335.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">27 WEDNESDAY 30 (30-335)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JAN 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. 25 MONDAY 28 (28-337) 1889</span></h3> <p>R McKenzie took his child to Hospital this A.M. with Dyphtheria.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">26 TUESDAY 29 (29-336)</span></h3> <p>Mr Smith went to Mt Forest this A.M. splendid sleighing</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">27 WEDNESDAY 30 (30-335)</span></h3> <p>Fine day. but cold. Normie has a bad cold this P.M.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#JAN_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">JAN 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Jan._28_THURSDAY_31_.2831-334.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Jan. 28 THURSDAY 31 (31-334) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb._29_FRIDAY_1_.2831-333.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. 29 FRIDAY 1 (31-333)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#30_SATURDAY_2_.2833-332.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">30 SATURDAY 2 (33-332)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#31"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">31</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JAN 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Jan. 28 THURSDAY 31 (31-334) 1889</span></h3> <p>very fine day. lots of snow</p> <p>Mr T. Pearson commenced to cut my wood this A P.M. Normie some better.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. 29 FRIDAY 1 (31-333)</span></h3> <p>Fine day. Thawing. at shop all day. (payday). Robt. McKenzie's. child died this A.M. with Dyphtheria.</p> <p>Fisk Jubillee Singers sang in Dublin St M. Ch. last evening &amp; a great treat. full house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">30 SATURDAY 2 (33-332)</span></h3> <p>very fine day. thewing Bella &amp; Mrs French out for drving this afternoon. at shop all day. Mr &amp; Mrs J. Moore and Jennie Fraser here today</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">31</span></h3> <p>Sunday</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEB_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEB 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb._1_1892_MONDAY_4_.2835-330.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. 1 1892 MONDAY 4 (35-330) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_TUESDAY_5_.2836-329.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">2 TUESDAY 5 (36-329)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#3_WEDNESDAY_6_.2837-328.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">3 WEDNESDAY 6 (37-328)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEB 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. 1 1892 MONDAY 4 (35-330) 1889</span></h3> <p>Blank</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2 TUESDAY 5 (36-329)</span></h3> <p>Blank</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">3 WEDNESDAY 6 (37-328)</span></h3> <p>Blank</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEB_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEB 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb._4_THURSDAY_7_.2838-327.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. 4 THURSDAY 7 (38-327) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_FRIDAY_8_.2839-326.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">5 FRIDAY 8 (39-326)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#6_SATURDAY_9_.2840-325.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">6 SATURDAY 9 (40-325)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEB 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. 4 THURSDAY 7 (38-327) 1889</span></h3> <p>Blank</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">5 FRIDAY 8 (39-326)</span></h3> <p>Blank</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">6 SATURDAY 9 (40-325)</span></h3> <p>7</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEB_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEB 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb_7_8_Monday_11_.2842-323.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb 7 8 Monday 11 (42-323) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_9_Tuesday_12_.2843-322.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">8 9 Tuesday 12 (43-322)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_10_Wednesday_13_.2844-321.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">9 10 Wednesday 13 (44-321)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEB 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb 7 8 Monday 11 (42-323) 1889</span></h3> <p>Blank</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">8 9 Tuesday 12 (43-322)</span></h3> <p>Blank</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">9 10 Wednesday 13 (44-321)</span></h3> <p>Blank</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEB_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEB 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb_10_11_Thursday_14_.2845-320.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb 10 11 Thursday 14 (45-320) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_12_Friday_15_.2846-319.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">11 12 Friday 15 (46-319)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_13_Saturday_16_.2847-318.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">12 13 Saturday 16 (47-318)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">14 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEB 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb 10 11 Thursday 14 (45-320) 1889</span></h3> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">11 12 Friday 15 (46-319)</span></h3> <p>very cold plenty of Snow Bella &amp; I went out with a sleighing party to Richd Carters Eramosa.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">12 13 Saturday 16 (47-318)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">14 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Snowed nearly all day roads drifted very bad in some places.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEB_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEB 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb._13_15_Monday_18_.2849-316.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. 13 15 Monday 18 (49-316) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#14_16_Tuesday_19_.2850-315.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">14 16 Tuesday 19 (50-315)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#17_Wednesday_20_.2851-314.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">17 Wednesday 20 (51-314)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">18</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEB 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. 13 15 Monday 18 (49-316) 1889</span></h3> <p>Very fine day. lots of snow Brother Will left for Brandon. Man. via C.P.R. this P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">14 16 Tuesday 19 (50-315)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">17 Wednesday 20 (51-314)</span></h3> <p>Mrs M. A. Keables died this A.M. in Cleveland</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">18</span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEB_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEB 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb._18_Thursday_21_.2852-313.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. 18 Thursday 21 (52-313) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_Friday_22_.2853-312.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">19 Friday 22 (53-312)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#20_Saturday_23_.2854-311.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">20 Saturday 23 (54-311)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#21_Sunday."><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">21 Sunday.</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEB 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. 18 Thursday 21 (52-313) 1889</span></h3> <p>very fine day, splendid sleighing. Mrs Keables' body was brought to Guelph on noon train today. Bella &amp; her Sister Jennie &amp; Normie were out for a drive this afternoon. went up to see my father in eveng.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">19 Friday 22 (53-312)</span></h3> <p>very stormy all day. at Mrs Keables funeral in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">20 Saturday 23 (54-311)</span></h3> <p>very fine day, at shop all day.</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">21 Sunday.</span></h3> <p>Beautiful day. thawing. went for a drive with Jumbo.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEB_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEB 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb._22_Monday_25_.2856-309.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. 22 Monday 25 (56-309) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Tuesday_26_.2857-308.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">23 Tuesday 26 (57-308)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#24_Wednesday_27_.2858-307.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">24 Wednesday 27 (58-307)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEB 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. 22 Monday 25 (56-309) 1889</span></h3> <p>Very fine day snow going fast Loading car Rollers for Ingersoll this afternoon.</p> <p>Robbers .60¢</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">23 Tuesday 26 (57-308)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">24 Wednesday 27 (58-307)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEB_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEB 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Feb._25_Thursday_28_.2859-306.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Feb. 25 Thursday 28 (59-306) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_26_Friday_1_.2860-305.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">March 26 Friday 1 (60-305)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#27_Saturday_2_.2861-304.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">27 Saturday 2 (61-304)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#28"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">28</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEB 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Feb. 25 Thursday 28 (59-306) 1889</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 26 Friday 1 (60-305)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">27 Saturday 2 (61-304)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">28</span></h3> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#FEB_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">FEB 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_29_Monday_4_.2863-302.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">March 29 Monday 4 (63-302) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#Mar_1_Tuesday_5_.2864-301.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Mar 1 Tuesday 5 (64-301)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#2_Wednesday_6_.2865-300.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">2 Wednesday 6 (65-300)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEB 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 29 Monday 4 (63-302) 1889</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <p>MAR</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Mar 1 Tuesday 5 (64-301)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2 Wednesday 6 (65-300)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAR"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAR</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_3_Thursday_7_.2866-299.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">March 3 Thursday 7 (66-299) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#4_Friday_8_.2867-298.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">4 Friday 8 (67-298)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#5_Saturday_9_.2868-297.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">5 Saturday 9 (68-297)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAR</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 3 Thursday 7 (66-299) 1889</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">4 Friday 8 (67-298)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">5 Saturday 9 (68-297)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <p>6</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAR_1892"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAR 1892</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_7_Monday_11_.2870-295.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">March 7 Monday 11 (70-295) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#8_Tuesday_12_.2871-294.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">8 Tuesday 12 (71-294)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#9_Wednesday_13_.2872-293.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">9 Wednesday 13 (72-293)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAR 1892</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 7 Monday 11 (70-295) 1889</span></h3> <p>very fine day Thos W. Gowdy &amp; wife here for tea also Ges. McCallister &amp; Miss P. Ellis.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">8 Tuesday 12 (71-294)</span></h3> <p>No sleighing in town. Thos W. Gowdy &amp; wife left today for Moose Jaw, Manitoba. sold him our Boy team to take with him also a Land Roller and Disk Harrow.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">9 Wednesday 13 (72-293)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAR"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAR</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_10_Thursday_14_.2873-292.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">March 10 Thursday 14 (73-292) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#11_Friday_15_.2874-291.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">11 Friday 15 (74-291)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#12_Saturday_16_.2875-290.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">12 Saturday 16 (75-290)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#13_Sunday"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">13 Sunday</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAR</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 10 Thursday 14 (73-292) 1889</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">11 Friday 15 (74-291)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">12 Saturday 16 (75-290)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span class="mw-headline">13 Sunday</span></h3> <p>Home all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAR"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAR</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_14_Monday_18_.2877-288.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">March 14 Monday 18 (77-288) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#15_Tuesday_19_.2878-287.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">15 Tuesday 19 (78-287)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#16_Wednesday_20_.2879-286.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">16 Wednesday 20 (79-286)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAR</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 14 Monday 18 (77-288) 1889</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">15 Tuesday 19 (78-287)</span></h3> <p>very cold, &amp; windy Wm Abbott &amp; Hy Talbot left for the N. West T. this P.M. with 2 car loads of stock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">16 Wednesday 20 (79-286)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAR"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAR</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_17_Thursday_21_.2880-285.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">March 17 Thursday 21 (80-285) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#18_Friday_22_.2881-284.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">18 Friday 22 (81-284)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#19_Saturday_23_.2882-283.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">19 Saturday 23 (82-283)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAR</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 17 Thursday 21 (80-285) 1889</span></h3> <p>very fine day but cold. Loading Car of Impliments for A. A. Hudgin. Picton, today</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">18 Friday 22 (81-284)</span></h3> <p>no sleighing in town but rather cold &amp; snowing a little all day. Had a post card from Brother Will.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">19 Saturday 23 (82-283)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <p>20</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAR"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAR</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_21._Monday_25_.2884-281.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">March 21. Monday 25 (84-281) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#22_Tuesday_26_.2885-280.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">22 Tuesday 26 (85-280)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#23_Wednesday_27_.2886-279.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">23 Wednesday 27 (86-279)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAR</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 21. Monday 25 (84-281) 1889</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">22 Tuesday 26 (85-280)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">23 Wednesday 27 (86-279)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#MAR"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">MAR</span></a> <ul><li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#March_24_Thursday_28_.2887-278.29_1889"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">March 24 Thursday 28 (87-278) 1889</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#25_Friday_29_.2888-277.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">25 Friday 29 (88-277)</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2"><a href="#26_Saturday_30_.2889-276.29"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">26 Saturday 30 (89-276)</span></a></li> </ul></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAR</span></h2> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March 24 Thursday 28 (87-278) 1889</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">25 Friday 29 (88-277)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">26 Saturday 30 (89-276)</span></h3> <p>{Blank}</p> <p>27</p> </div> transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/0889a78d22aa9c4fee65acab30069300.pdf dccd061216890d60e3ed7341e7278262 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/dd415e7054c02d90e5cf8d81ebc117fc.pdf 0e1da75c72e8b12925004c85c6dc58ae https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/a9a2867f3dbc035e8c0a3f297307d01d.pdf a4ce33da965b2c0306b6d8a571fc2ca7 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 Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 7, 1907 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CANADIAN SCRIBBLING DIARY 1907</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{OM/HS?}- GUELPH</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CALENDAR 1907-08.</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>JANUARY <p>Su. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>M. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Tu. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>W. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Th. 3 10 17 24 21</p> <p>F. 4 11 18 25 -</p> S. 5 12 19 26 -</td> <td>FEBRUARY <p>Su. - 3 10 17 24</p> <p>M. - 4 11 18 25</p> <p>Tu. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>W. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>Th. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>F. 1 8 15 22 -</p> S. 2 9 16 23 -</td> <td>MARCH <p>Su. - 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>M. - 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>Tu. - 5 12 19 26 -</p> <p>W. - 6 13 20 27 -</p> <p>Th. - 7 14 21 28 -</p> <p>F. 1 8 15 22 29 -</p> S. 2 9 16 23 30 -</td> <td>APRIL <p>Su. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>M. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>Tu. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>W. 3 10 17 24 -</p> <p>Th. 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>F. 5 12 19 26 -</p> S. 6 13 20 27 -</td> </tr><tr><td>MAY <p>Su. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>M. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>Tu. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>W. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>Th. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>F. 3 10 17 24 31</p> S. 4 11 18 25 -</td> <td>JUNE <p>Su. - 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>M. - 3 10 17 24 -</p> <p>Tu. - 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>W. - 5 12 19 26 -</p> <p>Th. - 6 13 20 27 -</p> <p>F. - 7 14 21 28 -</p> S. 1 8 15 22 29 -</td> <td>JULY <p>Su. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>M. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>Tu. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>W. 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>Th. 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>F. 5 12 19 26 -</p> S. 6 13 20 27 -</td> <td>AUGUST <p>Su. - 4 11 18 25</p> <p>M. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>Tu. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>W. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Th. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>F. 2 9 16 23 30</p> S. 3 10 17 24 31</td> </tr><tr><td>SEPTEMBER <p>Su. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>M. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Tu. 3 10 17 24 -</p> <p>W. 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>Th. 5 12 19 26 -</p> <p>F. 6 13 20 27 -</p> S. 7 14 21 28 -</td> <td>OCTOBER <p>Su. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>M. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Tu. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>W. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Th. 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>F. 4 11 18 25 -</p> S. 5 12 19 26 -</td> <td>NOVEMBER <p>Su. - 3 10 17 24</p> <p>M. - 4 11 18 25</p> <p>Tu. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>W. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>Th. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>F. 1 8 15 22 29</p> S. 2 9 16 23 30</td> <td>DECEMBER <p>Su. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>M. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Tu. 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>W. 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>Th. 5 12 19 26 -</p> <p>F. 6 13 20 27 -</p> S. 7 14 21 28 -</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">1908</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>JANUARY <p>Su. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>M. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>Tu. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>W. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>Th. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>F. 3 10 17 24 31</p> S. 4 11 18 25 -</td> <td>FEBRUARY <p>Su. - 2 9 16 23</p> <p>M. - 3 10 17 24</p> <p>Tu. - 4 11 18 25</p> <p>W. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>Th. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>F. - 7 14 21 28</p> S. 1 8 15 22 29</td> <td>MARCH <p>Su. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>M. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Tu. 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>W. 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>Th. 5 12 19 26 -</p> <p>F. 6 13 20 27 -</p> S. 7 14 21 28 -</td> <td>APRIL <p>Su. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>M. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>Tu. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>W. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>Th. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>F. 3 10 17 24 -</p> S. 4 11 18 25 -</td> </tr><tr><td>MAY <p>Su. - 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>M. - 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>Tu. - 5 12 19 26 -</p> <p>W. - 6 13 20 27 -</p> <p>Th. - 7 14 21 28 -</p> <p>F. 1 8 15 22 29 -</p> S. 2 9 16 23 30 -</td> <td>JUNE <p>Su. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>M. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>Tu. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>W. 3 10 17 24 -</p> <p>Th. 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>F. 5 12 19 26 -</p> S. 6 13 20 27 -</td> <td>JULY <p>Su. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>M. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>Tu. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>W. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>Th. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>F. 3 10 17 24 31</p> S. 4 11 18 25 -</td> <td>AUGUST <p>Su. - 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>M. - 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>Tu. 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>W. - 5 12 19 26 -</p> <p>Th. - 6 13 20 27 -</p> <p>F. - 7 14 21 28 -</p> S. 1 8 15 22 29 -</td> </tr><tr><td>SEPTEMBER <p>Su. - - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>M. - - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Tu. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>W. - 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Th. - 3 10 17 24 -</p> <p>F. - 4 11 18 25 -</p> S. 5 12 19 26 -</td> <td>OCTOBER <p>Su. - 4 11 18 25</p> <p>M. - 5 12 19 26</p> <p>Tu. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>W. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Th. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>F. 2 9 16 23 30</p> S. 3 10 17 24 31</td> <td>NOVEMBER <p>Su. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>M. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Tu. 3 10 17 24 -</p> <p>W. 4 11 18 25 -</p> <p>Th. 5 12 19 26 -</p> <p>F. 6 13 20 27 -</p> S. 7 14 21 28 -</td> <td>DECEMBER <p>Su. - 6 13 20 27</p> <p>M. - 7 14 21 28</p> <p>Tu. 1 8 15 22 29</p> <p>W. 2 9 16 23 30</p> <p>Th. 3 10 17 24 31</p> <p>F. 4 11 18 25 -</p> S. 5 12 19 26 -</td> </tr></tbody></table> PAPER MADE, PRINTED AND BOUND IN CANADA</div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">CANADIAN SCRIBBLING DIARY FOR 1907</span></h2> <p>CONTAINING ALMANAC, POSTAL AND OTHER CANADIAN INFORMATION.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">TORONTO</span></h2> <p>PUBLISHED BY</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THE BROWN BROTHERS, LIMITED</span></h2> <p>Manufacturing Stationers,</p> <p>51 and 53 Wellington Street West.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Contents of the following originally arranged into three columns. Column breaks will be indicated where relevant. In some cases, formatting has been altered to improve readability:}</p> <div class="toc"> <div class="toctitle"> <h2>Contents</h2> <span class="toctogglespan"></span></div> <ul><li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#1907"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">1907</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Eclipses.2C_1907."><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Eclipses, 1907.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#The_Seasons."><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">The Seasons.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Morning_and_Evening_Stars."><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Morning and Evening Stars.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Festivals_and_Anniversaries.2C_1907."><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Festivals and Anniversaries, 1907.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Rules_for_Computing_Interest."><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Rules for Computing Interest.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Legal_Weights_and_Measures_of_Canada"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Legal Weights and Measures of Canada</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.7BEND_OF_COLUMN_1.7D"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">{END OF COLUMN 1}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Interest_Tables."><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">Interest Tables.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Four_Per_Cent."><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Four Per Cent.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Five_Per_Cent"><span class="tocnumber">11</span> <span class="toctext">Five Per Cent</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#Six_Per_Cent."><span class="tocnumber">12</span> <span class="toctext">Six Per Cent.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#WEIGHTS_AND_MEASURES"><span class="tocnumber">13</span> <span class="toctext">WEIGHTS AND MEASURES</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#TABLE_OF_WAGES_BY_THE_WEEK."><span class="tocnumber">14</span> <span class="toctext">TABLE OF WAGES BY THE WEEK.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.7BEND_OF_COLUMN_2.7D"><span class="tocnumber">15</span> <span class="toctext">{END OF COLUMN 2}</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#STERLING_EXCHANGE_TABLES"><span class="tocnumber">16</span> <span class="toctext">STERLING EXCHANGE TABLES</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#STANDARD_TIME."><span class="tocnumber">17</span> <span class="toctext">STANDARD TIME.</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1"><a href="#.7BEND_OF_COLUMN_3-_END_OF_PAGE.7D"><span class="tocnumber">18</span> <span class="toctext">{END OF COLUMN 3- END OF PAGE}</span></a></li> </ul></div> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Golden Number</td> <td>8</td> </tr><tr><td>Epact</td> <td>16</td> </tr><tr><td>Solar Cycle</td> <td>12</td> </tr><tr><td>Dominical Letter</td> <td>F</td> </tr><tr><td>Roman Indiction</td> <td>5</td> </tr><tr><td>Julian Period</td> <td>6620</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Eclipses, 1907.</span></h2> <p>In 1907 there will be two eclipses of the Sun and two of the Moon, and a Transit of Mercury across the Sun's disc.</p> <p>I. A total eclipse of the Sun January 13th , 1907, invisible.</p> <p>II. A partial eclipse of the Moon January 29th, 1907, invisible.</p> <p>III. An annular eclipse of the Sun July 10th, 1907, invisible.</p> <p>IV. A partial eclipse of the Moon July 24th, 1907. Moon enters shadow 24d, 10h, 4m p.m. Middle of eclipse 24d, 11h, 22m. Moon leaves shadow 25d, 0h, 41m. Magnitude of eclipse = 0.62 (Moon's diam. = 1.0).</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">The Seasons.</span></h2> <p>-Eastern Standard Time.</p> <p>Sun enters Aries, Spring begins March 21, 1.33p.m.</p> <p>Sun enters Cancer, Summer begins June 22, 9.23 a.m.</p> <p>Sun enters Libra, Autumn begins Sept. 24, 0.09 a.m.</p> <p>Sun enters Capricornus, Winter begins Dec. 22, 6.52 p.m.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Morning and Evening Stars.</span></h2> <p>VENUS will be a morning star to Sept. 15th, afterwards evening star.</p> <p>MARS wil be a morning star to July 6th, afterwards evening star.</p> <p>JUPITER will be an evening star to July 16th, afterwards morning star.</p> <p>SATURN will be an evenin star to March 9th, a morning star to Sept 18th, then evening.</p> <p>MERCURY may be seen in the morning about April 15th, Aug. 13th, Dec. 1st, and in the evening about March 2nd, June 21st, Oct. 3rd.</p> <p>VENUSat its greatest brilliancy Jan. 4th.</p> <p>THE SATELLITES of Jupiter are invisible from June 17th to Aug. 15th,</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Festivals and Anniversaries, 1907.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>New Year's Day</td> <td>Jan. 1</td> </tr><tr><td>Epiphany</td> <td>" 6</td> </tr><tr><td>Accession of King Edward VII</td> <td>" 22</td> </tr><tr><td>Proclamation</td> <td>" 24</td> </tr><tr><td>Septaugesima Sunday</td> <td>" 27</td> </tr><tr><td>Quinquagesima - Shrove Sunday</td> <td>Feb. 10</td> </tr><tr><td>Ash Wednesday</td> <td>" 13</td> </tr><tr><td>Quadragesima - 1st Sun in Lent</td> <td>" 17</td> </tr><tr><td>St. David</td> <td>Mar. 1</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Patrick</td> <td>" 17</td> </tr><tr><td>Palm Sunday</td> <td>" 24</td> </tr><tr><td>Annunciation - Lady Day</td> <td>" 25</td> </tr><tr><td>Good Friday</td> <td>" 29</td> </tr><tr><td>Easter Sunday</td> <td>" 31</td> </tr><tr><td>Low Sunday</td> <td>April 7</td> </tr><tr><td>St. George</td> <td>" 23</td> </tr><tr><td>Rogation Sunday</td> <td>May 5</td> </tr><tr><td>Ascension Day - Holy Thursday</td> <td>" 9</td> </tr><tr><td>Pentecost - Whit Sunday</td> <td>" 19</td> </tr><tr><td>Victoria Day</td> <td>" 24</td> </tr><tr><td>Trinity Sunday</td> <td>" 26</td> </tr><tr><td>Corpus Christi</td> <td>" 30</td> </tr><tr><td>Birth of Prince of Wales</td> <td>June 3</td> </tr><tr><td>St. John Baptist - Midsum. Day</td> <td>" 24</td> </tr><tr><td>Dominion Day</td> <td>July 1</td> </tr><tr><td>Labour Day</td> <td>Sept. 2</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Michael - Michaelmas</td> <td>" 29</td> </tr><tr><td>Birth of King Edward VII</td> <td>Nov. 9</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Andrew</td> <td>" 30</td> </tr><tr><td>Birth of Queen Alexandra</td> <td>Dec. 1</td> </tr><tr><td>1st Sunday in Advent</td> <td>" 1</td> </tr><tr><td>St. Thomas</td> <td>" 21</td> </tr><tr><td>Christmas (Wednesday)</td> <td>" 25</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Rules for Computing Interest.</span></h2> <p>The following will be found to be excellent rules for finding the interest on any principal for any number of days:</p> <p>TWO PER CENT - Multiply the principal by the number of days to run, and divide by 180</p> <p>TWO AND ONE-HALF PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 146.</p> <p>THREE PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 120.</p> <p>THREE AND ONE-HALF PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 104.</p> <p>FOUR PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 90.</p> <p>FIVE PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 72.</p> <p>SIX PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 60.</p> <p>SEVEN PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 52.</p> <p>EIGHT PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 45.</p> <p>NINE PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 40.</p> <p>TEN PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 36.</p> <p>TWELVE PER CENT - Multiply by number of days, and divide by 30.</p> <p>FIFTEEN PER CENT - Muliply by number of days, and divide by 24.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Legal Weights and Measures of Canada</span></h2> <p>The legal weights and measures of Canada are the Imperial yard, Imperial pound avoirdupois, Imperial gallon, and the Imperial bushel. By Act of Pariliament and Amendments, it is provided: That in contracts for sale and delivery of any of the undermentioned articles, the bushel should be determined by weighing, unless a bushel measure be specially agreed upon, the weight equivalent to a bushel being as follows: Wheat, 60 lbs. Indian Corn, 56lbs. Rye,</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{END OF COLUMN 1}</span></h2> <p>56 lbs. Pease, 60 lbs. Barley,48 lbs. Malt, 36 lbs. Oats,34 lbs. Beans, 60 lbs. Flax Seed, 56 lbs. Hemp, 44 lbs. Blue Grass Seed, 14 lbs. Lime, 80 lbs. Castor Beans, 40 bls. Potatoes, 60 lbs. Turnips, 60 lbs. Carrots, 60 lbs. Parsnips, 60 lbs. Beets, 60 lbs. Onions, 50 lbs. Bituminous coal, 70 lbs. Clover Seed, 60 lbs. Timothy, 48 lbs. Buckwheat, 48 lbs.</p> <p>By the same Act the British hundred-weight of 112 pounds and the ton of 2,240 pounds were abolished, and the hundred-weight was declared to be 100 pounds, and the ton 2,000 pounds, avoirdupois, thus making uniform the weights of Canada and the United States.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Interest Tables.</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">Four Per Cent.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>TIME</td> <td>$1</td> <td>$2</td> <td>$3</td> <td>$4</td> <td>$5</td> <td>$6</td> <td>$7</td> <td>$8</td> <td>$9</td> <td>$10</td> <td>$100</td> <td>$1000</td> </tr><tr><td>4 Day ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> <td>45</td> </tr><tr><td>8 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>9</td> <td>89</td> </tr><tr><td>12 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>14</td> <td>1 34</td> </tr><tr><td>16 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>18</td> <td>1 78</td> </tr><tr><td>20 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>22</td> <td>2 22</td> </tr><tr><td>24 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>27</td> <td>2 67</td> </tr><tr><td>28 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>31</td> <td>3 11</td> </tr><tr><td>1 Month</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>34</td> <td>3 34</td> </tr><tr><td>2 "</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>67</td> <td>6 67</td> </tr><tr><td>3 "</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> <td>1 00</td> <td>10 00</td> </tr><tr><td>6 "</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> <td>12</td> <td>14</td> <td>16</td> <td>18</td> <td>20</td> <td>2 00</td> <td>20 00</td> </tr><tr><td>1 Year...</td> <td>4</td> <td>8</td> <td>12</td> <td>16</td> <td>20</td> <td>24</td> <td>28</td> <td>32</td> <td>36</td> <td>40</td> <td>4 00</td> <td>40 00</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Five Per Cent</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>TIME</td> <td>$1</td> <td>$2</td> <td>$3</td> <td>$4</td> <td>$5</td> <td>$6</td> <td>$7</td> <td>$8</td> <td>$9</td> <td>$10</td> <td>$100</td> <td>$1000</td> </tr><tr><td>4 Day ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>6</td> <td>56</td> </tr><tr><td>8 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>11</td> <td>1 11</td> </tr><tr><td>12 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>17</td> <td>1 67</td> </tr><tr><td>16 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>22</td> <td>2 22</td> </tr><tr><td>20 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>28</td> <td>2 28</td> </tr><tr><td>24 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>34</td> <td>2 34</td> </tr><tr><td>28 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>39</td> <td>3 39</td> </tr><tr><td>1 Month</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>42</td> <td>4 17</td> </tr><tr><td>2 "</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> <td>84</td> <td>8 34</td> </tr><tr><td>3 "</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> <td>11</td> <td>13</td> <td>1 25</td> <td>12 50</td> </tr><tr><td>6 "</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>8</td> <td>10</td> <td>13</td> <td>15</td> <td>18</td> <td>20</td> <td>23</td> <td>25</td> <td>2 50</td> <td>25 00</td> </tr><tr><td>1 Year...</td> <td>5</td> <td>10</td> <td>15</td> <td>20</td> <td>25</td> <td>30</td> <td>35</td> <td>40</td> <td>45</td> <td>50</td> <td>5 00</td> <td>50 00</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">Six Per Cent.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>TIME</td> <td>$1</td> <td>$2</td> <td>$3</td> <td>$4</td> <td>$5</td> <td>$6</td> <td>$7</td> <td>$8</td> <td>$9</td> <td>$10</td> <td>$100</td> <td>$1000</td> </tr><tr><td>4 Day ..</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> <td>67</td> </tr><tr><td>8 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>13</td> <td>1 33</td> </tr><tr><td>12 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>20</td> <td>2 00</td> </tr><tr><td>16 " ...</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>27</td> <td>2 67</td> </tr><tr><td>1 Month</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>5</td> <td>50</td> <td>5 00</td> </tr><tr><td>2 "</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> <td>10</td> <td>1 00</td> <td>10 00</td> </tr><tr><td>3 "</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> <td>11</td> <td>12</td> <td>14</td> <td>15</td> <td>1 50</td> <td>15 00</td> </tr><tr><td>6 "</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> <td>12</td> <td>15</td> <td>18</td> <td>21</td> <td>24</td> <td>27</td> <td>30</td> <td>3 00</td> <td>30 00</td> </tr><tr><td>1 Year...</td> <td>6</td> <td>12</td> <td>18</td> <td>24</td> <td>30</td> <td>36</td> <td>42</td> <td>48</td> <td>54</td> <td>60</td> <td>6 00</td> <td>60 00</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">WEIGHTS AND MEASURES</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>MEASURE OF LENGTH <p>4 in. make 1 hand</p> <p>7.92 " " 1 link</p> <p>18 " " 1 cubit</p> <p>12 " " 1 foot</p> <p>6 ft. " 1 fathom</p> <p>3 " " 1 yard</p> <p>51/2 yds. " 1 rod</p> <p>40 rds. " 1 furlong</p> <p>8 fur. " 1 miles</p> <p>1760 yds. " 1 mile</p> <p>68 1/6 mls. " 1 degree</p> <p>60 geographical miles make 1 degree</p> <p>SQUARE MEASURE</p> <p>144 sq. in... ...1 sq. foot</p> <p>9 " ft.......1 " yard</p> <p>30 1/4 " yds....1 " rod</p> <p>40 " rods...1 " rood</p> <p>4 " roods 1 " acre</p> <p>10 " ch'ns 1 " acre</p> 640 " acres 1 " mile</td> <td>AVOIRDUPOIS <p>16 drams make 1 oz.</p> <p>16 ozs. " 1 lb.</p> <p>25 lbs. " 1 qr.</p> <p>4 qrs. " 1 cwt.</p> <p>20 cwt. " 1 ton</p> <p>2000 lbs. " 1 ton</p> <p>TROY</p> <p>24 grains make 1 dwt.</p> <p>20 dwt. " 1 oz.</p> <p>12 ozs. " 1 lb.</p> <p>LIQUID</p> <p>4 gills make 1 pint</p> <p>2 pint " 1 quart</p> <p>4 quart " 1 gallon</p> <p>4 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon.</p> <p>2 tablespoons make 1 ounce.</p> 2ozs. make 1 wine glass</td> </tr></tbody></table> Metre - - - - - - - - - - 3.280 feet Kilometre - - - - - - - - 1093.6 yds. Kilogramme - - - - - - - 2.2046 lbs. Centimetre - - - - - - .3937 inches Litre - - - - - - - - - 1.760 pints Hectare - - - - - - - - - 2.471 acres <h2><span class="mw-headline">TABLE OF WAGES BY THE WEEK.</span></h2> <table><tbody><tr><td>Wage.</td> <td>1 hr.</td> <td>2 hrs.</td> <td>5 hrs.</td> <td>6 hrs.</td> <td>9 hrs.</td> <td>1 dy.</td> <td>2 dys.</td> <td>3 dys.</td> <td>4 dys.</td> <td>5 dys.</td> <td>6 dys</td> </tr><tr><td>$3</td> <td>.05</td> <td>.10</td> <td>.25</td> <td>.30</td> <td>.45</td> <td>.50</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.50</td> <td>3.00</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>.06 2/3</td> <td>.13 1/3</td> <td>.33 1/3</td> <td>.40</td> <td>.60</td> <td>.66 2/3</td> <td>1.33 1/3</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.66 2/3</td> <td>3.33 1/5</td> <td>4.00</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>.08 1/3</td> <td>.16 2/3</td> <td>.41 2/3</td> <td>.50</td> <td>.75</td> <td>.83 1/3</td> <td>1.66 2/3</td> <td>2.50</td> <td>3.33 1/3</td> <td>4.16 2/3</td> <td>5.00</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>.10</td> <td>.20</td> <td>.50</td> <td>.60</td> <td>.90</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>6.00</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>.11 2/8</td> <td>.23 1/3</td> <td>.58 1/3</td> <td>70</td> <td>1.05</td> <td>1.16 2/3</td> <td>2.33 1/3</td> <td>3.50</td> <td>4.66 2/3</td> <td>5.83 1/3</td> <td>7.00</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>.13 1/3</td> <td>.26 2/3</td> <td>.66 2/3</td> <td>.80</td> <td>1.20</td> <td>1.33 1/3</td> <td>2.66 2/3</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>5.33 1/3</td> <td>6.66 2/3</td> <td>8.00</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>15</td> <td>.30</td> <td>.75</td> <td>.90</td> <td>1.35</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>4.50</td> <td>6.00</td> <td>7.50</td> <td>9.00</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>16 2/3</td> <td>.33 1/3</td> <td>.83 1/3</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>1.66 2/3</td> <td>3.33 1/3</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>6 66 2/3</td> <td>8.33 1/3</td> <td>10.00</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>.18 1/5</td> <td>36 2/3</td> <td>.91 2/3</td> <td>1.10</td> <td>1.65</td> <td>1.83 1/8</td> <td>3.66 2/8</td> <td>5.50</td> <td>7.33 1/3</td> <td>9.16 2/8</td> <td>11.00</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>.20</td> <td>.40</td> <td>1.00</td> <td>1.20</td> <td>1.80</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>6.00</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>12.00</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>.21 2/3</td> <td>.43 1/3</td> <td>1.08 1/3</td> <td>1.30</td> <td>1.95</td> <td>2.16 2/3</td> <td>4.33 1/3</td> <td>6.50</td> <td>8.66 2/3</td> <td>10.83 1/3</td> <td>13.00</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>.23 2/3</td> <td>.46 2/3</td> <td>1.16 2/3</td> <td>1.40</td> <td>2.10</td> <td>2.33 1/3</td> <td>4.66 2/3</td> <td>7.00</td> <td>9.33 1/3</td> <td>11.66 2/3</td> <td>14.00</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>.25</td> <td>.50</td> <td>1.25</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>2.25</td> <td>2.50</td> <td>5.00</td> <td>7.50</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>12.50</td> <td>15.00</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>.26 2/3</td> <td>.53 1/3</td> <td>1.33 1/3</td> <td>1.60</td> <td>2.40</td> <td>2.66 2/3</td> <td>5.33 1/3</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>10.66 2/3</td> <td>13.33 1/3</td> <td>16.00</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>.28 1/3</td> <td>.56 2/3</td> <td>1.41 2/3</td> <td>1.70</td> <td>2.55</td> <td>2.83 1/3</td> <td>5.66 2/3</td> <td>8.50</td> <td>11.33 1/3</td> <td>14.16 2/8</td> <td>17.00</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>.30</td> <td>.60</td> <td>1.50</td> <td>1.80</td> <td>2.70</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>6.00</td> <td>9.00</td> <td>12.00</td> <td>15.00</td> <td>18.00</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>.31 2/3</td> <td>.63 1/3</td> <td>1.58 1/8</td> <td>1.90</td> <td>2.85</td> <td>3.16 2/8</td> <td>6.33 1/3</td> <td>9.50</td> <td>12.66 2/3</td> <td>15.83 1/3</td> <td>19.00</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>.33 1/8</td> <td>.66 2/3</td> <td>1.66 2/8</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>3.00</td> <td>3.33 1/8</td> <td>6 66 2/3</td> <td>10.00</td> <td>3.33 1/3</td> <td>16.66 2/8</td> <td>20.00</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>.40</td> <td>.80</td> <td>2.00</td> <td>2.40</td> <td>3.60</td> <td>4.00</td> <td>8.00</td> <td>12.00</td> <td>16.00</td> <td>20.00</td> <td>24.00</td> </tr></tbody></table> Table is based upon the usual calculation of 10 hours to a day. <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{END OF COLUMN 2}</span></h2> <h2><span class="mw-headline">STERLING EXCHANGE TABLES</span></h2> <p>Table for Converting Sterling Money into Dollars and Cents at the par of Exchange (9 1/2% Premium).</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>s. d.</td> <td>DTs.</td> <td>s. d.</td> <td>DTs.</td> <td>s. d.</td> <td>DTs.</td> <td>s. d.</td> <td>DTs.</td> <td>s. d.</td> <td>DTs.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td></td> <td>4.0</td> <td>0 97.3</td> <td>8.0</td> <td>1 94.7</td> <td>12.0</td> <td>2 92.0</td> <td>16.0</td> <td>3 89.3</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>0 02.0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0 99.4</td> <td>1</td> <td>1 96.7</td> <td>1</td> <td>2 94.0</td> <td>1</td> <td>3 91.4</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>0 04.1</td> <td>2</td> <td>1 01.4</td> <td>2</td> <td>1 98.7</td> <td>2</td> <td>2 96.1</td> <td>2</td> <td>3 93.4</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>0 06.1</td> <td>3</td> <td>1 03.4</td> <td>3</td> <td>2 00.8</td> <td>3</td> <td>2 98.1</td> <td>3</td> <td>3 95.4</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>0 08.1</td> <td>4</td> <td>1 05.4</td> <td>4</td> <td>2 02.8</td> <td>4</td> <td>3 00.1</td> <td>4</td> <td>3 97.4</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>0 10.1</td> <td>5</td> <td>1 07.5</td> <td>5</td> <td>2 04.8</td> <td>5</td> <td>3 02.1</td> <td>5</td> <td>3 99.5</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>0 12.2</td> <td>6</td> <td>1 09.5</td> <td>6</td> <td>2 06.8</td> <td>6</td> <td>3 04.2</td> <td>6</td> <td>4 01.5</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>0 14.2</td> <td>7</td> <td>1 11.5</td> <td>7</td> <td>2 08.9</td> <td>7</td> <td>3 06.2</td> <td>7</td> <td>4 03.5</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>0 16.2</td> <td>8</td> <td>1 13.6</td> <td>8</td> <td>2 10.9</td> <td>8</td> <td>3 08.2</td> <td>8</td> <td>4 05.6</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>0 18.3</td> <td>9</td> <td>1 15.6</td> <td>9</td> <td>2 12.9</td> <td>9</td> <td>3 10.3</td> <td>9</td> <td>4 07.6</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>0 20.3</td> <td>10</td> <td>1 17.3</td> <td>10</td> <td>2 14.9</td> <td>10</td> <td>3 12.3</td> <td>10</td> <td>4 09.6</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>0 22.3</td> <td>11</td> <td>1 19.6</td> <td>11</td> <td>2 17.0</td> <td>11</td> <td>3 14.3</td> <td>11</td> <td>4 11.6</td> </tr><tr><td>1.0</td> <td>0 24.3</td> <td>5.0</td> <td>1 21.7</td> <td>9.0</td> <td>2 19.0</td> <td>13.0</td> <td>3 16.3</td> <td>17.0</td> <td>4 13.7</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>0 26.4</td> <td>1</td> <td>1 23.7</td> <td>1</td> <td>2 21.0</td> <td>1</td> <td>3 18.4</td> <td>1</td> <td>4 15.7</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>0 28.4</td> <td>2</td> <td>1 25.7</td> <td>2</td> <td>2 23.1</td> <td>2</td> <td>3 20.4</td> <td>2</td> <td>4 17.7</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>0 30.4</td> <td>3</td> <td>1 27.8</td> <td>3</td> <td>2 25.1</td> <td>3</td> <td>3 22.4</td> <td>3</td> <td>4 19.8</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>0 32.4</td> <td>4</td> <td>1 29.8</td> <td>4</td> <td>2 27.1</td> <td>4</td> <td>3 24.4</td> <td>4</td> <td>4 21.8</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>0 34.5</td> <td>5</td> <td>1 31.8</td> <td>5</td> <td>2 29.1</td> <td>5</td> <td>3 26.5</td> <td>5</td> <td>4 23.8</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>0 36.5</td> <td>6</td> <td>1 33.8</td> <td>6</td> <td>2 31.2</td> <td>6</td> <td>3 28.5</td> <td>6</td> <td>4 25.8</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>0 38.5</td> <td>7</td> <td>1 35.9</td> <td>7</td> <td>2 33.2</td> <td>7</td> <td>3 30.5</td> <td>7</td> <td>4 27.9</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>0 40.6</td> <td>8</td> <td>1 37.9</td> <td>8</td> <td>2 35.2</td> <td>8</td> <td>3 32.6</td> <td>8</td> <td>4 29.9</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>0 42.6</td> <td>9</td> <td>1 39.9</td> <td>9</td> <td>2 37.3</td> <td>9</td> <td>3 34.6</td> <td>9</td> <td>4 31.9</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>0 44.6</td> <td>10</td> <td>1 41.9</td> <td>10</td> <td>2 39.3</td> <td>10</td> <td>3 36.6</td> <td>10</td> <td>4 33.9</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>0 46.6</td> <td>11</td> <td>1 44.0</td> <td>11</td> <td>2 41.3</td> <td>11</td> <td>3 38.6</td> <td>11</td> <td>4 36.0</td> </tr><tr><td>2.0</td> <td>0 48.7</td> <td>6 0</td> <td>1 46.0</td> <td>10.0</td> <td>2 43.3</td> <td>14 0</td> <td>3 40.7</td> <td>18.0</td> <td>4 38.0</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>0 50.7</td> <td>1</td> <td>1 48.0</td> <td>1</td> <td>2 45.4</td> <td>1</td> <td>3 42.7</td> <td>1</td> <td>4 40.0</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>0 52.7</td> <td>2</td> <td>1 50.1</td> <td>2</td> <td>2 47.4</td> <td>2</td> <td>3 44.7</td> <td>2</td> <td>4 42.1</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>0 54.8</td> <td>3</td> <td>1 52.1</td> <td>3</td> <td>2 49.4</td> <td>3</td> <td>3 46.8</td> <td>3</td> <td>4 44.1</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>0 56.8</td> <td>4</td> <td>1 54.1</td> <td>4</td> <td>2 51.4</td> <td>4</td> <td>3 48.8</td> <td>4</td> <td>4 46.1</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>0 58.8</td> <td>5</td> <td>1 56.1</td> <td>5</td> <td>2 53.5</td> <td>5</td> <td>3 50.8</td> <td>5</td> <td>4 48.1</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>0 60.8</td> <td>6</td> <td>1 58.2</td> <td>6</td> <td>2 55.5</td> <td>6</td> <td>3 52.8</td> <td>6</td> <td>4 50.2</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>0 62.9</td> <td>7</td> <td>1 60.2</td> <td>7</td> <td>2 57.5</td> <td>7</td> <td>3 54.9</td> <td>7</td> <td>4 52.2</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>0 64.9</td> <td>8</td> <td>1 62.2</td> <td>8</td> <td>2 59.6</td> <td>8</td> <td>3 56.9</td> <td>8</td> <td>4 54.2</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>0 66.9</td> <td>9</td> <td>1 64.3</td> <td>9</td> <td>2 61.6</td> <td>9</td> <td>3 58.9</td> <td>9</td> <td>4 56.3</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>0 68.9</td> <td>10</td> <td>1 66.3</td> <td>10</td> <td>2 63.6</td> <td>10</td> <td>3 60.9</td> <td>10</td> <td>4 58.3</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>0 71.0</td> <td>11</td> <td>1 68.3</td> <td>11</td> <td>2 65.6</td> <td>11</td> <td>3 63.0</td> <td>11</td> <td>4 60.3</td> </tr><tr><td>3.0</td> <td>0 73.0</td> <td>7.0</td> <td>1 70.3</td> <td>11.0</td> <td>2 67.7</td> <td>15 0</td> <td>3 65.0</td> <td>19 0</td> <td>4 62.3</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>0 75.0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1 72.4</td> <td>1</td> <td>2 69.7</td> <td>1</td> <td>3 67.0</td> <td>1</td> <td>4 64.4</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>0 77.1</td> <td>2</td> <td>1 74.4</td> <td>2</td> <td>2 71.7</td> <td>2</td> <td>3 69.1</td> <td>2</td> <td>4 66.4</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>0 79.1</td> <td>3</td> <td>1 76.4</td> <td>3</td> <td>2 73.8</td> <td>3</td> <td>3 71.1</td> <td>3</td> <td>4 68.4</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>0 81.1</td> <td>4</td> <td>1 78.4</td> <td>4</td> <td>2 75.8</td> <td>4</td> <td>3 73.1</td> <td>4</td> <td>4 70.4</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>0 83.1</td> <td>5</td> <td>1 80.5</td> <td>5</td> <td>2 77.8</td> <td>5</td> <td>3 75.1</td> <td>5</td> <td>4 72.5</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>0 85.2</td> <td>6</td> <td>1 82.5</td> <td>6</td> <td>2 79.8</td> <td>6</td> <td>3 77.2</td> <td>6</td> <td>4 74.5</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>0 87.2</td> <td>7</td> <td>1 84.5</td> <td>7</td> <td>2 81.9</td> <td>7</td> <td>3 79.2</td> <td>7</td> <td>4 76.5</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>0 89.2</td> <td>8</td> <td>1 86.6</td> <td>8</td> <td>2 83.9</td> <td>8</td> <td>3 81.2</td> <td>8</td> <td>4 78.6</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>0 91.3</td> <td>9</td> <td>1 88.6</td> <td>9</td> <td>2 85.9</td> <td>9</td> <td>3 83.3</td> <td>9</td> <td>4 80.6</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>0 93.3</td> <td>10</td> <td>1 90.6</td> <td>10</td> <td>2 87.9</td> <td>10</td> <td>3 85.3</td> <td>10</td> <td>4 82.6</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>0 95.3</td> <td>11</td> <td>1 92.6</td> <td>11</td> <td>2 90.0</td> <td>11</td> <td>3 87.3</td> <td>11</td> <td>4 84.6</td> </tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td>£</td> <td>Dollars.</td> <td>£</td> <td>Dollars.</td> <td>£</td> <td>Dollars.</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>| |</td> <td></td> <td>| |</td> <td></td> <td>| |</td> </tr><tr><td></td> <td>......|...|</td> <td></td> <td>|...|...</td> <td></td> <td>. ...|...|..</td> </tr><tr><td>1</td> <td>4.86 | 66 | 7</td> <td>36</td> <td>175.20 | 00 | 0</td> <td>71</td> <td>345.53 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>2</td> <td>9.73 | 33 | 3</td> <td>37</td> <td>180.06 | 66 | 7</td> <td>72</td> <td>350.40 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>3</td> <td>14.60 | 00 | 0</td> <td>38</td> <td>184.93 | 33 | 3</td> <td>73</td> <td>355.26 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>4</td> <td>19.46 | 66 | 7</td> <td>39</td> <td>189.80 | 00 | 0</td> <td>74</td> <td>360.13 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>5</td> <td>24.33 | 33 | 3</td> <td>40</td> <td>194.66 | 66 | 7</td> <td>75</td> <td>365.00 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>6</td> <td>29.20 | 00 | 0</td> <td>41</td> <td>199.53 | 33 | 3</td> <td>76</td> <td>369.86 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>7</td> <td>34.06 | 66 | 7</td> <td>42</td> <td>204.40 | 00 | 0</td> <td>77</td> <td>374.73 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>8</td> <td>38.93 | 33 | 3</td> <td>43</td> <td>209.26 | 66 | 7</td> <td>78</td> <td>379.60 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>9</td> <td>43.80 | 00 | 0</td> <td>44</td> <td>214.13 | 33 | 3</td> <td>79</td> <td>384.46 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>10</td> <td>48.66 | 66 | 7</td> <td>45</td> <td>219.00 | 00 | 0</td> <td>80</td> <td>389.33 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>11</td> <td>53.53 | 33 | 3</td> <td>46</td> <td>223.86 | 66 | 7</td> <td>81</td> <td>394.20 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>12</td> <td>58.40 | 00 | 0</td> <td>47</td> <td>228 73 | 33 | 3</td> <td>82</td> <td>399.06 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>13</td> <td>63.26 | 66 | 7</td> <td>48</td> <td>233.60 | 00 | 0</td> <td>83</td> <td>403.93 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>14</td> <td>68.13 | 33 | 3</td> <td>49</td> <td>238.46</td> <td>84</td> <td>408.80 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>15</td> <td>73.00 | 00 | 0</td> <td>50</td> <td>243.33 | 33 | 3</td> <td>85</td> <td>413.66 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>16</td> <td>77.86 | 66 | 7</td> <td>51</td> <td>248.20 | 00 | 0</td> <td>86</td> <td>418.53 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>17</td> <td>82.73 | 33 | 3</td> <td>52</td> <td>253.06 | 66 | 7</td> <td>87</td> <td>423.40 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>18</td> <td>87.60 | 00 | 0</td> <td>53</td> <td>257.93 | 33 | 3</td> <td>88</td> <td>428.26 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>19</td> <td>92.46 | 66 | 7</td> <td>54</td> <td>262.80 | 00 | 0</td> <td>89</td> <td>433.13 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>20</td> <td>97.33 | 33 | 3</td> <td>55</td> <td>267.66 | 66 | 7</td> <td>90</td> <td>438.00 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>21</td> <td>102.20 | 00 | 0</td> <td>56</td> <td>272.53 | 33 | 3</td> <td>91</td> <td>442.86 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>22</td> <td>107.06 | 66 | 7</td> <td>57</td> <td>277.40 | 00 | 0</td> <td>92</td> <td>447.73 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>23</td> <td>111.93 | 33 | 3</td> <td>58</td> <td>282.26 | 66 | 7</td> <td>93</td> <td>452.60 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>24</td> <td>116.80</td> <td>59</td> <td>287.13 | 33 | 3</td> <td>94</td> <td>457.46 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>25</td> <td>121.66 | 66 | 7</td> <td>60</td> <td>292.00 | 00 | 0</td> <td>95</td> <td>462.33 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>26</td> <td>126.53</td> <td>61</td> <td>296.86 | 66 | 7</td> <td>96</td> <td>467.20 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>27</td> <td>131.40 | 00 | 0</td> <td>62</td> <td>301.73 | 33 | 3</td> <td>97</td> <td>472.06 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>28</td> <td>136.26 | 66 | 7</td> <td>63</td> <td>306.60 | 00 | 0</td> <td>98</td> <td>476.93 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>29</td> <td>141.13 | 33 | 3</td> <td>64</td> <td>311.46 | 66 | 7</td> <td>99</td> <td>481.80 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>30</td> <td>146.00 | 00 | 0</td> <td>65</td> <td>316.33 | 33 | 3</td> <td>100</td> <td>486.66 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>31</td> <td>150.86 | 66 | 7</td> <td>66</td> <td>321.20 | 00 | 0</td> <td>200</td> <td>973.33 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>32</td> <td>155.73 | 33 | 3</td> <td>67</td> <td>326.06 | 66 | 7</td> <td>300</td> <td>1460.00 | 00 | 0</td> </tr><tr><td>33</td> <td>160.60 | 00 | 0</td> <td>68</td> <td>330.93 | 33 | 3</td> <td>400</td> <td>1946.66 | 66 | 7</td> </tr><tr><td>34</td> <td>165.46 | 66 | 7</td> <td>69</td> <td>335.80 | 00 | 0</td> <td>500</td> <td>2433.33 | 33 | 3</td> </tr><tr><td>35</td> <td>170.33 | 33 | 3</td> <td>70</td> <td>340.66 | 66 | 7</td> <td>600</td> <td>2920.00 | 00 | 0</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span class="mw-headline">STANDARD TIME.</span></h2> <p>Standard Time is used throughout Canada. It is divided into five divisions, each division being one hou rearlier the further west it is.</p> <p>DIVISIONS AS FOLLOWS:</p> <table><tbody><tr><td>Name.</td> <td>Dividing Parallel.</td> </tr><tr><td>ATLANTIC,</td> <td>60 - 75 Degrees of Longitude.</td> </tr><tr><td>EASTERN,</td> <td>75 - 90 " "</td> </tr><tr><td>CENTRAL,</td> <td>90 - 105 " "</td> </tr><tr><td>MOUNTAIN,</td> <td>105 - 120 " "</td> </tr><tr><td>PACIFIC,</td> <td>120 - and West.</td> </tr></tbody></table> WHEN TIME IN QUEBEC IS <table><tbody><tr><td>12 o'clock noon</td> <td>it would be</td> </tr><tr><td>11 " a.m.</td> <td>at Toronto</td> </tr><tr><td>10 " "</td> <td>at Winnipeg</td> </tr><tr><td>9 " "</td> <td>at Calgary</td> </tr><tr><td>8 " '</td> <td>at Vancouver</td> </tr></tbody></table><h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">{END OF COLUMN 3- END OF PAGE}</span></h2> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Illegible- ink stains}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{Illegible- ink stains}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM FROM 1906</span></h2> <p>{"All Paid" written over the following: }</p> <p>Mar. 19, 1907. Mather shoes, $3.50</p> <p>" 22, 1907 my shoes $4.25</p> <p>" 23 1907 Brocks " $2.00</p> <p>Aug 24. 1907 Clara's shoes {'Paid' written on top of 'at'} at Clemens $2.75</p> <p>Shoes polished. (paid) 25¢</p> <p>Sept., 9. Mother got Low Shoes at Pollocks {$}1.00. paid for.</p> <p>Oct. 23/'07. Brock's work shoes at Clemens ($2.00) paid.</p> <p>nov 30/07 Ma got a pair of felts " " $1.10</p> <p>" " Brock got " 8 rubbers " $.70¢ "</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS JANUARY</span></h2> <p>7. MONDAY. (7-358) Will Walker got our team and trucks to draw sugar-beets. Da done chores, then up helping load beets. Home after dinner. Rained hard almost all forenoon. Newton and Kyle out fixing at furnace pipes. Brock took Olive back to school. Very mild and foggy forenoon. Ellen Stubbs buried.</p> <p>8. TUESDAY. (8-357) Da choring and helping load beets, finished them and he took load down after dinner, Newton and Kyle finished cold air pipes. Put an outside one in on East side. Bill Barry here in afternoon. Have him $3.00. owing $1.25¢ yet. Will walker gone back to Elmira to-day. Very foggy all day, cleared at night, and got colder. Got first fresh egg to-day.</p> <p>9. WEDNESDAY. (9-356) Da choring in forenoon. Took chop to town in afternoon. Very stormy at times, and then bright. cold.</p> <p>10. THURSDAY. (10-355) Da choring forenoon, cleaned up some oats and took them to Ad. Flath, brought home load of coal for furnace. Ma and I trimmed up some of the cabbage. Cold day, Very stormy at times, blustry night. Put on coal fire in furnace. Doesn't heat north bed room or library with wind on that side of house.</p> <p>11. FRIDAY. (11-354) Da choring and brought up two loads of coal. Ma at town in afternoon. Olive stayed for party at Ada White's. Skating on pond after tea. Fine day, but rather cold morning.</p> <p>12. SATURDAY. (12-353) Da choring and put a post on cow stall. Brock went for Olive this morning. She has very bad cold. Very stormy morning, cleared off and was lovely mild day. Skating on pond at night.</p> <p>13. SUNDAY. 1 after Epiphany. (13-352) Ma and Brock up to se Miss Stone, afternoon Da up to {Wooddisse's?} with Jersey Cow. raw east wind blowing. everything rimed up with frost. foggy night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS JANUARY</span></h2> <p>21. MONDAY. (21-344)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon drawing manure in afternoon. Brock took Olive back to school. Went to see doctor about {ring worms?} I went to grandma's and stayed in for tea meeting. fine bright day but sharp. great small pox scare. alma {quarintined?}, number of cases in Peel {illegible}.</p> <p>22. TUESDAY. (22-343) Accession of King Edward VII.</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. I walked home in forenoon from Drayton. very fine at times, then again stormy.</p> <p>23. WEDNESDAY. (23-342)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. very fine and bright all day. cold.</p> <p>24. THURSDAY. (24-341)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon took coal oil can and went to town with Charlie Walker in afternoon. fine forenoon, but storming and snowing in afternoon. East storm, very cold.</p> <p>25. FRIDAY. (25-340)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Helping Harry Newton fix library pipe on furnace. We went for Olive. very snowy till town o'clock rather mild. snow light and feathery.</p> <p>26. SATURDAY. (26-339)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. Brock went to town in afternoon. got $20.00 from Jack Brooks and paid Hefkey's bill. most beautiful day.</p> <p>27. SUNDAY. (27-338) Septuagesima Sunday.</p> <p>Home all day. Charlie Walker here also Wat.{illegible}. fine day. light snow falling towards night. water pipes at barn started to freeze up, but got them thawed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JANUARY &amp; FEBUARY - 1ST AND 2ND MONTHS. 1907</span></h2> <p>28. MONDAY. (28-337)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. I took Olive back to school. She staying at grandma's. Have the mumps at {Hendernoon's?} I up to a party at Burt's. rather nice day, little snow falling. not very cold. {illegible} Brown {out?} of arthurhere to buy Bull calf.</p> <p>29. TUESDAY. (29-336)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, Went to Drayton with Uncle Rich'd about business of the estate, in afternoon. Jim gregory and {illegible} put still wheels on cultivator, in forenoon. light snow falling.</p> <p>30. WEDNESDAY. (30-335)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. I over to Burrows to spend evening. Walkers and Will Gregory there. Beautiful bright day. {Tom?} Henderson called this evening and took away mirror out of our dresser. It was badly spotted.</p> <p>31. THURSDAY. (31-334)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Harry Philp got our sleighs to draw pressed hay. Drew out manure in afternoon. Brock and I went to Carnival with Pages sleigh load. not very cold. Roy Bilton &amp; Myrtle Crocker married.</p> <p>1. FEBRUARY-FRIDAY. (32-333)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. {Wa?} at town for dinner, brought Olive home. rather mild but now east wind.</p> <p>2. SATURDAY. (33-332)</p> <p>Da choring and took grist to town. Cecil Walker brought our mail. foggy and misty forenoon, windy afternoon {J?}.Eaton, merchant prince, Toronto, buried. Jack Ritch sold {illegible} business to {illegible} the Isaac.</p> <p>3. SUNDAY. (34-331) Sexagesima Sunday.</p> <p>Home all day, bright but stormy at times. rather cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 28 DAYS FEBRUARY</span></h2> <p>4. MONDAY. (35-330)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. I took Olive back to school. Will Gregory oiled wind mill after dinner. bright day but very sharp. H Heseltine cut down Poplar tree along sideroad. Terrible storms in north west, Drains blocked, cattle perishing and full scarce.</p> <p>5. TUESDAY. (36-329)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, drawing manure in afternoon. Jim {illegible} Grogan and {illegible} Holliday here for dinner. Cecil Walker here in afternoon. {illegible} here for tea. Billy {Jain?} called for hi,. light snow falling all day cold.</p> <p>6. WEDNESDAY. (37-328)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, finished drawing manure. Uncle Willie called this morning and again at noon. Ad {illegible} came out for wad of straw and stayed for dinner. Brock and I walked up to see {Win?} Walker after tea. She sick with cold. very fine day. quite frosty. H.{Heseltine?} cut down other Poplar tree along sideroad.</p> <p>7. THURSDAY. (38-327)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, cleaned out hen pens afternoon. Olive 17 years old. H.{Heseltine?} cut some Poplar trees down next to J. Walker. Beautiful bright day. not so cold.</p> <p>8. FRIDAY. (39-326)</p> <p>Da choring and took out a small grist. I went for Olive. {illegible}. Yake and {illegible} R.R Hambly out for tea. Sarah {Burnous?} rode to town with me. very bright day. not cold.</p> <p>9. SATURDAY. (40-325)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. He and Jack Walker up to milk letting in Rothsay. Jack and {I.Hilborn?} got this route for ¢\.25. {illegible} and Brock at town. Took turkey gobbler to John Dowling. not very bright; inclined to be mild.</p> <p>10. SUNDAY (41-324) Quinquagosima-Shrove Sunday.</p> <p>Home all day. Very stormy and getting cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">FEBRUARY - 2ND MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>11. MONDAY. (42-323)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. fixing saw. log bunks in afternoon. I took Olive back to school. very bright, but inclined to be a little stormy. very cold. Thermometer registered /2°below zero at six o'clock to night.</p> <p>12. TUESDAY. (43-322)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, took a small grist to the mill. Uncle Rich'd called in this forenoon. Lizzie and Retta Hilborn here for tea. fine bright day cold morning 16°below.</p> <p>13. WEDNESDAY. (44-321) Ash Wednesday.</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Da {illegible} and I over to Jammie Duncan's wedding. Harry Philp took Tom Sow to Stevens for Da. very bright afternoon, not cold but little snow blowing. Wallace Walker helped Brock do chores. Da {31?} years old, Uncle Jim 34.</p> <p>14. THURSDAY. (45-320)</p> <p>St. Valentine's Day. Da choring in forenoon. Wat and Charlie Walker cutting ice at 12th bridge. Da drew up two loads in afternoon bright for while this morning, but got stormy.</p> <p>15. FRIDAY. (46-319)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Drew ice in afternoon. Wat and Charlie Walker cut it. I at town for Olive. We two over to Hilborns to spend evening. heavy snow storm in afternoon, but very mild night.</p> <p>16. SATURDAY. (47-318)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Drawing ice in afternoon. Wat and Charlie Walker cutting ice. very fine day. mild.</p> <p>17. SUNDAY. (48-317) Quadragesima-1st Sunday in Lent.</p> <p>Jack Brooks {illegible} Henderson and two children out for dinner. Jimmie and Wary Ritch and Jack's two children, here in afternoon and for tea. very fine bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 28 DAYS FEBRUARY</span></h2> <p>18. MONDAY. (49-316)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, He and Wat. packing at the ice. Jim Gregory and Whaler here in afternoon to see Wat. I took Olive back to school. Fair all day. not very bright. very nasty raw east wind blowing all day.</p> <p>19. TUESDAY. (50-315)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, He and Wat packing ice in afternoon. Gideon Moore here for dinner, and got a Chimney tile. Gavin Montgomery here asking for party at Mr.Duncan's. on Wednesday evening. rather bright afternoon. foggy morning, soft snow fell. very mild night.</p> <p>20. WEDNESDAY. (51-314)</p> <p>Da choring to do chores, but could get no water, pipe coming to {trough?} frozen. Watered cattle after dinner, he and Wat finished packing ice. Brock and I over to party at Mr.Duncan's. Had good time. I out in morning, told young folks to come in Friday. Downey's here and finished up put on locks &amp; lifts on windows, hung wood house sash, and made door for manhole. Beautiful forenoon. got stormy in afternoon and was a fierce storm at night: sharp wind. {miss?} {illegible} &amp; Katie Wilson called in afternoon.</p> <p>21. THURSDAY (52-313)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, took chop to town in afternoon. little snow fell in afternoon, very fine rest of day. Beautiful bright night.</p> <p>22. FRIDAY. (53-312)</p> <p>Da choring {illegible} went for Olive. in afternoon, Mr.Kemp from {distowel?} here for dinner, Went away again about two o'clock. Brought down a fine Plymouth Rock Rooster. The young people round here, in to spend the evening. very fine day but quite sharp.</p> <p>23. SATURDAY. (54-311)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, cleaned out hen pens, pig pens, and horse stable. Ma at town in afternoon. Beautiful bright day, quite mild rather raw wind at night.</p> <p>24. SUNDAY. (55-310) 2nd in Lent.</p> <p>Mr and Mrs. Thompson and Hazel here in afternoon and for tea. raw wind all day. not cold. Hazel weighs 20 1/2 lbs &amp; will be 8 mos. old 8th march.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Frank McLagan's birthday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS MARCH</span></h2> <p>4. MONDAY. (63-302)</p> <p>Da choring in forenoon, Took grist of chop to town in afternoon. J. {Corbett?} assessor here in afternoon. Brock took Olive back to school. She boarding with Grandma. little stormy in forenoon Beautiful afternoon. sharp. Has to water cattle with pails.</p> <p>5. TUESDAY. (64-301)</p> <p>Da done chores and filled up twenty bags of chop. Took it to mill in afternoon, but did not get it home. Water cattle with pails. rather fine forenoon, foggy. Terrible heavy snow storms and blows, in afternoon. not very cold.</p> <p>6. WEDNESDAY. (65-300)</p> <p>Da choring and went for his chop in afternoon. Ma at Drayton all day. Uncle Jim here in forenoon. Beautiful bright day. Dan Mitchel married to Miss Ruston.</p> <p>7. THURSDAY. (66-299)</p> <p>Harry Philp came down for stock rack this morn. Da went up and helped him load Logs, then done his chores. Jack Noble and Mr. Welsh here for goose-wheat in afternoon. Wheat came 50 $9.50¢. I took Retta's clothes home this afternoon. Dull day. rather cold last wind. looking softer towards night: Da &amp; Ma 25 years married to-day.</p> <p>8. FRIDAY. (67-298)</p> <p>Da choring and fixed tongue into old cutter. I went to town for Olive in afternoon. rather fine forenoon, but pretty stormy at times.</p> <p>9. SATURDAY. (68-297)</p> <p>Da and Brock choring and cleaning pens all day. Most beautiful bright day. not cold.</p> <p>10. SUNDAY. (69-296) 4th Sunday in Lent.</p> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to English Church in forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. {F?}. Wilson came here about eleven o'clock and stayed all night. Beautiful bright day. rather cold wind, but very warm in sun. water came into trough, but froze up again.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH-3RD MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>11. MONDAY. (70-295) Da done chores and started to draw out manure. Watered cattle with pails, but water came into trough in afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson started for Mt. Forest about eight o'clock. Brock Took Olive back to school. Beautiful bright day. snow going off with sunshine.</p> <p>12. TUESDAY. (71-294) Da choring and drawing out manure in afternoon. Mr. C. Walker brought up six bags of chop from mill for us. Hosheal Hilborn here in afternoon. Ma helping Mrs. B. put down carpet. Very foggy all day. misting in afternoon Very dark night. mild. Watered cattle with pails. {Party at W. Drury's.</p> <p>13. WEDNESDAY. (72-293) Da choring in forenoon. Watered cattle at ditch. Harry Philp here for dinner, and took two sheep away with him. Wat. and Harry fixed lower windmill, Da drawing manure. Ma down to Mary Ritch's for dinner. Very fine bright day. snow dasappearing quickly.</p> <p>14. THURSDAY. (73-292) Da done chores in forenoon, drawing out manure in afternoon. rather dull morning, some snow falling, cleared off and was nice day.</p> <p>15. FRIDAY (74-291) Da done the chores. He and Brock drawing manure. I down for Olive. HerB Benson his wife and 6 week old baby here for tea. Very bright day. rather raw wind.</p> <p>16. SATURDAY. (75-290) Da and Brock done chores, finished drawing out manure, and cleaned out all pens. I in town helping Miss Duncan settle, sleighing done. Very bright all day. Strong wind. snow disappearing quickly.</p> <p>17. SUNDAY. 5th in Lent. St. Patrick. (76-289)</p> <p>Home all day. Cecil Walker here for dinner. quite fine day. little dull towards evening. strong wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS MARCH</span></h2> <p>18. MONDAY. (77-288) Choring and putting away cutters went up to Mr. Kennedy's for a collie pup. Brock took Olive back to school. Lovely bright day. duller towards evening. little snow fell through night.</p> <p>19. TUESDAY. (78-287) Da choring in forenoon took a few bags chop to mill ^with trucks and got some shoes on team. Charlie Walker went with him. Brought Will Walker and his trunk home. He done at Elmira. I ironing at Burrows this afternoon. Very dull nasty foggy day. Very fierce wind at night, scuds of snow. Newsteads run in out of storm. terrible wind, stove pipes red hot in store room.</p> <p>20. WEDNESDAY. (79-286) Da choring all day. Took nails out of boards up round house. Very fine all day. beautiful night. wind rather strong all day, but fell at night.</p> <p>21. THURSDAY (80-285) Da done chores in forenoon. Helped Henry Heseltine cut a little wood in afternoon. Henry took a load straw and couple little pigs. Will Walker here in afternoon and for tea. fine all day, but not very bright. mild. Will Gregory 27 years old. May Gordon 30.</p> <p>22. FRIDAY. (81-284) Da choring in forenoon, taking nails out of boards and straightening up outside. Ma went to town for Olive and got Dick shod. Minnie Walker and Cecil here in afternoon. looking like rain, but roads muddy. I 22 years old.</p> <p>23. SATURDAY. (82-283) Da choring in Forenoon. He at town in afternoon with team. Brock down also, Got turkey from J.J. Dowling. Da over to H. Hilborns for pipe wrench to fix wind mill. Got it going after dinne. Will Walker and Will Gregory here for tea. Mr. Walker came down after tea played euchre. dull damp day. thunder, lightning and rain in night.</p> <p>24. SUNDAY. Palm Sunday. 6th in Lent. (83-282) Ma and Brock up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. Olive and I up to see Mabel and Harry after tea. very foggy forenoon, but cleared off, not very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MARCH-3RD MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>25. MONDAY. Annunciation - Lady Day. (84-281) Will Walker came down this morning helped Da do chores, then they went to bush and cut down trees in bush. Wood. bee in afternoon, 14 for supper. Will Walker Gregory, Wat, Hosheal, John Walker, Ross and Charlie Walker here after tea playing euchre. Brock took Olive back to school. foggy, but cleared off and was bright.</p> <p>26. TUESDAY. (85-280) Da choring in forenoon, splitting and piling wood in bush, afternoon. Will Walker started in bush, afternoon. Will Walker started for {Lumusden?} ^Assa. this morning. Going to work for Frankie Page. Joe Bell here to see about goose-wheat, afternoon. dull all day. Very threatening. heavy rain and thunder storm, between five and six to-night.</p> <p>27. WEDNESDAY. (86-279) Da choring in forenoon, picked up little round house, then went to bush to split wood. Quite heavy rain at noon, kept spitting little rain all afternoon. Very mild. Jack Walker and Geordie Barber up here in evening.</p> <p>28. THURSDAY. (87-278) Da done chores in forenoon, at Mr. Morrisons wood. bee in afternoon. Ma went to Drayton for Olive. Brock stopped school. Very fine all day. roads very muddy with frost coming out.</p> <p>29. FRIDAY. Good Friday (Dominion). (88-277) Da and Brock done up the chores, then Da went to bush for a couple of hours. At wood-bee at Wilmot Drurys in afternoon. Brock drove team up to McDonalds for exercise. Jack Brooks brought our scales home. Very dull at times with heavy showers. Windy at night.</p> <p>30. SATURDAY. (89-276) Da and Brock done chores, then he helped us clean kitchen pipes and splitting and piling wood rest of day. Brock took a few bags chop to town in afternoon. Very fine bright day. John Walker, his mother, and Thelma up here in evening.</p> <p>31. SUNDAY. Easter Sunday. (90-275) Olive and I up to see Minnie Walker in afternoon. Cold with snow flurries. ground frozen up hard. Winnie McEwing 22 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank. Some ink has bled through the page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 30 DAYS APRIL</span></h2> <p>1. MONDAY. Easter Monday (Dominion). (91-274) Da and Brock done the chroes, drawing out manure in afternoon. Percy McEwing came up this forenoon and stayed for dinner. Very bright all day, but very sharp wind. road frozen hard.</p> <p>2. TUESDAY. (92-273) Da and Brock done chores and finished drawing at manure. Olive and I up to see McDonald girls this afternoon. bright forenoon, but dull afternoon. wind rather cold.</p> <p>3. WEDNESDAY. (93-272) Da done chores, Brock took me Clara to Drayton in morning. Went to sew for Miss Duncan. Da at bush in afternoon. Henry Heseltine here for dinner. Little shower at noon, rather dull day.</p> <p>4. THURSDAY. (94-271) Da and Brock done chores in morning. Then fanned up seed wheat. I down Clara sewing for Miss Duncan. Dull day, raining off and on in afternoon.</p> <p>5. FRIDAY. (95-270) Da and Brock done chores in morning and fanned up chop. Da went with chop to Drayton in afternoon. Fine day but cold wind.</p> <p>6. SATURDAY. (96-269) Da and Brock done chores in morning. Da drew one load of banking in forenoon. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Ma in to see Janet Henderson She sick with, they think, appenticitis. Da drew banking in afternoon. Old Mr. H. Walker here in afternoon. Bright day but very cold wind.</p> <p>7. SUNDAY. Low Sunday. (97-268) Uncle Jim here for tea, Olive gone to town with him, Mr. and Miss Duncan brought me home and stayed for tea. Art. Page here. Very dull and windy, showery afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL-4TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>8. MONDAY. (98-267) Da and Brock choring. Wheeled a little banking up to house in forenoon. Cleaning up seed grain in afternoon. Very nasty day. snowing in afternoon. Very soft under foot.</p> <p>9. TUESDAY. (99-266) Da and Brock choring and cleaning up seed grain. Joe Bell called for his seed wheat. Got 13 bushels @65¢. at Drayton in afternoon. reoads very muddy, light snow falling all day mild. snow melted as soon as it fell. dull. Flock of wild geese gone south, this afternoon.</p> <p>10. WEDNESDAY. (100-265) Da and Brock choring and cleaning up seed grain. Wat took his away, also our fanning mill. Ma up to Uncle Richds in afternoon Jim mc.Groagan here for tea. quite fine, freezing hand. strong cold wind.</p> <p>11. THURSDAY. (101-264) Spring Horse Show. Da and Brock done chores, then took grist to mill. Brought home a load of coal from Flath paid for it. Took down 5 of our hogs and siz for Wat, to Mc.Groagan. Stayed to horse-show. Brock at Grandma's for dinner. quite fine forenoon, but dull, with raw wind afternoon.</p> <p>12. FRIDAY. (102-263) Da and Brock done chores, then Brock took team and took some oats to Ad. Flath, also paid him for turkey $1.75¢. Brought home grist. Hosheal Hilborn here in evening. Paid him for threshing. $15.95¢ Da cleaning pens. ground covered with snow this morning. mild day. snow disappeared. road very bad.</p> <p>13. SATURDAY. (103-262) Da and Brock done chores, Brock went down for Olive right after dinner. She has to go to school Sat. forenoon, and at eight in morning. Bob and Bill Gass. here for seed wheat. very nasty raw cold wind. dull. Mr. Richardson, {drover} here.</p> <p>14. SUNDAY. 2nd after Easter. (104-261) Mr. McEwing here in afternoon and for tea. Very cold all day. dull. ground frozen very hard.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 30 DAYS APRIL</span></h2> <p>15. MONDAY. (105-260) Da done chores, Brock took Olive back to school. Charlie Walker came down and helped Da cut dow, Poplars and old willows in low orchard. Very fine forenoon. dull afternoon getting colder and snowing at night.</p> <p>16. TUESDAY. (106-259) Da and Brock done chores, then Da splitting at Poplar trees till noon, Then Mr. Walker came down and they worked at trees in afternoon. Earl Lowes came for me to-night to go to sew. Very disagreeable day. Stormy towards night ground covered with snow.</p> <p>17. WEDNESDAY. (107-258) {This entry in different handwriting, along with all following entries, until stated otherwise} Robt &amp; Brock choring morning then C. Walker helping Robt cut up old dead trees in low Orchard from 10.oclock till six I down to Drayton. in the afternoon Cold wind all day. Brock round and kept fire on in kitchen.</p> <p>18. THURSDAY. (108-257) Robt &amp; Brock choring forenoon C Walker here from 10 till siz helping cut up old trees Cold wind &amp; clowdy all day Brock yoaked up a pair of calves Drunk &amp; Jersey</p> <p>19. FRIDAY. (109-256) Robt &amp; Brock choring C Walker here helping cut up old apple trees, finished at supper him. Wm. Richards here with summon from Ruben Downy</p> <p>20. SATURDAY (110-255) {here return to regular handwriting} Da and Brock done chores, then drew up wood from low orchar. Brock went for Olive. Earl brought me home. John Walker up here in evening. Very bright day, but cold searching north wind. {different handwriting} Robt &amp; Brock drew wood with Elsie She went fine, second Time she was hitched</p> <p>21. SUNDAY. 3rd after Easter. (111-254) All at home Very fine bright but cold wind Clara &amp; Olive went for a walk</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">APRIL-4TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>22. MONDAY. (112-253) {different handwriting} Robt &amp; Brock chasing and started to cultivate root ground but could not for frost. &amp;then drew up stuff of fence bottom behind the poplars. Clara {tok} Olive to school forenoon. Robt went to Dick Lowers for seed wheat and took Clara to sew with him Terrible windy till evening</p> <p>23. TUESDAY. St. George. (113-252) {different handwriting} Robt &amp; Brock choring, then cultivating root ground and {stcoter?} it {brohect} them harrowed it. Very fine day of cultivation. Jas. Gregory here for wheels</p> <p>24. WEDNESDAY. (114-251) {different handwriting} Robt &amp; Brock choring Brock went to Drayton to {?} some letters Robt cultivating on the field next the bush I went to Drayton aft Henry H. here in the Evening and started a drain Robt ploughed it out after tea. Very fine day.</p> <p>25. THURSDAY. (115-250) {different handwriting} Robt &amp; Brock choring. Robt gone back behind poplars to plough Brock went over to Jim Mitchells to see about Tile for Henry while Brock was away. then Brock went to tell Ad. Flath that G. Gray was {camming}. Cloudy &amp; raw wind; H.H. Digging all day</p> <p>26. FRIDAY. (116-249) {different handwriting} Robt &amp; B. choring B. went over to tell Ad. Flath that G. Gray was expected this aft. Robt ploughing ..fore.. B. gone to meet train Robt filled up chop at noon, &amp; started with it till he met B. comming with G Gray &amp;then Came back Downy &amp; Flath here here for a final settlement but could not come to terms B. took G Gray to the night train quite warm, frosts tonight</p> <p>27. SATURDAY. (117-248) {different handwriting} Robt &amp; B. choring then sowing oats &amp; harrowing them. &amp;then after tea Roby ploughed in the drain {&amp;that} Henry dug. B. went for Olive &amp; took some papers for &amp; London to look over Earl brought me home. Very fine day</p> <p>28. SUNDAY. 4th after Easter. (118-247) {regular handwriting} Brock, Olive and I down to Presbyterian church at night, Olive stayed down. Olive and I out to bush this afternoon. Got may flowers and hepatica's. Beautiful spring day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank, with some ink bleeding through}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank, with some ink bleeding through}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1907 30 AND 31 DAYS APRIL &amp; MAY</span></h2> <p>29. MONDAY. (119-246) Da and Brock done chores, Da plowing back of Poplars rest of day. Quite a heavy rain early this morning, also a shower this forenoon and again at night. dull all day. Started to draw milk to-day. J. Hilborn this week, we not sending yet. Earl Newstead {Newstead has been written over something else, which is now illegible} came after his turkey, this afternoon.</p> <p>30. TUESDAY. (120-245) Da and Brock done chores, then carried rotten apples out of cellar. After dinner Da dug grass roots out of rhubarb bed. J.J. Dowling called this afternoon. Very cold heavy rain, greater part of forenoon. freezing at night. A great amount of water {eying} up on ground.</p> <p>1. MAY-WEDNESDAY. (121-244) Da and Brock done chores then Da plowing back of Poplars. I at town in afternoon. Very fine all day. roads drying up. Mr. Thompson called.</p> <p>2. THURSDAY. (122-243) Da and Brock choring, then Da plowing. He went to town at night with Wat. Very fine all day. looking a little like rain.</p> <p>3. FRIDAY. (123-242) Da finished plowing sod. then plowed little patch by strawberries. Brock drawing up some wood to house with stone-boat and Dick from orchard. Mr. Thompson called with bread. quite fine day, but turned colder towards night.</p> <p>4. SATURDAY. (124-241) Da and Brock done chores then got ready a grist. Da took it to town in afternoon. Brock went for Olive. Da and Ma down to spend evening with Mr and Miss Duncan. ground covered with snow this morn. It disappeared. sloppy. rather cool all day. Elsie, colt, five years old.</p> <p>5. SUNDAY. Rogation Sunday. (125-240) I walked up to E. Church, had dinner with Miss {Stovel} and came home again. Mr. {J}. Craig called here in afternoon. Mr. Thompson and Jack Brooks called this evening. Very fine morning, but got dull toward evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY-5TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>6. MONDAY. (126-239) Da and Brock done chores, then Da went back of Poplars to cultivate, but was too wet, then cultivated a dry piece on others side of wheat, also went a few rounds in field next to bush. I took Olive in and brought Grandpa's out to spend day. Brock took them home after tea. Ma 44 years old. Very nice day. Mr. Duncan started for Hamilton, on his way to the old country.</p> <p>7. TUESDAY. (127-238) {different handwriting} Robt &amp; B. choring morning Clara walked to Drayton to help mrs Gordon {Reid}. Robt cultivating in the field next to bush also sowing &amp; harrowing in the same field dull in morning brightening up some at noon</p> <p>8. WEDNESDAY. (128-237) {different handwriting} Robt &amp; B. choring then went back to work on other place for the first cultivating sowing and harrowing weather a little cleared Jim Bready here for first time Robt went to Drayton at night</p> <p>9. THURSDAY. Ascension Day Holy Thursday. } (129-236) {different handwriting} Robt &amp; Brock choring morning then back on the other place All day Cultivating sowing &amp; Harrowing beautiful fine breezy day</p> <p>10. FRIDAY. (130-235) Da and Brock choring and Da working on other place. Cold, but bright. Mrs. W. Gordon 36 years old. mr. Duncan Jimmie and mary Ritch and Joe Arbuckle and his mother sailed for the old country on S.S. Virginian. hard frost at night.</p> <p>11. SATURDAY. (131-234) Da finished cultivating &amp; sowing second fourteen acres field on other place, Harrowing after tea and gone to town. Miss Duncan brought me home and Mr. {Yake?} came along. Stayed for tea. Brock brought Olive home at noon. cold north wind, but bright. Muriel Robertson &amp; Lizzie Caram here for a few minutes.</p> <p>12. SUNDAY. 1 after Ascension. (132-233) Home all day. rather raw cold wind. alice Page 22 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>4{0} Geo. P {rest of page blank, except for some ink splotches}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>M.E. Magee</p> <p>Betty.</p> <p>Mrs. Chas. Benson.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS MAY</span></h2> <p>Carrie 15 years old Da very hoarse. Olive not very well. Dr. says she must be quiet</p> <p>13. MONDAY. (133-232) Carrie {foaled} this morning, colt smart (.Doll). Da and Brock done chores, then Da cultivated back of Poplars, till noon, with Elsie &amp; her mother, sowed it in afternoon. Colt went fine. Mr. McEwing here after dinner taking levels round house. Ma took Olive to school and stayed down to help houselean, Da gone over to Ad. Flaths with a summons for him. Very windy and quite warm. Geo. Gray summoned, also Harry Newton and Mr. McEwing.</p> <p>14. TUESDAY. (134-231) Da and Brock done chores, then Da walked to town, to attend court Downey has him sued for $42.25, balance due on house. {Morphy}, lawyer. Jamison, Judge. Would take no evidence, but Geo Gray's. Da was allowed for work that was not done. Brock harrowing all day. Very windy all day, and quite hot. Young cattle out in yard all night. John Walker here in even. Uncle Will called this evening. Jack Brocks got a fat cow. Star. Emerson Howard and {Wes.} Berry got her.</p> <p>15. WEDNESDAY. (135-230) Da and Brock done chores, Da cultivated till noon with colt &amp; Molly. Brock helped Jack Walker fill up some grain, and he took five bags to mill for us. Jim Brady here for dinner. Da sowing back of Poplars in afternoon. Rather dull with showers in afternoon. quite a heavy one between five and six to-night.</p> <p>16. THURSDAY. (136-229) Da sowing behind Poplars and harrowed it. Mr. Craig cultivated two little fields on other place. Put young cattle over on other place this evening. Bright day and very windy.</p> <p>17. FRIDAY. (137-228) Da sowed two little fields on other place and harrowed one of them after tea. Baker called to-day fine and bright at times, then dull. Strong wind all day. looking like rain to-night. cold morn.</p> <p>18. SATURDAY. (138-227) Da and Brock spread 13 loads of manure, from a pile in front filled next to Walkers, in forenoon. Mr. Craig came along about eleven and harrowed till noon on other place, Then he cultivated and Da sowed below wheat. Finished sowing. Ma went for Olive at noon. bright day. warm and windy. Olive at Clara Walsh's party, on 6th {Marybare'}.</p> <p>19. SUNDAY. Pentecost- Whit Sunday. (139-296) I walked up to English church to Grandma's. little sprinkle of rain early this morning, but cleared off and was very bright. getting very cool towards evening. Very windy. Ross McEwing here for dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">MAY-5TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>20. MONDAY. (140-225) snowed this morning Da finished harrowing little field on other place and harrowed what was sowed on Sat., also cultivated and harrowed little field on east side of barn for garden. Brock took Olive to school. Got bag potatoes from Gibbs $1.10¢. Ad. Flath here for seed grain at night. Da worked "Carrie" to-day. very cold all day, although it was quite bright. J. Walker got turnip drill, sowed {mangol}</p> <p>21. TUESDAY. (141-224) Da done the chores, took a grist to town and got two shoes sett on Mollie. Cut a bag of potatoes and planted them in afternoon. Miss Duncan drove over and had tea. Brock went for Olive, but she could not come. Very cold wind, quite heavy frost this morning. bright and windy.</p> <p>22. WEDNESDAY. (142-223) Da choring and cutting potatoes this forenoon. J. Walker up here in forenoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Dan Hambly called. Planting potatoes in afternoon, and planted garden vegetables after tea. Myrtle Burrows and Muriel Robertson here for while in even. Very hard frost this morn. Dull all day, Sprinkling rain at night. Olive walked home at noon.</p> <p>23. THURSDAY. (143-222) Da done chores, then ridged i[ and sowed the {mangals}. Cultivating root ground, in afternoon. Brock drove Ma down to Grandma's in morning. She walked home at night. Very nice fine day little windy.</p> <p>24. FRIDAY. Victoria Day (Dominion). (144-221) Olive and I walked down to Drayton this morning Brock wheeled to moorefield and saw boys start for race Rus. Dynes 1st 31m. 20 sec. Farley 2nd 31m. 22 sec. beautiful day. I walked home in evening. Da harrowing little, plowing in orchard and drew manure away from ^round house.</p> <p>25. SATURDAY. (145-220) Da finished plowing orchard and harrowed it. Olive walked home at noon. I over baking for mrs. Burrows. John Walker here in evening. Got setting of duck eggs. Very fine forenoon and very windy, coolw and raining a little at night.</p> <p>26. SUNDAY. Trinity Sunday. (146-219) Uncle Rich'd and Aunt Emma here for tea. Dull and foggy in morning. cleared off at noon. Heavy rain in afternoon. raining at night. Put fire in furnace but smoked terribly. Think something must be lodged in chimney.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Stella Chubb.</p> <p>Guelph.</p> <p>Oct. 30, /'07.</p> <p>{some 'practice' strokes on rest of page, as well as some bled-through text, which appears as backwards}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{More 'practice' strokes. Text from previous page has bled through}</p> <p>Will {Herrons} birthday.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 AND 30 DAYS MAY &amp; JUNE</span></h2> <p>{In left margin:} Got $10.00 from J. Brooks</p> <p>27. MONDAY. (147-218) Da done chores. Brock took Olive back to school. Set out a few strawberries and got ready some raspberries. Very disagreeable day. Very cold snow flurries in forenoon and a while after dinner, then stormed steadily. windy. ground white with snow to-night. Brought ponies home from other place.</p> <p>28. TUESDAY. (148-217) Da plowed little rape patch on other place. J.J. Dowling called and bought cattle. muddy and sloppy, but snow disappeared. Cold morning, moderating towards night.</p> <p>29. WEDNESDAY. (149-216) Done chores, then took three head of cattle to town. J. Walker helped. Wat. took two pigs for us with his. Jim Bready here for dinner. Da and Brock helping Wat. plant potatoes in afternoon. Ma and I over to H. Hilborn's to see Sarah's baby. Gladyse Irene, She a month old last Saturday. Very fine day- warm. little frost at night.</p> <p>30. THURSDAY. Corpus Christi. (150-215) Put cows out to pasture. for first. Da cleaned out pens, and fixed up gaps back on other place. Helped John Walker plant potatoes this afternoon. Brock and Ma over to cemetry in afternoon. Bill Barry and J. Walker up here in evening. Da cut tops out of some little maples. Very fine, air has a chilly feel.</p> <p>31. FRiDAY. (151-214) Da cultivated and harrowed root ground. Planting out some strawberries. Ma at town in afternoon. Brock went up to Rothsay with Mr. Thompson. quite fine day. strone breeze. Dan Hambly called.</p> <p>1. JUNE-SATURDAY. (152-213) Da and Brock drew out enought manure for Barrys potatoes in forenoon, Planted them in afternoon. Jack Walker helped. Gave Bill $1.25 finishes paying him). Olive walked home at noon. Brock wheeled to town this evening. I baking for Mrs. Burrows. John Walker up here in evening. dull all day little rain in afternoon, bleak East wind.</p> <p>2. SUNDAY. 1 after Trinity. (153-212) Brock and I up to English Church. in forenoon. Very fine day, quite windy and air cool. Rev. Carrie preached. He the new man who came after {Naftel}.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE-6TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>Mollie foaled, colt. "Dan", Mollie 16 yrs.</p> <p>3. Monday. Birth of Prince of Wales (154-211) Brock took Olive and I down the I helping Mrs. Gordon make Eliza Christians wedding dress. Roy Farewell out to see Mollie. Da drawing manure on to turnip ground in afternoon. Brock wheeled to town at night. Very five day. lovely night. Ross McEwing &amp; Harry Lowes up here in evening.</p> <p>4. TUESDAY. (155-210) Da helped clean kitchen stove pipes then drew manure on to root ground. John Walker took some chop to mill for us. Colt not very well to-day. John up here in evening. I came home to-night with Ross. Dull all day. little rain falling all afternoon. quite heavy at times, cooler to-night. Eliza Christian &amp; Walt. Barkwell married)</p> <p>5. WEDNESDAY. (156-209) Da and Brock drawing manure on to root ground. Jim Bready here for dinner John Walker here in evening. Very disagreeably Uncle Willie 38 years old.</p> <p>6 THURSDAY. (157-208) Da and Brock finished drawing out manure on to root ground. Jack Walker up here in evening to see colt. It appears all right now. Uncle Rich'd called this morning. Very fine day. windy and rather cool. Mr. Thompson called to-day. Has new horse. Sold other to Hosheal Hilborn.</p> <p>7. FRIDAY. (158-207) Da working on root ground, all day. Ma walked to Grandma's this morning and back after tea. Mr. Morrison sent for Da hust at six to-night. His mare sick. Worked with here till nearly ten. Colt dead. mare partly paralysed. fine all day</p> <p>8. SATURDAY. (159-206) Da working on root ground all day. Olive walked up. Got a ride to 12th with Freds Gilbrie. Brock wheeled to town after tea. Very fine day. Strong breeze. Helped Mr. Morrison bury his mare and colt at noon. Had to kill the mare.</p> <p>{x} 9. SUNDAY. 2 after Trinity. (160-205) Da and Ma went over to Dick Lowes for dinner stayed for tea. Brock went up to Pages for while. George Pollard and Jack Brooks wheeled out after dinner and stayed the afternoon and evening. Beautiful day. quite warm. nice breeze.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank. A leaf has been pressed between the pages}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 30 DAYS JUNE</span></h2> <p>10. MONDAY. (161-204) Brock took Olive back to school. Da working on root ground, rolling and harrowing. Brock took wire off posts back off house. Very windy all day. rather dull after tea. Brock hot bag potatoes $1.35. Da making {pokes?} for geese. They go wandering away. Elwin &amp; Gerald brought Them homme.</p> <p>11. TUESDAY. (162-203) Da drawing brick from station down town for Presbyerian Manse, in forenoon. Working on turnip ground in afternoon. I walked to town this morning and fixed Grandma's skirt. Rode home with Retta Hilborn. Got new hat $3.50¢. Strong east wind rather cold wind. dull at night.</p> <p>12. WEDNESDAY. (163-202) Da working on root gound. {doe?} and Wat. Burrows up to Wm Wilsons after tea. Jim Bready here for dinner. rather fine day. Mary Fatheringham married.</p> <p>13. THURSDAY (164-201) Da and Brock tagged sheep, then Da working on root ground and among apple-trees. Washing sheep in afternoon. Mabel Philp, Min. Very fine day quite windy.</p> <p>14. FRIDAY. (165-200) Da plowing, harrowing and rolling root ground. Ma at town in forenoon. Drs. Pickel and Farewell called to see colts. Brock wheeled to town after dinner for medicine for colt. {Fellow's} syrup. Da helped John Walker take out some posts along road, at noon. Very fine all day. nice and warm. Burrows have surveyor Bolton on about ditch on their other place.</p> <p>15. SATURDAY. (166-199) Da working on root ground all day. Brock took Dick down and got him shod. Fixing pen for little ducks at night. I baked for Mrs. Burrows this afternoon. Olive walked home this afternoon. Had a lesson since dinner. Very fine day. good breeze.</p> <p>16. SUNDAY. 3 after Trinity. (167-198) Brock and I up to E. Church in forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson called after tea. Mr. Thompson got out and Mrs. T. took Olive and I for a drive. Mr. &amp; Mrs. T. Henderson and children called after tea. Very fine day. good breeze roads very dusty. pretty warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JUNE-6TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>17. MONDAY. (168-197) Brock took Olive back to school Da working up root ground. Harry Philp helping ridge up this afternoon. Da sowed turnips. John Walker up here in evening. pretty warm day. quite a breeze.</p> <p>18. TUESDAY. (169-196) Da shearing the sheep and clipping the evergreens. I at Drayton all day getting Mrs. Gordon to help me with Ma's skirt. Very warm all day. thunder storm with rain in evening Old Mr. Henry Walker here in afternoon and for tea</p> <p>19. WEDNESDAY. (170-195) Da trimming spruce trees and harrowed rape patch. Jim Bready here for dinner. quite heavy rain after dinner. Very warm and sultry this forenoon. Ross McEwing got waggon and stock-rack this morning.</p> <p>20. THURSDAY. (171-194) Brock went to town for rape and corn seed. Da plowing and sowed the rape on little strip below ditch. John Walker got turnip drill. Very fine warm day.</p> <p>21. FRIDAY. (172-193) I went to town, helping Mrs. Gordon sew. Brock came for Dr. Farewell. Carrie had an attack of {colic}. He took "Dick" home and came for me after tea. Da planting corn. Very heavy electric storm this afternoon. hot forenoon. Presbyterian Church and Mrs, Kirkpatricks house struck by lightning. Mrs. Puckering struck also.</p> <p>22. SATURDAY. (173-192) Da trimming spruce and doing odd chores. Went to town with grist in afternoon and got horses shod. I started for Olive and met here at cemetry, at night. I baking for Mrs. Burrows in afternoon. Very warm all day.</p> <p>23. SUNDAY. 4 after Trinity. (174-191) Olive and I down to John Walkers in evening. Charlie Walker and Cecil here going round. couple chowers here in afternoon. lot of thunder.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page seems to have been used to practice in cursive writing some words, letters and numbers, some of which have been written at different angles. 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F.</p> <p>Tuesday T T T T.</p> <p>T T.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page effectively blank, other than the reverse image of the previous page, since the ink has bled through}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 30 DAYS JUNE</span></h2> <p>24. MONDAY. St. John Baptist - Midsummer Day. (175-190) Da scuffled {mangals} and garden vegetables then he and Brock hoeing. Ma took Olive back to school and got a present for bride. (Water Set,-$1.50.) Joe Macdonald brought Mr. Sunders, axx piano tuner, here after tea. Charge $2.00. Very warm all day.</p> <p>25. TUESDAY. (176-189) Da and Brock finished hoeing {mangals} Scuffled potatoes. Grandpa Benson walked out this forenoon, and Brock drove him home after tea. Very warm and sultry in Evening. Lovely moonlight night.</p> <p>26. WEDNESDAY. (177-188) Da and Brock cleaning pens this forenoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Da and Ma at Bella Craig's wedding. married to Wilson Hurst of Toronto. I went up to Mabel's, but she was away. Very foggy morning, cleared off was bright, cool, and high wind. Mr &amp; Mrs. Henry Hilborn moved to town yesterday.</p> <p>27. THURSDAY. (178-187) Doing road work. Da shoveling in pit, Brock driving team.Ma at town this afternoon. Dowlings' two boys out for rabbits this afternoon, Mr. Preston, relieving bank manager, called this afternoon and took snap-shot of house. Very fine day, good breeze.</p> <p>28. FRIDAY. (179-186) Doing road {'over' directly below} work. Da and John Walker went down to hear trial. (This ditch up in Burrows upper place) I down to see Winnie in evening. Very warm all day. Baker called.</p> <p>29. SATURDAY. (180-185) Finished the road work a little after four. Came on a little shower I went to town after tea for Olive. Very sultry forenoon.</p> <p>30.SUNDAY. 5 after Trinity. (181-184) Brock and I up to English Church in morning. Brock wheeled down to Presbyterian Church at night. beautiful bright day. little shower, Early morn Mr. McEwing up here after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY-7TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>1. MONDAY. Dominion Day (Dominion). (182-183) Brock drove Olive back to school, then he and Da hoeing potatoes. Percy McEwing called. this afternoon. I up to Mabel's in afternoon and for tea. Quite a heavy shower this forenoon. cooler towards night.</p> <p>2. TUESDAY. (183-182) Da scuffling {mangals}, and hoeing. scuffled strawberries after tea. Brock hoeing. Mrs. Burrows brought over a dish of strawberries, first we have had. dull coal forenoon. brighter {Olive starts to write on her exam for Junior Teacher mr. Snider, Arthur, presiding examiner. papers exceptionally hard}</p> <p>3. WEDNESDAY. (184-181) Da hoeing among goose berries in forenoon. Took wool and a few bags of chop to town in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Brock at town in morning for beef. Very heavy frost this morning. Every thing in Vegetable and potato line frozen. quite warm all day. 108 lbs. wool 23¢.</p> <p>4. THURSDAY. (185-180) Da and Brock hoeing among strawberries in forenoon. Drawing muck sods from other place to bank round house. Ma at Drayton all day helping Grandma make soap. John Walker up here in evening. Very fine day. looking like rain.</p> <p>5. FRIDAY. (186-179) Da drawing banking all day from other place. Very fine day.</p> <p>6. SATURDAY. (187-178) Da drawing muck sods all day. banking at back of house. Brock and I went to town for Olive after tea. Miss Duncan drove out after tea, then she and Ma went for drive to see Miss Stone. Very warm at times. heavy showers going round. 20 loads of sods drawn.</p> <p>7. SUNDAY. 6 after Trinity. (188-177) Ma, Brock and Miss Duncan up to Presbyterian Church in forenoon. Orangemens sermon. beautiful bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS JULY</span></h2> <p>8. MONDAY. (189-176) Da drew muck for banking in forenoon. In afternoon drew from pile behind house. Miss Duncan went home this morning and Olive gone back with her. We picking strawberries this afternoon and evening. Very fine all day. Very windy.</p> <p>9. TUESDAY. (190-175) Da and Brock drawing clay from pile behind house and banking on East side. Ma at town this forenoon for sugar. Preserve 20 lbs of strawberries. Baker called. fine day, but very windy. Uncle John Gordon gone to Hospital, Guelph</p> <p>10. WEDNESDAY. (191-174) Da and Brock banking round house all day. Jim Bready here for dinner. I up to Uncle Rich'ds with some strawberries to sent on milk-waggon to Miss Stone. Very fine day. quite windy in afternoon.</p> <p>11. THURSDAY (192-173) Da and Brock just choring and fixing round. Bill Barry here for dinner I went for Olive at noon. She finished writing on her exam to-day. drizzling rain falling all day. doing a great deal of good. rain badly needed.</p> <p>12. FRIDAY. (193-173) Olive, Brock and I over to Arthur, Orangemen celebrated there. Da scuffling and hoeing turnips. dull this morning, but cleared off and was lovely day. inclined to be cool. sprinkle of rain in Arthur about four o'clock.</p> <p>13. SATURDAY. (194-171) Da hoeing turnips all day. Bill Barry here hoeing his potatoes. Will Gregory patching this side of barn roof in afternoon Brock at town in afternoon with a couple of bags of chop. Very fine day. quite warm.</p> <p>14. SUNDAY. 7 after Trinity. (195-170) Mr. and Mrs. Frank WIlson drove down from Mt. Forest about five o'clock, stayed for tea. Frank Page here in afternoon. Very fine day, quite warm. Mrs R. Wilson thrown from her buggy and hurt.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">JULY-7TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>15. MONDAY. (196-169) Da helping Wat. cut wood on other place, all day. Brock went to town this forenoon with some chop, but did not get it. Ma over to Wilmot Drurys seeing about butter for Grandma. Quite fine till evening, then rained quite a shower. Jack Brooks called. Mrs. Rich'd Wilson died this morn. Got word, John Lappin was dead.</p> <p>16. TUESDAY. (197-168) Da up at Burrows for a few hours in morning, finishing wood, then hoeing turnips. Mr. {Chaffe} here for dinner. Ma down to see old Mrs. Walker in evening. Ma down to see old Mrs. Walker in evening. Olive and I up to Mable's. Very fine day. quite warm.</p> <p>17. WEDNESDAY. (198-167) Brock 14 yrs. old. Da helping Harry buzz wood in forenoon, Helping Jack Walker in afternoon Brock hoeing roots. Jim Bready here for dinner. Ma at town in forenoon. Da went down to sttion for bb;. of sugar, from Uncle Jim, after tea. Very warm day. J. Hilborn called to see if we could use some of their beef this week.</p> <p>18. THURSDAY. (199-166) Da and Brock finished hoeing turnips. Mr. Carrie brought Miss Stone here in afternoon and called for her after tea. Olive, Brock and I over to Methodist garden-party at E.G&gt; Henry's in evening. Very fine day and ery hot.</p> <p>19. FRIDAY. (200-165) Da plowing in orchard, all day. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson called this evening. He has a new horse. Sorrel with white mare and tail, (French) Beautiful horse. Drove round to show us horse very fine day, dull towards evening.</p> <p>20. SATURDAY. (201-164) Brock took frist to town and got horses shod. Da digging round apple trees. Got a carn from Frank Wilson saying he wanted ponies, John Walker took his mare and our buggy and they left gere for Mr. Forest at 20 min. to four. Got there at 6.30. Home again at twelve. Ponies looked fine. Brock met night train for John and got Mrs. Fleming and Alwyn. cool day.</p> <p>21. SUNDAY. 8 after Trinity. (202-163) We three up to Presbyterian church in forenoon. Art. Garneau and Vance here for dinner, also little Gladyse Barber. Da and Ma over to Bob. Mitchells after tea. Olive and I over at Burrows. {A} fine day, but not very bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page used to practice writing different names in cursive, in addition to a few scribbles}</p> <p>Olive</p> <p>Olive</p> <p>Olive Philp.</p> <p>mildred magee</p> <p>Clara Philp.</p> <p>Olive Philp</p> <p>Preston</p> <p>Preston</p> <p>S Galt.</p> <p>Salt.</p> <p>Clara Philp.</p> <p>Philp</p> <p>C C.lara</p> <p>Maude {Cosford}</p> <p>Pearl {Cosford}</p> <p>{Cosford}</p> <p>e Edith</p> <p>M G</p> <p>C.</p> <p>Clara</p> <p>Clara Philp</p> <p>{marybare}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank, except for bled-through text from previous page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS JULY</span></h2> <p>22. MONDAY. (203-162) Da and Brock cutting weeds in forenoon Scuffled all the turnips and among raspberries in afternoon and evening. About two o'clock this afternoon two drunken {sots} brought ponies back from Mr. Forest Frank Wilson sent ^them a letter with them. Very sultry this forenoon. quite a shower of rain Early this morning. dull afternoon. 25 young turkey goes in the night.</p> <p>23. TUESDAY. (204-161) Da started to eat hay back by Uncle Rich'ds Raking in afternoon. Brock at John Walkers hoeing turnips After tea, John and Alwyn Fleming came up and put up some hay. Olive and I at town in afternoon Very fine all day.</p> <p>24. WEDNESDAY. (205-160) Da cutting hay next to Uncle Rich'ds Have 14 acres {'afternoon' written directly below} cut back there. Brock raking in afternoon. Da, John and Alwayn put it up. Jim Bready here for dinner for last time. quite fine day. little sprinkle of rain in morning. shower going round. quite windy and cooler to-night.</p> <p>25. THURSDAY. (206-159) Da, John, Alwyn and Brock drawing in hay all day, from behind Poplars. Retta Hilborn brought over two baskets of cherries at noon which Bill Richards sent out $1.30¢. Very foggy for while in morning, but cleared off and was fine day. good breeze. threatening rain at night.</p> <p>26. FRIDAY. (107-158) Da and Brock putting gravel ^walk up to door in forenoon. Hoeing turnips in afternoon. Heavy electric storm in night. some rain, rather dull forenoon, but cleared off and was very windy. cool. I not well to-day.</p> <p>27. SATURDAY. (208-157) Da mowing on other place in forenoon After dinner Jack and Alwyn came up and they brought in what hay was back by Uncle Rich'ds line fence, then Brock raked and ^they put up hay on other place. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. Very fine day.</p> <p>28. SUNDAY. 9 after Trinity. (209-156) Olive Brock and I up to English Church in forenoon. Olive and I stayed for dinner with Miss Stone and walked home. Earl Lowes and Alex McLellan here for tea. Very fine day. Cloudy at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">JULY &amp; AUGUST-7TH AND 8TH MONTHS. 1907</span></h2> <p>29. MONDAY. (210-155) Brock ^finished mowing on other place about four o'clock. Da, John, and Alwyn drawing in all forenoon, with Jacks team, Jack raked up what was cut and then they put it up. Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Fleming up here in evening. Very fine day, but pretty windy in afternoon. turned cold towards night.</p> <p>30. TUESDAY. (211-154) Da cutting hay at Jack Walkers till noon, brought team home, then went back and {coiled} up what was cut. Brock down also. Will Philp here for scraper (road) at noon. rather dull all day, brightened a little towards evening. Cool.</p> <p>31. WEDNESDAY. (212-153) We finished haying. Jack and Alwyn helping. Ross and Harry Lowes came up and drew a couple of loads also. After dinner all went down and helped Jack put up his hay. Da "greened" the potatoes after he came back from Walker's. Miss Duncan called this evening. Olive and I went to town after tea. Myrtle Burrows rode down with us. Very fine day.</p> <p>1. AUGUST-THURSDAY. (213-152) Da and Brock down at Jack Walkers this forenoon. Finished Jacks' hay. Up helping Harry Philp with hay in afternoon. McEwings fixing up low well to water their stock. Their water is done. quite a nice shower after tea. warm forenoon. Peel and Co's Legging Factory burned down about one oclock this morning.</p> <p>2. FRIDAY. (214-151) Da {banking} potatoes in forenoon and scuffling strawberries. hoeing roots in afternoon. Olive walked to town for party at Emma Haddows. Brock raking and Da mowing fence corners. John Walker came up after tea and helped take in load of rakings. Gladyse Barber up for while. rather dull but cleared up. cool.</p> <p>3. SATURDAY. (215-150) Da hoeing turnips all day. Brock took few bags of chop down this forenoon and had some shoes set on horses. Brock hoeing in afternoon. He and Ma at town after tea. Olive walked home this morning. I out to berry bush this morning. Scarcely any berries. Very fine day. cool evening.</p> <p>4. SUNDAY. 10 after Trinity. (216-149) Olive, Brock and I up to English Church in forenoon. Alwyn Fleming here in afternoon and for tea. rather cloudy at times cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS AUGUST</span></h2> <p>5. MONDAY.. (217-148) Da and Brock finished hoeing turnips Bill Barry came down, hoed his potatoes and scuffled them, then helped Da at banking the house in afternoon. dull day. little rain in afternoon.</p> <p>6. TUESDAY. (218-147) Da banking round house in forenoon. He and Ma at Mrs. McIsaac's funeral in afternoon. Rev. Carrie here to tea and spent the evening. Very foggy but cleared off and was quite warm. Mr. {Slimmon} came out and hung two screen doors.</p> <p>7. WEDNESDAY. (219-146) {different handwriting} Da bankiing round house all day. Brock and I took Clara to station in morning. Went to miss Johnson's wedding. Da went to Page's to help in haying but was not needed. Bill Barry here in afternoon to {frarisgreeu?} his potatoes. Fine day, but warm.</p> <p>8. THURSDAY. (220-145) {different handwriting} Da working round house all day. O.B. Henry and Mr. Hall here in forenoon and went over the house. Mrs. McDonald, Margaret and Janet here in the evening. Art Page here to-night to get Da to help them in hay to-morrow. Fine day but very hot.</p> <p>9. FRIDAY. (221-144) {different handwriting} Da working round house in forenoon, Picking lumber at back of house ---------- and cleaning {driving} house here over helping Frank Page's in haying. Brock and {H} at Drayton after {led} to get word from Clara. Cecelia up here in evening. Fine day but very hot.</p> <p>10. SATURDAY. (222-143) {different handwriting} Working at {rails} in forenoon and choring round. Picking up boards and cleaning up at back of house in forenoon, after dinner gathering up the rails and burning brush in field next to sideroad. Hoeing strawberries after tea. Henry Heseltine here for dinner, got 2 bags of chop. Brock to Drayton in forenoon with chop. {J} Walker here for pump head. fine day but very hot.</p> <p>11. SUNDAY. 11 after Trinity (223-142) {different handwriting} Ma and Da went to J. Ritchie's for dinner and tea. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Hazel here in the evening. Fine day but very hot and close very dry weather.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST-8TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>12. MONDAY. (224-141) Da helping Jack Walker shock barley in forenoon. Brock met me at noon train, then he took a frist to town in afternoon. I had a splendid time in Guelph. Very fine day, looked like rain. roads very dusty, and dry. Olive got word she has passed her matriculation.</p> <p>13. TUESDAY. (225-140) Da plowing some on Hilborn's hill and drawing it home for banking. Mr. Carrie called Olive, Brock and I over to Presbyterian Garden Party at Montgomerys. Had a splendid time. Very fine, but very strong^high wind in afternoon. Cool evening.</p> <p>14. WEDNESDAY. (226-139) Da drawing banking all day. I went to town after dinner. Got paper with report of Junior Teacher. Olive failed. Just 4 passed out of 20 in town. Da and Brock pruned some brush piles on other place, after tea. fine day- everything very dry. Henry Heseltine called this forenoon.</p> <p>15. THURSDAY. (227-138) Da and Brock drawing clay from hill all day, for banking house. Mrs. Geo. Hicks, Mrs Jewel (Clara Annis) and Sarah Burrows here in forenoon. Geo Pollard came out this forenoon to say good-bye. He leaving town. Very fine all day and very dry.</p> <p>16. FRIDAY. (228-137) Da and Brock drawing banking from hill for house. Uncle Rich'd brought Betty Walker here this forenoon. I took her down to Noecker's in afternoon and went for her after tea. Had quite a shower of rain in forenoon and again in afternoon. Beautiful night.</p> <p>17. SATURDAY. (229-136) Da and Brock drawing banking all day. Got a load of gravel after tea. and put it down at gooses' trough. Olive, Betty and I round to John Philp's and round by Rothsay in afternoon. Them at town at night. Very fine day, but very windy. Tom Henderson and two children here for dinner</p> <p>18. SUNDAY. 12 after Trinity (230-135) Olive, Betty and I up to English Church and went to Uncle Rich'ds for dinner. Betty stayed there. Ross and Percy McEwing in afternoon and for tea. very fine day. quite warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>City of Ottawa - Fred</p> <p>Pellat - HerB.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS AUGUST</span></h2> <p>19. MONDAY. (231-134) Da helped Brock load up a grist of chop and he took it to town in forenoon. Da helping Jack Walker draw his barley. Came home in afternoon and got our binder ready to cut. Betty, Mabel and Mary called this afternoon. Betty going to Blackbridge tomorrow. Very fine day. Brock wheeled to town for beef after tea.</p> <p>20. TUESDAY. (232-138) Da drawing banking for house in forenoon. Cutting barley behind old driving house. Brock and Alwyn shocking up. Brock drove Ma to Grandma's. Bob. Gass brought Mrs. {Lappen} and Jean here after dinner. Bob and Mrs. L. went to town and Ma came home with them. They stayed all night. very- little rain this morn. dull forenoon cleared up after dinner. cool. Mr. Thompson called.</p> <p>21. WEDNESDAY. (233-132) Da and John Walker cut little patch of barley on other place, then cut half of oats next to line fence then cut barley next road. Brock and Alwyn shocking. Got it all up. Olive and Jean walked to town this afternoon. Mr. Thompson called this afternoon. rather damp for while this morning. Da cleaned out pig-pens. turned out fine, but wind was cool. quite frost.</p> <p>22. THURSDAY. (234-131) (234-131) Da helping John Walker cut grain and Brock shocking. Ma and Maggie up to see Aint Emma in afternoon. Olive and Jean walked up to Rothsay in afternoon, and Mr. Carrie brought them home and stayed for tea. Retta and Lizzie Hilborn and Mrs. Dodds over this evening. Da gone up to Uncle Rich'ds at night to see old Flora. They had to kill her; broken leg. very fine warm day.</p> <p>23. FRIDAY. (235-130) Da and Jack Walker started to cut oats on other place after dinner. Da cut goose what in forenoon. They shocked it before starting to cut oats. Brock and Alwyn shocking. Jack Brooks got some oats. Very fine but windy.</p> <p>24. SATURDAY. (236-129) Da and Jack finished cutting 14 acre field on other place, at noon. Then cut 5 acres next to Walkers line fence. I took Maggie and Jean up to Rothsay before tea. Olive and I at town after tea. Alwyn and Brock shocking all day. Very windy all day. quite fine.</p> <p>25. SUNDAY. 13 after Trintiy. (237-128) Bank boys came out for dinner (Mr. Fowlie, Mr. O'Hara, and Mr. Preston) went back about five o'clock. quite fine forenoon, but dull and cloudy in afternoon. Very windy. cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">AUGUST &amp; SEPTEMBER-8TH AND 9TH MONTHS. 1907</span></h2> <p>Mr. Fielding {tea man} here this morning.</p> <p>26. MONDAY. (238-127) Finished cutting here. Had five binders, John Walker and ours. Brock and Alwyn shocking. Finished about four o'clock. Mary Philp and Beatrice Harris here in afternoon. Mr and Miss Duncan and &lt;r. Dicks here after tea. Fine day, but windy. Will Craig called at noon.</p> <p>27. TUESDAY. (239-126) Da and Brock cleaned out root house in forenoon. Da at {flax-bee} at Mr. Craig's in afternoon. Brock went to town for oal-oil. Very dull all day. little showers of rain at times. foggy. Alex Haddow came to buy oats. none to sell.</p> <p>28. WEDNESDAY. (240-125) Da scuffled strawberries this morn, then he and Brock at John Walker's finishing cutting. Put binders away in low driving house (Jack's also) then drawing in barley from behind low driving house. Brock and Alwyn went over to Mr. Craig's {flax-bee} in evening. Ella Gregory called this forenoon for a book she lent me. Very nice all day. bright, rather breezy, cool evening.</p> <p>29. THURSDAY. (241-124) Da, Brock, Jack and Alwyn drawing in barley till noon. Da went with load of cheese to Moorefield in afternoon. Brock helping Jack draw in. Harry Caram brought out Lizzie and Willa Caram and Hattie Ruppel this forenoon then he called for them at tea time. Muriel Robertson called to say good-bye To Olive, she going to St. Catherines to school. Very fine day.</p> <p>30. FRIDAY. (242-123) Da and Brock helping draw in at Jack Walker's in forenoon. Drawing in here in afternoon. Ma went down for Grandpa and Grandma in forenoon and took them home after tea. Very fine day.</p> <p>31. SATURDAY. (243-122) Jack Walker and Alwyn helping draw in here all day. Drew 14 acres of oats from other place. Brock, Olive and I down town after tea. quite fine all day. Very smoky in mornings now. Mr. Preston, relieving bank manager left town to-day.</p> <p>1. SEPTEMBER-SUNDAY. 14 after Trinity. (244-121) Olive, Brock and I up to English Church in forenoon. Jean Lappen came home with us. rather dull in forenoon, brightened up in afternoon. heavy rain after tea and on into the night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page used for cursive practice}</p> <p>Mr. {J}. Dick mechanical Engineer {above: 14{84}. 1464 4 {3}0 4 64} from Fyfeshire Scotland.</p> <p>Fife Mr John Dick, mechanical engineer Fyfeshire Scotn</p> <p>{In a square:} F.m.L. {something here is scribbled over} 1469</p> <p>C.P. 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(246-119) Da and Brock finished taking out rest of potatoes, cultivated the ground and picked over potatoes left them in a pit in field. Ma at Grandma's all day. Uncle Will up and they put up a cool stove. Jack Walker and Alwyn up here, in afternoon, drew in goosewheat and then some oats back of Poplars. Jim Barber up here in afternoon and for tea. fine day. Very warm at times. High School started in town. {OlivE} didnot start.</p> <p>4. WEDNESDAY. (247-118) Finished harvest, here after dinner, then went down and finsihed John Walkers. Jack and Alwyn up here in forenoon. Brock went to town with a couple bags of chop. Mrs. Dick Lowes called this forenoon. She and Dick going west next Tuesday. Very fine, but cloudy in afternoon. sultry.</p> <p>5. THURSDAY. (248-117) Da and Brock cleaned out root-house and cleaned out furnace pipes in forenoon. Choring and Da walked to town in afternoon. Geo. and Miss Duncan here for tea. Mr. Carrie called after tea and {OlivE} went to town with him. Very heavy rain this forenoon, dull afternoon. Will Gregory and Hod. Holdborn called this afternoon.</p> <p>6. FRIDAY. (249-116) Got horse-rake out. Brock raked barley stubble. Da working among strawberries. They drew in the raking in afternoon. I walked to Drayton this forenoon. Maggie Lappen came here to-night from Uncle Sam's. quite fine all day. good breeze. Little Dicky got out of his cage and turkeys killed him over in orchard.</p> <p>7. SATURDAY. (150-115) Da started to plow barley stuble below turnips. Brock went to town in afternoon. Ma drove Maggie up to Rothsay after tea. Mr. Yake walked out this afternoon and stayed for tea. Da drove him home after tea. quite a shower this forenoon. dull and misty at night dark night.</p> <p>8. SUNDAY. 15 after Trinity (250-114) {OlivE}, Brock and I up to church this forenoon. rather raw east wind, looking very much like rain at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER-9TH MONTH.</span></h2> <p>9. MONDAY. (252-113) Da plowing barley stubble all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. {OlivE} and I up to Mable's after tea for basket of apples. rather dull forenoon, but cleared off again. Mr. Johnston called at night to settle his account.</p> <p>10. TUESDAY. (253-112) Da plowing till eleven o'clock, then a rain came on. At Wilmot Drurys threshing in afternoon. Very wet day. dull. Brought up four heifers and cow that are to go away to mar{how}.</p> <p>11. WEDNESDAY. (254-111) Da up and helped raise Harry's windmill then took a load of hogs and five head of cattle. Wat, Jack Walker and Alwyn helped down with cattle. Da plowing after he came home. Brock took down some chop after dinner. I helping Sara Burrows sew. quite fine at noon but raining again at night. MAgent here, and ordered fruit trees. (Geo Duncan and Maggie Cunningham married.)</p> <p>12. THURSDAY. (255-110) Da finished plowing barley ground. {OlivE} and I over to Retta Hilborn's in afternoon, to play tennis. I helping Sara Burrows Sew in forenoon. Showery forenoon, clear bright afternoon.</p> <p>13. FRIDAY. (256-109) Da plowing on wheat ground all day. Brock helping Adam Flath harvest to-day. Alwyn Fleming came up here, and took some views of the house. great growth of gress now. Very fine day. Art. Page brought over a basket of plums to-night.</p> <p>14. SATURDAY. (257-108) Da up and helped Uncle Rich'ds finish harvest on both places. Brock went over to Ad. Flath's to get loan of light waggon. Took some chop to town in afternoon. {OlivE} and I down at night. Very fine day.</p> <p>15. SUNDAY. 16 after Trinity (258-107) {OlivE}, Brock and I up to church this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Peacock called this afternoon. Had her mother Mrs. Johnson with them. Very fine day. quite warm. beautiful night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 30 DAYS SEPTEMBER</span></h2> <p>16. MONDAY. (259-106) Da finished plowing wheat ground. Brock went down town for his grist, in afternoon. Sara Burrows, Miss MacIntosh and Mrs.(Dr) Tupper here in evening. Very fine day. cloudy. Very heavy shower Early this morning.</p> <p>17. TUESDAY. (260-195) Da started to draw wood from bush and filling wood-house. I walked to town this morning to sew for Grandma. Richardson, cattle buyer called. Very fine day, good breeze. looking like rain to-night.</p> <p>18. WEDNESDAY. (161-104) Da finished drawing wood, then brought potatoes into cellar and started to plow stuble below wheat ground. George Moore came after light waggon and left another in its place. Fine day. Ike MacIsaac married to Mary Hammond.</p> <p>19. THURSDAY. (262-103) Da plowing stubble all day {above: 'Arthur Fair.'} Helped Jack Walker lower his pump in well, and picked our pears. Brock took me to town to sew and came after me. He and Olive back to Uncle Rich'ds for crab applies. Foggy morning; turned fine, little shower in afternoon.(Got two baskets of Plums; Lombards &amp; Green Gages. For $1.50.)</p> <p>20. FRIDAY. (263-102) Da plowing this forenoon, cultivated barley ground in afternoon. Mr. Thompson brought his calf out this evening, to pasture. Very fine day and Very windy. Palmerston Fair.</p> <p>21. SATURDAY. (264-101) Da plowiing all day. Brock went to town for chop in afternoon. Very fine day, but windy and cool towards night. little frost.</p> <p>22. SUNDAY. 17 after Trinity. (265-100) Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Henderson and children out for dinner. Olive, Brock and I up to Presbyterian Church at Rothsay in evening. Very fine day, but cool wind. cold night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">SEPTEMBER-9TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>23. MONDAY. (266-99) Da plowing all day. Brock helped Mr. McEwings take thirteen head of cattle to Drayton this morning. Then he hoeing strawberries. Ma and I picked geese. Olive walked to Drayton before dinner little dull, like rain, but cleared off at night. cool wind all day. young Henry boys here to see about rabbits. Lice very bad on turnips now.</p> <p>24. TUESDAY. (167-98) Da plowing stubble all day. Baker called. Very disagreeable at times. Smart little showers at times all day. Very high wind. cold.</p> <p>25. WEDNESDAY. (268-97) Da plowing stubble all day. Brock over to McKee's and Rheame's hunting a lamb. Ma went down to Grandma's. I rode down with her, fitted the skirt and rode home with Mr. McEwing. Very disagreeable day. Heavy showers at times, little snow with rain. Very cold high wind. Wat. B. over, he going to take half interest in Post Office Box.</p> <p>26. THURSDAY. (269-96) Da finished plowing, then he and Brock picked stones off it. Olive walked to Drayton and got Mrs. Cosford to fit her coat, in afternoon. Very fine day, but awful windy.</p> <p>Mr. Henderson delivered a little table here $3.50 and left Brett for dinner</p> <p>27. FRIDAY. (270-95) Da harrowing all day, the field he finished plowing yesterday. Ma went down to see Mrs. McEwing this afternoon. Mr Carrie and his brother Cyril here for tea. Brock wheeled over to Moorefield Show in afternoon. half-past three. coal and damp to-night.</p> <p>28. SATURDAY. (271-94) Da and Brock choring in forenoon, Da walked to town after dinner. Alex Hamilton, (candidate for Dominion House) drove him home and stayed for tea. Very wet day. rained steadily all day, a cold bleak rain. Very dark night.</p> <p>29. SUNDAY. 18 after Trinity. St. Michael (Michaelmas Day). (272-93) Da went for a walk in afternoon, Mr. Craig here in afternoon. dull all day. misty at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page includes reversed text bled-through from following page}</p> <p>&lt;-Jack Ritch sold his farm {above: 'Clemens farm'} {tog} Gideon Moore for $66 50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page includes reversed text bled-through from previous page}</p> <p>Grandpa Philps house rented to Arthur Perkin. $30.00 a yr.</p> <p>Eggs 20¢ a dozen</p> <p>Butter 26¢ C {Fla.}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1907 30 AND 31 DAYS SEPTEMBER &amp; OCTOBER</span></h2> <p>30. MONDAY. (273-92) Da plowing stubble back of Poplars. Brock went to town after dinner with a little chop. Olive and I down to John Walker after tea. quite misty early this morn, but cleared off. Was windy and cold, but bright.</p> <p>1. OCTOBER-TUESDAY. (274-91) Da plowing stubble all day. Ma and Brock went for Aunt Emma and went up to Rothsay to divide up Grandpa's Philp's effects. Da went up after tea for Grandpa's clock. Brock wheeled to town this forenoon. Very fine day, pretty warm.</p> <p>2. WEDNESDAY. (275-90) Drayton Fall Fair, Da plowing all day. The rest of us went to the Show. Brock came home. We stayed for concert. Beautiful day. Splendid crowd. 48th Highlanders' Band furnished music and put on the concery. It was splendid.</p> <p>3. THURSDAY. (276-89) Da plowing all day. I went down town this morning for fruit at Richard's, baskey peaches $1.25, 2 of Grapes 30 &amp; 38¢ a 2 of Tomatoes 35. Uncle Jim Grandpa and Grandma here for while this forenoon fine forenoon, but dull and had a smart shower about six. Very warm this forenoon.</p> <p>4. FRIDAY. (277-88) Da plowing all day. quite dull all day.</p> <p>5. SATURDAY. (278-87) Da plowing all day. Brock to town twice with chop. Myrtle Burrows here for an hour after dinner. Heavy shower of rain in forenoon, cold wind in afternoon. Da and Brock brought up pumpkins after tea. hard frost.</p> <p>6. SUNDAY. 19 after Trinity. (279-86) Olive, Brock and I up to English Church this morning. dull forenoon, cold rain in afternoon strong wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER-10TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>7. MONDAY. (280-85) Da plowing till three o'clock, then came in. Heavy rain and thunder storm came on. Lot of rain fell. Brock took Ad. Flath's waggon home Roy brought home our six young cattle which had been in the bush. Beautiful morning. good breeze. but pretty warm.</p> <p>8. TUESDAY. (281-84) Da plowing all day. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Roy brought down some chairs, that belonged at Rothsay. Very fine day. cold wind. Very hard frost.</p> <p>9. WEDNESDAY. (282-83) Da finished plowing behind Poplars. at noon. Then cross plowing piece below turnips. Ma, Olive and I up to Aunt Emma's at a quilting. Da and Wat. Burrows took down our old hens and their own to Henry Irvine 302 lbs @ 5¢ lb. $15.10. rather dull. little sprinkle of rain. lightning at night.</p> <p>10. THURSDAY. (283-83) Da plowing all day. John Walker up here in evening. Very nasty day. drizzling at times all day. cold Olive, Brock and I picked some apples in low orchard.</p> <p>11. FRIDAY. (284-81) Da plowing in forenoon, at Jack Walker's threshing in afternoon. I went down for Mrs. Gordon this morning and took her back after tea. Very disagreeable day. drizzling rain at times all day.</p> <p>12. SATURDAY. (285-80) Da at Mr. Morrisons threshing This forenoon. Plowing in afternoon. Brock took down a load of chop, some for Burrows also, and got team shod. Olive up to Mabel's in forenoon. rather fine at times. couple of little showers. We washed chairs which came from Rothsay. 9 of them.</p> <p>13. SUNDAY. 20 after Trinity. (286-79) Olive, Brock and I up to E.Church to morning and evening service, "Harvest Thanksgiving". Celia Groves up here from Walkers for dinner. Very dull day. little mists of rain at times. Da over at Wm Lowerys in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>A Toast.</p> <p>Here's to the man whose hand</p> <p>Is firm when he clasps your own-</p> <p>Like a grip of steel</p> <p>That makes you feel</p> <p>You're not in the world alone.</p> <p>Here's to the man whose laugh</p> <p>Puts the sombre clouds to route-</p> <p>The man whose fiair</p> <p>And kind and square</p> <p>To the one that's down and out.</p> <p>Milwaukee Sentinel</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>October Moods.</p> <p>October held a carnival,</p> <p>When summer days had fled;</p> <p>His halls were trimmed with blue and gold;</p> <p>And banners flowing red.</p> <p>Now all the world with foul and fruit</p> <p>Were at his table fed;</p> <p>The richest wine of bough or vine</p> <p>Before his guests were spread{.}</p> <p>October held a funeral</p> <p>When summer nights were fled;</p> <p>and all the leaves and all the vines</p> <p>And all the flowers were dead.</p> <p>The richly colored drapery</p> <p>Was burial robes instead,</p> <p>And, shorn of pride he lay and died</p> <p>Upon a humble bed. C.</p> <p>{Lue} Mitchell {bo'F} Billy West's farm {above: '50 ac.'} on 10th con.</p> <p>Nathaniel " " " 50 ac from Jim Farrow $10 00.</p> <p>50</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS OCTOBER</span></h2> <p>14. MONDAY. (287-78) Da plowing all day. Ma and I at town afternoon. Brock over to Wm. Lowery's for 6 hens (white {Wyandattes} $6.00) after tea. Brock drew in a few grey stone turnips this forenoon. Very nice day. quite fine afternoon. Cool wind Had letter from Uncle Jim, he says Mr. Reynolds had a stroke.</p> <p>15. TUESDAY. (288-77) Da finished crass ploughing piece below turnips at noon. At Uncle Rich'ds threshing in afternoon (Bell Farm) Brock, Ma, Olive and {raking} up {mangals}. Brock at town this morning. Beautiful day. warm. hard frost this morning. Took in three loads of {mangals}.</p> <p>16. WEDNESDAY. (289-76) Da threshing at Uncle Rich'ds home place till eleven o'clock, then came home and topped {mangals} for an hour. At Charlie Walkers threshing in afternoon. Brock took down 3 hogs to Dowling this morning. Came ro $40.20¢. We finished taking up {mangals.} and got in a load of {swede} turnips. Very fine day.</p> <p>17. THURSDAY (290-75) Da at Charlie Walkers threshing for a couple of hours then at Harry's till half past three Olive took Ma to Drayton. she staying all night with Grandma, and going to y.p.g. Concert. Brock went over to Geo. Lunzs' after a lamb we lost. Bill Barry here all day raising his potatoes. Mr. Carrie here after tea. beautiful day, quite strong breeze.</p> <p>18. FRIDAY. (291-74) Da started to cross plow field next to bush. Brock helped Jack Walkers raise his potatoes this afternoon. I went to town this morning for Ma. quite cold wind. little scud of rain and hail this morning.</p> <p>19. SATURDAY. (292-73) Da cross plowing all day. Brock to Drayton in afternoon with a couple bags of chop. rather cold wind all day. not very bright. churned for first. Sat. night and Sun. morn's milk {9} lbs. butter</p> <p>20. SUNDAY. 21 after Trinity. (293-72) Home all day. Ross McEwing up here in afternoon. quite fine. Very cold night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">OCTOBER-10TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>21. MONDAY. (294-71) Da plowing all day. Brock and Olive picking apples at Frank Pages in afternoon. Got a can of snow apples. quite fine day, but cold wind in afternoon.</p> <p>22. TUESDAY. (295-70) Da finished the lower half of field and started in upper half to plow. Brock at town this morning with chop. Da down to meet night train but painter never came. We took in garden vegetables this afternoon. beautiful bright morning, little duller towards evening.</p> <p>23. WEDNESDAY. (296-69) Da plowing all day. Brock went down with Jack Walker to Drayton. He took 5 sheep for us. $27.20. Billy Sweeney came here about five o'clock to finish painting. Will Gregory brought him. Brock took up a few turnips in afternoon. Olive and I up to Chas. Walkers in evening. quite fine day. Cold wind. hard frost at night.</p> <p>24. THURSDAY. (297-68) Da plowing all day. Brock cleaned horse stable then went up to Uncle Rich'ds and picked 6 bags of spy apples, then Da went for them after tea. Got 9 bags of apples. Olive and I down to Isaac Hilborns in afternoon. Mr. Craig and Annie here to spend evening. Billy painted verandah floors and ridge {roll} on house. beautiful bright day. quite a breeze.</p> <p>25. FRIDAY. (298-67) Da finished plowing and harrowed the field. Brock at town this forenoon and again in afternoon. for paints and oil for Billy. He painted the yellow chairs, quite blustry squalls of rain and snow at times. High wind and cold.</p> <p>26. SATURDAY. (299-66) Da and Brock cleaned out root-house and piled up {mangals}, then topped turnips till four o'clock. Da harrowed them out and Brock took Billy Sweeney down to 4.36 train. He finished painting. fine bright day, but wind cold. churned 61/2 lbs. Bill Woods distributing tax receipts- $64.60¢.</p> <p>27. SUNDAY. 22 after Trinity. (300-65) Home all day. Sara Burrows here in evening. drizzling rain all day. very dull.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page contains some doodles, including a cube and what looks like a paper fortune teller, as well as some text}</p> <p>Jennie Craig operated on at St. Joseph's Hospital.. Guelph..for appendicitis - about 2 weeks ago.</p> <p>Billy charged $1.28 for painting chairs.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Will HEsTon Guelph</p> <p>mabel Philp at Durham for Thanksgiving.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 AND 30 DAYS OCTOBER &amp; NOVEMBER</span></h2> <p>28. MONDAY. (301-64) Da finished topping turnips and harrowed them out. Brock picked some spy apples in afternoon. Killed chickens for us in forenoon. Killed and dry picked 19 Chicks. Ma took them to town in afternoon. Got 9 &amp; 8 ¢ a lb. for Them. rather fine, but cold wind. Uncle Will up from Guelph to-day. Turnips very small, a poor crop this fall.</p> <p>29. TUESDAY. (302-63) Da went over to vote, then, Brock he and Bill Barry taking up {below: '(con)'} turnips. Da and Bill gone to town at night. Alex Hamilton defeated. Martin elected over 300 of a majority. Very hard white frost this morning. dull and cold ground very sticky.</p> <p>30. WEDNESDAY. (303-62) Da, Bill and Brock took down 6 head of cattle to Dowling for $150.00. cattle very poor price now. Then drew turnips all day. I met Stella Chubb on noon train. Over at Retta Hilborns for an hour in afternoon. Lizzie home from west. Beautiful bright warm day.</p> <p>31. THURSDAY. (304-61) Thanksgiving Day. Da, Bill and Brock finished taking up turnips and took up the carrots. Paid Bill $1.25 a day. Olive, Stella and I went to tT. Henderson's quite fine all day, but not so bright. Old Mrs. Reilly brought home from west to be buried.</p> <p>1. NOVEMBER-FRIDAY. (305-60) Unloaded carrots into cellar. Changed sheep on to new pasture, picked spy apples. Got ready tank for milk. Olive, Stella and I up to cheese factory and round by Rothsay this forenoon. Took Stella to 4.36 She gone home. dull all day. raw east wind. Cheese factory closed. Henry Heseltine got some chop ^here this forenoon.</p> <p>2. SATURDAY. (306-59) Da and Brock choring and making a dog kennel. Jack Walker up here in afternoon. Very disagreeable day. rained steadily all day not cold, but beginning to feel that way at night.</p> <p>3. SUNDAY. 23 after Trinity. (307-58) Olive, Brock and I up to E. Church this forenoon. Da at Mrs. Wards funeral in afternoon. Cold wind all day with flurries of snow, roads very muddy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER-11TH MONTH 1907</span></h2> <p>4. MONDAY. (308-57) Da started to plow 14 ac. field of sod on other place. Brock at Drayton in forenoon to get churn fixed and some pails mended. dull day. came on a little shower at six. Mrs. Vincent Adams brought home dead from west. Mrs. Wm Adams (Isabelle {Gordon}) died lastto night.</p> <p>5. TUESDAY. (309-56) Da at McEwings' threshing all day. Brock took team and load of chop down this forenoon. Brock choring afternoon and walked up to Orange Hot Supper in Rothsay, in evening. rather fine, a little misty at times. cleaned wood work in kitchen and windows in lower flat.</p> <p>6. WEDNESDAY. (310-55) Da at McEwings' threshing till noon, finished there and went to Henry Liborns. Ma at Drayton in forenoon. dull all day, turning colder towards night and wind rising. quite misty for a time at noon.</p> <p>7. THURSDAY. (311-54) Da finished threshing at Hilborns this forenoon. Plowing sod on other place in afternoon. Brock at town this forenoon. Very windy and cold. Preserving citrons to-day.</p> <p>8. FRIDAY. (312-53) Da plowing all day on sod, on other place. Ma and I at Mrs. Wm. Adams funeral in after-noon. Brock drove Wat's horse down to Dr. Farewell in forenoon. rather fine day. raw wind.</p> <p>9. SATURDAY. Birth of King Edward VII. (313-52) Da plowing sod on other place. Brock over to Pages with some citrons and round to see Wooddisse's water works. We cleaned stove pipes. Very raw cold wind. I misting and rainigng. at night.</p> <p>10. SUNDAY. 24 after Trinity. (314-51) Olive, Brock and I up to English Church this morning. Sarah Burrows and Celia Groves called this evening. Celia going to Fergus to work. snowed through thhe night and at times to-day. not cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>got 5 gal. coal oil &amp; 1 bag of Flour. (Thompson)</p> <p>Got a letter from Uncle Jim saying That Uncle Will saw Dick Chambers &amp; Mr. Smith at Guelph on Sat evening and They were coming back from {burying} Eliza. She had some sort of cancerous growth in throat. Cancer inwardly operated on but wound bled and could not be stopped</p> <p>Mrs. Chas Walker a year dead to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank, except for bled-through reverse of previous page}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 30 DAYS NOVEMBER</span></h2> <p>11. MONDAY. (315-50) Frozen too hard to plow, so Da drew stone out of the field up to old barn, in forenoon. plowed sod in afternoon. Brock went to town this morning to get cheque cashed to pay E.G. Henry his dues. cold wind. few flurries of snow.</p> <p>12. TUESDAY. (316-49) Da drawing up stone in forenoon plowed sod for a while, then drew some more stone frozen very hard in morning. Retta and Lizzie Hilborn over to spend evening. quite snowy at times and cold wind. Kept cows in stable over night for first.</p> <p>13. WEDNESDAY. (317-48) Da and Brock finished drawing up stone about four o'clock. Then Brock drove Grandma home. Ma went for her this morning. Cold raw wind blowing started to snow and turned out a very blustry afternoon. Brought calves home to-night.</p> <p>14. THURSDAY. (318-47) Da and Brock set up dog kennel, then at ten o'clock Da went to Isaac Hilborn's threshing. Brock took back a jag of hay to young cattle. Olive and I over at Burrow's in evening. heavy snow falls at times. ground all covered with snow.</p> <p>15. FRIDAY. (319-46) Brock drove Da down to I. Hilborns threshing then Ma took horse and went to see Miss Stone. Da and Brock choring and brought up young cattle {above: 'in afternoon.'} and ponies, and tied cattle up. Went to town after tea. Very fine day, but wind rather cold in forenoon. Beautiful night.</p> <p>16. SATURDAY. (320-45) Da and Brock choring, then Da went for a load of coal to Flaths shed, in forenoon. Ma at Town this afternoon. Da choring in afternoon and went after sugar-kettle to {tower} well. Very fine day and beautiful moonlight night. freezing hard at night.</p> <p>17. SUNDAY. 25 after Trinity. (321-44) Olive and I up to E. Church in forenoon. Mr and Mrs. Jack Ritch and Muriel here for dinner and tea. beautiful bright day. thaws during day, but freezes up again at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">NOVEMBER-11TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>18. MONDAY. (322-43) Da and Brock done chores then Da went to town. Then drawing out manure in afternoon. Mr. Carrie called this morning. Aunt Emma here to get couple of geese for ^Hot supper. Very nice afternoon. ground very dirty and sticky. Bill Gass fell out of grain mow at {Duckeriuys} and broke his right arm above wrist.</p> <p>19. TUESDAY. (323-42) Da drawing out manure all day. Ma at town in forenoon. Mr. Carrie walked out this afternoon for tea. rather dull all day. mild.</p> <p>20. WEDNESDAY. (324-41) Bill Barry down this morning and helped Da and Brock draw manure all day. Ma took the five geese up to Aunt Emma after dinner. Da gone to town to-night. Mrs. Alex Cooper and {Tof}. walked out and took up carpet of front room in old house. A man here from Mr. Forest here to see Thompsons calf. Bought it. raw East wind all day. raining at night. Da got 3 "Rhode Island Red" Pullets and 1 Rooster from Wad. Gordon.</p> <p>21. THURSDAY. (325-40) Da plowing sod all day. Brock drove Olive and I up to Rothsay in afternoon. We helping wait on tables at English Church Fowl Supper. Ma and Brock up to tea in evening. Very windy day. scuds of rain in forenoon. quite mild.</p> <p>22. FRIDAY. (326-39) Da plowing sod all day. Brock went to town with some chop. Fine day. not very bright, but mild. freezing a little at night.</p> <p>23. SATURDAY. (327-38) Da plowing sod all day. Brock done chores in forenoon. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Beautiful bright day, roads very sticky about noon. Freezing hard to-night.</p> <p>24. SUNDAY. 26 after Trinity. (328-37) Olive, Brock and I up to English Church in forenoon. Elwin Philp here in afternoon. Da and Ma went up to see Bill Gass, about four o'clock. Very fine bright day. Cold east wind. frozen hard in morning, but thawed and was sticky by noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Mr. Carrie boarding at Kirk patricks in Drayton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Roses - Red and WHite moss 75¢ Each</p> <p>Rambles. Red, Brambler, Queen of Prairie . . Dorothy 1.95/$3.25</p> <p>white moss rose</p> <p>white Queen of</p> <p>of of prairie. $2 for cockerel from {Enmookillers}a</p> <p>ccccccccc GGGGGGGG</p> <ol><li> <ol><li>###</li> </ol></li> </ol><p>Dumb B</p> <p>Seeeelllll 7 GGG G GGG</p> <p>G</p> <p>Gregory GG</p> <p>... . . GGGGGggggg</p> <p>aaaaaaaaa</p> <p>Canadacanadacanada</p> <p>canadacanadacanada</p> <p>{page also includes various lines and swirls}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">1907 30 AND 31 DAYS NOVEMBER &amp; DECEMBER</span></h2> <p>25. MONDAY. (329-36) Da plowed in manure in field next ^Walker line fence, Brock at town with chop this afternoon. Tom Long, nursery agent, here for dinner ordered five Rose bushes from him. very fine day. frozen hard this morning. mildest to-night.</p> <p>26. TUESDAY. (330-35) {different handwriting} Da and Brock done chores in forenoon. Brought young cattle from other place. Ma tool Clara to Drayton in morning, she helping Mrs. Gordon. Da down in afternoon with Frank PagE. Soft wet snow falling all day, colder towards night.</p> <p>27. WEDNESDAY. (331-34) {different handwriting} Brock choring in forenoon. Da helped John Walker lake a cow and two calves to Drayton, brought home white {wyandotte} cockerel. Brock went hunting in afternoon with Mr. Thompson, J. Amy and J. Brooks but did not get anything. Da to Drayton in afternoon with chop. Clara helping Mrs. Gordon. Fine in forenoon but soft snow and rain at night.</p> <p>28. THURSDAY. (332-33) Brock choring in forenoon. Da went to Drayton in forenoon with chop. got home about two o'clock. Choring in afternoon. Mr, C, Walker and Cecil here this Evening to cut the cabbagE. Clara helping Mrs. Gordon. Soft snow in forenoon also afternoon but finer towards night.</p> <p>29. FRIDAY. (333-32) {different handwriting} Da and Brock done chores and cleaned pens in forenoon. Drawing out manure in afternoon. J. Cole buried to-day. Clara helping Mrs. Gordon. Heavy fall of snow in night and snowing off and on all day. mild. Mrs. J. Gregory here for {gander} paid $1.40</p> <p>30. SATURDAY. St. Andrew. (334-31) {different handwriting} Da and Brock done chores in forenoon, Then Da went for a load of coal. Brock drove me down to Drayton in afternoon and came home with Da, he brought home a load of coal. Got Dick showed. I brought Clara home. Fine day until about three o'clock, then a heavy soft-snow falling till night.</p> <p>1. DECEMBER-SUNDAY. 1 in Advent. Birth of Queen Alexandria. (335-30) Brock, Olive, and I up to English Church in forenoon. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowes and Russel here for dinner, stayed afternoon and for tea. Had cutter out for first time. Slipped along very well. Not very cold. heavy snow falls at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER-12TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>2. MONDAY. (336-29) Da done chores, Brock gone to ask hands to thresh Brock went to town after dinner. Jack Walker came up and helped straighten up in barn. Hosheal brought seperator over, but says engine is broken. Da and Brock went round and told hands not to come. Beautiful bright day. quite cold and sharp.</p> <p>3. TUESDAY. (337-28) Da and Brock choring in forenoon drawing manure in afternoon. Olive and I at town in afternoon. Minnie Walker, Mabel, Miss Agar and Sarah Burrows here for tea. beautiful bright day. quite sharp.</p> <p>4. WEDNESDAY. (338-27) {different handwriting} Da and Brock done chores in forenoon. Roy Farewell here and dehorned bull. Da over to Henry Hilborn to see about threshing. Choring in afternoon. Clara walked to Drayton in morning helping Mrs Gordon. Fine day rather cool.</p> <p>5. THURSDAY. (339-26) {different handwriting} Da and Brock done chores in forenoon, then Da went to station for bbl. of sugar. Choring in afternoon. {Hershel} in to say he will thresh Friday afternoon. Billy West here for a kitten and went over house. Cecil Walker here after tea to ask Da to go up to play cards but he did not go. Fine day but looking like a thaw. Roy here at night brought invitation to party at Billy Murphy's J. Higgins &amp; {V. DelmagE got it up}</p> <p>6. FRIDAY. (340-25) Da and Brock done chores in morning. Da went over to H. Hilborn's to see if the Engine was {fixed}. It was not choring in afternoon. Brock took a couple of bags of chop to Drayton. Beautiful day.</p> <p>7. SATURDAY. (341-24) Da and Brock done chores in morning. Da went over to H. Hilborns about {two} and was there until three o'clock helping Hoshel fix Engine. Then brought machine over and set it. I down to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Very soggy all day and soft.</p> <p>8. SUNDAY. 2 in Advent. Conception Day. (342-23) Clara Brock and I up to church in morning. {Cecelia} Groves here in morning for a short time misty in morning and raining in afternoon and at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>60</p> <p>68</p> <p>78¢</p> <p></p> <p>Miss Agar, teacher supply ing in miss {Grants' place}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Bert Brownlee's birthday 21</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS DECEMBER</span></h2> <p>9. MONDAY. (343-22) {different handwriting} Threshing all day. I drove Clara down to Drayton in morning to Mrs Gordon's. Sara helping us with dinner and tea. Will Gregory and Mr. Chas. Walker stayed to play cards and all night. Raining off and on all day. Very dull.</p> <p>10. TUESDAY. (344-21) {different handwriting} Finished threshing in about half an hour, then Da at Burrow's threshing rest of day. Brock choring. Bill Barry here in afternoon for some potatoes. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon for Clara. Da over to Burrows at night playing cards. Turning colder and flurries of snow.</p> <p>11. WEDNESDAY. (345-20) {different handwriting} Da at Burrows' threshing until ten. Came home and chored till noon. At page's threshing in afternoon. Ma and took Clara and Brock to station this morning. They gone to Guelph to Fat Stack Show. Cold wind snowing off and on all day.</p> <p>12. THURSDAY. (346-19) {different handwriting} Da at Page's threshing in forenoon. There choring until three. Walked to Drayton and got home about six. Went to pay Taxes. Sharp day. Cold wind. Mr. {Woolner} killed by train up by {Weigh's} sideroad.</p> <p>13. FRIDAY. (347-18) {different handwriting} Da done chores in morning then went to Page's to help cut wood was there until about three. Bill Gass walked down this forenoon and stayed all night. Brock walked home from station to-day noon. Mrs. Joe Gordon brought home dead on noon train buried off train. Rather mild, like thaw. East wind.</p> <p>14. SATURDAY. (348-17) {different handwriting} Da and Brock choring all day. Bill Gass here all day. Terrible stormy, high East wind not much calmer at night.</p> <p>15. SUNDAY. 3 in Advent. (349-16) {different handwriting} Bill Gass went over to Bob. Mitchell's this morning. Ma and Da at Mr Thompson's for dinner and tea. Soft snow falling all day rather mild. Will make good sleighing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER-12TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>16. MONDAY. (350-15) Da and Brock choring, then Da took out a load of chop. Bill Gass came over from Mitchells and went to town with Ma. I came home on noon train from Guelph. Da helped Jack Walker kkill hog this afternoon. Bill came here to-night. rather cold, quite stormy.</p> <p>17. TUESDAY. (351-14) Da and Brock done the chores, then we killed and picked 8 geese. Mr. Cragg from Mt. Forest here and took away Mr. Thompsons calf. Mr. Wilson Clark here and bought three geese 1.50 a piece. rather fine at times, then very thick snow-falls. not very cold, Bill Gass went home this forenoon.</p> <p>18. WEDNESDAY. (352-13) Da and Brock done chores, we picked five ducks, then they killed seven turkeys. Brock went to town this afternoon. Da took the fowl down to night after tea. rather stormy at times not very cold.</p> <p>19. THURSDAY. (353-12) Da and Brock done the chores then cleaned up a grist and Da took it out this afternoon. Olive and I went down to Jack Walkers' but they had retired Very stormy at times, blowing pretty steady at night. not very cold.</p> <p>20. FRIDAY. (354-11) Da and Brock done chores and filled up a grist of chop. Took it to town and got 5 gallons coal-oil. Ma at town this afternoon. Olive went with her and stayed with Grandma, I down to Jack Walker's this evening. looking like a thaw. rather mild.</p> <p>21. SATURDAY. St. Thomas. (355-10) Da and Brock done the chores, and Da took out a grist of chop after dinner. Brock went down for Olive towards evening. Jack Walker left Thelma here while he and his mother went to town. Beautiful bright day.</p> <p>22. SUNDAY. 4 in Advent. (356-9) Olive Brock and I up to English Church in forenoon. very fine day. foggy in morning and towards evening. Cyril preached; Mr. Carrie being ordained in Hamilton.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Had a splendid time in Guelph. Boys. I met at house. Bert Brownlee, Fred {Beck} Will Herron, Frank {McLagan}, Frank Howard.</p> <p>Norman Peel buried.</p> <p>J. Gregory 1 pair goose 1.40</p> <p>W. Clark 3---- " $1.50- 4.50</p> <p>Aunt Emma 2 "</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Da suffering very much with boils.</p> <p>Ross had his hand operated on. Straightening the finger.</p> <p>The Merry Company</p> <p>Merry Company. {rest is faded}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">1907 31 DAYS DECEMBER</span></h2> <p>23. MONDAY. (357-8) Da and Brock choring in forenoon Da and Wat. killed a pig for us and one for them selves at Burrows' in afternoon. Brock at Drayton in afternoon. terrible storm and snow for a while in afternoon. Not cold, quite soft snow fell. like sleet in forenoon.</p> <p>24. TUESDAY. (358-7) Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon Then he drew out seeds off barn floor and fired them. Brock, Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. Carrie came out for tea and stayed all night. rather fine forenoon, but quite stormy at times in afternoon. not very cold. cut and salted pork in forenoon.</p> <p>25. WEDNESDAY. Christmas Day (Dominion). (359-6) Da and Brock done the chores. Ma went down to Grandma's in afternoon. Percy and Ross McEwing spent the afternoon with us. quite stormy all day. not cold. Mr. Carrie went to Rothsay to preach in morning.</p> <p>26. THURSDAY. (360-5) Da and Brock done the chores and drew out manure. Uncle Will and Grandma called here in forenoon. Grandma stayed for dinner. Uncle Will called again after dinner. Olive and I up to Uncle Richds and round by Mr. Craigs with piece of meat. quite fine, till towards evening. raw east wind and ^snow drifting some.</p> <p>27. FRIDAY. (361-4) Da and Brock choring in forenoon drawing manure in afternoon. Very disagreeable day. raining in afternoon turned a little colder through night. Very sloppy under foot.</p> <p>28. SATURDAY. (362-3) Da and Brock done the chores in forenoon, also in afternoon. Hung "Jake", the pup he got from Kennedy. He was no use. Sarah Burrows and her Uncle Charlie here after dinner. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. Very fine day. sleighing almost done.</p> <p>{X}29. SUNDAY. 1 after Christmas. (363-27) Ma, Olive and Brock up to English Church in forenoon. Art Armstrong and Norman Flath walked out and spent the afternoon and stayed for tea Geo. Pollard drove out and stayed afternoon and evening. Very fine all day. started to snow and storm after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">DECEMBER-12TH MONTH. 1907</span></h2> <p>30. MONDAY. (364-1) Da and Brock choring in forenoon. Brock took out some chop with cutter. Da finished drawing out manure. almost rain in forenoon. could not hang clothes out. wetting snow at time in afternoon.</p> <p>31. TUESDAY. (365) Da and Brock choring all day, washed young cattle's neck in afternoon. Harry Caram and Lizzie here in afternoon and for tea. Very stormy at times. Very high wind. rather cold</p> <p>Aug. 14, 1907. Got $200.00 from H. Heseltine. I paid it to Billy Sturtridge in afternoon on acc't, McLaughlan &amp; SturtridgE.</p> <p>July 15. Burrows erected a wind mill on other place. Frank Page having two Erected.</p> <p>37 loads gravel. June 27</p> <p>27 " " " 28 (forenoon)</p> <p>20 " " " " afternoon</p> <p>38 " ' " 29</p> <p>| 22 "</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{page blank}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span class="mw-headline">COMMERCIAL LAW.-ONTARIO.</span></h2> <p>ARREST FOR DEBT-When a creditor has a claim of $100 or over, and can show to the satisfaction of the Judge that he has such claim and that there is reasonable and probable cause for believing that debtor is about to leave the Province with intent to defraud his creditors, an order for arrest may be granted.</p> <p>ASSIGNMENTS-Should be made to the Sheriff of the County where the debtor resides or carries on business, unless the majority of the creditors having claims of $100 or over consent to the appointment of some other person residing within the Province. If assignment is made to a person other than the Sheriff, it is good until and unless another assignment is made to the Sheriff. Majority in number and value of creditors with claim of over $100 can change assignee. Assignment must be filed with the County Court Clerk within five days after execution, and notice inserted in {italics} Ontario Gazette {end italics} in issue next after five days after execution; for default there is a penalty of $25 per day.</p> <p>BANKRUPTCY-There is no bankruptcy law in this Province, but a debtor may make an assignment for the benefit of creditors and ensure a ratable distribution of his assets. Executions in the Sheriff's hands prior to assignment are affected by it, unless completely executed by payment. On the administration of the estate of a deceased person, when the assets are insufficient, as on an assignment for the benefit of creditors, securities held by creditors must be valued, and the representatives of the estate, like the assignee, may purchase the securities at an advance of ten per cent. Wages to the extent of three months are preferred.</p> <p>BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES-These are subject to the commercial law in respect of days of grace, notice and protest. There are no days of grace allowed on a bill payable on demand or where to times is mentioned, but they are allowed when the bill is payable at or after sight. Notes only bear interest from the date of maturity, and then at the legal rate, unless the rate and time are expressly mentioned on the face. Loss of a bill or notes does not prevent collection, but an indemnity may be required.</p> <p>BILLS OF SALE AND CHATTEL MORTGAGES-Unless property changes possesion instrument must be registered within five days in the office of the County Court Clerk, otherwise it is void as against creditors. The affidavit of execution must state the date of execution. There are special regulations regarding chattel mortgages and bills of sale in the territorial and provisional districts, both as to place of filing and time of filing. Chattel mortgages must be renewed yearly.</p> <p>CONTRACTS-Contracts for sale of goods over $40 require part performance or to be in writing, otherwise they are void. Contracts made on Sunday (with few exceptions), and contracts contrary to public policy or of an immoral character, are illegal.</p> <p>COURTS,JURISDICTION OF-In money claims on contract the jurisdiction of the Division Court extends to $200 and interest in liquidated claims, and $100 in unliquidated claims, that of the County Court to $600 and $200 respectively, and that of the High Court beyond these amounts. In the Division Court a claim is lquidated only by the signature of the parties. Actions respecting partnership accounts, when capital is not over $1000, as well as actions to the extent of $200, in some cases formerly solely within the jurisdiction of the High Court, can now be brought in the County Court. Any action may be brought in High Court, but at risk of cost. Principal and interest on mortgages, billls, notes, bonds, &amp;c., can be sued for separately, though both overdue.</p> <p>EXECUTION-In the County Court and High Couty execution may issue immediately upon entry of judgment, unless stayed by order of the Court or Judge. Writs of Execution now against both goods and lands remain in force for three years, unless satisfied in the meantime, or withdrawn. Writs may e renewed from times to time for periods of three years each renewal. Lands cannot be sold for one year from the time the writ is delivered to the Sheriff, but debtors' lands are bound from date of delivery of writ to Sheriff.</p> <p>EXEMPTIONS-The exemptions from seizure under execution and distress are enumerated in the Revised Statutes, Chap. 64, and consist generally of::</p> <p>1. Beds, bedding and bedsteads in ordinary use.</p> <p>2. Necessary and ordinary wearing apparel.</p> <p>3. One cooking stove with pipes, one heating stove with pipes, sewing machine, 30 vols. books, all spinning wheeles and weaving looms, and a large number of articles of furniture, cooking utensils, etc., in all not to exceed the value of $150.</p> <p>4. All necessary fuel, meat, fish, flour and vegetable, not more than sufficient for ordinary consumption of debtor and family for 30 days, not exceeding in value the sum of $40.</p> <p>5. One cow, six sheep, 4 hogs, 12 hens and one dog, in all not to exceed the value of $75; also food for them for 30 days.</p> <p>6. Tools and implements of, or chattels ordinarily used in the debtor's occupation, to the value of $100.</p> <p>7. Bees reared and kept in hives to the extent of 15 hives. The debtor may elect to take the proceeds of the sale of these up to $100. On death of the debtor these goods go to the widow and family.</p> <p>EXAMINATION OF JUDGMENT DEBTOR-The judgment debtor may be examined as to his present means and also as to his property at the time debt was incurred, and his disposal of the same, and in the higher courts the transferee may also be examined. Any person in possession of property of the execution debtor may also be examined under order. On examination in the Division Court the Judge may order the debtor to pay the debt in such a way as he deems proper, and in default may issue an order for committal to jail.</p> <p>FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES-Conveyances in fraud of creditors are void. Preferences by insolvents are void. Conveyances of creditors by debtors, if attacked within sixty days or made within sixty days before an assignment for the benefit of creditors, are presumed to have been made with intent to defraud or prefer.</p> <p>GARNISHMENT-Debts due the debtor may be attached in the Division Court at the time of the issue of the summons, but in the County Court and High Court only after judgment. Wages can only be garnisheed when the amount due is more than $25, and the excess over that sum only can be recovered, except in some cases when the debt was incurred for board.</p> <p>HOLIDAYS-When a holiday falls on a Sunday the next day shall be kept as a holiday in lieu thereof.</p> <p>INTEREST-The legal rate is now five per cent. on liabilities incurred since 7th day of July, 1900, and when no agreement and interest is payable, that is the rate. Interest at the legal rate is allowed on all written agreements and on all accounts where notice is given that interest would be charged.</p> <p>JUDGMENTS-Where a defendant, who resides within Ontario, does not defend, judgment may be entered in the higher courts ten days after service of the writ in the action. Where defendant resides in one of the districts, if the writ is served in the winter time, a longer period must elapse. In the Division Courts ten, fifteen or twenty days after service, according to the residence of the defendant. After appearance motion for judgment may be made on two days' notice if no defence shown. In Division Court a two days' notice of motion for judgment may be served with summons.</p> <p>LIMITATION OF ACTIONS-Action of account must be brought within six years - on contracts under seal, twenty years. Actions on the covenant on a mortgage made after 1st July, 1894, must be broguht within ten years. Part payment or written acknowledgment will extend the time of action.</p> <p>MARRIED WOMEN-May now contract, carry on business, sue and be sued, in respect of their separate estate, in the same manner as if unmarried. They have the right of dower in all the husband's real estate. Representatives may sell by leave of the Court free from dower.</p> <p>REGISTRY FOR DEEDS-Instruments for registry must contain a sufficient description of the property mentioned, including the number of the plan, and the execution be verified by affidavit in proper form of a witness present at the time of signature. Registration gives priority. Mortgages and assignments of mortgage need not now be registered in full. The assignee of a mortgage myst register the documents making his title, and the discharge must set them out. Wills need not in certain cases be registered in full.</p> <p>SHOP REGULATIONS.-No person under the age of ten shall be employed in any shop. No child, girl or woman shall be employed before 7 a.m. or after 6 p.m. except on Saturday or the day before a holiday. Seats are to be provided for female employees. Register of children is to be kept. Shops are to be kept in proper sanitary condition and conveniences provided.</p> <p>WILLS-Must be in writing, signed at the foot by the testator or some person in his presence at his request, in the presence of two witnesses, both present with him at the same time, and who in his presence, and the presence of each other, sign their names as witnesses. A legacy or devise to a witness, or to a husband or wife of a witness, is void. An executor may be a proper witness. Wills are revoked by marriage, with some exceptions. A minor cannot make a valid will. There is a succession duty payable on property passing on death of owner which is fully set out in 5 Edw. VII, cap. 6, out. This duty can be recovered by suit. It is now determined by the net value.</p> <h2><span class="mw-headline">QUEBEC.</span></h2> <p>ASSIGNMENTS-Any unsecured creditor for $200 or over may make a demand of assignment on a debtor who does not pay, and if the latter refuses he may be arrested on a capias. The court, on the advice of the creditors, appoints a curator or trustee who realizes and divides the estate. The debtor is only discharged to the extent of the divident.</p> <p>ATTACHMENTS-A capias against the person or an attachment against the property of a debtor, may issue before judgment on an affidavit by the creditor or his agent that the debtor is about to abscond or to secrete his property with intent to defraud his creditors, or that he is insolvent and refuses to assign.</p> <p>BILLS OF EXCHANGE, PROMISSORY NOTES, AND INTEREST-The law of Quebec on these subjects is the same as that of Ontario.</p> <p>CHATTEL MORTGAGES are not recognized in Quebec. A creditor can only have a lien on chattels by keeping possession of them. An unpaid vendor of chattels or lands has a privilege or preference for the price. In the case of oods sold to insolvent traders, this right must be claimed within thirty days after delivery.</p> <p>COURTS-Magistrates' courts exist in some districts with jurisdiction up to $50. The Circuit Court in Montreal, Quebec, and the chief town of each district, has jurisdiction up to $100, in outlying towns up to $200. Cases above these amounts go to the Superior Court. Parties to a suit can give evidence on their own behalf. Actions brought on promissory notes, bills, cheques, and for the price of merchandise, are tried summarily. In other cases the delays are long.</p> <p>EXECUTIONS-Execution against goods and lands cannot issue until 15 days after judgment, except on an affidavit similar to that for attachment above. Goods can be sold after 8 days' notice and land after one month. A sheriff's sale frees land from mortgages. Mortgages rank on the proceeds according to priority.</p> <p>EXEMPTIONS-The following articles are exempt from seizure :- Beds, bedding and bedsteads used by the family ; their wearing apparel ; two stoves and their appendages; cooking utensils and furniture up to $50; sewing machine if used for earning money; fuel and food for three months; a span of horses or yoke of oxen, 1 cow, 2 pigs, 4 sheep, plough, harrow, cart, etc.; tools up to $200; 15 hives of bees; three-fourths of workmen's wages; any money or objects given or bequeathed for aliment or on condition of their being exempt from seizure.</p> <p>JUDGMENTS-A judgment is good for thirty years. If the defendant is insolvent a judgmetn gives the plaintiff no preference, except for the costs if a sale takes place under it.</p> <p>LIMITATION-Promissory notes and accounts are prescribed or outlawed in five years from the time they become due.</p> <p>MARRIED WOMEN-A married woman may carry on business; if she has no separate estate by marriage contract or judgment of the court, the husband also is liable for her business debts. A woman cannot bind herself with or for her husband for his debts.</p> </div> UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/cb9c51489ee5d73c220f49cafce9b21e.pdf c60a6a4b3fc5ee1e2be17389984490f3 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/4d1dc2a0cb6bf08368b6b098539a2791.pdf 2a306a6533628705f134e73ad9297362 https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/254af23fc48a69e4153651b314659491.pdf c0abd72ea87c59e0efbd574993624142 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 Philp Family Diary Collection Subject The topic of the resource 19th & 20th Century Rural Ontario Diaries 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, Wellington County, Maryborough Township, Ontario Table Of Contents A list of subunits of the resource. Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1897 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1898 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1899 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1900 Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1901 Clara, Olive, & Elizabeth Philp Diary & Transcription, 1902 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1903 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1904 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1905 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1907 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1908 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1909 Clara, Brock, Elizabeth & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1910 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1911 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1912 Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1913 Clara & Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1914 Olive & Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1915 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1916 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1917 Olive Philp Diary & Transcription, 1918 Olive Philp Diary, 1919 Olive Philp Diary, 1920 Olive Philp Diary, 1921 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Courtesy of Private Donor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897-1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clara Philp Diary & Transcription, 1906 Date Created Date of creation of the resource. January 1, 1906 Is Part Of A related resource in which the described resource is physically or logically included. Philp Family Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Scripto Transcription A written representation of a document. <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>(title) - Daily Journal 1906{small drawings in and around the letters}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>{left page}</p> <p>CALENDAR FOR 1906</p> <p>{right page}</p> <p>DOMINION DIARY</p> <p>DAILY JOURNAL</p> <p>...FOR...</p> <p>1906</p> <p>PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE COPP, CLARK COMPANY, LIMITED</p> <p>64 &amp; 66 FRONT STREET WEST, TORONTO</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>STERLING EXCHANGE</p> <p>For Customs House purposes Sterling Exchange is rendered into Canadian Money at 9 1/2 per cent. Advance. This is called the Par Of Exchange. The following Table will give the desired results.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">DIARY FOR 1906</span></h3> <p>NOTES FOR 1906</p> <p>New Year'd Day..... Monday, January 1st</p> <p>Ash Wednesday...... February 28th</p> <p>St. David's Day..... Thursday, March 1st.</p> <p>Quadragesima, 1st Sunday in Lent, March 4th</p> <p>St. Patrick's Day..... Saturday, March 17th</p> <p>Lady Day.............. Sunday, March 25th</p> <p>Palm Sunday........... April 8th</p> <p>Good Friday........... April 13th</p> <p>Easter Sunday......... April 15th</p> <p>St. George's Day...... Monday, April 23rd</p> <p>Victoria Day.......... Thursday, May 24th</p> <p>Holy Thursday......... May 24th</p> <p>Pentecost Whitsunday.. June 3rd</p> <p>Trinity Sunday........ June 10th</p> <p>Corpus Christi........ Thursday, June 14th</p> <p>Midsummer Day......... Sunday, June 24th</p> <p>Dominion Day.......... Sunday, July 1st</p> <p>Labor Day............. Monday, September 3rd.</p> <p>Michaelmas Day........ Saturday, Sept. 29th</p> <p>Birth of King Elward WII (1841) November 9th</p> <p>St. Andrew's Day...... Friday, November 30th</p> <p>Christmas Day......... Tuesday, December 25th</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January NEW YEARS DAY (DOMINION) MONDAY, 1 (1-364) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da choring all day. Mr Craig brough over peice of beed in forenoon. We children up skating on Page's pnd in afternoon. very stormy day- cold. Local Option</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2 (2-363)</span></h3> <p>Da done chores in forenoon took a load of straw to for Coram in afternoon. Bill Barry here for dinner and took some potatoes out of his pit. Har. Coram gabe Ollie and I a music lesson. Beautiful mild day. up skating at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3 (3-362)</span></h3> <p>Da done chores. I took Olive back to school and met morning train. Dick Chambers came off and stayed for dinner. Da took him down to 4.36 to night. Very nasty day-very strong east wind. hailing and raining all afternoon. rain freezing on.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 4. (4-361) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da choring and killed twelve chickens in afternoon. very disagreeable day. very strong south west wind. very stormy all day. everything very icy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5. (5-360)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in fornoon and cleaned hen pens in afternoon. ma went to Drayton for Olive and shipped a dozen chickens and 20 lbs. of butter to Uncle Jim. very stormy at times. snow rifts not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">EPIPHANY (Quebec) SATURDAY, 6. (6-359)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in fornoon then at - Susie Kirkpatrick's funeral in afternoon. Took her from Drayton to Rothsay. Buried in old English Church cemetary. had cutter out for first-time to day. terrible stormy all day. not very cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY, 7 (7-358) 1906</span></h3> <p>Roy Philp and Gorden- Neil Philps som here in afternoon and for tea. very stromy till about evening then calmed down a little. Colder to day. Old Mr. Henman buried today.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8 (8-357)</span></h3> <p>Da drove Olive down to School and done the chores in forenoon. Then in afternoon. He and Will Walker drawing in the old hay. stack-Da and Ma oover to Mr. Duncan's in evening. very fine bright day. rather frosty.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9 (9-356)</span></h3> <p>Da and Will done the chores then Chester came down and they finished taking in stack at barn and took in the one down by Poplars. Brock and i down to Rink at night. Har. Cram gave me a lesson in afternoon. rather stromy morning but turned out fine. pretty sharp wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY, 10 (10-355) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da done chores. Will drew chop to town. Went to bush about four o'clock and hened stick for saw log bunks. very line, but rather cold wind beautful moon light. Saw of Jim Lowes place and Stock.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11 (11-354)</span></h3> <p>Da and Will done chores then took load of hogs down to Drayton to Lucker straightning up in afternoon and shutting up old sows. quite nice day- Mild.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12 )12-353)</span></h3> <p>Da and Will done chores, then he and Will drawing manure on to other place. Ma went to town this forenoon and brought Olive home. Will Gregory, Mr. Walker, and old Ms. Betts here played euchure. very fine day. Rather raw wind pooor slighing.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SATURDAY, 13 (13-352) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da and Will finished drawing out the manure. Will went home before tea. Very strong raw, cold, east wind blowing all day. Beryja Crocker called this afternoon. imiting Olive and I to thier party. Tuesday night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14 (14-351)</span></h3> <p>Home all day. rained little in morning and froze on. not cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 15 (15-350)</span></h3> <p>Da done the chores and cleaned out pens in afternoon. I took Olive back to school this morning. nasty day. very foggy till noon. little rain in afternoon. raw east wind. not freezing to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January TUESDAY, 16 (16-349) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da choring all day. Har Coram gave me lessons after dinner. very stormy all day and night. Wat Burrows took sleigh-load up to party at Sam Crocker. Walker, McKee Gregorys and Ms. Ches Walker broigh Olive and Edith Barry out. Edith satyed here all night. not cold. but very rough. Will Walker brought down bag of spy apples.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17 (17-348)</span></h3> <p>Da took Olive and Edith back to town this morning. Will Walker done the chores and took a grist to town ina fternoon. Da and Ma down to see Isaac Hilborn's house in afternoon. little strom in morning but cleared off. Storming again to-night. rather raw cold wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 18 (18-347)</span></h3> <p>Da and Will done the chores and ground up axes. Cutting some logs in afternoon. Ma up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker in afternoon. Mr. Allan here for tea. Will gone to Drurys to play where. quite mild. snowing at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Janurary FRIDAY, 19 (19-346) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then cutting down some trees for logs at edge of bush. I at Drayton in afternoon for Olive. Will gone home to night.</p> <p>Fine all day, but foggu till noon-rather raw east wind trees all rined up.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20 (20-345)</span></h3> <p>Da done chores in forenoon. cleaned out pens and hen house in afternoon. Ma and Brock at Drayton in afternoon. very mild day. snow disappearing quickly.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (21-344)</span></h3> <p>Home all day. Cecil Walker here for while in afternoon. rained through the night and quite a heavy shower at noon. very mild. snow all gone off roads and fields. very mild-like spring.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January MONDAY, 22 (22-343) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da too Olive down to school then done the chores and cleaning up hay. Stack bottom. Will Walker called in afternoon. I over helping Sarah Burrows bake for party. Big dance at Burrows at night. very nasty day. quite heavy showers at times all gone.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23 (23-342)</span></h3> <p>Da done the chores and went to Drayton about four o'clock. Harry Coram gave me my lesson from five till six o;clock and stayed ti tea. very mild morning raining at times suddenly cold. roads frozen up hard and dry to night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24 (24-341)</span></h3> <p>Da done chores and covered straw berrie in afternoon, also cleaned pens. very fine bright day cold. freezing hand to night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January THURSDAY, 25 (25-340) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done chores, in forenoon. Will Walker came here just - before dinner He and Da drawing stone from Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon. Mrs. Jack Walker here for while in afternoon. Da gone to town at night: Walkers {Pages?} &amp; Uncle Rich'ds also Will Gregory skating here to-night. W.W. gone to {Drurys?} party. beautiful fine day. but rather {raw?} wind</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26 (26-339)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will drawing stone all day. I went to town in afternoon for Olives. Cecil Walker here for tea. Will gone home to-night: Charlie &amp; {Minnie?} Hilborn with teacher and Bill Barry here and spent the evening. very fine day. wind rather cold--</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27 (27-338)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores, Will and Brock drawing stone all day from Uncle Rich'ds Will drove Da down to noon train. He came home on 4.36. Was up to Harriston to see {Grey}. All up skating on Pages pond. Also a load from town there. Ice fine. Good time. beautiful fine day. Thawing, but froze up at night:</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January SUNDAY, 28 (28-337) 1906</span></h2> <p>Ma and Brock up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. Sarah Burrows here in afternoon. rather raw wind, trees {lined?} roads little rough.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29 (29-336)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will drawing Stone from Uncle Richds till on in afternoon then drawing from a pile in Mr. {Harrison?} field next to Pages line I drove Olive back to school. All up to skate on Pages pond at night very wind raw day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30 (30-335)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done chores, then drew stone from Mr. Harrisons and a couple of load from Uncle Richd. Mr. &amp; Miss North here for dinner. Maude stayed while her father went to town. Uncle Jim here in afternoon. Harry Coram here in afternoon. All up to skate at night: ice fine. Beautiful day, but not very bright. lovely night. not the least bit cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">January WEDNESDAY, 31 (31-334) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done chores, then went back to Uncle Rich'ds for a load of stone, draw rest of day from Frank Pages. Ma at Drayton. Dave Downey and his father here to see plan of home. Jack Brooks called. Da and Will took a heifer down to Brooks to-night. Alex McLaughton and Mr. Stein, head-agent, here tonight to see plan and figure {on?} heating apparatus. snowed little in morning but stopped and was rather cold . Had 36 loads of stone down to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY, 1 (32-333)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done chores then drew stone from Pages, till noon. Will took grist of chop to town and got {harness?} mended Da up to fix Miss Stone's clock. very stormy all day - cold getting colder as night comes on.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (33-332)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done chores, then cleaned out all the {pens?}. Will went down for Olive in afternoon. I over at Burrows sewing. Very cold day. Clean. Thermometers 14° below zero in morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY, 3 (34-331) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done chores, then drew out manure till noon. Da went to Drayton in afternoon. got 200 lbs sugar rom Guelph. Will went home. Got very stormy about noon. raw wind all day. Car of lumber at station now.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (35-330)</span></h2> <p>Olive and I up to {Chas} Walkers in afternoon Da over to Pages and Uncle Richds in afternoon. Very snowy forenoon, not so stormy in afternoon, but colder.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5 (36-329)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores. Then Da took Olive back to school and styed on car at station. Ross, {Hasheal?}, Herb, Harry, Chas. Walker, Mr. Craig {and Lomes?} and our team drawing lumber. Each brought 3 loads except {Lomes?} &amp; Craig. Wat helped unload here at home. Very sharp day, but very bright and cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY, 6 (37-328) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores then sorting out the lumber. Mr. Dave {Carbott?} here in afternoon to see fat cattle. Harry Caram here for tea. very sharp day, but bright. Thermometer 20° below zero at 7.30 a.m.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (38-327)</span></h2> <p>Da and Willl done chores, then finished piling up lumber. Finished about four o'cocl then Da went to Drayton and Will gone up home. pretty cold morning, but got little warmer towards evening. Beautiful moonlight {Wihmat Drewery?} married to night. Emma McLellan. Frank Wilson - well-driller, married to Miss {Launderkin?}. {written in margins: } Olive 16 years olf to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8 (39-326)</span></h2> <p>Will done the chores and drew out manure till noon. Da took Jersey cow down to Richards in forenoon. Will and Wat Drawing ice - afternoon Da getting place ready. Ma at town all day. Jim Davidson &amp; H. Schlik here to see plan of house also Mr Green and Washburn's foreman from beautiful clear day. lovely moonlight. night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February FRIDAY, 9 (40-325 1906)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores. Will and Wat drawing ice all day. Finished. I went down for Olive in afternoon. She has very sore eyes. Mr. Chas Walker here helping pack the ice in afternoon. very fine day, but sharp. Skating up on pond to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (41-324)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then Wat helped them to take light head of cattle, the Jersey calf and {the?} sheep over to Moorefield. Both up to milk-letting at {Rathsay?} in afternoon. Will gone home after twa. Cattle brought {$}350+ve very stormy all day. and cold, but bright sunshine at times.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">2 SUNDAY, 11 (42-323)</span></h2> <p>Mr. and Mrs. J. Rich and their children here for dinner. very fine bright day, but cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February MONDAY, 12 (43-322) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then went to town for bond timber and strapping which was shipped down. I drove Olive down this morning. Da and Will drawing out manure after they came home from town. Mr. Drewcan and two girls here and spent evening. Mrs. Barry here leaving invitations to Billy. Fair's party on Wednesday. Very fine day. got quite mild towards evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (44-321)</span></h2> <p>Da 50 years ld. Uncle Jim 33 years old to-day. Da and Will done chores then drawing manure. Mr. Brocklebank and another man from Arthur here to see house plan. Louis Wilson, Frank's brother, arrived here at noon from {Listonell?} with the ponies Da and he went to Drayton in afternoon. Da bought ponies and arness from him. {$}2 00.00 Harry Caram here in afternoon and again after tea very mild day. rather bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (45-320)</span></h2> <p>St. Valentine's Day. Da done chores in forenoon and finished drawing out manure. Will Walker not here. Party at Fairs. I didn't go. turned cold through night. very stormy morning, but calmed down some as day got up. Cold night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February THURSDAY, 15 (46-319) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then fixed a tongue into our buggy and started for {Lebanor?} at noon, with Mr. Wilson's buggy. Left it at a Mr. Hammonds place. I at Drayton in forenoon. Very fine bright day, but very sharp wind. Da home about seven. Roads icy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (47-318)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Then took the ponies down and got them shod. Brought Olive home. Both of us up to Aaron Walton's to a "Good {Semplar?}" party. Went with Walters load had splendid time. Beautiful bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Saturday, 17 (48-317)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and cleaned out pens. then he, Ma and Brock went to town with ponies. Mr. Walker and Will came after a load of corn in forenoon beautiful fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SUNDAY, 18 (49-316) 1906</span></h2> <p>Home all day. rather dull. Snowing a little in afternoon. not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19 (50-315)</span></h2> <p>Will done the chores, Da took Olive back to school. Butchered a pig in afternoon. Very mild day. Wat Burrows took a load up to a party at Sam Crockers. Had very nice time. Olive came up with Crry {Coram/Caram?}.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (51-314)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then cut up pig and salted it and put it away. Will took team to town, with grist of chop and got them shod. Da and Harry Caram here for tea. Very mild day. little rain in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February WEDNESDAY, 21 (52-313) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then covered the ice. Cleaned up bins of oats in afternoon. Roy {Farewell?} up and dehomed young cattle this forenoon. Sara Burrows here sewing to-day. quite mild but turned colder towards night. rained through night, dull to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (53-312)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then drawing stone from Pages all day. Will gone to {Rothbay?} to-night. not very bright, and not very cold. lovely day for handling stone. I have a very sore eye.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (54-311)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then drew stone from Pages. Ma at Drayton in afternoon for Olive. Da drove me over to Mr. Duncan's after tea. They had a little Eurchre party. I stayed all night. beautiful day. roads soft. Lawrence Stone here for dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February SATURDAY, 24 (55-310) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then drew stone till noon. Will gone home after dinner. Da cleaned out pens and took piece of meat over to Craigs Brock came over for me and I went down to see doctor about my eyes. Inflammation Beautiful soft day. Just like spring Roads fearful muddy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25 (56-309)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma down to Dick Henderson's for afternoon and tea. Very disagreeable day. rather wet afternoon, turning to snow at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (57-308)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then took the ponies and went to town in afternoon to meet Mr. Gray and contractors. Flath - mason, Downey's the carpenters. took Gordon helping me with my dress. quite nice day, but Strong wind. Roads very rough.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">February TUESDAY, 27 (58-307) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then put on a load of straw. Took the straw down to Harry Caram and T. Henderson, in afternoon. Harry Caram here in afternoon. very bright day, but strong wind and quite cold. Gentleman from Guelph here to see plans for heating. Wat an old man Batts here playing euchre to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">ASH WEDNESDAY (Quebec &amp; N. W. T.) WEDNESDAY, 28 (59-306)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then went up to Gregorys pit to get gravel Couldn't get any. pit caved in. Then after dinner they went to town with ponies. Mr. J. Bready and Mr. {Rushnel?} here in afternoon. very bright day, but very strong cold wind. wind gone down at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 1 (60-305)</span></h2> <p>Da went to Drayton in forenoon. Will choring. Old man Betts here to-day. Mrs. Dr. Caram and Mrs. Gordon here in afternoon and for tea. Da and Will went up to Josh Gregorys to play euchre to-night. Ma has bad cold. snowing in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY, 2 (61-304) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then Will went home. Da went for Olive in afternoon. Dr. MacWilliams drove out to see Ma, about five o'clock. Very disagreeable day. very Strong east wind all day. Stormy, with hale at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 3 (62-303)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, After dinner Will came down for his horse and they both went to town. Sarah Burrows here in afternoon. Making waist for Olive. Very disagreeable day. quite heavy showers in afternoon. very foggy at times.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (63-302)</span></h2> <p>Stone all day. Very dull. Turned colder and showed through the night. Very stormy at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 5 (64-301) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then went to the station for the bath. Took Olive with them. {There?} load brought the bath. Put it in lower drinking house. Bill Barry here for some potatoes. Will gone to town to-night. Brock has sore eyes. Very fine bright day. Will Gregory got put into "lock-up" this afternoon. drunk.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 6 (65-300)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores and drew manure. Will drove Ma over to H. Hilborns, and went to Drayton. Harry {boram/baram?} here in afternoon. J. Corbitt, assessor here in afternoon. Ike {McIsaas?} and Will Gregory called in this evening. Will got fined {¢20} and costs {¢}24.75. Da and Will up to {Heseltine's} this evening. beautiful bright day. Mrs. McDougal and Gibson {above line: from Peel.} here in afternoon for wheat</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (66-299)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma twnety-four years married. Da and Will done the chores and drew out manure. Da drove Ma to town this morning, and went after her to-night Mrs. Alex Peel and Mr. Harrison here in afternoon for seed wheat quite nice day. not very bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 8 (67-298) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then {fanned} up a bin of goosewheat. Mrs. Welsby and another gentleman arrived here about three o'clock this afternoon from Guelph. Seeing about plumbing &amp; heating of house. ..rather {naisly} and foggy, but not cold. Up skating to-night. Charlie Hilborn started for the West.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 9 (68-297)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, Will took a grist of chop to town. Drawing sand from Josh Gregory's pit in afternoon. Alex McLaughton and Mr. Tom Webster of Elora came here this forenoon and stayed for dinner. I went for Olive in afternoon. Very mild forenoon, snowing in afternoon. roads slopy, not cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (69-296)</span></h2> <p>Da and Will done the chores, then drawing gravel all day from Gregorys pit. Da went up to Walkers with Will to play euchre. strong breexe all day. Pretty cold, but very bright. beautiful moon light night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SUNDAY, 11 (70-295) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma drove up to Gass's for an hour or so in afternoon. Very snowy at times. not very cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 12 (71-294)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores. Drawing gravel all day. I drove Olive down to school. Will not here to-day. Mr. {Ian?} Gibson here for his wheat and McDougals, in afternoon. Very nice forenoon, but quite stormy at times. Cold wind Mrs. Jim Taylor buried to-day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (72-293)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, Will Walker and Will Gregory came down and they all went to Gregorys pit, {to} open a place, but could make no headway. Boys cutting wood in bush. Da cleaned out pens. Harry Caram here. quite fine at times, again very snowy - not cold. Art Chapman and Lorne Garneu here for dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March WEDNESDAY, 14 (73-292) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then drawing out wood that the boys are cutting Boys in bush all day. Both gone to a party. Uncle Willie here for tea. I at town in afternoon. Da at Henry Hilborn's helping, saw wood. Very nice day. few snow flurries at times. Mr. Peel here for his wheat. Took Harrison's a;es.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 15 (74-291)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then drawing wood out of bush all day. Boys cutting wood. Mr. Alex Duff here and Heft bags for wheat. Uncle Willie called here this morning. quite nice day. rather cold. not very bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (75-290)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chroes and drew out some wood till noon. Boys cutting wood till noon. All at town in afternoon to Jim {Cowan's/Gowan's} trial. Ma down for Olive. Very stormy at times. rather cold.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March SATURDAY, 17 (76-289) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then went up and helping Chas. Walker saw wood. Both boys went up to Walkers this morning. Da came home about siz and went to town for coal-oil. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson arrived here at noon from Arthur, had dinner, stayed an hour and went on to Listowel. Very stormy and blustry at times. quite a cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 18 (77-288)</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Alice and Herb Page here for tea. Very fine day. quite cold in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19 (78-287)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and cleaned out pens in forenoon. Drawing out wood out of bush in afternoon. Will Walker and Will Gregory here cutting wood I took Olive to school. Mr. Alex Duff here for dinner and got his wheat. Very stormy all day. not very cold. Jim Cowan and Jack Welton{or Welton?} arrested and taken to Guelph. Chas. Walker drawing away {corn?} from here.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March TUESDAY, 20 (79-286) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Drawing out wood from bush in afternoon Will and Will cut wood till noon. After dinner boys went over to Burrows, then went home. Harry Caram here in afternoon. Mr and Mrs. {J.} Hilborn up here in evening. very stormy about noon and in afternoon cleared up at night. quite cold wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 21 (80-285)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Drawing out wood in afternoon. Boys here cutting wood. Very stormy all day and very fierce. just after dinner. Will Gregory's 26 yrs. birthday, also May Gordon's 29 yrs.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (81-284)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Boys at bush in forenoon. Didn't go to bush in afternoon. Fixing up wheel-barrow and choring. Cecil Walker here for tea terrible stormy all day. and very windy and cold. I 21 years old to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March FRIDAY, 23 (82-283) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. Drawing out wood in afternoon. Boys cutting wood all day. Finished to-night. 31 cards cut John Walker came for Ma this morning Mrs. W. sick. She down there till noon. I went to town for Olive in afternoon. quite nice day. but rather sharp wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 24 (83-282)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and cleaned up a grist of chop. Took it to town in afternoon but didn't get it home. Ma down to see Mrs. John Walker in afternoon. Gone down alfter tea to stay all night. Da down after he done chores. Very bright all day, but Mrs. Walker pretty sick.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25 (84-281)</span></h2> <p>Right after breakfast, Da drove up to Palmerston and bright Mrs. Barber down to John Walkers. Home here about a quarter to one. Down to Walkers about five o'clock. Came back and started away to Palmerston for a nurse. Home at about 10 o'clock. Ma down at Walker's all day came home at night. Will Walker and Will Gregory came down and done up the chores. lovely forenoon, but got dull in afternoon. raw east wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March MONDAY, 26 (85-280) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, Went to town for grist of chop, in afternoon. Mr. Barkwell here for seed wheat in afternoon. Ma went down to J. Walker's this morning . Home after dinner. Flath &amp; Cassiday performed an operation. Mrs. W. not much better. Da gone down after he done chores, to-night. Olive didn't go to school. Has Mumps. very disagreeable day. Shoery afternoon, and raining at night. Very dull. strong east wind.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27 (86-279)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon. at John Rich's sale in afternoon. Ma down to J. Walkers in afternoon Think's Mrs. W. {some} better. Harry Caram called, but didn't give lesson. Both sides of Olive's face swelled Will Walker called this morning to bid us good-bye. He gave to {Wiarton} to work. rainy forenoon, turned colder and snowed some. Da down to Walker's after he done chores.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (87-278)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores. cleaned pens in afternoon. Ma up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker, in afternoon beautiful bright day. roads muddy. I down to McEwings in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">March THURSDAY, 29 (88-277) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores, then drawing gravel from Gregorys pit. I at Drayton in afternoon. Miss Stone walked down this morning . I took her back to-night. beautiful bright warm day. roads very muddy. Harry Caram called this forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 30 (89-276)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then drawing coarse sand from Gregory's pit all day. Ma and I went to town in afternoon, stayed for Mr Garam's recital. Olive didn't go. Very nice day, but turned colder towards night and got windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">3 SATURDAY, 31 (90-275)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores then brought a load of gravel from Gregory's pit to put in front of {16 doors}. Went to Drayton about five o'clock. Very fine bright day, but rather cool wind. Mr. Woolner called about noon. Winnie McEwing 21 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY, 1 (91-274) 1906</span></h2> <p>Ma and Sarah Burrows down to see Mrs. Jack Walker in afternoon. Bill Gass down here in afternoon and for tea. beautiful bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 2 (92-273)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then started to draw out manure on to front field next to J. Walker. Geo. Green here to see about beast for beef ring. Ross here for wheat. Olive and I up to Chas. Walkers and over to school. Da and Jack Walker drove up to Rathsay to-night. beautiful bright day. Very warm and nice.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 3 (93-272)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then drawing manure all day. I took Olive back to school this morning. Harry Caram here and gave me a lesson this afternoon, called for bag of oats at night. Page here for seed wheat also Mr. Woolner here to have buildings insured in Waterloo Co. Dog {up} at "Vesta" G. Philps old mare, about four o'clock. She jumped into wire fence and fell and broke her neck. Da drew her to bush after tea. 34 yrs. old this spring. Was very {smart} and in good order. beautiful, warm, bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY, 4 (94-271) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, and drew out two loads of manure in forenoon. At a wood-bee at {Tur.} Marrison's in afternoon. Chas. Walker and Will Gregory here all afternoon clipping "Mark". Mr. McEwing called about noon. Very dull forenoon, quite a little shower after dinner. Clared off, but was quite cool. quite a breeze. Robins, black-birds, and little grey birds here.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 5 (95-270)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and drew out manure. Uncle Rich'd brought Aunt Emma here about half past two, then he went to Fisher's. The horse ran away and shook him up badly. Da and Ma went up. Ma stayed and Da went up after tea and stayed all night. Ma came back with J. Hilborn. Wat over here to-night. rather cold forenoon, very snowy afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 6 (96-269)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then went up to Uncle Rich'ds all day till milking time came home and went back after tea. Ma went for Olive Went down to see Mrs. Walker after tea. She not so well. Will and Ella Gregory and {Chas/Ches?} and Min. Walker here to spend evening. quite nice day. beautiful night. Uncle Richd. no worse.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 7 (97-268) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then he and Ma went to town. Da up at Uncle Rich'd all afternoon Came home for tea and went to Drayton. Up there all night. Uncle not so well to-day. Very bright nice day. roads very muddy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8 (98-267)</span></h2> <p>Da up to Uncle Rich'ds all day. Came home for tea, then he and Ma went up after tea. Da stayed. Olive and I down to Jack Walkers in afternoon very raw cold east wind- dull. Uncle Rich'd some better. Mrs. Walker a little easier.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 9 (99-266)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores then slept till about two o'clock. I took Olive to school this morning. Da up to Uncle Rich'ds in after noon. Did not stay up there to-night. Very disagreeable day. Very strong wind quite heavy showers off and on all day. roads very muddy. Ma down to see Mrs. J. Walker in afternoon. She gaining some. Uncle Richd a little better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April TUESDAY, 10 (100-265) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and filled up chop. Wat Burrows took our team and took chop to town. Ma went to Drayton this forenoon. Home about six. Da up to Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon, then went up and stayed all night. Very dull day. Uncle Richd has couple of broken ribs, a slight bit better to-day. Harry Caram did not come out.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11 (101-264)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, and cleaned out pens. Up to Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon and again after tea to stay all night. turned out rather nice day. little soft snow fell in morning. bright towards evening. Da down to John Walker's before dinner. Mrs. Walker doing nicely.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 12 (102-263)</span></h2> <p>Spring Horse Show. Da done up chores in forenoon, up at Uncle Rich'ds all afternoon. Ma up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker in afternoon. I went down town for Olive. Uncle Richd- doing very well. Ma down to John Walker's after tea. Dr. Howitt of Guelph came up and decided to take her to Hospital in morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April GOOD FRIDAY (Dominion) FRIDAY, 13 (103-262) 1906</span></h2> <p>Ma went down to J. Walkers early to help. Da went down after breakfast. Bath went down to station. Mr. McEwing drove them home. Da done chores. After dinner he took Ma down to stay all night with Grandma. Then up to see Uncle Rich'ds and went after tea to stay all night. Olive and I down to see Edith Barry, at Walkers, for little while to-night. Very nice day. quite strong wind all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14 (104-261)</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores and cleaned out pens in forenoon. Went to towns in after noon - for J. Henderson's Jersey calf. Brock went after Ma. Da gone up to stay at Uncle Rich'ds. He not so well to-day. Percy and Winnie called this evening asking us down there Monday evening. Very nasty forenoon. rained all forenoon fine afternoon, with a couple of little showers. Mrs. Walker stood trip to Guelph very well.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Easter Sunday. SUNDAY, 15 (105-260)</span></h2> <p>Ma and Brock up to Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon. Da down to John Walkers before dinner. John came home last night Mrs. W. doing fine. Percy McEwing here in afternoon and for tea. dull all day. rather cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April EASTER MONDAY (Dominion) MONDAY, 16 (106-259) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and went up to Uncle Rich'ds in forenoon. Wat helped him kill two pigs in afternoon. He and Ma at town at night. Olive and I down to party at McEwings at night Edith Barry up for while in evening. beautiful bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 17 (107-258)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then cut up the meat and salted it. Uncovered some of the {mangal?} pit. Harry Caram here and gave Olive and I a music lesson. Brock at town in afternoon. Got himself a pair of shoes. O.B. Henry here in afternoon with man to see about heating house. Da up to Uncle Richds for a while this even. beautiful warm bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 18 (108-257)</span></h2> <p>Henry {Heseltine?} came down this morning to dig cellar drain. Da plowed it out for him, then done chores and he and Brock drew in pit of {mangals}. Mr. John Webster and Alex McLaughton here in afternoon. Signed paper for {heading} new house with {Kelsey Hat} air Furnace. Olive, Edith Barry and I went up to Rathsay with Min Walker to social at night. beautiful warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April THURSDAY, 19 (109-256) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, finished filling in drain. Started to scrape out foundation of new house. Olive and I went over to see Mrs. Edge. Oxby this forenoon. Came home after dinner. Brock wheeled to town in afternoon. Da took Jerrsey cow down to {Wm.} Richards after tea. very warm bright day. Joe McDonald called to get some goose-wheat. strong wild - little sprinkle of rain at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20 (110-255)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then plowing and scraping out house foundation. Roy and Harry Philp helped Da take helper up there after dinner. Ross and Winnie up for while this evening. Jim Gregory up setting up cultivator this afternoon. beautiful bright day. not so warm as yesterday.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 21 (111-254)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores. took a few bags of chop down also a load of {mangals} to Dr. MacWilliam. Got team shod. Olive and I down town in afternoon Got my self pair of shoes {¢}3.10 also hat {¢}2.25. very nice day in afternoon. dull morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SUNDAY, 22 (112-253) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da drove Ma down to Grandma's before dinner and went for her after te. Olive, Brock and I up to see Miss Stone in afternoon. Da up to Uncle Rich'ds after dinner. Very nasty day. rained in afternoon and turned to snow and snowed heavily. Mrs. W.W. Farewell died this morn.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 23 (113-252)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in forenoon. Brock took Olive back to school. Da moving currant and goose-berry bushes to little patch in front of house. Very bright all day, but cold wind. snow almost all gone again.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 24 (114-251)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores. then working at house foundation all day. Ma and I at Drayton to Mrs. Farewell's funeral. Harry Caram out but I was away. Roy Farewell and his father called this forenoon. beautiful day, very windy and rather cool. Brock up the Uncle Rich'ds for our turkey.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April WEDNESDAY, 25 (115-250) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then met morning train and got Mr. Geo. Gray. Adam Flath, Oakley, and McMillan here squaring up foundation. Da took Mr. Gray to noon train. Took new cultivator and started to work back of Poplars. Edith Barry and I up to se Min. Walker for while in evening. Da and Ma up to Rathsay. Very fine day. but windy.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 26 (116-249)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, cultivating all day. Brock went to town fore clover seed, after school. very fine day. quite windy afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 27 (117-248)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores and working back of Poplars. I went for Olive in afternoon. very fine day, but very windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">April SATURDAY, 28 (118-247) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock done the chores, then Da plowed a little bit of sod, cultivating, sowed wheat and harrowed it. Has in 13 acres. Henry Heseltine here and dug for the footing round new house. Mr. {North/Varth?} here for dinner and fixed up pump at house. Olive and I down for mail after ted. Very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 29 (119-246)</span></h2> <p>Aunt Emma, Uncle Rich'ds and old Mr. Allen here in afternoon. About half past four Mr. and Mrs. {F.} Wilson from Arthur came along. quite a little shower in early morning. Very warm afternoon and evening. Edith Barry up for while in forenoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 30 (120-245)</span></h2> <p>Da done up the chores, and took a grist of chop to town in forenoon. Cultivating field went to bush in afternoon. He and Wat cleaned up some wheat for Wat at night. Ma took Olive back to school. John Walker started to draw milk this morning comes in for our milk. Very dull morning but cleared up after dinner. quite windy.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY, 1 (121-244) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and finished cultivating about eleven o'clock. Started, then to sow oats. finished after milking. Harry Caram wheeled out and gave me my lesson. Hosheal Hilborn and Will Murphy here at night, cleaning up goose-wheat for Hilborn. beautiful fine forenoon, but got dull towards night. spitting rain about dark.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 2 (122-243)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores then started to harrow where he worked yesterday. Finished about four o'clock, then worked little potato patch Planted potatoes after tea. Mr. Jim Bready here for dinner. Has {nole and laughtin Percheron} Horse this season. Hosh. Hilborn here for his wheat at noon. little rain and heavy thunder early this morn. Veryheavy shower in forenoon. Another in afternoon. quite windy - cooler to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 3 (123-242)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores then started to cultivate on other place, behind driving house. Finished there at noon and went over the next little field. Ross McEwing came up after dinner. Sowed behind driving house and got into next patch. dull and dark all day. misty in morning. John Walker and McEwing's finished seeding.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY, 4 (124-241) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then cultivating on other place. Ross finished sowing little piece, then harrowed it then harrowing in same field as Da. Ma went to town for Olive. Olive and I down to John Walkers after tea. Very nice day, but very windy. little sprinkle of rain about five to-night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 5 (125-240)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then Ross took seed and sowed field on other place Da finished cultivating and harrowed it. Brock up to Miss Stone's fishing in afternoon. Olive and I down town after tea. Very nice day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 6 (126-239)</span></h2> <p>Da went for drive with ponies and found young cattle. Mr. Chas. Walker here in afternoon. Earl Lowes and Jen. Craig here in evening. Very nice day, rather cloudy at times. cold wind. Ma 43 years old to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 7 (127-238) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then Ross came up and helped Da load seven hods. Took them to Drayton to J. Dowling. They brought $100.00. Da cultivating in field below house. Up to see Henry Heseltine at night. Brought cellar sash and door frames home also 20 bags of cement. They came on morning train from Harriston. cold day, but quite bright. Some snow fell in forenoon. Ma took Olive back to school.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 8 (128-237)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then cultivating till noon, done little after dinner, but came on rain. Masons came here and left their tools this forenoon. Harry Caram here and stayed for tea. Bill Barry here for while, and quite cold, little snow in afternoon. Leaf storm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 9 (129-236)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then went to town for some lumber for lime house. Jim Bready here for dinner, also H. Heseltine. Da plowing in corn patch in afternoon. Went to Drayton at night to see masons. Then drove up to see H. Heseltine Very disagreeable forenoon. quite a snow storm. bright afternoon but cold a cold night. very hard frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY, 10 (130-235) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then finished plowing corn ground. Harrowed at field below orchard after tea. Masons came this morning and started to put down footing. H. Heseltine here putting in cellar drain. He stayed all night. Masons went home. Edith Barry up for while. Mr. Allan home. Edith Barry up for while. Mr. Allan here in evening. I at town in afternoon. Very strong cold wind all day, but bright.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 11 (131-234)</span></h2> <p>Finished seeding. Da done the chores, then cultivating and harrowed the field Wat Burrows sowed it. Da started for a load of cement about eight o'clock to-night. Home about eleven Masons here all day. Gone home. H. Heseltine finished the digging about three o'clock. A Mr. {Belden} here for dinner. Brock gone for Olive. She and I down to J. Walkers. Mrs. W. had operation yesterday at Hospital. Very fine day, but very windy Bill Barry over for while.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 12 (132-233)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then helping masons do some digging in foundation which Henry had done wrong. Went to Gregorys pit for load of sand after dinner, then went to Drayton for load of time. Ma at town in afternoon Masons finished putting down footing. a terrible windy day. little shower in forenoon, very warm afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SUNDAY, 13 (133-232) 1906</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Olive and I went for walk. called into Chas. Walkers. Da went for drive with ponies in forenoon. quite heavy rain. cleared off at night. Sultry.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 14 (134-231)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores, then helped masons with lime house, unloaded load of lime and went to Fletcher's {spiln?} for lime. Home about two. Then went for door frames and sash at station. Had two loads. Fred helped load last load. Home at nine o'clock. masons gone home. They started to build cellar wall. Brock took Olive back to school. Very fine bright day. cool morning and evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 15 (135-230)</span></h2> <p>Da done the chores and put in stone to masons, all day. Harry Caram here in afternoon. I up to Chas. Walkers to spend evening. Very warm day. Oak and Fred gone home. Mr. Flath stayed.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May WEDNESDAY, 16 (136-229) 1906</span></h2> <p>Brought home refrigerator. Got from {Wismer} $5.00 Put cows over to other place. Cattle all out now. Da choring and started to plow potato ground. Took Har. Caram down a jag of putting in stone to masons Mr. Bready here for dinner. Masons gone home. Oak. not here to-day. Very warm day. looking like showerto-night. Mr. Downey here in forenoon. Mrs. Chas. Walker and Mrs. Lowery here in even. {in side margin:} old Mrs. Hanlon died.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 17 (137-228)</span></h2> <p>Three masons here. Sprouted potatoes in morning. Quite heavy rain this morning Masons building in afternoon. Fred and Oak. gone home. Da putting in stone to masons Very hot day. quite windy. sultry night. Ma cleaned refrigerator.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">4 FRIDAY, 18 (138-227)</span></h2> <p>Da working on potato ground in forenoon. Tom Henderson here all day. He and Fred went home with our horse. Oak and Mr. Flath stayed. Planting potatoes after dinner. Mr. F. put in some potatoes here I went for Olive. Edith came up to-night. Da sowed {mangals} about five to-night. Very warm and very windy. quite a shower at noon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May SATURDAY, 19 (139-226) 1906</span></h2> <p>Tom. Henderson took grist of chop to town in forenoon. Da putting in stone to masons Both at it in afternoon. Da and Ma went to town in the evening. Three masons here. Very fine day but cold. Very hard frost at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 20 (140-225)</span></h2> <p>Mrs. T. Henderson and the three {banters} here for dinner. (Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Fowlie and Mr. O'Hara) Olive and I up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea. beautiful bright day, but was cool. hard frost at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 21 (141-224)</span></h2> <p>Brock took Olive back to school. Mr. Flath and Fred here this forenoon. Oak and {Men/Mew} here in afternoon. Da drawing stone all day from Pages. Tom Henderson brought his mare and calf out here. He pinning sash and frames in forenoon Helping draw stone in afternoon. Wilmot Drury blasting stone for them. Tom Brett called this evening. Edith up this evening. Very fine day, looking like rain. Oak. Fred and Tom H. gone home.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May TUESDAY, 22 (143-223) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Tom Henderson drawing stone from Pages Wilmot Drury blasting. Mr. Flath building chimney at Morrisons in afternoon. Oak and Fred gone home. Harry Caram here in afternoon. Da gone to town for cellar frames, at night. Harry and Roy Philp bought heifer and took her away to-night. Very fine day. Pretty warm good breeze. {Mem?} and his father stayed all night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 23 (143-222)</span></h2> <p>Da and Tom Henderson drawing stone all day from Pages. Wilmot Drury blasting in afternoon. Mr. Flath home from Morrison after dinner. Fred, Tom and Oak. gone home. {John?} Bready here for dinner. Brock gone for Olive after school. Very warm day. slight breeze in afternoon. {Mern?} and his father stayed all night. Da and Mr. Flath uncovered potato pit and spread manure. {In margin:} (Mrs. C. Walker operated on for {concert?} in Guelph)</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">VICTORIA DAY (Dominion) ASCENSION DAY (Quebec) THURSDAY, 24 (144-221)</span></h2> <p>Da and Tom Henderson drawing stone from Pages all day. Da and Oak. gone over to Geo. Tuckers for scaffolding after tea. Roy brought a load of lime for us from Moorefield. {Merv?} Tom and Fred went home. Brock fishing. very hot day. little spatter of rain in evening. Will Walker here for while this morning.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May FRIDAY, 25 (145-220) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Tom Henderson drawing stone from Pages all day. Wilmot Drury blasting. Oak, Fred and Tom went home. Will Walker here in forenoon. Da back on other place after cow and calf, at night. Very warm day. Ma at town in afternoon.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 26 (146-219)</span></h2> <p>Da and Tom Henderson drawing stone from Pages all day in forenoon. Mason all gone home. Dan Hambley here for dinner. Wilmot here in forenoon. Uncle Richds, Burrows and we washing sheep at river in afternoon. Came home and picked up potatoes out of pit. Two or three heavy scuds of rain in forenoon. dull day. getting quite cold.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 27 (147-218)</span></h2> <p>Ma and Brock at Grandma's for dinner. Cecil Walker and Minnie here for dinner. Da took ponies out for drive after tea. Roy and Art. Page here in afternoon. Very dull cold day. Scuds of showers in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May MONDAY, 28 (148-217) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da went out to Fletchers for load of lime. Took Olive to Drayton as he went. Wilmot blasting stone at Pages in afternoon Da drawing stone, in afternoon. Tom Henderson priming sash. Oak, Fred and Tom went home. Very bright day, but quite cold wind. like frost at night. hard frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 29 (149-216)</span></h2> <p>Da and Tom drawing stone from Pages and drew one from Morrisons. Wilmot blasting all day. Harry Caram here in afternoon. Minnie Walker and I over to see Maggie McKee After tea Very bright day, cool evening hard frost at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 30 (150-215)</span></h2> <p>Da and Tom Henderson drawing out manure on to turnip ground. Oak, Fred and Tom gone home. {Merv.?} and his father stayed all night. quite bright morning, but got dull. few drops rain about five, to-night also little hail. Jim Bready here for dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">May THURSDAY, 31 X (151-214) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Tom spreading pile in field on to turnip ground, then planted a few potatoes in little patch in front. Oak, Fred and Tom and Mr. Flath went home. Da and Mr. Flath planted some potatoes after tea Mrs. John Walker died to-day in General Hospital at twenty minutes to five this afternoon. Da and Ma down to J. Walker after tea. Brought body up on night train. Very warm day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 1 (152-213)</span></h2> <p>Da drew milk for John Walker, then plowing root ground all day. Tom Henderson came out and brought Brett with him. He helping masons. Ma went for Olive. Oak went home at noon. Fred and Tom gone at night. Olive, min Walker and I down to John Walkers after tea. Very nice day, few drops of rain in afternoon. lovely warm night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 2 (153-212)</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground in forenoon shearing the sheep in afternoon. Brock wheeled to town in afternoon. Masons gone home at night. Tom Henderson helping masons. Retta and Lizzie Hilborn and Mr. Allen here in afternoon evening. Da and Ma down to J. Walkers and brought Mr and Mrs. Barber and {Gladyse?} up with them to stay all night. Very nice day. Strong breeze afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 3 (154-211) 1906</span></h2> <p>Mr and Mrs. Barber went {town?} to J.W.s about nine. Da took ponies for drive. All of us at Mrs. Walkers funeral in afternoon She buried at Bethesda. Was 24 years old. Very warm day and very dusty. Large funeral over 80 {vechicles?}</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 4 (155-210)</span></h2> <p>Da took team down and got them shod, also took wool. After he came home he met Geo. Gray on 4.36 train. Brock took Olive back to school Mr. Gray went home on night train with Fred and Mr. Flath. {Merv?}. and Oak stayed. Downey men came on to-day. Two in forenoon Three in afternoon. All went home at night. Very warm all day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 5 (156-209)</span></h2> <p>Da filling in round wall in forenoon. Went to Arthur for load of lime in afternoon. Left here about one o'clock, home at light. Ma at town in afternoon. Brought home a new buggy from {V.?} Perkin. {narm?}. Flath started to work with masons. They started brick to-day. Very warm day. heavy rain after tea. Da in at Bosworth when rain was on. Harry Caram here in afternoon. Mr. Flath and Fred gone home. Uncle Willie {blank} years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 6 (157-208) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da plowing in the orchard to-day. Jim Bready here for dinner. I down to see Edith to-night. Winnie came up to-night. Uncle Rich'd and Aunt Emma here to-night. {Merv?}, Oak, Fred and {Norm?} gone home. cleared off and was lovely day. Maggie McKee married to Jim Forrest Ella Walker " " Geo. Rennie young Addie Flath married.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 7 (158-207)</span></h2> <p>Da working on root ground all day. Hoeing potatoes after tea. {Merv.?} Fred and Mr. Flath gone home Very warm sultry day. Threatning rain all day. Little scud of rain at milking time. rained through night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 8 (159-206)</span></h2> <p>Da sprouting potatoes in forenoon, at J. Newsteads, helping split barn, in afternoon Ma went for Olive. Mr. Betts here in afternoon and for tea. Oak, norm and Fred gone home. Very heavy storms gone round. Had big one here after tea and rained through night. Very warm day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 9 (160-205) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da up at newsteads till four o'clock. Went to town after tea. Took a load of hay from McTavish'es place for Adam Flath and brought home planks for scafolding. Brock got Mark shod in afternoon. Norm. went home with him. Warm day, but good breeze.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 10 (161-204)</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I over to Lion Church in morning. Went to Mr. Lowes for dinner and afternoon. Stayed for night. Bernice. J. very nice day, but quite cool frost.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 11 (162-203)</span></h2> <p>Da took Olive and went for load of lime to Fletchers. Did not get it there, came back and got it from Alex McLaughlan. Working on root ground after dinner. After tea, Oak, Norm. and he went up to Uncle Rich'ds for plank. Mr. Flath and Fred gone home. Very fine day, quite cool. frost.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June TUESDAY, 12 (163-202) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da harrowed root ground then ridged it up in afternoon and sowed turnips. Mr. Flath and Fred gone home. Harry Caram here and gave me a lesson this afternoon. Very fine all day. Brock to Drayton this morning for beef and bread. Bella Matchet married.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 13 (164-201)</span></h2> <p>Da cut and planted some potatoes in forenoon. Got corn ground ready and planted it in afternoon. Jim Bready here for dinner. Miss Stone came down for dinner Brock took her home after tea. Oak Norm, Fred and Mr. Flath gone home. Very fine day, but cool evenings.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 14 (165-200)</span></h2> <p>Da working on {rape?} patch. Sowed {rape?} after tea. I at town in afternoon. Tom Henderson here all day priming sash. {Merv.} Tom and Fred gone home. Very fine day. good breeze. quite warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June FRIDAY, 15 (166-199) 1906</span></h2> <p>Tom H Da hoeing early potatoes in forenoon. Scuffling in afternoon Old man Betts here in forenoon and for dinner. Ma went for Olive in Afternoon. dull in morning, but turned out fine. Very hot and smothering air. Oak, Norm. and Fred gone home. {Merv.} and his father, at Burrows putting in concrete after tea.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 16 (167-198)</span></h2> <p>Tom Henderson came out and helped farm up grist of chop. He and Da took it to town in forenoon. Da carrying brick for masons in afternoon. Norm getting "(Fly)" shod. Very nice shower early this morning and a heavy shower at noon. Sultry all day. Masons all gone home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 17 (168-197)</span></h2> <p>Olive and I up to Uncle Rich'ds in afternoon. Very dull day. quite heavy rain in forenoon. hot {?} showers.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June MONDAY, 18 (169-196) 1906</span></h2> <p>I took Olive back to School this morning. Da started road-work. Tom Henderson driving our team. Drawing from Gregorys pit. Fred and Mr. Flath gone home also Tom Henderson. rather dull day. quite. heavy rain early this morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 19 (170-195)</span></h2> <p>At road work all day. Tom Henderson driving team. Da shoveling in pit. Harry Caram here and have a lesson. Stayed for tea. Very nice day turned out. rather dull forenoon. Mr. Chas. Walker here in evening. Oak and Fred gone home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 20 (171-194)</span></h2> <p>{different handwriting than previous entries} Robt &amp; {Yorn?} He. doing road work all day Finished. dull &amp; raining morning. Clara &amp; Olivia gone to {Toronto?} to buy Exam at Conservatory of music {Mable} took Clara to train &amp; Olive. and stayed here all day with me. masons finished first story about three in the aft. Started to rain about 3 and 4 o clock. Hattie Mitchell married to Mr. McKay. Robt took Tom Henderson home &amp; Mabel went home two.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June THURSDAY, 21 (172-193) 1906</span></h2> <p>Very fine morning. Robt. took plant to Drayton for Flath &amp; brought home a load of lime. Wat. got 50 or 60 {Tile} Then went to Moorefield for shingles John Walker went along and brought a load. Terrible heavy rain between three and five men back from moorefield at five Brock at School</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 22 (173-192)</span></h2> <p>dull morning. Robt choring &amp; cleaning pens forenoon Willie Walker her for dinner raining off &amp; on cutting lawn &amp; greass round the house and then back at the bush cutting {posts} afternoon Henry Hesseltine here in the Evening</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 23 (174-191)</span></h2> <p>Robt &amp; Henry back at bush cutting &amp; peeling posts. got that done at noon. raining, then went and brought them up and spred them &amp; commenced to dig past holes Down to Drayton at night {ball?} of salt and took straw to Harry Caram. Mr. Henderson &amp; Mr. {Fadale's} brought Dick home</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SUNDAY, 24 (175-190) 1906</span></h2> <p>{back to Clara's (I think) handwriting now} Brock and Ma down to Grandma's Very fine bright day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 25 (176-189)</span></h2> <p>H. Heseltine dug post-holes from gate up to side-road Fred Flath helping stretch {wine?}. Downeys three men here and put on the second set joists, Ma came down tonight to meet me. I stayed in Huelph from noon and Olive came night through at noon fine all day. We had fine time in Toronto.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 26 (177-188)</span></h2> <p>Da went for load of frames in forenoon. Drew five loads of sand from Chas. Walkers pit. Har. Caram here in afternoon. Brought word that I passed Primary Exam. 64 marks. Olive failed 56. Winnie passed 65 marks. Lela Schieck 66 and Etta passed 68. marks. Ma down town after tea. Very fine day. and Very hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June WEDNESDAY, 27 (178-187) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing potatoes and mangals all day. Jim Bready here for dinner. Edith Barry up to-night and Mr. Allen over here. Very hot all day. Miss Stone came down after dinner and Brock took her home before tea. Brock started to write to-day on his {entrance?}. Stayed with Grandma.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 28 (179-186)</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing all day. Masons all here to-day. Brock drove to Drayton to try exam... ... terrible hot all day. little sprinkle of rain at noon. Mr. Flath and Fred gone home.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 29 (180-185)</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing and greening potatoes. Brock at Drayton all day and brought Olive home. School finished for this term. Oak, Fred and Norm. gone home. We preserved three jars of our own berries. Very hot all day. picked big dish pan full off them to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">June SATURDAY, 30 (181-184) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da hoeing in forenoon. Cleaned out cow stable and calf pens in afternoon. Mr. North here for dinner. Very heavy rain after dinner. laid masons off for an hour or so. Da went to Drayton for some {scaffoling?} for masons after tea. quite fine at times and pretty warm.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 1 (182-183)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma over to cemetry after tea. Mr. and Mrs. F. Wilson called here in afternoon on their way to camp. meeting. rather dull day. little rain fell in afternoon. Very thick heavy mist in morning.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">DOMINION DAY (Dominion) [July 1 falling this year on a Sunday.] MONDAY, 2 (183-182)</span></h2> <p>Da scuffling and hoeing. Oak hoeing after tea. Mr. Flath and Fred gone home Henry Heseltine here early this morning for tile. Old Mr Betts here in afternoon and for tea. Very foggy morning. Cleared off and came out pretty hot. Picking our strawberries after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY, 4 (184-181) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da went for load of lime to Moorefield in forenoon. Drawing sand from Walkers pit in afternoon. Oak, Norm, Fred and Mr. Flath went home. Har. Caram called in after tea. Very hot forenoon. dull and dark afternoon. drizzling rain after tea. Brock hoeing turnips. hoed 12 rows.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 4 (185-180)</span></h2> <p>Da {banked?} up potatoes then he and Brock hoeing thurnips. Ma at Drayton this forenoon Jim Bready here for dinner. Mr. Flath and Fred went home. Very nice bright day. Cool evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">5 THURSDAY, 5 (186-179)</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock finished hoeing the turnips. Brock and Norm. went down to meet morning train but did not get frames- Mr. Flath, Oak, Norm, and Fred gone home. beautiful bright day, but very cool evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY, 6 (187-178) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da went to Drayton and got a couple of frames and bundle of bond timber, off morning train. Scuffled Bill Barry's potatoes and he hoed them. Drawing sand from Walkers in afternoon. Brought a load from Gregorys pit after tea. Mr. Flath, Fred and {Merv.} gone home. Olive and I down to J. Walker's after tea. Ma and Brock at town in afternoon. Very fine bright day. Coal evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 7 (188-177)</span></h2> <p>Da took five bags of chop, and went to meet morning train, but window frames did not come. Norm and Brock met the noon train and got them. Very heavy storm came up after dinner masons all gone home. Da went to town with team. After tea Edtih and I up W.C. Walker's in evening. Very hot at times.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 8 (189-176)</span></h2> <p>Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson came here in afternoon from Moorefield. Stayed for tea. H. Page over in afternoon. I over to Camp service, with "M. F." Will Walker here in morning. quite a shower in forenoon. cleared up and came out quite bright, and sultry. lovely night. Very much thunder in afternoon</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 9 (190-175) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da drawing sand from Walter's pit. Up helping put in {sleepers?} at C. Walker's after tea. Masons all here to-day and all gone home at night. Have the brick-all up. Tom Henderson out here priming sash and helped draw some sand. Edith up for while this evening. Very fine day. Pretty warm. looking like rain at night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 10 (191-174)</span></h2> <p>Da went to town and brought a load of lime from station. Got horses shod. Drawing gravel in afternoon from Walkers. Harry Caram called and left Willa for a while. Called for her after tea. Will Craig over there in evening. Art. Woodman here for some tile. Brock down to Grandma's after tea. and up to Miss Stones in forenoon. Mr. Flath and Fred walked out and drove "Dick" in to-night. {Merv.?} gone to Brantford to-day. fine day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 11 (192-173)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing coarse gravel from Gregorys and brought a load of sand from Walkers, as he was up helping fix sleepers. Mr. Flath, Oak and Fred gone home. They painting in cellar. Jim Bready here for dinner. Very fine day. Pretty hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July THURSDAY, 12 (193-172) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da drawing gravel from Gregory's pit; all day. Ma at town in afternoon. Got Mark shod on fore feet. Mr. Flath, Oak and Fred gone home. They painting in cellar all day. Very fine all day. Orangemen celebrated in Guelph to-day. Brock went down. Home at half-past eleven.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 13 (194-171)</span></h2> <p>Da drawing gravel from Gregorys pit all day. Mr. Flath, Oak and Fred gone home. They working at cistern to-day. Da and Oak greened potatoes at noon. Ma up at Uncle Rich'ds in evening. Very hot day.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 14 (195-170)</span></h2> <p>Da cleaned out pens and sculpting turnips and mangals. Went to town with team after tea. Brock at Drayton, this forenoon. Oak and Norm. here to-day. Finished bricking cistern and put concrete into bottom of it. They're done for while. Olive and I down w J. Walkers' in evening. Very hot day. Sultry at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SUNDAY, 15 (196-169) 1906</span></h2> <p>Olive Brock and I up in English Church in morning. Uncle Jim, Grandma and Grandma here for while in afternoon. Alex McLennon here for tea. Mr. Thompson and Jack Brooks called here in evening. Very sultry all day. Little shower in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 16 (197-168)</span></h3> <p>Da and Brock started to hoe turnips. hoed till noon, then a very heavy rain came on. Carpenters came on to-day. Dave Docwney, Roy Hudson, and Wm. Harrisons Bill Barry here hoeing in forenoon. Da and Bill afternoon. Very hot-before rain sultry but-quite bright in afternoon. Carpenters all stayed to bright.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 27 (198-167)</span></h3> <p>Da and Brock hoeing turnips all day. Da went- to town with team after tea. The four reasons cause out-but-went away to night. The four carpenters stayed all night. They putting on rafters. Han Caram here. gave Olive a lesson. Bill Barry here in afternoon. hoeing his potatoes. a beautiful bright day. nice and cool. Brock 13 years old.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July WEDNESDAY, 18 (199-166) 1906)</span></h2> <p>Da got out mower and started to cut-hay behind poplars. Finished it about five then Bill Barry raked. putting it up in coil after tea. Bill and Brock hoeing turnips. Jim Bready here for dinner. Olive at Drayton in forenoon. I there after tea for frul. Frawers stayed all night. also Bill Barry. very fine day.</p> <p>cool evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 19 (200-165)</span></h3> <p>Da cut a piece of hay back by line fence in forenoon. Brock raked it up after dinner. Bill and Da putting it up. Finished it at Dark. Mary Philp down here in evening. Parpenters and Bill stayed all night. very hot day at times. cloudy evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 20 (201-164)</span></h3> <p>Da and Bill grinding mower knives in forenoon. Bill gone hom after dinner. Da brought up two loads of wood from bush. Brock at Drayton in forenoon. Carpinters stayed all night-Olive and I down to walking after tea. Har. Carom called this evening. Three heavy showers to-day. one at morning. again in afternoon and a heavy storm of six to night; very hot- between shower.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July SATURDAY, 21 (202-163) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da took Har. Caram some hay and also took down a few bags of chop in forenoon. Home about-three o'clock. Went back after tea for 500 feet sheeting. Carpenters gone home. Da and Brock up to Wiss Stone's after tea. Bill Barry came down at noon to hay, but went home after dinner. I. Henderson but to spray his potatoes at night. very hot-all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 22 (203-162)</span></h3> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to E. Church in forenoon. Very hot.</p> <p>Came up little shower about six was quite a wind for a little while.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 23 (204-161)</span></h3> <p>Da cutting hay on other place all day. Three carpenters here to-day. stayed all night. I at Drayton after tea. Brock up to see Bill Barry. Quite cool all day. cool evening. strong wind all day.</p> <p>Harry Newton brought-out-gutter pipe this forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July TUESDAY, 24 (205-160) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry putting up Hay all day on other place. Brock raked it town carpenters on to-day. Dave came this morning. Olive Brock and I over to Garden Party at - E. G. Henry's in evening Harry Corom out and gave me a lesson. very fine all day. cool evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 25 (206-159)</span></h3> <p>Da and Bill finished putting up Hay about noon. Drew from back of Poplars into driving house in afternoon. Ma went to town this forenoon and had dinner with Grandma. Jim Bready here for dinner. Old Mr. Downey and Billie Harrison gone home to-night. very fine day. quite warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 26 (207-158)</span></h3> <p>Da and Bill drew in peice back by line fence in forenoon. Drawing from other place in afternoon. Oak and Mr. Flath out for hay and straw after tea. Carpenter stay all night. Very fine all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July FRIDAY, 27 (208-157) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill drawing hay from other place in forenoon. Very heavy rain, hail, strong wind and very sharp lightening, storm just after dinne. Da and Bill went for a just after dinner. Da and Bill went for a load of flooring to station in afternoon Bill gone home. Olive at town in forenoon. very warm after shower. carpenters shutting kitchen to-day. stay all night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 28 (209-156)</span></h3> <p>Da brought home two loads of flooring in forenoon. Boarded up some of the windows in new house to keep rain out. Carpenters started to lay floor our dinner room. very heavy rain after dinner. came out very hot after. Carpenter gone home. I at town this morning. Wel- morning train and saw B Cobean, Gravenhure, (a post card Exchange)</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 29 (210-155)</span></h3> <p>Da and Ma went for drive after tea. Olive, and I up to Chas. Walker after tea. Rained steadily all day till four in the afternoon. then came but quite hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">July MONDAY, 30 (211-154) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da brought-two loads of sand from Gregory;s pen, then took hogs to Drayton. Brock at town this forenoon. Four carpenters here to-day. McEbings girls here in evening. Very fine day-quite warm Oak here at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 31 (212-153)</span></h3> <p>Da finished cutting a back gield about-eleven o'clock, then I and Bill put it up in afternoon and after tea. Brock raked. Brock at town in forenoon for gutter pipe. Mr. Downey and Wm. gone hom Olive a lesson. Left his two cousins, Wiser Ruppel here and called for them at night. Very fine day. quite hot.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 1 (213-152)</span></h3> <p>Da and Bill drew in from back field on other place finished it. Carpenters finished putting on shingles. Jim Bready here for last-time to-day. very fine day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 2 (214-151) 1906</span></h2> <p>Finished haying. Da and Bill Barry took load of hay up to Miss Stone in afternoon. Bill gone home. Olive, Brock and I up to Morrisons garden. party at night.</p> <p>Very fine day. lovely night. A mR. Winder dilvered the Historical Atlas of Wellington County $15.00.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 3 (215-150)</span></h3> <p>Da went to Drayton for some Chop and brought home some lumber from Harriston which was shipped up helping Uncle Rich'ds out the hay in afternoon. Mr. Downey and William Harrison came along at noon.</p> <p>Very fine day and very hot. carpenters finished laying floor upstairs in warm part of hours.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 4 (216-149)</span></h3> <p>Da up helping Uncle Rich'ds draw in on Fisher place all day. Olive at town in afternoon. Wa and Brock up to Miss Stone's after tea, Carpenters laying floor all day. terrible hot day. Bill Barry here in afternoon and greened his potatoes. Art Chapman and Lorne Garneua here to figure on painting of house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 5 (217-148) 1906</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Cecil Walker here in afternoon. Terrible hot day. cooler after tea. storms going round a great deal of lightening at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 6 (218-147)</span></h3> <p>Da went to town for lumber which came from Gray, then brought hom day from Hilborn hill and put it in behind wrandoh wall. Ma went over to see Uncle WmBenson in forenoon. Grandpa and Grandma called on thier way over to Uncles art. Garineau and Father Heydon called to-night. very fine day. Three carpenters here to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 7 (219-146)</span></h3> <p>Da drawing clay day. I at Drayton in forenoon. Har. Coram here in afternoon and gave me a lesson. Ma Olice and I over to Lawn Social at Hugh. Montgomery;s at night. Had splendid time. very dull forenoon, with little rain in forenoon. cleared off and was nice night- WmHarrison came at noon, and went away again at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 8 (220-145) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da went down to station for some lumber which came from Harriston. Had two loads. Drawing clay from Hilborn hill to fill in between vernadah wals. Line Flath here in evening for while.</p> <p>Lovely bright day.</p> <p>Arlie McLuaghlan married to Elagin Scott Carpenter put up rear and attic stairs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 10 (222-143)</span></h3> <p>Da drew a couple loads of clay. then drew stone from other place. Brock at town this forenoon. Wm. Harrison came to-day after dinner. quiter fine till evening, then started to rain. dull afternoon. terrible heavy rain and storm thorugh night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 10 (222-143)</span></h3> <p>Da went for lumber to station in forenoon, got ponies shod in afternoon. Went to Rathsay for few shingles after tea. Olive and I and three carpenters down to McEvings for evening. Ma up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker in afternoon. very fine day and very hot-in afternoon. Mrs. F. Holmes died in Saskatoon (Maggies Benson).</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SATURDAY, 11 (223-142) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da drawing clay all day. Olive and I down town at night. Carpenters gone home. Very fine day, good breeze and quite cool evening. Grandpa called here. Been over to see Uncle Wm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 12 (224-141)</span></h3> <p>Da went for drive with ponies in forenoon. Mr and Mrs. F. Wilson here in afternoon and for tea. Alex McLennon brought. Marie Black over and left her Called for her after tea. mMerr. Flath here for tea. We went for drive after tea. Beautiful bright day, but very cool evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">started harvest MONDAY, 13 (225-140)</span></h3> <p>Da drawing stone from other place in forenoon. Started to cut barley in little field other side of driving house. finished it and cut once round oats next to Walker. three carpenters here, but Mr. Downey went-home. Mr Flath and Oak here building verandah walls. Mason home. very cool evening. Brock up to see Bill Barry at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August TUESDAY, 14 (226-139) 1906</span></h2> <p>Bill Barry came he and Da went down to station for verandahs and other fixteen from Harriston. Started to cut Oats next-to Walker after dinner. Bill and Brock shocking Harry Coram here and gave one my last lesson in third quarter. After, Ma and I over to H. Hillborn to see Sarah. She came home sick. Charlie brought her home. very dine day. Mason gone home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 15 (227-138)</span></h3> <p>Da finished cutting oats next to Walker about 10.30 A.M. then went on to other place and cut round the 14 acre field. John Walker came up with his binder after dinner and helped cut. Finished field and got it all up. Bill Barry. Alwin and Brock put it up. Carpenters putting up rear verandohs. Mason gone home . night. Olive and I over to a dance at Alex McLennon's with Charlie Holborn. very fine day and very warm. Mr. Downey came at noon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 16 (228-137)</span></h3> <p>Da cutting two littole fields on other place Bill and brock shocking. Bill gone home to night. Ma went down to Drayton for dinner. The three carpenters fone away after dinner. Mr. Gloth and oak lathing. Gone home. very warm day. Little breeze in afternoon. Carpenters have roof on and what inside work that-is to be done.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August FRIDAY, 17 (229-136) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da cut oats, (about 3 acres) back of Poplars then started to cut oats next to road below house. Bill Barry shocking. Brock helping J. Walker draw in. Alex McLaughlan and Harry Newton out here to-night. Mr. Flath here lathing. Gone home. Oak went out West to-day, also Charlie and Retta Hilborn. rather dull day. Hosheal Hilborn here in evening.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 18 (230-135)</span></h2> <p>Da and Bill Barry went to station for load of lime. After dinner, finished cutting oats and went for another load of lime unloaded it and gone for another load after tea. Mr. Flath here lathing, all day. Bill Barry gone home after dinner. Very dull forenoon, but cleared up after dinner. Har. Caram here for dinner. got a jag of straw. Gave him {$?}10.00 {On margins: Merv.?} came back from Brantford.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 19 (231-134)</span></h2> <p>Home all day. Uncle Willie here for tea Mr. and Mrs. J. Ritch here after tea. Very dull forenoon. heavy rain about two o'clock. Cleared up and came out veery sultry. lot of thunder to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August MONDAY, 20 (232-133) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da unloaded lime then brought up load of wood and went for load of house matieral to station. After dinner. cutting wheat- back of Poplars. Men. Mr. Flath and Norm here also Alex McLaughlan and Harry Newton here placing some registors in walls. Olive and i picked pail of wild plums this afternoon. very hot, sultry day. looking like rain towards night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 21 (233-132)</span></h3> <p>Da and Bill Barry around mower knife and brought up load of lath, then started to cut at wheat. came on a rain about three o'clock. Then they picked up in cellar of new house. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Mr. and Miss Duncan here in evening. Minnie Walker and Edith Barry here. very hot day. rain in afternoon. Mr. Flath and Norm gone home.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 22 (234-131)</span></h3> <p>Da took loads of cheese to Moorefield in forenoon. Started to cut wheat, but came on heavy rain. Round house, after rain. Bill helping, Mason afternoon. Shocking in forenoon. Three carpenters came here. Three masons here two tin smithes here putting up pipes. Mason gone home, also Mr. Downey. I went to meet-two o'clock train then stayed and met 4.36 and got Betty Walker. She coming from Fort-Williams. very hot day. heavy rain, afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August THURSDAY, 23 (235-130) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da went out and finished cutting wheat in forenoon. Bill shocking forenoon and at Isaac Hilborns threshing afternoon. Ma went over to see Uncle Wm and left Betty at Gordons. Had dinner with Miso Stone. Betty and I at Drayton in afternoon. Up to Uncle Rich'ds after tea. Bob Fowlie and Mr. J. Henderson here for tea. Carpenters finished here. all gone home. Masons gone home. Siell stayed. very warm. forenoon. little raw in afternoon in afternoon, and turned quite cool.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 24 (236-129)</span></h3> <p>Da drawing sand from Gregory's pil in forenoon. Bill Barry at Chas. Walker threshing in forenoon. Drawing in oats in afternoon. I took Betty in station in morning she gone to Brackbridge Brock helping Jack Walker draw in. Dull dark morning, but-cleared off and was lovely day. great breeze. Uncle Wm. benson died to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 25 (237-128)</span></h3> <p>Da and Bill Barry drawing oats all day. Mason gone home at night. Ma at Drayton in afternoon. Da drove Bill home. Herb Benson called to say his father was dead. very fine bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August SUNDAY, 26 (238-127) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma and Uncle Wm. Benson's funeral in afternoon. Mr and Mrs. F. this afternoon. stayed all night. on account of rain. very windy day. and quite warm came on rain after tea and rained all evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 27 (239-126)</span></h3> <p>Mr. and Mrs left about 20 to seven. Brock took team to town and had then shod. Da cleaning. up in wood house. Drawing clay from Hilborns hill and putting it in wood house. Four masons on to-day. Mr. Flath and Frank Ackermam finished flathing all went home but men. He started to plaster this afternoon. very fine day. Good breeze. Da went for load of sand. to Gregory's after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 28 (240-125)</span></h3> <p>Da drew two loads of sand from Walker in forenoon. Bill at Henry Hilborns in afternoon. Brock at Drayton in morning. Har. Coram called in afternoon. Mr. Flath and achermam gone home. Beautiful day. Ma up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker after tea.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">August WEDNESDAY, 29 (241-124) 1906</span></h2> <p>Mr. Mc. Eving and his two men after teams here drawing in. Jack Walker and Alwyn in mom. Drew field on other place and one next-to Walker. Da and Bill brought up lath from other place after work. Four mason gone home tonight. Olive at town this morn. Most beautiful harvest day. Lovely night pretty strong wind. Men cleared 15 acres, to-day. Mason have the upatirs first coated with plaster.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 30 (242-123)</span></h3> <p>Da, Bill and Brock down at McEvings drawing in finished there about- five o'clock, all hands came up and drew in till dark. Mrs. Walker with Vera and Thelma up here after tea. Wern stayed, other masons gone home. They lathing to-day. Beautiful bright day. cool evening. Ma went to town this forenoon. had diner with Grandma.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 31 (243-122)</span></h3> <p>Finished harvest at noon. Mr. Mceving's two men and team here, also Jack Walkeer. Harn helping in mom for while. Da and Bill at McEvings helping draw rakings. Bill Barry gone home. Mern stayed other masons gone home. Mr. Reynolds the painter, from Guelph, here in afternoon. very fine day. strong breeze and quite cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SATURDAY, 1 (244-121) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da went for line to station in forenoon. Drawing clay from Hilborn Hill. Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Very fine bright day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (245-120)</span></h3> <p>Mr and Mrs. Dick Lowes here for dinner and speant the afternoon. quite fine all day. very heavy shower through night. I went for drive with W.F.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 3 (216-119)</span></h3> <p>Da drawing clay all day. Brock went to meet train after dinner to get Geo Gray, but he missed it and came on 4.36. Went back with Mason at night- Merr stayed. They finished first-coating W-day. Tom Henderson and Grandmpa called to-day. very windy all day. bright, but-cool.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 4 (247-118) 1096</span></h2> <p>Ma and Brock over to Herb Bemoons baby's funeral in forenoon. Brock took Olive down to school in morning. Da took some chop down and met-noon train. Got the tims painters from Guelph. (Mr. Sweeney + Draper). also thier paints. Just Mr. Flath and Merr here to-day and they gone home at night. Bill Barry called this evening. Da and Brock dug early potatoes. not rotten. beautiful bright day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (248-117)</span></h3> <p>Da plowed out all our potatoes and alo Mr. Flaths. Them he and Ad. picking till noon. Men painting on outside wall. Picking potatoes in afternoon. Mr. Flath took his potatoes home with our team. Brock brought team back. Bill Barry raised his potatoes afternoon. Newton and Patterson (tin smith) here to-day. Brock at-town after dinner. Masons gone home. Mr. Sweeney quite ill to-day. very fine day. quite hot.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 6 (249-116)</span></h3> <p>da dig a few rows of potatoes in front of house and pitted them. A lot of them rotten. Three tin smiths here. Have trouble with them troughs. Mason painting, men stayed. Brock took Mr. Sweeney down to train. He very sick. Got-Dick shod. very fine day. quite hot.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 7 (250-115) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock cutting corn finished it-Brock went down town for Olive al-four. I w' mason here, pointing. Gone home at-night. Three tinsmiths here. Herb. Page called this morning to say good bye. He gone west. Very fine bright day. good breeze, but warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 8 (251-114)</span></h3> <p>Da and Brock haling weeds out-of current bushes in forenoon. Da tending masons afternoon. After tea, he and this painter went to town. Got- sash at- station. Ma drove me down after tea. I stayed all night with Grandma. very fine all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 9 (252-113)</span></h3> <p>Uncle Rich'd here in afternoon. very hot, sultry day. I came home in evening. Olive up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker in evening.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Da brought up a load of wood from bush then drawing out manure. Brock took Olive down to school and met morning train but Mr. Grey did not come. Downey three men here till about four o'clock, then gone Masons started to second coat. Have and English labour. very warm sultry day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (254-111)</span></h3> <p>Da drawing out manure all day. Brock and Bert (painter) at-town in afternoon. Masons here plastering. Gone home at night. very hot day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 12 (255-110)</span></h3> <p>Da and Brock drawing manure all day. Mason plastering. all done home. very hot day. Thermometer 98° after dinner.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September THURSDAY, 13 (256-109) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Brock drawing manure all day. Masons plastering. Merr stayed. Bert went to Guelph this morning and came back at night with Mr. Sweeny. I at town this afternoon. quite a little shower about eleven o'clock, turned very windy and got quite cool. Da up to Miss Stone's after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (257-108)</span></h3> <p>Da and Brock finished drawing out-manure. Brock went for Olive at four. Painters glazing and put- in all up stairs sash. Masons plastering, all gone home. Rather dull forenoon, but came out nice and bright quite cool all day. Sarah Burrows here in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 15 (258-107)</span></h3> <p>Da drew sand from Walker in forenoon. Drawing gravel and putting it in barn yard in afternoon. Masons finished plastering and bathed room in celler. Gone home at night. Da took thier ladder over to cromies after tea and brought home cement; from Drayton. very fine day. Ma and Miss Stone at Drayton in forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September SUNDAY, 16 (259-106) 1906</span></h2> <p>Olive, Brock and I up to English Church, in forenoon. Ma and Brock up to see Mrs. Chas after tea. Very fine day. Quite Warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17 (260-105)</span></h3> <p>Da drawing sand all day from Gregory's pit. Brock took Olive back to school this morning. Painter at Cornice now. They stay here over Sunday. Very warm day. There are 205 loads of sand and 50 loads od gravel been hauled for house.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 18 (261-104)</span></h3> <p>Da drawing wood from bush, and piling it in wood. shed of new house, in forenoon. Brock met- Geo. Gray at noon. Harry Newton here, also Mr. Flath. Couldn't arrive at who was to blame for eavn troughs. Downey didnt come. Brock took Gray to train at night. Boys painting wrandohs and Balconys. Da gone up to Chas Walker after tea. I down John Walker for a little while. very warm day. Jack Dowling here in afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September WEDNESDAY, 19 (262-103) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da drawing wood up here bush and fillinf wood shed. Bill Barry got Dick and buggy to go to Arther Fair. Very hot day. Little wee flies very bad on the fresh paint. Boys painting cornice Roy Farewell married to Mae Stephanson. W.J. Sharter married to Jennie Hambley.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20 (263-102)</span></h2> <p>Brown Philp 27 years old. Bill Barry brought horse home and Mrs. Barry came with him. She and Ma went to town in forenoon. Bill helped Da draw up wood from bush till four o'clock, then went home. Brought up Threshing wood and also piled some wood in old wood shed. Mrs. Hilborn Mrs Newton and Sarah (Mrs. Riley and Her boy) here in afternoon. very warm and sultry dont up and rained a little about- six o'clock got-little cooler. Boup painted culings wernadohs.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21 (264-101)</span></h2> <p>Da drew up a couple of loads of wood, then drawing clay rest of day, from Hilborns hill and putting it at back of house. I went to town for Olive in afternoon. Painters went to town this forenoon. Back at noon. Had Geo. Graydon with them. He helped them paint ridge roll on roof. Very warm day. I got grey plaid {evat $}1000 Dress {$} {unknown}</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22 (265-100) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da drawing clay all day from Hilborne hill, and banking on this side of verandoh. Brock went up to Rothay to see Bill Barry about threshing Coram girls called this forenoon. Painter went to Guelph on morning. Painters went to Guelph on morning train. could not put on last coal on outside for well black flies. little showers after dinner. turned cooler. warm in forenoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23 (266-99)</span></h3> <p>Will Walkeer down here for While in forenoon. Wat. Wilson and his smile over to look through house. Da and Ma up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker after tea. Bright day. But very cold winds. cold night quite hard frost. Mrs. Walker doing a lot of talking.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 24 (267-98)</span></h3> <p>Da took load of lambs down to Jack Dowling in forenoon. Drawing clay for banking in afternoon. Brock took Olive down to school and started to go up to our school. Miss Grant-from Durham teacher. Mabel brought Betty Walker here this morning. Da drove she and I down to Drayton at night. Grandpa Benson taken with dirrahoe on Sunday. feeling some better to night. Very fine bright day. lovely night but cool Bill Barry at McEvings threshing in forenoon at mossers in the afternoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September TUESDAY, 25 (268-97) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da drawing clay from Hilborn hill in forenoon. At John Walker threshing in afternoon. Bill Barry at Mossers threshing in forenoon. Ma took Betty to station at noon. Brock wheeled to town this morning but trims didnt came from Grey. Ma stayed with Grandma in afternoon. Grandpa some better. very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (269-96)</span></h3> <p>Da drew clay all day from Hilborns hill. went to station for trimmings but they were not there. Ma went down to see how grandpa was, in afternoon. He just about the same. Uncle Jim up. Bill Barry at John Walkers Fill 9.30, then at Burrows rest of ay.</p> <p>Very dull at times. quite heavy shower after tea. Men here for morter boy after tea.</p> <p>=== THURSDAY, 27 (270 - 95)</p> <p>Da went to station and got trimmings drawing Clay in afternoon. Took load of Flaths plan to Wooman's this morn. Bill Barry at Burrows till 10.30 then at-Morrisons. Ma went to Grandma's before dinner. home again at six. Grandpa about same dinner. home again at six. Grandpa about same mabel and Miss Grant (teacher) here in evening also herb Gordon and his wife. very fine day. Beautiful night. Brock up to Laveless to see E. Barry if she can come here next week.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">September FRIDAY, 28 (271-94) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da drew clay till about three o'clock, then went to station for a load of trimmpings for house. I went to town to see how Grandpa fell. He just about the save. Ma up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker. She very much failed. very fine day. quite strong breeze. Olive stayed in town and went to Party at Madge Smith. E.E. Dales recived a stroke about four o'clock P.M.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (272-93)</span></h3> <p>Da drew to couple of loads of clay, then cleaned out root house, after that, taking clay out off celler in new house. Brock went down this Morn. to see Grandpa back with him. Came on rain about 8.30 and rained steadily almost all afternoon. cool towards night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 30 (273-92)</span></h3> <p>Brock took ma down to Grandma's this forenoon. I went for her after tea and took Olive back to school. Da went for drive with Ponies in afternoon. Up to Chas. Walker after tea. Very fine day. but rather cool. lovely moonlight night. cool. grandpa feeling better.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 1 (274-91) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da topped mangols and drew them in Had five loads. Went to town with loads of chop about-four o'clock. Home at 8.30. Beautiful bright day. cool night. Sarah burrows here in evning. Mrs. Chas. Walker had a bad spill to-day. E.E. Dlas not so well to-day. Grandpa imporving a great number of people sick with Diarrhoea all over the country.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 2 (275-90)</span></h3> <p>Da started to plow, in front field next to Walker. I at Drayton in afternoon, Ma up to Mrs. Walker's. She and Mrs. Walker takes bad spills. Talking all the time She is awake. very fine day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 3 (276-89)</span></h3> <p>Drayton Fall Fair. Brock and I at it. I stayed to concert. Da plowing and picking apples at noon. Uncle Hill came up at noon from Guelph fur dog died</p> <p>Beautful bright day. Had an ideal day for the fair. Large crowd.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October Thursday, 4 (277-88) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da plowing in forenoon, picking apples in afternoon. Sarah Burrows helping me sew today. Aunt Emma here in afternoon. very dull day. quite a sprinkle to hear how Mrs. Walker is after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 5 (278-87)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon for Olive. Thus very bad on horses. Rather warm forenoon. But got duller after dinner came up quite a wind little rain after tea.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 6 (279-86)</span></h3> <p>Sarah Burrows sewing here all day. Da choring-fixed red gate at other place straigtened up some old rubber on bank of barn. Up to Chas. Walker at night very wet all day. Raining almost all day. very clear and cold at night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Ocotober SUNDAY, 7 (280-85) 1906</span></h2> <p>Brock and i up to English Church in morning. Jack Broike and Mr. Thompson here for while in afternoon, also Elvin and Gerald. very nice bright day, but very cool. Hard frost at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 8 (281-84)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day. Brock took Olive back to school. Will Walker here in evening. Quite fine day at times. Shower at noon. Heavy thunder and lightning with a very strong wind and rain in night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 9 (282-83)</span></h3> <p>Da finished in that field about nine o'clock then started in one next to bush, below it. I up to Chas. Walker in afternoon. Da drove me up to Chas. Walker after tea. Retta Hilborn and I stayed up all night. very dissagreeable day at times. quite heavy scuds of rain at times and strong cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 10 (283-82) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da plowing in forenoon. He and John Walker walked over to Mr. Duncans sale. Da brought a Bull calf for $60.00</p> <p>A very nasty day. sofy snow very stormy and a lot of snow in all night. for first;also calves.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 11 (284-81)</span></h3> <p>Da went over to MR. Duncans for bull in forenoon. Took team to get shod in afternoon. to town brought home a callie pup. The three carpenters came after dinner to finish the inside of house. very cold. with snow flurries at times. very hard frosy night.</p> <pre>John Walker took some apples over to ciders mill for us. </pre> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 12 (285-80)</span></h3> <p>Da wheeled some clay from big pile back at house to far side of house in forenoon. Plowing in afternoon. Three masons here putting down celler floor. Mr. Flath, mern a geo-root) Carpenters here. Ma went to Drayton in afternoon, for olive very nice afternoon, rather dull forenoon. 6.6. Dales died about ten o'clock to-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SATURDAY, 13 (286-79) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day. Mason went-away to night. Have 3 rooms cemented and plastered and a stand made for the furnace. Carpenters here. very fine bright day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 14 (287-78)</span></h3> <p>Olive and Brock + I up to E. Church in morning. Mr. J. Craig here for dinner and afternoon. Mr. Page here in afternoon. Olive and I walked up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker. She greatly improved. Knows folks now. A beautful warm day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 15 (288-77)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day. He wat and Brock went to town at night to get ram off train. It didnt come. Brock took Olive back to school in morning. Downeys three men here today. very fine bright day. quite hot. little flies very thick.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October TUESDAY, 16 (289-76) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day. Ma and I at town to Mr. E.E. Dales funeral. very large crowd, beautiful casket and flowers. Carpenters worked all day. Dave and Roy gone away. Old man stayed. Material just used up and Grey has gone shipped. very fine bright warm day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 17 (290-75)</span></h3> <p>Da finished plowing in field next to bush about four o'clock, then went to station for Dorrs for new house. Brock at Drayton in morning. Ma drove him to school and went to see Mrs. C. Walker. She very well. Knows everyone. Olive rode out to earner with Lowes and walked up home. quite fine day. strong east-wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Thanksgiving THURSDAY, 18 Day (291-71)</span></h3> <p>Da plowed little barley patch finihed it about three o'clock. Then went to station for Doors from Harriston. Brock took Ma to Grandma's after dinner. Went for her in evening. Mr. Downey. fitting doors. Retta Hilborn, Will and Doug. We Inyre here for while just a noon. Rather dull day. little rain in evening. strong east wind. Uncle Jim up to-day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October FRIDAY, 19 (292-73) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da straightening up in new cellar in forenoon. Sweefing upstairs in afternoon. Mr. Downey fitting doors. Brock at town in afternoon for hardware. rained all night and all this forenoon. cleared up in afternoon, turned slightly cooler. We churched for first out of Sat night and Sun Mornings cream. had 8 1/2 lbs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 20 (293-72)</span></h3> <p>Da and Brock topped turnips in forenoon. Harrowed them out and brought in one load in afternoon. Took Mr. Downey to Drayton at night. Brock and Ma picked apples in afternoon. Very fine all day. Mr. Flath here in forenoon and chiselled of door sils. Mr. Downey hanging doors.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 21 (294-71)</span></h3> <p>Ma and Brock went up to Miss Stone's in afternoon. Mr and Mrs. F. Wilson here for tea. Beautiful bright day. cool in forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October MONDAY, 22 (295-70) 1906</span></h2> <p>Da and Lawrence Stone drawing turnips all day. Brock took Olive back to school in morning. Will Walker here in evening. Hes mother not so well. Rather mistty morning. very dull all day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 23 (293-69)</span></h3> <p>Da larence and Brock finished taking up turnips to-day. Brock drove Mr. Stone home about five. I at Drayton in forenoon. Jim Mc. Greggon here for tea. very fine bright day. Will Walker called after dinner. He gone back to Elmira.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 24 (297-68)</span></h3> <p>Da and Ma picked up potatoes out of pits and put them into new celler. Them he took a load of turnips to Ad. Flath and brought. Home a load of matierial from station, (ash doors, steps etc.) Downeys three men came along about ten, this morning dull. with a very strong, raw east wind came up a heavy rain with thunder and lightening about five o'clock rained heavily for an hour or so.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October THURSDAY, 25 (298-67) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da took grief of chop to town in forenoon. Picked apples till mafter three o'clock,, then went over to Wilmot Drurys threshing. Carpenters, hanging ash doors and putting on locks. Jack Brooks came after his heilfer which came here over a week ago. dull all day. with little mizzles of rain at times.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 26 (299-66)</span></h3> <p>Da over at Wilmot's threshing for a while in forenoon. started to plow on other place, in little field behind old driving place. Carpenters hung 22 windows and we washed them. Brock down to station in morning, but no matieral there. Carpenters have warked after tea, every night, since coming back this time. very nice day. strong wind. Olive did not come home. Party at myrtle Burrows.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 27 (300-65)</span></h3> <p>Brock went for Olive. Da went to station for Pantry fixtures in forenoon. Sweeping and picking up in house. Went to Drayton for hardware after tea. Carpenters hung rest of windows and we washed them. They went home. very disagreeable day. Turned cold in the night and snowed slightly.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October SUNDAY, 28 (301-64) 1906</span></h3> <p>Snow flurried at times. Strong cold wind. Da took ponies for drive in afternoon. He and Ma up to see Mrs. C. Walker after tea. She quite poorly. Still talking, but slowly.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 29 (302-63)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing on other place all day. Brock took Olive back to school. Carpenters here and went away to-night. Hove done all they can till celer steps come. Mrs. Tenry Heslltine called this afternoon. also Geo. Fisher and Wall. Plane to see colt. Quite cold morning, got little warmer and came on heavy fall of snow about five o'clock. Charlie Duckering buried this afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 30 (303-62)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing on other place all day. Finished field behind driving house and started in little field this side of others Ma and I cleaned all floors upstairs in new house.. Snowed quite heavily till about nine o'clock then dull all day. getting colder towards dull all day, getting cattle come home off other place, night. Brought in cabbage after he done chores. cold night. and cleaned out lower part of house.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">October WEDNESDAY, 31 (304-61) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da plowed till eleven o'clock, then took team and went to meet painters just Bert came. Da plowing in afternoon. Brought in carrots and beets and moved apples over into new cellars. Bert didnt work this afternoon. very fine bright day, but very cold. Ma and I swept lower part of house in forenoon. Henry Heseltine took away a load of poles from Poplar.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November ALL SAINTS DAY (QUEBEC) THURSDAY, 1 (305-60)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day. Ma at town in forenoon. Bill Barry here for while in afternoon. Mr. Sturtdge and Bob. Garbett brought out a load of furnace fixture them Mrs. S brought out another load. about six. Alex. McLaughlan here in forenoon. very fine bright day. Milder in afternoon, but freezing at night. Snow going off.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 2 (305-59)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day. Mr J. Webster, here for a couple of hours, helping Harry Newton put up furnace. He went away at noon and other men at four o'clock. I went for Olive to-night. Just a beautiful bright day. quite warm.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY, 3 (307-58) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da plowing. Finished this little field and went back into a 14 acre field. Came up and went to town about five to get shoe set on Mallie. Bert went with him. Bill Barry at Chas. Walker threshing for us. Beautiful bright day. Quite warm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 4 (308-57)</span></h3> <p>Mr. G. Henderson and Mr. Flowlie here in afternoon. Olive and i over to Pages. Da and Ma up to see Mrs. Chas. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. L Gibb here for an hour or se in afternoon. very fine day. but raw east wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 5 (309-56)</span></h3> <p>Da plowed till eleven o'clock, then went to meet the painter. Mr. Reynolds and Billie Sweeney came up. I drove Reynolds back to 4.36 train. Minnie Walker and Miss Mellis called in afternoon. Min went to town, and Miss Mellis stayed for while. Brock took Olive back to school. very fine brught warm day. Bill Barry Uncle Richds threshing, for us at Fisher place till about three.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 6 (310-55) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day on other place Bill Barry at Uncle Richd's threshing till noon. Then Engine gave out. Boys painting outside to-day. Ad Flath here for Putty Marter, also trucks home to-night. A very fine bright day. Frost at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 7 (311-54)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Ma went to town in morning, brought Grandpa and Grandma out. Boup painting outside. Uncle Wilie called and had tea about-four o'clock. Took Grandpa's home with him. Newton and Patternoon working at furnace in afternoon. very fine day. rather raw wind at night. Bill Barry fencing in forenoon at Uncle Rich'ds threshing in afternoon Bell farm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 8 (312-53)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Bill Barry at Uncle Rich'd threshing till about two then fencing below barn New ton + Kyle working at furnace. Boys very fine. sleeting for time in morning, very dull rest of day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY, 9 (313-52) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Newton and Kyle working on furnace stayed all night. Boys painting upstairs. Mr. Chas. Walker called this morn. to say his wife was dead. Died about six this morning. Da and Ma up for while this evening. Bill Barry at Page threshing all day, for us. Brock went for Olive to-night. Very nasty day. foggy and slight showers in forenoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 10 (314-51)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Brock at Drayton in afternoon. Newton and Kyle at Furnace all day. Bill Barry at pages threshing till four o'clock. Boys painting. getting colder towards night. Fine day for plowing.</p> <p>=== SUNDAY, 11 (315-50)</p> <p>Will Craig here in afternoon. Olive and I rode up to Chas. Walker with Da in afternoon. Da took Billy and Bert for drive when he came back. rather cold. quite a bit of snow on ground in morning but dissappeared throught all day. Will Walker called at night, asked Da to be a pall bearer.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November MONDAY, 12 (316-49) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da plowing in forenoon. All of us at Mrs. Walker funeral in afternoon. Newton and Kyle fixing at furnace in afternoon. Put in a fire. Were home at night. Da painters and Wal went to town to see if ram came. Got it Brock took Olive back to school in morning. Cold raw day. little flurries of snow at times. storming at night; with cold north wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (317-48)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day on other place. Aunt Emma and Mrs. Morrison here in speud afternoon. Newton and Kyle fixing furnace stayed all night. Boys filling ash wood work. quite cold day.</p> <p>John Walker was sued by her Flath for Dr. Bill and Flath got judgment for full unit.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 14 (318-47)</span></h3> <p>Da finished plowing in field on other place at noon. started back of Poplars. Bill Barry + John McLaughlan finished at furnace, except outside cold air pipe in afternoon. Boys painted outside. Ma at town in afternoon. very fine day, bright.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November THURSDAY, 15 (319-46) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da drawing up wood from bush in forenoon and helped Flath+ Root at cellar ready to cement. Plowing in afternoon. Boys painting outside. very fine day, but plowing in quite stiff. Hard freeze at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 16 (320-45)</span></h3> <p>Da took a grist to town and got some shores set on team, in forenoon. Drew some muck, soda off other place for banking in afternoon. Brock went for Olive at night. Mr. Flath + Root cementing celler floor. Henry Heslltine cutting some wood for himself to-day. Boys painting outside. very fine day. but did not than out.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 17 (321-44)</span></h3> <p>Da choring all forenoon. Drew sod of other place in afternoon. Brock drove painter to 4.36. They gone to Guelph for Sunday. Ad. Flath here for dinner. Brought snow cement from moorfield. Bill Barry at McEving threshing for me. rain and sleet in morning. dull and cold rest of day. very dark night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SUNDAY, 18 (322-43) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da and Ma drove to town for an hour or so this afternoon. Ma went to Grandma's. Sarah Burrows here in afternoon. Very dull all day. Quite mild in morning. little colder towards night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 19 (323-42)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day back of Poplars. Bill Barry at McEving threshing all day. I met the noon train and got the painters. Ad. Flath and Root finished putting down celler floor. Bill stayed all night. very fine bright day. Brock took Olive back to school in morning. asselle here and took snap of house in afternoon.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 20 (324-41)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing all day. Bill Barry at Isaac's Hilborns helping move old house down to new one. Nasty day, snizzling rain at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November WEDNESDAY, 21 (324-41) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da and Ma scrubbed out parlor, Hall, Pantry and dining-room in forenoonm Da got young cattle home and tied them up. Boys putting nail holes and draining. Bill Barry got $18.00 and went home in forenoon. Da over to see Hosheal about threshing in afternoon. very vunerable day. raining hard at times and freezing on east storm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 22 (326-39)</span></h3> <p>Da choring in forenoon, took a few bags of chop to town after dinner. Got Beef for threshing. Bill Barry at Henry Hilborn's threshing for us. stayed all night. Tom Henderson has bought E.E. Dalles buiness very nasty day. High wind, cold with snow flurries at times. Ad Flath here all day put on little doors on chimmney and plastered under kitchen stairs.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 23 (327-38)</span></h3> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Plowed till Half past three. Bill Barry at Henry Hilborn's threshing till three o'clock. then machine moved here and set, but did not thresh. Brock went for Olive, had two threshers for tea. Hosheal and Mr. Walker, but none stayed over night. Boys graining and varnishing. dull all day, but not very cold. rather strong wind. fine day to plow.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November SATURDAY, 24 (328-37) 1906</span></h3> <p>Hosheal Hilborn's machine threshing here all day. Had twenty men for tea. Boys graining and varnishing up stairs. Beautiful day. bright sunshine in afternoon. Strong wind at night. Bill Barry here all day. ground frozen nice and clear.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 25 (329-36)</span></h3> <p>Da and the painters went for drive with ponies to town in late afternoon. rather dull at times. little sleep at night. not cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 26 (330-35)</span></h3> <p>Finished threshing here about three o'clock, then moved to Issac Hilborns Bill Barry went hom. Da and painters went to Drayton for box of paints from Reynolds. Brock took Olive back to school in morning. Sarah Burrows here at noon. very muddy wonder fool. Rained quite hard at times all day. strong wind at night. John wind at night. John brooks bought a heifer and took her away in forenoon.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November TUESDAY, 27 (331-34) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da choring and plowing all day. Bill Barry came down for dinner and went to J. Holborn's threshing in afternoon. I at town in afternoon. Boys graining and varnsihing. mowed little about five to night. road very muddy. rather raw cold wind.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 28 (322-33)</span></h3> <p>Da plowing and done the chores. Bill Barry at J. Hilborns threshing all day. Rather fine at times in forenoon, scuds of snow getting colder towards night. Boys rubbing the varnished wood.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 29 (333-32)</span></h3> <p>Da done the chores in forenoon, and helped Bill Barry with little fine across the on barnyard. Bill at J. Hilborns threshing for an hour this morning. then fenced till noon and went home. i up to see Minnie Walker for an hour this afternoon. Maria Flath and Mrs. Ed. Burrows here in afternoon. Da drew. much sods from other place for banking house in afternoon. frozen too hard to plow. Beautiful moon light-night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">November FRIDAY, 30 (334-31) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da drone chores in forenoon, drew sods off other place in afternoon. Ma at town in afternoon. Shipped Eliza Smith 33 lbs. butter Olive came home. Boys finished painting three rooms up stairs. Cold bleak wind, misty at times dull.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 1 (335-30)</span></h3> <p>Da done chores and drew much sods till four o'clock. Then took grist of chop to town. Ma and I scrubbed out kitchen washeroom and bed noon in forenoon. very stormy and beustry at times cold wind. Boys varnishing and painting.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 2 (336-29)</span></h3> <p>Brock, Olive and I up to Presby terian Church in forenoon. Da over to Burrows in evening. bright at times, but very cold searching wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 3 (337-28) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da choring in forenoon. He and Chas. Walker cutting wood in bush in afternoon. I took Olive to school this morning. Boys putting in glass in pantry and painting in kitchen. Sarah Burrows here playing predre at night. very stormy forenoon. and very cold north wind. rather bright at times. I got a hundred of sugar. J Whyte.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 4 (338-27)</span></h3> <p>Da done chores in forenoon. He and Chas. Walker cutting wood in afternoon. Da drew up with sleigh, what they cut yesterday. Boys painting outside door and cellar doors. Jack Walker here in afternoon. Got over wagger and stock rack to night. rather bright at times-mild slight sleel in evening.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 5 (339-26)</span></h3> <p>Da done chores in forenoon and brought up two loads of wood. He and Chas. Walker sawing wood in afternoon. Mr. Reynolds came up on noon train and walked out. Ma. went to town and took him to 4.36. Uncle Jim here in forenoon for an hour or so. Emerson HOward came out for a heifer for Jack Brook this evening. Quite fine till about four, then it commenced to storm, turned to sleet. rather mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 6 (340-25) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da done chores in forenoon. He and Chas. Walker cutting wood in afternoon. Percy and Winnie here to speand evening also Chester and Minnie Walker. Bert and Wal Burrows went to town at night Harry Newton and Alex McLaughlan here in afternoon looking after durnace very stormy in afternoon. Quite cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 7 (341-24)</span></h3> <p>Da done chores in forenoon, Finished drawing up wood from bush in afternoon. Brock went for Olive Jack Walker and Clark up here to speand evening, also Will Gregory and Mr. Chas. Walker to play. euchre. Downey two men here and put inside cellar steps. Went away before tea. very dine bright day. Sharp and cold rather strong wind. it went down at night. Brock had cutter out for first to-day.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CONCEPTION DAY (QUEBEC) SATURDAY, 8 (342-23)</span></h3> <p>Da done chores in forenoon, cleaned out pens and horse stable and took frist to town. Did not get in home. Brock traded a gobbler with Hosheal Hilborn. Boys painting and finished the rubbing. We washed out cupboard very stromy afternoon cold wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 9 (343-22) 1906</span></h2> <p>Ma went down and brought Grandpa and Grandma after dinner. Brock took them abck after tea, Olive went back also. Mr. Duncan brought. Miss Duncan over and left her. Tom Henderson, Mrs. Fowlie and Miss. Overend here for while in afternoon. very mild day. rather foggy towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 10 (344-21)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in forenoon. Went to town for grist of chops and got the new stove piped. Mrs. Newstead and Minnie Walker here in afternoon and went through house. Mr. Duncan called for Miss. Duncan about half past four. Bill Gass here for tea. Bert Billy hung blinds on up stairs. very nice all day. turning colder towards night.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 11 (345-20)</span></h2> <p>We took down three beds, bureau, side board, tables chairs. Da and Billy carried them to other house to varnish. Took down box stove and set it up in kitchen. Varnished furniture in afternoon. Da done chores. Brock at Drayton in afternoon then he and Billy down again after tea. Ethel Hilborn and Winnie McEwing called this afternoon. Very fine bright day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December WEDNESDAY, 12 (346-19) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da done chores in forenoon. Then Billy he Wat and Hosheal went hunting. Billy got a rabbit. Mr and Mrs. J. Hilborn here to go through house in afternoon. I went up with Percy and Winnie to see Mabel after tea. Jack Brook here for a heifer after tea. very fine day not very bright, but mild. Brock went down to Far stock show at Guelph Bert, painter went home also.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">TUESDAY, 13 (347-18)</span></h3> <p>Da done up chores in forenoon, Then after dinner, moved Piano and stove over. Wat, Harry Ches, Rose, Percy and J. Walker helping. Had. our first dinner in new house to-day. Got beds set up this afternoon and cleaned stove. Jack Walker Paid our taxes for us $61.50 cents. Ma has bad cold. Charlie Walker in here about four o'clock. very mild day. misty at times. Had a busy day. Billy painted kitchen chairs and packed up.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 14 (348-17)</span></h2> <p>Da loaded Billy's things on to the cutter and took him down to morning train. Done chores and put in hooks in closets. Ma and I at Drayton in afternoon. Olive came home. We ordered some furniture. Tom Henderson brought out Brocks suit, Kitchen table our dresser and wash stand and a set of mothers and springs. He here for tea. very disagreeable day. Foggy morning, turning to hold and then rained some about-six. cold raw east wind.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SATURDAY, 15 (349-16) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da done the chores and cleaned out pens and horse stable. Ma went down to meet brock. He came on noon train. Fell in the Fair Building on Thursday and broke his little finer on left hand. Dr. Lindsay set it Da helping us carry clothes over from other house. He went to town about fine and brought up the two rugs, which came from Guelph. One was $35.00 + other $20.00. Warl Lowes brought out four chairs. windy afternoon. roads getting icy.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 16 (350-15)</span></h3> <p>All at home all day. Quite fine. rather cold.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 17 (351-14)</span></h3> <p>Da done some of the chores, then got Jack Walker to take five hoops to Drayton for us. Our horse not shod. He went with him to get shod. Done rest of chores, took shoes off team and went with them to get shod. Earl Lowes here and took away J. Henderson old mare and colt. quite dine at times. rather stormy in afternoon. cold wind. Olive walked away, but got ride with McEvings.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December TUESDAY, 18 (352-1906)</span></h3> <p>Da done the chores, then took a grist to mill, next noon train and got Mr. Reynolds. Took another grist about five and brought home the oone he took in forenoon. Percy McEving called to say good bye. He gone to Toronto. Mr. Reynolds went back to station with him. Ma and I settling things in house. A beautiful bright day. Pretty sharp. Roads splendid.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 19 (353-12)</span></h2> <p>Da done chores in forenoon, Took a grist to town in afternoon. Ma and I settling things in parlar. Brought picture from other house and hung some. very fine bright day. pretty sharp.</p> <h2><span></span><span class="mw-headline">THURSDAY, 20 (354-11)</span></h2> <p>Da and Ma fixed up the old lounge in forenoon. After dinner Da done chores, varnished lounge and straightened up the paint shop. Old Mr. McLennon and Harry Lowed here to speand evening. rather mild day. not very bright. foggy at times.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 21 (355-10) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da drove his chores in forenoon, Drew out some manure on to other place in afternoon. Olive came home this forenoon. Ma went Drayton this afternoon. quite fine at noon. got duller toward night and getting colder.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 22 (355-9)</span></h3> <p>Da cleaning long lumber out of wood house and put it in old house, put up shelf for clock and put it up. putting up hook in wood house. Done his chores after dinner. Jack Arbuckle here chores in afternoon. Brock rode to town with him. I went to meet night train. Esic Carter came up. rather stormy, getting colder towards night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SUNDAY, 23 (357-8)</span></h3> <p>Home all day. quite stormy but rather bright very cold wind all day.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December MONDAY, 24 (358-7) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da choring in forenoon. Drew up manure and banked round back of house in afternoon. Ersie. Olive and I at Drayton in afternoon. over at Burrows in evening quite bright, but very cold. inclined to storm.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">CHRISTMAS DAY (DOMINION) TUESDAY, 25 (359-6)</span></h3> <p>Da choring. Ersie and I round to Uncle Rich'd and over to Craigs in forenoon asking for party. We three at X mas. Tree in town half at night. Sara, Myrtle Burrows and Norm Flath here in afternoon. very nice bright day. moderating towards night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">WEDNESDAY, 26 (360-5)</span></h3> <p>Da done chores and drew out manure on to other place. Uncle Willie called this forenoon. Ersie went over to Uncle Sam's with him. Ma at town in afternoon Brock and I up the twelth, asking to party. quite nice day. rather raw wind but not so cold as other days. Beautiful moonlight night.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December THURSDAY, 27 (361-4) 1906</span></h3> <p>Da drew out manure in afternoon done chores in forenoon/ John neal and Lois Philp here for dinner. Da went up to Factory for cheese at night. inclined to be stormy in morning. but cleared off and was nice day. Beautiful moonlight night. Frank Page came home from the West.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">FRIDAY, 28 (362-3)</span></h3> <p>Da drone chores in forenoon. Went to town in afternoon, took Ad. Flath's plank and treasles home. Ersie camr back after dinner. Da brought Geo Bilton home with him. Party here at night. Bilton and Tom Miller played for it. Tom brought Mr. Raftfer to "call off". Here. Had a fine time. Splendid music. beautful day. quite mild. lovely night. We got the lean of Mr. Wismer's gasoline lamp for the night. He here and put it up. Splendid light.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">SATURDAY, 29 (363-2)</span></h3> <p>Da dove the chores, drew a few loads of manure and took the lamp back to town again. We busy cleaning up. Feeling pretty tired. Lovely day. very mild.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">December SUNDAY, 30 (361-1) 1906</span></h3> <p>Essie, Olive and I down to Presbyterian church in Drayton in morning. Sarah Burrows here in evening also Men. Rather mild forenoon, got foddy and rained quite hard at night. Old Mark sick all day. Died at night.</p> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">MONDAY, 31 (365)</span></h3> <p>Da done the chores, then took cow down to Brook to kill for us. Harry Carom came out this forenoon and stayed dinner. Brock, Essie gone home on 4.36. very nasty day. rained quite hard at times in afternoon. very foggy. turning colder towards night. Jack Brooks and Mr. Thompson out here at night to skim Mark. Winnie Hilborn gone to Toronto to night. Old Mr. Harrington buried. Got thrown out of his cutter a day or so ago and was badly broken up.</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span class="mw-headline">MEMORANDUM.</span></h3> <p>Harry Coram's Recital March 30, 1906</p> <p>Mr. N. J. Norris singer. Lenard a Spooner comie. Mande Buschlen not there. His pupi;s- Effie Niclin, Lenna Schick, Carrie Gordon, Charlie Flath, Florence Hefkey Edna Norris, Etta Benson and my self.</p> <p><br /> December 14, 1906</p> <p>Got from Tom henderson, gave him $25.00 Dresser and Wash stand for our room $20.00 Dresser, Wash + Iron bed with springs and Mattress for Brock Kitchen Table. Set of springs and Mattress. 2 Rocking chairs. 2 stright back chairs</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT- FEBRUARY Ree'd Paid</span></h3> <p>1906</p> <p>Money to Will Walker</p> <p>- $10.00</p> <p>Mar. 5 -$10.00</p> <p>Mar. 24 -$5.00</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <h3><span></span><span class="mw-headline">Date CASH ACCOUNT- MARCH Ree'd PAID</span></h3> <p>May 12 Load from Drayton not paid</p> <p>May 14 I mr loads of lime from Fletcher's</p> <p>May 24 - --- -- --- ------- " Moarenfield.</p> <p>May 28 - Load of lime from Flecthers $10.00</p> <p>June 5- Loud lime from Arthur $10.35</p> <p>June 11- 40 bush at Alex McLuaghlan $9.20</p> <p>June 21- " " " " " " "</p> <p>July 10 33 " " " Alex McLanghlan</p> <p>Aug. 18 - 3 loads lime- Alex McLaughlan</p> <p>Sept. 1 - 1 " " - " "</p> </div> <div class="mw-parser-output"> <p>Freight on Frames (paid)</p> <p>May 7 - Go Freight --------- .56</p> <p>" " " " 2.89</p> <p>" 22- " "</p> <p>June 26- " " ----------- .51</p> <p>July 6- " " ------------.35</p> <p>" 27 " " ------- 3.94</p> </div> transcribed